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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-23

In the House of Representatives. yesterday,
the items in the deficiency bill appropriating
$500,O00 to the New York Post Office and
$500, 600 to the Boston Post Office encoun-
tered strong opposition from Mr. Farnsworth,
of Illinois, who charged that fraudulent con-
tracts had been given out for the supply of
material, etc., for both these expensive edi-
fees, and that while some of the New York
members of Congress would derive share of
the money unnecessarily expended on the
New York Post Office, Massachusetts men,
Der was interested in the contract for
supplying stone for the Boston
Post Office. These are bold
charges, but they do not seem to have Sc
riously affected the action of the House.
They were replied to by Cox, of New York,
(whose chief defense was that enormous out
lays had been made on the works at Rock
Island, Illinois, which are located in Mr..
Farnsworth's vicinage), and by Butler, of
Massachusetts,, who, in turn, was accused by
Farnsworth of being not only concerned in
the contract for supplying stone
for the Boston Post Office, but
also of using expensive mirrors be-
longing to the Government fer the deoora-
tion of his private residence. Farnsworth
alleged further that a $4,000 Government
mirror had been broken or lost while in
course of transmission between a Govern
ment Office and Buffers house. Innocent
taxpayers may well open their eyes at such
an accusation. They have supposed hitherto
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-23
THE SIZE or THE LEGISLATURE.

THE SIZE or THE LEGLSLATURE.
IF we are to have a convention for the revi-
sion of the Constitution-and the demand for
one is so universal that it is scarcely probable
the Legislature will venture to adjourn with
out giving it heed-one of the most vital
questions that will come before it for conside-
ration will be that touching an increase in the
membership of the lower house. To show the
comparative size Of the legislative bodies of
different States, with the average number of
the most numerous branch, we have COM
piled the following table, upon the basis of
the recent census:-
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OBITUARY.



prominent Pennsylvania politician, George
NJ Lauman, Esq, died yesterday in Reading,
at the age of ffty-eight years. His native place
was Middletown, Dauphin county, Pa. In 1899,
when seventeen years of age he entered
printing Office in Downingtown, owned by
George Pitt. He remained here for several
years learning the business, and on becoming of
age took an active interest in the internal inn
provements of the State and became widely
known as q contractor for the building of canals
here and elsewhere. He afterwards became an
active politician and at one time held the office
of Flour Inspector of this port He was en-
gagged in the Mexican war, where he acted as
quartermaster. For several years pas he has
been in business in this city as q wine merchant
on South Ninth street
General Arnold EIzey.
This gentleman died in Baltimore on Tuesday
last. He was born in 1876, and graduated from
West Point in 1887. He at that time bore the
name of Arnold K. Jones, but since dropped the
final designation He served in the Florida war
and during the Canadian border troubles. He was
with the army sent to garrison Texas in 1915.
He also served in the Mexican war; and received
promotion for meritorious services at Contreras
and Cherubusco. He took part with the army
daring the Seminole disturbances in 1853 and
1856. He was then on duty at Fortress Monroe
until 1861, when he joined the rebel forces
against the United States.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-23
THE CENTENNIAL.

THE consideration of the bill fixing Phila-
delphia as the site of grand centennial
celebration in 1876 was again postponed in
the United States Senate yesterday. Mr.
Conkling took the floor and consumed the
morning hour by frivolous sp eech opposing
this measure, and after the morning hour
had expired the Senate proceeded to discuss
appropriation bills. The New York Senator
announced his intention to continue a
vigorous opposition to the Centennial bill,
and as the session is rapidly drawing
to a close, it is possible that it
may be defeated by his contemplate
course. We hope, however, that the
highest legislative body of the land will
not permit itself to be deferred from pass
ing a wise, just, useful, and patriotic law
by the Vaccinations of narrow-minded and
spiteful Senator. No candid man can doubt
the Importance of an imposing ma
tional celebration in 1876, and it
would be difficult to devise better means for
rendering the demonstration of that year
forever memorable than those which are en-
bodied in the bill which encounters such per-
sistent and despicable opposition from Sena-
tor Conkling The verdict of the nation, in
its support, has been expressed by the action
of the House of Representatives; and there
can be no possible doubt of the favor with
which the great body of the American people
contemplate the idea of gathering around the
sacred spot where the Republic was first pro-
claimed, nor of the wholesome effect which
would be produced by universal COM
mingling of the citizens of the different
A. r.
and nationality. What Mecca is to the Ma
hommedan, or Rome to the Catholic Phila-
delphia is to the citizens of the United States
and pilgrimage hither in 1876, under the
proposed conditions, would create new bonds
of union and new indictments to patriotism
which every wise Senator should be glad to
create.
In the coming celebration it is also desira-
BILE that foreign lands, as well as the various
sections of our own country, should be repre-
sented, that their congratulations may be
mingled with our own, and that our citizens
may hear alike from the turbaned Turk, the
polished Partisan, the English exquisite, the
German hero, the swarthy Spaniard, and
from the natives of all hospitable and habita-
BILE lands, testimony of the effect of our ex-
ample and tributes to our institutions. To
secure such attendance the centennial must
be invested with national Importance, and
notice of the character of the proposed
exposition must at once be spread broadcast
over the civilized world Under these cir-
cumstances Roscoe Conkling's opposition Sc
far has only humiliated and disgraced himself
buff the Senate permits its action to be con-
trolled by him, it will become a damaging
accessory to his stupidly jealous opposition
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-23

WHY BE TROUBLED WITH COUGHS, COLDS HoARsE-
NESS or indeed any Pulmonary or Bronchial Com
plant, when remedy so safe, thorough, and easily
obtainabe as DR.. Jaynes Expectorant can be had :?
Those who have contracted severe Colds may save
their lungs from the dangerous irritation which fire.
quen'ly brings about Consumption,:by promptly re-
sorting TO the EXpectorant; and any one threatened
with Throat disease will find this remedy equally
etfectual in afordlng relief from obstructing
phlegm, and healing the inhamed parts. Sold
everywhere.
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
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The DARK WAYS AND VAIN TRICKS of the
Juvenile All Sins who recently pelted Mr..
Stewards travelling party with stones are re-
garded by the New York Tribune as without
excuse, ''unless it be the fact that it is pal
pabls imitation of our own civilized way of
treating strange Cinnamon" The Heather
Chinee is distinguished by his capacity for
doing things precisely as he sees other per-
sons do them. But in this little stoning aft air
at Woo Chang our Celestial imitators rather
failed to make the most of the example set
them.
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DIE H.

ALExANDER.-On the 14th instant JULIA ALExAN-
DER at the residence OF her brother-n-law, e. d.
Brown ESQ.
Due notice of the funeral Will be given.
BARBE.-On the 18th instant, FRANCIS BARBE, in
the 65th year OF his age.
The relatives and friends Of the family, also,
the French Benevolent Society, are respectfully in
vfted to attend his funeral, from his late resi-
deDce, No. 23S s. Eighth street, on Sunday, 10th in
slant, at O'Clock.
BRApY.-On the 18th instant WILLIAM BRADY,
son Of Susan and the late William Brady, aged %
years.
The relatives and friends of the family, and
Fourth Of July Lodge. No. 1885, X. OF p, respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from his mothers
residence, No. 1905 s. Fifth street, on Saturday
afternoon, at O'Clock. To proceed to Sixth Street
Union Vault
DoUGHTY.-On Friday, 14th instant ENoCH
DOUGHTY, in the s0th year of his age.
The friends OF the family are respectfully invited
to attend his funeral, from his late residence near
AbsecoD, N j, on Tuesday next, 18th inst at 10
O'Clock A. NJ.
special train will leave Ccoper's Point, Camden,
N. j., at 745 A. M. -
EAKINS.-On the 11th instant, CHRISTIANA, wife of
Samuel Eakns, Sr., in the 6lst year Of her age
The relatives and friends OF the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral at her late resi-
dence, No 1924 Palmer street. on Saturday. at
O'Clock p. M. To proceed to Palmer Ground.
GRIGG.-On the 18TH instant, HORACE II. GRIGG, in
the 3sth year OF his age.
funeral, from his late residence, No. 1902 North
Twentieth street, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, Monday 18th
instant. To proceed to Laurel Hill Cemetery.
SHRIvER.--On the morning of the 18th instant
WILLIE II only child of H. L. and Lizzie Bakes
Shriver. aged years and month.
Funeral from the residence OF his parents, NO. 322
North Ninth street, on Monday morning. at 10
O'clock
/ WEBB-Suddenly, on the morning of the 18th inst.
HEWITT youngest child of Esther o. d. and the late
William II. Webb, in his Tth year.
/ on Monday morning at IL O'Clock punctualy. The
friends OF the family are invited to be present.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-15
REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.

O. REAL ESrATE-THOMAS " SONS -ALE.-
Eai Valuable Business Stand Three-story brick
Livery Stable No. 206 S. Eleventh street, below
Walnut street, 55H feet front. On Tuesday, May
at the Philadelphia Exchange, all that valuable
three-story brick stable with basement) and lot of
ground situate on the west side OF eleventh street,
south OF Walnut street. No. 206, the lot containing
in front on Eleventh.. street So feet, aud extending
IN aepIh aons , GehUuia & steet oS ieeG. me staoe
veniences, ETC., has accommodations for about 100
horses and 100 carriages There s room for three
stores on this lot. Immediate possession. Terms
$40 GOO may remain on mortgage.
M. THOMAS Il SONS, Auctloueers,
q est Nos l99 and l4l S. FOURTH Street.
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REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.

e. EXECUTORS SALE, TO CLOSE IAN ESTATE
La THOMAS SONS, Auctioneers. three
siOry brick Dwellings, Nos. 734 and 736 West street.
ON Tuesday, May 1871, at IL O'Clock, noon will be
sold at public sale, at the Philadelphia Exchange,
all those two three-story brick messuages and lots
side Of West street. Nos. 1874 and 1876 each lot con-
tanning in front ou West street ii feet inch, and
extending in depth T2 feet to a feet wide allev.
They will be sold separately. Terms, one-half ash
NJ. THOMAS IL SONS AUctiOneers
a Is sat Nos. 139 and l41 S. FOURTH Street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-15

OAKFoRD, Continental Hotel, has opened an ee-
giant assortment of LADIES' Chlldrens, and Infants
trimmed and untrimmed Hats. Flowers, Feathers,
ornaments, Etc. Also, Boys Cloth and Straw Hats.
BuRNETT's COLOGNE the best made in America.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-15

AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE. - MRS. WINsLows g
SOOTHING SYRUP is an excellent article for all dis
eases of children
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! EVEN A CRIMINAL is entitled to a trial. A trls |
Us all that is asked for Cable Screw Wire Boots or
Shoes. Their many good qualities at once win a
FASTING favor for them. All leading dealers sell
Them.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-15

O. PUBLIC SALE-THoMAs & SONS. AUC-
U;: tioneers Two half story stone Dwelling
aud Stable, No 65 Sharpnack street, Germantown.
sold at public sale, at the Philadelphia Exchange,
all that two-and. a-half-story stone dwelling, frame
stable and lot OF ground, situate on the southeast
side OF Nash street, Germantown, Twenty
ward; thence extending northeast along Sharpnack
street 60 feet; thence southeast 119 feet Il incl; ;
thence southwest 81 feet inches to Nash street. and
thence northwest along Nash street 19 feet II
inches to the place OF beginning Also lot adj Oin-
ing fronting on SharpnacK street 46 feet 10 nches
and extending In depth on the southwest line 1l9
feet inch, and on the northeast line l1s feet Ii
inches Terms, half cash. May he examined.
Clear OF all incumbrance. Immediate possession.
Nj. THOMAS d SONS, Auciioneers,
4 1bs3t Nos. 139 and l4l S. FOURTH Street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-15

GREEN GUM PLAsTERs,
THE ONLY ONES which effectually will CURE CoREs
BUNIoHs, are manufactured by
@. KRAUsE, Apothecary,
N. W. cor. Twelfth and Chestnut Streets.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-15

a. REAL EsTATE-THOMAS& SONS SA E.
E:;i Modern Twostory Stone Dwelling, Race
street, east Of Thirty-sxth street. On Tuesday,
May O. 1871, at l2 O'Clock, noon will be sold at pub
lie sale at the philadelphia Exchange, all that lot
OF gTouRd. with the two-story stone yelling French
rooD with two-story back buildings thereon erected,
situate on the north side of Race street 100 feet
east of Thirty.si street, containing in front
Race street 20 feet and extending In depth 100 feet
The house has all the modern cOnVenenCes, hot
and cold water, BATH gas, range, etc. Terms-S350O
may remain on mortgage. Immediate possession.
Nj. THOMAS a SONS. AuctiOneers,
415 29M6 Nos. l59 and 14l 8. FOURTH Street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-15

The GENUINE MILTON GOLD JEwELRY, OF No.
1922 Chestnut street. is in greater demand than ever
All who visit our Salesroom express their delight
with the curious and complicated designs in our
original and genuine Milton Gold revealed to their
view, and the throngs OF delighted purchasers that
daily crowd our Salesroom bear evidence to this. Re-
member, the genuine is for sale only at the head
quarters OF the great English Milton Gold Company,
No. 1922 Chesnut street.
OAKFoRD, Continental Hotel, has received Spring
Styles Gents and Boys Hats, Caps, and Furnishing
Goods Shirts made to order
Mr.. WILLIAM W. CASSIDY, the jeweller at No.
South Second street. has OF the largest and most
attractive stocks OF all kinds OF Jewelry and Silver
ware In the city. He has also hand fine assort-
ment OF ine American Western Watches Those
who purchase at this store at the present time are
certain TO get the werth OF their money.
nIIRKEII,s ~ crs hn
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o. REAL ESTATE-THOMAS Il SONS SALE.
Eai Modern Three-stOry Brick Residence, with
side ard No. 5l3 Franklin street, south OF Spring
Garden street. On Tuesday, April IS, 1871 at ~
O'Clock, noon, will be sold at public sale, at the
Philadelphia Exchange all that modern three-story
brick suage with three-sory back buildings and
lot of grou nd, situate on the east side OF Franklin
street 67 feet 81 inches south OF Spring Garden
street. No. 5l3; the lot containing in front Frank
lin street % feet inches, and extending in depth
81 feet 10 inches the north line, aud 60 feet So
inches on the south line The house has the modern
convenieDces contains 13 rooms, handsomely
finished; gas introduced, bath, hot and cold water
furnace cooking range, Underground drainage to
sewer. etc. Terms $4,000 may remain on mortgage.
Immediate possession. May be examined.
NJ. THOMAS d SONS, Auctioneers,
1t Nos. 139 and 141 s. FOURTH Street.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-15

RkSz- ALEXANDER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
NINETEENTH and GREEN Streets.-Preach-
ing to- morrow at 10Y O'Clock A. NJ, and o'clock
p. M, by Rev. CHARLES ID. KELLOGG, OF sara
toga, M Y
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-15

nkSzs SPIR1TUALISM.-MRS. BRIGHAM ONE
OF the most interesting trance speakers OF the
day, Will lecture at the Church, ELEVENTH. ana
WOOD Streets, tomorrow morning at 1Ok, evening
at g. Pews free for all visitors.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-04-15

a. REAL EsTATE-THOMAS Il SONS SALE
EH Genteel Three-story Brick Store and Dwelling,
Thompson street. On Tuesday, May q 1871,
at 12 O'Clock. noon, will be sold at public sale, at
the Philadelphia Exchange, all that genteel three
story brick dwelling, with two-story back building
and lot of ground, situate No. 1910 East Norris
street, second house above Thompson street; con-
tannp in front East Norris street Is feet inches
and extending In depth 10s feeJ inches to 4-feet
wide alley. with the privilege thereof. 1t is occu-
pied as store and dwelling, contains rooms; has
gas bath, hot and cold water. range, etc. Terms
$1,000 may remain on mortgage. Immediate pos
session. For further particulars, apply to F. c.
Nj. THOMAS 4 SONS, Auctioneers,
415s3t Nos. s9 ann 141 s. FOURTH Street
- REAL ESTATE THOMAS & sons SALE.
Ei q twO-story Brick Dwellings, Nos, 7lS an1
7l5 Pierce street west OF Seventh street and south
OF Morris street. First ward. On Tuesday, May Q,
ls1 at ~ O'Clock, noon Will be sold at public sale, at
brick dwellings and lot OF ground, situate on the
north side OF Pierce street. 144 feet west OF Seventh
on Pierce street IA feet and extending in depth Al
feet Together with the common use and privilege
Of a feet wide alley, laid out and opened. They
to a yearly ground'rent Of $50 Immediate posses.
sion They win be sold separately. Keys at No.
M THOMAS 4 SONS, ,Auctioueers,
15s3t Nos 1S9 and 14i S. FOURTH Street.
-, REAL EsTArE-THoMAs sons SALE.
H'i -Twostory brick Dwelling, No. 1882 Bond
below Moore street, On Tuesday, April 25 1871, at
II O'Clock noon will be sold at public sale, &C the
Philadelphia Exchange, all that two-story brick
dwelling and lot of ground situate the west side
OF Bond street, below Moore street No. 1882 con-
tanning In front on Bond street IA feet and extend
ing In depth on the south line 20 feet inches and
on the north line 81 feet inches to 2O-feet wide
ST. eet Subject to redeemable yearly ground-rent
of s36 currency. Terms-Cash.
M THOMAS a. SONS, Auctioneers,
41bs2t Nos. 139 and 141 s. FOURTH Street.
N= REAL RsTATE-THOMAs 4 SONS SALE
I% business Stand. Three-story Brick Store and
Dwelling No. 1888 s. Fifth street, below Morris
street ON Tuesday, May l6, 1871, at IL O'Clock,
nOon Will be sold at public sale, at the Philadelphia
Exchange all that LOT OF ground with the three story
brick messuage with two-suorT brick back building
thereon erected, situate on the east side OF Fifth
Street. s1e feet inches south OF Morris street, First
ward No. 1888, opposite depot OF Fifth and Sixth
Streets Passenger Railway; containing ia front on
Fifth street 10 feet and extending In depth 81 feet
| inches. Terms-ti600 may remain on mortgage.
NJ. THOMAS a SONS, AuctiOneers,
| lbAde&18 Nos. 1eo and IA. g. FOURTH Street.
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R6E- DIVINE SERVICE PROTESTANT EPIs-
: oopall will be held in the hall Of the COURT
LAND SAUNDERS COLLEGE, THIRTY-NINTH
Street. above Market, on Sunday, April 10th,
at 1870 A. M and 7's0 p. NJ. Sunday y-school at
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ReS@ CONFESSION "-sEvENTH PRESBY-
:. TERRAIN CHURCH BROAD Street aud PENN
Square.-Rev. bENRY c. MCOOOK, Pastor, will
preach tomorrow at 10H A. M. and p M. Sub
tectlD the afternoon-"The Christian Duty OF Con-
leasing SinRu
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- REAL ESTATE-THOMAS & SONS SALE.
II p Genteel ThTee-stoIy Brick Dwellings, Nos.
ds1S and 25l5 Tulip street, Nineteenth ward. on
Tnesday. May 2. 1871, at ~ O'clock neon, viii be
sold at public sale at the Philadelphia Exchange,
all those genteel story brick messuages and
lots of ground, situate Nos. 2818 and 2Sl5 Tulip
street. Nineteenth ward; each containing In front
on Tulip street 16 feet and extending In depth go
feet zach contains rooms; have gas fixtures
throughout, etc: Terms-s1b00 may remain on
''''' NJ THOMAS & SONS, AucHoneers
4l6est Nos. 13s ana 14l s. FOURTH Street.
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DuRNETTs COOKING EXTRACTS the best.
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c. REAL ESTATE-THOMAS a. SONS SALE.
E;i Three story Brick Dwelling No. 9Ss North
f6irty-secend street, between Barring and Hamilton
streets On Tuesday. May 1871, at IL O'Clock. noon,
Will be sold at public sale at the Philadelphia EX-
change, ali that tbree-story brick messuage, with
Two. story back buildings and lot OF ground, situate
on the west side OF ThTty-second street, between
Barring and Hamilton streets, No. s3S: containing in
front on Thirtysecona street 20 feet and extending
IN depth 1i6 feet has rooms ami bath. room gas,
heater range. hot and cold water. TerLns-Half
cash Immediate possession.
M. THOMAS Il SONS, Auetioneers,
l1b s3t Nos. 139 and 141 S. FOURTH Street.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-07-20
Spring Elections to be Restored

The following act, passed at the last
session of the Legislature, restoring spring
elections in 1872, was approved by Gov
ernor Geary on the 28th of June:
An Act to repeal the fifteenth section of
an act entitled an act further supple
mental to the act relative to the elec
tions of this Commonwealth, approved
April II, 1869.
SEC. l. BE 1t enacted, &c, That the
fifteenth section of an act entitled an act
further supplemental to the act relative
to the elections of this commonwealth,
approved April seventeenth, one thous-
eight hundred and sixty. nine, be and the
same is hereby repealed, and that in the
year Ammo Domini one thousand eight
hundred and seventy two, and annually
thereafter, all elections for city, ward,
borough, township, and elections in the
different cities aud counties of this Com
monwealth shall be on the days and at
the times they were held as provided by
law in the different cities, wards, bor-
oughs and townships, in said counties, pri
or to the seventeenth of April, Anno
Domini one thousand eight hundred and
sixty nine, the date of the passage of the
act aforesaid.
SEC. g That the term of different
city, ward, borough, township and elec.
ton officers in said counties to be elected
at the elections to be held in one thous-
and eight hundred and seventy two, shall
begin when the terms Of such officers an
nually thereafter as provided by law prior
to the passage of the act of seventeenth
of April, Ammo Domini one thousand
eight hundred and sixty nine, Provided
the terms of assessors for the present
year shall extended until their successors
are duly elected and qualified pursuant tc
this act; Provided further, that this act
shall not apply to any elections provided
for by special laws since the passage OF
the act of April seventeenth, eighteen
hundred and sixty nine, and that the said
elections in the county of Clearfeld shall
be held on the last Friday in December
in each year.