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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

REMOVAL OF THE QUAKER CITY BUSINESS
COLLEGE TO FIFTH AND CHEsNUT STREKTS-
Splendid ENTERTAINMENT LAST EVENING"
On last evening the students and graduates of
the Quaker City Business College held ire
union" in their rooms, at Fifth and Chestnut
streets. Including the ladies, there were present
some three hundred and fifty young people,
whose department during the entire evening
was highly creditable to all. RecitationS,
speeches., and singing formed part of the
exercises. After the programme was over, all
were invited TO partake of refreshments, which
were bountifully furnished for the occasion.
The entertainment was provided by the stu
dents as testimonial of their appreciation of
the character or the institution, and of the
enterprise and devotion of the President and
instructors to their interests and success, The
rooms are elegant and com modious, and fitted
up in superior style. On Saturday next, be-
tween 10 A. NJ. and p. NJ, they will be open
to inspection by the public. Students received
on Monday. full report may be found in
another column.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

STEALING CLoTHING.- Charles Davis and
Elizabeth, his wife, n colored couple, were last
night engaged in taking from line in the yard
of dwelling at Seventh and Bedford streets,
n quantity of wearing apparel; and were con
graduating themselves on the extent and
worth OF their 'haul," when who should inter-
diately brought them to the station House.
This morDing.Alderman Tittermary committed
both in default of the ball imposed. Charles is
rested once before he intimated to the officer
''dat he would go down dat street, till he come
to cellar doab, and den he would have a
scuffie," and sure enough when he reached q
certain cellar door, he turned around and grab
bed the officer and attempted to free n imsef !;
but he was speedily placed horS de combat, and
was taken to the lookup without further resis-
tance on his part
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

To THE PUBLIC-J. j. Tuttle, No. 026 Chestnut
sire ct, importer of Wines, Teas. Crosse q Black
wells Pickles. Sauces. ETC., will shortly open a
large stock of goods. Previous to which is
offered a choice assortment of genuine Havana
Cigars, imported in the steamers Hendrick
undson and Stars and Stripes
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

ANDREWS NAMEsAKE.-ThIs morning, An
drew Johnson was arrested upon the charge
of malicious mischief. Messrs. Carvello & Rit-
terband agents for q steamship company, have
posters displayed in various places. setting forth
that such and such q steamer will sail, ETC.
Andrew, it appears, has been in the habit of
tearing these down and appropriating the
paper. Probably he may be in partnership
with the other Andrew, to furnish him with
paper on which to write the pardons of sundry
Rebel officials; anyhow. for whatever purpose
he used the paper, he will fora time be debarred
from tearing any more down. Defendant was
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

If You WANT A RELIABLE AND USEFUL
FAMILY CASE OF MEDICINES, we can conscien-
uously recommend one of DR.. Humphreys
Homeopathic Specifics. Having used them
ourselves, and KNOWING of their extensive useby
of them to all who desire having such an
arrangement for family use. See advertisement
i'm another column.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

LARcENIEs. Christopher Farrell was arrested
this morning upon the charge of larceny. He
will have hearing to-day.
Philip Gallager, one of the parties charged
with stealing a watch, two chains. and SIS from
the tavern of John O'Brien, in Water street.
above Dock, some time since, was arrested this
morning at Walnut and Water streets. Shortly
after the robbery he disappeared, and the
officers have been on the lookout for him since.
1t appears he went to New York, and no doubt,
thinking the affair had blown over, returned,
but was nabbed. He gave information this
morning concerning the robbery, duplicating
several others in it, The goods will probably
be recovered, and the other offenders arrested
in short time.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

inc houses must dispose of their Winter Cloth
ING on the opening of spring. though il be done
at a great sacrifice. This is the sequel to the
great rush of customers now at Charles Stokes
q Co.'s celebrated ready-made Clothing House,
under the Continental.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15
SPEECHES, SONGS, MUSIC,
A GRAND COLLATION.
r. f. M O v A l.

The opening exercises Of the Quaker City College
upon the occasion Of the removal from Tenth
and Chestnut streets, took place at the new rooms,
Fifth and Chestnut streets, last evening. The rooms
were thronged with large assembage of the students
and friends of the institution The eexercises passed
of with great ecIat and afterwards the party partook
of fine collation. prepared for the occasion by con-
tfibution of the students.
We were present at the entertainment and must say
it was in every respect creditabe to the institution
and its managers.
We are pleased to add that the new rooms of the
College are elegant and conpodious and that
they have been fitted up in the finest style.
IL ..crll
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

THE private collection OF Mr.. w. Stokes
Boyd win be sold this evening, at ~ O'Clock, by
b. Scott Jr The collection embraces many
works of rare merit TO be sold on account OF
the owner previous 70 his departure for Europe.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

BRUTAL TREATMENT OF LITTLE GRL-One
of those disgraceful cases OF inhumau and
brutal conduct on the part of parents or guar
dams OF children, has just been brought TO light
a German couple, by the name of Serbott, re-
siding on Germantown road, near Wall street.
some time ago adopted little girl, whose
mother had died, and the whereabouts of her
father unknown. Towards this child the man
and wife: have always, ever since her baby.
hood, observed the most unkind and brutal
conduct. ass-ss4
During the cold davs of this last winter the
little girl was sent out barefoot, through the
deep snow and freezing cold, to purchase
whisky, and when the couple had got beastly
drunk they would beat her in the most inhu-
man manner and shut her out in the cold,
with hardly any covering. The police becOm-
ing cognizant of this fact, yesterday took her
away, and have placed her where she will have
good home, When taken by the police one OF
her feet. having been frozen during the winter,
and having bad no medical attention, was
nearly useless, and in bad condition, The
little girl was sadly emaciated, and in a siclSy
condition. She Will have the best possible care,
q good home, and will receive motherly atten-
tion hereafter.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

LEAGUE IsLAED.-An impromptu meeting
was held this morning by the members OF tue
Corn Exchange Association, at their Hall, for
the purpose OF rendering thanks to the Hon. A.
q. CatteH for his unceasing and successful
Efforts In securing the passage of the bill accept
ing League Island as depot for the iron clads.
Mr.. Howard Hinchman presided, and Mr..
George j.. Buzby made few remarks highly
complimentary TO Mr.. Catieu.
Mr.: George Goodman offered the following,
which were unanimously adopted
Whereas, The Corn Exchange Association has
learned with feelings OF profound satisfaction the
action OF Congress In selecting League Island q
Naval Depot for our ITon-clads, and
whereas. The services of their distinguished fellow
member, the Hon. a. g. CATTELL, in the Senate of
the United States. as well as those of the Philadelphia
delegation In the House. and of many Others deserve
some expression Of our qualification at the result
achieved; therefore
Resolved, That our cordial thanks are rendered to
each aud every OF those who have assisted In OBJ
tanning he best site for naval iron-cad depot that
the country affords.
Resolved. That satisfaction Is enhanced by the
fact thht any benefit that Philadelphans may derive
from the establishment OF such Depot at League
Island, Is entirely compatible with the best interests
OF the county.
Mcssrs. @. l.. Buzby, Charles Knecht, G. ]. Hon
man, james Steel ana Theodore Wilson. were ap,
pointed Committee to wait upon Mr.. Cattell, and
present TO oIm the above resolutions.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-02-15

CARAMRLs - CARAMELs -CARAMELs -George
w. Jenkins has as fDe an assortment Of Carameis
of flaw car where
New-York tribune., 1867-02-19
FIRES.
N pnoApwAY-Ioss ABOUT ssO,OOO.

N BRoADwAY-Loss ABOUT $9O,OOO.
At o. o'clock last evening fire originated in the
window shade and curtain store OF Cohen Bro on the
first floor OF No. 429 Broadway. The flames were first
discovered under the stairs. Before they were extin-
gushed the store burned out and the upper part OF
the building occupied as the Tontine Hotel by +. ID.
Cordts considerably damaged. The loss OF Cohen y
Bro amounts to about S20oo Insured The loss OF Mr.
Cordts in furniture and fixtures amounts TO
5000. Insured for $4,000 in various companies.
as restaurant Loss by water 5000 Insured
portion Of the first floor entrance was & occupied as
building is owned by A. j. Diteneefer and Is damaged
10 the extent OF $500 insured, Considerable confusion
wac created among the boarders ~ the hotel who
ceedea however, IN romoN 2s the most OF tfr pToDsy
The stock Of millinery goods OF S steihelneh IAN Co..
wafer insured John Wal. was discovered stealing at
the fire. and was affested by officer Mulgan OF the
Fourteenth Precinct. Sections OF police present
from the Eighth aid adjoining Precincts under the
AT few minutes before o'clock p. M yesterday
5S Yo SSSa D o .Ht Ht sE che SctsDs% IT
Mrs Michaeis during her temporary absence. Il was
soon extingaished Loss about 500 The fourth oor
Dor 500 iq the Pacific Company Tie building is owned
by Daniel uglsbeFg aud Is damaged to the extent OF
$500 Insured for S. 600 in the Baltic Company.
IN GREENwICH-ST.
At @ o'clock last evening fire was discovered in
the cellar Of No 3tS Greenwichst occupied by Bishof
& Co.. dealers in liquors. IL was soon extinguished
preparation OF wood shavngs and other material sat
urated with kerosene OIL was found under barrel near
rals showing undoubted evidence OF ncendiary origin
The upper part OF the building is tenement house oc
cupied by two families No arrests have yat been made
IN THE BOwERY.
On Sunday evening fire was discovered in store
attached 10 the Photographic establishment of Au
gust Gcbhard located the third floor OF the premises
No 297 Bowery IL extinguished. Loss on
stock about $780, insured for 81 900 IN the Gemana Com
pany. The building was damaged to the extent of $780,
insured,
IN SAN FRANCISCO.
SAN FRANCIsCo, Feb. ia fire broke out at the
s0rthcAst Corner Of Davis and Washingt0nss yester
day. and destroyed several buildings Loss siz,Oo.
New-York tribune., 1867-02-19
NEW- YORK HARBOR

ESCRoACItnESIs or TIE NEw-JEEsEg CENTRAL
RAILROAD.
NJ rxLEgRAPH THiUtG
WASHINGTON, Feb. iS.-The Secretary of War 70
day transmitted TO the Senate responso IT, resolution
OF the iith inst communication from "A. Humphrey.
Chief Of Engineers, and the report of Gen. Newton,
relative 10 the eucroachmcns tho HaIbOr OF New.
York Gen Humphrey states that IN 1850 n commission
was Instituted consisting OF Gen. Totn, late Chicf of
Engineers Professor Bache Of the Coast and Ad
ural Davis which fixed the limiting sloro lines OF New
Work narbOr beyond which no ObstTyrQLa or drpg-ll
should be allowed I'm the waters particularly inrrhg Oh
the importance of mainia without GimlnutOn the
reservoir spaces o the HarbOr for the f influx OF flood
.aes Telr report though accepted by tho state OF New.
York, and th6fgh Including the NcwJersey portion of
the shore has moi been Accepted by ahdis not bldg
on the latter State lie further that seI0ns on
croaelments are now m progress from the NewJerscy
shore, consisting mostly Of wbnWes, wagon ROADS,
and extensions OF the shore, by driving piles
and filling between them, which cOnstruc-
tions were carried by the Ecw-Jery Central Railroad
Company. lie denies that these operations arc injurious
10 the NeWYOrk HarbOr Gen Newton IN his report says
that the cnCrOacbmcnts upon the fas below Jersey CITY
should be vigorously resisted by the Government IL n
has the power and recommends that Inns OF bulkheads
be drawn around the eastern shore OF Bergen Creek He
dsclOses that there for these cncroacments
In his latest report dated Jan 49, 1867 he suggests that
the increase of the city, and the crowded state OF the
docks and waryes at its lowe portion, may have the
effect Of rendering the sion OF tho Jersey Iats
mercal and business interests lie thinks the plan de-
serves careful consideration, and that possibly such ~
course might prevent the building Of structures preudi
cial 20 the Harbor OF New-IOrk.
New-York tribune., 1867-02-19
THE STITE OF TRADE.
uY rKtraRArn TO rnE rRInrNK

~
PHADgPnA Feb l8Four dull and unchanged; sales Of Stat
Wheat du Red Western, 80 do Southern 30 IS; White
Southern 80 3 Rye 81 So Corn du Yellow. 95c Oats SIC RI,
iIsvsTs % sagar oss ContraSand whisky 81 30
Lor Feb ia-Iobaceo no chang Flour dgll and lower
MsS9 10 G craze, R,.. are h,s nSS ~ sS s Wheat a bSye standing OF
Prime Fall t5d 80 6 Choice 80 asa S2s Corn hmer and 2
higher MIed aud yellow, T7GTec Choice Yellow I5ds White
cepts Choice 68d69e Barley quet Prime Spring 81 10
Rye quiet III 2sd 81 30 for Choice Provisions dull and heavy and
very little doing Land at 2 for Choice CITY Whisky heavy al
S22lQS22A Clover Seed 6nn at 80 500S Sa
San FNcncO l8The steamer Golden City, for Panama,
sailed to-day with $6l 800 In treasure, $24U OF yhen oI ne"
York O5 England los for France aud the balance % Panama
lO5 bbs Flour Wheat good shipping s o. Flour hrs 90
81 25 Mining Stocks quoted follows savage
S225 Empire MIL Sl8. Legal Tenders a. - $3.50, 4. A..
RUHHo Feb G-There brisk business transacted to-day
and large lots Of gooi es'e sSAnsp aS%tsinr tS
s I N.Y. o., n last dsy or two has heavier than any
Sin ,S M three months bu to-day there only 10 cars Of cattle
received and the bridge Fremont Ohio being swept sN 40
cSn be siSee. for some There but Atrhns amount Of
'Ss aT over ~ R g quality saasle fat heavy and seer,
al Gss SO ~ good $ld$ fat cattle ana s'eers no W.
r. 2S hir ~ Ss head t0T shp%eat. I1 7S6 head
ST. Nstsf The market rules dull not over ~ nesa
changing hands today No stock 10 the pens heay long LJ
49 r woord Western, $5d 10 30 Receipts none shPPeu
'EI & very little doing decline small stock IN the
,, Pr,ms Heavy Hogs quOted a, f1@$ ~ ~s I e & mE ~
49, ,snlsy to-day Shpped-z<1 heaa 20
& ~ e.teriay Dressed Hogs very slight demand " ~ '"~
el sSa Fb ssThe Provision hsess and nominal
A., poTk Sl9 $8 10 There inquiry iSf reso
Mess inactive and nominal uialllc osens Of Dressed hogs
ar st ssmiy at an advance Of lOdlSci the demand s n
mited and confined to packers prices range ron Win 70 sSG &
=, ~ T5d for Spring Extras and Al 30 t 10. Pa
There moderate inquiry for No spnss ats o",inS al al
'osi N, - NIX, No snung il and ttm at ~ ~ Coth
oud al about SATURDAY closing Ggorss which ~sye subsequently, weak
New-York tribune., 1867-02-19
THE FLOODS.
ICE GORGE AT HAvRE DE GRACE.

ICE GORGE AT HAVRE DE- GRACE.
sT rRtBuNE
BALTIMORE, Feb. 1s-There is an immense quantity
OF floating the Susquehanna at Hayre de Grace and
n h piled up against the railroad bridge but II with
stands all tho pressure and In danger Of serious In
jury.
TOLEDO OHIO IyuSDATED-A BRIDGE SWEPT AWAY.
TOLEDO Feb is-Thc ice In the Maumeo River oppo-
site the city broke mp yesterday morning and moving
down gorged at the bridge at the foot OF Cheyst The
water roso rapidly, flooding the warehouses. lumber
Yards Easements, &c. along Wator.st, which
netcly submerged at several points The railroad depot
island House Hotel aud large portion OF the land Occu
MED railroad, and known as Middle Ground, were
aIao inundated About II the Cherryst. bridge
ward OF three fourths OF mile In length, way, and
nearly half the entire structure swept off There
five persons the wrecked portion, all OF whom
escaped on tho The damage 10 the building will prob
aby reach $1,000 Fears entertained for the safety
f fhe Cleveland and Toledo Railroad Bridge which has
bcen bnit during the present Winter and just completed
n was for long time In great danger but saved by
stretching train, heavily laden with freight, IT,
The steamer city Of Toledo broke from her moonngs and
dfed down the stream distance, but finally swung
aiangsi,lo the Michigan Southern Dock where she
secred The small steamer Bell. also went adft, and
shortly disappeared II Is probable that she sunk
owafd night the gorge broke aud the water quickly sub
sded 10 the level U Is reported that the bridge
ar maumee CITY, ten miles above, carried dway but
the report lacks confirmation
New-York tribune., 1867-02-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

LoSDos. Feb i3-Noon.-Consols for money open at o.
The following the opening rates for American Secur
ties. Ere shares. 3ii FiyeTwenties 75i Illinois Central
lex dividend. 79l.
Eyenins .sSYps9s oi92se unchanged at Of for money
Acficah Hecurites We're last quoted at the following
rates. United States Five Twenties 49, Illinois Central
ex div 7s: Erie Railway shares. 11i
United States Bonds closed at Frankfort at iI'
American Bonds closed al Paris at ses.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 1s-Noon.The Cotton market opens
quiet and steady today The sales promise to aggregate
some 1000 bales Nddliug Uplands unchanged in
price, the top quotation being Iid. per 70.
Evening-The Cotton market continued steady. and
closed quiet and unchanged at id for Mddng Uplands,
and IIid. for Mddling Orleans The sales today
amounted TO 10000 bales. The Breadstuffs market is
quiet Corn, 3os per quarter for Mixed Western The
market for provisions continues unchanged. Taow,
American i5s od v cwt Lard firm at sos Sd cwt for
American Refined Pcnnsylyania and White Canada
Petroleum Is. sd. per gallon. Cod oil-Nowfoundland,
$40 pei 252 gallons.
rThe foreign by steamship will be found on the
second pagel
New-York tribune., 1867-02-19
UNITED SZAEES SUPREME COURT

rEtFsN,PH TO THE TRIBUNE
WAsuNGTON, Feb. 1S.-In the United States Su-
preme Court the following decisions were rendered
to-day:
No. 13l-ThOmpsOn. plaintiff in error agt Bowie, Error,
TO the Supreme Court OF the District OF CoumbaMr.
Justice Davis delivered the opinion Of the Court in this
case reversing the judgment below, and remandng the
ton prOmssOTy notes Of the Hon. Thomas f.
Bowie Of Maryland and the defense that the notes
given for a gaming consideration. Among other
evidence the defendant being unable directly 10 prove
hs ALE gaOn the Court permitted proof that the date
OF the notes the defendant drunk, and that when
drunk he was addicted 10 gaming ana hat the payee OF
ton where the notes made. At that time the verdict
fDl the defendant and the plaintiff appealed TO this
Court where II Is held that such evidence should not
have been admitted. Mr.. Justice Gfer dSsentS holding
chat the defense Of alleged fraud In obtaining the
notes and that such evidence admissible in that view
Of tine
No lo3-rhe United states, appellants, ag Weed and
Bydcuburgh.-This case Of prize In the Court be-
low AID the property certain sugar and mOlasse
restored 10 the claimants The trial In the District
Court at New-Orleans The Court now affirm the iudg
prize but OF forfeiture under the statute, but believing
that of forfeiture wond be made the evidence
II reanded for proceedings on the instance side Of the
Court.
No 42-Bates agt Brown Error, 10 the Circuit Court
for the Northern District OF Illinois Mr. Justice Swayne
delivered the opinion OF the Court, affirming the Judg
No lg1-RObbins plaintiff in error ag City Of Chicago
Error 10 the Circuit Court Of the district Mr. JUS
tce Clifford delivered the opinion OF the Court affirming
the judgment below.
No 2g5-Merchants' Insurance Company Appellants
ag Rtchie appeal from the Circuit Court for the Dis
t1ct OF Massachusetts Mr. Chief Justice Chase delivered
OF jurisdiction.
no IiO-Lcssee OF Croxon plaintiff in error agt stew
art Realty, argument commenced, and will consume
day or two
No. 1u follows.
New-York tribune., 1867-02-19
TIE sINDIANS.
TIE NAyAJoE PRIsOYERs-A SIOUX DELEGATION IN
WASHINGTON.

TIE NAyAJoE PRIsOYERs-A SIOUX DELEGATION IN
WASHINGTON.
TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, Feb. lS.-Commis5ioner BOgy, after
a correspondence with tho Secretary of War. has sue
ceeded IN having transferred 10 the charge OF the Indian
Department s0me GOOO or 1000 NavajOe Indians, now
held as prisoners by the military at Borgue Redondo
New Mexico These indians cost tho Government last
year for food and transportation the enormous sum OF
81 100000; whereas by the transfer, the COmmis-
sOncr5 propose 90 take better care OF them,
at a cost not exceeding s5OO,OOO The wrctched
condition of these Indians and the continual
retention OF them 10y the demand the imnG.
date attention OF Congress IN the matter Some decisive
steps should be taken TO relieve the wants OF these
dians and the Government useless expenditure OF
large amount Of money annually II will be that by
the transfer Of these Indians from tho jurisdiction OF the
military TO the Indian Department the Government
NJ least n 100000 year The delegation OF tho
Missouri River Sioux Indians numbering a. arrived here
yesterday These Indians under the protection Of
Gov. Fonlk They are accompanied by Psnan-niopopi,
the Man that Strikes the Tree head Chief of the Yao
tons.
large delegation Of Sioux and Yancton Indians from
Dakota accompanied by the delegate from that Terri
tory, who cIains them part Of his constituents,
visited not only the two Houses OF Congress today but
the United States Supreme Court, while those bodies
were full session. The Indians III full custome,
aud attracted more than ordinary attention