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Continued from (he First Page.
The total area of puddle surface in one wheel,
taking; the length ol a pair of bait' paddles at 10
feet, was 320 square feet; and taking thorn at 9
feet In length, 288 square feet. The Inner edge
of all the paddles was at the same distance from
the crntre namely, 10 feet 8 lnchei which
made the mean dixtanre of their des 12 feet
6 1-3 inehei from the centre, or the mean diame
ter over the paddles 24 feet 10 2-3 Inches. With
the vessel at the draught of 8 feet 6 inches for--ward
and al t, the mean deepest Immersion of the
outer edge ol the paddles was 4 feet 6 Inches.
' TUB BOILVRS.
The boilers of the Winooski contain 200 square
feet ol' grate suriace and 60:i(J square luet ot
hcatijs: miriace, and have no means ot super
healing the steam. The boilers ot the Algonquin
con'uiu 144 square lect of grate suriace and
2(iV8 square leet of heating Bunacc, together
with 1132 square leet ot teara superheating sirr
1 ace in the tub, ihe boilers of both vossels
have water tubes. In the Winooski they are
vertical and are arranged above the furnace,
according to Martin's putcnt; and tn the Algon
quin they arc inclined and arranged tn combina
tion with the superheating tubus, according to
the patent ol Mr. E. N. Dickerson, who designed
the entire machinery of that vessel.
TUB CYLINDERS.
Each vessel bis one Inclined and direct acting
engine. The cylinder of the Winooski Is 63
incoes diameter, and its piston has a stroke of 8
feet 9 inches. The cylinder ol the Algonquin is
4H inches diameter, acd its piston has a stroke
of 10 feet.
fFACB OCCCriED BT MACHINERY AND COIL
BUNKERS.
The space occupied in the Winooski by the
mnchiuijj aDd coul is 67 leet 11 inches, long by
the entire breadth nd depth of the ypmcI; and
in this space there is a coal bunker capueity of
8424 cubic feet The. space occupied In tha
Algonquin by the machinery and coal is 75 feet 9
Inches lone," by the entire breadth and depth of
the vessel; and in this opace there is a coal
bunker capacity or 6931 cubic feet.
WEIGHT Of MACHINERY FAULTY CONDITION OP
TUB "ALGONQUIN."
The weight of the machinery of the Winooski,
exclusive ol. the water in the' boilers, ia 641,718
pounds," mid inclusive of the water, 62.4,91.8
pound. The weight ol the machinery in the
Algonquin, exclusive of water in the boilers, is
2i),U4 pounds, and inclusive of th water,
701,144 pounds.
'Ibe distribution of the weight of the A'gon
quhCs machinery was so faulty that when the
vci-sel ai I ully stowed for sea, with her coal
bunkers tilled, water in boilers, etc., she had a
list ol 22 inches to port, giving her port paddle
wheel an immersion of 7 feet 3$ inches, and haf
slai board wheel aii immersion of 3 feet 7J
inches. To brii.g the vessel upright, there was
required a weight ol 73 tons to bo stowed on her
decks, In the extreme wing, alter the hold had
been stowed, in such a manner as to place all
the weight possil 1c cn the starboard side.
SHE REQUIRES TO BB CONTINUALLY TRIMMED.
This additional weitrht o! 73 tons required to
be continually trimmed as the coal wa used
lrom the bunkers. Oi course it added just thai
number of useless tons to the vessel's displace
ment, aud if it be added to the weight of the
machinery, to which it is simply a counter
balance, it will swell that weight to 8Uu,U01
pounds. '-
DIMENSIONS OP EACH VESSEL.
The following are the principal dimensions of
each vessel, the greatest transverse section, and
the displacement corresponding to their draught
of water at the commencement of the trial:
Depth from lower edge of rabbet of keel to
mean load wa'er line, 8 leet inches; length
on mean- load water line lrom the torwari side
of the rabbet of stern to the alter side of the
rabbet of stern post, 210 feet; extreme breadth
on mean load water line, 35 leet; displacement,
1280-78 tons; area of greatest 'immersed trans
verse seetiou, 2U3,85 square leet. ..
DOW THE DAT 4 WEBfl fcfirT DURING T0B TRIAL.
tommenclng-the trial In Long Island
Pound, the vessels started abreast Execution
Hock LiehthouBO, alter having steamed from
the Brooklyn Navy Yard to that point. The ma
chinery Of the Algonquin was operated by four
engineers from the merchant service, employed
by the contractor for th.it purpose. The uaval
engineers on board merely took the data ot the
perfoimauoc, but in nowise interfere! in the
management of the machinery.
During the tme the machinery of both vessels
whs in oneration a complete steam log was kept
ot their performance, in which was noted m pro
per columns, at the end of each hour, the num
ber on the counter, the number of revolutions
made bv the engines per minute during the hour,
the steam pressure in the boilers an 1 in the main
steampipe near the engine, the vaceum In the
condenser and the position of the throttle valve,
the temperature of the atmosphere on dock, oi
the eDgine-room, of the lire-room, of the injec
tion water, of the discharge water, and ot the
hot well or feed water; also the height of the
barometer in the engine-room.
An accurate account was kept of the coal
thrown into the furnaces each hour, and of the
refuse withdrawn lrom the furnaces and ashpits
at the eud of each watch of four hours. At the
end of every half hour an indicator diagram was
taken lrom each end of the cylinder, and the
complete data marked on it at the time taken,
and of the number of revolutions oi the engine
per minute, steam pressure, vacuum, eto. A
naval engineer was always on watch in the Ore
room ana engire-room of each vessel. In the
table hereunto appended will be found the totals
and means of all the above quantities and the
calculated results therelrom.
TO! CUT-OFF.
The point at which the steam valve of the
Winooski closed and cut off the admission of
steam to the cylinder, measured on the main
croBthead guides, was 6 leet 4 inches from the
commencement ot the piston on the lower stroke,
and 6 leet on the upper stroke. The mean point
ol cutting off, therelore, was at seven-tenths of
thestiokeof the piv ton from the commence
ment. As the cut-off of the Algonquin was not a
positive one, the point of cutting off was ob
tained from the indicator diagrams, and is the
mean given by them.
IBS CONTRACT FOR THE MACHINERY OP THE
"ALGONQUIN."
The following are the guarantees of the con
tract for the machinery ot the Algonquin, and it
was the object of the trial at the wharf and on
Long Island Sound to ascertain if they were f il
filled, and, if not, to what extent they were
deficient.
First That the material, workmanehip, detail
and finish shall be first class.
Second That the whole performance shall be
Of such a character as to demonstrate the satis
factory strenetn, reliabllitv, practical efficiency
and durability of the machinery.
Third. That the variarions from specifications
those of the machinery of the Winooski, here
unto attached to the contrac. tor machinery ot
the Alnonauin. and forming part of this contract.
are to be in the dimension! and arrangements
of the cylinder, and such parts as are thereby
aiteeted, in the design of the valve gear, and in
the tvpe and arrangement of the boilers, and also
the surface condenuer. These changes are not to
increase the weight of tbe machinery nor the
space occuoied bv it. nor to deorease the weitrht
of coal carried in bunkers, within the limits
allowed for the engineer's department, with the
machinery described in the attached FPneiflca-
t o that is, the specilicatlons for the Winoos-
Mi a machinery. . .
Fouith. That if. on completion of the ma
chinery, and a careful trial thereof by such per
sons as may be directed by the Secretary of
W ar, it snail De tonnd by thorn that its perform
ance, either in amount of power developed or in
the cost, pro rata, ot that power in roal, ia less
than that oi iue macnUiery aescabed in the at
tached specification the speciQcations for the
Winooskt a machinery they, the said party of
the first part (tne contractor tor the Aigonjutn'a
machinery), will remove it, and replace it at
their own cost with the machinery described in
tbe attached specifications. L
The contract for the AigonquMi machinery
provides that tbe entire resprasibllity of iulQlllng
the above guarantee ia to reu wun the said party
THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 18G6.
of the first part, who will make their own work
ing drawings, and arranee and proportion the
details of the said machinery in such manner as
they shall deem best calculated to secure the
most successful operation.
TBI FIRST AND SECOND FART MOT FULFILLED.
With repaid to the first and second of the
above guarantees, we have to say that, la our
opinion, they have not been fulfilled.
THE MACHINFRT OP Tn "WINOOSKI" FERFHCT.
The machinery of the Winooski has worked in
the most perlect manner throughout, aud its
performance in every particular leaves nothing
to be desired for cflicacy in a paddle-wheel
steamer. Its durability and reliability could be
depended upon lor any length ol cruising. Itj
workmanship, material, finish, accessories, and
appolntirents are first-class throughout. The
machinery ot the Algonquin is wanting In these
particulars and in proper adaptation for marine
purposes. In style, finish, and convenience for
manipulation, and m all its appointments, it is
much Interior to that the Winooski.
THE THIRD GUARANTEE OF THE ' 'ALQONIJUIN" CON
' TRACT ALSO A FAILURE.
With reeard to the third guarantee, we find
the machinery of the Algonquin, including
water in boilers, to re 77,428 pounds heavier
than the machinery of he IVmoosAi. This ex
cess of weight 1 one-eighth of the wei2ht of
Hie Winooski a machinery. If to It be added the
73 Ions ol ei.tr a ballast required to keep the
vessel upright, on account of defective distribu
tion ot her machinery, the excess et weight of
the Algonqwn'a machinery ' will be 242,946
pounds, which is thirty-nine per cent, ot tho
weieht of the Winotski'a machinery.
This excess ot wcinht requires about eight
inches of draught of water to permit tho neces
sary displacement for it, and ot course greatly
lessens tho value aud efficiency of tho vessel.
The space occupied in the length of the vessel by
the machinery and coul of the Algonquin is seven
feet and Bix iiiches prefer than the correspond
ing length in the U inooski. This Is equivalent
to eleven per centum ot the space occupied by
the machinery ond conlol the Winooski f yet in
the large space thus occupied in tho Algonquin
there is only C!):il cubic fret of boal capacity,
while in the lesser Bpacf occupied in the Winooski
there is 1)424 cubic leet ot coal bunker, the
W inooski tbus currying thirty-six per centum
more coal than the Aonguin. The contractor
has. therelore, faild in fulfilling the third
guarantee.
THE FOURTH GUARAN'(i:B THE GREATEST IAJLUBI
OF ALL.
With regard to the fourth guarantee we find
that the machinery of tbe Algonquin developed
only 5429 per centrw of the tower developed
by the Winooskia machinery, and that the cost
of the indicated horse power in pounds of an
thracite consumed per hour with the machinery
of the Algonquin was 18'58 per centnm more
than with 'llie machinery of the Winooski, taking
that of the latter lor t, iiits. It the comparison
be made as It properly should be, for economy ot
fuel, by tnk'Dg the combustible matter of the
coal, instead of the coal itself, tor the expression
of the cent of the power, as the per centum of
refuse In ushes and clinker Is an accidental
ana variable proportion, then the cost ot the in
dicated horse power in pounds ol combustible
consumed per hour with the machinery of the
Algonquin was 23-28 per centum more than the
machinery of the Winooski. In this must im
portant guarantee for amount of power and
economy of fuel this leilure of the contractor is
the greatest of all, resulting in a loss of speed of
nearly two geographir.il miles per hour, aud a
large increase ot the cost ot the steam power
pro rata.
THE MACHINERY OP TUB "ALGONQUIN" A FAILURE
IN EVEUY POINT,
Iii everv point guaranteed, bv the contractor
for the A'gonquin's machinery he has failed, and
we are ot tne opinion 'hat it is totally until tor
the naval service. Tne steam loirs of the experi
ments and tbe indicator diazrams are herewith
forwarded. Respect:uily submitted bv vour
obedient servants,
kobert 1MNBT, cm I Engineer, u. 8. N.
Edwin Fithian, Chief Engineer, U. S. N.
Mortimer Kelloog. Chiet Engineer. U. 8. N. .
lion. Gipeon Welles Secretary of tho Navy,
w asnington, v. j.
AMUSEMENTS.
The Last op the Ckuman Opera. The plea
sure with which the coming season of opera is looked
torward to would bo appreoiated, were every ono
called en to lmanno the countermanding of all
operatic advertisements, and the statement that the
season was indefinitely postpMied. The announce
ment of a new season, however .brief, was as p'easant
as tnose jnman-iummer aavs or autumn, woicn taice
us br tuiprise, and are such beattilul soavonirs ol a
lonar vanished spring, lint tb Director has looked
at the tubject in awhollv practical lnrtit, both as re
varus bis pockets and the public's, and oharpes only
tea dollars a eat for tne -eason. The sale of tickets
at 'J rumpier's, Seventh and Chesnut streets, no to
last evenin?, had exceeded any formor tale. The
season is destined to oe a ureal success.
The Oratorio op "Elijah." The oratorio of
Elijah, as we have previously announced, is to be
repeated at the Academy to morrow evening. The
cast has been slightly altered, and now stands as
follows i Soprano, Miss H, M. Alexander; con
tralto, Miss Caroline McCaffrey; t nor, Mr. Goorge
Simpson; and baritone, Dr. Gnilmette, of Boston.
In the aoteuce ot Mr. budolpheen, who too If the
baritone part before, Mr. Jean Louis, the accom
plished baritone ot tt. Auemstine'i ohoir, kmaiv
consented to appear on this occasion, although at
very rhort notice, having barely sufTiolent time to
etuuy up bis role. In bis anxiety to sustain It credit
ably, wa regret to near mac air. louis nas over
exerted his voice at the rehearsals, and iu conse
quence is too hoarse too sing. Dr. Gui'moUo, who
lakes the "fc ijuh" character in his stead. Is spokan
oi as ft unisuoa music au, ana win no aouot give sat
isfaction. New Chesnut Street Iheatre. The houses
are crowded, especially the galleries. The galleries
delight especially in piocos in the style of The let
Witch, wiih sparkling Bcenory, bluo, green, and red
fire, and a most Indomitable champion who flhts
and conquers all sorts of mortals and immortals. As to
plot, wit,lntorest, or stoi v.we were unable to discover
any. Neither had the oumpaay any opportunity of
diBtineuii-bing itso f. There is not a good part iu the
piece, but a great deal ef silv -r tisuo, silver lace, ote.
1 ' . ( f I 1 1 1 . .
O'O.. represemiD w iciu'tm. mr. imrj&o ramiy uas a,
most aiduous task, and loaces with Immense eclat.
The scenery was effect v We espeoia ly admired
the ice-bound bhipthu vision ot the sun, with tha
loveliest of sun-gods, charming JCatie liaker. bat
the most artistic of all whs the traustorrnatioa of the
lock into tne vessel that takea "Harold" away. Tho
grout mg, half real ha t painted, was a hue pioture,
a la Xrher.
To-dav there will bo an extra grand matinee, on
the occasion of Washington's birthday, at which
The Ice Witch will be played.
Walnut Strem Theatre. Mr. Clatko and
comedy. A Inrpo house will be sure to greet him
this evening, the greai holiday of the country..
Abch Street Theatre San has made a great.
bit. Jdrs. Crease being suddenly indispose!!, her
fart wa taken at a few moments' notice by Mrs.
lenri, who filled it In a way to do great credit to
her memory and her ability.
Anotheb Shell Exflobioh. The shells have
proved much more des'ructive ol life to our citl
zens since their permanent settlement in our lots
and walK than when they were being hurled
into town from General Grant's guns. We are
CHlled unon to reeotd the fourth, disaster which
has occurred within a month, from careless
handling of these dangerous playthlngi. Yes
terday morning, a negro man, named uoieraau,
w as hammering on one. which he thought un
loaded, and was rewa-ded for hi9 carelessness by
having one hand completely shattered, the other
very badly cut, and bis lace much disfigured.
His injuries, though severe, are not thought to
be dangerous. In view of the frequent accidents
from this dead-pea frv.it. we would like t have
it all collected and stored in the dungeons of the
city fail, where an explosion could result in
nothing Put peuent, it it blew tne wnoie puna
ing to kingdom come. Petersburg Index
. Tn n r,t.mnr Vivnoi aova lTrratiim In llie
poem published jestcrda, for 'dirty ehirt,' read
Vl., ulilrlr l
FOURTH EDITION
WAS II IN G TON.
CELEDRATION OF THE DAY
COISGKESS.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Memorial Services In Honor of
; Henry Winter Davis.
; Washington, February 22.
Before 11 o'clock the galleries were crowded,
In anticipation of the memorial exercises in honor
of the memory of the late Hon. Henry Winter
Davis. The flags above the Speaker's desk were
draped In black, and other insignia of mourning
were exhibited.
A fino portrait of the bonond dead peered
through the tolds of the National bannr, above
the Speaker's desk. The Marine Hand, during
the hour preceding tho opening of the exercises,
occupied tho anteroom of the reporters' gallery,
and lurnithed appropriate music.
At twelve o'clock tho Senators and the Judges
of the 8uprerae Court entered, preceded by
Chief Jurtice Chase, and many ollicers of the
army and others followed. The President is not
present. . but Secretary Stanton and Secretary
McCulloch entered tne hall before the opening
exercises. Senor Komero, tho Mexican Minis
ter, Governor I'enton, of New York, and Judge
Advocate-General Holt are among the dignita
ries represented.
After a prayer by the Chaolain, the Declara
tion of Independence was read by Hon. Edward
Mci'hprson, Clerk of the House. After the read
ing of the Declaration, followed by the playing
of ft dirge by the band, Hon. Schuyler Colfax,
Speaker of the House of Representatives, rose
andsai.ii
Ladies and Geetlemen The duty has been de-
olved on me of introducing to you the friend
and fellow-member flere of Henry Winter Davis;
and 1 will detain you but a moment from his
address, to which you will listen witu saddened
Interest. The world always appreciates
and honors courage the courage of
Christianity, which sustained martys In
the amphitheatre, fit the stake, and on the rock;
the couraee of patriotism which inspired mil
lions in our own land to realize tho history
of Curtius, and to till up with their own bodicp,
it neeu be, the yawning cnajtn which imperilled
the Republic; the courage of humanity,, which
is witised in the pest-houe and the hospital,
at the deathbed ol the homeless and the prison
ccll of the jconvict. But there is a courage of
a statesman besides, and nobly was it illustrated
by the statesman whose nat'onal services are
commemorated to-day.' lufleiibly hostile to
oppression, whether of the slave on Ameri
can soil or of Republicans struggling in
Mexico agftinBt monarchical invasion; faith
ful always to principles and to liberty,
championing always the cause of the down-trod-
den; fearless as he was eloquent in his avewals,
he was mourned throughout aconlinent,a id from
thePatapgco to the Gulf, the blessinirs of those
who had been ready to perish, followed birn to
his tomb, It is fitting, therefore, though
dying a private citizen, that the nation
should render him such marked and unusual
honors in this hall the scene ot so many of his
intellectual triumphs; and 1 have great pleasure
in introducing to you, as the orator of the dty,
Hon. J. A. J. Cress we II, his colleague in' the
Thirty-eighth Congress, and now Senator from
the State of Maryland. '
Mr. uressweii commenced oy appropriate reler
ence to the memories of the day and the times
and in whose honor it is observed, and to the
recent memorial services of the second Father
of. his Country, and then proceeded to
gi ve a brief biography of the early lite of
Mr. Davi", his straggles for an education
and a protession, with a record of tbe subsequent
events of his remarkable career, his political
opinions and his labors, and his triumph of
freedom and patriotism. .
Mass Meeting to Sustain tho Pre
sident's Policy The National
Monument Speech of
the President.
Washington, February 22. A ' large political
meeting is In progress at Grover's Theatre, in
favor of the President's policy.
The National Monument Society held their
anniversary to-day. President Johnson pre
sided, and made a few remarks, alluding to
Washington's Farewell Address as containing
principles by which he sought to be guided, and
expressing the hope that all the States woull
continue their contributions to the structure to
be completed as an enduring memorial to the
restoration of all tho States to their proper rela
tions to the General Government. .
Tbe Maine Legislature.
Augusta, Maine, February 22. The Legis
lature of the State has passed a bill relatlng.t a
hawkers and peddlers, which permits citizens of
other States to sell goods by tarn pie, by taking
out a license, putting them on the same footing
with citizens ol Maine.
Roscnbcig's "New York Day.M
This picture has been, for some weeks, on
exhibition at the Derby Gallery, and has at
tracted a ereat deal of attention. The artlot,
Mr. C. G. Rosenberg, is riuite extensively knewn
as a poet, art, dramatic, and musical critic, and
litterateur generally, in all of which specialties
he is aiore than clever. He now bring forward
still another claim to tho honor of an "Admi
rable Crichton," and takes at onoe an enviable
place among our American artists. - His painting
represents u view of New "ierk Bay, from South.
Brooklvn, near Hamilton Ferry It has points
of striking excellence. The drawing U bold and
lull ot character; tho balance ot light aud bhude
is etlective; the composition is admirable in'
arrangement aud lnvennon; and tho general
effect is spirited, and bating a certain unsatisfac
torinPBS in vho tone ol the colors, U eminently
pleasing. --v
We understand that the work la to be en
graved and reproduced in the form of a chioiuo t
lithograph. The picture, it stilkws us, is capi
tally adapted tor this purpose. Tne scene Is
not only attractive for its natural beaut es, but
its associations and it relation to the great em
porlum of the Western hemisphere give it much
additional interest In the eyes of our citizens.
"The Bay (f New York" is numbered amonr
the paiatiugs of the Philadelphia Sketch Club,
because the artist is now a retuleut of that city;
yet he has lived until recently in New York,
where he earned a reputation in his profession,
and made hoKta of friends. But Mr. Rosenberg
will hereafter be known by his brutih altogether. .
He will make painting his forte, and in this ho
Is rlgh I, for be can thus pucceed. He has now
ou his easel a portrait of a prominent citizen of
Philadelphia, which promises to attract marked
and lavorable attention from critics and connoit
sturs, and bis pencil U -"engaged" for some time
in the future. We shall watch Mr. Rosenberg's
artistic career with care, and duly report his
progresa. i . ' ' '
The picture now belongs to the collection of
the Philadelphia Sketch Club, and 04 this exhi
bition closes very soon, all who wish to see its
many attractions must do so forthwith. Neva
York Journal, , , , ;
OUU NEW Y0HK LETTER.
The Olebratlon General fJranf Ea
doralna; the Freaideat Commercial
Hatters, Mtocka, Itnalaea-i, Eto. Amerl
eaa laatltnte lel!n la Caal, Kte.
Spttial Correspondence of Tt, t Evening Telegraph.
' , ! ...... NbwYobk, February 22. '
Washington's birthday ia to be celebrated here
In splendid style. Drums and wind Instruments
are already lading the air .with, martial tones,
Initiative of grand parades. The public build
ing?, and msny private business places are
clot ed, and redolent with bunting in honor of
the natal day ef Washington.
Lieutcnam-General Grant, accompanied by
his Wife and his personal staff, arrived In this
city at an early hour yetrday morning, and
is now stopping at the Metropolitan Hotel.
During the day, as upon the occasion of bis pre
vious visit, he was besieged with visltora. In
the evening, accompanied by hts staff, he par
took of a private banquet at the Union Club,
To dy he is the guest of tbe Union League.
The further bearing of the case of James F.
Oram, accused of the murder of Joseph Van
Dorcn, in Beaver street, on tha 2iith of July lavt,
was rci-umcd in the Court of Oyer and Terminer
yesterday, beiote Judge Barnard. Mr. Chaunccy
Shaffer opened on the part ot tbe defendant, to
whose character several witneses bore favorable
te&timony. The trial it still on, and will be con
tinued to-day.
'the jury in the case of John B. Sickles, who
sued William R. Siney, proprietor of the Bowery
and East Houston street line of stages, tor inju
ries received in being run over by one ol de
fendant's vehicles In Bioadway, near Fuuou
street, on tbe lltb of December, 18i3, yesterday
brought in a verdict for plaintitf, allowing him
eleven hundred and fifteen dollars.
The trial of John Cahill, indicted for the mur
derof Olbeer Duryia, was continued yesterday
in the Coart of General Sessions, A number ot
witnesses were examined by the prisoner's
counsel, and the case will be finished to-day.
Conimlsfioner Osborn was occupied some time
yeptcrday taking evidence on a charge againut
Felix Caprctti, accused of haviug had In his
possession about one thousaud dollars In coun
terfeit btty cent notes. The examination was
not concluded.
At a meetinir of the American Institite, Tues
day evening, the newly-elected Pjesident, Hon.
Horace Greeley, having been introduced bv Mr.
Dudley 8. Gregory, Vice-President of the Insti
tnte, addressed the members at some length,
and Advised among other things that the Insti
tute take m ensures lor the erection of a suitable
edifice wiierein to hold a perpetual fair. About
a hundred persgus were made members of the
Institute. . ' '
President Gteflcy appointed Mr. John W.
Chambers Clerk, and Mr. David M. Jacobus
Messenger lor the ensuing year; and the salary
of the Corresponding Secretary was tixed at
$2000. The report oi the Ocmmlttee on By-Laws
was laid over to the next meeting, the Trustees
were empowered to negotiate for the sale of the
Institute's property at No. 631 Broadway, and
alter desultory discussion a recess was taken
until Tuesday 'evening a fortnight henec.
Charles White, aged 45, lumped lrom a third
story window of his residence, No. 47 Amity
streel, into the yard beneath, while laboring
under a fit of temporary insanity. He sustained
a compound fracture of one leg, and other
Ecrious injuries about the body. It is thought
ho cannot recover.
An inquest was held yesterday on the body of
John Oxbiirh, late a brakemau on the U idsou
River Railroad, who was run over on Saturday
last by a Jreight train, at One hundred-and-t
went -fifth street. "A verdict of accidental
death was rendered. - ' - '
The Board of Aldermen yestc-i day unanimously
adopted resolutions indorsing the action ot Pre
sident Johnson in vetoing the Freednien's
Buieaubill.
At a meeting of tho Academy of Medicine last
evening, the subject ol cholera was discussed.
Tapers were read by Dr?. Nutting and Gnscom.
At the sale of Pittston coal yesterday, prices
declined from $1 to $225 per ton. Nearly one
halt of tho coal offered was withdrawn. .
Most kinds of produce aud merchandise were
lightly dealt in yesterday, 'xhe main inquiry
was for cotton and whisky, which were, firmer,
and breadstuff and provisions, which were
heavy and Irreenlar. Freights were" quiet.
Gold,137j. Business flat. Government stocks
steady and firm. There is little or nothing doing
today. Fulton.
Fcx fob the Boys, but Poor Sport for
thk Papsengkbs. Henry Gilmore, John Wil
liams, John Morrison, James Oakley, Georire
Randolph, Charles Smith, and George Kooa, all
between sixteen and twenty years of age,
amused themselves yesterday afternoon by
throwing missiles at a train of cars op the Phila
delphia, Wilmington and Baltimore - Railroad,
near Chester. Windows were smashed and seve
ral passengers made narrow escape from injury.
Officer William ;Tageart was telegraphed for,
and, proceeding to Chester, succeeded ia getting
the entire party on a train, and brought them to
Philadelphia, when they were taken before
Alderman Lntz, whoheld'thcm each In $300 ball.
Death of a Prominent Citizen.- Robert
Stecn, for many years a prominent grocer of this
city, died this morning at his residence in West
Philadelphia, in his both year. Mr. Steen was a
native of Ireland, but had been in this country
I for fifty years. He was a man ot sterling
integrity ana patriotism, ana was a contempo
rary and friend of the late William R. Thomp
son. He was a Director in the Mechanics' Bank
and Reliance Insurance Company, and hid loss
will be generally regretted. ,
' Stealing Sugar. James McCready,
Charles Minor, and James Brocaa were arrested
by Officer Neil, about 1 o'clock this morning,
charged with stealing sugar from a vessel at
Almond street wharf. Several baes ef the sugar
were recovered at Brogan's house, fn 8 Sanson
street, below South. Alderman Tittennary com
mitted them tor a hearing before the United
States Commissioner.
Testimonial, to Samuel S. Sanfoed.
Samuel 8. Saniord. the veteran Ethiopian
comedian, and orMnatr of m'nstrclsy in Philo
dilphiii, is now In this city. We are pleased to
learn that bis frieuds Intend shortly corupli-
menung him with a mammoth testimonial, of
which the particulars wm nereattcr De an
nounced. '
Death of Colonel Banckfb. Colonel
James N. Bancker. well known in amusement
circles, nnd lormerly attached to the old Conti
nental Theatre, died this moruina at 1 o'clock
The deceased was widely known and esteemed,
and only yesterday was lenderea a compiimen
tary benefit at the American Theatre.
Stealing Meat. A woman wa arrested
yesterday aitcrnoon tn the Formers Market,
charged with stealing meat. She was com
muted, i .
Genebal Grant and tbe Richmond "Exa
miner. 'the following is the text of General
Grant's order, permitting the resumption ot lae
Richmond Examiner:
"Headquarters Armies op tho United
States, Washington, February 19, 1800. Major-
General A. H. Terrv. commanding Department
of Virffiiiia.-iGenoral: Your order of date the
13th instant, taking milnaiy possession of the
Richmond Examiner, a newspaper published in
Richmond, Vireiaia, and prohibiting its publica
tion, made in pursuance ot the direction or tne
Lieuteuuut-General commanding, is hereby tem
porarily suspended, and the Richmond Examiner
will De Permitted to resume its publication upon
tbe express condition that in future it will not
Dur.uo a course inimical to the Government, or
to the prowth or expression in acts or words of
union fcentiment among tne peupiooi me siuum
lately In Rebellion, or to the cultivation of
friendly relations between the people of these
Suites, or onv of them, and other Slates of the
Union: and that It will not in anywise fail In
its ' editorials, correspondence, or transfer of
articles lrom other newspapers, to give support,
countenance, and friendship to acta and expres
sions ot loyalty to the Union and Its supporters.
tiD. .1 n I 1 Uunn.fjaiiAI,l ('run.
,;T. b. Bowers, Assistant Adjutant-General.''
DRY GOODS.
I'AIl d 13 IIN EN SA'LE
AT MILLIKEN'S,,
No.- 828 . AltOII STREET,
Jtut opened, illireot from turope, the following -
BARGAINS IN TABLE LINENS
n f avy Tablt Linen, unbleached, at Wo. per yard.
Extra heavy Power-loom do., yarn bleached, tl per
yard.; , . . .
Extra qualities and widtha do. do., MJXlt5.
New styles bleached Damaska. from tl 28 op to 83.
Extra qualities and widths, lor lare extension tables
Heal Darnnley Doable Damasks, very icarca.
Heavy Scotch Damaeki, tn great variety. '
Fine irttn Damaska, In great variety.
tabu: cloths and napkins.
Every size, from IK yards op to 7 yards long.
Some beantifol Table cloths, Just opened. ', f
atktna and Doylies, in areat variety, from the lowest
ap to the finest productions of tbe Dtmuk loom
TOWKLS, NEW HTVL.KS.
Bath Towels, from ite. np.
Bed Bordered Chamber Towels, from 2ftc. op.
Heavy Hock Towels, wide red endi, at !7Ko.
Bloom Dimui Towe , handsome, 680.
Fine Damask Towels, 87o., 1, 1 23.
Turkish Towels, several sizes.
BED, WHIT:, AND BLUE.
A very handsome Hock Towel, wKh tha National colon
Introduced tn atrtpes in the border, not to be found in any
other store in Oie city, 87 So., tl. and (1 M.
LINEN SHIHT BOSOMS.
The best Linens only are used, and aa no m perfect
stitching is passed Into our stock, our customers may
rely on getting tho best Shirt Bosoms possible, .or tha
duces. Also. Wristbands and Collars.
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS.
ladles'. Gents', and Children's Linen Hdkr.. In every
style, at Importer's prices.
Nl 11SEUV AM) UIHD.F.TB DIAPERS.
A full assortment of a.l the widths In Unrserv DIsDers.
These Diapeis vUl be lound heavier and better than
usual or the prices.
Btrd-cyes, all qaalltlei Linen Cambrics and Lawns. A
beautiful sott Linen Cambric lor Infanta' Underclothing,
irgmuMcop, .
MILLION'S LINEN STORE,
1 IBthsta2m
Xo. 828 ARCHStreet.
HOMA8 SIMPSONS SONS,
KOS. 022 AND 924 FINE STREET.
Are now oflcrinL' at reduced nrlccs the iollnwinari
BJLA Ml E . S-BLAJX KE 1 a
BLANKETS fnW.AW
SrXENDID BLANKETS l'rom 6 per pair up.
, 10-4 Blunkeis, ail wool. 5 JO. worth as.
uo. uo. v, worth bio.
12-4 do. do. 10. worth 14.
Atto. a ttill assortment ot f'rlli mi ivo.lio TtinnVot.
at low prices.
I.ISKN GOODS.
8-4 Barnslev Tablo lnmaRk. all qualities.
Wlilionitl t'nli euchut) I abe Liucins. all widths and
patterns nt reduced priced.
Also, a 1 arte m-fortninit of Towels, both white and
Unbleached, IMm 18c. a piece up.
jnpiiis ai.a iKyiies 111 great vurieiy. cheap.
We C2n oiler a Breat bargain In T.inrn . hpn'tnena rniil
FnlrtlniiS '1 be test unites 01 Linen blilr.lDnii It) 4 wide,
lor 1S per ymd j cheaper than uius in
jtumia inapers. n 1 wnitns, iroin a: wi a piece no.
We lutve an excellent aHsortniAiil. ol Linnn l.twna
Cambrics, lrom tho coarsest to the finest number, at a
very fmall advance.
tnin isofouis rom mo uo.
heat rJtvles Hew Marstl lcs. lor Ladles' and ftill-
dren's wear, Ml cent per yard- wonU fcl 23. These goods
aie just in trom 'ew ) ork auction.
27 inch Medicated All Linen iluck Towelling, 39 cents
per ard north 61) cents
Cumbilc fcdgiiigs andlnsertlnga. A new aud boautilu
assortment just opened
r hi i n tiwun,'
We have Jutt received a larue assortment of White
Gcods, at a ery treut reduction, ,.,:
r.n isnts tit quaimcs aim styles, rrom wo. np. .
1 anibiica, dressed and undressed.
Pwits and trench Muslins, btrtned Muslins. Naln-
fook's Flald Muslins 2u per eent lean tlmu lormerly.
Jnst received a lull anil wftl,.RelnctAd aaanrtment mt
1'opilna. i'erluoeri. While Gluce Alobulr. lor etreuiuK
diet-see.
Alpacas and I'clalnon. good duality and colors, cheap.
Black and white striped Mohair Skirting. , .
Balmoral r klrtliiK. 75a a yard up. . ,f,
Alfo, a lull assortment of eklrta. ' ' '
P.aln Black Aipnca 81c no.
8'k'oea, ltic. up. Ginghams, cheap
I Dullsli ana French c hintzes and Percala beautiful
Patterns, at a very small advance.
HUMtltl AKU Mbttl.HU UUUJIS,
We have a lame stock 01 Hosier? and are anxious to
fell It od. We there ore. have refuocd the puces to a
very low flenre Ladles' hlte Uoe. troin l3o. a pair
np. i.enm wnneatiu 1 nnieacnea noun voou quu uy,
aa sizes. Children 'a White and Utihlcached Uoso, cheap.
A pood assort') ent of Woollen hose.
Merino Shlrta and Drawers, in great variety, at low
prices.
w e nave an mates, wiaus, ana qualities 01 juusiiu,
both white and brown.
hheetlnu and Fl .ow Mnsllns, at reasonable prices.
A n duci ion mude lor Dorcas or other Benevo.ent So
cieties, at .
12Smws ho. 822 and 924 FINE street
AROMA SAVING AND CONDENSING
COFFEE BROWNER,
' 1 : ' . : ,
FOR HOTELS. OROCERS,. . HOSPITALS,
Military Barracks, and all other establishments using
quantities of Coffee .
By this Machine the Coffee Is SWEATED brown,
Instead of being BURNED brown, thereby saving from
40 to M per cent more AllOMA tian when dona In tne
usual way.
A PATENT TESTER la attached, whloh enables
the operator to ace when tha Coffee la done Brown.
CAN BE CHANGED IN A MOMENT INTO
A FRANKLIN OR AIR-TIGHT
STOVE FOR HEATING
. : PURPOSES. '".
They work like a charm, ALWAYS giving enure
SATISFACTION. . .
' For particulars coll or send for a circular, which con
tains testimonials uom many of the ,
United Mates Hospitals, ' ;
First-class Hotels, '
1 , and Grocers
Sow having them In use. Also, ,
; HYDE'S PATENT 1 v
AK0MA SAVING AND CONDENSING
FAMILY COFFEE BROWNER,
On the same principle, being In the form of a STOVE
COVER. Will suit any STOVE or RANGE..
Tne Coffee la browned PEUFECTLY UNI
FORM in a KW MINUTES' TIME. . .
ONE FOUND BROWNED In this M achlne has
about tha SAME STRENGTH aa two roasted In the
usual way, BESIDES giving tbe Coffee In ALL ITS
PURITY and FRAGRANCE.
7 ., ' L . : .
For sale by
HARDWARE,' HO WE-FURNISHING, AND
STOVE STORES GENERALLY,
MANUFACTURED SOLELY BY
HIDE & TIXGLEY,
No. 1505 Pennsylvania Avenue,
213)11)0 PDLLADBLPBIA
UEYENUE STAMPS, RKVENUE STAMPS,
. Of all description, j ' .
. 01alld.cripiiona,
,i i . Always oa band,
I Alwanonhand.
AT FLORENCE PEWING V ACI7IN 0 t'O.'H Olf FICE,
A'f iLOBKSCK bKWINO M At UINB CO.'S OFF1CK.
fc. A aiUlI i1IIL'UUIT II ..A h
, No. to ( H EBN OT Street. 1
One door below eleventh stteet.
One door below -eTetith stieeU
Tbe nest liberal otteouot a'lowed. ,. '1
Ilia mot 1 liberal discount allowed. S ft
DRY GOODS
113 PIUCK & WOOD, H3
(N. MNTir STREET, ABOVE ARCH,
Dara Jast opened 600 doa. Linen TowcK
Huckaback Towels, wido red border, 28 eeata. up
totl.
Handsome Damask Towel.
Bath Towels, 81, 40, 60. and 60 eesto. '
A large assortment Linen Napkins and Doylloe.
ficotch Diaper by the piece or yard.
Llnon Ilnokaback by the yard.
Best makes Shirting Linens. , ,'
Tablo Linens by the yard, very choap.
8-4 and 10-4 Table Cloths, very eheap.
Best Russia Crash in the city, tor 18, 20, 26 eont
per yard. ,.,
WHITE COODSI 1
, WHITE GOODS 1
Cambric, Jaconet, and Swiss Muslins, '
Nairsocks and Victoria Lawns.
Striped and Flatd Muslins.
Fine quality large size Flald Mnalins.
Ehlrred Mnsllns, very eheap. "
Fine quality striped and plaid Swiss Muslins, i ,
White Brilliances, 28, Of 87J. 44, 60, and 62 ctsv :
W hite Marseilles, 76 cents per yard. ," '
Honeycomb and Marseilles Quilts.
PlilCE A WOOD.
No. 113 N. mum Street.
N. B. Best make bleached 'and unbloaohod Mna
lins; pl!low-cns and sheetiuo- Muslins: hnatnnallt
American Prints and Ginghams. 2 10
F. S. Will remove to the N. W. comer Kio-hth mil '
Filbert stree's about the last of April.
I IS 12 SHAWLS..
A good opportunity to so care a Fine Shawl at
very low price.
FINE BR0CHE SHAWLS.
PINE PAISLEY SHAWLS,
i FINE BLANKET SHAWLS. '
The entire stock will be sold without rottard to tho
cost. ' '
BLANKETS! BLANKETS!
; ENGLISH BLANKETS. ,
. FINE AMERICAN BLANKETS,
All our fine and medium (trade , very muoh re
dnctd in prices, . . , i .
i
' . i
MARSEILLES QUILTS,
o ora own importation. ' '.
A great variety of new patterns in all sizo. A
larger stock to select from than in any other est,
bli'shmcnt in this city. ' : ' ','
J. C. STRAWBIUDGE & CO.,
l 12 21 rp
1 , i
N. W. COR. EIGHTH AND MARKET STRRETS
lSbU
SPRING.
1365V
GEORGE 1). WISH AM,
No. 7 N. EIGHTH STREET;
Will Open on Monday, Feb. 10,
1 A COMPL1LTB AfctJOttXMENT Or
PLAIN AND FIGUEED PEBCALKS.
2 CASES 5-4 PLAlST ALL-WOOL HBLAINE.
All the new colon, beautliul quality, only 81.
j Also, large line ot ' . ' ;. ' , '
FINE DRESS GOODS
' Jnst landed.
NEW GOODS OPENING DAILY,
GBBAT BABQAIK9 IX
UVhLINSl MUSLINS It MUSLINS!!!
All tbe leading makes of
BHEKTIXQ, BHIBTISG. AND PILLOW CASE
MUCINS,
Bought before the great advance, selling below tn
market price.
oca motto, i 17 6t
"PMALL PBOFIT AND QUICK BALE."J
bo ltiM JUtHlUX BlKEUT.
1866. Spring Importation. 1863.
JE. M. NEEDLES.
' : HAS jusr OPENKB
. TOOO PIECES WHITE GOODS, '
i ' '
tn PLAIV, FANCT. STRIPED PLAID end
Hi uretl Jaconets. Cambrics Naiasoos:, ouuitiua
trs, Muil. mid other llui i' , ciiiiipii.,u
a moat ot uiolete stock, to i left the attetumu o
. urchafctTH Is sultclicJ. aa tbey aie otters I at
ia 'ttrvA Kini:r'l Ilt4 ir.m umt DM J 4ith
1U0 nieces SHIRKED UTJL' N) for Bodies.
ill) plects HijUt 8 la all varieties or atfle ar.d
intce irom buo tu si on
30C l'AKln t.(K KKKKU KIUTS, newest styles,
o ' ni y own Importatlun.
uaaaiS uiNsaHO tux
J)KEIFUSS fc BELSINGBB,
XllO. kX) a. XilUXl All oAAiJti.',
EAST fllDX, i .
Have Just received a large lot ot ' .'
B A P-M DE V OOLLKN GOODS, 1 '
LAI li;t' C'lHI'I Otiobi
v n i r.ouua, lacks, i mbkoidebiss. vw-
U Alii Kh.18.
And a full Hue of
LADI 6' AND CU1LDBEN 8 KID. BILK. Alt
, . FAJICY JU)Vk.a.
Alio, a large lot of ' .' ' "1 . .
! CKOCIIET LACKS, I. - '
Wblch we are oflcrlnt at redaced prio I
-t) j HOPKINS.!. 0O
UfO I HOOP-HK1RT '
Alanuractory. So. bus ARCH Street,
A bove fcixi b B Heet, Pnliadalphla.
i Who enale and ltntaii.
Our aeroiirnent enibraoea all tbe new and destrablst
styles ana slsea. ot evrry ieagUi and Site walat lor
Ladles. Misaea and ' hlldren.
Iboae ef "OVH OWy MAKK " are mptrior m tnhh
ane duruU'i y to any other BKhta etaaV, aud wanaateA
to erve satisfaction.
Bklrts matla to order, altered, and repaired. f 4
.1 i