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LEGAL xNrnLE1GHNcn.
Church Property.

... ..U NiSi Priu8-Judge Read.
The First PRESBYTERIAN Church of Belmont vs..
Mark Devine. This was an action of eectment
to try the title to the ground upon which the
church was built, the defendant having pur-
chased it at a sherff's sale upon foreclosure of
a mortgage given by the plaintiffs, and the ORR
ginal deed, by which the property was granted
to the church, containing condition that it
should not be put to the purposes of BURIAL but
should be used only as site for the church
building. The case was submitted under the
charge of the court, and verdict rendered for
the plaintiffs. Subject TO a point of law re-
served.
/ -i AcquittaI-C Charge of Perinry.
/ Court Of Quarter Sessions-Jldge Parso,l
In the case of DR.. Charles Garrison, charged
with stealing $105 from Joseph Flack, before
reported, the jury rendered verdict of not
guilty.
Henry Shelley, coored, was put upon trial for the
crime OF perjury on the part OF the Commonwealth
it was averred that in suit tried In the District
Court In November between the Decatur Building
Association Of Frankford and the defendant, which
was sci ia. on mortgage, the latter, being exa-
mined witness, swore that the signature to the
mortgage was not his. number of witnesses testi-
fed that the signature was in his handwriting and
verdict was rendered for the aintiffs. The de-
fonse maintained that the oath Shelley had taken
was true, and the case then depended upon the
credibty given to the experts produced upon each
side, some swearing the signature was his, and
Others directly to the contrary. On trial.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, March IS.
Ports of Entry.
n1os4oS,b n TiIo E,,aa,is,o TIoIorr0,1b

WASHINGTON, March 10.
Ports of Entry.
Special Despatch 10 The Eueyiirg Telegraph
The Senate Commerce Committee considered to-
day the bill to establish ports OF entry at Cincinnati,
St Louis, and other places on the Ohio and Missis-
sppi rivers and decided to report adversely upon it.
The Admission of Texas.
The Reconstruction Committee met to-day and
agreed upon the bill to admit Texas to representa-
o 9sssspp aSd GeorS
minority OF the committee will present bill admit
ting the State without conditions.
The Banking and Currency Committee, at a meet
ing to-day, discussed the bill for the redistribution
of forty-feur millions national currency among the
States that have not full quota. Several Western
and Southern members were before the committee
to urge speedy action areef to business interests
South and West. The committee did not reach a
The Funding Bill.
A lively debate sprung up in the House to-day on
a motion to refer the Funding bill to the Committee
on Banking and Currency.
Mr.. schenck moved its reference 10 the Ways and
MIR. Garfield held that this measure concerned
most OF all the banking interests OF the country.
and should go to the committee having special
charge OF such matters. ...
MI. Schenck and Others retorted that the banking
and Currency committee was so slow in its move
ments that the bill would hardly be reported the
sion, whereas the Ways and Means Committee
end of the seswould give it immediate attention.
The bill was finally referred to the Ways and
Means Committee by large vote.
The Committee on Reconstruc tion
Despatch TO the Associated Press.
to-day heard a colored man on Tennessee affairs
the GeSsaGre y " OF that State fhe co@mItGee
not yet prepared to report bill.
The Cincinnati Contested Seat.
The Indications are that the sub Committee of Elec
tions will report in favor OF Strader (Democrat a
entitled to his seat from the Cincinnati district.
Mr.. Biugham's Amendment.
The friends OF Governor Bullock, who say they
have canvassed the Senate, express themse Ives
fdent that that body will disagree to the Bingham
| amendment to the Georgia bill.
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Died.

BICKERTON.-On the 18th instant, Mrs. MARY
BICKERToN rect OF Jesse BickertOn in the 18th year
OF her age.
The relatives and friends Of the family respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from the resi-
dence OF her son-in-law, John Hobson, No. 1914
Melon street, on Wednesday at 2 O'Clock.
BONNER-On the 18th instant, ELLEN, wife OF An
drew Bonner, aged 43 years.
The relatives and friends of the family invited
to attend the funeral, from her late residence, No.
1909 N. Second street, on Thursday morning at 10
O'Clock. Services al st. Michaelsi and interment at
New Cathedral Cemetery.
WAaNER.-on the 18th instant, THOMAS WAGNER,
aged 80 years
The relatives and friends OF the family, also Wash
ington Lodge, No. 80, A. Y. M. Excelsior Marx
Lodge, No. 2l6, A. Y NJ Washington Council, No
g. o. u. A. NJ; Excelsior Lodge, No. /, X. OF p.
National Guards Company G ; and Good WIN Engine
Company, are respectfully Invited to attend the
funeral, on Wednesday afternoon, the 10th instant
at O'Clock, from his late residence, No. 1lB7 Sheaf
alley. To proceed to Cedar Hill Cemetery. y l.
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FOURTH EDITION
T0-DkY'S CABLE NEWS.
The English Educational i'll.
The French Corps Legislatif.
Another Collision ut Sea.
Lopez and the Paraguayans.
Etc, ETC., ETC.. Etc, Etc.
FROM EUROPE.
The PnnnI Zonnxss.

The Papnl ZOuaves.
By the AngIo-Americdn Cable
PARIS March 15-Two hundred Canadians, who
have served two years in the Papal Zouaves passed
through this city to-day, on their way home. They
have number OF flags and medals presented by his
Holiness In consideration OF ther faithful services
LONDON March 15.--The Times In an editorial to-
day expresses confidence In the belief that the House
OF Commons will exclude sectartanism, but not re-
llgion, from the educational bill now before that
body.
The French Party of the Left.
PARIS, March 15.--The GGuIois, an Independent
organ, states that well-attended caucus OF the
members OF the party OF the Left in the Corps Legis
latif held last evening, at which 1t was decided
to demand that questions relative to the Budget
shall hereafter be controlled by that body. The
caucus also adopted resolution Affirming its Oppo-
sition TO the system OF the executive creation Of
credit, granting money, making war, and proclaim
ing neutrality, without the authority OF the Corps
Legisattf
African Exploration.
LONDON, March 15.-Letters just received from
Zanzibar, east coast OF Africa, mention that the
prevalence of cholera defers the movements of the
expedition which recently set out to ascertain the
whereabouts Of the traveller, DR. Livingstone.
Another Collision mt Sea.
LONDON, March ia telegram from Hong Kong,
received to-day, states that a steamship OF the
Peninsular and Oriental line. the Sunda, recently
ran down and sank the German ship Garry and Jane
Off the coast OF Japan. No particulars are given.
The Latest Quotations.
LONDON, March 1890 p. M.-Consols for money
92X, and for account, 90. American securities
closed puoyant; o-2os OF 1852 81 OF 1862 old 9oJ5
and Of 1861, s9A 104Os 81; Erie, 81 Illinois, ia
Atlantic and Great Western 80.
FRANKFORT, March 15.-Bonds closed quiet and
unchanged Hi
PARIS, March l5.-The Bourse opened dull
IIyERPooI, March 1880 p M-Cotton steady
upands, 1920; orleans, i1%d.@11Ad. Sales 1200t
bales, including 5000 bales for export and specula
lion.
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Senate.
Continued from the Third Edition
Mr.. Thurman remarked that as there had
not been any official announcement OF the ratlhca-
tion OF the amendment the resolution was prema-
ture. He therefore objected.
One objection being sufficient, the resolution was
laid over.
ONCE Committee to inquire into and report upon the
expediency OF establishing a daily mail service on
the Mississippi river between New Orleans and Cairo.
The concurrent resolution for the appointment of
special Joint Committee on Indian Affairs was then
Mr. Edmunds moved to amend so that the COM
mttee would have but one object to consider, to
w.t. the general policy OF the Government with
reference 10 the Indian tribes.
Mr. Drake said that, though at first hostile to the
resolution, lie would be disposed to favor IL II
amended as proposed, believing that If restricted
to mere question OF policy no particular harm
mttee. But he believed good would follow II
| the committee went beyond that
He had already received an intimatlon that this
| proposition for joint committee was looked upon
| as scheme TO work into the hands OF what was
known as the Indian Ring. de would not charge
| the Senator from Iowa (Mr Harlan) with any such
purpose but such IL believed would be the prac
tical effect OF the project Mr. Corbett referred 10
the difficulty under which the Senate abored In the
confirmation OF Indian treaties in view Of the appa
rent jealousy Of the House, and their assumption OF
the right to be consulted In regard to the eXpendi-
| lures under those treaties.
MIR. Harlan said he would accept OF the amend
ment in the belief that the powers OF the committee
might subsequently be enlarged.
| Mr. Howard preferred TO leave the subject OF our
Indian relations where the Constitution placed IT.
with the Executive He thought the Presidents
| policy would result In utter defeat aud dsdop0nt-
ment but he was willing to aid in giving IL tri Al
| He thought the appointment OF the Joint cOmmttee
| would result in confusion worse confounded."
| Mr.. Wilson expressed his faith In the humane and
Christian policy which the President had sought TO
ipaHgurate. lie hoped that Congress would not
stop at any necessary expense for carrying out a
| liberal policy OF cvilizing and Christianlzlng the
| Indians
Mr.. Drake moved to lay the whole subject on the
| table,
MIR. Harlan hoped the vote would be considered at
least the sense OF the Senate upon the resolu-
| tions.
The vote resulted in a tie, but was determined
| against the motion by the vote OF the Vice. Pres-
| dent ..l
| The morning hour expiring the subject was laid
! over and the Georgia bill coming up Ia order Mr.
| Stew art continued his remarks commenced yester-
| day, upon the state OF affairs In that state.
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House.
Continued from the Third Edition.

Continued from the Third Edition.
Mr.. Hood said that not being a member of either
committee he could have personal interest in the
disposition OF the question. Comparing the duties
of the two committees he expressed the opinion that
all matters relating to the public credit ana the pub-
lie debt must necessarily 90 to the Commttee OF
OF this being bill to refund the public debt and
create new debt, with "A new rate OF intere t. t
could not properly go to any other committee than
the Committee Of Ways and Means he should,
therefore vote for Mr.. Schenck's motion
MT randall also favored the reference OF the bill
70 tne committee Of WAYS and Means, but expressed
tne Deei that the passage or consideration OF the
funolng Dill was an element OF agitation calculated
10 90 10 gOd either to the business or banking tnte
rests Oh tne country The credit OF the couutrv
improving dolly, and he was Rla1 to say that there
was no party Keeling in that respect and in his opi-
nlon no INJURY would come the bill were postponed
till next session.
He thought that In making that statement he was
expressing the opinion OF the business people of the
country. He knew that he was OF the business
people OF his own district -
After further discussion the House proceeded to
vote by tellers Mr.. Gar6elds motion to refer the
bill to the Committee on Banking and Currency
and it was rejected by vote OF 65 to 10. ~
The bill was then referred TO the Committee on
Ways and Means f.
Mr.. Benjamin (Mo.) addressed the House in an
hours speech the subject OF the various bills pro-
posing to change the present mode OF paying PEN
sions, arguing against the plan OF having them
paid by postmasters or by Internal revenue coll
lppforq-
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FROM SOUTH AMEREC.A.
The PnraRnnxnn Wnr.

LISBON, March 15.-The regular mail steamer from
Rio Janero arrived here to-day, with later advices
from the allied army. Lopez had retreated north
ward to point near Meranda. In Matto Crosse, a
province OF Brazil. He was accompanied by few
followers who making every effort to pass the
frontier into Bolivia. The Prince D'Eu, the allied
commander, had made a judiclous disposition OF his
troops, and entertained strong hopes OF capturing
Lopez and his band, before they could escape from
the Brazilian territory. Now that the war is practi-
cally over, the First division OF the army OF Brazil
had returned to Rio Janeiro, and were received by
the citizens with the greatest enthusiasm.
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rhe CIV Amusemonrs.

AT THE CHEsNUT Miss Laura Keene and her
entire company will appear this evening in
Frou- Frou. This piece has made decided sem
sation both in Paris and New York, and we do
not doubt that 1t will be a success here. The
lated from the original by Miss Keene, and there
is every probability that IL is we'll done. 1t is
promised that Fro~-Frou will be placed upon
the stage with every accessory to make 1t worthy
of the patronage of the public.
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CoNGER-BREwER.-O July a, 1869, at the Cohock-
sink NJ. E. Parsonage, No. 1859 Franklin street, by
the Rev. William Is. Wood, Mr. WILLIAM ii. CoEGER
to Miss CLARA L., daughter OF the late George
Brewer, Esq., all of this city.
HAMnL-KEACI.-On the 24th Of February, at the
residence OF the brides sister, Wilmington, Del, by
ladelphia, 10 Miss MAGGIE KEACH, OF Chester
county, Pa.
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wY11B.-At the residence OF her son. Rev. T. w. J.
Wylie, ID. D., on Sabbath, the lRth instant, Mrs.
MARC ,RBT WYL1R, relict OF the late Rev Dr. Samuel
II. Wylie, former Pastor of the First Reformed Pres
byterian Church, In the Goth year OF her age.
The members OF the congregation and friends OF
the family are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral, on wednesday afternoon, March i6 The
remains will leave her late residence No. 1922 Wye
street. at O'Clock, and the funeral services will be
conducted at the Church, Broad below Spruce street.
at O'Clock precisely. IntermeDt at Woodlands Gene
tery.
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FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFE

FIRE AND 6OROLAR PROOF SAT
THE SECOND GREAT FIRE IN
-r...G GALVESTON.
ONE MILLION DOLLARS OF PROPERTY
.-.- t DESTROYED! &. ...i
HERRING's SAFES ."
PRESERVE THEIR CONTENTS. IN EVERY
INSTANCE, WHILE SOME OF OTHER
MAKERS FAIL
GALVESTON, Texas, Feb o. 1870.
Messrs Herring, Fdrrel & Sherman, Ne,o York.
DEAR Rs:-We beg to inform you that during
the night of the 23d inst another very destructive
confagraton took place In this city destroying pro-
perty valued at not less than one million dollars
There were number OF your Safes in the fire, and
every one thus far opened has proved entirely salts
factory, while the contents OF other makers were
Yours, Aw. & E. P. CLEGG.
SPECIAL DESPATCH BY TELEGRAPH.
A FURTHER ACCOUNT.
WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY, /
GALVESTON, Texas, March 3, 1ST0.)
MesSTs Herring, FdrTeL & Sherman No. PSI BrOadoay
NetU York.
Your Champion Safes have stood this second large
stance some safes OF other makers burned up.
j. u. GREEN.
HERRING'S PATENT CHAMPION SAFES,
'the most reliable protection from fire now known"
HERRING'S NEW PATENT CHAMPION
BANKERS SAFES,
Combining wrought iron and hardened steel, and
iron welded with the Patent Franklinite or "Spege
Eisen afford protection against burglars to ex-
tent not heretofore known.
iewelry silks laces etc. All safes warranted dry.
FARREL, HERRING d CO., Philadelphia
HERRING, FARREL & SHERMAN, No. 2F1
BROADWAY, corner Murray street, New York.
HERRING Il CO., Chicago
HkRRING, FARREL SHERMAN, New
orleans 3 10 tuths st
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CITY ITEMS.

CLOTHING CHEAPER
CLOTHING BETTER MADE
CLOTHING BETTER OUT
CLOTHING BETTER FITTING
AT TOWER HALL
Ar TOWER HALL
THAN ANYWHERE ELSE
BENNETT a Co.,
No. SIS MARKET STREET
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CUTLERY, ETO.

DODGERS a. WOSTENHOLM'S POCKET
KNIVES, Pearl and Stag handles and beautiful finish
Rodgers and Wade Butchers Razors, and the cele.
brated Ieooure Razor Ladies' Scissors in Of the
finest quality Rodgers Table Cutlery oarvers and Forks.
Razor strops, Cork Screws, Eto. Ear Instruments
assst the hearing the most approved construction
p DEIRA'B,
IN NO ns TENTH Street. low Chestnut.
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A YOUNG MAN OF EIGHTEEN MONTHS
n experienoe would like get employment for the
evenings in firstclsss Drug Store, the prncipal
object being to become thoroughly With the
Address r. A., "Evenine Telegr aph" Once SMa7
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wANAMAKER & BROWN,
RELIABLE CLOTHING HOUSE,
SIXTH and NJ MARKET Streets.
WAR RHED.

Who occupy the whole Block, sixth Street, from
Market to M1no-.
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GEORGE d. WIsHAM, dry-goods dealer, No. N. Eighth
street. has resumed specie payments in change for al
goods purchased at his welknown price establish
visit his extensive store is to result ir
pleasure and profit word TO the wise is sufficient.
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BLUE PIANO COVERS ... ...
At w. II. Carryl Sons Curtain Store, No. 723 Ches-
nut street Gin the carpet store)
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-05-24
INVESTIGATION BY CONGRESS.

The Judiciary Committee OF the Sen
ate, in their report on the Georgia corrup-
ton case, after showing that efforts and
money had been used to influence Scna-
tors TO vote against the Bingham amend
ment TO the Georgia bill, state the fact
that 'as there is no law for Furnishing such
attempts, they must be left, and perhaps
il is best they should be left, to the judy
ment of an enlightened and just public
sentiment, which will not fail to visit with
its condemnation any attempt of the USE
OF improper means TO influence the votes
of legislative body The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Gazette
regards this as q noteworthy admission,
as showing the utter futility of the whole
series of investigations going on in
either branch of Congress and foreshad-
ows the Judgment of the House commit
tee now investigating the affairs Of the
late famous Freedmen's Bureau. What
can the House do with Gen. How
ard, no matter what the state of the
facts elected by the evidence? If
court-martial should, as q con-
sequence, be even determined upon
(which under any circumstances, is eN-
tremely doubtful,) the opinion of the
committee or of the House,
would not weigh feather in its
ultimate finding, nor would the evidence
accumulated by the committee be allowed
10 be introduced at all For the most
part these investigations" are designed
TO whitewash rather than convict the par
ties accused. But even where there eX
lists a desire to arrive at and expose the
truth las appears partially TO have been
the case with this Georgia business) the
worthlessness of these expensive inqui-
ries is made manifest The only ''puniSh-
ment" for such offenses within the power
of Congress 10 inflict, it seems, is to leave
the culprits ''to the enlightened judgment
of a just public sentiment" What
care such men for 'public sentiment
And with due submission, pray what evil !
dence has lately been afforded that naked
bribery and corruption would induce the /.
ssnublicm to '.visit with its condemnation d,
any attempt of the use of improper /,
means 10 influence the vote of legisla-
tive bodyQ" The ''public' has long since
been educated up" to point immeas- .
ursbly beyond this; in truth has pro-
crossed SO far as 10 come to the conclu-
sion that if there be such thing as
honesty in our officials at either end OF
the avenue, Congress would be profftably
employed in raising committee TO find
it. rather than in instituting investigations
to expose particular cases of pccula'i'n
or cover up others TOO numerous. 10
mention.
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THE NEW STATE OFFICERS.

The elections, which have occupied fol-
several days almost the entire time of the
Legislature, terminated yesterday after
noon: The successful candidates, al
though comparatively unknown in public
life, are, we are assured, gentlemen who
stand well in their several communities,
of irreproachable private character, of
business habits and qualifications, and
will make efficient and acceptable officers
of State.
The Secretary of State, elect, Mr..
Thomas II. Butler is native of jackson
county, where he now resides and of
which he has been for a number of years
the Circuit Court Clerk. He is about
fifty years of age and comes with the
highest recommendations from the bar
and people of his section of country.
Mr.. Ell. r. Pennebaker, Comptroller,
although resident of Wilson county,
has been so long and intimately connected
with the business of Nashville that he is
considered one of US. OF great personal
popularity, an energetic business man, he
will doubtless realize in his official capac-
ity the expectations of his friends.
DR.. William Morrow, who was elected
Treasurer, is the youngest of the three
officers. He is a resident of Knoxville,
the son of Robert Morrow, of Campbell
county, and son-in-law Of Senator Lut-
trell, of Knox. Previous to the war he
was engaged in banking in Knoxville,
with his uncle Sam. Morrow. His duties
in that business eminently fitted him for
his present position. During the war he
was q surgeon in the Confederate army.
He has the confidence and esteem of those
who know him, and it is believed he will
discharge the duties of his Office to the
satisfaction of the people and to the credit
and honor of the State and himself.