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onices for the of1cers connected herewith for the
cost OF which Councils shall appropriate $500 0eO.
House.
Mr. Chalfant, OF M0ntOur county, presented q pc
titOn signed by two thousand citizens of his county,
in fav0r OF Law regulating tolls on anthracite and
speech in favor OF the measure. He spoke OF the
prOstratOn Of the iron and coal interests and OF the
thousands OF w0rkmen who were likely to be sub.
tected TO famine, as well as the suffering that would
things would all be caused by the extortons Of the
coal carrying companies. II was certainly within
the power OF the Legislature to compel the great
corporations to treat the people fairly II, however
this power had been lost IL only showed how reckless
had been the legislation OF the past and that the law
making power had followed the example OF the
German student who had created monster to rend
its maker. He concluded by introducing a second
petition from GA citizens OF Schuyk county, OF the
same import as the first.
Mr. Steele of Schlykill, presented the petition OF
four thousand citizens of his county of the same
import.
Mr.. Williams, OF Luzerne presented the petition
OF 6651 citizens of the LuZerne district OF the
board are suffering for coal and the people OF the
mountains were suffering for bread, 1t warning
which every man should heed.
Mr. Ellis, OF Schuykill said 1t was alleged that
the railroad companies had increased their rates for
the purpose Of making them prohibitory. II this
was so the object was malicious one and not war
ranted by the law.
He proposed to direct the Attorney General to
issue quo wGrrdnto to ascertain whether the COM
panies had exceeded their rights.
The subject was then dropped for the present
Mr. Smith, OF Philadelphia, offered petitions. nu-
merouey signed, in favor OF the passage OF a local
option liquor la
The joint convention on public printing met, and
journed to meet again three weeks from Wednesday
next
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PUT AWAY.
Offenders Against Law and Order who VIII
Not be Troublesome for some Time.

Offenders Against law and Order who VIII
Not be Troublesome for Some Time.
In order that the operations of the Police De-
partment, so far as its energy in the fulflment
of Its important duties is concerned; and that at
one glance person may discover when crimi-
of his case in the courts the Mayor has had pre-
pared formidable volume, in which Special
Officer Smell, who is skilful in the caligraphic
art, makes all the proper records regarding the
disposition of offenders. From it we learn that
the important criminals sentenced by the Court
durings the month ending to-day were as fol-
lows
John Bern, alias Burns, for the larceny OF money
Sentenced February 8, two years County Prison.
} John ID. Heston, for the theft OF cigars. Sen
fenced February s. two years Eastern Penitentiary.
peace. Sentenced February II, $4,000 bail for good
behavior in the future.
Anthony Winters, George Hinckle, Edward Leddy,
Kate Allen, Kate Williams, Mary Miller, breach
OF the peace. Sentenced February II, $4,000 bail
Tor good behavior In future.
j. II. Heston, for larceny of cloth. Sentenced Feb
Is, three years Eastern Penititentary.
David Jones, alias "Sheepy," for stealing of cloth
ing Sentenced Feb. 70, two years Eastern Peniten-
tiary.
Kate Williams, for the theft of cloth. Sentenced
Feb. Ia, two years County Prison.
'Shoeyn Miller, for the larceny of tobacco.
Sentenced to two years and six months Eastern
Penftentiary.
George Devlin, alias "Broken-nose George" a
plckpocket Sentenced February three years in the
Eastern Penitentiary.
j. W. Carter, larceny OF clothing. Sentenced Feb
ruary a. two years and eight months in the Eastern
Penjtentiary.
John Thompson, theft of Shoes Sentenced Feb
rnary 10, eight months in the County Prison.
STbe persons marked with an asterisk were
brought up upon two indictments.
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MATTERS AT WASHINGTON.
The Appropriation Bills.
Army and Navy Orders
Penna. and New Jersey Legislatures
The Staten Island Question.
Later from Europe.
Paris and the PrusSianS
Penna. and New Jersey Legislatures
The Staten Island Question.
Later from Europe.
Paris and the Prussians
FROM EUROPE.
PnrIs and the PrussInns.


LONDON, Feb. 28.-A despatch from Paris to-
day states that the disaffection manifested on
the announcement of rhe proposed entry of the
Prussan troops into Paris has not extended
very considerably among the people.
The Demonstrations Made on sunday
by the troops and National Guard were confined
to n few soldiers.
The Decision of the National Assembly
is anxiously looked for, and great fears are ex-
pressed that the counsels of the Left may pre-
vail and the terms of peace meet with a rejec-
tion that will complicate peace prospects.
Louis Blanc md Gambetta
are opposed to the acceptance of these terms.
A number of BonapartisI agents are in Paris,
and will favor the rejection.
The Prussians are evidently
Preparing for n Contingency
of this kind. Bismarck is known to be opposed
to the entry of the troops. If collision should
occur between the people and Prussians it will be
made an excuse for putting the city under mar
tial law.
This Afternoons Quotations.
LONDON, Feb. eS-1'30 p. M.-Consols, 919l for
both money and account. American securities
quiet.
L1vERP ooL Feb. 2s-13e p. M.-California wheat
lis. lid. Receipts OF wheat for three days, 10000
quarters including 20, 900 of American. Corn, 35s
Cd. for new. Oats 3s. Sd. 0S3s 4d.
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u1TYINT TR.nLIeENC
THAT RAILING.
II is Lytsg LoOse Arognd-somebody Dereiict

h is Lytsg LeOse Arognd-somebody DereIict
Some three weeks ago, as is well known, the
railings enclosing Penn Squares were taken
down and piled along the sidewalks. They have
remained in that position ever SINCE exposed to
the depredstions of thieves, who hy-the-by, have
not neglected so fine an opportunity. If another
three weeks elapses before the railings are re-
moved, and it is not unlikely, the city will
either seglect to enclose the squares for which
the old railings were designed, or have an op-
pottunity to buy new ones for these enclosures.
The dimensions of the railiugs on Penn
Squares were 400 feet, 1851 of which were to
be placed around the Parade Ground, and the
balance TO go to the adornment of Fairhill
Square and other places.
In order to show whether the Commissioners
of Markets and City Property has complied with
his duty or not, we present the following ordi-
nance of Councils on the subject
"Section l. This Select and Common Councils Of
the city OF Philadelphia do ordatn, That whenever
the iron railing enclosing Penn Squares shall be re-
moved by authority OF the Board OF Commissioners
for the Erection OF Public Buildings the Commis-
sioner Of Markets and Uity Property is authorized
and directed to have the same removed to suita-
BILE place of safety for the enclosure Of the Farhil
Square, In the Nineteenth ward, and the Parade
Ground in the Twenty-siXth ward, and two hundred
feet of iron railing for school-house southeast
ner of Eighth and Thompson streets, Twentieth
section east, and three hundred and fifty feet of iron
railing gates and posts for school lot southeast
and four hundred and fifty feet of iron railing and
pair of gates and posts for school-house, Mont
gomerY avenue, above Richmond street, Eighteenth
ward and for the carrying into effect this ordinance
the sum OF five hundred dollars is hereby ap-
propriated to the Department Of Markets and City
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The Funeral Of Robertson, tho DramatIst.

Inc remains OF the late Mr.. L. w. ROBERTSON
were consigned to the grave on the afternoon
of February 9, at Abney Park Cemetery, near
London. The funeral cortege, consisting of the
hearse and four mourning coaches, followed by
twelve private carriages, left the residence of
the deceased, Eaton Road, Haverstock Hill, at
12, and arrived at Abney Park shortly after
o'clock. The mourners in the first coach were
Mr. E. Robertson and Master Robertson (brother
and son of the deceased), Mr.. Kendall, and Mr..
W. Feist. In the other carriages were Messrs-
Tom Hood, T. Archer, A. Halliday, D. Bouci.
ages were those of DR.. Bird, Captain jackson,
Mr.. Sothern, and other friends Of the deceased.
The coffin bore the following inscription
Thomas w. Robertson, born January 8, 1929,
died February Sd, 1871" The funeral service
was performed by the Rev. Mr.. Ebben, and at
its conclusion the mourners and numerous fol-
lowers took sad look at the coffin, on which
was placed wreath of immortelles. Tears were
freely shed by many of those present, and the
ceremony Throughout was deeply affecting.
Among those who attended to pay last mark
of respect TO the memory of the deceased were
many ladies and gentlemen connected with the
literary and histrionic world.-London Or
chpSt1l
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NIGHT SCHOOL.
The Closing Exercises at the Harrison School
Agreeable aad Interesting Exercises.

TEc Closing Exercises at the Harrison School
Agreeable aGd Interesting Exercises.
The closing exercises of the Harrison Night
School took place last evening in the school
building, in Master street, above Second. The
rooms were crowded, and the large central apart
ment was hung with the national colors. The
red, white, and blue was also beautifully dis
played in the rear and above the principals
desk. The Warren Brass Band was in attend
ance and throughout the exercises were of the
most interesting and agreeable description.
The school has been under the admirable
management of Frederick Christine, ESQ.,, the
principal of the day school. Mr.. Christine read
his report showing valuable and encouraging
results; Mayor Fox made a genial and happy
speech; Rev. j. Walker jackson did likewise,
and Judge Peirce closed with an instructive
address. Master William s. Neill read series
of complimentary resolutions, and all the
teachers Mr.. Christine included, were the re-
cipients of beautiful presents. Miss Mcdonald
was presented with a massive silver waiter and
goblets Miss Louisa Cox received O splendid
pair of gold bracelets, and Mrs. Mary Birch was
presented with handsome gold brooch. Miss
Mary Garvin also was the recipient of silver
fruit basket, together with a silver butter dish.
We should not omit the gift to Mr.. Christine,
that gentleman having been presented with a
heavy gold chain. Mr.. w. j. Smyth was also
present, and sang number of humorous songs
much to the delight of the audience.
THE Rum SHOPS OF PHILADELPHIA-In the
annexed table is presented the number of drink
ing saloons in each ward of the city,
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Row York Money and stocK MARX

at s@4 per cent Gold, Ill. o-2os, 1862, cou-
pou, 1925 do 1854. do., ll1Z. do. 1855. do nlX;
1O-4os, ink; Virginia IS, new, 61%; Missouri IS,
91H; Canton Co., 74A; Cumberland preferred, 80;
New York Central and Hudson River, 96X; Erie,
22H; Reading s92S: Adams Express, 7OX MI
chiRan Central. l17sS; Michigan Southern. s6s
Ind Illinois n Central, 1884, Cleveland and Pitts6nrg'
burg and Fort Wayne, s5A; Western Onion
TELEGRAPH 5lA.
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Baltimore Produce Markell

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2s.-Cotton dull and weak; mid
ding upland 1421c. low mddling, 14Kc., nominally
Flour quiet but frm Howard Street super6ne, IS so
@6; do. extra, Sc s650@T'25; do. family, ET5@9; City
Mills super6ne, s575S7'75 do. extra s675@S'25; do
family, ss50@11; Western superdne, s55096; do.
extra, &c 6O@7'25; do. family, G3Th@s5O. Wheat
firm and in good demand choice white, S2@2l0 fair
to prime, s1'6O@1.9O prime to choice red. 81 goo
10; fair to good, 81 55@1'75; common s140@l l50 (;
and Ohio Indiana, 81 60@1'70 Pennsylvania, 1850
leo. Corn--white Southern weak at S3@s4c.; yellow
Southern steady at 79@s0c Oats higher at 5T960c.
Rye firm at 5c.@slO5. Provisions unchanged.
WhiHkY nominallY Ql@92c.
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PAWN SHOP ROBBED.-A pane of glass in
Hendricks pawn shop, at Third and South
streets, was knocked out by a burglar at one
O'Clock this morning, and eleven pistols, eleven
pairs Of shears, three raZors, and a number of
opera glasses and pocket knives were stolen.
officer Woods who had been stationed in the
vicinity by Lieutenant Erickson, who had an
ticipated the robbery, heard the crash of the
glass. and oa running up gave chase to the thief
The robber ran to Shippen street, and up Ship
pen through the market houses, where he
dropped the booty mentioned above. The officer
fired couple of shots at the fugitive, but with
out effect.
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IN r U TIE E s. S A e
s1 ~
VALUABLE REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.

Pursuant 10 the terms OF a deed OF trust executed
to the undersigned, on the 18th day OF November,
A. ID. 1869, by the Tucker Greek OIL and Mining
Company OF West Virginia, to secure the payment
OF a certain debt, therein described, due TO Frede
rick FairthoTne, amounting to $1,000 with interest
from the 18th day OF November, 1862 which deed Is
recorded In the Recorders ONCE OF Writ county,
West Virginia. In Deed Book No. 9, page os2 VIII,
ON THE sTH DAY OF MAY, 1871 tthat being the
second Monday Of the mOnth), at the 'front.' door OF
the Court House OF Writ county, west virginia. pro-
ceed to sell to the highest bidder by public auction,
for cash in hand the following real and personal
property in said deed mentioned, to wlt:-An that
certain tract OF land situate, lying, and being In the
ceunty of Writ and State OF West Virginia, about
one mile west OF the Court House of Writ county,
containing THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY
FIGHT ACRES OF LAND, known as the Tucker
Greek OIL and Mining Company's Farm.
Also, one other certain tract OF land situate on the
waters of Sym Camp Run, and left hand fork OF
fuckers Creek in the county OF Writ and State OF
West Virginia containing EIGHT HUNDRED AND
THIRTEEN ACRES OF land, more or less, being the
same tracts OF land conveyed to the said Tucker
Creek, Oil and Mining Company, by Nelson j.
Nickerson and wife, by deed bearing dae on the sth
day of june 1865; both OF said deeds are OF record
in the once OF the Recorder OF Writ county, West
Virginia, in Deed Book No. ., pages 29s and S0l.
Also one Portable Steam Engine Boiler aud nX-
lures 20 horse power two sets OF blacksmith tools
and lot OF oil well tools, and one nre-proof safe.
ali OF which is now upon the premises
awt MS d. II. LEONARD, Trustee.
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FROM NEW JERSEY.
The Staten Island Annexation Questio,

VuVBtIUu'
TRENTON, Feb. 28.-Mr. Sauxay has offered
in the House joint resolution relative to the
annexation of Staten Island to the State of New
Jersey, and stating that Staten Island was
largely in favor of such annexation.
The Jersey City Charter bill has passed to a
third reading in the House, being amended in
minor parts.
The Senate has been occupied all the morning
in spirited debate on one of the anti-Erie bills,
and adjourned pending the discussion.
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Civil Suits.



for board and necessaries furnished to de-
fendants child. Verdict for plaintiff, sl22'66
Frederick Wideman VS.. john EntwiStle. An ac-
ton OF trover to recover for butchers implements
alleged to have been wrongfully taken from plain
tiff's possession. Jury out
William l. Manson, administrator, VS.. Bessie NJ
Stotser, executrix; same VS. Joseph N. Kline.
Fegned issues to try the ownership OF personal
goods levied upon by the Sheriff. On trial.
District Court, No. 2-yIttdge Lynd
George X. Johnson, DR., VS., Micke. Bodder Co.
An action to recover salary as book-keeper, the
him TO keep their books for one year at stated
salary and that by reason OF sickness he was unable
TO serve more than two months OF the time, for
which two months he now seeks to recover. Jury
out.
Hugh Hunter VS.. James K. Lnwel. An action to
recover damages for an alleged malicious prosecu-
ton. Plaintiff sets forth that he went to defendants
store to collect bill and was ordered to leave upo
his refusing to do the defendant caused his arrest
and before an Alderman charged him with misde-
away goods; the Alderman at once discharged him,
The Myers HomIctde.
Court Of Oyer and TermiIeT-JLdges LttdlOw ana
Pd1Son
This morning the Court resumed the trial OF
AdOph Fisher, charged with maDslaughter in negli-
gently driving over Mrs. Frances Myers, an aged
lady, and causing her death. AS we stated yester-
day. the foundation OF this indictment is the allega
ton OF criminal negligence on the part or the
offer to prove that the occurrence was an unavod-
able accident occasioned by the careessness OF the
deceased. They maintain that he was perfectly
sober and his horses were walking; when he was
crossing the street the old lady also was crossing
and stopped for an instant; then started on, slipped
to stop the wagon until the wheels were on her. The
trial has not been concluded.
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FROM NEW YORK.
Suspicious n Affair.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-A young man, named
John Clark, who states that he is a musical in
strument maker from Williamsport, Pa, was
found on w. Goodall's premises at night under
suspicious circumstances. On Goodall's threat
ening to arrest him, Clark snapped loaded
revolver at him. He was convicted at the Gene
raj Sessions to-day and sent to prison for four
years.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Naval Orders.

Despatch to theAssociated Press.
, WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S.-Lieuten nant-C Com
mander Henry Glass is detached from command
of the Nyack, and ordered to duty in the Asiatic
feet. Lieutenant Commander G. H. Craven
detached from the Nyack, and placed on wait
ing orders. Lieutenants H. R. Baker and M. B..
Field, Ensign E. P. Wood, Passed Assistant
Surgeon s. F. Shaw, Assistant Paymaster a. :.
Greene are detached from the Nyack, and
ordered to return to their homes.
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Nev yoru Proauce uark..

NEW YORK, Feb 2s.-Cotton dull and heavy; sales
1000 bales upands at 15c.; Orleans at 1h%c. Flour
quiet and without decided change; sales 5000 bbls.
Wheat dull and nominal; new spring Sl5s in store
winter red aud amber Western, S1'61@164. Corn
dull sales $4,000 bushels mixed Western at
s41G@s5c. Oats quiet; sales 10000 bushels Ohio at
66@70c. Beef steady. Pork quiet. Lard unchanged.
WhiskV uuiet at
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The DELAWARE HARBoR PoLICE.-Failure
has been made to provide the Delaware Harbor
police with the supplies necessary 10 commence
the summer campaign. such as paint aud mate
rial FOR the boats, etc. The attention of the
proper parties is necessary as the department
is one of the most important of our police regu-
latiOne.
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SAVANNAH, Ca, Feb. 27.-Arrved on Monday
steamship General Barnes, from New YORK; barks
Empress, PernambucO; Columbia at Tybee fol-
Charleston; Entire, GlenalIyn, Rio Janeiro; schr
Coo uette, Baracoa.
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Important Revenue Decisjop
FROM THE STATE.
The Coal strike.

PITTsToN, Pa, Feb. 2s.-At meeting of the Penn
sylvania Coal Company's miners at this place on
February q, they refused TO accept the terms
offered by the company, to mine by the car and in
sisted on mining by the ton as heretofore at prices
In the same proportion as paid by the Delaware,
Lackawanna, and Western Company.
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Special Despatch to The Evening Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2s.
Senator sumner
now dsavows any intention to make a speech at.
tacking the administration. A large number OF his
personal friends have called upon him within the
last week for the purpose of persuading him not to
attack the administration, and it is believed he has
yielded to their suggestion If he speaks at all 1t
win vii bel be in "a @ general & way about the management Of
thathe will not attack the President personally.
The House has just passed
rhe sundry Civil Bill,
with all that part OF itleft out which made appro-
priations for new buildings and for new public
works not already commenced.
Another Victory for Philadelphia.
The only exception made was League Island.
This was submitted to a special vote, and 1t was
agreed, by large majority, to keep in the appro-
work.
The McGarrahan Claim.
1t is conceded now that the case OF McGarrahan
cannot be considered by the Senate at this session
An attempt made in the Senate to-day to take it up
was for a test vote
An effort will be made in the House to-day to get
conference committee on
Tho southern Paci fc Railroad Bill.
Objection was made in the House this morning on
account OF the Appropriation bills.
Monthly Treasury Statement.
Despatch to the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S The following is the
monthly statement OF United States currency out
standing for the month OF February u. s. notes,
ole issue, $780, 1867 u. s. notes. issue, s2O9 3l3
2s7 U 3. notes. issue OF 90, sl46,6ss,718. Total.
two years per cent. notes, s47,65250. Two year 5
per cent coupon notes, sS40O2 so. Total, s2l95 532
COMPOUND interest notes. ST. 99s 000 fractional cur
rency, first issue, s4445, I4ll2 fractional currency,
second issue, g. 246, 1892 fractional currency third
Issue, 779 955 Ia fractional currency rourtn issue,
$40, l02 5063t. Total, s40679,74s1s. Total, $685.,
560,ol6is.
Important Revenue Decision.
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue has issued
circular stating that hereafter he Will not assent
to the holding by Internal Revenue officer of any
office or appointment under any State or municipal
authority, or any other employment OF such officer
additional TO his official duties, excepting far
may be permitted to storekeepers under section so,
act July 20, 1858.
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lfTA FOR TEXAS PORT S.
THE STEAMSHIP HERCULES
WILL SAIL FOR NEW ORLEANS VIA HAVANA
ON FRIDAY, MARCH 8, AT A. NJ.
Through bills OF lading given in connection with
Morgan's lines from New Orleans to MOBILE, GAL
WESTON, INDIANOLA, LAVACCA, and BRAZOS,
at as low rates as by any other route.
Through bills OF lading also given TO all points on
the Mississippi river between New Orleans and st..
Louis in connection with the St. Louis and New
Orleans Packet Company.
For further information, apply 10
WILLIAM L. JAMES,
General Agent,
q9sst No. 1870 South THIRD Street
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THE REV. DR.. WELLS
BOARDING SCHOOL FOR LITTLE BOYS
IIFrom six to Fourteen years OF age. Address the
Rev. DR. WELLS,
22s tuths2ms Andalusa, Pa
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FREE LEcTURE.-Rey B. L. Agnew will lee
ture this evening, In the South Street Presbyte-
ran Church (aboye Eleyenth), on the subject Of
'GoOd Luck
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of vessels in the port OF Philadelphia during the
month of February, 1871, were as follows
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REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE.-The convention
to revise the rules for the government of the
haltpast three O'clock this afternoon in the
County Court House, Sixth and Chestnut streets.