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Invalids certainly, and general con- sumers, don't permit yourselves to be influenced in the use of other whiskies. Insist upon having liquors improved by Thos. Thompson's Purifier. Whiskies for sale by the leading Grocers. Whole- sale by the Patentee. Individual, County or State Rights for sale by THOS. THOMPSON, apll-6tlstp 29 South Gay street. CALL AND NEE SPECIMENS of the CELEBRATED C. P. VISITING CARD. NOW SO FASHIONABLE IN NEW YORK. Also our BEAUTIFUL AND VARIEDSTOCK OF FRENCH ANDENGLISH NOTE AND LETTER PAPERS, STATIONERY, &c., Ac. DEMPSEY ft O'TOWLE, ENGRAVERS AND STATIONF.RS, mh29-tflstp cor Charles and Lexington sts. ISGIi. Watches. 1866. A SPLENDID STOCK OF FIRST CLASS GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, just opened this day, together with an entire new assortment of Diamond. Pearl, Mosaic and other jewelry. Also solid sterling Silver Ware, Triple Plated Albata Ware of every descrip- tion, English Table Cutlery, Clocks, Opera Glasses, Spectacles and Eye Glasses to suit all eyes. These articles will now be sold at greatly reduced prices. The public are invited to call and examine our stock. They will find bargains. Watches Repaired and Timed in the most perfect manner. We also manu- facture Hair Jewelry to order at short notice. LAKMOUR ACO., Light street, opposite the mhb-lstptf Fountain Hotel. MARRIAGE AND CELIBACY, an Essay of Warning and Instruction for Young Men, just published by the Howard Association, and sent in sealed envelopes free of charge. Address, Dr. J. SKILLINHOUGHTON, Howard Association. Philadelphia, Pa. oc9-tf Gas lor the Country. THE MONUMENTAL AUTOMATIC GAS MACHINE COM- PANY, (McAvoy's patent,) is prepared to furnish promptly Machines of capacity sufficient for Private Residences, Public Buildings, Hotels, Churches, Schools, Ac. This apparatus is a simple and reliable fixture, which any person can operate, and furnishes a beautiful brilliant light at an expense of only two dollars per thousand ieet. No heat is required, and the risk and trouble attending its use are far less than with the ordinary lamps. Persons residing tem- porarily or permanently in the country can enjoy this greatest of city luxuries at a small expense. DIRECTORS- JONAS H. HAYWARD, IJ CRAWFORD NF.ILSON, HENRYJAMES, I HUGH OISSON, CHARLES M. JACKSON, IE. S. HUTCHISON. J. 11. HAYWARD, President. CHARLES F. MANNING, Secretary. E. S. HUTCHINSON, Treasurer. Office ? 14 Light Street. mh2l-ltnlstp THE FLORENCE 18 THE MOST PERFECT SEWING MACHINE IN THE WORLD. IT MAKES FOUR DIFFERENT STITCHES: SEWS EITHER WAY; HAS A SELF-REGULATING TENSION. AND WILL NOT GET OUT OF ORDER. ISR BALTIMORE STREET. fe3-eotl The Ch .lera-tlorimH. The Cholera-morbus is a well-known and common complaint. It is frequently attended with severe cramps, with vomitings, Ac., with a serious looseness of the bowels and other painful symptoms. Opium is largely given, in one shape or another, for thw dis- order. Powerful and poisonous drugs are sometimes administered under a variety of mixtures as a specific for it. Even if such remedies happen to cure, they leave behind them the seeds of death to germinate at the first opportunity. Radway's Ready Relief is open to no such grave objections. A toaspoonful of it administered in a wine-glass °f sweetened water has a more beneficial effect at once than any com- pound of laudanum, camphor, rhubarb, Ac., and if the pain be not forthwith removed, as well as the violenoo of the discharges diminished in about twenty minutes, a repetition of the dose of Ready Relief is certain to produce the desired effect. You nave only, sn addition, to apply flannels soaked with Ready Re- lief to the bowels and the cure is complete. The Ganger is over very quickly. You are satisfied from the start that the Relief is bound to vanquish tho disease. Even in bilious cholic the same treatment must terminate just as successfully; and should in- flammation. of the bowels be present the Ready Re- lief given internally and applied externally will prove a perfect remedy, if a dose or two of Dr. Rad- way's pills be discreetly given at the same time. For cholera-morbus toere is nothing can excel, under any circumstances Had way's Read Relief-price but 50 cents a bottle, ©old by Druggist* N. 8.-In the East Indies. Calcutta and South America. Radway s Ready Relief is extensively used in the treatment of. Asiatic Cholera, and Yellow Fever it is the onlyremedial agent that can be de- pended upon with absolute certainty-let every one keep a bottle near them-a cure fon ow. *P U-2wdAw 87 Maiden Lane, N.'^. Heimstreet's inimitable Hair Coloring has been steadily growing in favor for over twenty years. It acts upon the absorbents at the roots of the hair, and changes it to its original color by degrees. All in- stantaneous dyes deaden and injure the hair. Heim- street's is not a dye, but is certain in its results, pro- motes its growth, and is a beautiful HAIR DRESSING. Price 50 cents and SI.OO. Sold by all dealers. \u25a0Sarntoga ,S|ring Water, sold by all Druggists. LTOS'S EXTRACT OF PURE JAMAICA GINGER? for Indigestion, ISausea, Heartburn, Sick Headache, Cholera Morbus, &c., where a warming, genial stimu- lant is required. Its careful preparation and entire purity makes ita cheap and reliable article for culi- nary parposes. Sold everywhere, at 50 cts. per bottle. Saratoga ftpriiiK Water, gold by all Druggists.. apl2-eo6mlstp NEWS OF THE DAY~ CONGRESS. SENATE.? The principal feature in the Senate pro- ceedings yesterday, was a bitter personal altercation between Senators McDougall and Conness, in which the former, especially, figured so badly that we de- termined not to inflicthis utterances on our readers, and therefore have occupied the same space with matter less objectionable. HOUSE. ?In the House Mr. Stevens made a most extraordinary, although characteristic attempt to patronize the Chronicle, by drawing upon the contin- gent fund of that body, ending in a running detai 1 of the grievances suffered by members at the hands of the press generally. The Reconstruction Committee sent forward a vast mass of testimony, elicited by the examination of Messrs. Stevens, of Georgia, and Sharkey, of Missis- sippi, of which we present what our space permits. GENERA I, NEWS. ?J. B. Nagle, an old and highly respected artist, is lyiifg dangerously ill at his hospitable resi- dence in Philadelphia. He is one of the old school of painters, coteinporary with Sully and Peale. ?Mr. Pike has formed the opinion that his opera house was set on fire by an incendiary, and offers inthe Cincinnati papers a reward of $5,000 for his detection. ?The Wabash river is receding slowly and is now within the banks. Immenso and unusual washes have been made along the weatern bank and through the bottoms. ?The Illinois and Michigan Canal was for- mally opened to navigation throughout its whole length, Wedncsday, and up to eleven o'clock, Thurs- day morning, twenty-two boats and opo propeller had arrived at Chicago from ha Salle, Joliet, etc., nearly all loaded with corn. ?A gentleman at Indianapolis, somewhat addicted to the ardent on the sly, made a raid upon a private jug, in the house of a friend, tho other day, and hastily swallowing a mouthful, discovered to bis profound disgust that it was deodorized coal oil* His friends have been boring him, but not for oil. ?The cholera has reappeared*in Egypt with- in the past few days. The Provinces, inAlexandria have ordered a quarantine of thirty days, and the return of this fearful epidemic causes great excite- ment where the effeets of its last visit are not yet erased. ?At the recent fire in New York several val- uable paintings wore lost inthe workshops of Mr. Rit- chie, the engraver among which was the painting of the "Death of Lincoln," which was being engraved. The "Republican Court" was also destroyed, but the plate saved. ?The True Delta tells a story of a man in Louisiana about to be sentenced to jailfor assault and battery, who pleaded in arresi of judgment that be was a ferryman on an important road, with no ono to help him, and to imprison him would be obstructing the public highway. ?lt is thought that Texas will produce the largest cotton crop the coming season of any of the cotton growing States, and South Carolina the small- est. The interior of the latter is so entirely devas- tated that it will take several years to recover its former prosperity. ?ln his speech advocating the extension of the franchise in England and Wales, Mr. Gladstone said the proposed measure would make tho whole voting population of England and Wales 550,000 in the counties and 515,000 in the towns, being about one-fourth of tho adult male population. ?As the merchants of Cincinnati have failed to take the site of Pike* Opera House for the new Exchange, Mr. Pike will go to work at once to rebuild. He will not put up an Opera House, how- ever, but cover the same ground with a splendid structure, repeating the Opera House front, and divid- ing th? building into stores and offices. ?The Department of State has just pub- lished an official register of the diplomatic and Con- sular officers ot the United States in foreign coun- tries, and ofToreign ministers, their Secretaries and Gttaehes, accredited to the United States, and foreign consuls, residing in the United States, with lists cor- rected to February, 1866. The circular shows that tho aggregate of the Diplomatic and Consular officers of the United States is 803, with an aggregate annual salary of $715,900. The number of Diplomatic officers >s 69. The number of Consular offioers is 639, and the number of Judicial officers is 6. The Cattle Plague. The London Shipping Gazette says: "The Weekly Cattle Plague returns havo again been issued, but are incomplete to some extent. The number of attacks during the week ending March 24 is set down at 4,704, against 6,261 in the preceding week, and this contrast would be very consoling did we not read in the foot note that thirty-nine inspectors have made no returns, and that their la-t reports in- cluded 1,215 cases. As. however, anearly equal num- ber of cases were not reported last wee Wit may be safely concluded that the murrain is rapiffly decreas- ing. Professor IJ era path, the celebrated chemist, of Bristol, while attending a po*t-mortem examination of some cows, discovered that the blood of animals infected by the cattle plague is highly charged with ammoniacil alkali. He thereforo suggests the in- quiry?is this state of the blood the cause or the effect of the disease? This amroomacal poison would ac- count for the subtlety of the disease, because nothing is more volatile than ammonia, and no explanation is needed to show how it might be transferred from one animal to another. The Professor suggestathat it is worth trying whether the ammonia cannot be decomposed in the blood while life is safe by the ad- ministration of chlorine in some shape or other," LITEST TELEGRAPH HEWS TO THE DAILY COMMERCIAL. LATEST FROM EUROPE. ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK. The Auslro-Prussian DilheuKy. LATEST COMMERCIAL NEWS, Ac. NEW YORK, April 16th.?Tho steamer City of New York has arrived from Quoenstown on the ot'n. The Austro-Prussian situation is unchanged. There is nothing to confirm the pacific rumors heretofore received. The French troops in Mexico are to be withdrawn in three detachments: ?The first in November next; the second in March, and the third in November, 1867. It is officially denied that the American Govern- ment is intreaty for a "war port" at St. Thomas. SOUTHAMPTON, April 4.?The Brazil mail steamer has arrived. The French ship Pauline with 700 bags of coffee from Kio, was wrecked in Kio bay on the 23d of February. The crew were saved and landed at Bahia, but it was expected that the ship and cargo would be a total loss. The Brazillian Admiral with iron-clad gunboats and monitors has arrived at Cor- rientes, but the allies had not yet attempted to cross tho Parana for the invasion of Paraguay. Tho Paraguayans seem determined to hold out, and Their daring incursions, having twice crossed the river in canoes and attacked the vanguard of the Argentines, show the resolute resistance which the allied army might expect to encounter. The inac- tivityof the Brazillian squadron during these en- gagements caused serious complaints. It is under- stood that the passage of the Parana will be under- taken immediately, and that in all probability will be effected with great loss to the allies. PARIS, April 4.?The regiments have been ordered to camp at Chalons two months earlier than usual* and a report has arisen that France intends forming an army of observation with a view to the protection of the Khine frontier. FLORENCE, April 4.?The journals declare that no military preparations will be made by Italy, and that there is no intention of concentrating troops at Bo- logna or any other points. Military movements have simply been occasioned by tho ordinary requirements of the service. Commercial In telligeiice. LIVERPOOL, April5. ?Cotton advanced %d. yestor- day, but to-day the improvement has been partially lost; sales for tho two days 18,000 baios. Breadstuff's are quiet and steady. Provisions are dull and have a downward tondency. MONEY ANDSTOCKS. LONDON, Aprils.?Consols United States 5-20's 72K@72%. I onian Movements?Ail Exploit by Hie Crew of a Privateer. EASTPORT, ME., April 15th.?Nino of the crew of a Fenian privateer captured tho revenue flag on In- dian island, on Saturday night, from under the guns of the British man-of-war Pylades. No shots were were exchanged, and no resistance offered. Tho U. S. gunboat Winooski is at Eastport. A suspicious brig was brought in here by the rev enue cutter on Saturday night. MUTINY ON AN ENGLISH GUN BOAT. EASTPORT, ME., April 16.?The following paper has been circulated on board the English gunboat at Campo Bello: "Sailors and Marines?United States citizens in- vite you ashore, where, if you leave behind the pro- perty and habiliments of slavery, you will find liberty, comrades and countrymen." A mutiny broke out on board the steamer, and forty men have been put inirons. FENIANS GOING TO EASTPORT. PORTLAND, April 16.?One hundred and fifty Fe- nians left here for Eastport in tho boat to-night. TROUBLE ANTICIPATED AT CALAIS. AUGUSTA, Me., April 16.?Adjutant General Hud- son left hero this alternoon for Calais, with instruc- tions from Governor Coney to see that the laws of the State are not violated through any hostile demon- strations that may occur from tho reported Fenian movements on the border. It is regarded as almost certain by the Mayor cf Calais, who has telegraphed to the State authorities for protection, that some Fenian movement is serious- ly apprehended inthat quarter. CALAIS, ME.. April 16. ?All is quiet on the St. Croix. No disturbance has yet occurred here or at St. Ste- phens. A Fenian mas 3 meeting is now gathering at St. Croix Hall, and will be addressed by B. Doran, Killian and others. Tlie Sichnnw on liuartl tlte Emigrant Ship Pronounced Asiatic Cholera. NEW YORK, April 16.?The Acting Collector has received a despatch from Consul Jackson, dated Halifax to-day, saying that the city physicians on board the emigrant ship England, after further de- velopments of the disease, and further consultation last evening, concur in pronouncing it the Asiatic cholera. All the passengers are still detained at quarantine, and precautionary measures have been adopted to prevent the disoase from spreading. HALIFAX,April 16.?Not a single ease of sickness has occurred among tho cabin passengers on board the steamer England. This announcement will re- lieve the anxiety of their friends. Colored Procession at Norfolk?A Serious Atrriiy?A White MailKilled and Others Wounded. NORFOLK, April 16.?The negroes here turned out in a large procession to-day inhonor of the passage of the Civil Rights bill. While the procession was passing through the streets a difficulty occurred be- tween the negroes and some whites, in which ono white man was killed and his brother and step- mother mortally wounded. Order was restored by the military. Disastrous Fire at Port an Prince. NEW YORK. April 16 ?A large fire occurred at Port au Prince, Hayti, March 19th, destroying fifteen squares. Most of the public buildings and the ar- chives were consumed. The origin of the fire is attributed to rebel incendiaries, and tho plot was thought to have been gencral.'as fires brokoout at the same time in Jacmel, but were extinguished without doing much damage. Another incendiary attempt was made at Port au Prince on the 22d. From liavana?Return of General Scott to New York. NEW YORK, April 16.?The stoamer Guiding Star, from Havana, has arrived. Major General Scott is a passenger. General Dulce is still at the Isle of Pines, avoiding cases of State and awaiting notice of the acceptance of his resignation. Forcible KCICILHC of Prisoners. LOUISVILLE, April 16.?The notorious murderers, Terrill and Withers, were rescued from Spencer jail on Friday morning, by a party of seven disguised and armed men, who threatened tho life of the jailor on his refusal to unlock tho cells. New York Bank Statement. NEW YORK, April 16. The weekly statement of the city banks for the past week is as follows:?Loans, in- crease, $1,266,096; specie, decrease, $401,166; circula- tion, increase, $406,920; deposits, increase, $4,068,508; legal-tenders, increase. $2,465,305. Tlie Pbil.-wlelnliin Uliirtler. PHILADELPHIA, April 16.?The coroner's jury for the investigation of the murder of the Deering family, havo found a verdict charging Antoine Probst, no* under arrest, with the ipurder of the entire eight persons. Insurance Rate*. NEW YORK, April 16.?The fire insurance compa- nies are said to have determined to raise their rates, and a committee is now engaged in preparing a new tariff. ? Tlie Autograph Fetter of the Queen to Mr. PeaixMly. The following graceful letter has been written by the Queen to Mr. Peabody: "WINDSOR CASTLE, March 28,1866. The Queen hears that Mr. Peabody intends short- lyto return to America, and she would be sorry that ho should leave England without being assured by herself how deeply she appreciates the noble act of more than princely munificence by which he has sought to relieve the wants of tho ponrer classes of her subjects residing in Lonlon. It is an act, as the Queen belioves, wholly without parallel, and which will carry its bests reward in the consciousness of having contributed so largely to the assistance of those who can little help themselves. The Queen would not, however, have been satisfied without giving Mr. Peabody some public mark of her sense of his munificence, and she would gladly havo con- ferred upon him either a baronetcy, or the Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, but that she under- stands Mr. Peabody to feel himself debarred from accepting such distinctions. It only remains, there- fore, for the Queen to give Mr. Peabody this assur- ance of her personal feelings, which she would fur- ther wish tq mark by asking him to accept a minia- ture portrait of herself, which she will desire to have painted for him, and which when finished, can either be sent to him to America, or given to him on the return which, sho rejoices to hear, he meditates to the country that owes him so much." The London Times says: It Is to an American that we are indebted for the greatest boon ever given to the poor of London, and it is to a citizen of the United States that the Queen has thought it right to address this personal expression of gratitude. We cannot hut believe that such an occurrence will have no little influence in augmenting the good feeling which should prevail between the two countries. Mr. Peabody has done more to foster among us a kindly feeling for his countrymen than could have been ef- fected by a generation of statesmen, and the Queen's letter will, we hope, be received by the Americans as a conspicuous evidence of the friendly regard toward them which such acts havo called forth on our part. Between no two countries are friendlyrelations more natural than between England and America, and we trust that this story of munificence and of gratitude may long be remembered in both nations as a pledge of peaoe and friendship. THE WHEAT CROP.?From all parts of this county we learn that tho farmers are united in saying that tne prospecU for a good crop of wheat never worn oeuer. Ih:.s, we believe, appears to be the prospect also throughout the other counties inthe State, where wheat is raised. ? Hageratoicn Torch Light. The revival at Williamsport, Pa., has re- sulted inadditions to the several churches of over seven-hundred converts; about one-half of that num- ber have united with the three Methodist ohurchee. THE RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE. Testimony of Hon. Alex. 11. SteplieiiH, Governor Sharkey, Governor JOIBIIMOSI. Ac. Further testimony taken before the Reconstruction Committeo of Congress, was presented to the House yesterday. It is voluminous, and we abstract it as follows: HON. ALEXANDER H. STEPHEN'S TESTIMONY. Mr. Stephens stated that at the time of Gen. Lee's surrender, .and until the 11th of May, (when he was ar- rested and brought North,) he was at his home in Craw- fordsvillc, (la. Afterwards, on his return home, his in- tercourse, by visiting, by letters, and through inter- vie s with prominent and influential pcopleof the State, as well as with t he masses, it was his decided opin- ion that an overwhelming majority of the inhabitants of Georgia were exceedingly anxious for the restoration of the Government and for the State to take her former position in tho Union: to have her Senators and Representatives admitted into Congress, and to enjoy all her rights as a State under the Constitution of the United States as it stands amondod. Concern- ing their views of the rebellion he said that the exercise by them of the right of secession was re- sorted to from a desire to render their liberties and institutions more secure, and a belief that this was necessary thereto. Whatever opinion they may now cherish as to the right of secession, he gave it as his settled conviction that there is not now any idea at all in the public mind of Georgia of ever again re- sorting to secession, or of exercising this right by force, but rather to appeal to the forums of re:ison and justice, and to the halls of legislation and the court 5 for the preservation of tho principles of con- stitutional liberty. lie could not answer as to the existence of an opin- ion generally that tho idea of secession as a right, still remained among the peoplo, though he did *ay that it would be difficult, as well as unusual, for a whole peoplo to change their convictions upon abstract truths and principles. The war by its practical ope- ration among themselves, in its result from their own authorities on their individual rights of person and property, and the breaking down of constitutional barriers, had influenced a change of opinion as to the policy ot secession, notwithstanding tho almost unani- mous support which the Southern cause had received upon the proclamation of Mr. Lincoln, in 1861, call - ing for voiuntccrs. Had the ordinance of secession been submitted within a reasonable time, or immediately after it s adoption, a majority of the people would have adopt- ed it, but if South Carolina and the other States had not acted, perhaps a very decided majority would have been against it in Georgia. The majority of members of tho convention in favor of secession, elected by the people, was perhaps .30 out of about 300. In the mount ain districts the Union sentiment was prevalent at first, though the cities and towns were generally for secession, but there nevor was anything like a sectional division in the State. Tho belief of the people that their constitutional liberties were assailed, reposed mainly in their social polity and their apprehension from the gen- eral consolidating tendencies of the doctrines and principles of that political party which had recently succeeded inthe choice of a President. 11c thought that the apprehension of a subversion of the Consti- tution and its essential guarantees of public liberty by this successful party was the sincere, honest con- viction inthe minds of the people of Georgia, which led them to act as they did. At present Mr. Stephens thought that the eman- cipation of the slaves was generally acquiesced in and accepted in good faith, withthe disposition to do the beet that can be done under the new order of things, the relations subsisting between the white and black peoplo being quite as good as that exist- ing anywhere else in the world between like classes of employer and employed. Since Christmas, tho freedmen. having gotten rid of their ideas of ob- taining land from the Government, were rapidly settling themselves down to work and readily en- tering into contracts, though previous to having their minds disabused of this error they were not disposed to make engagements for labor. There are still some idlers, but the number is comparatively few, and the behaviour of all, he said, was much butter than the most hopeful had looked for. Thoy appear principally to desire protection of person and property, and to be dealt by fairly and justly, and the State laws which had been enacted secured these rights to Though nothing had been done by the S:ate authorities for educating tho negroes, schools were being established under other auspices, and all seem desirous to educate their children. The laws recognize those negroes living together as inan and wife, as legally such, and there is no difference between the whites and blacks as regards the i-sue of licenses to marry. The voting population of Georgia in 1860 was sta- ted by Mr. Stephens to have been 100,000, and at present he approximated it at 80,000. The amended State constitution had never been submitted to tho people, though Mr. Stephens supposed it would havo been ratified by nine-tenths. The general opinion of the State is very much averse to any extension of the right of suffrage. lio did not think tho people would ratify a proposition of representation as a pre- cedent condition- to the restoration of tho State to political power in the Government. They feel now that they are entitled uuder tho Con- stitution of the United States to representation, without further conditions. They would not ohject to exchange and discuss views in the common coun- cils of the country with the other States, upon any proposition to amend tho Constitution, or change any of its features, and they would abide by such change, if made as the Constitution provides. They are will- ing, he thought, to leave the basis of representation where the Constitution leaves it, and while they are disposed to deal generously with the freedmen, would not be willingto make any change in tho Con- stitution that would give CoDgress jurisdiction over the question of suffrage, and especially would they be averse to the exercise of such jurisdiction, unrepre- sented in Congress and with no voice in tho coun- cils. He did not believe the people would accept as a condition precedent, either to extend suffrage to the negro, or to exclude him from the basis of representation, because they hold that Congress has no right, under the Coustiution, to pre- scribe anything of tho sort. If Georgia is a State in the Union, she is eniitled to representa- tion, if she is not an equal, then she could not be admitted as an equal, and at tho same time bo trammellod withconditions not applied to all tho rest of the States of the Union alike. General universal suffrage among tho negroes, as they now arc. would be regarded as about as great a political evil as could befall the people of Georgia. Question?Would they extend suffrage to those who couldread, and to thosowho hadEerved the Union as soldiers ? He thought the peoplo would be unwilling to do more than they had done for restoration. Restricted or limited suffrage would not be so objectionable; but it is a matter for the State alone to regulate?a ques- tion exclusively of State policy, as they believe.? The only view, in their opinion, that could justify the war which was carried on by the Federal Gov- ernment against them was the idea of the indivi'- ibility of the Union; that those who held the ad- ministration for tho time were bound to execute the laws and preserve tho integrity of the country under the Constitution. This having been accom- plished, and those advocating secession and reserv- ed sovereignty of the States having abandoned their cause, and the Administration triumphant in maintaining its idea upon which war was proclaimed and waged, and on which alone it could he justified at all, the people of Georgia supposed their State was immediately entitled to all her rights under tho Constitution. That was his opinion, and he thought they would bo unwilling to do more precedent to being permitted to enjoy the full measure of their constitutional rights. The peo- ple expected immediately on the abandonment of the confederate cause, to be brought back into their practical relations with the government as previous- ly constituted. This they looked for, withrepresen- tation, as loyal men, loyal to law, order, and the constitution. They did what they did, believing it was best for the protection of constitutional liberty, for the great mass of the people were always as loyal to the Constitution ol the United States, as they construed it, as any people ever were toiyards any cause. When they found they were not successful in their object, in perfect good faith, looking to the future developments of their country in its material re- sources. as well as its moral and intellectual pro- gress, their earnest desire and expectation was to allow tho past struggle, lamentable as it was in its results, to pass by, and to co-operate with the true friends of the constitution, with those of all sections who earnestly desire the preservation of constitu- tional liberty and the perpetuity of the Government in its purity. They have been a little disappointed in this, and are so now, but they wait patiently, be- lieving that when the passions of the hour have passed awny the delay in restoration will oease. Mr. Stephens, inanswer to questions, then went on to state that bis own individual opinion was decidedly that the question of suffrage was for the States respec- tively, and exclusively, and that it was best for the peace and harmony of the whole country that resto- ration should be immediate, when the Representa- tives from the South might he heard aod all could judgo much better of the tone and temper of the people.than inany other way. As it is he thought the people of the South felt keenly that they are denied the right to be heard. He then further alluded to his individual views as expressed in a late speeah before the Georgia Legislature, as his present opinion. Question by Mr. Boutwell. ?Suppose the States that are represented in Congress and Gongress itself should be of the opinion that Georgia should not be pormitted to take its place inthe Government of the country, except upon its consent to one or tho other of the two j>ropositions suggested, is it then your opinion that under sucfi circumstances the State ought to decline? Witnes#.?You mean the States now represented, and those only? Questioner. ?Yes. Witness. ?You mean by Congress. Congress as it is now constituted, with the other eleven States ex- cluded? Questioner.?i do. Witness.?And you mean tho same alternative propositions to be applied to all the eleven States as conditions precedent to their restoration? Quesi tioner.?l do. Answer ?Then I think she ought to decline under the circumstances, and for the reasons stated, and so ought the wholo eleven. Should such an offer be made and declined, and these Statos should thus continue to be excluded and kept out, a singular spectacle would be presented. A complete reverse of positions would be presented. In 1861 these States thought they could remain safely in the Union with- out new guarantees, and now when they agree to renew their former pract eal relations in the Union under the Constitution as it is, the other States turn upon them and say they cannot permit them to do so safely to their interest without new guarantees on their part. The Southern States would thus present themselves as willing for immediate anion under the Constitution, while it would be tho Northern States opposed to it. Tho former disunionists would thereby become Unionists, and the former Unionists the prac- tical disunionists. Mr. Stephens said he believed the States had abol- ished slavery in good faith, and the ratification of the constitutional amendment followed as a conse- quence of the war, though he did not think there was any constitutional power of the government to havo exacted it as a'ooodition precedent to restoration un- der the constitution, or to the resumption or their places as members of the Union by the States. The validity of the laws, he said, passed by Con- gress in the absenoo of the Senators and Representa- tives of the eleven States, depended upon their constitutionality, which was to be decided Dy the courts. As the Congress did not consent to the with- drawal of the seceding States, they have had the continuous right to representation, to be exercised as soon as they make known their readiness to re- sume their rights under the Constitution as States. He said further, that he doubted whether the laws passed by Congress, in the absence of Senators and Representatives from the eleven States, levying taxes upon all the people of the United States, would be constitutional. It would certainly be unjust and against all ideas of American representative Govern- ment, but its constitutionality would be a question for the judiciary, by whose decision he would abide, whatever it would be. In conclusion, Mr. Stephens stated that the influ- encing -considerations and opinions leading him to identify himself with the rebellion, so far as to accept the office of Vice President of the Confederate States, were thorough belief in the reserved sovereignty of the States. He opposed secession as a question of policy, but believed his ultimate allegiance was due to his State, and he therefore ohose rather to east his lot with her than to take any other course, even though it might lead to his sacrifice and to her ruin. Gov. Sharkey, of Miss., testifies that when he went to Mississippi as Provisional Governor, a very large majority of the people of that State he did not know, but fifty to one were perfectly reconciled to the con- dition of things, and very anxious to be restored to their former position in the Union. That was the current sentiment, beyond a doubt, at that time. Even the secession party admitted that they had made a miserable failure. Many of them felt very sore ovef it, to think that they had involved their country in terrible calamities, and they were as anx- ious to get hack into the Uhion as any portion of the oommunity. Being Provisional, ho says, he had op- portunities to know exceptional ease*, and the latter were confined to those who had taken no part in the war. The military men were perfectly satisfied, and as a general rulo they were themostloyal. They gave up honorably, and were disposed to accept things as they found them. There were but few men?men who ECONOMY TO ATTEND TO ITEARLY. < KAR CAMPHOR effectually prevents injury to clothes, &c., from MOTHS, and cheaply enough if you attend to it now. Every druggist has C. C. Harris & Chapman, Boston. W ante <1 EVERY YOUNG MAN TO KNOW THAT Rr.yanf, St ration A- Sadler's RtiHineMS College la the only Commercial School in this city or State where ACTUALBUSINESS PRACTICE Daily occurs between the Students of the College. The public are cordially invited to call and exam- ine our facilities. College Journal free to any ad- dress. W. H. Sadler, jal6-3mlstp,tu.th&s Principal. T AGUA DK MAGNOLIA.?The prettiest thing, the sweetest thing," and the most of it for the least money. It overcomes the odor of perspiration; soft- ens and adds delicacy to the skin; is a delightful per- fume; allays headache and inflammation, and is a necessary companion in the sick room, in the nursery ard upon the toilet sideboard. It can be obtained everywhere at one dollar per bottle. Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists. f j T.?lß6o.?X.?The amount of Plantation Bitters sold in one year is something startling. They would nil Broadway six feet high, from the Park to 4th street. Drake's manufactory is one of the institu- tions of New York. It is said tljut Drake painted all mi V n *' a>;tcrn States with his cabalistic T.?1860. ?X.,"and then got the old granny legis- lators to pass a law "preventing disfiguring the wee of nature, which gives him the monopoly. We do not know how this is, but wc do know the Plantation Bittern SELL as no other article ever did. They are used by all classes of the community, and are death on Dyspepsia?certain. They are very invigorating when languid and weak, and a great apoetizer. Saratoga Spring Water, sola by all Druggists. In lifting the kettle from the fire I scalded myself very severely?one hand almost to a crisp. The tor- ture was unbearable. * * * The Mexican Mustang Linimont relieved the pain almost immediately, it healed rapidly, and left very little scar. "CHAS. FOSTER, 420 Broad street, Philadelphia." This is merely a sample of wlr.it the Mustang Lini- ment will do. It is invaluable in all eases of wounds, swellings, sprains, cuts, bruises, spavins, etc., either upon man or beast. Beware of counterfeits. None is genuine unless wrapped in fine steel plate engravings, bearing the signature of G. W. \Vestbrook, Chemist, and the private stamp of DRMAS BARNES & Co., New York. Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists. All who value a beautiful head of hair, and its preservation from premature baldness and turning gray, will not fail to use Lyons'celebrated Kathairon. it makes the hair rich, soft and glossy, eradicates dandruff, and causes the hair to grow with luxuriant beauty. It is sold everywhere. E. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, N. Y. Saratoga Spring: Water, sold by all Druggists. . WHAT DID IT??A young lady, returning to her country home after a sojourn of a few months in New l ork, was hardly recognized by her friends. In place ot a _ rustic, flushed face, she had a soft, ruby com- plexion, of almost marble smoothness; and instead of 22, she really appeared but 17. >She told them plainly she used 1lagan's Magnolia Balm, and would not be without it. Any lady can improve her personal ap- pearance very mucn by using this article. It can be ordered of any druggist for only 50 cents. Saratoga Spriag Water, sold by all Druggists. TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 17, haddonenothingduring tho war?who were dissatis- fied. But a large majority of our people (sayt Gov. S.) were as loyal, to usethetcrminitspropcrscnse.asany people of the United States?that is to say, they were willingto obey the laws of tho United States and sup- port. anu sustain it?l think they are so yet. I should makothis remark, however?tho people came upfreely and voluntarily, and did all that they supposed was required. They met with t real cheerfulness all thndc- niands of the President. IVhat changes may have oc- curredsineoileft. I cannot toll?but Idonotthinkanv material changes have taken place. Still, you know when men do all that is required ofthern, and all that they think is right, pressure does not in any degree contribute to their loyalty, and I havo been very much airatd that the condition of things hero, wou'd shake thetr confidence in the Government. Their condition was a good ono when I was in charge of the Government there. A largo majority of our peo- ple were opposed to secession, and X believe that if the question had been submitted to the peoplo. thev never would have adopted it. But the politicians got us in hand and forced us out of tho Union, and as a general thing, those who were opposed to going out first wero in favor of coming back again, and to them is to be added to the Dumber who became satisfied of the tolly of their course. Gov. Sharkey then gave a his- tory ot the change made last summer in tho Consti- tution of Mississippi. The amended Constitution was not submitted to the people. T did not think it necessary, as I wi s so wail satisfied with the temper and disposition of tho people. The members of the convention were fairly and freely elected. The freedmen have gone to work with a great deal of real, and the people are hopeful and expect a re- turn ot prosperity. I haven letter from ono section that there was not a discontented man, that they had buried secession out of sight. The freedmen, as I learn from all parts of the State, are doing remark- ably well. I have heard from oneof tho counties of the htate in which there is not one idle freedmen. However, there is no disguising the fact that tho freedmen s Bureau and the colored troops there have done more mischief than anything else there are men inthe Bureau there who are disposed to speculate on white and black. They encourage the black men and discourage the white men, and wherever there is a negro garrison freedmen gather around it, and of course crimes and depredations are committed. I verily believe if when I was there all pi the troops could havo been withdrawn I could have had order throughout the State. The mortality among tho freedmen continues as great as ever. They have contracted diseases and habits which take a great many of them off. We arc all kindly disposed towards tho negro. I think nftcr the experiment which has been made, the people prefer tho Union to Die Confederacy. I never countenanced or aided se- cession, and I think the larger portion of the people shared my own sentiments. I think the people would rather remain in the Union than take the chances in tne Confederacy, even wero it possible to establish it now. The people do not expect pay for their slaves, and we have repudiated most of our debt, and I may say with confidence that none of our people expect J, dollar of the debt of the rebellion to be paid, lnere has boon no emigration from tho Stato. -there is no organization of homo guards that I know of. I organized two companies of militia for each j county, for individual protection, to suppress crime and protect the people. The" general feeling of tho people towards the freedmen is that we ought to cle- i vaic them. Question?lf you have no objection, ploaso stato what you know about persons elected to Congress irotn Mississippi? Answer ?1 : know Mr. Alcorn, my colleague in the L. S. Senate, was an old Whig, and was very much opposed to the rebellion, and to the party that brought it about. The Itepresentatives elect to the House, were, without exception opposod to secession. They all belonged to the anti-secession party. Several of these gentlemen engaged inthe rebellion, after it was brought about. Colonels Reynolds and Pierson had oommanded regiments in the Confederate service, when tho State went out. I suppose they felt that they must go withtheir State. In regard to Governor Humphrey there was no man more opposed to secession, lie did not ever believe that tho Confederates could establish and maintain a Government. He told mo so. He ulti- mately got into the rebellion by accident, you might say.' lie went with a company as captain, and was promoted to be general. Being popular in the army he was elected Governor, lie is a good man. I re- gret to say that the rest of the State Government is in the hands of the conservatives. I had no conver- sation with a Colonel Hamilton, stating, in June,'6s, that tho slate was made out; that the South was to have its own way, the object of which was to give the President all political power of the South. Ex-Governor James Johnson, of Georgia, testified that affairs are improving there now. Tho people are better satisfied as time elapses and the passions subside. We have a few bad men among us. Hostility to the freedmen is abating. It would be good policy to withdraw the blank troops; their presence is irritating. A majority of our people are willing to submit. It is natural that they should prefer for officemen who have co-operated with them. Mr. J. then states that ail of the Senators and mem- bers elect havo been in the civil or military service of the Confederate Government. . He adds, the people are opposed to negro suffrage in any form. The Frecdmen's Bureau should bo continued at present. If the power of the Fede- ral Government and its influence were withdrawn from Georgia, 1 think a majority of the people would express a preference for a Confederacy. Sufficient time has not elapsed for the eradication of those ideas. But this is a mere matter of speculation and opinion from me. When the Civil Rights bill is a law, there will bo no need of the Frecdmen's Bu- reau. iho evidence in regard to Arkansas is voluminous, but all of the same tenor. General Blunt. Gen. An- drews. and several civilians testify. The:* all agree that tho State is thoroughly reconstructed. The order is better than it has been for forty years. More cot- ton will bo raised this season in that State than in any othor. Dr. Jos. P. Hambleton, of Georgia, testifies that he thinks the people hope some time to be paid for their slaves, and thinks they believe they will be relieved from Federal taxation. He says he was in the rebel army, and regrets that he could not do more than he did. Major General Swayne, of the Freedmen's Bureau, testifies as to Alabama, and believes the people more disloyal now than when tne war closed. The troops, he believes, should be retained. Generals Chettain and Xarbell, and Messrs. W. F. Downs, (revenue agent.) J. B. Tebetts and J. H. Mathews, civilians, testify with regard to Alabama and Mississippi, but their evidence is substantially of the samo tenor as that already given. 'S'tie Trial of Jolt. Oavts. The Washington correspondent of tho Boston Ad- vertiser, undor date of the 13th, says: "There is much discussion here concerning tlictrial of Jefferson Davis. It will be recollected that Chief Justice Chase, when applied to last fall on the sub- ject by the President, replied that he so much doubted the propriety of holding Circuit Courts of the United States in States which have been decided by the ex- ecutive and legislative departments of the national government to be in rebellion, and therefore subject to martial law, before tho complete restoration of their broken relations with the nation and the auper- sedure of the military by the oivil administration, that he was unwilling to hold such courts in any such States within his circuit, which should include Virginia, until Congress shall have had an opportu- nity to consider and act on the whole subject. "It is now held by some that as the rebellion has. by the recent peace proclamation, been declared at an end, no reason exists for refusing to hold a court in Virginia, and it is asserted by Judge John C. Un- derwood that arrangements are making to hold the regular term at Richmond next month. This asser- tion is supported in part by the fact that Gen. Terry is known to be engaged in trying to find the record of the last term held there before the war. It is also known that the Attorney General is engaged in mak- ing preparations for the trial, or, to speak more ex- actly , has resumed the preparations begun long ago and suspended during the winter. It is stated at his office that the trial may take place within two months, and that it will be for high treason. The counsel mentioned for Mr. Davis are Charles O'Con- nor and James T. Brady, of New York, Wm. B. Reed, of Philadelphia, and a prominont Southern lawyer, while Wm. M. Evarts, of New York, is given as one of the gentlemen who will appear l'or tho Government with the Attorney General. "While on the one hand it would appear that, as Congress has taken no action on the subject, the original objection of the Chief Justice is still valid, it is suggested, on the other hand, that he was not decided and positive in his reasons at that time, and may now have reached different conclusions. It has already been stated that the President doos not hold that his proclamation either discontinued martial law or restored the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus. Circulars were sent out yesterday by the War Department, giving the various com- manders in the South notification to this effect, and assuring them that tho troops would not be at present withdrawn, and that their official duties would not in any sense be abridged by the pro- clamation. It is believed, however, by some promi- nent gentlemen, that certain events must be ex- plained as giving assurance that martial law will soon be discontinued in Virginia, because tho freedmen have been admitted to the civil courts, in which event even the scriiples of the Chief Justice would not prevent him from holding court at Rich- mond. It may be stated further, that hints are also given out from the Attorney General's office that the trial can take place in Tennessee, as well as in Vir- ginia, and it is known that not all the members of the Supreme Court concurred with the Chief Justice in the views he held last fall. It is not intended to state that the trial has been formally determined upon by the Government. The desire of the Attor- ney General, however, is known to those who havs lately conversed with him, and two members of the Cabinet are responsible for most of the points made in this paragraph. It can hardly be douhted that the cotuiDg ten or twelve days will settle the matters herein involved." THE LOSS OF THE VEKA t'Kl Z. AflUitioiinlXmiien of Passengers?Descrip- tion of Roily Islaml The steamship Vera Cruz, which was wrecked on the 12th instant, on Body Island. North Carolina, will, with the exception of a portion of her cargo, prove a total loss. She lies in a very dangerous and exposed position, and it is very uncertain whether the wreckers will bo able to save her machinery or not. She went ashore about one mile to the north of Oregon Inlet, which connects the waters of Albemarle Sound with tho Atlantic Qooan. and shortly after the passengers were landed on the beach the vessel com- menced breaking up very rapidly. The beilers part- ed, as did also the ship, just abaft the wheelhouses, and at the last accounts the wind was off shore and the water smooth. The following additional names to those contained in yesterday's Herald are persons who were passengers on board of the ill-fatodsteameri T. P. O'Sullivan, H. Chauviteau, and Chevalier Henry Wikoff. Body Island, the place whereon the Vera Cruz was wrecked, is a narrow strip of land running north and south, and about thirty-tnree miles north of Cape Hat-eras. It divides the waters of Albemarle Sound from the Atlantic Ocean, and is an arid waste. There is a lightbouse on the island, which contains a Fres- neii white light of the fourth order, varid by alter- nate flashes of red and white. The light is at an ele- vation of sixty-five feet above the level of the sea. and from Care Hatteras north by three decrees west. ?N. Y. Herald. A Xcrf Forgetful Bridegroom. Having a poor memory, caine very near being the cause of much unhappiness to two loving souls, to say nothing of the disappointment to the minister and a number at invited guests, who were summoned an evening or two ago to the nuptials of a couple in this city who had agreed to join in a matrimonial partnership. It appears that the lady had made her arrangements, friends were present, cake and fixings all ready, and minister present, but no bridegoom. The hour had come and passed, and still he came not. Suspicions of foul play, suicide, (prospective hap- piness the supposed cause,) and divers other reasons were assigned lor tho absence of the leading member of the new firm that was to be. When some one sug- gested that a search be instituted at the boarding house of the bridegroom, if possible to get a clue to his whereabouts, the happy idea was at once acted on, and the to-be happy man was found snugly en- sconced in bed, snoring as one entirely unconscious of approaching danger. The victim was aroused and interrogated as to the meaning of his conduct, and if his intentions were honorable, and a dozen similar questions from the investigating committee, were at once promptly answered by the unfortunate absentee, who indig- nantly denied any wrong motive, but said he "had forgotten all about it " The new suit was taken from the bureau drawer, the happy man of brief memory fixed up. and in triumph escorted to the domicile of the expected bride. Tears gave place to smiles. The minister performed his allotted duty, and the com- pany all pronounced it (the first part of tho enter- tainment) the best joke of the season. ? Davenport (lotoa'j Gazette. " ?The Springfield Republican says that cholera-fearing New Yorkers have engaged every available reom in the Greenfield and Deerfieid hotels for the season, XXXIXTH CONGRESS. Naval as Annapolis. THANKS TO GEN. W. S. HANCOCK. She Execution of Union Prisoners. THE EIGHT HOUR SYSTEM. A Noisy and Personal Debate. WASHINGTON, April 16. SENATE. PETITIONS. Mr. Williams presented the petition of the Oregon City Manufacturing Company, asking a modification ot tho internal revenue law. Referred to Committee on Finance. Mr. Howard presented the petition of malt liquor manufacturers of Detroit, asking a reduction of the mi port dutv on foreign barley. Referred to the Cow- mi* tee on Finance. Mr. Cowan presented the petition of members of the bar of Washington and Venango counties. Pa., asking an increase in the salary of the United States District Judges. Roferred to tho Committee on Ju- ciary. Mr. Morgan presented the concurrent resolutions o {.|S2jsfr'slature5 fr ' slature New York, asking tho payment oi $8u,628, for clothing and supplies furnished tho jmhtM of that State called out in tho war of 1812. Ordered to bo printed, and reforrcd to the Committee on Claims. THANKSTO OF.N. HANCOCK. Mr. v> ilson, from the Committee on MilitaryAf- fairs, reported favorably on the House joint re.v>lu- tipn extending the thanks of Congress to Maj, Gen. \Y. S. Hancock. On motion of Mr. Howard, the bill to rescind the order of the President designating the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad Company to construct the branch of the Union Pacific Railroad from Sioux City, was taken up and read. Mr. Grimes offered an amendment to strike out, all after the enacting clause, and providing that the said Sioux Cit3 r and Pacific Railroad Company shall con- struct the said branch by the nearest and most prac- ticable route, subject to tho approval of the Presi- dent. to be determined by actual survey and without reference to the line designated upon the map placed by said Company with the Secretary of the Interior. Considerable discussion took place on tho bill, par- ticipated inby Messrs. Howard, Grimes,Connoss and others, including an angry and disagreeable personal controversy between the two Senators from Califor nia. The bill was finally, on motion of Mr. Doolittlo, postponed. BALKOP LTQUORS. The Senate agreed to the request of the Houso for n committee of conference on the resolution prohibit- ing the sale of spiritous liquors in the Capitol build- ings and grounds. NAVALDEPOT AT ANNAPOLIS. Mr. Johnson introduced a bill to authorize the es- tablishment of a navy yard, and coal and naval depot at tho harbor of Annapolis. Refcrrod to the Com- mittee on Naval Affairs. IRON OLADS. On motion of Mr. Hendricks, tho bill to reimburse contractors for the building ot certain iron clads for losses incurred in fulfilling their contracts, was taken up. Mr. Hendricks addressed the Senate in support of the bill. Mr. Grimes offered an amendment, that the Secre- tary ot tho Treasury he authorized to pay to the claimants the made by the commission ap- pointed under resolution of the Senate of March oth, 1865, not exceeding 12 per cent, upon the contract price, with the exception of the Camanche. Mr. Sumner offered an amendment as an additional section, that in the case of Donald McKay, of lies- ton, and Miles Greenwood, of Cincinnati, the same rate of compensation shall he allowed to them for their vessels as is paid to parties building tho same kind of vessels and machinery. On motion of Mr. Wade, tho farther consideration of the bill was postponed, and tho bill to incorporate the District of Columbia Canal and Sewerage Com- pany, was taken up. A number of amendments were made, and tho bill passed. Mr. Clark called up the bill amending the act re- lating to the habeas corpus. On motion of Mr. Wilson, tho Senate then went into Executive session, and at its conclusion, ad- journed. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. VOTERS. Mr, Hill, of Indiana, introduced a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution, basing representation on voters. Ordered to be printed ami referred to tho joint Committee on Reconstruction. NIAGARASHIP CANAL. Mr.'Paine, of Wisconsin, introduced a bill to con- struct a ship canal around the Falls of Niagara. Referred. EXECUTION OF UNION PRISONERS. On motion of Mr. Schenck, of Ohio, a resolution was adopted calling on the Secretary of War for all information in his possession showing the facts intho case of tho execution of several members of the First (loyal) North Carolina volunteers, by the rebel Gen- erals Piggott and Hoke, and as to what steps have been taken in tho premises. MEXICO. On motion of Mr. McKee, of Ky., a resolution was adopted calling on tho President, if, in his opinion, it is not incompatible with the public interest, to communicate to this Houso any correspondence with the French Government relative to the withdrawal of the French troops from Mexico, which has been exchanged since his message of January, 16, 1866 whether that correspondence has been published by the French Government to tho Chamber of Deputies or not. CITY NEWS, A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION OP GAS. ?About half-past five o'clock last evening a terrific explosion of pis oeeurred in tho barber shop of Charles Boeekncr, under tho Eutaw House, No. 4. fronting on Eutaw street. Happily, no ono was seriously INJURED, but. the destruction to property was quite extensive. Tho origin of the accident is not definitely known, hut as there had for several days past been a leakage inthe supply pipe, beneath the floor of tho barber shop, it is supposed the place had become so thoroughly im- pregnated with gas that it was ignited by the fire in the stove of the shop. There were three persons in the barber shop at the time? ah apprentice boy and two customers. The force of the explosion, which was heard for several squares around, and shook the buildings in the neighborhood, tore up the floor of tho barber- shop, and threw its occupants against the ceiling. The studded partition between it and the adjoining room?No. s?occupied by Aug. Wattenscheidt, jew- eller, was torn fromitsfastenings, and the stock in tho .lattcr's store scattered over the floor and much of it broken, including several valuable watches, which had been left with him for repairs. A quantity of jewelry in his window was blown out upon the pave- ment, together with the window, sash and all. A similar partition between this room and the corner store, occupied as a cigar store, was also moved, and the goods of Mr. Wart man thrown about every- where; besides ail of his windows, four in number, wore blown to atoms. His loss is estimated at SIOQ, while that of Mr. "Wattenscheidt, is put down at S2OO, ?though he was unable last night to give any definite estimate. The fixtures of the iatter's store, which were much broken, are insurod in tho Merchants' Insurance Company, of which J. G. Proud & Sons, are the agents. An errand boy in the employ of Mr. W? named John Vogt, was injured about tho face by being struck with pieces of falliDg plaster. Hewasprop- erly attended to and removed to his home on Oregon street. Tho fixturos of the barber shop were com- pletely demolished and the room torn to pieces. The floor was on fire for a while, but an alarm of tiro was founded and the firemen soon subdued the flames. Mr. BocckncrV loss is estimated at $1,200. A large silver um, in tho lady's parlor of the Eutaw House, which is situated above the room in which tho explo- sion occurred, was thrown upon tho floor and bro- ken. Beyond this, the hotel suffered no damage, and its business will not bo inany manner interrupted. A quantity of thcjcwelry of Mr. Wattenscheidt, which was blown into (he street, w.ls subsequently recovered by policeman Tipton and SergeantsSpanglor and Sears and returned to him. The affair caused considerable excitement, and attracted a largo crowd to the vicin- ity, among whom the wildest rumors were for a while afloat, but it was soon ascertained that no loss of life had been sustained, and that the personal injuries sustained were but slight. THE ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVING THE CONDITION OF THF. POOR.?A stated meeting of this Association was held last evening at their office, on Fayette street, between nolliday and Gay streets, Jesse Hunt, Esq., President in tho chair. The secretary Mr. D. Brasliears, presented his summary of agents' work for March, front which the following extracts arc taken : Number of families relieved, 1.633; of which 923 were American, 492 foreigners, and 218 colored; the number in families, 5,159; number o! visits, 1,703; amount expended, $4,042.25, including 21U-5 cords of wood and 174Yz tons ox coai: sent. 7 boys and 5 girls to the public school, and 1 hoy and 2 girb to Sabbath school; obtained employment for 17 per- sons. Those relieved wero divided among tho varinu- religious denominations as follows : Baptists3l, Epis- copalians 51, Presbyterians 26, Catholics 373, Metho- dists 180, Lutherans 50, and of no particular religion persuasion 922. The report of John W. Randolph, treasurer, was road, showing that the balance on hand at last re- port, was $6,996.66. The receipts from ward mana- gers and other sources, including $558.92, the pro- ceeds of the Lenchow Amateur Association's eon- cert, and $1,4.83.75, the proceeds of a benefit given ;.t front Street Theatre, by John T. Ford, amounted to s2,9o4.o9?making tho total amount $9,900.75. The .payments made for salaries, appropriations, adver- tising, Jfce., amounted to $4,504.35, leaving a balance in the hands of the Treusurcr of $5,396.36. The finance committee also made a report, which was read and accepted. The fuel committee, consisting of Thomas Baynes, Francis Dawes and E. J. Church, reported that up to the first of the present month there have boen distributed 903 tons of eoal, costing, when delivered, $7,300: a150,1,067 cords of wood,cost- ing, when delivered, sß,soo?making inall $15,800 ex- pended for fuel. There was an excess over last year of 200 tons of coal distributed, and a decrease of lio cords of wood. The fuel, the report states, for the present year, will cost about $2,500 less than last year, although the quantity is nearly the same. The decrease is owing partly to a contribution of 173J- tons of coal from the Wyoming Coal Company. The report of the special committee on collection was read and also adopted. Six hundred dollar wero appropriated for each of the four districts fbr tho months of May, June and July, making a total of $2,400 for tho entire city during the three months. On motion of Mr. Randolph, the salary of the sec- retary was increased from S9OO to SI,OOO per annum, to take effect on the Ist of May next. Mr. OudesJuys submitted a resolution, direct:or, the Treasurer, that whenever the funds of tho Asso ciation in his hands exceed SSOO, which shall not ? required for use within thirty days, shall be investe . in Government bonds or some other safe paying i terest securities. After some discusion the resoluti. was lost. EIGHT HOUR SYSTEM. Mr. Ingersoll, of Illinois, offered a resolution in- structing the Committee on the District of Columbia to inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill to constitute eight hours a day's labor for all workmen, mechanics, etc., in the District of Columbia. Mr. Farnsworth, of Illinois, asked if it would be in order to move to amend by inserting six hours and a half. Mr. Ingersoll?lf the gentleman considers himself ono of the working classes, I will accept his amend- ment. [Laughter.] Mr. Wilson, of lowa?l will say to the gentlemen that the Committee on tho Judiciary havo agreed to report a bill,constituting eight hours a day's labor for all Government mechanics, workmen, etc. Mr. Ingersoll?l am aware of that. (Some time was here spent inendeavoring to obtain a quorum, to vote on the resolution.) Mr. Farnsworth, of 111., moved to lay tho resolution on the table. Not agreed to?yeas 16, nays 91. Tho morning hour here expired, tho resolution went over until the morning hour of to-morrow. SALE OF LIQUORS. The Hon so proceeded to business on the Speaker's table, and ordered a Committeo of Conference on the disagreement botween the two Houses on tbo con- current resolution prohibiting tho sale of liquor in the Capitol building and public grounds. THE PRESS IN THE HOUSE. Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, offered a resolution reciting that whereas, it is important that oar Lega- tions abroad should be kept duly advised of the stale of the countrj', therefore Resolved, That the Clerk of tho House (the Sena! c concurring) be directed to furnish three copies of tlie Washington Daily Chronicle to each of our Foreign Legations, Consular and Commercial Agents, for the use of the same, and that the expense be paid out of tlie contingent fund. Several objections wero made, and Mr. Stevens moved to suspend the rules so that the resolution might be carried now. Not agreed to?yeas 60, nays 44?two-thirds not voting infavor of suspending tho rules. Mr, Whaley, of West Virginia, here arose and an- imadverted severely on the Washington correspond- ent of the Cincinnati Gazette, for speaking of him as an ignorant man, and holding him up to ridicule. lie denounced these reporters who crept into the gallery to slander and disgrace members of the House. Messrs. Rogers, of New Jersey, J enckes, of Rhode Island, and Conkling and Raymond, of New I'oris, also rose to personal exidanations, with regard to a paragraph in the New York Times of Friday, charg- ing Mr. Conkling with defeating the bankrupt bill, and then introducing again on the same day the de- feated bill as his own. Mr. Rogers, of New Jersey, said ho and others so- licited Mr. Conkling to introduce tho rejected bill so as to preserve the committee on the subject. Mr. Jonckes, of Rhode Island, considered it no re- flection upon him, and neither prompted nor saw the paragraph commenting on Mr. Conkling until to-day. Mr. Conkling, of New York, said he was satisfied that the venomous paragraph in question did not come from the regular correspondent of tho 7'ino-,. Mr. Raymond, of New York, said that the latter allusion seemingly referred to him, as he was the editor of the paper in question. Ho disclaimed nor admitted anything, but heard from a perfectly reli- able source, the statement contained inthe paragraph. Here tho matter ended, ARMY BILL. The House then proceeded to consider, as the regu- lar order, the bill to establish and reorganize the army of the United States, A long debate ensued on tho motion to strike out that portion of the bill to incorporate the Veteran Reserve Corps in the regular army. Mr. Eldridge, of Wiseonsion, opposed that portion oi tne billplacing the Veteran Reserve Corps in the army. Mr. Ingersoll, of Illinois, favored their retention in an earnest speech, and declared that we would have no army if we trusted to such contemptible copper- heads. alluding to Mr. Eldridge. [Applause and hisses.l Mr. Rogers, of N. Y? rose to a point of order, and stated that the gentleman from Illinois was not in order in calling Mr. Eldridge a contemptible copper- head. The Speaker (Mr. Washburnc, of 111., in the chair,) sustained the point and declared Mr. Ingersoll out of order. Mr. Eldridge said he was gorry that it was not do- cided the other way, for the member from Illinois could not have a greater contempt for any one than he (Mr.E.) had for that member. (Great confusion on the floor and in the galleries.) Mr. Rogers shouted abova the vehemence of the cries of order and the blows of the Speaker's gavel that the real traitors and disunionists were the Kaui' cals on tho other side of this House. Order having been restored, Mr. Ingersoll, of 111., resumed. The followers of Jefferson Davis on the other side of the Ilouse, who would make hiin their chief if they ever got into power- Messrs. Rogers, of N. J., Niblack, of Indiana, and Eldridge, of Wisconsin, immediately rose to a point of order, that such remarks wore out of order. The Speaker (Mr. Washburnc, of 111., in the chair,) so decided. Mr. Eldridge demanded that Mr. Ingersoll should take his seat. The board adjourned after the transaction of SOUP further business of no general importance. AN EXTENSIVE MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMEVI ?Tho advantages of Baltimore as a manufactur: city are being rapidly developed by energetic an: enterprising citizens, and it bids fair to rank HI ,: before tho lapse of many years, as it should lorn sinco havo done, in this respect. One of tho inns: marked improvements in this branch of business ho been made by Messrs. A. Allen & Co., who have pur- chased a lot of ground adjoining their old factory on Granby street, near East Falls avenue, and erect? upon it a Dew four-story building, which gives tht.i a factory 100 feet square. Their facilities being t a. increased, with all the modern improvements in chincry, <fcc., they are now employing upwards of on. hundred hands in the manufacture of furniture \u25a0 all kinds, embracing ornamental, plain and bia.el walnut cottage setts; hall, parlor and chamber fur niture, and cane and wood-seat chairs of all descrip tions; besides turning out all kinds of work at TILT ; steam saw and planing mill?in the samo buiidint such as flooring, Ac. The entire machinery of the establishment is driv | by an eighty-horso power engine, and the premis are thoroughly heated by tho exhaust steam. To- firm has an extensive furniture warehouse at No. lianover street, where they keep on hand oonstau' a stock of most beautiful and substantial furnitur. and they are prepared to competo with tho larg< I manufactories intho North, by furnishing a ber' ! article upon the same terms, and thus relieve Baiil more and othor dealers of the necessity which !. ;? heretofore existed of going East to purchase a eertair class of furniture. As a Baltimore institution, it i : hoped this extensive establishment will bo liberuliv encouraged, and especially as all will consult their interests very materially at tho same time. Tho brick work in this new building was dono by Messrs. Sc- ? fc Pollard, and the carpenter work by A. J. Byrne. HEALTH REPORT.-FOT the week ending yestenha morning. So deaths occurred in this city, as stated i the report of the Health Commissioner, Doctor Mi - gan, showing the eily to maintain its usual good si itary condition, being 4 deaths less than in tho c> responding weok of last year, 33 less than in the same week of 1864, and 18 less than in the correspond! ~: week of 1863. Of the deaths 15 were caused by co sumption; 6 each ty croup and typhoid fovcr;sca i inflammation of tho lungs and old ago; 3 each by i. (lamination of the brain and small-pox; 2 each . casualty, cholic, convulsions, hemorrhage, intlamm tion of the bowels, measles and palsy; and 1 each 1 ? apoplexy, cancer, dropsy, dyspepsia, dysentery, cr: sipeias, catarrhal fever, scarlet fever,organic disease i the heart, pleurisy,rheumatism, tumor, and whuopii;. cough. Unknown adult, 2; unknown infantile, 1 and 4 still-births. Eighteen died under 1 yearofage; between 1 ar.d 2"years; 8 between 2 and 5 years: between 5 and 10 years; 4 between 10 and 15 year. 2 between 15 and 20 years; 9 between 20and 30 ycc: 5 between 30 and 40 years; 8 between 40 and 50 yea: 6 betweensoand6oyears; 5 between 60 and 70 yoa. 5 between 70 and 80 years; 1 betwoen 80 and 90 yea . and 1 between 90 and 100 years. Forty-five of the lit ceased were males and 40 females; 13 of the who! number being colored persons. THE CONTEMPLATED CHANNEL FROM JONES' FALL TO LIGHT STREET. ?The following ordinance, pro- viding for a channel from Jones' Falls to Light st. passed tho Second Branch of the City Council at it: session yesterday: Resolved by the Mayor and City Council of Halt more, That the Port Warden be and he is here''.-, authorized and directed to have made a channel tw hundred feet wide and eighteen feet deep, con mencing at Jones' Falls and extending westwai along the Port Warden's line, on the north side the basin, to Light street wbarf?also commencing i Jones' Falls and extending to near the foot of Mon; gouiery street, on the south side of the basin, thenc along the Port Warden's line on the south side said basin to Light street wharf; and in order th said work may be accomplished as speedily as no- ble. the said Port Warden is hereby directed 'o pl- at least one machine to work on each side ofsa basin within thirty days after the passage of t resolution, and to sec that said work is vieorou prosecuted (as herein specified) to its completion t; expenso of tee same to be taken out of the annu The Speaker?The gentleman from Illinois will re- sume his seat. (Mr. I. sat down amid great laughter and confusion.) The Speaker said the question was, shall the gen- tleman from Illinois proceed in order? and it was de- cided in the affirmative. Mr. Ingersoll, of Illinois, again resumed the floor. He said that it was necessary to have this Veteran Reserve Corps if traitors were again striving to get into power. If the party that acted with Jeff. Davis on tho other side? Mr. Rogers rose again to a point of order. The gentleman was not speaking to the bill. The Speaker sustained the point of order that the gentleman was not speaking to the amendment. As to whether the other side were acting with Jeff. Dayis or not, he could not decide. [Great laughter.] Mr. Ross, of 111., asked Mr. Ingersoll if he had heard from Peoria, his own home, lately. Mr. Ingersoll?Oh, yes. A copperhead majority has been rolled up there, A member here called for the reading of the pend- ing amendment. Order having been again restored, a motion to adjourn was made and carried. FlNED.?Joshua Cromwell was arrested yesterday"! 1 officer Harris, of the eastern district, charged wi; violating the ordinance regulating the placing t spouting upon buildings. He was fined $lO and co j by Justice Whalen and released on payment. Ti> Delther was taken into custody the same day by po i liceman Flayhart, of the middle district, charge with violating the ordinance regulating the cond: tion of market houses. Justice Spicer imposed a fi: of$2 and costs, and released tho accused on paymcn SALK OF A GROUND RKNT.?Gibson *fc Co., au tiotfeers, yesterday sold at tho Exchange salesroom, a ground rent of $l5O, original, irredeemable and ur- divided, on a lot on the northwest corner of Eutaw and Fayette stroets, 66 by 182 feet, improved by thrtc large dwellings and two stores with dwellings above, to J. R. Lams, for $2,600. PRESIDENT LINCOLX'S CAR.? The Secretary of War yesterday announced that he would not confirm the sale of the magnificent car that bore the remains of Mr. Lincoln from this city to their final resting place in Illinois. The sale took place last Thursday, at. Alexandria, when the Quartermaster-General in pursuance of an order from the War Department, offered at public auction a iot of Government prop- off?o \v!rrl C lt T® 6ar W K included, and it was struck , Es 9- late United States Mar- .£ 013 district, for the sum of $6,800. The car mfn,,f,?.., - re i rr L me . l , U 'i', mt;thi nK over $15,000, and was e v e Government Military Railway thorps, to be by Mr. Lincoln when he should av sr OC A C ?*- lon x* o | ravel by railroad. x\lr. Lamon. a steadfast friend of Mr. Lincoln, purchased it to pre- vent other bidders from getting possession of it for exhibition, and he coincides with Mr. Stanton, who thinks the Government should hold the relic and place it among the rebellion archives in the late rord's Theatre, I, THE HAVANA STEAMSHIP LINE.? By the advertise- j ment in another column, it will be seen that the rigid quarantine of vessels at Hew Orleans from Ha- vana, has compelled a modification of the pro- gramme for the voyage hitherto observed; and thu. the Cuba, which sails on tho 25th inst., will go direct to Hew Orleans, calling at Havana on her return. THREE CENTS. SALE OF A COTTON FACTORY.-F. W Bennett it- Co auctioneers. yesterday sold at the Exchangt salesroom, the property known as the Sykosvillo Cot- ton Factory, situated on the line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, thirty milesfrom the city of Bal- timore This properly contains about, twenty acres of land, witn the Patapsco river running through it and has a water power of thirteen feet head and fall' iho mam building is 72 by 22 feet, throe stories ami attic, built of stone, and the wini? 40 by 2S feet, three stories, with picker house at the end of the'main building. The other improvements consist of eleven dwellings for operatives, a stone drying house, black- smith shop, dye house, and slaughter house, It was purchased by Thomas Hopkins, for SB,OOO cash, sub- joct to a ground rent of S4OO. THE CLARE MURDER TRIAL.? This case came up again yesterday in Baltimore County Court, beforo Judge Emory, and a plea of abatement having been filed, the indictment was quashod.andtheprisonerre- moved to custody of thesherili ofBaltimore. Clare wag brought back to the city in the afternoon and lodged in the city jail. The decision of Judgo Emory in this ca.se is of great importance, as it offoctsall the indict- ments found by the grand jury of the September term (1865 )of the Criminal Court of Baltimore. Un- der the present aspect of the case another indictment will have to be framed in order to bring the accused to trial. IMPROVEMENT AT THE COURT Houss.-Tho City Commissioner sent a communication to the Second Branch of the City Council yesterday, in answer to a resolution of inquiry, as to certain improvements in the cellar of the Court House building. The com- munication states that two first-class offices, 46 by 29 feet, cou'd bo made on Calvert street, and'that the earth around the cellar can bo removed without in- jury to the building, and that a rortion of the stones could bo used in constructing a new base for the con- templated improvement. Tho cost of tho improve- ment referred to is estimated by the Commissioner at from twelve to fifteen thousand dollars. The com- munication was referred to tho Committee on City Property. _ FIRE ALARM.? The alarm of fire sounded yesterday nftornoon, about 3 o'clock, was caused by a barrel ta- king firefrom a stove in tho cellar of ;he old Museum Building, corner of Baltimore and Calvert streets, Tho tiro was extinguished with but slight damage, and without tho aid of the fire department. SALE OF A STEAMER.' ?S. 11. Govor, auctioneer, sold yesterday for IV. Parkin Scott, trustee, at the Ex- change salerooms, the steamer Sarah E. Brown. Tho vessel is 90 feet in length, 19 feet in breadth, and depth of hold five feet and four inches. Thomas IV, Goodwin became the purchaser at $3,000. AMUSEMENTS. HOLLIDATSTREET THEATRE.? Bulwer's great his- torical playof "Richelieu" will be performed to-night for the second and last time, in which Mr. IVallack will give his powerful personation of the Cardinal Duke, which is one of the most effoctive pieces of ao- ting in which that talented artiste has appeared. He will have the valuable aid of Mr. Bangs as the Chev- alior de Mauprat, and an excellent cast of characters. MARYLAND INSTITUTE.? The "Sphynx," as ex- hibited at this place, is said to ho tho greatest mys- tery of the age, and bewilders while it astonishes ull beholders, who have in vain tried to unravel its mysteries. It will bo given again this evening, in conjunction with tho minstrel perforu ances of Bur- gess, Prendergast, Hughes and La Rue's troupe, which is a most talented and efficient organisation. SIT* IWJICIL. MONDAY,April 16,1360. f.rJ /.'ro.ic/j.?A quorum of members were present, with J as. ioung, Esq., President, in the chair. Mr. Keyser presented a petition from Chas. Burt for permission to erection awning in front of his prem- ises, old Baltimore street; referred. Mr. Foreman presented a resolution, allowing tho Abbott Iron Company to construct a railway switch into their premises; laid over. The Chair presented a communication from tho Marshal of 1 oh.-e in relation to running of locomo- tives, etc., on Howard street and Central avenue; ro- ferrod. Mr. Marsh presented a resolution in favor of St. Luke 8 Evangelical Congregation; adopted. Mi. A ichtdis presented a resolution granting per- missionto J. Keinseli to erect two slaughter houses on rich derry street, between Choptank and Burk streets; ltud over. Mr. Keyser called up the ordinances in relation to tne levy ol lhtiti, and alter some discussion as to tho !>er centaso which should be allowed the collector of ritate taxes, the ordinances were passed. The Branch then adjourned. Second Brunch. This Branch met at the usual LTIYheSSrs 08 "161 Hvcy. Esq., President, and Mr. Taylor prasonted n communicaHnn from W, hrn. M .'* u othe "b withdrawing former ohjoc- T,. L?? Permission by the Council to Wm. Trego , to erect asteinn engine upon his premises on i ire°'|J'p' rtiiofn rre tu thu joiDt Committee on tho A communication wits received from the City Com- mi-ntoncr m answer to a resolution of inquiry in re- lettueo to certain alterations in the cellar of tlio i oi U3 o' a 11 fost of from twelvo to fifteen thousand dollars; read and referred to theCommitteo on City Property. lbo report of the joint select, committee on tho Comptroller s account, was received from the First it ranch, with an accompanying resolution asking to be discharged from a lurther consideration of the rv mneV n ' was a <loi>ted. The report states tho weU kept 3 acoount tu bo correct, and the books Recoived from the First Branch, a resolution di- recline the City Commissioner to have tho old office o! tlie clerk of Broadway market removed, and upon the space occupied thereby erect four fish stalls: adopted. Also received a supplementary ordinance, in- creasing the salary of tho commissioner ui Health to vl.oOO, and tlie Assistant Commissioners to $1,200 per annum, which was road and laid over. Also received the report of the Water Committeo. in reference to their late visit to Swann Lake, in reference to the muddy condition of the water con- tained therein; accompaning which was a resolution stating that the council have lull confidence in the anility ot the \v ater Commissioners, and that all had been done by said Commissioners that could bo d r nc :u Also a .resolution asking to be discharged from a further consideration of the subject. The resolu- tions wore adopted. received a resolution granting permission to the trustees of the tr. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran rietrm f 2 V U . S |° feet oi the side-walk on Hen- iigs. i-ca ® ~ur,' °3o of I'hicing iron rail- thePMh?n?.h nl/ lD w r i di - an l Ce gran f9 Permission to tne Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail- road, to lay an additional track on Boston street, east of Castle alley; read and laid over. ? M r. Burelt called up tho resolution authorizing tha iert Warden to construct a channel 200 feet wide and 18feet deep, from Jones' halls to Light street, and extending also from Jones' Falls to Montgomery Birect; adopted. Mr. Nails called up the resolution granting &150 damages to bamuel Meaken, incurred by the open- ing of John street; adopted. upea Mr. Moore called up the resolution directing tho t}m a \n?£° m wl -? lonors i°3 certain lot from dSODS * Adol,ted * Th branch-thoa t>Km'F,£i>lNU!H OF THiiCOFKT. R? . . _ . MONDAY, April 16, 1860. United bt.itei: Circuit Court? Chief Justice Chase and Associate Justice Giles. The treason cases were called and the District Attorney proposed to continue theui. The Court expressed its readiness to take them up and dispose of them and the very important (fuostions surrounding them. They were passed ovor lor the present, and in a lew days, it is understood, they will bo called up and a final decision lad in ref- erence to them. The case of Charles F. Newnan was called and a request made for postponement on tho grounds of respondent s counsel, Mr. \, iiitney, being sick. Tho fait' ro ' ulr 1 furnish a certificate of such Argument was had on tho question whether tho case <it Andrew V. Robey, removed from Princo Hcorge's county to this court, could ho entertained. Concluded and held under advisement. The appeal case from the District Court of Thomas and Alexander M. \Vhito vs. Win. Applegarth. Ac- tion brought in the District Court for the loss of a vessel by carelessness. On trial. Several ?-cases on tho docket were arranged for trialand others postponed. Court adjourned to this morning. The Criminal Court was not in sossion on yesterday. In the Court of Common Pleas no business of im- portance was transacted. Superior Court.? Hon. Judge Martin.?Jacob Storn- hciuier and Lewis Stcrnheimer vs. John Thomas; be- fore reported. Action for tho recovery of damages tor tho conversion of four houses. Damages laid at S-..000. The juryrendered a verdict for 5245.25 on tho dotn of January last. Amotion for a new trial was argued on yesterday, and the Court rendered a de- cision that the defendant must abandon all tho rea- sons assigned, except that which relates to newly discovered evidence. The defendant thereupon acted in accordance with the opinion pronounced by tho Court. Oity Circuit C'turt? Before Hon. .Judge Alexander Wilhelmina Urbaek vs. Frederick (Jrback?bill for li diyorco a vinculo matrimonii, and for alimony: also asking that an injunction be granted restraining tho defendant from disposing of his household furniture, and from drawing certain money out of Chosapeake bank; injunction granted. Mary Hurries, administratrix of Samuel House, de- ceased, vs a . Patrick Quinn?bill for an account of partnership, Ac.; oaso argued and not concluded. Orphans' Court? Judges Audoun, Supplee and lloffiaan.?Letters of administration were granted to Diana Thompson on the estate of John Henry, and to Eliza W. Howard and Edw. 11. White on the estate of Sophia Seney. [Reported fur the Daily Commercial.] ? , , TOWSONTOWN. April 16 1856. Circuit Court for Baltimore County? Hon D <'Yr Emory. Judge; Jno. T.Ensor, Esq., State's Attorney This court was occupied with the following busi- ness this morning: 8 u tered° agreed.' Presstman TB " Schwerdtman was en- In the case of Allenbaugh vs. Cahorn and Childs; a Stem y confession in favor of the plaintiff for sdob 50-100 wa* entered. State vs. Henry Schultz, indicted for the larceny of a sow and nine pigs; verdict Iguiity. It, M. Dough- erty, .hsq., t. r defence. State vs. John Willen, indicted for the robbqry of George Norman? removed from Baltimoro city; not concluded. K. J. Gittings, tsq., for defence. State vs. Clare, indicted for the murder of Henry 'I. Grove; demurrer to the plea in abatement tiled and over-ruled by tho Court and indictmentquashed. Prisoner remanded to the custody ot the Sheriff of Baltimore city. Tho Court on Friday last, in giving tho decision that the defendant might have leave to withdraw his plea of not guilty, ruled that no indict- -aent could bo found by a grand jury, four mem- hers of whichwere.not tuner, ov the Sheriff from tho Mshs prepared by the Judges, as required by the act f Assembly. Ihisd ciston is of great importance, ,i.- it a flee.-i all the indictments found by the grani #<**}'T? September term (1865) of the Criminal Court tor Baltimore city. Court of Appeals of Maryland? April Term, 186(1. .. ~. ... ? ANNAPOLIS, April 16, 1866. Ao. 3. Geo. W. Howard, et. al? vs. J. Oppcnheimer. t. al. appeal Irom the Superior Court of Baltimore l u * Akis cause was argued and concluded by Ar- 'hur Geo. Brown and Geo. Win. Brown for the ap- pellants, and Benj. F. liorwitz lor the appellees. WHAT sIN A AAMK/? A man has just died in Kent England, whose name was Acts-Apostles Deaden This is a positive fact. An advertisement respecting his estate appeared in .the papers, and bodf supposed that it was a joke, the work of some sillv wit. It turns out however, that the advertisement was bono file, and that this was really the man'fi name. Furtner investigation has led to the db! covery that he was the filth sou of his parents His four eider brothers had been successively nhVuTf., i Matthew. .Mark. Luke and John when hi Sd L^omah S:" W,ocy lb would have

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NEWS OF THE DAY~CONGRESS.

SENATE.? The principal feature in the Senate pro-ceedings yesterday, was a bitter personal altercationbetween Senators McDougall and Conness, in whichthe former, especially, figured so badly that we de-termined not to inflicthis utterances on our readers,and therefore have occupied the same space withmatter less objectionable.

HOUSE. ?In the House Mr. Stevens made a mostextraordinary, although characteristic attempt topatronize the Chronicle, by drawing upon the contin-gent fund of that body, ending in a running detai 1of the grievances suffered by members at the handsof the press generally.

The Reconstruction Committee sent forward a vastmass of testimony, elicited by the examination ofMessrs. Stevens, of Georgia, and Sharkey, of Missis-sippi, of which we present what our space permits.

GENERA I, NEWS.?J. B. Nagle, an old and highly respected

artist, is lyiifg dangerously ill at his hospitable resi-dence in Philadelphia. He is one of the old school ofpainters, coteinporary with Sully and Peale.

?Mr. Pike has formed the opinion that hisopera house was set on fire by an incendiary, andoffers inthe Cincinnati papers a reward of $5,000 forhis detection.

?The Wabash river is receding slowly andis now within the banks. Immenso and unusualwashes have been made along the weatern bank andthrough the bottoms.

?The Illinois and Michigan Canal was for-mally opened to navigation throughout its wholelength, Wedncsday, and up to eleven o'clock, Thurs-day morning, twenty-two boats and opo propeller hadarrived at Chicago from ha Salle, Joliet, etc., nearly

all loaded with corn.?A gentleman at Indianapolis, somewhat

addicted to the ardent on the sly, made a raid upon aprivate jug, in the house of a friend, tho other day,and hastily swallowing a mouthful, discovered to bisprofound disgust that it was deodorized coal oil*His friends have been boring him, but not for oil.

?The cholera has reappeared*in Egypt with-inthe past few days. The Provinces, inAlexandriahave ordered a quarantine of thirty days, and thereturn of this fearful epidemic causes great excite-ment where the effeets of its last visit are not yeterased.

?At the recent fire in New York several val-uable paintings wore lost inthe workshops of Mr. Rit-chie, the engraver among which was the painting ofthe "Death of Lincoln," which was being engraved.The "Republican Court" was also destroyed, but theplate saved.

?The True Delta tells a story of a man inLouisiana about to be sentenced to jailfor assault andbattery, who pleaded in arresi of judgment that bewas a ferryman on an important road, with no ono tohelp him, and to imprison him would be obstructingthe public highway.

?lt is thought that Texas will produce thelargest cotton crop the coming season of any of thecotton growing States, and South Carolina the small-est. The interior of the latter is so entirely devas-tated that itwill take several years to recover itsformer prosperity.

?ln his speech advocating the extension ofthe franchise in England and Wales, Mr.Gladstonesaid the proposed measure would make tho wholevoting population of England and Wales 550,000 inthe counties and 515,000 in the towns, being aboutone-fourth of tho adult male population.

?As the merchants of Cincinnati havefailed to take the site of Pike* Opera House for thenew Exchange, Mr. Pike will go to work at once torebuild. He will not put up an Opera House, how-ever, but cover the same ground with a splendidstructure, repeating the Opera House front, and divid-ing th? building into stores and offices.

?The Department of State has just pub-lished an official register of the diplomatic and Con-sular officers ot the United States in foreign coun-tries, and ofToreign ministers, their Secretaries andGttaehes, accredited to the United States, and foreignconsuls, residing in the United States, with lists cor-rected to February, 1866. The circular shows thattho aggregate of the Diplomatic and Consular officersof the United States is 803, with an aggregate annualsalary of $715,900. The number of Diplomatic officers>s 69. The number of Consular offioers is 639, and thenumber of Judicial officers is 6.

The Cattle Plague.The London Shipping Gazette says:"The Weekly Cattle Plague returns havo again

been issued, but are incomplete to some extent. Thenumber of attacks during the week ending March 24is set down at 4,704, against 6,261 in the precedingweek, and this contrast would be very consoling didwe not read in the foot note that thirty-nine inspectorshave made no returns, and that their la-t reports in-cluded 1,215 cases. As. however, anearly equal num-ber of cases were not reported last wee Wit may besafely concluded that the murrain is rapiffly decreas-ing. Professor IJ era path, the celebrated chemist, ofBristol, while attending a po*t-mortem examinationof some cows, discovered that the blood of animalsinfected by the cattle plague is highly charged withammoniacil alkali. He thereforo suggests the in-quiry?is this state of the blood the cause or the effectof the disease? This amroomacal poison would ac-count for the subtlety of the disease, because nothingis more volatile than ammonia, and no explanationis needed to show how it might be transferred fromone animal to another. The Professor suggestathatitis worth trying whether the ammonia cannot bedecomposed inthe blood while life is safe by the ad-ministration of chlorine in some shape or other,"

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NEW YORK, April 16th.?Tho steamer City of NewYork has arrived from Quoenstown on the ot'n.

The Austro-Prussian situation is unchanged. Thereis nothing to confirm the pacific rumors heretoforereceived.

The French troops inMexico are to be withdrawnin three detachments: ?The first in November next;the second in March, and the third in November,1867.It is officially denied that the American Govern-

ment is intreaty for a "war port" at St. Thomas.SOUTHAMPTON, April 4.?The Brazil mail steamer

has arrived. The French ship Pauline with 700 bagsof coffee from Kio, was wrecked inKio bay on the23d of February. The crew were saved and landed atBahia, but it was expected that the ship and cargowould be a total loss. The Brazillian Admiral withiron-clad gunboats and monitors has arrived at Cor-rientes, but the allies had not yet attempted to crosstho Parana for the invasion of Paraguay.

Tho Paraguayans seem determined to hold out, andTheir daring incursions, having twice crossed theriver in canoes and attacked the vanguard of theArgentines, show the resolute resistance which theallied army might expect to encounter. The inac-tivityof the Brazillian squadron during these en-gagements caused serious complaints. It is under-stood that the passage of the Parana willbe under-taken immediately, and that in all probability willbe effected with great loss to the allies.

PARIS, April 4.?The regiments have been orderedto camp at Chalons two months earlier than usual*and a report has arisen that France intends formingan army ofobservation with a view to the protectionof the Khine frontier.

FLORENCE, April4.?The journals declare that nomilitary preparations willbe made by Italy,and thatthere is no intention of concentrating troops at Bo-logna or any other points. Military movements havesimply been occasioned by tho ordinary requirementsof the service.

Commercial Intelligeiice.LIVERPOOL, April5. ?Cotton advanced %d. yestor-

day, but to-day the improvement has been partiallylost; sales for tho two days 18,000 baios.

Breadstuff's are quiet and steady.Provisions are dull and have adownward tondency.

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LONDON, Aprils.?Consols United States5-20's 72K@72%.

Ionian Movements?Ail Exploit by HieCrew of a Privateer.

EASTPORT, ME., April 15th.?Nino of the crew of aFenian privateer captured tho revenue flag on In-dian island, on Saturday night, from under the gunsof the British man-of-war Pylades. No shots werewere exchanged, and no resistance offered.

Tho U. S. gunboat Winooski is at Eastport.A suspicious brig was brought in here by the rev

enue cutter on Saturday night.MUTINYON AN ENGLISH GUN BOAT.

EASTPORT, ME., April 16.?The following paper hasbeen circulated on board the English gunboat atCampo Bello:

"Sailors and Marines?United States citizens in-vite you ashore, where, ifyou leave behind the pro-perty and habiliments of slavery, you will findliberty, comrades and countrymen."

A mutiny broke out on board the steamer, and fortymen have been put inirons.

FENIANS GOING TO EASTPORT.PORTLAND, April 16.?One hundred and fiftyFe-

nians left here for Eastport in tho boat to-night.TROUBLE ANTICIPATED AT CALAIS.

AUGUSTA, Me., April 16.?Adjutant General Hud-son left hero this alternoon for Calais, with instruc-tions from Governor Coney to see that the laws ofthe State are not violated through any hostile demon-strations that may occur from tho reported Fenianmovements on the border.

It is regarded as almost certain by the Mayor cfCalais, who has telegraphed to the State authorities

for protection, that some Fenian movement isserious-ly apprehended inthat quarter.

CALAIS, ME.. April 16. ?All is quiet onthe St. Croix.No disturbance has yet occurred here or at St. Ste-phens. A Fenian mas 3 meeting is now gathering atSt. Croix Hall, and will be addressed by B. Doran,Killian and others.

Tlie Sichnnw on liuartl tlte EmigrantShip Pronounced Asiatic Cholera.

NEW YORK, April 16.?The Acting Collector hasreceived a despatch from Consul Jackson, datedHalifax to-day, saying that the city physicians onboard the emigrant ship England, after further de-velopments of the disease, and further consultationlast evening, concur in pronouncing it the Asiaticcholera. Allthe passengers are still detained atquarantine, and precautionary measures have beenadopted to prevent the disoase from spreading.

HALIFAX,April 16.?Not a single ease of sicknesshas occurred among tho cabin passengers on boardthe steamer England. This announcement will re-lieve the anxiety of their friends.

Colored Procession at Norfolk?A SeriousAtrriiy?A White MailKilled and OthersWounded.NORFOLK, April 16.?The negroes here turned out

in a large procession to-day inhonor of the passage

of the Civil Rights bill. While the procession waspassing through the streets a difficulty occurred be-tween the negroes and some whites, in which onowhite man was killed and his brother and step-mother mortally wounded. Order was restored bythe military.

Disastrous Fire at Port an Prince.NEW YORK. April 16 ?A large fire occurred at Port

au Prince, Hayti, March 19th, destroying fifteensquares. Most of the public buildings and the ar-chives were consumed. The origin of the fire isattributed to rebel incendiaries, and tho plot wasthought to have been gencral.'as fires brokoout at thesame time in Jacmel, but were extinguished withoutdoing much damage. Another incendiary attemptwas made at Port au Prince on the 22d.

From liavana?Return ofGeneral Scott toNew York.

NEW YORK, April 16.?The stoamer Guiding Star,from Havana, has arrived. Major General Scott is apassenger. General Dulce is still at the Isle ofPines, avoiding cases of State and awaiting notice ofthe acceptance of his resignation.

Forcible KCICILHC of Prisoners.LOUISVILLE, April 16.?The notorious murderers,

Terrill and Withers, were rescued from Spencer jailon Friday morning, by a party of seven disguisedand armed men, who threatened tho life of the jailoron his refusal to unlock tho cells.

New York Bank Statement.NEW YORK, April 16. The weekly statement of thecitybanks for the past week is as follows:?Loans, in-

crease, $1,266,096; specie, decrease, $401,166; circula-tion, increase, $406,920; deposits, increase, $4,068,508;legal-tenders, increase. $2,465,305.

Tlie Pbil.-wlelnliin Uliirtler.PHILADELPHIA, April 16.?The coroner's jury for

the investigation of the murder of the Deering family,havo found a verdict charging Antoine Probst, no*under arrest, with the ipurder of the entire eightpersons.

Insurance Rate*.NEW YORK, April 16.?The fire insurance compa-

nies are said to have determined to raise their rates,and a committee is now engaged in preparing a newtariff. ?

Tlie Autograph Fetter of the Queen toMr. PeaixMly.

The following graceful letter has been written bythe Queen to Mr. Peabody:

"WINDSOR CASTLE, March 28,1866.The Queen hears that Mr. Peabody intends short-

lyto return to America, and she would be sorry thatho should leave England without being assured byherself how deeply she appreciates the noble act ofmore than princely munificence by which he hassought to relieve the wants of tho ponrer classes ofher subjects residing in Lonlon. It is an act, as theQueen belioves, wholly without parallel, and whichwillcarry its bests reward in the consciousness ofhaving contributed so largely to the assistance ofthose who can little help themselves. The Queenwould not, however, have been satisfied withoutgiving Mr. Peabody some public mark of her senseof his munificence, and she would gladly havo con-ferred upon him either a baronetcy, or the GrandCross of the Order of the Bath, but that she under-stands Mr. Peabody to feel himself debarred fromaccepting such distinctions. It only remains, there-fore, for the Queen to give Mr. Peabody this assur-ance of her personal feelings, which she would fur-ther wish tq mark by asking him to accept a minia-ture portrait of herself, which she willdesire to havepainted for him, and which when finished, can eitherbe sent to him to America, or given to him on thereturn which, sho rejoices to hear, he meditates tothe country that owes him so much."

The London Times says: It Is to an American thatwe are indebted for the greatest boon ever given tothe poor of London, and it is to a citizen of theUnited States that the Queen has thought it right toaddress this personal expression of gratitude. Wecannot hut believe that such an occurrence willhaveno little influence in augmenting the good feelingwhich should prevail between the two countries. Mr.Peabody has done more to foster among us a kindlyfeeling for his countrymen than could have been ef-fected by a generation of statesmen, and the Queen'sletter will,we hope, be received by the Americans asa conspicuous evidence of the friendly regard towardthem which such acts havo called forth on our part.Between no two countries are friendlyrelations morenatural than between England and America, and wetrust that this story of munificence and of gratitudemay long be remembered in both nations as a pledgeof peaoe and friendship.

THE WHEAT CROP.?From all parts of this countywe learn that tho farmers are united in saying thattne prospecU for a good crop of wheat never wornoeuer. Ih:.s, we believe, appears to be the prospectalso throughout the other counties inthe State, wherewheat is raised. ? Hageratoicn Torch Light.

The revival at Williamsport, Pa., has re-sulted inadditions to the several churches of overseven-hundred converts; about one-half of that num-ber have united with the three Methodist ohurchee.

THE RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE.Testimony of Hon. Alex. 11. SteplieiiH,

Governor Sharkey, Governor JOIBIIMOSI.Ac.Further testimony taken before the Reconstruction

Committeo of Congress, was presented to the Houseyesterday. It is voluminous, and we abstract it asfollows:

HON. ALEXANDERH. STEPHEN'S TESTIMONY.Mr. Stephens stated that at the time of Gen. Lee's

surrender, .and until the 11th of May, (when he was ar-rested and brought North,) he was at hishome inCraw-fordsvillc, (la. Afterwards, on his return home, his in-tercourse, by visiting, by letters, and through inter-vie s with prominent and influential pcopleof theState, as well as witht he masses, itwas his decided opin-ion that an overwhelming majority of the inhabitantsof Georgia were exceedingly anxious for the restorationof the Government and for the State to take herformer position in tho Union: to have her Senatorsand Representatives admitted into Congress, and toenjoy all her rights as a State under the Constitutionof the United States as itstands amondod. Concern-ing their views of the rebellion he said that theexercise by them of the right of secession was re-sorted to from a desire to render their liberties andinstitutions more secure, and a belief that this wasnecessary thereto. Whatever opinion they may nowcherish as to the right of secession, he gave it as hissettled conviction that there is not now any idea atall in the public mind of Georgia of ever again re-sorting to secession, or of exercising this right byforce, but rather to appeal to the forums of re:isonand justice, and to the halls of legislation and thecourt 5 for the preservation of tho principles of con-stitutional liberty.

lie could not answer as to the existence of an opin-ion generally that tho idea of secession as a right, stillremained among the peoplo, though he did *ay thatit would be difficult, as well as unusual, for a wholepeoplo to change their convictions upon abstracttruths and principles. The war by its practical ope-ration among themselves, in its result from their ownauthorities on their individual rights of person andproperty, and the breaking down of constitutionalbarriers, had influenced a change of opinion as to thepolicy ot secession, notwithstanding tho almost unani-mous support which the Southern cause had receivedupon the proclamation of Mr. Lincoln, in 1861, call-ing for voiuntccrs.

Had the ordinance of secession been submittedwithin a reasonable time, or immediately after itsadoption, a majority of the people would have adopt-ed it, but ifSouth Carolina and the other States hadnot acted, perhaps a very decided majority wouldhave been against it in Georgia. The majority ofmembers of tho convention in favor of secession,elected by the people, was perhaps .30 out of about300. In the mount ain districts the Union sentimentwas prevalent at first, though the cities and townswere generally for secession, but there nevor wasanything like a sectional division in the State.Tho belief of the people that their constitutionalliberties were assailed, reposed mainly in theirsocial polity and their apprehension from the gen-eral consolidating tendencies of the doctrines andprinciples of that political party which had recentlysucceeded inthe choice of a President. 11c thoughtthat the apprehension of a subversion of the Consti-tution and its essential guarantees of public libertyby this successful party was the sincere, honest con-viction inthe minds of the people of Georgia, whichled them to act as they did.

At present Mr. Stephens thought that the eman-cipation of the slaves was generally acquiesced inand accepted in good faith, withthe disposition to dothe beet that can be done under the new order ofthings, the relations subsisting between the whiteand black peoplo being quite as good as that exist-inganywhere else in the world between like classesof employer and employed. Since Christmas, thofreedmen. having gotten rid of their ideas of ob-taining land from the Government, were rapidlysettling themselves down to work and readily en-tering into contracts, though previous to havingtheir minds disabused of this error they were notdisposed to make engagements for labor. There arestill some idlers, but the number is comparativelyfew, and the behaviour of all, he said, was muchbutter than the most hopeful had looked for. Thoyappear principally to desire protection of person andproperty, and to be dealt by fairly and justly, andthe State laws which had been enacted secured theserights to Though nothing had been done bythe S:ate authorities for educating tho negroes,schools were being established under other auspices,and all seem desirous to educate their children. Thelaws recognize those negroes living together as inanand wife, as legally such, and there is no differencebetween the whites and blacks as regards the i-sueof licenses to marry.

The voting population of Georgia in 1860 was sta-ted by Mr. Stephens to have been 100,000, and atpresent he approximated it at 80,000. The amendedState constitution had never been submitted to thopeople, though Mr. Stephens supposed it would havobeen ratified by nine-tenths. The general opinionof the State is very much averse to any extension ofthe right of suffrage. lio did not think tho peoplewould ratify a proposition of representation as a pre-cedent condition- to the restoration of tho State topolitical power in the Government. They feelnow that they are entitled uuder tho Con-stitution of the United States to representation,without further conditions. They would not ohjectto exchange and discuss views in the common coun-cils of the country with the other States, upon anyproposition to amend tho Constitution, or change anyof its features, and they would abide by such change,ifmade as the Constitution provides. They are will-ing, he thought, to leave the basis of representationwhere the Constitution leaves it, and while they aredisposed to deal generously with the freedmen,would not be willingto make any change in tho Con-stitution that would give CoDgress jurisdiction overthe question of suffrage, and especially would they beaverse to the exercise of such jurisdiction, unrepre-sented in Congress and with no voice in tho coun-cils. He did not believe the people would accept asa condition precedent, either to extend suffrage tothe negro, or to exclude him from the basis ofrepresentation, because they hold that Congresshas no right, under the Coustiution, to pre-scribe anything of tho sort. If Georgia is aState in the Union, she is eniitled to representa-tion, if she is not an equal, then she could notbe admitted as an equal, and at tho same time botrammellod withconditions not applied to all tho restof the States of the Union alike. General universalsuffrage among tho negroes, as they now arc. wouldbe regarded as about as great a political evil as couldbefall the people of Georgia.

Question?Would they extend suffrage to those whocouldread, and to thosowho hadEerved the Union assoldiers ?

He thought the peoplo would be unwilling to domore than they had done for restoration. Restrictedor limited suffrage would not be so objectionable; butitis a matter for the State alone to regulate?a ques-tion exclusively of State policy, as they believe.?The only view, in their opinion, that could justifythe war which was carried on by the Federal Gov-ernment against them was the idea of the indivi'-ibility of the Union; that those who held the ad-ministration for tho time were bound to executethe laws and preserve tho integrity of the countryunder the Constitution. This having been accom-plished, and those advocating secession and reserv-ed sovereignty of the States having abandonedtheir cause, and the Administration triumphantin maintaining its idea upon which war wasproclaimed and waged, and on which alone itcould he justified at all, the people of Georgiasupposed their State was immediately entitled to allher rights under tho Constitution. That was hisopinion, and he thought they would bo unwilling todo more precedent to being permitted to enjoy thefull measure of their constitutional rights. The peo-ple expected immediately on the abandonment of theconfederate cause, to be brought back into theirpractical relations with the government as previous-ly constituted. This they looked for, withrepresen-tation, as loyal men, loyal to law, order, and theconstitution. They did what they did, believing itwas best for the protection of constitutional liberty,for the great mass of the people were always as loyalto the Constitution ol the United States, as theyconstrued it, as any people ever were toiyards anycause.

When they found they were not successful in theirobject, in perfect good faith, looking to the futuredevelopments of their country in its material re-sources. as well as its moral and intellectual pro-gress, their earnest desire and expectation was toallow tho past struggle, lamentable as it was in itsresults, to pass by, and to co-operate with the truefriends of the constitution, with those of all sectionswho earnestly desire the preservation of constitu-tional liberty and the perpetuity of the Governmentin its purity. They have been a little disappointedin this, and are so now, but they wait patiently, be-lieving that when the passions of the hour have passedawny the delay in restoration will oease.

Mr. Stephens, inanswer to questions, then went onto state that bis own individual opinion was decidedlythat the question of suffrage was for the States respec-tively, and exclusively, and that it was best for thepeace and harmony of the whole country that resto-ration should be immediate, when the Representa-tives from the South might he heard aod all couldjudgo much better of the tone and temper of thepeople.than inany other way. As itis he thought thepeople of the South felt keenly that they are deniedthe right to be heard. He then further alluded to hisindividual views as expressed in a late speeah beforethe Georgia Legislature, as his present opinion.

Question by Mr. Boutwell. ?Suppose the Statesthat are represented in Congress and Gongress itselfshould be of the opinion that Georgia should not bepormitted to take its place inthe Government of thecountry, except upon its consent to one or tho otherof the two j>ropositions suggested, is it then youropinion that under sucfi circumstances the Stateought to decline?

Witnes#.?You mean the States now represented,and those only? Questioner. ?Yes.

Witness. ?You mean by Congress. Congress as it isnow constituted, with the other eleven States ex-cluded? Questioner.?i do.

Witness.?And you mean tho same alternativepropositions to be applied to all the eleven States asconditions precedent to their restoration? Quesitioner.?l do.

Answer ?Then I think she ought to decline underthe circumstances, and for the reasons stated, and soought the wholo eleven. Should such an offer bemade and declined, and these Statos should thuscontinue to be excluded and kept out, a singularspectacle would be presented. A complete reverse ofpositions would be presented. In 1861 these Statesthought they could remain safely in the Union with-out new guarantees, and now when they agree torenew their former pract eal relations in the Unionunder the Constitution as it is, the other States turnupon them and say they cannot permit them to doso safely to their interest without new guarantees ontheir part. The Southern States would thus presentthemselves as willingfor immediate anion under theConstitution, while it would be tho Northern Statesopposed to it. Tho former disunionists would therebybecome Unionists, and the former Unionists the prac-tical disunionists.

Mr. Stephens said he believed the States had abol-ished slavery in good faith, and the ratification ofthe constitutional amendment followed as a conse-quence of the war, though he did not think there wasany constitutional power of the government to havoexacted it as a'ooodition precedent to restoration un-der the constitution, or to the resumption or theirplaces as members of the Union by the States.

The validity of the laws, he said, passed by Con-gress inthe absenoo of the Senators and Representa-tives of the eleven States, depended upon theirconstitutionality, which was to be decided Dy thecourts. As the Congress did not consent to the with-drawal of the seceding States, they have had thecontinuous right to representation, to be exercisedas soon as they make known their readiness to re-sume their rights under the Constitution as States.

He said further, that he doubted whether the lawspassed by Congress, in the absence of Senators andRepresentatives from the eleven States, levyingtaxes upon all the people of the United States, wouldbe constitutional. It would certainly be unjust andagainst all ideas of American representative Govern-ment, but its constitutionality would be a questionfor the judiciary, by whose decision he would abide,whatever it would be.

In conclusion, Mr.Stephens stated that the influ-encing -considerations and opinions leading him toidentify himself with the rebellion, so far as to acceptthe office of Vice President of the Confederate States,were thorough belief inthe reserved sovereignty ofthe States. He opposed secession as a question ofpolicy, but believed his ultimate allegiance was dueto his State, and he therefore ohose rather to east hislot with her than to take any other course, eventhough it might lead to his sacrifice and to her ruin.

Gov. Sharkey, of Miss., testifies that when he wentto Mississippi as Provisional Governor, a very largemajority of the people of that State he did not know,but fifty to one were perfectly reconciled to the con-dition of things, and very anxious to be restored totheir former position in the Union. That was thecurrent sentiment, beyond a doubt, at that time.Even the secession party admitted that they hadmade a miserable failure. Many of them felt verysore ovef it, to think that they had involved theircountry in terrible calamities, and they were as anx-ious to get hack into the Uhion as any portion of theoommunity. Being Provisional, ho says, he had op-portunities to know exceptional ease*, and the latterwere confined to those who had taken no part in thewar. The military men were perfectly satisfied, andas a general rulo they were themostloyal. They gaveup honorably, and were disposed to accept things asthey found them. There were but few men?men who

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ens and adds delicacy to the skin; is a delightful per-fume; allays headache and inflammation, and is anecessary companion in the sick room, in the nurseryard upon the toilet sideboard. It can be obtainedeverywhere at one dollar per bottle.Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.

f j T.?lß6o.?X.?The amount of Plantation Bitterssold in one year is something startling. They wouldnil Broadway six feet high, from the Park to 4thstreet. Drake's manufactory is one of the institu-tions of New York. It is said tljut Drake painted all

miVn *'a>;tcrn States with his cabalisticT.?1860. ?X.,"and then got the old granny legis-lators to pass a law "preventing disfiguring the weeof nature, which gives him the monopoly. We donot know how this is, but wc do know the PlantationBittern SELL as no other article ever did. They areused by all classes of the community, and are deathon Dyspepsia?certain. They are very invigoratingwhen languid and weak, and a great apoetizer.Saratoga Spring Water, sola by all Druggists.

In lifting the kettle from the fire I scalded myselfvery severely?one hand almost to a crisp. The tor-ture was unbearable. * * * The Mexican MustangLinimont relieved the pain almost immediately, ithealed rapidly, and left very little scar."CHAS. FOSTER, 420 Broad street, Philadelphia."

This is merely a sample of wlr.it the Mustang Lini-ment willdo. It is invaluable in all eases of wounds,swellings, sprains, cuts, bruises, spavins, etc., eitherupon man or beast.

Beware of counterfeits. None is genuine unlesswrapped in fine steel plate engravings, bearing thesignature of G. W. \Vestbrook, Chemist, and theprivate stamp of DRMAS BARNES & Co., New York.Saratoga Spring Water, sold by all Druggists.

All who value a beautiful head of hair, and itspreservation from premature baldness and turninggray, willnot fail to use Lyons'celebrated Kathairon.itmakes the hair rich, soft and glossy, eradicatesdandruff, and causes the hair to grow with luxuriantbeauty. It is sold everywhere.

E. THOMAS LYON, Chemist, N. Y.Saratoga Spring: Water, sold by all Druggists.

. WHAT DID IT??A young lady, returning to hercountry home after a sojourn of a few months in Newl ork, was hardly recognized by her friends. In placeot a _ rustic, flushed face, she had a soft, ruby com-plexion, of almost marble smoothness; and instead of22, she really appeared but 17. >She told them plainlyshe used 1lagan's Magnolia Balm, and would not bewithout it. Any lady can improve her personal ap-pearance very mucn by using this article. It can beordered of any druggist for only 50 cents.Saratoga Spriag Water, sold by all Druggists.

TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 17,

haddonenothingduring tho war?who were dissatis-fied. But a large majority of our people (sayt Gov. S.)were as loyal, to usethetcrminitspropcrscnse.asanypeople of the United States?that is to say, they werewillingto obey the laws of tho United States and sup-port. anu sustain it?l think they are so yet. I shouldmakothis remark, however?tho people came upfreelyand voluntarily, and did all that they supposed wasrequired. They met witht real cheerfulness all thndc-niands of the President. IVhat changes may have oc-curredsineoileft. I cannot toll?but Idonotthinkanvmaterial changes have taken place. Still, you knowwhen men do all that is required ofthern, and all thatthey think is right, pressure does not in any degreecontribute to their loyalty, and I havo been verymuch airatd that the condition of things hero, wou'dshake thetr confidence in the Government. Theircondition was a good ono when I was in charge ofthe Government there. A largo majority of our peo-ple were opposed to secession, and X believe that ifthe question had been submitted to the peoplo. thevnever would have adopted it.But the politicians got us in hand and forcedus out of tho Union, and as a general thing,those who were opposed to going out first wero infavor of coming back again, and to them is to beadded to the Dumber who became satisfied of thetolly of their course. Gov. Sharkey then gave a his-tory ot the change made last summer in tho Consti-tution of Mississippi. The amended Constitutionwas not submitted to the people. T did not think itnecessary, as I wi s so wail satisfied with the temperand disposition of tho people. The members of theconvention were fairly and freely elected.

The freedmen have gone to work with a great dealof real, and the people are hopeful and expect a re-turn ot prosperity. I haven letter from ono sectionthat there was not a discontented man, that theyhad buried secession out of sight. The freedmen, asI learn from all parts of the State, are doing remark-ably well. I have heard from oneof tho counties ofthe htate inwhich there is not one idle freedmen.However, there is no disguising the fact that thofreedmen s Bureau and the colored troops therehave done more mischief than anything elsethere are men inthe Bureau there who are disposedto speculate on white and black. They encouragethe black men and discourage the white men, andwherever there is a negro garrison freedmen gatheraround it, and of course crimes and depredations arecommitted. I verily believe if when I was there allpi the troops could havo been withdrawn I couldhave had order throughout the State. The mortalityamong tho freedmen continues as great as ever. Theyhave contracted diseases and habits which take agreat many of them off. We arc all kindly disposedtowards tho negro. I think nftcr the experimentwhich has been made, the people prefer tho Union toDie Confederacy. I never countenanced or aided se-cession, and I think the larger portion of the peopleshared my own sentiments. I thinkthe people wouldrather remain in the Union than take the chances intne Confederacy, even wero it possible to establish itnow. The people do not expect pay for their slaves,and we have repudiated most of our debt, and I maysay with confidence that none of our people expectJ, dollar of the debt of the rebellion to be paid,lnere has boon no emigration from tho Stato.-there is no organization of homo guards that I knowof. I organized two companies of militia for each jcounty, for individual protection, to suppress crimeand protect the people. The" general feeling of thopeople towards the freedmen is that we ought to cle- ivaic them.

Question?lf you have no objection, ploaso statowhat you know about persons elected to Congressirotn Mississippi?

Answer ?1 : know Mr. Alcorn, my colleague in theL. S. Senate, was an old Whig, and was very muchopposed to the rebellion, and to the party that broughtit about. The Itepresentatives elect to the House,were, without exception opposod to secession. Theyall belonged to the anti-secession party. Several ofthese gentlemen engaged inthe rebellion, after itwasbrought about. Colonels Reynolds and Pierson hadoommanded regiments in the Confederate service,when tho State went out. I suppose they felt thatthey must go withtheir State.

In regard to Governor Humphrey there was noman more opposed to secession, lie did not everbelieve that tho Confederates could establish andmaintain a Government. He told mo so. He ulti-mately got into the rebellion by accident, you mightsay.' lie went with a company as captain, and waspromoted to be general. Being popular in the armyhe was elected Governor, lie is a good man. I re-gret to say that the rest of the State Government isin the hands of the conservatives. I had no conver-sation with a Colonel Hamilton, stating, in June,'6s,that tho slate was made out; that the South was tohave its own way, the object of which was to give thePresident all political power of the South.

Ex-Governor James Johnson, of Georgia, testifiedthat affairs are improving there now. Tho peopleare better satisfied as time elapses and thepassions subside. We have a few bad men amongus. Hostility to the freedmen is abating. Itwouldbe good policy to withdraw the blank troops; theirpresence is irritating. A majority of our people arewilling to submit. It is natural that they shouldprefer for officemen who have co-operated with them.Mr. J. then states that ail of the Senators and mem-bers elect havo been in the civil or military serviceof the Confederate Government..

He adds, the people are opposed to negro suffragein any form. The Frecdmen's Bureau shouldbo continued at present. If the power of the Fede-ral Government and its influence were withdrawnfrom Georgia, 1 think a majority of the people wouldexpress a preference for a Confederacy. Sufficienttime has not elapsed for the eradication of thoseideas. But this is a mere matter of speculation andopinion from me. When the Civil Rights bill is alaw, there will bo no need of the Frecdmen's Bu-reau.

iho evidence in regard to Arkansas is voluminous,but all of the same tenor. General Blunt. Gen. An-drews. and several civilians testify. The:* all agreethat tho State is thoroughly reconstructed. The orderis better than ithas been for forty years. More cot-ton will bo raised this season in that State than inany othor.

Dr. Jos. P. Hambleton, of Georgia, testifies that hethinks the people hope some time to be paid for theirslaves, and thinks they believe they will be relievedfrom Federal taxation. He says he was inthe rebelarmy, and regrets that he could not do more thanhe did.

Major General Swayne, of the Freedmen's Bureau,testifies as to Alabama, and believes the people moredisloyal now than when tne war closed. The troops,he believes, should be retained.

Generals Chettain and Xarbell, and Messrs. W. F.Downs, (revenue agent.) J. B. Tebetts and J. H.Mathews, civilians, testify with regard to Alabamaand Mississippi, but their evidence is substantially ofthe samo tenor as that already given.

'S'tie Trial of Jolt. Oavts.The Washington correspondent of tho Boston Ad-

vertiser, undor date of the 13th, says:"There is much discussion here concerning tlictrialof Jefferson Davis. Itwill be recollected that Chief

Justice Chase, when applied to last fall on the sub-ject by thePresident, replied that he so much doubtedthe propriety of holding Circuit Courts of the UnitedStates in States which have been decided by the ex-ecutive and legislative departments of the nationalgovernment to be in rebellion, and therefore subjectto martial law, before tho complete restoration oftheir broken relations with the nation and the auper-sedure of the military by the oivil administration,that he was unwilling to hold such courts in anysuch States within his circuit, which should includeVirginia, until Congress shall have had an opportu-nity to consider and act on the whole subject.

"It is now held by some that as the rebellion has.by the recent peace proclamation, been declared atan end, no reason exists for refusing to hold a courtin Virginia, and it is asserted by Judge John C. Un-derwood that arrangements are making to hold theregular term at Richmond next month. This asser-tion is supported in part by the fact that Gen. Terryis known to be engaged in trying to find the recordof the last term held there before the war. It is alsoknown that the Attorney General is engaged in mak-ing preparations for the trial, or, to speak more ex-actly , has resumed the preparations begun long agoand suspended during the winter. It is stated at hisoffice that the trial may take place within twomonths, and that itwill be for high treason. Thecounsel mentioned for Mr. Davis are Charles O'Con-nor and James T. Brady, of New York, Wm. B.Reed, of Philadelphia, and a prominont Southernlawyer, while Wm. M.Evarts, of New York, is givenas one of the gentlemen who will appear l'or thoGovernment with the Attorney General.

"While on the one hand it would appear that, asCongress has taken no action on the subject, theoriginal objection of the Chief Justice is still valid,itis suggested, on the other hand, that he was notdecided and positive in his reasons at that time,and may now have reached different conclusions.It has already been stated that the President doosnot hold that his proclamation either discontinuedmartial law or restored the privilege of the writ ofhabeas corpus. Circulars were sent out yesterdayby the War Department, giving the various com-manders in the South notification to this effect, andassuring them that tho troops would not be atpresent withdrawn, and that their official dutieswould not in any sense be abridged by the pro-clamation. It is believed, however, by some promi-nent gentlemen, that certain events must be ex-plained as giving assurance that martial lawwillsoon be discontinued in Virginia, because thofreedmen have been admitted to the civil courts, inwhich event even the scriiples of the Chief Justicewould not prevent him from holding court at Rich-mond. It may be stated further, that hints are alsogiven out from the Attorney General's office that thetrial can take place in Tennessee, as well as in Vir-ginia, and it is known that not all the members ofthe Supreme Court concurred with the Chief Justicein the views he held last fall. It is not intended tostate that the trial has been formally determinedupon by the Government. The desire of the Attor-ney General, however, is known to those who havslately conversed with him,and two members of theCabinet are responsible for most of the points madein this paragraph. It can hardly be douhted thatthe cotuiDg ten or twelve days willsettle the mattersherein involved."

THE LOSS OF THE VEKA t'KlZ.

AflUitioiinlXmiien of Passengers?Descrip-tion of Roily Islaml

The steamship Vera Cruz, which was wrecked onthe 12th instant, on Body Island. North Carolina,will,with the exception of a portion of her cargo,prove a total loss. She lies ina very dangerous andexposed position, and it is very uncertain whetherthe wreckers will bo able to save her machinery ornot. She went ashore about one mile to the north ofOregon Inlet, which connects the waters of AlbemarleSound with tho Atlantic Qooan. and shortly after thepassengers were landed on the beach the vessel com-menced breaking up very rapidly. The beilers part-ed, as did also the ship, just abaft the wheelhouses,and at the last accounts the wind was off shore andthe water smooth. The following additional namesto those contained in yesterday's Herald are personswho were passengers on board of the ill-fatodsteameri

T. P. O'Sullivan, H. Chauviteau, and ChevalierHenry Wikoff.

Body Island, the place whereon the Vera Cruzwas wrecked, is a narrow strip of land running northand south, and about thirty-tnree miles north of CapeHat-eras. It divides the waters of Albemarle Soundfrom the Atlantic Ocean, and is an arid waste. Thereis a lightbouse on the island, which contains a Fres-neii white light of the fourth order, varid by alter-nate flashes of red and white. The light is at an ele-vation of sixty-five feet above the level of the sea.and from Care Hatteras north by three decrees west.?N. Y. Herald.

A Xcrf Forgetful Bridegroom.Having a poor memory, caine very near being the

cause of much unhappiness to two loving souls, tosay nothing of the disappointment to the ministerand a number at invited guests, who were summonedan evening or two ago to the nuptials of a couple inthis city who had agreed to join in a matrimonialpartnership. It appears that the lady had made herarrangements, friends were present, cake and fixingsall ready, and minister present, but no bridegoom.

The hour had come and passed, and still he camenot. Suspicions of foul play, suicide, (prospective hap-piness the supposed cause,) and divers other reasonswere assigned lor tho absence of the leading memberof the new firm that was to be. When some one sug-gested that a search be instituted at the boardinghouse of the bridegroom, if possible to get a clue tohis whereabouts, the happy idea was at once actedon, and the to-be happy man was found snugly en-sconced in bed, snoring as one entirely unconscious ofapproaching danger.

The victim was aroused and interrogated as to themeaning of his conduct, and if his intentions werehonorable, and a dozen similar questions from theinvestigating committee, were at once promptlyanswered by the unfortunate absentee, who indig-nantly denied any wrong motive, but said he "hadforgotten all about it " The new suit was taken fromthe bureau drawer, the happy man of brief memoryfixed up. and in triumph escorted to the domicile ofthe expected bride. Tears gave place to smiles. Theminister performed his allotted duty, and the com-pany all pronounced it (the first part of tho enter-tainment) the best joke of the season. ? Davenport(lotoa'j Gazette. "

?The Springfield Republican says thatcholera-fearing New Yorkers have engaged everyavailable reom inthe Greenfield and Deerfieid hotelsfor the season,

XXXIXTH CONGRESS.

Naval as Annapolis.

THANKS TO GEN. W. S. HANCOCK.

She Execution of Union Prisoners.

THE EIGHT HOUR SYSTEM.

A Noisy and Personal Debate.

WASHINGTON, April 16.SENATE.PETITIONS.

Mr. Williams presented the petition of the OregonCity Manufacturing Company, asking a modificationot tho internal revenue law. Referred to Committeeon Finance.

Mr. Howard presented the petition of malt liquormanufacturers of Detroit, asking a reduction of themi port dutv on foreign barley. Referred to the Cow-mi*tee on Finance.

Mr. Cowan presented the petition of members ofthe bar of Washington and Venango counties. Pa.,asking an increase in the salary of the United StatesDistrict Judges. Roferred to tho Committee on Ju-ciary.

Mr. Morgan presented the concurrent resolutionso{.|S2jsfr'slature5 fr' slature New York, asking tho paymentoi $8u,628, for clothing and supplies furnished thojmhtM of that State called out in tho war of 1812.Ordered to bo printed, and reforrcd to the Committeeon Claims.

THANKSTO OF.N. HANCOCK.Mr. v> ilson, from the Committee on MilitaryAf-

fairs, reported favorably on the House joint re.v>lu-tipn extending the thanks of Congress to Maj, Gen.\Y. S. Hancock.

On motion of Mr. Howard, the bill to rescind theorder of the President designating the Sioux Cityand Pacific Railroad Company to construct thebranch of the Union Pacific Railroad from SiouxCity, was taken up and read.

Mr. Grimes offered an amendment to strike out, allafter the enacting clause, and providing that the saidSioux Cit3 r and Pacific Railroad Company shall con-struct the said branch by the nearest and most prac-ticable route, subject to tho approval of the Presi-dent. to be determined by actual survey and withoutreference to the line designated upon the map placedby said Company with the Secretary of the Interior.

Considerable discussion took place on tho bill, par-ticipated inby Messrs. Howard, Grimes,Connoss andothers, including an angry and disagreeable personalcontroversy between the two Senators from California. The bill was finally, on motion of Mr.Doolittlo,postponed.

BALKOP LTQUORS.The Senate agreed to the request of the Houso forn committee of conference on the resolution prohibit-ing the sale of spiritous liquors in the Capitol build-ings and grounds.

NAVALDEPOT AT ANNAPOLIS.Mr. Johnson introduced a bill to authorize the es-

tablishment of a navy yard, and coal and naval depotat tho harbor of Annapolis. Refcrrod to the Com-mittee on Naval Affairs.

IRON OLADS.On motion of Mr. Hendricks, tho bill to reimburse

contractors for the building ot certain iron clads forlosses incurred in fulfilling their contracts, wastaken up.

Mr. Hendricks addressed the Senate in support ofthe bill.

Mr. Grimes offered an amendment, that the Secre-tary ot tho Treasury he authorized to pay to theclaimants the made by the commission ap-pointed under resolution of the Senate ofMarch oth,1865, not exceeding 12 per cent, upon the contractprice, with the exception of the Camanche.

Mr. Sumner offered an amendment as an additionalsection, that in the case of Donald McKay, of lies-ton, and Miles Greenwood, of Cincinnati, the samerate of compensation shall he allowed to them fortheir vessels as is paid to parties building tho samekind of vessels and machinery.

On motion of Mr. Wade, tho farther considerationof the bill was postponed, and tho bill to incorporatethe District of Columbia Canal and Sewerage Com-pany, was taken up.

A number of amendments were made, and tho billpassed.

Mr. Clark called up the bill amending the act re-lating to the habeas corpus.

On motion of Mr. Wilson, tho Senate then wentinto Executive session, and at its conclusion, ad-journed.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.VOTERS.

Mr,Hill,of Indiana, introduced a joint resolutionproposing an amendment to the Constitution, basingrepresentation on voters. Ordered to be printed amireferred to tho joint Committee on Reconstruction.

NIAGARASHIP CANAL.Mr.'Paine, of Wisconsin, introduced a billto con-

struct a ship canal around the Falls of Niagara.Referred.

EXECUTION OF UNION PRISONERS.On motion of Mr. Schenck, of Ohio, a resolution

was adopted calling on the Secretary of War for allinformation in his possession showing the facts inthocase of tho execution of several members of the First(loyal)North Carolina volunteers, by the rebel Gen-erals Piggott and Hoke, and as to what steps havebeen taken in tho premises.

MEXICO.On motion of Mr. McKee, of Ky., a resolution was

adopted calling on tho President, if, in his opinion,itis not incompatible with the public interest, tocommunicate to this Houso any correspondence withthe French Government relative to the withdrawalof the French troops from Mexico, which has beenexchanged since his message of January, 16, 1866whether that correspondence has been published bythe French Government to tho Chamber of Deputiesor not.

CITY NEWS,A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION OP GAS. ?About half-past

five o'clock last evening a terrific explosion of pisoeeurred in tho barber shop of Charles Boeekncr,under tho Eutaw House, No. 4. fronting on Eutawstreet. Happily, no ono was seriously INJURED, but.the destruction to property was quite extensive. Thoorigin of the accident is not definitely known, hut asthere had for several days past been a leakage inthesupply pipe, beneath the floor of tho barber shop, itis supposed the place had become so thoroughly im-pregnated with gas that itwas ignited by the fire inthe stove of the shop. There were three persons inthe barber shop at the time? ah apprentice boy andtwo customers.

The force of the explosion, which was heard forseveral squares around, and shook the buildings inthe neighborhood, tore up the floor of tho barber-shop, and threw its occupants against the ceiling.The studded partition between itand the adjoiningroom?No. s?occupied by Aug. Wattenscheidt, jew-eller, was torn fromitsfastenings, and the stock intho.lattcr's store scattered over the floor and much of itbroken, including several valuable watches, whichhad been left with himfor repairs. A quantity ofjewelry in his window was blown out upon the pave-ment, together with the window, sash and all. Asimilar partition between this room and the cornerstore, occupied as a cigar store, was also moved, andthe goods of Mr. Wart man thrown about every-where; besides ail of his windows, four in number,wore blown to atoms. His loss is estimated at SIOQ,while that of Mr. "Wattenscheidt, is put down at S2OO,?though he was unable last night to give any definiteestimate. The fixtures of the iatter's store, whichwere much broken, are insurod intho Merchants'Insurance Company, of which J. G. Proud & Sons,are the agents.

An errand boy in the employ of Mr. W? namedJohn Vogt, was injured about tho face by beingstruck with pieces of falliDg plaster. Hewasprop-erly attended to and removed to his home on Oregonstreet. Tho fixturos of the barber shop were com-pletely demolished and the room torn to pieces. Thefloor was on fire for a while, but an alarm of tiro wasfounded and the firemen soon subdued the flames.Mr. BocckncrV loss is estimated at $1,200. A largesilver um, intho lady's parlor of the Eutaw House,which is situated above the room in which tho explo-sion occurred, was thrown upon tho floor and bro-ken. Beyond this, the hotel suffered no damage, andits business will not bo inany manner interrupted.A quantity of thcjcwelry of Mr.Wattenscheidt, whichwas blown into (he street, w.ls subsequently recoveredby policeman Tipton and SergeantsSpanglor and Searsand returned to him. The affair caused considerableexcitement, and attracted a largo crowd to the vicin-ity, among whom the wildest rumors were for a whileafloat, but it was soon ascertained that no loss of lifehad been sustained, and that the personal injuriessustained were but slight.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR IMPROVING THE CONDITIONOF THF. POOR.?A stated meeting of this Associationwas held last evening at their office, on Fayettestreet, between nolliday and Gay streets, JesseHunt, Esq., President in tho chair. The secretaryMr. D. Brasliears, presented his summary ofagents' work for March, front which the followingextracts arc taken : Number of families relieved,1.633; of which 923 were American, 492 foreigners, and218 colored; the number in families, 5,159; number o!visits, 1,703; amount expended, $4,042.25, including

21U-5 cords of wood and 174Yz tons ox coai: sent. 7 boysand 5 girls to the public school, and 1 hoy and 2 girbto Sabbath school; obtained employment for 17 per-

sons. Those relieved wero divided among tho varinu-religious denominations as follows : Baptists3l, Epis-copalians 51, Presbyterians 26, Catholics 373, Metho-dists 180, Lutherans 50, and of no particular religionpersuasion 922.

The report of John W. Randolph, treasurer, wasroad, showing that the balance on hand at last re-port, was $6,996.66. The receipts from ward mana-gers and other sources, including $558.92, the pro-ceeds of the Lenchow Amateur Association's eon-cert, and $1,4.83.75, the proceeds of a benefit given ;.t

front Street Theatre, by John T. Ford, amounted tos2,9o4.o9?making tho total amount $9,900.75. The

.payments made for salaries, appropriations, adver-tising, Jfce., amounted to $4,504.35, leaving a balancein the hands of the Treusurcr of $5,396.36. Thefinance committee also made a report, which wasread and accepted. The fuel committee, consistingof Thomas Baynes, Francis Dawes and E. J. Church,reported that up to the first of the present monththere have boen distributed 903 tons of eoal, costing,when delivered, $7,300: a150,1,067 cords of wood,cost-ing, when delivered, sß,soo?making inall $15,800 ex-pended for fuel. There was an excess over last yearof 200 tons of coal distributed, and a decrease of liocords of wood. The fuel, the report states, for thepresent year, will cost about $2,500 less than lastyear, although the quantity is nearly the same. Thedecrease is owing partly to a contribution of 173J-tons of coal from the Wyoming Coal Company.

The report of the special committee on collectionwas read and also adopted. Six hundred dollarwero appropriated for each of the four districts fbrtho months of May, June and July, making a total of$2,400 for tho entire city during the three months.

On motion of Mr. Randolph, the salary of the sec-retary was increased from S9OO to SI,OOO per annum,to take effect on the Ist of Maynext.

Mr. OudesJuys submitted a resolution, direct:or,the Treasurer, that whenever the funds of tho Association in his hands exceed SSOO, which shall not ?required for use within thirty days, shall be investe .in Government bonds or some other safe paying iterest securities. After some discusion the resoluti.was lost.

EIGHT HOUR SYSTEM.Mr. Ingersoll, of Illinois, offered a resolution in-

structing the Committee on the District of Columbiato inquire into the expediency of reporting a bill toconstitute eight hours a day's labor for all workmen,mechanics, etc., in the District of Columbia.Mr. Farnsworth, of Illinois, asked if it would beinorder to move to amend by inserting six hours anda half.

Mr. Ingersoll?lf the gentleman considers himselfono of the working classes, I willaccept his amend-ment. [Laughter.]

Mr. Wilson, of lowa?l will say to the gentlementhat the Committee on tho Judiciary havo agreed toreport a bill,constituting eight hours a day's laborfor all Government mechanics, workmen, etc.

Mr. Ingersoll?l am aware of that. (Some time washere spent inendeavoring to obtain a quorum, to voteon the resolution.)Mr. Farnsworth, of 111., moved to lay tho resolutionon the table. Not agreed to?yeas 16, nays 91.Tho morning hour here expired, tho resolution wentover until the morning hour of to-morrow.

SALE OF LIQUORS.The Hon so proceeded to business on the Speaker's

table, and ordered a Committeo of Conference on thedisagreement botween the two Houses on tbo con-current resolution prohibiting tho sale of liquor inthe Capitol building and public grounds.

THE PRESS IN THE HOUSE.Mr. Stevens, of Pennsylvania, offered a resolution

reciting that whereas, it is important that oar Lega-tions abroad should be kept duly advised of the staleof the countrj', therefore

Resolved, That the Clerk of tho House (the Sena! cconcurring) be directed to furnish three copies of tlieWashington Daily Chronicle to each of our ForeignLegations, Consular and Commercial Agents, for theuse of the same, and that the expense be paid out oftlie contingent fund.

Several objections wero made, and Mr. Stevensmoved to suspend the rules so that the resolutionmight be carried now. Not agreed to?yeas 60, nays44?two-thirds not voting infavor of suspending thorules.

Mr, Whaley, of West Virginia, here arose and an-imadverted severely on the Washington correspond-ent of the Cincinnati Gazette, for speaking of him asan ignorant man, and holding him up to ridicule. liedenounced these reporters who crept into the galleryto slander and disgrace members of the House.

Messrs. Rogers, of New Jersey, J enckes, of RhodeIsland, and Conkling and Raymond, of New I'oris,also rose to personal exidanations, with regard to aparagraph in the New York Times of Friday, charg-ing Mr. Conkling with defeating the bankrupt bill,and then introducing again on the same day the de-feated bill as his own.

Mr. Rogers, of New Jersey, said ho and others so-licited Mr. Conkling to introduce tho rejected bill soas to preserve the committee on the subject.Mr. Jonckes, of Rhode Island, considered itno re-flection upon him, and neither prompted nor saw the

paragraph commenting on Mr. Conkling untilto-day.Mr. Conkling, of New York, said he was satisfiedthat the venomous paragraph in question did notcome from the regular correspondent of tho 7'ino-,.Mr. Raymond, of New York, said that the latter

allusion seemingly referred to him, as he was theeditor of the paper in question. Ho disclaimed noradmitted anything, but heard from a perfectly reli-able source, the statement contained inthe paragraph.Here tho matter ended,

ARMY BILL.The House then proceeded to consider, as the regu-

lar order, the bill to establish and reorganize thearmy of the United States,A long debate ensued on tho motion to strike out

that portion of the bill to incorporate the VeteranReserve Corps in the regular army.Mr. Eldridge, of Wiseonsion, opposed that portion

oi tne billplacing the Veteran Reserve Corps in thearmy.Mr. Ingersoll, of Illinois, favored their retention in

an earnest speech, and declared that we would haveno army if we trusted to such contemptible copper-heads. alluding to Mr. Eldridge. [Applause andhisses.l

Mr. Rogers, of N. Y? rose to a point of order, andstated that the gentleman from Illinois was not inorder in calling Mr. Eldridge a contemptible copper-head.

The Speaker (Mr. Washburnc, of 111., in the chair,)sustained the point and declared Mr. Ingersoll outof order.

Mr. Eldridge said he was gorry that it was not do-cided the other way, for the member from Illinoiscould not have a greater contempt for any one thanhe (Mr.E.) had for that member. (Great confusionon the floor and in the galleries.)

Mr. Rogers shouted abova the vehemence of thecries of order and the blows of the Speaker's gavelthat the real traitors and disunionists were the Kaui'cals on tho other side of this House.Order having been restored, Mr. Ingersoll, of 111.,resumed. The followers of Jefferson Davis on theother side of the Ilouse, who would make hiin theirchief ifthey ever got into power-

Messrs. Rogers, of N. J., Niblack, of Indiana, andEldridge, of Wisconsin, immediately rose to a pointof order, that such remarks wore out of order.The Speaker (Mr. Washburnc, of 111., in the chair,)so decided.

Mr. Eldridge demanded that Mr. Ingersoll shouldtake his seat.

The board adjourned after the transaction of SOUPfurther business of no general importance.

AN EXTENSIVE MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMEVI?Tho advantages of Baltimore as a manufactur:city are being rapidly developed by energetic an:enterprising citizens, and it bids fair to rank HI,:

before tho lapse of many years, as it should lornsinco havo done, in this respect. One of tho inns:marked improvements in this branch of business hobeen made by Messrs. A. Allen & Co., who have pur-chased a lot of ground adjoining their old factory onGranby street, near East Falls avenue, and erect?upon ita Dew four-story building, which gives tht.ia factory 100 feet square. Their facilities being t a.increased, with all the modern improvements inchincry, <fcc., they are now employing upwards of on.hundred hands in the manufacture of furniture \u25a0all kinds, embracing ornamental, plain and bia.elwalnut cottage setts; hall, parlor and chamber furniture, and cane and wood-seat chairs of all descriptions; besides turning out all kinds of work at TILT ;steam saw and planing mill?in the samo buiidintsuch as flooring, Ac.

The entire machinery of the establishment is driv| by an eighty-horso power engine, and the premisare thoroughly heated by tho exhaust steam. To-firm has an extensive furniture warehouse at No.lianover street, where they keep on hand oonstau'a stock of most beautiful and substantial furnitur.and they are prepared to competo with tho larg<

Imanufactories intho North, by furnishing a ber'! article upon the same terms, and thus relieve Baiilmore and othor dealers of the necessity which !. ;?

heretofore existed of going East to purchase a eertairclass of furniture. As a Baltimore institution, it i:hoped this extensive establishment will bo liberulivencouraged, and especially as all will consult theirinterests very materially at tho same time. Tho brickwork in this new building was dono by Messrs. Sc- ?

fc Pollard, and the carpenter work by A. J. Byrne.HEALTH REPORT.-FOT the week ending yestenha

morning. So deaths occurred in this city, as stated ithe report of the Health Commissioner, Doctor Mi -

gan, showing the eily to maintain its usual good siitary condition, being 4 deaths less than in tho c>responding weok of last year, 33 less than in the sameweek of 1864, and 18 less than in the correspond! ~:week of 1863. Of the deaths 15 were caused by cosumption; 6 each ty croup and typhoid fovcr;sca iinflammation of tho lungs and old ago; 3 each by i.(lamination of the brain and small-pox; 2 each .casualty, cholic, convulsions, hemorrhage, intlammtion of the bowels, measles and palsy; and 1 each 1 ?apoplexy, cancer, dropsy, dyspepsia, dysentery, cr:sipeias, catarrhal fever, scarlet fever,organic disease ithe heart, pleurisy,rheumatism, tumor, and whuopii;.cough. Unknown adult, 2; unknown infantile, 1and 4still-births. Eighteen died under 1 yearofage;between 1 ar.d 2"years; 8 between 2 and 5 years:between 5 and 10 years; 4between 10 and 15 year.2 between 15 and 20 years; 9 between 20and 30 ycc:5 between 30 and 40 years; 8 between 40 and 50 yea:6 betweensoand6oyears; 5 between 60 and 70 yoa.5 between 70 and 80 years; 1 betwoen 80 and 90 yea .and 1between 90 and 100 years. Forty-five of the litceased were males and 40 females; 13 of the who!number being colored persons.

THE CONTEMPLATED CHANNEL FROM JONES' FALLTO LIGHT STREET. ?The following ordinance, pro-viding for a channel from Jones' Falls to Light st.passed tho Second Branch of the City Council at it:session yesterday:

Resolved by the Mayor and City Council of Haltmore, That the Port Warden be and he is here''.-,authorized and directed to have made a channel twhundred feet wide and eighteen feet deep, conmencing at Jones' Falls and extending westwaialong the Port Warden's line, on the north sidethe basin, to Light street wbarf?also commencing iJones' Falls and extending to near the foot of Mon;gouiery street, on the south side of the basin, thencalong the Port Warden's line on the south sidesaid basin to Light street wharf; and in order thsaid work may be accomplished as speedily as no-ble. the said Port Warden is hereby directed 'o pl-at least one machine to work on each side ofsabasin within thirty days after the passage of tresolution, and to sec that said work is vieorouprosecuted (as herein specified) to its completion t;expenso of tee same to be taken out of the annu

The Speaker?The gentleman from Illinois willre-sume his seat. (Mr. I. sat down amid great laughterand confusion.)

The Speaker said the question was, shall the gen-tleman from Illinois proceed in order? and itwas de-cided in the affirmative.Mr. Ingersoll, of Illinois, again resumed the floor.He said that it was necessary to have this VeteranReserve Corps if traitors were again striving to getinto power. If the party that acted with Jeff. Davison tho other side?

Mr. Rogers rose again to a point of order. Thegentleman was not speaking to the bill.

The Speaker sustained the point of order that thegentleman was not speaking to the amendment. Asto whether the other side were acting with Jeff.Dayis or not, he could not decide. [Great laughter.]

Mr. Ross, of 111., asked Mr. Ingersoll if he hadheard from Peoria, his own home, lately.

Mr. Ingersoll?Oh, yes. A copperhead majorityhas been rolled up there,

A member here called for the reading of the pend-ing amendment. Order having been again restored,a motion toadjourn was made and carried.

FlNED.?Joshua Cromwell was arrested yesterday"! 1officer Harris, of the eastern district, charged wi;violating the ordinance regulating the placing tspouting upon buildings. He was fined $lO and co jby Justice Whalen and released on payment. Ti>Delther was taken into custody the same day by po iliceman Flayhart, of the middle district, chargewith violating the ordinance regulating the cond:tion of market houses. Justice Spicer imposed a fi:of$2 and costs, and released tho accused on paymcn

SALK OF A GROUND RKNT.?Gibson *fc Co., autiotfeers, yesterday sold at tho Exchange salesroom,

a ground rent of $l5O, original, irredeemable and ur-divided, on a lot on the northwest corner of Eutawand Fayette stroets, 66 by 182 feet, improved by thrtclarge dwellings and two stores with dwellings above,to J. R. Lams, for $2,600.

PRESIDENT LINCOLX'S CAR.? The Secretary of Waryesterday announced that he would not confirm thesale of the magnificent car that bore the remains ofMr. Lincoln from this city to their final resting placein Illinois. The sale took place last Thursday, at.Alexandria, when the Quartermaster-General inpursuance of an order from the War Department,offered at public auction a iot of Government prop-

off?o \v!rrlClt T® 6ar WK included, and itwas struck

,Es 9- late United States Mar-

.£ 013 district, for the sum of $6,800. The carmfn,,f,?..,

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re irr Lme. l, U 'i',mt;thinK over $15,000, and wase

ve Government Military Railway

thorps, to be by Mr. Lincoln when he shouldav sr OCA

C ?*-lon x*o | ravel by railroad. x\lr. Lamon. asteadfast friend of Mr. Lincoln, purchased it to pre-vent other bidders from getting possession of it forexhibition, and he coincides with Mr. Stanton, whothinks the Government should hold the relic andplace it among the rebellion archives in the laterord's Theatre,

I,

THE HAVANASTEAMSHIP LINE.? By the advertise- jment in another column, itwill be seen that therigid quarantine of vessels at Hew Orleans from Ha-vana, has compelled a modification of the pro-gramme for the voyage hitherto observed; and thu.the Cuba, which sails on tho 25th inst., will go directto Hew Orleans, calling at Havana on her return.

THREE CENTS.SALE OF A COTTON FACTORY.-F. W Bennett it-Co auctioneers. yesterday sold at the Exchangt

salesroom, the property known as the Sykosvillo Cot-ton Factory, situated on the line of the Baltimoreand Ohio Railroad, thirty milesfrom the city of Bal-timore This properly contains about, twenty acresof land, witn the Patapsco river running through itand has a water power of thirteen feet head and fall'iho mam building is 72 by 22 feet, throe stories amiattic, built of stone, and the wini? 40 by 2S feet, threestories, with picker house at the end of the'mainbuilding. The other improvements consist of elevendwellings for operatives, a stone drying house, black-smith shop, dye house, and slaughter house, It waspurchased by Thomas Hopkins, for SB,OOO cash, sub-joct to a ground rent of S4OO.

THE CLARE MURDER TRIAL.? This case came upagain yesterday in Baltimore County Court, beforoJudge Emory, and a plea of abatement having beenfiled, the indictment was quashod.andtheprisonerre-moved to custody of thesherili ofBaltimore. Clare wagbrought back to the city in the afternoon and lodgedinthe city jail. The decision of Judgo Emory in thisca.se is of great importance, as it offoctsall the indict-ments found by the grand jury of the Septemberterm (1865 )of the Criminal Court of Baltimore. Un-der the present aspect of the case another indictmentwillhave to be framed in order to bring the accusedto trial.

IMPROVEMENT AT THE COURT Houss.-Tho CityCommissioner sent a communication to the SecondBranch of the City Council yesterday, inanswer to aresolution of inquiry, as to certain improvements inthe cellar of the Court House building. The com-munication states that two first-class offices, 46 by 29feet, cou'd bo made on Calvert street, and'that theearth around the cellar can bo removed without in-jury to the building, and that a rortion of the stonescould bo used in constructing a new base for the con-templated improvement. Tho cost of tho improve-ment referred to is estimated by the Commissioner atfrom twelve to fifteen thousand dollars. The com-munication was referred to tho Committee on CityProperty.

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FIRE ALARM.? The alarm of fire sounded yesterdaynftornoon, about 3 o'clock, was caused by a barrel ta-king firefrom a stove in tho cellar of ;he old MuseumBuilding, corner of Baltimore and Calvert streets,Tho tiro was extinguished with but slight damage,and without tho aid of the fire department.

SALE OF A STEAMER.'?S. 11. Govor, auctioneer, soldyesterday for IV. Parkin Scott, trustee, at the Ex-change salerooms, the steamer Sarah E. Brown. Thovessel is 90 feet in length, 19 feet in breadth, anddepth of hold five feet and four inches. Thomas IV,Goodwin became the purchaser at $3,000.

AMUSEMENTS.HOLLIDATSTREET THEATRE.? Bulwer's great his-torical playof "Richelieu" willbe performed to-night

for the second and last time, in which Mr. IVallackwillgive his powerful personation of the CardinalDuke, which is one of the most effoctive pieces of ao-ting in which that talented artiste has appeared. Hewillhave the valuable aid of Mr. Bangs as the Chev-alior de Mauprat, and an excellent cast of characters.MARYLAND INSTITUTE.? The "Sphynx," as ex-hibited at this place, is said to ho tho greatest mys-tery of the age, and bewilders while it astonishes ullbeholders, who have in vain tried to unravel itsmysteries. It will bo given again this evening, inconjunction with tho minstrel perforu ances of Bur-gess, Prendergast, Hughes and La Rue's troupe,which is a most talented and efficient organisation.

SIT* IWJICIL.MONDAY,April 16,1360.

f.rJ /.'ro.ic/j.?A quorum of members were present,with J as. ioung, Esq., President, in the chair.Mr. Keyser presented a petition from Chas. Burtfor permission to erection awning in front of his prem-ises, old Baltimore street; referred.

Mr. Foreman presented a resolution, allowing thoAbbott Iron Company to construct a railway switchinto their premises; laid over.

The Chair presented a communication from thoMarshal of 1 oh.-e in relation to running of locomo-tives, etc., on Howard street and Central avenue; ro-ferrod.Mr. Marsh presented a resolution in favor of St.Luke 8 Evangelical Congregation; adopted.Mi. Aichtdis presented a resolution granting per-

missionto J. Keinseli to erect two slaughter houseson rich derry street, between Choptank and Burkstreets; ltud over.Mr.Keyser called up the ordinances in relation totne levy ol lhtiti,and alter some discussion as to tho

!>er centaso which should be allowed the collector ofritate taxes, the ordinances were passed.The Branch then adjourned.Second Brunch. This Branch met at the usualLTIYheSSrs 08 "161 Hvcy. Esq., President, andMr. Taylor prasonted n communicaHnn from W,

hrn.M.'*u othe "bwithdrawing former ohjoc-

T,. L?? Permission by the Council to Wm.Trego , to erect asteinn engine upon his premises on

i ire°'|J'p' rtiiofn rre tu thu joiDt Committee on thoA communication wits received from the City Com-mi-ntoncr m answer to a resolution of inquiry in re-lettueo to certain alterations in the cellar of tlio

i oiU3o' a 11 fost of from twelvo to fifteenthousand dollars; read and referred to theCommitteoon City Property.lbo report of the joint select, committee on thoComptroller s account, was received from the Firstitranch, with an accompanying resolution asking tobe discharged from a lurther consideration of the

rv mneV n ' was a <loi>ted. The report states thoweU kept

3 acoount tu bo correct, and the books

Recoived from the First Branch, a resolution di-recline the City Commissioner to have tho old officeo! tlieclerk of Broadway market removed, and uponthe space occupied thereby erect four fish stalls:adopted.

Also received a supplementary ordinance, in-creasing the salary of tho commissioner ui Health tovl.oOO, and tlie Assistant Commissioners to $1,200 perannum, which was road and laid over.Also received the report of the Water Committeo.inreference to their late visit to Swann Lake, inreference to the muddy condition of the water con-tained therein; accompaning which was a resolutionstating that the council have lull confidence in theanility ot the \v ater Commissioners, and that allhad been done by said Commissioners that could bod

rnc :u Also a.resolution asking to be discharged froma further consideration of the subject. The resolu-tions wore adopted.

received a resolution granting permission tothe trustees of the tr. Luke's Evangelical Lutheranrietrm f

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S|° feet oi the side-walk on Hen-iigs. i-ca

® ~ur,' °3o of I'hicing iron rail-

thePMh?n?.h nl/lDw

r idi - anlCe granf9 Permission totne Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Rail-road, to lay an additional track on Boston street, eastof Castle alley; read and laid over.

?Mr. Burelt called up tho resolution authorizing thaiert Warden to construct a channel 200 feet wide and18feet deep, from Jones' halls to Light street, andextending also from Jones' Falls to Montgomery

Birect; adopted.Mr. Nails called up the resolution granting &150damages to bamuel Meaken, incurred by the open-

ing of John street; adopted. upea

Mr. Moore called up the resolution directing thot}m

a\n?£° mwl-?lonors i°3 certain lot fromdSODS * Adol,ted * Th branch-thoa

t>Km'F,£i>lNU!H OF THiiCOFKT.R? . . _ . MONDAY, April 16, 1860.United bt.itei: Circuit Court? Chief Justice Chaseand Associate Justice Giles. The treason cases were

called and the District Attorney proposed to continuetheui. The Court expressed its readiness to takethem up and dispose of them and the very important(fuostions surrounding them. They were passed ovorlor the present, and in a lew days, it is understood,they willbo called up and a final decision lad in ref-erence to them.

The case of Charles F. Newnan was called and arequest made for postponement on tho grounds ofrespondent s counsel, Mr. \, iiitney, being sick. Thofait' ro 'ulr 1 furnish a certificate of such

Argument was had on tho question whether thocase <it Andrew V. Robey, removed from PrincoHcorge's county to this court, could ho entertained.Concluded and held under advisement.

The appeal case from the District Court of Thomasand Alexander M. \Vhito vs. Win. Applegarth. Ac-tion brought in the District Court for the loss of avessel by carelessness. On trial.

Several ?-cases on tho docket were arranged fortrialand others postponed. Court adjourned to thismorning.

The Criminal Court was not in sossion on yesterday.In the Court of Common Pleas no business of im-portance was transacted.Superior Court.? Hon. Judge Martin.?Jacob Storn-hciuier and Lewis Stcrnheimer vs. John Thomas; be-fore reported. Action for tho recovery of damages

tor tho conversion of four houses. Damages laid atS-..000. The juryrendered a verdict for 5245.25 on thodotn of January last. Amotion for a new trialwasargued on yesterday, and the Court rendered a de-cision that the defendant must abandon all tho rea-sons assigned, except that which relates to newlydiscovered evidence. The defendant thereupon actedinaccordance with the opinion pronounced by thoCourt.

Oity Circuit C'turt? Before Hon. .Judge AlexanderWilhelmina Urbaek vs. Frederick (Jrback?bill for lidiyorco a vinculo matrimonii, and for alimony: alsoasking that an injunction be granted restraining thodefendant from disposing of his household furniture,and from drawing certain money out of Chosapeakebank; injunction granted.

Mary Hurries, administratrix of Samuel House, de-ceased, vs a. Patrick Quinn?bill for an account ofpartnership, Ac.; oaso argued and not concluded.Orphans' Court? Judges Audoun, Supplee and

lloffiaan.?Letters of administration were granted toDiana Thompson on the estate of John Henry, and toEliza W. Howard and Edw. 11. White on the estateof Sophia Seney.

[Reported fur the Daily Commercial.]?

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TOWSONTOWN. April 16 1856.Circuit Court for Baltimore County? Hon D <'YrEmory. Judge; Jno. T.Ensor, Esq., State's AttorneyThis court was occupied with the following busi-ness this morning: 8 u

tered° agreed.' Presstman TB " Schwerdtman was en-In the case of Allenbaugh vs. Cahorn and Childs; aStem y confession infavor of the plaintiff forsdob 50-100 wa* entered.State vs. Henry Schultz, indicted for the larceny ofa sow and nine pigs; verdict Iguiity. It,M. Dough-erty, .hsq., t. r defence.State vs. John Willen, indicted for the robbqry of

George Norman? removed from Baltimoro city; notconcluded. K. J. Gittings, tsq., for defence.

State vs. Clare, indicted for the murder of Henry'I. Grove; demurrer to the plea in abatement tiledand over-ruled by tho Court and indictmentquashed.Prisoner remanded to the custody ot the Sheriff ofBaltimore city. Tho Court on Friday last, in givingtho decision that the defendant might have leave towithdraw his plea of not guilty, ruled that no indict--aent could bo found by a grand jury, four mem-hers of whichwere.not tuner, ov the Sheriff from thoMshs prepared by the Judges, as required by the actf Assembly. Ihisd ciston is of great importance,,i.- it aflee.-i all the indictments found by the grani#<**}'T? September term (1865) of the CriminalCourt tor Baltimore city.

Court of Appeals of Maryland? April Term, 186(1...

~. ... ?ANNAPOLIS, April 16, 1866.Ao. 3. Geo. W. Howard, et. al? vs. J. Oppcnheimer.

t. al. appeal Irom the Superior Court of Baltimorel u * Akis cause was argued and concluded by Ar-'hur Geo. Brown and Geo. Win. Brown for the ap-pellants, and Benj. F. liorwitz lor the appellees.

WHAT sIN A AAMK/? A man has just died inKentEngland, whose name was Acts-Apostles DeadenThis is a positive fact. An advertisement respectinghis estate appeared in .the papers, and bodfsupposed that it was a joke, the work of some sillvwit. It turns out however, that the advertisementwas bono file, and that this was really the man'finame. Furtner investigation has led to the db!covery that he was the filth sou of his parents Hisfour eider brothers had been successively nhVuTf., iMatthew. .Mark. Luke and John when hi

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