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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-24
THE BLOODY FIFTH.
Its Divisions are CHANGED by the Councils
Commtttee-Eho Effect.

This morning there was meeting of the Com
mittee on Election Divisions of f-Councils, the
chairman whereof is Mr.. Joseph S. Allen. If
the operations of this body are not regarded
with deep interest by the general public, they
are of the utmost importance to politicians.
This body, under the guise of the pnblic good
can change majorities to the CONSERVATION OF
political aspirants and their constituents, and
to great degree, remove the power of control
ling the elections from the dominant party in a
division or watd. This morning. there a
large attendance of politicians in the Clerks OF
Councils Office, for no less subject than that
of resubdividing the 'Bloody Fifth Ward" the
stronghold of the valiant and unterrifed Demo-
cracy, came up.
After fiery debate, but useless one on the
part of the minority, all existing divisions were
wiped out and ten new ones arranged, where
before there were but eight. By this, where
before the rampant unwashed had supreme con-
troll they to degree restricted, and the
colored voters, who were shameessly
assaulted at the last election, will it is hoped,
by this redivision exercise their franchise nm
molested. In ward where heretofore there
has never been Republican judge, though there
was O large Republican constituency, there will
now be three. Reform is the order of the day.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
The Appropriation Bills.

Special Despatch TO the EDeTtily Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--Several Republican
Senators satisfied that if the bill enforce the
right of citizens to vote in the several States is
pressed TO vote there Is great danger of two
or three appropriation bills falling. If the bills
fail the next session will be prolonged into the
summer.
The Judiciary Committee of the Senate made
q report to- day on the question of the right of
the Secretary of the Treasury to retain fifty per
cent. of the earnings from
he Government Bnsiness of the Pacific Rail-
road
The committee maintain that under the proper
construction of the act relating 10 the Pacific
Railroad the Secretary has no authority to retain
more than fifty per cent. for payment of the
interest on the bonds. The opinion of the
Attorney General on this subject is reversed by
the committee.
The Senate Pacific Railroad Committee has
directed Mr.. Stewart to make report on the
question of
Transportation over the Pacific Railroad,
which shows that there has been saving of
many millions in the transportation of Govern
ment stores and mails by the construction of
these roads. The committee recommend that
all transportation and freights of the Govern
meDt for the Pacific coast be sent over the Pa
cifc Railroad, provided it does not cost the
Government than by other routes.
The Judiciary Committee of the Senate has
reported in favor OF repeating the act of July,
1862, known as the
Ironciad Oath.
This IS in accordance with the recommends
tion of the President
The President and those favoring the
Annexation of sau Domingo
are much pleased with the reports which have
been received of the progress of the commission
and the feeling they have discovered in favor of
annexation. The President is some that disap-
pointed at the fact that the commission will be
delayed in its return until April. He expected
them at a much earlier period. The Haytien
Minister is preparing a statement in which he
.lafi has hat he
Government is in league with Cabral and inte-
rested in fomentiHg rebellions in Dominica.
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PHARMACY,

Tho Semi-CentenniaI AnntversarV Of the Phi
IadeIphia Colieee Of Pharmacy.
= evening the hftleth anniversary of the
u college building on Tenth street. below
Race. A large audience was in attendance in
the main lecture-room, on the second floor of
the building.
On the long lecture-table in the room we're
arranged specimens of the medical preparations
and instruments of the earlier times side by side
with those of the later period. There was
strong contrast between the unshapely walls and
clumsy appliances, some of them of the eigh-
teeDth century, and the elegant preparations of
of the latter portion of the nineteenth.
Among the objects of special interest was
druggists prescription book of 1892 81 contain
ing the autographs of physicians formerly emf
neDt, as DR.. Hudson, DR.. Parrish, DIR. Harts-
horne, DIR. EmleH. OF those whose names we're
therein written, all save one, the venerable DIR.
jackson, have gone forever from the scenes of
their labors. There was also exhibited a frame
containing labels from the old drug stores once
well-known in the city, and bearing the names
of g. w. Carpenter, Dilwyn Parrish William
Biddle and others. Among the ancient books
exhibited was a copously illustrated copy of the
works of the ''highly experienced and famous
chemist, John Rudolph Glauber." IL bore date
1859, and was recently presented to the college
by Edward Gaillard Jr., ESQ.,
The meeting was called to order about
o'clock, and Peter williamson Esq, took the
chair. This gentleman was the first secretary
of the institution.
Inc minutes OF Jne meeCnR Delu teOTu1fy -,
1922, at which the college was instituted were
then read after which the minutes of the
meeting held in the following March. at
which the college was formally inaugurated,
were read.
Mr.. James T. Shinn then read paper, pre-
pared by Mr.. Samuel P. Troth, giving reminis-
cences of the college in its early days.
Addresses were made by Professors Rogers.
Gross, Leidy, and Parrish, of the various medi-
cal institutions of the city, and by Professor r.
s. Wiegand, who also presented Professor w.
Proctor of the College of Pharmacy, with a
handsome gold watch The Professor signified
his sincere thanks for the favor.
After addresses from A. P. Sharp, Esq, and
Professor j. F. Moore, of Baltimore, the gentle
men adjourned to the lower hall of the building,
where handsome entertainment concluded the
evenings festivities
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THIRD EDITION
TO-DkY'S WASHINGTON NEWS.
Government and the Pacific R. R.
The Appropriation Bills.
Later from Europe.
Mad'IIe Schneider Alive and Well.
Startling War Rumors.
HOStiIitieS 10 be Renewed.
Death of judge COnyngham, of Pa.
Etc.s Etc. ETC.. Etc.. Etc.
FROM EUROPE.

LONDON, Feb. "a.
Iad'IIe Schneider
is alive and well.
A Bra lillian Loan of Three HIilliOHs sterling
has been introduced in the London market.
A despatch from Havre says great indignation
is felt at the fact that the
Germans Occupied Hongeur,
which was stipulated by the armistice as neu-
trail.
Startling Rumor.
A despatch from Amiens says unfavorable
news has been received from Versailles, and the
German troops are already in motion.
There he's undoubtedly been an insurrection
In Algeria,
but it was suppressed.
VERSAILLES, Feb. "a.
Paris IL Quiet.
NJ. Theirs is expected here to-day. The De-
partment of Calvados has been placed under the
command of Governor General.
LONDON, Feb. 24.ZThe evening edition of
the Times has the following despatch from
Versailles to-day: Count Bismarck has
Doubts of the Conclusion of Peace
at this time. France has asked prolongation
of the armstice.
Hostiisties Will be Renewed
at midnight on the 26h. The guns of the forts
have been turned towards Paris. A long con-
ference has been held to-day"
Afternoon Quotations.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 24-2'30 p M.-Receipts of
Wheat for three days 10 500 quarters, all Ameri-
can. Lard declining.
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AID FOR FRANCE.
Free Transportation Of supplies.

,----,-~ FFee tthhspeFt"u"n OF Suppuoss
His Honor Mayor Fox, as Chairman of sthe
Committee the French Relief Fund, this
morning received an additional number of let
teTs frorl railroad Presidents, kindly offering to
transport provisions, clothing, ETC.. intended to
be sent to Franae. free of charge.
sylvania Railroad Company, says in his
communication that ''the officers of this com
pany will take pleasure in aiding the committee
in their lageable undertaking, and will give
instructions for the prompt transportation of all
consignments free of charge"
The letter of Isaac Hinckley, Esq, President
of the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore
Railroad, ia in similar spirit to- the first
The President of the Philadelphia aud Read
ing Railroad. franklin b. Gowen, has also ad-
dressed letter to the Mayor, in which he
states that orders for free transportation have
already been issued.
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xnoAL IWTELGIaHMCH.
Revenue Cases.

United States District Cotrt-J,,dge CadtcalGder.
In the case of the United States vs.. Adam
Sites ct al, before reported, the question turned
upon the warehouse bond, aud verdict was
rendered against John Brennemann in favor of
the Government for 10000.
The United States VS. Jacob Bilhardt. An
action on distillers bond. Verdict for the Gov
ernment for $4,000.
The United States vs. Samuel D. Collins, John
Long, and Thomas Collins. An action on a dIst-
ler's bond the amount claimed being SIPS The
action was brsuRht an the ground that Samuel Col
lins, the principal In the bond, violated It's cOnd
tons thereby rendering himself and the other de.
PENDANTS, his sureties, iiabe-the breach being a
failure 10 pay the taxes due The defense pleaded
payment OF taxes upon al qnors actually distilled
Verdict for Government for s60I.
CiviI Uasen.
District Court, No. Judge Thdysr.
EGeorge W. Lockhart w. The City An action to
recover the sixth instament upon contract for the
building of school house in Reed street, the de-
fense alleging payment 10 the original contractors
who assigned TO piaiEtif. Verdict for plaintiff,
james Mcguire and John wetherill, assIgnees in
bankruptcy VS. Frei6erg Workam. An action OF
Jacob f. Gobering vs.. jeremiah L. Hutchinson.
Al action tn recover for work and labor done upon
George Smith vs.. Moro Phillips. An action to
recover damages for injuries done to plaintiffs
crops upon his farm near Torresdale, by gases from
attendants chemical works near by, the cause OF
complaint continuing from Apru, 1857 Co September.
1869. On trial
District Court, No. 2-.Jutgs Haze
Naylor & Co. vs. William Shields. An action to
recover alleged breach OF contract 60 purchase
rod iron for the ufacture OF spikes The defense
justified their refusal to accept the ground th at
The first part the purchase delivered was found to
be useless. On trial.
The Carney Homicide.
Court Of Oyer and TeTDsiler-Jndges Lpdow
Pd1sOn
The trial OF John Ayres, coored, for the murder
Of William Carnoy coloTed, was resumed to-day,
mace in the trial OF William Pentz, saying that be-
the latter fired the fatal shot Ayfes said TO him,
ftrna and
III go for yon." The trial has not yet been con-
cluded.
At the close OF the COmmonwealth's case the
prisoner offered TO submit verdict OF murder OF
the second degree, which being consented 70 by the
prOsec and proved Oy the Court, accord
kasleIn Penitentlary for ten years.
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BURGLARY AT GERMANTowN. - Yesterday
morning the clothing store of A. Wolfe, on
Main street, Germantown, WAS entered by bur-
glars by opening eide window. After gaining
access they proceeded to take the clothing down
from the shelves and pack 1t up. They were
evidently disturbed in their operations, and it
was no doubt their intention To make the haul
as complete as possible, as nearly everything of
value in The store was neatly tied up for conve-
nience of carrying. They were frightened Off
but not without carrying away with them about
1900 " orth of clothing
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aged eighty years, who run over at Sixth
and Spruce streets last evening, by which she
received serious injuries about the head and
side, has been ascertained to be a Mrs. Catharine
Dorap. Her residence is at Second and Reed
streets where she lives with her son Patrick
The driver of the wagon was placed under
arrest,
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Canada-Robert II. Stansfeld, James b. Wilmott.
Maryland-Phil. s. Appleman.
Rhode Ieland-Alph0nsO w. Buckland.
Iowa Samuel +. Chalfsnt
Massachusetts Edward s. Hathaway
Washington, ID. C.-Henfy &. Thompson.
France-Gabriel q. Tore.
Germany-John II. Hubert.
Nofway-Hans o. Heide.
Halifax, N S.-John s. Mackey.
Charles J. Essig, OF Pennsylvania, received the
Honorary Degree.
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The report proceeds to show that the valua-
tion of real estate In New York is always
placed, illegally, far below its par value, but
without any uniformity in the assessment. The
report then continues
'sBut the valuation OF personal property is far
more unequal, and often amounts to less than one
tenth OF its real value, while in other cases 1t is
acted vigorously TO It's full amouet The practice OF
evsding assessments on personal property is almost
universal, and Is facilitated by legal exemptions;
where, on the other hano, through the honesty or
the taxpayer, the valutton s full the tax becomes
oppressive ana capital is driven from the state A
delegate In the Constitutional Convention (nr;
name in the State tbirty mem whose ss' aSpreSate
wealth is s45O,OOO,OOO, whose individual wealth is
or over ss5 600 in excess of It's valua-
tOn for said year OF all the personal property of the
entire State. In Brooklyn the aggregate valuation
Of all property for the current year Is s2O 24s
but OF this $685. 6I9 represent real estate, aud
oily sl7 $50 personal property And it is to be
further noted that OF this seventeen millions vaua-
ton personal property In this great city, $50 $50
are assessed against corporations, banks ferries,
gas companies. etc, leaving only $685. 100 against
individuals, an amoant which PROBABLY does not
equal the aggregate personal property OF two of its
citizens"
The following letter from Henry G. Carey,
| Esq, the eminent public economist, which was
read in Select Council yesterday, is also of great
| Interest in this connection: =
| JOHN L. SHOEMAKER, Chairman OF Committee on
for the excellent report that have just now read
| more than a dozen years since showed that the
OF state OF semi-6arbarism thai with advance in
| clvlllzation real estate becomes more and more
and that is the natural course of thDes since pro,
| perty must ultimately become the exclusive cOntri-
| butOr to the public revenue. -
Should you desire to see why this must necessarily
| be SO, turn 70 the third volume OF my work on
"Social Science" and you will md il in chapter
| Xiii. At that time the idea to some, know was
| altogether new. IL Is gratifying 10 me that its
| accuracy Is nov already confirmed by your report,
and by that simultaneously made TO the Legislature
| OF New York.
Excuse this trespass on your attention, aud be-
leve me, yours truly, BENRY q. CAREY.
| Saturday, Feb. IS, 1871
FELL ON THE IoE.- Frederick Hogan this
morning fell on the Ice In Lombard street, above
| Third, and dislocated his thigh. He was con-
yeyed to the Pennsylvania Hospital. His resi-
dence is at No 6l2 Penn street, and his age
.
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ALMOST A HOMICIDE.
A Violent Assault on a Married WOman-The
Arrest of the Offender.

George Greibs a boy of sixteen years em-
ployed on the farm of Charles Aiman, at Edge
hill, in the lower section of Montgomery county,
on Tuesday afternoon last was guilty of a Sc
rious assault upon Mrs. Altman, during the ab-
sence of her husband, who is at present in
Maryland for the transaction of business.
Greibs took advantage of the absence of his en-
ploYer, intending no doubt to carry off all the
money he could find after rendering Mrs. Altman
incapable of resistance or frightening her into
submission. He first threw her violently co the
Yoor, then demanded all her money. When she
protested that she had none he beat her over the
head with fre-shovel until she was almost in
sensible. Fearing detection, he then made his
escape. Yesterday morning Greibs was arrested
at the Erie street station, on the North Pennsyl-
vania Railroad, by Police officer Fry. He was
given hearing before Alderman sinex, and has
seen sent to Norristown for trial. The residence
of the lad is at the Rising Sun. He has only
resided with Mr.. Altman about six months.
ROBBERY ON SPRING GARDEN STREET.
Burglars this morning at an early hour broke
open the residence of Mr.. Basius No 1913
tity of clothing and some other articles. The
entrance to the residence of Mr.. Blasius was
through the bathroom window, the thieves
gaining access thereto by means of a ladder
which they had stolen from the neighboring
dwelling occupied by George II. Vandyke. The
burglars then placed the ladder under rear
window of the house OF Mr.. Mueller who lives
at No. 1916. They effected an entrance and had
a considerable quantity of clothing packed mp,
when, becoming frightened at something, they
disappeared. Breaking open one house for the
purpose of robbDg another Is new phase of
burglarious impudence.
ASSAULT WITH PITcHFoRK.-Last night an
intoxicated man named John Roat was creating
a disturbance in the vicinity of Inquirer aad
Parrish streets. Officer Chandler attempted to
arrest him, when Roat, taking refuge in a stable,
began to show fight. Selling pitchfork, he
struck the officer, who, however, eventually
succeeded in disarming the rebelliOus customer.
Roat was taken before Alderman Massey, aud
was held in S70O bail for trial.
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Omlet admitted to the Pennsylvania Hos
pital this morning suffering from a bad bruise
on the head. received this morning at a leather
store No. 412 North Third street. While stand
ing under an open hatchway roll of leather
fell from the fourth story, striking him on the
head, knocking him down, and injuring him
seriously.
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new y.r,. Produo. sIarE...

NEW YORK.. Feb. 24-Cotton steady; sales 300
bales at 1bLc. Flour quiet and without decided
change; sales b,e00 barrels. Wheat rather more
STEADY, but no sales. Corn steady; sales, $4,000
bushele new mixed western ut s3as4c. OataQuiet: !:
sales 1900 bushels Ohio aud Western at 6J@
6skc. Beef steady. PORK drmer; new mess, s22'25
@22'3T old mess, e21 50@2l.15. Lard nrmer; steam,
1218@1skc; kettle, lsAc. Whisky steady at s1Kc.
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FROM THE SITE.


Death Of Hon. joan n. CenyBgham.
Special DeepGtch % the Epenfng Telegraph
WILKEsBARRE, Feb. PA despatch from
Magnolia, Mississippi, announces the death of
Hon. John N. Conyngham, of Wilkesbarre, who
was killed at that place by being run over by
railroad train. Judge Couynghsm, In company
with bis son, VIM. l.. Coyngham, Esq., was en-
route for Texas TO bring home an invalid son.
Mr.. Conynghsm was the father-in-law of
Right Rev. Bishop Stevens of Pennsylvania
ED.1
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MISSING LETTERs.-At an early hour this
morning mailbag filed with letters found
by Policeman Anthony Murphy at the corner
of Twenty-tbird and Market streets. The Off
Ger returned it to the Post Office.
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BURGLARY IN WEST NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
before o'clock this morning burglars succeeded
in forcing open the dwelling of Mr. Callahan,
Fifty eight street and Baltimore avenue. The
thieves secured about 5000 in cash, guam
tity of silver ware, two gold watches, and a
number of articles of clothing. Detectives are
engaged in investigating the matter.
CLOSE DRIvING.-Wm. Boyle was arrested at
Eleventh and Chestnut street on Wednesday last
for violation of city ordinance by close
driving. He was fined by Alderman JONES' and
bound over in s400 bail to keep the peace.
AN OWNER WANTED, "A basket of groceries
was picked up in Shppen street market a few
days ago The provisions are now at the Second
District Station-house awaiting an owner.
RECKLESS DRIvING.--A man named John
Wagner was yesterday arrested at Eleventh and
Chesnut streets for reckless driving. He was
fined by Alderman Jones.
LoDGERs.-In the Third District Police Sta
tion House last night, 135 dodgers found sleep
ing accommodations.
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Pennsylvania is not given in the report, and
there is no means of fascertaining, without great
labor, the aggregate assessments of all the coun-
ties of the State. The Auditor-General's report
gives $171, ,6S6,9l8 as the valuation of personal
property in the entire State taxable for State
purposes alone. The valuation for Philadelphia
is placed at $44,664 158 while the city assess
ment places it at $S, 1888, ,S73 only.
In the following table are given the valuations
of real and personal property, and the ratio
borne by the latter to the former, in the several
cities
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pita in several cities:.

The taXat1OH OF LOno ON TOT IOCa pufpUsts III 1857
was SIC. ass, 800, or s5's5 per capita.
The following table shows the assessed valua-
tions of real and personal property for the seve-
raj States named, with the ratio between them,
the figures being those for the year 1862
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END OF A CONTEST.
The Genuineness of n WiIi viudio oated by nh
aIrrJ

And to Dr. Joseph Beale, U. 8. N, his house
at No. 632 North Fifth street, and certain other
property.
Sarah Morley the heir named above, filed
caveat in which she protested agsinst the issu
ance of letters testamentary to the executors,
made, was of ''unsound mind, memory, aud
Understandings" and, further, that 'the said
papers are not the last will, testament, and
codicil of the said Robert West;" aud that, still
constrant.
Upon this long litigation ensued, but it is
now ended, Judge Allison having issued a de-
cree sustaining the genuineness of the viii, and
to act.
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FELL ON THE IoE.- Frederick Hogan this
morning fell on the Ice In Lombard street, above
Third, and dislocated his thigh. He was con-
yeyed to the Pennsylvania Hospital. His resi-
dence Is at No. 6l2 Penn street, and his age
lVItJ -sl1 yeafs.
The Weekly Arizonian., 1871-01-28

A large stock of Groeeries-BUTTER HONEY CHEESE and DRIED FRUIT which we offer for sale; wholesale and retail We adhere to a cash system and sell our gosd remarkably low for cash. nl2 ..
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NEW MEXICAN CARPETS and BLANKETS

We have on hand and are constantly res ceiving a full assortment Ot every class of goods suitable for this market, which we offer on the most reasonable terms. One of our fraa resides in New York City for the sole pur- pose of buying goods, and beiugin market com stantly. Our merchandise is purchased on the
 most advantageous terms. Those who deal with us can rely upon our stock being ofthe best quality and at the lowest prices, We would call the attention of merchants from this Ter
 ritory as also from Sonora, to our well assort- ed stock especially suited totheir market, and can confidently say it will be to their advau- tage to examine it before purchasing elsewhee
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Office NerekaRts Erchaxgs, SSaR FrGB- E4~ ciseS, Cal
The Weekly Arizonian., 1871-01-28

A large stock of Old Rye Whisky and the best California Wine and Brandy. Ht e.
 -likeWise-
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sf.Ta. r.
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also

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Having just fitted ul 'heir miiIsan vile with new and excellent machrs- enabled to do a larger business tbslial and are now prenared 10 furnish fsai 10 tractors and all others at more reasc .ates than it can be supplied elsewhere Territory. d
 anuary 2s, ls7A