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hc fgittslmrgb Commtxtml jfahtntatj, thxnnvq 12, 1876, noy with a tfwdocnted arm to have worked the TWO THE SOUTH SIDE FIRE. CITY GATTEE3. BY TELEGRAPH. Wity-tve (mm per month the Diilt 0wwsiris.s, will be nall4 to tra-elsra riortri-sj who are temporarily absent fixna Pittaburxh. The aadreas of the paper WOt be eban4 aa often as Is deetredj local Obeervatlona.

Or ca or v. 8. 810. Room Pints X'ftlinnal Hank Pittsbvboh, February 11, 1K78. THE REFORM SCHOOL Further Testimony as to Cruelly.

A Hundred and Twenty Lashes The Defense Produce Rebutting Testimony. The Investigation of the Charges of Cruelty Closed Bishop Kerfoot Makes a Statement in Behalf of Mr. Avery The Conduct of the Board of Managers to be Inquired Into Next Thursday. full instructions, care of Supervisor at San Francifco. Sigurd J.

w. rii.iioi.AS. Witnesssaid: 1 did not want him to come and find out why I -aB Mmdlng him away. The following was Identified by Mr. Douglass: Washington, March 9, 1K71.

John D. ffnpe, Arnin, have permission to go Out of your district to follow up frauds. Signed. 3. W.

Doooiiis. The following was identified as written by Avery; Washikotok, D. March 1874. John W. Srowntee, AVu Castle, Pa.Yoa bave permission to gooutside of your district in following up evidences of frauds.

Signed J. DotTOL-ss. Witness recollected the following: St. Loois, Mo, March 10, 1H74. W.

Douglas; Washington When will my instructions to go to California be heret Signed J. A. Jotcs. The answer was ns follows: Washiinotoh, D. C.

March 10, 1874. John A. Joyce, tit. 1auU Full instructions will be mailed to San Francisco. Signed J.

W. DouotASS. WM idenlifle1 Avery'. r. June 4, 1874.

to St iJ? f' Vanico-Yon may return 80011 erMI- Tb" and Joyce to the following: Time. 'S. tVr. ansf- jweatbu I Dir. Force.J 7 a.

9.735 64 61 is. W. Fresh. Cloudy r. 59 7uo 8.

w. (ion tie 1 1., rata r. 89.987i 48 I K.W. Fresh, i Clear. R.

H. PALHER, 151 Wood Street, pump; saw me noy playing ball frequently, DENIES Tl ntlNOSKD AND TWESTV LASHES, ETC. Mr. Avery recall Ml Never struck William 'V? tne keys: at that time was not in the habit of carrying (he keys; never whinped a boy as oescrilied by Nellis one hundred and twenty lashes: never knew of Eddie Camobell having his arm dislocated nnttl I heard of It here; remember of the return of the fnaitives Merriman and Brooker; did not strike one 01 mem in tne omee, as nas been charged. DIDH'T WHIP VANDERKIST.

Mary Kedell sworn Was at one time an In mate here; knew Annie vanderkist; remember the time she had a strnggle with the teach- I ers; Mr. Avery dm not wnip Here at that time. To Mr. Plummer Never saw Mr. Avery whin Annie Vanderkist.

Mr. Gill stated at this point that as the name of Annie Vanderkist had been frequently mentioned, it might be interesting to know that something had been beard of her parents. Annie had stated herself that she did not know who her mother was. The other dav she received a letter from her step-father and her mother, asking for her whereabouts. They saia mey naa not neara 01 her tor several years until they saw her name in connection with tins investigation.

A. W. Hunt recalled Knew Eddie Camnbell: he was my special messenger here; saw him every ten minutes, every day: never knew anything to be wrong with his arm while be was here; never whipped him till the olood ran. sar. Mill 11 tne 0100a naa come it wouiu not have hurt him.

would it? Witness No; it was bad blood, and it didn't nurt to take a little or it out. Mr. Gill Well, that is very smart. Witness I am glad that you appreciate it, sir. Elizabeth McCoy was again called and testi- ueu suusianuaijy luc muio as buduiu ucmc.

THE OTHBK S1DS REBUT. George E. Vickers called by the prosecution Never used any improper influence to get any witnesses here to testify on "our Mr. Moore Do you know David McKelvyf Witness I do not. Mr.

Moore Did yon tell Gephart, in presence of McKel vy, that if he would come down here and testify against the management he would be well paid? Witness No; I told him he would be paid by the State. Mr. Moore Did you tell Sarah Woods that she would be well paid for testifying heret Witness No; 1 did not say she would bo well paid for testifying. MORS OV TBI SAMS SOBT. Sarah Woods was called and testified that she saw Mr.

Vickers once at Mrs. Conner's; he asked Kate Conners to come down here; Kate said she did not like to come, because her name would get into the papers; Mr. Vickers said she could change her name, and that she wou.vi be well paid. David M'Kelvy sworn 8 iw Vickers with Graham and Geppart. He told them they would be well paid if they would some down and testily.

Cross-examined by Mr. Vickers I asked you if witnesses got anything: you said thev would he well paid; don't know that you said the state would rav them. Mr. Thornton Did you expect to make any money in mc transacuon 7 Witness No; money Is no object with me. Laughter.

Mr. Plummer said this testimony didn't amount to anything, and was consuming time unnecessarily. He would therefore suggest nai uoi siues let tne matter rest. Miss Ellen Pease recalled Remember when 1 he five runaway boys were brought back. Mr.

Avery did not punish any ot them. He asked ihem if they had eateu supper, and they replied that they bad. TUB CASK CLOSED. Mr. Moore Mr.

Chairman, we will now close this case. Mr. Plummer said the committee had pa-lientlv listened to the testimony, and bad tried todeal Impartially with both sides. The evidence would be carefully weighed and the committee would endeavor to present a fair report thereon. After thanking all present for their kind at cention and orderly conduct, the Chairman announced that the Committee would meet nrxt Thursday, 17th at the office of the Keform Sehol in to commence investigation of some oilier matters in which the Board of Managers were interested.

IKSFECTINO. The committee and the reporters availed hcmselves of an Invitation extended oy Mr. Avery to make a tour of inspection through Hie buildings. About an hour was spent In go-rng through the various apartments, including work shops, school rooms, infirmaries dormi-rories, all of which were found to be in xcellent. condition.

In tbe small boys' school loom Mr. Plummer addressed the little fellows, giving them some excellent advice. BISHOP EKE FOOT OPPERS TESTIMONY. Bishop J. Kerfoot arrived at the Keform School shortly after the close of the investigation, and accompanied the party in their tour of inspection.

In the school room of the larger girls he, at the request of Mr. Averv, addressed tbe inmates there assembled. His address, though brief, was deeply impressive. When the committee had returned to their Bitting-room. the BishOD arioeared before them and said he desired to say a few words touch ing the charges of cruelty which had been made against r.

Avery. From his freauent visits to the Institution, and his knowledge of Mr. Avery's manner of dealing with those unfortunate persons who were placed in his charge, the speaker was convinced that he had conscientiously tried to discharge his duties as a Christian should. The Bishop con cluded by saying that if be knew anything of human nature, tbe stories that bring home cruelty to Mr. Avery were absolutely untrue.

He was quite certain that Mr. Averv was incapable ot committing anv such acts as bad been alleged. The speaker said he was quite willing to put this statement in any shape the Committee might desire. Shortly after the BishOD bad concluded his statement the party broke up, tbe members of the Committee, the counsel, aud the reporters returning to the city. COURT PROCEEDINGS.

United States District Court Judge Mo- McCandlesa. Fifth Avenue Bank of Pittsburgh vs. Samuel Glass, debtor, Pittsburgh, There- port of Register Harper on the sufficiency of the number and value of creditors ask ing for the adjudication in bankruptcy of tne a Dior presented ana connrmed mm, exceptions, if any, to be filed on or before the lrith insu C. W. Bingham, bankrupt, Erie county.

The appointment of P. Gould as assignee was approved. Albert isewburger, bankrupt, trie coun- y. Bankrupt discharged irom all his lebts. Alexander McKinley, bankrupt, Erie county.

Tbe creditors having chosen E. Saokett assignee, the same is approved. William J. Gil more, of Pittsburgh, filed petition for tbe adjudication is bank ruptcy of himself. Referred to Register Harper.

A. u. sturdevant, bankrupt, Krie county. The appointment of E. N.

Sackett, as assignee approved. Baer stegmaier, bankrupts Luzerne unty. Petition of Jacob Schmitt, a credi- or, for the ascertainment and liquidation alleged liens referred to Register Wil- ara ior examination. A. Knipschild, bankrupt, Pittsburgh.

lames S. Yonng, of Pittsburgh, having een chosen assignee, the same is approved. Thomas Kichey et au, creditors, vs. William M. Liovd, debtor, Altoona.

The iebtor ordered tobleforwith a full list of his red 1 tors, with their residence and amount due each. Frederick H. Braggins, ankrupt. Mer cer county. Argument on mot.

on for an in junction against K. B. elsh, et al. De cision of tbe court withheld. Glass, IS eel jt bankrupt, Pitts burgh.

Assignee allowed to fi le an amend ed report of exempted property, George Grimes, bankrupt, Greene coun ty. George Wisecarver having been chosen assignee, tbe name was approved Common Pleas No. 1 Judges Stowe aud Collier. J. B.

Duncan vs. Cole fc Irwin. Verdict for plaintiff against C. C. Cole for 38.

This was an action to recover the value of stock placed in the hands of defendants ior sale. Robert B. Hosick vs. Mrs. Eveline Mur ray et al.

Peremptory non-suit granted by uage comer. jonn r. tamunason vs. James welsh; action on promissory note. erdict for plaintiff for $302 65.

Kobert Marshall vs. Kichard JNoison: ac tion lor goods sold. ury out. James tecbeii, for himself, and John A. Schuck and Margaret Schack, administra tors ol John schuck, deceased, vs.

Andrew Stein; action on a bond. Verdict for plain- tins ior jz.wo iu. Common Pleas, No. 3 Judges Kirkpntrlck and White. William Ward vs.

William H. Lemon The jury having been out two days and two nights, returned a verdict for the de fendant, and assessed the value of the goods at $100. Tbe mry is out in tne case or Patrick earns vs. William Brown et previous ly reported. E.

M. Butz, surviving partner of Mona- han fe Butz vs. C. Deitrick, owner, and Robert M'Kain, contractor (three cases); previously reported. Still on trial.

A. D. Hartley, for use, vs. George Erd- ner; an appeal irom an Alderman judg ment. On trial.

Quarter Sessions Judge Sterrett. A nolle pros, was allowed the case of John 11. cummings, maiciea ior larceny, on oath of John Richardson. Stephen Dyer was acquitted of barratry, and the cot-ts were divided between him and the prosecutor, David Dougherty. In the case of Adam Cosgrave amotion for a new trial was made.

He was convicted for false pretenses yesterday. Wm. Steele and Edward T. Steele are on trial on a charge of having embezzled some 800, the proceeds derived from the sale of oysters which they made as agents of Thomas 11. carmine, 01 nam more.

Real Estate Transfers. The following transfers of real estate were recorded in the office of Kalph J. Uichardson, County Recorder, yesterday John M. Miller, executor, to Anna lung. January 12.

187D: lots in Seven teenth ward, Pittsburgh 2,000 Anna iJUig to sundry 101 noiaers, 1 eo-mr h. 1876: Interest in certain Nominal Graham Scott, executor, to John L. and William Neeb, February 1, 1876; lot Kmit nrlelrl street. Third ward. city.

20x feet 18,065 Philip Kosegnol to Adam Trautnian et Vrwemlier 1K75: ouit claim to lot on Union alley. South Side, city Nominal John M. Mueller to Frederick Brandt, January 17, 1H76; lot on Grove street. Thirteenth ward, city, 24xi feet John Thompson to D. Morrison, December 1875; lot on Mary street.

South side, citv, 20xii0 feet T. A. Kemmerer to William l. Williams, January 2B, 17; lot in Twenty-second ward, city Wm. S.

Miller to Casemir Souleret, February 10, 1S7B; one-half acre in Fayette towRShip Sam. G. Brown to Jno. Taguarf, January 1, 1S70; lot 22Uxlfio feet on Freemont 1,000 2.500 500 300 street. Second ward.

Allegheny. Nominal. juicnaei mcAvov to it. cunningnara, March 2H, 1S75; lot Ninteenth ward, city, 5Sx51 feet, on Broad street. Sheriff Fife to Anton Specht, January 29, 1K76; lot 24xiuu feet on Penn avenue, citv R.

W. Noble and as- Tibby, February 1, 1876: lot in Indiana township Herman Foreman to Joseph Keeling December 1, 1875; lot In Baldwin township Joseph Keeling to Wm. Woodford, I'eb-ruary 8, 1S76, same lot. D. E.

Fox to as. Bryar, December 1S75; two lota in Twenty-first ward, city, 25 feet on Torrence street And. Miller to James Bryan, September 29, IS75; lot in the Twenty-first ward, city Joseph Graham to as. Bryar, August 2, 1875: lot in the Twentieth ward, city, Beitler street Patterson Porter to McConneU Miller, July 14, 1875: lot in Fawn township Archibald Patterson to G. W.

Passmore, February 5, lot in McKeesport David W.Kiggs to Agnes Patterson, An, east 4, 1873; lot in McKeesport Joseph Seifert to Frank Wolf, November 9, lt75, lot on Franklin street, Allegheny 6,000 2,525 500 600 1,600 3,000 6,000 60 210 230 6) A Shoemaker Cuts Bis Throat from Ear to Ear, snd a Laborer Shoots Himself. The Coroner held two inquests yester day, both of which were cases of self-destruction. John M. Rice, a shoemaker, aged about twenty-nine years, who lived with his wife on Webster avenue, near Congress street, destroyed his life yesterday afternoon under circumstances peculiarly horrible. His wife came down town after dinner, leaving Rice in the house alone.

Returning about five o'clock, she found her husband lying on the floor dead, with his throat cut from ear to ear. In his hand was a shoe knife, the weapon with which the deed was done. On the wall was written in blood the word "Love." The wall near the writing was bespattered with blood, showing that Rice had stood up and traced the letters with his finger while his life was rapidly passing away. The de ceased had been out ot work for some time, and of late had seemed greatly depressed. The obvious verdict was render ed by the Coroner's jury.

William Parrott, a laborer, aged about torty-two years, who resided near Glen-dale Station, on the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad, was found dead in his house Thursday afternoon, with the top of his head shot away. The testimony at the inquest yesterday was to the effect that on Thursday afternoon the deceased had drank a quart of whisky within the period of about an hour, that he became violent and put his wife and stepdaughter out of the house, that he then locked the door and went up stairs, when a loud report of a gun was heard. Tbe gun was found in the room, and tbe man lying on the bed, the top or his head having been blown completely off. The verdict was suicide while drunk. The deceased had been living at Glen-dale for nine years or more past and was a laooring man, working at anything that happened to turn up.

He owned the house and lot where he lived aud was considered a very good citizen. He was a Swiss by mrtn. RELIGIOUS NOTES. Rev. William F.

Browk, of Cannons- burg, will preach in the Third Presbyte rian church, hixth avenue, to-morrow morning and evening. Rev. R. W. Pearson, D.D., preaches to morrow, at Fourth Avenue Baptistchurch, in the morning on "A Life Story in Four Chapters," and at night on "Dr.

Paul and his Patient." "Debts, and How to Pay Them," will be ihe topic 01' discourse at the Central Pres- hvtensn church, Smitbheld street above Mxth avenue, Sabbath at 10' A. M. Seats tree to ail who desire a church home. Rev. G.

II. IIumphbky, of the South Hide, will preach to-morrow morning about "An Accidental Shooting tnai was inten tional," and in the evening on he question, an TGood Catholics be Good School Directors." A gospel temperance meeting, under the auspices of the Woman's Temperance Alliance, will be held in the Alliance Rooms, on Sunday evening next, begin ning at half-past seven o'clock. All are cordially invited. Rev. G.

A. Moffat, of East Birmingham Baptist church. South Side, preaches to morrow morning on "lne rumens or Christ, the Standard of Union;" and in the evening on "The Perverted Crown Given to the ttignt lieir." Rev. John Dewitt, recently called to the pastorate of the Third Presbyterian church, has accepted and will preach his first sermon on Sabbath, 2m 11 inst. Rev.

Noble, late pastor, writes strongly commending the new pastor. The Rev. Samuel T. Lowrie, D.D.,ofthe Western Theological Seminary, will offi ciate in the services at the Second Presbyterian church (Dr. Howard's), Penn ave nue and Seventh street, to-morrow morning at 10:30 o'clock.

There will be no service in the evening. Union mestizos will be held by the six central Presbyterian churches in the First Presbyterian church next week, from Mon day to Friday, at T4 o'clock P. M. A preliminary meeting for prayer and consultation will be held in tbe session room of the First church at seven o'clock this day) evening. PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.

Pittsburgh Opera House. For bis benefit, last night, Mr. Dominick Murray presented the interesting Irish drama of "Willy Reilley and his Dear Col leen." The attendance was not nearly so large as the merits of the player and the play deserved. For the matinee this afternoon "Willy Reilley" will form the bill, and at night "Escaped from Sing Sing" will be presented. (in Monday evening next sir.

aiurray will give, for tbe first time in this citv. new play which ought to oe seen oy every citizen. It is sailed "ihe aien or To," and among the tramatix person are Washington, ljifayette, Putnam, F'rank- lin and other men of the stirring days in the early history of the Republic. The management will mount and furnish the piece in tbe best style, while Mr. Palmer will have handsome and appropriate new scenery.

Tbe cast will embrace the full strength of the company. and require the employment of a large number of supernumeraries. The piece was plaved in Cleveland to a sucoession of crowded houses, and was enthusiastically received. Trimble's Varieties Theater. Mile.

D'Alalie and her pupils, with Angle Schott, Leon Whettony and the company will give a matinee at half-past two this anernoon, ana appear tms even ing in a biil of extra length. Reading for the Fireside. With their usual kind thougbtfulness, Messrs. Gildenfenney A No. 69 Fifth avenue, bave again supplied this omee with a well selected package ot reading matter Irom their well-filled shelves aud counters.

Tbey bave a most excellent lection of stationery of all grades, plain ind fancy, as well as pocket books, albums. notions, etc. mey Beu at reasonaoie prices. Splendid Chance to Save Money. Onr neiKlibor.

Mr. S. Hamilton, of 77 Fifth am nun, we observe is gxlng to move, on April 1st. to his new store room 111 aiaaonic 1 mil. ana as the change will require a great many changes and improvements w-iore ne can oc-eunv ii.

he has very wisely concluded to run on 111s entire stoca at once, wiuen, uy lire way. is no small job, as it 18 well known Mr. llama- ton carries the larirest stock of any music dealer in the State. Ills stock at present con sists of the finest by far 01 any ever seen in this citv. comurising some si or vn lnstru iiicniH ftrinciiwilly of the untxiualed Kstev cottage organ and matchless Pecker pianos, and when it is known that this Is the kind of stock to be sold, he wui not be long in disposing of his entire stock, especially at the nrices he announces.

They are really the most extraordinary figures we have ever seen here in Pittsburgh. But Hamilton means busi ness, and when he savs be will 811 cheap you niav rely nnnn it. and certainly the present is an opportunity that will never occur again to get an instrument at your own price. We would advise our readers to buy bow, even if you had not Intended to buy until next summer, as you will certainly save SVto percent. DV UOIn SO.

lie lias aiwavs i-cii uvwu ill liberality of his terms of payment, and he will he even mnre than usually so now, as he must iret rid of his entire stock before moving. You haa better call at once and get a good snlec- ttnn -Yrti, cttn't mlsulKe me iiiace, you win seethe announcement at the door or his re moval, besides you will know it by the look ing glasses. SPECIAL NOTICES. The Cheapest Memorandum Made. Excelsior Pocket Tablet; copyrighted.

HOMEOPATHIC. Medicines and Publications. The niace to get reliable and pure nrpnuUiiin is at George W. Hackofcn'fs No. ltil Smithfield street, above Sixth avenne.

Aa Uaeful as a Pocket Handkerchief. the Excelsior Pocket Tablet; copyrighted. Headache. ahiiahed fact that the extract of cranberries and hemp combined by Dr. Miller, 327 Spruce street, Philadelphia, permanently cures the most obstinate cases of dyspeptic, nervous or sick headache, and is an for Neuralgia and Nervous- i ilia IT ft xt nnnld hnv Sent, hy R.

Sellers A 45 Wood street, Pittsburgh. 'ns. Just What You Want to carry In your pocket. Excelsior Packet iHuiei. ADDITIONAL MARKETS.

LIVE STOCK. Buffalo. vhmarv 10 Cattle Receipts 74S the week i.iki neau. "trrLUi a Market to-day; fresh arrivals through consign- Sheen and lambs Receipts uuaii, wuti for the week 21.W0 head, jnurket flat; sales only 4U0 head. nogs Keceipis week Market ni.ieraiiveiy active; Vorkers 7 5007 65; lignt grades 7 75p 00 for oesi oitenngs; no gw i t'OTTOST.

Hew Orleavais. Nw npTti.iL February 11. Cotton active. All desiranie kiniis steady others 'irregular: offerings of lower grades less i at rift a-rvul ewt inu r-r l- good oruinaijr Ai ADDITIONAL -BTVEB DISPATCHES Wi. r.iinurr 11.

ltiver falling; 11 feet on shoals. Arrived-John S. Branstord, Point Isahel Vicksbubo. February p-vumcy, tin- nois and Citv. Down t-ee.

St. I.otn February A. Scudder New Orleans: colossal, yulncy. Der.ane.iii,. harees.

New Orleans; iSelle Kiver risen 2 feet and oi Memphis, Memphis. riuin. ii risin Very heavy rain ana wina storm late mt. nbrut: clear to-aay ana cooler. Il-wmw.

VWmarV It. n-ivtsr a i.i..v,-.. ii rain this afternoon: clear and ci tnhrht. Arrived- warner ana ii. uurree, PittsDurgn, -y-; leans.

Departed-Andes, Wheeling. I. nnlamlllt hPW IIP. EvAseviLLK, February ii am tuia Jtuie. Down Glasgow, SUver.TaracoiTandJohD -Wood.

Business iair. -ihe lianm ana du largely. The Golden Kule discharged large and Is full of people. A fire in the cook house of the Aggie to-day caused some excitement, but was eit ujguUlio- without mTdd ling to TtSet WdlinS to middling fair 'fair 15aic. Net receipts Staynent of Losses Credit to the Fire Department.

Cousty Fire Marshal Livingston, after preliminary examination and inquiry, fur nishes a statement of probable losses by the fire on the South side yesterday morning, which foots up over $60,000. may state, however, that from ourown view and that of officials of tbe Fire Department, they will be less rather than over $50,000. Those who witnessed the fire, and especial ly those whose property in the immediate vicinity was saved, are loud in praise of the firemen for their work, and to the Chief Engineers for their conduct and man agement of it. Had it not been for the difficulty in obtaining water, the flames would have been extinguished much soon er, and the loss wonld have been much re duced. The firemen labored nnder ereat disad vantages, having practically only one side to fight the element from, and that a narrow street.

They were at times exposed to great danger and so intense was the heat thrown upon them that the hosemen had to be protected by boards and drenched at times with water. Buildings on the opposite side of the street were scorched terri bly, and the wonder is that tbe nre was kept from them. Following are the fire marshal's figures: Voight, Ortman A Spreen, loss about insurance 20,000. Insurance divided as follows: nuiiaing uiauumery stock 8,500. Companies Paterson, of New Jersey, Home, of Colum bus, fl.mni; xiumboiat, of jNewarK, jn.

Virginia Fire and Marine, of Lynch burgh, $1,000: Etna, of Hart ford, Etna, of New York, Se curity, of New Haven, $875; Atlas, of Hart- lord, $S75; Brewers, of New York, farmers, of York. $250: People's, of New Jersey, Rochester German, of rtochester, N. Mississippi Valley, of Memphis, Kansas, of Leavenworth, Aurora, of Cincinnati, Humboldt, of Allegheny, German, of Pittsburgh, Birming ham, of Pittsburgh, $o00. Pan Handle Railroad Company; loss, about insurance not known yet. as.

Lindsay glass manufacturers; loss, about insurance, $.1,000, in People's, of Pittsburgh. William McCombs; loss, $200 in depot; no insurance. Mrs. Cossrrave (vacated Thirtieth ward house); loss about insurance not yet known. J.

L. Smitb, druggist; loss, about insurance $2.000 $1,000 each in the Atlas, of Hartford, and Germania, of New York. A. C. eidner liquor dealers; loss, about $300, insurance, $1,700 German, of Pittsburgh, $1,000, and German American, of Pittsburgh, $700.

Wm. S. Kerr, confectioner; loss, about 500; insurance, Monougahela, of Pittsburgh, on stock and building. Mrs. Eckel, on buildings occupied by J.

Orover, Wm. M. McComb aud A. C. loss, about Sloo; insured in tbe Western, of Pittsburgh.

M. it. Walsh; loss on building, aiiout 8150; insured for $12,000 in the City, Western and Cash, ot Pittsburgh. Charles Mertz, saloon keeper; loss aoout insured for $2,000 eaci M. I'nion aDd Allemauia, of Pittsburgh.

George Kim on building occupied 'jv G. J. Bridge, grocer and liquor dealer; loss about insurance in Artisans, of Pittsburgh. inerire Marshal believes from nls In vestigation so far that the fire was the vork of an incendiary. ALDERMANIC ASSOCIATION.

Meeting Last Evening The Bill to En large Civil Jurisdiction. The Association of Aldermen of the two cities held a meeting last evening, Esquire O'Donnell in the ehair. There were present Aldermen Cassidav, Mercer, McKenna. Donlev. Crist.

Bolster. Haddock, Logan, Burke and Fitzsiminons. Tbe Chair stated the object of tbe meet ing to be the consideration of the proposed bill enlarging the jurisdiction of Aldermen and Justices in civil cases to the amount of $500. Tbe bill bad already been unani mously approved by the Local Judiciary Committee of the Legislature. Tbe secretary, Alderman Cassidar, read a constitution and by-laws prepared for ac tion or tbe association, by tbe committee heretofore appointed.

With relerence to the actor Assembly proposed Alderman Logan moved tbe ap pointment or a committee to prepare a pe tition, and have the same signed by citizens and merchants praying for the passage of the act. Adopted, and the Chair ap pointed Aldermen Logan, Donley and Crist, Tbe President stated that the proposed art was not so much in tbe interest of Al dermen as for business men. So far as he knew merchants generally wanted the change. The right of appeal would, of course, bold good, aud no injustice could be done. Adjourned.

PITTSBURGH FEMALE COLLEGE Splendid Opening. We are pleased to learn that the third term ot the Pittsburgh Female College is opening with a much larger attendance of pupils thaa were present at any time dur ing tne corresponding term last year. A tiumber more are yet to enter. irratfjemmt9 have been rendered for any atliiitifynal bttanlern who may fcsire to enter, as all tbe rooms usually de voted to boarding puplla have already been promised. be conservatory 01 music connect ea with tbe College is also prospering.

Fif-, teen pianos and two organs are in constant use, and the purchase of a sixteenth piano has been rendered necessary. Success to he Queen College of the West. ITT MATTERS) IS BKICr. Jons Fe Rut son, arrested as a suspicious character, was yesterday committed to the orkhouse ior six months, by tbe Mayor, William E. Lek, the proprietor of the Adeiphia Theater, charged with maintain ing a disorderly bouse, was yesterday neia lor court Dy aiayor oicvartny.

Jack Gab vet, charged with stealing a watch from M. steen, eoruary 4tn, naa partial bearing yesterday before the Mayor. A further hearing will oe naa to-oay. Aboct six o'clock last evening an at tempt was made to rob Bartberger's jewel ry store, snmnneia street, a imei oruite the window glass, but being discovered tied. Thomas Swindler, colored, a deck hand on the steamboat Exchange, was ar rested on tbe boat last night for assaulting with an ax another colored man named Lewis Clark, The engine and tender of tbe Limited Mail, going West Irom this city, jumped the track Thursday night, near Birmingham station, and the train was delayed several hours.

R. H. Cai-ohey. chanted before the May or with obtaining goods to the amount of sixty-seven dollars, under laise pretences, from li. jonnston, waived a nearing yes terday and gave bail for court.

The Common Pleas Nos. 1 and 2 madean order yesterday amending the order to tne Jurv Commitsioners of November 13 last, so as to make the number of jurors select ed for the year 4,000, instead ol 3,100. Taw. alarm this mornlncr about half-past one o'clock, from box 152, was caused by the partial burning of John Early's slaugh ter bouse, at ids neau 01 1 iroiiij-mmiuu street, South Side. The building was only slightly damaged.

Jttbt trials in the Criminal Court will terminate for the present term with the case now engaging the attention of the court. Three hundred cases have been dis posed of this term before Judge Sterrett, exclusive 01 Bureues auu ueseruuiio. Charles Bratleoar charged with stab bing a colored man named uliams, on ihe2Kth of September, was arrested on Thursday evening, and after a partial hear ing yesterday belore the Mayor, was neid tor further investigation 01 tne case. Why did not Mr. Avery, when making his defense, call Dr.

Daly, the regular phy sician, and Dr. uaiten, wno omciaieu in his absence, and hear tneir testimony? it is intimated tbat they can hrow some very important light on the subject now under going inquiry. John Rodoers, the colored man charged with robbing the house of Mr, Hillman. Ol Aliegneny, was arresieu that city yesterday by detective Wilmot. lie "peached on anotner coiureu man named Anderson, and both were commit ted lor trial.

Zodok Street, Superintendent of the Humane Society, will next week ap pear betore a committee 01 congress, on the bill relative to tne transportation 01 came on railroads. iresident ncott, 01 ins Pennsylvania Railroad, is opposing certain provBions or tbe 0111, and Air. street will answer mm. Drtective Wilmot, who was employed hv the District Attorney to ferret out the parties who sent tbe poisoned pie to the county iail. yesterday arrested D.

New man, Wm. Burgit and his wile, Mrs. Ridgely, wife of tbe poisoned pnsoner.and Harriet uoraaum, ana tney were com mitted for a hearing. In our report of the action of Allegheny Councils, in awarding contracts Ior the city advertising, we omittea tne oiu 01 tne Mail, which was 50 cents per square for the first insertion and 31 cents for each anbseanent insertion. The Mail being the highest bidder, got the contract.

A queer construction of the law. In tbe statement of the assets of C. How ard A. Son. is this item: "ciai against H.

Walter, 64." Mr. Walter is the party to whom Mr. Howard's contract with the city, for the construction of the reservoirs, was transferred, and as he is perfect ly solvent and willing 10 pay an just claims against him, he is at a loss to under stand what Mr. Howard means. The "claim," whatever it may be based on, has never been presented to Mr.

Walter lor settlement, and he states most emphati cally that he doos not owe Mr. Howard, or Howard son, a single uouar. The Latest Styles. Do von want a stylish garment made to or der irom tne oest material auu a puntM-i. ut guaranteed? If you do we would advise you to can on tne ceieoratea mercnant tanor.

nr. B. Tiegel, No. 63 Smithfield street, and examine his line selection ot piece goods and ascertain bis prices betore making your selections eise- wuere. WHISKY FRAUDS.

11IAL OF GENERAL BABUL A Brother Officer Testifies Against Him. tellers from the Accused to McDonald. Ex-Commissioner Douglass on the Stand. Babcock's Efforts to Kill the Order Transferring Supervisors. BABCOCK'S TRIAL AT ST.

LOUIS. St. Louis, February 11 The first wit ness called this morning in tbe trial of Gen. O. E.

Babcock was Maior E. B. Grimes, Depot Quartermaster in the United States Army, stationed at St. Louis. Major Grimes was introduced by the prosecution to Show that Gen.

Babcock: carried on a correspondence with Mc Donald last fall, while the latter was under indictment for complicity in the whisky frauds. Maior Grimes said: I have been in the army since September, 1803; I know Gen. HabcocK, baying met him nrst in lgoz, in Utah, where I was District Quartermaster. I saw Gen. Babcock when he was here last fall, probably in September, just before fair time, with the Presidential party, lie said to me tbat he would probably want to send some letters or packages through me to other parties; he did not say to whom; after tbat he sent three letters to me, and I recollect, that is, 1 suppose, he sent them.

got a letter addressed to mvr.elf with another letter in it; tbat was a short time alter I saw General Babcock here; the letter inclosed in mine was in a white envelope, sealed and marked McDonald; the note to me in the first letter was simply, "Please deliver the inclosed letter to McDonald." and it was slged K. Babcock." I gave the inclosed letter to McDonald, I think, at my oliiee. A week or ten days later, I received another letter through the postoflice directed to me; there was no note in it, but an envelope, addressed in a different baud from that of tbe first, to McDonald; there whs no note to me, but there was a piece of paper wrapped around the envelope. The third letter was just like the second; I aenverea an three of these letters to Mo- Donald. When one of them came he was not here, and in trying'to find him, I met his brother-in-law, Tom Walsh, and told him, but I don't know what Walsh did.

On cross-examination Maior Grimes said he had known General Babcock personally and intimately, and that the latter had been a good friend to him. On one occa sion, when McDonald and McK.ee were re ported to be using their Influences to have bun removed because he would not put a man in tbe 1 'ace that they wanted, Bab cock promiB-ad his influence to prevent the removal. in tbe course of his cross-examination, said, "Once when I de livered these letters to McDonald, asked himlMcDonald Did Babcock bave any thing to do with this whisky and he said, "Grimes, I don't know; I don't be lieve be knows anything more about it than you do, and you know you don't know anything about on re-airect examination Maior Grimes was asked, "Did McDonald, in that conversation, say that he himself did not know anything about the whisky ring?" witness cauhter. District Attorney How did yoa ciuie to ask if Babcock bad anything to do with the wnisky ncgT itness asked It for tbe simple reason that it Babcock, who had been my iriend, had had anything to do with it, 1 was go ing to drop him. District Attorney hat reason had you to suspect the General? Witness JSotbinqr but the fact of the let ters sent through me.

Mr. Grimes was loilowed by B. II. En- gleke, the rectifier, who gave an account of uis operations. 1 tie witness testified to naving seen, in whole or in part, telegrams, or what purDort- ed to tie telegrams, in the bands of Joyce, informing him of the contemplated visits of revenue agents.

Witness always straightened up his house on such occasional and It almost always happened that the agents came out after the information of their coming had been received. 11. C. Hogers. Deputy Commissioner of In ternal Revenue, was then called, and testified hat in August, 174, Mr.

Douglass, at that time Commissioner, asaeu mm to correspond with Kevenue Agent Mrooks in regard to making an investigation of the affairt at Chicago and M. I.OUH. ttness wrote to Ilrooks, whoc-me to Washington for consultation. Brooks wished Kevenne Aent lloge to assist him. He was written to and.

after consider able ilelav, he came to Washington and then went to Philadelphia to confer with Brooks. They returned to Washington together and, after several ilavs. left attain. Witness said: AlwHit the th ol DecemlHjr. Gen.

McDonald came to my room anil stayed but a tew uiin- uus- t-xl day he came 111 and said: itoger9. 1 don't want you to tell mu anything, nut 1 want to tell vou somethiug. Brooks anil Hoe are going to M. Louis on special business and 1 prow-wi against sach secret investigations. If tbeofhceis there are fit to be In the office.

thev neeti no Investigation: if they are not. tbev ought to lie removed." I then telegraphed to ilrooks to delay the investigation, w. o. Averv was at tltat time Chief Clerk of the In ternal Kevenue Bureau. 1 received letters about lhat lime from Mr.

Brooks: a'l the let ters were addressed to me personally, as 1 intended to destroy the eorresiioiidence, it not being; of a nature 1 waul 1 to go on the ate. In the latter iart of Noveuioer 1 received a letter from Brooks: it relerivd to con templated lnvestiKaimns In the West, and laid nothing alxiut the delays being profitable to the uovrrnrnent ami satisfactory to ourselves. Mr. Douglass, tne Commissioner, showed me a copy ot the letter, in his own handwriting. 1 irilnk Mr.

Douglass said his attention had Imh-u called to certain objectionable expressions in the letter and he was cautioned to beware of persons who ued such fx- iifsslons. Shortly alter tills, Mr. nongiasa m-'nrmed me that he would abandon the iuvesti- gni ion. witness was oneny cross-examined, put nothing new was brought out. J.

v. Douglass, ex-coiumissioneroi interaal Kevenue, was next put on the sutu-1, and said: liurlnir 174 and 1S75 there were efforts constantly made to ferret out he frauds that were being perjiet rated. Several revenue agents were sent to St. Iiuis In ISTi, but I received no di finite information 1,010 then. Cater.

Brooks and Hoge were sent out, espe cially to look Into Bevis that firm paid the Government i.ix) as a compromise. When 1 sent Joyce to California it was to get him out of the way of the agents whom I sent here and who complained of an excessive attention on his part, Ining and dining them, so that they could not do any work. McDonald and Joyce never came to see me much when they were in Washington. I had a conversation with Mr. Kogers in regard to the investigations in the est.

1 remember showing him a copy of a letter received between the lot and 15i of December, written by Brooks, saving that the delay would prove equally profitable to the Government and gralllving toouiseives, or someiomgoi mat kind. The copv of the letter was shown to me at the bite House by General Babcock. He said a gentleman had shown it to him and he was afraid I as being deceived by them by those men. He said ne would hold me responsible Ior their conduct. 1 told him tbat I had great confidence in the men.

He said "what mtgut a sensitive man li'ce i.ogan say 11 ne saw that letter?" Babcock told ine the letter had been given to him confidentially, and requested me not to say where I received It from. After the visit of McDonald to Washington 1 remember of comiag out of inv house one day, when I met Babcock anil we talked about St. Couis matters. I can't say exactly what was said. We talked about the revenue agents ooming here.

Once, in lt74, Babcock came to my office and we talked about the supposed charges against Ford, who was dead at the time. I told him there were no charges against Ford, lhat the charges 1 was getting up were against the livuig. He asked what examination bad been made, and said something about blackening the memory Ford. The only way a man memory could be blackened who was dead, was by au examination. Afterwards, Babcock came to see me alout sending a bird a thrush, I think-out West.

He only came to my office once or twice altogether, that 1 reiuemlier. Some two or three months before Secretary Kichardson want out of oilier. I had a talk with the president and told him things were crooked in St. Louis and 1 thought if a proper investigation was made it would result largely to the benefit of the Treasury. He concurred with me and asked when I proposed to begin.

On the 2Mb of January, Is. 5, lad-dressed a letter to the Secretary of the Treasury in regard to the change of supervisors. The rumors of frauds, beginning in 1874, caused me to write this letter. Afterwards Secretary Bristow came into the office and we talked the matter over, concluding to wait till the fall elections were over. We waited, aud then there were a number of Senatorial elections and we had to wait till they were over.

Then we found that we were in the midst of a Presidential election, and that was another obstacle. After that we arranged to make the transfer. Letters produced and read in regard to the change of officers of internal revenue, including General McDonald, to Philadelphia, and Mr. Tutton, to St. Louis.

Witness proceeded After I addressed the letter to the Secretary and tbe transfers of the Supervisors were made, I had a conversation with the defendant. The conversation commenced by his calling my attention to the subject. He told me it was an unwise measure and would result in bringing such a strong jiressure ou the President that the order would have to be recalled, which would be unpleasant for me. The conversation was held at Babcock's room, in the White House. The President was not present.

I don't remember to have had any other conversation with the defendant about the matter. This transfer was to take place on the 15th of February. I notified the parties by telegraph, on the 4th, that the order would be reversed. Col. Dver then read the President's revocation of the order, as follows: Kxbcutivk Mamsioh.

I Washibotoh, D. February 4, 175. Sir: The President directs me to say that be desires that the circular order transferring supervisors of internal revenue, be suspended oy teiegrapn until lurmer oruers. Signed Lavi P. Luckkv.

Witness identified the following as having been received by him: St. Louis, February 3, 1875. J. W. Douglatt, Washington, C.

Don't like the order. It will damage the Government and injure the Administration. Will explain when I see you. Signed 3. McDonald.

The following was ldentinea Dy witness as his answer to the above: Wasbihotok. D. C. February 1875. John MclHjnai'i, HI.

Louis The order of transfer is general and only temporary. Signed J. VV. Douolass, Witness also identified the following: Washihoton, 1874. John A.

Jouee. Revenue Aaent, St. Louis- 1 need an agent to make an investigation in San Francisco, in place of Sewell, made super visor anu oruereu uumo. tan you go mere for me, say ior iour tuontixsr Signed J. W.

Doholass. Mr. Douglass identified the following: St. Louis, March 7, 1374. J.

W. Dovalatt. M'asMnoton. Z. Shall be pleased to serve the Honorable Commissioner at San Francisco or at any other nlace where mv services can benefit the Gov ernment.

Before starting 1 should like to con sult you ana get my instructions. Signed Johji A. ores. The following was identified and read: ABH1KUTOM, MurCil 1S74. Tnhn A Jovee.

fit. iMtiis Kot necessary to come here. Will wxite yoa Mean barometer-2S MKT i Highest Kainfall 4W Beaver College and Monical Institute middle of winter session 14th. T. Tatlob.

Pittsburgh Female College. Next term commences February 4tb. Send for catalogue to Rev. I. C.

Pershing, I. Pittsburgh, Pa. Dr. Hunter Devotee special attention to diseases of the tbroat, JunjfB and ears. Office, No.

178 Fourth avenue, above Grant street. Office boar from 9 a. x. to 7 p. M.

FMWtf Stock Bales. The following stocks were sold last evening at the Real Estate and Stock Exchange Cf Thos. F. Stewart, 65 Fifth avenne: shares Castle Shannon R. shares improvement Trust Co 10 shares People's National Bank shares M.

and M. Bank 26 shares Armenia Insurance 1 no 10 00 107 00 67 SO 87 25 "How Pittsburgh Got Her The New York Mail tells It In rhyme, as follows: An Englishman mounted his barb. Then flew be away like the wynd; And he dronped an here, A nd he dropped an there. As wild shot his steed, and awry blew bis hair. Till the road was with aspirates lined.

A PittsburK er, horrified, stood And looked at tbat Englishman go; Then be hastily picked up an H. As though it bud been a ripe peach. (To have seen him you'd thought him a leech) And now we have PlttsburgH spelt so. The Bible: Rules and Helps to Interpretation. 'Will be the stfbject for consideration next Tuesday evening, at the sixth session of the Union Normal Class of Sunday school workers, to be held in the Smithfield street M.

E. cb urch. Normal instructor. Rev. Dr.

S. K. W. Sloans, Professor in the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, will conduct the exercises. The importance of the theme and the ability of the conductor will doubtless insure a very large and intellectual audience.

The Board of Health. A regular meeting of the Board of Health was held yesterday afternoon, Dr. Thomas in the chair. The bond of G. W.

Backofen as nrer of the board for $3,000 was approved. Mr. Backofen offered resolutions requiring the Meat Inspector to report daily at the office of the board, that he appoint an hoar at which he can be found daily at the market house by citizens, and that hereafter he present a written report of his ac tion monthly instead or quarterly. The resolutions were adopted. Adjourned.

A Rascal Caught. On Second avenne yesterday, Chief of Police Hartzell was attracted by the call of a lady in a house fronting the park. Answering the call the Chief had pointed out to him a man who had just insulted the lady after haying asked for something to eat. The man was taken to the Central station where he gave his name of A. C.

Campbell. Upon being searched there was found on his person $150 in cash and a geld watch and chain. Campbell was fined ten dollars, on payment of which, With costs, he was discharged. Citizens' Nominations. The citizens of the Eleventh ward last night nominated the following ticket Select Council, full term Wm.

Brickel. Select Council, unexpired term Wm. E. Frazier. Common Council R.

Shaf-bauer. School Directors James Cochran, James Shiedel, Jr. Ward Assessor W. C. Hopper.

Assistant Assessors Wm. C. Brown, Casper Geiner. Constable Wm. Kane.

First Judge Niel McFar-lvnd. Inspector P. H. Burns, Assessor J. I Brown.

Second Judge Thos. Fitzpatrick. Inspector Samuel Irwin. Assessor Jacob Bysly. Third District Judge Samuel Ross.

Inspector Samuel Gibson. Assessor Thomas Broderick. Fourth District Judge Edward Arthurs. Inspector James Shonce. Assessor JobnM'Callum.

The Division of Wilkina Township. Messrs. Seeley, Spahr and Stewart, the commissioners appointed to consider the question of the division of Wilkins township, will meet this morning at ten o'clock, in the school house at Wilkinsburg, for the purpose of hearing the parties interested. The necessity for a division is admitted on all hands, but their is some difference of opinion as to where the dividing line should be. One party favors the cutting in two of the township, ma kins; the divi sion at Hawkins' Station; but the majority adhere to the lines formerly embracing the Thirty-seventh ward.

The commissioners can fix upon any line which they may deem proper. The object of the meeting is to give all parties interested a fair hearing, so that the commissioners may know bow to act. A large majority of the people are in favor of honoring Judge Sterrett with tte name of the new township, The Small Pox "Scare." It will be remembered that a few months ago, in view of the possibility of a small pox epidemic, the Board of Health appointed for a specified time, twelve physicians as public vaccinators. They were to vaccinate all persons in their districts on certificates ol the respective school boards that such person was nnable to pay. The charge ot these physicians for this work was to be one dollar for each successful vaccination, the return to be made under oath.

Quite a cry was raised that this was an outrageous price, and tbat the work would cost immensely. The time specified under the contract expired some days ago, and returns have been received from nil bat four of the physicans. Here are the returns of the number of successful vaccinations by eight of the twelve physicians Dr. W. J.

Estep 7 Dr. J. W. Neeley 5 Dr. J.

C. Christy 4 Ir. N. N. Patten 15 Dr.

J. C. Dnnn 7 Dr. Daniel March 3S Dr. J.

3. Todd 43 Dr. X. W. Brown 6tt Total ..180 With the four yet to hear from the total outlay will probably be 200.

Republican Suggestions. We print below the result of further Republican suggestion meetings as handed in for publication. SEVENTH WARD, PITTSBURGH. A 1 large and harmonious meeting was held in the Seventh ward last evening with Charles Jeremy, as chairman and J. Q.

Whitten as Secretary. Suggestions tor Councils and School Directors were made as follows, the primary election to be held this afternoon. Select Council H. I. Gourley and W.

S. Foster. Common Council Samuel Hears and George Wamhoff. School Director William Simpson. A resolution was unanimously adopted returning thanks to Charles Jeremy, the retiring member of Select Council for attention to his duties and expressing satis faction with his representation 01 the ward.

Mr. Jeremy made a short address acknowledging the compliment. FOURTH WARD, ALLEGHENY. Select Council J. C.

Patterson, Wm. Anschutz. Common Council Robert M. Blair, John Fielding, S. D.

Robinson, Joel Smith, Lewis Mattern, Hiram Landis, Louis Moul, Wm. Langkamp, Jr. Boor Board Leonard Walters, Sr. School Directors Thomas McCance, J. S.

Kitenour, James Stevens, Joseph Craig. Ward Assee-1 aor Richard Armstrong, Geo. Gardner. Constable Geo. Marshall.

Election AssessorsFirst precinct, John Armstrong; Second, Wm. Schuff; Third; Robt. Brown; Fourth, John C. Hetzei. Judges of elections and inspectors were also nominated.

A resolution was also adopted that all persons suggested pledge themselves to stand by the result of the primary election and not allow their names to be placed on any Citizen or Independent ticket. CITIZEN'S TICKET SEVENTEENTH WARD. Select Council W. T. Taylor.

Common Council Martin Reardon, James S. Campbell. School Directors Wm. Lockhart, D. Connahan.

Assessor John T. Greitge. Assistant Assessors P. M. Cashing, John II.

Scott. Constable C. C. Kelley. FOURTH WARD PITTSBURGH.

The Republicans of the Fourth ward, Pittsburgh, met last evening at the school house and put in nomination the following ticket. As there was a unanimous agree ment on the selection of candidates a primary election is rendered unnecessary. Select Council Wm. A. Herron.

Common Council W. W. Thomson. School Directors Alexander Speer, Dr. ThoeTp.

Shaw, C. P. Bailey. a Kiskadden. Assessors It.

M. Leonard, "ZZZZZnZt Precinct-Judge, Wrb Trr Jrm Brown; feamuel Anderson; Register inrfffn. John Caidwen; x2Z Hprecher; Register As- J. g. i-ouis, June 2.

1874. Pseiflo in wf personally oa the facifio coast investigation. Signed JoH A JoT.p a June 7, 174. -ow You have permission telegiam business mentioned In your tsinal H. C.

Uookrs, Acting Commissioner, but lW.aa. a dispatch from Hose, but did not identify his handwriting. Mr. irHJ00, at aml admitted the handwriting, it read as follows: Cikcihhati, August 6. 1874.

J. W. Dovglass. Washington, I. C.l have just received information showing extensive irauds in St, luis in 1871 and l7i.

If one oodward applies for authority, don't grant it; it isn't necessary; I have the same Information and more conclusive. General Brooks and can ferret It out. Signed Johi Hooi. A number of telegrams were shown to witness for identification, but not read, being reserved for Introduction at another time. Col.

Dyer wished to read a dispatch signed by General Babcock, but the defense objected and it went over. Several other dispatches, either to or signed by Babcock, were identified and withheld. The following was identified Washihotok, February 5, 1875. John A. Joire The order directing you to report to Supervisor McDonald at Philadelphia on the 15th, is suspended.

signed J. W. Docolass. Witness rememlicred the following: Washington, April 17. 1875.

John McDonald Proceed at once or send agent to confer with Collector Parker, of Colorado, who will await your coming. Signed J. W. Dopolass. The following and Its answer were read St.

Loins, April 19, 1875. .7. W. Dovglass 1 want to visit Washington at once, on Important official business. nigned John McDonald.

Wabhinotow, D. C. April St, 1S75. John McDonald Permission to come is granted. Signed J.

w. DorjoLASS. itness, in reply to a question, said I saw and talked about Holmes with McDonald when he as in Vt asbington under the above leave of absence. Holmes as a clerk In the revenue office. I was sitting in my office when McDonald came in and said: "I left Holmes at work in St.

Louis and told the lioys to help him." 1 said: "What Holmes'?" He said: "Holmes who works in your office." I said he was not in St. Louis, to which McDonald replied "yes, he is" and I sent to St. Iouis to some of the clerks and learned that Holmes had been gone so ne nays. I did not know it before anil I don't know' whether Avery was in Washington then, or not; nor do I know whether Holt was absent. Holmes was sent to St.

Louis by tbe Secretary of the Treasury without my know ledge. A dispatch from McDonald to Joyce, relative to Holmes' viat, was read. Wabhinotow, D. April 21, 1875. J.

A. Joyce That man H. has his Instructions ontslde of the Department. H. and A are both absent.

The Preident and party returned this morning. Signed j. The following was also read: St. Lot'is, April 13, 1875. J.

W. Dovglass. Washington Pursuant with telegram of April 7th, to Supervisor McDonald, I have conlerred with Parker with refer ence to seizures or whisky In Colorado from this district, Parker having made said seizures. Signed Johit A. Jovca.

Colonel Dyer read the following: St. Lons, April 28, 1875. J. W. Dovglass I have the honor herewith to tender my resignation as revenue agent, to take effect the first of the month.

Personal ami family matters compel this course. Thanking you sincerely for your many personal favors extended me in he past, 1 am your oliediunt servant. (Signed Jons A. Jovca. In connection with this letter, the following telegrams were sent: St.

Lons, April 28, 1875. J. W. Dovglass Please not accept until the 15th ot May. l-lRBed) Johh Jovce.

The reply was as follows: Washinoton, D. April JO. J- Jopee Resignation tendered by telegram and letter of sixth received. Resignation accepted to take effect to-day. Signed J.

W. DorotASS. The following telegram ef the day of the seizures, was read: St. Lons, May 10, 1875. J.

W. Douglass I am Informed by Collector Magme, of this, the First district of Missouri, that nearly all the distilleries and rectifying bouses in the city have beeen seized by Government officials, thereby rvlievtng the gaug-ers and storekeepers and taking from them their keys. In the absence of informatien, I await Instructions. Signed Jobs McDosald. The answer Is as follows: Wash i kotos, D.

C. May 11, 1S75. John yfcDonata, Suervisoi Hawlev was assigned to special duty at St. Louis, and has full instructions. Signed) J.

W. DorotASS. (loss-examination bv Mr. storrs General Balwock is the Private Secretary of the President. He receives all the correspondence of the President, opens and examines it and distributes It among the 1 it-part nienta.

In special cases he consults the President. Mr. Storrs Do you know that in many cases here special tavors were desired, peo ple all over tne country nave sent requests to Vtenerai uaococa uirectr Witness ee. tr; he lays the matter be fore the President for action. Complaints frequently come from officials at the visits among them of revenue agents or spies.

Mr. Morrs Have vou known of the best of your officials complaining of this witness? Witness Yes. sir: such complaints came from ail parts ot the country. It was not infre- inquiries were made bv officials asking if detectives ere to be sent into their di-tricts. Mr.

Siorrs If Supervisor had asked vou if you were going to send detectives into his district, would you have bad any hesitation in telling hiuvr itness ot al all. Mr. Storrs It depended on your opinion of the officers'? Itness 1 es. Sir. Mr.

Storrs Something was said of an inter view between you and General Babcock, in which the name of Ford was used. Wasn't it as regards Ford and him alone that Babcock asked? Witness I believe it was. Mr. Storrs Did yon understand that Bab cock desired to influence your action as regards your plans to break up the faaudsT Witness 1 only understood it aa 1 have explained the circumstances. Mr.

Storrs Did you understand him to be anxious to protect a man whose reputation he bellvcd to be pure and who were the President's frieud Witness es. sir. 1 told Dim there was no charges against Mr. Ford; mv suspicions were against other officials in St. Louis.

Mr. storrs I desire to call your attention to tbe letter which General Babcock, you say, showed you. Wasu't Hoge's name in that letter Witness Yes, sir: the letter spoke of a West-em trip; don't think it mentioned St. Louis. 13 VIU1CIIU AMIVWA I11C11UUU St.

1-ouis? Witness I think not. He spoke of Senator Logan as likely to feel sensitive over the charges. air. slorrs peaKingoi tnis letter, uo you remember his saving to you that it looked a little like addition, division and silencer Witness 1 ought to do that; it originated in mv State. Air.

Storrs In Pennsylvania? Oh! I'm glad to learn where that ideatcame from. Wasn't that a time when it was deemed important to conclliatethe Senate? Witness Well, my experience is that is a continuous time In Washington. Mr. Storrs Now 1 come to the transfer ot supervisors. The idea, 1 understand you to say, was conceived belore Mr.

Bristow came lnio omceT Witness Mv first conversation on the sub ject with the "President was, 1 think, two or three months before Mr. Bristow came in. The order was issued he 27th of February, 1 be, lieve. It was perhaps two days after the issue of the order, that 1 had the conversation with Gen. Babcock.

He said a good deal ol pressure would be brought to bear upon me, and it was so; the political pressure brought to bear was very great. At tills point Mr. Storrs said there were some documents he wished to look over before he went on with the cross-examination and, it being late, an adjournment was takeu till morning. INDICTMKNT8 AT SEW ORLEANS. New Orleans, February 11.

Indict ments for conspiracy to defraud the Government in tbe whisky cases, include the following in addition to the names already telegraphed: D. M. Carey, Alfred H. Coward, Patrick Harmsn; bailed in each. DIED: BAK IFWKI I Suddenly, at Ills reUelesce, Eleventh nl Al'lrirlirtiv citv.

Wiiliiesilsy. February 9, P. BAAEWLLL, In WHIM the tiitv-aevtniu year of hlsaice. Funeral strvices at Third Presbyterian Church, Sixth sveiiuc, on Satluipav ArTKBSOOS, at o'clock. MH-LEROn Saturday momlnjr, Febrparv IS.

1 It. al a. ai lit mitt i 1 1 m. l.icut street. AUi'Kheiiv.

Cantata JAMES MILLER, in the nfty-Hllli year of Uis age. NoUce of funeral In evening papers. TjI7TNf8T01V OO- Manufacturen of LIGHT Grey Iro Plain, Japanned, Bronied, Copperen or Galvanised. Light Work our Specialty. Office and Werti near Outer Depot, ALLEGHENY CITY.

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ASSETS, $5,167,547 46. Ins. Co.of North America OF PHILADELPHIA. Lowes adjusted and paid by WILLIAM L. JOSH.

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WX. HOLMES. IRWTN JAMES IRWIN OIL OF MURIATIC ACTD, KITBiO AOU), ENGLISH CAUSTIC SODA, AND AQUA AMMONIA rigs wo. i wABiuix bi The Legislative Committee resumed their investigation at tbe Beform School yesterday morn lng at half past nine o'clock. WHAT 9IHm TtJRHBK SAW.

William Turner, who was an engineer in the Institution in 1869-70, was called by the prosecution and testified that he saw marks on the back of a boy named Wyncoop, and that the boy told him the marks were produced by whipping. Witness was in the institution at the time of the suicide by hanging of one of the boy inmates, and assisted to cut him down. There was a verse written on the wall, and a coflin made with a lead pencil. Witness was often through the building, and thought the rooms were all well heated. ML AVERT THI CHI Kr CASTIOATOB.

6. H. Adams testified that he came to the Institution in 1864 as a teacher. Mr. Swenney was at that time the nominal Superintendent, but be was a mere figure head.

Mr. Avery was really the active Superintendent, and did nearly all tbe nogKing. The witness then went on to denounce the cruel and barbarous treatment of the inmates, which, be said, was a disgrace to American civilization, lie re-lated at some length a private grievance which he had against Mr. Avery. His testimony did not materially refer to the charges of cruelty which he made in general terms.

The committee received bis written statement, and said that they would take it "for what it was worth." TA1HTID MEATS. Mrs. Sarah Connor, next called, testified that she was in tbe institution from 1871 to 174 as Housekeeper; she described some burnt bams which were sent to the institution and cooked, she did not consider tbe meat wholesome, as it smelled badly; when It was cooking it smelt like soap fat boiling. Beef and poultry in a spoiled condition was also seat to the house and cooked. Once when some turkeys were being cooked it smelt so badly that the witness put onions in it to keep it from smelling.

None of this spoiled food was sent to the officers tables. The coffee sometimes had milk in it, tbe cream being saved for the Ulcers' tables. The coffee for the children was sweett ned with molasses. TBI BVKRLASTINO Alf DERKI8T. Witness saw Annie Vanderkist whipped by Mr.

Avery; Annie was the only girl she ever saw whinped by Mr. Avery: the whip used was a good sized one; Annie had her arms tied behind her at the time. Itness also saw Annie Roberts with the straight jacket on; witness was present when Miss Annie Vanderkist had a hold of Miss Steele's hair; Miss McCoy was trying to get her hand loose, and stuck a needle or a pin into Annie's band; did not see many whippings but heard asrood many; there were not many days passed without there being ome whippings: witness was never invited into worship; if the girls spoke to each other in the kitchen they were generally punished if they were reported; when she came here Miss McCoy told witness she must never mention outside the affairs that had occurred in the institution. The children thought the treatment of the officers to them was not very good. Witness always thought that when the superior officers didn't want an officer to stay mey macie- it very nneororortaoie ior luern.

Did not hear the officers call any of the girls bad names. Witness was not present much with tbe officers. Witness did not think Mr. Avery knew one-half the things that were going on. Tbe bad meat never was sent away they ways bad to cook it.

Witness always went according to Miss McCay's orders. Witness tried the dog with some ot the meat, and it wonld not eat it. The meat was afterwards cooked. Mr. Moore said that as the Supply Committee, and not Mr.

Avery, was responsible for furnishing spoiled meat, he would not go into this bnsiness. On cross-examination witness said that when Annie Vanderkist was whipped Miss McCoy and several other officers were present; Mr. Avery gave her more than half a dozen lashes; witness called on Mrs. Avery often in her room; witness did not know how the prosecution found out that she knew anything about the institution, but supposed It was through Mrs. Day.

To Mr. Gill 1 had a daughter hi this institution at one time. A BCNDRKD A5D TWENTY OS THK ItAKKD BODT. The next witness called was Robert Nellis, who was a teacher in tbe institution from tbe latter part of to the beginning of 1M69. There were two kinds of punishments the public aud private punishments.

Witness described the punishment of one boy who threw a knife at another, in the whip shop, and cut him. The boy was brought up the next morning and stripped stark naked, and struck forty or fifty strokes, and then he was getting faint; he was then tied np to the post and whipped more; 1 counted one hundred and twenty lashes and then 1 got disgusted and stopped; think there were fifteen or twenty more lashes given; Mr. Jones was the Assistant Superintendent at that time; this was ten years ago: don't remember the loy's name: Mr. Avery did tbe whipping; this boy was taken to the infirmary after the whipping; saw another whipping of a large boy whose name I don't remember; know the boy well; he now lives in Manchester; I brought him to Mr. Avery and he gave him about six lashes, and then asked him if he wou'd tell all about tbe affair: I didn't know what the affair was; the lKy did not speak, and he was then sent to the" lock-up; understood that he was of the officers was firm and sometimes fierce; think the system is not a good onr, as it tends to make the boys all bad; know 01 some who have turned nut well, and some who have not; think the former class Is the larger.

STBIKUtO A COLORED BOV. Leonard Brooker, an ex-member of the Allegheny police force, testified that he brought Mime boys who bad escaped back to the institution. hen they were taken into the office, Mr. Avery struck one of them, a colored boy. twice with his band, once on each side of tbe head, remarking that he would show him how to disobey the rules of the Institution.

When he struck him he nearly knocked the boy over. itness regarded the blow as a very cruel one. John Merriman, now a member ot the Alle gheny police force, corroborated the statement- of the above witness, and said tbat he assisted to bring tbe boys back. He also regarded the blow's as an outrage. air.

even ior a ponce cmcerr Witness Yes. sir: and if it had been anv one else than Mr. Avery I would have arrested him and locked him up. A voice in the crowd He should be in the Penitentiary. This remark was followed bv stamping of feet and other demonstrations ot applause, all of which was decidedly improper and shonld have been promptly checked by the investigators.

MB. avkrt's WHtrrixos. SJW. A. Freeman sworn Am a teacher in the scnooi: came nere lasi Apni; nave seen a lew punishments inflicted; saw Mr.

Avery whip three boys and Mr. Hunt two; in four of the cases the boys have their pants down; in the others tbey had nothing on but shirt and socks; 1 was ordered to bring two whips; the blows were not excessively severe: don't know how many were given; two bovs were whipped at this time: at another time Mr. Hunt whipped two boys for loud talking; it was not particularly severe. A CHt-EL TASKMASTER. To Mr.

Gill 1 have considered this place one of restraint; in the whip-shop think some of the boys are overtasked; have heard boys say that Mr. Weaver hurried them up, holding out the inducement of more time tor play, and when they would do so their task would be increased on the next day; the boys have no inducement to be good save to avoid punishment; it Is proverbial among the boys tbat the worse the boy is tbe sooner he gets out; 1 account for this from the fact that a rough, unruly boy, who won't work, is no use here; don't know how these boys get out; have nothing to do with that; know nothing of the badge system. To Mr. Thornton I have done no whipping; saw Charlie Weaver strike a boy one day with a whip; the boy ran out to look for a brick; he was thrashed afterward by Mr. Avery; this was about the first of last June.

To Mr. Gill Believe corporal punishment is necessary in some cases. To Mr. Moore Think some of the boys committed here for crime should not be sent here; during the summer it became known that Mr. Weaver's son Frank was in the habit of assaulting the boys, and 1 was sent to prevent It; was there a week, and interfered in behalf of the boys.

THE FB06ECTTI05 CLOSED. Mr. GUI stated tbat the prosecution had several other witnesses, but as they were not present be was contest to rest their case on the evidence already adduced. EaBcrrmo tbstimoht. After a brief intermission.

Mr. Moore called Harry A very to testify on the part of the de- tense. The witness bald a boy named Mike Graham came to him and asked him for a dollar to go to Sharon; that he was out of work, and thought he could find something to do. At another time he gave him fifty cents for bis car fare to aad from the itstitution. Graham was an ex-inmate of the institution, and said there were other bovs livinir near him whom he could get to testify.

Witness asked Mr. Thornton about giving money to the boy, before he gave the boy the last sum, aud he (Mr. Thornton) said that it was all right. Witness testified that he was present when Mr. Avery Is alleged to have struck one or the boys who were brought back after running away.

His father, he said, simply knocked 1 li. hnr'R hat off. Mr. Busrh. a watchman of the institution, who hna hwn connected with It lor seven years, was next called, and corroborated Harry Avery ir.

rreard to the blows given by Mr. Avery to iuiirii hnv. The blow, he said, would not hum knocked a "big blue fly" off his head, if one had been there. The boys said they would rather take a whipping man go to uie lucxup, wherennnn Mr. Averv said that he did not in tend to punish them in either way.

Witness denied that he was present at the whipping described by Mr. Jiellia. ABOVT BBIBIHO WITNESSES. Vizabeth McCoy, a sister of the matron, tes tified in regard to the charges that money had been paia Alary Kennedy, one said mat sne paid her enough money to pay her fare to and from tbe institution. Mary Kennedy first came and volunteered to testify, but she came Teryoiien utiore sne was wanted ana com plained tbat her car fare was costing her great deal, and she was told not to come until she was sent for.

She did not come when she was sent fer, but the next day she said that the reporter was after her and said if she didn't come on their side thev wonld compel ner. DEW1AL OF THE SHOCLDKR DISLOCATION. opma iign ana jonn Agnew were next called inregaru to the statement of Eddie Campbell that Agnew bad pulled his arm out ofolace. Both denied the storv. and Mr Ar.

new said that after the boy was al leged to have pis arm puneu out 01 piace ue, tne boy, nnmoed water and played base ball, swinirinir the heavy bats, and doing other things of that kind which he could not have done if his arm hud been ont ot olace. On cross-examination Agnew was asked by Mr. Gill if he was always in such condition as to remember the circumstances. He answered that be never was in any other condition while on duty. A recess was here taken for dinner.

W. A. Freeman recalled Know Kddie Campbell; be was messenger; among his duties was pumping water; Mr. Agnew and myself had cnarge 01 mm; nave no recoiieunuu ui new pulling him as he aiiegea; neara nu coin nlmnt from liim- Cross-examined A bov of his size wonld have had to use both arms to pump with: don't consider nr. Agnew a narsn, crnei man; it seemed impossible that a thing of that kind would have occurred without some of us knowing about it never heard ot it aatil the charge was made here.

W. A. McGiffen recalled I called Eddie Campbell sometimes fifteen or twenty times a day; never noticed anything the matter with his arm; never heard him complain; saw him pumping frequently; he had to use both arms. Crois-examination Think Eddie left last October; saw him the other day and noticed that bis arm was out ui piaue; uiu not Know nutliiua it until this cnarge was made don't Mimic it would bare been possible tor a STEAMSHIP' AMERICAN LINE. fall BliMsa.ahlM.

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AMUSEMENTS. PITTSBDRGHOPERA HOUSE. ELLSLER GOTTHOLD SATURDAY MATINEE, February IS. 17 DOMINICK MURRAY, WILLY REILLY. EVENINO, Escaped from Sing Sing.

MONDAY EVENING, Fehrn ry 14. Dmnlnlck MENfiK ne" Iraina entitled, THK LIBRARY HALL. THE TROUBADOURS Will give their LAST PERFORMANCE of tills season, tor the Benetlt of the Home for the Friendless, On Friday Evening, February 18, IS76, With an ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. Admission, at OS; no extra charge for Has erred Seats. nwn for of Reserved Bests oa MON I)A morning, 14th Knake McUlna's Music Store, Sixth street, at A.

H. Trimble's Varieties Theater. FRED. MONDAY, February 7. 1K7-M'lle D'Aitalle tne ft-male Samson, the strangest Lady Athlete la the world, and lie-two pupils, Buonaparte and At-rteole: Miss Edna Markly, the Queen of Hong: Lew hettony, tt.

The Great Triple Company. Family Matinees every Wednesday and Saturday arteraootu. fcntlre New Programmes Monday and Thursday. TABLEAUX YIYANT, Tickets SI. No extra ehsrge for Re served Seats, except rlrst two ranges of Orrhestra Circle, whlrh will be SI additional.

For sale at Hale'a Music Store on ednesdsy morning, at o'clock. AUCTION 8ALES. lOHHD. BA1UT. Assignee's Sale VALUABLE BUSINESS -w.

mmn. On THURSDAY, February 24th, 1876, at 10 O'clock A. By order or John M. Osborne. Assignee of the Ira-quesne Saving.

Bank, will be Kid on the premise, in the First ward, Pl.uhurgh, the following very desirable business property, vlx: A lot of ground fronting 9 feet on the south side of Fonrth avenue, and extending In depth southwardly 170 feet Lo Third avenne. on whlrn It has a like front of ra feet, and noon which there Is erected tie nve-storled building lately oeeupled by the Duiiuesne Savings Bank, minting at OS Fourth avenue, and a largo warehouse routing at Nu, 1 he halldlng on Foorth avenne, as feet fn dents, has recently been remodeled, the tirst floor hating been arranged specially for banking purposes, eoa-taintng a large It re-proof vault, counters, desks, and all the appointments of a banking house. The upper stories, which are approached hr a St do entrance some six feet In width, are adapted for sui'n? aLrr8ed as U) be used separately or la on Third avenne, feet deep, I. three stories high and adapted for manufacturing purposes. Terms made known at sale.

1. D. BAILEY, AsMtlMe)r. ALSO, ON SAME DAY, By order of John M. Osborne, Asslgne.

at three o'clock r. of tbe same day, win be sold two lot. on Wslnut street, near Roup street. After whlrh Lots Nos. iai.

iss. iaa. las. isa. las.

is7 aad I3ra, on Arabella street. Twentieth wad, laO'stara'a Plan of Lots, will be sold. Terms cash. Trhs BAILEY, IieHMser. FOR 8ALE4 ASSIGNEE'S SALE OF SEAL ESTATE.

Notice Is hereby given that tbe midersigned. Assignee of the estate of JOHN HHEKIIY. lian-rupu will expose at Public Sale, on the premises, OK TUESDAY, FE23RTJABY 15, 1876, AT O'CLOCK P. The 1illowlr described property, belonging tn-saidl Bankrupt, and clear of all eut-ua tbrauces, U-wtt: ZiOT no. an, In Jsmi'S Verner's Plan of Lots, as recorded Iw Plan Book vol.

S. psgt-s an! and 307. whlrh erected a iwo-Siory nsar. nir.ir." rn.il situate in the Ninth ward of Uie city of Allegheny, near erm-r riaiiou. on uier, rk Wi anu Kt.

K. n. TKKM8 Thrive Hundred Dollars to lie Bald at time of sale; balance cash on confirmation of sale. E. EDGAR GALBRETH, Assignee.

140 Fifth avenne, Pittsburgh. FOR SALE, YiiliiaEeMaiiiiracjflp Estalliciit The nliscrlticr offers for sale at a bargain the valuable proix rty situate, ou Alalu street, Allegheny, known as the Keystone Nut and Bolt Works. TheMsehlnery and Tools are all in good order, and the orks are nw in operation, luiuiedlalo possession given. Apply to JAMES LOCKHART, No. 44 South Diamond s.reet, Allegheny.

FOB SALE. Real Estate. BO. SB BEECH BTBEET, ALLEGHENY, wlta. la hair square ol the Parks; nearly new three-nor Brick House, with all modern IsnproveauiBU.

Lot aaxia. to as foot aiiey. NO. ass PENN AVENTJF: modera built tars story Brick, ten rooms; lot Nils, to paved allay. Can be adapted to buslneu parposea at small eort.

NO. 47 BE ECH STREET, ALLEGHENY, tne raras. gineij rooms, mantels, bath room, close and ever) thing Dlete: lot Sox loo to Buttercup alley. So. SN VDER STREET, Pleasant Valley.

Sheny. Nearly new rnune nouse, us room aad nlshed attic; large lot; street oars within short dUr-tance. Bniall cash payment required; balaaeVis lwrrwa vsSw F. STEPHENSON, Broker and Hotajy Publie. Bo.

Sixth (late St. Clair) tarn si, Pittsburgh. Pier, Dannals Brewers, CORNER FORBES STEVENSON bTUEATS, I'll tail 1 1IO oil or lor sale the Best Cream Ale and Porter AT THE LOWEST HAB KIT VBICB-ORDERS BT MAIL 0L1CU-1. MM Ale ani Porter a Specialtj, ENOCH MORGAN'S SONS' APOLIO a niTwtltate for for all Household porpoeea, except washing clotlie. APOLIO For meaning your Home will save the labor of one cleaner, (Jive it a trial.

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BANNER BAKING POWDER In Pot Pies, Dumplings and Paddings renders them easy to take, and they go ngnt to ue spot. BANNER BAKING POWDER Makes Buckwheat Cakes sweet and tender. Made with it they are never soar, as is often the case where yeast is used. BANNER BAKING POWDER In all kinds of Griddle Cakes, makes them better, quicker and with less labor than in any other way. BANNER BAKING POWDER Used in Corn Bread, Short Cake, dtc, rendres them light and healthful.

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Jesse H. Lippcofl, PITTSBURGH, PA. PROPOSALS: PROPOSALS FOB IBOI. Rock Island arscxal. 111., January 99.

IWJ. SEALED PROPOSALS ARE INTITBD to furnish, delivered at Uil Araeiial, the follow inir: so.eoe lbs. of la-Inch Wrourht Iron I Beami. fra.ftoe Ihs. of 7-incb Wrought Iron Iec Beam.

1(15. two lbs. of 4-lncn Wrousht Iron I llemms. ao.ooo lbs- of Iroa from Vlnch S)-lueli to SS'tncb S'v-lnch. Se.ooe ft3.

of Round Bar Iron from Vlncli to S4-ln-h diameter, aa.ooe lbs. Flat aud Square Bar Iron, various fliers. Tne name ilre of manufacture of the Iron must tie stated. The Beams will be subject to inspection and test, and will be required to poes3 the stiffness and strength Indicated in the published charts of the manufacturer. The Flat sad Round Iron is required to be of best quality, highly refined iron: to give an ultimate tensile strength of not less than at.eoa pounds pt'r siuare inch, and to bear a tensile strain of pounds per square Inch.

wlUiout permanent set. and will be thoroughly tested as above, and by bendliiK, wt-lding. Ac. Bids for any other than the high (trade Of Iron required will not be considered. Proposals should be Indorsed "Proposals for and will be opened at A.

MAKCli le. The rlirbt to reject any and all bids not deemed satisfactory is reserved For run bill of Iron specifications for quality snd other Information, apply to the undersigned. II. W. ll-AGLKK.

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18 War and 100 First Awa- Pittsburgh Glycerine Soap. 35 Gross just received for Winter use. Thia Celebrated Soap contain one-third part of Bary'sj Pure Glycerine. Jriee, 8 Cakes, 50 Cents. Also, a large lot of Br ec knell's Skin Soap, Low's, Lnbin's, dsc, all Direct Importation.

Simon Johnston. Cm. Smithfield St and Fenrta Avenue. S. STUTZ, Mining and Kechaoical Engineer, Office, asx Foubth Pittbbuboh.

Examine, and Surveys Coal Mine. aud Mining ProiU ertles, furnishes working plau. and estimate, fur Mines. The erection of Improved Coke Ovens and ashing Machinery a specialty. He also will suvar-UUead the csuttUskiueuii aad storking of Miaea..