I EKG-M H A VOL. VI.-Vo 125. PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, , NOVEMBER 24, 1866. TRirLE SIIEET-TLTItEE CENTS. Kl j N I HNT JL I rM U id L THE KIDNEYS. Tb IMney are two in namber, situated at the upper part of tbslom suitoiiih14 by 1st, and consisting 01 tbwe parts, Tls. il ba anterior, tie Interior and the litertof. The anterior absorbs Interior consists or tissues 01 veins, Wblch serve a ale posit for the urine, and eon e j M t the exterior. The exterior Is a eonducor also terminating In a single tube, and called the Ureter. I he ureters are connecH'4 witn the bladder The bladder Is composed of. various coverings ortls sues, divided into parts, viz. i The Upper, the Lower the Bervons, and the Mucous. The upper expels, the lower retains. Many have a desire to urinate with out the ability to retain. This frequently ocean in children To cure these flections we must bring into action he tnuscfts, which sre engaged In their vatious func tions. II they are neglected, Oravel or liropsy may ensue. The reader must also be made aware, that however alight may be the attack. It is sure to affect his bodtlv health and mental powers, as our flesh and blood are suppoited from these sources. CVOUT OR RHEUMATISM. Pain occntrlng in the loins Is Indicative ot the above diseases. 'They occur in persons disposed to acid stomach and chalky concretions. THE GRAVEL, The jievel ensues from neglect or Improper treatment of the kidneys. Ihe.o organs being weak, the water is not exselled from the bladder, but allowed to remain; rt becomes level Ish and sediment forms. It Is from tills deposit that the stone Is formed and gravel ensues. PROPSV Is a collection of water In some parts of the body, and bears dlfl'erent names, according to the parts aflectcd, viz., wben generally diffused over the body, It is called Anasarca; when of the abdomen, Ascites; when of the sheet, Ilydtothorax. TREATMENT Uelmbold's highly concentrated com and Extract o. bachu Is decidedly one of the best remedies for dlsoases ot the bisdder, kidneys,- gravet, dropsical swellings, rheumatism, and gouty affections Under this head we haxe arranged Dvsurla, or difficulty and pain In passing water, scantv secretion, or small and frequent dis charges of water, Strangury or stopping of water, He . matarla or bloody urine, Gout, and Rheumatism of the kiduejs, without any change in quantity, but Increase ei Color or dork water. It was always highly rccom . mended by the la e Dr. Physio in these affections. This medicine Increases the power of digestion and excites the absorbents into healthy exercise, by which the watery or calcareous depositions, and all unnatural enlargements, as well an pain and inflammation, are reduced, and is taken by MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. Directions tor use and diet accompany. Phil vdrlphia, Pa., February 2, 1851 . B. T. Eelmbold, Druggist: Dear 81r : I have been a sufferer for upwards ot twenty years with gravol, bladder, and kidney affec tions, during which time I have used various medicinal preparations, and been under the treatment of the most mlner.t physicians, experiencing but little relief. Having seen your preparations extensively adver tised, I consulted my family phvslclan in tegard to slug your Extract of Buchu . I did this because I had used all kinds of advertised remedies, and had tound them worthless, and soma flulte Injurious; in (act, I despaired of ever gottlng well, nd determined to tue no remedies hereattor unless I knew of the Ingredients. As you advertised that It was composed of buchu, eubebt, aud juniper berrtet. It occurred to me and my pbyslclau as an excellent com b mat ion, and, with bis advice, after an examination ol the article, and consulting again with a druggist, I con. iuded to try IU I commenced its use about eight ; months ago, at wblch time I was con flue J to ray room From the first bottle I was aitoalshed and gratified at the beni flcial effect, aad aftes using It throe weeks, was ble to walk out. 1 felt much Ukewrltltg you a full statement of my case at that time, but thought mv im provement might only be temporary, and therefore .'concluded to defer and see if it would effect acme, , knowing that t would be ot greater vulua to you and and more satisfactory to mo. I AM MOW ABLE TO BEPOBT THAT A CURB 18 EFFECTED . AVTKBIS1MO TBB BSMEDT FOB f VB MOUTHS. 1 HAVE NOT L BED ANT MOW OB TUBES MONTHS, AND J EEL AS WELL IN ALL BK8PBCT8 AS I BVBB DID. Your Buchu being devoid of any unpleasant taste nd odor, a nice tonic and invlgorator of the system, I do not mean to be without it whenever occasion may require Its use in such affections. M. tfCCOByiCK. Should any doubt Mr. McCormtck'i statement, rtterH 10 the loilowtng gentlemen i Hon. WILLIAM B1LKH. ex-Uovernor Penna. ' Hon THOMAS H. r'LOUUNuK, Philadelphia- i Hon. J. C. K M OX, Judge, Phllaaelphta. ' . Hon. J. H BLACK, Judge, Philadelphia, i iiou. l. B. FOB I'KIl, ex-Uovernor, reoua. ' Ion. ELLIS LKWIS, Judge, Philadelphia, ton. K. OKI It, Judge, U. 8. Court. ' un.O. W. WOOD iVAKl). Judge PuUadelpUla. Fon. W. A l'OHTKK, fhlladeiphla. Hon. JOHN MOLfcK. ex-Uovernor, Penna. hvu. r". BANK I. A udltor-Oeneral, Vanlugton. And joany others. If necessary be PRINCIPAL DEPOTS: Helmbold's Drug and Chemical Ware how, No. 594 BROADWAY. Metropolitan Hotel, New Yarlt, i avt ' ' ',. : Jo. 304 B TENTH St., miLADELPIII a. i r i BOLD BY DBCOOISTa EVEBYWMBK. WASHINGTON. The French Troops in Mexico Napoleon's Delay in Withdrawing Them the Subject of ft Spe cial Cabinet Session General Grant Participating in the Discussion Farther Developments in the Cotton Frauds, Etc. The French Troops la Mexico. Washington, November 23. It Is intimated in official circle" that tbo French Government has declared its purpose not to abide by tbe arrangement conclnded between Mr. Seward and M. Drouyn de Lhuya for the withdrawal ot the French troops lrom Mexico. Under that arranecruent the first detachment of those troops were to have embarked lor home daring the present month, but as yet no preparations for such an embarkation have been made, and it is even asserted that Napoleon has positively notified our Government that he cannot effect the withdrawal until spring, when be promises to make a thorough and complete job of it and take all away at once; but, inasmuch as in making the proposition at this late day be forleits the plighted word of his Government to remove one detachment this month, oar Gov ernment is not disposed to put much confidence in bis further promises. There is reason to be lieve that this subject was made the occasion for a special Cabinet meeting yesterday after noon, and was continued at the regular meet ine to-day, when General Grant was piescnt by invitation. . What conclusion was arrived at has not transpired: but the latof General Grant beine called la to participate in the discussion, gives a warlike character to the affair. The Arrest of Ortega. The arrest of Ortega by Sheridan turns out to have been a voluntary act, but one that has since been assumed and approved by our Gov ernment. Official despatches have been received irotn which It appears that Ortega is supported in Mexico only by a small clique 01 French and British merchants, the native population, with migular unanimity, adhering to J tarez. Those who favored Orteea's contemplated coup d'etat were all former adherents of Ma.vtiniliin. . Their object was to control the considerable trade ot that region estimated at upwards of twelve millions ot dollars annually end prevent its being monopolized by Amerxan merchants, biuce the arrc6t affairs nave assumed a tranquil and eminently eatislnctory shape along the ilio Grande. t k The "Alabama" Clalmi. 1 i The Government has received no positiva in formation from England of t be determination of I bo British Cabinet, in relation to tbe Alabama claims, nor has any continuation or denial of the statements Imputed by the cable to have been made by Lord Stanley in the matter been received. The President's Annual Message. The statement comes from good authority that the President's Message is rapidly approaching completion; that it haa been reai to tbe Cabinet during the scssious ot yesterday and to day, but that it will not be placed in tue bands of the printer belore the oejincing of next week. Judging lrom the frequency wiib which the forthcoming Message is disowned and speculated upon by the prominent politicians here, it will be looked for by the country aenerally with no ordinary degree of interest During tae prp ratiou of this document, the Prerddent nasJ-itA especially careful to indicate by u wn.-fto course of action ho has conftli- .';tm supgest to Congress on the viWu- t.r poitant questions ot which it twi-nti hi tbereTirc those wboae lrequcnt ciintii)k1i - - ... mm' una interviews wiin iur. doanson unai , ' t form reaonablv correct estimates oiv.'liV.VrT!W' on the great questions, at issue, aud i So e feall-; mates, predicated on the views reCfl(j eX"-. pressed by tho President, substantiate the indi cations previously piveu that he does not tavdr, the ConsututionHl amendment, tor th,o reason', that it iB not only antasoniMtie to the Constitu tion itself, but totally inadequate for the adjust iunt of the momentous politicul difference new before tho country. Yet there are mony reasons lor believniK that tbe impending Mes sage is pervaded by a spirit conciliatory to, the radical element in the .Republican party. And that it manitcsts in a pointed mauoer; an anxiety on the part of the President to secure' concert of action between the executive and leprislative branches of the Administration.--'. The Investigations of the Retrenchment Committee. - ', ' ' The Retrenchment Committee met to-aay at 12 o'clock, and were busily engaeed in examining witnesses in regard to the cotton frauds. These frauds are oaily assuming. a prodigious charac ter. Tbe report of the Committee in rclatiou to them will be of a very interesting nature, show ing as it will the stupendous character ot these irand9. Tbe Committee meet again to-morrow. N. Y. iltraid. THE FRENCH MISSION. Departure ot General Bix for France. Ills L.eave-O'alilng.of the Naval Ulllce. On yesterday General Diz took leave of the attaches oi the Naval Office, previous to his de- Sarturo for Prance to day. Mr. Franklin, special fputy Naval Ollicer, addressed tbe General in a few appropriate remarks, in which he pressed, on behalf of himself and associates, deep regret .at their baring to , part. Mr. Franalin alluded to the. pst ser vices of the General in corapifmentary terms, imd exproesed his confidence that in tbe new field of bis labors he would uphold tho honor and dienity of ti.e lepublio in 8 manner bctittlng a citizen of the United States, The speaker then concJuded by bidding farewell, and' hop hut that health, prosperity, and 'happiness would be voucbsaiea to tne uenerai. and that he would, in pood time teturn to thCountry to receive the piauana or nis countrymen. (ieuoral Dlx ltisoondeu to IM address by stating that he received with great sensibility tbo kind expressions wiiVwbLch. he bad been greeted on tbe occasion o -tneir approacuin? separation. He would not part without bearing testimony to the fiotelity, efficiency, and alacrity with which aU connected with the odice had diKchared their duties during his short connec tion with them. Tbe General then concluded by returning his thanks for the kind wishes which bad been tendered to him, and pave his at iuranoe that they wore fully reoiprocated ou hip part. A ew York Herald. The Lumber Trade of Ualne Its Value this Vear Over Nineteen MtLUous. Banoob November 28 The lumber muou lecture ol this Mat for the year about closing includes aix hundred millions ot loet, besides several millions from the mills not yet reported. Ihe value of the whole is estimated at aoout C19 000,000. in addition to the above, tame is the Aioostoolt region and the line of tbe brand Trunk hallway, which will materially increase bath tue quantity and value above named. Mayoralty domination Acquittal of a , v Uanlc Teller. BosToa, November 28. The Democrats of Ports mouth have nominated Frank Jones Urewer as their candidate lor the mayorahty at the next election, .., Lucius H. Penney, the Urit teller of the National Bank at Ureeutiola, and who was charged witn baying sto.en a largo amount ot bonds uom tbe bank, bas been acquitted. - . Mora Gq1 from Eursp. BoeroM, November St. The Canard steamer Africm, from UTjmlt )m M,m,tu gold s Her THIRD EDITION EUROPE. Latest by Cables and Steamers. An Outbreak In Spain Imminent. Abdication of the Queen Talked Of. FENIANS ARRESTED AT LIMERICK. Extensive Seizure ol Arms Etc., Etc.. Etc., Btc.( Etc., Etc. TO TOE .aSSOCIATKO rBBSB SPAIN. Expected Abdication of the Q,ueen. Paris, November 23 Popular outbreaks against tbe Government ol Spain are likely to occur at any moment. There aro vague rumors that the Queen will ftDOlcate to' arrest the thiealencd storm. . . itaTy. Appointment of a New Foreign Minister . Expected. Florence, November 23. It is reported autbon tlcally that Uatazzi will succeed tbe Baron Bicosoli in the Foreign Office. . '( ' IRELAND. ' (, Seizure of Arms and Arrest of Fenians. 1,omdo!, Novombor 23. A nuinbnr of persons accused ot Fcnianfcm have been arreted at Liiuorick, and large quantities ot pikus and other arms have been seised by the authorities. ' ; ' ' I '! ' '..'JPSUaulA. : Sale of the Cologne Railroad, ' , BptiiH) Jffoveratwr 23. Tbe Chambers havo aejeed tn eendnni; tbo Govornmont lor the sa e of ibe.Colojtue 3Kallti.ad without their sanction. ' EUasIA. v Success of the jVey Lonn In London. London. November 22 Tbe ne Russian loan lor seventy million florins has. already toot witn ureal success, one turrd ol' the amount tiavintr beon already taken, with a certain irospect that the whole will be placed. '-v Financial and Commercial Intelligence. Livkhpool, November 23 Evouin?. Tue Cot ton Market is unchanged. Provisions are also uo cbauged, Lard is tending aownward. f , t .tOMDOH MONET MlEEEr. ' Looo, November 23 Evening1. Tbe Ionav Markut was suclttly easier, aud Cunsolso.osed at " J tor Ttioaevs.ija- Tbo ffl oiyW.Srt the elosin? prices Tor Ameilii&n 'f'Ti -'";ieni't-.rii. -Uailroad hbares. 60; Illinois Cen ' r V-.'o twoiitics, 70.'. .U7 j were hiftiiPr before ofnctal hours to-day, sales ..ng made at iOi. 8uo-equen.lr there were tran action reported at iu;, and even a traction higher, on short time i Tbe German markets tered. to-day are reported unal- THE COTTON MARKET. v LlvnnpooL, November 22. There has been a giester degree of animation iu tbe market for cotton to-day, and at one time an advance of Is. 16d aid. was paid ior desirable parcels. This brought mid dling uplands up to about 14 jd, but, as a general thing, tbe official quotations ot tbe day stood at about the rates of yesterday. The business reached 18,O0O,balcs. Liverpool, November 28, noon. During the week the cotton market has been rather dull, but steady, at 14d. for Middling Upland Transactions were not very heavy, and tbe sales for tbe week da not toot no over 66,000 bales l o day the market shows seme improvement, and Bnces have an advancing tendency. Middling piands are quoted this morning at 14, and the ea'es to day promise to reach 15,000 bales. LlVKKPOOX 11KKAD8TUFK8 MjLBgET. LIVER POOL, November 23, noon. Breaustuffs continue to advance, and tbe market to-day is sull firmer. Cora as quotod t his morning at 10a. theTope Mr. Gladstone's M lesion to Home. From the London Shipping Gazette, Kovember 10. The Courier ftaliano devotes a portion of its space to the so ution of tne question which so many of our country men are asking with rexpect to the doings of Mr. Gladstone in Kome. Acoording to ths informa tion of that journal, Mr. Gladstone introduced poli tics towards tbe close of his interview with the Pope. His Holiness complained of tbe Austrian Government, though be admitted that recent events ' in Germany had put it out ot the power of that nation to defend tbe Uoly boo. Mr. Gladstone con natulated tbe Pone on the arrival of the Antibas LLegion a blessing wbich the Pope aopears to have to these congratulations with an expression of trust rather in celestial tuan in earthly legions, and dropped tbe subject. With reference to Italy and tbe negotiations said to be in course ot arramremont tbe Pope said he "knew no'hing. il that I know is, that in dying I shall not leave entire to my successor the sacred and inviolable inheri tance of St. Peter." Of Ireland he spoke in terms of warm affection, and com mended the country to the care of bis guest. Then, smiling, &ue said: "If one ot those davs I should have to leave Kome, although Ireland is tar from the centre of Christianity 1 should not object, perhaps, to choose it lor my domicile. Malta, a place about entirely mercantile, now that the revolutionanos accuse my poor priests of simony, would not have mv sympathies " It does not appear that Mr. Glad stone made any promise or ottered any inducement to his Holiness to change his plans, or to seleot any ol the British possessions as his residence, iu case it should be necessary to quit Home. FRANCE. The Health of the Emperor. I'aris November 8) Cvrrttpondence LoiuUm Timet, Tbe review held on Monday by tbe Emperor was as much for the purpose ot showing ho v unfounded v. "re tue reports current in Paris since his toturu ii om Biarritz (that be oou d not alt on horseback, a uil has not done so sinoe his illness at Vioby) ai lor anything else. Pressure of business, much n cntal anxiety caused by tbe turn aflairs had taken in Germany, aud deep vexation at the manner in v-lnch M. Bifcmark trilled with bim, as well as indisposition, prevented his Majesty n om appearing at the camp at Chalons, and sintrl t uiing on tbe loth oi August tbe decorations usually piveu in honor oi that imperial fete on the broakin. up of the camp. On that occasion tbe Emperor was represented by Marshal Bsraguay d'Uilliers, and tue men and officers did not loe their rewards iu conseouenoe of his absevoe. No decorations, I be. U- ve, were given at tbe review on Monday. There is one I act, however .relating to this review whtch would lurnuui an additional illustration to Dr. Whateiy's Historic Doubts." Itie Moniteur, aware of the anxiety of the publio asto the Emperor's being able to sit his noise. posiUVelv says that his Majesty rode with tbe Empress and Prince imperial from 1st. Cloud to the Bois d Boulogne, where tbe re view wm held; the other papers ni-ntion that be arrived eloe to tbe ground in an open carriage, sua only tbn got on hotobnolc. several person professing o be eye-wit" . corroborate tbe official Journal; several persons, also professing to be eye-witneases. corroborate the other papers. 1 was not at St. Cloud ben tne Emperor set out, so that on this particular point I cannot speak as as eya-witness. But what I can affirm is, that hut Maeaty was co Itonoback daring wUn, and at lie more than ones iraltoped around (he 8old with the Empress and tbe I'M nee imperial. It is ad m.a.u on all hands that he returned to fit. Cloud, Dm on horseback, but In an ojen earruurn. Ihein bar, opinions dlflbr as to tbe F.nieror's aopear-a-eii some (oye-wttno-ses, of couree) sar that bo 1' eked fattened, bavrard, and, Indeed, anvthine but well it others that he was quite bloomlntr. rue truth here lies, as it often does, between extremes. I thought the Kmperor looking, not III, nor barrard, nor "blooming," but pretty much as he usually looks. For the rest the movements wre executed In masterly style by tbe troops, and tbo charge of the briasdeof cavalry of the guard and of the corps d' armee, which oonoluded the reviow, excited general admiration and applause. The Kmreror expressed his great satisfaction to Mrha! Regnaud de fct. Joan d'Angely at the fir" appearance of the men, and tbe treolinn and regularity of their movements. ' The day was fine, and a yast number of people were on the ground. , From Cincinnati. emoiititATi Kovember 24 -The Central Pactflo Jtailroad excursionist arrived here this morning, and will leave for tbe least on Monday. Tbe Cbamoer of Commerce yesterday appointed a committee to receive tbe excursionists and show them tbe various points ol interest in tbe city. From Fortress Monroe. Fobthws Monroe, November 24. The sihooner K. J. Palmer, lrom Turks' Island, arrived here this morniDif, with a cargo of salt, bue swats orders. Markets by Telegraph. New TonK, November 24. Cot'on firm but very dull at 33!'a86.j0. Flour quiet and advanced 15j. ; sale ot 4600 bols. State a 8 10(11 76 1 Ohio. 81U 75 fa)13 60; Western 91512 40; .outliern. 811 80 16 76. Wheat l2o. lower i sains ot 7000 iiuohol. Corn advanced 1 n 2o ; sales ot 76,000 b htls Wov tern at $l-20;i;l S8; coutnern Corn. SI 27. ns firmer; sales oi 28,000 bushels Western it C2S:S2'c. Boof quiet. Fork dull. Lard quiet. Whisky oull baltimoub, November 24. Flour dull; low g rules very heavy Wheat verv dull; red $2 95a; 305. Corn dull; new white 9&98o. new yellow 94i96c. Oats heavy; sales at 64g.5?e. Trovisions are neglected and nominal in prioe. Sonds steady; Clover 812igJ 60. Coffee quiet; Rio nteady. 8oear steady. Whisky dnll; WeHtern 2 37'A'2 2S in bomil Pennsylvania 82 282-80. Iree. Fire-Crackers to be Tabooed Monument to the Ooldlers Government Machine Shops to be Erected. Boston, November 23. It is understood that the Cuv Council will send in a petition to the next Legislature for the passage oi a law prohibiting the unn oi flro-orackers ou all holiday occasions. J'.oih branch s ot the Common Council have agreed to call lor contracts lor tbo erect ou of a monument on tho Common to the memory of de ceased soldiers. Intelligence has been received of the pnrposo of tbn General Government to oommeuce the erection ot machine shops ou Seadt ' Inland. Portsmouth Harbor, which was recently nurcbasea a-i an addi tion to the Kit-ery Navy Yard. The erection ot these bul'dings will furnish emplovmout to live nun dred workmen during tbe coming year. I steam iseiween uoaiou ami i.iv(rioi- Tlie "Old soutn" iiieeiiug. lioflTON, November 23 The teamship Ontario, tbo pioneer vessel ot the new Uostou aad uverpool liu. is to he launched at Newtmrvnort to morrow. 'l'lie sixteenth anniversary ot ihe Old aou hdailv morning prayei-meetingi was held to ilav, aud, lrom tho annua ieport. which was read, it appears th u no :es than live thousand meetings have been held sinoe the? yeru first established. A. (state commission on hours of labor have boon diligently at w.irk tor some time pas in the princioal cities and largo manufacturing towns ol tbe State, gsthennir information in rotation to various branches of labor. Their recommendations will bo mndo public in due time FINANCE AND U0.U21 15 KC E. Office of the kveninq Telegraph, Saturday.' November 24, I860, t There was ratter more disposition to opt rate in Stocks this moraine, and prxes were tinner. Government bonds were in better demand. Old sold at 108. nn advanoe ot J; August 7'30s ut 105 1, an advance of j: and July do, at 104, an advance of i. 9!J was bid lor 1040s, and 1124 lor 6s of 1881. City loans were unchangtd. The new hsus sold at 102 i, and o'd do. at U9. Railroad shares continue the most active on tbe list. Heading sold at 6(ij56J, an advance oi i on the clo-une price last evening: Phila delphia and Eric at 31, au advance of Cata wissa preferred .at 28428J. an advance of 1; C:imden and Aaibov at 128!, tin advance ot J; aiid Pennsylvania Railroad'at 5454, an ad vance of fl. City Passeneer Uailroad shares continue dull. H -stonville sold at 14, a slight advance. HO was bid lor second and Third; 19i tor Thirteenth ai.d Fifteenth; 3 forSpruee and Pine; and 74 lor West Philadelphia. BanK shares were tirmly lirld. Com Exchange Sl id at(J8.. 145 wa bid ior Philadelphia; 31J lor Mechanics'; 31 for Manufacturers' and Me cl atuc.'; lou for Tradesmen's; and 6'iK lor Union. Canal sliares were r-ither tirmer. Morris C'.miil preferred sold at 124. and Lehigti Naviga tion at 09. 2ti was bid tor Scbuylit ill Navigation coinmou; 14 for Susquehanna Canal; and 64 for Wyoming Valley Canal. In Oil chares there was more doing;. Ocean Hold at 44; Rovitl at 4; and Caldwell at yuotations of Gold 10$ L. MM 138J; 11 A. M., 1.19: 12 M-. 1393; I P.M.. 13;. PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANtiB BALKS TO OA li. porW by 1 Haven & iiro ,Ko.40 S. Third street BOHE BOAE118. 200 an Head.... lots c 6g) lUOih Kead ,.5j'44 200 sh do.... lots. 5t4. 100 si! do fi 60S lOOsh do. 5(1-81 100 sh do s30 6ti 100 ah do....s3o.5ti'31 P1RST BOARD 2000 U 8 730s Aug .J06H 100 U CaU pt ..30 2i' M0(i0 ao .. Jutv.1043 100 sh do '&) 'ItK 100 sh do s8J 21 6 sh Morris CI pt..!21 26 sh do .124 6sh do 14 100nPeau k.. 643 12 sh do ...lots. 64 j e4sli do 6i 300 sU CaldwfU i 16 sh hometown... 61 100 sb Ocean o 4) 200 ah Ueetonvilie K 14 2lO sh do. ,,..l30. 14 lOOsh do...b&wn 14 1U00 U s D-wis tso jyius 1 r-lluO Citr n.n lis s5.102r $90ti donio?6nl02i ?-2000 do o d ' 600 BclviscDel bos E4 i 10sh Reading ..slO 66) '.00 sh do.lotss30. 60.) HIOsli do., bl0 66 6 'WXlsh do cC, 1 '00 sh Royal Pot. . tOOsn l'b & E....b5. 81 i t 10 sh do...s6tvu. 81 -i2shC & A..lots..l28 Messrs. William Painter & Co.. bankers. No. a; 8iuth Third street, report the following rates cf exchange to-day at 12 o'clock: U. S. Cs, 1881, Mupoo, 112J(S 113; IT. 8- R-20-, coupon, 1862, 108$ (. 108; do.. 1804, 1 OCiKtfl; do., 185, 106K'8 Kifli: do., new. 18G6," 107J(?tl08; U. S. 10-40s, coupon. 915100; U. S. 7-30s. 1st series, J0)A (t llKi; do., 2d series. K14il06; 8d serit, 104J rrlO&i Compounds, December, 18fi4. 1212j. Philadelphia Trade Report. SATtJanAY, November 24 Tbe Floar Haricot has avain boen excessively dull, there being no demand except from the home consumer, who are not dis posed to purchase beyond immediate wants. Bales of a few kundred barrels at f8a.'8'60 per barrel for superfine; 910 for extras; $11-I12 60 for North wvstern extra tamily ; 12 7614 60 for Pennsylvania and Ohio do. do. ; and $16&16 for fancy brands, according to .quality. The last sale of Rye Flour was at 87 267 60 per barrel. Nothinf doiug in Corn Meal. . . r I here is marked absenoe for any demand for Wheat, and prices are nomina1. We quote Penn sylvania red at ff2 WOaSj Bouuiern do ai 3 10 '2,3 '16, and wh te at $3 16a8 86. 860 bushe's Rye so.d at 1-86 ior Western aud CP4e lor Pennsylvania. Corn continues dull, and prices are wak. Sa es of old yellow, In the cars, at II l!(ffl 10. OaU are not much inquired alter; small sales ot houtnern at 6rca69c., afloat and m the ears. Netbiog doing in llarlev or Malt, Cloverseed la In steady request, and commands SriOtolO lor old and new, per 64 lbs. .Timothy ranges lrom 63 26 to 8 40. Flaxseed is selling at 'Whisky U lower. Small sales of Pennsylvania larrels wi mad at fi 37, t Ohio t 2 43. Tilt OLD PEIiil IlolOil. Its Appearance To-day and a Century Ago. ITS INTERESTING HISTORY, The Uses to Which it has Been Put A Government-House, a Boarding House, a Boar ding-School, a Tailor-Shop, a Shoe-Shop, a Bake-Shop, a Jeweller'g Shop, a Fruit-Shop, a Saw-Shop, and a Cabinet-Shop. The Ken and Women Who Have Owned it Samuel Carpenter, William Trent, Isaac N orris, Miss Sally K. Dickinson, Mrs. Logan, Charles Knecht, and the Chamber of Commercs. The Men and Women Who Have Lived In It William Fenn, James Logan, Governor Hamilton.tlie Widow Graydon, and Mrs.Burdeau. The Men and Women Who Have Lodged In It Lord Corabnry, the Baron De Kalb, the Chevalier Badoua r iln, Lady Moore, Ladr Susan CPBilen, Sir WUliam Dra per, Gen. John Rsid, John Adams. John Han cook, and George Washington. THE SOLDIERS WHO HaVK BEEN BTOIED FROM IT GENERAL FORBES AND -GENERAL CHARLE3 LEE. Ihe Efforts That Have Been Made to Preserve It, and How Ihey Have Come to Naught. NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDING WHICH IS TO TAKE ITS PLACE. Etc., Etc, Etc., Etc., Etc., Etc. The Old Penis Mansion lu 1800. At the southeast corner of Second and Gothic Mrcete, there has stood for more than a century and a half a curious structure which In later divys has been kuown as tbe Old Penn Mansion. This bailding is not less unique thnn it is antique. The main portion of it is composed of brick, the walls being of what would, in these days, be termed enormous thickness, and ot the most substantial and durable character. The body of the portion built of brick: is placed at tho distance of about eighteen feet lrom the line of the street, but at either end there is a wiug some eight or ten feet in width which extends to the sidewalk. About a century after iu original construction the vacant space be tween these two wings and the main portion was built up, to the height of two 6tories, with imme, thus adding- to the uniqueness of the tout eiutemble. The lower story of the frame portion contains two ungainly show windows, and is painted a dull brown color. The second story, in its better days, was probably of a yellowish tint, but now it is scarcely possible to describe the hue with exactness. ,The brick portion, however, has a decided yellowish stamp, which the wind and storm of a -i utury or more have not succeeded in effuclutj altogether. The entire slructure is but two Maries in height, but the wings have an appear Ai.ce of beineeven loss than this, as tbe windows ol tho upper floor are brought in tbe closest roximlty to the eaves; The roof Is of steep ad curious construction. Tradition says that, once upon a time, it was covered with elate, but tins has long since given place to the proverbial i-fdar shinelc. The roof of the central or main bo iiding projects several foet above that of the wings, and its apex or ridge runs at riirbt angles thereto, thus Imparting an additional gro teMqueness to the whole afTatr. On the different slopes of the roof are several apertures, which w re once dignified with the title and uses ot dernier windows; but at this time some of tiiem tue without the semblance of a sash, and the btbeis are sadly deficient in tie way of g1as. At the Junction ot the main roof with that of the northern wing stands a chimney of t urtous contrivance. In the multituda or its angles and protruding portions it rivals the Btruclure itseir, and was doubtless In its day a marvel of chimney architecture. And finally, s If purposely to add to the oddity of its outward aspect, the bill-posters have seized upon the northern wall and be daubed it with their monstrous placards, on which we read, in startling capitals, of.the Llac Crook, Eamiet, Sip Van Winkle, and the Buuld Hoy of Glmgall. BucU Is the picture presented by the Old Tenn Mansion in November, 19)0 But The Old Penn Mansion a Century Ago, if we may believe the faithful chronicler ol tha , lay, was a far different structure without, u ii certainly was wltbin. In those days it known as the Slate-House, from the fact that it was the only building in the city wbich could then boast of a covering of that commodity. Alexander Graydon, in the "Memoirs of His Own Time," gives the following description of it and Its surroundings, as it appeared just one hundred years ago: "It stood in Second street, at the corner of Norris' alley, and was a singular old-tashioned structure, laid out in the stylo of a fortlncation, with abundance ot angles, both salient and re entering. Its two wings projected to the street in the manner of bastions, to which the main building, retreating irom sixteen to eighteen leet, served for a curtain. Within it was cat up into a number ol apartments, and on that ac count was exceedingly well adapted to tbe pur pose of a lodging-house, to which use it had been long appropriated. An additional conve nience was a spacious yard on the back of it, extending half way to Front street, enclosed by a hiiib wall, and ornameuicd wun a double row ol venerable, lofty pines, which alloidcd a very arm able rus in urle, or rural scene in tho heart ol the city." Samuel Carpenter the Builder of tha Mansion. This antiquated structure has had a history which is surpassed for interest by that ot no other building in Philadelphia of a private character. One ot the earliest and most energetta improvers of the city was Samuel Carpenter; and it was for him that the house was originally constructed, but at whut precise date is not at present known, although it was certainly some years prior to the beginning of the eighteenth century. Whether or not Carpenter designed it for his own use is likewise a matter of doubt, as he was the owner of several other private residences in tbe same square and nearer to the Delaware shore. ; AV 111 lam Penn Resides In the Mansion WUliam Penn, the illustrious founder of the colony, arrived in Philadelphia, on his second visit, In October, 1G99, just seventeen years after the location of the city. That the Second-street mansion was at that time one oi tho largest and most imposing bulldingg in the town, is evident from the fact tha it bpcame the residence o' the Proprietary of tho colooy and his family; and within its walls, one month after their arrival, was bom John Veun, "the American," as he was called, from be?ng the only one of the family who 8rH saw the light in the New World. When Penn took up his abode here, it became In effect the Executive Mansion ol tbe colony, all the affairs of the infant State being trans acted therein, for the want of more commodious and convenient quaiters. Th's second visit to his colony had b?cu intended by the founder as a permanent one; but the perplexities af his business increased to such an extent, and several members of his family became so much dissatis fied with a residence out of England, that in the summer of 1701 he agsln look his departure for Eogland, never to return. James Logan, Puna's Secretary, Reside In the Manslou. ' During the term of Penn's second residence in the colony, he had tho companionship and as sistance of James Logan, a young Irishman of great industry and vane I scholastic attain ments. He became, by Pcnu's urgent solicita tion, his private secretary, and in that capacity soon obtained entire control of all the affairs of his principal, continuing their faithful manage ment for many years. On his second departure for England, Penn left Logan residing in the house; and on tbe od of Soptember, 1701, while still on shipboard, he wrote to his Secretary: "Thou may continue in the house I lived in till the year is up." ,a In ft letter written 1o Penn in the following year, Logan says: "l am forced to keep this house still, there being no accommodation to be had elsewhere for public business." The building continued to be used by Logan and his as-ititunts as a Government house until 1704,. when they removed to Clark's Hall, then located on the corner of Third and Chesnut streets. Lord Combury Is Banqueted there In 1704. While Logan occupied the Mansion as a Gov ernment house, it was the scene of a grand fes tival given by him in honor of a vhit from the Royal Governor of the Provinces of New Fork and the Jerseys. This important personage was none other than Lord Cornbury, a son of Lord Clarendon, and a cousin of Queen Anne. The Governor having gone to Burlington in 1702, for' tbo purpose of proclaiming the accession of the Queen, Logan extended to him an invitation to visit Philadelphia. The fact of his being a near relative of the Queen, and tbe Governor of two of her most prosperous provinces, induced the inhabitants ot the Quaker City to extend to him tin? utmost hospitality which they could then command. Hence, he was dined at tbe Govern ment house, in company with his retinue of IV". I n r 4 . . 1 -,ltA1. A 1 inuiy pi-rsuuf, "j fijic wumu, ior granaeur ......i m,nl aa ha aal.l un.ll.lnM .. 1. 3 up riuii ,w nuiiuiug uc uau seen in America. William Trent Purchases the Mansion In 1703. Samuel Carpenter, the original proprietor of the Mansion, remained in possession of it until late iu 1703, in wbich year he transferred his title to William Trent, the iounder of Trenton a few years later, for the sum of 850. When wc consider the great Increase since then in the amount of the circulating medium, and the cor responding decrea&ft in its relative value, this sum appears a 1 moot a fabulous one, and shows conclusively that tbe Slate-House at that time was esteemed a most desirable property. Isaac Norris Becomes tha Owner, ' William Treut continued to hold tbe property until tbe year 1709. James Loan, who was still officiating as the Secretary and deputy of Penn, still thought the place desirable one while be 1 continued in the exercise of Gubernatorial functions. Writing to his principal, he aayi: : 'William iVont Hocie-ninar for Ensland l iknnt . helling his house (that he bought of Samuel i Carpenter), which thou lived In, with the im- : piovemeiit of a beautiful garden." This latter , appendage, at that day, extended eastward half way to Frout street, and southward nearly to Walnut. "I wish," coutinued Logan, la kit letter to Penn, "it could be made thine, as no-f
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