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FORTY-FIRsT TERDI-sECOND SESSION.


Mr.. Wood IN. ~ presented the Joint resolutions
OF the New York Legislature, withdrawing the assent
heretofore given to the ratification Of the fifteenth
amendment. Laid on the table.
Mr. woodward (Pa.) made personal explanation
on the subject OF cooquy which took place before
the recess, between himself and Mr.. Scofeld in re-
laton to reputation by Allegheny county, Pa.
Mr.. Wilson Minn. introduced q bill granting lands
to the State OF Minnesota for railroad to the Wlnn
peg boundary OF the British possessions Referred
Mr.. Garfield introduced q bill to amend the act
establishing q department OF education, and to
abolish the Bureau OF Refugees, Freedmen and
Abandoned Lands. Referred f.aW
Mr.. Pomeroy introduced a bill repeating SO much
OF the act OF August 1885, declares the Des Nones
Mr.. Ferris, from the Committee on Mines and
Mining, reported bill to amend the act granting
the right OF way to ditch and canal owners over the
pubic lands Recommtted. u. .ff
Mr.. Conger offered resolution instracting the
Committee on Commerce to inquire into the neces-
sity OF removing the sand-bar and other obstruc-
tfons across the mouth Of Clinton river, Lake St
Clair, Mich. Adopted. ~
Mr.. Upson onered resolution directing the Secre-
tary OF the Treasury TO take into consideration the
necessity OF suitable addition to the Custom House
In Cleveland, Ohio for the United States Courts and
revenue offcers. Adopted.
Mr.. Kerr introduced bill TO repeal the act OF June
H. 1862, defining additional causes OF challenge, and
prescribing an additional oath to Grand and Petit
Jurors in United States Courts. Referred.
The House then proceeded to the regular business
OF the morning hour, being the consideration OF the
bill for the transfer OF the Navy Yard to League
Island,
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A wIFE'S STRATEGY.
Novel Cure fer Drunkenness.

devoted wife residing in the Twenty-frst
ward of New York has adopted means for the
reformation of dissolute husband that are
worthy the attention of every wife similarly
situated. According to the report of the police,
at half-past three o'clock yesterday morning
Officer Trabold found a handcuffed man wander
ing through Third avenue. Suspecting that he
was convict who had escaped from his custo
dams, he questioned him, when the man, who
bore evidences of respectability, stated that his
name was Lafayette s. Coates, residing at No.
3l5 East Twenty-third street; that while asleep
some of the boarders had manacled him as a
practical joke, and that he was in search of
some person to relieve him. The officer accom-
panied him to the house, when the devoted Mrs.
Coates told an entirely different tale. She states
that occasionally Mr. Coates is in the habit of
indulging immoderately in the use of liquor, and
that during these periods he carries away from
the house and pawns everything he can get his
hands upon; she consequently hit upon this
happy expedient of reforming him and breaking
him of his pilfering habits, and for that purpose
purchased the handouts and applied them. The
officer prevailed upon the lady to release her
husbands hands and turned him over, about
four o'clock in the morning, to her tender So
licitude.
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HI A n n I 8 II U n O.
Irwin Elected State Treasurer Over
Mackey by q Vote of
20 to 81.
FROM WASHINGTON.
The FranI1Ing PrIvIIeEe.

The Franlsing Privilege.
Special Despatch to The Evening Telegraph
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12--The House Post 0nice
Committee discussed the subject of abollshing
the franking privilege for two hours this morn
ing. The general sentiment of the committee
was in favor of dispensing with franking en-
tirely, and opposed to substituting the giving of
stamps to Congress in place of allowing them to
frank. 1t is probable that the bill offered by
Senator Stewart abolishing the franking privi-
lege, and devoting the money which 1t costs to
maintain that luxury to building telegraph lines,
will be adopted.
New York and the Fifteenth Amendment.
Fernando Wood presented joint resolution
of the New York Legislature, Withdrawing the
assent of that State to the fifteenth amendment,
in the House to-day and Eldridge Democrat),
of Wisconsin, said he wanted to have 1t read
for the benefit of radicals. Garfield replied that
the action of New York made no difference to
the Republican party, which could get along
without her.
General Banks.
General Banks made his appearance on the
floor to-day during the session.
The Freedmen's Bureau.
Mr.. Garfield, of Ohio, has prepared bill to
abolish what remains of the Freedmen's Bureau
He thinks the time has now come when IL can
be wholly done away.
Butler and Bingham.
letter has been received. here from General
Butler indicating his displeasure at the action of
the Reconstruction Committee, in trying to dis
pose of the Virginia question in his absence.
Butler is chairman of the Reconstruction Com
mittee, and he intended to take charge of the
admission of Virginia himself. 1t is stated that
he will take Bingham to task as soon as he
returns, for offering his resolution last Monday.
The Covode-Foster Election Case.
Despatch 10 the Associatsd Press.
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.-The Committee on
| Elections propose to take up tomorrow in the
House the contested election case of Covode
| against Foster, and after that the case of Van
Wyck against Greene. The other cases win
follow as soon as they can be prepared.
| The Telegraph Strike.
| On inquiry at the Western Union Telegraph
Office this morning, it was ascertained that all
business was closed up last night south of wash
| ington before the closing hour, and the CON-
pany to-day is prepared to receive business for
| all points excepting Goldsboro, Raleigh,
| Newburn North Carolina, and several smaller
offices, which it is expected will be opened to-
day. The force at Washington is only four men
short of the regular force, and the business is
progressing regularly.
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LOCAL opps ANp ENps.-FIies are returning.

LOCAL ODDS AND EEDs.-Fiies are returning.
The annual meeting OF the contributors OF the
Chiidren's Hospital will be held at the Hospital
Twenty-second street. above Locust, tomorrow at
4P.M.
The congregation of the Green Street NJ. r.
Church were suddenly plunged in darkness a few
nights since. Cause-froZen gas-meter.
The irrepressble President OF the Board OF
School Control spoke thirtVfour times In Two hours
yesterday.
The annual meeting OF the Managers OF Penn
Widows Asylum will be held tomorrow.
Why is It that one side OF Evans street. German
town, is paved, and the other not?
An election for officers OF the House OF Refuge Is
70 be held this afternoon
The Ludlow School house should be rented to
some ice company.
The washington Literary Society is lthirty-three
years old.
The Governor of Tinicum favors free Cuba
What are our street contractors doing7
--Manayunk is now called Mud Town.
-Sleigh-bells are rustlng.
What ais the weather?
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Opposition to the League Island Scheme
Special Despatch TO The Eoening Telegraph.

Opposition TO tho League Island scheme.
Special Despatch TO The Eoenirg Telegraph
WASHINGTON, Jan. IA strong opposition
was developed in the House to-day to the bill
transferring the Philadelphia Navy Yard from
its present site to League Island. When it was
brought up by Judge Scofeld, the chairman OF
the. House Naval Committee, Mr.. Washburn, OF
Wisconsin, offered an amendment, which, if
adopted, will make the bill read as follows
''Be 1t enacted, ETC., That the Secretary of the
Navy is hereby authorized to transfer the work
ing Navy Yard of the Philadelphia station to
League Island as rapidly as is consistent with
the interests of the service, and to sell said Navy
consistent with public interest, but before
any sales shall be ordered the Secretary
of the Navy shall cause it to be
accurately surveyed and laid off into lots and
plots on Which said lots shall be duly marked
and numbered, and all sales shall be for cash,
and shall be, after public advertisement In at
least two daily papers in each
Of the cities of New York and Philadelphia,
for ut least thirty days before the day of sale,
which advertisement shall accurately describe
the property to be sold and terms of sale, and
all sales shall be by sealed BIDS to be made in such
manner rs the Secretary OF the Navy may pre-
scribe. who is authorized to reject all bids, If in
his judgment the price offered Is inadequate.
Proceeds of all such sales shall be applied to
establishing the new Navy Yard.
Mr.. O'Neill offered the following proviso,
which Mr.. Washburn accepted
Provided always, opening of streets and lay
ing out of lots shall comply with the plans and
surveys of the city of Philadelphia.
All the members from Philadelphia, Kelley,
o'Neill, Myers, and Randall, spoke in favor OF
the bill, and exposed the fallacies of Washburne's
statements. Washburne is fighting the measure
on the pretended ground of economy.
1t is stated that it will be opposed by Dawes,
of Massachusetts,, ON the same ground. The bill
will be the special order every day during the
morning hour until disposed Of
Presidential Nominations. =
Special Despatch to TIE Bosntrlg Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12.--The President has
nominated K. B. Moore Appraiser at Philadel-
phia, vice Worthington, resigned. Anthony G
Kensby has been nominated United States At
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THE STATE LEGISLATURE.
Senate.

HARRISBURG, jan l2.-Mr. White offered pre-
ambe setting forth that the Senate had refused TO
declare that Edward Scull had prtlG Jdcie title TO
a seat in the body, and resolution that, therefore
the contestant, Hiram Finday, be sworn into offce
without interfering with the right OF Mr.. Soul to
Mr. Findiay was accordingly sworn
The following bills We're introduced and referred:
BY Mr. Connel' amending the charter OF the Lin
BY Mr. Henszey, as foows:-Any baggage master
OF ss or % S'9sr
who shall wilIully nure the same, shall be punished
y By Mr. Lowry, declaring that Simon Cameron is
entitled to praise for his course in Congress in regard
to Cuba, and urging Congress to grant belligerent
rights 70 the people OF that island who are battling
BY Mr. Connel supplement to the City Park
The following Senate bills were considered -
Increasing the Governors salary to $1,000, TO take
effect next term. Passed.
Incorporating the Avondale, Relief Association;
incorporating the present trustees. Passed.
The Senate and House met in joint convention at
noon TO elect State Treasurer. The first ballot
Barr, So Bishop simpson, 4; Amos L. Henderson,
/; L. ID. Shoemaker i. There was no election, and
SECOND ballot was oGeIeS Tose nS nno ,hHS. voted
voted for Barr all Democrats. The IA scatter
| ing votes were all Republicans
The second ballot resulted as follows :--Mackey,
60; Irwin, 66; l.. ID. Shoemaker, Daniel Barr, 2.
All OF tile Democrats voted for Irwin except two,
There was no election, ana Senator White Repub-
| lican, moved TO adjourn the Convention until TO-
morrow.
Irwin Elected ON the Third Ballot.
The third ballot resulted In the election OF Irwin,
| the vote standing for Irwin, 20, Tor Aackey, 81.
The Southern Cotton Markets.
SAVANNAH Jan 11.--Cotton quiet; middlings, 24@
sales, 800 pales receipts, 1880 bales; exports, 16Ss
/ XuGusTA, JAM h.--Cotton closed dull ana weak;
mddlings, 2Sk CRY; sales, sss bales receipts, 45(
bales.
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FROM THE PACIFIC.

Honolulu Advices-The Whaling Fleet.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12.-The United States
steamer Mohican, Admiral Turner, has arrived
from Honolulu. All WELL
Advices of December Is state that the barque
Almena, from Baltimore for San Francisco, had
put into Honolulu in distress.
The British gunboat Chameleon sailed for
South America on the 18th ult ~
The following whalers had sailed from the
Sandwich Islands on cruises: = Ships Henry
Taber, Cornelius Rowland, James Dash, Corne-
liza, Emily Morgan, Norman, Daniel Webster,
California, Adair, aud Crocker.
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FROM NEW YORK.
strikers ResumIng work.


ALBANY, Jan. 12.-The striking telegraphers
here have resumed work, declaring that they had
been misinfOrmed In the matter.
New York Money and Stock Markets..
NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-Stocks strong. Money per
cent: Gold, 1925: Five twentles. 1881 coupon, l1e
li4Z: do 1861, 1142s; do. 1868, 1145S l0i0s 1Os2
Virginia os, new, 81 Missouri6s, SIN; Canton Com
pany, b24; Cumberland preferred, 26z; Consoli-
dated New York Central and Hudson River, 99K
krie, QsK; Reading, 94E Adams Express, 6lA
Illinois Central, 1885, Cleveland and PittsburQ, sS
Chicago and Rock Island, 1O5; Plttsburg and Fort
Wayne, 1Ss. Western Union Telegraph, S816.
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK, Jan. 12-Cotten dull; sales OF 500
bales middling upland at 951<c. Flour-State and
Western dull and declined &c. State, t4'60066 10
Western s4'eb@680; Southern dull and dropping
at s5'Ao@1O Wheat heavy and declined 1c:; No.
spring. 81 2S for old No. 2, s116@119. Corn de-
ciined 1c. old mixed Western, 81 04@1O5 Oats
heavy; State s496oe; Western, 6oc Beef quiet
prime, s24@2410. Lard heavy; steam-rendered in
terces, l619@16sfc. Whisky quiet at s10S.
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THE SIXTEENTH WARD CONTESTED IsiRCrqoH CASE.
The committee OF Common Council TO whom was
referred the contested election case Of the sixteenth
ward, assembled to- day at o'clock p. N. In Common
Council Chamber, George w. Hail In the chair The
contestant William Hogeland, was present, aided
by John Cochran Ksq., 40 counsel. The respondent,
James Logan, conducted the in his own behalf.
Recorder james Gvn stated that his Honor the Mayor
ss ss ~ & hs sss.p q ne order
the tally list Of the Sixteenth after consultation
WITH hle henor the Mayor the conclusion arrived at
nat nether had the night 70 bring the pc
tanning the tally list, 10 presented. While they DO
not deny the right OF the committee to count the bal
,ots nor their jurisdiction in the case. YET as the
boz pog contained Al the beots for Governor and all
oth9r ohcer voted for they do think that the com
mtee should be allowed 10 the box. IL was taken
INTO also that interests a stake
spectfuly declneto produce the ballot box By writ Of
andamus from the Supreme Court Il be determined
whether the Mayor and Recorder be compelled to
produces the bAllot-boxes.
Mr. Cochran suggested that az the boz containing the
documentary evidence has bean Produced the inveega
ton might bo proceeded with. :
William " Russell, clerk in the Office oithe Prothono.
produced the return from the Sixth division Of the Blk
another
the vote for Mr. Hogeland by which claimed l9 had
been changed TO lS thus making difference OF " votes
The boz containing the papers of the division was
was credited with 1889 votes but gures formed
In an exactly similar those on the reurn
The figures each paper were dissmilsr in this
isgly peculiar in its formation
The committee then retired for consultation.
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HEARINGS AT THE CENTRAL STAToF.-Ths follow
ing cases were heard before Alderman Kerr, at the
Central Station, at O'Clock this afternoon John
Valentine charged with stealing an overcoat worth
$50 from Henry Schock, who resides at No. 1884
Ridge avenue. John affirms that he found the coat
on Broad street. Held In $500 bail to answer.
Mr.. William j. and Mrs. Eliza N. Bruce, charged
with dsorderly conduct and annoying the neghbors,
held I'm $1,000 bail each for further hearing.
James Daley lsdsof 10 years, was charged with
Held In 5000 bail
William Jamison, charged with stabbing his wife
In the neck, was hold for q further hearing.
Mary A. Davis, held for petty larceny, was dis
charged. as the amount was small and there was no
desire prosecute.
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WHISKY AND WATER.-An unknown individual,
whilst laboring under an extra load OF whisky last
night attempted TO walk into the Delaware at South
street wharf Oficer While, OF the Delaware Harbor
force, noticing his condition. locked him up for the
night.
Another chap a resident Of Camden, who had
been ndulging rather freely In benzne, arriving at
Market street wharf after the last night boat had
left conceived the idea walking across the Della
ware, and was about stepping on the waters when
Oicer Morris, Of the Delaware Harbor police force
'necked" him and provided him with bunk at the
station house.
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EhBEzzLEhENT-C. f. 4 J. b. Dieh two commits
sion merchants OF Philadelphia, was brought before
Recorder Givin this morning on charge OF embez-
Element. Ebenezer Smith charges them with
having cheated him out Of $3.50, account of some
wool which had been consigned 70 them. They re-
turned the account OF sale Tor the merchandise but
not the money. They were held In $1,000 each to
answer.
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EeIIPsgs FOR THE YEAR 1S70.-During the year
1870 there will be six eclpseE, four OF the sun and
two OF the moon, none, however, visible In this
vicinity.
ing of Jan H. visible in ASIA Europe, and the Western
part OF North America. In the region OF California
and the interior OF Oregon the moon will set totally
ecipsed on the morning OF the 18th at about sunrise
Near the coast in Northern California, Oregon, and
Washington Territory, the total phase passes OF
before the moon sets. In Missouri, Iowa, Mime
sOta Kansas, and Nebraska, the moon sets partially
ecipsed.
partial eclipse OF the takes place ON the 8st
January, but is visible only in the Antartic re-
Another Of the sun takes place June g. but is not
visible In America 1t can be seen only in the South
ern Pacific Ocean east OF Australia.
total eclipse OF the moon Will occur July IL, also
Invisible In the United States Along the eastern
extremity of South America, and OF North America,
at Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland,
on the Atlantic Ocean, In Europe, and Asia, the
eclipse win be visible. 1t will be partial eclipse on
time Of the moons rising. At Greenwich, England,
the rst contact with penumbra occurs at T46 p. NJ.
and the last at % A. M on the morning OF the 18th
slight partial eclipse OF the sun, visible only in
the Arctic regions, takes place July 2S.
There will be total eclipse OF the sun on Decem-
ber 2s. The line OF total obscuration runs through
Southern Spain, Algiers, Sicily, Greece, Turkey, and
into Russia II is visible as a partial eclipse at
Greenwich, Liverpool, Edinburgh Dublin, and other
important places In Europe.
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ALL ABOUT AN OvERCoAT.-On Monday last an
overcoat valued at $50, was stolen from the resi-
dence Of Henry Schoss, S. 4. corner Of Twenty
fourth and Brown streets, and on Tuesday morning
q number Of papers, which had been taken with IL,
were returned by two little girls. This proceeding
led Mr.. Schoss to seek the aid OF ofncer McShane,
who inquiry found that the girls were daughters
OF one John Valentine an employe in mill on the
N W. corner, and who had been visitor at Schloss'
on Monday night warrant was Issued, and VAL
entines house. in Taylor street above Hart searched
where the coat was found in closet. The accused
will have hearing before Alderman Kerr this after
noon.
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FIFTH EDIT ION
THH LATzsr MHws.
FROM THE SOUTH.


TIE ToXas COnsfItutiOn Adepted.
WAsHINeror, Jan. 12.--The following tele-
gram was received at the War Department on
Sunday
Adiutant- General U. S. Army, Washington The
law OF April 10, and the proclamation Of July i1
1869, have been compiled with In the State Of exas
The Constitution is adopted nlmost unaniuously.
and the following persons elected State o1icers: -
H. j. Davis (by O plurality OF 1881 a. (,overrlor |.
Fanagas a. Lieutenant-G Governor; Bieisoe. Conn.
troller; Honey Treasurer; Hencher CHIEF OF Police
The ab0yc-named persons have becn appointed
of1cers OF the provisional government. = -
j. j. REYNOLDS Brevet MaOr-Cenera
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FROM CUB.4.

Communication with the Interior Re-sstah-
Iishcd.
Blythe Cuba Cable an
HAVANA, Jan. 12.--In consequence of the
communication has been re-established with
Santo Espiritu, Ciego, Avila, etc. II seems that
the insurgents who recently operated In that
section are moving off towards Puerto Priucipe
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THEFT oE SHAwI--John C0nnor entered the
residence OF an old woman at Seventh and Shippen
streets last night and stole therefrom a shawl. He
was captured whilst about dsposing of IL 10 pawn
broker, and on being taken before Alderman Bonsal
was committed 70 prison.
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PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CoMPANY.-We
notice that at meeting OF the Board OF Trustees OF
this old and well-known company, held on the 10th
instant. Samuel G. Huey, ESQ.,, was elected Presi-
dent We are glad TO be able to announce that here
after the affairs OF the company will be guided by
whose integrity and ability have long since been
proven.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL Mrs. Roberts, residing No.
1880 Walnut street, whilst walking along Chesnut
street, near Thirty yesterday afternoon was
struck on the head by board, which had fallen
from the Roof OF new building, and seriously Ia
jured.
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ILLICIT CIGAR MAEUFACTURER.-Aaron T. Kuns-
man, who carries on the business OF cigar manufac-
turing In Lower Saucon township. Northumberland
county. was brought TO the city this morning, and
was charged before Commissioner Hibler with
manufacturing without paying the special tax. He
waived hearing, and was held In $500 bail to appear
afp