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FROM W:ASHEyNGTOY.
Line and staff.

Special Despdteh 10 The Evening Telegraph
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE House Naval
Committee met to-day and received commune
cations from the Secretary of the Navy stating
that before the next meeting of the committee
he would send in his report of the proceedings
of the board of officers appointed to settle the
difference between the line and staff, together
with some suggestions of his own on that sub
ject. The bill introduced yesterday was drawn for
the benefit of medical officers, and does not meet
the appreciation of the committee
League Island.
As soon as the Naval Committee is called for,
Mr. Scofeld, its chairman, will report bill for
the transfer of the Navy Yard at Philadelphia
from its present site to League Island.
Secretary Boutwelps Funding Plan.
Secretary Boutwell, was before the Senate
Finance Committee fer long time to-day and
explained his bill for funding the national debt
and for free system of banking. The commit
tee, it is understood, had agreed to report his
bill with some amendments.
Senator Shermsn's Currency Bill.
Senator Sherman, from the Finance Com
mittee, reported bill to provide a national cur
rency of coin rates and to equalize the distribu-
tion of circulating notes. The first section
provides that forty-fve million dollars In notes
for circulation may be issued to national bank
ing associations, in addition to three hundred
million dollars authorized by the National
Banking act of 1864. The amount of notes so
provided shall be furnished to banking associa-
tions organized or to be organized in those
States or Territories having less than their pro-
portion under the apportionment, but the new
apportionment shall be made as soon as possible,
| based on the census of 1870.
The second section makes 1t the duty of the
| Comptroller of the Currency to reporta at the end
| of each month the amt unit of circulating notes
| issued to national banks during the previous
| months, and the Secretary of the Treasury shall
| redeem and retire amount of three per cent.
| temporary loan certificates equal to the amount
| of circulating notes issued to national banks.
Should holders of three per cents refuse to have
them redeemed, the Secretary may cease to pay
the interest on them after giving due notice.
The third section provides that upon deposit
of United States bonds bearing gold interest
with the Treasurer of the United States, it shall
be lawful for the Comptroller of the Currency to
issue to associations making the same circulate
ing notes of different denominations, not less
than five dollars, equal in amount to 80 per cent
y of the gold value of the bonds deposited, but
not exceeding eighty per cent. of their par
value, which notes shall bear upon their face
the promise of the association to which they are
issued 70 pay them upon presentation in gold or
silver coin OF the United States. Section four
makes it the duty of banks formed under the
above section to keep on hand not less than
twenty-five per cent OF their outstanding circn-
lation in gold or silver coin.
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FECHTER.
HIS First Appearance In AmerIca-lThe Result |
Nothing Wonderful.

i''' NothinE WonderfsI.
The New York Tribune OF to-day says:-
For some time past this community has been agi-
tated by curiosity and anticipation with reference
That curiosity was satisfied and that anticipation
was in great measure fulfilled, In the appearance
that Mr.. Fechter made last evening, at Niblo's
Garden, in the character Of "Ruy Bias" Mr.. Fech-
ter's first appearance was witnessed by multitude
literary % %gaIla, and the world Of fashion were CO.
pOusy represented. And the new actor was gene
rossly and heartily epplauded by way Of welcome
His acting showed great earnestness, fine intelli
gence and amaste OF the art OF picturesque gesture
But it did not show greatness. Indeed the part
offers no adequate medium for such revelation.
"Ruy Bias" has but one really line dramatic oppor-
tunity-when he turns upon "Don Salluste," In the
moment OF the latter's gloatng triumph, and dares
him to death. Mr.. Fechter who had played very
in act third at this point and showed that electrical
quality Of temperament which commonly
charms theatrical audiences For this this ,,as as
he did, there was abundant applause. When we have
said that Mr.. Fechter had the somewhat uncommon
merit OF being identified with the part that he
played and OF preserving that identity from rst to
last, we have said enough of his acting OF "Ruy
resembles Mr.. John Brougham, and there is sug-
gestion about him Of one whom our brothers of the
Seymour. The actors face without being remark
ably mobile, is strongly expressive OF concentrated
intellect and vigorous emotional power. His voice
English and French. The whole impression
that he makes-if one but watches him
long enough, and does not Judge by first
ndlcatons-isv very pleasant Mr. Fechter is heartily
welcome; but, unless he does something much inner
than anything he did last night it is wholly unlikely
that he will make forget that there several
actors the American stage whose talents culture,
and special tr1umphs in acting render them fully his
equals in ability, II not in the accident OF fame or
Miss Leclercq who appeared as the "Princess," 1t is
only necessary to state that her acting was COM
mended TO appreciation by certain breadth aud
grace Of gesture and by much sincerity. In appear
ance the lady resembles Queen Victoria, as that
| monarch appeared in earlier days.
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FROM THE STATE.
Opening of the observation-disclosures at
Etate CAPITAL.

Opening of the Legislnture.-PoIitics at the
State Capital.
Special Despatch to The Erenin0 Telegraph
HARRISBURG, Pa. JAM 1.-THE week opens
without any particular excitement The com
Dittee to investigate whether the State Trea-
surers have made illegal uses of funds within the
last three years consists of Billingfeld, White,
and Brooke, Republicans, and Wallace and
Mcintyre, Democrats. No meeting has been yet
held, neither has any meeting been held of the
committee to ascertain whether the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad has influenced the election of
officers. No prospect of bolt in the election
OF. State Treasurer, and Mackey will undoubtedly
be chosen tomorrow. The publisher of the
Legislative Record has withdrawn his reporters
it having become apparent that both houses
will refuse to authorize its publication.
The Scull vs. Findlay election case comes up
in the Senate this afternoon, with every pros
pect that the Republican majority will award
the seat to Scull, the Republican, and throw the
responsibility of contest upon Findlay, the
Democrat.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Another Virginia Bill.

another Virginia Bill.
Despatch 20 The Euening Telegraph
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE Committee on
Reconstruction agreed this morning to report
3 bill to-day for the readmission of Virginia.
The bill contains Buffers preamble, as follows
Whereas, The people Of Virginia have adopted
n constitution republican in form, and by its
provisions assuring the equality of right In all
citizens OF the United States before the law, and
has In all respects complied with the require
ments of the several acts of Congress providing
for the reconstruction of the late insurrectlon-
ary States; and tohereds, the Congress of the
United States have received assurances and are
assured that the people of Virginia, especially
those heretofore in insurrection against the
United States, have renounced all claims of any
right of secession in a State, and that they are
now well disposed to the Government of the
United States, and will support and defend the
Constitution thereof, and will carry out the pro-
visions and requirements of the Constitution
submitted by the Reconstruction acts of Con-
gress and ratified by the people of Virginia in
letter and spirit.
It also contains the fundamental principle
embodied in Wards bill, as follows:-That the
State. of Virginia is entitled and admitted to
representation in Congress State in the
Union upon the following fundamental condi-
tions:-That the Constitution of said State shall
never be so amended or changed rs to deprive
any citizen or class of citizens of the United
States of the right to vote in said State who are
entitled to, vote by the Constitution thereof
herein recognized, to deprive any citizen or
class of citizens of the right to sit upon
juries, or to an equal participation
in the school fund and school privileges, as
recognized by said constitution. Provided that
any alteration of said constitution may be made
with regard to the time and place of residence
of voters. The bill provides that only the dis
qualification required by the fourteenth amend
ment shall be enforced, and it legalizes the
election of United States Senators. The bill
will be Introduced to-day, and an effort made to
pass il at once.
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FROM VIEW JERSEY.
Caucus Elections.

TRENTON, Jan. lin the caucus of the
Senate the following we're elected;-For Presi-
dent Amos Robinson, of Middlesex;. for Secre-
tary, Colonel Rafferty,, of Hunterdon; for As
sistant Secretary, Charles Townsend, of Cum
berland; for Engrossing Clerk, A. H. Hickey, of
Mercer.
The House caucus elected for Speaker Leon
Abbott, of Hudson; for Clerk, A. M. johnson,
of Mercer; for Engrossing Clerk, Joseph Shan
non. Both houses will organize at 8 o'clock
p. NJ to-day.
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HEARINGS AT THE CENTRAL STATIoN.-Before AL
derman Kerr, committing magistrate, at the Cen
tral station, this afternoon, was arraigned Thomas
i. ScrOggy, OF No. 1882 Vine street. on the charge
Of selling obscene publications. He was held IN
5000 bail TO answer. .-
Charles Reilly, for the theft OF coat, valued at
s12 from the store OF Mrs. Beck No 1908 N. Second
street was committed to answer.
Charles Cannon and Henry wellington, colored,
the store OF Ettng Bro, No. 124 N. Water street.
They were committed to answer.
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member q copy Of P1rdons Digest, Ziegler's
Manual and Beitler's Titles OF Corporations.
by adding a family Bible, gilt-edge Shake
speare, and Webster Dictionary. Lost.i
Mr.. Reinoehl declared himself opposed to
the whole gift business, and had offered his
Amendment TO ridicnle the aYatem.
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Store of JAMES ROBINSON, No 1881 Market street. at
0-f Tuesday Morning,
Jan. II, at IL o'clock, eomprising-
u WATCHES.
Fine is karat gold hunting cases. Joseph johnson,
Breing, and imported Watches of other celebrated
Also large assortment Of American Watches (gold
rver fine Gold Ohans Gold Rings OF every descrip
tion; Diamonds of first quahtes gentlemans Breast
pins solitaire and clusters; adi s and gentlemens Dia
mond Rings Gold and Silver Thimblos; Gold and Silver
Pencils; ladies' and gentlemens Breastpins Studs, and
large assortment of Ladies' Sets, of the latest
styles
SlLVERWARE.
Spoons, Knives, Forks, Ladies', Walters Castors, Tea
Sets
A fine assortmen of
POCKET CUTLERY,
Bronze Ware Shades Vases, and Ancy Ornaments Gold
headed Canes Thermometers, and Baronieters
CLOCKS,
OF English and French impoItations eight and thirty
a~'' ''"' ~NN AMERICAN CLOCKS
Bronze, Rosewood and Walnut.
49, CUCKOO CLOCKS.
Music Boxes with the latest operatic airs (Trovotore
Brse de Soir Fra DAvOlo etc etc.,, large and
small playing q 4, 6, 8, 10, and u tunes, .
Together with Good viii, Lease, and Fixtures of the
A large Evans Watson Safe built to order.
A-''' ''' SHOW CASES
Length feet by "a and IA inches.
This stand has been established twenty Eve years. and
doing good business. $500,
The proprietor offers for sale to retire from business
| on account of i'll health lisp
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THIRD EDITION


The Readmission of virginia--Another
Bill to be Presented, Embodying
General Buffers Preamble
The State Legislature
The Treasurer's
Accounts.
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l,AlLKUAD IhIEf.-An mpecuniUus cnap i.....~d
with the Norristown Railroad, but finding he was
incapable OF the performance, he satisfied his cove
Gus propensity by taking few pieces OF IRON He
was arrested by Policeman McCulley, who took him
before Alderman Hood who held hrH for further
hearing in order to allow the superintendent Mr.,
Wilson. to have look at him.
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MILITARY ELEcTIoR.-An election was held last
evening in the Armory Of the First City Troop for
Lieutenant and COrnet which resulted in the election
of Robert e. Randall, Esq, and Colonel A. L. Snow
den. We are glad to learn that this favorite COM
mand Is rapidly 1ling up its roll Of active members
which has upon IL some OF the most gallant and
eficient officers nnra0ed IN the recant war.
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DIED.

tFor additional Deaths see ffth page)
ROBINSON-Su the 9th instant, JOHN A.
ROBINSON, in the 46th year of his
relatives and friends of the family respectfully
attend his funeral from his late residence No
lO2O Brown street, ThuTsdey at 2 O'Clock 8
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THE WEST CHESTER AND PHILADELPHIA RAILROAD d
CoNPANY.-The stockholders:of the West Chester
Railroad held their annual meeting yesterday at
West Chester. The report OF the President shows
that the earnings for the ten months covered by the
report were s276 237Ol. The operating expenses in
Guiding salaries were STS 1856 93, leaving for the net
earnings S97 sol 0S The competition OF the Chester
Creek Railroad has caused decrease OF S25 1906,
by the diversion OF the entire through passenger
and freight business or the Philadelphia and Balti-
more Central Railroad. The business proper OF the
West Chester Road continues to prosper, notwlth-
standing the competition. The total number OF
passengers carried was 56S, 1868.
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IMPORTANT TO EUROPEAN AND CUBAN
1ToURIsTS.- prepared in conformity
with the new requirements OF the stat Department,
can be procured In twenty-four hours on appiica-
ton made either in person or by letter, only at the
Onlciai Passport Bureau, No. 1856 8. SEVENTH
Street, Philadelphia, ROBERT s. LEAGUE a co.
Also, Oficial lists OF all Ministers, Diplomatic
Agents, Consuls. and Consular Agents OF tn
and where they are located furnished free OF charge
70 applicants IW
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PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven Bro No. 10 8. Third Street.
RETWEEN ROARnq

SECOND BOARD.
sisSSS isSSS ta Rsading Is 1873 Leh Val ss
500 do. 100 100 do. ..c&p. SO
$4,000 Leh Con L. lis. 76 do..... 55
100 sh Read =. .b5&i, Al "a
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IMPORTANT TO ALL INTERESTED. - THE
Il arrears OF Pensions must be applied for within
fve years after the death or discharge OF soldier
sailor or marine. Those who fail TO apply lose 500
per year. There thousands in our midst, widows,
dependent fathers and mothers and orphan children
who are entitled but who have not yet applied for
pension. All who think they are entitled should at
once call on Messrs ROBERT s. LEAGUE "a co.
No. 19b South SEVENTH Street who viii promptly
obtain their pensions, cheerfuny give any infor
nation, free Of charge. Remember that the i've
years limit allowed by law is fast drawing to a
close. 30
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Some v'reinians sent General Grant large coon
on New Years day. He persuaded the coon W oVne
down there nearly nve years ago
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PHILADELPHIA WILMINGTON, AND BALTIMORE
RAILROAD CoHPANY.-The annual meeting OF the
stockholders OF the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and
Baltimore Railroad Company was held at Whining
ton yesterday The election for officers resulted In
the choice of the following named gentlemen
Directors-Isaac Hnckley, S. NJ FELTON,, William
Sellers, Samuel Welsh, Jesse Lane Joseph Bring
hurst, Samuel Harlan, Jr, Thomas KesO. Enoch
Pratt, Thomas Donaldson, Thomas Whtridge. S. M.
Shoemaker, N Thayer, Ed. Austin. The following
officers were then elected by the board :-Presi-
dent, Isaac Hinckley; Vice-President Enoch Pratt,
and Secretary and Treasnrer A. HOrner.
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TOUR OF lNsPkOIIOh.-naJOI .. v. Lewis, 0tJacneu
to the staff OF the lst Division p. " M left yester
day for an extended tour through the Southern
States. 1t Is his intention to carefully examine into
which he may pass, and report on his return, about
four months hence,
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ELECTION OF BANK DIRECTORS This morning
number Of banking institutions held their annual annual
elections for directors TO serve during the ensuing
year, with the following results:-
First National Bank.-Directors-C. II. Clark >.
a; .s. Caldwell W; s; Russell, W; CLARK & James & a;
Fourth National Bank.-Dlrectors- Henry
Miller john Fareira, John Bardsley, X A. shallcross
Samuel J. Cresswell, Jr., and Joseph b. Baker.
Focht John T. Bailey, sevill schoneld, Alexander
Whilldin Jr, A. r. McCown Thomas Woods, r. II.
Central National BsnS.GDifectors. M e M.
Troutman, Charles Wheeler, John r. Graen John
Mines, Joseph EsnercE, Samuel r shipey, David
Repper and Andrew Wheeler.
THE Commonwealth National Bank.-Directors
Il. p. Mitchell, ii. N. Burroughs Paul p. Keller,
John wanamaker, Q. II. Duhring, Theodore Wilson,
II. w. Gray, Samuel X. Ashton, William +. Hansell
Corn Exchange National Bank-Directors@
Alexander g. Cattell, John w. Torrey, Hugh Craig,
Aexandsr WnGn %aIh1 John r Gross philip B. M6s
aouder, Dell Noblit, Jr, Robert Ervien, Joseph w.
Bullock, an d II. Wilson Catherwood;
William H. Rhawn, Alfred Day, Howard Hinchman,
William NJ. Seyfert, Charles Richardson, j. Barlow
Moorhead, William Hacker, Charles L. Sharpess,
William b. Bement Nathan Hilles, Edward b. Orne,
John Welsh, Jr., and Nathan Brooke.
Smith, David scHil, john M. Whltall Lemuel Coain,
William y. Kempton, A. J: Lewis, James G. Hand,
Ohm i H. Brown Israel el,, Norris Lewis Audenried'
Penn National Bank.-Dlrectors- Elijah Dalett,
William @. Ludwig, Samuel Bispham, William p.
Sharpless Henry Budd, Gillies Daett John p.
Steiner, Thomas p. Stotesbary, and Joseph j.
Williams
The Philadelphia National Bank.-Directors-
| Thomas Robins, George Whitney, Henry Preaut,
| Benjamin q. Godfrey, George w. Mears, John
Welsh, j. Livingston Erringer, Augustus Heaton, j.
Gillingham Fell, Edward S. Clarke John d. Taylor,
! Richard Wood, and Benjamin b. Comegys.
Southwark National NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
| P. Steel, Thomas Sparks Henry G. Freeman, VIII
| liam M. Baird, James Simpson, Richard +. Loper
Frederick G. Wolbert, Samuel Castner, and John
| /. Neill
-Provdent Life and Trust Company.-The annual
meeting OF the Provident Life and Trust Company
was held this morning at their office, No. Iii S.
| Fourth street. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:-Samue r. Shipley, President
| william G. Longstreth Vice-Presdent Directors
Samuel r. Shipey, Philadelphia; Joshua II. Morris
do. Richard Wood, do; w. Hacker, do Richard
Cadbury, do; ; Henry Haines. do; T. Wisar Brown
do; William c. Longstreth do; and Charles r.
Conn., Richmond, Ind.
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MIXED UP.-Oficer Clawson OF the Delaware Har-
Dor Police force about O'Clock this ornng noticed
an individual cambering over the side of vessel
moored at Willow street wharf, and supposing his
object to be theft, followed him. At the gangway he
who, not knowing his character, fired three shots
from revolver at him, none of which, happily, took
effect. Clawson closed with Magee and took him
into custody, after which he made search for the
other chap, whom ne found. With assistance both
were taken before an alderman who held Magee in
$500 bail to answer, and committed the other one,
who is named Wentworth, to prison.
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LOCAL ODDS AND ENDs.-our ice men have again
been disappointed.
George Mountjoy's dIstiery is TO be sold on the
18th instant.
-venison Is considered the most dgestbie Of
The crib adjoining the Post ONCE is assuming
shape.
ware. ..
brisk.
THE Temperance Blessing meets tonight.
THE skating park men are gloomy.
The fremen nOan nuarrelfin0.
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HEBREW CHARITY BALL.--The Hebrews OF our city
do not bother either official municipality or the
Guardians of the Poor as to the aiding OF or caring
for any of their members who may, through some
unfortunate stroke OF fortune have been reduced TO
mdgency; but in a quiet and unostentatious manner
they give from their store to the needy one and with
ready hand help him or her along to prosperity once
more A fund has been established for this purpose,
and for several years past what is termed charity
ball has been given, the proceeds OF which are de-
voted TO this purpose. The occasion is always one
long to be remembered, for our Hebrew friends
spare neither time, palms, nor means in making 1t
one OF the affairs OF the season, while the beauties
place This year it is to be given at the Academy OF
Music, and Wednesday, the goth inst, is the time
Mr. A. E. Greenewald is IN he Master OF Ceremonies
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WANTED CoAT.--Abraham Chester, whilst per-
Ambuatng yesterday, noticed coat In tailor store
at Germantown road and Second street, which he
supposed would ht him. He entered, tried it on.
and forgetting TO take it on, marched away After
proceeding few steps an oficer tapped him on the
shoulder and informed him that his presence would
he desirable at the Central Station this afternoon OF
course he acquesced
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THE CONVEY ANCRRs.--I0 the Editor Of Ihs EUen-
Ing Telegraph h-Dear Sir:-You will do the convey
Ancers OF Philadelphia favor by correcting the
statement made In your paper OF last evening In
regard to the nature OF their association They have
no intention OF applying for an act OF Assembly to
prevent persons from practising conveyancing
without preparatory training. Their objest is to
nnite in association all persons who are now
petent and hereafter 70 admit only such as are able
10 pass an examination. This movement did not
originate from fear OF diminution OF their charges
or of encroachment on their business by lawyers
and real estate brokers. but is intended t. enable
them well as the public to determine who are
genuine conveyancers. Very respectfully,
j. HAYS CARSON, No. 42S Library street
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WHISKY BARRELs.--Hugh 1aggart ana D-nl,
German were arrested at Twelfth ard South streets,
about quarter TO O'Clock this morning. while at
front OF store at the point named They were
taken before Alderman Bonssll, who committed
n 70 oVrta0
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Conference.-The statement in yesterdays paper
that the Assistance Engine had collided with car
Wage at Fifth and Master streets, is incorrect The
accident was caused by the animal attached TO the
carriage becoming frightened and running away.
AOCIDENT.-An unknown Italian was knocked
down and run over by heavily y-adened wagon, at
Kighth and Spring Garden streets, about 6g6 O'Clock
last p, D., sustaining severe injuries