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CONG Il E s s.
FORrY-FIRsT TERM THIRD SESSION.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Mr. Sherman, from the
Committee on Finance reported back the House
bill to extend the provisions OF the 25th section OF
the Banking act OF June, 1864 Furnishing emDezzle-
ments by bank officers, TO banks organized under
the provisions OF the Banking act OF February 1863
Passed.
on motion OF Mr. Cameron, the Senate resumed
the consideration OF the Philadelphia centennial
celebration bll' which was discussed without action
until after the expiration OF the morning hour not
withstandinR repeated efforts by the Pennsylvania
Senators (scott and Cameron) to secure vote
upon it.
Mr.. Conkling briefly adverted TO the claim OF New
YORK as a more appropriate place fer the celebra-
uon, and he submitted an amendment to extend the
sanction OF the Government TO the celebration there
in conjunction with that at Philadelphia. He argued
that the proper course was TO provide Ior ceebra-
tOns at various points throughout the country.
Mr.. Cameron assured the Senate that II the Gov
eminent would lend its sanction TO the enterprise,
which was all the dill asked, the people OF Philadel-
phia and Pennsylvania would get up such celebra-
ton as would be creditable TO the Government and
nation, and one OF which the whole county might
be proud and he gave notice OF his intention 10
move 10 take up the bill In the morning hour Of to-
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FROM THE WEST.
~. Lanis Rnnrd afTrnde.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 23-The Board of Trade has
adopted a memorial to Congress, asking an ap-
preparation of million and half dollars for
the improvement of the Mississippi between the
mouth of the Missouri and Cairo, by means of
dykes and other structures which will tend to
strengthen the river and give greater depth to
the channel in time of low water
The Murder Of Marshal Jenkins,
It appears that Captain Jenkins, Deputy
United States Marshal, who was murdered at
New Madrid last week, was not killed in the
sitting-room of the hotel, but was shot while
standing in the doorway of the Office of Tickells
warehouse, in which building he and friend had
q sleepiIg-room. The shot received was a
charge of buckshot, which almost completely
severed Jenkins left arm; but notwithstanding
the rapid flow of blood from the severed arte-
ries Jenkins pursued the assassin, firing several
shots at him from a revolver, but without
effect.
He finally sank to the ground exhausted, and
died soon after, although every effort was made
to save him. Lindsey Murdoch, United States
Collector of the Second district, and the Sherifs
of New Madrid and Jasper counties, have ar
rived, and will probably take to New Madrid
to-day Benjamin Boyce who was arrested here
night before last on suspicion of killing Jenkins.
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DIR. LANAHAN.
The Methodist Book Concern Once More.

The N. Y. Times to-day says
The committee appointed by the Methodists
to try DR.. j. Lanahan, on very long list OF
charges, it will be remembered brought their
deliberations to a close after many tedious ses-
sions by Withdrawing these charges and appoint
ing subcommittee, composed OF Bishop Scott
and Rev. Messrs. Bingham, Vernon, and
Rothwier, to investigate the affairs of
the Methodist Book Concern, to ascertain
whether any frauds had been perpetrated, as
alleged. This subcommittee met yesterday at
No. 605 Broadway at 8 A. M, that is, Bishop
Scott and Rev. MessrB Bingham and Rothwiler
came together as that hour. But Mr.. Vernon
did not reach this city until the afternoon. For
this reason the morning session, which was
closed at noon, was productive of no actual
business, and the gentlemen present only re-
ceived and laid on the table the names OF the eX-
perts recommended as suitable persons to eXa-
mine the accounts of the Concern. OF course
there was great deal OF informal conversation
as to the future action of this body. There
was q recess of an hour and half, and
the afternoon session, if il could be so called,
did not open until Ia o'clock, from which time
until 3, when Rev. Mr.. Vernon having arrived,
the first actual business OF the day was trans
acted. The three committeeman did little or
nothing. The actual business consisted of the
appointment of j. 8. Bingham as permanent
Chairman and Rev. Mr.. Vernon as Secretary.
From that time until the hour of adjournment
. o'elock-the time was spent in examining the
recommendations of the eight experts nomi-
mated Tor the purpose above mentioned,
pursuing the investigation. Nothing def
mite was done, nor Indeed intended to be
done, so that at the hour of adjournment the
only fixed result was the order to meet this
morning at o'clock. This meeting of the sub
committee, which may extend over two or three
days, is called strictly for the selection OF the
experts whose names will be sent Tor approVal
to the counsel, Judges Fanseher and Reynolds,
before the appointment is fixed, and the ar
rangement of the method of investigation. The
examination of the accounts OF the concern win
extend over a period from as far back as 1858
or SO or may be a little further back, until the
present The names of the experts recon-
mended for this duty il Is not deemed advisable
to give for obvious reasons. When the an
pointments are made they win be published.
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FROM NEW YORE.
The French Relief Fund.

New YORK, Feb. 23.-The French Relief
Committee of the Chamber of Commerce met
this morning, and decided on purchasing $500
barrelsIot flour forIimmediate shipment to, France
on the storeship Supply. An effort will be made
to start the vessel off in few days, with the
laudable ambition that she should reach France
before the vessel chartered by A. T. Stewart.
Lady shopIifters.
There seems to be o revival of the recent
commotion caused by frequent arrests of ladies
at Macy's store in the Sixth avenue on charges
of theft Those previously arrested were OF
high social standing and responsibility, and
were honorably acquitted To-day a respect
able looking lady was brought before Justice
Shandley, at Jefferson market, charged by
James Armstrong, clerk at Macys, with
having stolen two bottles of caret wine of the
value of $3.50. She was held for examination.
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FROM THE WEST.
Obituary.

DAYTON, o., Feb 23.-J. Dickinson Phillips
one of the most prominent citizens of Dayton
died suddenly this morning, aged SO years.
Ohio Editorial Association.
AKRON, o., Feb. 23.-The second meeting of
the Ohio Editorial Association convened in the
opera house here. Fifty-seven delegates re-
ported, and this number, it is believed will be
swelled to one hundred this evening. In the
absence of the President Mr. Rothe, of Cincin-
natl, the meeting was called to order by @. NJ.
Nichols, of the Springfield Republican, second
Vice-President. An address of welcome was
made by j. P. Alexander, President of the City
Council. The amplest accommodations are
made for all. Two bands of music escorted the
delegates to the hall, and words of welcome are
found in various parts of the city.
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THIRD EDITION
MATTERS AT WASHINGTON.
The National Bank Law,
The Line and Staff Question.
Southern Pacific Railroad Bill
d o NJ Il TIC AEEAIRs
The New Jersey Legislature.
Murder of Marshal Jenkins.
Full and Correct Details.
Southern Pacific Railroad 81
The New Jersey Legislature
Murder of Marshal Jenkins.
Full and Correct Details.
FROM WASHINGTON.

Duplicates of stolen Lost Registered Bonds.
Special Despatch to the Eoentng TelegrGDh
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Senate Finance
Committee to-day agreed to the House bill
authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to
issue duplicate registered bonds of the United
States which may have been stolen or lost; pro-
vided the person or party to whom the said
duplicate bond may be issued shall file a bond
of indemnity. The committee also agreed to-
and the Senate passed, the House resolution
amending
The National Bank Law
so that it will apply in cases of embezzlement to
all the officers, clerks, agents, ETC., of said
banks.
The Senate Naval Committee to day decided
Line and staff
Navy bill as an amendment to the Navy Appro-
priation bill. The committee regard this as the
only course to secure the passage of the mea-
sure 1t will meet with strong opposition, and
may hazard the Appropriation bill.
The McGnrrahan Bill
which passed the House few days ago was laid
on the table in the Senate to-day, and there is no
possibility of its consideration at the present
session.
Friends of the
Southern Railroad Bill
in the Senate to-day endeavored to get the con-
curTence of the Senate to the House amendment.
They will make another effort, and if they fail
will ask committee of conference.
The FOrtifcation BIZ
which passed the House to-day appropriates one
million six hundred thousand dollars.
Coal and the Tariff.
Desp patch TO the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. .23.-When Mr.. Schdmaker
to-day endeavored to introduce joint resolu-
read in that connection telegram received by
him from New York, as follows:-"Coal twenty
dollars ton. Cannot you inaugurate an imme-
diate movement to abolish the duty!"
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FOURTH EDITION
GREAT FIRE IN SAVANNAH, GA.
loss of a Quarter of a Million.
PROCEEDINGS of Congress.
The Appropriation Bills.
The Centennial at Philadelphia.
Opposition of NJ. Y. Members.
Etc, Etc.s Etc. Etc. Etc.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Negotiating the New Loan.

Negotiating the New Loan.
Despatch TO the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Secretary of the
Treasury will early next week announce the
appointments of Government agents in Europe
to negotiate the new loan. The number Mill
not be very large. In this country in addition
to national banks, all of which are authorized
to act as agents, large numbers OF others will
be appointed to negotiate the loan on the part
of the Government
The Homeopathic Protest.
The delegations from the State Medical Socie-
ries of New York and Pennsylvania had an
interview with the President to-day regarding
the removal of the Homeopathic pension sur
geons by Commissioner Van Aernam.
New York Central Script.
The argument was reopened to-day before
Commissioner Pleasonton in the case of the
New York Central scrip dividend, Senator Car
penter and Mr.. Horace T. Clarke appearing in
behalf of the company. The papers upon which
their arguments are based were submitted to the
Commissioner, who after full consideration of
all the points presented, will deliver his
ODinion.
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FROM NEW ENGLAND.
Obituary.

BosToN, Feb. 23.-Hou. Lee Clahin, father of
Governor Clafin, died to-day, aged 10.
The Ship GoIconda,
of Baltimore, from Liberia for Boston, struck
on Bass Rip Nantucket Shoals, on Monday eye-
ming. The captain sent his wife and child and
some passengers ashore in the ships boat, and
they safely landed at Nantucket.
On the following morning the steamer Island
Home left Hyannis to assist the vessel, but
after cruising through shoals and around the
entire Island of Nantucket, no track Of ships
could be found, but it is supposed she doated
off without much if any damage, and proceeded.
No tidings have yet been received from her.
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AID FOR FRANCE.
Free Transportation of Donations Over on
dI0in Iron Highways.

hIoin Iron HIGHWAYS.
The following communications were received
by Mayor Fox this morning.
OFFICE Pennsylvania RAILROAD, PHILADELPHIA
February 22, 1sTl-Dear Sir:-In answer to your
inquiry in relation to the Transmission Of provisions
over the pennsylvania Railroad for the French
sufferers will state that this company will convey
all donations made by individuals or others for that
without cnarge. II you have occasion to avail your
self Of this privilege please communicate with H. ].
Lombaert, Esq, Vice-P esident in relation thereto
Hon. D, Nj. Fox, Chairman.
The other communication is as follows
OFFICE CAMDEN AND AMBoY AND NEW JERSEY
RAILROAD, PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22, 1s71-Dear Sir;
Yours OF the 21st inst. to v. L. Bradford, ESQ.,
President OF the Philadelphia and TreAton Railroad
Company, In relation "to the movement in our city
in aid OF the French and German sufferers by the
nations vessels to load at this port" and asking
'whether the Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad
shipments of provisions Intended Tor this object
from the several points on the line OF your road to
Philadelphia Tree OF charge" has been referred
1t gives me pleasure to advise you that have
been authorized TO comply with your request and
viii issue the necessary orders to have such supplies
forwarded from any point on the line between Tren-
ton and Kensneton to this city free OF charge.
General Ticket Agent.
| The Mayor also this morning received seve-
raj communications advising him that quite a
| number of persons in various parts of the city
are engaged in making up clothing, which Is to
De forwarded promptly on completion.
| IHE FORMATION OF A New MASONIC CHAP
TER.-Last evening, at the Kensington Masonic
Temple, No, 1909 Richmond street. Kensing-
ton IL. II; A. Chapter, No. 233, was formally
constituted by NJ. K. G. H. p Michael Nisbet,
assisted by the officers of the Grand III. r.. A.
Chapter of Pennsylvania. The following officers
were instaled:-H. p, John w. Lee; King,
John Roberts; Scribe, Sidney R. Morris, NJ.
D.; Treasurer, Jonathan Dickinson; Secretary,
Charles K. Neisser. The remainder of the eve
Ding was passed in the rendering of fine vocal
and instrumental music, and in the partaking OF
a fine banquet. A handsome Bible was pre-
sented to the new Chapter, on behalf OF Colum-
bia H. X. A. Chapter, No. 81 by NJ E. Grand
Scribe John Wilson, Jr., and was received by
| H. p. John w. Lee.
JOHN B. COUCH will lecture tomorrow even
ing at the Academy of Music, under the aus
piees of the Young Mems Christian Association.
subject-"The Living Questions of the Hour"
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FROM IHE DOMLNIOE
New Brunsvjck Cabinet.

FREDBRIcKTeN, n. B., Feb2. "A new Gov
ernment has been formed as follows-G L.
Hathaway, Provincial Secretary; King, Attor-
ey-General; Kelly Chief Commissioner of the
Board of Works; Stevenson. Surveyor General;
Messrs. Case, Covert, and Jones are also mem
bers, but at present without Office. To-day the
House was prorogued by the Lieutenant Cover
nor to meet again on the 9th of April. Conside-
rabe excitement prevails in political circles and
much mutual recrimination is INDUCED in by
members ON both sides of the House.
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FROM NEW JERSEY
Les,sIntiye Proceedings.

TRENTON, N. j., Feb. ga communication
was received in the Senate from the National
Land Reform Association, protesting against the
grant by Congress of public lands to railroads.
Senator Beesley introduced joint resolution
for an appropriation of $500, 600 for life savings
stations along the New Jersey coast.
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FROM NEW YORK.
AssIstIp9 at a Dog Fikht.

New YORK, Feb. 23.z-JOhn Jennings, Michael
Dusy, and thirty-two others are on trial at the
General Sessions, charged with misdemeanor in
assisting at dog fight which took place at the
late celebrated Kit Burns place. in Water street.
The court is crowded with the fancy.
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KETTLE.-Ann Norton, for the larceny OF a
kettle from the store-front of Henry Wilhelm
No. $40 Passyunk road, yesterday afternoon
has been sent 70 prison by Alderman Collins.
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ITx1NTRLLIeRNC G =.
THE HOUSE OF REFUGE.

Report OF the Board Of MANAGERS for the Year
IS7O-0peratIOns Of the Institution Daring
the Year.
We have received the forty-third report of the
Managers of the House of Refuge for 1870, from
which we learn that on the LIST of January,
1870, there were $50 inmates in the House, viz,
In the white department 416 (324 boys and 81
girls), and in the colored department 1913 (S5
boys and 80 girs) that there were admitted during
the year into the white department 300 boys and
3S girls total of 23S, aud into the colored de-
partment SO boys and 81 girls, total OF "a,
and into both departments 253 boys aud % girls
a total of 312 There were discharged during
1870 from the white department 192 boys and
54 girls, total of 246; from the colored depart
ment 80 boys and 10 girls, total of SO; the total
from both departments being 304; and there re-
mained on the first of January last in the white
department 332 boys and 76 girls, total of 40S;
in the colored department 80 boys and 40 girls,
total of 1885, making the total in both depart
ments 547.
The following exhibits the manner in which
those admitted to the white department during
xuo tod
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THE ''STAR" COURSE OF LEcTUREs.-This
evening the second lecture of the second series
of the "Star" Course will be delivered at the
Academy of Music by Mr.. j. L. Murdoch who
will give "An Actors Views and Impressions of
the Character of Hamlet" Mr.. Murdoch is
one of the few living actors who have gained
celebrity in the role of Hamlet, and his lee
ture this evening will undoubtedly be one of
great interest. Hamlet" has been discussed by
critics without number, but, so far as we are
aware no actor has given otherwise than in per-
formance any analysis of it, and there is perhaps
no actor living who is so well able to perform
such task in a satisfactory manner as Mr.. Muir
doch. The lecture will be illustrated by read
ings from the play.
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ASSAULT WITH KNIFE.-Last evening, John
Burton, William French, and James Brown, all
colored, and the latter individual passing under
the name of "Baldy," made violent and despe-
rate assault on Daniel States, at the corner of
Seventh and St. Mary streets. Mr.. States was
badly cut about the head, one of his assailants
having used butcher-knife for that purpose.
They were arrested by officers of the Fifth dis
trict, and will be given hearing at the Central
Station tO-daV
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Total admissions.

OF those admitted, 1856 were committed to the
institution on complaint and by request of their
parents or nearest friends. OF those discharged
during the year. So were apprenticed and 147
returned to their friends. Of those indentured,
26 were to farmers, and the remainder to various
tradesmen.
The commitments to the colored department
during the year we're as follows
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FROM THE SOUTH.

U0nHa AfatIOn In SuVannHh-IlOs8 l6<0U,UUU-
Insurance S125,OO0.
SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. ga disastrous fire
occurred last night, destroying Hodgson's block
on Bay street. The loss is about $3.50 900; insu-
rance about $125, 900.
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Forty-three were committed on complaint and
by request of their parents or nearest relatives.
OF those discharged during the year 81 were
indentured, 18 returned to relatives, and to
masters.
The health of the inmates was good. Not a
single death occurred in the colored department
and only three in the white department, one
from typhoid fever, one from malignant scarlet
fever, and one from double pneumonia.
An appropriate notice is taken of the death of
the Rev. Albert Barnes, who was manager of
the institution.
Appended to the report are the accounts of
the Treasurer, report of the superintendent, and
an address delivered on the 5th of September
last, by the President of the House, on the lay
ing of the cornerstone of the new building in
tended for the white female inmates.
The Treasurer's account shows that the re-
celpts were. So3, I52 AZ
Expenditures. s........................ 81, 946 90
Balance in bank. k.............. ssO5,54
Many interesting details will be found ia the
reports of the Superintendents.
The address of the President contains a brief
historical sketch of the Institution, notice OF
those who took an early and active part in its
management, q consideration of those causes
which render Houses of Refuge necessary and
q suggestion as to the propriety of connecting
naval school with the present establishment,
where those inmates who desire to become
mariners could be thoroughly trained in the art
of seamanship and science of navigation. The
change made in the schools by placing the
pupli5 uuuCl O1l-quailhOu lOL1tiO gOuShOlo 40
commended.
1t is expected that the new buildings will be
ready for occupation early in the ensuing
autumn. When the girls are removed to these
buildings, the managers will be enabled to
arrange far better classification of the in
mates.
The following are the officers of the institu-
tion at present.
President-Jaraes J. Barclay.
e-President-John NJ. Ogden, John Far
mum.
Treasurer-Henry Perkins
Secretary-William s. Perot
Agent-Harvey K. Summers.
Superintendent of white department-Jesse X.
McKeever.
Superintendent of colored Department..
Hood Laverty.
The Board of Managers twenty-six ia num-
Der, meet every week. The Visiting Committee
make weekly examination into the condition
of the house. the recent cases of admission, and
receive applications for the discharge of the in
mates.
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SUDDEN DEATH.-A Mrs. Murphy, an old
lady, residing at No. 2l17 Montrose street, died
suddenly to-day while eating her dinner The
Coroner has been notified to hold an inquest.
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LEAD PIPE.-A colored man nvmed D. Fra
zer was arrested at half-past six o'clock this
morning. at Sixth and Market streets, having
had in his possession a quantity of lead pipe,
which it is supposed he had stolen. The arrest
was made by Officer Kugan of the Fourth dis
trict. The prisoner will have hearing at the
Central Station to-day
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IoDGERs.-The Third District Psliee Station
House last evening contained 1872 persons of both
sexes who applied for lodgings.
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WINDOW SMAsHERs.-Y esterday two intoxi-
Gated men, named John Williams and John
Delaney, entered lager beer salooni at Ninth
and PassyuDk road, and after iourishiug about
for while, proceeded to smash the windows aud
furniture. The two men were subsequently
arrested, and have been committed by Alderman
ROnean
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PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES.
Reported by De Haven Bro, No. 4Os. Third street,
SECOND BOARD.
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JOHN B. COUGH will lecture tomorrow even
ing at the Academy of Music, under the aus
piees of the Young Mems Christian Association.
subject-"The Living Questions of the Hour"
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INFORMATION SOUGHT BY NEIGHBoRING
CITIRs.-The Mayor this morning received
letter from the chairman of a committee of eiti-
Eens of Charlestown, Mass, in reference to a
contemplated annexation of that town and
Someryille to the city of Boston. The statistics
OF the aforementioned places are given, aud
the letter requests information as to the plan of
consolidation as pursued by Philadelphia.
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ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-The album and sta
tionery store of F. L. Moore, No. 131 South
Eighth street, was being attempted to be entered
by thieves at an early hour this morning, when
an officer appearing the robbers decamped.
They had proceeded as far as the removal of the
wire screen from the bulk window