The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-21

PnLITICAL.

TN. uo..,vers of Personal Taxes-The Natu-
rnIization Business-The Extra Assessnents-
rhere seems to be some doubt as to the right OF
the Receiver Of Taxes to appoint lor tne present
s ne PROVISIONS OF the Registry act, it is provided
mat ali acts with reference to the collection of per-
Wr MeIloy the present Receiver Of Taxes, was
desrous OF having the question settled and he there
FORE submitted IL to the consideration OF three
prominent Democratic lawyers, who at first
declared that the Receiver had no power under the
Reoistry act to appoint receivers. However, within
n few h0urs one OF the three stated on a reconside-
ration of the subject he had come to the conclusion
receyers to receive the tax from those who were
on the regular assessment OF this city, but that the
new act debarred them from collecting the poll tax
from those who have been placed on the extra
ment. Mr. Melloy, not being willing to act on the
SH the matter to the three who are now holding it
under advisement. decision will have to be given
But few persons availed themselves this morning
OF the privilege OF obtaining their naturalization
the day through, but the numbers applying were
comparatively small. Many people are under the
impression that yesterday the last day on which
residents could be put on the assessment list but on
reviewing the law it seems that Oetober I'd and 4th
are s @ nv e BOARD of ASerm st
The assessors were kept busiy engaged yesterday
and last evening in hearing the applications Of those
the wards the line was kept up until midnight,
though the doors Of the apartments had been
from the ignorance of the citizens OF the provisions
OF the Registry act, but everywhere tne &C., pest OF
quarters were the blue uniforms OF the policemen,
Who though they were on duty to preserve the
peace, took active part as any OF the ctzens In
seeing those of their kind through the MILL
The divisions in the various Legislative districts IN
both parties still continue, and the prospect is the
citizen viii have in many of the districts, several
candidates from whom to chose. All the dlsputeo
districts have been referred TO the two Executive
Committees both Of whom have rendered their de-
Cisions, notwithstanding which the different candi-
dates Still remain in the field Overtures have been
hutt M
committees have waited upon the aspirants for lie.
gisative honors (?) and offered them the chance OF
agreeing upon new man, but these offers have not
been accepted.
INTERESTING oCCAsIoN.--Some time since Captain
j. Parker Martin, of the Grey Reserves, who has
organization, resigned from its command Last even
ing he was made the recipient OF handsomely en-
graved series Of resolutions from the officers and
men of his old company. The presentation cere-
mony took place about O'Clock, at the Armory, at
Broad and Race see ne Ros the nTesen
mander, came forward, and IN neat ana wel-de-
livered speech, presented the following series of
resolutions, which were handsomely written by G..K.
HEADQUARTERS "Ur ooMpANY,l
lsF REGIMENT isT iNSfTTETa bTYisToS III p n1MD y. NJ
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 1869.
Captain Fsstsp { Isrt las s been deprysd
years, and who by his military deportmept and gen;
his fellow members: and hsras il is incumbent upon u.s.
ct
RoIved That the thanks of this company due and
T Company for his active and unrng exertons for the
benefit OF this during the long period of his
Fesolyed That heartily regret the occasion that led
pyed of the advantage Of his military knowledge and
Ing him socially headqaarteTs
GGHH9RAR GH9RaR K: K. ss4RX' sa7pk'e, Jn,
On receiving the resolutions, Captain Martin
thanked the company, and introduced Colonel Har.
manus Neh, who, in behalf of the recipient made an
odd NJ Gnn nt
marked attention and loudly applauded The com
pany was soon after called to "grub" and the inne
man refreshed. Numerous toasts were drunk ant
responded to. Fine music cnlivened the scene. Th
party dispersed at late hour, highly delighted Will
the ceremonies OF the occasion
THE CRAwFoRps IN TROUBLE -Ye Yesterday, at th
house of John Martin, on Frankford road, abovt
Norris street. the extra assessors were spinning ou
their lists. A certain James Crawford came there
belIicose and unruly and inclined to 90 for heaa
wherever he saw one. lie took his station on tn
his mouth had got the level of James boot James
leg unwound like a watCf-spring Result the dlso
cation of three or four OF the strangers front teeth
and the tumbling of the strangers body down tn
stairs Policeman Levy chanced TO be standing nea
by, and OF course he took James into custody. Al
derman Helms then held him to answer In the sun
OF s4OO.
smarting under his arrest determined at any cost tC
batter somebody. In company with another Craw
ford, christened William, he got hold of Mr. james
scene OF the former ARRAY, and there numerically
"went for him" Horner retired with a cut on the
the cheek, evidently made by some implement like
an ice-pick. He was too severely wounded to ap
pear against them after their arrest and conse
guently Alderman Helms held them in $500 bal
each for further hearing
James, beginning to realize that he was paying
dear for his whistle, grew desperate. He returned
to the house of John Martin. 4 Dutchman there
encountered him--whereupon James wrath waXeC
fierce. He struck straight from the shoulder, anC
caromed with his knuckles on the dark side of thu
aforesaid Dutchman's nose. The Dutchman spur
round awhile, and then scored one on the sidewalk
For this little game james was held in an additiona
$500 ball. and then, thoroughly disgusted will
his III luck, went home, and retired to his vlrtuou
couch.
TIE PEACH MARKET-Our report from Deawar
this morning states that inferior fruit is YER
inactive at 80 to 40 cents per basket. Good frui
sells readily at 80 cents to $3.50 per basket, as
quality No shipping to-day worth mentioning
Boston was gutted last week. Losses Were mad
by shippers upon their last shipments. The following
are the particulars OF the arrivals this morning
which aggregate 20, ,953 haskets:-
Propellers-W. Whilldn and Roanoke, from Sas
safTas river, Maryland with 5l00 Baskets Ben jam
Mender, from Whorton Greek, with 1000 do.
Steamers-Jersey Blue and Perry, from Smyrna
Delaware with 5000 baskets.
Barges-Charles, Blue Mountain, and j. Collins
from odessa, Delaware, with $500 baskets; Will
and Wallie from st. Augustine Delaware, with 100
DO; and Madison, from Chesapeake and Dslawar
schooner-A. NJ. Harris, from Odessa, Delawar,
with 800 baskets
Rows AT ANOTHER PLAcE.-James Lucas wer
yesterday 10 a place OF extra assessment at Fourt
and George streets. He had bent his elbow ratht
too frequently during the morning, and therefor
certain John McDougal and let drive. Day Sc
geant Jenrles, VINO was present at James eboy
stopped the blow beautifully, and then collare
James. on searching hiIn at the Station House
nty Ia A