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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-29
Etiqu cite at the White House.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer:
A number of newspapers have had some
thing to say recently against an order sup
posed to have emanated from Mrs. Grant, pre-
scribing swallow-tail coats as the dress for the
doorkeepers in waiting at the White House;
also, that Mira Grant has recently bought
some six or seven thousand dollars worth of
fneries in Paris. Now, in prescribing the
dress Of her servants, has Mrs. Grant done
more than every other lady of the land does
Hasn't she as much right to say that her ser
wants at the White House shall wear swallow
tail coats as Mrs. August Belmont for in
stance (the wife of the chairman of the Ma
tional Democratic Committed, has to say that
her servants shall be arrayed in livery which
reminds us of Solomon in his glory? And as
to the Partisan fneries, pray what lady who
can afford it but does likewise The truth is,
that Mrs Grant is most excellent lady. Her
demeanor in all the gradations of public life
through which she has passed-from the wife
of an Illinois Colonel to the hostess of the
Presidential mansion-has been unexception-
able, modest, and becoming. If she has not
the charming grace of Mrs. Madison, nor the
polished dignity of Miss Lane, she has quiet
and unpretending ladyhood which brings her
to the fit association of the best society in the
country.
All of which, however, shall not deter me
from relating what struck me as quite gro
tesque expression and incident of recent oc-
currence at the White House. 1 had accom-
panied friend who had some business with
the President, and as / entered the inner
sanctuary proposed to wait for him outside.
/ was not unaccustomed to the place, and
! took a seat, as on many former occasions.
just then gentleman in waiting" rushed
up to me in something of trepidation, and as
if he were about to storm my works, or other
wise annihilate me- Said he:-'Look here,
| you mustn't sit down. If the old woman
comes along and sees anybody sitting down
here, she'll give me -" So 1 yielded to
| the demands Of the new etiquette, and more
astonished at the republican simplicity of the
doorkeeper's language than anything else,
stood erect.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-29

"A store was burned in Ottumwa, Iowa, the
other night, and the next day Ottumwas Mayor
received despatch from a town in Wisconsin
which rend-"Ryan's store and ten buildings
burned here two years ago under like circum-
stances. Hang him! Many Citizens"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-29

The resolution TO sell the portrait of General
Thomas was laid on the table in the Tennessee
House of Representatives, by a vote of % TO 8.
There were twelve Republicans in the House.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-29
FINANCIAL,

One of the few securities we feel safe in recon-
mending good.
The importance Of the route connecting the head
Of the Mississippi River navigation with Jne head OF
Lake Superior, and receiving the trade OF the five
railroads centring at ST. Paul. will insure to this
road a large and profitable trade The Land Grant
GOO acres-s in itself amply sufficient basis
for the mortgage S4500, 000D, aud all proceeds of
land sales are applied directly to cancellation of the
bonds
The parties in interest embrace some of the first
railroad and financial men of the country, and Mr..
Moorhead, of our firm, is OF the Trustees OF the
mortgage.
The construction Of the road is progressing rapidly,
and the whole line will be completed IN time for the
moving Of the crops OF 1870.
We recommend these bonds as paying much
larger interest than Government Securities without
the risk of a high premium We have for sale
s300,000 at the original subscription price, 95 and
accrued interest in currency denominations $500
and $1,000 coupon). Purchasers this month have the
advantage OF the gold coupon, payable at our office
on January 1.-The premium upon which is equal to
nearly q per cent, making the price lower than
many bonds OF much less merit now offered to the
public.
We receive in payment Governments and other
securities at their market value and January cou-
pons at the current gold price of the day.
12246 JAY COOKE d co.
The New York herald., 1869-03-01
FIRE IN BssxmAH STREET.
Loss About FIfty.ave Thousand Dollars

Loss About Fify.nve Thousand Dollars.
AT one O'Clock yesterday afternoon fire was dis
covered in the OF the third floor OF the ve story
brick building No. 20 BeeKman street. The floor
where IL was first discovered was occupied by T. G.
Baird d Co., publishers, and J. w. Baker, manufac-
turer Of envelopes. The loss Of Mr.. Baker Is about
$4,000; insured for 81, 500 In the Manhattan lnsur-
ance Company. Mr.. Baird's loss Is about $4,000 on
stock by re and water; insurance not ascertained.
The fourth and flfth noors occupied by Ensign h
Bridgman as an envelope and chart mandatory,
was thoroughly cleaned out their immense stock
being entirely consumed involving loss probably
OF $4,000 or $4,000.
The second moor was occupied by Rose, Baldwin
a Rose, dealers In fancy skins and feathers. Their
stock, which was large and costly, was almost
ruined by water. Their loss will likely reach $4,000
or $4,000.
The lower noor and basement is occupied by W.
8. Aims q Go. as paper warehouse. Loss BY
water about $4,000.
The building, which was the property OF the Con-
ner estate, was damaged about $1,000 to $4,000. As
none OF the occupants were present the insurance
could not be ascertained. The fremen worked in
defatigably to suppress the lames but the fire had
gained such headway on account or the Infammable
character Of the contents that It fully two hours
before they drew or the streams that flooded the
structure from cellar TO roof.
The New York herald., 1869-03-01
srABsMu MfRAY n TIVE Eeurtfnru WARD.

James Reilly o bartender OF rather unprepos-
sessing appearance, was srraigned before Justice
Ledwith at Jefferson Market yesterday by oflcer
Henry Yeager, OF the Eighteenth precinct, charged
with feloniousy assaulting one OF his companions
named George Magee. Ofncer Yeager states that q
few minutes after twelve O'Clock on Saturday night
ne was standing at the northwest corner Of Six
teentn street ana FIRST avenue. and heard the
prisoner ana Magee talking IN loud and bolsterous
manner, threatening each other and applying the
usual enoearing cpithots such personagos are ac-
cust0med 70 apply 70 each other; that after ex-
changing volley OF words Reilly struck at Magee,
who returned the compliment Immediately there
after %aiter falling 70 the sidewalk, exclaiming, II am
asllsd." Killed when when Reilly started on run, followed By
omcer Yeager, who succeeded In overtakng him at
the corner Of Eighteenth street. Tne wounded
man WAS removed nom the sidewalk, where
who witnessed TIE snsip, nomaSa and taken "a '' q
store near By, where Il was ascertained ne had
Deen stabbed IN the breast near the stomach, with
knife or some sharp instrument inncting dan
gerous and probably fatal wound. The wounded
man mar Mas conveyed 70 Bellevue Hospital where ne "a
still confined, the house surgeon not considering
him out Of danger a. yet Reilly WAS taken TO- the
station house and ncarcerated for the balance Of the
might and upon complaint Of ofiicer Yeaser, on be-
half OF the wounded man. Committed 10 await the
result OF the lniurtoA
The New York herald., 1869-03-01


Average temperature for Saturday. ........... ~
SUDDEN DEATH.- Yesterday afternoon JOHN Haime
kamp, grocer at No. 227 East Twenty-nrzt street,
had occasion to enter his cellar, and while there
st GsoppSd % deaa y Y believed o. heart disease An
SUDDEN DEArH.-Maria Wilson. Q colored widow
woman, fortyfour years OF age, died very suddenly
yesterday in the rear OF her late residence, al
West Fifteenth street. she had been sick with con-
sumption. Coroner Flynn was nouned 70 hold an
inquest
THE SUDDEN DEATH AT THE FERRY.-An inquest
was yesterday held at the Third precinct station
house. BY Coroner Flynn. on the body Of Amits
Thorn, the man who died suddenly at the Barclay
street ferry on Saturday last. Deceased who lived
IN Hudson City, N. j., was on his way home when
death overlook him. Disease Of the heart was the
cause OF death. Deceased was nlnety.tw0 years OF
age and native OF Switzerland.
EXCITEMENT AT WEDDING PARrY.-While
JOYOUS party were assembled last evening" about
halfpast six O'CLOCK at H. Harris residence, No. 67
Madison street. to witness the ceremony Of marriage,
two kerosene lamps that had just been lighted ex-
pl0dcd almost simultaneously and caused comm0-
mind threw the lamps out Of the window and sup
pressed the nrc, when the ceremonies proceeded to
successful ending.
FIRE ON THE BowERY.-About four O'Clock yes
terday morning fire was discovered on the second
noor ofNo. 1856 Bowery in the mandatory Of J. G.
Dur q Co., mint and glue paper makers. Their
damage was $500. The third floor, occupied by A.
Altenberg, piano manufacturer was also burned
badly and $4,000 loss on stock Is reported. The
damage to the building is about 81 ,00O The insu-
RANGES Of the parties were not ascertained.
THE PARK METEOROLOGICAL REPoRT.-The report
Of the Park Meteorological Department for the week
ending February ~ shows barometricaI mean Of
$500 inches, the maximum, at seven A. n OF the
25th being 30.434 and the minimum, at two A. N. OF
the 23d, 29.l4s inches. showing range Of L2ss
inches. The weekly mean temperature was SS.43
being 406, and che minimum at eleven r. NJ Of the
27th, 20 degrees, giving variation OF 29.6. There
was rain and mist on the 21st and 22d, having du-
ration OF foryeight hours the depth OF water being
058 Of an inch. Snow to the depth Of six inches
fell on the 26th; amount Of water 0.66 Of inch.
Total of water for the week l. % inches.
The New York herald., 1869-03-01
BROOKLYs INTELLIGENCE.

JUSTICE OF SESSIONS RoBBED.-One or the
justices OF the Kings County Court OF Sessions was
relieved OF pocketbook containing the OF slI7
on Saturday while coming out OF the Mechanics
Bank. There Is no clue to the thief
ROBBERY ON ATLANTIC AvESUE.-Peter McNaly
was thrown out OF his wagon on Atlantic avenue,
near Glove road on Thursday evening last, by the
upsetting OF the vehicle in which he was riding.
McNay called loudly for help. when two fellows
came up to where he was lying and stole thrtyseven
dollars from him and left him, where he was found
subsequently by policeman.
NEWS IN BRIEP.-Annie Donnelly, nine years OF
age, was seriously injured by being trampled upon
by runaway horse, on washington avenue, on Sat
urday afternoon last.
Three boys, aged respectively twelve years, were
caught In an unoccupied house. No. 2ss Hicks street.
by policeman on Saturday, and were locked up on
charge Of burglary. The Youngsters effected an en-
trance to the place by breaking panel from the
hall door.
blacksmith David Cornish. was fined $40 by
Justice Cornwe. for assaultng Francis Chesborough
with pair OF tongs and cutting him severely on the
head.
The New York herald., 1869-03-01
JELrcaApulc NEWS ITEMS.

The court house OF Buckingham county, Va, was
destroyed by fire on Friday. All tho papers and
records were lost.
The paper mill In LyrnUnam Mass, leased and
occupied by Messrs. watkins, Cassidy d Brother,
took fire on Saturday night and burned to the
ground II is supposed to be the work OF an inccn-
diary Loss S25,00o insured for $4,000.
Rasmbaum d Co.'s store and petroleum oil estab-
lishment In Memphis, Tenn. was destroyed by fire
on Saturday night. Loss $4,000, which was fully
covered BY Insurance In Eastern companies
Albert Clark, q workman IN the planning mill OF
Butler Pemego, In Baltimore, was caught by his
clothing In a belt OF the machinery on Saturday
and received injuries from which ne died four hours
afterwards. His left arm was torn from its socket
and his right leg dislocafed
The New York herald., 1869-03-01
MEXICO.

General Cauts % TtiaJ--RsiIurs sf NeGrsts's
RebeIlaea-7old Digsinss II Lower Callfer.
nia-Capaure ef Gatierrez, the Rsbber.
BAN FRANCIs0o Feb. %, leoo.
Late advices from Mexico have been received here
The report u untrue that General Caufo made his
escape while being conveyed to Durango 70 stand
trial for the murder Of General PatonL He arrived
ct Durango on tbs sth Of January and was delivered
up TO the tribunal which win decide his case.
The object OF General Negrete's pronunct0nstent0
ct Puebla was TO capture conducta with In
gold, which had set ont from the city Of Mexico for
Vera Cruz. The movement had no political purpose
Whatever. General Negrete has 500 men with
him, but they ned together with their leader on
the approach Of the government troops sent against
them.
The Mexican government has declared null and
void the contract made with the California. Oregon
and Mexico Steamship Company on the ground that
the latter have not complied with the stipulated
conditions.
The Mexican frigate Juarez still lies sunk In the
Bay OF Pichftuege and all EFFORTS TO raise her VIII
The National Guard has been effectively organized
throughout the State Of Snaloa and is doing excel
lent service against the Apache Indians ON the b0r
ders Of Chihuahua and Sonora.
General Vega has been appointed Governor OF
Rich gold diggings have been discovered near
Cape Todos Santos, In the northern section Of Lower
California.
General Gutierrez, VINO has for some time past
pers in the State of Durango has at last been cap
tured and delivered over to the authorities. He
attempted to make his escape by bribfng his guard,
orering them $64,0o but without effect.
The New York herald., 1869-03-01
THE RANK ROBBERY IN BRooKLYs.
Recovery Of the BOX and Portion OF th
Stolen Property.

Recovery Of tho BOX and a Portion OF the
Stolen Property.
Yesterday morning the tin box stolen from the
Park Bank, Brooklyn, on Saturday,swas found by
some children among some loose hay In the base
ment Of the house OF Mr.. james Boylan. In Adelphi
street. near Flushing avenue. The box being given
TO Mr. Boylan he at repaired to the Fortyfourth
precinct station house and transferred 1t TO the
care Of Captain wsddy. The key was in
the lock, and the key OF the safe from
which II was taken was also attached there.
to. When the box was stolen rom the bank u
Iyn, wallabout Improvement and Assessment Fund,
besldes other valuable papers and $500 In green
backs. On examining 1t yesterday the bonds were
found missing, though other valuable papers were
thief left, knowing they were yalueess to hilu:--A
bank book OF the Park Bank In account with the
National and Nassau Bank OF brooklyn for $4,000.
In favor OF the former: n life insurance policy
for s50oo In favor Of Richard 0lmstesd, cashier OF
the PARK Bank; life insurance policy for $4,000 in
favor OF the same; one check In favor OF Peter Man
back for tS2 25 and another In favor Of Geo. Chap
pell for SIS "a; likewise number OF recefpts, billA
&C. The box u fourteen inches long, ten inches
Impossible from It's size, for the thief 70 a..
crete It beneath coat. Mr.. 0lmstead was the
only person In the bank at the time Of
tho robbery, and the thief, therefore, aid
not run % great 2 risk Of being caught
taches Of the institution been present. he must
certainly have heen very adrot TO get out with box
OF thesol dimensions without being observed BY Mr.
OlmSeed, for no bad TO open gate and pass some
az Or eight ieet behind the railing before ne could
reach T. y !: also angular that ne could walk over
populated portion Of the city, without BENG OBJ
The New York herald., 1869-03-01
fas IN WEST TaIarY-rsHra sTErr.

Destruction Of q Livery StabIe-Tcn VAL
uabIe Horses Burned to Denth-Loss About
$4,000.
Last night, about half past eleven O'Clock, re was
discovered in the frame livery stable OF william H.
White. No. 121 West Thirty eighth street. The
flames spread with great rspidity cutting
or the only ingress TO the building, i'm
hv nreyens,n1 snv ~ the .ncic ~
nremen entering and rescung ten valuable horses
within. The building was soon q mass OF flames,
and despite the manner In which the nremen
worked, became together with It's contentg total
loss. Mr.. Whites loss on stock and horses win be
about $S,000 insured for $1,000 In the Groccrs' and
owned BY Josiah Jax and valued at about 81, 600.
The origin OF the fire is at present unknown.
The New York herald., 1869-03-01
KoTEs:ABOuT TOWN.

Is there any law which prevents Fire Marshal
Brackett from giving the names OF the insurance
companies in which the losers by fire are insured
The public like to know the amounts OF losses but
they are far more interested In the companies that
pay losses rather that ought to pay. They ought
to be written out for public perusa II only TO give
your clerks something to do. Marshal.
Pools have been opened in q Broadway sporting
house relative to three positions In Grants Cabinet
The bets are even and the names OF the parties are
unknown.
An anti-captal punishment society ia being formed
in this city. Its members contend that hempen era
vals are out Of date, even though the tendency OF
fashion be upward. Circulars are to be sent to Sing
Sing and washington for signatures OF oil who are
in favor OF the object the society has In view.
Every one who signs must testify that he feels per-
sonal interest In the success OF the association.
The last sensation In democratic circles Is the row
between the police OF the Fourteenth precinct and
the Reynolds family. Of Mulberry street. The police
men attempt 20 do their duty, but are frequently
opposed by the Reynolds boys, Mike, Jim and Terry
The Reynolds boys aspire for positions a. members
OF the Common Council, Assembly and Congress-
and they think the shortest mode to graty their am
bition Is to punch the heads OF policemen and by
this means get their names In the papers, and then
wnats TO place and power.
The New York herald., 1869-03-01
o Dx = UARz.
Raymond rhsodere TropiouG.

Raymond Theodore Tropl0ng.
cable telegram from Paris announces the death
in thar city of RAYMOND Theodore Troplong. Prest-
dent or the Senate OF France In the seventy
year Of his age. NJ TropIong was born at Se. Gau-
ems, in the Hsgte Garonne, on the sth OF October.
1795. Embracing law as profession, he first ap-
peared In public during the year 1919 a. deputy 70
the Ctvn Tribunal OF Alencon. He subsequently held
the position Of Procureur at Sartene, and ct later
date Advocate General Basta both places being In
Corsica. In 1880 he Became Advocate General
for Nancy, and In that city laid the foundations
OF his reputation BY the sliiful mannerin which he
represented fhe governments In the suit to test the
sovereignty Of the Dukes OF Lorraine over the tenure
Of Barrota In 1883 he became President OF tho
Chambers in the city; two years later received
the Cross OF Honor, and about the same dine was
appointed Counsellor to the Court OF Cassanon. On
Juy & 184o he was elevated to the dignity Of q Peer
Of France and by decree dated December 22, ls48,
vacancy caused by the death OF Baron Saguler His
devotion to and abors for the several different gov
ernments in France under which be served though
liberay rewarded, were not recognized to so liberal
an extent as they were By the Emperor Napoleon.
on January Is, 1852, he was appointed Senator
OF France; in 1854 became Vice President OF the
Senate. ana during the same year was decorated
with the Grand Cross OF the Legion or Honor. On
the retirement OF M. Portalis In 1882 N. Tropong
was appointed President OF the Court o Cassation;
q short time after he was made member OF the
Prvy Council, and on the S0th OF December, 1854.
rScS ~ IN held un his DEATH In 1870 he was
elected member OF the Academy to I'LL the vacant
chair OF M. Damon. The written works OF M. Trop-
long are quite numerous and volumin0us. They arc
mostly on the legal profession, the principa work
being In twentv-scven volumes and entitled 'sIno
Civil Law Expainedn l..Le Drolt Ciyl Expaque,l. I M
OF the abiest on the subject s called "The influence
or Christianity on the Civil Law OF the Romans"
cLInnuence du Christianisme sur e Droit Clvii dcs
Rnmafnap
The New York herald., 1869-03-01
noeE STRIKES.

Tanesu Mem and Laserers-Thc Strike u the
Csspsrs, seons RubbsFs asA PrinfeEs-Bsick-
layers apA ths Klghs Hour Question.
The clothing cutters having been successful In
their strike for an advance Of four dollars per week.
their brethrsn who sew the garments together are
now considering the sdvtsabilNy Of striking for an
advance OF wages. They ct present receive thirty
cents per hour. and intend, II u said asking an I'd
vance Of tan cents per hour The members OF the
different unions win hold meetings this week. when
the measures to be taken win be decided upon.
There are over 5000 taiio In the city therefore sne
strike wiz be . formidable one.
THE COOPHRS'
still continues The arm are unable TO obtain any
'scabsn In their employ. The men on strike
would work below the Union rates nom entering
Those on strike arc receiving weekly stpends from
tne various organizations Of coopers In New York,
H0BokEN LAND AND IMPROVEMENT CoAPANY-srRIKB
OF THE LABoREEs.
Improvements Company have been on strike during
the past week against . reduction Of seven
rs6Is rate Of w wager su % Tne lsSors1s $ num
eyer, and met with R defeat. and and the majority
rates The company states that they do not care
about the work going on and that 1t is only out OF
KIND consideration for the men that they keep them
THE STONE RUBBERS
at Messrs Tullock Gilies yard still strike ana
with but little chance OF success. The places Of the
strikers nave all been filed by ''scabs," and II the
latter cannot be induced to leave the shop why the
strikers Will be compelled to seek employment else
where.
THR BRrCKLAYERs--RATE OF WAGES DURING THE
COMING SPRING.
1t ts thought by many prominent leaders OF the
bricklayers' organizations that II the present rate
Of wages be reduced to four dollars per day the
master builders will cOncede to the demand that
eight hours constitute days work. Some favor
the reduction or wages as well as hours OF labor: for
they believe that the eight hour principle estab-
lshed, 1t would not be very dficult matter to p-
crease wages at some future period The matter will
be decided next week.
THE PRINTERS STRIKE
The stories told by master and man In relation to this
strike differ very materially Several employers who
have refused the demand state that they have all the
men they need, while the strikers the other hand.
declare that said employers have not. Baker & God
win, Gray Green, Tr0w, Jenkins and Alvord claim
TO have successfully withst0Od the strike and to have
sufficient number OF men 70 transact regular work
Gray Green, Davis Kent, Wynko0p Haen-
beck and Amerman are without hands, and intend to
be, they state, before they Will give In.