THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH. PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 18GG.
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RUSSIAN TELEGRAPH EXPEDITION.
Month I'pen the HmXojif f
the Fleet An rorn llorenlln Complete
Rnccfuw of the Beanon' Operation-
The Indiasja of Asia A Tlllnire of Akin
susd Bone of the Whale en Plover Bay
Greet Friendship of the Indians
Character of the Conntry.
The letter copied below lrora one of the Rub
nlan Telegraph expeditions ia unusually inte
resting. It presents many incident praphlcnlly,
end affords a clear view of a region of country
littlo known to us: ,
IiUBfliAN Americas Telroratbic Expedition.
Flaghhip "Golden Oatr," San Francisco, Do
comber 4,180'). Five months upon the sea, witn
only an occasional visit to terra tirma, is any
thing but a brilliant place for one to looV tor
Items interesting to the public at larg;e. To be
sure, there is a great deal to be Been in a jour
ney of fifteen thousand miles, but it consists
almost entirely ol water, clouds, and sties, sub-
ipcts well suited to the poet or painter, but for a
JohPinian they arc unable to give him a single
item for his Journal which will do to transcribe
for public perusal.
Bmoe my last communication, which was
dated at Petropauvolovskl, Kamschatua. the
portion of the fleet lucn there have traversed
2000 miles across the racltic. and are now at
anchor in this port. The Clara Bell, Milton,
Badger, and JPalmetlo arrived here from various
ports of the North Pacitlc some weeks since,
while the steamer George 8. Wright and the
flagnhlp arrived upon the 30th ult. The entire
fleet is now here to undergo a thorough refitting
preparatory to an early start the coming season.
I must not omit to 'mention that while in the
harbor of Petropauvolovski we witnessed the
sublime and beautiful phenomenon presented by
the Aurora Boreal is or Northern Lights, as tho v
are commonly calleC, which have been in all
ages a source of admiratiou and wonder. These
lichts or meteoric coruscati 'ns are, it is eeiie
rally known, more brilliant in the northern
regions, appearing mostly in the winter season
or in Irtst y weather. They commonly appear
about one or two hours after sunset, near the
horizon, like a pale cloud, and sometimes con
tinue in that state for several hours without any
v sible motion, casting a pale light upon the
firmament like an obscure moon. Gradually
they begin to send forth streams of stronger
light, shooting with great velocity to the zenith,
emulating not untreqnently the lightning in
vividness, blended with the mellow tinis ot the
rainbow. Again silently arising in a comnact,
majestic arch of steady white light, apparently
durable and immovable, and yet so evanescent
that while the beholder Is gazing In awe they
vanish.
At all times they cover the wnole hemisphere
with their flickering and fantastic coruscations,
when their motions'are so amazingly quick and
their lorms change so rapidly as to astonish the
beholder. They break out with vivid brightness
where none are seen before, skimming and
dancing along the heavens; then they are as
suddenly extinguished, leaving behind a dusky
trail, which again U illuminated like a colossal
pvrolechuic display, and as suddenly left blank.
They will assume the appearance ot vast columns,
and move along the horizon like phantom
figures, exhibiting on one side the tints of deep
yellow, while the other melts away until it be
comes undistinguishable In the surrounding sky.
Aaain they will concentrate and rear their forms
like Bonie huge altar or pyre, and in a flash dis
appear to transform their shapes to figures gro
tesque, which dance alone the sky with a
tremulous motion, as though keeping time to
music. When I went below at midnight they
were etill indulging in a carnival of magnificent
grandeur.
During the past season the vessels of the fleet
have been kept busy, and have accomplished
much to further the progress of the great work.
Exploring parties have been formed at various
points along tbe American and Asiatic coasts,
soundings have been made in Behrina's Struts
with satisfactory results, and much valuable
information gained relative to the character of
the country in the Interior. Thus far everything
has proceeded witn tne utmost care ana caution,
and the result is that last season's operations
have been a complete success. By the time the
fleet again approaches the northern ports, the
exploiations will in all probability be completed,
so that constructing parties can enter the coun
tries at different points, and push the work tor
ward with great rapidity.
Alter landing Major Kennlcoit and party at
Michaelovski, or Fort Si. Michael, our vessel
proceeded to Plover tfiv, situated on the north'
west side ot Behrina's Straits. We were in hopes
to reach that port te fore the equinoctial gales.
which are ouite severe in theee latitudes, came
upon us. We were, in fact, within five miles of
the harbor when a heavy foe enveloped us ; the
' gale burst upon us, and forced us from the coast
out to sea. This was on the 23d of September,
when snow fell for the first time during the
voyage. After three days the gale subsided, and
we entered the bav in s atcty. ana were gratified
to find there the company's steamer, which had
' liifet returned from a passage through the b trait,
where she had been engaged in making sound
ings. We also lound here the wnaiintr brig
Victoria, Captain Fish, of Honolulu, Sandwich
Inlands.
We learned much from the oflicers of that
vessel of the depredations of the pirate Shenan
doah, which was prowling about in that locality
a ehoit time betore our arrival. I have seen it
stated in the papers that Captain Waddell, of tbe
Shenandoah, asserts that he took his vessel to
Liverpool and surrendered her as soon as he
learned of the cavina: in of the Confederacy,
while whalers at Plover bay asert that he
destroyed a large number of vessels after he had
TPi-eived the information. But. Shenandoah !
reauiescat in vace.
On the following day we were visited by the
Indians of Asia Tchutchls. They came along
side our vessel in canoes made oi seal sk in,
something on the principle of the bidnnk (de
scribed in a lormer letter), but much larger and
uncovered. Each canoe is capable of carrying
ntteen or twenty passengers, uur ituseian in
terpreter, being anxious to ascertain if he could
hold conversation with them in that tongue,
asked them in Jtuss it tnere were anv anions
them who could speak that lancuae; to his
astouu-hment ue was answered in Himlish that
they would come aboard and talk to us in
"Mexican" if it would please us.
The spokesman ot this crowd was "Knockem;"
and an amusing, comical tcllow u Knockem
lie obtained hi soubriquet from the American
whalers, who noticed hut strong proclivities to
belabor ins brethren wnen they were under the
influence ot an overdone of ruin. Though
Knockeiu is not a total abstinence Iuiin himself.
he has an antipathy auainst those who indulge
too Ireelv, which manifests itself Ihrouch hi
powerful arm and 6leoee-hammer tlst; to use bis
own language "Wuen they drink drunk I knock
'em like h 1." lb comparison ot tne torce ot
his "knock" is a sutticient guarantee to warrant
the assertion that he has been schooled in the
language among the ubiiiuitous Yankees. Quite
a number spoke the English language sufficiently
to make themselves understood. They seem to
podttess a peculiar faculty of acquiring words and
entcuces, which they will repeat with tolerable
accuracy several days later, nuoekem lavored
us with Reveral soiurs which amused us exceed'
inely: bis "Sally Come Up" and "Bob Ridley"
were irrefU-tible.
These Tchutehi Indians are far different from
the American Indians in manners, appearance.
and customs. They are short in stature, witn
immensely broad, powerful chests; small, well
' ahaned feet and hands: thev eschew painting,
and are quite active and enterpri.-iinir. They
. 1. i kA ii-li.!.! Ilia bikiI tliA hmip
iiiwi reindeer, and live entirely upon animal
food, with a decioVd . preference for blubber, or
fat of the whale; they ar. nearly all attected with
cutaneous diseuses, nctirvy and itch being the
mimt virevalent: the absence ot veseta&le tood.
which does not exist In this section, is evidently
the cause ol so much disease.
The village is situated upon a peninsula or
Knit exteudiiiE about one mile into the bay. It
oonnlHtH of about lortv or tiltv house or huts,
wiiiph are constructed of skin and the bones of
the whale; the framework conolstg of the rib
bones of the leviathan, over which the skins ot
tin Hi-ul are tensely stretched, which renders
thm quite water-proof. The winter "resi
dences," where they reside during the severe
winter season, are built under ground, that are
entered from the summer huts through a tunnel
burrowed Into the ground to the leneth ol fif
teen or twenty feet. These houses, and also the
tunnels, are supported from the heavy weight
ot snow by the immense rib bones of the whale.
To enter one of these underground habitations
it is necessary to travel the loneth of the tunnel
upon the hands aud knees. The culinary ope
rations are performed over a fire made of oil or
blubber, aud warmth is received from the lime
source. '
The women have exclusive charge of the
house, pcrlorm the butchering, and preside with
gi eat diKnlty over their domestic dutie?. They
are very masculine in appearance, and can
hardly be distinguished from the men. In fact,
about the only distinguishable feature they have
is a slight tattooingnpon the chin, and the dress,
which is somewhat Turkish in style. I should
make an exception to Mrs. Knockem, to whom we
were introduced with much formality by her
liege lord. Being complimented upon her good
looks, Knockem- assured us that she was the
'best looklnor gal in the city.'' Wherever we
have been the Indians have expressed the
greatest friendship to us as Americans.' They
treasure with the greatest pride the smallest gilt
from an American, and will do anything in their
power to promote the welfare or comfort oi the
"Merican men." They look upon the Americans
as their friends, and do not scruple to show their
prelerences.
in itupsian America, as in oioena, me same
feeling exists, and we have everywhere received
from the Indians the most profound respect and
friendship which could be extended in their
humble manner. The offer of a piece of seal
meat, which you would not feed to a dog, has as
muchsitmificance of friendship from these sim
ple people as a banquet given by the Court of St.
James. -
Reindeer and besr exlpt in paying quantities:
many of the former are domesticated, and are
used fcr drawinar sledces: thev are used in nre-
lerence to dogs, owing to the mountainous char
acter of the country; we saw herds of them
grazing upon the mountains, which belonged to
a tribe 01 Indians living some miles west ot us.
They brought us a supply ol venison, upon
which we rcealed ourselves for several days. The
meat is much richer and more nutritious than the
venison of the United States, though not as pala
table.
The character of the country at this point Is
certainly a wild one. On entering the harbor
one is struck with the erandeur ard ma null-
cence ol the large mountains of solid rock which
tower trom 2uuu to 3000 leet above the level ot
the sea. Upon these mountains are peaks or
columns juttintt up. which give them the appear
ance of ruins ot an old castle, nothing but the
pillars remaining. As we approach they appear
more numerous, ana in the twuignt iook like a
body of soldiers.
The range of mountains extends along the
sides of the bay into the interior, but partakes
of a different formation lrora the range upon the
sea. Directly opposite our anchorage they rise
to tbe helchtol three thousand teet, and seem
to consist entirely of small pieces ot rock about
the size McAdam used for pavements. Snow
had inflen here, and was marked upon the
mountains about 1000 feet from the base.
On the 27th the thermometer marked freezing
tor the first time, ice formed upon the brook-
where we were obtaining our supply of fresh
water. In the interior the valleys are broad
and well supplied with fresh water and fame.
On the 29th, the wind being favorable, we took
leave ot our Asiatic Indian mends. They re
mained on board as long as possible, and
Beemed to regret our departure very much.
Knockem promised to accompany us to Califor
nia next year; thoucht the sun would 'hurt his
bead. Overjoyed with anticipations for the
luture, Knockem lcit us in high glee, merrily
numnnng a vcroe oi "frany come up."
Ford's Theatke. The Washington Intelli
gencer says: As statements have Iroatiencly
appeared in reference to thii building in the
New York and other papers ot a contradictory
character, we have thought fit to ascertain some
tacts and place them in our columns:
Accordine to a contract made by the Govern
ment, the theatre building aud the two adjoining
uiiiiuMJKs (one in ironi, me inner in ine rear)
are to ne purcnased, witn tne ground, lor one
hundred thousand dollars, by February 1, 186H,
or me property restorea as it was to Mr. r ord.
The price is not deemed exorbitant, and it is
stated by reliable builders that similar ouildinrjs,
on ground pqually as eligible, cannot be erected
at the present time tor a less amount
The Government has entirely destroyed the
tneatncai prt ot tne buildings, and by the car
penters of the Quartet master's Department and
by contractors about thirty-five thousand dollars
have been expended upon tho property. To
restore the property to Mr. Ford now will in
volve a loss to the Government nearly if not
equal to the tun amount ot the purchase money,
as an me present improvements must be re
moved and the theatre reconstructed. We merely
state tneso facts self-evident to all familiar with
the matter to prevent misapprehension here-
alter. We learn that Surgeon-General Barnes
nas appnea lor tne building to be used as a
medical bureau, and as a tit place for the very
valuable collection relating io medical science
(now without a place ot safety or of exhibition)
oeiongmg to tne department.
Patents. The following interesting state
ment is compiled from the records of the Patnt
Office of the Interior Department. The time
embracad is the six months ending with the 2Uth
oi jjecemuer, iboo. rrora .uaiue to Maryland,
the States aid arranged in the order in which
they s'and in view of the ratio of patents to the
number ol inhabitants. Tuts list does not
include reissued patents nor patents lor de
signs :
Ao. J'atenls Ratio to Xo. of
Connecticut 15 2,8tiO
AUBt-UCtlllSOUS 4HU inn
Khode island 41 4 2 jit
New York , 828 4.6S9
New Jersey 108 a ill
Pennsylvania 3S6 l.biS
li.ino;g 224 7,612
Dolawure 14 7,887
W iscoiisiL 88 8 81H
jaioniKan so 9,8)3
Olilo 240 9,747
New Hampshire 88 9 881
California 87 10.27ft
Maiue tio Ma;
Vermont 28 11 2T.3
Iowa 66 12.or,2
Maryland 42 14 2s2
iudlana 85 16,887
Minnesota 5
Alabama 2
Loui luuii 4
Arkansas 1
Missouri 27
Kaiisus ti
Oreyou 1
Yiiiriuia 7
North I ttrolinu 1
South Carolina 1
l'loriua 1
lexas 2
Minsissiupi 2
Tomtories 14
Kentucky 26 District of Columbia.. . 35
itiiuesste 7 roreiun lui
Whole number, 3275.
from the "Law Directorv." lust itwnprl hr
John Livingston, of New York, we learn that
the whole number ol law vers in the rnitorf
States and the Territories, whose nnmi nri
piaees 01 residence are given, is 2!i,lt8. Of
these, 814 are not engaged in the active duties
01 tneir proiession. lor the 1 en son that tv.au
occupy judicial positions; and l'taj have retired
irom, or are 1101 in tne practice, generally be-
i Miibtj i-uijjiu.yeu iu uiuer pursuits; so that the
total of practising members of tho national bar
is anout zi,4ti, tnese nirures bems only approxi
mately correct. The number of lawyers in each
Mate is as follows: Alabama, 28i; : Arkansas
jnj; uiiiuniiii, 111, vuiiueociuui, u'iu; iieiawarc.
11; norma, its; ueorgia, ou.i; Illinois. 180.1: In
diana, 1283; Iowa, 812; Kansas. 213: Kpni.n.-W
DDI; Louisiana, 1(54; Maine, 5i;t); Maryland &'
1 A.- WW,.. '
luiisrm-iiiiseiiB, i v; jmuiuuuu, in- Minnesoln.
auiij Mississippi, zoo; Missouri, 778; Nevada to
New Hampshire, 307; Now Jersey, 415; New
York, (i7lii; -North Uarouna, 350: Ohio. 2io:i?
yjivftuu, tun; 1 vinis 1 vnum. iuju, nuouu island
II.. L 1 . U 1 11 mr . 'IV . -. .. to...
1 -w. n.....l. ...;.. n, ,. m. . , . . . '
11 1 ; cuuiu vuKHiutt, u.i, icuuranw, nj; Texas
(incomplete), 140; Vermont, sua; vir-inia. 771:
We-t Virginia. 239; Wisconsin, 713. In New
York, Broadway and Wull ttreet;have the most
lawyers the lornur containing (i2S, and the
latter 7l'6.
MATTERS OVER THE RIVER.
A Merited Compliment to the Crrr
Marshal. Last evening a committee, repre
senting the German citizens of Camden, pre
sented to Marshal Campbell a splendid hunting
case patent lever sold watch, as a token of tne
esteem entertained for him as an oflicer and a
man. The ceremonies came off at the Mayor's
Ollice, in the presence of the Mayor and a num
ber ot citizen. Tho committee con"isiod of
Mr. George FhtlTcr, John Phid'er, George Get?!,
finest Albert, ana Anthony Kobus. Mr.
George Phitler, In a neat speech, alluded to the
ctliciency and laithfulness of the Marshal, who
made no distinctions and showed no iavors in
the discbarge ot bis duties. Although tolerant
and merciful, he permitted no violations ot law:
and where gentle warning or kindness could
save an arrest, he never failed to resort to these
mild measures. He had thus saved the city and
county a great expense, those disposed to offend
the law escaped mortification by exposure, and
thus acquired an influence over the unruly as
potent as that inspired by the promptness and
perseverance he displayed in bringing to justice
such as required the wholesome restraints of
law. He handed the watch to the Marshal, re
marking that its intrinsic valve fell far short of
expressing the high estimation in which he was
held by his Gcrmun leilow-cltizens.
Mr. Campbell said no man could place a
higher estimate upon the compliment paid him.
or feci more truly grateful. To have his official
course endorsed by his German fellow-citizens
was a sotnee of great satisfaction; and while
memory lasted, he should always revert to the
incidents ot this evening witn pncie ana pleasure.
fie had always striven to do his duty, and should
hail this testimonial as a new incentive. His
position was prolific of vexations and trials ol
no ordinary cnaracter; Dut ne snouia euaeavor,
as he had ever done, to overcome them in such
a nay as to be laithful to his oath of oflice, as
well to the best interests of the city. He felt
the responsibilities resting upon him to be of no
ordinary magnitude, aud sometimes almost
questioned his own ability to meet them; but
this flattering approval of his otllc at course
would remove a load of doubt, and lira's him to
renewed efforts to merit tne approbation ot his
fellow-citizens. He was no speech-maker, and
would not attempt to sneak the gratitude he
felt, for the simple word thanks would fail to
express his feelings.
Uhe Mayor was called upon, who made an ap
propriate response to a compliment paid him by
Mr. Philfcr. He was quite happy in his remarks,
and aho complimented the Marshal. The in
scription on the watch reads: "Presented by
tne liennau citizens oi uamden to Johu w.
Campbell, City Marshall."
Hon. John P. Stockton. This gentle
man was, on Monday, admitted as Couns.-llor !n
the Supreme Court of the United Staics. He is
a joung man oi great ability, and has a bright
and pibmising future before him.
The Courts. The criminal business be-
foie tne Courts is now being disposed ot, and
will occupy the entire week.
CITY INTELLIGENCE
Fcr additional Local Items see Third Pwje.
A Collection of Cueiositiss. About
noon yesterday, a tiro occurred at a house in
Binder's court, back of No. 922 Poplar street.
Tho building was occupied by an old maiden
lady named Eliza Haley, aged about seventy
years, who had resided there about eighteen
years. She formerly had a stand in tho market:
but within the last lew years has been engaged
in gathering every de?cnptlon ot refuse stuff,
such as old paper, rags, hoopskirts, chips, iron,
etc., thrown upon the street. Every nook and
corner of the house, Irom the third floor to the
garret, was tilled with old rubbish of this char
acter, there being scarcely sullic ent room on the
first floor for the old lady's stove and bed.
Eliza is a harmless and inoffensive old woman.
an J w as generally liked by those residtntr in the
same court. Yesterday she went to market and
kit some wood on the stove to dry and some
mas on a line near by. Diirino: her absence the
wood and rags took fire and soon the whole
room was in flames. The Hand-in-Hand Fire
Com cany made their appearance, burstpd open
the door, and soon extingintruished the tire, not.
however, until it had rushed up the stairway
into the garrer. Anions other property the old
weman had a tin can wmcn contained tuirty
dcllarsln money, some in paper currency and a
part in pennies, i nis she nad been collecting
cent by cent lor years.
Lpon her arrival home, and seeing ner piace
burned out. ner nrst inquiry was alter ner trea
sure. J he can was found, but ot course tne
paper inonev had perished, only a few dollars in
pennies remaining, upon mating this dis
covery, sne burst into t''ars, and snowed as much
grief and sorrow as it she had lost her best friend
in the world.
SontEE Gtmxabtique. The Academy of
Music was well tilled on Tuesday evening last, to
witness tho truly wondcrtul performances ot tho
pupils of Messrs. Hillebrand & Lewis' Gymna
sium. The first part of the entertainments con-sit-ted
solely of calestbenic and gymnastic exer
cises by the youncrer pupils of both sexes, who
reflected trreat credit upon themselves and their
able instructors. The Turner Siengerchor,
having kindly volunteered their services, sang
several operatic selections and added greatly to
the entertainment, after which the gymnastic
performances by gentlemen amateurs, consisting
of the horizental bar, rines. etc., were admira
bly executed, and elicited well-merited aoplanse.
Tho company of cadets also showed considera
ble proncieucy in their various manoeuvres.
The teats on the double trapeze were undoubt
edly the most aarmg execution of the evening,
and were performed with a grace anil ease that
would have done credit to professionals.
The Dumb lieu Exercises and Indian Linos
brought into requisition a number of the for
cwi ol the Institution. We would make especial
mention of the gentleman who, with one arm,
thrice ra'med above bis head tne one hundred
anl forty pound dumb bell, undoubtedly the
largest ever cast.
Next in order came fencing and 3pam.iL'. The
former was really very tine: in regir.l to tue
lat er we have seldom, If ever, seen better. The
set-to between Prolessor Hillebrand and Cap
tain S h is worthy of especial commendation,
as also that, between Mr. J D. E a and Mr.
S r. On the w hole the aliatr was a success.
Suspicious Ciiaracteus. James Lary,
hulling Irom New York, was arrested l-.s. nigut
at fourth and huippen streets with a black-iuek,
dirk knite, and a bunch of skeleton keys in his
possession. He is supposed to be a thief, aud ft
such was committed bv Alderman Titteiniar.v.
Charles Stewart was arrested at Front aud'
South streets about 2 o'clocK this morning, upon
suspicion of burglary. He and another man
were wending tueir ay aiong tne street att::is
unseasonable hour with a larce pair ol steps, &$
hiiih as a second-story window, in their posses
sion. The other individual escaped. Stewart
was committed by Alderman Tittermarv.
TnE Fenian Ball. The devotees of
Terrsichore will beiu 111 mind the tact thai the
grand ball riven under the auspices ol the Savs
field Circle ot tLe Fenian Brotherhood comes
off this evening at the Academy ot Musij. As
It has been lor some tune in preparation, an l in
the ehartre of an intelligent, management, we
have no cioubt it will be a rec'iervhe arkur.
From the immenas sale o' the ticket we re-
Biime that there will be a lurije Mmutic ot t'.ie
Brotherhood.
Countryman Rohbed. William Ash and
George bailor were uncstert yererday lor rj:.
bing a countryman of $100, at a tavern r.t
Columbia avenue and Phillips streets. The
countryman was under the influence of liquor at
the time. Tho bartender caueht ihe defendants
in the net ot robbing their victim. The aroused
wtie committed lor trial by Alderman Clouds.
Suicide. Thia morning an old man
l amed Smith, Bfjed seventy years, coinm t ed
suicide at his residence, Forty-ninth and apea
streets, by shooting himself. Domestic trouble.
w as the cause of his rash a ;t.
"The rusn." 1 hose who are bo unfortu
nate as to be robbed in any public hall, at or
around the ticket oflice of a railroad company,
or any similar place where large throntr of
people congregate, will generally remember,
after they discover their loss, that a short time
Firevious they were surrounded by a group of
ndivlduals, 'who would keep pushing and
shoving as though anxious to make their way
along. This Is a trick often indulged in by pro
fessional thieves, who travel in squads, and
while the parly engage in what is termed by
them "the push," one of tho experts of tne
crowd relieves the singled out victim of his
valuables.
Mr. William J. Dickey, of Baltimore, was thus
v!ctimized, list night, at the Kensington depot.
Mr. Dickey stepped on the rear platform of a
passenger car, where a number of persons, evi
dently thieves, had already congregated. As
soon as he had fairly got on. several more "pals"
also mounted the step, and ne was immediately
surrounded. The door was purposely held shut
by one of the party while the othirs kept pulling
and pushing, as though they were anxious to
have the entrance opened for the purpose of
taking a seat inside. In a few moments the
pushing ceased and the mob disappeared, leaving
Mr. Dickev alone. He entered tne car and there
discovered that ho had had his pocket picked of a
book containing a number of unendorsed checks
payable to his order. His pocket book and watch
were safe.
Railroad Accident. About 6 o'clock
last evening, Samuel Bracken, aeed sixty-five
years, employed as storekeeper at the Pennsyl
vania Railroad Depot, Twenty-fourth Ward, was
run over a short distance from the depot, and
had one leg broken and the other cut oif. The
sufferer was taken to his residence at Thlrty-
lourtb and Kim streets.
Passing Counterfeit Monev. This
morning M Shoemaker was committed by Alder
man Hutchinson upon the charge of attempting
to paes a counterfeit ten dollar note upon .a
storekeeper at Sixteenth street and Ridge ave
nue. The accused, as soon as inlormed that the
note was bad, Iott in a hurry. He had belore
oll'ered the !ame rote at two other places.
Coal Oil Explosion. This morning be
tween 7 ard 8 o'clock a slieht fire occurred at
the coal oil refinery of Andrew T. Goodman, on
Long lane, at the intersection of Twenty-fourth
and Allium streets, xweniy-Bixin warn, xne
tirp was caused by the explosion ot one of the
stills.
Th e Favorite Sono
"l ap," said young Lphraim Stronir,
"What can my Unolc Jaoob moan
By saying that nice clothes he's seen
At Tower Hah 'for a mere song ?'
A 'Song of Sixpeuse' it can't bo,
Because 110 clotDes for that we pee."
"My son, a figure 'tis of speech,
Dosipned of prices low to tesori.
But still, at crowds to Bennett's throne,
'Oil, my how cheap ! is all tliolr song."
Cents', Youths', and Boys' Clothing.
iowkh Hall,
No. 618 Market jtrekt.
Bbnnktt & Co.
Pricfg gruixttji reihterd to suit th times.
Hoods gold at lower prices than for several years.
Tn Great Tea House the jreatToa Bitab
bailment, which has .lust oponod under tho uusoice
bfMes-rs. Bovd & Co , southeast corner of Trol!th
und Market streets has already turned immense
patronage No one question the fupenor qualities
of the various teas which are offered for salo, and to
which we most cordully invite tbe attention ot our
rendu .
Marriage of 31ns Stkphen A. Douglas
Tbe to be happy buibaml and present eroom
is Major Kol.crt Williams, U. iS. A., reckonod one ot
tbe handsomest men about since tho war. It is re
ported that tho handsomo widow was first struck by
him ou fee him with Ins new civil suit he had on,
made by Charles Stokes & Co.. the eminent dlolhiors
under tbe Continental, of this city. Let other U. S.
A.'e in tbe market take notice.
How ha ppt won'd the girls have boon,
"Who used to stitch, and weave, and spin,
If, In their day, tboy oou'o nave seen
1 be beautios of tbe Florence.
Tbe most perfect, the most reliable ; therefore the
cheapest Sewine-machloe in the world. For sa e at
No. C30 Chesnut street. No charge 10Y instruction,
whether yon purchase or not.
Coal. Do yon want a superior artio'o of coal,
free Irom dirt, s'ato, and other impurities, and at a
rvasoimble cost? If so, you can procure ihe saino of
YV. W. Alter, the extensive dealer in lamily coal, at
his yard, No 957 N. Ninth street, or at his OfMoo. at
Sixth and Spring Gaiden streets. Mr. Alter elves
his personal attention to the delivery of ooal to pur
chasers, and he guarantees what we have stated,
with the other important requisite of good weight.
InK Oil Paintings now on exhibition at Scott's
Art Gallery, No. 1020 Chesnut stiect, will be sold
without reserve to-morrow evening at 7 o'clock.
Among the collection are works ot rare morit. We
have noticed a view of Mouttontaine. an o.d paiut
mp; Aqueducts near Borne, scene from Thomson's
Menxous, several Crystal Meda hons, etc. etc We
advise our readers to attend taia sa e.
No matter whether poor or rich,
Yi.ur fineors were not made to stitch.
When ou can buy a Florence, which
Will cost so little monev.
No fanily can afford to bo without a Floreaca,
Tne best Sewing-machine In the world.
Upholstery Carpets laid, Beddine, Blinds,
Shades, and Furniture roondod and upholstery work
of every description done immediately on call, by as
many workmen as are required, at
W. Henry Patten's, No. 1408 Chesnut street
How happy is tbe household where
Industrious habits banish care;
Where all the clothes the children wear
Are made upon tbe Florence.
The very best Souing-machlne in tbe world.
Window shadks, Curtain, Curtain Goods, and
Beddnif, at
V. IltNitY Patten's Old Established House,
No. 1108 Chesnut s.reet.
Havana rJGAits and Lync'ibur? Tobacco, best
in the city, at moueruto prices, at Flaherty's. No.
8S7 Chesnut, oppo-ite the Continental. Notice,
Store closed on feuuday. cusiouiers piuaso purchase
fcaturoay nijjhn
4 attrespes and tteddjujr renovated and made
up equal to new, at
W. Henky Patten's, No.
1108 Chesnut struct.
rnn.nnKN'B Clothing All the new styles
at M. bliocmaker & Co.'s, No. 4 aud 6 N. Kiirhin
B'reei.
Lace CrRTAiss, and Vestibule Laaes and Hods,
n ereut variety, at
W.Henry Patten'b, No. 1408 Chesnut street.
Tkcsses, Braces, and Mechanical Remedies ad
justed wi'h proless'onnl skid by C. 11. Needles,
corner 01 Twelfth gi.il ltaeonroct. Lariios' cutranuo
ou 1 wellth street, tirst aoor le.ow huoe.
Handsome Dwelling on Grocn street to rent,
and liiniture tor sale, which is ah new aud Brat
da. advertisement.
Olp Furniture overbau ed, mended, and re
upholstered, at
W. 11 Aft by Pattek's, No. 1408 Chesnut itreot.
I. E. Waluaven,
Masonic Hall.
Window Curtains, Window Shades,
Window Curtains, Window Shades,
Window Curtains, Window Shades,
Window Cui talm, Window Shades,
1. K. Waluaven
No. 719 Chesnut street,
W. & B., Good Clo'hine, Ouk Hull, Sixth and Market,
W.fcB , Good Clothing, Oak Hall, Sixth and Market.
W. A B., eod Ctothinar, Oak Hall, Sixth and Market.
W.fc B.. Good Clothing, Oak Hall, Sixth and Market.
W, It IV, Good Clotbinir, Oak Hall, Sixth Mid Market.
W. B.,Ciod ClothiUK, Oak Hall, 8uUUud Market.
MAllllTKT). t
CLOUNEY McFARLAND - On .Mondar, ir.th
instnnt, by liey. John A. McKenn, MAftfUKL
CI.OL'NEr, Eq, to Mis KATL McFAULANO,
aU ot thii oitv.
DOWNING GIBSON. On the 6ti of Amtist,
IKflfi, bv tbe Kev T. K Miller, Mr. fHOHA-i
DOWMNU to Miss MhKKtZ A. GIBSON, ad of
Philadelphia.
GREEN II RIM On tho 10th of Novomtxir, 1805,
by tbe Key. Charles Hill, Mr. I HOMAS GKLEN to
MissI'AULINK HEIM. both ot Philadelphia. ,
8WIGLEY ABCHER On the 28th or March,
lfttV5. 'T the Rev. J. Washington Germon, Mr. WIL
LI AM W 1GLEY to MUa MAK111A AHCUKK,
both of this city.
DIK13. 1
DAVIS Suddenly, on tbe evening of the 15th
instant, REBECCA ., wife of Hamuel H. Davis.
'1 he rclttivcs aod rnenaa of tne deceased are in
vited to attend her funeral, Irom the ntgidenoe of her
husband, No. 2H10 Frauklord road, on Friday morn
ing nxt at 10 o'olock. To proceed to Laurel Mill
Cemetery.
DICKINSON. Athesntit Hill, on tho evening of
the 10th instant, uOFl'rl DICKINbON In the 78th
year ot his ace, an ollicor in the War ot 1812.
Tbe relatives and mends, aud Hiram Lodge, No.
81, A. Y. M., are reieoi fully invited to attend the
furoral, Irom hfs la'e resldenco, Choanut Hill, on
Monday next, 22d instant, at 10 o'clock.
HAMILTON. On the B3th Instant, Mr. JO ON
HAMJLION, in tbe 47th vear ot his ase.
Tbe relatives and triends ot the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, Iron his late
losidence, So 806 Aberdeen street, between Union
and Spruce, below Third, on bunday afternoon at 1
o'clock.
HFWETT. On the tnornlnir of the 16th Instant,
ANNA J , wife of Cbailes Hewett.
The friends ot tbe tnniuy are invited t attend her
funeral, from the residence of ber husband, one mne
west of Joukintown btauon. North l'cnnrlrama
Railroad, on Saturday, tbe 20th Instant, at 11 o'clock
A. M.
HEY. On Tuesday morning, January 10, MOSES
BEY, in the 73d year 01 his ae.
The relatives siid irieuds ol tho family are respect
fully invited to attend the lunoral, trom his lata resi
dence, No. 20118 Green itroct, on Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock.
JOHNSI'ON. On tho morning of January 10th,
Captain BLNJAM1N LOWNDES JOtlNSTON,
eldest son ot the late Captain Thomas Johuston,
U.S A.
Tbe relatives and friends of tho family, also tho
members of ibe I astern Star Lodire, No. 186, A. Y.
ii aro respectfully invited to attend tne tunoral,
fiom nis late residence, wo. 12U Npruco street, on
baturday afternoon, January 20, at 3 o'c.ock.
KEY feER. This morning, 17th Instant, of typhoid
pneumonia, AnuKt.iT AtieLit, in the 1 tit u year
of his aee.
Ihe friends and rolatives of tho fumily are respect
fully invited to attend his funeral, on Saturday
aitornoon next at 2 o'clock, from his late residonne,
No. in b. fcecona street. 1
McDANIEL. On tho 17th instant, MAEY ELIZA
BETH, wile ot William Aioiamol.
ihe relatives and friends of 1 bo deceased are lnvltod
to attend her tuneral, from tho residence 01 her
bustiand, No 1417 tiirard avenue, on baturday morn
iu? next at iu o'clock.
MOORE On the morning of the 10th instant,
KA1E, wifeof Charles H Moore, and daughter ol
tbe late Joan Uiueclo, Esq., in the 45th year Oi her
apn.
Ihe relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend er funeral, from the re-dilenoe
of ber husband, No. 1916 Wallace street, on Friday
afternoon, tho lutn instant, at 2 o 0 ock.
f'MITH. On tho 17th instant, at the residence of
his brother. No. 606 8. Niuih street. Major (iKOKUE
F. SMI I II, son of the late Wrlulit Smith, Eiq., of
Cincinnati.
T) LATH I) SPOONS AND FORKS OF SEVERAL
I qualities, and plated Ivery-hand'ed Table Cudery,
mrsaieat tku.wan sihw h
No. W6(Elght Thirty -five) MARKET St.. below N Inth.
CKATERS, YOU CAN GET YOUR SKATES
kj correct1 v cround up, or obtain a variety o La llcr
or Gents' 1 skates, straps, Pocket (Jim tts. Patent Mrap
Falis. Heel Plates, etc.. at
I HITMAN A SHAWM
No. RS5 (Klttnt 1 blrty-flve
MAKKKT St.. below Ninth
TTJOR HOTELS, LAUNDRIES. OR MANUFAC-
torles, tho Bal cy Soma- Roll and Coir Wheel
Washing and Wrinptna Machine Is uartlcainr y adapted,
having the exclusive riKht to u-e larger roller tuau any
other nianuiacturer. cor sate dv tne Ageng
TRIIMAkT s RIIAW.
No 835 (Eight Thirty-five) M AKKET St , below Ninth
THBO. H . M ' C A L L A ,
FAfeniONABLK. F1ATTKR,
AT HIS OLD ESTABLISHED STAND,
No. 80i CHESNUT 8IUEET. , 12tt
SKATING PARKS.
(KXTIIAL SKATING PARK,
FIFTEENTH AND WALLACE STREETS.
During tbe present mild weather the SKATING a, the
CENTRAL PAUK
Will be confined to
EVENING SKATING.
Skating TU13 EYENINQ br Gas Llgbt
ltrp With Music.
CKATISG
TO-DAY !
SKATING TO-DAY!
IO
NATIONAL SKATING PAUK,
TWEN1Y-FIBST Street and COLUMBIA Avenue.
PARK ENTIRELY CLEARED OF THE LATEoNOW
AND PLACED. ,
Park iu t Diendkl condition.
Music aod Colored Ligh.s this evening.
Take l.IDoE aVKNUK aud BtVE-STEESTH and
NINETEENTH 81 BEETS CARS. lt
SKATES. STEEL SKATES FOR GENTS AND
Ladles; common Skates nr Boys snd Oil Is, at
JOHN A. MalfK A CO '8.
1 15 6t No. 261 N. TI11KD, oue door below Vine st
AK0MA SAYING
AND CONDENSING
COFFEE imOWNEIi,
FOR HOTELS, GROCERS, HOSPITALS,
illlltury Barrucks, and all otbrr estakltshments using
quantities of Coffee
By this Machine the CofTee is SWEATED brown.
Instead ol being Bl'RNEb brown, thoreby suvlng from
40 to B0 per cent more AltOMA la an when done In the
utual way. '
A PATENT TESTER Is attached, which enables
the operator to see when tbe Coflee Is done Brown.
CAN BE CHANGED IN A MOMENT INTO
A FRANKLIN OU AIK-TIGHT
STOVE FOR IIEATINO
PUKPOSKS.
Thev work like a charm, ALWAYS giving entire
SATISFACTION.
For particulars call or send for a circular, which con
tains tt sumoiilals irom umuv of the j
l ulled btatus Hospitals, '
Flrst-cluss Holds,
ami Urocori,
Now having them In use. Also, j
HYDE'S PATENT j
AKOMA SAVING AND CONDENSING
FAMILY COFFEE BH0WWER,
On the same principle, being In the form of a STOVE
C OVEU. Will suit any sjTOV'E orJtANUlc.
The Cofleo is browned PEltlTKC TL Y UNI
FORM In a FEW MINUTES' TI.MK,
ONE POUND BROWSED In this Machine has
about the SAME STHENUTH as two roasicd In the
usual way, ISICtsIDEti giving tho Coifce In ALL ITS
Pl'IUTY and FllACiKANCE.
For sale by 1
HARD WARE, IIOUkiE-FUEXISIIItW, AND
STOVE STORES GENERALLY.
MANUFACTURED SOLELY BY
HYDE & mtiLEV,
No. 1505 Pennsylvania Avenue,
1 (stuthlnio
raaADCuu'A,
LADIES' FANCY FURS.
JL, A I I K fcj' FANCY FURi
JOHN FAREIRA,
j
No. 718 ARCH STREET.
ABOVE SEVENTH STREET
f
At his old-established store,
IMTOR1K1U MANUFACTURER. AND
DEALER .TX
FANCY FU I. H
FOR
LADIES AND CHILDREN.
My assortment of Fancy For for La die aad ChA
dren ii now complete, embracing every varwtf thai
wtll be worn during tba coming aeaaoa.
Kemember the name and number.
JOHN FAREIRAV
No. 718 AKC11 bTEEET, above Seveath.
I have no partner or connection with any othee
tore in this citv. 10 2 4mSp
joTin'a7 SlrAlM Ii AC II,
1MPOETKE ASD MAS C FACT tTRKB Or
LADIES' FANCY ETJUS,
No. 826 ARCH ' Street, Below Ninth,
Has now open a cplendid variety of
LADIES1 AND CHILDREN'S FANCY" FUR3
Of every description, latest and most approve
styles. 10181ns
Kvery article warranted as represented.
WALL PAPERS.
pW FALL S T Y Ii 15 H
PHILADELPHIA
V A I, la PAP K U S.
HOWELL & KOIRKE,
N. E. COR. FOURTH AND MARKET STS.,
MANUFACTURERS OF
PAPKI! HANGINGS
Aro 11 llruin
W I N D O V S H A 1 K H
M
IL1TARY AND NAVAL AGENCY OF
MATHEWS, P0ULS0N & CO.,
ATTORSEYS,
No. 808 WALNUT Hucet, Fhlladelphla-Box Mil.
Claims tor Bounty, Back Pay, Prize Money, and lVnwt
Claims, promptly collected.
E. T. MATHEWS,
(Late of Treasury Department, at Washington, 1. O K.
IS. POULSOtf, ;
(Late V. S. Pension Agrnt).
A. TRUMP. MSIm
T O IIOUSEK K IIP K IUS.
I have a large stock of every variety of Furnlturn
which I will sell at reduced prices, consisting of
PLAIN ASD MARBLE TOP COTTAGE SUIT8
WALNUT CHAMBER 8C1T8.
PARLOR 8UITH IN VELVET PLU8H.
PARLOR 8TIT8 IN Ii Alii CLOTH.
PARLOR 8UIT8 IN REPS.
Bldeboards, Extension Tables, Warurohos.Book-cauM
Mattiesscs, Lounges, Lie. etc.
P. P. OUST INK.
1 16 Sm N. E. Cor. 8HC)ND AND RACE STS.
OPEKA GLASSES.
A VERY LARGE VARIETY.
JAMES W. QUEEN & CO..
i i
No. 924 C11KSTUT feTKKKT.
E N K 11 &
DAVIS,
LAW AND COLLECTION OFFICE,
No. 13 8. TI1IR1) STREET,
MERCANTILE CLAIMS COLLECTED,
And Law Business of 1 11 kinds attended to In all parts of
(the United ttutes and Canada with fldvlitv.
SI ATUKINU PAPER COLLECTED AT USUAL BANK.
BATE. 1 13 I2tru
T O SPOll T S M E X.
JAMES E. EVANS, Gun Maker,
II as resumed business at bis ol d stand,
No. !90 SOUTH STUEET,
Where ho will be pleased to see his old patrons and tbe
public generally.
bPOBTINO ARTICLES, damaged by the late (Ire, wtll
be sold at a saonflce. 1 18 6trp
w
i l e y
R R O T II K R,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IV
HAVANA CIGAR AND Ml RscllUM PIPES,
N. W. Cor. EIUUIU and WALNUT birta.
We ofler the finest Havana Clears at prices from 20 to
30 per out. below tbe regular rates
Also, the ci'k'biate'l
' LONE JACK" SMOKING TOBACCO,
which Is far superior to any yet brought before tli
public.
Motto of Lono Jaekr
"SEEK KO FURTHER. FOK NO BETTER CAN BE
JOVHO 115 3m
,R. HUNTER, No. 44 N. SEVENTH
bTBlET, ABOVE FILBERT, PHILADELPHIA
Acknowleflged bu all purnrt mltrtted as bv lax tba
JUObl bUCC.hFUL PHYSICIAN
in the treatment er D$ratn in Ait tfvnaity. QUICK
THOUOUOH, tmdptrmannt cum vmtranlaed iuvrr
esse. Heuiember J)R. HUNTER'S Celebrated l;i'inoli,s
cuu only lie had genuine at Ins oid utabluued Ottha N.i
44N. bVEMH ttVet, be FHIwrv 1 IJ..