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THE CATTLE DISEASE.
A Meeting of Farmers-The Legislature
Asked to Pass n Bill.

An adjourned meeting OF the farmers and
dealers in I'VE stock of philadelphia, Chester,
was held on Saturday, at the rooms of the So.
c'ety for Promoting Agriculture, Ninth and
Walnut streets. DR.. A. l. Elwyn was called 10
the chair and Thomas NJ. Coleman was ap-
pointed Secretary. The committee appointed
at The previous meeting reported the folio wing
preamble and resolutions, which were adopted
and dire cted to be forwarded to Harrisburg,
with request for speedy action by the Legis-
lalure:-
Whereas A disease called pleuro pneumonia,
or lung fever, and believed to be of character
easily propagated by contagion, has existed
with more or less virulence tor some years past
within the counties named above, especially in
the dairv districts, causing mortality in some
cases OF 26 to 80 per cent; and
Whereas, Such 1--we stock, in the early stages
of the disease, are often driven by inscriptions
dealers along the public highways and into
drove yards for sale. thus communicating and
spreading the contagion into all sections, and
beyond the power OF individual farmers to pre-
vent; therefore
Resoloed, That three Commissioners, or such
other number as the Legislature may direct, to be
called the JOINT Board of Commissioners on
Diseased Cattle, snail Immediately after the
passage of his act be appointed in each OF the
above counties, and such others as may require
it by the Judges OF the Court OF Common Pleas,
who shall hold office for three year,; the board
to report to the Legislature annually; the said
board to watch over the general welfare of
animals, and particularly to prevent the spread
vi uduBeIOuo ueCdoSS, anu pIOlSCI buc pSOplS
against the dangers arising from the consump-
ton of diseased meat and milk. The board
may appoint from time to time Assistant
Commissioners or Veterinary Surgeons to aid
them in the discharge of their duties. they
shall have power to administer oaths, also give
public notice OF the outbreak of any dangerous
disease, and have power to place diseased
cattle under quarantine or cause them to be
killed, as may seem necessary for the public
protection; but in the latter case shall cause an
appraisement OF such cattle to be made, whicn
shall not exceed three-fourths OF their estimate ed
value, and shall be certified to the County Com
missionere OF each county, and TO be paid b.
them out of the County Treasury.
Any person who shall, after the passage oil
| the act sell or offer to sell, or slaughter fol
sale, kno wipgly, any diseased animal, or trans
| port such 10 any other place with view tC
secre ion, shall be liable to penalty of $50 or
each animal so disposed of, said money to bC
| paid into the County Treasury.
On motion, Messrs. Morris, Paul, Lyons
| Custer, and Hawkins were appointed v commit
tee to visit Harrisburg, and bring the subject tt
| the atten ion of the Legislature.
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row, near the main entrance, on the Republican
SIDE. Among the ea,iy calls was u. b. Washs
buTne, who for several years past, with the la'e
Thsddeus Stevens, was permitted to retain hts
old test IN The centre OF the Republican side.
Some oUe moved to reserve Mr.. WasheurDe's
seat, but Mr.. Ingetsoll said that oe already mad
sea- reserved for hlm in the State Department,
which ought TO suffice. When John Mofrissey
was called, all eyes we're turned towards MIN
as he marched do pn the main aisle on the
Democratic side. and took a seal only teree
rows from the front, and formerly occupied Dy
Fernando Weed Soon alter Mr.. Woods name
was drawn. and he took Mr.. Morrlsseys seat
upon back row near be door, and the Two
subsequently exchanged, in pursuance ct a
previous arrangement ..
Mr. Boutwell's seat fell into the possession OF
MIR. Hooper, delegate from U,ah. General
Logan, heretofore rather unfortunate, this time
ais e about the middle OF the Republican side
Mr. Dawes got his old place, and Others of the
Massachusetts, members settled down quietly
around him. General Farnsworth was uniortu-
rate again, and went 10 the outer circle on the
Democratic side. General Negley and John
Cessna took seats together, directly in front
and to the left Of the Speakers desk. Washing
ton Townsend and ID. J. Morrill, camped down
to eether about two-thirds back on the Republi-
can side. Messrs. 0'Nell and Kelley got near
their old seats. Mr. Dickey was again unfortu-
Butler was out at the time of the drawing, aud
got no seat at all. MIR. Hooper. of Utah, su6se-
quently gave his place 10 Mr.. Dawes, and Mr..
William Williams secured Mr.. Stevens old seat,
while all around him are new members. The
only Republicans who nestled down in front Of
the Democratic column are Mr.. Bingham and
Mr. Ames, who retain their old seats.
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EEWS .,UK,i lRY.



The schooneiWm Miies q aud for Camden,
N. j., from Millville y. b br rks sunk at 10
O'CLOCK on saturday mig H. oG Reedv Island.
hbe was at anchor duriug neaVy blow, AMI
the weather being iGteuetly cold, all the water
that cane on deck immed aielg iroz9, and the
weight OF the accumulated ice caused the vessel
70 go down. The crew, consisting OF Captain
Weicutti, his son, thiftceI YEARS oil age, an
three colo red bands look to the rigging, where
they remained until o'cl ck n sunday morn
ing, when they were taken IT aud brought to
This city .ey The steamtug Colonel 3. L.. Brown,
CAPTAIN Slmpkins. Tue captq n has hand and
loot somewhat frozen: The coloret men have
their hands and feet badly frozen; the boy Is
uninjured.
-On saturday night two men. registering
themselves as George Allen snd John Miller, of
New Jersey, engaged room Nv the Washington
House, and gong out, soon returned with a
companion. whom they ertere on the bo TX as
w. r. Ames and took to their room. Yesterday
morning, Mr.. Ames, who Is drover, com
planned at the Office tn at he bad been robbed OF
about $4,000 during the night ny his companions,
he was not acquainted WITH them, and bad met
them accidentally Ia saIoon somewhere on
Chesnut street. The alleged thieves M ade their
escape through q bathroom wtndo " In the rear
OF the hotel, it is suppo,ed. as they were not
seen 10 leave by The night watchmau.
Mrs. s. NJ. FELTON,, wife OF hr. s. NJ. FELTON,,
President of the Phlad lpha aud Baltimore
Central Railroad: aud tor many years President
of the philadelphia, Whining on, and Balti-
more Railroad Co paBy, came near losing her
lite, a few DAYS since, while travelling with her
husband TO Mobl lie from New Orleans. Mrs.
Felton attempted to enter sleep ping car fro N
another. just rs the tram started, when she
slipped and icll between the two cara, falling on
the track bet ween the rails, where she remained
per ectly quiet until the train passed, escaping
al injury with the exception otthe loss of two
fingers on her right hand.
An old frame building. on the south west
corner OF Front and Queen streets, called the
'Red Market" was set on fire about o'clock
yesterday morning, but the fire was discovere
before it had made much progress, aud extin-
guished by the police Part of the building is
occupied TOR dwelling. which makes the incen-
diary act all the more base.
About one O'Clock Sunday morning smoke
was seen issuing from toe building No. 507
Locust street, occupied by A. Ii. Phillips as q
laundry. The building was found to be locked
up when the police reached it, and after it had
been broken open the fire was discovered
guished and but little damage was done.
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WASHIN GTON.
The New Collector of Philadelphia.

Says the Inquirer's Washington correspondent
OF yesterday
signed, and had MIR. Seward countersign, the
commission of Mr.. Marks, as Collector of the
port of Philadelphia. This commission is now
in the bands of Mr.. Sergeant, specially i'll charge
of the Bureau OF CustomG who will deliver 1t
to Mr.. Marks as soon as his bonds are filed and
properly approved. 1t is not in the power of
President Grant TO withhold 1t II Mr.. Marks
produces the proper bonds, aud he can now
OILY be removed by the Senate's confirmation
of a successor while the Tenure Of Office bill
ren aims unrepealed or unmodihed.
Both Senators from Pennsylvania are in favor
OF Mr.. Marks, which makes the confirmation of
any one "vice Marks to be removed" as the
bill for change will have 10 read, matter of
very great doubt If not absolutely impossible,
as long as the Senate allows Senators from their
respective States TO have the entire control of
what are known as appointments at large and
are not local in their character like the revenue
officers and postmasters, which come within
the province OF the members of the House, when
they are Republicans, and, If not then 10
Senators.
There is a great diversity of opinion as TO
what the Senate, Will do with the Tenure'of-
Office bill, and Just now there are not many
Senators in favor Of its repeal
PardOhs Revoked.
Just before Andrew Johnson finally left the
White House, on Thursday morning, he sent TO
AttCTney.G neral Evarts an order to pardon
both OF the Depuys and Enright, now In prison
/ on blhCkWelib lslhuG, LOT revenue IIduuS. Inc
Pardon Clerk in the Attorney. Generals Office
scrt out to the State Department the proper
papers on Thursday evening, and on Friday the
| State Department issued the pardons, and
mailed them to New York to Marshal Murray.
| In the meantime, MIR. Courtney found out what
| was on foot and informed Mr.. Rollins OF the
| pardon OF the Dupuys, who called the attention
| OF the President TO the improper pardonine ot
| these men, apd he at once ordered the pardons
| TO be withheld, and Secretary of State Wash
burne telegraphed to Marshal Murray, and
| They arrived here to day. Enrights pardon
has also been recalled, and II, too, will be eau
| celled. 1t has been decided by the Supreme
| Court that pardon must be accepted by thu
party in whose favor 1t is issued before it i
| complete.
IThe House Drawing for Seats.
The drawing for seats by the House is gene
rally attended with considerable interest ant
| mefriment, but this year the large numoe
| OF new members made II rather drY prOceeu
| ing. .4l,... a. - oo,,oa 4,
his great disgust, as be took aseat on the QUITE
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Domestic Affairs.

Gold closed on Saturday at 1907.
There we're eight fires in Chicago on Friday.
The present session OF Congress is expected
TO be q short one.
"A. I. Stewart was in consultation with
several Senators yesterday.
Wendell Phillips has few good words to
say for Grants inaugural
The Hackensack Railroad of New jersey
has been transferred to the Erie Com panY. .ls
The President and his family attended DR..
Sunderland's church In Washington yesterday.
The Indians accused of the murder of Mr..
Butler, near Collins, New York, have been
arrested.
Hon. John G. Uinckly, a prominent lawyer
and citizen OF Westheld, N. H., died on Satur-
day.
Indian treaties and other executive business
will engross the at ention of the Senate for some
The steamship Pautheoo, from New Orleans
to Liverpool, sunk at Southwest Pass on Friday
night.
Disabled Volunteer Soldiers met at Washington
on Friday.
"A serious confagration occurred in Akron,
Ohio yesterday. One hundred thousand dol
lars worth of property was burned.
-Ex President Johnson is expected in Balti-
more on Wednesday, from which city he is
expected to depart for his home in Tennessee.
VGovernor Hoffman has resigned his position
as Grand Sachem OF Tammany. William M.
Tweed will be the B 6 Indian Of the future.
The Treasury Department, last week, printed
Sl29, ,6l0 worth of fractional currency, and re-
deemed within the same time $369, 1856.
One of President Grants first acts was to
issue an order restoring to active service Briga-
der and Brevet Major General Benjamin w.
Brice, Paymaster- General (who was retired
recently by President Johnson) and declaring
that he win be considered rs having been
continuously on duty from February %. 1869,
the date of such retirement. General Brice, 1t
is stated, was retired because of his refusing to
accede 10 a request of President johnson to
appoint person 10 position who was Endorsed
by the President and whose appointment was
strongly urged by a lady, who seemed t.? be
considerably interested in having the applica-
tion favOrahlv cOn nsidered.
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Foreign Affairs.

LONDON, March 6.-Seven Fenians, confined in
different parts of the kingdom have been liberated
There names are as follows Thomas f. Burke, the
American Fenian organizer; Dennis II. Burke, re-
Gently confined at Clerkenwell; Charles Kickham,
poet, and one of the editors of the Irish People;
Captains j. Mackey and O'Connor, Slack and
O'Keefe the latter sentenced to ten years I'M
prisonment for having written reasonable article
published in the Irish People OConnor, Slack
and O'Keefe are liberated Internationally.
LONDON, March 7.-Advices have been received
from Japan via Shanghai. The minister of France
to Japan had an interview with the Mikado at
,Jeddo and presented his credentials The ports OF
,Jeddo and Negata have been opened to foreigners
Jeddo is to be the official residence of the Mikado
and the permanent capital OF the Japanese en-
pire.
PARIS March 6.-The following changes have
been made in consequence of the death of M
Troplong. Adoph Vendrys appointed President
of the Senate, vice Troplong. La FORBADE no
uuette succeeds Vntry as President of the Revenue
and M. Rouher takes the Interior Department, vice
penard professionally, in addition to the foreign
portfolio.
HAVANA, March "a special 10 the Ne" hork
Herald says:
The smallpox Is raging at Consolation del Sur.
Advices from Trinidad to Friday last report that
the state of siege had not been raised Three col
umns were in constant pursuit Oh the lnsurgeht
bands,
Advices from Santiago de Cuba to Saturday last,
state that every Spaniard in the town of Mayaria
has been killed, and that column of 800 govern
nept troops, all arms, had gone there
Senior Roberts, the Spanish Ambassadorto WASH
inOton sailed from this port yesterday in the regu
lar mail steamer for New York.
The United States war steamer Gettysburg ar
rived Yesterday and soon afterward sailed again,
and will visit the different parts of the island.
There are rumors of a serious engagement near
santo Espritu, but no particulars have been re-
eeived. ~
nobody has offered to carry the political prison
srs 10 Fernando Po and it is reported that the gov
ernment has ordered the war steamer Cadz to
transport them, ,
The ladies of this city are collecting ana suo'
scribing large amounts Of money in aid OF the Voi
unteers. -, ,o
HAVANA, March 6.--The Pos de Cuba newspa
par to-day publishes an account OF the assas
sination of the sleeping crew of coaster II
che saoua China river by the insurgents SUI
another steamer had landed body OF insurgenu
in the vicinity OF Sagua. The citizens SUNK th'
aessel 10 prevent their escape, and now the gov
ernment troops are marching against the par'ie
landed. - -. Ga TboDa
- thst Il mas been settled that the ISLAND ~ :
5emaif the coaling station tor the bIiush Wes' AZ
dia mail steamers
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ANU sEMgNTs.

NHBsN sTREET RINK,
CHEsNUS STRkEi RINK
TwEN1 Y.THIRD AND CHESNUr STREET
gHE OPENING NIGHT A GRAND So jJES5.
THE OPENING NIGHT A GRAND So JCE5S.
THE OPENIN MIG aT a GRAND SUJJg55
EVERYBODY DELIGHTED.
IN - BEST 0F HE WINTER.
THE SPACIOUS DRESS CIRCLE
sMtApIY Mss nI'Yq AND ANT 'F FASHION OF PH'LApELPHIA
sfIENDID MUeI BY RBCKS BAND
FO~lIIvELY In THIS (MQNDAYl
IOslTIVtLY OPEN THIS (MQNDAH)
AFrERSoUN AND NfGaT.'
AFTERNOON AND NIGHT.
SKATE RS GUARANIEED GOOD skAIIN9,
bkATHRS 6UAHANTEED GOOD SIX ArING,
EKA1RRs 0UARANTkED GOOD SKATING,
WITHOUT REGARD TO WEATHER,
ICE INCHES THICK,
1OE INCHES THICK,
ICE 3 INCLES THICK,
AND AS SMOOTH AS GLASS.
go BhOk y BAND THIS EVENING
GRAND INSTRUMENTAL CoNCERT.
ADMISSION TBI5 AFTERNOON AND NIGHT.
AS-ONLY rs GENTS.
Ra-oNLY 20 GENTS
9S-oNLY 25 CFNTs
PersorB holding special Invitations for the Open
lng can use lhem this evening.
. Hp ShSpld the Ice contE ne In Its present condi.
FANCY DRksS CARNIVAL MAsQ UERADE wit
PREPARE YOUR COSTUMES.
Doora 6pen at IA and o'clock. 1t
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PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Is, 1883.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Is. 1883
Messrs. FARREL,, HERRING & CO.,
No. 629 Chestnut street.
Gentlemen:-On the night of the 18th instant
our large store, q. w. cornerof Ninth and Ches-
nut streets, was, together with our heavy stock
OF wall papers, entirely destroyed by fire.
We had one of your PATENT CHAMPION
FTRE-PROOF SAFES, which contained our
principal books and papers. and although 1t was
exposed to the most intense heat for over 90
hours, we are happy to say 1t proved itself
worthy of our recommendation. Our books
and papers were all preserved. We cheerfully
tender our testimonial to the many already
published, In giving the HERRING SAFE the
credit and confidence 1t justly merits.
Yours, very respectfully,
HOWELL q BROTHERS.
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STILL ANOTHER.

STILL ANOTHER.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l9, 1859,
Messrs. FARREL, HERRING & CO.,
No. 829 Chestnut street.
Gentlemen:-I had one of your make of safes
in the basement OF ]. e. Caldwell & Co.'s store
at the time of the great fire on the night
of the 18th instant. It was removed from
the ruins to-day. and on opening 1t
found all my books, papers, green
backs, watches, and watch materials. ETC.. all
preserved. I feel glad that had one of your
truly valuable safes. and shall want another OF
your make when get located.
Yours very respectfully,
+. l.. KIRKPATRICK,
with ]. E. Caldwell q Co.,
No. $40 Chestnut street.
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FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFE
CHAMPION SAFES /!
PHILADELPHIA, January IL, 1851
Messrs. FARIiEL, HERRING q CO., .


No 629 Chestnut street
0entlemen:-On the night OF the 18th inst, az
Ia well known to the citizens OF Pbiladelphia,
our large and extensive store and valuable
stock OF merchandise. No. 9O2 Chestnut street
was burned.
The IRE was one Of the most extensive and
destructive that has visited our city for many
years, the heat being 80 intense that even the
marble cornice was almost obliterated.
We had, as you are aware, two of your valu-
able and well-known CHAMPION FIRE.
PROOF SAFES; and nobly have they vindi-
Gated your well.known reputation as nanufao-
turers Of FIRE-PRooF SAFES, II anyfurther
proof had been required.
They were subjected TO the most intense heat,
and IL affords as much pleasure to inform you
that after recovering them from the ruins. we
found upon examination that our books, papers
and other valuables. were all in perfect condi
tion.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAS. T.. CALDWELL q 90.
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COVER NMENT SALES.

ct. LOUIS ARSENAL, ST. LOUIS, MO-,
y FEBRUARY 20 1869. -~gsr Iylfa "A
PUBLIC SALE OF CoNDEMNED vi URDs i
NANCE AND ORDNANCE SrORES.-WiII be
oftt red for sale, at public auction, at the ST.
Louis Arsenal, st. Louis. Mo, com mencing on
MONDAY, the 18th day of April, 1869, AT 10
o'clock A. M, q large amount of condemned
in part of the following articles, Wiz
81 cast iron field guns, with carriages and
Implements.
199 cast iron guns, various, total weight
about $50 tons.
480 tons cannon balls, 8 to AZ pounds
30 artillery carriages. various.
600 sets artillery wheel harness, for two
$500 sporting rifles and shot guns. various.
1928 carbines and rifles, various.
IA, All sabres ana swords, various.
l23 600 cartridge boxes, various.
$4,000 cavalry saddles, various.
5000 artillery saddles, various.
23 1870 curb brides, various
10 600 watering brides. various.
10000 halters. various.
14,480 leather traces, various.
40l, 1856 pounds of cannon powder.
828 450 pounds Of mortar powder.
1850 pounds of m usket powder.
18 200 pounds of rifle powder.
169,S40 pounds OF damaged powder.
90,8 600 musket and pistol percussion caps.
Wr ought and cast iron scrap, etc. etc.
Persons desiring catalogues OF the stores to
be sold cen obtain them by application to the
Brevet Colonel S. Crispin, U. 8. A, purchasing
agent, corner OF Houston and Greene streets
New York, upon apgiGsti%on at MpEs This arsenal
Lieut. t-Col. of Ord. and BIT. Brig. Gen. U. s. A.,
Commanding. 81
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n Cov YER N M ENT s. AL E.

~ OV N M E N I s A l. e.
sMITHsoN. Auctioneer, at Aiieg Seny Arsenal,
Wednesday, Marcn a, 1862 the following arti..
S Cast Iron Cannon.
1884 Solid Shot Qound).
2,S29 Stands OF Grape and CarcaSses.
SiN SiN o. S. rifles. 6ai. 81 and S. repaired,
4.s77 Enfieia' S GSskets Mus repaired.
a5iS a9 Foreign s Mussets @ and sa Rifles rusty etc.
2.279 Pistols and Revolvers. new, repaired,
and rusty.
1000 Sets of Infantry Announcements (old).
1882 Pounds Of Cannon, Musket. and Rifle
10000 Pistol Cartridges Gefaucheux & wes-
100000 Maynard's and sharp's Primers.
6,282 Musket Bayonets.
10000 Pounds OF Scrap Iron, Cast and
Wrought
Alot of .Appendages and parts of Nsuskets.
A lot of Tools for Blacksmiths, Carpenters,
etc. etc.
A lot of Packing Boxes, etc.
application TO the undersigned.
Purchasers win be required to remove the
property within ten days after the sale.
R. FL. K. wHITELEY,
22mw6t Bvt. Brig Gen. U. g. A.
DUBLlC SALE OF CONDEMNED ORD
A lars quantily of Condemned Ordnance and Ord
s s'Gses ck T g Se5ed tor sss at PpbG Auo
WEDN ESDAY, April 2, 1869, ut 10 O'Clock A. M.
The following comprises some OF the principal arti
| cles to be &C Id, viz -
IS Iron Cannon, various calbres.
HOO Field Carriagrs and Limberss
100 sets OF rtilery Harness..
10 600 pounds Shot and Shell.
45.OOO sets of Infantry Announcements,
| 220O McClellnn Saddles.
7U0 rtiilery Saddles.
1900 Halters.
| 700 Saddle Blankets.
| 6OG0 Watering Brides.
| a4O0 Cavalry Curb Brides.
| 22OO Al tillery , racea and Hames
Persons wishing catalogues of the stores 20 be sold
can obtain them by application 10 the Chief OF Ord.
mar ce, at Washington, D. O.. or BIevet COLONEL s..
CRISPIN, United States Army Fnrcn asing Oihcer
| corner of HOUSTON and GREEN Streets New York
| S''N Il. j. RODMAN,
| Lieutenant Colonel Ordnance,
| Brevet Brigadier- General g. 8. A.,
| Commanding.
| Rock Island Arsenal, January 25. 1883. I80tA7
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THE ONLY SAFES EXPOSED TO THE
FIRE HN CALDWELL's STORE
WERE FARREI., HERRING d. co.