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THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1877. THE DEAD ISSUE. OUIl ENGLISH COUSINS Psbllghsd Evgry Morning (Bandgy Exoepted) by WILLIAM W. HARDING, INQUIRER BUILDING, 304 Chestnut St. TH RESULT OF tllB ELECTION.

As was confidently expected, the political contest of yesterday resulted in tho re-election of "William S. Stokley to the office of Mayor, and the success of tho entire Republican ticket by a majority, which, though small, must bo considered quite satisfactory in view of the exceedingly light rote cast. Tho total vote cast yesterday for Stokley nnd Caven being only 127,013, against THE DAILY INQUIRER Is terred to lubscribers tt 12 eenti a week, payable to the carrier or Agent at the and of the weolc or Honth, and by mall for 50 cent! a month, or S100 for two months; OO per annum, payable Invaria- lily In advance. Advertising ratei, 150. per line.

Thi Philadelphia InytnmR will be lent free o( msUe to subscribers In the United Statel. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1877. WEATHER RECORD. Indications for Wednesday. Fur the Middle and Eustorn States falling bnro-Jueter, warmer southwest winds, cloudy or partly rloudy weather, except riossltily In Malno nnd tho lHiiadlun provinces.

The Weather in Philadelphia. 1x-al report of observations at Signal Office, Philadelphia, February 20, 1878. 5 i I t.mr. I i si ii 5 i 5.8 6 ft TOO a.m. 291S 24 74 N.

8 1 Fair. 24 74 N. W. 12 Fair. 80'0U 48 N.

20 Fair. 200 p.m. itttM 32 N. IK Fair. 4-42 p.m.

iiH'WH IU 6t N. 28 Fair. BiKip.m. SWiH Ki 8'. W.

7 Fair. 11 -07 p. m. i-t flt 8 Fair. other gamblers pay rhen convicted of the offense.

As we have suggested, the stocli is the worst of the two. Tho real owner of the stock is the plodding man of business, the careful mechanic, the widow and the orphan. They buy the stock at a certain value, believing that good policy and equity will protect them in their property if it consisted of anything else than stock they would be so protected in it but, it bcin" stock, ft and they are placed by tho law at 1 lie mercy 01 any combination which unscrupulous gamblers may see fit to make. During the last fortnight stocks orth as much as when they were purchased a year ago have been hammered down by the Third street gamesters a fourth of their real value, and to that extent have bona-fidc owners, men of business, and trust estates been robbed. Take for instance the stock of the Pennsylvania Railroad, which has an undoubtedly real value; it has been made the favorite of tho gamblers, and by their fraudulent statements, their fraudulent tricks, it has been largely depreciated.

The city of Philadelphia i3 a lurge owner of this stock, and it is concerned to see that it is not made the vehicle for enriching, at the cost of the community, the few scores of 'fhird street gamesters who have conspired depreciate it. In several of the Western States their Legislatures have passed vigorous penal laws against conspiracies to enhance the Ihe price of grain by means of sales Jinade by speculators of grain they do not own, and that which they have done in connection with such sales should be done by tho Legislature of Pennsylvania and other Stales in connection with the so-called sales of stocks. They arc, in fact, not sales but wagers, and it should bo the immediate duty of the Legislature of this State to place them under the ban by making it a misdemeanor for those who attempt to sell on time stocks which they have not, as well as for those who pretend to buy stocks which they do not intend to buy, but merely to gamble with. Because of the absence of mch a wise and proper law thousands of hardworking men have been robbed of their earnings during the last two weeks, and many widows nnd orphans deprived of their means of support, having been scared by the stock jobbing conspiracies afloat to sell their property at its largely reduced price. The law should protect the community against such combinations and conspiracies, and it can fully do it by making it a criminal offense for any one to sell, deliverable at a future day, property which he does not nor cannot have or deliver, or to buy property deliverable at a future day which ho knows he will not or cannot get, for all such buying and selling is merely betting and gambling on uncertain chances.

After a tiresome debate yesterday, the House passed a resolution objecting to the decision of the Electoral Tribunal in the case of Louisiana, and the joint session of the two houses was resumed when the votes of that State were formally recorded for Hayes and Wheeler, as were those of Maine and Massachusetts, and those of Maryland were counted for Tilden and Hendricks. Michigan coming next in alphabetical order, objection was made upon the pretext that one of the electors was ineligible, when tho houses divided, and after 'a formal discussion in each it was resolved, concurrently, that the allegations of ineligibility wero too frivolous to be entertained, and upon the reassembling of the joint convention the votes were counted for Hayes and Wheeler. Minnesota and Nebraska were counted for the Republican candidates, and Mississippi and Missouri for the Democratic candidates; but when Nevada was reached a protest was exhibited to the ote of Mr. Daggett, one pf the three elector from that Commonwealth, on the ground that he held the position of com missioner for the United States District Court at the time that he took his scat in the Electoral College and cast his vote, A I ne nouses separated, but the question camo up for discussion Ihe House a motion for a in recess until ten o'clock this morning prevailed, the jmunuuis voting mis time In favor of it wiin tlie Democrats, in consequence of hav ing been wearied out with tho work of an all-day session. If, as is probable, this Nevada question is settled promptly, as was the case of the Michigan elector yesterday, the Stale of Oregon can be reached to-day, and referred to the Electoral Commission.

Altogether the demeanor of the Democrats yesterday indicated their appreciation of the fact that they can gain nothing by factious delay, and that they will only offer objections upon what may be reckoned reasonable grounds, with a view to satisfying their constituents of their fealty to the interests of the party and its andidates. Ten working days are left in hic to complete the count, and this length of time is deemed ample now that it is known that there are to be no dilatory motions or buncombe discussions. France paid her enormous indemnity to Prussia largely in the fine productions of her skilled artisans works of art-industries, the value of which was created by taste, acquired knowledge and perfect workmanship. The handicrafts which supplied these objects of art were the outgrowth of those schools of industrial art which have contributed more than any other agency to sustaining France as the leader of civilized nations in matters of taste and refined culture. England has of late years followed the example of her neighbor and rival with astonishing success, and now America is en.

deavoringto follow the example of England. What success we skail have remain yet to be seen. Wt have the means, however, of obtaining an idea of the measure we may probably attain to by obocrviug present indications of tho extent to which our people are prepared to take interest in the matter. The Pennsylvania School of Industrial Art has now open an exhibition, at the Academy of Fine Arts, which should attract enthusiastic attention in a community capable of appreciating the rare worth of such a beautiful and significant display. Our workingmen especially of intelligence and good taste, should visit this exhibition as frequently as possible, and study its treasures with closest care, imbibing therefrom an increasing sense of the real worth of good handiwork.

There should be a conscientious endeavor on the part of all who have the welfare of our industrial community at heart, to promote and encourage a widespread interest in this exhibition; being, as it is, a preliminary step to the opening of the Industrial Art School in this city. The time is growing short, and anything that is to be done toward making the exhibition a success should be done at once. Some of the leaders of the Democratic party in Congress hope by delaying tho work of the Electoral Commission to prevent the completion of the count of electoral votes for President and Vice President before that tribunal expires by limitation, but the scheme is too silly for sensible belligerents to advocate, and the trifling resolutions of such men as Mr. Mtlls, of Texas, committing the House of Representatives to the act of choosing a President need cause no alarm even among the most nervous citizens. If the Electoral Tribunal is delayed in the completion of its work beyond the ten.

days left to it the President of the Senate will finish the count, and under the obligatjpn of his office declare that Messrs. Hayes and Wheeler have been elected President and Vice President of the United States for the term beginning March 4, 1877, and any incipient revolution on the part of tho Democracy will be thus promptly and effectively nipped in the bud. EASTERN AFFAIRS. Tho Turkish Fleet on the Danube. Bucharest, Feb.

20. The Turkish flotilla has returned to Sultuia after an extweion to Rustchuck. It has just been reinforced by a second iron-clad corvette. The Negotiation with Servla. Constantinople, Feb.

30. The Servian plenipotentiaries had their first conference with Safvet Tacha to-day. The interview lasted three hours. The conciliatory impression continues. The Porte does not seem disposed to press its point relative to guarantees as a sine qua non.

Ku.ssltt to Cross the Truth Within Ten Days. London, Feb. 21. The Daily A em saya it is rumored In Belgrade that Russia has Informed Servla that she Intends to cross the Pruth withtu ten days. Russia Trying to Get a Ferslan Ally.

The Vienna despatch of the Times says news has been received that the Russians are actively working in Persia to induce the Shah to join them in the event of war. The inducement held out to Persia is tho possession of disputed frontier territory. The Shah does not appear to be altogether averse to the plan. The Turkish frontier is almost denuded of troops, and, even with 20,000 soldiers whom the Shah can something might be done. The chronic difference between Turkey and Persia would furnish a ready excuse for a declaration of war.

i SOUTH CAROLINA. Military Parade on Washington's Birthday luruiiKien uy rresiiient urant. Columbia, S. Feb. 20.

Information hav ing reached President Grant, from Pvepublfcan sources here, that several white military companies, including the Washington Lijht Infantry, which attended the Bunker Hill and Centennial celebrations, intended celebrating Washington's birthday by a parade, an order was Issued to Colonel Black, Eighteenth Infantry, commanding the post here, to prevent any euch demonstration or parade on the part i Kucn, organizations. Hampton, upon hearing of it. Issued a pro clamation to-night calling upon the people to comply with the requirements of the President's oider, but protesting in strong language against it, and asking: that the celebration be noetDoned until some more auspicious period. The order creates some exeiiemJr.i IKJ tQe ni1 Indignation among the citizen military. INVESTIGATIONS MONOTONOUS The Democrats Tired of the Revelations About Their Leaders and Cry "Quits." Washington, Feb.

mutual agreement the Senate Committe on Privileges'and Elections, and the House Committee on the Powers, Privileges and Duties of the nouso in Counting the Electoral Vote, have decided not to go Into an examination of the paperg and accounts of the leaders of either political party. In consequence of this aereement. Mr v.uin president of the Third National Bank of New 1 ork, will not be required toproduce an abstract of tho account of Samuel J. Tilden at the Third National Bank for examination by the former committee, while Hon. Z.

Chandler, chairman of the National Republican Committee, will be excused from appearing before the latter committee with his account books, papers, This harmonious agreement of the two committees was brought about through the exertions of Senator Barnum and Mr. Eilis. SEVERE GALE. Numerous Shipping Disasters on the English London, Feb. 20.

Last night's gale ex tended around the South coast, and numerous shipping disasters are reported. A Liverpool despatch states that the shin "Lizzie Burril," whichlarrived at that nort from New Orleans, January 29th, and the Danish barque "Tobasco," which Dut back January 29 from a voyage to Hampton Roads, are ashore. The barque "General Fairchlld," which arrived at Liverpool from Charleston yesterday, was damaged by a collision on the Mertey. LATEST MARINE INT E1XI GENCE. BT TSXKORlFH.l men and Pottsville, from Philadelphia.

Nw York, Feb. 20. Arrived, staamshins Idaho. from Liverpool; Agnes, Irom Philadelphia. Movilm.

Feb. 20. Arrived, steamshln ilivla from New York. Plymouth. Feb.

20. Arrived, stnsmsh'n r.ihn. dor, troui New York. More rele Evidence About Louisiana Governor Palmer Describes the Quadroon Dull. Washington, Feb.

20. The 8enate Sut-Committee on Louisiana, Senator Howe presiding, met at eleven o'clock A. M. Governor Palmer, of Illinois, was sworn, and testified that he became acquainted with Little-field while in New Orleans, and had a number of conversations with him, in which witness complained that the Democrats were not allowed equal facilities with the Republicans in examining papers; in none of these conversations did witness ever hold out any money inducements to Littlefield to do anything for a compensation; on December 27 he received a note from Spearing, dated Cairo, asking witness to meet him there; he did so, and was 6hown the Vernon parish returns; never had any interviews with Littlefield after that; Spearing at that time borrowed $100 from him. The first meeting with Spearinu was when the latter called on witness and Trumbull with Eome invitations; on the invitation of witness and Spearing Trumbull went to the ball; Spearing was at the ball ith Trumbull and witiiegi; at Springfield witness advised Littlefield to place himself in communication with Morrison's committee; not a word was said about paying Spearing and Littlefield money, nor about their going to New York and communicating with Tildeu or Colonel Pelton; Littlefield asked witness for no bribe, but witness thought it probable he would wish a reward.

The Quadroon Rail. At the ball in New Orleans witness met a number of local people; William D. Kelley, of Pennsylvania; Job Stevenson, of Cincinnati, and Colonel Ditty, of Baltimore, as also. Judge Trumbull; the whole establishment, so far as witness could see, was neutral in politics; Irumbull went there as an artist to study a peculiar phase of Southern society; his gravity alt through, was the most amusing thing witness ever saw; he couldn't have been more solemn if he had been bishop of the diocese. Kelley, of Pennsylvania, Was going it very lively, cutting the double-shuille and throwing the other visitors in the shade.

The witness here explained that the entertainment referred to is something peculiar to New Orleans, and is universally visited by strangers there without unfavorable comment attaching necessarily thereto. i OBITUARY. Rear Admiral Louis M. Goldsboronsh. Washington, Feb.

20. Rear Admiral Louis M. Goldsborough died here early this morning of typhoid pneumonia. This makes the slxti death among rear admirals within four or five weeks, namely in addition to the above Admirals Smith, Aldcn, Wilkes, Bailey and Divls. All, except the last named, were on the retired lit.

fLouls Mat8herbes (loldsborouirh was born It Washington, D. February IS, 1805, ani was a so a of ex-(iovernor Charles W. Goldsborough, of Maryland. He was appointed midshipman at the age of seven years and four months. In 1325 he was pro-motcd to the rank of lieutenant, and, obtaining leave of absence, spent two years In Paris in gtudy.

In 1827, when only twenty-two year old, he was the executive officer of the 'Torpoise," then attached to the Mediterranean Sunadron. At that time Greek pirates wore so numerous that no mor- cnant vessel, unproteotod by a convoy, could safely venture to sail among the islands of the Archi pelago. The pirates, indeed, wore so powerful that at one time they succeeded in capturing an Austrian man-of-war which carried ten guns. Lieutenant Goldsborough wag ordered to take command of a night expedition to rotake an English brig, the "Comet," from the Greek pirates, two hundred of whom were in full possession of her. The attempt was a desperate one, and required a desperate effort.

Lieutenant Goldsborough took with him only four Doats ana uinty.nre oiiioers and men, bat big exoe. dition was entirely successful, though not until many of the enemy had been killed an average of very nearly three to every man of ttft, attaoklaar party. The ward room steward of tho "Porpoise," a mulatto of herculean strength, was one of the eipe. cution, ana killed with his own hands no loss than eleven ot the pirates. The chlcr of the horde, with several of his men, was despatched by the pistol of Lieutenant John A.

Carr, of Virginia, a gallant omcer, long since dead. Chi the arrival of the "Por- yolse" at Malta, after the sound thrashing given the rirates, the English Governor returned the thanks of his government to hor commander, and through him to the officers' and men who had been personally concerned in the exploit. During the Sominole war he commanded a coin-pany of mounted men and also an armed steamer. Ho was in active service during the Mexican war. In 1861 he was placed In command of tho North At-, lnntic blockading squadron, and for his services in the caplurc ot Hoanoke Island recolved the thanks ol Congress.

In Blaroh, 1802, he took Newbern, after a sovere fight. In May following he eng-aired, silenced and passed the heavy works on SeweU'i Point and occupied Norfolk. 'a. At the close of the war Rear Admiral Goldsborough displayed from the frigate "Colomdo" the first American admiral's Hag ever seen In European waters. Everywhere he received the greatest attention and honors from the officials of foreign governments.

He was placed on ihe retired list in 1373 at his own reaue. ovei was -lour years in the navy, nearly all of which time was In active service. Ed. Inquirer. NEW JERSEY.

Mr. Stockton Elected Controller. Tkenton, Feb. 20. At twelve o'clock a jolut mectli.

Legislature assembled, and proceeded "to we e'ecWu of a Controller and a State Director of jtlroads and Canals. The vote for Controller stood J1 8tockton, 26; Morrow, of each PartT being paired off but before he announced the Republicans geneO11 CDanged their votes, and the final result as jounced show 88 votes for Stockton, 14 for for A. L. Runyon, 1 for A. J.

Anderson, and -for McMkhael. Mr. Stockton was declared duly elected. William Patterson was then elected State Director of Railroads and Canals. Shooting Affair.

Shortly after ten o'clock last evening, as a party of inoffensive colored men were walking peacefully along Locust 6treet, they were met, near Eighth, by two white men named Anthony Spath and Henry Mulholland. As the two parties approached each other Bpath made use of the remark, that any colored man who would vote for Stokley was no gentleman. One of the colored men Answered that he had voted for Stokley, and that he considered himseir a gentleman. At this remark Spath pulled out a revolver and fired seven shots into the crowd, two of which took effect, one In the shoulder of a mau named James Bundy, and another in the right band of Jacob Hicks. Bundy's wound Is not considered very serious.

He was taken to the Fifth District Station House, where the ball was removed, and Hicks was conveyed to the Pennsylvania Hospital. Spath was arrested shortly after the occurrence by Officer Jordan, and will have a hearing before Magistrate R. R. Smith at ten o'clock this morning. Fire.

A fire broke out at twenty minutes past twelve this morning fn the two-story frame stable No. 244 North Ninth street, owned by Edward' Grafley. Three horses, valued at $400, werd burned to death. Lose on building, $400, DEBATE THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT Argyll Attacks the Eastern Policy LOItl) VEItltY OX THE DEFENSIVE Salisbury Explains the Situation Debate In Parliament on the Eastern Oues- tlon Uuke of Argyll vs. Lord Derby.

London, Feb. 20. In the House of Lords this afternoon tho Duke of Argyll, in accordance with the notice he gave on Thursday last, directed attention to the government's restric tions to Lord Salisbury regarding; the confer ence, lie severely criticised the conduct of the government up to last autumn, since which time its conduct had been all right. The failure oi tho conference he said was attributable to the unhappy policy of the government until August, and the half-hcartedness, timidity and vacillation In carrying out the policy which public leeling forced upon them in consequence of the Belgarian atrocities. He admitted that England had a great Inter est in the neutrality of Egypt in preventing Con 6tantinople from falling into tho hands of any preat European powers, but except on these iwint he could conceive of no Injury to Great Britain by any transfer of power from the Turkish Empire.

He poiuted to the various Instances where European powers, while professing to respect the independence guaranteed to Turkey by tho Treaty of Paris, had interfered in Turkish aflairs in a way that showed they regarded Turkish justice as utterly unworthy of confi dence. It was necessary to carry this argument fur ther In the sense Indicated by the Marquis of Salisbury when he declared the Independence of Turkey might, at the present time, be inter preted so as to be consistent with the joint mill tary and diplomatic action of the guaranteeing Powers. The speaker concluded with an eloquent aps peal to the Earl of Beaconsfleld to mark the close of his career by procuring some measure of liberty for Christians in Turkey. Lord Derby, in reply to tho Duke of Argyll's remarks, refuted tke latter's accusation of timidity and vacillation, and denied that the government had changed Its policy. He asked ff it was not premature to say the coaference had failed.

lie could not yet sav, the peace of Europe was to be broken, and relative to Internal reforms, it must ho remom-bered that Turkey had lately Introduced very comprehensive reforms. We were not Justified in concluding, because a particular mode of effecting reforms was not adopted, that Turkey had therefore a fixed purpose of rejecting all reforms. The Marquis of Salisbury, replying to the Earl of Kimberly, who blamed the government for having declared their intention not to coerce Turkey, said the present complications were traceable to the treaty concluded after the Crimean war. The idea of six European Powers undertaking the tutelage of subject populations of Turkey was an impracticable chimera. Long and sad experience had proved that Turkey would not reform herself, as the Powers expected when they undertook tho obligation to protect her Christian subject.

The government, however, are bound by the acts of their predecessors. We, like all the gov-ernments since the Crimean war, are bound to respect the treaty by which that war was con-the eluded, ne pointed to the startling fact that persons who signed that the independence and integrity of Turkey, are now attacking Lord Derby for not having fostered and encouraged the nerzegovinian insurrection when the hopelessness of Turkey's reform be came evident. It is also plain that England's attitude toward Turkey could not remain the same bs in 1856. Lord Salisbury asked, however, were we juati-' fled in immediately turning around on our ancient ally whoj had long been encouraged to count upon our support. The refusal of the Turks to accept the recommendations of the conference is a mvstery.

Their infatuation seems tremendous. The assertions of the Porte's irresponsible adviserg that the Russian army was disorganized and diseased had much influence on its determination. In regard to England not bavins used threats or coercion at the conference, Lord Salisbury thought it important to place upon record the fact that as far as the proceedings of the confer-encr went, no power had used such threats, anl nothing had happened at tho conference to pledge Russia as a matter of honor to take ml 1-tajy action against the Porte. He showed tint th only coercion England could threaten would be tke destruction of Stamboul by a fleet. If once the Powers are assured that peace Is hopeless there is every reason to fear that the great energy which now induces them to strain every nerve to avert war will lead them In the future to say this question must be settled onc for all.

That is the te" WJ the op- position to propose a distinct m'SMon. ne deprecated the policy of coercion. The pon'pyof. Europe, and not merely of England, was maintain tne integrity ana independence of the Ottoman Empire. --t- THE REA MURDER.

Close of the Testimony for the Defense Evidence in Rebuttal. SFKCIAL DESPATCH TO THB INQUIRER. Bloomsbuko, Feb. 20. Ellen Hester was recalled this morning.

She swore positively that her father ran away a month after Rea wag killed, not because he feared any trouble In reference to that crime, but because he was afraid of the officers taking him into custody far illegal liquor distilling. Mr. Pepper and Anna Hester were both recalled, and corroborated Ellen's testimony. The notorious Thomas Donohue, who was brought from Pottsville jail with a writ of habeas corpua last week, was sworn. He testified that he never wag admitted to Hester's cell while he was In the jail at thig place In the early part of 1869, and that the testimony of Mr.

Poor, the jailor, relative to a conversation he overheard between Hester and Donohue about the Rea murder was false, as no such conversation had ever taken place between them. The defense closed at about half-past four o'clock. Officer 8hiIthorn swore that no illicit still had been discovered at the time the defense allege, but that two hogsheads were found near Hester's house some six months before he ran away. SPAIN. Alleged Discovery of a Conspiracy.

London, Feb. 21. A Reuter despatch from Barcelona says seven persons hare been arrested there. It is said they are charged with taking part in a Zorllllst plot which was to have been carried into effect during the approaching so journ of King Alphonso at Barcelona. The trial of the prisoners has already commenced.

230 polled for Hayes and Tii.drn in November. Mr. Stoklf.y'h nomination was so popular because so deserved a one as to create the impression among the Republican masses that bis defeat would be impossible, and they consequently stayed away from the polls in large numbers, thus giving to Mr. Cavkn a chance to make very respectable showing. The Democrats gave their candidate for Mayor a more solid support thin he bad any reason to expect or than any one anticipated they would do.

They had a great prize to pull from the ballot.box in the hhapc of the control of the appointments to the police force, and, as Mr. Caven had pledged himself to do this work for tllem, they did what they could to secure las election. It was at no time, nor under any circtim-mances, possible for them to make their trick of electing their candidate by the aid of Republican votes successful, but it must be confessed that they did very well, and very much better than they could have done with a candidate selected from their own ranks. Mr, Stokley, during the several years that be has occupied tho office of Chief Magistrate of Philadelphia, has, in his efforts to make the police force strong and effective, discharged from It nearly three thousand men, all of whom yesterd ay were busy electioneering and voting against him. Added to this small army of disappointed Republicans were that larger part composed of those who wcro disappointed in obtaining positions as policemen.

Together they made a very significant figure in the sum total of votes cast for Mr. Caven and against Mr. Stokley. To them must be added those lukewarm Republicans who were Induced to vote for tho Democratic candidate under the specious cry of reform that was raised in his behalf, and that had about as aiich substance in it as had tho idea that Mr. Caven was a Democrat because ho had accepted a Democratic But, notwithstanding the great advantage enjoyed by Mr.

a vkn in his dual part of candidate of the Democracy and of the disaffected Republicans, his defeat would have been more complete than it was had it not been for tho confidence of tho Republican voters who remained away from tho polls simply because they believed their votes would not be required to elect a candidate who had, through years of his Incumbency of the office to which he again aspirod, proved his pre eminent fitness for it. These indifferent citizens have again demonstrated that too much confidence Is a' danirerous hing, and that thoso who desire great and overwhelming victories must themselves contend for them. But, fortunately, no greater victory was wanted than tho election of tho candidates of the Republican party, Stokley, and Roheuts; and that result has been obtained. Tho Democrats hoped to rupture the great political advantage of con trolling the police force, or, at least, to secure an additional foothold in this Repub- an city either in the ofllco of City Soli citor or Receiver of Taxes. In all their aspirations they were defeated, as they should have been, and the victory is none he less a victory because the majority is not greater.

It was tho man that was wanted lor Mayor of Philadelphia, and even a mailer majority than 2755 votes would have ieen sufficient to give us Mr. Stokley for unothcr term. Jti IT tlAMIiLIMl OR 1IUSIESS? It is difficult to understand why gamhiine ith cards and dice should be a criminal 'flense while gambling wjlh stocks is eon-' fidcreil bo offenw at all, but rather a reputa- le business. Gambling is gambling, and the gamblers who sell stocks, which they do not mve, at a price below what they are actually worth on the day of sale, and then conspire ogettier to depreciate their value are to all utents and purposes no better, morally, than those other gamblers, outlawed by statute, who play with marked cards or mded dice. Or if anv discrimination is be made it should be in favor of the latter, for their victims are voluntary ones, while oftencst the sufferers by the fraud of the Mock gamblers suffer involuntarily.

The law should at least be impartial and Teal with one as. with tho. olUcr, outlawing both alike. i During ihe last fortnight this' community ims jmiu mu iuu penalty of the immunity which is given to the gamblers in stocks, It has seen property worth 100 cents to the dollar depreciated so that it is now worth but 73 or 80 cents to the dollar. A few score men whose business it is to gamble, or, as they see fit to term it, to deal in stocks, have been selling and buying something which the one bad not to sell and the buyer did not want delivered, which the seller never delivered, and which the buyer never received.

The truth is, there have been no stiles by these gamblers. What the one set did was to wager that the price at a cer lain distant day fixed would be lower, and the other set wagered that it would be higher. Having made their bets, the former, by trick, device and lying reports, reating rumors reflecting upon established business houses, reduced the price, and so, having succeeded, won the wager. This is not business, it is gambling, and, as such, it should be made infamous, and those who engage ia it should pay the penalty tint 20-97! JH-iin Thermometer. .8 1 Lowest JKWViHKK OrrluB, Feb.

212 A.M. Thormoin. .34 A mtiovs example of making nmeuds lias junt been offered by tho Turkish authorities. Twenty Bulgarians, supposed to have taken part in those utrocities which tiwakcncd the indignation of Europe, have Ixton sentenced to twenty years' peual servitude, and at the same time Ciievk lit Pacha, ho is known to have winked at the out Tageg committed, if not to have regarded Ihem with favorable eyes, has been appointed 1o command an army corps on the Danube. It isliopMess to expect that justice will ever be done or retorni carried out, except upon while the common and ignorant fire made scapegoats of, and they whose prc- riiinable intelligence and position render them more culpable not only get off scot free, imi are actually rewarded lor their energy promotion.

IT itas been mutually agreed by tho 3 louse and Senate committees not to examine the papers and Recounts of the respective jMilitical leaders. By this arrangement tho president of the New York Third National Jlank will be absolved from producing the threatened abstract of Mr. Tn.niiN'H ac-tount, nor will the Hon. Z. Cuandlkr be Mdigcd, to give before lh(j House commitleo ti narrative of hi ante-eloclioimry proceedings and support it by documentary proof of despatches and correspondence.

It is a matter for congratulation that this harmonious Hgrecmcnt has been arrived at. The threat-Cued interrogations could have served no Rood and usoful purpose. Enough mud 1ms Teen stirred up over the lale contest, and there is 110 uso uso in disturbing waters (hat lmve settled or are in fair way of settling last. To -Mowtow be tho anniversary of V'ashincton'h birthday day that will be Jioted this year more widely than ever throughout tho civilized world. Last year the occasion was celebrated as a Centennial rent, with moie than usual attention, all i.ver the country.

Especially in this city It vas iwde high holiday, and observed with universal enthusiasm. This year the day will be comparatively a quiet one, but It will Jill the more offer opportunity for calm refection on the character and career of the Father of our Country. Peculiarly profitable at this time will it be for us to consider bis patriotism, his self sacrificing devotion to the welfare of the Republic, his stern tense of duty, bis sagacity in council, his energy in action, and, above all, his personal purity and the righteousness of his life. If we have countenanced self-seeking Jn high places, reckless partisanship, laxity of morals in political affairs, public unfaithfulness to right principles or private departures from right living, the devotion of an Jiour to the study of Washington's life and character will be a salutary and improving rxercise. With ksi parade in our streets to morrow we can mamlest our regard for the memory of Washington quite as worthily in our homes, Yesterday the Olympian hut somewhat monotonous serenity of the House of Lords was disturbed by the introduction of the Eastern Question.

Tho Duke op Argyll was the guilty man. lie arraigned the Ministry for what he called its timid and vacillating policy prior to the appointment of the con-ference. He declared that to that very timidity the failure of the conference was due, nnd, ridiculing the idea that Turkey, of her own good will, would institute internal re-form, be made what we are told was an eloquent appeal to the Premier in be-half of the JJulgnrian Christians. As the natural champion of the Ministry Lord Derby replied to the noble duke, but he did not make out a very strong case. The point upon which he insisted most was that to speak of the conference as a failure was ill mature.

It had at least been the means of extracting from Turkey promises of constitutional reform, and we must wait and Whcthcf or no these be kept before railing Kt the conference Hi fruitless. Considering the value of diplomatic proruijcs in general, nnd of Turkish promises in particular, wv should, in that case, have to wait for a time Jndetei minute, and so Lord Dkrby well Js.iw.-w when he made the remonstrance..