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CONG RESS.
FORTY-FIRsT TERM-THIRD SESSION


Mr. Orth, OF Indiana, moved an additional Tesolu-
ton disapproving OF the conduct Of Rear-AdmiTal
Charles II. Davis, in delaying for an unreasonable
man, in accepting their release in the manner and
under circumstances as detailed in the testimony,
and in receiving holding, and treating them as
The resolutions offered by Mr. Swami, of Mary
land, from the minority Of the committee. denouuce
while under the protection of the American flag as
an outrage which demands prompt reparaton; {;
the insult Of President Lopez and leaving Bliss and
Masterman at the mercy OF the Paraguayan autho-
titles, and for having assumed hostile or unfrendly
attitude to said Lopez and the Paraguayan Govern
ment, and having associated Bliss and Masternan,
both adventures and Of doubtful reputation, with
his legation: relieves Admrals Godon aud Davis Of
all blame, and declares that no legislation on the
subject is required on the part OF Congress-
House of Repre- sentatives.
Continued from the Third Edition.
Mr.. Trumbull's bill relieving Congressman from
importantly, and looking to a reform in the civil
service, was made the special order for Monday
next
Upon the expiration Of the morning hour the
Senate resumed the considera lion Of the claim fer
indemnity Of j. Milton Best, OF Kentucky and
Mr.. Edmunds delivered an argument adverse to the
claim upon general principles, denying that the
destruction OF the premises as an act OF selfpreser
came within the constitutional clause prohibiting
the public use of private property without compen-
saton.
Mr. Pool followed in support of the claim.
Mr.. Williams, from the Committee on Finance,
reported, without amendment bill relating tosin-
ternal taxes recently introduced by Mr.. Bucking-
ham, and it passed. 1t provides that hereafter no
tax shall he imposed or collected upon any unds-
trbutable sum added to the contingent fund Of any
insurance company nor upon unearned premiums
received for risks assumed.
Mr.. A. G. Thurman introduced bill relating to
the competency of witnesses in the United States
courts and before United States commissioners,
providing that in oil civil and criminal cases before
said tribunals the same rules as to competency of
witnesses shall prevail those in force In the
spectve State courts.
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The CItY Amusements.


THE GERMAN OPERATING sale OF single seats
for the season Of seven performances OF German
opera to be given at the Academy of Music next
week commenced to-day at the Academy and at +.
A. North Co. music store No. 1926 Chestnut street.
The opening opera will be Beethovens FideLiO, with
Ehe following cast:-'Leonora," Madame Louise
Lichtmay; "Marcelne," Mile Bertha Boemer; Flo
restan," Mr.. Carl Barnard; "Jacquino," Mr.. Habel-
manu. "Pizarro," Mr.. Edward Vierling; "GOver-
nor" Mr.. w. Formes and "RoccO," Mr.. Carl
Formes. On Tuesday the Merry Wives Of WindSor
will be represented.
AT THE WALNUT the new play by Arthur Halli-
day, entitled The Great City, or, Life in London, will
be repeated this evening,
AT THE CHEsNUT Bouccaut's drama of The Co.
Teen Baum win be performed this evening, with Mr..
and Mrs. Florence as "Myles Ma Coppaleen" and
"Anne Chute"
AT THE ARCH Robertsons drama of ours will be
represented this evening.
AT THE NEW AMERICAN THEATRE an interesting
variety programme will be presented this evening.
AT TIE CIRCUS, Tenth and Callownill streets, in
teresting equestrian and acrobatic performances
will be given this evening.
ROTHERMELs painting Of "The Battle OF Gettys-
burg may be from 10 A. NJ to 10 p. NJ, at No.
1908 Chestnut street.
AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Ninth and Arch
Streets the romantic drama Of Monte Christie will be
performed this evening.
Ar THE ARCH STREET OPERA HOUSE variety of
Ethiopian comicalites announced for this even-
ing.
AT DUPREz & BENEDIcT's OPERA HOUSE Jennie
Benson the champion clog dancer, will appear this
evening.
SIGNoR BLITz and his son will execute number
of wonderful feats OF magic this evening at the
Assembly Buildings.
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FROM THE SOUTH.
Arkansas LeEisIature-HIessnke of Governor



Clayton.
MEMPHIS, Jan. 5-The AUdldnche has a
synopsis of Governor Clayton's message to the
Arkansas Legislature. He congratulates them
on the prosperous condition of the State; the
dying out of old prejndices and animosities; re-
commends reduction of taxes, and as means
to that end the abolition and consolidation of
certain offices, a Limitation of taxes, including
those of district schools; also reduction of the
number of Supreme judges from five to three,
and the abolition of the Acknowledgement clause
in the Constitution the last to be submitted to the
people Hesays the epresentencouragingc condition
of affairs fully warrants the carrying out of his
pledges made year ago, and recommends that
county assessors act as registrars. He leaves to
the Legislature to say whether he shall retain
the extraordinary appointing power now in his
hands. He has made every effort to ferret out
the parties who destroyed State arms on the
Mississippi river, ascertained the names of
several concerned, but could find no one willing
TO make the necessary affidavit for requisition
on the Governor of Tennessee. The message
was received with applause.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
Stenmahip SubsIdIes.

Special Despatch to the EUening Telegraph.
WASHINGTON, Jan. - The Senate Pos
tai Committee, at their meeting to-day, had
under consideration the Steamship Subsidy bill.
They decided to strike out the land grant por-
ton of the bill, and their idea is to adopt the
Postmaster Generals views, and to prepare a
bill giving subsidies direct to,lines, to be paid
out of the Treasury proceeds of ocean postage,
to 90 into the Treasury.
The Paraguay Investigatlon5
The House has up the report of the Foreign
Affairs Committee on the Paraguay investiga
tlon. Mr.. Orth, of Indiana, has the floor to de-
fend the majority report. 1t is not likely that
any concurrent action will be had this session
Executive Nomination.
Despatch to the Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The following nomi-
nation was sent to the Senate to-day:-Wiliam
H. Daniels to be Collector of Customs at Apa-
lachicOla Fla,
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ALLEGED DISHONEST SERvANT.-Elizabeth
Newton a servant in the employ of the family
of William B. Drew, No. S21 Wharton street,
was arrested yesterday on suspicion of the lar
dence When accused of the crime Elizabeth
denied knowing anything about the property.
She subsequently admitted that she had carried
the articles away. and left them at house on
Seventh street. This statement was found TO be
untrue, for the property was afterwards recov-
cred in the outhouse on the premises. Elizabeth
was held to bail for further hearing by Alder
man Bonsall.
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John LiveZey s. Co.

BURNING OF THE ANGoRA MHLs.-Shortly
after o'clock this morning fire broke out in
the picker-room of the Angora Mills, belonging
to Mr.. Calaghan, and situated on Gray's lane,
near the county line. The flames were promptly
discovered and extinguished. About noon
another ERE broke out in the same place, but
this time il made considerable headway before
it was discovered, and the efforts of the fire.
men to check the flames proved unavailing. At
last accounts the mills were reported to be en-
tiTely enveloped in flames. The West Phadel-
phia companies have all left for the scene of
the conflagration.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.-On Monday night, Will
liam Wilson, conductor on the Long Branch
Railroad, was accosted at Front and Spruce
streets by two men, one of whom seized him by
the throat while the other robbed him of his
watch. One of the alleged garroters, named
John Clark, was taken into custody yesterday.
He had q hearing before Aid. Carpenter, and
was committed in default of $4,000 bail for trial.
VICTIMIzED.- A Jerseyman from Mullica Hill
a day or two since was robbed of $500 by two
sharpers who met him on Market street and
said that they had made bet in reference to his
height. While measuring him with tape line
they cut his pocket out containing the money,
and then left. Mr.. Jerseyman did not discover
his loss for some time afterwards.
LARCENY CAsE.-Charles Haines was arrested
this morning by Policeman Mccormack upon the
charge of the larceny of piece of linen from a
store on North Eighth street. He was locked
up at the Central Police Station for a hearing
this afternoon.
BADLY BURNED.-About half-past o'clock
last evening, Thomas McCann, aged years,
residing at No. 1854 Beckett street, whilst play
ing near the fire during his mothers absence
was badly burned about the body by his clothes
igniting.
SUDDEN DEATH.-The Coroner was notified
this morning to hold an inquest, at No. 1906
Leithgow street. upon the body of Theresa
Rorer aged eighty years, who died suddenly.
ACCIDENT About half-past o'clock this
morning Charles Hubbs, aged IA years, had his
in the cards at schoheld's MILL Manayunk.
PosTPoNEMENT OF A BAR MEETINe.-A meet
ing of the members of the Philadelphia Ber,
called for IL o'clock to-day, to take action on
the death of John Brodhead, ESD, was post
poned until tomorrow at o'clock.
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FROM NEW YORK.
1nacIe ShIumeuts.

Specie shipments.
NEW YORK, Jaa. 5.-The steamer Parthia took
out $70,0 600 in specie.
Gold Sales.
The Treasury sold million of gold at 10 500
1000 The bids aggregated So COG, 800.
Crowners' Quest Law.
NEW YORK, Jan. S.-The Coroners inquest
upon the body of Joseph Crawford, killed on
New Years day in the liquor store corner of
Bleecker and Camelia streets, resulted in ver-
dict that the deceased came to his death by
blow at the hands of Benjamin F. Barber, who
has been committed for trial.
The Coroners jury to-day found a verdict of
murder against Abraham Jones' who fatally
stabbed his wife on Monday. Jones has not
been arrested.
Printers Strike.
The printers on the Jersey City Egening
Journal have struck work in consequence of q
disagreement whether certain figure shall
be paid for at the rate of fifty per cent. add-
tion or at double rates.
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FROM EUROPE.
Yesterdays 0uotnrlons.

LONDON, Jan. 4-4'sO p. M.-Csnsols closed at
92A for both money and account American
securities quiet. o. s. bonds OF 1852 s9%; OF 1865
old, s9Ai OF 1867, sS11; ten-forties, sfl Stocks
quiet; Erie Railroad, lsH; Illinois Central, 1l3H
Great Western, 2SH. -
LONDON, Jan. G-Calcutta Linseed declining. Tur-
pentne nat. Linseed OIL, CO 9s.
FRANKFORT, Jan. 4.-United States bonds, az
LIYERPooL, Jan. 4-4'30 p. Motion closed dull
and irregular; uPlands, s@sSd; Orleans, sA@
exd. Tho sales have been 10000 bales, including
1000 for speculation and export. Spirits OF Petro
leum, 10d,
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FROM NEW ENGLAND.
The GInhe Thenfra.

TIC WTuUt EUtHNFUs
BosToE, Jan. BIT is announced that Will
liam r. FLOYD is to be stage manager of the
Globe Theatre; also that J. w. Wallack and Mr..
and Mrs. Chanfrau will reappear as leading
artists.
Fire at Hartford.
HARTFORD, Jan. 5.-Early this morning
fire broke out in the third story of Talcott 81
Posts building, and burned through two floors.
A few hundred dollars will cover the damage to
the building, but Gay & Hastings, dry goods
dealers, on the first floor suffer serious loss, as
the whole of their stock was drenched. Fully
insured.
The! GubernntorIaI Vote OF Maine.
AUGUSTA Jan. s.-The Senate Committee on
Gubernatorial Votes reported that Sidney Perham
has 54 9OI, and Charles W. Roberts 46719, and there
we're 3s scattering for the Convention for State
officers Of last year.
The Governor was inaugurated at noon to-day,
and delivered his message.
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Sl,457,69s'23

State OF Pennsylvania,
County of Philadelphia, IS:
/, HENRY @. YOUNG, Cashier OF the Common
wealth National Bank, Of Philadelphia, do solemnly
swear that the above statement is true TO the best
ofmy knowledge and belief.
H. G. YOUNG, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn before me, this third day of
January, 1871. E. r. BADGER, Notary Public.
Correct Attest: E. p. MITCHELL,
PAUL p. KEhLER,
ii. N. BURROUGHS,
1t Directors.
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New York Produce nIarIket.

NRw YORK, Jan. 5.-Cotton tending downwards
sales 1000 bales nomnally at 5c. Flour firm; sales,
20oO bbls. State at S5'35@666 Ohio at IS 20@675
Western at S53597; Southern, S625@S'35 Wheat
dull and unchanged sales, 5000 bushels. Corn
dun sales 80, 600 bushels new mixed Western at 76
@77c Oats quiet; sales 200 bushels Ohio at 61 4
@621[c Beef quiet and steady. Pork quiet. Lard
steady. Whisky quiet at 92c.
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NKw YORK, Jan. a-Stocks heavy. Money easy
6-2Os OF 1862. coupon, lOs1S do. 1884, do, los
do 1865, do los do. 1865, new l011S do. 1851 l0I
souri, 6s, se% Canton Co., 67; Cumberland pref, 25
MY. Central ana Hudson River, 91 "a Erie 22A
Reading 9ssI; Adams Express, "a; Michigan Gen.
trail ll6; Michigan Southern, 91Z Illinois Central,
ls9: Cleveland and Pittsburg l04H; Chicago and
Rock Island, l04h; Pittsburg and Fort Wayne,
92s, western Union Telegraph. 442.
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MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.
nrhn GRAND OItv,, nt thn WnInut.


Such drama as that entitled The Great city; or,
Life in London, by Arthur Halliday, which was pro-
duced last evening at the Walnut, addresses Itself
TO particular order Of taste, and 1t has right to
be judged not by high art rules but by the standard
Of It's own Kind. The playgoers who delight in such
performances constitute very large and important
class in the community, and it is undenable that
they give vast amount OF satisfaction when some
thing better would perhaps not give any, The Great
City bears such a strong resemblance to innumera-
ble other dramas that have had their day OF
popularity, that the critic may well be excused
from making It the subject OF elaborate dsserta-
ton. Judging it by the proper standard, its chief
fault may be said to be that MIR. Halliday mas been
too sparing with the pepper and splco out SILL there
is enough OF what for want OF better word we de-
signate the 'sensational" element to make the per-
formance enlvening. The plot is more symmetrical
than is often the in the so-csled sensational"
dramas, and some OF the are highly effective,
although IL must be confessed that large portion Of
the dialogue nclines to platitudinariansm. The de-
ciencies Of the piece in this respect however are
eked out by judicious Of the scenery imported
for the piece entitled London, which was pro-
duced last season, which includes a number
of views in the British metropolis, and
by several new scenes painted by Mr.. Heilge. The
plot when sfted down to its elements is the Old old
stage story Of virtue triumphant in the midst of ap
parently overpowerng difficulties, and vice brought
TO grief just 1t is apparently the point of being
triumphant. The actors do their part towards
making the piece success, the different characters
being for the most part well sustained. Mr.. Wacot
gives spirited personation OF the villain OF the
play, "Jacob Blount, M. p, and Miss Annie Graham
makes an efficient representative-of the heroine,
edith Fairlamb." Mr.. Morrison as ''Mogg," a re-
turned convict, and the unknown father OF Edlth,"
acts with excellent appreciation of the require.
ments Of the part. Mrs. Walcot who excels in such
characters performs the role of dragged Dick" the
newsboy,in such manner as to make it an amusing
feature Of the performance.
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PAwNBRoKERs LICENsEs.-The Mayors
Clerk has thus far issued licenses to the follow
ing pawntrokers for the year 1S71:-
Jacob Myers, ". p. Donnelly,
Jacob Salenger, s. M. * S. X. Friden-
S. NJ. Fridenburg, burg,
A. Wasserman, John w. BdWell,
Jacob Cohen, A. S. Read,
Ansel Hamberg, Isaac Henry,
j. II. FridenbuTg, Simon Ezekiel,
Henry Levi, John Brandt,
John Rettew, Isaac Nathans,
Edwin levin, Robert Johnston s. Co.,
Henry Marcus, JOS. Mekeal,
A. NJ. Marcus, Dougnerty & McKeon,
A. ]. Baker, G. W. Kendrick s Bro,
ii. ]. Hunt, Henry Osborn,
Wm. Green Co. Hamberg d Bro,
Philip Hunt l.. H. Cohen, Agt.,
l.. K. FridenbuTg, Aaron Hyman,
Moses dAncOna, Gus. ROsenbaum,
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ne5gn REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
- COMMONWEALTH NATIONAL BANK OF
PHILADELPHIA at close Of business December
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SUDDEN DEATH.-The Coroner was notified
this morning to hold an inquest, at No 1905
Leithgow street, upon the body of Theresa
ROrer, aged eighty years, who died suddenly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-12-27
Alleged Conspiracy In Sabine Parrish
Smuggling Cheap Jewelry.

Alleged Conspiracy In Sabine Parish
Smuggling Cheap Jewelry.
On Saturday Messrs w. w. McNeely and
E. C. Davidson, of Sabine parish, were
brought before United States Commissioner
Weller, accused, on the affidavit of Patrick
Jones and Martin Morris, Of 'conspiring
together with intent to injure and oppress"
the atlantis and five others, with intent to
hinder and prevent their free exercise and
enjoyment of the rights and privileges
granted and secured to them by the con-
stitution Of the United States" On exami-
nation Of the witnesses, the defendants
were discharged. The remaining parties,
charged in the same affidavit, could not be
found.
The accused were all present in the Gus
tody Of a deputy marshal. The witnesses
for the prosecution were absent. This
brought about delay, and the case was
postponed until this morning at ten O'Clock.
Jean Dumas, subject of France, was
brought before Commissioner Weller,
charged with smuggling. Mr.. T. j. Kin
sella. special treasury agent. appeared as
prosecutor. 1t appears that the defendant
was caught while escaping from the ship
Vidalia. of Hamburg. with his pockets and
other spaces about him filed with pinch
beck jewelry, in this way seeking to evade
the revenue laws. He is wiry man with
sharp face and a general air about him of
greet cuteness. The trunk that remained
oehlnd him was stuffed with this cheap
material. He was bound over in the sum
of $3.50 for his temperance.
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NEW YORK.
ArrivaIs-Leaky Vessel-Tweed's Bonds
men-FUneral of sydney E. Morse
Erie Railroad StOck-Non.payment of
POiice-Emigrant Swindler Sent to the
itentiary-Failures Reported.

men-Funeral of sydney E. Morse
Erie Railroad Stock-Non.payment o.
Poiice-Emigrant Swindler Sent to the
Penitentiary-Failures Reported.
New YORK. December 26.-Arriyed
Magnolia. Champion and Senator.
The Lady f. Roosevelt, from Bristol fO1
Saltllo. Georgia has been hauled off Long
Branch. leaking six inches an hour.
The funeral of the wife of Rev. DR.
Houghton. pastor of the Little Church
Around the Corner" this mornMg 2 was at
tended by many members of the theatrical
profession.
Tweeds bondsmen justified to-day
Tweed will be arrai.ned Monday.
The Hudson river is reOpcned.
The funeral Of Sidney f. Morse to-day
was largely attended. The professor is
now the only survivor of four brothers.
The Erie company transferred thirty-fve
thousand shares to Heath & Raphael to-
day. 1t is believed the balance of sixty
thousand shares wrong.ully converted will
be delivered this week.
The police will probably not be paid on
the first of January. 1t is doubtful
whether payment can be made without the
Legislatures sanction.
john Myers. emigrant swindler. has been
sentenced to thirty months in the peniten-
tlarE.
The k-pyeSs reports two failures-one a
produce and the other malt dealer: both
heavy. No names are given.
Evening. ng.-Money active and strong at 7
per cent currency to gold, and fraction in
commission on call loans, closing very strin-
gent. Discounts Sd II per cent. Sterling
exchange closed quiet at l09ls 1904.
Gold 1885 lOSi2. State bonds are strong.
Tennessees have advanced, and are firm.
Tennesses old 621a, new 6212: Virginias
old 60, new co. Louisianas old 60, new SO,
levee skies G.. eights 70; Alabama eishts 93,
fves .: Georgia skies 3, sevens 7S;
North Carolinas old 3Ol9, new II: South
Carolinas old 4S. new 2ila.
Governments are firm, but inactive,
closing strong. Skies of 1881. ll71a;
tivetwenties of 1862, 1924; 1864, l09l2: 1865,
Ill; new issues ia; 1867, l!5i4; 1868. ll5as;
teD-tortles, l09la.
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FOREIGN.
sublime Porte Pressing Settlement Of
HALLWAY ObliGatiOns-NO Blank shot at
the Fiorida-Instructions to Cease An.
moving Her.

hallway ObliGatiOns-N0 Blank shot nj
the Fiorida-Instructions to Cease An
noyinz Her.
LONDON. December 26.-The Sublime
Porte. backed by Russia and Austria, is
sharply pressing the government of the
Danubian principalities for settlement of
the railway obligation.
HAVANA, December 26.-It is positively
denied that a Spanish man-of war fired a
been issued to the Spanish squadron to cease
annoying the Florida.
LIVERPOOL, December 26.-Arrived with
cotton: City of Paris, Atlanta and Calabria.
New YORK. December 26-The World s
London correspondence gives an English
case submitted to the general conference.
1t contains ten divisions:
The first is statement Of what the Brit
ish government cOnceiveS is referred to the
abitratOrs.
Second a narrative of the chief events
Of the American civil war pertinent to the
issues under arbitration, and the course
pursued by Great Britain.
Thirds exposition of certain general
propositions of international law governing
the conduct of neutrals; the power pos
sessed by the British executive at the time
to enforce those propositions or rules and
the means employed, at the request Of the
United States
Fourth-Is statement Of general con-
sidcrations to be kept in view while exam
ining what was actually asked by the
United States and done by the British gov
ernment respecting the four chief cruisers.
Fifth-Gives leading facts about the
Florida.
Sixth-Deals with the Alabama.
Seventh-With the Georgia
Eighth-With the Shenandoah.
Ninth h-Recapitulates and tenth is sum-
mary of international practice in neutrality
In respect to belligerent recognition little or
nothing is said, except to compare dates OF
it's issue with dates of certain acts by the
United States and confederate govern
ments. Touching the four chief cruisers
the British government denies that two of
them were specially adapted in whole or in
part within British waters to warlike uses,
and, therefore, not within the rules, or that
the British government or Mr.. Adams had
reasonable ground to believe they were in
tended to cruise or to commit hOstilities: no
warning in respect to them was ever given.
Both were formerly merchant vessels, and
left British waters as such.
AS to the two others, they were suitable
for warlike uses, but in respect to neither
can the British executive be justly charged
with that negligence from which flows the
duty of pecunlarv recOmpense. In the case
Of the Alabama. evidence disclosing her
real character was furnished by Mr.. Adams
in driblets, and orders were finally given
for her ton, within four or five days
after the last piece of testimony was sub
mitted, and before orders against her could
reach Liverpool she had traudulently es-
capped te sea.
The British case is, throughout, amicably
and calm, manifesting desire to submit, in
good faith, everything to the decision Of the