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SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
A meeting was held last evening" at the Church
of the Holy Trinity, Nineteenth and Walnut
streets, to consider the feasibility of forming an
association of the Sunday School teachers of
the Protestant Episcopal Church in Philadelphia
and vicinity. Mr.. Charles T.. Lex was called to
the chair, and Messrs. Abraham Ritter and
Robert A. Kyle appointed Secretaries. Remarks
were made by several gentlemen, approving the
object aimed at, and on motion of Mr.. Thomas
Latimer it was resolved that an association be
formed, for the purpose of afording teachers
and others Interested in Sunday School work,
as connected with the Episcopal Church, an
opportunity of consultation, from time to time.
as TO the best means of carrying it on. The
following gentlemen were then appointed u
committee to present to the meeting a plan of
organization:--Messrs. Thomas Latimer, Will
liam G. Boulton, William H. Rhawn, George G.
Thomas, Lewis d. Vail, William P. Cresson,
and Edward 0lmstead.
After brief absence, the committee returned
and reported constitution which was unani-
mously adopted, and committee, consisting of
the Chairman, Secretaries and Messrs. George
c. Thomas, Lewis ID. Vail, and Joseph G. Dar-
and sent to the Superintendents of each Episco-
pal school in Philadelphia and vicinity for the
signatures of their teachers, male and female.
The meeting then adjourned.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather, delegates were present from seventeen
different schools and much interest was mani
tested in the matter. The next meeting will be
held on Monday evening, March IA, at the
Church of the Holy Trinity, when the associa-
ton will be fully organized and the officers
elected.
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FROM EUROPE.
Cold Weather.

Cold Weather.
By the Anglo-Aptsricdn Cable.
LONDON, Feb. 16.--The weather for the past
week has been unusually cold not only in Eng
land, but throughout Europe.
The Government telegraph System OF Great
Britain.
The Government telegraph system is hardly
in complete working order yet, and the com
plants of delay are still numerous. The usual
channels for messages have been in some in
stances temporarily closed, and in this city a
great number of messages must first he forced
through the pneumatic tube half a mile TO the
Post Office before they get the wires. The
service is, however gradually becoming better
and better.
Rate of Bank Interest.
PARIS, Feb. 16.--The continental banks are
generally reducing their rate of interest
This AftcrHOOn's Quotations.
PARIS, Feb 16.-The Bourse closed arm. Rentes,
78f. 40c.
ANTWERP, Feb. 16.-Petroleum closed nrm at 6O3Sf.
BREMEN Feb. 16.-Petroleum opened quiet at I
thaleTs.
HAMBURG, Feb. 16.-Petroleum opened nat.
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DEAF AND DUMB.

Annual Report Of the Pennsylvania IBstttution
for the Deaf and Dumb-Its Operations Du-
ring the Year 1860.
We have received u copy of the annual report
of the Board of Managers of the PENNSYLVANIA
Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, showing It's
operations for the year 1869. During this year
there were connected with the institution 227
pupils, Of whom 1870 we're boys and 90 girls. On
the first OF January, 1859, there we're 1874 pupils
in the institution, of whom l04 were boys and
80 girls. During the year ~ mutes were re-
ceiyed into the institution of whom - were
boys and 1S girls 40 mutes left, of whom 20
were boys and 20 girls; so that on the LIST Of
January, 1870, there remained In the Institution
OF the whole number of pupils, 151 are sup
ported by the State of Pennsylvania, IL by the
State of New Jersey, 4 by the State of Delaware,
| by the Grocer Scholarship, No. 1, by the
John Wright Scholarship, and Is by the institu-
ton or their friends. OF the 15l supported by
the State of Pennsylvania, SO are from Phiadel-
phia.
OF the 42 mutes admitted during the year, 10
were born deaf; % lost their hearing by disease,
scarlet fever being the cause in cases. and one
lost his hearing from some unknown cause.
The receipts OF the year aggregated SG4, ,351'77,
including balance on hand, january /, 1862 of
S517S and leaving balance January l, 1870,
of $566719. The following are the officers of the
institution for the current year.
President--George Sherwood, Ii. d.
ce-Presidents--Hcnry j. Williams, William
M. Meredith, j. N. Conyngham, of Luzerne
Mordecai l.. Dawson.
Secretary--James J. Barclay.
Treasurer-S Weir Lewis
rincipal-A. j. Hutton.
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THE NEw YORK MONEY MAnKEr.

From the NJ Y. Herald
at would seem that the spectators In the gold
market who desire an advance In the premium
not hopeless OF Congressional action which will
favor their plans. telegram from Washington yes
terday that General Banks would introduce a reso-
patriots, had the effect OF rendering gold hrmer.
"More weight was given the announcement from
the fact that General Banks is chairman of the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations, and therefore more
influential than IL he had initiated the measure from
the body of the House. The effect OF the news was
to advance gold to 120, although the price failed to
stay at that point The market was comparatively
'bull movement has not been begun, there is little
disposition TO press speculative sales
"Ihe abundance OF funds at bank and in the hands
Of private capitalists is still felt in the OF the
general money market. On call the Government
dealers are supplied with all they use at four TO
five per cent, and some transactions were reported
to-day as low as three per cent Stock houses gene
rally pay six per cent, but where they make point
OF seeking lower rate, and where their coaterals
are good, prime houses are accommodated at five
per cent. The really prime grades OF commercial
paper have been absorbed at to 81 and per
cent so that the present dealings are in the next
best grades, at seven TO eight per cent. Foreign
competition among the leading bankers to sell bills
Prime sterling sixty days is quoted 1887, and sight
bills 1O9%.
"The rival speculation between the two parties
recently formed In the Government bond market
took decided tur1 to day in favor Of the bulls,
and prices steadily advanced about an eighth per
cent at each board, leaving the market at the close
opening The drmer tone of the gold market as
sisted this movement, especially as the foreign quo
tations were strong and active, ana hve-twenties In
London came sTS."
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STEALING AND RECEIvING.-Y Yesterdav the
Tenth district police succeeded in arresting John
Wells and Daniel Scott, charged with the rob
berry of the stable of Cyrus Lukens, Vernon
street, above Fifteenth, on Saturday night last
On taking them to the station house it was
ascertained that the stolen property, consisting
of set of harness, buffalo robe, string Of
sleigh bells and blanket the whole valued at
$175, had been pawned at the establishment of
the well-knoWn Matthias Kaas, Poplar street,
above Ninth, for 80. A search warrant was
obtained and in the loft of Kaas' establishment
the goods were found The accused will have
a hearing at the Central to-day. Query-When
will Kaas be heard
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GETTING READY FOR SEA.-The only vessel
At the Navy Yard undergoing repairs at the pre-
sent time is the Congress, which will soon be
ready for sea. 1t is expected that she will make
a trial trip to Boston as soon as she is put into
commission. The Congress lies on the outside
at the main pier of the yard and presents fine
appearance. She was launched originally as
the Pushmataha. Her name was then changed
TO the Cambridge, and finally to the Congress.
Captain N. B. Harris has been ordered 10 the
ssmmand of the ship.
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Ne,Y Ynrk Prnnuca NInrket.

ENKw YORK. Feb. 16-Cotton heavy; sales of 300
Western less active, and scarcely as nrm; State
S4'75@5 So; Western, s475@630; Southern dull and
unchanged. Wheat less active and declined 1ACa2c.
winter red Western, 81 9O@1 s3; white Michigan,
sl'4O. Corn less active and declined 1@2c.; new
mixed Western, s0@S5c, and 78@7Sc. for unsound
do. Oats heavy aud lower; State, 60@62c Western,
53655c Beef quiet. Pork dull; new mess, $500
2625. Lard dull; steam in tierces l5@lolsc.
Whisky dun and nominal; Western, 96Hc.
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LOCAL ODDS AND ENDs.-The truth some
times wounds vide the conduct of a certain
detective in the Herne swindling case. Whom
the shoe fits. etc.
That robberies are not OF more frequent
occurrence is to be wondered at. Think of a
man having beat extending on Market street
from Seventh to Broad
If the goods were not removed from Cooper
d Conard's in wagon, where are they stored?
Is there fence near by?
How certain police sergeants can attend
Foxs and to their duties at the same time is TO
as inexplicabls.
We understand that commission has been
sent to Kamschatka TO examine into the FEAST
bility of the Delaware bridge project.
Private watchmen are big things, but when
1hey allow such big things as 5000 robberies to
occur, they sink into nothingness, where they
should remain.
"A certain young man is in sore distress over
che about TO be happy nuptials of Miss Susan
Galton. Oh! who shall we praise. Woe is me,
1ngratitude, etc.
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FROM BAETLvMORE.
5 ror Damages Aaalns. Rallway Com

Suits for Damages Against Railway Com
pany.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 16.-In August 1868, Will
liam Harper, while crossing the track of the
Northern Central Railroad in q carriage, was
struck by a passing train, and an attack of
paralysis resulted therefrom. Harper has
brought suit in this city against the company for
$25, 600, at the conclusion of which Mrs Harper
will institute proceedings for like amount for
injuries received at the same time aud place.
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MARINE ACCIDENTAL o'clock this morn
yard-arm of the brig Leonard, at Mead street
wharf, sustaining injuries that resulted in almost
instant death.
OWNER WANTED.-An owner is wan ted at the
Fifth District Station House for a squirrel tip
pet found in the street.
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NOT JACOB scHNDER.-The chap committed
by Alderman Randall on Monday for the theft
OF OF 20 Dill and who gave his name as Jacob
schnlder, is properly Jacob Shaffer. Mr.. Schni-
der desires the distinction drawn, he notIwish-
ing 10 oe mixed up with the other Jacob.
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WE ARE requested To state that Mr. G n
Campbell has recovered sufieientiy from his
ipdispositlon TO sing this evening in me Mar
riGge Of Figaro. 800 =
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SHORT, BUT NOT SWEBT.-Jn Friday evening
last an individual who styles himself Robert B.
C-s was searching this city with the intent
to find one John Short, who was charged with
running away with wife of Robert. IS. C.'s in
an abrupt or short manner, on short notice. with
short preparation, and taking in company with
her the shortest road to connubial felicity. via
the Pennsylvania Central Railroad. All these
things Robert B. g. atiirms will tend to shorten
the term of his natural existence, which term of
natural existence he does not wish thus short
ened by Short. That the blssful career of the
delinquent Short might be shortly shortened
the following not very short telegram was sent
over the wires from the bereaved Robert b. e.
in this city to the Chief of Police of Pittsburg:
One John Short soar his cheek, pitted with small.
five feet eight u ohes high left Philadelphia the
eight o'clock this with think
bound for Springfield illinois, My wife has got light hair.
blue wine coored dress black cloth coat tabs,
squirrel prs and pink bonnet Short has wife in Treu
ton New Jersey and has away with wife. Arrest
them and telegraph at 3O3 Chesnut street Look out
for them for several days. ROBERT Il. C--S.
In accordance with this request officers were
sent to the Union Depot Plttsburg, to await
the arrival of the Eastern train, which arrived at
1920 on Friday evening, and If possible to dis
cover Short and his wiue-colored companion,
and to take them into custody for their short
comings. After waiting short time for the
arrival of the train. anda fter scanning the faces
of all the short passengers, the officers failed to
discover the short man and the woman who
wished to become Short. On holding II short
conversation with the conductor ii was ascer-
tanned that the short parties had remained upon
the train for but short time. They had
alghted at Downlugtown, which is certainly
not n short distance from Pittsburg. How
shortly they may have departed from that place
is not known, but whether they are now present
or absent in that short town, Downingtowu
papers will do well to copy our short para
graph.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-02-16

RoBBERY.-Some time during Sunday night
the soap and candle factory of John Coons a.
Son. Wood street wharf, Schuylkill, was entered
and robbed of goods TO the value OF several hun
dred dollars.
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SHOOTING.
Celebration of st. Valentines Day-A Lad shot
While Distributing Valentines.

Celebration OF ST. Valentines Dny-A Lad shot
While Distributing Valentines.
On Monday evening last Arthur d. Curran,
aged fourteen years. son of Mr.. John G. Curran,
residing at No. 247 North Sixth street, was
severely injured from the effects of pistol shot
fred from the entry of the residence of Mr..
Richard Ficken, No. 255 North Sixth street.
Mr. Ficken is member of the firm of Ficken
IL Williams sugar refners. The facts as far as
ascertained are these:-0n the evening in ques-
zion young Curran, with several other lads, were
amusing themselves by placing valentines under
the doors of the houses In which their young
friends resided. They would ring the door-bell,
insert q valentine, and pass on to the house of
their next friend. The residence of Mr.. Ficken
was one of the houses visited. Here two of the
lads placed valentine under the door, rang the
bell, and passed up the street. The lads soon
after returned, and when on the pavement of
Mr.. Fickens residence, the door was opened
and pistol was discharged at them, the ball
taking effect in the leg of young Curran, strik-
ing him in the upper and outer part of the right
thigh, and, taking an oblique direction, lodged
in the leg underneath the knee. The little suf-
ferer was Mt once removed to a neighbor's house.
and from thence to his own home, where he now
lies in very critical condition The ball has
not yet been extracted. Last evening Mr..
Ficken's son called on Mr.. Curran, and informed
him that his father acknowledged having fred
the pistol. No legal action has yet been taken
in the matter.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-02-16

SMASHING THINGs.-John II. Falls is the
name of a whisky-loving individual, who yester-
day went on bender On his peregrinatons he
entered grocery at Eleventh and Taylor streets.
and helping himself to some apples, commenced
munching freely. The femaly storekeeper re-
monstrated, when he pitched her into the street.
An officer was then called on to arrest John,
who on approaching was met by fusllade of
weights, scales, bottles, eggs, hams etc. Finally
after considerable STRATEGY, John was captured
and taken before Alderman Bonsall, who sent
him below.
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THIRD EDITION
G Il ru ERAz ~ E w S.

Postal Telegraphy in Epglaud-Rate of
Banking Interest in Europe
Heavy Suits for Damages
Against a Southern Rail-
road-Alas for Alaska
She is Denied
a Territorial
Govern
ment.
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THE PuLGRIM:-This entertainment will open
at Concert Hall tomorrow evening. 1t consists
of number of fine paintings illustrative of
Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" executed by
eminent artists. A descriptive lecture will be
delivered by Professor Balm.
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EDUCATIONAL.
t w S C II o o L OF
HARVARD UNIVERSITY,
CAAlDnIDGE, MASS.

Second Term 1863 20 begins 2lst February, 1870.
INSTRUCTORS AND TOPICS.
Nathaniel Holmes, A H., Royal Professor Domestic
Relations, Equity Pleading and Evidence.
Christopher o. Langdel A. M Dane Professor-Nego-
table Paper apd Partnership
Charles \. Bradley LII d., Lecurer.-Law Of Real Pro
perty.
EdIAund II. Bennett, A. NJ. Lecturer.-C Criminal Law,
Wills, and Administration.
John y. Gray, Jr., A. b., Observation-Disclosures Of
the United States and bankruptcy.
The instruction is by lectures most courts exercises In
written and oral OF legal subjects and prepara
tion of pleadngs.
The library Of the most complete in the United
States and In departments unequalled 1t
prisss about Volumes and additions constantly
being made,
The fees are ESQ per tern and $25 for onehAh any
Hmaller fraction of term. No 81 bra charges
For admission the school, catalogues circulars
any information address j. A. L. WHITTIER,
90 Registrar.
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THRILLING FIRE.-A fire occurred at the Frank
ford Gas Works about 10 o'clock this morning.
Damage trifing.
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IMPORTANT TO ALL INTERESTED THE
Il arrears OF Pensions must be applied for within
five years after the death discharge OF a soldier
sailor, or marine. Those who fan to apply lose 500
per year. There are 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 s& co.
No. 1886 South SEVENTH Street who win promptly
obtain their pensions, or cheerfuy give any nfor-
nation, free OF charge Remember that the Ave
years. limit allowed by law is fast drawing toI
close. T30
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FROM THE WEST.
uI-hcaIth OF senator Grimes.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Private intelligence has
been received at Desmoines from Senator
Grimes in Europe to the effect that his health
"a failing fast, and the probability is he will not
survive the journey home.
CouRressman Elected In Illinois.
General David Atwood, editor of the Madison
Siate Journal, has been elected to Congress from
the Second Wisconsin District TO fill the place
of Hon. b. +. Hopkins, deceased. There was no
Organized opposition TO Atwood.
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TMPoRTANT TO EUROPEAN AND CUBAN
AToURISTS.- Passports, prepared in conformity
with the new requirements OF the Stat Department,
can be procured IN twenty-four hours on applica-
ton made either In person or by letter. only at the
Of1cial Passport Bureau, No. 1856 s. SEVENTH
Street, Philadelphia, ROBERT s. LEAGUE d co.
Also, of1cial Lists OF all Ministers, DIPLOMAT
Agents, Consuls, and Consular Agents OF tn
United States, VINO they are, where they are from
70 applicants $50
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PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven Bro, No. 20 g. Third Street.
RETWEEN ROApnC
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WEDDING AND PARTY HNVE-
TATIONS
ENGRAVED IN THE LATEST STYLE.
WALLETS, GOLD PENS
WRITING DESKS, KNIVES,
CARD CASES, FOLIOS, ETC.
u. LINERD.
sTATIoNER AND GARD ENaRAvER,
No. 921 SPRING GARDEN STREET,
BIZ wsms PHILADELPHIA
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NM ED ID Nc INV TATIONS
w ENGRAVED IN TIE NEWEST AND BEST
MANNER.
LOUIS DREKA.
Stationer and Engraveg,
No. 1893 OHftSNUr Street.
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WEDDING AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS.
w of solid lsksrat fine gold. QUALITY WAR
RAETED. A full assortment OF sizes always hand.
FAIR d BROTHER, Makers,
824wfms No. 224 OHESNUT Street. below Fourth
ADJUSTMENTS.
tFor additional ArauSeUssats see ne Third Fa9el
III II e p l. G r NJ
Il CONCERT HALLA-OPENS THURSDAY NIGHT
Matinee Wedne sday and Saturday at 23O p. M,
PAINTINGS UNEQUALED,
SONGS EIRST.CLASS,
LECTURE ELOQUENT,
TRANSITION FINALR
This grand moral and meritorious entertainment IL
offered to PhadephiAns hoping to be sustained in zee
exhisitions 2164t
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-06-01
AN IMPORTANT WEEK IN CON.
GRESS.

Aweek of steady industry, on the part
of both houses of Congress, has just
closed. During yesterday, in the Sem
ate, Nj. Chandler made a speech on his
own plan for restoring American COM
merce, he made some excellent sugges-
tons, considering that he lives as far in
the back woods as Michigan. He ia
vored drawbacks, and took the broad
ground that the Clyde builders knew
NOR about the business of building
iron ships than we did, and that iron
steamships were already doing the car
business of the world.
In the House a discussion ensued on a
general bill for giving pensions to the
surviving soldiers and sailors of 1872,
the debatable point being a motion made
by Mr.. Winans, and favored by Messrs.
Bingham and Butler, to strike out a
clause excepting those who gave aid and
comfort to the rebellion. The bill was
finally passed without striking out the
clause. The bill TO reduce internal taxa
ton was then considered in Committee
of the Whole. The sale of gold through
~aclearing house was taxed one-twentieth
of n per cent. additional, and the tax
on gambling operations in Wall street
was doubled.
The Fifteenth Amendment bill has
beer passed in both houses and ranks
first in importance, not only on its in
trinsic merits, but by virtue of having
already reached the midway dignity of
awaiting the signature of the President.
The Legislative Appropriation bill. n
of the most important routine measures
was passed in the Senate, with several
amendments, one of which increases the
salary of the Justices of the Supreme
Court. The bill for a uniform system of
naturalization has been reported in the
Senate and will probably soon come IN
for consideration, and Mr.. Chambers
shipping interest bill is already before
that body. In the House the Diplomatic
Appropriation bill, another important
routine measure, has been passed.