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Government Litigation.


United States District Cotrt-Jtsdge CadloalGder.
The United States Vs. Christian Presser. An
action to recover the penalty for failure to stamp
beer kegs. Verdict for the defendant
The United States VS.. Edward Il. Mcguire, claim
ant OF certain liquors seized Verdict by consent for
the claimant.
The United States vs. Thomas Cohen claimant OF
whisky. Verdict by consent for the claimant.
action on bond. Verdict by consent for the de.
fendant.
The United States VS.. Philip Booz, claimant OF
cigars. Verdict by consent for claimant.
The United States vs. Hunsicker ct al. An action
on dstiller's bond. Verdict by consent for the
Government, s212.
The United States vs. Same. An action on dis
tiller's bond. Verdict by consent for the Govern
ment, s812.
There were no contested cases before the court,
and an adjournment was ordered until Thursday.
Criminal Cases.
Court of Quarter SessiOns-JIdge LIsdl1u.
Isaiah Draper, colored man, was tried upon the
charge OF stealing clothing. A eolOred woman with
clothing in her room belonging to boarder, and
che went out in the morning. leaving the prisoner
there, and when she returned both man and clothes
were gone. He was soon after arrested, and some
Of the stolen property was found upon him. The
jury rendered a verdict OF not guilty.
John Williams, boy, was convicted OF the lar
ceny OF a pair OF pantaloons from store in Market
street above Sixth.
Francis Hogan, a fast young man OF eighteen
summers, pleaded guilty to the charge of stealing
money from the proprietors OF nickel plating esta
blishment in Chestnut street, where he was em-
ployed. Being rather good lo1king and perhaps
wicked women, and in order to keep in their good
graces, he had to draw upon his conscience ana
upon the cash-drawer OF his employers until he was
detected and arrested with his pockets fun OF money
he had stolen from them, when he acknowledged
his guilt and was sent to prison. The prosecutor
asked the Judge TO be lenient
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Southern Pacific Railroad Bill
It is Passed by the House.
FROM CHINA.

Attack Upon Secretary Stewards Party.
LONDON, Feb. 21.-The Pail Mall Gazette
says China papers, received by overland mail,
report an assault made upon Mr.. Seward,
late American Secretary of State, and party,
during visit to Woo Chang. The visitors, the
North China Herald says, went over the river
from Hankow to Woo Chang, and then pro-
ceeded up hill to pagoda. On their arrival
they found the usual crowd of boys and beg
gars, all of whom were clamorous for ''cum-
shaw" of cash.
The party were not provided for such de-
mand, and, after enjoying the view from their
position, commenced the homeward descent
On the way down, however, the boys pelted the
chairs with stones, considerably damaging one
of them, but discontinued their amusement on
being yelled at by the coolies.
Mr.. Hobson, the Commissioner of Customs
has since received letter of apology and regret
from the Taotai of Hankow for the occurrence.
A memorial has been presented by the Pro-
testant missionaries in China to the diplomatic
body at Pekin, deprecating the policy of allow
ing the Chinese authorities to escape from
treaty engagements, and to grant protection to
Christian missionaries. The hostility toward
foreigners is, the memorialists say, mot likely
to subside without further violent development
unless the utmost firmness and energy are en-
ployed by the foreign powers for its repres-
sion."
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FROM THE DOMINION.
The ParIIa g ent aud the Flsheries QuestIon

The PariiaE sent aud the Fisheries Question.
OTTAWA, Feb. 21.-In the Dominion Parlia-
ment last night Sir A. T. Gait brought forward
a motion respecting the fisheries and the ap-
pointment of the Joint High Commission. Sir
John Mcdonald laid the correspondence con-
nected Herewith on the table, replying to the
question of Sir A. L. Gait if Government in
tended to protect Canadian fisheries as hereto
fore.
Mr.. Macdonald made a statement at some
length regarding the subject. He described the
relations between Canada and the United States,
and the circumstances that had rendered it
necessary. The rights of this country to control
its waters should be asserted. He explained how
the system of licensing American fishermen
had been established and had proved a total
failuee, 1854 vessels taking out licenses in 1866
and only 25 in 1869.
The number gradually decreased, until the
Americans disregarded them altogether. The
Imperial Government assented to the PROPOSE
ton that the Canadian fisheries should be pre-
served tor Canadian fishermen, and placed
naval Lquadron to aid us in carrying out that
policy. Sir John believed the protection had
been efficient, and complimented the activity
and discretion of the officers of the British
squadron.
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The ceremonies employed in the solemniza,
ton of the marriages during 1870 were as fol-
lows Methodist, 1924; Catholic, 1905; Pres
byterian, 1885, Episcopal, CSC; Baptist, 57l;
Lutheran, 525; Aldermen, $685. German Re-
formed 377; Independent 1872 Mayor, 50;
Hebrew, &C.; Evangelical Association, 36; Dutch
Reformed, 81; Universalist, 20; Moravian, 16;
Congregational, ID; Friends, TO- Church of
Christ, 13; Unitarian, 5; Independent German, 5;
Second Advent, l.
The average number of marriages per month
was 535; per week, 1913; per day, II.
OF the men married, 3677 were natives of the
United States; 1875 married women of the
United States; 2S6 married foreign women, and
16 married women whose nativities were un-
known. The foreign men married numbered
2414; of these, GIL married women of the United
States; 1874 married foreign women, aud 0 mar
ried women whose natvities were unknown.
OF the women married 4079 were natives of
the United States; of these 1875 married men of
the United States; 2S6 married foreign men, aud
16 married men whose nativities were unknown.
The foreign women married numbered 2024 of
these 286 married men of the United States;
1874 married foreign men, and 4 married men
whose nativities we're unknown.
The ages of the parties married were as fol-
lows
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FROM WASHINGTON.
The Southern Pacific Railroad.

Special Despatch 10 Ihe EUeTltrlq Iete1rGphs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-A few Democrats who
want to make capital by opposing all land grants,
intend to fight the Southern Pacific Railroad at
every stage. They commenced to day when the
bill reported, by calling for the reading OF
the original Senate bill, and then for the reading OF
se se for nnns6srng thu & mas - oeen zen
House as in Committee of the Whole, to the excu-
sion of all other business. The Democrats think
they libuster until two O'Clock, which will send
the Southern Pacific bill over. Mr.. Dawes will pro-
badly yield after two o'clock to have the bill
New York Central Tax.
The Committee OF Ways and Means will be una.
luton referred to them yesterday, requiring the
Commissioner OF Internal Revenue to collect the
tax due on the dividends of the New York Central
Railroad stock.
Increase OF Salaries.
Mr.. B outwels bill to increase the salaries OF the
heads OF bureaus and other officers in the treasury
priatons and will be reported the last OF the week.
Notwithstanding general opposition to an increase
OF salaries, Is thought the recommendation OF the
Secretary will be adopted.
Mr. Sumner Better.
Senator Sumner is considerably improved this
morning, and the doctors have forbidden him to re-
ceive company or to engage In any excitement for
fear OF relapse 1t is not likely he will be able to
resume his seat in the Senate this session.
Philadelphia and tho Centennial.
Senator Cameron has had tomorrow set apart for
the consideration OF the bill for holding national
exposition at Philadelphia In connection with the
celebration OF the centennial of American Indepen-
dence
Visitors NJ the white House.
DssTatch 10 the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-The Executive Mansion is
thrown open to-day to visitors, an immense number
OF whom are availtng themselves OF the opportunity
TO pass through the East Room and the different
parors. In the departments no business is being
transacted.
Southern Education.
The bill introduced in the Senate to-day by
Mr. Wilson provides for the appropriation of
the proceeds of pubic lands for three years
after the passage of the act in aid of the schools
in the States lately in rebellion.
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FROM IHE DOMLNION.


The Parliament and the Canadian Fisheries.
TORONTO, Feb. 21.-An Ottawa correspondent OF
the Telegraph says the announcement by Sir John
Macdonald In reference to the fishery question and
the appointment OF the international commission
created profound impression in the House. What
the premier said confirmed the statement made on
Saturday, to the effect that the Dominion Govern
ment, SO far from having been ignored In the ap-
pointment OF the commission, were not only cogni-
Zant Of the movement, but actually orgnatOrs OF it
to a very considerable extent.
With respect to the Interpretation Of the treaty Of
1918, the Americans did not dispute that they had
renounced the right to fish within three miles from
our Shore The headland question had remained in
allegiance, but 1t was understood was not aban
Ia the correspondence that had been going on, the
Canadian and Imperial Governments were in COM
plete accord, and the Imperial Government had
given repeated assurances that our rights should
not in any way be surrendered
The mission Of the Hon. Mr. Campbell had been
partly for the purpose OF obtaining commission Of
three to settle the disputed questions. The Impe-
rial Government had consented to appoint such a
commission, consisting of Earl DeGrey, Sir Edward
Thornton and himself (Sir John Macdonald). The
American Government had consented, but suggested
that the commission should consider all questions in
dispute The action OF the commission would be
submitted to the Imperial Parliament In reply to
Mr.. Dufresne, Sir John said he did not know that
the commission would include the Fenian raid
claims, but correspondence was now going on with
reference to the matter with the Imperial Govern
ment.
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Ybe CITY A,uusoueuts.

AT THE WALNUT Mr.. Edwin Adams will per-
senate Robert Landry in The Dead Heart this
evening.
Tomorrow, Washington's birthday, there will
be matinee performance of The Dead Heart.
AT THE ARCH Mr.. Stuart Robson will APP
pear as Captain Crosstree," in the extrava-
ganza of Bldck-Eyed Susan. Matinee to-mor-
row.
AT THE CHEsNUT, Massnger's play of A Ne,o
Way TO Pay Old Debts will be represented this
evening, with Mr. E. l.. Davenport as ''Sir Giles
Oyerreach."
At THE MUSEUM, Ninth and Arch streets, the
curiosities are on exhibition from A. VI. till 10
p. VI. dramatic performance this evening. A
matinee tomorrow.
AT THE AMERICAN, an entertaining variety
performance will he given this evening.
AT THE ASSEMBLY BUILDING the two-headed
girl, the Kentucky giant, the Nova Scotia
giantess, and other curiosities, may be seen this
afternoon and evening.
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Later from Europe.
Prussian Retention of Metz.
FROM EUROPE.
The Retention Of Metz.

The Retention of Metz.
LONDON, Feb. 2l.-A despatch from Paris
dated yesterday noon says;-That the question
of the occupation and retention of Metz is
settled.
The Lorraine IIue
annexed will include Pont-a-Mousson.
The French wish to
ProlOnE the ArmIstice
until the I'd of March.
One of the Conditions
for the extension of the armistce insisted upon
by Won Moltke is that the
German Troops shall Enter Paris on the )th
1t is expected that this condition will proba-
bly, prevail
The meeting of the
Berlin Parliament
is postponed
Paying the Indemnity.
The 18th of March is fixed as the period for
paying one-half of the indemnity.
Paris is fast assuming its ordinary appear
ance.
Paris Food supply.
The table dhote of hotels is more varied and
the scale of prices much reduced since the Sd
of February. There have entered on the Great
Northern Railroad 1852 oxen, 1859 sheep,
1776 cows, 3768 pigs, and immense stores of
grain, flour, and biscuits.
This Mornings Quotations.
LONDON, Feb. 21-11 80 A. M.-Consols 90 for
money and account. American securities quiet.
620s OF 1862, 913s; OF 1865 old, 90A; of 1861 S9x
iO-4Os, s7%. Erie Railroad 1S%; illinois Central,
1O9; Atlantic and Great Western, 90.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2l-11'S0 A. M.-Cotton firm
uplands 7Xd.; orleans, 7z6@sd. Sales to-day
estimated at 10000 bales; sssn News.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 21.-Arriyed, steamer Batavia
from New York.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
Mr.. Edwin Adams at the Walnut.

Mr.. Edwin Adams appeared last evening at
the Walnut as Robert Landry, In Watts Phil
lips drama Of The Dead Heart, part which he
has made a specially, and which he acts with
remarkable fervor and intensity. The play Is
based upon one of the tragic episodes of the
French Revolution, and 1t abounds in strongly
contrasted lights and shadows and contains
some powerful dramatic situations, which If at
all well rendered cannot fail to make deep i'm
preston on an audience. The play Is SO familiar
to the public that 1t is unnecessary to give any
description of it, and we merely repeat now
the opinion advanced more than once in these
columns, that 1t is decidedly one of the most
effective pieces of its class The part of
''Robert Landry" is well suited to Mr.. Adams
style-too much so, indeed, for the worst fault
Of his elocution is a tendency to monotone and
the peculiarities of this character are such that
it is difficult to avoid making it monotonOus.
Despite this defect, Mr. Adams Robert Lam
dry" is an impressive performance, and last
night he acted with even more than his accus-
toned power. The duel scene with the "Abbe
La Tour, in the fourth act, was especially well
done and was certainly very thrilling. The
most artistic character in The Dead Heart is
the "Abbe La Tour" perfect type of a certain
class of aristocrats who were annihiated by the
Revolution. This part was exceedingly well
played by Mr.. Walcot. Miss Annie Granam
acted the rote of "Catharine Duval" with con-
siderable force, and otherwise the support was
creditabe.
MIR. stuart Robson MT the Arch.
Mr. Stuart Robson made his first appearance
this season at the Arch Street Thea
tre last evening" as Captain Corio-
lanus Crosstree" in the extravaganza of Black
Eyed Susan; or, The Little Bill That Was Taken
Up. Mr.. Robson's range is limited, and he is far
better in burlesque than he is in legitimate
comedy and farce. His powers have been culti-
waited during his absence from this city, aud he
is q more consummate master of the art of pro-
ducing comic effects than he was some five or six
years ago. The piece in which he appeared last
night has nothing particular to commend it, as
it contains nothing intrinsically comical and it
was evident that the audience found it hard to
laugh at the indifferent puns and far-fetched
Jokes. Mr.. Robson, however, threw his own
individuality into the part of Captain Cross
tree" and between his makeup, the peculiar
comic twang of his voice. and his medley of
songs, he made the performance sufficiently
funny and entertaining.
Miss Nellie M@der, who made her first ap-
pearance ia the part of "BlackEyed Susan"
has an agreeable face and figure, and although
her opportunities last evening were limited, she
appears to have abilities which will insure her
success upon the stage.
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VITAL STATISTICS.


The Births, Marriages, and Deaths In Phila-
delphia During the Year 1S7O-OomparIsOn
with the Past,
The annual report of the Births marriages,
and deaths In Philadelphia during the year 1870
was submitted to the Board of Health this after
noon by John e. Addicks, Esq, the Health
Officer. 1t contains the following interesting
The Births of the Year.
The number of births registered during the
year was 1874, an increase of 234 over the
previous year.
The number of male births was 9l34, an in
crease of 273 over the previous year. The fe-
male births numbered 5000, a decrease of 80
from the previous year.
The following table shows the number of
births in each month of the year,
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FROM THE WEST.
The Murder of United states Marshal Jenkins
Arrest of n Suspected Party.

The MuFdef al DnIed STATES NtaFBhHI JenkIn ms
Arrest of n Suspected Party.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 2l.-B. F. Boyce, eX-Sheriff OF New
Madrid county, was arrested at Barnums Hotel last
night on suspicion Of having killed Deputy United
States Marshal Jenkins at New Madrid on last We'd
nesday. 1t is stated that after Boyce's son had
quarrelled with jenkins, as previously reported,
Boyce borrowed gun Of neighbOr, and that after
the murder this gun found near the house.
Boyce denies having had anything to do with the
murder
Fire in CincinnatI.
CINCINNATI, Feb 21.-The old part OF the Cincin-
natl Union Bethel on Front street. was burned this
morning at IL O'Clock. 1t was used by the Bethel as
a reading-roOm, a cheap restaurant for boatmen
and others, newsboys' home, and other purposes in
connection with the benevolent work OF the society.
A splendid new building in the rear, recently hn-
ished by the society to accommodate one OF the
largest audiences OF any church in the country,
much exposed
The roof was damaged somewhat by fire, and the
ceiling by water. The loss to the latter will be
covered by few thousand dollars. The old part
was insured for $4,000 in the American, and $1,000 in
Cincinnati. The adjoining stores OF Gath & Van
non and Slymer Raif were somewhat damaged
by water. The new building was amply covered by
insurance The whole loss is about $50, 900.
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NRw YORK. Feb. 2l.-Stocks strong. Money,
per cent. Gold, 1ll2s. b-2Os, 1859. coupon,
ilizs; do. 1864. do, lll3(: do. 1855, do. iiOH
lO-4Os, i1O%; Virginia 6s, new, 81 Missouri IS.
sOX Canton Co, 72%; Cumberland preferred, 2S
2lH; Reading, ssT; Adams Express, 6bh
Michigan Central, l17A; Michigan Southern. sl5S
Illinois Central, 1888: Cleveland and Pittsburg,
105; Chicago and Rock Island, 1OT; Pittsburg
and Fort Wayne 95; Western Onion Tele-
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new York Produce Market.

NEW YORK, Feb. N.-Cotton 1rmer; sales 5000
bales at l53sc., Flour dun and declined 5Sloc: (;
TsO Western at SIS 'sO@7'45. Wheat dull and drooP-
ing and no sales Corn dull sales ~ 900 bushels new
mixed Western at ESQ. Oats dull; sales, l2,00e
quiet PORK dull new mess, S2l'sI56 @2250; cid
mess, s2l bO@22. Lard inactive; steam, l24918A (;
Kettle, is55. Whisky nominal at s2c. -
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FROM NEW YORK.
FiectIou of Railway Omcers

NEW YORK, Feb 2l.-At the annual electio
of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Raritan Rail-
road Company to- day the old officers and man
ayers were unanim ously reelected.
Charge of Perjury.
Alexander M. Castelar, arrested some time
ago on a, charge of perjury in a b0annokruptcy 0no
case, to-day renewed his bail in $4,000.
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The twin births show an increase of 80 over
the previous year. During the year three sets of
tripiets were reported-one in March, one in
July, and one in November. The colored births
show a decrease of 81 from the previous year.
The still-births registered number 822 -4S9
males and 333 females.
The average number of births per month was
1888; per week, $50; per day, AZ.
The Marriages of the Year
The number of marriages celebrated in each
month of the year. compared with the two pre-
Nnns fOllnWR,-
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FROM EUROPE.

English Parliamentary Elections.
LONDON, Feb. 2l.-The city of Norwich has
elected Colman, Liberal, to the House of Gem
mons.
Death of Mad'iIo Schneider.
Madamoiselle Schneider the actress Is dead
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FROM NEW ENGLAND.
rh. s.,ar FcIIpse Expedition.

CoNcoRD, N. H., Feb. 2l.=Professor Charles
ii. Young, who has been with rroiessor WIN
lock observing the record of the solar eclipse
in Spain, has returned TO his duties at Dart.
mouth College. .A-aa&
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THE COAL TONNAGE of the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad and branches for the week
ending Saturday, February 1S, 1871, was as
follows:-
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AMONG the agreeable incidents to transpire
upon the coming 22d of February, probably none
of two hundred ioaves of bread by William H.
Hopkins, news dealer, at his store, Main street.
Germantown. His example should be initiated
by Others as all must be conscious that the
length and severity of the winter have occasioned
our CITY.
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6I4,022 1000
Ratio OF deaths to population in al.
AGeneral Summary.
The following table shows a general summary
of the returns of the department since its esta-
bliehpnant.-
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Fire in Cincinnati.
FROM NEW FORK.
ProposaIs for Bouds,

New YORK, Feb. 21.-The sixteen proposals
for bonds aggregate So, us, 100 Awards
So, COO 900, at 9'62@9'92.
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House RoBBERY.-Yesterday afternoon the
residence of Henry s. Stager, on Marshall
street, above Montgomery avenue, was entered
by thieves during the absence of the family.
The thieves pried off a rear window shutter,
and one of them kept watch while the other did
the pilferng, the former consoling himself the
while by drinking Mr.. Stager's wine and
smoking his pipe. Tne other man then pro-
ceeded up stairs and with a screw-drver opened
a bureau and a couple of trunks and removed
their contents, amounting to about $3.50 in cash.
quantity of silverware and jewelry was also
carried off. The thieves were in the act of
bundling up about $500 worth of clothing when
a little sister of Mrs. Stager, on attempting to
enter the house, frightened them off, leaving the
bundle of clothing behind.
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The following table shows the mortality in
each ward, with the population, according to
the late census, with the ratio Of deaths 10 PoPu'
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BaItimore Produce NIarkes.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 21.-Cotton firm and slightly
better; middlng uplands, 159lbAc low middling,
14H@14Ac Flour nominally unchanged. Buyers
would have to be made. Howard Street superine,
s55O@6; do. extra, SO 50@7'25; do. family, G76&9;
do. family, SS50@11 Western superfne, $4,000; do.
extra, s6 50@725; do. family, e7,37H@s5O Wheat
firm; choice white, s2@2'10 fair to prime, t1'609
100; prime to choice red $4,000 10; fair TO good,
s160@1's0 common, $140@l'55 Ohio and Indiana,
g 6c@ll5; PENNSYLVANIA, sl65@l'6O. Corn-white
but lower at 79c. Oats in good demand at 5s@59c.
Rye Armer at CSC. @Sl05 Mess Pork steady at s23
@2350. Bacon steady: shoulders, 1014 rib sides,
12c. clear rib, 12Hc. Hams, sugar-cured, 1T91Sc.
Lard steady at l31c. Whisky steady at 929921c.
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BEAT AF OFFIcER.-John Gray was yesterday
arrested at Oak and Buttonwood streets by
OficeT Becker, whom he had assaulted. The
prisoner was sent 20 prison by Alderman Toland.