Pittsburgh Weekly Gazette from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Page 8

PITTSBURGH A 7RTTF. TUESDAY. APRIL 1 CITY ITEMS. Improvements The Proper Course Adopted. The old saying that "Time levels all things," Is about to be verified in some of our city improvements.

In tlie Gazette of Friday we referred to the proposed change of grade on Clymer street, so as to run the water from Penn street to the river, and suggested that the proper method of accomplishing that object would be to raise tbe grade of Penn street, where it had been lowered some four years since, to a proper hjeighth, instead Of lowering Mulbery alley, which is situated between Penn and the river, at a grade of thirteen inches higher than the former. It now appears that our views regarding the matter were correct, as the Water Committee visited tho locality referred to on Saturday, relative to extending the water main to Lawrenceville, and decided to raise the grade on Penn street from Clymer to Taylor streets four fefct and eight inches before laying the pipe. It is the intention to lay a twenty inch wter main on Penn from Clymer street to St Mary's avenue, which will connect with the, twelve inch main on Liberty and an eight inch pipe on Smallman street, from whiV'h small pipes will be extended on several of the principal streets in This will probably interfere with some few property holders on Penn street, as the the grade will have to bo raised comprises two squares, on which several fine buildings have been erected since the street was cut down, but the committee take a very common sense view of the matter, as they say the grade will have to be raised eventually and the sooner it is done the less propertv will be injured by it. The matter will be brought before Council to-day, as a special meeting has been called by the Water Committee for that purpose. Death of Mrs.

Stockton. Another of the few remaining links which connect the present with the early history of these cities has passed away. Mrs. Esther relect of the late Rev. Joseph Stockton, died yesterday morning at her residence on Stockton avenue, haing just entered upon her eighty-seventh year.

This good old lady, until within a week of her death, had enjoyed a long life almost without a day's sickness, retaining in much vigor her senses of sight, hearing and memory. Her last sickness proceeded from a eofd contracted in nursing a sick son, her maternal solicitude prompting her to exertions and exposure unsuited to the natural infirmities of her advanced years. For her the impending change haI no terrors; her gentle and pious life was the preparation for a peaceful and submissive death: with her the transition is from a world of sorrow and gloom, to a paradise of endless joy. Among her survivors there is no one around whom so many pleasant and grateful memories cluster; iio one more loved or venerated; not her many descendants and their connections alone, but afl her cotemporaries, and especially all the older citizens of Pittsburgh and Alleghenv, and of the country around, will mourn tne death of this aged matron as of one whose life of purity and innocence had won their affections, and will extend their heart-felt sympathies to the stricken aud bereaved members of her family. A Sew York lerchaut Manufacturing Shoe Blacking.

Several weeks since, a man calling himself J. G. Oliver, came to the city and put up at the Eagle Hotel, representing, as the proprietor of that establishment alleges, that he was a New York wholesale dry goods merchant, and had come to the city for the purpose of selling goods. Under these representations he was furnished accommodations at the Jtgle, where it appears he remained several weeks, at the end of which time Mr. Roliert Steel, the proprietor of the Eagle Hotel, thought it time that his board bill, which amounted to f4," should be paid.

The New York merchant was not prepared to settle the bill at that time, but promised to do so the next day. Tho next day came, but the Nn York merchant did not. The landlord was not to be cheated out of the amount of his bill in that manner, however, and instituted search for his delinquent boarder. He was tracked to a "sky parlor" at the corner of Virgin Alley and liberty street, where he was engaged in the manufacture of shoe blacking. Mr.

Steel iado information liefore Alderman MeMasters, charging Oliver with obtaining board under false pretence. Ho was arrested and after a hearing committed to jail in default of the required liail, for his apjiear-ance at Court. Messrs. Duff The weii known and fashionable tailors, No. 34 Federal street, Allegheny City, announce that they have just received a large and well selected stock of cloths, cassi-meres and vesting, suitable for spring wear, which they are prepared to make up in the latest, most fashionable and durable styles at most reasonable prices.

This firm have long enjoyed a high reputation as fashionable merchant tailors, and monopolize to themselves a fair share of public patronage. They have also received a splendid assortment of gents' furnishing goods, which embraces all the latest and most fashionable styles. Give them a call for anything in their line. CITY AND SUBURBAN. mrnn; Taken from a Moon, In Which Four Persons ere Trunk Ilroken Open.

A ino-4 daring Imrslary pc rittrntod in Allegheny city on Sunday morning, which, if not the work of a "proftWional," wonderfully mysterious affair. The cue of the burglary wa tho lxd chamber of a Mr. JohiiMon, who resides at Ijurock and Vet Canal tttreeti, and which was occupied at the time by himself, wife, daughter and a hired gr. Tho roblery wan di- covered by Mrt. Johnson, who, it appears, wa wakened atiout two o'clock Sunday morning by tho falling of a window sash.

Ah mooii ia shu awoke she discovered the contents of tlve trunks, which were scattered promiscuously over the floor, and leing apprehensive that thieves were still in the she aroused her hutbonl, who im-mediiitrly got up and on examination found that tho trunk had been unlocked and th contents lay in grand confusion all about tho room. Ono of the trunks contained which had been carefully rolled up In a sheet and deposited in the bottom, which, along with $20 in a pocket book in the pocket of Mrs. Johnsons dresi, was taken. The thieves, it Is thought, entered tho house through a window from tho roof of a back building, as the dKrs loth in the front and rear were securely locked and bolted, and it is evident they rot routed by the roof of the back building, as the sfieet in which the money had been wrapped was found just outside the window on the roof. he keys to the trunks were in the samo pocket with the pocket liook when Mrs.

J. retired, but they were found next morning in the hall just outside the room door. From the appearance of things in the room it was apparent that the thieves had some knowlefge of the premises, and had been very deliberate in their operations. It is supposed that chloroform was used, ns lth Mr. and Mrs.

J. state that they detected a peculiar smell in the rxni when they first wakened, and the daughter and hired girl sleeping in the snme apartment, were almost sutUx-ated when they were wakened. The room occupied by Mr. J. and his wif was on tho second floor, the door of which was locked when they retired.

Tho other rooms on tho same floor were occupied bv borders but tho doors were secured by bolts on the inside, and tho thieves failed to gain access. None of the boardere were aware of the robbery until Sunday morn- Ing. The money stolen was the Ktvings of neverai years, ana its loss will fall heavilv upon Mr. Johnston. Another Highway Kobbcrj- tiiguwuy ronuerics nave oecome alarm ingly frequent In our city within the month, and unless some very stringent measures are adopted to prevent their occurrence and secure the safety of the citizens, it will soon lie unsafe for a man to pass through many portion of the city alone.

There appears to be a regularly organized band of dastardly cut-throat rolv ber Infecting the city, who commit their depredations with Impunity. Inoffensive men are knocked down and robbed of hatever of val ue they chance to have about them while pausing from work to their homes at all hours of the night, yet the police are unable to obtain any information as to who the murderous villlans are. No less than thre men were robbed in this way one day last week, two of which have already been rewrted in the city papers. Tho third was James Moore, engineer on tho tow lut Alps, who was passing from the boat up First street to his residence on Friday night nliout eight o'clock, and when near "Chancery Iano" he was assaulted by threo men whoeanio up behind him. One of them dealt him a blow withaslung-shot above the right eye, which stunned him, but did not knock him down.

He turned round facing the villians, when he received another blow more effective than the former, as it rendered him insensible. Ho lay there for some thime, but finally recovered, when he discovered that" his pocket book containing live dollars, a silver watch and his hat had been taken. He has not tho slightest idea ho tho villians were, as he had not time to see their fac es before he received tho blow which deprived him of consciousness for the time. What can bo done t'J prevent tln-te murderous attacks Called to a New field. Itov.

Simon Greenleiif Fuller, pastor of St. IVters Kpiscopal Church, on (irant street, has received and accepted a call from 1irmlngham, Connecticut. Mr. Fuller lias hail charge of the St. Fetcrs congregation for some threo years, during which time he has made many warm friends, and has rendered almost universal satisfaction to his charge.

Hi departure to a new field will be deeply regretted by his numerous friends, both in and out of tho church. He has boon a faithful laborer in his Master's cause, and has rendered valuable service to the church and the cause or Christianity generally iu this vicinity. his con nection wn t. i cirrs congregation over one hundred members have been added to it by confirmation, which is evidence of his zeal and ettleicncy. Tho congregation will also be deprived of one of its' most efficient and effective lady-workers, in the person of Mrs.

Fuller, tho estimable wire or the ims- tor. She was always in the front-rank of every project calculated to inure to the pnelit of the church, and especially in the ladi' benevolent societies, where her ab sence will tf inMj ft'H by the ladies of tho congregation. Notwithstanding the many regrets at their departure, Mr, and M. V. will take with them the best wLe of tho entire cornmunityor men future welfare, I lloot and Jhoc at Margain.

Several day ago we noticed the fact that a special private sale of well mado and desirable boots, shoes, gaiters and slippers, of all tho latest sfyles and fashions, Iiad been commenced at tho auction salesroom) of Smithson, Vanhook A McClelland, Now. 37 Fifth street, and to-day we announce it continuance until the entire stock i 11 It i hHy necessary state that the go.nl are good 'and that the original cost of production has not been regarded In the price at which offered. a thUhouei proverbial for reasonable-no in thl a well a other leading tle. We advise our readers to call in, look at tho stock and determine themselves the superior advantages afforded for cheap Urgams. Doaler wli buy tu sell again, aswai as retail purchasers, can rely on getting decidedly more than the worth or thMr money inveted in boot, shoe and gaiter at thi establishment.

The Trkrciinor Cass conies up today In the l'hlladelphia Court of Quarter Sessions. About one hundred witnesses, principally oil dealers, left this city yesterday, to appear and give testimony iu this important issue. have made arrangements for publishing the entire proceedings, commencing on Thursday auorniug, ami promise our readers a fir and impartial history of the ease a it progresses, and a phonetlo report of the evidence educed on both aide and the more important spec-he of the Personal. Major Ueorge U. l-et, Adi.

taut General on General GrauA'a auir, arrived la the city yesterday on a visa to hi friends in Allegheny. The Major, ffleer, and his abilitlea we aro Informed are nig my appreciated Dy uenerai wrani well a by hi fellow officer. Every Disease has its Remedy. Upon this broad fact is founded the whole art and science of medicine That every disease has its curable stage under proper treatment, there can be no doubt. That they have their incurable stage, under any treatment, may be equally true.

The curable period is during the early part of the disease, of course. The incurable being the advanced condition the last stage. To know- the precise nature, extent and locality of the disease is of the first importance in the treatment of anv case. This is precisely the reason given by Dr. Oldshue, of Pittsburgh, for bringing into requisition the Microscope, Test-tube, Urinometer, and all the Chemical apparatus for tho scientific examination of the urine in all chronic and complicated cases.

Tho long afflicted have not been slow to appreciate these scientific aids, and the consequence is, his office is one continued throng of patients from all parts of the country, seeking the advantages of this skill in diagnosis. A knowledge of the appropriate remedv, however, is quite important, as without the remedy no advantage would be gained by knowing the disease. Every disease lias its remedy. This is verified in the fact that different medicines spend their action upon different parts of the human system. As each particular disease sjieuds its principal baneful action upon a certain organ or tissue of the body according to its peculiar nature, so each particular remedy spends its medicinal action upon a certain oiganor tissue according to its medicinal qualities.

Having a knowledge of the true nature of the case, as also ot the appropriate remedy, the next matter of importance is its proper preparation and application. This should be carefully attended to, and as far as practicable all medicines should be examined by the physician, before being put into the Jhands of tho patient or nurse. This is done in the office of Dr. Oldshue before mentioned. All his medicines are compounded 'and his prescriptions filled by his own special direction, and under his own supervision.

No medicines aro passed from his prescriptions but through his hands. This great care and caution in prescriptions, together with the very scientific mode of his examinations has no doubt contributed much to his great success in practice. Hundreds of apparently the very worst cases, including all kinds of chronic affections, female diseases, weaknesses, Ac, have found permanent relief at his hands and at very moderate cost. A Splendid Farm for Sale. Mr.

G. H. Tower, the well known and responsible real estate agent, No. 164 Fourth street, advertises on our 5th page to-day several very valuable and attractive farms, which will merit tho attention of those wishing to invest their money in a safe and protfiable mannei. The principal one, how ever, which will be sold as a whole, or in lots of one acre or more, to to suit purchasers, is a river bottom farm of 76 acres, 19 miles from the city, in Elizabeth township, this county, on tho Yough-iogheny river, one-half mile from Elrod's Station, on the Connellsville railroad.

It is near churches, schools, stores, Ac, in the flourishing villages of Boston and Green Oak. The improvements are a two-story brick house of six rooms, hall and cellar, a good frame barn with stabling underneath, and other outbuildings a well of good standing water at the'door, and several standing springs of water on the farm, and an orchard of 700 I trees of selected fruits of apples, cherries, pears, peaches, quinces and grapes. This property- being located near the line of the railroad, within one hour's ride of the city, makes it vjry desirable for gardening or a dairy farm it is also a good and beautiful location for country homes near the city, lying immediately on tho river, on the opposite side from the railroad. Tho West Newton Accommodation and other trains on the railroad afford certain and frequent opportunities of daily communication to and from this city. We know of no better opportunity for investment than this and those interested should call on Mr.

Tower for further information. Weed Sewing Machine. Whcu a person is aware of possessing the article that has taken the front seat, or that is universally acknowledged to be the champion over all others, ho ground for satisfaction. The Weed defies all com petition. It is so simple that anv one can learn, and satisfaction It has lieen sent to the same house where others that were considered first-class machines had been sent.

Thev were sent back and the Weed kept. Call at 112 Grant street and examine it. Allkuhk.nv, April 13th, 16. Mkmsus. fcDiTOKs: beg leave to ac knowledge through your columns tho ad vantages to be derived from insurance and the importance of holding policies issued by good sound home companies.

You are doubtless aware that 1 was unfortunate enough to lose my bark house, containing a largo amount of tan bark, at the fire which happened a few days since in the Eigfcth ward, Allegheny, formerly Du quesne Borough. But fortunately I had tho cood luck to have a ooliov in the Ben, Franklin Insurance Companv of Allesrhenv, and notwithstanding the company reserved the right to settle in sixty days," as soon as the loss was properly ad justed the Secre tary gave me a check lor the money, therefore take pleasure in acknowledging this prompt settlement of my loss, and would recommend the Ben. Franklin Insurance Company of Allegheny to all jiersons who may desire to insure in a prompt and reliable company. Yours, very respectfully, A. HoI-sTKIJi.

Seven Year A dreadful headache of seven years' standing removed in four minutes. Test Pain Iaint free at 170 Chatham square, N. and i Arcn street, i nua-deiphia. in the drug store. A person who swallows physic, or medicine of any kind, in the stomach, will surely have their digestive organs weakened, and suffer cos-tiveness and ill health in consequence of such heathenish practice.

Read Dr. Wol-cott's circular. Tale hK. Infrrnal phj lc, worn out 11, false relief. If oBrreil, would lnult tu uVvil.

Test it free of charge at the wholesale and retail depot, -116 Smithfield street. S. H. Hastings Medicated Inhalation. Medicated inhalations for Consumption of the Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Chronic Catarrh, and all diseases of the mucous membrane of the air passages, successfully practiced by E.

S. Aborn, M. No. 134 Smithfield street. No charge for consultation.

Testimonials of the most substantial character can be seen at the consulting and operating rooms. Brilliancy of Complexion is desirable in a lady; and for the preservation of it ilur-netl'a Kalliaton is guaranteed to he a most powerful auxiliary. Inflammation from sunburn, and the dryness caused by the wind snd sir. Is remedied bv its application. It softens the skin, and is admirably adapted for gentlemen's use after shaving.

T.T.H.T.' Ladles, have you never tried Trlx for per-fuming the breath? The genius of American society declare in their favor. The largest orders for Trix come from Paris, the capital of the fashionable world. Try a single package. You will like it better than sweet-meat. It is pleasant to the taste and delightfully perfumes the breath.

AU druggists sell Trix at ten cents a package. THE COURTS. I'nited states District Court Judge Ic-MrCandless. In the bankruptcy branch petitions for final discharge were filed by Newton A. Iane, Montrose, Susquehanna county, and Abraham Newkirk, Warren county.

Final discharge were granted and certificates awarded to John Montgomery, Jefferson county; James B. Case, Columbia county; Krastus Hendershot, Columbia eountv; Daniel Donah, Altoona, Blair county; John Hamilton, Blair county. In the common law branch, IHstrict Attorney Carnahan tiled a libel against a distillery and appurtenances, together with some distilled 1 if ng to Jacob Snyder and Valentine Ilenkle. The property was found in Wellersburg, Somerset county, and was seized by the Collector of the Sixteenth Collection District, it being alleged that the owners had teen engaged in the illicit dis- tillatiou of liquor. A monition was issued I and made returnable on the 30th of the present month.

District Court Judge Hampton. On the opening of the Court the ease of the City of Allegheny vs. William Dilworth was taken up. Action to recover $416 62 assessed ujon three lots, owned by defendant and located on Relecea street, Allegheny, for the construction of the city sewer on Belmont street. The defendant refused to pay the assessment, and claimed that the city owed him five hundred and fifty dollars for constructing a sewer on Ferry Ijane, by contract, which sum ho put in as a set off to tho claim of the city.

Jury out. The next case taken up was that of Maria Greiner vs. Kiehard Perry and Ann Ferry his wife, action on a book account. Verdict for plaintiff for 174 83. Following is the trial list for this dav: No.

I'iT. John Barry vs. John Carroll. 127. Huffam, Kehew A' Co.

vs. J. Ilosen-baeh. 12f. (ieorge K.

Hogg vs. It. C. How ard. 131.

Sehalser vs. Burner iarher. 1.T2. Charles Sill vs. 4.

Williams. 15. Hugh Wallace vs. Hugh Sproul. 131.

(ieo. I. Mctireen vs. Wm. Clayton.

I'M. P. M. dishing vs. Thomas Barrett.

(tuarter esions Judge Mellon. The following business wa- trausitcted yesterday: Benjamin Saunders and II. W. wards, both colored, undaged abontthirteenyears, were placei on trial for the larceny of money from the monev drawer in the store of W. II.

J. T. McConnell, in Fast Lil-erty. It appeared from the evidence that the boys visited the store on the 12th of last month. Saunders came in first nnd asked i to be shown some neckties, and while he was engaged in examining the ties Ed- ards canae iu aud passed back to the rear of the store.

About half an hour after they left the proprietors discovered that some I fifty dollars had been taken from the money 1 drawer. The next morning one of the pro- I prietors saw Fdwards on the street, and the latter endeavored to get out of the way. He pursued and captured him. He found i a rocketbook in ono of his boots containing twenty-two dollar in money. KdwanU stated that he had given a portion of the money to Saunders.

The latter as subsequently arrested, and over twenty dollars were found in hi possession. The jury found a verdict ofenilty, and the bovs were committed to the House of Refuge. lienjamin Page was placed on trial on an indictment charging him with assault and batterv with intent to commit a rajx upo i Mrs. Fjeanor W. link.

The prosecutri reside in Birmingham, die evening about two weeks ago, at a late hour, Mrs. I was awakened by a noi.e in her room. An her husband was awav from liouie. she was con- I siderably alarmed, and on looking up saw i defend ii'it preparing to get into bed. Hr si-reanisattracted some rs-rsons on best reel I and Page was arrested in the room.

He plead nolle ronfewlerr, and stated to the Court that lie hud been driuking during that day, and remembered nothing about the affair. Judge Mellon ordered him to be remanded until Saturday next, when the matter of punishment would le considered by a full liench. Martha Thompson was indicted for malicious mischief, on oath of John Ihily. The parties are joint occupants of a tenement in run, oil iiemioci. sireci, i uiru ward, Allegheny.

Tne defendant occupied a rotim nliove that of the prosecutor, and it i was alleged that she was in the habit of emptying dirty water out of her window into Daly's cellar, by which bread, butter and tlorir were di-stroyed. It was also charged that th Thompsons pounded on tho lluor aliove, causing the plastering from 1 the ceiling in lnly's room to fall. Verdict not guilty, each party to pay one-half the costs. Iouis Davis was arraigned ujkmi an in- I dictment charging him with the larceny of an order on the City Treasury, drawii in; favor of John Toole, for i.s.". The in- I dictment alleged loth the stealing of the I paiier Uon hich the order was written, valued at ten cents, and the amount for II 1 f.

rw.t I which the order called which the defendant lifted by signing the name of the prosecutor, Mr. Coole. It appeared that Davis worked for Coole, and took the aliove described method to obtain a little balance that he claimed was due by his employer. The jury had not returned a verdii-t at the time of adjournment. Henry Hall was placed on trial on a charge of stealing three pairs of lioots, of the value of ten dollars each pair, the property of K.

S. Geary, shoemaker, of Fast I.iliertv. Mr. Geary was called to the stand, and testified that on the night of the U3d of last March his shop was broken into and three or four pairs of lioots stolen therefrom. A pair of boots which hadlsjen found irr possession of the prisoner were shown to witness and were positively identified by him as ono of the pain stolen from his shop on the night in question.

Robert M. lainter was placed on trial for assault aud battery. His wife was the prosecuting witness. She testified that the accused had assaulted and beaten her fre quently during the ptKt year, and on the 16th oilast siarcn ne nan eaien tier more violently than ever before, striking her in tho face, inflicting severe injuries. The jurv found Painter guilty, and the Tourt A I I sentenceu nim to pay a hhbim vi ni costs of prosecution, in aciauii ox iny- ment he was commuted lojuii.

Wm. Williams, a baker residing in Fast TJtiertv, testified that he was on hi way to the citv earlv in the morning succeeding the night of the'robliery, and that he overtook the prisoner. He was on foot and stated to witness that he cumo from Philadelphia; that ho got off the car at Greensburg, on tho previous evening, in mistake for Pittsburgh. Had on a pair of new boots, which he said hurt hi feet, he having walked all the way from Greensburg. It had tieen raining all the night, but witness noticed that the prisoner's garment were not wet, a fact which indicated that his story in regard to walking from Greensburg was false.

In addition to the new boot on hi feet he carried small handle tinder his arm. On trial. Common Flea Judge Htcrrett. In the case of Jacobs' vs. the Iennsy 1 va-nia Central Rail road Company, previously reported, the Jury retnmed a verdict for the defendant.

Wm. Thomas v. J. J. Garrett, adminlsj trator of Wm.

Thomas, deceased, was the first case taken up. Action to recover money loaned by plaintiff to his father dur ing but lifetime. Verdict for plaintiff in the aum of i Robert Thompson vs. John Snyder. Action on a promissory note.

erdict for plaintiff for am6unt of note and interest. V. Smith vs. David Hteen. erdict for plaintiff in the sum of 939,75.

Robert Hhielda vs. James Keller. Feigned Issue as to the validity of a judgment for M.150i confessed by Joseph B. Huff to Jaaaes Kelley, on Msrca, JM8-, took non-suit. r.Kauffield,for himself as well as for the county of Allegheny, vs.

m. Hill. Action to recover the penalty of fiftv dollars for peddling without license. Verdict for the plaintiff. M.

It. Hartzell vs. Wm. Hill. Same action as in above case.

A'erdict for plaintiff. The following is the trial list for to-dav: No. 28. F. Kaulheld vs.

G. W. Gilwon. 31. John Banner vs.

Val. Stier. 37. Ixrenz Hoffman vs. Cha.

Seiliert's Adams. 39. John Rahe vs. C. II.

Haven. 40. A. V. R.

R. vs. Washington Brin-ton. 41. Samuel JUcPherson vs.

G. Steicel. 43. Carr A Stetley vs. pat.

Sweenev, et al. 44. Petty P. Valville vs. Jno.

II. Settles. 45. J. D.

Girard vs. Aloiso Kumpf. 46. J. K.

Smith A Co. vs. Ed. Johnson. 48.

Andrew Johnson's executors vs. Adam Shaffer. 51. Reese, Graff A Dull vs. Theo.

Noble, et al. 52. Port Pitt Coal Co. vs. Shaffer A Co.

Dry Goods and Notions at Wholesale and Where to Purchase to Advantage. Messrs. Arbuthnot, Shannon A the proprietors of the well known, old established and popular wholesale dry goods house, No. H5 Wood street, have long presented very superior attractions in the way of advantageous prices, large and excellent selection and variety of stock, and have succeeded in building up a trade fully equal to that of any leading mercantile house engaged in that line of business. They but recently received a very large invoice of general dry goods, trimmings and notions, which embraces everything that is suitable to the soasons of spring and summer.

These goods were purchased for cash during the temporary panic which lately swept over the Kastern cities, and can be disposed of to the patrons of this house at much cheaper prices than those which now rule in New Vork, Boston and Philadelphia. This may appear strange to those not thoroughly posted on the irregularities ami consequent depression in prices, which marked tho early opening of tho importers and manufacturers' spring trade, but to experienced buyers presents no anomaly or perplexing problem. Those merchants, and they were few in number, who were fortunate enough to make their purchases during the conservatism in business, secured immense advantages which cannot possiblj- lie again obtained during the present season. After the markets strengthened, the losses sustained in sacrificing goods to meet pressing obligations, made impcrath by a disordered condition of affairs, had to le made uood by largely advanced prices, and lato buyers were the sufferers. Messrs.

Arbuthnot, Shannon A Co, propose to share their advantages with their patrons, and as we have remarked, are now selling goods tower than they can be purchased in the eastern markets. The home dealers ill readily discover wherein they will be benefitted bv conferring to this representative firm a full share of patronage, as they ea'n buy cheaper and save the incidental exenses and freight incurred by liestowing orders or making purchasing visits to the Fast, and will obtain as admirahte a choice and selection. Any of onr readers visiting the city to lay in their fresh supplies, or are replenishing their stoks by order, should keep in view this old and' high standing business house, and liecome satisfied throuvrh buying experience that it is largely to their interest to confine their patronage at home. The Lork-l'p Last Sight. Although the number of guests at the toruW last night was not so larire as on some former occasions, some of the cases were of more than usual interest.

There were but seven of the colls occupied at twelve o'clock. No. I was empty. No. 2 was occupied by some pubr unfortunate wretch, ho had lecn picket! up out of the gutter on Fifth street in a lieastly state of intoxication, alout ten o'clock, and was still insensible from the effects of the ac cursed stuff he had been drinking.

No. 3 contained a resioctable looking man from Peebles tow nship, apparently nlout forty-five years of nge, and quite intelligent. On being asked for hat he was arrested, he said that he was a farmer, ow ned a small farm in Peebles tow nship, and had come to the city yesterday morning with marketing. After disposing of his produi-e ho met a friend ho insisted upon his drinking with him. They went together to a saloon and took several drinks, after which his recollection was very indistinct, until ahoxit eleven o'clock, when he awoke from a heavy sleep and found himself caged.

Ho said it was tlx first time he ever "played checkers with his nose," mid he guessed it would lo the last. Nos. 4 and 5 each contained a victim, who had iceu brought iu U-astly drunk but a few moments lefore twelve. No. 6 was tenanted by a lively, honest-faced Scotchman, who ha'd been unfortunate either in the sixo or number of drinks taken during the day.

ItWas the first time he had ever lcen caged, and if he keeps his promise he will not soon be caught again. Some poor, miseral Je specimen of humanity, who bad been puked up as a vagrant, occupied No. 7, and a well-dressed, genteel looking young man, who it appears was arrested on suspicion of having had a hand in some of the recent rob-lieries, tenanted No. Tlie only ground; of suspicion, we learn, is the fact that he has been looting aliout the city for several months with no visible means of mipport. The victims will all be brought lere the Mayor this morning.

larceny by Bailee. Mary Kelly made information veaterday liefore Alderman McMastertt, cnarging Kdward Kellv with larceny by bailee. Mrs. Kelly is tho idow of George Kelly, who was a slate roofer. Since his death Mrs.

K. has carried on the busincsM In connection with her brother-ii-law, the defendant. Some time since a contract was made between the Kelley and the proprietors of tho Banner Cotton Mills for a job of roofing, which amounted to 1335,50. The work was done and Kdward collected the money, and refaaes to give Mrs. K.

her share. A warrant as issue! for hi arrest. A Prlnrrlv Present Messrs. Keine- man, Meyran, A Siodle have on exhibition in one oi incir lienutuui snow inuows oi their new and magnificent Iwxise, No. 42 Fifth street, a princely gift in tho way of a massive gold cross and chain, and a heavy gold ring, set with a large precious stone, all to be presented by hi friend to the zealous and accomplished Father Mullen, of Allegheny city, recently appointed by the Pope as Bishop of Fjie.

The exquisite workmanship of these articles bears new evidence to the high character sustained by this well known jewelry house. FJectlon of Vestryneu. -The congregation of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church yesterday held a meeting and unanimously elected the following vestrymen to serve tlie ensuing year: Josiah King, James M. Cooper, Thomas M. Howe, H.

Mason, H. (i. Hale, Stephen Jarvis. W. P.

Marshall, Thomas S. Blair, John II. Shoenberger, Calvin Adams, W. T. Robb, II.

I Ringwalt, Hon. Wilson McCandless, Major S. R. Ross. Larceny ef a Coat David Aiken yesterday made information before the Mayor charging Grace Lee alias Bill I.ummus, with the larceny of a coat.

It appears that the defendant, who is a colored boy, walked into Mr. Aiken's office on Liberty street and took the coat, which was hanging on a hook. He was arrested ith the coat In his possession, snd after a hearing committed to jail for trial Value PretenesWWm. Thomas was com- W. Anderson also made mformation against Thomas, eharsinKhim with obtaining money under fXprelence.

A commitment was lodged against him. Proof. Only $. Death aud Insanity from Laughing C.su Two ladies have been killed fcy "the Oa.i" i this city and recently a young lady fror Butler took "the Gas" at an establishmer in this city, and vow, in consequence, a inmate of an Insatic Asylum. That th above statement is tkuk.

Dr. Scott can at duce rosiTivE proof, and will also explai to any who call at his establishment, Laughing Gas is vnsafe. Lavohinu Ga is dead, and all the "gas" about its safet by those who tise it because it requires no sku to administer, won't resurrect it. JVo on who values life will risk taking "Gas." They reason thus It has killed others it may kill me. If any one wishes "run the risk," Dr.

Scott will administe pure Laughing Gas free of charge, but wil recommend to them a better anesthetic which he will guarantee to be entirely safe, and which he will also give free. full set of Teeth on Dried Rubber (Bogu Vulcanite) for $12, such as is advertiset elsewhere at 278 Penn street, thirc door above Hand. To Country and City Merchants, W'e ar thoroughly supplied with all kinds of Drj Goods, Staple and Fancy, bought a unusual advantage through our Easterr purchasing department, taking advantage the recent large auction sales and fluctua tions in prices, and we can and will sell al less than tho lowest Eastern cash We invite you to an inspection of our stock and comparison of prices, at 69 Market street. J. W.

Barker Co. Dress Goods, 18 and 25c, At Barker's. Dress Goods, Double Width, 85c, At Barker's. lleautiful Japanese shirting, 31 yxe At Barker's. Double Widths Poplins, SOc, At Barker's.

Black Silk for Sacques, At Barker's. Black Silk for Dresses, At Barker's. Moire Antique. Black and At Barker's. New Colored Silks Jukt opened.

At Barker's. Alexandria Poplins, Black and i At Barker's. New Organdies and Jaconets. At Barker's. New Percales and Lawns, At Barker's.

Beautiful New Grenadines. At Barker's. DIED; SHRIVKK On Sjm.lav. Anril at hllf-tii-t three o'clock, at his at New T-as. A lleirhcny county, Sami kl miuixkk, la tbe 47th year of bu age.

The funeral will take place from his late residence on TcetiDAY at 11 o'clock. The of the family are respectfully invited to attend, Carrlads will leave Patterson's stables at six o'clock i. M. KTlll KTOV. (In Mnn.lxi Tnnrninir.

at 20 min utes past 10 o'clock. KSTIIKR CLARK 0TOCK- TON, relict of the Rev. Joseph Stockton. Funeral on Wkdxesdav aktkbnoon-, 13th at o'clock, from her late residence, corner of Stockton avenue and Beaver 6trcet, Allegheny t'lty. STEWART.

On Mondav morning, April 13th. at 4 o'clock, 1AVI1 bTE YVAKT, aged 46 years. Tbe funeral will take place from his late residence. corner of Page and Fulton fctreets. Fifth ward, Al legheny, on TllCBHDAT, at 8 o'clock T.

It. Carriages will leave Devore's, Grant street, at If. and Diamond, Allegheny, at 1'; oVtock. to proceed to Allegheny Cemetery. Philadelphia papers pica-? copy.

UNDERTAKERS. A LEX. AIKEN, UNDERTAKER, a 42 42 U'kTtUTtl tiTUrVT oVii wnYi Xa A. m. IOU W1II i7Jitr.rn a iiinuuiu, COFFINS of all kinds, CRAPES.

GLOVES, and every description of Funeral Furnishing (ioods furnished. Rooms open day and ulght. Hearse and Carriages furnished. Uk-krenck8 Kev. David Kerr.

I. Rev. M. W. Jacobus, 1).

1., Thomas En Ing, Jacob li. Miller, Ksq. SIIARLES PEEBLES, ODER-TAKERS AND LIVERY STABLES, corner of rilUSKY STREET AMI CHURCH AVENUE, Allegheny Citv, where their COFFIN R0031S are constantly supplied with real and imitation Rosewood, Mahogany ami Waluut Co Bins, at prices varying from 4 to slOO. Bodies prepared for interment. Hearses aud Carriages furnished: also, all Kinds of Mourning lioodS, if required.

Office open at all hours, day and night. ROBERT T. RODNEY, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER, No. 45 OHIO STKEKT, Alleghenv. and No.

60 DIAMOND sl'AKE, (by Johu Vilson 4 keeps always ou hands the best Metal, Rosewood, Walnut aud imitation Rosewood Coffins. Walnut Coffins from $45 upwards. Rosewood Coffins MO upwards, all other Coffins I proportion. Carriages and Hearses furnished at low rates. Crape.

Gloves, Plate and Engraving gratis. Office opeu day aud night. PECTACL.ES. WAKi: WTED TO IMPROVE THE SZ3HT. AT DUNSEATH HASLETT'S, JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS, 1 65 FIFTH ST-OPPOSITE MASONIC HALL.

-yyALK IN! WALK. IN! AND SEE 1UK STEW SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. JUtST RECEIVED AT H. SMITH'S Tailoring Establishment, J'o. VS WYLIE STREET, Corner of Federal.

EW SPRING GOODS, INGPTRAlVriRST n' MERCHAT TAILOR JUST OPENED, AT HENRY G. HALES, Corner ofPenn and St Clair Street. "CMm SALInOBKENTBLE J- balance orthone desirable Lots are bow ofiVred at private tale, and any one desirous of floe bulldln sites woohl do t0 make a selection. The TUla.e located I oa a beauUftU aatl healthy two and a ha.fmllef from Bharpatmrr, on tbe Western Railroad, which throu.h TZflT much more tralaable and agreeable. ExtenSv.

preparation, are mw making for erecting a number oftaehojuee.whlelvwiH prow anoraaLnttotte town. The remainder of the, Lou wlluL soW at eaajr. siu. 8HCTTKBLY, Real Estate and In. nraaee Agent, Lawreceeyuie.

i 4 i ''i Taken to Lancaster. Officer Fislier, of Ijtm-aster, arrived in this city yesterday morning, in search of W. P. Wensel, bo it appears is charged with seduction. Fisher mado his business known at the Mayor's office, when the warrant for Wen-sel's arrest was placed in the hands of officer Irwin, who succeeded in capturing him alwut ten o'clock a.

m. on the corner of St, Clair and Penn streets. He was immediately turned over to Usher, who took him in charge and left with him on the eleven o'clock train yesterday morning for Lancaster. AccomaiodaUng. The night train on the Pittsburgh and Connellsville Railroad will leave the depot at eleven o'clock, instead of halt-past ten as heretofore, in order to accommodate persons residing along the line of tho road who desire to attend the Opera House during Edwin Forest's enuraizement.

The accommodating spirit is characteristic of the officers of the Connellsville Railroad Company, and it will doubtless be fully appreciated by those whom it is intended to benefit. Yesterday was a beautiful day, and the streets were threnged with ladies out shop-pins, most of whom found their way to the dry goods store of Bates Bell, where there has ust been opened a fresh invoice of general housekeeping goods, dress goods of all varieties and styles, cloaks, sacques and general dry goods. The firm are selling at what may be correctiy called popular prices, and are drawing a full share of patronage. Carpet Now as the season for putting down new carpets is at hand, it may be regarded as a timely suggestion on our part to advise housekeepers, to call in at the mamouth auction house salesrooms of Smithson, Vanhook A McClelland, and examine the fine assortment of ingrain, super-ingrain, rag, hemp and stair carpets, which are offered at private sale at very cheap prices. Taken to the Hause of Refuge-Henry Edwards snd Ben.

Handera, colored boys, who were recently convicted of robbing a till in a dry goods store in Lawrenceville, were taken to the House of Refuge yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Stubbs, in compliance with the sentenoe of the Court. City Councils. A special meeting of the City Councils will be held st two o'clock r. m. to-day.

The meeting is called by the Water Committee for the purpose of bringing the matter of extending the water main to Lawrenceville before Councils..