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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-17
new York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. 17.-Cotton quiet; sales $500
bales uplands at 16c.: Orleans, l5Hc. Flour dull
and market favors buyers; sales 5000 barrels State
at s6l0@715; Ohio at e6 s0@7'45; Western at s61o
nominal; new spring, sl5l@1'b4; winter red and
amber Western, 81 6991Sl Corn dull; sales "a, 900
bushels new mixed Western at s3@s4c. Oats dull !;
PORK dull mess, s22 62; old mess, s220a22' '25;
prime mess, tl960@20. Lard steady. Whisky quiet
o. 0Qo
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-17
FROM THE DOMINION.
Prince Edward Island Affairs.

CHARLoTTETowN, PEI, Feb. 17.-The Gov
ernor, in opening the Legislature, represented
the colony as prosperous. Referring to the
fisheries the Governor said the question of ex-
Guiding United States vessels from the colony
having been submitted to the Imperial Govern
ment, reply was received which led to the re-
moyal of the prohibition restrictions.
SIR John Rose and the Joint Hiah OommissIon.
TORONTO, Feb. ia Government organ
here says in relation to Sir John Rose declining
to sit on the high commission that the inancv
gegotiations intrusted to Sir John Rose by the
Washington Government have constituted the
main if not the only reason for his declining to
accept the position of commissioner.
large loan is already advertised for by the
Secretary of the Treasury for the purpose of
consolidating the American debt and with
view to q reduction of the rate of interest upon
1t. There would be Improperly in Sir John
Rose accepting negotiations fora portion of this
loan in England and sitting upon the commits
sion at the same time.
She Fishery Question.
OTTAWA, Feb. 17.-In the House Sir A. I.
Gait pointed out the great Importance OF the
House giving early expression OF its opinion
respecting the fishery question, and hoped the
correspondence will be brought down, or at
least explanations made by the Government
respecting a matter of so much moment, and
urged the great gravity of the interests con-
cerned as reason for the production Of the
correspondence, SO the House might be in
formed respecting the apparent changes of i'm
perial policy on the fishery question.
Sir John A. Macdonald said the House had
received wrong impression respecting the
fisheries matter. But all the papers would be
produced.
Sir A. I. Gait considered 1t advisable that the
discussion should take place before the departure
of Sir John A. Macdonald for Washington, In
order that his hands might be strengthened by
the opinion of Parliament
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-17

DISHONEST SERvANT.-Eliza Callahan, a SER
want in the employ of family residing at No.
332 South street, was arrested yesterday on sus-
picon of the larceny of clothing from her en-
ployer. Some of the stolen garments were
found under the bed in defendants apartment.
The accused was committed to prison by Alder
man Moore
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-17

meeting of the Teachers Institute will be held
this afternoon in the lecture-room of the Gen.
trail High ScooOl. Broad aud Green streets
Besides the regular order of business there
will be-
l. Music, under the direction of Professor
Jean Louis.
ii. Discussion on the following subjects
l. "Are there good reasons for having but one
session in the Primary Schools?" (Not con
cluded.)
g "Ought Pennsylvania to have State Uni.
versity What advantages, If any, would result
frem its establishment 2" (POstponed)
3. "What are the mathematical advantages of
teaching our pupils TO prove addition, subtrac-
tion, etc. (PostpOued)
A. '"What Is the best method of teaching
Etymology 2" (Postponed)
III. Election Of Officers
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CARELEssNEss.-Last night one of the Six
teenth district policemen found the office of Mr..
Smedley, cOnveyancer, at Thirty-third and
Bridge streets, open. The keys were in the
door. Entering the apartment, the policeman
also found the safe open, with the key in it. He
closed the safe and Office and put the keys in
hCuse.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-17
FROM NEW YORK.
Canal CommIssI oneF Confirmed.

ALBANY, Feb. 1.-THE Senate has confirmed
G. Z. Dayton Auditor of the Canal Department.
Obituary.
New YORK, Feb. 17.-Richard Adams Locke,
author of the celebrated moon hoax, died at
Staten leland yesterday, aged seYsniy-Ons.
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BALTIMORE, Feb 1T.-Cotton weak, with decn-
ing tendency; mlddling upland l4&a15: low mid
ding, 14Ac. Flour dull. Wheat firm anni Oh lice
in good demand: Ohio and Indiana, sl-5ss rs.
other grades unchanged. Com-whte Southern
dull at S4@s6c. yellow Southern steady at Sic.
a
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-17

BADLY HURT YEsTERDAY.--Sarah Bradbury
residing at No. 4139 Main street, Frankford, fell
down flight of stairs at her residence and re-
ceived injuries of a serious nature. Her life il
despaiIed of.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-17

THE New STATION HoUsE.-The new Fifth
District Station-house was visited by large
number of persons yesterday. 1t win remain
open for Inspection to-day and tomorrow.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-17

THE SOCIETY FOR PREVENTING CRUELTY TO
ANIMALs.-At the monthly meeting of the Board
of Managers of the Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals, held last evening, the
agents report was presented, from which we
select the following items OF interest
The droveyard at Hestonville will change
HANDS on the 1st of April. The new proprietors
have promised to put shades and water troughs
in every pen.
One of the city passenger railway companies
worked only two horses to a Car during the late
inclement weather. The drivers of two of the
cars were arrested and fined.
Resolutions OF coincidence on the death of Mr.
VAIN were received from the Massachusetts
Society, and entered on the minutes.
Letters were read from the Presidents of three
of the principal city passenger railways, pro-
missing attention to complaints that had been
made against them.
The Committee on Prosecution and Law were
requested to prepare an ordinance, TO be sub
mitted TO Councils, with regard to the muzzling
OF dogs, and to propose plan for obtaining
suitable representatives OF the society in all
parts of the city.
Instructions show to proceed ia cases of
cruelty have been prepared, which may be
at the office, No. 1870 Chestnut street.
FIRE THIS MoRSIRe.-About o'clock thls
morning the glass aud paint warehouse of
Evans. Sharp d Westc0att No. 6l3 Market
street, narrowly escaped destruction Oy fire. A
barrel of oily sweepings ignited and burned
fercely, setting fire 10 the floor. The Fire Insu-
ran Hrol were the fret TO arrive on the
pd through their efforts the flames were
AThe burning barrel was thrown into
kDd with few buckets of water the
floor was eytinguished. About $50
Nte-glass was ruined. Beyond this
vas done.
NKEN.-Yesterday Mary Jane Clair
welve years, residing at No 125!
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-17
WANTS A HOTEL.
Tho Ambition Of the GermnntowaouIaus.


The Germantown Hotel Company is the
title of q company chartered two years
ago by the Legislature. Last evening a meet
ing of the incorporators was held in the
parlor of Bruner's Hotel, Germantown. The
citizens of Germantown we're invited TO be
present at the meeting, and there was fair
attendance of the leading business men of the
place.
Washington Pastorus was elected President,
and H. b. Dutton Secretary.
On motion of Mr.. III. B. Bruner, the act of
incorporation was accepted. 1t was then moved
that committee of three be appointed to draft
bylaws.
The committee appointed by the chair was as
follows:-R. V. Sallada, G. Wharton Ham
ersly, H. B. Bruner, w. w. Patton, and IL. b.
DuttoD.
A motion was made that committee of three
be appointed to inquire in regard to a site
The motion was adopted, and Jonathan Jones,
w. w. Patton, and II. b. DuttOn were ap-
pointed as the committee.
The site is to front on Main street. to be not
less than fifty feet front, and the committee are
limited to lots between School street and Wal
nut lane.
On motion, the company adjourned to meet
next Monday evening, at ~ o'clock, in the
parlor of Bruner's Hotel. On that evening
subscription books will be opened and stock
sold.
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ATTACKED THE WRONG PERsoN.-At a late
hour last night, George Moon, Jr., while return
ing to his home In West Philadelpbia was
stopped at Thirty-fourth and Lancaster avenue
by an individual who asked him the time of
night. Mr.. Moon replied that he had no watch.
whereupon the scoundrel remarked Pull il out 4"
and advanced towards him In a menacing man
ner. Mr.. Moon stepped BACK few PAGES, and,
turned and ran in dOuble-quiek order. Un-
fortunately the shot did not take effect. Mr.
Moon continued on and reached his home with
out any further Interruptions.
ACCIDENT TO A PoLIcEMAN.-This morning
Policeman Bergin, of the Eleventh district
violated the rules of the Second and Third
Streets Passenger Railway Company by riding
on the front platform. Unfortunately. he
clipped and FELL and received severe injuries to
bis right arm.
HOUSE RoBBERY.-I.ast night the residence
of w. Nj. Medary, No. 615 N. Seventh street,
was broken into by thieves aud robbed of Q
large quantity of cl9.hlag The family Te.s
absent al the time.
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UNFOLDING AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS
w q sOld lSkAE.. nns sOld QUALITY WAR
RANTHD full AssoFiEneat ~ aiE~s always on hand
kAhA 4 bklAs ID - SakaFa-
IA ~ oHn3N0x ktrasG below ksaTfh
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NKEN.-Yesterday Mary Jane Clair
welve years, residing at No. 1852
slinned and fell on the ice and
pkie.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-26
"Elde,' at the Academy.

Boucicault's latest drama Of Ellie" viii
be presented at the Academy of Music
Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings
of this week. The St. Louis Democrat saws
of it:
''Elfe" was we'll performed Messrs
Hill, Shells and Ellis. and Misses Haw.
thorne and johnson are especially notice
able for their thoroughly good acting. Miss
Eldridge has been reviewed in the character
Of Elite, which is far superior in rendition
to that of Alma. She appears as al indie
pendent little body. and deserves
every bit of praise she receives. She
certainly needs more experience and
some solid study to render her Just
what ''star" should be. but as that class
now exists, she is undoubtedly above the
medium. In the hands OF the present man
ayers this cosy little theatre has become, in
the fullest sense, first class. Nothing ap-
pears on the boards that is not of an unob-
jectiOnable character. For fine scenery and
perfect stage effects it would be difficult to
find a superior. In the play now presented
the many points where scenic display is
permissible are taken advantage of. and
this alone is sufficient evidence of the care
exercised in the management
The St. Louis Times saws of the intensely
dramatic and really meri:orious drama of
Elite"
1t is not only one of the best of its class.
but it is splendidly put upon the stage. and
is reeled off without hitch on the part of
anybody. Miss Lille Eldridse makes
captivating character OF the heroine and
finds an unexceptionable support in Wesley
Hill and Shiels. and Miss Louisa Hawthorne
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-26
Senator Wilson

WASHINGTON, D. c.. September o.
Senator Wilson arrived to-day to look afte,
the affairs of the National Congressional
Republican committee, Of which he is chair
man. He says he is determined to keep the
committee from running in debt, and when
ever its funds give out he will stop opera.
tions. The committee, however, has fair
balance on hand. and is contributing largely
to the success Of the Republican canvass in
the States holding elections this fall
Senator Wilson has declined the invita-
tion to speak in Ohio, because. he says, be
considers that State safe. as matters now
stand, for a large Republican victory. He
will take the stump in Pennsylvania. and
probably New Jersey, where the contest
will be closer. With regard to the canvass
in Massachusetts, Wilson is of opinion that
Butler stands no show for nomination be-
fore the regular Republican convention.
He is of opinion that Dawes will be the
nominee. 1t is just possible that Butler
will run as an independent nominee.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-26
Work on the Levee.
New Railroad to Carrolltou.

The first cargo Of railroad iron for the
CarOndelet Street and Carrollton City
Railroad Company has arrived at this port
on the ship Ella s. Thayer, and all of our
citizens will be rejoiced TO learn that in a
short time we shall have another street
railroad to CarrolltOn.
The residents in the upper portion Of tn e
Sixth District. and all real estate owners
in and near Carrollton. will hail the advent
of new line Of cars with something more
than the usual encouragement that has
characterized that intelligent and hard
working portion of our population.
The road is already under contract, and
Mr.. B. S. Harrison, the contractor, will en-
ter upon the work at once.
The present line of street railroad cars to
and from Carrollton is entirely inadequate to
accommodate the wants of the public, and
we have seen five car loads Of passengers
waiting for an opportunity to ride when
there was only one car at the station. The
new line will be a great and needed conve.
nience to people who reside between the
line of st. Charles avenue and the swamp.
and Will bring into the market building lots
that have hitherto been ineligible to a con-
siderable extent.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-26
BALTIMORE. .
The Commercial Convention - Order ol
Business.

Tue COMMERCIAL Convention - Order O1
Business.
BALTIMORE. September 25.-John A. Gar
rett called the National Commercial Con
vention to order to-day.
| A variety Of excursions and festivities
| have been arranged. Two steamboats, have
been placed at the disposal of the commit
| tee. and the freedom Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company rendered the conven.
ton.
The order of business will be as follows
First-The connection of Virginia cities
with the great West.
Standardization.
Third-Central lines of water communica-
ton between the North and South.
FOurth-The development of gold and
silver mines.
Fifth-The enlargement Of canals for
steam.
Sixth-Reciprocal trade with Canada,
Brazil and the South American States.
Seventh-Water communication from the
Mississippi to the Rio Graade.
Eighth-Government lands.
Ninth-Water line from the Mississippi to
the Atlantic.
Tenth-RailrOads generally.
Eleventh-The department of commerce.
Twelfth-American navigation interests.
Thirteenth-Revenue reform.
Feurteenth-lmmunity of private prop
erty on the sea in time Of war.
Fifteenth-Direct trade between Southern
ports and Europe.
Sixteenth-River navigation.
Seventeenth-Levees,a and distractions at
the mouth of the Mississippi.
Eighteenth-Finance and taxation.
Nineteenth-Freight and passenger rates.
Observation-Disclosures Of commercial tray.
elers licenses.
Twenty -frst-The improvement of the sea
coast harbOrs.
Twenty-second Ample railroads from
Ohio to central South.
Twenty.third-Tares, and import weights.
Observation-Disclosures.
Twenty.ffth-Refunding cotton tax.
Twenty-sixth-Chesapeake and Delaware
ship canal.
The appointment of committees is pro-
gressing.
The number of delegates to the CONNER
cial convention is two hundred and fifty.
At the afternoon session &. NJ. Bishop, of
cincinnati, was made permanent president,
and twenty-five vice presidents, including
Richard Lasternes, Of South Carolina, and
Thomas BOc0ck, of Virginia
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-26
Democratic Conference.

This is special to the Chicago Tribune:
New YORK, September "a number of
prominent Democrats have arrived, and are
in consultation with Tilden, Manton Marble
and Others tonight, respecting the reorgan.
lzation Of the party. All agree that every
person who has been identified with the
Tammany ring must be thrown overheard.
Hoffman is among the rest, not because
they believe he has been guilty of dishonest
practices, but for the reason that he ia popu.
larly supposed to have aided Tweed, Swee-
ney and Hall in their plundering schemes.
Hoffman has been urged, it is said, by his
friends. to come out against the ring. and
they think he will. Tweed declares Ho6.
man dare not: that if he does he will he
politically dead in this city and State
Every one wonders why Hoffman does not
speak, as he is represented to have been
taking counsel with prominent Democrats
for the past two weeks.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-26
Academy Of Music.

The opening night at the Academy brought
to that favorite resort OF fashion one of the
largest and best dressed audiences we have
ever seen in it. The theatre, newly painted
and decorated, with it's chairs of many hues
and variegated dresses, presented scene
worthy Of the land Of fairy. Of the play
"Alma, or Held in Bondage" an adaptation
from Ouida's novel, Granville de vigne, we
can only say that the playwright and the
company made all out of it that was possi.
BILE for the material. The star, Miss Lille
Eldridge, the hero, Granville de Tigne IL.
Wesley Hill), and Lord Aolyneuz Nv. D.
Shiel), Castleton IF. Weston), and, in short,
the company generally, acquitted them
selves to the satisfaction of a critical au.
dience. We have time now only to con-
gratulate Mr.. Bidwell upon the brilliant
success of his opening night.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-26
Nlisstn9.
u ROLrr Gazette |

IrlOill tHe baton Rouge LAzette.l
William NJ. Van Pelt, clerk at the Lou.
isiana State University, has been missing
since Sunday evening seventeenth instantly
about six o'clock. He had been sick some
two weeks with bilious fever, and is sup
posed TO have wandered of in fit of tenn
porary mental arrangement. He is about
thirty years Of age. five feet six inches high,
spare made, and weighs about 100 pounds.
His eyes are light gray, hair dark brown,
beard nearly black, all over his face but
clipped short. His bearing is very quiet
and gentlemanly; his manner of talk rather
slow and deliberate. and his accent Northern.
He was born and raised in Elizabeth. New
Jersey, and has been resident of Baton
Rouge about fifteen months. When last
seen, he had on brown linen pante, light
almost white) linen coat and white straw
hat.
Mr.. Van Pelt is most estimable man.
and the undersigned knows that he does
not appeal in vain to humane public to use
every effort, for his own sake and that of
his wife and children. to find out what has
become OF him.
,, d. F. BOYD. Superintendent.
Will our exchanges please copy the above
or make editorial mention OF it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-26
NEW YORK.


Government Bond Bayins Death By
Chl0roform-Governme Very Firm.
NEW YORK, September 25.-The govern
| ment took $3,O0O,0OO of bonds, ranging
1l2 9-l00 a ll3 20-l0p.
Miss Julia w. D6olittle died in dentist e
chair from chloroform. Only four drachms
were given, by an old physician. at the
lady's request. and against the advice of the
dentist.
Money al per cent. Sterling exchange
weak: offered from second hands at ga.
Gold heavy at HAS 0ll4A. Governments
very firm: five twenties of 1862, 1855. State
bonds dull and rather heavy; Tennessees
7las, new II g.; Virginias 81 Y new g.; Louis
ianas Is, new So; levee skies 20, eights g.;
Alabama eights 100, fives 60; Georgia skies
81, sevens go; North Carolinas 40. new o.;
South Carolinas Is. new 541s.
Governments very firm all day, especial
~ on fve-twenty issues, they being from
y a as higher than at the close ON Saturday
last. Skies of 1881 1854; 62s ll5H; CAS-
ll5As: 65s 1855, new issues ll41e; 67s ll4As;
63s ll4a.: ten-forties lila.
The divorce case of Sarah B. Hunt vs.
William H. Hunt, both of Louisiana. came
up before Judge Barnard to-day, on mo-
ton to continue an Injunction restraining
the defendant from selling certain New
York property, pending the present suit.
Fifth District Court Of Louisiana, and has
since married again.
The plaintiff claims the divorce is invalid.
Decision reserved.
The Tammany Hall general committee
met this evening with full attendance,
Speaker Hitchman presiding. Mr.. Tweed
made an address. in which he stated that
the Democracy had only to be compact and
resolute, submitting to no wrong, legally
and peacefully depOsiting their ballots, and
victory would crown their standard, and
that every candidate nominated by Tam
many would be elected on the seventh of
November.
Charles Bradlaugh, the head of the re-
publican movement in England, has been
interviewed by the Worlds London CORE
spondent. Mr.. Bradlaugh declares himself
able now to pull down the monarchy,
though not quite ready to build up the re-
public; that Victoria is the last monarch
who shall sit on the English throne; that he
deprecates a revolution before 1876, when
he will be perfectly prepared for it; but
whenever the government throws down the
gage he will pick it up.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-09-26
The vagrant Ordinance.

We copy the following from the New Or
leans Times:
Judge Draper's decision and prompt
action in the case of the four men, Murphy,
Mclaughlin, German and Wallace. whom
ne sent on Saturday to the City Workhouse,
has already had wholesome effect. St.
Charles street, which is usually obstructed
by these gentry, at the corner of Common
street, was as clear as it has not been for
years, all similar offensive characters having
retired under cover.
The Assistant Recorder has declared it as
his intention that whenever he occupies the
bench the ordinance will be strictly en-
forced on every individual who is charged
of the accusation. The Community at large
will heartily indorse Mr.. Draper in his At
tempt to rid the city of these pests, who
have, like vampires, set upon strangers and
robbed them without punishment until now.