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OUTRAGE In OHIO.
Man Roasted Over a slow Fire.


The Mahoning (Ohio) Register says:-Mr.
! yWm. Murrin is an aged man living in Coltsville,
near the State line. He has considerable means.
He gave two hundred acres of land to the esta-
bshment of convent in Bedford, and was
supposed to keep large sum of money in the
house where he lived alone, and remote from
any other human being. On Saturday night
the 21st of April three men entered his house
and arOus ed him from his bed, and demanded
that he should show them where his money was,
threatening thai if he did not they would murder
him. Such threats induced Mr.. Murrin to tell
them where they would find a little over fifty
dollars in gold and silver which was all he had
in the house. This they took, but were not
satisfied.
Believing that there was more money about
the house, Notwithstanding his assurance to the
contrary, they klndled fire in the stove and
held Mr.. Murrin over it. subjecting him to a
slow torture OF the most painful kind. They
persisted in this torture till they found that they
could get no more plunder, when they left their
victim in horrible pain en- the bed, and de-
parted. In the mernipg Mr.. Murrin managed 70
reach the nearest neighbors house. and told his
story. Search was at once instituted fer the
desperadoes. The old gentleman was not able
give any exact description of his torturers
/ and therefore the search il somewhat futile
Suspicion has been placed on one or two bad
eharaeters who were seen in this vicinity day
1 or two previous, but ne information could bs
4 obtained to Justify any arrests.
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IMPAIRMENT OF SURVEYS, OFFICE
IL OF CHIEF ENGINEER AND SUR

IL OF CHIEF ENGINEER AND SUR
VEYOR.
PHILADELPHIA, May 6, 1871.
NOTICE.-Duplicate plans of the survey and
regulation of the Fifteenth section, Twenty-first
ward bounded on the
North by the Wissahickon creek,
South by Ridge avenue, NJ oso
East by Roxborough avenue, No' 49,
West by Leyerington avenue,
are now prepared and deposited for inspection
at the office of John II. Levering, Surveyor and
Regulator, Main street, Manayunk, and also at
the Office of this Department, and the Board of
Surveys have appointed MONDAY, May l5
1871, at 1015 O'clock A. NJ, to consider any oD-
iections that may be urged thereto by any citizen
interested therein.
STRICKLAND KNEASS,
5Smws3t Chief Engineer and Surveyor.
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ICE.

6sDRICE OF ICE LOW ENOUGH TO SATISFY
ALL"
"BE SURE KNICKERBOCKER is ON THE
WAGON"
KNICKERBOCKER ICE COMPANY.
THOS. +. UAHILL, President
L. +. KEnSdOW, Vice President
A. HUNT, Treasurer.
X. IL. CORNELL, Secretary
Il. A. HENDRY, Superintendent
Principal Once,
No. 1876 WALNUT street, Philadelphia.
Branch Otfces AMI DepOts,
North Pennsylvania Railroad and Master street
Ridge Avenue and Willow street.
Willow Street Wharf, Delaware avenue
TWenty.seco ana Hamilton streets.
Ninth Street and Washington avenue.
Pine Street Wharf, SchuYkill.
No. 1888 Main Street. Germantown.
No. 21 North Second street. Camden, N. j., and
Cape May, New Jersey.
1871. Prices for Families, ofices, etc. 1871.
pounds daily, 90 cents per week.
l6 F" so " "
Half bushel or forty pouads, 20 cents each de-
livery. 42S 36t
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LEoAL NOTICES,

ITO USERS OF SEWING MACHINES.-NoTICE
u The United States Court having decided that
the shuttle-carrer used by the American Button
hole Company infrlnges my patent, all persons who
have used the sewing machine msnufacturedby by the
American ButtoHhole Machine Company are hereby
notified that they are liable to me for using the
same, and they are requested to come forward and
SETTLE at the rate Of ten dollars per machine for
such infringement or they will be prosecuted &C
cording to law. -
b56t No. 7OS SAMSON Street.
I'm ANSWER TO THE ABOVE ADVERTISE
1MENT of CHARLES PARHAM, we have to say,
by advice Of COUNSEL
/. That Parham has never yet reached final de-
cree or obtained an injunction to restrain us from
manufacturing and selling our machines.
2. That he must obtain such decree in the Su-
preme Court at Washington, into which court his
case has never yet been brought, before he can be
justified in thus advertising.
8. That we will undertake the defense OF, and will
fully protect, all who have bought shall buy our
machines.
4. That we are abundantly able to do 30; and
5. That we shall hold Charles Parham responsi-
Bile for any uDjusthable interference with rights
or those OF our agents or our customers.
w. b. MENDENHALL, President.
SAMUEL WILCOX, Secretary.
ONCE of American Buttonhole, Overseaming, and
Sewing Machine Company, No. 1878 CHESTNUT
Street. Sc
TT S. CIRCUIT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT
~ OF PENNSYLVANIA.
CHARLES PARHAM vs.. TIE AMERICAN BUT
TON HOLE OVERSEAMlNG AND SEWING MA
CHINE COMPANY. In Equity.
Before Strong, Justice, and McKennan, Circuit
Judge.
Extract Of opinion as rendered.
"Upon the whole case we are OF the opinion
"That the Letters Patent ressued to the complain
ant are valid"
"That, SO far as appears or is shown in the case,
the complainant is the first and original inventor Of
the improvements described in the first and second
claims OF said Patent"
"That the respondents have committed infringe
ments OF both said claims"
"a decree will, therefore, be entered for an in
junction and an account as prayed for."
CHARLES PARHAM,
b64t Office No. 703 SAMSON Street.
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Thieves at Augusta, Ca, steal the street.
lamps. ,u,
s.arcbed for the bones of lost children.
The BARRIERS paradise in Iowa IL at Sioux
City. where the price per shave Is twenty-five
cents.
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4 Z6IHlWOI AuuILOr.
TNSTATE OF FRANCIS SMITH, DECEASED
IL Letters testamentary upon the above estate
having been granted to the undersigned all persons
indebted to the said estate requested to make
payment, and those having claims 10 present them,
without delay, TO HARRY PEALE, Executor,
424m6ts No. 526 WALNUT Street,
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OOPARTNERSHIPs.

NTOTICE-CHANGE OF FIRM-WE HAVE
~ this day sold our business to b. +. SHAT
TUCK GEORGE W.MACBRlDE and f. f. SHAT
TUCK who will continue the manufacture OF Per-
fumery Fancy Soaps etc, IN all their branches, at
the old stano, No 7z6 CIIESNUT Street, under the
firm name OF SHAT1 UCk MAOBRlDF.
Phnsdelphia, May I, ISL. GLSNN & co.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY
Il fOTmed . CopaTtnership under the name and
firm OF SBATTUCK a MACBRIDE, as successors
TO GLENN A co. B. f. SHArrU1K.
GEO. W. 3 ACBRiDE,
Il. \. SHATTUCk.
Philadelphiai May I, 1871 526t'
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A NOVEL and startling theory upon the
Eastern question is suggested by the New
York Tribune. 1t is that Turkey, iean-
ing always towards the stronger side, is
preparing to accept the protectorate OF
Russia in place Of that of the Western Pow
ers. In this way the conciliatory policy of
the Gear Alexander may accomplish more
for Russia than was gained by the 'siron and
"blood" policy OF Gear Nicholas. The Irt.
Dune sees ample proof that the change Of
masters will be agreeable to Turkey, and
thinks that this feeling will be sufficient to
prevent any collision as a result OF Russia's
new attitude on the Black Sea.
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to tns greedy deyd dSrers ssuterature. The London

to tns greedy deVSSrers sfaterature. The London
Publishers Crca3r 3rsnows that for the single year
1870 there erefssued from the British Islands
alone, s377 new boofs. 70 which may be added
47s produced by American writers, but published
In Great Britain. Thenthere were 1879 REPRINTS
the whole being 5esa-Five theusand-aew books
per year will surprise many intelligent people
who will probably think that, at all events. the
most Of them are novels and other light contri'
buttons. But not 90: For EVERY new novel
there we're two and a half religious books.
Indeed, o;s of the whole ss77 there we're but
200 novels. Treaties on art and science even ex
ceed this number, and so, mere considerably,
do book, Of poetry and dramatic composition
Historical and biographical works 60 up 70 235,
while travel and geographical research reach 245.
There were more than twice as many pathological
and classical text books as there were novels.
There were IS OF history and IS OF theology con-
tr;suted from America. These figures are strik-
ingIy suggestive The 4+S religious books-a
number that exceeds all she Action poetry, dra.
matte productions, aud light literature combined
should have issued curing the year 1870 Is
significant OF q deep and widespread motion OF
the religious sentiment. For better or for worse,
the pubic mind is likely hereafter to experience
greater activityin the religious spirit than has
characterized the present generation.
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The Assassination Plot.

The Columbia Union treats the disclosures
OF Colonel Kerrigan and Mr.. Hoggett as ga
''palpable case Of black-mail," and says:
"We have seen and read a letter just yeceiv-
ed from one of this gang, in which he agreed,
for q consideration, to procure the signatures
OF ten Of the very men who signed, or profess
ed to sign, HoggetL's letter, 1latly contradict
ing the whole thing"
We would remind The Unio,. that no ten
men signed, OF professed to sign, Hoggett's
letter. That letter was signe'i by one person
only-the man who wrote iS-and The Sun
said that it had, and it doubtless has, the
aftldavits Of four or ive members OF Colonel
Kerrigau's party confirming the statement
made by Mr.. Hogge.1 If, then, zone of this
gang" has offered to procure the sigma
lures of "ten OF the very men who signed,
cor proposed to sign, Hoggett's letter." he
offers to do what is simply impossible,
The Columbia Phenib has not We sup
pose, seen the letter OF which Tile Union
speaks; but it takes a calm and sensible
view of the matter. Itsays:
''Whilst We are by no means prepared to
give credence to all the allegations made in
these statements (of Kerrigan and Hoggett)
and cannot conceive that Governor Scott
could have entertained such monstrous
crime, yet we doubt not but that there is much
of. truth In the statements made. That the
plot OF assassination alluded to was at least
discussed and reviewed by some parties, we
think very likely. More than this we do not
| feel at liberty to say at present"
Our Columbia correspondent telegraphs
that Joe Crews has made an affidavit deny
ing any completely with Kerrigan and his
men, and the responsibility Is narrowed
down to a fine point. Propositions OF the
character of those described by Colonel Ker-
Frigan aud Mr.. Hoggett .aoere nqde to some
members Of the party,upon their ar7soal
IN Columbia. OF this fact We have positive
information, dating, not from to-day or yes
terday, but from the elay on aohich Tie prop
osition a0as made. 1t is useless. perhaps, to
expect that Colonel Baker and Mr.. Hague
swill tellsghets they know Of tie plot; but we
hope chat the members OF Colonel Kerri-
gan's party, who did not assent to the infa-
monsfmDpe OF their employers, will silt
this disgraceful business to the bottom.
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AS Governor Scott has recommended the
Organization OF State detective police who
shall not have power to arrest, bat who shall
beem1ployed in the investigation ofcrimes and
in "Working up" evidence against suspected
persons; it is noteworthy fact that bill
providing for the organization Of Estate
-pdetsctiye department" has just been intro
duesdin the Virginia House OF Delegates.
sIs has Been found that the Commonwealth
suffers great loss by the defaults of bonded
officers, aud by the insolvency Of themselves
and their suEeles, aa well as by evasions
and violatiobs.of tho Law by persons who
engage in business without license, make
false returns Of property, and otherwise de-
fraud the reyenne Of the State. The bill now
introduced would. it is believed, prevent the
continuance Of these,eVils and would, in ad-
.ditfon, lead to the more prompt and certain
arrest Of all criminal offenders.
The Virginia bill authorizes the Governor
to appoint five detectives, consisting OF a
chiet and four assistants, with their head
quarters in Richmond, whose duty it shall be
to inquire into the sol1ency Of all bonded
officers Of The State ndtheir sureties, audto
report all cases in which they are .insolvent,
or would be- unable TO- discharge the full
amount OF their bonds;' to examine the as
sessmenfs and returns Of property and in
comes, and make report of all errors and
false statements thereon. These detectives,
under the direction OF the Governor, will
also use their best efforts to ferret out un-
known offenders, to arrest fugitives from
Justice, and to render such other assistance
in discovering violations OF law IS they may
be directed. They will be required to give
bonds in $4,000 fer the faithful performance
Of their duties. The, bill further gives the
power Of appointing, suspending or remov-
Ing the members oi this department to thu
Governor. The compensation, OF these
officers is to- be determined by the Legisla-
ture 81 i'e'.'. ''
The Richmond Eaqairer, in giving the
foregoing abstract Of the provisions Of the
bill, expresses the opinion that the proposed
department or bureau could not only be Of
great use In the objects referred to. but
could be made especially useful in the detar--
ton $ef eRme. PIppesy organized, Sthe
bdteaus would soon becofhe familiar with the
personnel of the suspected classes, and
would be aware of any movements indicating
that ''a job" was to be ''put up" When q
serious crime is committed in any part OF the
State-the Enquirer suggests-it should be
made the duty OF the bureau to take charge
OF the Investigation and ferret out the guilty
persons.
Such bill would probably answer all the
purposes contemplated by Governor Scott
in his special message; aud if men OF expe-
fehcs and htgl} character we're chosen as
detectives, the new bureau would be neither
offensive nor dangerous to the people. The
bonded officers of the State need looking
after; criminals stalk abroad unpunished;
millions of dollars Of taxable property go
free of taxation. This subject is certainly
worthy of the consideration OF the General
Assembly.
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Address RIORDAN, DAWSON & CO..
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G0nrltlctlGl

ENGLISH AND GERMAN SCHOOL, No.
Ei 50 WENTWORTH STREET.-THE exercises oi
LhisInstitution embrace all the branches necessary
for good English and Commercial education
The hours from to g O'Clock P. M. are devoted
70 uCruau iIs5onp, Elz: 1rammaE, oprofs.ne,
Writing and Reading. Lessons IN Drawing and
Moulding every Saturday morning. The Night
school from to O'Clock, for exercises OF Arth-
netio Reading, Spelling and Writing, and Orna.
Inenta; and Mechanical Drawing for adults.
The Academy Is under my special superlntea-
dence, with the assistance or MI. ]. MCDONALD,
Miss j. q. ANGEL, Miss LRONDARDT, Miss j.
MILLER,
Vocal Music by Professor F. BEROKHAE:
@. 81. BERGMANS,
aupa Principal.
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W ' GET TIE BEST
Buy your BOOTS AND SHOES at
ST. Ell B RS,
No. Al BROAD STREET.
He makes them to order, In any style desired,
using only the hest material and Workmanship.
Constantly on hand, 8 large assortment OF Gus
tom made BOOTS AND SHOES, Of all sizes.
The New
EXCEL SIOR GAIT TE P,
Which dispenses with shoe strings and elastic,
MADE To ORDER at this establishment.
Call and examine specimens.
JACOB STEIBER,
dec13-tuths3mos No. IL Broad street.
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Groceries, Eiqncrs, &r.

ELoUR, SIDES, SHOULDERS, HAMS,
FORK, COFFEE, SUGAR, 4n-
FFORDS & CO.,
Nos, II and 10 vENDUE RANGE, OFFER AT
LOWEST MARKET RATES:
500 bbls. Fresh Ground FLOUR
rs hhds. Choice Clear Rib Sides
20 hhds. Prime Smoked Shoulders
10 tierces Choice 3. c. Hams
10 tterccS Pure Leaf Lard
rs bbls. Heavy City Mess Pork
10000 pounds Prime Dry Salt Sides
10000 pounds Dry Salt Bellies
100 sal ks Rio Coffee
$50 bbls. Refined Sugars
100 cases and 3 ib, Fresh Tomatoes
rs cases Fresh Peaches
100 cases, aud 2 lb, Fresh oysters.
ocrl1-tuthS6moS
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Boar6inq..

NAY ING.-GENTLEMEN CAN
D be accommodated with good Table Board
at 81 per week. at No. rs Broad street. Two doors
west Of Guardhouse. ,lan2+-l'
DOARD FAMILIES AND SIN G L Z
ID gentlemen can be pleasantly accommodated
at the corner OF Wentworth aud Glebe streets.
declS.
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II ING WILL A NJ.

IL N g w l l. Il a Nj.
Just received at KING WILLIAMS CIGAR FAC
TORY, No. $40 King street, near Society street, q
large and complete assortment OF Leaf, OheWing
and Smoking TOBACCO. Cigarettes, Saun, Pipes,
&C. Havana aud ,mestc Cigars imported and
manufactured by WM sCHR0DER, who respect.
fully invites the attention OF chewerS and smokers,
and traders wholesale and retail, u stock fully
comprising every variety OF quality and prices,
from the cheapest ~ the highest grade, which Is
offered at the lowest cash rates. AL orders from
the country will receive PROMPT attention anu
shipped C. o. D., or at thirty days' city accept
auce. declSofnUs
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NOR RENT OR SALE, A BEAUTIFUL
l. ESTATE In orangeburg District, situated
on Lyons Greek, three and half miles from the
south Carolina Railroad. The tract contains
$500 acres, soil rich red clay, adapted TO cotton,
corn, wheat. root crops and clover.
a splendid range for cattle; sunny hllistdes for
vineyards, and low lands for mead0Wa.. Lyons
Greek, large, never.fa falling stream runs through
the es!ate, and furnishes one OF the nnest water
powers In the State.
A most valuable iron ore has been discovered
recently on the place. ~.
The estate has on It all the necessary farm
buildings, negro houses, barns, stables, gin
houses and small dwelling. 1t has been In con
slant cultivation since the war, and the splendid
growing crop would give entire satisfaction.
1t ts offered for rent or sale, On reasonable
terms.
Address Hrs. n. kElTF,
Society Hill, Darlington District, S. @.
Or r. n. MARSHALL & BRO, No. 3S Broad.
street. au24
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for 6aIE.

for 6aIe.
E,OR SALE, ONE FINE LARGE WORK
ING MULE, and one Saddle and Draft
HORSE. Inquire at No. So State street.
jan2i-tuths3F
NEWSPAPERS SALE A QUANTI.
IN TY Of the above. Apply at Board OF Trade
Rooms, No. l9l Meeting street. novlo-thtu
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- nsaifs. F.
TT GEN uME NEr AL FAIR.


THE LADIES' MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION Will
hold FAIR In aid OF the Monument to our He
rorc Dead, at 'Hfberuian Hail. e'third-waeek in
February, commencing the 18th; and as its object
must be dear to the hearts Of all hope to be sus.
tanned by the community generally.
Even the poorest can give mite to homer the
memory Of those who gave their all for Us; and
the appeal Is made TO every friend OF our heroes,
even those distant. ~
Donations Of Morey, contributions of Fancy
Articles, Work, &C., will be gladly received by
either OF the Ladies holding the Tables, whose
names are appended, and which will be acknowl-
edged weekly In the city journals:
Mrs. M. A. SN0wDEN.
Mrs. GEORGE OLNEY and Mrs. O. STocKER.
Mrs. PHILIP WINEMAN.
Mrs, HENRY WIGFALL and Miss BLAMYER.
Mrs G. 8. sNOWDEN and Mrs. 8. MILLS.
Mrs. DR.. soLoAONs and Miss SIMPSON.
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&c Rent

&c Re1t.
THO RENT, A SMALL STORE AND
Shelving, c., II necessary. Rent low. Apply at
No. 49 Anson street. lani-tnH
ITO. RENT, THE HOUSE AND STORE
i No. 151S King street. Apply at No. 81 King
ntreen .tap23-af
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The Subscrlb begs leave to announce that he
Is now fully prepared to execute oil orders for
work In the above line. Having
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HliGreIlnuc0ns.

d L q n B L N G
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ID u S Ell LIS L I S T
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groceries, lia11urs, &e.

500 dozen Fresh Country EGGS.
Just received and for sale low by
PAUL B. LALANE Is co.,
tan2l-2 No III East Bay.
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POPULAR EDUCATION.
THE COLLEGE or THE CITY or NEW YORK.
Prize Speaking.

PF1Ze speaking
Last evening vast concourse OF both sexes as
sembled at Steinway Hall to Judge Of the proficiency
or the students In the three higher classes OF the
above college. In the year 1854 Elisha Riggs be-
slowed fund OF 81 900 upon the college. the annual
income OF which was 10 furnish q gold medal TO the
author OF the best prose composition OF the Senior
Class, and another to the Junior. The exercises
were opened by short prayer from the Rev. J. A.
Spencer, Chaplain OF the famous Ninth regiment.
his was followed by he reading of the prize essays.
The music comprising selections from Weber.
Wagner, Strauss and Diners, conducted by Mr.. f.
Eben, was very nney rendered, ana contributed
greatly to the amusement OF the evening.
The prose declamallons were exceedingly well
spoken BY Mr.. Fagnani, Mr.. Lyons and Mr. Frank.
The poetry was well recited by three students, and
1t is ditrcult TO state to whom tile prize VIII be
awarded.
Among the spectators we noticed Judge Larre-
more, Judge Kirkland Judge Van Worst, Bernard
Smyth, Mr.. Kelly, AgerAon $. Sullivan, William
II. Nelson, Samuel Is. II. Vance and Others
me announcement or the receivers on the medals
Will take place on the Commencement evening,
June -.