Senator Anthony's condition is as favorable as at any time since his recent illness.

The Arch-street Opera House in Philadelphia was partially destroyed by fire yesterday.

One hundred and eleven buildings were destroyed and fifteen people killed, in Beauregard, La., by the recent cyclone.

A St. Petersburg dispatch says: "Several of the officers and soldiers suspected of being concerned in the Nihilistic operations have committed suicide."

The convention of Irish societies in America, at Philadelphia, yesterday, permanently organized by the choice of Congressman-elect M. A. Foran of Ohio as president.

In the Tewksbury almshouse investigation yesterday, Dr. Tucker of Australia, a medical expert, testified that the sanitary arrangements were remarkably good. The only fault was the male attendants for females, and the ignorance of Dr. Lothrop.

Base-ball games yesterday: At Philadelphia, Athletics, 2; Philadelphias, 2. At Providence, Providence, 10; Brown University, 1. At Pittsburg, Clevelands, 7; Alleghanys, O. At New New York, New York league, 4; Metropolitans, 1.

THE WEATHER.WASHINGTON, D. C., April 27, 1883, 1 A. M. For New England, slightly warmer weather, southerly to westerly winds, lower barometer, partly cloudy weather and rain in the northern portions.