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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-12-30

Indeed, one OF the great reforms contem plated
in the election of Grant was an entirely new
deal in the Federal office holders. Aside from
this, however, il is contended by the Republic
cans that the old Jacksoniau doctrine, ITO the
victors belong the spoils," is not only wise but
necessary. Any party attempting to proceed
npon a different theory would be likely to soon
find itself deserted by its friends and in the
hands of its enemies. But the truth is that this
story was originated in the same manner as
all the other reported conversations
of Grant II is probable he has never expressed
an opinion on the subject. The fact of its
appearing in the Tribune caused some surprise
among Republicans here. But when It is known
that the correspondent OF the Tribune aud the
correspondent of the World are one and the
same person, at present, the wonder Will vanish.
The charitable theory is that the correspondent,
in attempting to ride two horses going in
different directions got his ideas slightly mixed,
and served up to the Tribune what was really
intended for the World. 1t is only another
Illustration Of the impossibility of serving two
masters.
Another "Seu" About the Alabama
Claims.
mentioned some time ago that all statements
concerning the settlement of the Alabama
OldimS 6Houlu Ue TGCelYeu cum gTuBO SdtJS'
Several weeks ago one of your afternoon con
temporaries gravely announced in it's special
dispatches from this city the complete and
final settlement of the vexod question now
pending between this country and Great Britain.
Only lew days ago, blunder scarcely less
stupendous was committed in the same des.
patches, apparently by the same person, and on
the same subject. Having extorted all the
ofo from tha CloNn nan
TUNED both Reverdy johnson and Lord Stan
ley inside out this oracle now proceeds to give
tie action of the Senate on the subject long
before the chairman Of the Committee on
Foreign Relations has been able to OBTAIN off.
cially correct understanding as to the status
of the pending negotiations. No won.
der Mr.. Sumner opened his eyes i'll as
tonishment when his attention was called
to this extraordinary piece of news
paper enterprise. His first impression
probably was that some cordial hater OF Great
Britain, like Senator Chandler, had impulsively
usurped his place, called meeting OF the COM
mittse, and given Great Britain notice as to
what she might expect in certain events. Re-
covering himself somewhat, however, he soon
saw that the despatch was fabrication, false
hood cut out of the whole cloth, and he SO
pronounced it. Any person only partially
familiar with public affairs could not have made
such stupid bunder as to put the Senate in
the position of deciding upon a question OF so
grave Importance in advance of its being SUD-
mitted to that body. Even had the matter been
before the Senate it would have been difficult if
not impossible, for any outsider to have obtained
information asout it, for conventions are IN the
nature OF treaties, and come under the head of
executive business. JosEPHUs.
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BLAIR.
His Sudden Reappearance in wash
inEIOn.

SNOUen NeappearAmce in wash.
ingtOn.
The New York Worlds Washington CORES
pondepce of yesterday says:-
General Blair surprised Washingtonians this
morning by an appearance, and the surprise
was greater when 1t was found that he had been
quietly at his fathers town residence, opposite
The War Department, since the day before
Christmas. The General was in lhe centre OF
large at warm circle OF friends at once, and
the first visit he has made to the capital since
the memorable canvass OF last fall was made the
occasion OF many greetings, and inquiries, and
expressions of regard. The ability with which
he has eluded public observation, and spent
quiet season of domestic festvity at the ad-
Joining residences OF his father and brother,
led TO the declaration from him that
General Grant himse II could not have enscouced
himself more securely, and he was sure didn't
feel half so good on the whole as the man who
wasn't elected Vice. President, but who felt sure
nearly all along, that he would be. General
Blair declined TO disclss the recent canvass or
any OF It's episodes, but expressed himself con-
vinced that the majority of legal voters In the
country were not represented by the party i'm
power, which got itself up by the negro and
kept its opponents down by disirdnchisement.
After all, he said, he was almost sorry he was
not elected, because he had long wanted to do
several nice things for friends who had stood by
him through thick and thin, but who, like
himself, must wait. He had come out OF the
war bankrupt and even now his business WAS
gone, and he was solely dependent upon
commissionership of the Pacific Railroad
for even a subsistence. In reference
to recent issues which had grown up
between Grant and the radicals in regard to the
Civil Tenure law. they only bore out that esti-
mate of the Generals character which General
Blair had been frank and free to acknowledge
on the stump concerning the Republican candi.
date. He stated that General Grant would lead,
Lot follow; and that he would be more likely to
demand new powers and exercise all the old
powers of his Office than to renquish the exer-
else OF a single pTerOgatiye, The General was
OF the opinion that the liveliest times in
political circles were ahead that had been expe-
renoed for a good many years. This evening
Union Pacific Road, more than thousand miles
rom Omaha, west.
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always stop to look at them; had several da, a
before had an argument about burpInp n ls In
entri, 8, and had said that some wealthy peo-
pie did not burn their gas at all, and when
saw this dark entry, said to myself "rhere
are people no do not burn their gas:" the way
the men left In haste caused me 70 stop: che
tall man went Off 10 the corner very otiIok: /
took no notice Of the short man; thew
did not run; it was not very cold:
do not regard IL as strange or unusual thing
for man 10 walk quickly on a cool night; but
there was q singular way of his walking. he
walked with his body bent; I did not say this
In my examination in chief, because had not
come to IL; have not told all yet, and L can
tell many more things II you want me TO do SO
he bent over as much as any one would bend
when walking quickly, when people run
they do not do so straight up, and when
they walk quickly they bend over: he
bent over no more than persons usually do
when walking quickly: the whole circum stance
attracted my attention; he stopped and mad a
very long overcoat on; should say 10 was as
long as IL could be without touching the ground.
suppose 10 might come within two or three
Inches above the ground without touching the
ground, but do not say 10 did come down so
far; II was very long overcoat; / can say no
more OF II; took ho further particular notice OF
his dress; his whole appearance was dark: he
came out and went up Pine street; the other
man went in the same direction; lost sight OF
both at about the same time and same place. 7
was alone when saw these men; we had had
service ut church this night; am sim DIV en1.
ployed there as singer in the choir; also attend
10 small law matters when they do not inter-
fere with my insurance business.
Continued in our later ediLi0aA1
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INCREDIBLE.
Another story from the Capital.

The Washington Euening Express vouches for
the c1edibihty of a gentleman who says, in its
columns, that when Judge Campbell, of S)uth
Carolina, was in Washington attempting to
arrange terms for the separation of his s ate
from the Union President Lincoln prepared a
proclamation giving his assent. The writer SAYS
that shortly after the breaking off of the effort
to avert the dire catastrophe of war, a gentle.
man having free access to the private Office of
President Lincoln repaired to the capital of
South Carolina and deposited with high official
OF that State a manuscript proclamation by
President Lincoln, duly prepared and ready tor
his signature, announcing to the American
people that, rather than plunge the country into
a civil war; the Executive Government of tue
Uni.ed States acquiesced in the disme berment
OF the Union. With this was column edito rial
article, in slip form, with corrections supposed
TO be MIR. Lncolns, reciting freely the words of
the instrument Vindlcating the Executive act,
and challenging for 1t the approval of the
published was due to the intense feeling evolved
by the filing on the Star of the West.
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SENATOR MORGAN.
His Views on Raising the Presidents
Salary and MamhOOd Suffrage.

His Views on Raising the Presidents
Salary and Manhood Suffrage.
A coIresponden Of the New York Herald has
bad a talk with Senator Morgan on various
topics. The Senator's opinion on economy and
universal suffrage is thus stated
'Do you think the Presidents salary will be
reased ?" II am not IN favor of increasing
any salaries. Rigid retrenchment is what we
want, IL the salaries OF any high officials
should be raised, those Of the Cabinet advisers
ought to receive the frat attention, though |
suppose General Grant or any other President
will find no difficulty in getting good and eff
cient men to fill his Cabinet at the present sala-
ries. Some propose to make the Presidents
salary 500, 900. Perhaps after some discussion
it may be agreed to settle on one-half that sum-
which / think is as much as we can Afford"
"Do you favor this proposed legislation in
regard to manhood sutfrage?" "Well, don't
see its practicaoiltty. Universal suffrage has
been voted down in good many of the North.
ern States, and suppose 1t would be out of
order for the Legislatures of these States to
accept the proposed amendment against the will
OF the people. A three-fourhs majority cannot
consequently be secured. We must therefore
await caange Of heart or keep dineing way
till we make ourselves masters of tue situation
The New York Legislature could vote in the
affirmative on the amendment, as it Is under no
implied pledge given in the expressed vote OF
the people on the question. The Legislature of
a State like Ohio has heard the verdict of its
citizens on negro suffrage, and it might feel
bound to act in accordance there with when this
amendment is submitted to 1t. u
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MURDER.
The Tragedy in Tenth Avenue, New
York, last Evening.

York, last Evening.
AT % o'clock last evening Patrick Tieman,
aged %, liquor dealer, residing at the corner
OF Fifty-ninth street aud Eleventh avenue,
entered the dTinking-saloOn Of Mrs. Larkin, in
the basement of the building on the corner OF
Forty-6rst and Tenth avenue. TIeman was
partially intoxicated and turbulent, and com
menced sparriog a. those in the place. Among
the latter was George Grooming, German
bricklayer, 81 years of age, residing at No. 452
West Thirty ninth street. While sparriug,
Teman slapped Grooming in the face, and Mrs.
Larkin thereupon ordered him to leave the
place.
After war of words, Teman went up the
steps leading TO the street. Soon after Groen-
ing left the place and also dscended the steps,
and as he reached the sidewalk he was
assaulted by Tieman, who struck him again
in The face. A scuflle ensued between the men,
during which Grooming drew sharp>bladed
shoemakePs knife from his pocket and plur ged
1t into Tiemans LETT breast. and then fed. Tie.
man staggered to an adjoining liquor store,
where he fell PROSTATE on the floor, bleeding
ptotusely from the wound in the breast. He
was conveyed TO nelghboring drug store, but
died before reaching the store. Tue remains
were then taken by Officer Bermholtz. of the
Twenty-second precinct, to the Morgue to await
an inquest.
IN the meantime search was instituted for
the murderer, Grooming, aud he was captured
at his residence, in Thirty ninth street, by a
young man named William Horan, aud handed
over TO Roundsman Westervelt, of the Tgen-
tieth precinct. He was locked up at the West
Thlrty-h'th Street Police Station. The knife
with which the deed was committed was found
IN his room and was stained with blood. He
denies strenuously having committed the
murder, or having had any quarrel with
Tieman, although he admits having been in
Mrs. Larkin's place during the afternoon.
Grooming is a man of small size. though thick.
held to-day at the Morgae.-M Y. Tribune Of
UiS morning.
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Blind Toms Rival.
Ftom Me Yicksb,tro Ifmea.

FFoSa The VtckSburg Times.
We listesed the other evening to musical
wonder that eClipses Blind Tom. Toe wonder
we refer to is negro girl, raised in Kinds
county: and, as pianist, she certainly eXcels
anything that we have listened to. This girl
Emma, is about eighteen years old is as black
as the ace OF spades, and does not know single
note, and cannot spell the simplest word. She
was house-servaEt, and as such was permitted
to play upon the piano. She can play any piece
however difficult it may be, after hearing it
played; and her accuracy and delicacy OF touch
are really something very remarkable, For the
past two years sbe has been employed as a field
hand, and has had no opportunity of playing or
listening TO others play. Her performance on
the piano Is astonishing, as we'll for accuracy
delicacy of touch. and brilliancy of execution
She can play any thing she has ever heard with
marvellous facility, and seems never 10 weary
of the instrument. We understand that 1t is in
contemplation to give our citizens an opportu-
nifty of hearing this musical wonder, aud that
afterwards she will make a tour through the
United States and Europe.
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ANNEXATION.
british columbia and lower CALIFORNIA.

British Columbia and Lower California.
Washington Correspondence Cincinnati Chronicle
An old rumor, 10 the effect that the transfer
of British Columbia would be accepted as
settlement in full OF our claims against Great
Britain, Is being revived. That settlement would
doubtless be quite acceptable to General Grant,
who is known to be favorable to our obtaining
possession Of an unbrOken coast line on the
Pacific. Knowing something of the views
expressed in the past by the General, am
disposed to believe that an effort will be made
by his administration to secure possession of
Lower California and that portion of Sonora
which, originally included within the MesIla
Valley purchase, would If that had been
contaminated, have placed the Gulf of Cali.
fornia within the boundaries OF our
territory, instead of being then, as now,
forty miles up the Colorado river. The
annexation of this territory eau easily be
arranged with the Mexican Government and
Lower California is already under q sort of
sale to a company OF American citizens, of
whom Marshall o. Roberts and General Butler
are prominent members. There Is another
reason why Mr.. Seward will be careful not to
excite the illwlll OF the incoming administra-
tion by any settlement of the Alabama claims
which will not be entirely satisfactory to
General Grant. Though Mr.. Seward wants
nothing (beeause he IS sure nothing can be got)
for himself, he s still anxious to Oblige his
friends, or rather that portion of them that have
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A Narrow Escape.

Cor. Of the Geor0etotOn (Ry) Times Dec 20.
Last spring a young man by the name of
Garner bought an interest in saw mill at
little town few miles from this place, and
while engaged in the lumber business there ne
fell desperately IN love with a young lady Of
high standing. whose name / omit, and was
engaged to be married to her. He procured a
license and made all necessary arrangements for
and left for parts unknown. and was never Leard
from until few days ago, having turned up as
one Of the express robbers who was recently
hung by mob at New Albany, Indiana. My
informant, OF this county, was present at the
hanging OF the robbers, three in number. 1t is
hoped that all fast young men of our country
may take warning from their fate and not be led
into temptation.
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LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
Frightful Tragedy in Cincinnati =
A Daring Robbery in Massa-
chusetts-Trial of the
BrOdhead Muir
derers.
Financial and Commercial
FROM CINOINNA III.
Horrible Occurrence This MOrning-A
Double Suicide.
G1apr{rtl N 7y,a

HOrrlD1G occurrence Thiq MOrninU-A
Double Suicide.
Special Despatch TO The EDeysin0 Telegraph.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 30.-This morning at 2
o'clock, as officers were coming down Central
avenue, they heard woman screaming, 40
God o God!" In very few moments they
heard the discharge of q gun, and at once they
rushed into the house whence the sound pro-
ceeded. There they found man named Asbach
lying upon the Aoor, with the right part his
head entirely blown to pieces, q shot having
apparently passed into his mouth, carrying
away portion of the tongue and lower jaw
and passing out a. the back of the head.
When discovered he was quite dead. Near
him. with her head indeed in contact with his
right shoulder, lay his wife, who was either
dead at the time or died Immediately after
being discovered. A gun was lying by the mans
side. The pack part of the house was open.
The man had been married to his second wife
about three years. He had two children by his
first wife. He was somewhat addicted to intem-
perance, and there has been considerable trouble
between the two, police officers having occa-
sionally 10 get in and settle their difficulties.
The man had on his pantaloons, and the
woman seemed to have been only partially pre-
pared for bed, although the hour was so late.
The wardrobe doors were open, and the clothing
therein seemed to have been considerably dis
turbed. About the room there was evidence OF
confusion. The room in which they were found
was Immediately adjoining their bedroom. The
appearance of the bed In the latter indicates
that they had retired. Whether it is murder
and suicide, or more terrible tragedy-a
double murder and robbery-cannot at this
early hour be determined.
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Stock Quotations by TeIesraph-I p. m
endinninR, Davis q Co. report through their
, York house the following
Philadelphia Trade Report.

"WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3O-The Flour market con-
tinues remarkably dull. and prices arc In favor
OF buyers. The inquiry is confined to the
wants OF the home consumers, who purchased
500 barrels at s5'25@5 rs for superlne $6O05O for
extras. 725@D8 for Northwestern extra family,
SS75@l0'50 for Pennsylvania and Ohio do and
Sll@l3 for fNpcy brands, according to qualify.
Rye Flour sells In q small way at 1877 5008 70
barrel. Nothing doing in Corn Meal
There is very little Wheat OF prime quality
coming forward, and this is the only descrip.
red at 81 9O@S2 Us. amber at so 10. and white at
S2'25@2 45 Rye is unchanged; sales OF 800
bushels Western at 81 so. Corn is less active
and prices are steady; sales of 1000 bushels
new yellow at SO@9Oc., according TO dryness.
5000 bushels Western mixed at 00c aud 1900
bushels white at S5GS7c. Oats are In moderate
request and 1000 bushels Western sold at TAG
TIC.
paid,
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FROM MASSACHUSETTS,.
Death of q Prominent Manutacturel

Speciat DeSpatoh TO The EUenin0 Telegraph.
WORCESTER, Mass, Dec. 30-Ichabod Wash
burne, an old citizen of this city, about seventy
years of age, the proprietor and founder OF the
celebrated WashOurne Iron Wire Works here,
died suddenly at his residence early this morn
ing. The deceased several months ago
experienced a severe paralytie shock, and his
death was not altogether unexpected Mr.
Washburne was highly honored gentleman
and had accumulated great wealth in the
manufacture of telegraph aud other kinds of
wire, and will long be remembered Tor his
muni6cent gifts for charitable purposes.
Daring Robbery in ChicOpec!
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 30.-A bold and
successful robbery was committed in Chicopee
yesterday on the person OF Mr.. Shumway, agent
OF the American Merchants Union Express
As Mr. Shumway was proceeding with his
expires bag to meet the afternoon train for
Springfield, he was set upon near Bemis' coal
yard, on Depot street, by two men. who threw
red pepper into his eyes, and seized hold of the
express bag, and, tearing il from his hands,
made off with 1t.
Mr.. 6humway gave the alarm, but suffered
such intense pain from his blinded eyes that he
was unable to do anything himself In pursuit.
He was led to the Chloopee House, where medi-
cal relief was procured. He is unable to
describe the robbers, but the officers are on
their track aud will probsbly succeed in catch
ing them. The place of the robbery is a lonely
spot, but III the Immediate neighborhood OF the
most frequented street of the town, and the
robbery may be called the most daring ever
committed in that county. The amount of
money stolen was only three hundred and
twenty-five dollars.
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763.
PARIS, Dec. 3O.-The Bourse closed last night
firm. Rentes, 69f. 97c.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 30-A.M.-Cotton active;
miodline uplands, 10sd.; Orleans, 1ltt. Sales
OF probably 10000 bales. Corn, 37s. Sd.@3Ss.
Petroleum quiet.
LONDON, Dec. 30-A. M.-sugar aaoat quiet.
ANTWERP, Dec. 30.-Petroleum closed last
night at 64f. bid, with 544 asked.
HAvRE, Dec. 30.-Cotton closed last night
active both on the spot and ahoat. Sales on the
spot at l24f. adoat al 124t.
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continued to chang on the verge" of the Reuub.
lican party. All that element in New York
politics are still desirous having Mr.. Evarts
remain the Attorney General. / find prominent
gentlemen who believe his remaining in the
Cabinet is a foregone conclusion. That will
rule Fenton out, probably sustain Courtney,
and prevent Spinner from going TO the head of
The Treasury, OF which 1t Is believed there is
some probability.