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B. MASS! W1LVERT. Editors. SUXBUBY, DECEMBER 24, 1875. The Kaxsaho Committke.

Many of the leading Democratic papers are howling over the appointment ot Morrison as Chairman of tbe "Ways and Means" commit-tro the most important commitiee in the Tfcn MimmittM is made un of JLUUBl. some of the ablest men of both parties, such as Wood, of New York, and Ulaine the late Speaker, Garfield and Kelly. Hence the New York Tribune designates the committee as the "Kangaro Committee," which has all its strength behind, or at the tail end. Fernando Wood had resolved not to serve as second best, but has been soothed down and quieted. Cox had resolved to strike out on his own hook after being, as he said, "stuck in Borne hole." He was, however, appointed Chairman of Banking and Currency.

OCR neighbor of the Democrat, who is notorious for assumed wisdom and eelf-couccit, imagines he knows every iuBists that the third term question is still agitated. Last week in reply to our statement, that if there was a third term roan in the State we should like to have him pointed out, he says: "We'll bet him (that is us) the oysters that Postmaster Smith and Collector Bruuer won't say a word against it, but we point him directly to the Bearer ntUbunjh Gazette, riilladlnhia Item and Lebanon Courier, all of whom have already spoken favorably of third termism." We accept the bet, uow bring on your witnesses, Jakey. We'll bet another oyster that you are lying about the third term matter through. Tbe Democrats at Washington, apjwar to feel somewhat disgusted with their leader, in Congress, Mr. Morrison, of Illinois, who was appointed Chairman of the Com mittee on Way and Means and so made leader on the Democratic side of the House is not regarded as at all equal to the position, and it is argued that he will prove an the Republicans.

The Commit- i tec is regarded as in the interest of the Texas and Pacific Railroad, and thus load- with a measure of odium at the outset. It worst feature, however, is that of the appointment of Morrison, who is as wholly unsui ted to the duties to be performed. Cox proposes to "cut toose" from all committees, and go it alone and others express in forcible terms their profound disgestal the whole affair. This is the first possitivc act of the term, and it proves that it will be very hard to hold the Democracy together. We do not sup pose they will so separate as to prove an easy prey to the Republicans, and a scorn to the public What we do think is that they will utterly fail to do anything of moment, and thus will come short of the expectations of the country.

All this will have its effect on the elections next year. The Chairman. Speaker Kerr announced the standing committees of the House of Representatives on Monday, the Chairman of the priucipal ones are as follows Ways and Means William R. Morrison. (111.) Appropriations Samuel J.

Randall(Pa). Elections John T. Harris (Va.) Judiciary J. Troctor Kuott (Ky.) Foreign Aflai rs Thomas Swann (Md.) Banking and Currency S. S.

Cox (N. v.r Pacific Railroad Lucius (. C. Lamar (Miss.) Public Lauds Milton Sayler (Ohio.) The Hon. J.

B. Packer, Congressman from this district has been placed on the Committee on Foreign Affairs. By this npiointment it will be seen that even the Iteraocrats look upon him as one whose services are valuable on important committees in Congress, which, uo doubt, induced the Democratic scesiou, to place him oh a committee able to give th Ifemocrafs the benefit of his counsel. Should the unsettled affairs with Spain continue, the commitiee may Income the most important in the Forty-fturlh Congress. The excursion of the President, members of the cabinet.

Cougress and others to Philadelphia last weak was, as expected, a splendid affirs. The party visited the centennial grounds Saturday, and after inspecting the expostiou buildings were pvea a banquet in Horticultural Hall. Mr. John C. Bullitt, who presided staled that the cost of the exhib ition buildings and improvements would be and that 1,530.140 would be required for their completion.

Speeches were made in response to toasts by Coief Justice Waite, Senator Morton, of Indianna, Hon. John Hancock, of Texas, Governor Bedle, of XewJcrsy, Hon. Henry C. Hanson, of Jllinoise, Hon James G. Blain, of Maine, IIou.

Gcorga Bancroft, and others. The visitors returned to Wahingto in the cven-iug, much gratified with everything, and it is now confidently stated thai the asked for by the centennial commission will be appropriated by Congress in order to place the exhibition beyond the possibility of failure. Reverend Daniel Weiser, who was bur-ii-d at Goshenhoppen church, Montgomery county, on Thursday, labored in the ministry of the Reformed Church over lifty-two years. During this active life he Uaveled miles, baptized 5,303 and confirmed 1,731 persons, preached 4,543 sermons, solemnized GG marriages, and ministered to 24,033 commnnicants. In early life he served fourteen congregations, and lorty years labored in Montgomery and Lchigu counties.

Peter Herdic, of Williamspoit, has just built a large and handsome church and furnished it in the most elegant manner, with organ and all other matters complete, ready for worship, at a cost of which he proposes to formally present to the Protestant Ediscopal Church of Wiliiamsport on Christmass day, clear of all encumbrances. The dead body of a handsome young prl was found by tbe side of a coru-lodder stack, in the suburbs of the le-ginning of last week. She had bceu sab-bed to death, and the knife with which the murder had been committed was found iu the stack. At first the trailed was an entire mystery, but investigation is unraveling it. The girl proves to have been a Polish Jewess, who had become much at tached toa countryman named Rubenstein, whoes family is still in Poland, and Ruben Mein has been arrested as the murderer.

'lioss' Tweed's wherebouts is still a mystery to the outside world, while his ehuru Tilden is growing weak on his re- form humbug shame, ft is playing rather on the credulity of tbe public to try i renntAtion for reform for the Tweed-Tilden-Tammany Democratic party of Xew York. Murder at Silver t'reck-The Murderer iiiJnil A tniek Arrest. Score another murder for Sthuyllill comity- this lime outside of the Mahanoy Valley. Sunday moruwig about 2 o'clock at Patrick Fogerty's tavern, Silver Creek, a man named Patrick Callory accused a man named Peter Boran of having stolen his coat aud tlmu threatened to murder him if he didn't return it. A man named Michael Purcell, of Windy Harbor, who happened to be present interfered in the ouarrcl.

as peace-maker, and against him self Gallery's anger. Gallery fired on Pur- the bullet striking him in the lcltciiceK anddecending to the shoulder, where it clauced and came out of his right side. A 6on of Purcell came to rotisvuie ai o'clock and sued out a warrant neiore 'Squire Herbert for the arrest oi Gallery. The warrant placed in the hands of Constable and Deputy-Sheriff Sam, Snyder, who at once drove offtoexeeute it. On his way he fell in with a member of the Coal and Iron Folic aud together the two went to Gallery's house at Tucker urn, place above New Philadelphia.

demanded admittance aud it was refused. lie immediately kicked the door iu and enured, the policeman remainiug outside. A number of Gallery's fnendswere tuc house, and in repose to an inquiry as to his whereabouts, said he wasn't about. told them he didn't clicve them (only he was not so mild as that,) and began a search. He found bis man iu a room, clothed only with a shirt, dressing himself.

His valiee was packed and he was evidently just ready to "cut sticks." At first he swore he wouldn't come to Fottsville, but when he saw the constable work a couple of revolvers in his bell ready for use, he chaaged his mind and came along ieaceably. He was committed to prison by Squire Herbert and will have a hearing this morning at ten o'clock. Miner Journal. TIIE The Presidential Party at Fairmont Park-A Banquet, Toasts, Etc. Philadelphia, December IS.

This morning the guests of the Centennial Commission left the Continental Hotel for Fairmont Park. At Eighteenth and Walnut streets President Grant joined the company, which arrived at the Centennial 1 about 11:30. After a drive of over an hour the party entered Horticultural Hall, which was tastefully decorated, Secretary Chandler escorted the President and Gen. Guilds, Mrs, Grant, Secretaries Bristow and Kobeson following. The beautiful hall inspected, the company entered Banquet rail, and after prayer by Bishop Simpson, partook of a delightful dejeuner, made more enjoyable by music of a fine orchestra.

Juo. C. Bullitt presided. The report of Mr. Bullitt explained the dimensions ot the Centennial buildings.

He said they would cover more ground than those of any exhibition of modern times. Already more than one half of the space has been occupied by foreigu Governments. Speaking of the cost, he said it would be 0,714,850. What was needed to complete the work was The speaker urged upon the representatives of the Government to consider the importance of the Exhibition and to afford the means necessary to finish the work. Whatever prestige may result from its success will inure to the credit of the entire country.

To the toast "The President of the United States." President Graut bowei his acknowledgments. Chief Justice Waite responded to the toast "The Supreme Court of the ITuited States," and thanked the people of Philadelphia for the handsome reception.and trusted the great event would prove a success. The "Senate of the United States was responded to by Senator Morion, who said that Philadelphia and Pennsylvania had done all they could, and he believed that the other States wnnll come forwirJ- tne Exposition was carried out, aud he had no doubt but it would, the generations yet to come would cherish our memories as we do those of our ancestors of one hundred years ago. Hon. John Hancock, of Texas, responded to the toast "The House" of Representatives." He said the difference of opinion between the two sectious had passed away in great desire to help the patriotic movement whic would take place the next year.

He expressed astonishment at the great progress made on the buildings. Governor Bedle, of New Jersey, responded to the toast "The Governors of the several States." lie said the Government was right in leaving the people to do the work at first, but now was the time for Congress to take pail in the great Exposition. "Agriculture, the basis of the prosperity of the nation," was responded to by lion. C. Henry Harrison, of Illinois, and he spoke frequently in favor of the great exposition.

"Commerce the handmaid of all other industries in exchanging commodities among our own people and with foreign nations," was responded to by James G. Blain, who made a witty address, closing with complimentary remarks to Pennsylvania and what she had done during the century now drawing to an end. Governor Hawly, Geo. Bancroft and Jno. Welsh made brief addresses, and the reception was brought to a clone.

In the evening Horticultural Hall was illuminated. Most of the gentlemen from Washington relumed in the evening train. The President, however, with other distinguished officials, remained for the reception of the Saturday Night Club. A letter from Archbishop Wood, commanding all Roman Catholics to leave the "Molly was read in the Roman Catholic Church, at Mahanoy ily, on Suuday. The remarkable religious revival iu Ilar-risburg is still going on.

Rev. E. Pason Hammond, a revival preacher, has been officiating there duly for some time. Most of the churches of the place take part in the work. The large saw mill and lumber yard belonging to the Penns Creek iron aud lumber company, situated at the west end of Union county, was burned on Tuesday evening of las week.

The loss is a heavy one, and there is but little insurance on the properly. DuroBS. the fiend who committed the unspeakable outrage upona small child near Moosic last September, and then attempted to murder the viclem, last week pleaded i guilty in court at Wilkebarre, and received a righteous sentence. Fourteen years of solitary confinement in the penitentiary i was the punishment meted out, and it is I what he desrved. A larie body of idle men collected ut Montreal on Tuesday mid demanded work from the authorities.

The Mayor told I them that a meeting would be held to divise I means tor aiding them. A baker on St. Mark street complained lo me corpora lion that some hungry men came iuio his shop and took his bread, saying they could not starve. The IJreilcCnvc-I The WilkoBharrc Tintts says "One of our reporters visited the sceue of thcrcccut mine disaster, near Plymouth, on Mouday morning. Proceeding through the luu-nel and slope about 900 feet into the mountain, he found a couple of miners loading a car with coal, and was informed that they were removing the remains of a large pillar which had been crushed by the recent convulsion.

What was singular iu regard to the demolition of this column of solid coal seventy-five to one hundred feet, was rent asunder by some extreme pressure from below. The railroad track had been crowd ed up to the lop of the slope, a height of some eight feet, and was packed as closely as is possible to convince. The coal was rendered as fine as it' it had passed through a breaker, and some was fairly pulverized. The whole fall of rock at the Chaunccy and Grand Tunnel mines estimated at about one hundred acres, forty acres over the Chaucey and sixty to seventy at the Grand Tunnel. Mr.

who has a mind experience of sixty years, and Mr. Roberts, who has been actively engaged in mines for nearly lif'iy years, pro-uounced this to be the most extensive cave iu of a mine ever before heard in the world. The cause of the unexplained fall must remain for a long time a myetery, and it is possible that it will never be satisfactory accounted for, except upon the theory that an earthquake was the moving power." FIICE AT UILLlVuSI'OKT. A Mgltt Watchman Perishe in the Flninet. From the Wiiliamsport Daily Gazette Bulletin, of Thursday of last week, we glean the following particulars of the destruction of the extensive Planing Mill of Aotchkiss Barber at that place.

The alarm was given at precisely 2 o'clock, and before auy assistance could be given the entire building was a mass of flames. Large piles of lumber adjacent to the mill were soon in flames, and it was only after well directed efforts of the firemen and citizens, until after 4 o'clock, a. that the flames were gotten underconfrol. Mr. Augustus Culver, an esteemed citizen of Wiiliamsport, was employed as watchman at the mill.

After the building was ablaze he entered the mil! to rescue his dog, aud was caught by the devouring element and almost entirely burned up, only portions of the larger bones remaining. He was 00 years of age, and leaves a wife aud three grown up children. The wife, who was so suddenly bereft of her husband, was overwhelmed with grief when the sad tiding9 of his terrible death reached her and swooned. The loss foots up fully 8100,000. Insurance The fire department of Ja- Haven was sent for and arrived on the ground at a.

but did not go into service, as the flames were under control. The fire com-of Watsoutown and Milton, with their apparatus, were ready to proceed to Wiiliamsport, but fortunately wore not needed. The destroyed mill was one of the largest of its kind iu the State, and contained the requisite machinery for manufacturing everything pertaining to the planing mill busiuess. Eighty hands were employed. The Moody and Saukej- Itetlval.

Philadelphia. December III. Three immeuce meetings were held to-day by Moody and Sankey. Mr. Moody preached on the good eflect ofuseing the word "no" at the proper lime.

Mr. Sankey sang some of his sweetest hymns. The meeting in the afternoon was for ladies. Among the distinguished persons present were -Hon. eorge Bancroft, Judge Strong, Supreme Court, and Seuaior Christiancy, of Michigan.

Mr. Moody preached from the text, "I pray thee car my showing how many persons make excuses for not coming to Christ. A large number of ladies arose for praytrs and subsequently tniuU rooms. At the evening meeting every seat was occupied fifteen minutes after the doors were opened. This was caused by the rumor circulated through the day that President Grant would be present.

Among those present were the President and wife, ex-Senator Cattell of Xew Jersey, Gov, Hartranft, A. E. Borie, Col. Fred. Grant and wife, Postmaster General Jewell and wife, ex-Speaker Blain, Gov.

Bedle of New Jersey, Senator Wallace of Pennsylvania, Gen. Garfield of Ohio, Judge Duell, commissioner of patents, Geu. Robert E. Patterson aud Judge Strong. There were also recent ruauy Congressmen and Washington newspaper correspondents.

Mr. Moody delivered the same sermon as he did In the afternoon. Ex-Speaker Blaine said was the most remarkable man he ever heard, aud Postmaster General Jewell said his remarks in the latter part of his discourse were wonderful. The President also expressed pleasure at the services. Sankey sang several of his most lxautiful hymns.

A man living in Clay, N. has invented a snow plow which is so constructed that instead of crowding or pressing the snow from the tracks, it carries it up an incline plane or apron to the height of twelve or fourteen feet, where it is recived by a side shute and carrier, which throws it from the track as far as may be desired. The inventor asserts that the new plow will do the work of one hundred men, and in heavy banks of snow considerably more. Correspondence. Ol II WAMIIXftf'OX I.ETTKK.

Warhinuton, D. G. 1 Iecember 21. 175. J'i iiikI Wilrtrt Complaint has been made all over the country against the law enforcing the pre-payment of two cent postage on newspapers, and numerous trillions have already been presented to Congress for its reteal.

On Tuesday of last week Hox. John B. Tacker introduced a bill, (H. R. 180) which contemplates the repeal of this obnoxious law, and fixes the rate of postage on third class matter the same as it was previous to the enactment of the present law.

As Chairman of the Committee on Post Offices, Mr. Packer earnestly advocated the passage of the law whereby newspapers are transmitted free through the mails in counties where published, (and to him, more than any other mail in Congress, are the people indebted for the enactment of this just law he also strenuously opposed the two cent rate on newspapers, tVc, sent by mail by parties other than publishers, and iu this he was successful, as far as regards any law that emanated from his committee, but, during the closing hours of the last session, when the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill was in the S'nate Mr. Ilam- lin, of Maine, insisted, after being befeatad every postolhce Dili, mat iwo cents i should be fixed as the rate on newspapers, On the same day Mr. Packer also intro- uuceu a uiu n. a.

io io-ueuuC UK tal revenues upon tal revenues upon which commissions to postmasters shall be allowed," which provide "That the postal revenues upon which commissions to postmasters arc directed to be allowed by the provisions of tho eleventh section of the act entitled "An act making appropriations for the service of tho Post-Office Department for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and seventy-five," approved June twenty-third, eighteen hundred nnd seventy-four shall be construed to include only the amount of stamps actually cancelled by such postmaster upon mail-matter mailed at and sent from his office, and the amount of unnaid postages collected by him: aud in order to ascertain and tlx the amouut of such postal revenues and receipts at each office, the Postmaster-General shall require postmasters to state and return under oath, to the Auditor for the Post-Oflicc Department, iu addition to the returns now required by law, and either with the quar terly accouut, or otherwise, iu 6uch form as he shall prescribe, at such times and for such periods as he may deem necessary iu each case, the amount of stamps so can celed and the unpaid postages collected, together with such other information in relation thereto as he may at any time require." The Post-Office Department has been swindled out of a large amount of money by unprincipled men, who, -using the office of postmaster, have dealt largely in stamps aud sold them outside of their twiotnflirn limit, thereby increasing their own salaries, as the pay of all such officers are fixed by the sale of stamps, sold to the public and should Ikj confined to those doing business through said office. From information given to me by tho proper authorities, I am happy to slate that the postmasters of Pennsylvania arc innocent of this fraud upon the Government, but in small offices iu other States, West and South, where their salaries are meagre, postmasters resort to this trick, and to prevent further fraud Mr. Packer offers this remedy, and will use every endeavor to make it the law governing the sale of pos-. tagc stamps. Mr.

Packer also introduced a bill (II. R. 1SS) "To regulate the manner bidding for, and awarding of mail contracts." This is to prevent what is called "straw bids" for mail coutracts, and is in the terms of a bill he introduced and had passed through the House, in the last Congress, but which to pass the Senate. If it should now become a law, the Government will save thousands of dollars annually. Mr.

Packer has a vast amount of influence, and I have no doubt will be able to carry these beneficial measures through the House. His correct deportment, genial manners, and prompt attention to business, make him popular with all classes, and his strict integrity ha? gained for him the confidence of even the opposition, who will not antagonize any measures which he my advocate for the public good. The Democratic Press of the North, trying to woik on the credulity of their readers publish the following "A Confederate member of Congress from North Carolina, who is an ex-Confederate officer, will soon offer in the House a resolution declaring definitely that the Confederate war debt shall never be recognized or assumed by the United States that no claim for slaves freed during and by the war shall ever be deemed lawful.aad that the National credit must forever be kept unimpaired." This is all bosh and intended to deceive. 1 hat question was settled long ago, and that, too, by a Republican Senate aud House of Representatives, and sanctioned by two-thirds of the legislatures of the several States. By referring to section four of the 14lh amendment 'to the Constitution of lihe United States, you will find the following "The validity of the public debt of the United States, authorized by law, including debts incurred for payment of pensions and bouuties for services in suppressing insurrection or rebellion, shall not be questioned.

But neither the United States nor any State shall assume or pay any debt or 1 uul rf iiiu iirrt.f! Win or rebelliou against the United Slates, or any claim for the loss or emancipation of any slave but all 'such debts, obligations and claims shall be held illegal and void." If this ex-confederate member was honest in his intentions and true to the old flag, why did he vote against giving employmcut to disabled Union WoVrx, when the question was brought before the House the other day, on a motion by Mr. Fort, of Illinois The resolution did not particularize Republican Uniou soldiers, but wounded Union soldiers, who were not incapacitated from doing the work which would be assigned them. Did they display any love for the old flag then by ilicir votes? No. Every rebel Memler of Congress, and too many Democrats from the North and West, rose from th eir seats and voted against the resolution, eaying, in substance, that they preferred to hug to their bosoms those who had fought to dismember this glorious Union. Au ex-rebel general, now in Congress, was heard to remark, "No, damn them, let them live ou their pensions; we must stick to our friends." They do stick to their friends, and Texas aud Virginia are well cared for in the distribution of offices.

Of the fifteen appointments by the Postmaster ok the Hocse, fourteeu are from Virginia, nine of whom are from Alexandria, the home of Postmaster Stuart. There is no doubt that all these appointees fought on the "other side," else why did they take the modified oath when sworn into office. All through the corridors of the House one can hear curses from Northern and Western Democratic Congressmen against Mr. Stuurt for not giving them a slice of the pie for their friends, but he is indifferent and pays U3 heed to their remarks, aud, like Boss Tweed, wants to know "what they are going to do about it." Hon. Sunset Cox sputtered and fussed, but to no purpose, and not having words sufficiently strong to do the subject justice, simply remarked to a page "go down to the Virginia postoflice, and get my mail." The Dooikeeper has provided well for his Southern friends, and Texas comes iu for the largest share.

A CAtrrs of the Democratic members of tho House was held last week for the purpose of agreeing upon plans for the guidance of the majority during the coming session of the 44th Congress. This, at least, was Jthe story given out, but the real purpose, no doubt, was to devise mcaus to hold the Southern members in check, to apportion the cilices, and select a man to keep the restaurant. After the fiasco of Fernand'ucud on the Loissiana affair, which was sotiicely squelched by Hon. James G. lliaine, the Northern and 'Western Democrats lecame alarmed, and fearing the displeasure of their loyal constituency, determined to tighten the rein on these hot-headed fire-eaters, knowing full well that any more such exhibitions would be their doom.

Well, the caucus was held, aud resulted in nothing. The rebel portion declared they would not be bound by any caucus, and, as they held the balanco of power, would control the House, and have things their own way. Thus far they have been successful, aud when the Committees are iho mil ivnrl- nnmmenccs. you may expect such disgraceful scenes as were exhibited iu Congress prior to 1801. I am uo alarmist, nor do I wish to unno- ccssarilv disturb the nuiet of your readers, but if thev could witness the swagger aud impudent independence of the crowd that is now congregated at Washington they would agree with me that trouble is brew- iiur.

What think vou of an applicant for i fl.rt I a su Dominate posiuou ainiL-uimx ou i floor of the House in a full Rehel Uniform liv nn rnsfi one. chiv last week, and nothing more was thought ot it by those now in the majority than if the per son had appeared in the full dress ot an nfiieer of the United States Army. Be side, the lauguage of these fellows is offen sive, and were it not that our people are anxious to still further extend the olive branch of peace, many a rebel would feel the power of a strong Union arm, for say ing in bombastic style "we are in power, and we will drive these damn Yankees out of the Capitol." Yours, fraternally, If. 1). W.

out v.x THE APSES OF CRIME TnE DISTRESS OF THE YEAR AND HOW IT IS MKT AIUR" DER A WEEK SYMPATHY FOR MURDER ERS FEMININE DEVOTION THE SHOP OIKL QUESTION TWEED r.EEC HF.R liUSINESS. New York. Dec. 21. 1875 THE CAUSES OF CRIME.

The committee investigating the causes of crime in this city are unearthing some terrible facts. Among others is the testi mony of one of the first physicians of the city, Dr Elisha Harris, who declared that the increase of criminals in this city in tho past few years was greater in proportion than the increase of population from births andimmigration together. Dr. Willard Parker, an authority of equal standing, said that liquor was the chief cause of the vice, crime, idiocy and insanity in the country. All who have looked into the cause and cure of crime agree that the vicious classes must be made to work harder.

It is a notorious and pateut fact that with all the increase of wages and regulation of hours in the last ten years, the condition of the lower classes does not seem to be the better for the change. The complaint is made by all employers that their is very little, almost no fair return made for the wages paid, no matter how literal these may be. The average of work done in a day with all the labor saving helps of the time, is hardly half what it U9ed to be in the old times. Now, that there is such au outcry for work, employers bethiuk themselves whether they can not obtain their own right of a day's pay. The fact has rather been lost sight of, that employers had any right beyond that of paying the most wages for the very lea9t that stupid and idlo help choose to do.

Now that the cry for bread comes so urgent there is a ch ancc to find whether the poor are willing to work for their money rather than starve. Those of experience among the lower classes of New York, arc not wanting who do not hesitate to say that these had rather starve than work hard. Certainly they will all beg, loaf, or cheat in a mild way, sooner than stir themselves to do a brisk day's work. THE DISTRESS OF THE POOP. Curious incidents come up atnougtlie labors for the poor.

One woman wSs found with her five children iu the sixth story of a wretched tenement houe, where she made a miserable living by washing, Her children were without shoes in bitte weather and a kind merchant sent a sup- ply all rouuu lhe omesi gin oojecieu oe- cause they were laced with shoestrings, aud buttou boots were the stylo. 1 he same family lost their father, a miserable wretch, who drank himself to death, and were umi nsj- for chaiity to bury him I he teachers ot the mission uui who helicd them before, agreed to bear the expenses, whereupon the old woman went out aud ordered a hearse, with plumes, to attend the funeral of the departed sot, A member of the city authorities told of a poor fellow who had seen better days, who came to him for help as he was without a position or mouey. The official' handed him a five-dollar bill, which he could spare none to well himself, but he was rather sorry for it, hen he found the first use the fellow made of it was to go to the market and order a pair of ducks for dinner, taking most of the money which might have kept the family in food for a week. This maybe considered apropos of Ihe study of crime, for such thriftlessuess is a crime uot of the lea6t dimensions. It ought to count heavily against the laboring meu of this and other Cities, that with the high wages of the last ten years, very few of them have saved money.

The idea at tho time was to make money, not to save it, and to make it in many ways working for it. ONE A WKKK. A murder a week seems the regular allowance, not counting homicides of less degree. The last sad and shocking tragedy is that of a young Hebrew girl who has not been long in this country and who was brutally killed by her betrayer last Sunday night. The parties both have the reputation of beiug exceptionally religious, and careful in observing all the rites of their Church, and the girl was much beloved by the family of the murderer.

While a servant in the family she nursod mm through a long illness, and he seems to havo really loved her in return. Iiut his wife was coming over from the old couutry and there was trouble ahead, and uo way presented itself out of the ditlieulty, but murder. So ho took the girl to walk with him in the lonely outskirts of East Xew York. And stabbed her, kneeling at his feet for mercy. He betrayed himself by his anxiety to show how impossible it wan that he should have killed a girl to whom he was so purely attatched.

And speaking of murders, there lire at this time four men under sentence to be hanged, and over thirty in the various prisons are waiting trial for the same offense The bloody villian Dolan. who killed Xoe, will probably esc ape the hanging lie so richly deserves. The politicians are moving heaven aud earth to clear him, aud they have succeeded in obtaining two respites he will doubtless slide out all right There are in tho same prison three negroes convicted ol killing Jew jntdler on no stronger evidence than that against Colau, but no one thinks of moving a respite for them. And while I am on this subject, TUE SYMPATHY shown for murderers is something curious. I was at the prison the other day, and saw broiled chickens, wine, rich cakes aud con-fectionory, the choicest cigars that had been sent in lo comfort these miserable murderers.

The low browed brutes are living better now than they ever did in their lives, and they seem to expect it. They growl, and consider themselves ill- used, if they uo not get these things every dav. it is a nice tluuz to ue a murderer for a little while. femimne de ono.x. It is a thousand pities that the heroic de- votion shown by women in bumble stations in life could not Unit worthier oujecis Ihere is a youmr woman dying in nospuai of wounds given by her lover in a drunken fit, in which he twisted her arm uu ne broke it the girl steadlaslly reiuses to oiw (tin? aliMlt ihn ftT fpn ff making trouble for him.

If she dies with out giving her testimony he cannot be con- victed. as he was the only witness. Ihere was good blood iu that girl, no matter what she wa3, and a stout heart better worth song and story than any we read about this year. The brute goes out with out trouble, through the devotion of the girl but all the same, he leaves her to die miserably in a hospital. THE SHOP-GIRL QUESTION.

The shop girl are moving for their rights It appears that they are compelled to report for duty at 8 A. and stay till 7 P. with an hour for lunch at noou. What they complain of is the regulation that is made in all the stores, from Stewart's down that they cannot sit dowu during trade hours. No matter whether there be customers or not, no matter if there ba not a soul in the store, the poor girl must stand on her feet (ill the welcome stroke of twelve gives her an hour's respite.

And thee from one to seven she stands again, till worn out with fatigue she crawls to her wretched lodgings, only to go through the same torture the next day. A number of induencial ladies, the most prominent in fashionable circles in tho city, have taken the matter in hand, and have petitioned the leading merchants to abragatc this rule, and permit the girls to sit when it can bo done without interfering with their duties. They have examined some of the girls and found them all atllicted with varicose veins, weakness of the spine, and more or less with female diseases, all of which, medical men say, results from this practice. The merchants, in defence, say that to alter the rule would be to do away with discipl ine, and impair the cflicency of their help, and that they will not chauge the rule. The girls do this fearful amount of work for wages ranging from S3.00 to S7.00 per week, and severe as it is, were they all to quit to-morrow, there would be ten thousand not only willing but anxious to take their places.

And they have inti mated to the benevolent ladies that they had better mind their own busiucss. But what I wanted to get at is this what kiud of a life is it that a girl leads that compels her to work twelve hours per day for S3 per week She pays 0 for her board, for which she gets a little hall bedroom, without fire, and the vilest table im- maginable. Her washing she does partly herself, but that which she has to have done costs at least $1 per week. This leaves her a dollar for clothes, medicines, and what iuxurje8 bas, And misera- ble as this life is, there are twenty thous and girls in this city to-day who would cry for joy to get. The numbers who live in garrets on such food as they can get for almost nothing is appalling.

Is it any wonder that the bagnios are full to overflowing and that suicides are of daily occurrence 1 1 seems to me that life on such terms would hardly be worth having. TWEED is still non tit, and the meaning of it is no one knows or can imagine where to look for him. The officials have a dozen theories, but as not one of them lead to the place where he is, they might as well have none. The general impression is that he is in good hiding in this city, waiting till he can make terms with the city for an un- conditional release. This may, or not, be the correct idea, but weather the venerable thiet is in lorK or JSelinum, he is doubtless waiting for a settlement iu a very safe place.

His counsel are preparing the wav -Itl nie courts already, and when they get through work the Uoss will make hU amearancc and take charze of the city i 'j nnefi more. There is no dancer of hi ever being ctMtftit, He had his plans loo well laid, ana lucre are lo manv nrominen men interested in his escape for that. DEECIIER. Plymouth Church is at last, acting on the offensive, lloecher a ud Shearman, his lawyer, have docided to be uo longer quiet but to strike back. They have refused Mrs.

Moul ton's demand for au investigation, they have squelched Deacon West, and they have said to the othor Congregational Churches that were interfering with Plymouth, "What are you going to do about it In short, J5ro. needier proposes to paddle his own canoe without any interference from the other Churches. He feels that Plymouth Church is strong enough to go on alone, and he don't care a straw whether the Congregational body recognizes it or not. Of course, the other Churches will refuse to consider it as a member of the general body, and Plymouth church will stand alone an independent body an association all by itself. Mrs.

Tildon is keeping a boarding house in Brooklin, and her daughter, Florence, is doing copying for lawyers. Theodore is lecturing in the West, Beecher, now that he has takeu the step, is happy once more. RUSINESS. There is no such thing as business. The merchants arc nothing, that is, the wholesalers.

The retail people are doing a fair holiday trade, and that is all. When I say fair, I should say light, for it is not so heavy by half as that of former years. All other lines of trade are as dull as dull can be. Thank your stars that you are not in New York. l'lETRO.

wearisome condition of humanity How many wretched homes in our laud How many heart-broken invalids Life with many signifies a mere onerous existence. All are oubject to disease, but when health is removed the hope is nearly gone out. Sickness is usually incured through exposure or carelessness. Especially is this true with those diseases pecular to woman. Through her own imprudence and folly she is made to drag out a miserable existence a source of annoyance and anxiety to her friends, and anying but a comfort and pleasure to herself.

Exposure to the cold at times when she should be most prudent, and overtaxing her body with laborious employment, are both fruitful cause of many of the maladies from which she suifurs. (Gradually the bloom leaves her cheeks, ber lips grow ashy white, her vivacity departs, she continually experience a feeling of weariness and general languor, and altogether presents a ghostly appearauce. What does she need Should she take some stimulationg drug, which will for the time make her "feel or does her entire system demand reparation? She requires something which not only will restore to health the discesed organs, but will tone invigorote the system. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Precription will do this.

It imports strength to the diseased parts brings back the glow of health, nnd restores comfort where previously there was only suliering. Every invalid ladylshould send for "The Peoples Common Sense Medical Advisor," in which over fifty pages devoted to the consideration of those diseases peculiar to Woman. It shall besent post-paid, to any address for $1.50. Address, Ii. V.

Pierce, M. Worlds Dispensary, Buffalo, N. Y. Agents wanted to sell this valuable work. This will Notify the Public of our intention to put new and lower prices on much of our Stock.

The year's closintj out sale will commence at half-past six o'clock, each week-day CONTINUE UNTIL OUR FALL and WINTER STOCK'IS SOLI). THE MAIN FACT IS: We have made up too many overcoats and suits forthia year, and to transfer our Stuck into Cash needed for preparation for will make certain sacrifices which will be apparent on and after WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER FIRST, when we shall have gone through our Salesrooms and cut oft" Profits, and even a part of the cost, from many of our present prices. To be very exact in stating this matter, as we do not intend that any advertisement or custom of our house shall mislead the public in the least particular, we think it proper to say, that this Mark Down, whilst it applies to A THOUSAND AND MORE OVERCOATS, A THOUSAND AND MORE BUSINESS COATS, HUNDREDS OF DRESS COATS, SEVERAL THOUSAND VESTS, SEVERAL THOUSAND FAIRS OF TANTS, and extends throughout our house, yet there are somo lots in which (as they have already been marked at close prices,) we shall make no change. We desire to arinouuee that this is OUR FINAL anil ONLY MARK DOWN THIS SEASON, So that none need wait for lower Prices. The step wo take wilL wonderfully aid those who feel like economizing.

THE TERMS OF THE SALE ARE Til USUAL TERMS OF OUR HOUSE: 1. No second or altered Price One Fixed Price. 2. Cash from All, to warrant Low Prices. 3.

Tbe contract on our part, to return money, is a part of the bargain in each case (provided goods are returned unworn.) 4. A full Guarantee for each garment. Tbe Stock we otter is all new, and is not or "wholesale" stock, but our own Carefully Made Clothing. It will 'be remembered that our stock always embraces the choicest styles of substantial goods, and that every size and shape is provided for both Men and Boys. It will also be borne in mind that there is hut one OAK HALL, and that is at the comer of SIXTH SIXTH-SIXTH--SIXTH SIXTH and MARKET Streets.

Hoping for a visit from each reader, and that our friends will pass this announcements to all their friends in the country, We are Very Truly, WANAMAKER BROWN, Philadelphia. OF ML AND Ml Hats, Caps Gents' Furnishing Go ops. Has just returned from the eastern city with the largest stock of Clothing, Hats, Caps and Gents' Furnishing Goods ever brought to this place, and at the lowest hard-time prices. Clothing of every Description. Overcoats in endless variety, from the cheapest in prices to the very lest make in styles and quality.

MIENS' SUITS Ot every styles and quality to suit the times, and at such low prices that every body can afford to go well clothed with very little money. CLOTHING FOR MEN YOUTHS' BOYS' AND CHILDREN. Xow is the time to buy, when 3 0U can get just what you want with a very little money. Hats and Caps of every description, all of which is of the latest styles and at prices that can not be Gents' Furnishing; Goods. Under Clothing in abundance of every quality, styles and price.

SHIRTS SHIRTS I SHIRTS From the finest white Shirt made to the cheapest. "Woolen Shirts of all kinds and prices. Gloves of all Description. Kid, Iiuckskin, Driving, Sheepskin, Woolen and Mittens of all kinds and prices to suit all. Socks, Suspenders, Collars, Xeckties, Bows, Jewelry, and anything to be found in a first-class furnishing good store.

A specialty in Clothing, Hats, Caps and Gents' Furnishing Cloods, all of which we defy competition both in quality and in price. No trouble to show goods. ISAAC PURIHAM, 94: Market SUNBUEY, Sunbury, Nov. 5, 1875. When you visit Phil adelohia, call and see SAM.

HEILSIER, WITH J2 CJ Til GO S3 SO C. ml ml Q. WHO SELLS SOLID WALNUT MARBLE TOP CHAMBER SUITS FOR $55 Parlar Suits in Hair Cloth or Fancy Reps from $50 up. Pari Sis Walnut Dressing Case Suits, $68.00. Best Wire Wove Sprlyg Mattress ALL.

OTHER GOODS EQUALLY LOW. Feathers in Pillows or by the Poun( Iu Large Quantities and of the Finest Quality. GIVE HIM A. OATjTjI Sept. 17, 1875.

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