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THE DAILY EvayiNG TELEGRAM PHILADELPHIA, F HI DAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1868.
LITERATURE.
REVIEW OF NEW BOOKS.
1Tbit AhsweiiT By Anna E. Dickinson. Pub
lished by Ticknor & Field.
UtB Dickinson Is one of the noted women Of
Ihe day, and a novel from her pen will be real
With much Interest by a large number ot people
Independently of its merits or demerits. Being
thus sure of her audience, Miss Dickinson comes
, before the publie under more favorable auspices
than moat beginners In the field of fiction; and
whatever may be the critical opinions expressed
bout her work, Its success as a mercantile
peculation Is pretty well assured beforehand,
The Ideas of this lady on the political and social
questions of the day are well known; and think
ing and feeling strongly on the subjects which
have engaged her attention as an orator, it was
to be expected that they would predominate In
her novel. To use an extremely Yolar but ex
pressive phrase, Miss Dickinson goes the
whole hog" with regard to negro equality,
oclally, morally, mentally, and politically,
although It must be confessed that sho
does draw it a little mild In making hr heroine
a quadroon who cannot be distinguished from a
White woman, Instead of a fall-blooded negro.
In making her bero marry a woman of negro
blood, Hiss Dickinson seems to think that such
a consummation is necessary In order to insure
the African race the political equality which
they are entitled to as men and tax-paying
citizens. To the slaveholder's and Copper
head's sneering question, "Would you marry a
black woman ?" the answer of all seusible advo
cates of negro equality has been that such
matters as that were to be determined by each
Individual according to his taste and Inclina
tions, and that they had no proper connection
with the main Issue. Msb Dickinson therefore
has made a blunder, not only as an artist, but
ae a social and political reformer; and she has
allowed her enthusiasm and her bias in favor of
the extremcst justice towards the black race to
lead her beyond the bounds of discretion, and
to put a weapon in the hands of the enemy.
We believe firmly in Poe's doctrine that In
works of art the moral should be subordinate to
the artistic idea; aod, if introduced at all, that
the moral purpose of a poem or novel should be
only incidental, and dedu-ible from the plot and
Incidents, and not override them. We caudidly
confees that polemical and religious novels are
our especial aversion; they jar upon the mlud,
and leave an impression of a want of fitness,
which makes it a cause for congratulation that
to few ot them ever obtain a permanent success.
Mrs. Stowe's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was one of
the exceptions which only prove the rule. This
book was written at a time when it was ncccs
lary to arouse the people, not only of the United
States, but of the world, to a realizing sense of
all the horrors of slavery. And this object it
accomplished effectually. But Mrs. Btowe is a
Woman of .genius to begin with, and a9 a pre
paration for her work she collected a mass of
fact3 which had the strongest bearing upon the
subject she wished to illustrate. These she
Worked up into a story of thrilling interest,
which Is worthy of all the praise it received.
Without regard to the main object which the
author had in view In writing it. "Uncle Tom's
Cabin" Is a remarkable book independently of its
merits as a vehement and eloquent protest
against the crime of slavery, and the author
brought all the resources of her art to her aid,
aetting forth her views on the subject in the
most emphatic manner. Miss Dickinson has
none of the qualification of Mr. Btowo. She
is a woman of talent, but the divine quality o
genius has been denied her, or, at least, she has
not yet ntade it apparent that ahe possesses it.
Slavery has been annihilated, and forever, in
spite of all that negro-huter can say or do; and
earnestly as we may labor for the political
equality of the black race, it is impossible to
invest the present subjects of controversy with
the same dramitic interest as that which natu
Tally belonged to the slave system of the South
as practiced before the strong arm of the loyal
Korth struck the fetters from the limbs of the
oppressed race. Miss Dickinson is, therefore, a
a disadvantage both as to her natural qualifica
tions and as to the subject which she has under
taken to make attractive by dressing it up in
the guise of fiction, and it is impossible tha
"What Answer" will ever create the tame eensa
tion or do the same amount of good as "Uncle
Tom's Cabin."
That Miss Dickinson's story will make many
converts to her opinions about the "eternal
atness of things" we scarcely believe. Con
sidered apart from the subject which the author
wishes more particularly to set before her
readers, the story under consideration is not
one that would be likely to advance her very
far on the road to fame; and if it was the work
of an unknown writer, with its miscegenation
Ideas eliminated, it would scarcely excite more
than a passing comment. There is some vigorous
writing in it, and some goo I descriptions. Miss
Dickinson, however, hs,s shown no skill at all in
drawing characters, and the personages intro
duced do not rise above the conventional style
of the ordinary story-wriler. The plot is vague
and somewhat disjointe3, and the style is, with
occasional exceptions, extremely crude and
chool-glrlish. To tell the truth, we expected
something better and stronger than this from
the pen of a woman of Mus Dickinson's experi
ence and reputation, and to her query, "What
Is tho answer?" we reply flat and unprofitable
in the extreme.
A Book about Boys. By A. It. Hope. Pnbllsbe
by Roberts Brothers, Boston. Philadelphia
agents: Smith, Ennli-ii A Co.
The author of this pleasaut little work Is an
English schoolmaster, aud one who knows how
to manage boys, we fancy, if he practices as well
as he preaches. Mr. Hope understands and
sympathizes with the strong as well as the weak
point9 of boyish nature; aud while his heart
gott with all boys, he believes in
thoroighly boyish boys, and has no
special admiration for "young gentlemen,','
mamma's darlings," "clever boys,,'
or "good boys." A coiiservalive in the true
sense of tho word, he does not consider the
modern British boy either as a sort of deml-god
to be held up as an object of universal admlra
tlon, or as a model of total depravity that can
nly be brought into subjection by a dally ap
plication of the birch-rod. Mr. Hope finds
nothing objectionable in the rough-and-tumble
sports which delight most boys, and he confesses
that pure howling for howling's sake is music in
Jils ears. Ho thinks that boys should be per
mitted to indulge, with as little restraint as
possible, la the sort or pastimes
and kind of reailng that they
mo6t incline to, and that grown people, next to
preventing boys from amusing themselves at all,
can commit no greater mistake than to try an 1
make them amuse themselves la the. way of
grown people. The subjects treated by Mr.
Hope in the work under consideration are tiie
amusements of boys; the troubles of boys; tbe
friendships af boys; the religion and morality
of boys; the philosophy of boys; the manners
of boys; pccaliar boys; the rulers ot boys;
books lor boys; boys in books; boys at home,
and rapfed boys. Mr. Hope expresses his
opinions la plain language, and his ideas about
education and training are worthy of the
thoughtful consideration of parents, teacher
and others who have boys under their c.vre
This book is one that boys will like to read, for
it speaks of them as they are, and In a genlul
and sympathizing tone that they will bo quick
to appreciate.
Lifi in thb Old WoiiLt). By Frederika Bremer.
Trinsluted by Mary llowitt. In two volumes.
Published by T. B. Peterson & Brothers.
This work is the journal of a tour through
Europe made by Miss Bremer in 1856 and 1857
She travelled over the usual route, and the
scenes which she describes have been written
about time and again, so that It is almost ira.
possible that anything new can be said in regard
to them. Miis Bremei's social disposition, her
admiration for the works of nature and art, her
keen powers of observation, and her graceful
style of narrative, make the present volumes no1
thejleast interesting of i,thc many books of Ka"
ropean travel that have been given to the
world. Mary llowitt, who enjoyel the personal
friendhlp of the authoress, has well performed
her task as translator, Bnd the work will be
read with pleasure by the many admirers of Mias
Bremer's geutus.
From T. B. Peterson & Brothers we have
received "The Lives of Grant and Colfax," cam
paign edition. This work gives tho principal
events in the histories of the Republican candi
dates for President and Vice-President in a
popular form, and It is illustrated with portrait8
and a number ol engravings ol battlc3 and inci
dents in which General Grant figured.
3 he "Philadelphia Medical Directory,"
edited by John II. Packard, M. D., gives a list
of the medical associations, medical BchooU,
hospitals, dispensaries, charitable institutions
etc., of Philadelphia, aud a full directory of
physiclous, dentists, nurses, and other medical
practitioners.
Mr. Walter Wells, Superintendent of Hydro
graphic Publication, Porilaud, Maine, sends u
a report on tho water power of Maine, in which
detailed information ii given respecting locali
ties, characteristics, Improvements, ownership,
and other features of over two thoubaud dill'er
entwatcrpowers. Manufacturers and employers
of mechanical power, and public libraries, can
obtain copies of the report, free of charge, by
applying to Mr. WelK
J. P. Skelly A Co., No. 21 S. Seventh street,
send us Hugh Wjnford; or, the Cousin's Re
venge." This is a story for boys, and the
author's aim has ben to combine entertainment
with instruction aud the inculcation of moral
and religious principles.
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Soldiers and Sailors' Convention.
Washington, Sept. 24 The following pro
gramme for the Soldiers and Sailors' Xutiomil Con
vention, to he held In Philadelphia on October 1st
and 2d, has just been determined on by the Soldiers
and Sailors' National Kepublican Executive Com
mittee: Oet. 1st, at three r. M., reception of the delega
tion!, by the Mayor, in Independence Square. At
seven P. M., mass convention in Independence
Je.iiur.
Oct. 2d, nine A. M., street parade. Seven P. M.,
iuhhh meeting in front of the Union League House,
aud torchlight procession.
Customs Receipts.
The receipts for customs from September 1 1th to
inth inclusive were as follows: Boston 444 ,):::!;
New York M.S 10,423; Philadelphia if l0,iii!; JJulti
inore S-145.04S; total 3,;il,uo2.
The Surrntt Cnsc.
The Marshal of this I istrict was busy this after
noon in paying oil' the witnesses summoned in the
Siurutt case. It is believed that no further steps
will bo taken to prosecute him, in view of tho groat
expense to which the government has been put in
his arrest and former trials.
The Cabinet.
The Evening Star says: "We have every reason
to believe that the cause of tho protracted session
of tho Cabinet yesterday was a discussion as to
whether there was a sestdon of Congress on the 21st
lust.; the question being, that if there was a Bossion.
all the apiKiintments made during the recess had
terminated, and the offices were now vacant. The
President held that he had not been noli tied of any
session, and therefore did not recognize one."
A Wedding in High Life.
About eight o'clock this evening Kobert T. Lin
coln, Esq., the eldest tton of tho late President
Lincoln, was united in the bonds of matrimony
with Miss Mary Harlan, only daughter of Senator
Harlan, of Iowa. The ceremony was performed at
the residence of the bride's father, Bishop Simp
son, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating.
Amongst those present were Secretary McCulloeli,
Secretary Welles, Senator Itamsey, Mrs. Abraham
Lincoln, Senator Harlan and Mrs. Harlan. No
cards of invitation were issued, and the party con
sisted of a few personal friends of the two familiex.
Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln will leave to-morrow lor tho
north, on a wedding tour.
JJase Ball in Washington.
The Cincinnati ISaRoIiall Club and the Nationals,
of Washington, commenced playing a match game
this afternoon. Five innings only were played, a
rain storm interrupting further proceedings. The
score stood, at the close of the nftli innings, Cin
cinnati Jii. Nationals 10. The Cincinnati club play
the Olympics to-morrow.
from Alabama.
Montoomery, Sept. 24 The Legislature to-day
did nothing, and will probably take no action re
lating to an action for President until the return
of the committee sent on to Washington to ask for
troops. A large nnmber of members are opposed
to an election by tho people, and will prevent it
if they can.
The memorial adopted by the Legislature, nnd
taken on by live Republicans, alleges that there is
really no respect for the law in this State, that tho
local' ofllcers are prevented from discharging their
duties by threats from tho people.
A very large meeting was held in the city last
night to take action about tho said memorial, aud
resolutions were adopted protesting strongly against
tho memorial and the request for troops based
thereon, asserting that thore exists no occusion for
such a measure; that the pcoplo of Alabama are all
peaceful and law-abiding, ami that they coincide in
the sentiments expressed In General Leo's letter to
General ltosecrans. They also protest against the
introduction of United Stiites troops into the State
as a violation of tho Constitution of tha Uuitod
Stiites, and as an " unjust imputation upon our cha
racter and conduct." They declare further that the
LeglHlature does not truly represent them; that it is
extravagant, tVc.
A copy of the resolutions is to he sent to the Pre
sident. I'roni Kansas.
Fort Wai.lach, Sept. 21. A scout who loft
Colonel Forsyth's cau.p on the night of tho lath
iiiBt. came in to-day, and reports that tho party
had plenty of ammunition and were in good spirits.
Their rations were all gone, and their only depend
ence was on horse and mule meat. ('nlmml For
syth thought if absolutely necessary they could
(.Sustain themselves for bin days longer.
The inuians were ovniunuy sick ol tlielr bargain,
and were it not for the condition of tho wounded
the party would come through to Fort Wallace.
They were conUdeut of whipping the enemy if
attacked again.
Tho Indians lost twenty-live klllod and a large
number wounded, and inucli stock disabled. Thoy
removed the most of their dead from the held alter
night, though some were too close to our men fur
tliem to venture after the bodies with safety.
' It w as confidently expected that Colouulx Bank
head and Carpenter would reach Colonel Forsyth
this morning.
FROM EUROPE BY CABLE.
Tabis, Sept. 24. The French Government
will immediately strengthen the posts on the
Spanish frontier. It Is reported that Queen
Isabella has entered France. There is an nnau
lhentlcated rumor that Prim has been arrested.
The Potssajs the Spanish army is loyal, aAd
hat the Insurrection Is confined to the province
of Andalusia and a lew seaports.
Tbe following is an fbcial announcement
from Madrid; !
"Catalonia, Aragon, ana Valencia are quiet.",
The Moniieur has the following:
The revolution In Spain makes no hendwtT,
and tbe people are Indifferent or repulsive to
the project. Ac'.lve measures are being taken
by the Government for the suppression of the
rebellion. The insurgents in Andalusia are re
tiring before the advance ot the royal troops. '
Paris, Sept. 24. The reported rising In Cala
bria and Sicily Is denied.
London, Sept. 24. Advices from Buenos
Ayres announce that Sarmicnto. the newly
elected President, has been duly installed.
Pakis, Sept. 24, evening The report that the
Queen of Spain had crossed tho frontier Into
France was premature. She still remains at San
Sebastian, but It Is rumored that she will soon leave
for Pan, In the Department of the Lower Pyrenees.
The French authorities have arrested a number
of refugees who had crossed tho frontiers.
It is reported that Manuel Gassct, Captain Gene
ral of Valencia, was seized by a mob and killed,
and that his body was dragged through the streets.
Olliclal dispatches from Madrid iuako the follow
ing statements:
Tho insurrection has been suppressed in Grenada.
A battle was fought lasting two hours, aud result
ing in the defeat of tho rebels.
The disloyal movement Is confined to the province
of Santander an I tho cities of Malaga and Seville.
Letters from Cud', say the citizens there have
taken no part In the rebellion, and business is not
interrupted.
London, Sept. 21 T ie Madrid Gazette says that
Navallcb.es had arrive 1 on the north sido of tho
Sierra Morena wMi two regiments of cavalry, eight
battalions of Infantry and four batteries. The re
volutionary General Serrano was marching with a
largo force on Cordova to give battle to the royal
troops. Great excitement prevailed in Madrid,
and it was believed that the success of the revolu
tionists was certain. Queen Isabella has signified
her willingness to abdicate If tho revolutionists will
accept the young Prince of Asturias as the King,
sho to act as regent until ho attains his majority.
Tho revolutionists, however, have refused any com
promise, and demand tho expulsion of the Bourbons
and the establishment of a constituent assembly and
a provisional government.
London, Sept. 24, evening The following is tho
latest news received from Spain:
The government at Madrid has declared all Spain
in a state of Beige.
General lsnador, who was sent out with a detach
ment of royal troops against tho province of San
tander, has joined the insurgents.
A desperate atl'ray took place in Santander be
tween the opposing parties, in which many persons
wero injured. The reports that Prim is marching
directly on Madrid are reiterated. He is accom
panied by General Serrano and the Dttko do la
Torre, and it is estimated that the force under his
command is now 20,000 strong. Tho Duke do la
Torre is said to be acting as Provisional President
and civil head of the revolution. Ho has refused
the offers of accommodation made by General Con
cha from Madrid.
The Spanish shlps-of-war in the port of San Se
bastian have declared against the Queen and joined
the rebel fleet.
The revolutionary leaders have Issued a decree
declaring that any officer who orders an attack on
the people, or patriot soldiers, shall bo adjudged a
traitor to his country.
London, Sept. 24. Minister Johnson visited the
Leeds exhibition ycstertlav. In rcnlv r an uiiiw
oi uio c.nuiuon committee, he reiterated his pre
vious assurances of the maintenance of good will
between England and America. He also paid an
eloquent tribute of praise to the British army, and
highly eulogized Lord Napier, of Magdala, whose
name, ho said, was a household word in America,
for his courage and humanity in the Abyssinian
war.
London, Sept. 24. Tho races at New Market to
day were fairly attended. The Triennial Produce
stakes were won by Merry'B colt, by Stockwoll;
Martinique second, Parsetta third. Seven horses
ran. The Rutland stakes for two year olds were
won by colt Lincoln; Staiubole second, Lady Dar
third. Six horses ran.
l'luaiielul and Commercial,
Lonpos, Sept. 24 Evening. The specie in
the Bant of Englaud has increased jCISII.OUO
since the last report. Consols for money 'J4Ja
94.1, aud for nccount, MJ. Illinois Central, 'J'i;
Atlantic and Great Western, 39; Erie, 33.
Frankfort, Kept. 24. 5-20s, 75J.
LivEhrooL, Sept. 24 Evening. Cotton dull;
the sales to day were 10,000 bales. Bread-Hulls
dull. Spirits ot Petroleum Irregular.
London, Sept. 24 Evening. Sugar quiet.
Whale Oil, 37 10s.
Antwerp, Sept. 24 Evening. Petroleum
closed ut OUT.
From New York.
Nkw York, Sept. 24 At a meeting of the Labor
Congress, to-day, the following ollicers wero
elected:
President, W. II. Sylvis; Vice Presidents, C. 11.
Lucker, A. T. Davis: Secretary, John Vincent;
Treasurer, A. W. Phelps.
Tho female members voted the same as others.
The new constitution waB discussed.
Tho New York delegates to tho National Labor
Congress passed resolutions to appoint an execu
tive committee of one from each Congressional Dis
trict to form a working-men's party, with a view
of securing the election of lueu favorable to the
eight hour movement.
Tho internal revenue bribery case was continued
to-day. Mr. Mcllenry was examined, nnd testilled
to seeing one Lobe give Mr. Hollins a roll, supposed
to contain bills, in May last. The case will bo con
tinued to-morrow. Messrs. Courtney aud Fullertou
appeared for the government. Mr. Hinckley was
present at the hearing.
Tho Chamber of Commerco has called a meeting
to initiate measures for the relief of the suU'erers
by the South American disaster.
A prayer meeting was held at Allen's to-day, and
one at Kit Burns , the latter of which concluded
with a rat fight. It Is said Hums' meeting was the
best attended, probably in anticipation of tho sport
to follow.
It is believed hero that the steamer Dumbarton,
reported a few days since as leaving this port on a
slaving cruise, was really laden with warlike stores
for the Spanish revolutionists.
Nkw Vor.K, Sept. 24 An unknown man threw
himself under the wheels of a passing truin on tho
New Jersey ltailroad, near Newark, and was iu
stantly kilied.
The steamship Wcser to-day takes out $11,500 in
specie.
ISuoobxyn, Sept. 24 Booth's carpenter shop,
White's factory, the parsonage of the Hcv. Mr.
lieiulthaler, Garibaldi Hall, and the Moravian
church on Myrtle avenue anil Jay street, Brooklyn,
were burned to-day. The total loss in fc'28,000.
From Pittsburg.
PlTTsnrno, Sept. 24. The weather to-day was
unfavorable for the Kepublican demonstration
here. A drenching rain storm continued to fall
during the entire time allotted for the moving of
the procession, which, however, ws nearly two
hours in passing a given point. Many buildings
wero decorated with Hags, banners, mottoes, iNso.
Business was paitially suspended, and the streets
were thronged with spectators. Tho procession,
after marching over tho entire routo, disbanded
without holding a meeting. The speeches which
wero to have been made were postponed.
From Ilhode Island.
Providkncb, It. I., Sept. 24 Two sisters, Mrs.
Healy and Mrs. Sullivan, were fatally hurt to
day, at Waterford, on the Providence and Worces
ter ltailroad. They attempted to got uimjii a moving
train, and both fell under the wheels. One had
both legs broken above the knees, and the other
had a foot and arm crushed, and neither can sur
vive. Both are said to huvo been under the inilu
cnte of rum.
From Canada.
Montreal, Sept. 24 The cricket match was re
opened to-day. TlioAll Knglrtnrl eleven concluded
their first Innings, making a total snore of 310
against 28 for the twenty-two of Canada. The
match continues to-morrow. i
Windsor. Canada, Sept. 24. An attempt was
made last night to break into the safe of Strong Kc
Noble's bunking house. The outer case wan cut
away with a pickaxe by the thieves, but they were
unable to penetrate the walls of the money vault.
There were $20,000 In the safe at the time. I
Toronto, Sept. 21 A writ of habeas corpus was
granted by Chief Justice Draper, directing the
jailor of the county Jail at Essex to bring up Frank
Reno and Charles Anderson, who were committed
to Windsor Jail for extradition, on a charge of
shooting at Americus Wheldon with Intent to kill,
at Mauslicld, Indiana. The discharge was sought
on the ground that shooting with intent to kill doos
not come under the Asliburton treaty.
The Ititnallstio Persecution.
Providence, Sept. 24. Tn the trial or Rev.
Mr. Hubbard to day, 11 r. Thurston, the counsel
for the defendant, closed a very lengthy and
able argument. Rev. John Cotton Smith, for
tho same side, commenced his argument, which
was not closed at the time of adjournment. i
Judge Bradley closes tho case probably to
morrow, when the verdict will be rendere.l.
There Is no excitement, and but few persons are
present. -
From St. Louis.
St. Lorts, Sept. 24. A letter from Fort Dodge,
Kiiiihis, dated September luth, to tho Leavenworth
Conservative says:
"General Sully has driven the Indians he was In
pursuit of far south, and beyond tho borders of
Texas. He has had several lights, whipping them
badly, killing and wounding seventy. The loss of
the troops has been slight."
From Boston.
Bosj-on, Sent. 24 The Executive Committee
having the matter in charge have issued an ad
drees to the soldiers and sailors of Massachusetts,
calling for a strong delegation to attend the Phila
delphia Convention. Arrangements for reduced
transportation and for subsistence are being per
fected. From Connecticut.
Hartford, Sept. 24 L. D. Porter, of East
Tl..l-li.l lk li u liifin uwliifltltii MnvnliniD In (l.L
v..., .mo tr rnnuiiiii ,hvi luniltfl ill Linn VII y,
by means of forged acceptances, to the amount of
!PHi,uut. rarucs In ftlerlden and Mlddletown are
also sufferers. Porter has left for parts unknown,
With some $30,000 gained by his forgeries.
From Richmond.
Richmond, Sept. 24. Captain Schulz, an ex
ollicer in the Federal army, blew out his brains to
day, in the garden of a citizen from whose employ
he had been discharged. Ho leaves a family in
jmjw ior ciiyj
From Tennessee.
Nasiiyit.t.f, Sept. 24 A Frenchman was found
dead this morning In tho market house. He had
laid down on one of the benches and shot himself
through the heart w ith a pistol.
From Massachusetts.
SntiNOFiKl.D, Sept. 24 George Wm. Curtis do-
nvereu tno annual address uctore the f ranklin
County Agricultural Society at Greenfield to-day.
From Georgia.
AvcifSTA, Sept. 21. Alexander H. Stephens
arrivcu ncre vnis evening.
CARPETIPJGS.
p A L L OPENING.
C? A. I t 1' E T I N G 8.
ELEGANT WILT0NS,
VELVETS,
J311USSELS,
TAPESTRIES,
3-PLYS AND INGRAINS,
PARLOR, I&LL, AND STAIRS TO MATCU,
LEE DOM & SHAW,
So. J) 10 ARCH STREET,
8 16 wfix2m l Between Ninth and Tenth Streets.
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
1868.
FALL
1868.
" GLEN ECHO MILLS."
M'CALLUM, GREASE & SLOAN
MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS
OF
CARPETING S.
Wholesale aud Ketall "Warehouse,
Ko. 009 CKE8NUT STREET,
i S Wfm3m
Opposite Independence Hall.
PROPOSALS.
DEPARTMENT OP PUBLIC HIGHWAYS,
OlliceNo. 104 & FIFTH Htreet.
Philadelphia, Sept. 21, 1868.
, NOTICE TO COM TRACTORS.
Sealed propomla will be received at tbe office of
ttieCblel Commissioner of High wavs nntll 12 o'clock A.
M on MONDAY, 2stb Intl., for the oonitrucllon of
tbe following; bewer of three fett diameter, viz:
On Nineteenth tieet, from Berks to Norm airet.
On Twentieth street, from berk, to NorrU street.
On Coates Blreet, from T welflb to .broad street.
Oil Thirteenth street, from Arcb to Cherry street,
and on Cherry street, from Thirteenth to Jscobr
street.
On Elghtaeatb street, from Glrard avenue to the
north curb line of tttlies stieet. provided the property
owners par all deficiencies over and above the aueus
mem ol bills and allowance under ordinance by the
city.
Also tbe following Kewers of two and a half feat
dlauieter:-Ou Taskar street from FUlh to ISlxth
street.
On Walnut street from Eighteenth to Nineteenth
street.
On Melon street from Eleventh to Twelfth street.
On Fourth slrtrt from Diamond street, 10O Iet
south of EusuDebaana avenue.
On HuicblBHon street, between Qlrard avenue and
Thompson street.
On seventh s reet from 230 feet north of Oxford
street to Columbia avenue.
On CUesnut slteet from Thirty-ninth to Fortieth
street.
Wllhsuch Iron or stone Inlets aod man-holes as
may be directed by the Chief Engineer and Purveyor.
Tbe understanding lo be that tbe sewers herein ad
vertised must be completed on or before tho Ur.il day
of December, ls, aud I hut the Contractor shall take
bills prepared against the properly fronting on said
sewer to the amount ot one uollar aud twenty-five
cents tor each lineal root of front on each side of the
street as so mucb cssb paid; tbe balance, as limited
. oy orainaLce to be paid by the City. AudtlieCou
' tractor will he reqalri-d to keep the sirtet and sewer
i In good order for three years alter the sewer is
JirlHlitd.
I "When the street Is occupied by City Passenger
. Railroad track the sewer shall be coimiruclvd uloug
, side of said track In such manner as net to obstruct or
Interfere with the sale passage of the cars thereon;
and no claim for remuneration shall be paid the Con
tractor by the Company ti ling said track, as specified
In Act of Assembly, approved May 8.
A'l bidders are Invited to be present at the time
and pla'e of oreniDg the said Proposals. Koh pro-
osal will be accompanied by a certificate thai a
ond has been filed iu tha Law Department as di
rected by Ordinance of May H5, IHtiO. II tbe lowest
bidder shall not execute a eontraci within live days
alter the work Is awarded, be will be deemed as de
clining, and will be beld liable on bis bond for the
dlilerencn belweeu bis bid and the next highest bid:
and this Iearlmeiit reserves the right to teJot all
bids not deemed satisfactory. Hpecllicallons maybe
bsd at the Department of Surveys, which will be
stilctly adheied to.
MAHLON H. DICKINSON.
9 24 It Chief ComualbsiuBfr of Highways.
"PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL.
JT l"HiLADKLPaiA, January IB, IMS.
Tbe attending Managers are:
B. Morris VValn. No, lat tsouth Delaware avenue,
Adolph K, Borle. No. ll8 Dock street.
Attending Physician Dr. J, U. Da Oosta, No, loot
Bpruce strteU
Attending Barf eons Dr. Addlnell Hewson, No. iss
South Fliteenth street; Dr. D, Hayes Aguew, No, It
North Kleveulh street.
Tbe Physicians and Burgeons attend at the Hospi
tal every day (Sundays excepted), to receive appli
cation lor admbslon.
Persons seriously lojared by accident are always
admitted U broukhl to tbe Hospital luuueUiatHly
tbereafter. tai
yiLLINCHAST A HILT'tS
I3SUBMCE BOOKS,
mm
No. 409 WALNUT St.
A8KNT9 AND ATTORNEYS TOR
Home Fire Insurance Company
NKW HA.VKH. OONH.
SprLuglkld Fire and M&iino Ins. Co.,
BPRLNOFIBLD, MABS,
Tonkers and New York Insurance Co.,
NKW YORK
reoples' Fire Insurance Company,
WORCESTER, MAB8,
Atlantic Fire and Marine Insurance Co.,
PROVIDKNOIS, B, Z.
guardian fire Insurance Company,
Lumberman's Fire Insurance Co.,
CHICAGO, ILL
Insurance effected at LOWEST RATES,
All losses promptly and liberally adjusted at their
Office, Ko. 409 WALNUT Street,
lt PHILADELPHIA.
ELAWAKE MUTUAL SAFETY" INSUB"
A nck COMPANY. Incorporated bytheLoelf
ture of Pennsylvania, iWS.
OfUce, Southeast corner THIRD and WALNUT
Streets, Philadelphia. -"v
MAK1NJC INSURANCES
On Vessels, Cargo, aid Freight, to aU parts ot tbe
. World.
INLAND INHUR4N0E3
On Goods, by river, canal, lake, and land carriages to
all parts of the Union.
all par FIRK INSURANCES
On merchandise generally.
On Stores, Dwelling Hoises.eto.
ASSETS OF TUB COM PA SIT
November l, it 87.
1200,000 Tjnlted states Five Per Cent.
Loan, 10-4US 1201,000 -00
120,000 United States Five Per Cent.
Loan, 1881 - 18H0O-0O
50,000 Tjnlted Slates 7 3-10 Per Cent. Loan
Treasury Notes I2,66I'M
too. 000 State of Pennsylvania Six Per
Cent, Loan 110 07000
128,000 CltyorPhlladelphlaSIx Per Cent,
Loan (exempt from lax) 138,624 00
69.000 State of New Jersey Six Per Cent.
Loan 161.000'OS
0 000 Pennsylvania Railroad First
Hoilgage Six Per Cent. Bond. 19,80000
SS.OOO.Pennsylvanla Railroad, Second
Mortgagtt blx Per Cent. Bonds. 83,375 00
25,000 Western Pennsylvania HAD road
Six Per Cent. Honda ( Pcnunyl-
vaula Railroad KUftraiiodj... 20,00000
80,000 State ot Tennsssse five Per
Cent. Loans...- 18,000-00
7000 State of Tennessee Six Percent.
Loan. 4270'0Q
6,000,300 shares stock of tiermanlown
tias Company (principal and
Interest sniaranteed by the
. . , clly of Philadelphia)......... IS.000'00
7,500 160 .Shares Stock of Pennsylva-
nia Railroad Company. 7,00 00
6,000 100 Shares Stock of North Penn-
. sylvanla Railroad Conipanv. 1,000-00
80,000 SO Shares Stock Philadelphia
and Southern Mall Steamship
an. n T Company. 15,000'M
sui.SW Loans on Bonds and Mortgage,
first Ileus on City Property ...... aoi.90C00
11,101,400 par.
Market value.
r S , ?Stle- ...
Jillis Receivable for Insurance
made....
11,102,80360
M,0000
210,136 '87
xuiuniB on Marina Policies-
Accrued interest and other
debts due tbe Company S,93ftt
Stock and Bcrlp of sundry Insa
rance and other Companies
Cash In Bant6074'0 allmt6d TOi?Ani5?S mTW
lash In JDraweZ".'3"" m la
...". 183,816-63
TbK0J?' -Hn. j ames 0, Hand,
JObn C. Dav In Hlimn.l b' la..,..'.
hj ni n n fl a u.!.. ..
Joseph Hrseai: "'
Tbeopbllus Paulding,
Hugh Craig,
Edward Darlington
John K. Penrose,
H. Jones Brooke,
Henry Sloan.
OeorueO. Lei per,
William O. Roolton,
Vllw.ril T ......... .1 a
feiUmilAl IT. hUrkfeA.
James Traqualr, '
William ULud wig,
Jacob P. Jones,
JflmM R U u- .1 ji
Joshua P. Eyre, '
John D. Taylor,
Spencer Mc'lvalne,
Henry O. Dallelt, Jr.,
ueurae w, rsernaroou,
V'tF vMo'Kn, Plltoburg.
HENRY LYLrM Vice-President,
HEKRY BALL. Assistant Secretary.
1280
1829-ClIAltTEK PEBPETUAE.
Franklin Fire Insurance Co.
OF PXULADKLFHIA,
OFFICII:
Nos. 435 and 437 CUESAUT STREET.
ASSETS ON JANUABT1. IS 8S,
,003,740 00,
CAFITA MtO.OeO'OO
ACCB ViO HV&PL VS. l,OI8.80S-a
VllKillUMS. MS .,..
UNSETTLED CLAIMS. INCOMB FOB ISSg
ss.ob-i aoo.ooo-o.
'LOSSES PAID SINCE 1890 OTB
$G,gOO,OQQ.
Perpetual and Temporary Polioles on Liberal Terms.
Cbarles N. Bancker,
jouiaa waKiit:';,
Samuel Grant,
George W. Richards.
IsaaoLta,
DIRECTORS.
George Falee,
Aiirexi ciuer,
Francis W. Lewis, M.D..
1'homas Spares, ' "
tVllllam S. Grant.
SF.f? "I1; -BANCKRR, President.
GU.Uit.nm FaLks. vi..p,..,H..n.
JAS. W. McALLlbi'jLR, Ueoietary pro tew,
Kzcepl at Lexington, Kentucky, this Oouinanv has
no Agencies West of Pliisburg. vompanyM
PflDK,1 C0MPANr
INCORPORATED 1S04-CHARTBR PJSRPKTOAL.
No. 224 W ALN UT Street, oppoaiu, the Kxch ikb.
This Company Insures from ioe or damage by
on liberal terms on buildings, merchandise, furniture
etc.. for limited periods, aud permanently on build.
Ings by deposit of premiums.
The Company has been la active operation for mora
than SIXTY Y&RS, during whlvn all losses have
been promptly adjusted nnd paid.
John L. Hodie.
M. B Mahony,
John T. Lewis,
William S. faraut,
Robert W. Learning,
D. Clark Wharton,
Lawrence Lewis. Jr.
David Lewis.
Benlauilu Kiting,
Thomas H. Power.
A. R. Mc Henry,
Edmund C'astlllon,
Saniual Wilcox,
ewis U. iN orris.
JOHN R. WI'flHKRKR. President.
BAMDir, WlLOOX. Haorriarjij USi
FIRE INSURANCE EXCLUSIVELY THB
PKNNSYLVANIA FlRul INSURANOH! COM
PA NY Incorporated 1S26 Charter Perpetual No
610 WALNUT Strret, opposite Independence Square
This Company, favorably known to theeommunlty
for overlorly years, ooni times to Insure against Joss
or damage by tire on Publio or Private Buildings,
Ither permanently or for a limited time. Also on
Furniture Slut ks ot Quods, and Merchandise gene
rally, on liberal terms.
Their Capital. toether wKh a large Surplns Fond,
Is Invested In the most csrelul manner, which enables
tliem to offer to the Insured an undoubted security la
tbe case ol loss.
DlSivi-una.
Daniel Smith, Jr.,
Alexander Benson,
-aao useleuurst,
John Deverenx,
Tbouaus bniilh,
....miry Lewis,
Thuiuas llob' us, I J. Uluingham Fell,
Daniel Haddock, Jr.
UAMIKI. bMlTir Ji
WM. 9. CKOWi-LL, Secretary. '
., President.
INSURANCE COMPANIES, ;
JNBUHANOE .UOUflHI
NOR Tn AMERICA, f
No. 232 WALNUT STREET, PIIILADA.
IK CORPORA TED 171)4. CHARTER TEBPl'TOAL.
Marine, Inland, and lire Insnranc-N jj
ASSETS JANUARY 1, 1868, i 12,001,20672.'
120,000,000 Losses Tald In Cash Siaooita
Organization.
mini tors. n
Arthur O. Coffin, George L. nerrison;
j ranots u. v,op,
Samuel W. Jones,
4 u i ii a, nrowo,
1 liarle 'lay lor,
Ambrose White,
Howard 11. Trotter,
Kdward H. Clarke, '
T. Charlton Henry, i
Alfred I Jessnp,
John P. White,
Luuls O. Madeira.
William Welsh.
Menard D Wood,
P. Morris Walsu
. . .KTfcUR Q COFFIN, President.
riAni. svn a Lai i nruiriiry.
WILLIAM BUKHLKK, Harrlsbnrg, P., Central
Agent for the Biate of Penns I Tan la. i -ka)
3TRICTLY MUTUAL.
PROVIDENT LIFEAMD TRUST CO.
OF PHILADELPHIA.
OFFICC, No. Ill S. FOritTH NTKEET.
Organised 10 promote LIFE 1N-IURANCK auong
niembers ol tbe
SOCIETY OF FRIENDA
Good risks of any class accepted,
Pohclte lssutd upou approved p'aus, at the lowest.
Iles- ... .
"President,
SAMUEL K. SHIPLEY.
Vice-President, WILLIAM O. LONGST tUCTH.
Ac.uary, ROWLAND PARRY,
The advantages otlVrud by this Company are not
excelled. 7 Xl
T O N D O N
IMPERIAL
IBB INSURANCE COMPANY
-ESTABLISHED 1803.
Paid op Capital and Accumulated Funds,
8,000,000 IN GOLD.
-locai. dibkctobr:
I. M. ARCHIBALD, 11. B. M. Cousul, Chairman.
A. A. LOW, of A. A. Low & Bios.
K. S. JAFtRAY.of K 8. JaQiayACo.
RICHARD 1HVIN, of Richard Irvln A Co.
DAVID SALOMON No. U W. Thlrtv-eihth St.
J BOOKMAN JOUNtON, of J. J. Johnson & CO. .
JAMH.S STUART, Of J. J. Stuart 4 Co.
e. w. crowell;
"Resident Manager, No. 40 PINE (Street, N. Y.
l'UKVU'T fc HERRINO, Acents,
8 221m No. 17 S. THIRD Street. Phllada.
FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES
piR E-P ROOF SAFES.
$16,000 In money, ralnable Books and
Tapers perfectly preserved through, tho
lire of July 20, 1S0S, at Dove's Depot,
South Carolina, in ono of HAKYLV3
SAFES, owned by
DE L0R3IE & DOTE.
50,000 feet of Lumber destroyed In our
rianing Mill In Brooklyn, Hay 15, 1SGS.
All our Money, Tapers, and Books, saved
in excellent order in a MARYJLVg SATE,
Alum and Dry Tlaster.
SHEARMAN BROS.
Both of the above were VERY SEVERE
TES1S.
A PERFECT SAFE.
MAEYI1TS
ClIROME IRON SriLEEICAL
BURGLAR SAFE
Cannot be Sledged !
Cannot be Wedged 1 -
Cannot be Prilled I
CALL AND 8KB THEM, OB SEND 70 ft D3
SCKIPTIVJE CIRCULAR.
MARVIN & CO.,
FRLSC1TAL 721 CUESTiUTSTn
WAREHOUSES, ) (Masonic Hall), I'liIJa.,
168 BBOAUWAY, NEW TOBH-,
10S BANK KIBEET, CLEVELANl. .,
And for sale by onr Agents In the principal cities)
tbroushont the United States. ssimwrsm
fyjARQUETTE I
MARQUETTE!
Another letter from thi great fire at Marquette,
HERRING'S SAFES preserve their contents where
Bales of other maaers fall I
Mabqubttk, Michigan, July 20, 1868,
JJriirt. Herring & Oi.
O uNTLtu itN On the Uth nit., the entire business
portion oi our town was destroyed by lire. Our tare,
which was oneol your maoulacture. was subject to
an Intense heat, but proved Itself adequate to the
severe test. It lav in the ruins fourteen tUiy; and
when taken out from us appearance (tbe outside)
covering being burned througn In mauy places!, and
in view of th fact that several other sates previously
taken out were entirely destroyed, it was a great
surprise to oa to find the contents legible and In good
condition. . , ...
Several orders for new sales have already been
sent you, which Is the best proof ot this most satisfac
tory test, and of the conUdence of this community lq
your safes. Respectfully yours,
yonrsaies. p yflLLKINSON k SMITH.
HERRING'S PATENT BANKERS' CHAMPION
KAtfKH, made of wrought Iron aud stenl, and the
Patent Fraukllnlte, or Mulegel Kisen," tue beat re
sistant to barKlars' drills or cutting lnsuuoienis)
ever manufactured.
DWKLLINO-HOUSE BATES, for sliver plate;
Valuable papers, ladles' Jewelry, eto. etc., both plaits
and In Imitation of handsome pieces of lurulture.
11H.RR1NO S PATENT SAt'Ka, tbe lhamplott
Safe for the past t v. knt y-shtin ycabs; the vfctur
at the W oku) e 'ih, Loudon; the Woklo s Faib,
New York; the Hzi-osition Cni vukskllb, Paris,
recent International contest In Paris, are made and
sold only by the undersigned and our authorized
FARREL, HERRING & CO.,
PHILADELPHIA,
HERRING, FARREL Sc SHWRMAN.
New Vorlc.
HERRINO 4 CO., Chicago.
HERRING, FAKRitti fc BHKIl dAN,
2wfm8n-rp New Orleans.
C. L . M A I 8 E R ,
HANCMCTDKIl OF
J? IRE AND BURGLAU-PKOOP 84 FES,
LOCKcldlTH, BKLIy-H ANGKR, AND DEALER
IN BUILDING HAKDWARK.
85 Ko. an RACE Street.
CARRIAGES.
GARDNER & FLEMING,
CARRIAGE BUILDKR3,
Ko. 214 SOCTU FIFTH STREET,
BELOW WALNUT.
An assortment of NEW AND SECOND-HAND
CARRIAGES always on hand at REASONABLE
PRlChH. ts fmwUUu
COAL.
BM1DPLETON A CO., DEALERS IU
. HAKLKiuH LEHIGH and KAULK VEIN
COAL. Kept diyunder cover. Prepared exprtwsly
Kit ramur use. maru, no. ijzb wasrujHUyfl
Aveaue. Oflloe No. Ut WALNUT Btreel.
n