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THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, JUNE 13, 1870
0mffMMl from 0 Weal Pnfm.
dlatcly after dcclarlne liis lntnUon he re
ceived an endorsement from the Hxe
cuUtc Committee of bin (Tenth) ward. Jlis first
political 6sition was that of Superintendent of
the Carriers' Department Id the Post- Offlec,
' undo Postmaster Walborn, which ho left to
accept that of asslsUnt to Chief Coiner Bntler at
the Mint. When Sheriff lTowell was elected, Mr.
Leeds became one of bis deputies which he oc
cupied until the incoming of Sheriff Lyle. After
the inauguration of General Qraat he was dp
pointed Collector' of the Second Internal Reve-
nue District, position which he still occupies.
He has for- ten years represented his ward In
the City Executive Committee, of which body
be has been Secretary, Treasurer, and Chalr
map. ,
Jacob R. Massey is at present an alderman of
the Fourteenth ward, and the committing magis
trate at the Eighth District Station. He was
born In Chester county, where he lived for many
years, and during a portion of this time he en
gaged in the capacity of schoolmaster. In 1819,
after having spent a short time In the West, he
came to Philadelphia and entered a wholesale
dry goods house. In 1860 be was appointed
exemplification clerk in the office of the Pro
thonotary of the District Courti which position
he held until elected to the present post.
Benjamin L. Berry is a resident of the lower
part of the city. In early life he was with the
firm of Blight & Co., an old East India honse.
Under Polk's administration he occupied a posi
tion in the Post Office, and upon the discovery
of gold he went to San Francisco and engaged
la mercantile pursuits. lie there served ai
Comptroller of tne Treasury, and was-' instru
mental In obtaining the admission of California
Into the TJnlan. He was alsd one of the com
missioners of the' funded debt In San Framcisco.
In the early 'part of the war he published the
Rfnffimmffvi at WaaTifno-trhn Ti P. anA AnnfnnAff
three regiments for th Government. He has
been since his f eturft to this city a member of
the RepufcUcan 8tate Committee, and was a
' delegate to the convention which nominated
General Grant. He was the last Congressional
candidate itf the First district. -1
r Joseph Moore comes from the btoody Fourth.
The only position he has occupied was as a
member of the Legislature ' from the" Seventh
ward, where he used to dwell.
Receiver of Taxes. v
Robert II, Beatty is from the First ward. He
is' at present Deputy Recorder of Deeds, and for
many years past has been connected with the
Tax Receiver's office". He has also been a mem
ber of the City Executive Committee, and has
filled the position 6f Clerk to the Board of Re
turn Judges since the Republican party has
come into power.
John L. Hill Is a rosldent of the Ninth ward.
He commenced public life as a clerk In the
office of the Commissioner of City ' Property,
and was subsequently transferred to the Tax
Receiver's office. He was ehief clerk since Mr.
Peltz was elected Receiver, and held that post
tintil the passage by the last Legislature of what
is known as the Delinquent Tax bill, when he
was appointed Collector under, the bill. ' ,
Richard Vansciver halls frohi the Twenty
sixth ward. He formerly held a position nnder
Collector Thomas. This will be his first appear
ance before a political convention. He served
ia one of the short term regiments during the
war.
O. P. Glessner, a printer at Fourth and Ches
nut streets, only announced himself on Saturday
ad a candidate for this position.
ICtfrlster of Wills.
Gideon .J. Clark, from the Twentieth ward, Is
the preFent Master Warden of this port, having
received the appointment from, Governor Cur
tin: He served throughout the war, entering
Into it as Adjutant of the 17th Regiment P. V.
(three months ) In. 1802 he was elected Lieutenant-Colonel
of the 119th Regiment, and in
1805 he was breveted Colonel for gallant ser
vices while in command of a brigade. Subse
quently be was made a f nil Colouel, and bre
veted a Brigadier-General. He was wounded
during Grant's Virginia carripalgn.
CharleB DIxey was formerly Commissioner of
City Property, and has ' been a standing candi
date before the Republican Convention for
several years. ' 1
Philip Hamilton is a resident of theTwentleth
ward. He bas represented the Fourteenth
ward In Common Council, and subsequently
served one term' as City Commissioner.
William Smyth, like General Clark, resides m
theTwentleth ward. ' For several vnara hofnre
consolidation he served as Assessor In Cedar
ward. At one time he was 'one of the firm of
George W. Colloday c Co.j manufacturers of
cotton goods. Two years ago he received lnju
Ad wti fVt T fa num tt t t tA iVt nt nntailAn nl
legs. " ' . . .
William Y. Campbell halls from the Fourth
ward. He was nominated three years ago for
' "this same oftlec, and was defeated by the present
' incumbent, Geueral Leech. He is President of
- -the Bouthwark Hose Company, and depends
much upon the efforts of the firemen. He was
in early life a pt Inter, but of late years hat occu
pied a clerkship la the extensive establishment
of Dr. David Jayne A Son.
William M. Bunn is a very young mani living
in the Sixteenth ward. He' served throughout
the war as a private in Baxter's Regiment,' and
was wounded at Savage Station, where he was
; taken prisoner and confined in Llbby for Ave
months. He was In the Legislature of 1809 and
1870, both of which bodies have, received the
credit of having done decidedly more mischief
to the State than good.
William Moran is from the Twenty-sixth
ward. He has during his life been connected
with various journals, and now is in the Custom
House. He bas delivered speeches all over the
State during the recont political campaigns.
Joseph A. Bonham, of the Eleventh ward,
although never having held any political posi
tion of profit has served on the State Central
Committee and once ran on the ticket In the
Third Senatorial district, casting 700 votes ahead
of his ticket. He is a member of the bar and
. has taken a prominent part in the various con
tests. He is a contrlbnting member of four fire
companies and a life member of another.
Clerk ef Orphans' Court.
Thomas B. Reeves resides in the Twentieth
ward. He is well known to the bar, of which
be has recently became a member having been
for a number of years Court Clerk under Frede
rick J. Wolbert, late Prothonotary of the Court
of Common Pleas. He was also cnstodlan of
the election papers, and frequently has had occa
sion as such to appear as a witness in the various
contested election cases.
Richard M. Batturs is frem the Fifteenth
ward. He has a good idea of the duties apper
taining to the fllce, as he held a clerical position-
In it for many years. He took an active
part in the lute city contested election ease.
Robert M. Bethel lives in the Twenty-second
ward. He is a lawyer, but for several years
past bas been Assistant Clerk in Select Couucll.
David Cramer is a member of Select CouncW
from . the. . Fourteenth ward. . He announced
himself 'at the commencement of the Campaign
as a Candidate for Rtfgiate of Wilis but In a
short time changed his base. lie Is favorably
known In the central arid northwestern portions
of the city. Prior to-consolidation he was one
of the Commissioners of Spring Garden.
Edward S. McGIuo was born in Washington,
t). C, and Is about fifty years of age. For a
number of years he resided In the Eleventh
Ward, which ho represented In the City Execu
tive Committee. Lately be removed' to the
Twenty-eighth wnrd. Hi business is that of
contractor and builder, and in both of these de
partments has been 'well patronized by the
Highway and Water Departments. His Influence
is mainly derived from these quarters.
Joseph C. Tittermary is froai the Second
ward, and is a son of the well-known Alderman
Tittermary, deceased At the breaking out of
the war he enlisted in the 19th Regiment, and
on the completion of his term of service re
enlisted In the 72d Regimen, with which he re
mained until wounded at Antietam. After a
six months' service- In the hospital, he was dis
charged, and on coming home received a posi
tion in the Mint. He agajn enlisted for the
emergency. He was then nominated for Alder
man of the Second ward, and at the expiration
of his term was renominated. This time he was
defeated by a majority of 68 votes, although, the
other candidates on tho Republican ticket were
some 500 votes in the minority. Ho was an im
portant witness in the Diamond-Watt contested
election case. . . r
CHy CommUnlonrr. . -
George W. Curry at present occupies a minor
position in the United States Mint, and resides
in the Eighteenth ward, ne served throughout
the war as a Captain in the 4th Delaware Volun
teers. During the various political campaigns
since again assuming the robes of tho civilian
he bas travelled over the State, and within five
years has delivered five hundred speeches. It
is his first appeal for position.
George W. Schultz is a West Philadelphia!),
and is the superintendent of the erection of the
reservoir at George's Hill, In the new park. The
only, other political position he has held was
that of Purveyor of the Second Water District.
His father, Robert E. Schultz, was the American
candidate for Clerk of the Quarter Sessions In
1849, but was defeated. ; ' '
' George Hoyer 14 A resident of the Nineteenth
ward and is about thirty years of age. He Is
the supervisor of that highway district, a posW
tion he has held since 1SG8. lie has no soldier's
claim. i
Thomas Dutton, of the Twenty-second ward,
is a native of England. Although beyond forty
five, he enlisted in Collis' Regiment and served
during the war, until discharged on account Of
injuries. When the Rebellion broke out he held
a position in the Custom- House, but on Andy
Johnson deserting the party which eledted hlrfi,
Mr. Dutton refused to continue in the Custom
House and resigned. . '
James Bain is a resident of the Twentieth
ward, and now fills the position of a deputy to
United States Marshal Gregory. He served as a
private In the 19th Pennsylvania Volunteers for
three months, when on returning to the city he
obtained a captaincy in Baxter's Regiment, with
which he continued for over two years. He also
held office under Sheriff nowell.
Edwin J. Spangler is a young man living in
the Thirteenth ward. He bas been a School
Direetor and a member of the Boardy of Port
Wardens.
W. E. Crockett, of the Twenty-sixth ward, was
born in Bucks county. A few years ago he
came to Philadelphia and was appointed stamp
clerk in the Post Office, a position which he still
occupies.
Frank Logo hails from the Sixth ward. He
served in the late war In the 119th Regiment,
and at Spottsylvania Court .House was so badly
woanded that be obtained his discharge. He
was the candidate in the Ninth Legislative dis
trict against Mr. Dalley In tho last canvass.
John T. Brady, of the Twenty-sixth ward,
lost a leg in the service while serving as a pri
vate in Colonel Baker's California Regiment.
He is at present Commander of J. T. Owen Post,
No. 5, O. A R.
Hector C. Williams at present fills the post of
Assessor of the Fifth ward. He is an English
man by birth, and has no war record.
Associate Jnriae ef the Court f lonmoa Pleas.
lion. E. M. Paxson has received the endorse
ment, in the shape of a public card, of a num
ber of the lights of the bar for a renomlnatlon
to a position which he has tilled acceptably. He
Is a native of Bucks county, and learned the
printing business in the office of the Village
Jiecord at West Chester. He then returned to
his native county, and was for some time editor
and publisher of the Newtown Journal. He
subsequently came to this city, where he became
one of the owners of the lat Daily Aeics. Having
read law, he entered upon its practice, and
although but little heard of before his appoint
ment by Governor Geary to succeed Hon. F.
Carrol Brewster, enjoyed a good round Income
from his business. 1
William H. Ruddiman is a middle-aged man,
and has brought himself prominently before
the court and public by reason of his connection
with the District Attorney's office during the
occupation of that position by William B. Mann.
He also served In the Legislature, and is said to
have been among the few who could not be pur
chased, lie signed the paper urging the people
to vote forjudge Ludlow without' regard to
party affiliations. :
Samuel C. Perkins is a lawyer In good prac
tice, having fallen heir to the business of his
father, . Samuel II. Perkins, a gentleman well
known throughout the pity. Mr. Perkins, Jr.,
has taken an active part in politics, and was the
gentleman who was onsted as a delegate to the
last Recorder of Deeds Convention by the Com
mittee en Contested Seats on a forged document
presented by a fellow who had not lecelved a
vote at the delegate election. He was then op
posed to John A. Houseman.
Thomas K. Finletter, of the Twelfth wad, Is
a graduate ef the University of Pennsylvania,
and for a nnmber of years was an active poli
tician, but latterly he has paid close attention
to his business at tho bar. Some twenty years
ago he was elected to the Legislature by the
Democracy. Ills preceptor was Hon. William
A. Porter. He has been a candidate for the
District Attorneyship, and was also prominent
against Judge Thayer.
Aaaerlaie Jadaje eC the DUtrlrt Caurt.
Henry T. King, of the Thirteenth ward, is a
middle-aged gentleman, and one who has had a
large practice since his admission to the bar.
Some twelve months ago he represented the Thir
teenth ward in Common Council, and subse
quently was prominently rueutlonel as a candi
date for the Mayoralty, bat not being of a suf
ficient age, bis name was not pressed for that
position. He ran for City Solicitor on the same
ticket with Mayor Henry, aud was elected.
Since his retirement from that position he has
not appeared in political life.
Charles E. Lex has been at the bar for nearty
thirty-six years, and the larger portion of his
practice has been in the District Court, over
which be now seeks to preside. He has beell a
director of Girard College for many years and
was once elected as an lddependent candidate
to the post of City Solicitor.- He, like Judge
Paxson, has received the endorsement of the
eminent men at the bar. ......
William L. Dennis was originally a Baptist
minister, but some twenty years ago he entered
the office of Hon. Josiah Randall, and was ad
mitted in 1858.. He bas been a member" of
Councils, and latterly bas written a series of
papers known s tbe ''Porieyville Lectures, "
which he has delivered tbrourh tbe State. He
is a Rhode Islander by birth.
James Lynd was the predecessor of the pre
sent incumbent of the City 8olicltorshlp. ne
has filled the position of President of both
branches of Councils, and as such he devoted
much of his time to tbe city's Interest. He has
a good practice and stands well with hi pro
fessional brethren.
John Dolman's admission t6 the bar dates
within tbe last ten years. Prior to that time he
was on the stage, ami a decided favorite at the
old Arch, but his health was so poorly that he
was compelled to leave the boards. He has also
been a member of Select Conncll.
James T. Mitehel has never dabbled In politics,
but has paid strict attention to his business He
was admitted to the baf In 1857. ' '
Amos Brlggs bas appeared before the public
on several occasions. He is reported to have
denounced the emancipation proclamation, and
last October was one of the candidates on the
Temperance ticket. He la a lawyer In excellent
practice. .
General Horatio Hubbell Is a native of New
York city, and is one of the oldest practitioners
in our courts. ' ' '
Frederick Hyer is better known to the legal
profession than the public. His strength Is said
to lay amonf the German element. . ,
First l.'0na-rflMlitA.I district. 1
Recorder James Glvin, although not residing
in tbe district, will' allow klg name to go' be
fore the Convention:' He served during the
recent war in command of a colored regiment.
Ho is from the Twenty-sixth ward.'
- Benjamin Huckel, the present acting Collec
tor of this Port, resides In the Seventh ward. He
has been in political life for many years, and has
been prominently connected with the Republi
can Invincible.
' R. Rundle Smith, of the Fifth ward, was a
member of the Legislature a few years ago.
Burton J. Kollock is an undertaker, and re
sides in the Fourth ward.' This is his first ap
plication for political honors. '
Rev. Stephen Smith is a wealthy colored citi
zen hailiBg from the Seventh ward. He has
manifested considerable activity during the
canvass. ' ' i
Dr. Eliab Ward is at present tho President of
the Board of Health. , .' '
' Second Uonffressleaal District '
Hon. Charles O'Neill is now in his fourth term,
and like his colleagues, Randall, Myers, and
Kelley, has spent little or no time in Philadel
phia looking after his interests for a renomlna
tlon. He has been in political position for about
20 years. ..-. 1 . ,
John E. Addlcks, the present Health Officer,
is from the Ninth ward He has been intimately
connected with the Union League, and Is at
present the presiding officer of the National
Union Club.
John Price Wetherill has lecelved endorse
ments in the various wards in this district, in the
shape of a series of resolutions adopted at public
meetings. He is from the Seventh ward, which
lie has represented in' Councils, the the Board of
Guardians of the Poor and the Board of School
Controllers. He descends from a line of mer
chant princes, and is himself in a prosperous
mercantile firm., ,
John V. Creeley Is a member of Common
Council from- the Seventh word. He is a lawyer
by profession and has Been service In the field
during the late Rebellion. ,
Cornelius Walborn hails from the Ninth ward,
ne has been Id Common Council, the Legisla
ture, and was Postmaster of the city under Lin
coln and Johnson. He was also a candidate for
the Directorship of the Mint nnder Grant. . ,
Hon. James II. Campbell resides in the Seventh
ward. He served as a member of Congress for
three terms, representing the Schuylkill and Leba
non district, subsequent to which he was sent as
Minister to Stockholm. He was a candidate
against Judge Kelley before the last nominating
convention. :
Third Coairresslonat District.
Hon. Leonard Myers is from the Thirteenth
ward, and is about completing bis fourth term.
He has had but little time to give the canvass
personal attention, as the tariff bill has been
nnder consideration in the House for Some
weeks. The special feature In it to which he
bas directed his thoughts was tbe tax on car
pets, his district being particularly Interested.
Prior to entering the Congressional arena he
pursued the practice of the law. .
E. Harper Jeffries is from the same ward as
Mr. Myers. He has been a successful merchant,
and has at various times been President of the
Corn Exchange. His business has made him an
out-and-out protectionist.
Mahlon II.' Dickinson is a resident of the Six
teenth ward. He now holds the position of
Chief Commissioner of Highways, to which he
was elected three years ago by Councils. . He
devoted a couple of years, under an appointment
by Governor Geary, visiting the county prisons
throughout the State and reporting upon their
ODdltiOB. -
Alexander Adalre is from tho Eighteenth
ward. He has spent many years at Uarrlsburg,'
formerly as an officer of the House, and latterly
as a member of the Legislature.
The name of William B. Mann, late District
Attorney, has been mentioned in connection
with this district.
' Fourth ('onarrsslenal District,
Hob. William D. Kelley has represented this
district since 1861, prior to which time he had
devoted many years to the law, and at one time
was elected Judge of th Quarter Sessions, run
ning as an independent candidate. He was a
Democrat in early life.
J. Alexander Simpson Is from Kelley's ward.
He is a lawyer, and has attained considerable
prominence as a counsellor in contested election
casesi
Hiram Miller resides in the Twenty-eighth
ward. He has been a Councilman, and has for
years been a member of tbe Republican City
Executive Committee, and one of the Gas
Trust. .
Alexander Henry, a lawyer, and the model
Mayor of Philadelphia, has been mentioned, but
bas made no effort to secure the nomination.
William B. Thomas, late Collector of the Port
of Philadelphia, and a Brigadier-General In the
Militia, will be an Independent candidate In the
event of Judge Kelley's nomination. The De
mocratic Convention will endorse Thomas should
he ruu.
Fifth Cewsrreswlesml mrr1nC
- F. Carroll Brewster Is. a - resident of-Ger-mantown.
He has been successively a successful
City Solicitor; Judge of the Quarter Sessions,
and Attorney-General of lb 4 State.- j ,
Joshua T. Owen halls from Chestnut mil. As.
a- Common Councilman, from the Twenty-second
ward be was a Democrat, but on the breaking
out of the war raised the 69th Regiment and
commanded it In the field. He subsequently
commanded Baker's Brigade. Returning home
a stiff Republican, he was elected Recorder of
Deeds.
William Rotcb Wlster Is a Germantowner, and
a lawyer" in good practice. He came out in
response to a letter signed by the first men la
the district.- . - ,
Barton H. Jcnks is a millionaire' from Brides
burg, where he has immense machine works.
He contributed largely of his means to the Union
cause during the war, and raised and equipped
a regiment.
William J. Newell, of the Twenty-fifth ward,
is a Jerseynian by birth,' aud a cousin of Hon.
William A. Newell, formerly Governor of that
State. He served during the early part of the
war with Burnslde. This is his first appeaYance
in the political arena.
J. T. Pratt, late Assistant District Attorney,
was a good soldier. He is now prominently
identified with the Grand' Army of the Republic.
Alfred C. Harmer la from the Twenty-second
ward, ne has been a Councilman, and served
oteftcrm as Recorder of Deeds.- lie has been a
politician all his life, and has made plenty of
money at the business.
The (State Hanse mt Representatives.
FIRST DISTRICT.
Louis B. Thomas, First ward, represented the
district last winter. He was absent a consider
able time, owing to sickness. ;
Joseph Edmoudson, Twenty-sixth ward, is at
present s clerk in the Navy Yard.
George A. Shuster, Twenty-sixth ward, is a
member of Common Council.' J
George Handy Smith, First ward, was one of
the city detectives. He is now associated with
Joshua Taggart In a private detective agency.:
Samuel P. Thompson, First ward, was a mem
ber of the Perry Jaoan exDedltfon. ' ,
Charles T. Begley, Twenty-sixth 'ward,' Is'
master painter at the Point Breeze Gas Works.
Adam Shetzline has no place in the Directory.
H. B. Sesslnger, of , the Twenty-sixth ward, is
in the coal business. He has never been a poli
tician. J . , ' , . . !
8ECONB DISTRICT. i
George E. Maxwell, Second ward, was the
representative last winter. lie slipped in on
account of a bolt in the Democracy.
William H. Stevenson, Second ward, is a coal
dealer on Washington avenue.
THIRD DISTRICT. .
The Republicans have been encouraged by
their efforts against Sam. Josephs last year, and
they think with a good man they can win this
time. They have therefore brought forward
John J. Franklin, of the Fifth ward, a soldier
and an Assistant Assessor in the Revenue , De
partment. . ( , , -t i
Colonel Christopher Klelnz, Fourth ward, will
also take the field.. '.?;,, ; .
. ' rOURTIt DISTRICT.
William Elliott, Seventh ward, the old mem
ber, has no Apposition.,
FIFTH DISTRICT. . - .
The negro vote will in all probability give this
district to the Republicans.
William Duffy, Eighth ward, Is a painter and
was an officer of the Senate lat winter,
James Blaylock, hotel-keeper, Fifth ward,
was formerly master joiner at tbe Navy Yard. .
, , SIXTH DISTRICT. .
This district will undoubtedly send a Republi
can. ' . . . i
John G. Butler, Sixth ward, was formerly
Chief Coiner at the Mint and Clerk of tho
Quarter Sessions. "
Charles Kleckner, Ninth ward, is xne of the
proprietors of the Allegheny House, and formerly
represented the district.
, Robert C. Graham, of the Ninth ward, was the
Republican candidate last year, and unsuccess
fully contested John F. Mooney's seat last
winter. . -i
, Dr. Stille, of the Ninth ward, Is a day In
spector at the Custom House. ,, . '
BBVBNTH DISTRICT. ' ' " '
Robert JohnstoD, the late member, has no op
position, his opponents having, withdrawn.
EIGHTH DISTRICT. i ' j
Stokes having withdrawn, several prominent
gsntlemen have made their appearance.
Howard J. Potts, Tenth ward, is ft brother-in-law
. of Hiram Uorter, Assistant Commissioner
of Highways. He is a. mlnced-meat manufac
turer, and was an opponent of Stokes. ,
William S. Marshall, Tenth ward, is a young
lawyer, and was a determined opponent to
Stokes. 'I
Frederick M. Adams, of the Tenth ward, was
formerly Register of Wills,
JUNTH DISTRICT.
This district is hopelessly Democratic, and no
Republican has as yet announced himself eager
to help pay the expenses of printing tickets.
t , TENTH DISTRICT.
Samuel Daniels, Fifteenth ward,' was formerly
a Dtpnty Sheriff and Coroner of the city.
A. K. Reyburn, Fifteenth ward, was a candi
date against Colonel Davis before the last con
vention. . V .
J. W, Delaney, Fifteenth ward, was abo a
candidate last year, i . . .
. - BLRVSKTH DISTRICT.
8. S. Tompkins, Sixteenth ward, Is a Govern
ment storekeeper in the Custom House.
William M. Bunn was the old member of the
House. Jt is said that this individual, fail in j to
receive the nomination for. Register of Wills,'
will, be renominated for the Legislature.
TWELFTH DISTRICT.
George A. Bakeoven, Eighteenth ward, is a
one-legged soldier, and has been for several years
a clerk in the Honse of Representatives.
John Lamon, Eighteenth ward, was Chief of
the Detectives nnder Mayor McMlchael, and is
now Deputy Collector of the Third Revenue'
district. ' .
J. II. Rowep, Eighteenth ward, is a ship-'
wrlght, and served ia tbe 116th Regiment.
THIBTIBNTH DISTRICT.
This, like the Ninth district, is beyond the
reach of any Republican. ,
FOCBTIEMTH DISTRICT.
John Cloud. Twentieth ward, baa represented
this district for two years, and although he was
among those who have been severely censured
for their course, seems to have no opposition.
- " FIFTF.BXTH DISTRICT.'
Adam Albright, Nineteenth ward, was recog
nized as one of the Rooster ring at the Legisla
ture last winter. As In the case of Cloud, there
appears to be but little opposition.
Samuel D. St rock, Twentieth ward, Is a mea
surer, and appears as a candidate for the first
time.
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT.
Hong has wlthdrawu, leaving the field to
nnmeroua aspirants.
Select Councilman Wm. F. Smith, Twenty
second ward, has been in the Legislature before.
He whs one of the most Indefatigable borers at
tho late session. . -
George R. Krlckbaum, Twenty-second ward,
Is a lawyer and was employed in the Taylor
Reading contest.
David Wallace, Twenty-first ward, has already
represented this district ta the Legislature. -
SRVKNTKRNTH DISTRICT.
Watson Comly, Tweuty-third ward, tried to
represent the district last winter, but hia con
nection with the Rooster ring Is still Woll re
membered. . ' -
William E. Hammill. Twenty-third ward, la a
farmer near Frankford, aud enters the canvass
at the solicitation of the best men in tbat
.viciBity. .''
' William Shallcross, Twenty third ward, is
also a farmer.
John Bigler, Twenty-third ward, is a butcher,
and this is his first application for political
honors. ... . . -
. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT.
James A. Miller, Twenty-seventh ward, was
the late representative.
Dr. James N. M;fks, Twenty-seventh ward, la
an old member of the Legislature.
William R. DIckerson, lawyer, Twenty-seventh
ward,'some years ago created qaile a sensation
br an exposure of tho cerrnptions of the State
House Row. '
Joseph P. Boon,. Twenty-seventh ward, is
Register at the West Philadelphia Gas" Office. ' -
William N. Ashnian, of the Twenty-fourth
ward, is a lawyer of caldrable prominence.
8PEOIAL NOTICES.'
N O T I C E. THE ATTENTION OF
the charitable pnblip is called to the IiM htraw
borry Fmtival and Instrument! Mnsiv to be held at
CONCKRT HALL, on tho K Tenia f Jkne 14, forth
benefit of the Bedford 8tree Minion. Thnragh the pre
theptople have been acquainted with tho desperate misery,
squalor, and aickneea tbat reign ia those dark' abodes of
evil. A band of noblemen' aad wrtmen hare keen noise
lessly at work for some time amona; them, diving ef their
time, means, and strength to reduce these elements of
wretchedness into order and decency. In consequence of
the prevailing fever aad other oauses the funds of the
Mission are at present inadequate to meet its wants, and
the ladies appeal to the friends of the suffering, in all de
nominations, to aid them by the purchase of tickets, or
donations of sngar, flowers, cake, or fnoaey tor be aaed at
the Festival. Tickets 1, to be bad of OKOROK MILLI
KRN, No 1128 OHKSNUT Street; at the Book Room,
No. IMS ARCH Street ; or of any of the Managers, or at
the Hall on the evening of the Festival, where-any dona
tions will also be thankfully reoelved. . ' 6 6 St
tf GRAND FLO "R A' L
" Axr
- ' STRAWBKRHY FF.8TIVr -AT
HORTICULTURAL HALL, '
. ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, -June
15 and id, .
In aid of the
BAPTIST HOME.
Single Ticket. . , 25 eents
Seaaoa Tiokets...i -. &o
As this Kettival is for the benefit ef an institution which
provides a HOMK for the aged and inrirm, all who
patromre it will not only enjoy a delightful aeasoa, bat
will, at the same time, oontnbute to a most worthy objeet
of benevolence. . illit'
Jfcg- THE UNION FIRE EXTINGUISHER
" . . COMPANY OP PHILADELPHIA
Manufacture and, sell the Improved, Portable Fire
. . SXtlagui&her. Always. Reliable.
' D. T. GAGS.
8 80 ff Ko. 118 MARKET St, General Agent.
fr PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD COM
PANY, TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT. 1
Phtladklphta, Pa., stay 3, 1870..
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
The Board of Directors have this day declared semi
annual Dividend of FIVE PER OENT. on the Capital
Stock of the Company, clear of Naf ional and State Taxes,
payable in cash on and after May 80, 1870.
Blank Powers of Attorney for collecting Dividends oan
be bad at the Office of the Company, No. 338 South Third
street.
Tbe Offloe will be opened at 8 A. M. and closed at 8
P. M. from May 80 to June 3, for the payment of Dividends,
and after tbat date from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. .
' ; . THOMAS T. FIRTH,
Jlsjf . ' Treasurer.1
jfgr NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, IN
accordance wit h tbe provisionaof the existing acts
of Assembly, that a meeting of tbe commissioners named
in an act entitled "An Act to Incorporate tbe PttO I'K.O
TION FIRE INSUKANUK COMPANY, to be located
In the city of Philadelphia," approved the 13th day of April,
A. D. lWf, and U e supplement thereto, approved the'jtjlh
day of April, A. D. 1HVU, will he held at 1 oVlook P. M. on
the lfith rtay of June, A. D. 1870, at No. 136 H. bK VRN'Tri
Ktreet, Philadelphia, when tbe books for subsoription to
the capital stock will be opened and tbe other action
taken requisite to complete tbe organl nation. 6 13 lin
j-. NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN, IN
accordance with tbe provisions of ths existing acts
of Assembly, that a meeting of tbe commissioners named
in an set entitled! ".An Act to Incorporate tbeMUYA.
MENbINO ilKK INHURANOK COMPANY, to bs
located in the city of Philadelphia," approved the 18th
day of April, A. O. lH&ft, and tbe sap p lemon t thereto, ap
proved the 86th day of April, A. V. 16711, will be held at 18
o'clock M. on the 15th day of June, 1HV0, atlNo. Hid 8.
SEVENTH Street, Philadelphia, when tbe books lor sub
scription to tbe capital stock will be opened and tbe other
action taken requisite to oomplete the organise ion, t I3lm
i- office: of TnE schuylkilk
NAVIGATION COMPANY, Ko. 417 WALNUT
Street, Philadelphia, May 24. 1871).
Notioe is hereby given that a Hpeolal Oeneral Meeting of
tbe Htockbolder and LoanLoldurs of this Company will
be held atlthls office on MUNDA.Y, the iiuth day of June,
l47i, at 11 o'clock A. M. fori the purpose of considering s
proposition to lease the wotks, fraaonlses, and property of
tbe Schuylkill Navigation Company to too fhilaUelphie
and Head lug Railroad Company.
By order of the Managers, '
6 6 lilt F. PRA.LEY, President.
rgy- OFFICE OF THE LEHIGH COAL AND
7 i NAVIGATION COM PA NY.
Philadelphia, Jane 9, 187a
' Coupons doe the 15th ins'ant on the Quid Loan of
this Company will be paid at their office, in cold, on sua
after that date.
Holders of ten or more eoaponi oan obtain receipts'
tberelor prior to that data.
8. SHEPHERD,
96 Treasurer.
Qr TREGO'S TEABRRY TOOTHWASH.
. It is tiio most pleasant, eheapest and best dentifrice
extant. Warranted free from injurious ingredients.
It Preserves and Whiteaa the Teeth!
Invigorate and Soothes the Unmsl ' -Purities
and Perfumes tbe Breath!
Prevents Accumulation o( Tartar! . . .. ,'
Cleanses and Purities Artificial Teethl ,
Is a Superior Article for Children!
Bold bs all druRgista and dentists.
A. M. W II ON, Druggist, Proprietor,
8 1 lorn Oor. NINTH AND FILBK R 1' Bu Philadelphia.
1- a toilet Necessity. after
nearly thirty years' experience, it is now generlly
admitted that MURRAY A LANMAN'4 FLORIDA
WA1KR ia the most refreshing and agreeable of ell
toilet perfumes. It is entirely different from Cologne
Water, and should never be confounded with it : the per
fume of the Cologne disappearing in a few moments after
its application, whilst tbat of the Florida Water laau for
many days. . . 8 1
BATCnELOR'S . nATR DYE. THIS
solendld Uair a the baat in th kiM. Hum.
less, reliable, instantaneous, doee not eentain lead, nor
any vitalie poison ta produce paralysis or death. Avoid
ths vaunted aad delusive preparations boasting virtues
they do not possess. The genuine W. A. Batobeior's Uaif
Dye bas bad thirty years untarnished rwputalioa te up
hold lU integrity as the only Perfect Hair Dye Black or
ftrewn. nolo Dy ail Vroggiats. Appusa at no. wsunti
Street, Mew York
f 7inwf
t- HEADQUARTERS FOR EXTRACTING
Teeth with fresh Nitrons Oxide Oaa. Absolutely
ne pain. Dr. V. R. THOMAS, formerly operator at the
Oolton Dental Rooms, devotes his enure praotjoe to tbe
painless extraction pt teeth. Office. No. VU WALNUT
Street, 1 "
ley QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
WOT jjjixj,, AHD LIVERPOOL, .
CAPITAL, jei.OWUluO.
BABLNK, A1XKN A DULT.F8. Agents.
B)APm, aad WALNUT Streets.'
tor
WARDALE G. MCALLISTER,
.Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
JNoT: BROADWAY,
. Mew Yoik. , ,
Corn Exchange Bag Manufactory
JOHN T. BAILEY,
N. E. Cor. WATER and MARKET St.
llOPV AND TV INK. BAPS aad BAGOING, for
flour, halt, Buptir Phimphate of t-iaae, bone Dost, Vto.
.arteeuaeuihllWCftNV bAlS eunsiaaut aa tkaad.
If Alau.WOOt.&ACaJi.
WATOMgS. JEWELRY, ETC.
'DUMOTD BKALKR3 A JEWKll!RS.
WtTTIilPl, JKWS1.IIY 1!.VR WIKt,
C0BX3 and JEWEL!? REPAIRED. .
Ladies' and GentsVVWatcket
AMERICAN AND IMPORTKO.
' Of tss moat oelebraM maaare -it
JTIH5 VEST CHAINS AND LEONTEIEI
la Mesial 18 bars. ,
DIAMOND aad other Jewelry of the latest demai
fwremrt ana) Wsddln, RlB, in IMares and cola.
Pifw 1" Table OrtJery
Plated Wara, ate. Harms '
CC I'ME OROIDE
. GOUT AND SIlVEOfATCHES,
$12, is, t,af fas; 1
We are bow selling oar Watobes at retail for
rboleaals pricea, KUaad apwarde. all ia buntiM-i
asae. Mentleiaen'e ami Luti aiMa 71
(od timers as the bt, eoef ina tea times assaaah.
OH Al8 ANU JWb.LRV7
ReaeJ for eiraular. boorie sent O. O. D,
h7n waV""" or tltTin' b stlna-sameai
JAMES GERARD & CO.,
No. 85 NASSAU STREET (UP STAIRS)
Itt-awfS NEW YORK.
WILLIAM ,B. WARN! CO
Wbeleeala Dealers m t.
FATOHK. AKD JBWRLRY,
r fiWcarrcr . y. . ... ..t A
I Ml Beoood floor, aad late of We. U8.TH IRD 8s,
CLOCKS.
rilWEK CLOCKS.
MAJIBLK CLOCKS.
', BRONZE CLOCKS.
OOUOOO OLOOKR.. , .... ',
. VIENNA REGULATORS.
..... .v - AMERIOAH LOOKS
. w. bussexjl; , ,
Wo. 22 NORTH SIXTH STREET.
WHISKY. WINE. ETO.
QAR8TAIR8 & McCALL, A
No. 126 Walnut and 21 Granite Sta..
' IMPORTERS O , .. ,
Brandiei, Winet, Gin, OIIto Oil, Etc.,
- WHOLESALE DEALERS IN - ' 1 '
PORE RYE 'WHISKIES.
. IN BOND AND TAJ PAID. ' l3p(
WILLIAM ANDERSON tt CO.. DEALEB3
ts Vine Wklakiea,
awa see nana uwo u mress,
ruiadeipbia.
HAIR CURLERS.
The. ii y i e a i o n
..... .
IIAIXt OTJ:aLETlS,
AN I5DISPEN8AB LB. ARTIOLK FOR XO.K LADIES
"" Patented. July , 1867.) . , " ,
This Curler is the most perfect invention aver offered
to the public It is easily operated, neat in appeeranoe
and will not injure tbe hair, as there is no beat required,
nor any metal lio substance used te rust or break the hair
Manufactured oul, and for sale whelesalo and retail, by
; IcWlLlUA te CO.,
8 23 6m. ' No. 63 North FRONT Street, Philadelphia.
Bold at all Dry Goods, Trimming and Notion Stores. '
CLOTHS, OA88IMERE8. ETO.
Q L O T H H O U S E.
J A M E 8 a H U D E R,
No. 11 North SlSCOrvO Street,
Sign of the Gulden Lamb,
Are w receiving a large and splendid, assortment
ot ne w stylet Of , : .. . , ,
FANCY OASSIMERES '.V
And standard makes of DOESKINS, CLOTHS and
) COATINGS, SMmwa
AT WHOLB8AL8 AND RETAIL.
FURNITURE, ETC.
RICHMOND A CO..
. ' PIRST-OIsASS ', .-V'--
FURNITURE WAREROOMS
, . IfO. 4S SOUTH SECOND BTHEKT, ,
.. , BAST 8IDB, ABOYQ OHKSNUT, .
ill ' ' " PHILADELPHIA
I L L I A M FAR S O IT S
- Improved patent Sofa Bed -
Makss a kandaoms Bofa and comfortable Bed, with
Sprinc Mattrens attached. Those wiabina; te economise
room should oall and eisimne them at tbe extensive drst
alaet t'nmitare Warerooms of r
v ...l'AlfcSOIV to SOX
- Ne). tMS 8. SECOND Htroeu
Also, WILLIAM PARSON'S PATKNT EXTENSION
TAM.K FA8TKNINU.- Every table should have them
on. Tbey bold the leaves firmly together when pulled
aboht the room. , 8 Liamw3ni
p U R fi ITU R E
gelllntf ai .Cost
No. 1019 BIAltKlTr Street. ,
a w 8m ' v " g; r. north.
CLASS.
205
207
BBNJAWlfl niiujwunLii, . a
Importer of . i
s FOREIGN WLNsMJVT GLASS,
Manufacturer of
AMERICAN WINDOW GLASS. -Sole
Agent for tbe sale of
FRENCH WHIVa; PLATE GLASS,,
iKKNOtl LOOKINiJ-ULA-bJ PLATES,
" ... . 4KKNOH ttKYLUiiir GLASS.
Bavin! been appointed Koto Agent ia Pbiladelpnia lor
th.aale of the product. of the
. IRKNOH PLATE GLASS COMPANIES.
I would draw the attention of purchasers to the eery
superior quality of (..lass made by -beta. It U whiter and
more highly polished than any other lass in the world,
end worih twenty per oens. more for build in purpoMS.
tor sale, with every other variety of GLAds, Qrn a lu say
Ul. Cokired, bat, mlxiesed. and Plain, br
' . Nos. 'd. 'L ill
' ' ' ' N. FOURTH Street,
2fr! ABOVN RAPE, Istnluirpl -Alt
' STOVES. RANGES, ETO.
IT D G A R Li THOMSON,
-J Successor to Hharpe A Thomson.
IRON FOUNDER. .
STOVES.
oiwiw TINNED. .
- rTNAMFLLRD, aad
HEAVY HOLLOW WARE.
OFFICE, No. N. RKOON l Street.
rOUKDKY, bouto SKOOND and M1FFLTN Streets,
Philadelphia. I UJ wfun
LEGAL NOTICES.
"INSTATE OK ALEXANDER BENSON
XU Deceased,
Letters of Admiaistratioa tiaviac beew granted to)
tbe subscribers apoa the estate ef ALEXANDER
LKNaON, deceased, all persoaa aavia elaiaaa or 4e
saaads aaiBt lb. aetata) of aaid deowloul will Baaka
known the earns to us without delay-, m .., .
Ol'STAVUS 8 BENSON,
liDWIM NORTH,
' ' " Administrator. No to. THIRD Street,
. Or to their At turn.?. t. m6 ttUK Jl'N K INI, Ksu..
Kouibeaat oorm.r 81X1 U aad WALNUT Streets.
Philadelphia, May IS. !?. Hi utot'
... r q m w k sTJ) isver a Wf itsa