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THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 1867,
01TY INTELLIGENCE.
OB ADDITIONAL LOCAL ITtCMS SICK OUTBIDS PAS Kg
METHODIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Opening Kxerclsea of th Philadelphia
Conference Methodist Historical Society
Remarks by Bishops Scott and Simp,
on and Father Boehm.
SPECIAL BKrOKT FOB THE EVENING TELEGRAPH.
rag BOOIETT.
Tlie importance of collecting and preserving
all the information that can bo hail at thn nro-
ecDt time relating to the rife and progress ol
Methodism, has Induced the organization of an
association under the tltla of the "Historlca1
Society of Philadelphia Annual Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church." The object
ol the Soalety is to collect and preserve infor
mation in reference to the origin and progress
of the Methodist Episcopal Church within the
bounds of the Philadelphia Annual Conference
and elsewhere; likewise objects of interest, such
as manuscripts, pamphlets, books, medals,
parchments of ordination, portraits of those
Tvho have been pioneers in the formation of the
denomination, and all other objects relating to
any locality and epoch in the history of Metho
dlsm. The great interest thus far manifested in
the success of organization encourages th
hope that it will receive the support of th
Church, and become an efficient auxiliary in
increasing the power and usefulness of Metho
dism.
The Society has a hall, containing a Museum
and Library, at the Methodist Episcopal Book
Building, No. 1018 Arch street, Philadelphia,
where will be preserved and exhibited all the
property of the Society. Already they have re
ceived many objects of great value bearing upon
the history of the Church, and they hope to
make additions which will form at an early day
a collection alike attractive to their people and
friends. Contributions made in this or any other
way will be credited on the records of the So
ciety, and in the publications of the Society
which may hereafter be made.
It is proposed to have a course of lectures
7 delivered In the fall, under the auspices of the
association, and they hope to secure the services
ot some of the most eminent ministers In the Me.
thodist denomination.
THE INAUGURAL SERVICES.
The formal opening of the Historical Hall of
me Fiuiaaeipuia Conference took place last
evening. At the hour set, the lower hall, being
somewhat larger than the one to be usei by the
Society, was well filled by the ladies and gentle
men who have a deep interest in anything which
can advance the cause of Methodism. There
were present many gentlemen of prominence in
the Methodist Episcopal Church, among whom
were Bishops Scott and Simpson, and Father
Boehm, the venerable travelling companion of
There was also exhibited a model purporting
to be the first Methodist inceting-b.ou.se ever
erected in this country, and to be composed of
the wood contained in the 8trawbridge Log
Chapel, by the earliest settlers on "Sam's"
creek, Virginia, in 1767. It has that primitive
. i 1 M .. i.n l ; t . -1 .
niviD ui ttiuuncuiuic-ii urcuiicuiure it can oe
called peculiar to the times and the circum-
stances under which It was erected, with a
email square room, built ot hewn logs, the
chinks filled in with mortar, a peaked roof.
windows without sashes, and a door that never
was barred. At 8 o'clock the meeting was
called to order. Dr. William Cooper presided.
Kev. A. Atwood announced the hvmn com
mencing "Lord, if thou didst thyself Inspire,"
alter ine singing oi wnicn me itev. vr. J. a.
A jars led in prayer.
KEMABKS OF BISHOP 80OTT.
IMnhnn ftcotl. being Introduced to the audience hv
tbe President, expressed his surprise at Ine duly which
had. by announcement, devolved upon him, and
said: I am mom heartily In sympathy with this
movement which we inaugurate to-night, and .believe
that it will be productive of untold good, and lend
xidiiiminl strength to the (treat cause of Methodism.
I am glad that you are now about to take the tlrat
step In forming an Historical Society for the Phila
delphia Conference. That It is a late period to take
these Initiatory measures none will deuy. Rut the
am mATim trains additional force, when in this irrand
' cause we Bay "Better late than never." liut there
Is an lrretrievauie toss, wj mtw is iv au iuu urvb
we procrastinated In this work, that many, yea, In
numerable cherished relics have been lost gone with
the past lost within tbe dim region or I'orgclf'ulneis.
ndfwltb the passage ot maoy a holy one to hla last
abode, have taken ihelr llliiht. Had we then a society
which would have had for its province the gathering
ol everything pertaining to the Church, and to the
mailt rs of all kinds thereto pertaining, we to-day
would have had a great stimulus in observing what
our lathers bud accomplished, and what had been
done even In our own time aud by our own hands.
' l or we can rightfully draw the same conclusions from
tbe lower ol Influence upon individuals as upon
Institutions. And when one can look back
' upon blch be has accomplished, what a "mine of
power" to lend Us Influence ior progress In any good
work! If the work done bos been good, it will incite
to greater deeds; If otherwise, it will point out errors,
put one upon the right track, and be road marks to
prevent any recurrence of the same difficulties. There
are yet many facts In relation to the progressof Ood'a
work, in the name of Methodism, within tbe territory
ol Philadelphia, which may yet be collected, but
which, should this work be delerred longer, tbey too
would follow others, and be forever lost. For there
are those who will soon pass to their homes, whose
reminiscences are replete with knowledge or what
lias been done In the cause ot the Church lor the past
''wtt'in'ibta" territory of Philadelphia, wherever
facts of interest and Importance van be lound
relics of bygone years around which cluster familiar
associations that call up thoughts and deeds of the
tast should be collected in this newly lormed reposi
tory of the Philadelphia Coulereace, to encourage
those now la active work to be of great good and
Importance to the future generation. Such relic
should be eagerly sought and gladly received.
Not knowing precisely the detailed plans proposed
In the operations Of this Boclety, I cannot speak accu
rately of what means will he taken for its uubuildlug;
I presume, ho ever, that they will seek facts relating
lasreatpart to tbe mlulstry, and will, I suppose,
take Immediate measures to secure records of im
portant occurrences from Individuals themselves
who are occupying high positions In the Methodist
C hurch Clod has done great things for us, whereof we
are glad, and praise His holy name: wonderful things
t,.n arcomulisned by His power, through our
instrumentality, which should be preserved. The
many manifestations of His divine mercy made unto
Individuals aud throughout communities should be
..ruii,.. recorded, and carefully kept. Such will
i.-i i,..i.iriikii( e not only as matters of interest to the
neoule in general, but in the formation ot a history of
the Church such a history as has not heretofore oeen
known and will toria the basis or a society likened
.,.., , now about to be upbuilt. X wisu you
i.i.aii.ail: I wish you great success, and ask the
blessing of tbe Most High upon all your endeavors
In furthering the object 01 tins uocietv: uui m ai
vour labors Ills divine influence may go with you.i
,.r atrmurth. a su nnorllnir arm. a watclilti
bhenhprd. a Saviour, and lhat when Die is over, your
labors done, a more bliss! ul abode may be your
reward,
BFEECII OF BISHOP SIMPSON.
Ti.i,n cimmnn was then Introduced. - He said:
Mr Fresldeni: Like my beloved colleague, I knew
not iretisely tbe object of the atsoulution or the
iJn ol these adrtrees. I was not cenalu I could
come here, being detained by indiapoHition rasultlng
from bi'iug abroad; bill I have done myself Iheplea
iih von. With him 1 can sav that I
ruualhiM wltli what I understand to be the object of
tlil.. association, an object lhat J presume Is dear to
- one of us. It is Important,! think, for any body.
" y . . ...... .1,,,, r,,i. li yti , hUl .rv
to be permanent," -THv
doing so it shows a proper self-res peel, and it
takes measures to secure a proper standing in the
:u?.rrx.77.i i. varied members. 1 think also that by
examining the record of the past, by pr-servlug the
.i. nrrur denomination life, we tend to draw
more closely together, f. loel that, we are one body,
. ....u aim. and permeated In us by a common
life And we iieed.conlluually.lu the midst ofchanges
and the great inovemeuts 01 souiuiy. suum-mug u
ilraw US more luu mum nwacj ............ .
There Is a very wide He'd lor ibis Hlslorloil Society
..J. . .... iluiiIIih i.rooerlv improved.
"Jw. hiu hwo i.i.bitulied at different times lare
numbers of pamphlets for and against M-Hhodlsui
I. . - fiavn missed entire y awuys sorue o
rr. !f. i a lew of them are collected lu tbe
li:.iu,iin,,ia. r.ihrarv: but tue greater part of tlieui
have been deemed unworthy of collection even there,
? ... n,ai rd ol rattier an amusing cbra J
tarTthH iiwv be seen by visiting tbe Library. Attacks
upon Methodism, containing trie most opprobrious
cultlit-ts that could possibly be put lonetherugalnsl any
F ....... ,i .mi,. hlieii liens uiraliisl the Common
tha Churches that could well be
... r.....-H m0,.. nr others which defend Methodism
io Vome extent, not only in our Church, but what was
the spirit of Melhodlsm prior to tue orgaut;aiiuu v
When Whitfield visited this rnnnlrv, end preached
frt m the stri s or the dd Uste House nt the corner of
Hound nnd Market streets and his voice could be
hen rd clear across the Delaware by the fishermen
lie attracted crest atiemlon, and nt one time. It Is
said, I he whole hnslnrss ol the city w as suspended:
Ihe hearts of Ihe people were moved. Hhortly after
lils visit, a sermon which he preached led to some dis
cussion, and Mr. Wesley's famous sermon, on "'Free
Crac,'' wn hsued In Kimland, and Immediately rr
rimed by VeijRUiln irsnklln In this city. I will not
e positive about the dste. Attacks came outonlhe
spirit of Methodism before the Church was organized.
Riut it was uirecieu cnieny to tins lorm ot winch Mr.
Whitfield was the head. Hut alter the organ ration,
there was also much connected with our history.
1 bis bocleiy ought to collect, if possible, all those
articles that have been preserved. W here there Is
but one ropy a copy should be made. Then, attain.
I think Philadelphia Is a point In which an Historical
foclety should be located. As Hlslion Scott has ob
served, a kindred socieiy has collected much,
'1 hrongn trie enterprise of nr. Jloberts, of Baltimore,
an Historical Society was lormed and In that old
centre of Methodism, which Is claimed to be Its cradle,
collections have been made which are valuable to the
Society, and yet I think there are reason wny It may
never nave quite ine position or ine resources wuicu
might be centred In Philadelphia. We have- tho
oldest Methodist Church huliding on thecontlr.enU It
is older man me John street uiinrcn Duuuiug. Tho
walls of Hi. (leorge's Church were built before the
Introduction of Methodism. Having the oldest edlfl'-e
In the United btates. It is very proper that we should
have the memories lingering arourd it.
Here was established the first oillce of publication.
The "Hook Concern," as it was called, was com
menced In Philadelphia. It was established here,
and remained for a number of years, and ali thai Is
connected with tbe history of these early publications
ought to be collected by us as Phlladelphians and
as members or the Church generally. The "Charter
l und Hoclely," which still has lis organization In this
city, was established at a very early period for the
purpose ol aiding the ministry.
its operations nave been here from the beginning
down to lbs present nerlod. Its btsinrv and dolnirs
should be written, and the history of gilts and of devo
tional exercises. Bhowing the attachment or men ana
women who have hulshed their record and gone up
on lilith. The first educational movement was pro
jected by the minds connected with this Conference.
ii whs a rainy morning, ana liisuop Asoury, unauia
to go out upon his Uospel Journey, sat talking to John
Dickens, who was the soul of Ibe first Publication
Hocicty, when their conversation turned upon the
necessity ol an institution lor ine improvement ana
Instruction of tbe sons of Methodists, especially tbe
sous of Methodist ministers, and the Uishop, at the
request ol Dickens, urew up a utile sketch, and irom
hat conversation commeuceu a tor in ior tue enter
prise, and what turned into the planting of Cokes
mrv College at Abinglon. on tbe old turunlke road
between this city and Baltimore.
A though that does not lie within tne bounds orthls
Conference, yet having been projected by minds
within it, It is very proper that tbe record ol that old
educational operation should be gathered up. I un
derstand thai such records as remain are among tbe
menus or Metnooism, and are scattered throughout
this section ol the country. I thluk one of the mem
bers ol the Church in this city told me some years ago
that be had the account-books of the old (jokesbury
College, aud do doubt copies of them could be fur
nished, and ultimately they may be procured and
brought into tbe collection.
To those who will labor In collecting materials I
would make a suggestion or two. In the first place,
most all the writings of Methodism have been defec
tive. They speak of conlerences, of districts, and of
circuits. There conference Hues change from time to
time; these district lines never remain stationary; the
circuits constantly alter In their boundaries. Hence
there is an iudeflnlteness In all the collections which
have been made. While I have read, with interest
that which has been collected, yet I have always re
gretted that much ot the writlug was defective in Its
character, and I have long been satisfied that the only
way to have a definite history or Methodism is to
commence with each Society, and write up Its Indi
vidual history from time to time, stating when it was
a part of this circuit or that district, and collect Inte
resting facts touching our general Church history; and
we shall never have au accurate history uutil we
write the history of each separate society.
ior instance, take up the ministers and their
churches. I take up St. George's, and I become em
bar, assed. The reported members are two ibousaud
or more. I know that tit. tieorge's couldn't seat so
many. I learn that it embraces some four churches.
Tbe history ought to be able to tell me what the
organization is, so far as can be ascertained, alone,
and notice lis regular growth from tbe time It was
built; who were the movers lu the organization;
when It took place: and thus, by writing the history
of each individual church, you will have deUolleness,
and present facts which will aid the blstoriau in
his researches. The work should be done systemati
cally, because tbere are representations abroad which
should be shunned. This teaches by example. We
waul to know what has been done in order to abun
tbe errors, and Improve upon them, especially to be
benefited by what has been well done. History
throws its light upon coming ages, and no man can
lay plans for the iu'ure intelligently who Is not well
veri-ed in all the doings, or tue knowledge of the
dolags, ot the past.
1 think we ought to collect sketches of tbe old minis
ters aud the old members of the Church, and li would
be an interesting matter to truce, il we could, the old
families connected with Philadelphia Methodism at
the time when there was but allttle baudfull, and
who worshipped In an old church without a floor, and
when men shunned their society, I should like lo
know what has become of the children of those old
men and women, and where they are now; It their
defendants have gone to other churches: if they
have, what Is the cause of it ? what Is the philosophy
, ltr also, what accessions have been made to us
from other churches r what is the cause of it ? what Is
tbe philosophy ot il T Intermingling with our douoml.
nntiun. 1 hod here a man whose miner was a l'res-
tii terlan, another an l-.plscopalian, another a llaptlst.
W bat caused them lo withdraw from those churches
and come into the Methodist? I go Into an .Episco
palian or a Presbyterian church, and I hud a man or
a woman whose parents were Methodists. There
must be some reason which drives them thither.
Ail this we ought to be able to trace out. and ascer
tain U.e cause, and from this cause to learn what
would be for the belter development of our denomi
nation and its enlargement In the time to come. Ali
these are legitimate operations ol this bocleiy. I
hear thai you propose to nave a cuurse or lectures, x
hope they will be full of local mutters, which ought
to be preserved, and I have no doubt lhat those who
are pieseui, aim uu me uuk, tcu muiu ui3ii wuuiuu-
tions, not meiely to collect relics, but to lurulsh docu
ments. I hope that each one will write out his remi
niscences of early Methodism. As lo the collection
of relics, I would make but a single suggestion, lie
sure lhat tbey are genulue. Tbere has been enough
wood sold that Is purported to be the original cross at
Jerusalem 10 tmua a wnoie city; auu it is possioie ior
us to make mistakes sometimes in the collection of
what we suppose to be geuuiue. I know that In some
lairS lUOl littVe VI into, S " " ' J
lellcs of baitte-neitis never saw n uMibie-neiu, auu a
great many things bought up as mementoes oi great
men wuicu mey never uw. ....
This, llbiuk, will not likely be the case wlih us.
It we do not prize them so lightly, we ought to be
very accurate in ascertaining the genuineness of each
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article WU1CI1 may ue pn-oeuicu in i,uii uuiicniuu. uu
not k now hnw iar vour operations have been conducted.
or how many are members ot Ibis boclety; but I wish
to say lhat 1 want to be a member myself: aud I hope
thai all who lake an interest in Methodism will
become members also, ana atu in tne collection or
facts and books, and tbe preservation of such mutters
as may be from lime lo time collected. This Society,
I think, will be also a life to other societies, I am glad
that there 1b a union of hearts and etlbrts, and thai Ibe
churches are rallying together. There are various
ways In which we cau coniume 10 aia our aenomina
tloual strength and develop our resources. With my
colleague I close by bidding you God-speed,
SPEECH OF MB. BOEHM.
Biother Boehm, aged ninety-two, was then
introduced. Ilo spoke as follows:
In mv meditations and thoughts upon what tbe
heart bus done, 1 am often led lo think of ministers
and of the members of tbe Methodist Church, and
have often shed tears winie meuiiuung upou mis sou-
Ject. I have a faint recollection of btrawbrldge, who
VlHlteu my iuiner, peruana souiuwueie uuuu. ioi,
and at the same period another venerable man
Itichard Webster, or whom t have very sweet recol
lections who lived lu Uartlord couuty, Maryland,
and w ho used to preach at my father's church, ubout
17Miorl781. I was quite young then, but I have a dis
tinct recollection, lie was generally esteumeu, ana
a large cougregatlou were In ibe habit of assembling
to hear him preach. There was another John
Hagerty. He was one of tbe early preachers, and
wus located at Baltimore lor some years. He was a
uselul man. He wus subsequently in Sew York, Kast
Jersey, Htateu Island, uud Chester and Daiicuster
counties, lu tills Hlate. There has been very little
said about these men, especially llugerty, but if we
ex amine closely we shall hud him a very iiulshed mau
In iliose duvs.
I have been acquainted In Philadelphia, more or
less, tor seveuly-fotir years. In the lull of 173, when
the yellow lover wus ruglng, I vlsiled Philadelphia
lor the Hist time. I thliia ihe city only extended lo
Hlxlh and Market streets. The murket house ex
tended to Fourth street, lu 17U7 I was here uud heard
the venerable Wilson Dee pieach lu HI. Oeorge 8. Al
that time there wus only two churchej, St. lloorge's
and Kbeue.er. 1 fell in with a brother of Mr. Lee's
not lur from the moulh ot the Dtlile Kauuwhii lu
West Virginia, when Dlshop Asbury atlendod a
camp meeting. I was his companion then. How
wonderfully tue links couneel! You begin here aud
gel one and yonder you gel another. That is toe
way Melhodl.iui baa goue on. You will pardon me If
I am a lltltle scalterlug. A Moravian, who had been
a minister among the Cherokee Nation, once told ma
that he becume acquainted wltli Methodism from
the camp meetings Ihui they held among the Indians
(he lad attended them), and that he had come to the
conclusion that he couldn't see how the early settlers
cou'd have been preserved Irom barbarism except by
Itinerant ministers. In this wuy people's eyes were
opened.
I remember well, not more than 63 or 61 years ago,
in pussiug through the wesleru part of this blue
(when taey used to call us "strobbiers." tne transla
tion of which I believe is strollers, going out loose
hands; that Is the Idea they hud ol us), lu passing a
harvest-held one day, the reapers were iu the Hold
and they present y hurrahed, there goes a Melhodl-.t
minister. That is the wuy we used lo be battled
sometimes. Dtttle did ihey kuow how that young
nun felt as he was patsing by, as they hurrahed iu
contempt and ridicule. 'ILe young preacher's breait
was tilled with love toOod, aud he could prav heartily
lor lliem lhat tbey might see and leel dlll'ereutly.
The Dord blessed us, and tbe work bus gone ou. it Is
going on, and I hope will continue to do so until the
world Is civilized, aud Christianized, audevungolied.
God hasten it. May He speedily usher it on. 1 re
joice In seeing my Old mentis, toe preachers woo now
have silvery locus,
When 1 kuew ihem tbey were
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Bleas the Lord ! I often think ol Bliliop Scott,
euieiuber bis precious mother well, whowasluft
wlrlr w, with two little l oys. Phe was a plons woman,
anil bus rone M ine triumphant. She deserves credit
in showing a tnod example, and in using suliahln
dlM lpllim nod taie lo bring up her two boys. God
grant that Ihejr nmy lire to glorily His blessed name!
1 don't t now lhat I can say much mnri m h 'art
Is getting lull, l look around and see my friends.
There alls a brother (Dr. Greenback) thai I baptized
some forty years ago. I am glad to see that be Is
still In Ihe way, go ng ahead. 1 have maraed this In
n y travels all over ihe country lhat persona sens
rally surcieded who took In MethotMst preachers,
'i lie cry used to be, tbey will ruin him' (laughter),
there is no lulu lor II. (Ilmewed laughter.) I bave
seen cases where persons bad everything to prosper,
everything they put their hand to prospered; the corn
grew, and ihey came out well, and what Is bettr than
all, their children have fol owed them. Many ot
Ibe r children have rlhen up to be pious, faithful men.
I recollect a case down In Wooater county; between
the Pocomoke river and Ihe Hound. Weused to preach
nt a friend's house. His name was John Hcott, He
lived on a noted farm, which was very large. He
had a field oj com, I suppose of a hundred acres, and
Ihecry turd to be through that neighborhood (ibis
was In 1801 or iHt'2j: 'Tbey will eat up John Hcott. they
w ill ruin him; he Is only a tenant, and they will cer
tainly ruin Mm I "We 1, never mind," Ji bn use! to
sny lo bis neighbor. It was a very dry summer, and
people were ulrald they would lose I heir crotst, or get
very little. Just at the time when Ihe corn needed It
nit st a cloud came up, and a Hue shower of ralu came
down over John Hcott's field (laughter) not much
further (laughter) but over tbe field, and the corn
grew finely, and he had a fine crop. In the fall, when
they were fathering It In, Ihe neighbors said, "Wny,
Mr. Keolt, you bavo fine corn. How la this, we have
but nubbins r" 'Ob," says John, "I bave fed the
Methodist preachers horses, and the good Lord has
set t a shower of rain over my corn." Bo be was ui
With them finely. (Laughter.)
That Is only one case. I bave noticed many crises
wheie those families that said anything Infavorof
them, the Dord has blessed ana prospered them, auu
their children bave came on.
I wi s verv much allected this marnlnar on mv way
here. A young man sat by me. 1 saw be loiaed a.
me pretty cloae. When we were about to part.b
said to n- e, "Did you know James Wood?" "On! yes,
aid I, "ne was one of my frlencs." ' Well," says th
joung man, "I am bis grandson." He was a fin
looking young man, aud a pious one too, I believe. 8
you fee H follows on. God gram that we may b
more t) an ever faithful In instilling this prluclp e
into ur children's minds!
The rest at the speakers address consistea
simply in replies to questions in regard totha
early members of the Chnrch in this country,
to all of which he gave ready a uswers, so far a
he recollcrtcd. At the conclusion he was pre
ciited with a beaut'ful bouquet, as a token o
the esteem in which he was held by the His
torical Society.
CIRCULAR OP THE COMMITTEE ON CORRESPONDENCE
To the Ministers, Members, and Friends of the
Methodist Kpiscopal Church : The Importance of col
lecting and preserving ad the Information that cau be
bad at tbe present time rotating to tbe rise and pro
gress of Methodism, basinduced the organization of
an association under the title of the "Hitl-trlail Hnclrtif
of the I'hUwieljihia Annuul Conference of Hie iMhoUixt
tpttroiiul Church." The object of the Boclety Is to
collect and preserve Information In reference
to the origin aud progress of the Methodist
Fplscopal Church within tbe bounds of the
Philadelphia Annual Conference and elsewhere;
likewise objects oi In erest, such as manuscripts, pam
phlets, books, medals, parchmen is of ordinal! n, por
traits of those who bave been pioneers In the forma
tion ol our denomination, and all oilier objects rota
ting to any locality and epoch in the history of Metho
dism. The great Interest thus Iar manifested In the
success ot our organization eucourages us to hope that
It will receive Ihe support of the Church, and become
Bn t Ilk-lent auxiliary in increasing tbe power aud
usei illness ol Methodism.
We propose to bave a Course ol Lectures delivers
in the Fall under the auspices or our bocleiy, aud
hope to secure the services ol some of the most emi
nent M luisters in our denomination.
This address Is Issued to solicit the co-operation of
eveiy member lu our movement, aud we believe tne
subject w 111 commend llsell as one not only Interest
ing, but cf much Importance in every aspect In which
it may be viewed.
We bave a Hall, containing a Museum and Library,
at the Methodist Kpiscopal Book Building. No. 1018
Arch street, Philadelphia, where will be preserved
and exhibited all Ibe property of tbe Boclety. Already
we bave received mauy objects of great value bearing
upon tbe history of the Church, and we hope to make
additions wuicu win iorm at an eariy nay a collection
alike attractive and Instructive to our people and
friends. Contributions mace In this or any other way
will be credited ou tbe records of tbe Boclety and lu
the publications wnicn may nereaiter De made.
One dollar a year will constitute any person an
Annual Member, wltb Privilege to visit tbe Library.
and tree admission to tbe Lectures; ten dollars or more
a Life Member; fifty dollars and upwards, a Ufa
Patron.
Applications for membership, enclosing tbe fee,
should be aauresteu to itev. oeorge w. Dyorana, jno.
lnis Arch street, Philadelphia. By order of the
bocleiy.
Eev. G. W. LYBHAND,-) Committee
WILLIAM O. BAKKS, ou
Kev. J. D1CKKKHON, ) Corespoudence.
Philadelphia, June 10, lbCT.
OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY.
President Kev. William CooDer. D.D.
Vice-Presidents Kev, B. U. Kadal, D.D., J.W. Ear-
ley, auu josepn rarnan, jn. u.
Ken. rdlna- KenreLarv W. l Bakes. Kan.
Corretpoudlng Secretary and Librarian Kev. G W.
if oraro.
I'reaanrer oftvin h. i.ouaensiBB'er.
Curators Kev. H.W.Thomaa, Kev. Jacob DIckerson,
Rev. A.Wallace, ltev.Wllllum Dairy mplo,L.L'.bluiou,
F. A. tiddler, Peter I). Myers.
Managers Ministers J. Ruth, E. I. D. Pepper, T.
A. Ferulev J. F. Chaplain. C. Cooke. I. I).. J. K.
McCullougb, A. Elttentiouse, J. O'Neill, T. J. Qulg- ,
ley, B. L. Gracey, W. Kluk, W. Merrill. JLavmen i
Israel r-hallcross, Br., Rev. J. Moore, O. Pi West,
James Black. Rev. li. frchofield. Rev. B. Baywood.
Hon. J. F. Williamson, KUIah Reynolds, J. It. Cle
ments. K. Dawsou, M. 1., B. T. Melbourne, It. F.
Thompson. .
Special Meeting op Common Couxcil. The
Common Council of the city held a special
meeting yesterday atternoon.
A resolution authorizing tbe laying of water pipe In
DIckerson street, Thlrly-sevenlh street, Columbia
avenue. Twenty-fourth, Diamond, and other streets,
wus egreea to.
A resolution to Discharge tin uommiuee on iaw
from tbe further consideration of a resolution to
amend the rules relative to the time of the meeting
of Councils was agreed to. - (The subject before tbeiu
was that councils should meet every two wee&s iu
stead of weekly,)
An oiomunce maging an appropriation to reiuna
twice i aid water reuis aud pipe laying bills was
pussed.
A resolution to oner ior suie an properties in muu
delpbia upon which five y curs' tuxes are due was
passed.
A resolution was offered directing the Immediate
laying ol wuter pipe In street.
Mr. BilllDgton moved to postpone. In this street
there Is not a house needing water pipe: while many
Btreets needing pipe are suffering because tbe Cty
have not the pipe to lay them.
Mr. Hetzeil explained that the pipe was orderel to
be laid three years ago, and tbe object of the resolu
tion was that tbe order for laying it should be obeyed.
The ordinance was postponed.
An ordinance to convert luto stores houses Nos. 1115
aud 111! Glrard row, as passed by belecl Council, was
postponed ufler a long debate.
The resolution to purchase a lot of ground in Dill wyn
street, above Cullowhli), lur school purposes, was con
curred in.
A resolution Instructing the Committee on High
ways to Inquire why tbe street contractor lor the
northern district Lai not done bis duty was ugreeJ to.
A resolution that the otllcea under the coutrol of
the city shall be closed at il o'clock each day during
the recess of City Councils was agreed to.
A resolution to dlBcbargethe Committee on the pro
priety of taking possession of the Gas Works by the
cily wus concurred In.
A resolution extending the hospitalities of the
municipality lo the Bchool Board of Baltimore was
concurred In.
Also, an ordinance approving certain contracts for
school-bouses lu tbe Third, Ninth, and Twelfth.
Wards, and for putting healers inlo the Hollies
worth Hcliool, algbth Ward.
An ordiuauce appropriating lsoo for the prepara
tion of a new and complete digest ot the ordinances of
the city was postponed.
An ordiuauce lo make an additional appropriation
to pay tor extra expenses and lor tbe rurulsuliig of ibe
new Court-house wus taken up. The uupuld bills
amount lo ftiouo. The bill passed.
A resolution from Belecl Council asking a return to
them ot a resolution of Instruction to the Chief Engi
neer ol the Water Department, passed last week, was
pa.-sed.
1 he ordinance making an appropriation of 11200 for
the repair o Ihe llui.ling Park was postponed.
The resolution oi select council locuange tue voting
place In the lirbt division ol the Twenty-third Ward
was egred to.
Also, Ihe ordinance to appoint an additional person
to clean the Court rooms.
The ordinance mukiug an additional appropriation
to the Department for Supplying the City with Water,
to substitute turblues lor the wheels now lu use, wus
lulled tip.
Mr. Kvans offered a resolution that a sneclul com-
ndtleeol live be appointed lo investigate tlm alleged
violation of the duties of bis oillce by William J.
Ovens, of ihe Heveiilh Ward, and whether his con
duit concerulng the lute murder of Colonel Riddle
does cot warrant his Impeachment oy the'o Councils;
also, that if they deem Ihu ev, deuce sullicient, lo
present articles of luipoAcbiiieut to this Chamber.
5lfe ordinance appointing a commission to make
surveys, with a view to giving the city a better supply
of water, was tuken up as Heme from Select Con noli.
A motiou was made lo Increase Ihe proposed Com
mission by adding the name) of Geuerul Melgdand
11 It. M liirKiiiome.
I Mr. Potter pointed out the Importance of this mea
sure, bul argued that It would be wiser llrst l o refer
l the mailer to the Park Commission already in exist
ence. The subject wus thou postponed uutil next
' The resolution from Felect Council to tender the
hospitalities of the city to Mr. Johnson was next lu
Older. A motiou to lay the bill upon the lablo wus
lost by a miuiiiuious vote.
At a cull of tbe Chamber twenty-three gentlemen
only answered to their mimes. To make a quorum re
quired tweuly-slx. Adjourned.
Resioned. Lieutenant Joseph Fuller, of tlie
First District police, resigned from the lorce
jcetenlaj morning.
I
Guarmakr of thb Toor. The stated meet
ing ot tho Ronrd of Gumdians of the roor was
held yesterday afternoon at the Klockley Alms-
nonee, wee pniianeipuia, iresiueut jkicij iu
the chlr.
The house agent reported the whole number In
me house, s-sturoay, June a, isoi.... ...... .-......-....:"
Baltic time last j ear....- .......'
Drcreare l"7
Admitted within the last two weeks............. 192
Ulrllia ,.., 14
I lest lis ...... 7
Dlschareed lr0
K oped.. h . 44
ivumoeror persona granted lodging.. ...... ....... . tvi
Meals.. 17
Total number of males in .lie bouse use
Ft male 15U7
Total number Of mahs and females In ihe Insane
department, lest assistants M3
The outdoor ftcrnt reported havlnur collected
for support caes, $390 50; cmitrrant tax, $383.
ine steward reported tlie house receipts at
$21-25.
The resolution offered at the last raeetinir oy
Mr. Haines was tben called up and passed, as
follows -
Kcnolvcil. That the resident physicians hereafter
elected shall serve for the period ol fifteen months
from the lime they shall commence their duties, and
those already elected and acting, whose terms would
expire on the 1st of October next, are continued until
January 1, is'tt, and the existing rules are modified to
cod lorm to this change. '
Fikemen's rKEBEKTATKW. Last eveninii the
Wcccacoe Engine Company, ol Camden, paid a
complimentary visit to tbe ltobert Morris Hose
uoute. at iK-cntri and iomnnrd streets, to pre
sent to them a fiame hlghlv ornate, as an ap
preciation of pat politeness and amenities. A
band beaded the Camden delegation, composed
of all the members, honorary and active, who
were aoie to Ttiru out. a nne rouauoa was
served np. The frame Is an oval. The top of it
is surmounted by an eagle, from whose be Ba
rlows a scroll, bearinsrthis inscription: "Robert
Morris Hose and Weccscoe Enofine Company."
Midway, at the termination of wbat mathema
ticians mtgbt call tbe conjugate diameter, are
miDiatnre repieeentations or nose carriages,
very well done, and as unique as well done. At
the bottom ol tne frame are effigies ot.t wo minia
ture firemen clasping hands over a miniature
fire-plug. The Dames and photographs of all
the Bremen are enclosed in the frame. The whole
Present is a gratifying evidence ot the good feei
ng between our firemen and those of our sister
Btate.
A Firemek's Aid Convention, to provide re
lief for the sufferers by the late fire at Fox's
Theatre, was held last evening, in the Hall of
the Uibernia Engine Company. Mr. Joseph
Carton in the cbalr.
Ihe Committee appointed to wait on Mr.
William E. Sinn, of the Chesnut 8treet Tueatre,
reported that that gentleman had offered the use
of the theatre on Friday evening, 28th Inst., tor
a benefit, which was accepted by the Conven
tion. Communications were also received from
the Athletic Glee Club, Mr. Frank Drew, aud
others, otlering their services for the same ob
ject, which were referred to the Committee on
Arrangements.
On motion, the Committee was increased to
seven, and the Convention adjourned.
Extra Appropriations. Last evening an
adjourned meeting of the delegates representing
steam fire companies was held at the house ot
the Hibernla Engiue Company. The report of
the committee to prepare the memorial to Coun
cils, urging an appropriation of $3000, instead of
$2000, lo steam tire companies, slated that the
document had been presented and referred to
the Committee on Trusts and Fire. Several
delegates urged the importance of firemen call
ins upon ti e members ot Councils, and thus
recuring the passage of the ordinance before
the adjournment. The Convention then ad
journed to meet at the call of the Committee.
Completed. The survey of the land on the
north bank of the rear channel at League
Island has been completed, and will be sub
mitted to Councils. It embraces the names of
owLers, and the quantity of land held by each
which is to be ceded to the Government.
The Building Inspectors' Office. The
total receipts at the Building Inspectors' Office
for the year ending June 31 were $10, 590'78;
expenditures In the same period, $7281); balance,
$3301-78. It is ouly within a lew years that
the receipts nave exceeded tne expenditures.
AMUSEMENTS.
Akch Street Theatre. Jack and Oil is as
attractive as ever. Mr. G. L. Fox as the
"Clown" and C. K. Fox as "Pantaloon" are
excellent, and their comicalities excite merry
peals of laughter.
On Friday night benefit of Mr. G. L. Fox.
Saturday afternoon, grand Jack and Gi'l mati
nee. The gross receipts to be donated in aid of
the sufferers by the late catastrophe at the
American Theatre.
Walnut Street Theatre. Mr. Joseph Jef
ler? on appears in Jdazfppa and "Golightly" for
tbe last time this evening. To-morrow (Wed
nesday) night, Mr. Jefferson will assume his
grea ro'e ot "Peter Paugloss, Legum Doctoris,
and Artluni Socletatis Socia."
On Thursday evening Our American Cousin
will be played.
The New Play at the Walnut. The distri
bution of the character? in the production of
A Midsummer WighPB Dream at tne walnut
Street Theatre will be very flue, comprising the
distinguished actress aud vocalist, Mrs. W.
Gomersal, who will make her first appearance
in Philadelphia, as will also young Clara Fisher
and Miss . Johnson, and the following favorites
will be Included Susan Denin, Annie Graham,
Mrs. Chapman, Mr. Frank Mordnunt, James
Taylor, Maurice Neville. The comic parts will
he in the hands of W. Gomersal, Fawcett, Chap
man, Uailey, and Johnson.
The Chesnut. Oa Friday night next the
benefit for tbe relief the families and firemen
who suffered by the late calamity at the burn
ing of the Ameru-an Theatre, will take place at
the Chesnut Street Theatre. Miss Cecile Rush
and a large company of ladles and gentlemen
have volunteered, and the entertainment will
be of a choice and entertaining character.
Gratifying. A lady, whose husband was
killed by the recent explosion in Sansom street,
and who is blessed with a progeny numbering
eiht, has been the recipient of charity to the
extent of nearly one thousaud dollars, which
she has judiciously invented in various ways.
A single company gave ber a shaie of a collec
tion amounting to $91, which tbe poor lady says
was more money than she had ever owned at
one time before. It is thus that Providence
sometimes sends us "biestines in disguise."
At Carncboss & Pixey'b tho Black Gupida,
Siamese J wins, and JlaUan Airs at the Academy
still prove attractive. This is the last week oi
tbe season at the "Family Resort."
aidp rV'flll RMTUT
.aPROPERTYAT PRIVATE SALE
fePlTIOMO.
AWNINGS, WAOON COVEBS, BAGS, ETC.
Iryonwntn extra Awning vtrr cheap, let our
BwhlUK makers take the measure, and make It froui
lolof 1600 hospital tenia, lately purchased by us
many ol which are entirely new, and ol ihe bent 12
m," ce duck. Alo. Government BadcllHs and Hrne
of all. kinds, etc.
6 8 am
1,UB. an " '"" - - - -
w .
GARDNER & FLEMING,
COACH MAKERS,
NO. 814 KOl'TII FIFTH STREET.
New and Second-hand Carriages for Bale. Tar
tlcnlar attention paid to repairing. B 80 dm
QLATE MANTELS.
6LATE MANTELS are unsurpassed tor Durabilltj
Beauty, treugtb, and Cheapness.
bLATE MANTELS, and Blate Work Generallj
made lo order.
J. B. KIMES A CO..
8 12 Cm Nos 21St and 212S CUEbNUT Bweet
For mhUUnnnl Marin Newt teg Firit Fn.
ALMANAC FOB PHILADELPHIA THI8 DAT.
rum ni a ., Mfw Rism...mM,..morn,
Hi'W Hktw..... 7'35; Hibh Wat h 7 18
PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF TRACK.
Wliu UKfnt, - 1
Thomas F. Ashmead, VMoSTHLT OommitT
Chablks Which I, K, J
HUVKUKnTB OF OCEAN BrKrVMBRS '
FOR AM FRIO A. i
Propontls ...LIverpool...Phllada...mM....n,jiine
WMelropollkBonlhampton...riew Yorg.
Iowa....GlBsgow...New York.
M elite ...LIverpool...Phllada
Wn. Peun. London.....New Y ork.
lnlon.....-Boulliamploii...New York.
Palmira LiverpooL.New York.
C. ot Ponton LlveroI...New York.
June S
....June 7
..June S
...... J vine s
.....June II
....June II
....-June 12
. June 12
....June U
.....June 12
.....June 12
....June 15
Ilanimonlaboulbanipton...New York
In nniark
.Liverpool... New York...
1 niton ,...,
)storln,
1-Iwnre.
Ilusala
( Ity ot Dublin.
Ttuloula
O. of Cork
l'ersla.
1 rlla...
Mescr... ..,.
C). of lloMon....
..,.Havre......New York..,
.,Llverpool...Qnobec........
,.Liverpool...Philada.
,...I.Iverpool...lSew York.,
June IS
....Ltverpool...ew ork.
..Uamburg...New York.
for kuhopk.
.New YorkLlverpool..
...New York...Llverpool
..Mew York...Llverpool...
..New YorKllremen
June 18
........June lo
..Jnne 24
.-June 26
...J sue 26
..June 27
J nne 2D
,xew i urK...ijiveruui,
C.of JN. York New York. ..Liverpool
.July 8
IXJAKl'WIHK. IiriMKHTItl KTtl.
Eacle.................Nw York. Havana. ......Jnne 27
J.W. Vf rniBnI'lillB(la.....(.iirtrliton......... June 2U
Wyoming Phi lada .Havnnimb ..........June i
TIokb N. (.irt iis...l'hll(1eliilila.....June 2tf
O.W8hinKton..New YorkNew Or. eaus ...June iW
Octan Queen Sew York...AHlnwail..........July 1
II. lliulMtin FlillB1a.....Ilnvana-........Jnly 2
Htnrol tlieTJnlon.I'hllada..Ni'w OrlHauB.......Jiily S
rionpfr......Phllala M.wiirrilngUin.......MJuiy n
BlnrsandislrltiPhllala.....llavaua July IS
Mails are forwarded by every steamer In the reitular
lines I he steamers for or from Liverpool call at
Qur-enntown, except the Canadian linn, which call al
Londonderry. Theslnamers for or from theComi
nent ca I at Hoothampton.
CLFARED YESTERDAY.
Bchr Minnie Klnnle, rarsons. Providence, J. C. Scott
A ho us.
Schr R, Leech, Pillsbury, Portland, Blaktston, GraefT
A Co.
Pchr Northern Lleht, Ireland, Providence. an,
fck lir J. C Henry, links, Nantucket, Casmer, Btlckney
A Wellington.
Bchr Klira and Rebecca. Price, Fait River, do.
fcclir B. li. Jones, JUavts, Providence, Rommel & Hun
ter.
Pchr Eva Relle, Barrett, Fall River, do.
t-clir 1). Williams. Corson, Boston. J. R. White A Son.
frcbr Moonlight, Berry, Provldeuce, do.
bchr Resllcss, Baxter, Boston, Van Dusen, Locuman
A Co.
Bchr M. M, Freeman, Howes, Boston, Mammoth Vein
Consolidated Coal Co.
Pchr Reading RR. No. 42. Rodan. New Haven, do.
hchr M. P. Hudson, Hudson, Boston, J. U. fe G. 8.
Reri'Her,
Bchr Mary A. Tyler. Tyler, Providence, Tyler A Co.
Bchr F. Nlckerson, Kelly, Boston, do.
fccbr II. A. Weeks, Hickman, Old Cambridge, Day,
Huddell A Co.
Bchr J. C. Patterson, Wblttaker, Cambridge College,
Day, Huddell ACo. .
Bchr W. B. Jenkins, Seaman, East Haven, Powers A
WelKhtman. , . , .
Schr A. H. Brown. Brown, Dlghton, Slnnlckson A Co.
Bchr M. R. Uickman, Hickmitn.New London, do.
Schr J. J. Little. Llllle, Providence, HammeilA Neal.
Bchr Elvle Davis (new, 202 tons), Wheaton, Roxbury,
J. R. Tomllnson,
Bchr M. V. Cook, Falkenburg, Providence, L. Auden-
rled A Co.
Bchr N. E. Clark, Clark, Boston, Street A Co.
Bcbr Home, BnntlnK. Petersourjt, A. Kerr A Bro.
Wi-lir F. Kilwarils. Bolce. Boston, Bawyer A Co.
Bchr J. P McDevltl, ItcDevlu, Bridgeport, Captain.
Bchr P. M. Wheaton, Ireland, BoBlon, Captain.
Bt'r H. L. Oaw, Her, Baltimore. A. Groves, Jr.
Bt'r 1'ecatnr. Fenton, Baltimore, J. P. Rtioll.
Kt'r Reverlv. Pierce. New York. W. P. Clyde A Co.
TiiR Clyde, Duncan, Baltimore, with a tow of barges,
W. i. ciyae s vo.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
Steamship Chase, Hardin, 48 hours from Provl
rfunnA wiLh mdsA. to 1). ti. Htetaon A Co.
Brem. ship Ch arlolte, Ualjen, 2 days from New York,
In ballast to P. Wrlgbt A Bons.
Br. brig Idella, Jackson, days from Cardenas, with
sugar and molasses to order.
Port, schr Carlos Prlmelro, Mesqnlta, 51 days from
Oporto, with wine, sail, etc , M) J ose ue xtessauuime-
ruln.
Bchr Sarah, Cobb, t days from New York, with salt
to w. uiimm non. .
Bchr Lucy. Towosend, 1 day from Brandywlne, with
; - t, ir i A f '.
CVrU lilt Ml IU iV. .11 . wc- w, w.
Bchr W. B. Jenkins, Beaman. from New York.
Bchr Moonlight. Berry. Irom New York.
Bchr B. il. jonee, iisvis, irom inew i orn.
ui xr a . Tvler. Tvler. from New York.
Bcbr M. R. Hickman, Hickman, from Breakwater,
Bchr K. Davis (new), Wheaion, rrom Smyrna.
Bchr A. 11. Brown, Pierce, from Dlghton.
Bchr A. Falkenberg. Tlrreli. irom llorton's Point.
Bcbr P. M. W healon, Ireland, from Boston.
Bchr Mary Riley. Riley, rrom Boston.
Bchr Heat less. Baxter, from Boston.
Bchr V. Nlckerson, Kelly, from Boston.
Bchr M. V. Cook, Falkenburg. Irom Boston.
Bchr M. P. Hudson, Hudson, from Boston.
Bchr K Belle, Barrett, from Providence,
kniir T- lira and KeDeccH. Price, from Providence,
Bchr Northern Light, Ireland, Irom Providence.
Bcbr J. C. Patterson, Wblttaker, from Provldeuce.
BchrN. V.. Clark, Clark, from Providence.
Bchr D. Williams, Corson, from Salem.
Bchr J. P. McDevItt, McDevItt, from New Haven.
Steamer Ann Eliza, Richards, 24 hours from New
York, with mdse. to W.P.Clyde A Co. ,
Bteamer Fanny, Fenton, 24 hours from New York,
with mdse. to W. M. Balrd & Co. ,
Steamer Monitor, Jones, 24 hoars from New York,
With mdse. to W. M. Balrd A Co.
Tug Thus. Jefferson. Allen, from Baltimore, with a
tow ol barges to W. P. Clyde A Co.
MEMORANDA.
Ship Arnold Bonlnger, Bteenken, for Philadelphia,
cleared at New York yesterday.
BhipL. B Gilchrist. Watts, for Philadelphia, entered
out ai Liverpool sin Inst. ......
Ship R. U. Tucker, Clark, from L'verpool for Phila
delphia, was ofl'lhe bkerrles 7th lust.
BieaniBbip baxoo, Matthews, hence, at Boston 22d
instant.
Bteamsblp Roman, Baker, for Philadelphia, cleared
at Boston 2'.'d Inst. -
Barque KeusiuglOQ, naKer, uence, n ,ruuvcrij-
iia,n ti. lAiur
Barque Tfnia, Cummlngs, from Liverpool for Ha
vana, was spoken lid Inst. lat. iO 30, long. IS 01
Barque Lir.ne Raymond, Perry, hence, at Belfast
''jBrlgKrrlchetta. Fllllbertl, hence, at Gibraltar d
lust., and cleared lor Naples.
Brig Monica, Mitchell, hence, at Bellast 18th inst.
Brig Keystone, Baxter, hence, at Portsmouth 20th
'"bebrs Bee, Hern, and Windward, bence, at Rich
mond 2lsi Inst.
tschr Merchant, Low, bence, at Washington, D. C,
21st lust. t .
Bchr Franklin, Brown, bence, at Bucksport 17th
'"bcbr Reading RR. No. T7, bence, at Norwich 21st
lost., and tailed again to return.
t-clir D. M. Queen, Thompson, tor Philadelphia,
Cleared al Baltimore 22d Inst, ,..,,.
bchr Maltie Hoimes. Tapiey. for Philadelphia,
sailed Irom Providence 21st Inst.
bchr Reading lilt. No. 49, Robinson, hence, at Paw
tucket 2lst lust. . . . , .
bchr W. H. Tiers, Hoffman, bence, at Charleston
bchr General Bauks, Ryder, bence, at Bangor 21st
'"bchrJT. Hay, Hatbaway, for Philadelphia, sailed
from New Bedford ZLtX lut. '.,.,.
bchr Jesse B.Allen, Case, hence, at Nantucket 20th
'"bcbr A. S. Simpson, Churn, for Philadelphia, sailed
from Fall River 2oth luHt.
Bchrs W. C. Atwater. Glover; B.F. Stockton, 8operi
and Lucia B. Ives, Bowditch, lor Philadelphia, sailed
Irom Fall River 20th Inst.
r-ChrS W. . UStling, vuon., uu u. obica&m, v BU
Glider, for Philadelphia, sailed from Balem 2lst.
NOTICE TO MARINKRa.
On and after the lat day ot May, lho7, a bright fixed
llKhlwlll be shown Irom suuset lo sutirme on the
hiubcstpoiut of the largest Island ol tlie Kung Tung
Tali group, at the entrance of Cbefoo barbor.
i be Unlit Is 240 leel above the level of the sea, ana
will be visible at a distance of from Ctleeu to twenty
"''i'be following are the trne bearlnqs from the under
mentioned places, as glveulby U. B. M. gunboat Iuso-
"white Rock, N. 61 degrees 25 minutes W.
North Rock, B. 6U degrees 20 mluulea W.
Cheeloo Cape, B. 6S degrees E.
beutrv Rock, B. 60 degrees E.
Tower on Yenlai Hill. N. s:t degrees 10 minutes E.
Kuob Point. N. ii degrees SO nl'uu,r,8urLT;8()N
A ct Ing Commissioner ot Customs.
EXCURSIONS.
EXCURSIONS DPTHE RIVER.-
.Tim solenoid steamboat JUttfl A.
a .. i, . t. it makes dally Afternoon Excursions
to
, uiui,.i .liti.t.inu 1.1. lilvMrtou. Ion
Torres-
dale. Aiidulusla, and Beverly, each way. ineae
excursions leave CHESNUT STKfcM w . ""F-J -J
2 o clock in Ibe Afternoon. Returning, leave Bristol
-l 4 o'clock . arriving iu lliecliy at 8 o clock r.J.
f A RE-Excursion. 40 eta. Each way.W. 3m
EXCURSIONS ON THE
snu i'i v i.k ILL.-Hteamer leave Fair-
UiiUUl 1
ik lioot of Coates t"l.):nl,.
for lTureI Vull cemetery.
tmv TTATTS oFbCnUYLKILL.
8 SB 1M - .
fvvTLLS-OWNEHS OP PROPERTY-
dhilnleotedatverylowpriwia. a. FEYBON,
Manufacturer of Poudreile,
GOLDfcMITH'B HALL, LIBBAKY BUeeU
MEDICAL.
DOND'S EXTRACT OF HAmRlnELIS
OR PAtN DESTROYER,
Is one of the few domestic remedies which have com"
,.. . , , . . i., . Ti Ii Lhl
lino iierm urv miu invii.rikmut i,uuni. - - .
product of a simple shrub, harmless In ail cases, aud,
a a domestic remedy, nneqnniied.
BrRNH.
BOTTI.
BRUISER,
LAMKKKH3 '
BOKKN Jsi
SPRAINS,
BORK THROAT,
TOUTHACHK,
8T1NOS,
DORR KYFS,
BLKKIUNU 07
MJ fsGS,
fe'IOMACTI,
TUB
fAKAUiR,
Nr UKALGIA;
KHF.UMATiaM
1,13 M It AGO,
lill
CORNS,
DLCJUlH.
OLD MJRKR
And other similar ironnienome ana nainriii arrpcii'in.
while It promptly arreets all IliCMORKHAGrU.
Hundreds of physicians use It dally In their practice,
and give it their unqualified recommendation. Bola
by our agent and dealers, . . .
ih. inuiiHna ! v oi ml vr.) v nrfloarerl bv the sno-
scrlbem, Proprietors and Bucceaaora to T. T. PONDi
to wheni an orders mmi ne munwwi,
HUMPHREY b' HOMCKOPATM1U Biuminawi,
JNO, OH KUWAIT VV A I , IWft,
PRICES OF POND'S EXTRACT.
Six onnce bottles, wltb directions, reliU.-.S0 centri
Pint bottles, with directions, retalL.-......f 1 'M
Quarts in bottle.- -.-.M-l'7a
Jjloenu discount hi x-oysrciaus mu vmsni
SIMILIA SIMILIBUS CURAHTUR.
B VMPHKSYff H03KE0PA THIC SFXCITJCS.
FAMILY CASES
Ol W large vials, morocco case, containing a
specific ror every oroinary aisewie nuuu;
Is suhlect to.and a book of directions IIO'OO
Smaller Family and Travelling awaea, wltb 20
to 28 vlls..... fo w to
Specifics for all Disease, both ft r Curing and
for "reveniive ireatmeu, m ran "UV,,A..
nwV(4 roMM .. S to S3
These Remedies, by tlie case or single box, are sens
to bus ran of the country, by Mall or .bxpresa, lie OI
charge, on receipt of the price. , .
AUdresH 11 UJMfllllJS.1 srrMriu
HOMOEOPATHIC M F.DICINE COMPANY,
Office and Depot, N". 63 BHOADW A Y, New Yorkv
11f. UlTMDUtlirVu I. Mtn.iiltMl (IftllV At hlfl OlUCe.
personally or by letter, as above, for ail lorms of
For sale by DYOTT A CO., JOHNHOW, HOL
LOW AY A COWDFN, T. R. CALLENDER, and
AMBROSE SMITH, Wholesale Agenta, Philadelphia,
and at BLI'l lI K B Drug Blore, No. 8120 Market slraet,
and by all Druggist , Ruths 6in
AMUSEMENTS.
-JSEW CHESNUT STREET THEATRE.-
WllxiAM i;. ciiiNn cz yxj ,.iessee
tMiLtAY n-vnxiNu, june xo, -GRAND
GALA NIGHT
frll TU W til. ML'l'tT tlV
the Families aud Firemen who suffered by tbe lata
clBnllv . r ,
or THB , ,
AMERICAN THEATRE. "
The Ladles and Geutl. men named In this establish
ment have kindly volunteered
THEIR SERVICES. ,
THE THEATRE AND OAS TENDERED BY TH
MANAGKMKNT.
A FULL AND COMPLETE ORCHESTRA,
Under C M. REICH ART.
The performance will consist of ttielbeautiful Play
In four acts, entitled
DJktUM&ll. l UPi
CKC1LE RUSH
will make ber first appearance in three years,
OHHUKVK '1I1K VAHl' Off
DEBORAH. THE JKWEH3.
Lorenz ......................MThoura MiKeon
Hermai H. A. Langdoa
Deborah .. mihs oecne kusb
Maria uu..MIss L. Cooper
Treasurer John Btlmmel
Doorkeepers, Olllcers, UBbera, ail volunteer uieir
services ou this occasion. .
Prices of admission as usual.
iitk i ,n and 4nts In the above cat are re
quested to be at Rehearsal on WEDNESDAY MORN
ING, at 11 o'clock. Also, tbe Ladles of the regular
Ballet. 8 26 41 WM. K, SINN A CU , Managers.
-rVTRP. JOHN DREW'S ARCH STREET
jyj. THEATRE. Begins at 8 o'clock.
lOURTH WEEK. OF G. L. FOX, C K. FOX. AND
'iKUtjriti.
MONDAY AND EVERY NIOHT. '
REVIVAL OF G. L. FOX'S PANTOMIME,
JACK AND GILL.
with Its GRAND TRICKS.
jjh.au iiiuij Buitn utti, mu
G, L. FOX as... .Jackadaw Jaculatlon
C K. VOX as Jurisprudence Gilt
previous to which, a comeaieira. r
Hi'i iimiiv H'KHNii(iU. at I o'clock.
A GRAND JACK AND GILL MATINEE for Fa Til
lies ana uunuren.
WALNUT STREET THEATRE, N.
Cor. NINTH and WALNUT Begins at 8.
E.
LaatNignl but Four of the Engagement of
jH.fi. jusi.ru j a r tnoyii.
THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, June 25, -Byrpp's
deilghuul Aluslcal Kitrm.m,
Maxepps.. .Mr. J. JEFFERSON'
OliiiBka..... Miss 8USAN DEN INI
LEND ME FIVE bHILLINU.S.
Mr. Golightly Mr. J. JEFFERSON
BIERSTADT'S LAST GREAT PAINTING ,
THE DOMES OF THE G.KEAT YO-bEMITE,
UUW Ull 1I1U1IIUU.
DAY AND EVENING, .
In tbe Southeast Gallery of the '
XT EW ELEVENTH STREET OPERA HOUff
JJ liiVENTH btreet, above CHFNUT,
" I III, BUUBT" '
OPIN FOlt 11IK Ri;MO!l,
tf1 A I 1 4 A Jt. VV-V-WIM 1, I L. If. U
the Ureal Kiar Tronne of the World, in their UKAN
ETHIOPIAN bOlKEES, BONOB, DANCEH, NEi;
BCRLEbUUES, and PLANTATION BCENES.
juoo. open at 7 0 Clock. LXimmeuclng atso'docl
8 80 J. L. CARNCKOBo, Manager.
TJI 01 FOR SMITH'S ISLAND!
FRESH All
XJ. -BEAVTIFUL
bCEN ERY HEALTH FIM
EXEHClbE-tHK BATH EN TERTAJjj MJKN T 01
IHU iEbT KIND. . ...
MRU, MARY LAKEMKYER 1
respectfully iulorms her irlends and the public genf
rally, thai she will open the beautiful Island Pleasur
Ground known as
BMITH'B IBLAND,
on SUNDAY next, Mays, bhe Invites all to com
and enjoy with her the aoiigous or tnu tavorite sunt
mer resort. SOtI
GOLTQN DENTAL ASSOCIATION,
ORIGINATORS OF TUE NITROUS OXIDE
OAS,
Extract Teetb without pain or any 111 effects.
OFFICE, NO. 737 WALNUT STREET.
67ws8m Below Elebtb, Pblladelp bia,'
gOILER CXPLOOIONG
GUARDED AGAINST BY X78IN3 '
SHAW . & JUSTICE'S
t
MERCURY COLUMN OUAGES AND LOW
WAT EH SIUNAI.9,
MANUFACTURED ONLY BY
6 H lm rmup S. JUSTICE,
NO. 14 NORTH FIFTH ST., PHIJLA.
Shops SEVENTEENTH and COATES Streets.
gTEAM BOILER EXPLOSIONS
CAN BE PRETESTED BT USINO
ASnCROPT'S
LOW "WATER DETECTOR.
rBUGtMiI'I'UI:D
'' ' l ' AUG. S. RATTLEM,
' BOLE AGENT FOR PENNSYLVANIA,
7tf . 84 NOHT1I SIXTH STREET '
pATENT WIRE WORK
FOR BAILINGS, STORE FRONTS,"
Ofj'ARDS. PARTITIONS, KTf
COAL SCREENS, FOOKOKlNlhat Wi-iES, ETC
Manulacttired by
U, WihUEB A SOH.
in Sm No. 11 N. blXTH Street.
rHO ARCH STREET. GA3 FIXTURE8
VLZl CHANDELIERS, BRONZE STATU AKY
ETC.-rVANKlRK CO. would respeplfully direct the
attention of their fi lends, and the public Keueral W W
Uieir large aud eieirant assortment , of OAS Jt.
Tl'Rl-S, 111 AN DELI KKH, and ORNAMKN TAIa
ftRONyb WAlliA Tlinw IUI haudaoiue aud
ill Hud It Uitbelr advantage lo give as a oaUbeut
9TllrVe4 llxtur- rinnWhl wN
.pecialca,. aud at reasonable P, A w
our Church.