THE DAILY EVENING TKLEGKAFH PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 1869.
TOMEDOIS.
from Ih4 I'M MM 'itttte
Tho strides which have been made within tbo
lust tenor fifteen yours In the application of
neicnee to warlike purposes aro nowhere more
marked Hum in the imo of electricity as a mili
tary agent, t It is applied to military telegraphy,
to signalling and reconnoitring purposes, to the
determination of tlio' ballistic powers of guns, to
many naval rises, such ns signalling and tlio
simultaneous discharge of broadsides; to various
eiperimcntnl purposes, including the proof of
guns; last, hut not leant, to the explosion of
Hind and submarine mines. The history of
the subject, and its most recent phases, were
treated a few nights ugn at the Koyal Iu
ititution by the gentleman . to whom,
above all others, we are Indebted for
the development of this special branch or
application of the science. The interest of Pro- '
lessor Abel's excellent lecture centred, however,
In his account of what has been done in this
country toward the establishment of i'system of
torpedo defense It was-the Mfrst authoritative
utterance on the subject which has yet been
heard, aud the immense importance of the ques
tion, combined with the secrecy in which it has
thus far been enshrouded, surest the desira
bility of taking advantage of the occasion to
say a few words about it.
Torpedoes form the most important class of
those marine obstructions which are now gene
rally admitted to be Indispensable to coast aud
river defense. They are the active as contradis
tinguished from the passive obstructions. The
importance of obstructing roadsteads, rivers,
aud harbors of placing,, so to speak, an outer
bed or circle of defenses, external to the chain
of forts; and even where no forts existed has
long been' understood. It would be dillicult to
assign, a date to the first employment of rude ap
pliance of some sort for effecting this object;
even submarine mines, which are a more ad
vanced typo of defense than piles and
artificial . barriers and llrc-ships, were used
as - far back ns the sixteenth century,
when they wore employed, in 1583, bv the Duke
of Parma at the siege of Antwerp, 'f lie English
used them ngaiust the French ships oil Rochelle,
in 1628; and during the long lapse of years be
tween lfl2S and ISM the subject was never
wholly lost sight of. Always there were men,
with contrivances more or less ingenious, more
r less impracticable, ready, when the oppor
tunity offered, to revolutionize with their torpe
does the art of coast defense. But science was
during that time in its infancy. The torpedoes
in occasional use prior to 1851 were rude and Im
perfect, and the development of the subject was
crampod by the absence of sulHcicnt knowledge
or study to enable electricity to be usefully em
ployed us the agent of ignition. Thus the first
torpedoes were of the mechanically exploding
class. .All sorts of . plans were devised, and nil
borts of agents, were employed percussive,
frictioual, chemical, and clockwork. It is evi
dent, however, that mechanical torpedoes can
never be altogether satisfactory. They are
open to one salient objection, viz., that once
in position and ready for action they close the
navigation alike to friend and foe, and there is
always a certain amount of danger utteuding
their manipulation. These evils have been at
tempted to be mitigated by various safety ra
rangemcnts, bo called, the application or the
removal of which, however, as often as not
proves so dangerous as to furnish a formidable
objection to their employment. Thus, when
the Russians employed, for the defense of
Cronstadt, mechanical torpedoes with a safety
arrangement which should have been removed
at the last moment, they generally, for very
good reasons of their own, neglected to re
move it, and the torpedoes iu consequence
proved absolutely innocuous. Again, the re
moval of the torpedo is frequently a source
of danger; and several instances have recently
occurred in America of loss of lifo under these
circumstances. Nevertheless, mechanical torpe
does will probably always possess a certain
value, as on remote foreign stations, where the
means of defense have to be extemporized on an
emergency, or for what arc called "drifting" or
movable torpedoes. This abortive employment
of torpedoes in the Russian war of 1854-5 "marks
the first systematic use of the instrument in
European warfare on a large scale. In 1855
electrical torpedoes were attempted ; and by
1859 the Austrian Government had succeeded,
with the assistance of Baron von Ebner. In ner-
fecting a sufficiently simple and practical system
l electrical tr-rrrrln r - Ti faiiiiT . Ti
. - , .aaam-M I ll TT.VS "
wiiuoui results, ni rpuicc. ciuu
lately the Austrian may be said to lave nciuiccl
the science ; and their exhibition of a complete
system of torpedo defense formed un in
teresting part of iirt diil'liiy at Paris in
in'o xeally 'important Juration of
the great value of torpedoes was fun... uv,u
until the late American war, when these
agents were employed In many forms, chielly by
the Confederates, and with remarkable results.
No less than twenty-five vessels of the Federal
uavy were destroyed, and nine others were in
jured, by the explosion of torpedoes; and thus
an impetus was given to the subject similar to
that which breech-loading derived from the Bo
hemian campaign of 1SW). If any one wishes to
(study the detailed application of torpedoes dur
ing the American war, he can hardly do better,
than consult Von Schelihu's "Treatise ,m Coast
Defense," where he w ill also find, tue following
important deductions from. tne experience ob
tained (luring U.IB content. "No forts now built
can keep out a large, lleet unless the channel is
abstracted." "No lleet can force a passage if
kept under fire by obstructions." "In no single
instance did a naval attack succeed when the
channel had been obstructed, and in no single
instance did it fail when the chauuel had re-
mained open."
The attention of our Government was directed
to the subject towards the close of 1803, when a
committee was appointed, at the suggestion of
Colonel Jervois, R. K., for the thorough practi
cal investigation of the whole question of
marine obstructive defense. From that time
until the latter part of last year, the committee
was actively engaged iu an experimental in
quiry, andthe result has been the compilation
of a report which Is likely to prove the most
" complete and exhaustive treatise on
the subject yet produced. Hitherto
the report has been treated as confidential, and
it is no doubt desirable that the committee s re
commendations should remain secret. But uo
objection can be urged against the production of
bo much of the report as would inform the public
in generul terms of the successful termination of
the committee's labors, and of the broad results
purchased at a not inconsiderable expenditure of
time and money. ' It would be satisfactory to
have some definite and authoritative assurance
that the national interests have not. been ne
glected in this vital question of defense as well
us an assurance that the recommendations of
the committee will be duly aud practically ac
cepted. We observe that the very inadequate
Hum of .'2000 "has been taken in this year's esti
mates for the provision of torpedo equipments,
uud for further inquiry and instruction. The
t;unncry ships of Portsmouth and Plymouth,
and the Engineers hchool at Chatham, now
regularly include the use and management of
torpedoes in their course of instruction.
Tn return to the tornedoes themselves. We
have stated tliut mechanical tCploes, however
occasionally iti-eim, are necriariiy imperieci,
and, to a "gtat extent, dangerous appliances.
Tim advantages which attach to the application
nf electricity to the-explosion of torpedoes arc
treat and manifest. Torpedoes of this class may
he placed in position with absolute safety to the
...a. ii,.v nmv lie rendered active or Passive
at any moment, as desired; they thus do not
close to frieiidlv vessels the chanuels which they
guard; they can be stationed at any depth be
neath the surface; their action is generally very
much more certain tliad that of a mechanical
torpedo; and they can bo removed w ith perfect
fcaf oty. As in the case of torpedoes of the me-imiii-iil
cImks. tlitt.nrrauireiuents for securing
action may bo almost infinitely varied. Fric
tioual. voltaic, tl.Miiamo-eiecirio or maguuuv
electricity nmv bo einnloved. each possessing
specific advantages or objections; and the circuit
which determines the explosion may either be
completed by the contact of a passing vessel or
i tue right moment hv an operator on snore.
Tk Uu.;r system, which admits of many
aiuUifivatiouu, ji irvb&Wy iLe tugrc fejmploj but
it Imposes the necessity for great vigilance,
promptness, experience,, and harmonious co
operation on the part of the operators. It is also
Inapplicable at night or in thick weather, and
might even fail under the dense smoke of a hot
action. A more generally cllieient plan is that
Of contact-exploding torpedoes, winch are cither
exploded by their collision with a ship, or by
the vessel striking a circuit-closing arrangement
nioored near the surface of the water, where
upon either the torpedo, moored at some depth
beneath, is Instantly exploded, or a signal is fur
nished to a station on shore, which indicates to
an operator the particular torpedo to be fired,
and when to lire It. It is essential in this ar
rangement to adopt a plan which, while sensi
tive to the passage ol a vessel, shall not be
disturbed by the simple action of the waves.
These conditions include the necessity for sim
plicity of mechanism and a combination of
uilllclent but not excessive delicacy of action '
with permanence 'during long Immersion; but the
problem, though dillicult, is not insoluble, and
one or two plans have been suggested which
appear to satisfy the rcuuired ends. It seems to
have been established that voltaic electricity is,
of all the means available for the purpose, the
one which presents the greatest advantages.
And the substitution for the old platinum wire
fuse of the Abel fuse, iu which the electric
spark is generated by the interrupted passage of
the current through a priming material of sub
sulphide of copper, subphosphidc of copper, and
chlorate of potassu, permits of the use of elec
tric batteries which were before inapplicable,
and of the explosion of torpedoes with perfect
certainty at distances before unattainable. In
deed, the introduction of this fuse has rendered
possible the development of torpedo science
which has now been attained. The batteries
maybe of the 'simplest character, and a very
cllieient one can be readily extemporized with a
piece of hard timber, a little zinc and copper
sheet, an old blanket, some vinegar and common
salt. A battery of this sort, weighing only 125
pounds, and about 7.1 inches square, will re
main in good action for at least twenty-four
hours, and can be easily cleaned and recharged.
Such a batlerv, from its small size, weight, and
great simplicity, is especially well adapted for
boat operations.
The explosive agent to he employed in torpe
does may be gunpowder, nitro-glycerine, or gun
cotton. Of these, gun-cotton is on many ac
counts preferred: and since the recent discoveries
as to the susceptibility of gun-cotton to explosion
by concussive effect, and the groat resulting in
crease of power, its normal advantages have be
come more decided. There still remain a vast
number of points, such as the nature of ease or
envelope to be employed; its thickness; the deptli
to which the torpedo should be sunk; the posi
tions in which it should be fixed; the proximity
of one torpedo to another: the size, form, etc.
The bare enumeration of these points will suffice
to indicate that the subject is one which admits
of an immense deal of working out, and will, per
haps, account for the length of time occupied in
its investigation.
As to the practical value of torpedoes we have
furnished some illustrations. But, in truth, it is
unnecessary to multiply illustrations, for the
value of these instruments may almost be re
garded as self-evident. There are two points in
every ship absolutely unprotected: the deck and
the bottom. Of these the torpedo attacks one
the bottom. And it is a question if any ship can
ever lie made so strong as to resist the effect of
n powerful submarine mine exploding directly
under it. The use of torpedoes is not limited to
serving as auxiliaries lo forts, or as a means of
keeping vessels under the fire of batteries. They
are useiul also on their own account, as a means
of defending positions independently on a coast
or iu small channels and rivers which are quite
unprovided with defensive works. Their invisi
bility forms another element of their importance,
to which we may add their comparatively small
cost and ready applicability to almost all posi
tions. But it is necessary "to guard against the
impression that torpedoes are destined to super
sede other and more old-established means
of defense, as ships and forts and guns. In
valuable ns auxiliaries, and even as independent
means of defense, their value is limited by two
considerations. In the first place, the sphere of
action of a torpedo is small, as compared with
that of a fort or ship exceedingly small ; and an
attacking vessel is safe as long as it contrives or
chances to keep outside that area of destructive
effect. In the eecond plui'A lio torpedo cjui wot
""JrhSiToncc. and ""when it has exploded, the
area of water which it guarded becomes defense
less. But with these limitations their value cat!
hardly be over-estimated ; and it is satisfactory
to know that the subject has been thoroughly
nnd practically considered, and that we possess
on paper at any rate a scheme for their use so
complete as to relieve us from all anxiety on
this score. It would, however, lie more satisfac
tory still to know something definite as to the
recommend"1!0119 of tlic committee, aud we
hope that some mender will think proper to ask
in the House for such p5wus ot the report ns
can be discreetly made public.
SPECIAL. NOTICES.
j5Q5f NOTICE. SiiE ANNUAL MEETING OF
Dt,D "'luKnoMowof tho PHILADELPHIA CHAMBER-
cOMMKRt'K will be held in Ortioe Nn. 10, of
...elr building, on THURSDAY, the 'ith '. between
the hours of 11 A. M. aud 1 P. M., for the election of a Pre
sident, Treauurer, and eiUt Mummers, to 'Serve tor t he en
Buins year. HAMULL L. WARD,
Secretary.
Philadelphia, April 32, IMS. 4 4 4t
jQf PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COMPANY.
TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT,
Pnii.ADKi-.pu i a, Penna., April 2, 19C9.
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OP THE PENNSYL
VANIA RAILROAD COMPANY.
All Stockholders, as registered on tho Books of this
Company on the 80th day of April, 1SC9, will be en
titled to subscribe for 25 Per Cent, of their respective
interests in New Stock at Par, as follows:
First. Fifty per cent, at the time of subscription,
between the 16th day of May, 1869, and the Sotli day
of June, 1669.
Second. Fifty per cent between the 15th day of
November, 1869, and the 81st day of December, 1809;
or, If Stockholders should prefer, the whole amount
nuiy be puid up at the time of subscription, and each
Instalment so paid shall be entitled to a pro rata of
the Dividend that may be declared on full Bhures.
Third. That every Stockholder holding less than
four shares shall bo entitled to subscribe for one
shui e ; and those holding more than a multiple of
four shares shall be entitled to subseribo for an ad
ditional share.
Fourth. All shares upon which Instalments are yet
to be paid under Resolution of May 13, 1S6S, will be
entitled to their allotment of the 25 Per Cent, at par,
as though they were paid In full.
THOMAS T. FIRTH,
4 8 2ra Treasurer.
jfcT SPECIAL MEETING OF TIIE MEM-
bora of the Corporation of the "Lincoln Institution"
will be held at No. S H. ELEVENTH (Street, on WED
NESDAY, '."nth int.,at 11A.M. Alteration of by-laws
propobeU. by order ot seven members of the corporation.
MARY MellKNRY,
4 22 6t First Directress of the Hoard of Managers.
fifST TO ARCHITECTS.
Or KICK OK TIIK (COMMISSIONERS FOR THE
ERECTION OK PCbLlO BUILDINGS.
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first day of October next, at 12 M. uwum me
All rejecicu oiuiis mi. wo ruLui imiu.
liy order of the Hoard of Commissioners.
4 718t
U. U. PUGH,
Moore tary.
tjCjf OFFICE OF THE LEHIGH COAL AND
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
I'HU.MiEl.lHlA. April 19, Md
The stated Annual Meeting of the Stock holders of t'ie
Ihigii Coal and Navigation Coinptiny will lie held at the
KOA 1(1) Ol Tit AD K Hi )( IMS CHKSN UT 8t ie.it.al.ove
Filth, north side, on I UKMA V, the 4tu day uf Muyn.
at luiy o'clock A. M., after which will be held uo election
for President and Hoard of MuLauers to servu lor the
ensuing year. .,.,. ..
Client,
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SFNOK MOHALIiN I FMUS and OTHFR CURANS;
HON. N. P. BANKS. HONCAKL SClsUHZ. HON.
SAMUEL .1. RANDALL, If ON. WILLIAM D. KF.I,
LEV. (.KNKP.AL JOSHUA T. OWEN, HON. A K.
M.CLURK. THEODOKF. CUYLF.R. Kmo., JOHN CO
FORTH, Esy., and other Distinguished Speakers have
been invited to address tho meeting.
Comk. all-who bn(e wrontr, barbarity, and tyranny. CiiMi:
all who love Luh-'ktv. Comk and assist in Hr.pv.Kvtisn
Cl'BA 7rom ihf thraldom tij' the. cihtt U'pofUin lhat t & r
lOrlurtd tumuttify.
R MKMiiF.n, t iriZF.sa. that, the patriots of Cuba have
proclaimed and enforced Emancipation they have etiv
pated Si.avkiiV- Hi.ack men and Wiiitk men -the freed
men and the plant en are now brethren in arms, bat
tling shoulder to shoulder for Fiikeuom and Indkixn-
PENI'K.
They appeal to us: they invoke the Avr.ntrAN rr.OPl.K to
interpose and stay the bloody hands of the murderous myr
midons of vemrrtul Svaninh Tvhanny. It in the Macedo
nian cry. "Comk ovku and hki.c ph."
Reminding us of our Revolutionary struggle, they
say :
'As yon, O great Americans, were some nine'j Vsr
"years ago, even so are we now. Hki.pph m Vnti
"wkhk UKi.i'Kii. Nations gave you sympathy,
"money, arms, shelter in their ports and co-operation
"Iniijl ht f 'vrt' itnur J'rri ('OH r afisd .ViW-when 11.
"had yet to be fought out, and won on the battle
"tield. .
"1'oi.anp pave you her Pvi.askj nnd Kos.'H'hko.
"Irv.i.a.nd her MirNTooMKKY. Scotland tivt
"Jonks.
"OF.nMANY her STKtrnr.N and Df. Kai.h.
"And I'kance her Hkaumaki haih and Liny.
"f.ttk.
"He to ns in our' perilous struggle as Fr.i nee and
"other nations were to you in the days of your hleed
"ing agony and trial. Within tho space of six
"months, witli scanty means, hut with invincible
"courage and inexorable will, we have rescued tnn-r
tthnn half' vtir liwrttf uml J'rom IIKH liKHl'OlLKIts.
"Wr khaix triumph.
" 'For Freedom's battle once begun,
"Bequeathed from bleeding sire to son,
"Though battled oft, is ever won.'
"And as our own Cuban poet has sung:
" 'Quicro a Cuba, feliz separada
"De esa inibecil nacion do tiranos,
"Do esa gente que 1 laman Hispanos,
"tjtie nos quicren ann mas degradar. "
SHAIX we, citizens, be deaf to this appkaI.? hhaix we,
the great people of modern times -the world's teachers in
all that belongs tn Humanity and Luikhty hhaix we iik
ht'PINE vhtH thr icori nf ti' .loiriifroido.! rhitf in our mr?
Shall we be inert when the tierce duel between Des
potism and LniKUTY is convulsing the garden island of
the world almost within our sight within a few hours'
sail from our coasty
All ot'ii hihtoky THUNPF.its NO! Our Mission is the
regeneration of Nations; OUR DUTY to secure LniKUTY
for all men. Dkktiny has Dkiucatkd vh to Dkkk.no,
FllOTKCT) AND 1'MKHF.llVK HUMAN RlOHTS.
Comk, then, Amkhicanh, native and naturalized ; Comk,
Citizens, without distinction of party, comk with high re
solves, comk. with tiie indexible determination to make
CUHA FREE AND INDEPENDENT. 4 fti 2t
jS OLD OAKS CEMETERY COMPANY
OF PHILADELPHIA.
OFFICE, No. 518 WALNUT STREET.
This Company is now prepared to dispose of Lots on
REASONABLE TERMS. The advantages offered by this
Cemetery are well known to be equal if not superior to
those possessed by any other Cemetery.
We invite all who desire to purchase Burial Lota to call
at the office, where plans can be seen and all particulars
will be given. Oeeds for lots sold are ready for delivery.
RICHARD VAUX, President.
PETER A. KK.YSKR, Vice-President.
MARTIN LANDK.NHEROKR, Treasurer.
MlCBAFX NlHHKT, Secretary 1 11 6in
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Virtue may flourish in an old cravat.
But man and nature scorn the shocking hat.
The place to get the "kmhI Hat," Mr. Holmes should
have added, is R. S. WALTON'S New Establishment, No.
lUOti MARKET Street, second house above Tenth.
One of the finest assortments of HOYS' HATS to be
found in the city. 4 13 2vr
jjgy- "A PENNY SAVED IS EQUAL TO TWO
Earned." The time to save money ib when yon earn
it, and the way to save it is by depositing a portion of it
weekly in the old FRANKLIN SAVING FUND, No. 1IIK
8. FOURTH Street, below Chesnut. Money in large or
small amounts received, and five per cent, interest allowed.
Open daily from Si to 3, aud on Monday evenings from 7 to y
o'clock. CYRUS OADWAlXADER,
3 16 ' Treasurer.
CAMBRIA IRON COMPANY. A
Special Meeting of the Stockholders of the Cambria
Iron Company will beheld on WEDNESDAY, the 2Sth
day of April, proximo, at 4 o'clock P. M., at the Office of
the Company, to take action upon the act of Assembly ap
proved March IS, 1W, amending the Charter of said Com
pany, and the exercise of tho powar therein granted.
v ntrier cf tii Doa.u.
8 27 U i!8 JOHN T. KILLE, Secretary.
DRY GOODS.
1869
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OPEN, TO-DAY,
1800
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ale by
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CHAMPAGNES. Agents for Her Majesty, Due de Mon
tebello,Carte Hleue, Carte Blanche, and Chos.Farre'sOrand
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MADEIRAS. Old Island, South Side Reserve.
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TER'S Celebrated Burgundy Ports and other
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SPHERICAL BURGLAR SAFES
Cannot be Skrlged !
CaLiiot be Wedged !
Cannot be Drilled
BANK VAULTS,
VAULT DOORS,
EX PRESS BOX KS,
FAMILY PLATE SAFES,
COMBINATION LOCKS,
Please Eenil lor a catalogue to
MARVIN & CO.,
721 CHESNUT Street,
(MASONIC HALL), PHILADELPHIA,
205 BROADWAY, NEW YORK
108 BANK STREET, CLEVELAND, OHIO.
SECOND-HAND SAFES OF ALL MAKES FOR
SALE LOW. 2 13 sw3m
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PATENTS.
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FORREST BUILDINGS,
NO. 119 S. FOURTH STREET, PHILA.,
And Marble Buildings,
No. 400 SEVENTH Street, opposite U. S. Patent
Dlllee, Washington, D. C.
II. 1IOWSON,
Solicitor of Patents.
C. 1IOWSON,
Attorney at Law.
Communications to be addressed to tUo Princlpa
Ottlce, Philadelphia, 4 1 irn
p A T E N T OFFICE.
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AND EUROPE.
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New Inventions are "advised to consult with C, II
EVANS, N. W. corner FOURTH and WALNUT
Streets, Philadelphia, whose facilities, for prosecuting
cases before the Patent Otllce are unsurpassed by
any other ageucy. Circulars containing full informa
tion to Inventors can be had on application. Models
made secretly.
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8 4thHtu5
N. W. Cor. FOURTH and WALNUT.
pATENTS PROCURED IN THE UNITED
STATES AND EUROPE.
13DW..Y11D BROWN,
SOLICITOR OF PATENTS,
No. 811 WALNUT Street.
3 13 Htutluim
T T KITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.
U WAMIINiiioN, 1). C, April lii, lMrti.
On the potition of JOSEl'll A. FEAHOOV, ot Fliila
delliia, Fa., praying lor I lie extension ot a patent granted
to huu on tbo 17tli duy of July, ls.V, for an iiiiprovemnnt
in Mui'liine lor Mortising Window Winds, it is ordered that
said petition be heard at this ortioe on tiie 2Mtidttyot Juno
next. Any person nuiy oppose tins extension. Oli.iectioiis,
dep'SitioiiK, and otiier papers should be tiled in tliis ottice
twenty dnys before the day ot hearing.
EL IS HA FOOTE,
4 20 tu3t CoiiiiuitHioner of Fatents.
LOOKING GLASSES, ETo7
J O II 1 31 I X II,
I.OOK1N4J-4JI.ASS AMI PICTUKK FKA.HK
niANUFACTl ui:u,
BIBLE AND PRINT PUBLISHER,
And Wholesale Dealer In
AMERICAN AND FRENCH CLOCKS AND REGU
LATORS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
Also, General Agent for tho sale of the Eureka"
Putent Condeusing Collce and Tea Pots fuuwthlug
thut every funilly should have, aud by which they
can save ufty per cent.
Tiade supplied at a liberal discount.
4163m No. AltCIl KTUUKT.
WANTS.
WANTED 50 BOARDERS AT THE
STETSON IIOUSH,
No. 443 N. Tlllltl) Kir.-. t.
A,
$1,1 per Week, and a FlrHt-eln Tiible. 4 17 lm
"W'r ANTED LOCAL' AND " TRAVELLING
T 1 Agents in every city and town in the United States.
Great iiiduueiiients otloied to active men. 'all. or addriMi
with stamp, W OOD CO., Koom Id. No. 400 OUFH.S U I'
treot. Phiuv HH Hm
lioDGERS" AND WOSTENHOLM'S i' POCKET
J KNIVF.S, Pearl and Stag Handles, of beautUu! tinisa.
KODU KltS' audWADK A jiUTt HF.H'S HA.OKS, and
the celebrated LEUOLTKIC KAZOU bCISSOHS of the
tnKsolrs?1Knives. Scissors and Table Cutlery Ground and
Polished, at P. MAAiJtlUA'b. No. 1 15 H. TENTH bUest
alow Cbeanut.
DEAFNESSVERY INSTRUMENT THAT
science and skill have invented to assist the hearing
in every degree of deainesa; also. Respirators; also, Orau.
dall'a Patent Crutohes. superior to anv otiiera in use. at F.
MADKIKA'B, Nu. IIS , TLNl' btnwl, Ulw
i'lieauok
J
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CURTAINS AND SHADES.
E W STYLES
NOTTINGHAM
Swiss Lace Curtains.
JUST OPENED,
EMBROIDERED PIANO AND TABLE COVERS.
WINDOW CORNICES, IN GILT, WALNUT, AND
ROSEWOOD AND GILT.
WINDOW DRAPERIES FROM LATEST FRENCH
DESIGNS.
FINE WINDOW SHADES, ETC.
Affrntfl for BRAY'S PATENT SPRING BALANCE
SHADE FIXTURE, which requires no Cord.
CAREIHGTON, DE ZOUCHE & CO.,
S. E. Cor. THIRTEENTH & CHESNUT,
3 18 thHtnSrn a PHILADELPHIA.
HOSIERY POOPS.
T WILLIAM HOFFMAN,
No. 0 N. KI;llTII Street, Philadelphia,
Dealer fn Hosiery Goods,
Offers for sale a largo Bnortment of Hosiery, for
LadltH', tients', an Chihlren's wear; SockH, three
quarter Socks, and Long Hose, of English and Ger
man nuuiufswxure.
, UNDERWEAR
t)f Carlwripht A Warner's manufacture, acknow
ledged to be the beg .iiiported.
Also, the Norfolk and New Brunswick, acknow
ledged to be the boa of American Goods.
These Goods in all sizes, for
4 7 wsly
Spring- and Summer Wear.
It
K
M O V A
L
OK TUB
TEMPLE OF FASHION.
For the better convenience of her patrons,
MRS. m. A. BINDER
HAS REMOVED HER DRESS TRIMMINGS AND
PAPER PATTEUN STOKE
TO TUB
I. W. 4'oriier IHeventlt nml Clie
mit Sli-eclH, l'liilHdelpliltt, .
Where she will be happv to see her friends and cus
tomers. BRILLIANT NOVELTIES of SPECIAL IN
TEREST. Elegantly trimmed Patterns of lutest an'l
most reliable styles for Ladies' and Children's Dresses
in endless variety, plain and trimmed, many styles of
which are manufactured on the premises, anil can
not be found elsewhere, single and in sets for dress
maker and dealers, wholesale and retail. MRS.
BINDER Hatters herself that her late novelties will
not be surpuHHcd by any, giving her personal atten
tion to all branches of her department. The acknow
ledged superiority, both ns regards their reliability
and designs, and the patronage extended to her,
render comment nnnecessarv.
"A POSITIVE FACT."
Mrs. Binder has the finest assortment of Ladles'
Diesh and Cloak Trimmings in the citv, at the lowest
prices. Dress and Clonk Making ; Dresses made to tit
With ease and elegance. Orders executed at short
notice. Embroideries, Handkerchiefs, Laces, Rib.
bons, Bridal Veils and Wreaths, Fine Jewelrv, and
Fancy Goods. Pinking and Gotlerlng. Cutting ami
Fitting. A perfect system of Dress Cutting taught :
price 12-60, with chart. Patterns sent bv mail or ex
press to all parts of the Union. lk not forget our
new location, N. W. comer ELEVENTH andCHKS
NL'T Streets. 8 0stuth
CLOTHING.
WESTON & BROTHER.
MERCHANT TAILORS,
S. W. Corner NINTH and ARCH Stu.,
PHILADELPHIA..
DAILY RECEIVING
SPRING AND SUMMER STYLES OF
THE LATEST IMPORTATIONS.
A Superior Gatment at a reasonable price.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. 3 31 3mrp
lumber!
1809
SPRUCE JOIST.
SPKUOK dOltsT.
H KM LOU K.
11 KM LOCK.
18G9
1Q?0 SEASONED CLEAR 'PINE. iO(i
lOUl bKASONKD CLKAR PINK. lOUJ
CHOIOK 1'A'ITKHX PINK.
SPANIhli CKDAK, 1 OK PA1 ItRNS.
KK1 CKDAK.
1809
FLORIDA FLOORING.
FI.OK1DA r LOOKING.
CAKOLINA KLOOKINO.I
1809
IIIHiUIA IlAJUKLMt.
DKLAWAKK H.OoKlXG.
AMI KLOOK1M..
WALNUT FLOORING.
1 LOKIOA h'l'KP llOAKDS.I
KAIL PLANK.
WALNUT BDS. AND PLANX.
WALNUT MHS. AND PLANK.
WALNU T hOAliOS.
WALNUT l'LAN K.
1809
1S!iO UNDERTAKERS' LUMBEii. lUMi
lO)J L'NDKKTA KKltV LL'MKLK. IOUJ
It r.L) ti'.DA H.
WAL.NLT AND PINE.
SEASONED POPLAK.
lOUt' hKAhONKD l HI RRV.
1809
ASH.
WHITE OAK PLANK AND BOARU.S.
HICKORY.
1Q; CIGAR BOX MAKERS' 1 OiiO
OVJt ClOAR BOX MAKKKV iOUt
SPANISH CKDAK LoX LoARDS,
FOR SALE LOW.
1KtO CAROLINA SCANTLING.
IOUJ CAKOUNA H. T. SILLS. IOUJ
NORWAY SCANTLING.
1809
CEDAR SHINGLES. i QV
CYPKKSS KH1NGI.F.S. IOUJ
MAL LK, HKOTHP R OO.,
H! No. ttim DOVIU btMwt.
f U M D E R UNDER COYER.
ALWAYS DRY.
WATSON & CILLINCHAM,
829
No. 92i RICHMOND Street.
T A N E L PLANK ALL filKKNESSES.
X 1 COMMON PLANK", ALL TltrV'KXKSaKai.
1 COMMON HOARDS.
1 and 2 MDK KI'.NCK HOARDS.
WHITE PINK KLOOitlXG HOARDS.
YI IIOW AND NAP PINK 1 LOORIN'US, IV aud
4V b'KUOK JOIST, ALL KIZKS.
WM Hi,M, j.ff joist, ALL RIZFS.
PLAS'I KKINO LATH A KPKl'IALTV.
Together with a aeueral aaaortuiant of Ituddiiix Lurnl,.
lor aula low for cau. ,.,, yJJ;,'',?1.1'1'
0 ao nm FIFTEENTH aud hi ILKs ijireuui
to all Ui ltiui lowu aad 'l'J' is'HAM11
buimriutoud'out.
CARRIAGES.
CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES!
IWM. D. ROGERS.
carhzaqh builder,
1009 and 1011 CHESNUT STREET.
Superior Carriage of my own manufacture built
for tho
PXUVX&IG SEASOn
OP
t'OMBIMINQ
STYLE,
DURABILITY. AND
ELEGANCE OFFINISH.
Attontion givn to n-palriiiir. . . u 17 stuth am
Carrinppg Stored ami Insurance pffwtod.
fe'gE ' GAKDNEE & FLEMING,
CAHRIAGE BUILDERS,
No. 214 South FIFTH Street,
BELOW WALNUT.
A Large Assortment of New and Second-hand
C A R R I A G E H,
ICLVJD1N0
Coupe Rotkawayn, Phietona, Jenny Llnds, Buggies
Depot Wagons, Etc. Etc, 3 23 tuths
For bale at Reduced Prices.
BLANK BOOKS.
BLANK BOOKS.
The Largest Stock and Greatest Variety
OF
FULL AUD IIALr-EOUIJD
BLANK BOOKS,
MEMORANDUM, PASS,
COPY-BOOKS, ETC. ETC.,
To lie fonnd in this city, is at the
OLD ESTABLISHED
Blank Book Manufactory
OP
JAS. B. SMITH & CO.,
No. 27 South SEVENTH St..
r
318thstu3m PHILADELPHIA.
OFFICE AND SALESROOM, FIRST FLOOR ; WAKE-
i,8 UP STAIRS.
WM- ALEXANDER & CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO JOHN ALEXANDER,
BLANK BOOK MAKERS, PRINTERS
AND STATIONERS,
No. 140 South THIRD Street,
4 21 Ctrp BELOW CHESNUT, Philadelphia.
3 f319 ERATORS.
p, P. K E A R N S,
REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURER,
No. 39 N. NINTH St., PhUadelphia.
An elegant assortment of my own make of
. Chest and Upright Refrigerators,
Finished in the best manner and LOWER THAN
Elsewhere.
OLD REFRIGERATORS REPAIRED and maile as
good as new, at a small cost, at the factory,
NO. 39 NORTH NINTH STREET,
4 lSJmrp BELOW ARCH STREET.
DYEINQ AND PRINTING.
JSTA B L I S II ED 18 19.
The New York Dyeing and Printing
Establishment,
STATKN INLAND,
No. 40 North EIGHTH Street (West Side), Philadel
phia; No. ps DUANE Street, aud WJ BROADWAY,
New York.
This old and weB-ktiown Company are prepared, as
usual, with the highest decree of skill and the most
approved machinery, TO DYE, CLEANSE, and
FINISH every variety of LADIES' and GENTLE
MEN'S GARMENTS, aud PIECE GOODS, in their
usual superior manner.
GARMENTS CLEANSED WITOLE. r8 11 thstu2m
NOTE This is our only office iu Philadelphia.
AGRICULTURAL.
PHILADELPHIA RASPBERRY, JUCUN-
aX DA, Agriculturist, and other rJtntwboiry; Lawtoa
i.lHckbeny Pluntii; iiurtford. Concord, and other (rap
Vine. Fur kale by
T. . A U. K. i LKl OliK.K.
a a if
Dulanoo, M. J.
FERTILIZERS.
170R LAWNS, GARDENS, OREEN-
1 liUCSKS AND FARMS,
23 A U G- II' S
RAW-BONE - SI PER-PIIOSPHATE OF LIMB wilL
he foun.l a powerful MANURE.
It is prompt in its action; it contains tiie seeds ot
no pestiferous weeds, und will produce luxuriant
irrovi th (if Grass, Flowers, Strawberries, and all Gar
tlen VejretahlcH and Plants.
Dealers supplied br the esrgro, direct from the
wluiii or the manufactory, on lllieral terms.
Send your address and procure free "Journal of the
Farm."
IU(;iIAMIi,
No. 20 S. DELAWARE AVENUE.
This Fertilizer can be hud of all Agricultural Deal
ers in city or country. 8 i tutluam
BE D S, MATTRESSE S, ETO. " T
TF YOU WANT A DELIGHTFUL 8PRINO
J. BK1, neat, healthy, and comfortublo, um the Half
tasti nuiK lied Spi ii!9, 1 per duzuu. hutiafautiun guar
anteed. N MM S. SKOOND Klreet. IWUnl
pOTTON SAIL DUCK AND CANVAS, OF
U all nuiiibeil and brands, Tent, Awning, and Wotcon.
cover Dm k.
Albo, l'n per Mannfaoturera' Drier Felta, from thtrt
Incliea to aBveuij btx iuuhua wide, Piiulin, Hiliinif. S
TiM,t JOHN W. KVFKMAN,
No. 1 0il CHL'Htill Street. Oily tl
C. 17. M A I 8 Kii,
V af AKUFACTl'KKK OK
2) FIRE AND mrRGLAR-rUOOF SAFES,,
LOCKSMITH. BELL-HANGER. AND DKALEK 1N
JiLlLL'JNG IJARDW'AKK,
8 B8 NO. 34 K.CE Street..