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THURSDAY, OCTOBLR 1, 1863
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A State Military School.
'Compliment to American soldiers , is un
necessary after the many victoriesthey have
won, the frequent defeats they have midis
eouraged sustained; yet—the testimony to
their courage, borne' by such a man as Gen.
CAny, is not the less gratifying. Major
General CASEY is entitled by experience to
speak upon the subject; he has himself
organized three hundred 'thousand troops
for active service, and when he declares
- that " the material for soldiers which the
loyal States have furnished is the best that
- the world has ever seen," we think of the
history of the war, and wonder who can
doubt the Statement. This, however, is but
- Incidental in his letter, which we publish in
another column. The suggestions there
made are important, and should be con
sidered by the people and the State Govern
ment.
General CASEY is now at the head of a
Board, constituted by the Government, to
examine into the merits of candidates who
may be seeking commissions in the black
regiments. In the exereiscr of this function
he and his coadjutors are doing a good
work for the, country. They are keeping
out incompetents and false pretenders, and
giving to the service men who understand
their duty. The ;General and his friends
have expressed much pleasure, not only at
the efforts of the loyal people of Pennsyl
vania to recruit black soldiers, but at the
corresponding exertions to supply these
troops with the right kind of officers. To
assist in this latter branch of effort, the
General has written to the President of our
Philadelphia "Supervisory Committee"
the letter referred to, and in it, as will be
seen, speaks favorably of the establishment,
by that committee, of an elementary school
at which the rudiments of the military pro
fession shall be taught, and which shall be
accessible to all meritorious young men
who may be aspiring to commissions in the
black regiments:.
The General is quite clear also, for reasons
which he gives, that a Board of Examiners
is quite as imperative a necessity for our
white as for our black troops, and, in this
connection, he intimates a hope, which we
are sure will be responded to by every loyal
citizen, that Pennsylvania will establish a
permanent military school of her own,
where her children can be duly trained for
the.service of their country. This is an im
portant matter, and one that shOuld claim
the attention of our influential men. Other
States are taking steri.; toward the establish
ment of a State military school. Why
should not Pennsylvania do the same ? Let
us profit by the lessons of experience.
The Late,Francis J. Grand
We have to announce this morning the sud
den death of Mr. FRANCIS J. GRUND. The
story of his death is told elsewhere, and we
Lave only to add a few words in relation to
his life and character. Mr. GRUND was
born in Vienna, and at the time of his death
was over fifty years of age. He was, in
many respects, a most remarlcible man
Be came to this country about thirty. years
ago, and has taken a leading part in Ameri
can politics. In the early part of his ca
reer hc was a professor of languages, and
was accounted one of the finest mathemati
cians in the country. He contributed seve
ral works to our literature—the first being
two - volumes on the . moral, Soeial, and po-
litical relations of the American people
:published in 18:37, and at the time creating
gieat attention. Mr. CHARLES SUMNER,
writing in the North itmerkanßeidew, said :
"In approaching the consideration of its
merits, we are struck with the singular cor-
redness, force, and often eloquence, with
which it is written. No other work within
our knowledge presents a view $9 complete
of our resources in evert department `of
life." The tribute of Mr. StmNan to Mr.
Gnu No's authorship might he accepted as a
fair criticism of his life. He was essential-
ly a scholar, and the range of his informa
tion was varied and exhaustive. His know
ledge of the French, English, and German
languages was thorough ; and in addition
to these, he was familiar wi h Spanish, Ita
lian, and the classical languages. His fond
ness for political life did not give him the
leisure necessary to cultivate science and
literature, and, with the exception ofia small
work on the present condition of politics in.
Europe, printed recently, he has been con
stantly engaged as a journalist, and an ac
tive politician. In 1840 he published a
newspaper in this city, called The FOPUM,
and, under the Administration of Mr. POLK,
was Consul at Antwerp. He subsequently
resided in Washington, acting as a, corres
pondent of many of the leading journals of
the country, and possessed the friendship
and confidence of most of our public
men. When Ir. BUCHANAN was - chosen
President; Mr. Grain]) became our Consul at I
Havre, and on his return he resided .in
Chicago. He subsequently came to Phila
delphia, and was for some time, connected
with the editorial staff of THE Pnnss. He
was not disposed, however, to endorse the
policy we felt called upon to advocate. He
believed that the temper of the Democratic
party was for war, and that the organization
might . be committed to that policy under
loyal leaders. "As our own opinion was that
the organization was demoralized, corrupt,
and an agency of treason, Mr. GEUND entered
into a newspaper enterprise of his own—the
result being The Age newspaper of this city.
Under his management The Age exhibited
a great amount of taste and ability, and in
its general ,tone was loyal to the Govern
ment, and in faver of the prosecution of the
war. Mr.* GR UM) made an earnest effort
to reconcile his duty to the country with his
duty to the organization, but he found it
impossible— to use his own idea, the asso
ciations became " intolerable," and despair-
ing of the , plan he so deeply cherished, he
abandoned The Age, and, repudiating the
nomination, of Mi. Justice Woo Dwain), be
oeme an open and determined supporter
4:>f Governor CURTIN. He became as many
Democrats had become before,-cOnvinced
that war was caused by treason; "and treason
by slavery, and that the evil would die away
when the cause was removed. In this faith
Mr. GRUND died, his last public appearance
being at the roams of the Union League,
the evening before his death, where he de
livered one of the ablest and most eloquent
arguments of his life in 'defence of the Ad
ministration. Its delivery caused a profeund
sensation,• and we find it now being dis
cussed by the leading journals of the coun-
Ray. In this cause Mr. GM:MD was most en-
NeiN
Riastic, and:in conversing with the writer
se lines the day before his death, he
•, at nothing in his life gave him more
pride im.4 pleasure than the opportunity he
enjoyed of supporting the Administration.
Had Mr. GR13131) lived he would have been
of great service to the country. The end of
his life was glorious, but it is not with such
: a feeling that we write his obituary. We
feel that America has lost one of her, most
,erudite scholars, and 'one of her most ac
...complished citizeas. - It' is a loss that the
press will keenly feel, . and one that we
shall not soon cease to mourn. . .
7HE 'Harrisburg Telegraph announces that
THOMAS C. MCDOWELL, formerly connected
with the Patriot and Union of that city, has
announced his adhesion to the cause of CUR
-
TIN and AGNEW, and that at a recent meet
ing in Beaver county lie made a speech
endorsing the Unionnorninations. He held
• that "it Was the duty of the Northrto show
'the ,youth that they were determined to put
idewn the rebellion, and that the loyalty of
tie Northern Democrats would be demen
strated in the support of enfant." Every
where we hear similar declarations. The
people are rising. The Democratic masses,
with all their love for the organization,. can
not be broughtto endorse its complicity with
Wrong, and we See them everywhere boldly
Spurning their party allegiance, and giving
their voice to the cause of the Union. The
ice is breaking, and the Lid.% will soon be
over the land.
IN his speech delivered in . Philadelphia! ,
December 13th, 1860, Judge WoormAnn
said :
"The tradition of the elders lingered in thkgene.
rations which Immediately succeeded the adoption
of . the Constitution; and their passion for freedom,
just as strong as ours, was chastened into loyalty to
the Union, and veneration for the rights of the
States. The Constitution which was strong enough
to govern such men, is too weak to restrain us, who
have outgrown the grave and moderate wisdom that
excited no irrepressible conflicts between brethren,
but taught them to dwell together in unity. I would
make it strong enough to restrain the madness of our
In his letter to RUFUS E. SHARPLEY, dated
September 21st, 1863, Judge WOOD WARD
says:
"My life has been spent, thus far, in upholding
the Constitution of the United States, as the fathers
framed it, the Union they formed, and the Constitu•
lion and laws of the State; and whatever of life re
mains to me will be devoted to the same ends,
whether In public or private attrition',"
Now, what is Judge WOODWARD in favor
of—the Constitution as it is, or a new,con
stitution ?
A NEWSPAPER, called the Spectator, print
ed in the German langnago, r and published
in Erie, has taken down the names of WOOD
WARD and LowittE, and ranged itself under
the banner of Cuitrrx and AGNEW. So
-goes the campaign, and from every quarter
we hear similar words of comfort and en
couragement.
Mn. GEORGE A. COFFEY, the United.
States
, District Attorney, intends to visit
the counties of Potter, McKean, Susque
hanna, Bradford, and others in that section
of Pennsylvania. His mission is the cause
Of our country. He announces himself
ready to-Speak in any of those counties.
Letters addressed to him by editors of
papers or other - parties will be promptly.re
sponded to. He will be absent from Phila
delphia until the day before the coming
election.
WMEeIIIENG-TON.
Special Despatches to The Preen.
WASHINGTON, D. C. Sept. 30, 1863.
The Missouri Delegition--interview with
the i'resident.
The Missouri delegation called upon the President
to-day by appointment, and presented through their
chairman, Mr. DRAKE, of St. Louis, an address
containing their alleged grievances, and asking for a
change of military commanders in the Department
of Missouri. The President received the address,
and promised to give it a careful consideration, and
furnish a reply as early as practicable. A free con
versational discussion took place, continuing seve
ral hours. The language on both sides was earnest,
though courteous and friendly. This having been a
strictly private interview, no reporters for the press
were present,
The address is signed by seventy gentlemen, com
posing the committee, who say they have endeavored
carefully to avoid exaggeration, and to speak the
simple truth. Among other things they ask the im
mediate restoration of the military control of
Missouri to the hands of National officers and
troops, and the entire discharge of all the enrolled
militia of the State from any further service at the
arbitrary will of the Governor ; and further, that in
place of General Sonormn, a department com
mander be assigned to the Department of the Mis
souri, whose sympathies will be with Illissouri's
loyal and suffering people, and not with slavery and
pro slavery men. They say. General SCHOFIELD has
disappointed their just expectation by identifying
himself with their State administration,and his policy
as a department commander has been,' . as they believe,
shaped to conform to Gov. GAMBLE'S pro-slavery
and conservative views. From the day of General
SCBOBIBLD'S accession to the command of the de
partment, matters have grown worse and worse in
Missouri, till now they are in a more terrible condi
tion than they have been at any time since the out
break of the rebellion. They therefore respectfully
pray the President to send another general to com
mand that department, and, if they do not overstep
the bounds of propriety, they ask the commander
sent there may be Major General BUTLER. They
believe his presence there would restore order and
peace to Missouri in less than sixty days. lie would
be received by, their people with rejoicing, and they
would once more feel that loyalty is to govern
Missouri. They entreat the- Presiden tto observe
that in their ill-fated State the conflict is between
loyalty and disloyalty. -It is imposailde both should
rule there. One or the other must go down. Tiny
say, if the President refuse their requests, they re•
turn to their homes only to witness, in consequence
of that refusal, a more active amd relentless perse
cution of the Union men, and to feel that while
Maryland can rejoice in the protection of the
Government of the Union, Missouri is still to be the
victim of a pro-slavery .conservatism, which blasts
wherever it reigns. The address concludes as fol
lows "We ask only justice and protection to our
suffering people. If they are to suffer hereafter as
now and in time past, the world will remember that
they are not responsible for the gloomy page in Mrs
souriN history, which may have to record the inde
pendent efforts of her haraised but still loyal men to
defend theniselves, their families, and their homes
against their disloyal and murderous assailants.L
'lite Union League Platform.
At a late meeting of the supreme body of the Union
League of the United States, a series of resolutions
were passed, amounting in fact to a political plat
form. It is said that in a few days they will be made
The Enrolment.
The Board of Enrolment to-day closed its hearing
of applications for exemption. The entire number
of cases passed upon was 3.698, from which the Go
vernment will get 8:7 soldiers, principally substi
tutes, of whom 326 were colored. There are 2,000 in
addition to these who have been required to report,
or on failure will be proceeded against as deserters.
An arrival today from the Potomac flotilla reports
no signs of rebels on either shore of the river.
Military Rumors,
It is reported that Generals McGoox and ORLI ,
TEHDEN are to be court martialed for their conduct
at the battle on the Chickamauga ; • that Genera;
THOMAS is to have command of a department, if he
will take it; that General POPE, who once quieted
Missouri, and gave evidence there of considerable
administrative talent, is to replace General Sono-
FIELD in the command of the Department of Mis
souri, and that General CURTIS is to command the
new department of Kansas.
Trade with China.
Miniater BURLINGAME officially communicates
to the State Department that the Imperial Govern
ment of China has respondei to his request for an
extension of the time ha Which to re-export native
produce, from three to fwelve month'. The change,
he says, will do much for the trade of all nations,
and puts us under many obligations to the Chinese:
FORTRESS MONROL
Rebel Reports - from Chattanooga and the
Rapidan — The Rebels only claim 36 Gnus
Captured.
FORTRESS MoNROE, Sept: 60:—The Richmond
Enquirer of 'Sept. 26th aays editorially;: After tin)
diatinot reports of the recapture of Chattanooga, we
have now the intelligence that the enemy is Mill in
possession of this stronghold—that he is probably
strengthening its works, and that our lines have not
been advanced further than within four miles of the
town. While events linger in Tennessee, the situa
tion in Northern Virginia has become critical. The
enemy is preparing for a general attack'on the lines
of, the Rapidan. In the past few days the enemy
has beenmassing his troops and forces at Culpeper.
His positions have been reconnoitred, and his en
croachments on the railroad and river indicate very
plainly.his determination to fight.
Large forces of the enemy • already occupy the
railroad between Mitchell's and Rapidan stations.
There may also be observed froni our position
three lines of encampments in the neighborhood of
Pony Mountain and Shepardsburg. This latter
division of the enemy's forces fronts the Rapidan in
the vicinity of Somerville and Raccoon Ford.
On Friday last Spencer Kellogg was hung at Camp
Lee. He was formerly of the Confederate States
Engineer Corps, but a deserter therefrom, and was
subsequently charged with being a spy. It is saki
that he confessed his guilt.
NEAR CHATTANOOGA, Sept. 24.—The report from
General Hood last night was favorable.
Our prisoners will reach 7,000, of whom 2,000 are
wounded. We have ftwenty.five stands of colors
and guidons, thirty.six pieces of artillery, and 16,000
-stand of small arms.
ATLANTA, Sept. 26.—Several trains of wounded
hive arrived. Reports of affairs are conflicting.
We are inclined to believe that the enemy are forti
fying Chattanooga. Our lines are within four miles
of that place.
Officers state that Gen. 'Rosecrans sent two flags
of truce, asking permission to bury the dead and re
lieve the wounded. Gen. Bragg rejected both a Pffilea-
Hone, replying that he had enough of Yankee priso
ners to bury the dead, and Yankee surgeons to
attend to their wounded.
There was no fighting yesterday.
The Yankee prisoners have an abundance of coun
terfeit money. - Some of them were brought in in
irons for passing it.
CoAnLreTorr, Sept. 25. All is quiet this
morning.
THE WAR IN ARKANSAS.
Price and Kirby Smith 3,000 Strong.
CIVCINNATI s Sept. 30.—We have five days' later.
news from Arkansas, which states that the rebel
General Price has retreated to Arkadelphiajoining
Kirby Smith. The whole rebel force at Arkadel
phia, with conscripts and other reinforcements, does
not exceed three thousand.
One of their powder mills at that place exploded on
the 6th inst. Ten thousand pounds of powder were
loot by the explosion.
Collision-Tice United States Steamer
Tiega Damaged.
NEW YORK, Sept. aO.—A. collision occurred in the
fog this morning, between the Jersey Oity ferry.
boat Rude= and the 'United States steamer Tioga.
The latter Was so seriously damaged as to detai
her dye week's for repairs.
The Doiton Draft Rioters.
BOSTON, Snpt-30.—The trial of the Prinoe•atreet
rioters, who !apposed the draft and althost killed the
aetlitant provost 'Marshal, last - July, resulted, to
day, in the acquittal of all the persons on a point
of law raised by Mr. Lennott. The point was, that
.the assistant provost marshal who served the no
tices on the drafted= persons `was wit proved to be
an °Meer, as required In Ike indictinent, but,only an
MVPS ee: .:
THE WAR IN GEORGIA AND
TENNESSEE.'
LATER NEWS OF THE CUMBERLAND ASINY,
QUIET AT (1111A'TTANOOGA.
Gen. Hooker in the West---Meoook and
Crittenden on Trial.
CHATTANOOGA
CINCINNATI, Sept. 30.--Tbe Grizette ■aye an °facial
despatch, dated yesterday afternoon, says the situa
tion ts unchanged. Our army holds a strong defen
sive position. No attempt bait been made by the
enemy to disturb it.
REBEL FORGES NEAR MEMPHIS
CINCINNATI, Sept. M.—Rumor by way of Cairo
reports' that live thousand rebels were within ten
miles of Memphis. The story is not credited.
It is also stated that the notorious guerilla Gene
rid Richardson was caught in that city, in disguise,
hat week.
WOUNDED PENNSYLVANIANS AT NASEI.
VILLE
Among the wounded in the Nashville
are the following Pennsylvanians ; John Kelly, Co.
G, 77th ; W. H. Frazer, Co. 0, 78th ; James E. Mo.
Bride, Co. 0, 78 ; John Crawford, Co. C, 79 ; Chas.
E. Mager, Co. E, 79th ;-Wm. Preston, Co. 0, 79th.
HOOKER AND BUTTERFIELD AT OINOIN-
CINCINNATI, Sept. 30.—Gen. Hooker and staff ar.,
rived at the Burnet. House here lea evening, and
the General was eerenaded.
The General, in a few remarks, said that he was
going to speak to the rebellion through the thunder
tones of artillery and musketry,
Gen. Butterfield also raid that they were going
to the front to fight traitors, and they wanted all
loyal citizens to take care of traitors in the rear of
the army.
• Capt. Hurttfa trial for malfeaaance in office has
been delayed, to give the defendant time to procure
a reply to the charges. The specifications are not
made public.
m , ooom AND ORITTUNDB.N.
The War Department has ordered a court of in
quiry to investigate the conduct of Generale McCook
and Crittenden in the late battles near Chattanooga.
ARMY CORPS CONSOLIDATED.
The 20th and 21st Army Corpe have been consoli
dated, and will be called the 4th Corps. They are to
be commanded by Major General Gordon Granger.
THIE REBEL GENERAL PRESTON.
General William Preston, one of the rebel gene
rale wounded at the Chickamauga battle, wee the
former •United States lminiater to Spain. His Bret
eat in the service of the rebel Confederacy was to
. _ .
visit Richmond as a commissioner from the Seces
sion State Government of Kentucky, which was
formed by a so-called Sovereignty Convention,
which met at Busseladle.
LEE'S VISIT TO BRAGG. ,
A Memphis letter, of a very recent date, says
"A lady, who has just arrived from Atlanta, Ga.,
says General Lee passed through that place, en route for
Chattanooga, some ten days ago; and that Confederate
troops had been passing through, in great numbers.
Some days before 15,000 militia, from Georgia alone,
went to swell the number of Bragg's army.
ROSSORANS, THOMAS, AND 1100001 C.
The New York Evening Post thus refers to these
three generals:
The two great battles fought by the Army of the
Cumberland are, in some of their features, strikingly
alike. In the struggle on the Chickamauga—to
describe it briefly—the enemy shattered and routed
our right and centre, but was checked and finally
held by the obstinate and glorious defence of the
left, under General Thomas. On the Stone river,
last January, our right was also overwhelmed and
routed, and the enemy was then beaten and routed
by the obstinate and gallant fighting of the left. It
may be added that McCook, who commanded on the
right in the recent battle, held the same position be
fore Alurfreesboro'. Twice this general.has given
way before the enemy, and on the last occasion he
bote with him from the battle. field Roseanne, who
had placed himself on that wing probably from dis
trust of those who commanded there; and a desire
to make sure of the ground there by personal super
intendence. But he was swept away in the rout of
McCook.
The recent battle has 'proved, by a fiery ordeal,
the qualities of General Rosecrans' subordinates.
It has shown the wisdom of the commanding general
in selecting, as his trustiest adviser, Major General
Georgell. Thomas. So long ago as before the battle
of Murfreesboro, it was noticed that Rosecrans, who
is not given to consulting with his generals, con
stantly advised with Thomas; and he has continued
on relations of the closest intimacy with this officer,
for whom he had, indeed, cherished feelings of admi
ration long before the war. .Re said, one day last
winter, t 0 George H. Thomas is a man of extraordi
naly character. Years ago, at the Military Acade
my, I conceived there were points of strong resem
blance between his character and-that of Washing
ton. I was, in' the habit of ' calling him General
Washiegton." Events have justified all the confi
dence of Roeecrana.
"Pep Thomas," as the soldiers (who love him)
call him, saved the army in the late desperate bat
tle ; his iron determination and pertinacity threw
back the enemy when all seemed lost. What Rose
crate himself did at. Stone river, that Thomas did
en the Chickamauga after his chief had been swept
trent the field. It is not every army which has two
'such men at; Rosecrans and Thomas as its ]seders.-
When the chief was carried away, in- the flight of
McCook's corps, Thomas, who remained in coal
wand on the field, was fully aware of all the plans
end hopes of Roaecrans, and was thus able to follow
out without interruption what Rosecrans had been
forced to leave.
After the battle of llifurfreeaforo tke commanding
general did not think it worth while to complain of
General McCook.. lie is tin indulgent chief, apt to
take the will for the deed, and ready to excuse a
blunder. But it now appears that he would have
done wisely had he put some one like Reitman, or
Turchin, or Sheridan or Negley, in Menook's place.
McCook may be a good officer, but he evidently lacks
the firmness and capacity needed for so important a
command as that in which he has twice failed.
Incidents ot the Battles in Geergia.
A correspondent of the Cincinnati Commeicial
furnishes the folloviing interesting incidents of the
recent battles in NortherriGeirrgia :
Our army captured about 1,500 prisoners, and
brought them to Chattanooga, marching them along
with our retreating and disorganized forces on Sun
day afternoon. Longetreet's.men could be easily
distinguished by their. soldierly bearing and excel
lent clothing. All of the prisoners, however, were
comfortably clad.
"General Reynolds had a narrow escape from cap
ture on Sunday afternoon. He was surrounded by
rebel infantry while rallying some of his men, and
barely succeeded in eluding them.
"Few wagons were lost It was fortunate that
the enemy's cavalry did not attempt to harass them
during Sunday's disorder. Indeed, they took no
part in the action, being apparently disheartened by
their many recent defeats. •
" Probably not less than two thousand a our
badly wounded cell into the hands of the enemy.
Those who were slightly wounded escaped. The
road from Chattanooga to Bridgeport, a distance of
forty miles, was lined with the slightly wounded,
walking to the latter point to embark for Nashville.
Details of surgeons were made from Our army to re
main with the wounded who fell into the enemy's
"It was a - . fortunate circumstance for our army
that the country in the rear of Sunday's fight is re
markably' open, and abounds in several good roads,
all leading' to Chattanooga. The enemy held but
two of these roads, and many of our stragglers es
caped by the remaining ones. Considering his
achievement in crushing one of our wings, it is in
deed strange that the number of prisoners taken by_
him does not greatly exceed the number secured by
our selves.
" The"trains have all been moved to the north aide
of the river, and, if forced to retreat, Rosecrans has
several practicable lines."
The' Battle Near Chattanooga.
[From the Richmond Bxaminer, Eept. 23 l
The telegraph this morning adds but little to what
was already known of the great battle in Tennessee.
There is some amplification of.details, but we have
no new light on what is the great and critical un
certainty of the story—the fate of Chattanooga.
If our victory ends with Chattanooga, it is compara
tively unimportant. We will have repulsed the
enemy, hut will leave him in the possession of his
stronghold in Tennesnee, and in OceupatiOn of hie
former lines. • •
We trust, however, that 'our victory is not thus
negative, and that it will prove' something more
than a mere , check to the enemy. - The context of '
our own telegrams and "the Northern accounts of
the battle alike induce us to believe that our army
bad either got between the enemy at Chattanooga
or was in a position to compel the surrender of that
place, and thus follow up and consummate its vic
tory. Chattanooga is said to' be one of the most
'defensible places on the continent ; but it Rose.
crane communications are cut and-Ids rear threat
ened, we have reason to suppose he cannot hold
this great citadel of the West,' and the splendid,
army that he has marched from it Is at the - mercy
of • the victors who pursue it. Chattanooga taken,
we shall regain the control of East Tennessee, re
establish the defence of - Virginia, and shield 'anew
the heart of the Confederacy.
The enemy's accounts of the resent battle are
given in another column. There is the usual.
Yankee equivocation, but the general conclusion is,
that Roseanne has been "badly beaten;'. that the
intelligence is "painful," and that the etails are
only likely to confirm and amplify the scene of die.
aster. The combination of circumstances, the tone
of the Yankee press, and the imperfect suggestions
01 the telegraph, all induce us to expect great eon
sequences of the battle in Tennessee. It may have
°bonged the • whole front - of the war in the West,
illuminated the' prospeotoo of the Confederacy, and
in the estimation of the Worldvbe a sudden and pro- -
pitious novelty in our, fortunes. We are safe in
concluding that , we haye wen the :reatest victory of
the war, if it is only justly completed, and not left
imperfect through inefficiency or omission of our
Death of Major O. W. Sees.
HARRISBURG, Sept. -
-3o.—Major. G. W. Sees, aid
to the Governor and chief of transportation and
telegraphs, died here this morning at seven o'clock,
niter an'illness of several weeks, His demise will
he sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends.
Specie for Europe.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30.—The steamer Heola takes
$ll5 COO in specie, for Europe. The Arabia takes
out, from Boston, $37,000 in specie.
Arrival of a French Transport.
Niciv Yoiar, Sept. 30.—The French Steamer trans
port Entreprenante arrived tif-day from vera Oruz,
bound for Erect. She has invalids on board from
the French army.
The Russian Naval-Visitors.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30.—The RUBliall Admiral and
staff visited the forts to-day in company with Gene•
rale, Dix and Canby.
ailing . of the Aratia.
BOSTON, Sept. 30.—The steamer Arabia sailed at
noon with $37,000 in specie.
The New York Quarantine.
Ntw Yorr, Sept. 30.—The boarding of vessels at
the lower quarantine has been suspended for the
season.
MAJon GIMERAL SLocum is said to , have tender.
ed his rebignation, and it is rumored that Major Ge-
neral'Howardwill do likewise. General Burnside , s
Teeignation has, it IN again declared, been aooepted.
Tun Ynilish fund for the itonewall Jackson in ' °-
moment amounts to £1,6110. Mr. Foley is to be en
trusted with its execution, and it is to be sent to
the Confederates.
A GIANT /2i Tale Au.my.—.ll: pair of Government
choeaWas last week made in Boston, for a Norwe
gian, a man of gigantic proportion': The size is No.
20.. and the measure as followa: Heel .16 inohes, an
kle 12 lecher, instep 12 inches, teesllN inches. He
is a oolor sergeant in an artillery regiment of the
army, and is at present at Fort Ilamilton, New
Tr rs seserted that the English Government has
chartered some transports to convey troops to Ca
nada, not'Verhaps lthing - rthe aspect - of 'tillage
THE PRESS.-PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, OCTORER 1, 1863.'
THE E•EDEL AGENT AT LONDON- *ITHDHAWN.
ST. JOHNS, N.F., Sept, %I.—The steamer Europa,
with Liverpool dates (lithe 19th, and' via Queens
town on the 20th, paned here at half past three
o'clock this afternoon.
It is rumored that the Confederate envoy at Lon
don has been withdrawn in Consequence of the
meanness of the British Government.
The steamer Persia arrived out on the 19th inst.
The Europa has seventy.six passengers; all well.
GREAT BRITAIN.
< Aletter from Mahnloild In the Confederate organ;
the index, speaks of the probability of an early re
call of the representatives of the South front Eng
land on account of the attitude of the British' Go
velment. •
The Loudon Star fears that it is the intention of
the French Government to speedily recognize the
Confederates. It adduces various oats and dginon
strations to justify the belief, and comes to tils con
clusion that we must be prepared for. French recog
nition before long.
Tile London Herald, adverting to the rumored
probable mean of Mr. Mason from London, says it
is in consequence of the systematic rudeness with
which he has been treated. - -
The Herald hints that it has been through the sug
geation of Mr. Adams that Mr. Mason has been ex
cluded from official intercourse with the,British
Government.
The Faris correspondent of the Morning Post eaye
a new loan for the Confederates is contemplated.
The French Government has certainly not thrown
any difficulty in the way of the -pirate Florida.
Captain Malin resigned the command on account of
IU-health. Lieutenant Barney- probably, takes
command.'
One of the reasons given for the decline in the
Paris Bourse is an apprehension by some operators
that the decision in the ease of the Florida may lead
to unpleasant feelings between France and the
Federal Government.
The United States frigate Constellation arrived
at Gibraltar on the 11th instant.
_ .
The Paris Pays says the English journals are mis
taken in looking upon the note lately published in
the bloniteur as a step towards recognition—it was
merely a recognition of belligerent rights. If the
Emperor's Government believed itself- bound to re
cognize the Cidnfederates and establish official rela
tions at all, it would do to openly and not by indi
rect means.
The Bourse closed firm 65f, 450.
The Rev. Mr. Stewart, late chaplain in the rebel
army, has been lecturing before the Samtern (hub
of Liverpool. He charged the New England elergy
with instigating the war, and asserted that the war
would soon end when President Lincoln loses the
clerical eupport. He declared that the. South had
the means of carrying on the war for years to come,
but nevertheless was ready to lay down the sword,
and leave the questions at issue to the ballot. ,
. .
The-Opinions.aalionck believes itself able to state
that the EnglidE Cabinet, rearing that France may
tape possession of Mexico, is strongly endeavoring
to persuade the Emperor of Austria to consent to
the acceptance of the Mexican throne by Maximi•
Tian.
The same paper says that a Mexican loan is
spoken of, to be effected in London as soon as the
Archduke is officially proclaimed.
The Emperor also said that 13,000 Irishmen would
be enrolled for service in the new Empire. These
statements caused a. material improvement in Mind,
can securities in London.
The Times' city article remarks that the employ
ment of Irish troops is calculated to prevent the
United Slates from undertaking any aggresSion upon
the new monarchy. -
The Russian reply to the English note is pub
lished. It professes an ardent desire to restore
tranquillity in Poland. Discussions could only end
in establishing divergence of views, and desires to
assume responsibilities, and hopes the-prin
ciple of nonintervention will be maintained, which
Russia had constantly respected. - -
The London Money Market was rather firmer on
the 18th for the funds. The full demand for discount
Jules unchanged. -
The Stock Exchange was closed to-day, and the
effect of the YersiaN news was not, therefore,
developed in securities.
The Cabinets of Washington and Madrid have de
termined to submit the question of jurisdiction in
Cuban waters to the arbitration of the King of the
Belgians.
LIVERPOOL, hepi. 19. —The sales of cotton for the week
have been 115,50 baler, including 57,000 bales to specu
lators. and 11,0[0 to ea porters. The market has been
excited at an advance of ld. The sales to -day .were
10,060 bales, including 5,000 bales to Speculators and
Exportms. The market closed quiet, and prices un
changed. Fair descriptions are nominal. Middlings are
quoted at 27d for Middling Orleans. 26,i‘d for Middling
"Uplands, and 2631 for Middling hiehilee.
The stock of cotton in port is 172,009 bales, of which
59.000 bales are American.
The advices from Manchester are favorable, the mar
kets closing Ulm and. steady. ' "
Breadstuffs are dulLand all descriptions have declined
considerably. -
LONDON, Sept. 19.—Consols for money closed at Biagi
93X.
lourb as declined 6dglii. 'Wheat is heavY, and. 4g6d
lowrr: red, Western N quoted at 74180 :id; red routhorn,
SA 6d CSSs white Western. 95095 99; white Southern,
9s 3d(gi9s 9d. Corn drill at 6d, decline; mrged Corn,
255 650027 e.
Provisions dull. Beef steady ; Pork inactive; Bacon
quiet:and steady; Lard steady; Tallow steady; Butter .
th nibr.
_ Pitormcs.—.Ashes quiet; Pots 295; Pearls 345. Sugar
has a downward tendency. Coffee film. Rice is very
dull. Linseed still declining. linseed Oil sailer. Sperm
oil firmer. Common Rosin quiet, and steady. Spirits
Turpentine firm. Petroleum dull at 2.3 69 forrefined,
and 210.22 e for crude.
LONDON, Sept. 19.—Wheat has declined 10.25 fur Eng
lish. sugar firm. Coffee has a downward tendency.
QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 90.—The Parialourse closed firm.
Reran 6Sf 95c.
,The Great Eastern and Ribernia have arrived.
The sales of Cotton on Sem:today, at Liverpool, were
16.000 bales.
Breadstu ffs are unchanged; 'Mixed Corn still declining;
sales at 26s 6d.. Provisions dull.
NEW 'Volta., Sept, 30,--The following items have
been received per the steamer City of Washington.
PLYACOIITH 7 Sept. 16.—The ship Anglesey, from
Melbourne, with 46,000 ounces of gold, has arrived.
CRACOW, Sept. 16.—The leading- article of the
Cyses to-day demands the recognition of Poland as a
belligerent power, declaring that it would otherwise
appear that the Powers approved of the present con
dition of the conflict and the barbarous measures
being taken. 8L -
MADRID, Sept. 15.—The Ministry appear gale de
termined to chastise the Riff insurgents if the Em
peror of Morocco does not keep his promise. The
Washington Cabinet has demanded that the distance
to which the Spanish jurisdiction extends around the
island of Cuba shall be reduced to three miles. It
is asserted that the Government is little disposed to
make this concession.
• LETTER FROM GAILIR4DI.
The follewing letter has been addressed by Gari
baldi to the Palermo journal, If Martens dei Nett:
I applaud the reappearance of your Martell°, and I
hope that you will not cease to use it to combat the
evil genius of the priests, who, in the holy name of
God, destroy the soul, the life, and the liberty of the
people. The priests are incorrigible, and they're:-
quire to be treated with blows from the hammer.
At one time we respected them, thinking' that they
wished to serve our cause; but that was an error on
our part ; now they are like a swarm of locusts,
which spoil and destroy everything. Let us raise
our voices, and show the people the truth.
• G. GARIBALDI.
Pei eigny htce been created duke in the following
Napoleon, by the grace of God and the national
will ;Emperor of the French, to all persons present
and future, greeting : Wishing to give to Count Per
signy, member of our privy ,, council, senator, &c., 'a.
testimony of our recognition for the services he has
rendered to the State, and for his devotion to our
person, we have resolved to confer upon him, and we
do confer upon him, by these presents, the title of
Duke de Persigny. This title shall be transmissible
in direct line from male to male, and according to
the order of primogeniture.
Given at the Palace of the Tuileries, 9th Septem
ber, 1863. NAPOLEON.
• We read in the legitimist journal, The Gazelle de
France: " A apiece of news has just arrived' from
England which does not surprise us, and which.we
should not be sorry to see confirmed.. It is pub
lished-by The International, a French journal, tsp•
peering in London, and is to the effect that a vast
conspiracy is now openly organizing- in Ireland
against the English nomination, of course. The
conspirators, who call themaelves . Reniana and
'Sons of St. Patrick,' are said to be eighty thousand
in number, all armed and only awaiting an oppor
tunity to shake off the Saxon's yoke, and proclaim
the independence of Ireland! If the English Go
yen:men; were engaged in a war with France, which
is-not probable, or with the United States, which is
- less impossible, they would at or ce raise the stand.'
and of their country, and would be aided- by their
o(.l2r:tip:nen Rho have emigrated to America. The
Irish would like to have France on their side, but
they have resolved to act without her. The people
in all the counties long for the day of deliverance,
- and do not make any secret of their hopes. We in
dulge no illusions as to the importance of this news.
Ireland has for centuries groaned under English
tyranny,. and it is not astonishing that she should
always long for freedom ; but that hanny day is not
to near, perham'as we could wish. When it comes'
We shall hail it with joy." 00101:: ,
- - .
I [l rt OP-
The Europa otr,Cape Race.
FRANCE
SPAIN.
Commercial Intelligence.
Spanish. aurtsdiction , Around Cuba.
rEBSIGNY
IRISH - NI ms PROM FIAANCIE
The Bread Riot in Mobile.
(From the New Orleans Era of the 20th.
On Friday, the 4th instant, the women of -Mobile,
rendered desperate by their sufferings, met-in large
numbers on Spring Hill road, with banners, on
which were printed such devices as "Bread or
Blood," on one side, and *:Bread and Pease" on the
Qther, and, tilinttl With lenivre and hatchets, invited~hurf,
hut great, breaking open stores in their
progress, and taking for their use such articles of
food or clothing as they were in urgent need of. It
was, in fact, a most formidable riot, by a 14)dg-suffer
ing and desperate population. --
. Gen. Maury, commanding at Mobile, ordered the
17th Alabama Regiment to put down the disturbance
by force of arms. The soldiers refused to obey the
order, saying that they would, if they took any,
action, rather assist those starving wives, mothers,
sisters, and daughters of men who had been' forced
to fight the battles of the rebellion. Upon the refu
sal of the 17th the Mobile Cadets were called upon.
Now, the Cadets are known far and wide as a fancy
military . company, organized for the purpose of ho
liday show and parade, which ham never yet seen
service in any field, and probably never will. .But
being made of sterner stuff than the erth, which is
probably largely made up of =distils, the Cadets
undertook to force these poor, wretched women to
retire peaceably to their homes.
Quite a little scrimmage ensued, resulting in the
repulse of the gallant fellows," who have figured
in the Mobile papers for so many years as capriole of
martial deeds. The Cadets were defeated and
taught to fly in their first action, and the mob ruled
the hour. Mayor Slough and the Provost Marshal
now appeared, and tried their powers of persuasion.
They promised the women that if they would dis
perse, they should have everything they required.
This strategy was more successful than open Rime,
and the rioters e. went home "promise crammed."
In the evening, however, the riot broke out again
more fiercely than ever, but as our informant left in
the interval of quiet, we cannot learn the result of
the second attempt. The population of Mobile very
naturally strongly sympathized with these poor,
starving women, and many incidents occurred to
chow `this sentiment. One instance only we will
mention: In coming down Dauphin street, two
women went into a Jew clothing store, in the per
formance of the work connected with the mission.
The proprietor of the store forcibly ejected the in
truders, and threw them violently down on the
sidewalk. A policeman who happened to be near
thereupon set upon the Jew and gave him a severe
GIMERAL BANKB.—A New. Orleans corret.ponden
of the St. Louis Republican writes as follows con
cerning the commander of the Deportment of the,
Gulf:
In regard to General Banks, the social opinion is
so favorable as to excite thg" suspicions of hie more
radical friends in New England, who think that it is
a bad sign for a commander to be so popular. I
,cannot lee the subject in that light. General Banks
has a hand of inn in his glove of silk.
"And what do you think of Banker I said at
dinner yesterday to a lady who had been eloquent
in disparagement of Butler.
"I thick he is a gentleman," she replied, proadly.
"But," said 1, '• he can be very severe on rebels?)
"Yes, to be sure," she rejoined, "but he is,a geniis
mnn P'
And, afterall, thit feminine preferenee for a ruler
who rules with grace and dignity, be he .never so
strict, is probably cone:el f like a great s many other
feminine instincts.
General Banks' radical friends need not be greatly
alarmed about hie future. ,He is not going to do
anything,"soft?) He will not be wheedled orfooled
by any Secesh siren, or rebel, respectability, He
can be severe without cruelty, and will, hasten
slowly in his work of bringing back this department
to.the national domain.
In the meantime he keeps his secrets well. You
will hear rumors of movements on rdobile, of move
ments on Texas, of movements across . Western Lou
isiana ; but not , until they, actually take place.will
the public know exactly what is being done. Is not
this reserve rather commendable? Have we not too
lorgPursurd the policy,of advertising-our military
inttlitionet'
THE CANVASS FOR - Gomm.
GREAT UNION -MEETING AT
CONCERT HALL.
Speeches by Major Veneral Sigel
and Ex-Governor Noble.
THE CAIIIPAIGN THROUGHOUT THE STATE
Union Meeting at Williamsport.
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Sept. 30.—The Hon. Judge
Kelley addressed an immense meeting here this
evening. His arguments were received with great
enthusiasm, He stated that a short time before the
breaking out of the rebellion, in the Supreme Court
at PhiladelPhia, whilst the members of the bar of
Chester and Delaware counties were awaiting the
opening of the court, Judge Woodward, in a con
versation with the gentlemen then present, made a,
statement, that should there be a separation between
the North and the South, he would prefer the line to
be drawn north of Pennsylvania. For the truth of
this statement Judge Kelley said he was authorized
to refer to the Hon. John lit. Broomal and Hon.
Edward Darlington, of Media, Delaware county,
and to N. V. Pennypaeker, Esq., S. Smith Firthey,
and William Darlington, of West Chester, who par
ticipated in the conversation.
Ofeetiog at Easton.
EASTON, Sept. 2.—A very large and remarkably
enthusiastic meeting was held here to-night. Pow
erful opeeehea were made by Col. John H. Schriner
and Rev. Santee Hunnicut. The speakers were fre
quently and earnestly applauded 6 Our Union men
are vlgoroualy at work. J. L. M.
The Campaigu inNorthumberland.
To the Editor of The Press
tirrr : Our venerable borough is up and doing. We
have frequent meetings to rally the friends of the
Union. On Wednesday evening last we were favored
with a visit from Judge Kelley, of your city. Coining
among us unexpectedly, arrangements for a meeting
were somewhat hurriedly improvised, but at an
early hour our League House was full to overflow
ing, and well were the people repaid for their attend
ance. Judge Kelley's effortmai r niost happy indeed.
lie told us all about the " inestimable blessing" of
the slave-breeders, their determined crusade against
free labor, culminating in the war to break up the
Union; the opposition of the Copperheads to the
war, and their unwavering alliance with the rebels.
In a speech of two hours Judge Kelley brought most
clearly before us these paipful truths. The audience
dispersed with stronger resolve to fight the rebellion
at home, by a Union victory on election day-; and of
this we are quite confident. I will not give you
figures, but let me say it, in this 61d stronghold of
Democracy the signs of the times are manifest.
Towns that gave roster a majority three years ago
will handsomely reverse the picture. The Union
men are hopeful and active. Look, then, for a good
account from this quarter.
I am, sir, yours truly,
NOBTEIIIMBERLAIVD, PA., Sept. 28, 1863
The Great Meeting at,Concert
SPEECHES OF GENERAL StoEL AND Ex-GOVERNOR
NOBLE, - OF WISCONSIN.
Concert Hall was densely crowded, last evening,
with intelligent masses, chiefly assembled to hear.
the eminent German. American soldier, Franz Sigel.
At an early hour the meeting, held under the au
spices of the City Executive Committee, was called
to orderby William H. Kern, and the:Hon. Henry
D. Moore, Treasurer of the State, invited to preside.
Mr. Moore, on taking the chair, was cordially re
ceired, and said that be was proud to preside over such
a great gathering of patriotic men. We are not here as
partisans, but es Dnion Americans, friends of the whole
Union. and equally opposed to the traitors at the South,
or their more cowardly sympathizers at the North. The
gnat issue -was before us: shalt we have our country
tree and proud, or make it a byword and reproach? .
(Many Voices. Never!)
Let me introduce to you one who needs no other men
tb n than his name: who has written that name with his
sword upon the page of his country's glory—klaior Gene
ral} nz Sigel.
. -
As Gen, Sigel rose, the audiebee rose with him. Vol
leys of cheering, amid the waving of thousands . of hats,
ireeted him, round after round, until the General was
thoroughly stormed with the Popular welcome, during
which the band struck up " Hail to the Chief." It was
some time before he couldhe heard.
SPEECH OF GEN. SIGEL.
Femmes: In the first place I must beg year pardon.
I cannot speak long, for lam ill. But I was gratified to
be called to address a meeting in the. City of Brotherly
Love and of Independence; and this time]. theught it my
ditty to obey the call. You may think I am not very
well satisfied. I would like to be there where my place
is-where strong arms and brave hearts are fighting for
their country. [Cheers.] But I am glad to servo the
country in any capacity, whether lighting its foes is the
field, or speaking against its enemies here. And I
say to my fellow-soldiers one. fellow citilzens, let
no keep our eyes fixed upon the future. This
meeting reminds me of another meeting, more
the n two years ago, when we stood before the people of
St. Leda and told them to defend their flag. - All the
country wool of the Mississippi_ was in rebellion. Kan
sas end Missouri were preparing war. The rebels were
gathering their hoots to drive out the Union men. Bat
brave Lyon [great applause]-honor to his memory; I
am trend to cell him nry iriend-drove them back. At
Cairo OM boats could not pass the river. Tennessee was
in the bends of the rebels.et. Louie, Baltimore,and even
Weehlegten were disloya stiles; and Abraham Lincoln,
ovrjestly.el , cted Precedent, had to go through (Salti
ne] ein dteguiee or rhk his life. Those times are changed
materially. Nearly all the trans Missiesippi Department
is in our brume, and= old Pricers seeking shelter near
_Red river. We have one-half of Virginia: St. Louis and
Baltimore are free cities, and Charleeton, I hope. will
soon be free. [Lend cheering-] The great Confederacy,
boasting of its territory and dreaming of future wealth,
has dwindled to five bankrupt States.. The Confederacy
semetnot last:_lt is impossible to fight all the battles ne
al!eseri withthe mine soldiers. The Southern armies.
will be ruined; because the work is too great for them i a
proportion to their power. Our army his been reinforced.
Lees haslie en weakened by de-feet. A great campaign has
genets, and Gilmore and Dahlgren are near to Charles
ton. In spite of this progrese, there are questions raised
by those who are not in heart and soul true to their
country. The North, they say, commenced this war.
The South knew, that it aas not the intention of the
party that elected Abraham Linceln to abolish slavery.
but to prevent its extension, and resist the grasping
ambition of the. South. The States, we have agreed.
have, no right to secede. If they do not possess this
rieht, we must bring them back at whatever cost.
Would you allow a hostile nation upon your own Ameri
can coil ?. Would you permit France ot England to esta
blish another Confederacy here as your neighbor? It
was the great principle of self-preservation that brought
about this war. Where is the line of defence of this na
tion? Is it the Ohio, the Cumberland. Tennessee, the
Alleghenies? No! Geographically, there is no natural.
barrier in the Union. We cannot throw up an artificial
one, and keep a standing army on our State borders.
Our only line of defence is the ocean. The Gulf a
Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are the only lines of de
r - Sences of the American Republic. [Great cheering. ]
This is also 'called a fratricidairwar. There Its not
much brotherhood in a traitor, and I would as soon. have
the devil for my brother as the men whose falsehood has
brought on this war. They have rebelled against tile
right of voting-the right of the majority. We could not
have a free press or free speech in the South, and not be
tarred and feathered. We cannot have them wi.bent
.we are masters of the South. Northern freemen must
go there pi otected by the flag of their country, and ne
cessary, by Northern bayonets. Abolitionist's, did not
'Nein the war. The rebels themselves have made the
laws by which they are punished. If there is a man
•. sense all others who has caused emancipation, that man.
is Jeff Dayis. [Approval It is said we will ruin the
country. 'We-cermet make war without ruining some
g. We cannot make-war without hurting somebody.
We cannot make war without the means to clothe and
aim our soldiers. Germany fought thirty.yems for Pro
' teetant liberty, and we can certainly fight four years to
save republicen_freedom. It is bettor to make it; four
than forty years; -better to ruin something-by war than
ruin all by a disgraceful peace. The Copperheada direct
their attack against the prosecution of the war, and thus
demoralize the army. But it you takeaway the morale
of an army, how can any war be prosecuted? Once
throw demoralization into an army, aril it will hurt
I it . forever. Therefere, 1 am for the Administra
tion as it is-the army 'as it should be. lam for that•
roan who is heart and soul for the war; for the man who
has shown executive talent, who is the true friend
of the soldier, and who keeps his word - When .he
promised your regiments they should be mustre ad Out
of service, they were; and, though it has left me quite
alone and unemployed, I am glad to say that he is true
to the soldier. lam glad that there is one able and
. 'willing to do his duty RS Governor of the State, and.
• though I have not come here to advocate any nevem I
believe such a roan is Andrew G. 'Curtin. [Cheer after
- cheer. ] I wish that he may continue to be your Go
vernor !Allow me to retire, anti to thank you. It does
tee good to •meet so. many earnest men, and strong
beasts, who will surely endeavor. to.; do that-beet for
the earvation of their country.
General Sigel took his seat emid't ame enthusiasm
that. greeted his appearance. >..' `Three cheers were
called for "General Sigel and Pea Ridge " and given
with vigor.
SPEECH OF EX-GOVERNOR` NOBLE, OF- WISCONSIN.
Ex- GovernoiNoble, on being introduced by the pre
sident of the meeting, was received with the liveliest
demenetrations of applause. He delivered an hour and
a half speech. abounding with good solid sense. whole
ei 'wit, and humor. We preeent the following
vitome of hia remarks : Ile commenced by saying
snow citizens of the United Statea of America (em-.
phasizin se the word the). He waeright glad to see in this
meeting a representative of the military. He felt an
honor to be on the same stand, in the same cause with
General Sigel.. [Great. applause.] It would seem to,
him that In the meeting the military and civilians were
combined, and, inasmuch as we have become - a-little
ea , eirieb by this time, it might be considered rather une
civil to be otherwise, and I am right glad to say upon
such a great occasion as this, that I .
fight mit` "
heuts of laughter apd great enplane°. ]
• -
Here General elgel ad falace4 the seat that he had
rust talons and tapped the eliellikee oh the ehealeter'and
a bispered something.' - •
Be says, continued the speaker, we shall be victorious
also. [Tremendous applause.].The speaker begged the
' indulgence of his friends tonight, as he did not intend
to speak rout a long, well-set, elaborate address. but
would give out all he had to say in a tort of Mosaic work
of a little here and there, in plain Anglo.elaxon• talk.
[Laughter and applause. ] Wbeie the war broke out, -
Iwo and:a ball years ago; there were, among other
things. alot of brokers on both sides of the water, and
laming all the most broken of these celebrated brokers
we find the pot-gutted fellow, known in plain Yankee
talk as John Bull. [Roars of laughter. ] Jonathan has
the bull by the horns. [Renewed laughter'].They
told es across the water that we could not carry on a
war; that we had no money: and, worst of all. they,
wonldn't lend us any ; and it appeared there were bro •
-
kers on this side of the large p . ond, who • re-echoed back
such sentiments. -.[Hereto voice cried one, " Reed and
Ingersoll-they ought to be hung."] ' -
Well, as to that, replied the witty speaker, they
would be nearer the light than in any other way.
'[Hoare of,Laughterj Why, what is the case? How
base the facts borne out the, speculations of these
brokers ? Has our commerce perished'?. Have our cities
become grass-grown ? Whv, gentlemen, we were never
more prosperous than we have been since the war. The
cities ef Boston, New York, Philadelphia. and other
cities or the North have been in the Lull tide of success
ful bueiness' ; our commerce has not perished ; it has
only been somewhat interrupted in regard to cotton; but
how much does that host the North? not quite as mach
as it hurts the South. [Applause.] Our trade is bound
to increase ; it will not be long,: now,':before hemp.
good. Kentucky hemp, will be in demand. [Shouts of
the wilds et applause,- which lasted for several minutes.]
What have we of the North done since the rebellion
commenced ? We have put a 'million of men in the
field, and have added five hundred ships to our navy,
and as many more will soon be ready.. if neces
sary. [Rowels of applause] In doing all this.
we have not borrowed a. single ceee, from across
the water ; we didn't 'want any
_ref their money,
only just as brother Jonathon has been getting
it. [Laughter and applanee.] This familiar brother
know how to take care ot the 'stocks and make them
yield CO and 70 per cent. to the benAit of his micket
[Rounds of applauee.] He (the speaker) could fancy
that he sees standing on the outer edge of Cape Cod,vrith
his old white bell crowned bat upon his head, his bed
tick pantaloons upon, hien. with :his legs sticking - clear
through the *other end. skin s deep, saying "How are
Peou.Johreny Butt; stocks has yte 9" [Roars of laughter.
and y ells of delight and applause. ]
What else did they tell us? They said if we had war,
a e would have no light but gas; we could not got any
turpentine. and could not Valid any ships; but what is
the feet? Why. in your own iron-hearted Pennsylvania,
e.ou dug coal-oil wells, and have something as good as
turpentine freer, that product. [Applause.] Oh, we're a
gi eat people. [Laughter.] We are a very great people.
[Applause. ] Why, just look at little - Wisconsin; abs le
only twenty five years old, and has cent fifty thousand
men to the field, [cheers for Wisconsini, and can tend as
many more. [Great applause.] We are a very great
people and no mistake; [Laughter.) He thought
there is a providence .in every 'thing. The war
has been carried on in every variety of style .that
humanity could dictate; it has not - been' carried on in
• whe t Nee mightcall plebeian style, but more in the
PI ache Ann sort of manner.— [Great shunts or-laughter,
and cries. of e'Thateesie t"] .A 134 soldier" cat tell you'
that. Mere several hundred shonied out, " Times so;
we know it; that was the c ese oboe."] In the Shenan
doah Valley our soldiers wore put to guard rebel pro
petty., Was not that so ? [Shouts of " Yes. "] The rebels
said our
corn. Is
touch a rail fence, nor seize a
shock of ls not that so? let the brare men present
answer.; [Here a load. about of " Yes " was responded.]
If a negto should eecepp from his master, was he not
sent. back?. [Cries Of Yes,P]- But gall. this has had - a
good effect, The result bee taught men the value of
fighting with the right ens of the sword. !Thunders of
applause.] Everything has been tried by that worthy,.
honest-hearted man-that pure natriot-the President not the 'Wilted States, 'who all the time well knew that no
b, dy had the! ten-thousandth. part of the sha applause
[The
'esteem for deetroying the' Government. =
at' this time was absolutely 'deafening. ] That good
old milli did everything.. to win the South - back
to ,lbeir allegiance, and he will make it come 13 ack,
humble and submissive !..[Tremendous applause:] Oh,
esYs oae Mari we don't want to. fight foe-the nigger!
Then, in the •neme of 'Heaven, - let the ,nigger, fight for
"PM. Mond applaute.-2 lie • wtrcad:. arm nagrom he
would propose to arm anything and everything to put
. down this most accurted rebel/len ; to put down those
mon who have been murdering our boys. Why, flit
were possible, be would raise a whale brigade of rattle
snakes and crocodiles, and have them well drilled, and
when hehad everything ready. with these rebel fellows
in front, with the voice of thunder he would say, up,
reptiles—advance (1 (Yells of laughter, and deafening
applause. A voice—" What would you do with the
Copperheade. " Oh, said the speak, he would. not nee
them; lie would mot trust them; he's not in favor of that
kind; they, of alt ',mikes, 'are the meanest* (Laugh
ter.) Bewail knew, from their very nature, that when
the noble rattlesnakes tad the gentlemanly crocodiles
should advance, the sneaking Copperheads would be
biting at their heels. lllniversal laughter and applause.]
In regard to the charge of being an Abolitionist, he
wouldu say that, in 1844, be was a Whig, and was not
much in- favor of the Abolition doctrine: bat things
have somewhat changed. lie wee something like an
old woman out in the State of illinoin. dheA
-a...a treat
aversion to , eating anything that had corn In it. Corn
bread gave her a terrible headache, and as for a corn
dodger, that gale her Ste. (Long-continued shouts of
laughter.) But thin particular old lady now says that,
since they've got to making whisky out of corn ' why,
she don't find much difficulty in worrying it down!
(Renewed laughter.) So it was with the speaker: he
couldn't say - with truth that he liked Abolitionism in
the first place. but now it hag assumed ench a peaition
that it wasn't very bard to worry- a little of it down.
Expressions ordelight and applause.)
Thus the speaker kept on for one hour and a half, in a
mosaic yolk of wit,. humor, - kw& satire, interspersed
with logical reason, everyway entertaining to his im
mense audience. Want of space precludes the possi
bility of a more extended report of his remarks.
We are requested to say that' the ex- (inventor is ill
speak
at the Bighteenth-ward meeting to -night.
THE STATH FAIR.
Eleventh Annual Exhibition of the Penn
,
sylvania State Agricultural Soelety—Ten
Thousand Visitors on the Grounds.
[Specially reported for The Preas.l
SECOND DAT.
PROGRESS OF THE PAIM—SinCe TuesdaY, the day
of inauguration, the State Fair contributions have
made considerable progress. The grounds, yester
day, presented an exceedingly diversified and
bustling appearance. Not so bustling and diversi
fied, indeed, as upon some former- occasions, but
sufficiently so to please the eye with a scene as
utilitarian as it was gay. The judges wre'requested
to report themselves on their arrival at the business
office of the show grounds, and they were desired
to meet at the Society's tent on the grounds, both
at four o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, when va
cancies were filled, and at ten o'clock yesterday
morning, wheri they were to be furnished with the
books of entries. Yesterday morning, accordingly,
the judges commenced their `examination; their
reports to be announced at half past two o'clock
on tomorrow afternoon. The premiums amount to
seven thousand dollars. .
The cash premiums awarded will be paid by the
treasurer, at the effiCe of the society, in Norristown,
during the week ensuing the exhibition. The
ploughingmatch is announced to come oil' to-day at
ten o'clock. With respect to competition without
the State, the society desires to make the field co
extensive with the United States, and cordially in
vites all citizens therein. Ray and straw are fur
nlehtel gratis to all animals entered for premiums,
and grain, to all those who desire to purchase it,
will be furnished at cost price. Yesterday the track
was tree during the day, for all entries of stock,
subject to the direction of the, chief marshal, Col.
Hartranft. The visiting committees reported to
the president, Thomas P. Knox, Esq. ' or to the
secretary, A, Brower Longaker, Esq. Catalogues
of premiums are likewise on hand, and were a
valuable accessory in the hands of parties inte
rested. We yesterday alluded at length to the
floral tent, and to its principal features. It does
not seem to have filled up so rapidly or completely
as was anticipated. Although the ensemble is pleas
ing, some portions are novas luxuriant and fragrant
as they might be ; consequently, there le at present
little or nothing more to be said of it.
THE CATTLE CAVALCADE
was conduced in compliance with the directions re
ceived by the chief marshal, that he would see that
all the stock entered in the respective classes oppo
site their names would be brought on the track at
eleven A. (et the tapping of the bell), to partici
pate in the cavalcade. The order of this procession
was as follows :
1. Mooched horses.
Trotting horses.
The blood stock, horses and mules.
Stallions, mares, etc.
Jacks and mules.
imported - cattle
Durham s.
Devons.
Here! °rile
10. Aiderneys.
11. Fat cattle.
12. Working oxen.
13. Native ur grade cattle.
14. Best herd cattle.
Commodious seats were arrainged within- the en
closure for the accommodation of the spectators,
and the show, though perhaps somewhat less im
posing than that of to-day will be, was sufficiently
extensive to be excecoingly interesting. The
gi Olinda were throvvn open at eight A. flt., and the
roll of the judges was called at ten. The day's pro
gramme incluced the trial of speed between pacing
horses at one o'clock, show of trotting horses at
two, and show of fancy and matched horses at three.
The programme was not strictly adhered to, either
in the hours or matches specified. The decisions
will be made and announced tomorrow. The first
trial of speed was between the pacing mare "Lady
Washington," pacing pony " Black Hawk," and
pacing horse -" Cowboy."Tomorrow noon there
will be a trotting match betweea "Keystone,"
" May Queen ' " and " Duchy." The, course was
throngeo, and the usual degree of interest was mani
fested. To-day , sprogramme will include the cattle
cavalcade at nine, trotting by matched horses at
ten, pacing at eleven, general trot at twelve, stallion
trot at one, general trot at two, and trotting by
fancy matched horses at three. A very noticeable
feature of the exhibition is the
MECHANIC DEPARTMENT.
One of the articlee of interest is Sebo's patent in
valid bedstead. Another article, important 'to-far
mers, is Oldenburg &Uresson's atmospheric pressure
churn and butter worker. Its advantages, which
ale apparent to even an indifferent spectator, are
the improved quality and quantity of the butter pro
duced, the ease anti speed with which the churning
may be accomplished and the churn itself cleaned,
and the fact of its churning new milk as well as
cream. Personal inspection will satisfy any one
that this invention works easily and well. We might
make mention, likewise, of 11. K, Parsons' (agent)
Eureka fodder cutter and crusher, and the combined
bag holder and conveyor or bag-holding hand truck-`
of Mr. J. R. Hoffer. A curious and useful invention
is the Union lifting-jack, a recently- patented-inven
tion by Israel L. Landis, of Lancaster. To the oval
cast-iron box are fitted two screws, which are worked
by gears. The gears have threads in their centres,
through which the screws work. On the under side
of the gears is a groove, in which balls revolve as the
wheel is turned. The balls are kept between the
grooves, and the burrs are kept down, by means of a
cross-bar, with a strap bolted to it, projecting over
the crown-wheels. Two friction rollers run up the
inside of the case, and keep the screw from• binding.
The single and the double jack are similar in prin
ciple, and both promise advantages over the old
fashioned screw-jacks. - The handle consists of two
parts, connected by straps, and the arrangement is
such that the leverage can be graduated at will. Mr.
John Shafler , s Apple Mill and Cider Press differs
materially from other mills invented for the same
purpose, and is guarantied to give general satiable
-lion. An unique and complicated-looking, but
most easily worked and admirable machine, is the
self-raking and hand-raking reaper and- mower of
Mr. Wm. H. Stevenson, general agent for Dodge,
Stevenson, & Co., Auburn, N. Y. It in compact and
simple. The reel may be used at the same time the
sell- rake is operating, and no part of the machine is
in the way of the operator. -A feature of this in
vention is the means by which the size of the sheaves
may be regulated. -The slide on the tongue regulates
-
the side draft; the cutting-bar may be raised so as to
pass an obstruction a foot high, and be folded for
transportation, and such -an -adjustment be made
with the driving-wheel thatno weight - assail rest upon
the horses , necks. This invention has deservedly
won muoh attention.
The Humane steam fire engine is a handsome speci
men of its dais, and will probably be worked to-day.
She arrived on the grounds yesterday. Mr. J. it.
Ir win's double-action washing machine is worthy of
note. It was patented by the late Mr.- Wm. Irwin,
and is worked by either hand or steam. Railroad
companies might find it useful in washing and
cutting waste. Its fitness for the purpose for which
it was made is apparent ; it washes both sides at
and materially economizes time and labor.
It will be a pleasure to return to the mechanical de
partment again.
THE if lEDELLANEOUS DEPARTMENT
was yesterday more thoroughly furnished than upon
Tuesday, and was thronged with an admiring and
expectant crowd. We must, refer to. the myriad •
article,' there 'justin the order in which we can
collect our ideas and impression'. Some asvallows
and nests, drawn with a, pen by Dr. Hollowell,i of
Norristown; Rose of Prairie, drawn - by Mr. S. H.
Ruiner, architect, and likewise a group of turkeys,
by Dr. Hollowell, were exquisite specimens, and
compare favorably with those furnished by. Strat
ton & Co. Many - visitors were naturally at
tracted by the sight of a cherry-stoner, for who
likes to stone cheeriest Also by a patent shut
ter hinge for brick or wooden houses, by Hall &
Speer, - of Pittsburg. The patent brick macnine of
Chambers, Brother k Co. is always encircled with
a crowd. This machine, which is in practical ope
ration, makes from twentptlve to thirty , thousand
bricks a day. The brick. are of tempered clay, and
atilt enough to be packed immediately under shed.
The clay is placed in the machine directly from the
bank, is thoroughly tempered or pugge I (with
water), and formed.into bricks at the rate of between
-fifty and sixty a minute. The cost, including feeder,
engineer, and fuel, is calculated at but twenty-two
cents a thousand. H. E. Fisher's patentareleaealing
preserving can, Hunter's compound iron paint, Har
m,. rorsll , " in the way, of cutting clothes,
Valleefs improttirelaetici roller gum, Lee..4 e 'lltift
mate gas apparatus, Lyman'a patent indeStruoll
ble burial s cases (tor the million t), Wagener'a
patent sewing machine, with baster attachment, are
all noticeable.
'A contribution which "elicited _ouch remark and
. speculation was a Revolutionary relic, presented by
T. P. Knox, Esq. The relic consists of a door, which
is from the house formerly occupied by Captain
Andrew , Knox, two miles northeast from Norris
teWa, at' which he stood , alone, and with a broad
sword defended himself ageing eight armed Tories;
sent by the British army to take him. Their deter
mination to accomplish their object, and the despe
rate manner in which, the Captain defended himself,
is to be seen from the bullet-holes through the door,
as well as the impression of the butt end of the mus
ket, and marks of the bayonet. Gen. Washington
and hie officer", with Benjamin Franklin, visited
Captain Knox after the contest, complimented him
for his bravery, and examined and handled this door,
' which is to be deposited at the old Independence
Hall, in this city. .T. S. Shaw's home-made motile
soap ; some buffalo robes, Indian tanned. painted by
Indian chiefs and squaws; the "Stoat" improved
elliptic lock-stitch sewing machine, and some pa
tent safety books; were wondered at by a curious
crowd. A few book- worms examined carefully a
Bible, in four volumes, printed in. Stuttgart, Ger
many,
in 1600. It is consequently two hundred and '
sixty-three years old. It I. exhibited by Mr. B.
Kohler, of Norristown, and is for sale. A sword
captured at Aldie, by Capt. G. W. Linaweaver, 4th
Cavalry, Pennsylvania Volunteers, in a hand to
hand combat, drew forth much comment. It is pre
sented in the exhibition by Capt. Krause.
If the paintings hung round the room had names
attached to them, they might attract more critical
attention. The ivory work, specimens of coal 011,
pars - I:fine, and the department which deals no ex
tensively in cured hams, gingerbread, tarts, pound,
fruit, sponge, hardy, Lincoln, silver, boiled sponge,
spice, cup, and jelly cakes, doughnuts, peach pies,
preserved plums, spiced peaches, pears, quinces,
marmalades, cheeses, cream cheese, loaves of wheat
and unfermented bread, pan biscuits, golden butter,
etc., etc.—these we hope to return to another time.
Meanwhile all good housewives take a very deep
ard natural interest in these departments. as well
as in the tapestry of fancifully, wrought quilts] and
shawls lining the walls and ceilng of the apartment.
They will likewise bear in mind the sterling receipt
for cream cheese B e Take a half a quarter of rennet,
soaked intwo table spoonfuls of water ; add it to
the cream -•, cut the curd into thin slices ; salt each
layer, and place it in boxes to press; press them for
two hours ; take them out, and turn them ; press
them for two hours! longer, and the cream cheese is
- then ready. The common line salt is used in salting.
The commotion.and conversation in the cookery
department was very animated, and the criticism
day I. the third day of the fair. Yesterday the
Visitors were not agitated by the appearance of Cilm.
McClellan or;the Hon. oollah Quincy, though their
presence is looked for to day.
A continuance of the fine weather which thus far
has marked the progress °Me exhibition is all that
is wanted - to Were compleasneeen and eatiefao•
CONCUTHALL.—Next Monday evening Ebbinger
Fe: Drew - comb's exhibition of celebrated dwarfs, oom
pricing Commodore Foote, Min Eliza Neateb, and
Colonel Smell, will be begun. ` A parlor opera troupe
will Augment the attraction of the entertainment.
AROORDING 10 s statement he Eriglieh papers,
the - total enrolled strength of the volunteers of Eng
land 1a 159,000*012 of All ranks, of whom 1,300 are
cavalry, 23,000 artillery, 2,600 engineers, and 132,000
rifle:volunteers,
The Railroad Conductors.
T. the Editor of The Prat:
• Sin : I do not wish to engage ins newspaper
controversy with Mr. Adam Warttunria, who
published a card in The Pres: of yesterday, es Presi
dent of the Germantown Railroad Company. Ido
not think that he has anything to do with the bib;
he certainly knows nothing , about it of his own
knowledge. Allow me to say, Mr. Editor, that nay
first communication was true to the letter.' If the
conductors violated the rules of the ebinpany, is it
not passing strange that a recommendation, of which
the following is a copy, was lurnishedto one ef them
on Tuesday, the 16th inst. : •
"The bearer, Mr. William Rush, was formerly
employed by this company during which time he
was attentive to his duty. He is honest ;mbar, and
industrious, ardd anxious to obtain a situation; if
you can do anything for him , it will besratefrilly
ap ß r i e fe la m te l b jo h u i r m s, well ariclo. as by
EV&NS. 4
"Supt. G. P. R. W. o.rr
GERMANTOWN.
ANOTHER NEW BOOK BY MRS. HENRY
T. B. Peterson & Brothers announce, that in about
a week they will publish "The Shadow of Ash
lydyat," Mrs. Wood's last new novel. This popular
authoress has been the last year writing two novels,
each one appearing in different London magazines,
one of which was "Squire.Trevlyn's Heir," pub.
lisbed last month by the -Messrs. Peterson, and the
other one is "The Shadow of Ashlydyat," which
they now announce, having paid Mrs. Wood a large
sum for the advance proof.sheets and manuscript,
and they will publish it in this country six weeks
sooner than it will be issued in London.
INDIAN-CORN VINICGan.—We have already drawn
the attention of housewives, on whose care and
judgment a° much depends the health of families, to
Indian-Corn Vinegar. In Prance, it is chiefly made
from wine, in England from malt, in the West In
dies tram sugar, and in New Jersey from cider.
Here, in Philadelphia, this diluted acetic acid is
now largely made, for domestic use, from Indian
Corn. The manufactory is at the southwest corner
of Twentieth and Market streets. We have tried it
at table and also for pickling, and find it sharp,
penetrating, light-colored, well-flavored, and - re
markably low-priced. This is our experience, and
we cheerfully report it.
LARGE POSITIVE SALE OP DRY GOODS, CLOTH
ING, &c.—The early particular attention of dealers
is requested to the large and attractive assortment
of British, French, German, and American dry
goods, clothing, fee., embracing 876 packages and lot
of staple and fancy articles in cottons, woolens, wor
steds, linens, and silks, to - be peremptorily sold, by
catalogue, on four months , credit, and part for cash,
commencing this morning at ten- o'clock, to be
continued all day and part of the evening, without
intermission, by Sohn B. Myers Br. Co., auctioneers,
Noe. 232 and 234 Market street. •
TI-13F. CITY.
808 ADDITIONAL CITY NEWS, 888 BOVRTH PAGE.]
NORTH-PHILADELPHIA BAPTIST ABSOCI
ATiori—SnOOND DAY'S PaobaaDlsos.—The session
of the-North-Philadelphia Association of Baptist
Churces, at Willistown, Cheater county, was con
teterday. At 8 o'clock A. Al. the body as
sembled for prayer and conference, Brother 4. Pew
preeiding. Rev. Messrs . B. F. Hancock, C. •
Antler, M. Seddinger,Al. Taylor, N. B. Baldwin,
and M . Gear participa ted in the exercises.
The Association was called to order at 9 o'clock by the
moderator, when a prayer was delivered by G. AL
Spratt, of Lewisburg.
The Committee on Devotional Exercises submitted a
further report recommending the adoption of a pro
gramn.e of exercises, as follows:
That immediately after the reading of letters from the
eifferent churches, a season be devoted to prayer for
God's blessing on the churches composing the associa
tion.: that the claims of the Educational Society, and
collection in its behalf. be next considered ; that at 23 , 1
. o'clock P. M. a sermon be peached by the ilea. James
Dickson, late of Chicago; and that the evening session
be devoted to a general conference. .
The report was adopted. -
Ministers and other brethren present, not delegates.
w ere invited to participate in the deliberations of toe
ASht.ClallOGl, when a number of brethren were enrolled.
The reading of letters from the respective churches
was then resealed and concluded. The communications
were generally eighty interesting, "and contained statis
tical-and other- information in regard to the members
and. Prospects of the churches.
Rev. P. B. Henson then delivered an impressive ser
mon from the text: • `Alt scripture is given by irt.api
ration of Gad. and is profitable for doctrine, for re
proof. for corrections, for instruction in righteous
ness."-
Rev. G. bf. Spratt addressed the Asrociation at length
in behalf of the Penneylsania Baptist Educational So,
ciety, alter which a collection in aid of said society was"
taken up. amounting to 514 20.
The following response to the "resolutions on the
state of the country." adopted at the last annual. session
01 the body, was read and ordered to be printed in the
minutes.
DEPARTMENT OP STATE.
Wigoisorox, D. C., October IV,
To
. the North Philadavnia Association of Bapt-is,
ChurchCß
lIemREND GENTLEMEN: The resolutions which were
adopters by Soar association, in their recent convention.
and which SOU have sent to me, have in compliance
with your request, been submitted so the President of
the United States. lam instructed by bim to express to
yen the very sincere satisfaction which he has derived
irom the ab 2311 guess those proceedinge have given
of the loyalty and devotion to the Union of the very
large and highly respected religious communion which
the providence of Gud has maced: ander yoar spiritual
care.
It is a fearful affliction Which - has fallen upon our coun
try. But eve know by the revelations of the Divine
laws that the affliction is sent not more as a chastisement
for national crimes than as a discipline for the national
improvement. The sentiments yon have expressed are
eminently calculated to lead the national mind - in its
endeavors to effect that improvement.
Trusting that the President and his commenors with
the whole American people maybe united in those en
deavors which are equally patriotic and devotional, I
have the, honer to be, reverend gentlemen,
-
Touts, faithfully, W H. SEWARD.
Revs. James French and Howard Malcolm presented
the claims of the American Baptist Miesionary Union,
when the following resolutions were unanimously
scouted
Wherea.s, Our foreign-mission work is enlarging on:
ens hands, and becoming one or great magnitude, and
includes not only the work of preaching the Gospel to
the heathen, hut also the education of several hundred
Dative Preachers, and the publication of Bibles and Tes
taments and a religions library in manylanguages until
recently nut - reinstated and unwritten; therefore,
Reso !Ted, - That we express our continued 'interest in'
the cause of foreign missions, and recommend to all our
churches, and every member. to cherisn them by their
Prayers, and increased contributions and effor a.
Resolved. That we recommend, also, in this fiftieth
year of our history. responses to the appeal of the Ame
rican Baptist-MieSionary Union for special contributions
and thank offerings to the 3 abilee land. designed to fur
nish recruits to our army of missionaries, which bears
the Geste) banner abroad.
Resolved, Teat we press upon the attention of the
brethi en and Churches, the importance-of diffusing
missionary information, by the circulation of the Mis
"sionary Magazine and Macedonian.
Alter prayer by the Rev. J. Wheaton Smith, of Phila
delphia, the body adjourned until two o'clock r:
Upon reassembling-a sermon was preached by Rev.
James Dice son, from the text: Daniel iii, 16; "0, Ne
bucbanezzar, we are not careful toanswer thee in this
matter."
Addresses were then delivered by ,Rev. W. Shadrack
and J. Wheaton Smith. on the present - exigencies of the"
University at Lewisburg. _ ,
Rev. D. B. Brinton, agent of the - American Baptist
Rome Mission Society,
offered a and advocated resoln
thin approving of the determination expressed by the
Board of the American Baptist Renee Mission Society,
to raise, during the - current year, the sum of at least
*ft3.1004 tot the great work in ;which they are engaged
among feeble churches, foreigners, and freed men.
Rev. A, Dimockeagent of the A. &F. Bible Socie
ty, urged the claims of that society in a short address
The Committee on the minutes of corresponding bodies
submitted a repot t recommending, among other things,
the adoption of the 64th item of tie minutes of the Weet
Je' sey Bsptist Association, as follows:-
hese/tea, That no Christian man or woman can con
sistently drink as a beverage any alcoholic liquor, nor
make, sell, or Clients' it for such use to others, nor sign
- taYorti rscommendationa.
The canal:att.: e on the state of the churches reported
that a cegree of spiritual prosperity has been enjoyed by
the churches during the year, equal to that of any pre
ceding year, The - Sabbath-schools were eminently.
Prosperous. All the"churches were most decided and
fervent in their expressions of loyalty te the Govern
ment, and thoroughly outspoken in their abhorree,* of
the rebellion, with all its abettors, wherever found.
'The committee on the tate of the country, after due
reflection, submitted the following resolutions} for the
consideration of the body:
Resolve d, That as Christiana and patriots, praying al
ways for the welfare of our country. we reaffirm, with
growing conviction, all:we have said in former years OR
the a g graeated wickedness of the present rebellion. and
the duty of the• Government to suppress it by striking at
its root and heart.
Resolved, That we are bound to bless, God that he has
.crowned the measures of our Government during the
'past year with succer P, in the soundness of our finances
and in the progress of our arms.in reopening the illissis-
Oppi . , dividing the Confede, acy. in recovering oar bor
der 31/ Louisiana e' Arlsaneas, Missiseippi, and Tenne&-
see, besides repelling gloriously ever,' inTnSiOn Oi the
loyal States, especially our own.
Resolved, That we see with sorrow in the loyal States
the workings of a party spirit,bitter and bloody, seeking
to effect its own selfish deaigne by opposition to the
purest, wisest. and most beneficent measures of the Go
vernment for the salvation of this imperilled country.
and would warn our Churches tenderly and solemnly
against it. •
Resolved,; 'That as Christians and- as Baptists, who
have ever been, in the langnage_of the immortal Locke,
'she friends of liberty—just, impartial, universal Mere
e desire to see that liberty animated by loye, and
directed by law, t nd are.lherefore, cenecientiously and
inflexibly pledged tO s nphold the Union against all its
enemies, open and secret, at home and abroad,
Resolved, Tbat. independent of all party spirit, we
consider it the duty of every citizen :muchmore of every
Christian, to cast his-rote in the coming election withont
fear or favor, in order to defeat the dat gerone designs of
faction s nd uphold public order, liberty, and peace,
1 he resolutions were adopted.
A resolution was adopted expressive of the gratifica
tion , of the body upon' hearing of the arrival la this
country fof Rev. AndressWilberge of Sweden, and. cor
dially welcoming that distinguished divine.
A restnues;/ Ws 44, 18 9 a4OPt6d C°401641 , 114 the Chris
tian Chrome/a gg Areiigiouhlieifogical SPeelfillY adapted
'ls the - wants of Baptist famines. , -
A committee of file was apeointed in reference to the
adoption 01 measures for a Baptist library, in connede
tier , with the American Baptist His orient. t3oetety.
After prayer. the body adjourned till seen o'clock.
At the evening session, the circular letter was read by
its author, Rev. T. S Malcolm The committee ap
pointed in.reference to a place of meeting for next year
and the appointment of a preacher, recommended that
the Aee odatiOn e hold its .next annual session with the
1 avisville Ch era, and that Rev. W. S. Woad, of Hat
boro', preach the opening sermon; Rev. A. J. Hay, of
Harrisburg. alternate- Rev, killer Jones was selected
to write the circular letter. The report was adopted.
The Committee on Obituaries reported that the only
death among the brethren of the association during the
past year was that of Rev. Thomas R. Taylor, late pas
tor of the Hatboro' Church. The report contained an
;off , cting , and deserved tiibute to the memory of the
deceased, and concluded with a recommendation that
as some future time each church of the association
should report the names of all those of their member
ship who may have fallen in defence of the country, in
order that said names may be embodied in a roll of
honor. The report Ara% adopted.
The remainder of the evening session was occupied in
prayer and conference, after which the association ad-
SMfENADE TO GEN. SIGEL.-011 the re
turn of itiaj. Gen. Sigel from the meeting at Con
cert Hall, last evening, he -was serenaded at the
Continental Hotel, by a full band of musicians. In
response to repeated cries, he appeared on the bal
cony,
.and was introduced by the Hon. Henry D.
Moore in a few appropriate words; when he-said,-
that while the soldiers were fighting the enemy in
the front, he hoped they would also fight them in
the rear. Tie - apoire a few words of his adopted
country said that all be has that was dear to him
was centred !bere, and that his youthful ideas of
'liberty were realized in this countrsr. After ex
horting those present to stand by the Union and
the Government in all its necessities, he retired
amid incessant applause. Ex• Gov. Noble also
made a few remarks of a patriotic character, wbioh
were received with enthusiasm.
. •
ACClRENT.—Yesteiday morning, a lad
named Robert Taylor, aged ii years, residing at the
corner orLeopard and Thompson streets, had his
right hand mashed, while riding on the platform of
the North Permayivania railroad oars.
' SUDDEN DEATIL—The coroner was noU
fled yesterday to hold an inquest on the body of
Oatharine ffiulDo, who: died' suddenly, at her rest.
dense, No. 3 Relief blase. '
DRinvivED.—A colond Inan,:Ncias found
drowned yesterday, at the first wharf above Neafie
ar. 'Levy's. The coroner was uotlfled to hold an in•
ikHoarrrali.--4 lad, named
Michael Kane, aged 9 yeara,_ was admitted .to the
Pennsylvania Hospital, yeaterday, with" hie left
th 'broken, caused by a fence falling on him..
hir.OIITAITT SALE. 7 —The Teader is directed
town adirertiaement in another cOluino, offering to
0101 out an eatabliatonent that yields 100 per cent.
EIGHTEENTH: WARD.'-7Ex-Governor No
ble will be at the Ei`ghteenth warn meeting to-night.
•
FIRE. A - frame building was
slightly damaged yesterday, in John street, heaow
Seeend; alongside of the shot faotory.
THE MONEY MA.RKET.
r...,..Eip11ik• sea. so• met
"ifiew to organise a Nati ona l Bank under Secretary
Chase's bill," is the title of a pamphlet 17'ritten by J47'
c o ok ev Peg•, for the information of those who desire tc
start one of those Popular inattations. It gine a felt
and clear description of all preliminaries necessary, a
coMprebensiSe statement of the privileges of the banks,
end an article on the taxation to which the Wiles are
liable. The teclielealitlee of the national banking bill
are entirely discarded, and any one, by taking up tide
book and following its precepts, may organize a bank
without reference to the Department for aeceasery infor
mation. forrm3, etc , the obtaining of which might muse -
delay and gfve trouble. "As a practkal illeenretion."
Mr. Cooke gives "an exact copy of the papers used Ire
arganishig the First National Bank, in the Dietriet or
Columbia— now in fall and successful operation—which
includes the certificate of organization, the articles of as
sociation„ the affirmations, the Controller's certificate,
that everything is in accordance with law. and declaring
the aeeocietion a bank," and "a circular, explaining
the mode of securing the deposits of internal /EWEN
nue. " The "generalform .or by-laws" is slew set
forth ; the duties of officers, provisions for the •
increase and transferring of stock, and, in feet,
all the requisites are named for conducting the- bank
smoothly and successfully. In addition, Mr. Cooke to
settle all the points of doubt and controversy which have
been raised. gives the,answers of the Controller to the
various questions in relation to the national; mummer
act that have been forwarded to him for elucidation. A.
Perusal of the "notes" appended will also be. found
useful. The pamphlet may be bad on application to Jar
Cooke dr Co.
Gold was again active and excited. today, the Price*
fluctuating between 140% and 1431,i, closing at Hi; mar
ket rather weak. In Money matters there is no changla,
the principal transactions being - made at 5g6 '4l cent.
Government Recurities are steady, no special demand.
being observable for them, with the exception of Mo
tive-twenties, which are being freely taken.
The Stockmarket was active under the zest which a
continued easy money market is sure - to create. Bat
little was done in the regular interest-paying bonds,
operations being confined to the sharelist and. some of
the fancy securities. 96 was paid for a lot of North-Penn
sylvania. Railroad eixes; 124. was bid for the tens. Le
high Valley sixes sold at 1001. New Ckty eig.s sold at
108. reading shares were largely taltervat 59%@159%. an
advance - of 34. Cattiwissa sold at 7. Harrisburg at
Sig, -North Pennsylvania was in demand at 20X. Bl
mira sold at 37. Shamokin Valley at 39. Little Schuyl
kill at 47%. Huntingdon and Broad top at 21. Pe en
avlvanitt at 70. Blinehill at 61%. 46 was bid. for Long'
2634 . for 1 - biladelplda and Erie.
Canal eeturities were active. Susquehanna was freer
taken at 1.3 c. an advance; the sixes sold at 6L Wyo
ming Valley sold at 60. Schuylkill Navigation at 11%;
24 bid for the preferred. Lehigh Navigation sold at 519:.
40X bid for Delaware Division. Passenger- railways and
Bank shares are dull, Spruce and Pine selling.at 15. The
market closed firm.
Drexel it Co. quote:
United States Bonds, BBL .. ...-. 1004101
U. B. new Certificates of Indebtedness 99X 993 i
U. B. old Certificates of Indebtedness 101 VA
United States 7••30 Notes 107 1073 i
Quartermasters' Vouchers gni 99.
Orders for Certificates of Indebtedness.. ...... • • gd..
Gold • ...... 141 1410 E
Sterling Exchange 155 156
Jay Cooke & Co quote Government securities. &c., as
follows
Milted Statea sixes. 1881— •
United States 7-30 notes..:.
Certificates of Ind do ebtedness
Do. nevi , . •
Quartermasters' Vouchers.
Demand notes
Gold
Sales of Ars. twenties: $1.101,050
The following shows the amount of coal transported.
over the Lehigh Valley . :kailread for the week ending
September 26, 1963, and previous since December L 1662.
compared - with same time last year:
Week. Previously. Total.
Tons. Cwt. Tons. Cwt. Tons. Cwt.
423 12 131.43 19 181,927 11
II! Kgi
. ... . .. _ _
Bast Sugar LoaL 3,334 L 5 15.182 06 121,522 CO
Council Ridge 1,691 18 . 76,767 17 77,4'915
Mount Pleasant 934 36 . 25,633 08 26,6193 04
Spring M0untain......... 1,169 0:3 88,362 18 35,652 01
Coleraine: 716 16 M) 912 01 40.631 CO
. .
.. ..... .
Beaver Meadow - 119 07 3.690 02 3.7t1 09
New York and Lehigh. 1,202 19 29.560 02 - 30.755 01. -
N. SpringgMountain-- 2,812 09 92,316 05 95,135 14
Jeddo . . . ......... ........ 2,92:13 104,155 02 107.677 16
Harlona 1.294 02 • 43.614 06 , 44.906 OS
German Penna 1,431 01 45,626 06' 47;057 07
Bbervale... 806 14 33,09409• 31001 02
1 099 14 2,40.2 02 34,095 LT
Buck Mountain 1.798 12 4,905 11 6.704 03
Other Sliipperu ' 406.16 24,440 10 24.847 06
Total 23,03 0 935,066 OT 961,161 1.1
Corresponding week last
year. 26, a 36 07 657.361 12 6.33,497 11),
Increase 2.90.701 16 277.766 14
Decrease 2 9iB 01
A quarterly dividend of 234: per cent. has been declared
on the capital stock of the Beaver Meadow Railroad and
Coal Company, payable on and after October 7th.
The New York Evening Post of today says:
- _
Gold is lower to -day. Early this morning it opened_
at 142;11., and gradually subsided to 141%141413i, the pria
as we go Mures&
The loan market is full of capital, and borrowers arc
few. The decision of the Court of Appeals yesterday,
that the banks can redeem notes in the national cur
rency, is regarded as likely to increase the abundant
supply of capital for loan purposes. For the banks- will
no longer contract their circulation as they have lately
done. brit will be tempted to expand it to snore than its
former limits. The absorption of the five-twenties, and
an increased demand for all descriptions of Government
securities, is anticipated ae one consequence of the re
sulting ease in money. with the revival of the spoon
letive spirit and a general stimulation of business.
The Stock market Is weak, with.,an increasing dispo
.sition to realize. Governments are firm: Border State,
bonds steady; bank stocks' dull and railroad bonds
strong. Railroad shares opened with &drooping ten
dency, but closed steady.-
Before the first session gold was selling at 14235i(g1142,1;.
New Yolk Central at 1300 , 13451; Erie . at F6itgil674,:
Illinois" Central at 12634@126.K; Hudson River at DOM
Ton Wayne at S 3 a'®B3l4; and Michigan , Southern at
76K.077X.
The appended table exhibits the chief movements of
the market compared with the latest prices of yesterday
evening
Wed. Ta Adv. Dee.
11. S. frs, reg 106.41 3f, •
II: 6. , 6s, 1831. con. •• • .106% 100% 3s; •
U. S. Seven-thirties...Ao7 11r7 •
S Iyr car.. g01d....101% 101.14 X •
American cr
....191K 9974 -• .
142,11 -
Tsnneseee ils .... . 23 63
Missouri 68
Pacific Mail 209 , 210 ..
Neyvorkgem 13434
Erie -100 X 106 K -.
Elie Preferred I3IY, 105
Hudson River loari, 132
Harlem -141 Nig .. 3,
Harlem Preferred 130 131 •
Reading 118% 118
Michigan CentraL . 1204'
Michigan Southern..... 7732 75 , • -
Michigan South. gnar..1.35 116
Illinois Can. 5crip.....125% 1263 i
Cleveland and Pitts....loo 993 • 34
Philads. Stock Exel
Reported by S. Z.. SLAYMAXI
II FIRST
50 Iffy ming 60 I
60 do•••• ....3dys. 60
22111inebill R 61%
37 do cash. 61%
30 do sswn. 61%
BO d 062
150 Penns E ‘ • • .4.1)30..
400 do lots. 70
3io do WO. 70
14 do 135.70
100 Reading t —.. 59%
1(50 do lots. 59%
1200 00 d
d 0. 0
• ..... 530w n 135. 09% 59%
60-0 do lots. 5.9'
200 Catawlssa R
150 North Penna R. W%
BE'iWEEN
50 Wyoming `J'y 3ds. 60 I
28 do.3dys. c 60
asolia
1(0 North Penna R.... Tt%
150 05 do do .
20% 20%
500 City 6s new—casb 'lOB
13000 Snsq Canal 6s 1360 Fl
100 Harrisburg R 2dye. 6934
2 Catawissa R pref.. 24
• . CLOSING P:
But Asked.
II es , •
II 6 7-93 N0tee....100% IG7
Phila66 10394 • •
Do new 108 . • .
SJle co Selt—•••••
Penns 5a,.•—...100 100%
Do. Coups.. •
Reading E 634
Do 66'80'44...
Do bds '10..10734
Do bds'96 cony. 120
Penns E 69X 70
Do lat m 68 - .1.1036 -
Do 2d m 85..108
Little Schnyl 8.. 47 4734
Morris C'l consol .. 59
Do
g ra ..... . •
Do
Do 3d mtg.. .. • •
SUSQ Cana1...... ..
Sebnyl Bay 1136 1:214
Do prfd 24 24%
Do Sts
Elmira P. 9634 %.,q 7 ;.‘
Do pea . 5334' 4..
Do 7a E 9
Do 10s • t - •—•
L Island E • •••• . 46
47-
Do .1id5...... ..
Phil
06r a Nor • •
Lehigh Val 8...•
Do
Philadelph
There is rather more inquiry for fresh- ground Flour,
dad holders are firmer in their demands sales com,
price about 2,000 bbls, mostly City Mills. at 113734 for
good superfine, $6 for extra, *6.13g6. 50 for extra family,
and $7@7.50 for fancy do, including about 1,800 bbls on
terms kept private. Sales to the trade range at about
the above rates for superfine and extras, and dfga 50 for
high grade fancy. Eve Flour is scarce and sells readily
at $5 25 bbl. Corn Meal is not inquired for, but firm
at $4 for Pennsylvania. ,
GRAIN.—The receipts of all kinds are light, and for
Wheat the demand is fair, and prices rather. better;
about 5.100 bus have been taken in small lots at 137(4145c
for inferior and prime red, and lfdig/1720 for white. Eye
is scarce and in demand at $1 bn Corn is wanted
and prices tending upwards; Bale% of 4,010g15,000 boa
are reported at 97c for yellOW, which pl scarce, and 53a
94c for Western mixed. Oats are in request at 70c, and
held higher.
HARK. —There le very little Quercitron offering, and
ficrt No. 1 is firm at.sBl ta ton.
COTTON. —There is very little stock here ;Tenant 120
beles have been taken at equal to EK8.8.5c for middling&
GROCEBIES.—The Sugar market is very strong, and
shoat 600 ithde Cuba have been taken at 113‘01.335."c on
time. Molasses and Coffee are wanted at full prices. .
P HOVISIO.ISB. —There is very little doing in the way
of Bales; mesa Pork is offe red at 1411 c ; bagged Hame,l4e;
sal t do. 934 c, and' Lard in tierces at 110. Batter and
Cheese are firmer.
cEEDS:--Trere is very little Clover offering. Flax
- , eed continues in good demand at $2.50@2.60. Timothy'
Is dull .
WHISKY is firm at the advance: 400 lbs sold at Mc, and
drudge stMe. .
The following are the receipts of Flour and Grain at
this port to-day- .
Mew York Markets. Sept. 30.
ASTIES.—Pots are steady at $7. 2507. 37X, and Pearls are
quiet at $8.75. -
BREADSTUFF'S. —Tb -market for State and Western
Flour is less active, and fully 5c lower.
The sales are 9,090 bbla at $520®5.60 for suyerfine
State '
; 65.7“A15.90 for extra State. $5 7t105.50 for superfine
hlictigan 'lndiana, lowa Ohio Zin; $5 05®6.20 for
ea tea do Including shipping brands of round-hoop Ohio
at sf@6 .50, and trade brands at $6.40@7.60.
Sonihern Flour is dull and drooping, with sates of 700
bbls at $E66.75 for superfine Baltimore, and ss.sxgts for
'extra do. ' .
Canadian . Flour Is fic lower. with less activity sales
30 barrels' at $5.13(©6 for common ; and $605 0 7.60 for
g. a to choice extra...
RSe Flour is quiet and firm, at $1 75@5. 60 for the
range of fine and superfine.
Corn Meal is steady. - We quote Jersey at $149; Caloric
64.75; Brandywine, $4 alips, and puncheons $22.25.
Wheat is dull, and tulty 1 cent lower. The salaam,
25,t 00 bushels, .at $l. BM. IS for Chicago spring; $1.150
1 • 5 for Miwankee club; *I 26Zil.ii2 for amber. Iowa:
$l 4 . 57 for winter red Western; ffil SSW. 42 for amber
Mich: van, and:sl .14 for choice new amber,Detrolt.
Rye is Quirt and hem at $1 05@1.10.
13nrley —a in fair demand. hit Canada 22.000 but at
32 fur Canada Bast, and 61.13.5 for West.
Oats are quiet and eteae y at 64(A1723.4 for Canada, 63gi73
for Western and Te@irse for State.
Corn is heavy and fully one. cent lower, with a fair
business at the decline; sales 100 000 bus at 86@5634 0 for
prime "Western mixed, afloat, bac for do in store, and 25
®Etc for Eastern lots.
YunvisioNs.--The .Pork market is less .active. but
without material change in prices; sales 030 bids at $ 40
14 12.34 for new mes .—the latter an extreme rote—Sa 50
for old mess; $ll for sour mess, and $lO 25 for prime.
Beef is very 'dull„--with. small pales at former rates.
Prime mess beef is nominal at WIWI Beef hams are
rmiet at 614015.50. Cut meats are quiet and firm at gigt
9.34 e for hams and 6@6 lie for shoulders.
Bacon is steady, with sales of 120 boxes short clear on.
private terms..." Lard is dens active sad loWer; sales 900
bids and Its at 10X@11. and has for choice.. •
Butter isfirm and, active. We quote Oblo atl7@2l:
State dairy at 20022. and good to choice State' 2.- , M25.
:Cheese ig gOO.l demand and firm. We ()lite %
11@11, and State at 1C(6914.
..
i
.........1084 11V
.......1061i 10151
1013 10£'
9W 999 E
98,11 99
141 142
141 142
range Sales, Sept. 30.
R. Philadelphia Exch. - eaiw:k4
: OARD.
100 North Penns... a6O. 21:13G
200 do 890. 203(
51 Hunt & BT R —. 21
100 Sprace&Pine bswn 15
50 do 3dys. 15
50 do ..... 16
S Schuy .... 11%
4So q Canal . 14
600 do 15,X
2 Little Solvay!. R.... 47
30 Shamokin Valley.. 39
10 Green & Coates R.. 45
20 Rid g e-itv;;,...i a... 2.1.
100 Bloura R .
200 City 68 new 10e
50 Commonw'th Bank 4 5
6000 North Penne U.—, 96
BOARDS.
9A Wyom'g RdYe. ea
50 Cherry Bun Petro. TX
BOARD.
50 Green & Coates R. 4U
1 do
. .
15 Lehigh Nair..
1060 North Penna6s
800 Lehigh 6s
12(0 Susq
RICDS—FDIN.
Bid. diked
Iff Penns 20X 8064
Do, 6e.-..... 96X 96
Do doe 124
Catavißsa It Con 7# 8
Do ;ed. StDi Sl
Beaver Mead *M..
Harrietinrs
B—•
on 11... •
58 •
Lehigh Nay- 65.. Eriel4
Do stares • • • •
Do scrip...,. 41%
Cam tunb 8.....
ZrErie6's..
San do Erie 78
Delaware Div—. ..
Do We.
Spruce•streetß.. HA 15
Arch-street , 21
10 1055
Tenth-street/1...433i • •
Thirteenth-at R. Si
W Phila R. .... .67 . 67)4
Do bonde... • "
Green-street R.- 44g 4$
Do bonds.--
- •
Chestnut-BLE., ,
Second-street 81 .84
Do bonds... .
MIIM
Gthird College B 2535
Saventeenth-at sls IT"
a Drarketa
Sapraasaa 30—Evening.
1.398 bbli.
. 6,103 Vim
.13.100 bas.
. 3,010 btu.