TTIE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH -PHILADELPHIA. FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1869.
CITY INTUIilil W FjIV UE.
THE DETECTIVES.
Th KrmoTnl of (lilcf Knea-Thn Cannrn which
la to It-Aa Iimlahtlnio the fyteu- How
the Roxlnnui has been Managed of '".,
Yeswrdav Joseph Eneu, who was appointed truer
r the iW'tlve force by Mayor Fox, "ve1
from his position under peculiar clrrnmunc. It
eeinx that some time sluce the Chlefi ece ved a
irctilar notifying him that a reward of t-MW had beon
Sby the authority of Uck county for the
surest of one Aaron Ellirod, nfww Jacob M. Myers,
wis wanted In Northampton township on
MveraT?hs7f horse stealing and btirirliiry. A
rdiXaraph of the criminal was also received at the
?"..!- i..-.rt.ive Franklin and Iteserve Her-
ame viiii. - tr. toko rhnrrra rif fhn
frpnnt I'rOU
lit were m"1' , Y. ; ,,
matter. Several
arrests
were made, but all
proved t be the wronir man. one
Sue of the orirces on the line of the
nla liallroad was robbed, and ai
One nlfrht hiHt week
North Peiiusylva-
-i iullrnAil wild rii''i-'i ft
........... .1... th nirj
itnien were some passsire tickets. ne of these was
taken from a man on the next morning train by the
rondnetor. who am iiuuumk, " :iim"'c.i w
lierks SI n et Station for an officer to be on hand on
the arrival 01 the train. The fellow was accordingly
taken Into custody, and In course of time arrived at
the Central Million, where ho was confronted by
Chief Encu, who showed Mm tho photograph. The
rrlsoner denied being the man wanted, but on the
licxt day Sergeant Covert took him to llucks count v,
and received the reward of t.VMi. Coming to the
ity, the conductor of the train andjthc police officer
who made the arrest were sent for and given f:o
each. What was done with the remaiuing fliio the
Chief did not sav. The mutter was called to the
attention of the Mayor, who requested the chief to
return the full amount to the conductor anil police
nisn. This being refused, the Mayor ordered the
Chief to comply with Ills request, and gave him
twentv-four hours in which to do It. At. noon yes
terday the time expired, and the money not having
been given to the two who effected the arrest, the
Vavor Issued his order of removal, and detailed
I. le'ti tenant lirurcln, of the Seventh district, to act
as chief.
This Is the first change made by Mayor Kox of one
of his own detective appointments, and Is the second
Instance within an experience of ten years of the
t hief executive of the city having occasion to dis
miss one of his own appointments in that depart
ment. The llrst ease of tne klud was during the
term of Mavor McMlchael, and was that of a detec
tive who was concerned in what Is termed "dealing
In queer," or, In other words, passing counterfeit
money. Tho public were never Informed of that
laet, for the very reason that it was Impossible to
ascertain the cause of dismissal. In the case of
Chief Kneu, he himself gave the information, stating
lie believed himself in the right, as he was merely
carrying out an old-established custom of receiving
and distributing rewards among those who had
taken part In the capture of noted criminals.
Tills Is the first, it is to lie hoped, of a series of ra
movals in that department which can be made, and
thut to the beneilt of the public and to the credit of
the detective system. There was a time when It was
considered an honor to be attached to the Secret
Service Bureau of the city, but now the department
is actually a disgrace, to the city. Ten years ago the
detective took an honest pride in exposing the work
of burglars and thieves, but now the detective's
main and principal object seems to be to shield
the thief after he Is In custody,
and to prevent his name and his doings
from appearing in the public prints. Every precaution
is taken for tins purpose, and among these is the in
famous system ol private hearings, not in a close
room, but at an hour when the reporters of the press
are not likely to be present. When confronted with
such transactions, the detective informs you that
public justice demanded such a course. In just such
cases it has been invariably found that, the prisoner
has never been heard of afterwards; and it Is also a
noted fact thut, lu just such eases, all the property
stolen has been recovered, and the inference natu
rally to be drawn is the same as in the Caldwell
Jewelry case, that a felony has been compounded,
and the thief allowed to go scot free, and he is at
liberty to again return to the very same place, and
recommit his offenBe with impunity.
The entire detective system has changed within a
hort time, and that necessarily so, from the fact
that the. appointees in that bureau are of a kind that
are notoriously dellcient in their knowledge of police
business. Some few years ago a detective would
visit a store or a house where a burglary or a rob
bery had been committed, ami from that style of the
workmanship which had been resorted to by the imr
glar or thief, aud the surroundings, would form a
urettv Rood idea of whom the offender was. aD'l
then he would set himself to work, and by his own
wits would produce the testimony which would con
vict the robVcJ, Y.'ut liow uift manner and mode of
Derations are entirely different The man robbed
reports his ease to the Central Station, and then one
of the so-called detectives Is assigned to the task of
lerrettlng out the thief. lie don't trouble himself
much about an examination of tho pre--mlfics.
If ho even goes there, It Is merely to
pee whether the thief has not left his name behiud
him. lie don't go into the details, whether It was a
short or a tall man, or whether ho was au expe
rienced or a botch of a workman, or whether he was
a tidy or a careless sort of a fellow. No ! he llrst
issues his card to the various pawnbrokers to see If
the stolen goods have been pawned, and then not re
ceiving any response, ho sets his stool-pigeons at
work, und it is a well-known fact that these "stools"
are generally ex-pollccmen. and they in some way or
another find out who the thief is. Of course it tnkes
money to do all this, and the detective cannot afford
to pay tho "pigeon" and the city don't, but he, judg
ing from those who are occasionally to be seen around
the office, manages to dress and live well.
Our city detective system has lieeotue so deficient
that a very small proportion of the largo cases are
ever referred to them, of course, they work at
them, but in nearly all the cases the credit of having
secured the thieves and the booty belongs to inde
pendent agencies, lu the heavy railroad cases, par
ticularly, the services of these outside organizations
are secured, aud they Invariably give great satisfac
tion. The name of Plukerton has become so, famous
and his services so invaluable, that his agencies are
found located in every principal city In the Union.
The detective who receives his bread and butter
from the City Treasury cries down these independent
organizations, and will tell you that all the rascality
for which he receives the credit originated from
these outside officers, but from his conversation you
will soon discover the reason why our business men
who have been robbed don't resort to the Central
Station. .
The force left bv Mayor Vaux, and afterwards im
proved upon by Mayor Henry, was undoubtedly the
best organization that has been known since the con
solidation of the city. There are so maiy depart
ments In the detective business that Mayor Vans
recognized the necessity of a systematic department,
and he divided the force into various bureaus and
placed a competent man at the head. He created
the ChiefBhlp, the Fire Marshalshlp, what was known
as a private bureau, and a murder detective. Each
man had his own nartlcular line of business, to which
he devoted especial attention, but on oe aslons re
quiring several men, a sumcieni nuuuicr were tie
tailed from the force for the purpose. Mayor Henry,
Hcelnir the importance of this system, not only main
tained the different bureaus, but also spent some
time In linDrovinc its efficiency. But now. with the
exception of the positions of Chief and the Fire
Marshal, no system is known, and the dozen or
no of men employed are in one heterogeneous
mass of confusion. No two seem to work together, but
i'h on his own account, and conflicts between them
are frequent It is said thut Mayor Fox, now that
lie has been relieved from the labor of appointing
the outside policemen, is devoting considerable time
to the Detective department, and that he will, in a
nhort time, issue au order wiucn win serve to oring
that department out of its present state of chaos to
the high position which It held in tho estimation of
the public some ten or twelve years ago. In order to
accomplsh this, ho will have toQreniove some of his
own appointments, for there are several of them who
are notoriously Incompetent for the work which
they have undertaken to perform. Home of them are
liardly lit tor tho post of common policemen, let
alone being employed to work up intricate cases of
burglaries, robberies, or murders.
Several cafes have of late occurred, from which it
Is inferred thut the detective is by r ,r on too Inti
mate terms with thieves and other criminals, and
w hich should serve to make a complete modification
of the system necessary. The public will remem
ber the case of the elderly man und wile who were
caught while going from store to store along Second
ami Arch streets, and "lifting" various articles.
These people were recognized u old onVndcrs. and
were held to appear ut Court. Before tho day of
trial, it Is Baid, and upon very good authority too,
that the District Attorney was waited upon und re
tiuested to be easy upon the prisoners, us they were
of considerable service ami importance to the Detec
tive department This wus done lu face of the tact
that the man wus known not to have been a resident
of the city for several years past. But to the credit
of the prosecuting officer, he not only tried the par
ties, but he also displayed an unusual amount of
energy In convicting them, and the jury brought in a
Verdict of guilty.
in unntlicr case, gome few months back, a fine-
looking young fellow wus arreBted for stealing valu
able ribbons and lis uum ni:vmm nimrs iumid
..it. n tmd a hearing at the Central Station, and,
after the testimony of the several firms hud been
taken he was bound over for trial. Nothing more
h ,ani rf ihn rase, and tho matter was forgotten
except by those who had been robbed. A few days
ago this same individual was again arraigned at thn
-..i u, ..,i,.. and. utter a hearing, was strain held
for trial ball being taken by the committing magis
trato. A transcript of the docket was sent to the
tV,i bill found. But on the name
for arraignment in the
nurr..r KouuUiiiw. no resoouue was made. Au effort
o find aim proved fruitless. Ills ball was then called,
and he made no response. He also could not he 1
found. The answer to all this is "straw" ball, which
could have been avoided if the proper vigilance had
been exercised In making the ball produce the deeds
f the property which he had sworn he owned.
Cases similar to the late bond robbery and the
Caldwell Jewelry matter have been of frequent oc
currence. Property la stolen, tho thief caught, and
the valuables returned on condition that no prose
cution will follow.
Men have brcn allowed to stalk In and around the
detective office within a few months, whoso pre
sence under former administrations was not tole
rated inside of the doors of the place. One JxiBt ro
curs to our mind. It is the case of a dashing young
msn who Is the keeper of a noted bagnio In thecentre
of Philadelphia, and who is also known to frequent
nightly the. gambling hells on Chesnut street This
offender fngalnst the laws, ;for several years pas',
until the Incoming of the present administration,
has kept away from the detective office, but now ho
is granted far more privileges than are allowed thoso
whose business requires them to call at tho office
almost hourly for information. Another shining
light there leaves the hearings and walks but a few
doors below Fifth street, and entering the door
ascends the stairs to tin: second floor, where, in a
magnificently furnished room, faro, roulette, nnd
other games are being played, contrary to the ordi
nances of the city.
The above are but a few Illustrations of tho present
Imperfect detective system, and will serve to show
the necessity of Mayor Kox bestowing Immediate
attention to tho rear room on Fifth street, below
( hCHHUt
The above article does not, of course, apply to
the entire force, as there are some men lu the
department whose services are Invaluable, and were
tin y dispensed with the city would be the loser; but
the pi Inclpal object of giving publicity to the fact
and the accompanying comments Is to secure u re
formation of the system now In vogue, so that our
detectives can vie In efficiency with tho best In the
world.
01' It COMMERCE.
The Trndo of I'bilndeliiliin, Foreign, Cnnst
n Im , mid Ol bei inc. I uriiiK I lu- Year S(iS.
The Deputy Special Commissioner of the Revenue
has Just issued his twenty-fourth monthly report,
from which we compile I lie Interesting and Important
facts given below concerning the commerce of the
port of 1'lilladclphiu.
In the following table are given the value of
foreign commodlilfs imported, re-exorted, ware
houhid, withdrawn from warehouse, and remaining
in warehouse, together with the value of domestic
exports, during each of the lost three months of
lh6.s, und for the entire year, the amount given as
having been warehoused including that, remaining
in warehouse at the beginning of each month and of
the year:
Oet. Nnv. Iter.
Imports gIM.Ktt f441,04 f3oa,7M
Re-exports 1,H'.4 ,mo 2,26
Domestic Exports I.v!92,wi5 l,n"n,:iH l,mia,'2'.m
Warehoused a, 11 0,630 2,60,7iio 2,442,202
Withdrawn from warehouse:
For Exportation 2,303 2,S20 1,3(13
For Transportation.. 1,H07 1o,207 62,i32
For Consumption 740,273 8b9,'J4ti 411.100
lumainiBg in Y are-
house 2,305,971 2,186,Sfi5 1,941.1,429
The following table allows the number and ton
nage of American and foreign vessels entered at the
port of Philadelphia during the last three months of
the year imhs, with the total for the entire year:
American
iYW.
Total
Mo. 'Jinn. Mo. I'tmx. Mo. Tun.
October 2(5 10,277 31 10,16(5 67 20,443
jovemoer u ti,nza 41 14,0A(
December lfi h,4i 10 2,6i(5 2(1 7,03.t
Total In lb68 f)37 1H4,727 812 94,282 849 279,009
i nun this it will be seen, much to the gratification
of our citizens, that by far the greater portion of our
foreign trade Is carried on in vessels owned In tho
United States, which is far from being the case at
me port oi xsew l orx, or at any otner or the prom!
nent shipping points in the country. At New York
the foreign vessels entered during the year were
considerably in excess or tne Amertum vessels,
while at boston the former were full foar times as
numerous' as tha latter.
The following tabic shows the number and tonnage
of vessels vU'HfBit Dull! this port during the same
period :
A m er i'ivi n Fortinn
vextelii. tMVMieW. Total,
Tun i. Mo. Tojw.
Mo. Tons.
October IS H,K7 87 11.9S8
November 20 7, (MS 41 15,888
65 20,845
fit 23,9!ia
B3 41,53(1
December 85 12,(11S 28 11,918
Total for 1808.. 390 150,757 899 148,210
795 209,003
In the number of vessels cleared during the year
therewas.it will tie seen, a slight excess of thoso
owned abroad, in number hut not tonnuge ; while at
N ew V ork the foreigu vessels wore almost double tho
number of American vessels, and the tonnage much
more than double, and the number of foreign vessels
cleared at Boston was almost four times as great as
that of American vessels.
The following table shows the number and tonnage
of vessels in the coastw ise trade entered at ami
cleared from the port of Philadelphia during the last
three months or ihch, ami during tne entire year
1'itm ln i ntered.
I'inKflH cleared.
Mo. Tohh.
Mo.
Toil.
October Ill 43,952
12(5
94
74
1073
55,071
30,951
83,204
November 93 87,772
December W 83,0114
Total in 1808... low 4o,09
418,39'J
THE SOUTH.
Sfeetlns of the Jnmrt.ville nnd Washington
If lulioiul nnd l.iiinlier Company.
Yesterday afternoon, lit 4 o'clock, a meeting of the
stockholders of this company was held in the Hank
of the Republic building, on Chesnut street. J.
(inskill. F.kci.. was called to the chair, and on
aM-uming it made some pertinent remarks, convey
ing Infoiiuatiou as to the past operations aud future
intentions and prospects of the subscribers to tho
stock of the company.
Perhups the most Interesting feature of the occa
sion VtUS tne speecn oi me enerK"o naiKiiieer
comnunv. Francis Llglufoot who went South and
took up 'his residence on tho company's purchase In
North Carolina, on tho very heels of the Rebellion.
His narrutive was extremely pleasant, and calculated
to iiiKiiire all who heard him with a belief in the
speedy regeneration of the South, and her quick re
turn to prosperity. When the meeting adjourned,
every one was satisfied with the fluttering future of
the company neiu out to view.
Trocbi.ebomk PEnni.K. During the last few days
a nervous gentleman residing on Locust street, near
Sixteenth, made a number of visits to the Fifth Dis
trict Station House, and there lodged a complaint
that a huge boulder blocked travel in the street near
bv his house. He desired the Btone removed. If it
remained there the chances were that some poor
horse would stumble over it, to the breaking or its
leg; or Borne vehicle, can- Ing human freight, would
be overturned, to the damage 6f its contents.
Tho officers of that district not paying the quick
attention to his complaint and request that they
should have paid, he must needs see the Chief of
Police in reference to the matter of the stone. Of
course the chief gave immediate orders to the lieu
tenant to have the rock of stumbling removed. A
force of men were detailed for the purpose and
marched to the locality designated. With what re
sult? A careful aud protracted search discovered
the stone, a pebble about as large as a lady's list.
(They lifted It from its muddy bed, und one of them
putting it In his coat pocket, brought it to the ofllco
Of me Ciller, 'more ii was uispiuyeu mis morning
upon the desk of that functionary, and there it will
remain to serve tne u.n iui purpose oi a paper
weight .
An Important Skmi u Yesterday morning an
application was made to Mr. Robert T.-Olll; l.leenso
Clerk at the Custom lloiue, for a renewal of papers
lor tne canal boat l.aiiy vvbsiiimiob, wno, upon
questioning the captain, ascertained that the bout
wus lying under the Wire lirlHge, on the Schuylkill,
with 2ii.(UKl pounds of powder on board. Upon com-
municuting tne laet to Deputy collector iieinii-
Btead, it w as communicated to the Mayor by Deputy
collector iniiKci. w no immediately scizeu ner, ami
the powder on board will be confiscated according to
law, the proceeds to go tnthe Board of Relief for Dis
abled Firemen. Had an in eulent occurred there might
have been a dread l til disaster to record. The gen
tlemen who detected tills', are deserving of credit for
ineir prompt action lu the matter.
PKAisBwoimiY Action The City Treasurer, Mr.
l'eirsol, on his own individual responsibility, has
provided the ineai.s u. pay the teachers on the
coining quarter day, Jui.y i. He could not borrow
tne money on me ciedu of the city for that purpose,
iieeiiuri, uii.n-i ini-ujiei umi oi ine oniliiaiicii re
quiring warrants to be n rlstered and paid in nume
rical order, ine mom , o burrowed hu wool, I bx
obliged to use in paylrg tho early numerical war
rants, and the teaehei, whose warrants would lie
registered on ouiy i, won-u not. receive the pay for
tli. in for ut leustsix months. It ts the intention of
the Treasurer to pay the touchers ut the rooms of the
Rourd of CQlitroiieiB.
Dkm'pkp. The (lwcilo g of Police Sergeant Jones,
of the Fighth (ll.strict, v,vs entered during the pro-cri-esa
of il, e lire at Ridge avenue and Willow Htreeu.
yesterday morning, and every article of clothing
v, hlch could be found tin rein was carried away. It
Is Mipposed that llri men were the depredators, as
Hu. si rLreant s house was near by the scene of con-
lliiif rot Ion. An old citizen's coat was all tho raiment
the worthy Sergeant could muster this inoriilng.
Foil Okttino Mr ist. Policeman Frederick
Peneker, of the Tenth district, has been removed by
the Mayor lor imbibing too ireciy oi oug-juice.
KKIGIITS TEMPLA.lt.
Theflrml-OntmnUt Aanlvemnry f Hu Jaha'it
CommaadcTy-Tbe Onuid DemooMnuloB mf
hr t Tediiy-A Nketrh of the Order.
Hie seml-centennlal anniversary of Ht John's
Oommandcry No. 4, Masonic Knights Tempiar.whtclt
takes place on Tuesday next, promises to be one of
the most Imposing displays ever witnessed la Phila
delphia. There will be about three thousand men in
line, representing encampments in different sections
of theconntry. Boston sends 800, New York 600
Hartford. Connecticut, 250, and delegates have fori
warded lists from tho West and South. It Is not
merely In tho number of men who will appear that
the demonstration will assume Importance, The
strangers who come to take part in the anniversary
will be representative men of all sections, all trades
professions, and pursuits In life. It therefore be
hooves us to give them a welcome which will carry
with It goodwill and a hearty greeting. The visiting
knights come to do honor to St John's Commanderv
as well as the Order in general. That .i,.h-J
Commander; should be thus selected is due to tho
fact thut to It belongs the credit of having organize,
in Pennsylvania and kept alive the Order from lsi
d
19
until the present, clay. A sketch of the (mn.r ita
principles, and the organization of St John's Com
iiiHndery No. 4 will not be uninteresting even to per
sons onlslde of the encampment
The tenets of the Order of Knights Templar, In
common with thoso of other Masonic, Orders, are
rounded upon trndillon oral rather than written.
Only those who have passed through the Illue lodge
and Chapter degrees as Freemasons arc eligible as
KllUrtllU- I'll.. L'ltOrltf Tn,.,l.,. Ij I.h ..t l.:..
.....p....... .... I - lllltu in IIU;U 111
Knighlhood a Knight of the Red Cross aud a Knight
ol Malta.
The original Knights, of whom there were only
four, hound themselves each to the other for mutual
support, and were required to keep the road clear
from .loppa to Jerusalem. These few were the
nucleus ol a mighty order that soon spread through
out Christendom and had power to dictate dynasties
and control thrones. I'eter the Hermit win a
knight Templar, and the page of history Is em
bliioued with the name of those Knights who won
fume and names In the Crusades. At tlrst the
K nights Templar refused all close ulllunco with any
oilier body. Throughout their wholu c.ireur, amidst
proi-pcrity and adversity, they stood aloof from all
other associations. This continued until the infamous
Philip Kought to become the assassin or the order,
and when the martyr James Do Molay laid d.iwn his
life in defense of the integrity and holiness of its
principles. Then it was that the order was induced
to seek shelter and countenance of the Masonic
body.
The history proper of the Templar Order may lie
briefly stated, the authority being approved history
published by order of the Grand Commandery. it
was established In Ills, suppressed in 1312 by Cle
ment V and Philip the Fair, King of France. After
this the Templars and Knight Hospitallers of St. John
of Jerusalem were incorporated Into one body. In
1291 they took up their residence in Cyprus, and
afterwards went to Rhodes, and took the name of
Knights of Rhodes. In 1630 tho Emperor Charles V
of Spain conferred on them the Island of Malta, and
hence they received the name of Knights of Malta,
or the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. When re
siding on the Island of Malta they established their
Preccptnrlcs throughout (Europe, and from all the
three conclaves In Ireland, Scotland, and England,
the Knights of Pennsylvania may be said to trace
their origin. After the Revolutionary war the breth
ren commenced the work of resuscitating the order.
Masonic Templarlsm having been first
established In Pennsylvania by the llrst Grand
Encampment, which met in Philadelphia on the 12th
of May, 1797, this State and city Is entitled to the
honor of having introduced the Orders of Christian
Knig!ithood Into the Ciilted States, deriving her
work from the English, Scottish, and Irish rituals,
the former of which have used the same ritual since
1791. The convention which assembled In Philadel
phia. May 12. 1791, had delegates from Nob. 1 and 2
of Philadelphia, No. 3 of liarrisburg. and No. 4 of
Carlisle (where respective organizations took place
from 1793 to 1797). In 1812 Nos. 1 and 2 became con
solidated as No. 1, and on the 8th of June, 1619. St
John's Commandery, No. 4, had issued to it a char
ter, which was accepted, and the Commandery orga
nized on the 16th of the same month. It will there
fore be llfty years of age on Tuesday next The
charter of the commandery, which has done so much
to eiicotinr . the spread of the principles of the
Order, is in follows: "We, the Most Eminent Sir
William McCorkle, General Grand Master of tho
Pennsylvania Grand Encampment of Knights Tem
plar, nud the appendant Orders,"
" J all vhom it may tonrern.
"Greetiuq -Know ye that we, the said most Eminent Sir
William McCorkle, Geueral Grand Matiier utom&aid, by
virtue ot the !KwerB and authoritieH in un vested, do hereby
constitute aud appoint unr trusty and wol I beloved Sir
nniKiiiK piepnen r. uuruier, ornna miisior, tioua w.
Kellv. GeDeruliBHtmn. and .Intitl l. Fervuson. CtlDtain-
General of un em-uniomcntof Knisht's Templar, to be hnld
in the city of Piiiludeliibia, in the (JoiniiKiuweiilMi of Fa.,
unucr tne jurisdiction ol oursaio encaimimenij ana is to tie
called and known by the name of ftt. .Jolin'a Encttnnunont
of Knight" Templar, No 4. ot Pennsylvania, held in the
cityot Philiirloliihia. with full and adequate powers to
conlor the Orders of Kniichte of Malta and Kniifhtnnf the
Ked Crosf. with continuance to their sucuessors in otuee
and members forever: Provided, nevertheless, that tho
mod Sir Stephen P. llarbier, Grand Muster, John W.
Kelly, Generalissimo, and John D. tergusou, Captain
Generul, and the other officers nnd their successors and
members, pay due rospoct to our said Grand Fncampraent,
and the refutations thereof, otherwiso this Charter tube
ol no torce or effect.
Given under our hand and the soal of our Grand En
campment, in the city of Philadelphia, in the CJomruoo
wealth ot Pennsylvsma, this Hth ditj of Juno, in tho yoar
of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninuteeu, and
of cur order seven hundred and one.
(blKliedJ WILLIAM MOCJUKKl.K,
Generul Grand Master.
"Attest Gl'OnoE A. Rakf.h, Gruud Recorder."
There were dilllculties in the Order subsequently In
regard to questions of jurisdiction; and finally, lu
1K24, St. John's Encampment, No. 4, Philadelphia;
jno. 5, i moo, ami ino. o, uemoiuy, oi itcauiug, esuio
lishcd a Grand Encampment.
This is a brief outline or the uruer. According to
a report made to the Grand Encampment of Penn
sylvania, it is said, wun reference io ine cant mai
virtues of a Knight Templar: "A Knight, by his
obligation, is required newr to fioinfe aw obligation
hemubtbe faithful to his every engagement; but
should a Knight prove faithless to his engagement
and his obligation, tne personal stigma rcmaiirs
indelibly fixed upon his character, aud in ancient
times 'no after good conduct or valor could retrieve
it' Fidelity was one of tho chief virtues; next to
this virtue was Justice, or a 'settled determination
to prevent or redress injuries by whomsoever perpe
truled.' Upon these two virtues Templar Masonry
may be said to be erected. Destroy them, and the
beautiful structure which is erected thereon must
fall und perish; sustain and cultivate them, and we
will Unci in our asylums no Sir Knight who will not
be; an honor to tne institution, possessing mat char
acter which Templar Masonry confers, and 'with
whose fame, fortune, and honor we find our heart
strings entwined, and for whom, and for the widow
and orphan, and the holy institutions of a sacred re
ligion, we may. u caueu upon, oare tne Diane, ana
do better than the deeds of chivalry even thoBe of
Justice, F'ortitude, and Mercy.' "
This extract gives a clear exposition oi tne aims oi
the order. The bonds of unity in this Christian
organization are to-day Identical with those that gave
strength, power, and glory to tne ueiteu Kingnis in
the long years of war against; ine rtaraceus; ami
while lu this Christian age their objects are more
ditluse. and while the Order maintains its existence
in a modified form, lis neuevoieuce ami grantieur oi
humanity shed Its benign luliucnce throughout, tne
world. Oiiet and unobtrusive, tho Templar of
modern times makes no parade of virtues and noble
charities extended with a heroism no less sublime.
because unvauntcd, than that which gave the halo of
glory and renown to his illustrious ioumiera. At tne
bedside of the sick, ut the grave of the dead, assuag
ing the grief of the widow, drying the tears of the
orphun, maintaining tne good name oi a orouier,
healing discord Hi famines, in communities, in nu
tions : not In panoply aud steel cuirass, with lanou in
rest and vizor down, but with quiet step and out
stretched hand, striving against the privations of
weak humanity, doing the work oi tno Master, ne
wends his pilgrimage. "In (W niino vim:" Is Ills
w atch word, the Holy Cross his emblem, and He who
died to save sinners his guide and his example.
At the oiganizatiou of St. Johns Commandery
Sir Stephen P. l'.arbricr was Eminent Grand Master,
and continued in oillce until May 10, l2l, when he
was Micccc ded by Sir George Russell. From that
time until the present there is an unbroken record
of otllcciN. showing that the organization or St.
John's Commandery was kept up, and by a careful
regard for the ancient landmarks and traditions or
the order, obtained and returned an miiiieuce wiucn
has beta exerted in behalf of the organization
throughout the State of Pennsylvania. This fact is
recognized throughout the I'nlted States, hence tho
very general acceptance of the invited to take part
in the semi-centennial anniversary oi tne com
mundery en Tuesday next. There are not more
than lo.nfo Kr.ights Templar In the United States,
and ol Hu sc not less thau .hooo w ill bo ill the intrude
In Philiideli bin. The visiting brethren come with
the full knight's dress. Including the t hapcaii, and In
this respect will mukc a more striking display thau
our local comiiiimderles. The Ilostou cotninanderies
will reach Philadelphia ou Sunday morning, aud will
be received by a delegation of St, John's Com-
monderv. und in the afternoon will be escorted to
church. Councils have appointed a committee to
curry Into ellect the resolution extending the liospl-
... Ii, ..r .1... ..it tr. , I... li.rU U., tltllf Uik iiiutr
lauin n el lilt; iiij lu biiu iiaauin. mi it.i.w vj ...uj
anticipate a welcome such us Philadelphia ought
uiwujh to extend to those who coiuu among us.
Cai'B May On Monduy next, the 14th Instant, the
W'est Jersey Kuilroud Cnmnanv will commence run
ning u u udditioiiul train to Cape May, leaving Phila
delphia at 8 o'clock A. M. This will take the place
of the o'clock Saturday train, which will be run to
morrow for the last time, oilier changes will soon
follow to accommodate the increasing travel.
FUNERAL CEREMONIES.
The Obweolcs t tke LaM Rev. F.J. Harbella,
F.J.1 at Ike Cathedral f fH. Peter aad Paulx
Ibis Marolntr An Imposing Ceremonial-Sermon
by the Very Key. f tlrhael O'Connor, 8.
J. Tbe Clergymen Present and OOlclatlnn.
The most Imposing morning service ever held
Within the walls or the Cathedral of SS. Peter and
Paul was that held this morning over the remains or
the good and lamented Father Ilarbelln, late of St,
Joseph's Church. Perhaps no priest ever died In this
diocese more greatly lamented by his flock, or more
generally and universally revered. This nas been
evidenced by the stream of people flowing In and out
of St Joseph's Church during the time lu which the
body laid lu state therein, and the manifestation of
grief then and there given was intensified this morn
ing when the body was removed to the Cathedral for
Interment. As the body was Lome out of the church
the luchrymatlon ot the people was indeed heart
rending, aud but seldom have we witnessed such a
manifestation ( f grief.
The arrangements for the transfer of the body
from St Joseph's to the Cathedral were uuderthe
ompetent superintendence and direction of Mr.
Simon GRrtlaiid, who had them carried out with
com mend able regularity and fine order. The body
being placed in the hearse, a procession was formed,
he aclcd by the Sunday School children of St. Joseph's
Church, lor whom the deceased ever entertained so
tender a regard. The children of the seven schools
ot SI. Jose ph's followed, and nfter them came the
mi niners in me riodaitty of tne messed virgin, rrotn
w hom wus also selected a guard of honor. There
were eight clerical and eight lay pall-bearers, and
the procession moved slowly np Walnut street to
Eighteenth, and thence to the Cathedral.
Mr. W illiam 1). Cavanaugh, of ht Joseph's choir,
tifllciated as Chler Marshal with much eillciency.
und on reaching the Cathedral the body was plii'ied
on a cenotaph in rront or the main altar, around
which were placed many burning taers, and at its
he ad a crucifix. The deceased held within Ills hands
a golden chalice, and his features bore a mild, be
nignant expression, as If Indulging in reiasliliig
Bleep, rather than reposing la death.
1 tic multitude being seated, the; recitation or thn
Holy Gfllce of the Dead was commenced, Klght
Kcv. bifchon Wood presiding at the same, and Kev.
Francis P. O N'eill and Itev. Thomas F. Hopkins
acting as chaiinters. The recitatlou of the oillce
occupied about one hour, and, on Its conclusion, the
Solium Pontifical Mass of Hetilem was at once
commenced, the celebrant being Right Kev. James
F. wood, 1). II., Iflshop or Philadelphia. He was
assisted by Itev. Father Stonestrect. S. J., as
Assistant Priest; Very ltev. M. A. Walsh, V. (1., and
Very ltev. James O'Connor, 1). 1).. as Deacons r
Honor; liev. James E. Mulhollaiid, Deacon of the
Mass; Kev. Thomas F. Hopkins, SiUi Deacon; aud
Kev. A. J. McConomy as Master or Ceremonies.
There were also present within the sanctuary
Right Kev. J. T. Shanahati, Itlshop of liarrisburg,
and nearly all the secular ami regular clergy of the
diocese, amongst whom we noticed Very Kev. P. A.
Stanton, O. S. A., Very Kev. James Hayclen, V. C.
M., Mcholas Cantwell, P. It O Kcllly, N. J. Walsh,
Anton Haviland, Richard Kenabar, Charles A. Mc
Fadden, John McAnany, Thomas Klernan, P. F.
Sheridan, John Kelly, James Daly, W. F. Cook,
James Magulre, Thomas O'Neill. Thomas Fox. U. U.
Vllleaer. S. J.. P. J. ltlenkenror. John Fltzmaurlce.
Peter Sullivan, Matthias Cobbin, Thomas Fox,
I'eter Crane, O. S. A., P. J. Jordan, 8. J., J. Illicitly,
S. J., and many others whom our reporter could not
ciistingiiii-n owing to their position lu tne sanctuary.
The Mass being commenced, the Plain Gregorian
service was chanted, and after the Epistle had been
intoned by tne buo Deacon the choir sung the se
quence, l)ie lra, diis iila, the clergy meanwhile
holding lighted tapers lu their hands.
The Gospel of the Mass was then sung alond by the
Deucon, after which came the Otfertorium as usual.
The "Domine Jenu Chrinte. de mortt ivle.rna" was Sling
as prescribed by the ritual. This was followed by
tho ".Van(i(, Kanctu, the SanetuM," "Aijnu l)ti,'' and
"Dona Ei Itequiem" as an ordinary 'mass for. the
dead.
At the conclusion of the mass Very Kev. Mic hael
O'Connor, 8. J., ascended the pulpit, and spoke su b
stantially as follows:
All honor seems to be out of place so much as in
the presence of death, which shows the vanity of all
earthly things ; yet the feeling leading us to do honor
to the dead must have a legitimate object, to be found
only in the honor to which virtue Is entitled, In the
conviction tnat virtue is beyond tne assaults or
death, leaving to the enjoyment of the faithful
Christian a reward beyond the portals or death.
It Is his virtue which has called forth the homage
over his remains, and while I cannot do full justice
to his memory, I further regret being chosen as the
organ or our reelings, isottnng, nowever, can ne
said by me but what would be said by any of the
clergy present, and is the expression of your own
feelings.
The character of the deceased is familiar In al
most every household, and uuything said In his
praise cannot fully accord with his merit. He was
distinguished lor Holiness or ittc, ami labored to in
fuse a like feeling Into all. There Is no one who
knew him but entertains for him respect and affec
tion, or remembers word or deed of his pointing to
aught else imt what charity and the purest ot mo
tives would dictate.
The sneaker then gave an account of the birth.
early training, and religious proclivities of Father
liurbeiln, as heretofore published.
liuvmg un inclination lor tne cnurcn, ne pursued
his preliminary studies in his native France, and at
the early age of twenty-two resolved ou coming to
America to labor lu a Held of usefulness.
Ills mother Interfering and remonstrating with
him, he resolved to appeal to another mother, ami
accordingly placed himself under the protection of
tno messed virgin, making a Noreuaior mo pur
pose, at the conclusion of which his natural mother,
unsolicited, gave her consent ami bin nun uon-
speed. He came to the United States but what for?
was it the fertility o' our fields, the enjoyment or
human felicity, or what? He came because he
thought it the most speedy way to dedicate himself
to the service of the Indian missions, and fearing
lr ne joined tne society or Jesuits in Europe
he could not accomplish his purpose. Whilst God
looked with complacency on the purposes or his ser
vant, Father Durnelin, whilst evangelizing tne
savages, was received into the Society or Jesuits
in September, lHSfi. lie was ordained llrst at George
town. In September, 1837, ho was appointed to St
Joseph's in this city, where he has Bpent his whole
lire lu the way laminar to you. lie wus lerveni an i
foremost In every good work, of which you can bear
testimony.
He Bought God first of all, and for God's sake
sought the welfare of all classes of men. We can
not refrain, however, from alluding to his devoted
ness to the children, his love aud; labors for them
and success In wiuulng their esteem and affection at
St. Joseph s.
It was refreshing to Bee these Sodalities singing
the nralscs of God. and thus giving joy and spiritual
advancement to all around. On one occasion, when
from sickness he could not stand, ne was called down
stairs, on the occasion of a Sodality celebration, to
listen to their hymns and be present at their exer
cises. When the sodalities were invited ny tne msnop to
visit the Cathedral Bhortly after Its consecration, it
wus a glorious Bight to see the Cathedral tilled by so
many Socialists who had dedicated themselves to the
Virgin; and ill Biicn religious uiuwers wus rumor
Puriieliu especially successful.
The KoBarv Society was another sacred organiza
tion in which he took a lively Interest. St Joseph's
Hospital wus another noble work to which he devoted
himself, and when ship fever and other pestilential
diseases visited our city, Father ilarbelln called
around him many zealous men and women who de
voted themselves to their temporal relief. The
hospital conducted by Catholic sisters was from such
causes suggested through tho charity and energy of
our deceased friend. He was devoted to his duty in
every department of ecclesiastical calling, ttie pul
pit, the confessional, and the highest functions of
the priesthood, the celebration of the holy sacrifice
of the Mass. Not unfrequently was lie carried out of
the confessional by strong men, although suffering
from ailment unci disease. His compulsory sighs
were attended by a tranquil spirit, and his death was
finally hastened by the factor Ids saying mass on
Wednesduy lust for tho last time. He not only did
that, but gave Holy Communion to 2oO persons, thus
to the lust moment Becking God and the welfare of
ins people.
He was ever affable and kind, and was esteemed
by persons of all classes, the learned and unlearned,
old and young, rich und poor. This wus not lu con
sequence of greut natural ability, but his love of
God and religion. He hsd all necessary information
and learning to entitle his opinions to respect, but
lie hud not those dazzling or brilliant powers to at
tract attention, his conversations, and even his ser
mons being of the most familiar character. Thus
the virtuous inun Is better than the valiant, when his
humble merits are properly upplied, ruther than the
vullant and mighty looking lor but woildly praise
above. While here I propose to you of the hilly to
do honor to his memory; I propose 10 you his exum
pie, and to the beloved clergy let us, like our deceased
friend, try to entertain a great love of God, and then
we will have accomplished what God desires or us
and the sphere of our usefulness be enlarged. On
an occasion like mm wc -. " "i mm worm,
and let us like our deceased friend latior for the cause
of Gol and His Eternal Kingdom.
The absolution of the body was then given by the
bishop, usslsted by all the clergy, after which a pro
cession wus again formed, which proceeded to St
Joseph's Cemetery, Passyiink road aud Washington
aveniiH. Here the "llfntdirtHH l)umitiu ltu lnrae-1"
and the other last prayers were recited, and amidst
the sighs and lamentations of his beloved flock the
hodyof the good and faithful priest was consigned
i to the tomb.
THE OAS RING.
How tbe Nomination of John A. IToaaeman for
K (reorder ol Deea wm Kneeled.
The following documents, addressed to the Repub
lican City Execntlve Committee, need no comments
at this time:
iliii.xPKi.riitA. June 10, 1C9. To tho Rennbllcan
City Execntlve Committee Gentlemen : At the re
gular election for delegates to represent the Eighth
division, Fifth ward, In the various nominating con
ventions held on Tuesday, ine stn nisianr., ai tne re-
gular place (Pender s star Hotel, dock street, dciow
Third), I was duly elocted delegate from the division
to tbe convention to nominate a Keptiblican candi
date for Recorder of Deeds, and tho same evening
received a certificate of the fact, duly made ont on
the proper printed form furnished by your commit
tee, which certificate was signed by James Poland,
judge, and C II. Wilson and Philip M. Bruch, Inspec
tors, the proper officers, as I have occasion to know
officially from my position ss Chairman of the Ward
Executive Committee. This certificate I presented
on the 9th Instant at the meeting of the convention
at Spring Garden Hall, it was received. 1 was ad
mitted to a Rcat, and bv the Committee on Perma
nent Organization nominated, and by tho conven
tion elected, one of the Vice-Presidents.
At the same tlme.when my certificate was hauded
In one George W. Bickley handed ill a paper, of
which the following Is a literal copy :
"Ksiffht Dl. Rth Ward
"Thin in to certify that an F.leeti.m of Hopuhran parly
at Heeular place of holding- the Flection anil Gen. W.
Itirkley wnnduly Elected thia clay June tho Sth lhrt to
reprem-nt thin Iiv. in the Convention to nominate a Can
dictate lor Kecorderof Deeds 1"9.
"Tbo. J. Nkal ,1 11(1 19.
"IIaiihis Haukinoion Inp.
This paper is all in tho same handwriting, includ
ing all the names purporting to lie aftlxcdto It as
signatures. This is apparent upon the most casual
inspection. How and where and when It was pre
pared, Mr. Bickley can best tell If he will. My own
certificate and this paper are both in my possession.
Vpoti the appointment by tho convention of a Com
mittee on ( n ilentlals, this George' W. Bickley ap
peared before them, claiming to contest my sear.
io written statement, as required by suction (5, rule
v, for the government of tho party, was presented to
the convention nor to (he committee. What state
ment. If any, Mr. Bickley may have made orally to
the comm tt'ee I do not know. I was called before
the committee and answered such questions as were
put to me, showing fully tho grounds of my claim to
represent the division lu the convention.
The Committee on Credentials reported to the
Convention that. Mr. Bickley was entitled to the seat
as Representative of the Eighth division, Fifth
ward, without giving any reasom, and their action
was declared final under the last paragraph of sec
tion 6, rule v, iibovw referred to; and I was refused
the right to vote In the reinvention, notwithstanding
my protest against the whole course of proceeding.
A large number of the committee protested
against their action In my case ss well as in others,
but finding remonstrance useless, they left tho com
mittee room and declined to sign the report.
I submit the matter for your earnest considera
tion. I have no personal feeling on the subject, but
respectfully submit that If such proceedings are to
be allowed to pass unnoticed ami unrebuked and
some remedy against their occurrence In the future
is not provided, It will be utterly Impossible to com
mand for the Republican nominations either the stip-
tort of the party or the respect of the community,
nder any circumstances, I consider that the matter
deniands to be properly exposed. Very respectfully,
SAMl'KI. ('. 1'KIIKISS,
Chairman Executive Committee Fifth Ward,
No. 627 Walnut street
Pnii.APEi.i HiA. June 1t, 1W9. To the Republican
City Executive Committee Gentlemen: Since my
letter or yesterday in reference to the manner In
which I was deprived of my vote lu the convention
to nominate a Republican candidate for Recorder of
Deeds, I have received from the parties whose names
purported to bo signed as Judge and Inspectors to i
the paper handed in by George W. Bickley as a certi
ficate of his election as delegate from the Eighth
division, Fifth ward, to that convention, a paper of
which I enclosu a copy for your consideration. Very
respectfully, Sami ki, C, Pkrkiks,
Chairman Executive Committee Fifth Ward, No.
627 Walnut street
The following Is a copy of the document lost re
ferred to:
We, the undersigned, certify that we did not, nor
did either of us act, or undertake to act. as officers
of the delegate election of the Eighth division of the
Fifth ward, held June 8, 19. The election was
regularly and properly sonducted by James Roland,
judge, C. II. Wilson and Philip M. Bruck, inspec
tors, the regular and proper election officers of the
division. We voted at said election, and were and
are satisfied with the manner lu which it was
conducted as fair and regular. We signed no
certificate purporting to cctrify the election of
George W. Bickley or any one else as a delegate
from the division to the convention for the nomina
tion of a candidate for Recorder of Deeds or any
other convention; and any certificate purporting to
be signed by us or either of us to the ellect of such
election, was not signed by us. nor by our authority
or direction; but if such certillcate exists, with our
or either of our names appended thereto, it must
have tieen written and signed by some one else, and
wholly without our authority or direction.
(.Signed) Thomas J. Neiu,
llAKKIS llAKKINUTON,
June 10, 1669. U. Gknav.
About Docis. esterday a man named Charles
Magnet was arrested on Washington lane, German
town, upon the charge of assault and battery with
Intent to kill one Philip Cramer. The latter resides
on Main street, In the same district He is the owner
of a nnmber of dogs, which running loose around
the neighborhood, annoy the residents very much
by their continual barking and fighting. Magnet ex
postulated with Cramer in relation to these canines.
Words brought on blows, and flually tho dog man
was felled to tne eartn, KirucK. nv a nncK in uie lore-
head. He was pretty badly hurt. Thereupon Magnet
was arrested, as stated, ami ncm to auswer ny Al
derman Good.
.TtivENii.B Piratks John Mclntvrc. Jonathan
Fenner. James Scott, and James Funnel, lads, all of
them about seventeen years of age, wore arrested
yesterday, bv Lieutenant Jacooy aud utneers nnarti
and GMie.rt, of ttie Park Police. The lads were taken
into custody at their various nomes, in mo Twen
tieth ward, upon the charge of being that squad of
?'oting roughs who took a row-boat from parties
n the Sehuvlkill river last Sunday, ousting Its occu
pant's, and landing them on Baker's Island, above
the Columbia Bridge. They were all Identified be-
vond question. Alderman Pancoast held them lu
looo bad each to answer.
Stoi.b a Watch A couple of boys, Napoleon aud
John Taylor, stole a watch from a plasterer em
ployed in the dwelling of Dr. Todd, at Koxborough.
The timekeeper was In the pocket of a vest which
hang upon the wall. They pawned their booty for
ts at a shop on Kidge avenue, where It was reoov-
ered. The boys wre men arrested, ami committed
to answer by Alderman Kumsdell in default of f-iOU
bail eucn.
SUM. Thky Comb Hie following additional
police appointments are announced this morning:
r District.
James Wilson 12
Patrick Bergen u
John Cookenback i
Johnlligglns 1
John Kaue 6
Alfred W. Murphy
Tiik Powper Baror The runal-bnat which was
seized yesterday morning at the Falrinount Locks,
for being loaded with sou kegs of powder, was
taken down the river again last evening. The pow
der was removed from It, und ttored iu the Point
Breeze Magazine.
"Arri.BTON's Jotknal" of Juno 19 contains an
exceedingly pretty aud affecting story, called
"Bella's Defeat." by Mr. Riter Fit.geru'.d. It Is an
admirable nieture of a certain phase of life at water
ing places. The moral Is strong aud suggestive. It
deserves to be widely copied.
M
THOMAS cfe SONS, NOS. 139 AND 141
8. lOLKTU btreet.
fiiitn No. 10)'2 Kntllffp stropt.
KUPKRIOR H'RNITI'KI'"., l-HKNlMI Pl.ATK Mllt-
ltOKS, CHANOKLIKKS, UAlcl'l'.TIS, Ki'U.
Cln Tufthripv uiorninir.
June 16, at 10 o'clock, at No. Vil'i Sprnca street, b:
nut parlor suit, gurnet pluh ; otaume, vlalnut umuiirnoiii
InrnUurH, Imtiet Bidcfbuard, rxumaion tablu. two trem-li
plute mantel inirn.rs, oliina, Klaus, and plated ware, paint
innanil iifraviniK, walnut, clumber furniture, find
biMt-aiifc, wartln-btja, line ina( treencH, ft-athrr biilhtors aud
pillows. rliUHMdauiid other c-uritU, chandulierB, rolriKe
ratur, liitclmii rurniture, etc. I rs 6 11 -l
PIANOS, ETOi
ALBKECHT,
BIRKKS A HOHMIDT.l
rm3
MANl'KACTUIIKllS or
FIRRT-UI.AKH IHANO-tORTES.
Foil fuarantoe aud moderate price.
88 WAKKltUOMS, No. U 1 0 AR01I Rtrset
r-, c 11 I C K E
R I N
If U I 1 Grand Sauare and Uprieht
11 8ff No. fl 14 CHKSNUT Street.
BRADBUKY'S
HI AMIS ONE AT
rf-fi I'Whito Houae. Seven Kurt P!"'"!";,
Aiao,
Taylor A Farley'. Organs. WILLIAM U.
en .-iiv . -
litis AKCJli NU-eot.
4 IS im
Sisi 1,0(1 LOST-LOST, ON THE MORN-
Z-UX i . .l... n.i. - amah blaok-ftnd-tan altit.
1 be tinder will b auitably rewarded by Uaviim her at No
11W tilllAKIJ KtreeL or aoudnis uch infonuution M will
load U hr uvn J. 0 " ov
F0URTII EDITION
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS.
Minister Washburne's Health Fail
ing Fast Advices from Minis
tcr Motley-Dull Times.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Tho New French Cable-Colliery
Disasters in England.
FROM WASnWQTOJf.
Hull Times.
Special Despatch to The Fvrniixg Telegraph.
Washikoton, Juno 11. Owing to the ab
pcnce of tlio President from tho city, everything;
is dull in oftlelal circles to-day. There were fewr
visitors at the White House. In the departments
routine business only is being transacted.
.Minister Motley.
The State Department Is In receipt of ofllclal
despatches from Minister Motley giving an
account of Ills arrival and reception in England.
Tie slates thnt he finds very little of the hostility
among the oflicinls which is exhibited toward
this country by the British press. Mr. Motley
expected to have au audience with tho (uecn at
an early day.
tllininler Wmlibiirne.
A private letter received here from a member
of Minister Washburne's family states that LU
health is worse than before lie left this country.
It U the opiinion of eminent physicians in Paris
that ho will probably be unablo to discharge his
oflicinl duties, and if ho docs not find relief at
Hamburg, whither he has gone, it is thought he
he w ill resign and come home.
FROM JWlfOFE.
The New French Cable.
By A tlantie Cable.
Kkkst, June 11. A banquet was given last
cvenii t on board the Great Eastern, to celebrate
the su. cessful loading of the new French cable.
Many notables were present. Speeches were
nmde : nd toasts drank. Among tho latter were
"England," "America," and "France," appro
priately responded to by representatives of tho
several nations. Tho Great Eastern has gone
to Portland, England, for a supply of coal, and
will leave that port to-morrow for Brest, whence
she will soon proceed to lay the cable to
America.
Robberies In Ireland.
London, Juno 11. Despatches from Cork,
state that robberies of arms and ammunition are
of frequent occurrence throughout tho southern
part of Ireland. Suspicion iu all cases fastens
on members of the Foniun organization. Extra
ordinary precautions Lave been taken by the
authorities against these outrages.
Tbe I.iutt Colliery Disaster.
London, Juno 11. Later despatches from
Mcrthyr Tydvil, Wales, report that the colliery
disaster in that neighborhood was much less
serious than at first reported. Fifty-six bodies
have becu recovered thus far, and it is thought
that the total number of killed will not exceed
eighty-six.
WEDDING INVITATIONS, ENGRAVED IN
tbs newuat and bent manner.
LOUIS JJRKKA. Htatirmerand Rntrram,
No. lo;t;l (Jheanut Btreet.
A
MERCHANT, LEAVING FOR EUROPE,
will undertake any loaitimatA buainnaM in tlm nrinni
pill cities of (trout Iirituin and Continental Europe.
Address MERCHANT. 11 2t
STEAMBOAT LINES.
FOR CAPE MAY STEAMER
;3'7LADY OP THE LA KK.. This tins new
laSKftSteimflrwill hn nut on the miit.n on nr about.
uezulu oi ,iun. uue nonce will be Riven ol ton tnno
nd place of departure. 6 7mwfilt
PHRAIM C LA rIk,
MATTRESS AND FEATHER STORE,
N. E. Cor.FOURTH and CALL0WHILL,.
(Formerly Fourth and Vine Bts., Philadelphia).
N. 11. -Spring Muttresaoa made in tbe beet waj, and re
paired at short notice. 6 4 fit
CURTAINS AND SHADES.
JMtORTANT TO HOUSEKEEPERS.
'iHK PATENT ADJUSTABLE WINDOW SCREENS.
tit any window, and koep ont
FLIES, MOSQC1TOKS AND ALL OTHER INSECTS.
For sale No. It! North SIXTH hlreet,
WINDOW ULINDIH AND SHADES ot all kinds.
REPAIRING, El'O.
D. J. WILLIAMS & SONS,
NO. 16 NORTH SIXTn STREET,
6 11 lm n PHILADELPHIA.
PROPOSALS.
J) It O P O S A 1 8 FOR STRAW.
Deputy QfARTEKUASTEK-diNBRAt's Office,)
riiii.ADhi.i'HiA, Pa., June 11, 189.
Proposals are hereby invited (to be opened at 19 If.
on TUESDAY, the 15th Instant) for furnishing the
Quartermaster's Department In this city with
FORTY (40) TONS OF RYE STRAW
In hales, subject to inspection as usual.
The usual conditions imposed npon bidden and
contractors will bo observed. The ritjht Is also re-'
served to reject any and all bids, if to tho Interest ot
the Government to do so.
Proposals should bo sealed and endorsed "Propo
sals for Straw," and addressed to the undersigned!
STKWAKT VAN VLIET,
Deputy (u;irtermaster-Oeneral and
11 8t Urevet MaJor-tlenenU U. S. A.
nnv
.THE
zrBF5Vr
llW-r la.
FULL NATURAL FLAVOR RHAMED.
Families and Restaurateurs pronounce them supe
rior in flavor, solidity and quautity to any heretofore
produced.
For sale by all First-class Grocers.
Dealers In ('untied Fruits are nxiuostofl to enter
their orders early, for the coining Beason'n supply, at
Sole Agency,
No. ir N. WATER Street, Philadelphia.
OUINTON PACKING COMPANY, EXCLUSIVE)
PACKERS OF QU1NTON TOMATOES.
Factory, Ouiiilwrland co.. New Jersey. 6 21 lmrp
C. F. RUMPPy
Manufacturer and Importer of
FA1YC7 LEATHER. GOODS,
NOS. 11C AND 118 NORTH FOURTH Sr
Pocket Books,
fatchela.
Traveling Tlaprs,
1 ort e -niou uaiu e,
Portfolios,
Cia-ar Cases,
Writing Casee,
Writing Deaks,
Hankers' C&aea,
llreaaiug Cuaes.
Money Helta,
Match (Jaaoa.
WHOI.KHAI.K AMI ltKTAIL,
NOS. 11& AND 118 NORTH FOURTH ST.,,
6 ( la PHILADELPHIA,