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Court or Quarter se.sIons-AIlIson, p. j.

COurt OF quarter SessIong-Atlisons II. j.
Ia6eas corpus cases ana miscellaneous business
were before the court to-day. n.
The nrst heard was that OF Mary Butler vs. Catha-
rine Campbell. Our readers will doubtless remem-
Der the case Of Thomas Campbell, who was recently
tried at PlttsburR for the murder OF his wife, was
convicted OF murder In the second degree, aud SEN
fenced TO twelve years imprisonment The parents
and sisters Of the murdered woman went TO Pitts
burg when they received intelligence OF Mrs. Camp
bells death, and found httle son but
three years OF age, and took him before
Mayor Brush, who said that many per-
sons had become interested in the child, and
volunteered to adopt IL, but II the grandmother
IT, and they considered themselves legally vested
with its custody They returned TO the city in No
vember, caring well for the child until the 18th inst,
when Miss Campbell, ais er Of the convict father,
received power OF attorney from hun for the guar
dlanship OF his child; and on that day she went 10
Mrs. Butlers house with offlcer, and under this
power OF attorney took the child away, and then
arose this controversy as TO its custody. Both par
ties are highly respectable and honest persons, in
comfortable though by no means afiuent
circumstances, and competent and disposed to
rear the child properly HIS Honor decided
that the father, Notwithstanding the judgment
against him. the legal custodian OF his child, and
had the power to delegate his authority to his sister,
he had delegated 1t in due form of law, and there
reason for interfering with the disposition he
had so made; therefore the child was remanded to
the custody Of Miss Campbell, the respondent.
The remainder Of the morning was taken mp by an
argument OF a rule why judgment should be given
for want OF an affidavit OF Defense arising cut OF
forfeiture OF recognizance.
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FORTY -FIRsr TEH,I-sEooND SESSION

House.
WAsHINGTON, Jan. 29.--The House met for gene
raj debate, Mr.. Churchill In the chair.
Very few members were in the hall, and the gal
leries were nearly deserted.
Mr.. Conger submitted some remarks in reply to
Mr. Dawes attack on the administration, in eulogy
OF President Grant, and in favor OF the free delivery
OF newspapers through the mails in the counties
where they are published.
Mr. Williams und.) made q speech against railroad
monopolies and in favor OF Government interference
with railroads to prevent extortion in rates OF trans
portaton.
Mr. Wilkinson made speech on the same subject
asserting that the agricultural interest did suffer
much from tariff and taxation as 1t did from
the extortOnate rates OF transportation eXacted by
railroad monopolies.
Mr.. Golloday made speech in favor OF the doc
set forth by Mr. Mungen, and for other rea-
sons, which he proceeded to assign.
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CITY INTE ENCE.

THE MORTALITY OF THE CTTY.-The number OF
deaths in the city for the week ending at noon to-
day was 1925, being an increase OF 10 over those OF
ing period Of last year. OF these 179 adults lac
were minors; 239 were born in the United States; I6
were foreign II were unknown; 10 we're people OF
color; and ~ from the country OF the number,
died OF congestion OF the lungs; OF Inflammation OF
the brain; OF marasmus; 20 of old age; OF typhoid
fever; 10 OF commissions; 90 OF consumption OF the
lungs; IL OF disease OF the heart; 10 OF debility; 26
OF scarlet fever and G Of Inflammation OF the lungs
still born, a.
The deaths were divided as follows among the
different wards -
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FROM EUROPE.
This Afternoons Quotations
milo A fn6ricdn Cdble.

By tho ngLO-Anerican Cable.
LONDON, Jan. $3.50 p. M.-Consols closed at
92N for both money and account. American securi-
ties closed quiet United States Five-twenties OF
1862, 8TL; OF 1865, old, ST. 1865, Sc; Ten-fortes
SAN. Rrie, 1sL Illinois Central, 1897; Atlantic and
Great Western, %.
This Evenings Quotations.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 29.-The receipts OF cotton at this
port for the past few days have been unusually
heavy, particularly from the United States.
FRANKFORT, Jan. 2e.-United States 6-20s opened
nat at 91&@9i1S.
ANTWERP Jan. 2e.-Petroleum closed firm at 6Oslf.
HAvRE, Jan. 2s.-Cotton opened quiet and steady.
BREMEN, Jan. 29-Petroleum opened quiet at
thaers.
HAMBURG, Jan. 2s-Peroleum opened drm at IS
marc bancos ~ schillings.
ship News.
QUEENSTOWN, Jan. 29. 9.--Arrived yesterday, steam
ship Cuba, from New York, and steamship Idaho,
from New York, this morning.
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OoPARTNERsHIRs.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY
formed limited copartnershp for the tran nsaction
Of the RETAIL COAL BUSINESS. under the style of
ROTHERMEL MANNING.
DKPoT N E. Corner NINTH AND MASTER Stroets
JOHN g. no rHERMEIl
fBANK MANNING.
Philadelphia, Jan ~, ls'o lsdEs2t'
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Wards.

LOCAL ODDS AND ENDs.-More rain, with a
fair prospect of continuous storm,
The action of the Committee on the Girls
Normal School with reference to tickets, lays
them open to just and severe censure.
The brick pavements of Philadelphia serve
as lasting monuments to the old fogyism of re-
Progressive Philadephlans.
Detective Callahan is in favor of the use of
Mrs. Winsow's Syrup, for certain purposes.
The faXen switches, so much used by the
ladies. are productive of vermin.
What are the militia going to do in refer
ence to Washington's birthday?
Recorder Givin declares that the bill relative
to police magistrates is illegal.
Mayor Fox has one officer too many; his
name is Myers.
"A nice history could be written about the
Sheriff's Office.
Skating park dividends will be easily carried
this season.
The Seventh Street Opera House has proven
o success
The Union Market House is losing prestige.
WHY is THIS THUs?-The following myste-
rious circular has made its way to us by some
means or other. Here is chance for the in
genions to show forth their ingenuity by finding
out its meaning
Sir:-The Frenchman who was DETAINED in the
meeting challenges his defamers to accuse him face
to face If he knew exactly what were the charges
and accusations attributed to him, he would call
meetings, fearing not to answer the tmputations
made against him. You will acknowledge, Bir, that
1t is not just to accuse one in his absence and
known to him. Especially one recently arrived in
the country and ignorant OF its language and
toms. II the promoters and speakers at this meet
ing be not towards and impostors another meeting
should be called at which the charges should be
made, facing him whom they accuse and whom the
public shall try Yours The FRENCH
If 1t were known exactly who the Frenchman
was, likewise his defamers, also where the meet
ing was held of which the circular makes men
tiOn, perhaps some one might be found who
would not accuse in the absence OF the accused.
ROBBERY ARSON, AND KNIFR.-About half
| past o'clock this morning an individual named
| Lewis Moore entered, through a cellar window,
| the residence No. 14l0 Lombard street. and
gathering together seven or eight coats, a lot of
| boots ETC., as booty, set fire to the place and
left, only to fall into the hands of Officer Hager
| who had been attracted to the spot by the smell
| of smoke. Moore was taken to the station
house and on his person was found concealed a
| dirk knife. He will have hearing at the Cen
| trail Station this afternoon.
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The New York Money Market.

Dt5pUIcH 70 INe Evening 1oFeyTuVI
NEW YORK, Jan. e9-Money easy at 496 r. cent.
Gold, 12l1s@12lA. Governments dull, heavy, and
lower. Stocks devoid OF any special Interest, ex-
cepting Rock Island, which is active at i29Il2A.
The Stock Exchange held an exciting meeting this
morning, and decided TO sustain the action OF tho
Governing Committee in excluding 1t from the list.
There were s43 votes FOR and IS against
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CIRCUS REoEpTs.-Yesterday we published
statement showing the gross receipts for 1869 of
the leading places of amusement in this city.
In that statement we omitted Mrs. Warmers
Circus, Tenth and Callowhill streets, which was
opened to the public on November Is, 1859. The
receipts from that date until the end of Deem
ber were $669O'2O
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FOURTH EDITION
FOREIGN AFFAxRs.
Fisk and His Erie Game Criticized by
an English Paper-Comments
upon Our Supreme Court
M. Olivier and the
...I French Press.
FROM EUROPE.

Inc ERIE Bxcitemcnt In England.
By the AngO-Awerfeaa Cable.
LONDON, JAM 29.-The Morning Telegraph
has an article exulting in the success of the Erie
shareholders here in circumventing James Fisk,
Jr., by having the shares stamped before a fresh
batch can arrive.
Enelish Criticism Of Our Judiciary.
The Saturday Reuieao has an article on Ameri-
can affairs to-day. The writer thinks that the
confirmation of Edwin NJ. Stanton and the re-
lection of Judge Hoar by the United States
Senate prove that the National Constitution aud
Federal courts are as faulty as those of New
York State, and that extreme partisan states
manship was a test of qualification in both
cases.
French Politics.
PARIS, Jan. ON. Emile Olivier, Prime
Minister, has addressed a circular to the Pro.
cureurs-Generaux on the subject of the press
He says polemics are to be free, but attacks on
the Emperor apologies for crimes, attempts
to turn soldiers from their duty, matter that
tends to cause disobedience of orders, and all
libels, are to be severely punished, especially
the latter, with heavy fines. He also enjoins
observance of great vigilance in the matter of
political meetings.
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THEFT OF A CoAT.-Charles Lewis, a gentle
man of dusky brown yisage, yesterday sneaked
into the house No. 625 Toward street and stole
therefrom coat, for which act he was arrested
and taken before an alderman, who committed
him in defanlt of $500 bail to answer.
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THE "STAR" COURSE OF LECTURRs.-The
second series of this course will commence on
Monday evening at the Academy of Music when
of Tomorrow"
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PUSH CART.-An individual named Richard
Seive captured 1t Fifth and Federal streets yes
terday, whilst attempting to steal push cart. The
prisoner appears TO have mania for this particular
line OF theft, ana has just been released from the
Penitentiary, after serving an eighteen months
term. He Will have q hearing to-day at the Central
Station.
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DEAD INFANT.-The body of anew-born infant
was found by the Sixth district police officers at
Twelfth and Cherry streets last night. This
makes the fifth found in this district during the
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IMPORTANT TO EUROPEAN AND CUBAN
AToURlSTs.-Psssports, prepared In conformitv
with the new requirements OF the Stat Department.
can oe procured In twenty-four hours on applica.
onicial Passport Bureau, No. 1875 g. SEVENTH
Street, Philadelphia, ROBERT s. LEAGUE q co.
Also, Official Lists OF all Ministers, Diplomatic
Agents Consuls, and Consular Agents Of tn
and where they located furnished free OF charge
W aPphcanS 100
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ROBBERY OF CANAL BoAT.--Early this
morning the canal boat X. w. Mcclellan lying
at Greenwich Point, was boarded and robbed OF
an anchor, lot of canvas, rope, etc.
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IMPORTANT TO ALL 1NTEREsrKn ruv

Mleais VI PENSIONS must be applied for within
i've years after the death or DISCHARGE ~ .",s,.-
sailor or marine. Those who fan to apply lose sae
per year. There are thousands in our midst. widows
dependent fathers and mothers and orphan chil,re5
VINO are entitled, but who have not yet applied for
apension. All who think they are entitled should at
ohce eau on Messrs. ROBERT 8. LEAGUE.& co.
No. 135 South SEVENTH Street who win nromnt,,
obtain their pensions, or cheerfuly give any infor
nation, free OF charge. Remember that the nva
years limit allowed by law Is fast drawing to,
close. ~
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HOUSE BRKAKEK-Patrlck Gallagher has been
held In 5000 bail by Alderman Nckels to answer the
charge OF an attempted theft OF horse blanket from
bakers wagon, at Twenty-third and Market
streets, this A. NJ
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RECKLESS DRIvIRG.--Charles @. Hague has been
held In S40G bail by Alderman Hood for fast driving
lie was arrested at Tenth and Thompson stress
yesterday.
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pRlzE MONEY FOR NEW ORLEANS
l. All Interested In the capture OF New Orleans bv
Farragut's feet, as officers seamen, or marines.
will hear Of something greatly to their advantage by
calling upon In person or addressing the General
Collection Agency ROBERT s. LEAGUE & Co.
No. 1876 South SEVENTH Street. Philadelphia. All
information given free OF charge and correspondence
promptly answered. 7O
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BnltImore Prodncc nTnrl.et.

BALTIMORE, Jan, 29.--COttOn quiet at 2bAc. Flour
quiet; Howard Street super1ne, AI5S5; do. extra,
abs; do. extra, s55oSSqb; do. family. s1Ss.iib:
Western super1ne, s475@5; do. extra, 1926 @5'75
do. family, S6'25@675. Wheat dull at 81 90t91 40.
Corn--White, s1alO2; yellow, 9699sc. Mess Pork
quiet az s29 Bacon quiet: rib Sides I6916Ac
clear do, 16%@162c.; shoulders, 136918Ac.; hams,
2Oc. Lard quiet at 17@171lc. Whisky quiet at s9c.
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THANKs.-The congregation of the Hebrew
Church of Rodef Sholem have presented vote
OF Ihamhs 70 mayor FOX, ChieI heiiy, ana Nhiet lei
them during the late fair at Concert Hall.
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To ALL WANTING FARMS IN LOCAL

ITO ALL WANTING FARMS IN A LOCAL
ity Exempt from Fevers and Lung Complsints.-
To Farmers, Horticuturlsts, Mechanics Capitalists,
Gentlemen OF Leisure, Invads, and all wanting
homestead in a climate OF unsurpassed salubrity,
exempt from the rigors OF Northern winter, and
in close connection with the commercial centres of
the South. Few If any sections offer such combi-
nation OF inducements the town OF Aiken, s. c.,
and its vicinity for desirable and permanent home.
pamphlet of 81 pages now ready, containing a
description OF the climate soils, and the nature OF
the products In the vicinity OF Aiken, especially
fruit cereals, cotton, corn, vegetables, etc., in
cuding extracts from letters OF distinguished vsl-
tors correspondents, action OF town councils In
viting emigants, etc. to which is added a descrip-
tive list Of property for sale, including improved
farms, orchards, vineyards, water powers kaolin
deposits, unimproved lands, and town residences.
For sale by r. j. @. WOOD Real Estate Agent,
Aiken, s. c. The book viii DO sent by mail on
receipt Of price, 80 cents. Address J. @. DERBY,
Publisher, p. o. BOX No. 1889, New York, until LIST
OF February, after that date vt Aiken, s. O. Ill7sm
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aHe1e $50
THnPRI psFOn
Tos rm sAlB OF
ENUr TAMrs
NO aOs CHEsNUT sTRERr
CENTRAL OFFICE No. 100 8. FIFTH STREET
Give doors below Chesnut street,
BsTA LIsHRD isea. m
a g.. uao .Hf $500 Z
,na a9e , sale Of Revenue stamps is st continued a.
tne Old Established Agencies. j.
The stock comprises every denomination rr,r,..
py tne government, and having at all times larre
supply, we are enabled to oil and forward NV Man o.
EApressh all orders Immediately upon reoeint .
matter OF great Importance
United States Notes, National Rane No,oa 49,
on Philadelphia, and Post ONCE Orders recs,1aS y,
payment 'eS'"eu IN
any Information regarding the decisions NJ IN.
commissioner of Internal Revenue cheerfu,Iv anS
gratuitousy furnished ~"s
Revenue Stamps printed upon Drafts. cnects
Receipts, etc.
Ine Following rates Of commission are al,eweo on
stamps and Stamped Paper:--
, 100 N A"'' "''''''''''...'.........2 per cent
300
Address all orders, etc, 10
STAMP AGENCY,
NO sC$ CHEsNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA
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THERE is NOW OVER sO,OOo,OOO PRIZE MONEY
n unclaimed in the United States Treasury. All
povsons who have been In the Naval service OF the
United States their heirs representatives, should
make an immediate inquiry upon the subject at No.
lSD s. SEVENTH Street. T3O
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DFRsoNs HAVING DEBTS DUE IN ANY
part OF the United States can have them easily
adjusted and collected on application to the Genera
Collection Agency, ROBERT s. LEAGUE CO.,
No. 1876 South SEVENTH Street.
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THERE ARE A GREAT MANY PERSONS
having claims upon the United States or State
Governments who have committed the same to the
care OF hessrs George Cragg Bro, or T. Il. Peters
Co. They VIII hear OF something greatly to their
advantage, on application, either I'm person or by
mail, TO the General Collection Agency. No Ias
South SEVENTH Street
.so ROBERT 8. LEAGUE Il co.
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T AND WARRANTS PROMPTLY REQUIRED,
IL PURCHASED, TRANSFERRED, LOCATED,
AND soLD.--Apply to ROBERT s. LEAGUE CO.,
No 1sb s. SEVENTH Street Ja0
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CoLDIERs INJURED DISCHARGED
~ on account OF Rupture or any other injury re-
ceived In the line OF duty, can obtain e2oO bounty
and pension, by applying TO
ROBERT 8. LEAGUE CO.,
No. 186 s. SEVENTH Street
Full information given free OF charge 30
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LEGAL 1rgTnLLIaHMc q.
TME CONTESTED ELECTION CASES.

Supreme Court In Banc-Chief Justice Thsmp-
sen and JudEes Read, Agnew, SharsweOd,
nnd williams.
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DOBERT 5. LEAGUE CO., NOTAkIES PUB
HI Lie, COMMISSIONERS, ETC.--Depositions
and Acknowledgements taken for any State or Terri
toTy OF the Unite States
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CoLDIERs DISCHARGED BEFORE TWO
~ years service for injuries wounds, including
rupture are entitled, they their widows or heirs
uf they have received none), TO 1900 bounty.
Apply 70 ROBERT s. LEAGUE CO.,
Ts0 No. 1876 8. SEVENTH Street
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-06-09

deep cash in her forehead; but raising her.
self with difficulty on her knees, drew from
her bosom a white handkerchief Rose
Maylie's own and holding it up in her
folded hands as high towards heaven as her
feeble strength would allow, breathed one
prayer for mercy to her maker.
1T was a CHASTITY figure to look upon.
The murderer, staggering backward to the
wall, and shutting ont the sight with his
hands. seized heavy club and struck her
down"
Instances of instantaneous alteration
have become so common ia this country,
and the aberrationists are so often finding
themselves in judicial jeopardy that We
have cited this we'll known case for their
special benefit, should they get themselves
into trouble with the law, which hereafter
isn't very probable. Mr.. Skies hung him
self-by accident-in trying to escape from
the police, and thus it happened, that his
case was never adjudicated in court.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-06-09
How Mr.. William Skies Went Mad.

TTOlE ll6 N. IOrh lTlouue.
There is not not in any law-book, but
which Messrs. Spencer and Graham un-
doubtedly have heard of, which is so point
eddy illustrative of the great legal doctrine
of momentary Madness or irresponsible
frenzy,or by whatever name the great legal
doctrine lit has many an alias) may be call
ed, that we are surprised that Messrs
Spencer and Graham did not cite it during
the late oyer Of murder. We 4ef2r to the
case of Mr.. Bill Skies, as set forth in the
veracious chronicle of "Olliver Twist. "
Mr. Skies, it will be remembered, was
a celebrated sporting gentleman
in London, who lived by the appropriation
Of other peoples property, and who had a
mistress named Nancy. This poor GIN
sodden woman, in moment of pity for
SOLVER" betrayed Mr. VIM. Skies, which
fact was communicated to him by great
crony and companion of his, an Israelite
gentleman named Fagin. The moment he
received this unpleasant information from
the friendly Fagln, Mr.. Skies Whose ten
derest sensibilities had received sudden
shock) 'lost all control of himself" and
the following colloquy ensued:
'Let me out, said Skies. Don't speak
to me; it's not safe. Let me out, say
Hear me speak a word rejoined the
Jew, LAYING his hand upon the lock. you
won't be-"
well replied the other
'Youwon't be-too violent, Billp" whin-
ed the Jew.
But when man has "lost all control of
himself, it is of no use to try to stop him.
Mr.. Fagin, however, explained that he
merely wished to caution Mr. Skies against
being ''too violent for safety" With
maniac stride, Mr.. Skies rushed to the
residence OF the devoted Nancy. That he
must have been "insane" is evident from
the following graphic description of bis de-
meanor in the street.
Without one pause, or moments con-
sideration; without once tuning his head
to the right or left, or raising his eyes to
the sky. or lowering them to the ground,
but looking straight before him with saw
age resolution; his teeth so tightly CON-
pressed that the strained Jaw seemed start.
inc through his skin; the robber held on
his headlopg course, nor muttered word
nor relaxed muscle until he reached his
own door
l. is reasonably to be deduced from this
account that Mr.. Skies must have been as
mad as his counsel could have desired, if
haplv Mr.. Sike, had ever come to trial for
the deed be was About to do He was
mounted so high upon his injuries; he had
been so ill-treated by the too voluble Nancy
that his brain must have been suttusei,
that clearly something must have been the
matter with h. heart or his bowels it was
of no consequence which BIT evidently
he vas in most convenient state of tenn
Dorary Lallueination. This is further
proved by his conduct on coming into the
essence of the hlse Nancy What be aid
e Nancy theu aud there will be indicated
by inst one more quotation;
She staggered and fell, nearly blinded
with tie blood that rained down from