THE DAILY -EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, -WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER : 1, 18G!). dvrniug dcanli PUHM8HEI) EVERY AFTERNOON (HUSl)At.H KXCKI'TKO), AT TUF. KVF.NINO TELEOK.UMI BUILDING, NO. 103 S. THIRD STREET, PHILADELPHIA. The l'rici in tim-events per cop; (ilonhle sheet): or eighteen rents per week, payable to the carrier by whom served. The suhsvripUon prior, hy tntil it Ahie Dollars per annum, or One Dollar awl Fifty Out for lino month, invariably in al ranee for the time ordered. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, ISWJ. VROSCrJPTTON IN THE SOUTH. A i.aiwk portion f o American poople cor diftlly endorse the sentiments contained in Greeley a appeal to General Butlor against continued proscription for participation ia the Rebellion, which was recently published in The TKMSORArci. The work of roooustruo tion is now nearly completed; tho freodaiea bavo been converted into citizens in all the States which formally seceded, and they will gain the right of suffrage in tho whole Union as soon as the fifteenth amendment is ratified; no organized opposition to tho n.itioml u authority is manifested in any quarter; th. Ilobel swords hare been turned into plough shares And the Rebel spears into pmni un hooks; and as a fitting sequel ta the triumphs of peace already effected, the political rights of the late enemies of the Union should be restored at the earliest pos sible moment. If the policy pursued by the nation since the surrender at Appomattox, in reference to the Rebel armies and Rebel property owners, is not a grevious error, it is unwise to withhold this additional display of magnanimity. No good can arise from a per potuation of tho bitter memories of tho war. The one thing essential, a fortification of the Union against new assaults of treason, is practically accomplished; and this groat end being gained, it is impolitic to place any considerable portion of America under a ban for their past actions. The doc trine of universal amnesty and universal suf frage has many enthusiastic advocates, and if, as is confidently believed, the negroes are about to secure the universal recognition of their political rights, it is proper that their old masters too should have a legal voice in the decision of the political questions which deeply affect their present and future welfare. In Tennessee, where tho proscriptive system has prevailed np to this time, it has accom plished no permanent good, even iu a partisan point of view, for the worst of Rebels could not form a less reliable Re publican organization than that which inflicted upon the nation Andy John eon, Senator Fowler, Emerson Ethoridyo, an 1 Governor Senter. In tho future, as iu the past, the men who participated actively an I prominently in the Rebellion will exercise a deep influence upon the political action of the -communities in which they reside. It' the Republican party, as a party, continue to ostracize them, they will inevitably antago nize it, as a body, and the resultant loss or damage will be far greater than any advan tage that would accrue from their exclusion from tho polls and the riyht to hold oilioe. But aside from these considerations, thou deep interest in the future welfare of the South, arising from their ownership of a largo portion of the soil, renders their active and personal co-operation in matters relating to local gov ernment essential to the general welfare. Whatever may have been their errors or their crimes, they acted under the impulso of what they believed to be patriotic motives, anl thousands would now vote and legislate un cording to the best lights they could obtain. It cannot be doubted that their aid would hasten the recuperation of the South, and that war-devastated region should receive all the help that any portion of her own citizens c in give. It has still very perplexing problem to solve, and all of its bout talent is needed t -promote in the highest degree, its future .. welfare. ( , ' ' THE JEWS IN RUSSIA. , A delegation of Jews waited upon the Presi dent yesterday with a request that he would use his influence, through Minister Curtin, in behalf of the Jews of Russia, who are now being subjected to a cruel persecution. The answer of the President was frank and to the point. He said that it wan too late in this day of enlightenment to persecute any race, color, or religion, and he promised to aid in procuring more humane treatment for the people of the Hebrew race in Ruisia by inter ceding for "them" with the Czar. President Grant's language was a little remarkable, coa sidering his position, and it has created con siderable commotion among the foreign diplo matists at Washington, who conceive it to bo an indication that our Government in tho future intends to adopt a policy of interfe rence in the affairs, of other nations for the protection of the oppressed and for the propa gation of republicanism. The President's words, however, will not bear any such inter pretation; he merely said plainly what ho honestly thought, and there is no probability that he will attempt to interfere iu this mat ter except in a perfectly proper and dignified manner. Although the despatches from Washington fipeak of an Imperial ukaso against the Rus sian Jews, there is reason to believe that the present persecution is due to the revival by subordinates of an ancient law of the empire against them, and that it is without tho sanction of the Czar. The cordiul and friend ly feeling that has always prevailed bet woo u the United Htates aud Russia will give Presi dent Grant's request in a mutter of this kind more weight than if it cauio f roin any of tlio monarchs of Europe. It iH a perfectly proper request to make, and it is to be hoped that it will succeed iu accomplishing tho desired object.' l)uring tho last Presidential cam paign General Grant was bitterly assjilel be cause of a military order directed against cer tain Jewish traders, and many persons of the Hebrew race were foolish enough to vote for the Democratic candidate in consequence. They can now see what Grant's real sonti ments are with regard to thera and their re ligion, and how free he is from any of the narrow-mindedness and bigotry that they wotdd attribute to him. THE SPANISH a UN HO A T8. An effort will be mado during the present week to secure the reloase of the gunboats which have boon constructed in New York for tho use of the Spanish Government, and a legal controvorsy of national interest is likely to arise from this procedure. Tho pre text on which they were originally seizod may prove nntonable. Tho Peruvian Minister asserted that he feared they might be em ployed to wago war against his Government, but as active hostilities between Spain and Teru ceased many months ago, and as Spain is probably willing to give the most docisive assurance that the gunboats will not bo used against Peru, their discharge can scarcely be successfully rosistod if new grounds for thoir detention are not presontod. Fortunately an amondment of our neutrality laws which was made in 1817 will apparently forbid the de parture of the gunboats during the con tinuance of tho Cuban insurrection, even if the Peruvian pretext is over ruled. Half a century ago, when tho South American republics were striving to gain their independence, Spain was exceed ingly anxious that the United States should abstain from every form of interference in her wars with her refractory colonies, and at her inRtanco Congress passed a law forbidding tho fitting out or arming of any vessel iu our ports which was intended "to cruise or com mit hostilities against tho subjects, citizens, or property of any foreign prince or State, or f aiy fohny, district, or 'people irith whom the United States are at peace." This law has a direct application to the matter at issue. We are certainly at peace with the insurgents, and the force of tho enactment can only be broken by a denial that they constitute, in a legal sense, a colony, district, or peo ple. Tho law manifestly forbids us from permitting tho Cubans to fit out cruisers in our ports against Spain, and it is alleged that it is equally potent in prohibiting Spain from fitting out gunboats in our ports to cruise against tho Cubans. The question will probably arise, however, whether the in surgents can have any status in our courts, or any valid claim to be considered a colony, district, or people, in advance of the formal concession of belligerent rights; and it is not unlikely that, even while this discussion is pending, Congross may give to Cespedes and his compatriots the recognition they have so long sought in vain. Under these circum stances, there is comparatively little dangor that the Ameiican people will be hnmiliated by an acknowledgment that Spain can forge weapons on our soil to perpetuate her ty raniiicul rule over a contiguous island. The London Time has espoused the cause of Denmark in the matter of the St. Thomas cession, and not only urges the United States to complete tho bargain, but expresses the expectation that the purchase treaty will be ratified by the Senate. "The Americans," says the Times, ,etan lose but little, while they might gain a great deal." This is all very true. The only thing we should lose would be a trifle of ten millions of dollars, which is cer t.iinly a mere bagatelle by the side of our national debt; while we should gain a first class assortment of volcanoes, earthquakes, and tidal waves, which are certainly very bandy things to have on hand in these dull, piping times of peace. The Ibkeconcllables showed their hand at the first meeting of the Corps Legislatif yes terday. Impertinent questions were put to the Government concerning the postpone ment of the time for the meeting of the Le gihlativo Body, and other embarrassing points, Deputy Raspail even going so far as to demand the impeachment of the Ministers. Great excitement was produced by the intro duction of these measures, and the session is described as being a stormy one. It is very evident that something more substantial than mere promises on the part of the Emperor will be required to satisfy the demands of the French people, in their present temper. Wtomino Territory, as is the case with all frontier countries, contains a large surplus male population." Women are therefore in great demand, to serve in the capacity of wives, mothers, etc., and to induce a large immigration of the sex the council has passed a bill conceding to them the privilege of the elective franchise. If the other branch of tho Territorial Legislature should concur in this action, the statesmen of Wyoming can flatter themselves that they have done a good thing in, the interests of population. Ai x the Old Ladies in the country are in a flutter at the announcement that the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Repre sentatives have agreed to recommend tho re duction of the tariff on tea to twenty cents per pound. But they are still indignant at the announcement that such a vile bean as the coffee is to be taxed but one-fifth that amount. If the rates were reversed, the old ladies would be better pleased. It was a tight squeeze in Minnesota, but the Republican State ticket did contrive to stand tho pressure, and the indications are that there will be a majority of over two thousand, which ia enough for all praotical purposes at present, although rather meagre for future speculations. Startling News roaches us from Havana, which city, wo learn, is greatly excited over the fact that tho Government of the United States has causod the Spanish gunboats in New York harbor to be disabled, in order to prevent their sailing. Evidently the llaba- nese are, prepared for anything. A MkDAL jy COM MEMOHA TIUX OF THE PACIFIC HAILRO.il). Thk officers of the Vulted Htatei Mint, being public-spirited gentlemen and deeply luterented la . cverytUUiK connected wl the development ot tlie retoiirceg of our (treat West, have designed and struck a mort U-autifiil medal comracmnrAtlre of the opcnlnjc of the groat national highway, the Pacific Hallway. The Idea wa first aowated In May iHHt, and William Ilarber, Esq., the engraver of the Mint, waa at once iiiHtnictcd by Governor Pol lock, as to the, plan and genral feature of tho medal. Work was immediately commenced, and i bout two weeks since tho dtp wax flnUhed. 8 1 ace (hen a number of the meda9 have been struck ia f liver and bronze, and one in gold. This one is en cased In a crimson velvet rover, and Is intended as a testimonial from the officers of the Mint to the Pre sident Of the United States. Tho following descrip tion of the medal, including tho devices thereon, will give the reader Home Idea of the exquisite skill employed In getting the affair tip. The medal Intended for General Grant measures nearly two Inches lndlamuter. On the obverse 1 a most artistically executed raised bust of the Pre! d nt, aud it is a most excellent likeness. Forming a circle over the head of the President are the w-irtN: Phrsidkncy of IT. a Grant. Immediately beneath H the following : Tiik Oceans Vniteo BT TI1K PAl'lHO RAILWAY, Mny 10, ISCH. The reverse exhibits, in as great fulness of detail as the small space of a medal would permit, the most striking characteristic of the road, its binding together with Iron bands the two great oceans of the world, the Pacific and Atlantic, on tho right and lcrt of the medal, and by a few masterly touches presenting tho most noticeable features of tho great internal plateau which tho road traverses. This great plateau, elevated several thousand feet alove the oea-level, is traversed by a few mountain ranges, presenting detached peaks rising many thousand feet aiwve the plutcau, wholly different from the com paratively tame and level-topped ranges of the Atlantic slopes. Tho peaks constitute the most prominent feature In tho medal, ami on a nearer foreground to the left Is a rough column of rock, ex hibiting the characteristic horizontal siratlllcatlon, and remaining as a monument of the huge deposits of rock which once covered the whole great interior plain, but which the waters hav gradually washed away to a lower level, leaving a few castellafe l columns which resist decrepitation. The train of cars passing around these elevations, on the clevuted plateau, occupies the middle ground of the medal, while the more imme diate foreground presents a well-executed represen tation of the great canon system, a series of troughs often cut down thousands of feet in depth, and with vertical walls of rock, at the bottom of which tho Bt reams flow. By way of remark we may add that the Great Canon of the Colorado, or rather the series of canons, Is some nine hundred miles In length, ami is perhaps the most striking topographical feature of the North American continent, as distinguishing It from all the other continents of the globo. In a scroll over the picture we have described are the words : "Every mountain siiai.i. nis madrlow." "Underneath Is the following: "Medal Sme nf the lr. 8. Mini, "Jamks Pollock, Director." The silver and bronze copies of this medal are now being struck, and are for sale at the Mint. The bronze medal will be sld at SWfi. A noteworthy fact in connection with this matter is that ex-Gov. Pollock, when a member of Congress, twenty-one years ago, gave the feasibility of a rail road from ocean to ocean his official attention, and was the chairman of the first Congressional commit tee ever formtd on this subject. ANOTHER POST OFFICE IMPROVEMENT. Gknkhal Bingham is Indefatigable in his efforts to bring the Philadelphia Post Oillce up to the highest state of efficiency, and to make it a model of its kind. His latest Improvement la an extension of the hours for the transaction of money-order busi ness. A few days ago General Bingham notified the Post Office Department that he proposed to keep open the money-order department of the Philadel phia Post Office on Wednesdays and Saturdays until 8 P. M., in order that the laboring classes might avail themselves or its facilities without inconve nience. The Postmaster-General has approved of this change, which will go into operation to-day. This arrangement will be appreciated by all classes of the community, and it will undoubtedly have the effect of making money orders more popular than ever. General Bingham is entitled to the thanks of the community for this and other important Improvements he has intro duced, as well as for the very efficient manner in which he has managed the Post Office In this city with a view to the convenience of our citizens. It Is not often that a public officer gives such entire satis faction as General Bingham has done, and he is un doubtedly the most efficient and capable Postmaster that Philadelphia has ever had. SPECIAL. NOTICES. Tar additional Special Notice tee the In tide Riqee, jjsr t 6c" u nte"iTa ct an opinion preralent among soma who hare not tried us, that, bocauss we are on Ghesnut street and deal only in a class of clothing finer than ordi nary Ready-made Ksnntnts, our prices must bs enormously high, we here publish a LI8T OF PRICKS. Light Weight Overcoats: Business Suits. lrom ftit to 25. fC'hestertields $1270 Black Heaver Overcoats Pants 6 '00 ltt, 18, UU, 26, 36. Vests 3 60 Chinchilla Overcoats, all, - colors, $20, 82, 25 V, 315. I Whole (nit 20-00 Heavy Petersham Overcoats, And all grades from $20 to lti. 20. Youths' Overcoats from $7 to Si. Child's Overcoats from $4 50 to 25. HO. Handsome Dress Buits. All black $25 to 65 Fine Tricot 33 to IS Garibaldi Suit from $5 to owauow-1 an un (Joats. VI. Black Cloth $16 to 40 Prince Imperial Suit from $6 Blue Cloth 25 to :)5 to 26. Hoys' Jacket 4'50 Binmark Suit. from QS to Hoys' I'auts 8'W And twenty other styles Gouts' Wrappers, $5 to 85. Whole suit tts-in And all grades np to 20 Metropolitan Baits from $10 I Youths' Chesterfields from to 26. yiu to m. The list embraces only a small portion of our stock, but gives an idea of what buyers can do, and demonstrates that THE VKRY FtNKRT 8TYLER, THK VKRY FINEST QUALITIES, T11K VKRY riKKST MAKES OK GENTS', YOUTHS', AND CHILDREN'S READY-MADE CLOTHING can be sold and are being sold by us VERY MUCH CHEAPER THAN PEOPLR THINK. JOHN WANA MAKER, Ohosnut Street Clothing Establishment, Nos. 818 and 820 Jhenut street. lu 2i jy ACADEMY O F MUSIC, THE STAR COURSE OP LECTURES. HON. CHARLES 8UMNER. On WEDNEKDAY EVKNINti, Deo 1, Subject "The Question of Caste." FRIDAY EVENING, Deo. 3, REV. ROBERT COLJ YEK. 1. D.. Huhjeot -"Clear Urit. Pec. 7 MARK TWAIN. Dec. 8 DkOORDOVA. Pec. 16 WENDELL PHILLIPS. Admission M oents Rrxervnd Boats oenU Ticket for any of the Lectnrns for (ale at GOULD'S Piano Wareroonis, No. H23 U11KHNUT Street, and at the Academy on tbeevtn'ngof the Lecture. Xkiort) open at 7 ; Lecture at 8. . Orchestral Prelude at 7H o'clock. ' Wtf PROFESSOR BLOT will commence a Ooui-h of LKCTURES ONODOKKltY. THURSDAY. D. 2. at 11 A. M., in the ASSEMHLY HUILDINCJ9. Tonus for the Ccnrae of Hnveu Leotures, $1. fiiile Lecture, 76o'i'iuket at the hall. II m ST. CLEMENT'S cfll'KCII. TVVT.N- TIKTH and CHERRY St reels. -During the sea son of Advent, sorvico rtery Wednesday niKht at7K o'clock. Ihoral servioo. 8al freo. This evening I he Historic Ouuich." by the Rev. W. H. II. HI Kw AH I, LL. D. rtiar KK8TIVA L AT LIT H E RB A.L' M CHURCH, TWELFTH, and OXFORD Streets, THURSDAY EVENING, December S. Tickets, 50 eule, retrestiiueuts inuluiled. ?."t A REUNION MEETING OK THE VKKl- I I'RFKIIYTKKIAN I)HlTlli, WASHINGTON H!u't, vb Y KDNKbDAY F.VF.NlNCi, at I S o'clock, ill Wl SPEOIAC. NOTIOEB. 1ST, J-KITTKNDEN'S COMMERCIAL COL- xu.'X'l V-'i? Ji,,?J'1."hM,n"t-,r"Ht. corner Seventh. uiLu vl1,INo.", br.nVhn,. i-OEuiSf,1,'.". pU,n ""d "rnamwital. riJLt J . 'UU!,AV CALCULATION!, Hutinee Forms. Uotnnteroial I aw. eto. . a . ,K' DAY ANI EVHNING. HtucienM separately Instructed, and! received at any lime. Kcnd fnr Circular. u o OLOTHINO. CONSIDERABLE CHANCE FOB Choosing Choice Clothes ! C'LOTITINO, Ihe choieent hy far In town! Briers of Clothing a. I mnrki-rt down. Clothes fcr the coldogt, winter day : Plenty to choose from little to pay. Ci LOTH ICS In the hlgiest style of art; ' nothing perfect In every part; Clothing lu which each man and lad Can be happily, cheaply, and warmly claJ. (LOTTIES of which nobody need be afrtld, i Made to order, or ready-made; Waiting your nieaaure, In mammoth piles ; K?ery description of choicest style (' LOTHlNOi-eady to put right on ; Clothing for every father and son. Clothing that !i OCR HILL WIuSON luakt', rant as the public come and tase. COME! CHOOSE CHOICE, CHEAP CLOTHES! OF THE CELEBRATED CUT OF T1IR Great Brown ZZall er R0CKHILL & WILSON, NOS. 603 AND 605 CHESNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. WESTON & BROTHER. TAILORS, No. 900 tiCII 8T. PHILADELPHIA, Invlt special attention to their HANDSOME STOCK of FALL AND WINTEK GOODS, JUST RECEIVED. A BUPEKIOR GARMENT AT A REASONABLE TRICE. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. 9 IS 8mrp HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS. We are now opening the finest stock of KITCHEN FURNISHING HARDWARE in this city, and are prepared to supply all Kinds of WOODEN WARE, IRON WARE, TIN WARE, JAPANNED WARE, BASKETS, and BRITANNIA TEA SETS at mode rate prices, saving time, trouble, and money to per sons who want to furnish a Louse. We have added to our assortment an elegant selec tion of SILVER-PLATED WARE, from the Factory of the celebrated MERIDEN BRITANNIA COM PANY. GRIFFITH & PAGE, No. 1004 ARCH STREET, 12 1 wfmtU PHILADELPHIA. ART GALLERIES. C. F H A SEL TINE'S Galleries ot tlio Arts, No. 1125 CHESNUT STREET. Clii'istinsiH PrenentHi ENGLISH WATER COLORS, From '25 cents to HO per box. PICTURES AND FRAMES r Of every description, and every price, REDUCED FOR THE HOLIDAYS. HI lOrp THE VATICAN. No. 101 0 CUESrVUT Street, Statuary, Bronzes, and Vases, CHOICE GEMS OF ART, And articles of taste for the adornment of parlor, library, hall, and boudoir, and for Bridal and Christ, tuas Gifts. Articles at all prices, from ONE DOLLAR to ONE HUNDRED EACH. Spacious show rooms up stairs. 12 1 wfmintrp FINANCIAL. D it i: X E L V o., , No. 34 SOUTH THIRD STREET, Aiuoriciiu timl IToi'oigrii I88UE DRAFTS AND CIRCULAR LETTERS OF CREDIT available on presentation In any part of Europe. Travellers can make all their financial arrange ments through us, and we will collect their Interest and dividends without charge. DKBXBL,WlhTnKOPACO.,iDBEXKL,H.lRJBa & CO., New York. I Paris. 310 FOR SALE. "T?OR SALE.-TIIE MEN'S BRANCH OlTI A Wholesale Hoot and Shoe Factory, worth $3S,U0U per annum of good trade. Kent low ; best location. AddrV-WTOKK8f'' Tolegraph OlHoo. lt TO RENT. ' fTS FOR RENT LARGE MANSION HOUSE M'l and Oroumls, N. K. cor. of TWHTV-NINTU and LOCUhT Hta., lunuerly belonKinrf to 8. T. Altciimit, K,i.. and adjoining A., d. Dioi.l, h.w. Apply to WHARTON K. HAKKISNo. SH07 Kl'KUOK Straot. - Vi 1 f Clir.NAI'llAIii: TI.I11L11I, DtLAWAKKTRBHAIMN. ALL KlJiUb W1LI liAMK. JOHN MARTIN, U lmrp N. Uli WARKl'.l' btreot. tSEB. COLLADAi & CO.'S STOCK OF TVIust lo Sold. OIF Tit.lllllify. Homer. Colladay & Co. Crape Poplin Only 23c, Worth 50. Homer, Colladay & Co. Roubaix Poplin 3, Only 2Sc. Worth 50. Homer, Colladay & Co. Double Fold. Heavy Corded X&ohairs in Fashion able Dark Shades. 37c, Worth $1'00. Homer, Colladay & Co. Triko Poplins For Walking- Suits, Only 50c. Homer, Colladay & Co. Best Quality Serges For Walking- Suits, Only 45c. Homer, Colladay & Co. Silk Epinglines, , 1 ' , Only 75c, Worth SI '50. Homer, Colladay & Co. Fine Empress Cloths in all the New Colors. 56c. Homer, Colladay & Co. Best Quality Green and Blue Plaids Importei. Only 87Jc. HOIYIER, COLLADAY & CO. CLOAK DEPARTMENT. tho Pi ices of our Cloths, Velvets, and the greatest bargains are now offered to pur chasers. Nos. 1412 and 1414 U si smwfit l.v tho l.ii'ieontli of Homer. Colladay & Co. Black Silks, Best Lyons Make, $150, worth $2'50. Homer, Colladay & Co. Black Silks. Best Lyons Make, . $2'00. worth $275. Homer, Colladay & Co. Black Silks, Best Lyons Make, $2 25, worth $3'00. Homer, Colladay & Co. Black Silks, Best Lyons Make, $2'50, worth S325. Homer, Colladay & Co. Hosiery of all Kinds, from 25 to 33 less than before. Homer, Colladay & Co. Linen Housekeeping Goods, An immense Stock, V At 25 to 331 Less. Homer, Colladay & Co Lyons Silk Velvets, All Widths, At Large Concessions. A Homer, Colladay & Co. . Mourning Goods In Infinite Variety, Lower than since the War. Astrachans, Cloaks, Suits, ancT CHESNUT STItEET, PHILADELPHIA.
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