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Pittsburgh CTcitincrnaI JTtustlaw, 9, XB77. CITY MATTERS. COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS FCRFJGN NEWS. CLOAKS! A LARGE STOCK traveler, cm la Wmprni bInnmi from The M.trw. hn(i .1 a.

imn a. deanvd Weather Repott W. l.T .1. HT AT HM rtri Tir. honr Wh i 3 "3 Zm mow t.

It i DRESS GOODS. We have just ODened a very handsome line of Plain and Brocade Gocds at 25 and 30 cents, the Best Values in the market Prices on all kinds of goods the Lowest in the city. Samples sent on application, JOHN L. M00RH0USE, Corner Fourth Avenue and Market Street. New Fall Goods! J.

T. McCANCE, TAILORS, jiberty St. FITTSBUHOH Hot Air Furnace I ABSOLUTELY CLE Afi, DURABLE, ECONOMIC AHADTK.D KOR BITUMIMorjij BLAOKO I.NOOKtiED BY BB EDWARD M. BUTZ, Architect: CHARLES DAVIS. City Engineer: JOHN MEG RAW, Contractor: WILLIAM BOYD, BuiMer; Samuel Hastings.

Bniider: JAMES Builder; J. C. PATTERSON, ttullder; JAMES B. CHAMBERS. Builder; JAM JUS GILLELN AD, Builder, aad otoer MANUFACTUBED BT 187 Iabertv St GRATES AND Air Furnaces.

MANUFACTURED BT PATTERSON. WOOD STITEBT. FURXACiTlS THE MOST ECONOMICAL OF FUEL, perfect combustion of the Qassctliat are for the moa because of to large eitvnt Heating Surface. Thfe I the a-tnal amount of Vatrl uti and the heat produced number actually In use. Valuable Improvements tie present season and fall satisfaction it i.rnuetf adapted to use In Boilers of every descrtpttoa.

OH Furnaces, Giats Furnaces, Ac, and Removes AsheeaaA Fire and Saves a Larre Percentage of Fuel. KecBB 81a k. and 1 more DURABLE than any other Srata. lly lntrodncad. and are used on Steamboat.

Baa ev.rv Coal Burning A rraugemettU Grate and Furnace, and our ITOTEB, FROSTS. ata. bcxhisteriatj association The Mmply Mov nt I idorsel Lay rte-aching Discuss -Union Meetings FlCosd A regular inoiiiliii meeting of the County Ministerial AsBoatAttQB va held ei-ierdsy alteriiooo. in tbe lectures' of Ihe irst Frei terian Phuroh. lu he atwerce cf the Chairman, Mr femplt ton chosen (ess.

The mln utes were then read, aLer which the Rv tt W. Himtri, of the 8m thfi Id Method! bnrch. Rv. Dr. Wheeler, of the Christian Aihwatr, Rev.

Mr. Mumfbrd, of Hswick ley, and Rev. Dr. Marcus Ormond, were received as new members. THK MUIirHY MOVKMRNT.

Kev. F. I.eroy Henour stated that IsjM week Professor Crane and himself had cil-led on Mr. Francis Murphy, and consulted with blm in reference to a meeting with tbe Ministerial Associatlon.at an early dav, to discuss, in a formal manner, the best methods for gathering up the results of the umpersnce movement, of which be is tbe bead. Mr.

Murphy expressed his willing -ness to meet tbe ministers and confer with tbem 1 1 1 the matter suggested. Rev. Mr. Donehoo moved that Mr. Murphy snd Dr.

Woods be invited to meet with the Bi-sociBtton, st two o'clock on Tuesday slternoon (today). He went on to explain that be desired tbe association nnder whose auspices Mr. Murphy was working to be represented at the conference. After some discussion the matter was referred to a committee consisting of Revs. Donehoo, Henour, Crsne, Ormond and W'codburn, to report during the session.

LAY PRkAOHIHO. The Rev. U. E. Felton, D.

of Christ M. K. chuicb, then opened the subject for dit-cussion "What is tbe teaching ot Scripture In regard to lay preaching?" He stated that tbe preaching of the gospel was a New Testament institution, and did not exist under tbe Jewish economy. After referring to the fact that Christ was the first preacher, and detailing tbe selection who in turn chosj assistantsdeacons, deaconesses, he re marked that the ofiica of deacon did not originally extend beyond tbe control ol temporal affairs. It was arterwardg eh 'arged by tbe necessities of tbe work, and dually developed into the right to preach he gospel, as in the case of Stephen.

Philip also preached the gospei, and there ib no evidence that he had any other an thorny bttjond his induction into the office of deacon. Philip as a layman became an evangelist snd a teacher. There was not be ssine inifxirtance attached to the office of deaconess as to that of dea con, because the necessity which ave rise to it was of a temporary character. Whence comes the authority to preach? Undoubtedly a call from God, acting open the heart and conscience of the individual called. But toavoid confusion, and guard against corruption of doctrine, the church decides who are called, inquires into their literary qualifications and regu lates theirordination.

But Mr. Moody, like other lay preachers, disclaims any authority except his call from find, and enter upon bis work. As there is nothing in Scripture against his doing so, and as his labors seem eminently blessed, it was properand right that be should continue in ihe work. Dr. B.

K. Ormond thought every layman has a scriptural right to preach, and not only so, but was bound to preach tbe gospel and puliiish tbe glad tidings. But they were not to preach the gospel officially, administer the sacraments or discharge tbe functions of a regnlirlv ordained minuter. Hr. J.

T. Cooper tullvconcurred with Dr. Ormond, but be thought it important to inquire whether the Dead of the Church had set apart certain persons to preach tbe gospel for the work of the ministry? We are told that He has set apart certain persons in tbe church for that purpose, and no one else has any authority to discharge the fuuctlons of the sacred office. Tbe question is, how far may other persons, not so set spart, perform the duties of a minister? If a distinction is to be made here, what is that distinction? That is the important question. How far may men like Mr.

Moody tilled with tbe loveof Christ go in the discharge ot tbe ministerial etlioe? Dr. Pearson asked, What is the aim of preaching? For the perlectlngof the saints and building upof the church of Christ. He thought all lay ministers ought to preach under the direction of the church to which they belong. It was the duty of those who bad tbe gift to use it, out they should use it within the church to which they belong. Mr.

Scovel thought that the succession of lay preaching was perfect. First there were the seventy laymen. Then we have the five hundred brethren who were present when the great commission was given: "Go ye," etc. Then you have the labors of Stephen and Philip, and the succession goes on. "Tbey went everywhere preaching tbe gospel.

Who? The people; because tbe college of apostles was mainly at Jerusalem. Tiiegiftof prophesy carried with it the right to prophesy. You cannot well affirm miraculous gifts as conferred upon those without authority to use them. The lay preaching is therefore the true succession, and agrees with two distinctive principles of Protestantism the right to private judgment and the cen trail ty of the Bible. We hold our creeds, but above these we hold the right of private judgment, and for this judgment we are responsible only to God.

If, with chese views, we have peace in some church, there we may remain. If not. we can continue Christians ontaideany distinctive church organization. There was no difference, in his view, between lay preaching ana the preaching of the ordained minister not a particle. As far as administering tbe sacraments and ruling the church were concerned, there was a necessity for tbe cl8rgy.

Rev. J. S. McConnell read from Luther the statement that every layman bad tbe right to preach. He also cited tbe cases of Knox, Calvin, Bunyan, Fuller, Robert Hall and others, who preached without ordination.

Dr. W. J. Reid complimented Mr. Soovel on his remarks, but did not fully agree with him.

What was preaching? Did it not comprehend more than administering the sacraments and ruling the church? Paul aays "Ye are ambassadors for Christ." If by preaching you mean the general invitation, "come," then all should preach. But if you take tbe view that Christ's ministers are ambassadors, there should be no Isy preaching. Professor Crane thought the distinctive element was the authority of tbe church of Christ to preach. Lay preaching was well enough a great help but it should be confined within its proper sphere. Dr.

Wheeler remarked that tbe views advanced by Mr. Scovel struck him as rather broad. In the five hundred mentioned, there were certainly women, and perhaps children. Did the commission extend to women and children There certainly was a distinction between the authority for lay preaching and the call to the full work of the ministry. Mr.

Scovel thought the distinction was, that the layman was to preach so far as his ordinary avocations would permit; and tbe preachers should devote their whole time to the work. He thought the distinction was clear and sufficient. The discussion here closed. MURPHY INDORSED. Mr.

Donahoo, from the committee above referred to, made a report, with a resolution extending to Mr. Murphy the earnest oo-operatlon of the association, and a willingness to meet and confer with him at any time he might suggest. The report was adopted. DUMN MEETING. The committee appointed on the subject of holding a series of Union meetings, after the manner of Moody and Sankey, reported favorably, and recommended that the Exposition building be secured for the purpose if possible.

As the matter was not pressing, its further consideration was laid over until the next meeting. THE NEXT TOPIC. The next topic of discussion, to be introduced by Rev. R. W.

Pearson, D.D., of Fourth Avenue Baptist church, on February 5fb, if: "What are the Duties of the Christian Ministry with regard to tbe social Evil, and especially the recovery of alleu Wtmen TBU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE He WtwDanuFiopoBetllu the Yougb-toehtny. Mcnoi gahela and Ohio Rivers A Bill Piepated Ceding Land) City Boi Tims Allegheny Canal. The directors of the Chamber of Com ineice met yesierday afternoon, after the holiday recess, John F. Dravo, Esq in the chair. There were present, also, Main Vlisirhead, Marvin, Meyran, Kirk, Carpen ter, llerron.

Seibeneck, lieamer, Stockdale and Kelly, secretary. With reference to the safety of public buildings, Mr Meyran reported that a general bill could only be passed by the Legislature for cities ol tbe three different class ea. He suggested that such legislation be requested. On motion, the committee heretofore appointed was instructed to prepare a bill. General Moorbead, from the committee appointed to drart, bill ceding plot of ground for damat Davis' Island, presented a drait of a bill, together with the following: MEMORIAL TO THK LKOT8LATI" RE.

To the Senate and House of Itepresenta tires of fennxylvania Your memoraiists, "Tbe Chamber of Commerce of tbe city of Pittsburgh," would respectfully represent that applici-tion was made to the Legislature in 1874 for the passage ot "An act to grant tbe con sent of the State of Pennsylvania to the acquisition by tbe United States, of certain lands within tbe State, bordering on the Ohio river, for the purpose of erecting thereon dams, abutments, looks, look-honeee, offices and the necessary structures for tbe construction ami maintenance ot slackwater navigation on said river and cooing urisdicnon over tue same." That said act was promptly passod by both Houses, hut upon examiuatiou it was found that some of its provisioo-were in conflict with the Cousntution just then adopted, and It buctme the riufv of the Governor (although strongly in favoi of its main principles) to veto it. Au amended act, which included the n.n gabelu wilh the Ohio river, was submitted to the Attorney (ieneral of the State and approved by him, and then presented he Legislature in 1875. This act piseo he House early in the session wibout op position, but for some reason failed to receive attention in the Senare. Again, in 1876 it was presented in the House, passed drst and second reading, and was ordered Aprils, 1876, to be transcribed tor a third reading, here, your memoraiists regret to ay, it rested. The War Department havijg the improvement ot rivers lu charge, addressed the Governor on the subject, aud he at once communicated the correspondence to he Legislature, which consisted ot a letter from tbe Secretary of War concerning a report from Get oral Humphrey, Chief ol Engineers, and one from Colonel Merrill, Engineer of ihe Ohio and Monongahela rivers, setting forth the importance of having the bill paBsed.

The Governor in his message says: I earnestly ask the attention of your honorable body thereto, 'hat the necessary legislation may be had to prevent any further delay, adding; the States of Ohio end West Virginia have made the proper cessions. This message with its ac compaii.vtng documents will be found in the Legislative record of 1876, page 2348. Your memoralist therelore respectfully isks the passage of the bill herewith, which is the same as that referred to by the (i v-ernor, being House bill 27ti of last session. The memorial was adopted, and the bill was approved and ordered to be scut to the gi slat lire through one of our members. The sc ion of Ocneral Moorbead in com-municatirg to the (iovernoroo the subject was approved, and thanks tendered.

On motion it was decided to amend the bill, so as to include the Youghiogheny river. THE TRANK-ALLEOHENY f'AN AL. Mr. Dravo, Mr. Kirk in the chair, presented the following: Whkrk.as, Cheap transportation is demanded alike by the individual and general interest of the opie; and whereas, adequate and reliable cheap transportation routes, free from the combination of cliques or sectional interests between the great West and Atlantic seaboard, ib of national importance; and, whereas, several of such mules have been proposed and urged upon public attention Aud whereas, this Chamber is of the decided opinion that the "Trans Allegheny" sat, the "Yough" route, is the moat feasible, the shortest and cheapest of con-slrnction, therefore Retoti ed.

That our Senators and Representatives in Congress tie requested to use their utmost efforts to secure such appropriations as may be required to speedily commence work on this Important national line of water communication between the East and West. Besiilveit, That the Superintendent of this chamber be requested to furnish Senators Cameron and Wallace and Kspre-sentatives Hopkins and Cochran, with a copy of these prooeeaiugs. Tbe preamble aud resolutions were adopted. CITY BONDMAN PBN8 AVENfE DECISION. Mr.

Marvin said his attention had been ailed to the fact that over 100,000 of city Oonds would tall due this year, and that in view of the recent decision of the Supreme Court in the Penn avenue case it might well to take some action. If the city was compelled to pay the five millions and mora of street improvement bonds it would oe necessary to have tbe time extended tnd have the debt funded at a lower rate if interest. Mr. Marvin said he merely Drought up the maatter for consideration Mr. Dravo said a committee might be ap to examine into the matter and report.

Mr. Kirk suggested that It might be a lit-le out of the line of the iMiard; that it wav he province of Councils to act in the mat-er, and the board should be cautious. General Moorhead said such action might oe a llttie premature. The lawyers differed ts to the result of the decision, and it as not certain yet what effect it would lave. Mr.

Meyran thought that the Board should keep an eye on tbe subject, but no action was yet needed. It was not the intention of the old city to assume the additional debt. As for himself, he would tight it to he last. The people who clamored for tbe improvements should pay tor them. No action was taken.

Supeitntendent Murphy called attention tbe fat that there was a committee of the loard on Arbitration, who was prepared rO settle disputes and misunderstandings between merchants. Adjourned. TEE TEMPERANCE ALLIANCE Resolutions Indoraing Francis Mu phy At the regular meeting of the Temperance Alliance yesterday, the following rest. Intiona were offered and adopted: Resolved, That recognizing the great good that God has already accomplished and still baa in progress in our midst in the temperance cause through the instrumentality of Mr. Francis Murphy, we will continue to pray that Mr.

Murphy may be strengthened aud guided fur still greater works in the good cause in which he is engaged, and while thus co-operating with Mr. Murphy and praying for his success, we wish to inform friends of the cause at a distance, who may not be privileged Mr. Murphy, that there is nothing miraculous about him. He Is only a practical Christian, abounding in the Christian virtues, against which there is no law, and which every professor of the Christian religion is under obligation to practice. Resolved, Tnat, recogBizlng the Christian duly that every man is his brother's keeper, "we would improve this oportunity to urge every professor of religion to buckle on tbe whole Christian armor, and co-operate with Mr.

Murphy in advancing the cause of Christ and humanity. Resolved, That we rejoice that Hod has put it uito tbe hearts of our City Councils to pass an ordinance abating the wailing girl nuisance. Resolved, We shall ever pray that God will assist our city fathers in wisdom, that men and women may be sheltered and saved from tbe results of a business that is bringing only misery and want to our city. THE POOR. Meeting of the Society for Their Relief and Improvement.

The Society for the Relief aud improvement of tbe Poor met, yesterday afternoon, Mrs A. Herron presiding. The visitors for the several districts into which the city is divided reported increased want and suffering during tbe past week. The work of tbe ladies has been more laborious than at any time since the establishment of the society, notoniy by the Increased want bufby the inclemency of the weather that causes more than usual suf ferlng. Following is a summary of the work of the week ending January 1, 1877 Number of visits paid Ml Number of families relieved by association l'J4 Number ol families Bettered by churches.

7 Number ot shoe orders given 45 Number of coal orders given Number of intemperate families visited. 39 Number signed pledge Number united with churches 3 Nutiher of Sabbath achool scholar's obtained 12 saber provided with employment Cash contributions $1 00 Tickets sold 3 0U Dispensary tickets dlsnoscd of 2 Of those who were aided there were: Episcopal, 27; Presbyteriau, 39; Baptist, 90; Methodist, 80; Catholic, 70; Lutheran, Unitarian, not connected with any denomination, 244. One of the visitors reported that during the past week she had been deceived by a family that had been getting regulur needed relief. Tbey had been given a grocery order to thu amount of 1 79, aud It was received by the addition of several articles to $2 22. The visitor asked tor advice as to action in such case.

It was suggested that the family be brought to a realizing sense of the wrong and that prayer be offered with them that such temptation be hereafter resisted. The ladies appear to be doing a good work in which they should be liberally supported. The "Bond of Friendship Case. The Supreme Court yesterday rendered a decision reaffirming the judgment in the famous Clark-MoCully case, ana Mr. Clark will now, no doubt realize whatever amount of the he is to reoeive the estate having some claims in the way of offsets.

COME AND SEE The omeatlc. The most salisfaciory oiierating Cook in tbe market. For sale by dealem rally. ured by John B. nERRW A STUTh 91 Liberty street.

Valuable Lot at Anction. We again direct attention the sale, a' Hiiition, at o'clock this afteroooc, hat valuable lot corner of We era anc Allegheny avenues, Allegheny City. Th lot fronts on Western avanue 50 feet, ann tends back feet to an alley; is only to feet westerly from Allegheny avenrr. It is one of the choicets neighborhoods in i be two cities, being opposite the elegant homes of Mr. Byers, Dr.

Uostetter, William Morrison and others. Mr. Tuomas M. Stewart is the auctioneer. The United Statea Official Pontal Guide for January contains an alphabetic! list of all the Post offices in the United States, a list of money order ofliens (including the snadian tables of domestic and foreign postage, hours of arrival and closing ol mails in tbe principal cities, and full in-tormation about registered letters and money orders, with useful suggestions to the public.

The number also contains the rulings of the Post Office Department on doubtful and disputed points during the last three months, and a revised list of the salaries now paid to postmasters of offi tes of the first, second, and third class. Tb Guide is one of tbe cheapest periodicals issued, giving over 1,200 pages of matter in a year. Single numbers JO cents. Published by U.o. Hocobton Company, Boston.

Do You Want tbe best conk stove in the market" Then buy the Domestic-; manufactured by John B. Hkrkon 291 Liberty street, and for sale by dealers generally. stutIi Bcok Enyers Take Notice Pratt's great sale closes this week for the winter, at 98 Smith field street. The Domestic Portable Range is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction. It costs no more lhan an ordiuary cook stove.

Manufactured by John B. Hebron A 'l Liberty street, and for sale by dealers generally. STUTh The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, sustained its Vpll-merited repuiat ion, and if possible, earned greater, with its patrons, during the "Centennial Exhibition." NOTICED. Fresh Shell Oysters served in every style, and warranted to give. aatlsfkeUon, at if Ham Lena's, successor to P.

seiiildeckcr. No. ii2 liiaoiond street. TiTThs. France's iineqnaled home made mint meat at No.

4 Diamond, ritshurgti. Tl US Dinner. A first-class dinner, conslstingol the best the market Hltor'N, and served tn tne best style, an Is. procured at Williuin Lenz'e, No. SS fia-tUUBA street.

TCThB. Weddings and Parties with all the delicacies in confections, civams. Ac, Leuz's. successor to P. bchildecker.

No. Diamond street. TThS. THE RUSSIAN SQUADRON. Arrival of ihe First Vessel at Charleston.

S. C. Three Others Expected To-day. Chari.kston, S. January S.

The Bussian Shisbkin.accompanied by Hear Admiral Crown, of the Russian navy, arrived here from Washington this morning. About eight a M.the Russian cur-vette Bogatgie hove in sight offtbe bar.and was boarded by a pilot boat, which brought ber commander, Captain SchafroU, and six officers to he city, here they had an interview with tbe Kussian Minister. The corvette has twelve guns, X50 men and twenty officers. Three other vessels of the HiiBsian Beet are expected to-morrow, namely: tbe frigate Svetiand, eight guns; corvette Askead, eight guns, aud dispatch boat Cruiser, tbree guns. The Sve.land is commanded by the Grand Duke Alexis, whom tbe Husaiau Minister expects to meet here to-morrow.

The fleet stops here for coal and provisions, after obtaining which it goes to Port Koyal, where it will remain until the winter weather is sufficiently moderated to enable it to go to New York. The Democratic Demonstration. In W'aahington ash i i "on, January 8 A Democratic mass convention took place al Ford's ipera House, this city, to day. The building was crowded. Kicbard li, Merrick oresided, artd there was a long list of prominent Ieuiocj-altc citizens as Vice Presidents and Secretaries.

Speeches were mitde by Mr. Merrick, Hon. Henry M. Watterson, of Iouisvisle, Mr. Joseph Pulitzer, of St.

Iouis, and others. The meeting lasted until a isiehourln the afternoon. Mr. Watterson declared his belief that the vote would te counted aa it ever bad been counted. Civl liberty cannot tie wrested I rum tbe people under any circumsancea.

All the appliances of peace would be resorted to settle the questions at issue, but the people would not submit to usurpation; and should they need a leade', another Jackson would stand ready. In the Land of Cronin San Fram isio, January Salem, i regon, dispatch reports a large and en-ihusiastic Democratic meeting there. Resolutions were adopted to the effect that Tiiden and Hendrtcas received a majority of tbe popular vote, and rightly a "majority of the electoral vole, and while willing, for the sake of peace, to ac.iiesce in a wrong perpetrated through tbe recogniiKl forms of law, a servile submission to tbe false declaration tbe results of tbe Presidential contest, attained through usurped authority no less dangerous to the welfare of tbe country than the consequences of armed resistance and civil war; while deprecating appeals to passion aud favoring moderation, they equally favor firmness In action and resistance to every species of usurpation or fraud; solemnly protest against the inauguration of Hayes and Wheeler, aud denounced tbe threatened attempt to prevent the House of Representatives from participating in tbeoount of the electoral vote as a threat of revolution and menace against civil liberty; appeal to ail citizens of tbe Republic to resist this revolutionary attempt upon the Government byali means known to tbe law abiding, liberty-loving people: lastly indorse tbe action of Governor (irover in the Watts-Cromn matter. TELEGRAPHIC PERSONALS. A.

E. Horton left San Diego, yesterday for Washington, to represent the interests of that place in railroad chatters. Mary and Ellen Austin, of Omaha, announced as lost in the wreck at Ashtabula, were on Sunday found at Buffalo alive and well. The Chicago Board of Trade, at the annual election yesterday, chose D. H.

Lincoln as President, and Commodore Dickinson as Vice President. General Chalmers, of the Sixth district of Mississippi, has been subpo-naed before the Congressional Investigating Committee at Washington. He has telegraphed asking a respite often days, tbat he may devote that length of time to his legislative duties. The Senatorial election in the Louisiana Republican Legislature to-day was the absorbing topic in Republican circles in New Orleans last night. Kellogg and Antoine are believed to be the favorites.

Anderson, Pinchback, Warmoth aud Casey are understood to be in the Held. Rev. Hugh Henry Blair died on Sunday, in New York, alter a protracted illness, aged sixty-seven. He was a native of Lake Shore, received his education at Pittsburgh, and had been for the last forty-one years pastor of the First IT uited Presbyterian church in New York city. ADDITIONAL HIVEB DISPATCHES.

airo. January S. River 6 feet 2 Inch and rising; tullof heavy ice. Weather clear: mercury li Kvassvillx. January 8.

Snowed all night: clear to-'lay and very cold; mercury -JO to 22. Ice strengthened; will freeze hard to-nigui. Uiver 7 1-10 feet. Snow 6 inches deep. New Oblkans, Janmirj- 8.

Noarrivais or dc-artures. Weat her cloudy and cold. Yi KsiiCBii, January 8. No boats up or down. River rose I inch ana clear of ice.

IV either cold. l.orisvn.LE, January 8. Weather clear and cold, with 3 inches ol snow on the ground. Cikcixkati, January 8. River unchanged.

Weather clear and cold; about 3 inches of snow fell. At I ronton the gorge moved about 300 yards early this morning, sinking two model barges. The. ice moved again there this afternoon for an hour, but did no further damage. At Galllpolis the gorge gave way last evening, moving about 300 yards and mashing some coal barges slightly.

Two movements occurred to-day and a gorge ia now reported at the mouth of C'hickamango creek. Mam-ma, January 8. River risen 3 inches. Mercury 41. No arrivals or departures.

Four Indies of snow fell here last night. Ice running heavy. Little Hock, January 8. There was a terrible storm ot wind and snow last night, and the river is again frozen over. DIED: WADE Ur.

CHARLES A. A UK, at his residence No. 48 Esplanade street, Allegheny City, Saturday morning, January Funeral from tiie residence of his parents. No. S03 Penn avenue, Pittsburgh, Tuesday, January 8, at 2 o'clock r.

st. New lork papers please copy. D1LWORTH On Monday, January 1S77, al 1 o'cleek v. at his residence in Philadelphia, JOHN S. IULWORTH.

senior member of the hrni ot J. S. Dilworth in thu fifty-eighth year of his age. Oldest Ins. Co.

in America. ASSETS, $5,167,547 46. Ins Co. of North America OF PHIUDKLPHU. Losses adjusted and paid by WM J0BE8.

74 Fourth Are. IN CHANCE COMPANIES Annual Election of Directors. i shareholders ol the several local in--urance companies met yes erday aud cu directors for the ensuing year, as it ted below: PITT IBtTROH. Umon-James Hopkins, A. G.

Cub-oi-ge, Charles a. Cotton, J. C. Lppe. Meyran, William Douglas, Join-Kvans, Jacob H.

Walter. Win. tialpin. "engel, Gettr C. Shidle, John B.

Dam evy. German C. Barobfield, Joseph Lang, A. Jroetz'iiuer, c. Hneveler, EX.

K. WeWH, An bony Mever, H. Paittnever. J. W.

Tim. F. Hsvekotte, H. Herr, F. Liuke, Charles F.

Sohwariz. Allemania R. C. Siihmoriz, Wm. F.

Lsng, William Carr, Martin Heyl, Joseph Abel, Christian Seibert, T. J. Craig, J. Ludewig Koethen, C. V.

Wells, J. Fred. Scbroeatr, John Daub, Peter Keil. Iron City John R. Gregg, M.

B.Rrown, S. Bejmer, D. G. Ediott, M. Kennedy, ti.

W. Coffin, fieorge Alexander, T. W. Baker, David ureurg, William Stevenson, C. H.

Paultor, John Cowley, John M. Irwin. City Robert J. Anderson, Capia'n R. J.

Grace, Wilson Cunnirghm, RoOert B. row nsend, G. L. B. Fetterman, Charles Maginn, A.

F. Dalzell, Captain J. S. Adanie, Thomas Rourke, William Barker, F. T.

Plunkett, Samuel Beynolds, John Gloninger. Allegheny John Irwin, Jr Captain William Dean, C. G. Hussey, Charles Hays, B. L.

Fabnestock, W. H. Everson, Tbeo. H. Nevin, Hugb IS.

Fleming, James S. McCord, George W. Cochran, John F. Robinson, Joseph T. Sneer.

People's James Herdman, William Vankuk, Cbailee Art uckle, Samuel Mtv Crickart, Jared M. Brush, Captain Joun L. Khoads, V. B. tim, Jnuu baro-ii, O.

P. -Cift-, William F. Lang, John F. Dravo, I. ts.

Meeds. Boatman's James A. Hntc'unson, K. 0. Gray, Jamea Res, H.

W. Oliver, fehu P. Smith. N. J.

B'gley, I ward Iregg, Thomas Donnelly, J. A. Warden, t. P. Scaite, inert Munroe, John (.

Holmes. James S-well. Artisans Wm. 11. Smith, ior-itad, A braham Garrison, James P.

Birr, vfalcolm Hay, John Dunlap, Wm. Coleman, William Hselage, Sullivan Johnson, Madison Bailey, F. M. Hutchinson, John Birmingham. Enterprise Robert L'ddell, Joachim eisser, M.

C. Kane. Henry Daub. J. J.

lahn, W. J. Friday. F. Mason, A.

Foiling, fins. Bierman, C. Knckor, W. Waeciuer, lohn Tboma. Householders Peter rn, Martin Heil, A.

L. Reiman, Wm. elll ir. Fred mith, Jsoob Hcnoll, Charles Se dn- tricker, C. J.

Hlllard, William B. Ster-itt, E. W. Swenzei, John Frotlicu, J. J.

sievin. Armenia S. S. D. Thompson, M.

G. v'iark. John D. Scully, Jacob U. Walter, J.

Wainwrtght, liugh McNeill, John Ffeatn, A. Weise, Henry Warner, surge Wilson, Jsmes Latsghtin, J. Palmer O'Nell, Robert H. Dalnill, John A. My ter, (nines Marshall, Win, T.

Dunn, W. W. Speer, David Gilmore, E. A. CuriiSi, J.

C. Lewis, S. McCune. CASH Robert H. King, John F.

Jen-lings, Samuel Mcl'lurkan. John Floyd, Ismee M. Bailey, N. Bigley, John S. Wiilock, Captain Madison Bailey, Daniel Asllace.

Ti omas Smith, 11 n. John M. K'rkpatrick, Major Adam M. Brown. M.

an Ma Ja ues I. Bennett, A. E. W. Painter.

John W. Chatlant, ibert Le, I Pershing. Wm, Walker, Mrk W. Wat--on, John Wilson, Joseph Walton, C. W.

Batcneior, S. F. Yon Bonuhorst aud Geo. W. Ilailnian.

ALLEGHENY. Ben Franklin Henry Irwin, i.eorge W. Riddle, Simon Drum, William M. Stewart, Joseph Lautner, Jacob Franz, J. B.

Smiib. John A. Scott, J. Stagte, S. H.

Geyer. R. B. Mowrv, M. N.

H. Voegtly, C. Patterseu, C. F. Ingham, John Mever-hofler.

National M. Boyle, J. F. Beilstein, R. B.

Fraucis, H. Handel, James Lockhart, John A. Myler, foseph McNauifhter, John Porterfield, James Richey, Alfred Slack, John Thompson, P. Wuiston, lr. John Hamilton.

Federal A. Mcparland, J. Lang-titt, Valentine Baker, J. H. Borland, S.

Severance. W. Geo. Hi bson, Wm. Schover, M.

H. MtGearv, S. George, J. B. rr, Samuel Dyer, Wm.

Roseburg, S. B. Smith. Tei'tonia Henry Gerwtg. John C.

Kleiner, Adam ittllei) Faas, N. H. Vof I y. Da mas Lutz. Frederick 11.

Egers, J. J. Hermann, George P. Wllhelm, Jacob Mutzig, Ijeonard Walter, Frederick Lang, Joseph Ijutner, John H. IK, C.

W. An-scbutz. Hi mboldt L. Weiderhold. Tboma J.

Graff, John Selling, Albert -nwerdt, K. J. Weise, John Berger, Henry Veager, John erchenrother, Adam Eret, Adam Heyl, H. Laudgra! and P. I'rilug.

Bank Elections. The following banks held elections for iir tors yesterday, with the result noted: Cmteii States D. Brickell. J. B.

A'jer, R. D. Armstrong. Jaoob Phi I tips, Joseph A. Stone.

A.C.Patterson, It -StmbaafB, Wm. E. Fr.ier, N. P. Reed, A.

C. Wilson, Charles tfWmee, R. M. Kennedy, John palmer. National Bank kor Savtsls Arthur Hobson, James McBrier, John A.

Myler, J. H. Elton, Alfred Slack, James Hemphill, Frederick Eshelman, C. C. Byie, John Heath.

COURT PROCEEDINGS United States Diatrict Courl Judgo Ketcham Masonic Bank, of this city, tiled a petition in bankruptcy against Johu 11. Mr Masters, of this city. The usual order was USUI d. A. L.

Foote, bankrupt, Luzerne county. Petition for discharge presented and the usual order made for bearing before Willard. John C. Flenniken, bankrupt, of Greene iniunty. Assignee's returu of sale of real astate confirmed ms.

Hook A Wise, bankrupts, Greene county. Rule on assignees to show cause why hey should not pay certain moneys to the assignees of B. F. Hook A bankrupts, in the State of Maryland. Jsmes T.

Wood and Charles A. Wood, bankrupts, city. Order made for meeting creditors before Register Harper on the 31st. Common Pitas No. 1 Judges Bterrett and Collier.

In the matter of the voluntary assignment of Michael Nicolous. Confirmation of sale set aside and an alias order granted authorizing the assignee to resell. John White, and George Gerst. as signeeaof Philip Gem, deceased, in trust for creditors, vs. Ann Nowmau.

Non-suit entered. Archibald Kelly Co. vs. H. D.

Parr, administrator. Verdict for plaintiffs for $101 50, subject to opinion of Court on question of law reserved. In the matter of the voluntary assignment of M. Iey Bro. to Adam Relneman, report ol sale was confirmed.

TRIAL LIST FOR TO-HAY. Bricker vs City of Pittsburgh; McClaren vs. Kerr: Nauuaan vs. Beilstein; Bussang vs. Nebran; Spence vs.

Cunningham; Robinson vs. Armstrong; Dmiuesne National Hank vs. Snodgrass; Ferron vs. Walton; Al-born vs. Feiton; Brown vs.

Shaw et Gordon et al. vs. Pennsylvania Railroad Company; Benner A Son vs. Born A East End Mutual B. and L.

Association vs. Forward; Hare, guardian, vs. Connor; Singer Mfg Co. vs. Straw; Ixiwry et al.

vs. Maple; Myers vs. Nusser. two cases; McNulty vs. Benny; Bruck vs.

Bauer. Common Pleas No. 2 Full Bench. The trial in the several cases against John McCloskey growing out of the explosion ol the Tigress No. 2 were resumed before Judge Ewing.

The various suits for damages were those of Samuel Lawton, Robert F. Feather, Harriet A. Tarr, mother of John Tarr, Thomas Wilmont and Robert Tarr, all of the cases being tried together. The suit of Mrs. Tarr Is brought to recover damages for the death of hereon, John Tarr, and tbe other plaintiffs sue tor damages received by the explosion.

On trial. E. H. Meyer and Frank Kohme, administrators, vs. Joseph Greenwalt, action on a bond.

On trial before Judge WThite. Ann Hare vs. Herman Miersch. J. M.

Caldwell, appointed commissioner to take the deposition of certain parties. Ths Fairoaks Regular Baptist Church, on petition presented, was granted charter ol" incorporation. Orphans' Court Judge Hawking. William E. Harrison was appointed guardian of J.

Ross, Mary Ross and John Hugh Ross, minors. Samuel Hunter, deceased, in partition. Petition presented and inquest awarded, returnable March 1877. Decrees of distribution were made in the estates of John S. Hall, James Campbell and Samuel Dowdle, deceased.

Widows' appraisements were presented and approved nisi ia tbe estates of Charles Nelson, J. H. Dittler and Robert Forrester. Dietrich Huch, deceased. Rule granted on Henry Huch to show cause why his discharge as administrator should not be revoked and he be reinstated.

Charles. F. Benz, minor. O. B.

Stevenson appointed guardian. James McTigheei al. in partition. Time for return of rule to show cause why an inquest to make partition should not be awarded extended until January 13th. Andrew Bedell, deceased, in partition.

Petition presented and citation awarded to Hbow cause why an inquest should not be awarded. Henry S. Brown, minor. Petition presented, and, on choice of minor, Michael Parrott was appointed guardian. Bond in the sum of was filed and approved.

This court will not be in session to-day, but will meet again on Wednesday morning. Quarter Sessions Judge Btowe. George Owens was convicted of larceny, Daniel Dindley being tbe prosecutor. Tbe prisoner stole from the prosecutor's wife a shawl and a scarf. C.

Louis Stroub, indicted for assault and battery on oath of O. Hammer, pieadsd nolo contendere. William Johnson, indicted for false pretenses, Arthur Dunn being the prosecutor, pleaded nolo contendere. John Durkin was found guilty of assault and battery, on oath of Mary Durkin. A nolle prosequi was allowed in the case of Thomas D.

Keese, charged with seduction and fornication. Albert Steble and John Stranb were acquitted of a charge of larceny. Crganlsaffcn the wo Branches foi 1B77 I avid Aiken, Jr. 1 lectel rrej deot of Select, and Major William I. Nfg'ey of Common out cil Sea 'o tlon of the Rules of D376 Vetoej the Mayor.

The members of the two branches of the "lty Councils for 1877 met yesterday alter-ucon for organization. BELECT BRANCH. Clerk Morrow called turn branch to order two o'clock, and alter the certificates ot election presented iv new mennmrs hail been read, Meesrs. David Aiken. of the Twentieth ward, and J.

Guy McOandio-, of the Eighth ward, were nominated. Mr Aiken was elected on first ballot by a vote of 37 to IS for bis competitor. He was then escorted to the chair and in a neat speech reiurned his thanks. He dwelt briefiv upon tbe serious condition of the city's financial affairs. The oath of office was then administered to him.

After the call of the roll the rules of the preceding Councils were adopted for tne government of the present body. Tbe Clerk tbeo read several communications from the Mayor vetoing the following ordinances; Ordinance autho. iziag the assessment of damages and benerits caused by grading Surah street from Thirtieth to the city line The reason for the veto is given as follows: 'It directs tbe body of Viewers to asseas damsges and benerits for grading Sarah street between Thirtieth and the cty line, when in fact tbe grading has not been done, an injunction restraining tbe work having been isened by the Court of Common Pleas No. 1, Apru 14, 1875, which is still in effect." Ordinance fixing the salary of the Message Clerk. Reason "as on its face it creates a new office with a salary of oOO per year." Ordinance enu ring into a contract with the Pittsburgh (Jas Company and granting hem privilege to change the gradeou Sr-c nd avenue near their works sothat thev an lay a railroad switch.

Rsason "The lowers ol ihe Councils in respec. to the aotltrol of streets are held intrust for the public benefit and cannot be surreudrred delegated by contract to a private cor-poration as this contract does to the Ga in the matter of the grade of a portion of Second avenue." Action was pestponed on the former two vetoes and the latter was referred to the City Solicitor. The members then procneded to select heir stats. Tnose defective in hearing ere allowed to choose seats near the President's desk, while the others cist lots or their choice. Mr.

Evans.of the Twenty-bird ward, secured the first choice and Mr. Powers, of the Thirteenth ward, second Loice. Mr. Carr, from the Twenty-eighth tird, seemed the thirty-aixih or last choice. The President announced the ol Charley Houston and Willie ma is pages.

The seats of John StoutT of the Twenty. ifih ward, and N. P. Sawyer, of the Eigh- eenth ward, were declared vacant by reason of nun residence. Mr.

E. M. O'Nell presented a series of resolutions providing that no estimates -hall be approved by the Water Commit- eefn favor of contractors until the engineers and other officers in cbargo of tbe iew Water Works report in full the present status of tbe works and of their coat. The resolution also repeals any estimates 'ecenily approved for contractors. Adopted.

Adji.urued. COMMON BRANCH. The members of this body assemble I in heir chamber at two o'clock p. and he convention was called to order by the clerk, George Booth, wboannounced that tbe hour fixed by act of Assembly for organization having arrived, the first business in oraer was the reading of the emit! -cates of election of the several members. The list was read, after which the roll was was called, and members answered as follows: Messrs.

Aull. Belfore, Boucher, note, Dierst, Fgan, Forsytbe, Frauenheim, Fhu-nerty, Foley, Galiisaith, Higgins, Haulon, Hogle, Johnston, Kemler, Kirchner, Kohne, Miller, Manning, McClsrran. R. McClsrran, McCaflerty, Nautker, Neeb, O'Donnell, Pier, Rihauser, Rta, Scbuman, Schwarm, Thomson, Viwkitiip, Wainwrigbt. Walker, Wamhofl.

Weisser, iiingaiid Negley. The Clerk announced that the next business was the nomination of a Prlllsat, when Mr. Neeo nominated Major Win. B. Negley, who was elected by acclamation.

Tbe President elect was escorted to tbe chsir by Messrs. Aull and Neeb, and the oathofi tlice was administered to him by Mr. Aull. President Negley thanked tbe memtiers in a brief and appropriate speech for his re-election. The members were then sworn in by the President.

Charles W. Seanor was reappointed page for the naming year. 'I he memlers men selected their seats, the matter being settled by lot. The Clerk then informed Select Council that this branch was organized and ready for the transaction of liMajllt aud a similar notice was received from Select Council. Mr.

Neeb moved that the rules of the Coui.eil of Dffti be adopWKl for 1877. Carried. Mr. Boucher, from the Thirl v-aec uid ward, tendered bis resignation, which was accepted. Tbe Chair slated that the appointment of standing committees would be made at the next meeting.

The Finance Commtuee would then make up the list of appropriations for the present year. Inasmuch as tbe members of the present Councils would bold over till April 1878, the same Finance Committee would prepare the appropriation ordinance for next year. Council then adjourned. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS Library Hall "Splinters. An astonishing house greeted the first appearance of tbe Bishop in what tney call the refined comedy extravaganza of We have not very much to say in favor of tbe piece.

The pecuniary aspect of tbe case must silence all cavils; lor after giving us an unexampled season of the highest order of dramatic talent, with pecuniary results not the moat flattering, the management cannot be blamed if they recuperate tbeir treasury by striking the tastes of tbe masses withsoiue-bing In the nature of vanety performance. W'e cannot refrain from drawing comparison very unfavorable to tbe taateof our iheater-goers from the audieucss which were given to the imperial actress who was playing at Library Hall last week, and tbat of last night. Not that we are inclined to frown down tbe Bishops. The opening performance of "Splinters" is quite a laughable little farce, in which the Bishops and Mr. I-ane disclose a vast fund ef comic power.

The variety performance of the second part is for the most part quite common-place, the noticeable feature being an imitation of Ainiee'a "Pretty as a Picture," by Miss Annie Yeamans, which was no more like Ainiee'a delicate and charming burlesque than it is like Cal Waguer's; some very good ventriloquism by Mr. Brewster, and a hit by what ia called "The Incomprehensible Trio," consisting of Messrs. Bishop, Line and Hill. The concluding extravaganza of "The Funny Old Fairy" is very ligbt, but laughable. On the whole, the performance affords fair amusement for an evening, although hardly worthy of comparison with the Vokee or the Troubadours.

"Splinters" will be repeated throughout the week, and will probably continue to draw full houses. Next week the Boucicault Comedy Company will produce tbe uew play "Forbidden Fruit" at this place of amusement. Pittsburgh Opera House. That sterling actor, Mr. Frank Chanfrau, reappeared upon our boards last night, after a long absence.

He has always been a favorite with our theater patrons, and the welcome extended to him last evening was hearty acd enthusiastic. He is now just in the prime of his powers, and ac'ed splendidly last evening in the role of A'lf Bedding. He has the Southwestern patois to perfection, and dresses and makes up the Arkansan perfectly. "Kit, the Arkansas Traveler," 1st a play of far more than ordinary nferit, and deals with scenes and chaaacters with which all sre familiar. The story is interesting, the action rapid, and tbe dialogue always fresh and sometimes witty.

It has another advantage some of tbe other people in the cast beside tbe star have chances to distinguish themselves. Among those who did so were Messrs. Stockweli, Dean, Hicks, Bock, Willard, McDonald and Staudisb, and Miss Kate Fletcher, Mrs. Holmes and Miss Alice Hastings. Tbe scenery and accessories were new, neat and appropriate.

The whole performance was admirable, and was greatly reined by all present. "Kit" will lie repeated this and each succeeding evening during the week, and at the Satnrday matinee. Next week MissCharlotte Thompson will be the central attraction. The Catholic Diocesan Institutions. On Sunday a meeting, slimly attended, of the contributors and patrons of the Pittsburgh Catholic Institute was held for tbe purpose of devising ways and means for continuing the institution or suspending it at the close of tbe present session.

Mr. Keating called the meeting to order, and moved tbat Bishop Tuigg be called to tbe cbair. The Rt. Rev. Bishop took tbe cbair, aud made some very interesting remarks, He said tbat the assets of the institution were over $2,200, while the liabilities did not exceed half that amount, and it was, therefore, a disgrace if they allowed such a Ttseful school of such excellent standing to die out.

Another speaker added that the affairs of tbe institute were conducted extravagantly, but by better management it could be continued "in usefulness. It was finally resolved to appoint a committee of three to act in conjunction with the present Board of Managers in placing the institute on a sound financial basis. Messrs. Weldon, Banuantine and O'Rourke were appointed that committee, after which the meeting adjourned. Bishop Tulgg denies tbat it was proposed to remove the orphans from tbe asylum on Tannebill street, to tbe abandoned Seminary building at Glenwood.

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op Kl ANOK.J CossTASTiiicTi.E, Januiry f'he in habitants of Aorianople, Greeks ane uiks. have asked authority of iha Government to take up arms against the co mon enemy. The-Sultan has ordered th. lirsna Viaier to thank them. Baying b.

hoped to preserve the puRce, but in case o-war be experted the co operation of all hi-sulijects without distinction or race or religion. He wnaild lead the army himself. At the meeting of the plenipotentiaries yesterday, t'taim Ohandordi, the Krenci representative, is Raid to have waned tnai many of the motives alleged by the Porte for refusing the propositions of the outer ence appeared to him very legitimate, and tbe plenipotentiaries would find a rliffj tui-ty in combsttingjbeni. He added: "Wane-would never givo countenance to au unjust cause." VESTERIlAl-'S SITTIKO OK THE C0TB-KfiOB. Txndojj, January 8.

A dispatch fwni Constantinople states that at to-day's meet icg of the conference, Hignor Corti, the Italiiu Ambassador, in the name of the other European plenipotentiaries, controverted the arguments addressed bySifvet Pasha at tbe last sitting. The Marquis Salisbury supported Signor Corti's view The Turkish representatives, nevertheless, did not withdraw their refusal to accept the conditions proposed by tbe Powers. Tbey, however, took part in the conversation on guarautees, es pecialiy on thai relative to an al commission. The discussion wis animated, and at the close of the sitting was adjourned until Wednesday. It is generally believed iul'onstsntinopte I hat the con -fere nee wi'l only hold a few more sittings.

Lord Salisbury will probably prolong bis stay beyond tbe date for which he had en gaged a steamer. STBEMiTH OK THE TURKISH ARMY. LoMBOir, Januarys. The A'fwi' special from Vienna siys the Huugarian General Klapka has Inspected the arsenal and stores of Turkey, and his report certi-hes that the Turkish Government has a million nretcb-loaders and acc mterments sufficient lor men. The Turkish army in Bulgaria is rapidly increasing.

It is stated that men from all parts of tbe Umpire have arrived in that province within the last eight days. A Berlin dispatch to the A'wi says tbe German Government has received no intimation that Kbalil Cherif has been appointed Turkish Ambassador. The reports in circulation that be had been objected to were, therefore, premature. The 'J'rmes' dispatch from Pera states that the Porte has decreed the abolition of the Ministry of Finance, and intends to en trust this branch of administration to two KuropeHn directors an Englishman aud a Frenchman. THE VERY LATEST.

I.omion, January A Belgrade telf-gram announces that the na has been prorogued until June, because the Prince and his ministers were not willing to meet in the present critical circumstances. The StandanPt special from Belgrade says General Nikitine is working at plana for transporting the Kussian army corps throagh Uo-j mania to Servia. The Umly Newt' special from Vienna states tbat ly.rd Salisbury has demanded that Chefket Pasha, tbe principal actor in the Bulgarian atrocities, be tried again, Mr. Baring, Secretary of the British Legation, having reported that the trial was a farce. The Vienna correspondent of the Times explains tbat the Turkish stubbornness is partly due to the fact that while the Turks are aware tbat modifications have been conceded by the European Powers, still tbe proposals aa originally presented by the plenipotentiaries have not ae yet been officially withdrawn.

The dilliculty ts, therefore, to save the dign ot the Powers by finding a form in whioh to clothe tbe compromise they are ready lo agree to. Lord Salisbury is miking most strenuous efforts in ibis direction. The Pera dispatch of the Daily Tele-rjroph says no ultimatum was presented in the conference yesterday. The endeavor was made to ascertain what concessions the Porte would grant. The Turks strenuously and absolutely refused the form of international commission proposed by the Powers, but would possibly consent tbat the nomination of Governors be made subject to their approval, and would stipulate that the form of.

proposal be considerably modified so as to conform to the arrangement existing in regard to Ibanon. Tne conference will probably conclude its sittings this week. The hope of a satisfactory conclusion is very faint. A dispatch to tbe Daily Telegraph, sent early yesterday morning from Pera, reports that Midhat Pasha visited Lord Salts-bury on Sunday to discuss the possibility of mutual concessions, but no actual decision was reached. Itis generally believed that the most important workof the conference daring the next few days will be done at private interviews between the members.

One or two more formal meetings will show whether an agreement is impossible. If this is found to be tbe case, it is almost certain tbat Turkey will demand that the conference, before it disperses, aball take official note of the Porte's solemn declaration that Midhat Pasba'Bt-onstitution will be carried out. A dispatch from Vienna reports that Count A ndrassy. in conversation, contiuues to express his belief In a peaceful result. Spain.

DESTRUCTIVE UO 14 FLAG RATION. London, January S. A correspondent at Madrid, writing January says: In Guipuzcoa and the neighboring provinces, to-day. tbe hurricane has raged with terrific violence. Tbe railway station store at lrun ia on fire.

Milbs of woods on the mountains are burning, and whole herds of cattle and hamlets have been destroyed. Tbe military of the province has been actively engaged arresting the oonfligra-tlon. FOREIGN NOTES. Bismarck is sick, but not seriously. He will return to Tbe steamships Celtic and Italia, from New York, and the Hecla, from Boston, have arrived out.

Tbe steamer Colombo, from Hull for New York, is supposed to have foundered. The agent in London says he has received no information of the reported disaster, and does not believe it. THE RAILROAD HORROR. Continuation of the Coroner's Inquest. Clevklakd, January Tne Leader's special from Ashtabula says: Tbe Coroner's jury met at two p.

M. Tbe first witness was lettie Bancroft; resides in Ashtabula: had a conversation with Mr. Simon, night ticket agent tn the depot, on the morning after tbe accident; I asked him why they did not extinguish the fire; he said they had orders from the company not to. N. W.

Simon recalled: Have no recollection of seeing Mrs. Bancroft that morning, and I swear I did not say that the railroad employees at Ashtabula had orders from the company not to put out the fire. CroBH-exanuced: I have no knowledge of orders being received from Cleveland not to throw water on the wreck. Geo. Culley, the next witness, testified as follows: liave been connected with the present tire department for over two years, as captain of the second reel of the steamer Neptune; was at home at tbe time the alarm was given; started immediately for the engine house; a hose reel upon which were feet of hose had been taken out to the bridge by the men of the company: I think we were half an hour before arriving at the wreck with the steamer; when we arrived I think E.

A. Hitchcock, captain of tbe steamer, gave orders tbat no water should be used; the steamer stood at a cistern opposite the American House; we have no sigual by which the engineer gives notice tbat the boseis to be attached. Michael Tinley was the next witness: Have been connected with the Ashtabula fire department about thirteen years as foreman of one of the companies; we didn't run out our engine, because there was so much snow, and because we had no hose fit for use; no one told me not to run the steamer down, and nothing was said about water. Tbeo. S.

Evans sworn: Am captain ofthe steamer Neptune's hose; arriving at the engine house, I found the steamer bred up and ready to start; the hose cart was drawn out; upon reaching the wreck beard some one say water was not wanted, but help for tbe wounded was; wastosee what, progress tbe fire had made, then proceeded with the Protection engine down the hill; was met by George Brake, the foreman, who called out, "My God, don't take that engine; I have orders from the engineer, Mr. Knapp, not to use it:" 1 heard no other orders "from any one in regard to using water. Adjourned till nine a. st. to-morrow.

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The Democratic County Kaecutive Committee ma Bterilay at tne Mt. Charles Hotel arid pHHsed a seriea of resolutions claimliiK the election of Tilden and Hendricks to the Presidency and Vice Presidency, reflectively. They present for the edificatii CoDiireH a aerlea of declarations MM denounoe (ieneral train in uu-nnaHured language. aH) Death of a Minister, 'lev. Hugb H.

Blair died on Sunday at Inn residence in New York, after a protracted illness. Mr. Hlalr was sixty-seven years of age, and for forty one years has lf bastor of the First V. P. church of New York city.

The deceased was born in Lawrencevilliv and whh a graduate, about IH110, of the Western University, of this city. He studied theology at the Associated Preshv terisn Seminary at. Cinons-tiurg, and whs ordained by the Presbytery or Alhxnv, N. in September, IS.i;. His uncle, Dr.

Klnir, resides at Indium, Pa. Fast End Burg art i The residence of Mr. Alex. Pitcairn, at Shsdyside, was entered during Sunday night, the t.iirglnrs etlHCting an entrance by boring out the panels ol the front door, uid unlocking the door from the inside. They carried oft' a coat and a hat, which were round in the hall, also a number or silver rings belonging to the children, all amounilng to about dollars.

The residence of Mr. W. J. Friday, in the same anoalliy, was hUo visited, but the thieves were rnghiened an ay before obtaining any booty. Correction.

The Htntement in our oourt reports yester-dBy, i list Mr. Adam Relneman bsd made a roinntnry assignment was a groaa blunder. Thla all who know or Mr. Relneman and hie circumstances would know at a glance. The Item in the report should have read as follows: Voluntary assignment of Martin Ley A Adam Kelneman assignee.

Sale confirmed Saturday. Mr. Retneman is one of onr most sub. stantlal citt.ens, and we regret the incorrect reort made. COUNTER FFITERS CAPTURED Two Notorious Members of a Oang of Queer" Dealt is In Jail.

Miles Ogle, itltas Ueorge Ogle, J. F. ogleaby, and R. Johnston, aha R. W.

Rmltb. were committed to jail yesterday by I nited States Commissioner (iamble, for trial, on the charges of making and passing counterfeit money. The story of their capture may be briefly told, as follows: A United. Statea detective (KatbborO of Cincinnati has been shadowing Ogle since last September, ogle 1b proprietor of a livery stable in the city named, and has, it is alleged, been doing an "rjueer" business there. On Saturday evening the detective perceived Ogle leave bis bouse oa Poplar street, and proceed up the line of the railroad, and acrors a bridge, to a place known aa "Mill Creek Common," where he unearthed a large package of counterfeit money, the officer following and watching him.

Mill Creek Common ia near Brighton statu on the C. U. and D. R. and Detective Rathbon observed tbe operations of Ogle and Johnson (tbe latter having joined his pl) from between two freigat cars.

Hiving secured the package, which was afterward found to contain about counterfeit money and a number of hrst-olass plates, Ogle and Johnston started back to town, passing tho cars where Rathbon was concealed. Before their approach, tbe latter smeared some dirt on his face and hands, jumped on tbe car and successfully passed himself off as an employee of the tram. After allowing Ogls and Johnston to pass, the detective and an assistant followed them to Cincinnati, where they proceeded to tbe Little Miami depot and boarded a train, carrying the package of counterfeit money and the plates with them. They wore followed by the detectives, who arrested them near Collier station on tbe Pan Handle road, the counterfeiters being taken by surprise and making very little resistance. While going through a tunnel one of them pulled a roll of counterfeit money from his pocket, and threw It on tbe floor, but the sction was perceived by one of the dttlves.

They were brought to this city and taken to the Robinson House, where they remained until yesterday morning, when jey were, at already stated, committed to jail for trial. Tbe counterfeit money consists principally of Richmond ten dollar notes, Liy-fayette fives and Muncy tens. The detectives state that Ogleaby is the cleverest counterfeiter in this country, and that he made and Issued the "Indiana tens," for shoving which numerous individuals are now in the penitentiary. ITT ATTUU IB Mill, Tbk firemen will be paid to-day for tbe month of December. Tn driver of oar 47, on tbe Citizens' Passenger Railway, had an eye kicked out by one of his horses on Sunday.

The attendance at tbe meeting of the Board of Directors of tbe Chamber of Commerce waa larger yesterday than is usual with that body. Tiii: average time consumed in passing a boat and coal tow through a Monouga-' hela lock ia twenty minutes. Recently thirty-eight were pussed through in twelve hours, TjjK mortusry. report of Allegheny city, fertile week," how a total lit teen deaths, Ouly epscof whloh was caused by smallpox. new cases of smallpox were reported i yesterday.

Charles Dillon, an errand toy in tbe store of Silverman A Co fractured his left arm yesterday by a fall on Kiftb avenue, near Wood street. An iron grating caused tbe mischief. Thr contract with tbe Last Lad Uas Company for aupplying the city with gas having expired, the committee will prepare an ordinance uxing the rate ip be paid at tl Mu per l.OOu cubic feet of 1 67 heretofore paid. LlQi oR mkn on tbe South Sidhave appointed a committee to look after and furnish aid to the poor in the 2Sirty-fourth, Thirty fifth and Thirty-sixth wards. Messrs.

Michael Rogers, T. J. Richardson and William J. Ntuilck, tbe committee, will attend at Mechanics' Hall, Main street, on Thursday morning, where they will receive applications. Thk Protettunt Adtamet has been resus itsted, under the name of The Atlvunee, and is now published at the old Oazttt building, l- Fifth avenue.

Mojre Neablt print the Aiivtnre, but they are not tbe publishers, as erroneously slated by a cotemporary, or In any way responsible for it, performing tbe same work tuey are ready to execute for others. FivKprlaonersbrokeoiitoftheiireensburg jailHaturdav bight. Their names and offenses sre: Chsrles K. Butler, colored, rape; John Parton, Jacob McCurdy, Edmund L'ghtcapand Jamea Russel, lsrceny. Sheriff Guffey was engaged all night searching for tbe fugitives, but returned Sunday morning unmccessful.

A oomkhtii' employed in the family of Mr. Harrington, at Woods Run, swallowed a gold plate, with two teeth attached, on Saturday, and yesterday morning, with the aid of powerful emetics, the plate and leeth were vomited up. The girl is now doing well. The plate was one and a ijuar-ter Inch wide at the broadest part. vVhkn the hills are submerged the flood is high.

The "Murphy movement" has reached the Eleventh ward, and the initial meeting or a Merles of temperance meetings In tbst quarter will be held to night in the Wylle Avenue U. P. ohurch at which Mr. himself and other prominent adueients of the movement are expected to be present. "no.

Xstturllle says: It is ststed on good authority that the Standard Oil Company of Plttarmrgh, has purchased Mime 3U.0OO acres of land in Tennessee, near the Kentucky line, and proposes to develop It for oil. This company is a for-luldabla combination, owning and controll-lug salt does the grest porportlun of the xsfiuliig oapaclty of the oouutry. Mi-Chksmey, a freight conductor on tbe Pittsburgh, Cluciuaatl and St. i-oula Kailroad, waa killed about three 'ilock yaatonlov niiir station. "iu or which he waa COU- wSTtSSfSl 1 when bis train ran Uck ud struck him, oauslnu his iu-Jjjjj was" rsaldent of the Ninth ward.

Allegheny wbers he leaves a wlls and nv em.dreu LRCHANT 3 FTERSON, Amusement Advertising Rates Ful.owtnr Is tbe rate charged for artvt-rtlsmnto under the head of Am6eTL.eta,, tn this 1 aruc.re time 1 dcuare 7 tl inec aa 1 Square 3H 1 3 'l Square i 0 fjg 1 BllaM4 srt me, 1 Btture 3 75 I Souare 11 9 ato If-joare 4 Ml 1 Hquar i Mt AMUSEMENTS. LI BRAKY HALL. LL 4 A Jt IX li Lessees and Managers Lngejrenient for SIX NIGHTS and SATURDAY MAl'INEt commencing MONDAY El KM Nl. January H. 1H7T, of TBK MERRY BISHOPS, la Their Refined Society Comedy Kxtrava- gitis za, entitled, "SPLINTERS!" Inircidncinir Music.

Mirth ami Mimicrv. MKEKY BlSiHOl' MATIVEK SATURDAY. MONDAY. January 15. BOUCICAULT COM-EUT COMPANY in FORBIDDEN FRUIT.

PITTSBURGH OPERA HOUSE. J. NEWTON GOTTHOLD Manager. MONDAY' r.VF.NlNG.Jannary and during the week, lilt Representative of American Comedy, F. S.

CHANFRAU, in tin- Popular Play entitled, The Arkansas Traveler. SATURDAY KIT MATINEE. EXHIBITIONS. POULTRY and 006 EXHiBiTIQI. lie Western Fan Poultry Societj Will hold their Sixth Annual Exhibition at CITY HALL, MARKET STREET, on the leth, Iltri.

lath, lath, IStb, 16th. 17th of January. 1S77. Dog Exhibition to commence on the 15th. The exhibition will be tbe largest and most attractive ever held in the state, and, besides tbe large collection of Poultry and Dogs, will include a fine show of Pigeons, Birds, Rabbits, Monkeys, Pet Animals, Upward of 3.000 in premiums are offered, which will attract exhibitors from all parts of the United States.

Premium list can be bad by applying to A. H. LANE, Secretary, corner Sixth and Libert streets, or EDWARD GREGG, President, 83 Wood street. AUCTION SALES- BY THUS. F.

STEWART. VALUABLE LOT AT AUCTION. TUESDAY, JANUARY 9. 1877, AT O'CLOCK P. Will be sold on the premises, Corcer of Westera Altegiay ALLEOHESIY CITY.

Tbe lot fronts cn Western avenue 50 fet. and extends baek 1S5 feet to an alley: is only 45 feet westerly from Allegheny avenue. It is one of the choicest neighliorhoods in tbe two cities, beiui? opposite the elegant homes of Mr, Byers. Dr. Hostetter, Wm, Morrison andothers, and should command the attention of parties iuuiviug iui a -i ic iui a uuc resilience.

THUS. r. STEWART, TThs AUCTIONEER. a D4I1N1S.TBATOBS SALE I WILL OK-J fer at public sale on THURSDAY, January IS. 1S77.

at 10 a. on tne premises of the late Bedmaa Baldwin township, the roiiow-mg property, viz: aooiu 3.1.000 S-lnch plank. 12 inch by 85 feet; 10.000 teet l4-inen poplar plank; 2,500 feet saw timber; 1 small flat; building lumber, fence posts, oak lumber, wagons, harness, sled and other property belonging to said rirm. WASHINGTON BECK, Administrator of the firm of lull 11 Bros. Terms made known on day of sale.

AEMAI8 FURNACES PORTABLE OR BRICK SET, rm BEATING BUILDINGS of every description, which we manufacture of Either Wrought or Cast Iron. Also, Hotel and Family Cooking Ranges. WELEON KELLY, TThS 117 WOOn STREET. WM. FRANK SONS, 59 MARKET Jciii Gnai Mercliaiitx, -ES- FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DBI GOODS.

HOSIERY, NOTIONS, AND FURNISHING GOODS. mf Liberal advances made on consignment. i. AL; COKE Sc BOILER Warm McFARLANE 88 THIS becanse it produces part wastfd. tail Is abun.lanily proven by tbe have been made for The JB.

Grate Is Stills. Purtdllng Clinkers, Shaiiee the an Open Fire with They are Mag rapl Uonary Ergii.es and Call and aee the COOK DRY COODS. 1876. G. Schleiter, 89 Market St.

MEBSY CHRISTMAS! We are offi rii this week and during the holiday? gn at inducements, and respectfully request our customers and the public gsut rally to call and examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere. CLOAKIjEPARTMENT We have just received a very fine lot of the latest styles and newest fabrics at extraordinary low prices. Full sized Chinchilla, Beaver and Basket Cloth Cloaks, $2 50, $3, $3 50. $4 50. 85 50, $6 50, $7 50, t8 50, $10 50, $12 50.

FDR DEPABTIEHT! In Ladies and Children's Furs we are offering some real bargains. Call and see them. Ermine Sets, Alaska Seta, Lynx Sets, Seal Skin Sets and Mink Sets, from $6 00 to $30 00 a set. Boa cr Muff sold separate. firocbe Shawls.

We have just opened, and are now offering, the very best value in Single and Louble Paisley and French Broche Shawls, from $6 to $25. These are special prices and real bargains. Black Silts. We invite year careful attention to this department. We guarantee to give you the very best makes at the very lowest New York holiday prices.

We have a full line of these goods at prices lower than ever sold before this season, full widths, 40c. aOc, 60c, 75c, 87 l-2c, tl, 81 12 1-2 and $1 25; real bargains. Low and Medium Prised 10c 12 1 2c. 15c, 20c, 25c, in Plaida, Brocades and Plain Colors, in all the new shades. English Cashmeres, 40 inches wide, 35c.

Seal Browns, Myrtle Greens and Mavy Blues. These are good goods and a poiitive bargain, being 25 per cent, less than ever before sold. Kid Gloves and Ladies' Fancy Ties-just opened a splendid variety of these goods at the very lowest prices. Call and examine our stock before pur-chaing elsewhere and get a bargain. G.

Schleiter, 89 MARKET STREET. 9 FOURTH jMrzUTJE 4 ASSETS 6.197.275 JANXS7 6 Black CaslKS Dress Goods RAILWAY ELECTIONS. Pittsburgh, Virginia and Charleston Monongahela Inclined Plane. The stockholders of the Pittsburgh, Virginia and Charleston Railway held their annual election for directors yesterday at tbe office of tbe company. No.

01 Fourth avenue, which resulted as tollows; President Jnhn Soott; Vice President B. F. Jones; Directors D. A. Stewart, W.

J. Howard, Joseph Walton, U. B. Hays, M. B.

Thompson, George V. Lawrence, Alexander Patton. Tue other officer were re-elected for the present year. The reports of the officers were presented for the year 1 87 J. rrotu these the following extracts are made: Total tonnage transported for the year, 110,012 tons, an increase of 38,516 over the previous year.

Total number ol passengers carried increase of 8,670 over 1875, goon as the Port Perry bridge is built it is proposed to continue the road as tar as Rrownsviile. The present terminus of the road ia Monongahela city, thirty miles from Pittsburgh. The following were elected to serve as officers of the Monongahela Incline Plaue for the ensuing year: President Samuel Harper. Secretary and Treasurer fohn L. Awl.

Directors Wm. M. Lyon, Withrow Douglass, John S. MoMillin, Jas. M.

Bailey, Win. Halpin, Geo. W. BelUhoover and John L. Awl.

The following were yesterday elected Directors of the Central Passenger RaUway: P. Jones, Willis Booths, A. M. Brown, Charles P. Duff, R- O.

Herrou, John T. ivtterson. F. J. llerron.

Klvermen In Murphy's Army. The following steam boatmen and others, boarders at the Weyman House, on Water street, have signed Murphy's pledge: Captains, C. K. Winnet, George G. Farrow, N.

W. Carter, Lige Carter, D. D. Sims, C. B.

Wishart: Mates, J. Hetterliok, W. Hef-ferlick, George Stone, George Toppin, Jas. Ijitta, Thomas Dickson, J. B.

Timoney, William Miller, D. Slckiuan, Jas. French, Charles McCartney, William Bonner, J. W. Wavman, Jas.

Knox, Robert Walker, Frank Kennedy, Wm. Stlcb, Jas. Brown, Charles Henning, L. Mehaffey, Sims, William Weyman..