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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-01-19
RRORosAIs.
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOR,
~ THE ERECTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.

- THE ERECTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. II, 1870
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received for the
following work and materials required in the execu-
tion OF the WALNUT Street portion of the PUBLIC
BUILDINGS, to witt
For all the excavations, including the trenches
for the foundations. The price TO be stated per
cubic yard, which is to cover all digging, hauling
away the surplus earth, and cutting down and re-
moving whatever trees may come In the way OF the
excavations, without extra measurement or allow
ance.
For taking down the terrace wall, cleaning the
bricks, and piling them up adjacent to the buildings
taking down the iron railings, the gate PIERS the
coping OF the wall and the steps, and depositinQ
them on the grounds, and removing all the rubbish
occasioned by the same. The price for this portion
OF the work to be stated IN gross. ~
For concretiDg the entire foundation OF the build
ings with small broken stone, and cement mortar
and grout in conformity with the specifications.
The depth OF the concrete to be three feet and the
lateral dimensions TO conform to the plans. The
price to be stated per cubic foot and to include all
materials and labor.
For furnishing and delivering large-size building
stone, the price to be stated per perch OF % cubic
Feet measured in the walls. Also, for select build
ing stone, averaging by feet, and from 10 to IS
inches thick the price for the to be stated per
cubic foot de llvered on the ground.
For building ali the cellar walls, and the outside
walls OF the basement story, as high as the level
line OF the pavement, according 10 the plans and
specifications The price to be stated per perch OF
20 cubic feet laid In the wallis without extra mea-
surement and to include all labor and all materials
except stone.
The contract or contracts wilLbe awarded to the
best and the lowest bidder or bidders, who win be
required to give approved gecurty for the faithful
performance OF the same.
The plans and specifications may be seen at the
office Of the Architect, Mr.. JOHN MACARTHUR, JR,
No. 20b s. SIXTH Street
The proposals TO be sealed and endorsed 'Pro-
posals for Public Buildings" and addressed to
JAMES V. WATSON, Chairman Of the Committee
on Contracts and TO be left at the once OF the Com
missioners OF Public Buildings, in the new Court
House, SIXTH Street, below Chesnut on the I4th
dayof February next ensuing, between the hours OF
II and IL o'clock A. NJ, at which time the bids viii
be opened, in the presence OF such bidders as may
wish TO attend. rf va
BY order OF the Committee on Contracts
10 WIN lit ii. @. PUGH Secretary
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FROM THE SOUTH.

United States Senators from Mississippi.
Despatch TO The Evening Telegraph
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. 19-In the joint session
of the Legislature this morning General Alcorn
was unanimously elected to the United States
Senate for the six-year term, and General Ames
for the fve-year term. 1t is decided to elect for
the unexpired One-Year term Tomorrow
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TIE IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.-The semi
annual session OF the Great Council OF the Improved
Order OF Red Men Is now being held at the N. w,
corner of Fourth and Walnut streets fourth story
From the report OF the Great Sachem, Charles c.
GFnHNros' sist sun, Buck p Moon. G. s. D. SIS
g as ' be aS S No s. mpd SS a S
M has for some time been adopting pale faces for
Unable RoS 6s'i hunt unit 'sSs sSs
action as being to bss
ss n sdoSed Go IN alse S sy s fnas
S1osy and Sd0td pay anything but the
fafhdr that DO pay feel that the
sssy yGss %e s
ther contend that they having been Illegally admitted.
they and ao 5y the books than tGrss
our Bg Lave taking part proOsedngs Of the
Tribe fsss Artly BY Asss and and xhsrsss we have
appeslto your body for such
ssen Ses may
~ r. BUTCHER p. s."
The following was forwarded on the sath OF Buck
Moop, 876:-
members of Tribe charging that the Tribe has been
Sc fDS
been the Chiefs they have
It. that Ss Is sn ps in % I I'LL tine fee &c re-
commanded and directed to at charge collect
from and all members the balance of the adoption
due by te It is hoped and desired by the Great Chiefs
VERY and sssa. a as Esag' 4 + d6sE.R e sPs SSs"
With regard to the unmproved Red Man the re-
port thus speaks:-
81 would like to call the attention of this Great Couu
81 to h % ysv able 81 pt GsnSE n and Of
California 3hey both in the fact that the many
Indian barbarSOies that road OF frequently
public press nstigs sted and brought about by ava
ricious and wicked whites vho upon the frivolous
excuses slsy the Indian take possession all
he possess tt is positive reality and truth
cannot be gainsged that ii the benevolent charitable
and Christian of country would expend
the amount of wampum the down trodden I'm
improved Red Mensf America that they do upon foreign
Missions the day woad not be far distant when all the
Aborgnss Of the Uued States would be civilized edu
Gated ntelligent otizeus he Improved Order of
Red Men extends its ranications through States
of the Union II comprises within its tribes the
most intelligent wealthy and influential of land
Then why cannot great and powerful organiza-
-tion who have taken the and improved the
of that noble rana that held sway
mill and every valley of this great countrywhy cannot
say, orgaaze Influences and bring them
of4he slayer shall be stayed, and that this down
troGden shall be oppressed no more forever"
After the reading OF the report the Council took
up tie subject OF building new hall, and still
discussing II when our report closed. ~.
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BHoPLUTER IN CUsroloY.-About o'clock this
morning, Mary Jones (bacA' was arrested at Seventh
ssny. She was caught In the act OF secreting
piece Of calico under her drees IN John b. Green's
accused had hearing before Alderman Piankinton,
sDd was committed IN default Of 600 Sai V apaWsT,
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FROM BALTIMORE.
Fieet,or NJ state Tr.asu,.r

EIttIfOH EtnI6 TreHsuref.
Special Despatch 10 The EUenisg Telegraph.
BALTIMORE Jan. ia despatch just from
Annapolis announces John Merryman elected
State Treasurer amid intense excitement A
fight is reported between Senator Clark and
Representative German, two of the tellers, in
which serious blows were struck and rough and
tumble struggle engaged in.
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COUNTERFEIT MoHEY.-JOhn Walsh had hearing
beJsre u. 3. Commissioner Hibler this morning
upon the charge OF passing counterfeit $40 u. s.
the defendSRt keeps liquor store on Coates street.
near Front that he procured the note from Mr
on the defendaEt and told him the note was bad aud
asked him TO change it for good one He said 1t
was not him, bat man from OXFORD street who
onense mad not been proved against the defendant
and the Commissioner dismissed the complaint
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orTIcE OF THE EVENING TErEeR,sAPH.l

OFFICE OF THE EVENING rEIEGRAPH}
Money is Just now easier in market than 1t has
been for many months past Some OF the banks
have considerable unemployed balances for which
loans ON Government collaterals, OF equally safe
pledges, but much OF this ie placed temporarily at
i've per cent until more profitable employment can
be obtained for their surplus funds.
Discounts are moderately active only and easy at
s@1O per cent. in the outside market. There is
some competition for firstclass mercantile paper,
and the rates nuctuate in consequence.
The transactions in gold are light and the ten
at l21 u, aud closed at noon at that figure.
Government securities are dun, and prices are
iraS.i1n Thspn lover compared WIN yestteray
Board, ans prices were well upheld. Sales of State
loans Of the third series at 1o7H. City skies were
Sales OF Lehigh gold loan at o2A for b0Os.
Reading Railroad was firm but not very active, and
road sold freely at bb4s661S b. o. Sales OF LehIgh
Valley Railroad at 80 20}S was offered for Philadel-
phia and Erie, and 35h b. O. for Catawissa pre-
Canal stocks were without movement of conse-
quence.
In miscellaneous shares we notice some trIning
transactions in Mechanics at 80; Feeder Dam Coal
at u, and Hestonville Passenger Railroad at IL b. O.
No further sales to record.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES
Reported by De Haven Bro, No. 40 8. Third street.
FIRST BOARD.
ssssS o's s'' Nes iSss 4s an rsnna lis * *
Sc L ssS If $. IL =. q
ilOOo do. -. s4Ss 1000 sh Feeder Dam. "
8 sh Mech Bank. SO 100 sh Hestony'e boo 12
10 sh Phil q Il r.. 2sLi -
MARI d LADNER Bankers, report this mornin1's
Gold quotations as foll0ws:-
1000 A. .12 u 10'35 A. NJ. ........ .l21%
1111 ...........121 ~ 12 Nj ...e...........,12fT
1120 ............12lXl
MEssRs. WILLIAM PAINTER Il Co., No. SO s. Third
ia fOllnU-nO IT eo NJ
1881, 11s@11sA b-2os Of 1852, 11bGa1l6l; do 1854,
116H@116N; do. 1866, 115h@115H; do. July, 1855,
1141@114A; do July, 1867, 1143G9114k do. July,
1868, 114X@1l41@ IS, 10-4O. 1l25@112. u. s. Pacific
RRl Cur. os, 10sX@11o. Gold 12i7S@121%.
JAY CooKE Co. quote Government securities as
folows:-U. 8. 6s OF 1881, 11S@11sA; 6-20s OF 1862
115A@116; do, 1864, 16N@1l5M; do, 1885, l1b6S
l1eX do, july lss' 1899 I4}s@ll42l; 90: do, 1861
1l27s; Cur. 6s, lO9N@11O%. Gold, 19iN.
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THE WEATHER is slightly improved to-day, but is
still sadly out OF tune TO the time OF the year In
Chicago, that marvellous mushroom city OF the
West, the thermometer stood or 10 degrees below
zero when 1t here yerged upon summer heat Chi
cago has its advantages, after all.
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FROM EUROPE.

The Russian Loan.
By the Anglo-American Gable.
LONDON, Jan. 19.--The impending Russian
loan has depressed the money market here.
Marine Intelligence
SOUTHAMPTON, Jan. 19.-The steamer
America, from New York for Bremen, touched
here to-day.
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FROM VIEW YORK.
DistIlIeries seized mt NewburR.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-The Revenue Collector
at Newburg has seized the stock of eight dis
tileries in that city for violation of the laws.
Proceedings will be instituted against the per-
sons forthwith. In the meantime attorneys have
gone to Washington to Commissioner Delano to
eettle the rnatter
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ACCIDENT TO WORKMEN.-About O'Clock this
morning, while workmen were engaged in digging
culvert at Budd and Dauphin streets a piece OF
rock fell in injuring three OF the workmen named
Swiggett, Baker, and Sweeney. The first named
was seriously injured He was removed TO ST. Jo-
seph's Hospital. The other two were only slightly
hurt
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horse attached to wagon took fright at Sixteenth
and Coates Streets and started of at a rapid speed
out Coates street At Seventeenth street. Mr.. Arris
Miller undertook TO stop the animal He slipped and
fell and the wheels OF the vehicle passed over his
hips, causing serious internal INJURIES
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FROM NEW YORK.

Government Purchase Of Bonds
New YORK, Jan. 19.-About SZ000,000 of
Government bonds were offered to-day, in
answer to the proposition for the purchase of
s2,000,0o0 They were offered at from 1897
to 114.99. - ---
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New York Money nIarket.
Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.

NEw YORK, Jan. 19-Money easy at soc per cent.
Gold 121 S@121H Stocks opened strong, but fell on
at first cal...At p. M. they were steady at de-
cline There are rumors that the st. Paul Railroad
will declare dividend OF 10 per cent to-day, scrip
and cash, but the official notification is not vet
made. Throughout the market there is great dull
ness. The bond purchased to-day drew forth
offerings OF $3.50 100 at from ia g9Al12OT
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SHOCKING ACCIDENT.-This morning Jacob Hook
enback, aged forty-nve years, was caught in the
machinery OF Nichols 4 Co.'s stocking factory at
Franklin street and Girard avenue, and had both
legs aud several ribs broken. The sufferer was re-
moved TO his residence No. $40 Randolph street.
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ARRESTED ON SusPICIoE.--SeIgeant Gillchrlst OF
the Tenth Police District arrested Christian Binder
at his residence, No 1929 North Front street. last
night on suspicion OF having stabbed Mr. Arthur
McCleary. Defendant was held to bail by Alderman
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STABLE Roundabout O'Clock this morning
stable Front street, above South, entered by
thieves, who harnessed up sorrel horse TO an ex-
press wagon and drove of
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OWNER WANTRD.-A horse and wagon found at
Fifteenth and Stone streets yesterday, await an
owner at the Fifth District Station House, Fifteenth
and Locust streets
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SALE OF DIsTuIERY.-The United States Gov
ernment by the sale OF Mountoy's distiery yester-
day, realized the sum OF $4,000.
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PERsoNAL.-Wm. B. Reed, Esq, who was currently
reported TO have removed from the city, has not
done so, but has been living In retirement at the
Merchants Hotel since his recent financial misfor-
time
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THE STAR COURSE OF LEcTUREs.-That there will
be grand rush tomorrow morning at Gould's for
Lectures, we have not doubt, judging from the i'm
mense popularity and the great success OF the first
series. We would therefore advise those OF our
readers who contemplate providing themselves with
choice seats for the season not TO forget that the
opening sale of tickets to the series will take place in
the morning, at O'Clock, at Gould's Piano Rooms
No. 923 Chestnut street AS Mr.. Pugh has always
been noted for his fairness in dealing with the pub
lie, his patrons may rest assured that the sale will
be conducted with every regard to mpartialty; and
as he has very literally allowed three days for the
sale OF season tickets there will be no possible ex-
cuse for those who neglect the opportunity.
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FOURTH EDITION


The Ah Line from New York to WASH
ington-E Election of Mississippi
senators-Death of Bishop
Chase, Of New Hamp.
shire-Row in tha
Maryland Legis-
lature,
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The Rscnne af CnIdweII.

MONTREAL, Jan. 19.-An inquiry is to take
place into the circumstances of the escape of
Caldwell whose exhadition excited so much
discussion. Certain persons are to be prosecuted
criminally for the part they took in aiding his
escape.
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How THE YOUNG MIND rs PoIsoNED-For several
Gays past some interruptions individual has been
distributing throughout the Thirteenth ward Ger
man and English printed circular, which reads as
ARREST. CONFESSION, AND BufoIDR
Of Alrnira Oathoart phis woman who has hitherto
being sick bed At The time shs asked for writinS mate
given to SsT and sSs a once sross Ss coSeson housS
80 weak that abe tainted twice before she finished IL When
done abe handed u 70 Mr. CLARK in tho Of the
Then before any one could stop hsr se took from her
hollow crystal ring put in her mouth, bit " in
terrible poison that kills like lightning.
The nopetrous crimea OF this almost beyond
belief In her confession, which We publish today. she
Euished families Of this ciyand having sold the
Keepers q fashionable disrepuable houses and rich men
bhe also details he yarogs mstnods she ussd 70 entoe
And entrAp her victIm which evory woman young and
old sh. uld read and be warned by.
This book also has full and most thrilling aoscuut Of
the long and exciting pursuit Of this from city 10
ci by the mother and intended husband OF one OF her
Please preserve hs eli euar till the special agent calls
with the book II is sold oaly by him.
This sheet is placed under the doors OF the houses
and is as often picked up by the children OF the
house as by elderly persons. Our readers can from
deem unfit for publication. Now lt is Just such vile
issues as the above that tend much towards render
ing the young mind familiar with crime and deeds
OF degradation. This circular 10 thrown out as q
bait The rising generation purchase the book, and
doubtess fnd enough therein to poison It's mind
through all future years II 1t does not actually lead
20 individual downfall.
Since his Honor the Mayor has commenced the
good work OF purging city Of all dealers In OBJ
scene publications. it would be well for him to order
the individual who Is now endeavorng to dispose Of
this nashy literature. .r
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SLIGHT FIRE.-About halr-past II O'Clock last nigh
the store OF William Sperry, Church street, above
Main, Frankfort was slightly damaged by fra The
flames originated in q barrel OF shavings In the
cellar.
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FROM VEW ENGLAND.

Death of Bishop Chase.
CLAREMoET, N. H., Jan. 19-The Right Rev.
Carleton Chase, Bishop of Ney Hampshire, died
yesterday. -
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For Wedding Holiday, or Birthday Presents these
Albums are particularly adapted.
The book trade and dealers in fancy articles win
ind the most extensive assortment OF Photograph
Albums in the country, and superior to any hereto
fore made. For great strength durability, and
cheapness, Eardings Patent Chain back Albums are
unrivalled. Purchasers will find it greatly TO their
advantage to examine these new lines OF goods be-
fore making up their orders for stock
Also, large and splendid assortment OF new styles
OF Photograph Abnms made In the usual manner
No sso CHEsNUT Street,
III Philadelphia
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LOCAL ODDS AND ENDs.-The peanut trade is brisk.
The coored troops OF Philadelphia vanquished
the chivalry OF Harrisburg.
The Citizens Association meets with many
friends.
Luna last night cast our City Gas Trust in the
shade %
The carpet weavers meet again to-day. Acushla
The Scott Legion is slowly but surely dwindling
-"Shoo fly" originated with the Alabama nremen.
-High-heeled CATERS are the undertakers delight.
-Extravagant wives lead TO mercantile failures.
-Chesnut Hill is the ice house of Phadelpha.
-Harrisburgers have been Rip Van Winklng.
-IXhigmmokptsquz arrived in town this A. NJ.
Deacon Nolen is forty mine, and wealthy.
"A handsome woman needs no plumage.
-Spiritualis1n is productive Of insanity.
Whisky VS.. BenZine, which Is which?
The social evil is on the increase.
of ato are
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LIcENsRD.-The Mayor this morning licensed as
places OF amusement the Assembly Building and Ma
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FROM CANADA.

Adjustment OF the Trouble Between the Half
breeds and the Canadians.
OTTAWA, Jan. 19.-There appears to be no
room to doubt that the negotiations of the Vicar
General Thibault and Colonel De Salaberg will
result in the sending of q deputation of half
breeds from Red river to Ottawa, and that an
amicable adjustment of the difficulties between
the half-breeds and the Canadians will be accom-
plished before the meeting of Parliament In Feb
rriary next
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ETARDING'S EDITIONS
THE HOLY BIBLE.
FAMILY, PULPIT, AND PHOTOGRAPH BIBLES,
WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS.
ALSO, PRESENTATION BIBLES FOR
CHURCHES,
CLERGYMEN,
SOCIETIES AND
TEACHERS, ETC.
New and superb assortment, bound in Rich Levant
Turkey Morocco, Paneled aud Ornamental designs,
equal to the London and Oxford editions at less than
half their prices.
No. s9e CHEsNUT Street.
STRENGTH, BRAUTY, CHEAPNEss CoMBINEDI
BARDINas PATENT CHAIN-BACK
PHOTOGRAPH. ALBUMS.
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ART ITEMs.-we invite the attention OF lovers of
fine paintings to the very superior collection now on
view at the galleries OF Mr.. Charles II. Haseltne,
No 1925 Chesnut street. The pictures embrace
great variety OF subjects and they have been selected
with great care by Mr. Haseltine, whose experience
and taste an art connolsseur are well Known The
artists represented are among the most celebrated
OF the day. and the collection altogether Is such as s
not often efered at public sale. There are about
seventy works, all OF which will be sold to-mor-
row and Friday evenings by B. Scott, Jr., at MIR.
Hasetine's galleries This is rare opportunity for
persons who wish to embelsh their homes to secure
pictures OF undoubted merit, and we hope that all
who can admire genuine works OF art will call at
the galleries and examine for themselves before the
sale commences so as to be able to make their selec
tons with Judgment
Many OF our readers have seen and admired Wen.
deroth's painting OF the "Battle OF Gettysburg,
which competent judges say gives q better idea OF
the great combat than any attempt that has hitherto
been made. This pictdre is now offered for sale
and is placed exhibition at Scott's Art Gallery
No. I'LL Chesnut street, where We hope that II will
receive the attention its merits deserve, and find
purchaser who will appreciate 1t. The
"Batte OF Gettysburg is very fine work OF art It
is full Of action and Independently OF the fact that
1t is accurate and spirited representation OF the
action 1t is made additionally valuable and interest
ing by the number OF faithful portraits OF officers and
soldiers that IL contains
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TO \ NJ H IN m q II II E n,
~ HLHVE DE PARIS,
FRENCH STEAM DYEING AND SECURING,
On kind of Wearing Appal for Ladies', Cents and
Children Patent apparatus for Stretching Pants from
wy No 9os 8. NINTH Street.
la Philadelphia.