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Tim DAILY EVENING TELKUJUH1 imLADELHUA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1670.
SECOND EDITION
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
WAR REPORTS BY CABLE
Bazaine on the Offensive.
The New Plan of Campaign.
Metz Completely Isolated.
The Total Prussian Losses.
ft 1 5,000 Killed and Wounded!
Peace Yet Impossible.
Will Paris Resist?
The Firing on Kehl.
Etc., Etc.. Etc.. Etc.. Kit,
FROM EUROPE.
The Reported Capitulation of Pfalzbtirff.
Htuttgakd, Aug. 24. The capitulation
cf rfalzburg, which was reported yesterday,
has not yet been officially confirmed.
Tbe Firing oa Kehl.
Oaklsbhite, Aug. 24. Much indignation is
cs pressed at the action of the French garri
son of Strasburg in firing upon Kehl, a de
fenseless town. The commander at Kehl has
solemnly protested against it.
London Block -Market.
Loxdom, Aug. 21. News of a French vic
tory at present would cause a panic in the
stock market here.
BeW-Inn Soldier Killed.
Paris, Aug. 24. The morning journalshere
publish despatches announcing that the Prus
sians had fired upon and killed some Belgian
soldiers on the frontier.
Fence Yet lmpotalble.
The rresse says the ambassadors from
Russia, Italy, and Austria, in reply to their
offers to negotiate for peace, have been offi
cially informed that peace is impossible so
long as a single Frusslan soldier treads
French soil.
Olllvter In Switzerland.
London, Aug. 24. At the latest advices
Ollivier was in Switzerland, denouncing the
French Chambers for betraying him.
.Madame Canrobert.
The Times to-day says, corroctin 3 itself ,
that Madame Canrobert and family are not in
England.
lUacMabon'a movement.
Obscurity still surrounds Macllahou's
movements. The reports are contradictory.
The Pari. Fortifications.
Fabih, Aug. 24. The Figaro urges the
placing of electric lights on the Paris fortifi
cations. French Naval Item.
Hwinemunp, Aug. 24. It is said the
Frenoh squadron in the Baltic has in its
Bervice an experienced English captain and
Banish skipper. The French have also
secured pilots by the promise of splendid
rewards.
London, Aug. 21. Private advices from
Paris, received by mail, contain the follow
ing intelligence, dated Monday, 22d inst.:
March of the Crown Prince.
A Chalons correspondent says the Crown
Prince of Prussia is near St. Dizier, and
going towards Paris with 150,000 men. It is
uncertain whether he will be able to avoid a
fight before going farther.
Will Pari UesUt t
Prussian officers do not believe Paris will
resist. They expect an insurrection will
follow an approach of the Prussian army,
tvbich will result in the displacement of the
present French authorities, when peace may
le easily guaranteed. They say the war will
be purposeless if these points caunot be
effected.
The Emperor
is at Montniedon incognita.
A Committee of Defense has been organized.
Bazaine' New Plan of Campaign.
Paris, Aug. 24. A despatch from Mezieres,
dated yesterday afternoon, contains the fol
lowing: The resistance of Bazaine even with
the email force under his command pre
vented an advance of the Prussians until the
organization and preparation of MacMahon's
large army were entirely completed. Mac
Hahon and Bazaine are now ready to assume
the offensive, and a movement is expected
immediately. They will attack the Prussians
together.
The Crown Prince FalllDBarU.
La Libcrte says the army of the Prince
Iloyal, which reached St. Dizien some days
&go, has not passed that place, but, on the
contrary, has fallen back.
The Prussian Ioe.
The same journal ad Is that it knows from
reliable source bat tbe loss of the three
Prussian armies has thus far been as follows:
Killed, 35,000; wounded, f0,0O0.
London, Aug. 24 Noon. Tbe following
despatch from Paris contains the very latest
intelligence from the seat of war:
ffletz la Entirely Isolated.
The Prussians are strong on the west in
that vicinity. General Failly, who was in
command at Chalons, ia still there, but by a
new disposition is superseded.
AlaciHabon I Mtroncl-r Pouted
in the plains before Chalons, with hsavy
detachments at St. Menehould, Verdun, and
Rheims. -
MacMahon has 173,000 men under his com
mand, well supplied with food, ammunition,
and artillery,
- Sharpshooters are hastening to Chalons.
Reinforcement fort he Front.
"We are sending forward reinforcements
constantly, but this is done without weaken
ing the defense of the capital.
Every day fifteen or twenty thousand con
scripts set out for Champagne.
This morning' two battalions of Gardes Mo
bils, from Brittany and Normandy, left by
railroad for Argonnes.
Recruit Poorly Armed.
I must admit they are very poorly armed.
Their guns were old muzzle-loaders, and they
were without uniforms, but they were brave
and stalwart fellows. Here there is
No Abatement of Patriotism,
while work on the fortifications goes on. The
National Guard and even young men from
schools andjyceums drill in the manual of
arms.
Drilling the Home Guard.
Every day fifteen thousand men are drilled
in field evolutions in the Champ de Mars. At
The Corp LeglsIatlC
there is nothing of great importance. The
action of the newly-created Committee of
Defense is, however, reviewed and consider
ably criticized.
I saw the Minister of Marine as he came
from to-day's session, silent, like others;
nevertheless he gave those around him to
understand he expected very soon good news
from the fleet. It is time.
Prussian Hpies
swarm upon us, especially in the semi-official
world. It ' follows that redoubled caution
must be exercised upon all despatches sent
hence by way of England. M.Chevreau's own
signature is necessary in order to send a poli
tical despatch to the United States.
The Condition of Pnrla.
Paris, Aug. 23 (Special the., Courr'er des
Eto.ts-Unis). The uprightly element of the
Parisian people aocommodates itself with diffi
culty to the reign of Bilence which the
Ministry imposes on us.
So many Blunder
were committed in the opening of this war
that it is feared this change in the policy of
Count Palikao only conceals
(Nome New Mistake.
It would be easy to dissipate this impres
sion, but it would not be right, and no one
wishes to do it.
Bazaine Not Conquered.
I saw to-day part of a despatch from
Bazaine, which the Minister of War commu
nicated to the Corps Legislatif. It was
couched in general terms, but it could never
have come from a conquered man or one
doubtful of success.
A French Summing Up.
Bazaine wished to leave Metz, but he was
not able. On his side, the enemy in return
wished to seize and cut his communications
with Palis, nor did he succeed any better,
This is in two words the situation and expla
nation of the recent engagements. We have
sustained severe and heavy losses, it is said,
but those of the enemy have been enormous
and out of all proportion to the merely nega
tive advantage which he has gained.
The Bazaine and MacMahon Conjunction.
It is difficult to obtain accurate news of
what has taken place at Chalons or in the
neighborhood. At the War Department they
peremptorily refuse to say anything on the
subject, but some papers, the Patrie and
Pt'cuse among others, announce that the corps
of MacMahon ' and Failly have suooeeded in
reaching Argonnes, and by a flank march
from that place will effect a junction with
Bazaine. I believe 6ome of the troops lately
encamped at Chalons have gone thither, but
I can affirm nothing certainly.
The Crown Prince's March.
I am assured that the Prussian Prince Royal
has given over his direct march on Paris, and
that he waits for the Prussian army before
Metz to deliver a great battle. Other de
spatches say that he is at Bar-le-Duo.
Everything from that direction is confused,
and I believe that these reports are put in
circulation by the enemy to make the Pari
sians believe that all immediate danger has
been dispelled, and to calm their patriotio
ardor to place the capital in a state of defense.
Napoleon's Silence.
The Emperor is at Rheims. lie waits an
opportunity to victoriously break the silence
Mysterious Diplomatic Rumors.
' At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs everything
is quiet. There are certainmysterious minors
among the diplomatic corps, but there has
been no proposition for preliminaries of
peace as I have read in some of the English
papers.
I know that Bismarck has indirectly in
formed De la Tour d'Auvergne that Prussia
will not treat for peace until she can do it
on condition which will make it impossible
for France to take revenge hereafter. It Is
not then our abasement but our destruc
tion which the Prussian Minister seeks.
Force will answer him.
Victor llnan
has been returned to u. The' poet, re-
eEters France in tbe uniform of the Home
Guards.
This Morning' Quotation.
LOMKm. An. 24-11 30 A. M. Consols for montr
91 ; for account, 9JX. American securities qnlet.
uniica ciaies o-um ui oo, 03; 01 isoo, oiu, 87 k;
of 1867, PC4 ; 10-40S, 83. Stocks quiet. Erie, 17', ;
Illinois Central,. Atlantlo and Great West
ern, 29.
Liverpool, Ang. 24 11-30 A. M. Cotton
qnlet; Tnlddl'ng uplands, 9 '0 0. ; middling Orleans,
9Vd. The sales are estimated at 10,000 bales.
Paris, Aug. 23. The Bourse is dull. Itentes,
6lf. 60C.
Havre. Aug. 23 cotton opened at lOlf. for
Orleans, and closed at 10if.
-luia Alter Boon's quotations.
London. Aog. 24-1-30 P. M. Consols. 01 v for
money and account. American securities heavy. IT.
8 Five-twrntles of if-62, mm; of 1868, old, 87: of
lb67, M ; Ten-fort:-, 2;. fitoeks dull ; Il'lnois Cen
tral, 111.
uykrpoot., Ang. 241-30 i". Ai. i;readnafTs oniet.
Beef, 121B. Tallow, 43s. 80.
FROM THE PACIFIC COAST.
Railway 1 onsolldatlon.
Ban Francisco, Aug. 23 The Central Paci
fic, California and Oregon, Oakland and Ala
meda, and San Joaquin Railroad Companies
have consolidated under the name of the Cen
tral Pacific Railroad Company.
Specie Shipment.
A steamer from Mexican ports has arrived
bcre, bringing $308,000 in Mexican coin.
Vega's Expedition Unsuccessful.
Private advices from Mazatlan, dated August
14, say Vega's expedition baa been unsuccessful.
Corona is preparing to take the field to destroy
or capture him.
The Codflkh Fleet.
Another arrival from the codfish fleet brings
SOOO fish.
French Meet In In San Francisco.
An enthusiastic meeting of Frenchmen was
held here to-day. $5000 were subscribed for the
sufferers in the war. An effort will be made to
remit to Paris 1 10,000 monthly. Intense ex
citement was manifested, and there was great
cheering.
Hon. Wllllun II. Seward
passed Elko to-day. He was much prostrated,
and was unable to get out of the car.
flbltuary.
N. H. II. Ball, a prominent citizen of Virginia
City, Nevada, died to-day.
FROM FORTRESS MO.VROE.
Cutting Diwn Work and Expenses.
Correspondence of the Associated Frtaa.
Fortius 88 Monroe, Va. Aug. 22 Orders
have just been received here from Washington,
by the Engineer and Ordnance Departments, to
limit their expenses to the amounts actually ap
propriated by Congress for these departments
for tbe fiscal year ending June 3. 1871. This
will virtually suspend all operations here until
the next session of Congress, when it is hoped a
larger appropriation will be made. Work has
already been suspended at the Rip Raps now
kiown as Fort Wool and at the artesian well
in the Fort, which is being; sunk under the
auspices of the Engineer Department, and other
discbarges have been made in order to reduce
tbe number of employes to the smallest possible
limits.
In the Ordnance Department a discharge of
some seventy men was mado this morninsr of
mechanics and laborers, leaving the present
force about forty men. - It is thought that a
further discharge will be made at tbe end of the
month, when some repairing of tools, etc., now
under way, shall have been completed.
FROM THE WES1.
Aid for the Prussians.
Ev ansville, Ind., Aug. 24. A monster con
cert was held at the opera house last night for
the benefit of the German relief fund.
New York Stock and Money Market.
Kbw York, Ang. 24. Stocks dull. Money
a$4 per cent, uoia, mj. d-zus, ltwz, coupon,
112; do.; 1S64, do., Ill; do. 186H, do., Ill,','; do.
1668. new. 110 : do. 1867. 110 w : do. 1868. llO'f : lo-40s.
1084'. Virginia sixes, new, 62; Missouri sixes, SK.'j ;
Canton Company, 61; Cumberland preferred, 30;
N. Y. Central and Hudson ltlver, 93,' ; Erie, 22 ;
XtcthUlXJKt vu nuau uaiiicm, v.:4 , JUliiiiiKttu neu
tral, 118XS Michigan Southern, 90: Illinois Cen
tral, 138; Cleveland and rittsburg, 104Ji; Chicago
and Rock Island, 112?,'; Pittsburg and Fort
Wayne, 3 ; western union Telegraph, S4.tf.
Baltimore Produce market.
Baltimore. Aug. 24. Cotton unchanged: stock
very scarce. Flour steady and fairly active. Wheat
Better feeling but no material change in prices;
amber Maryland, fl-OOtltK); good to prime Mary
lard. 11-356146: common. tl-ll25: Western.
ti-366l-3fl; Southern white, 140165. C'rn
White, nominally 90c.( 1110 : yellow. 95cttl : West.
ern, 60g90c. oats, 4tk4Sc Rye, I6(40c Provl
visions unchanged. Whisky lower.with good demand
at UJig'.Mc.
GRAVELOTTE.
One of the tireatest Battle of Modern Time.
The following is the conclusion of the N. Y
Tribune's magnificent account of the battle of
Gravclotte sent in full by cable. The beginning
of the narration will be found on an inside page
of this paper: .
But to go back now to the mo vementi of the King
and those with him at headquarters. The King's
face, as he stood gazing on the battle-field, had
something almost plaintive In it, lie hardly said a
word, but I noticed that this attention was divided
between the exciting scenes In tbe distance and the
dismal scene nearer his feet, where they were just
beginning what must yet be a long task to bury tbe
French who fell in Tuesday's battle. On them he
gazed silently and, I thought, sadly.
Count Bismarck could not conceal his excitement
and anxiety. If it had not been for the King, the
Count would clearly have gone forward where the
lighting was. Ilia towering form was always a little
In advance of the rest.
When the French completely gave up their hold
upon the road up to Gravelotte, tbe horses of the
headquarters' party were hastily called, and tbe
entire party mourning, wun me King at ineir neau,
dashed down to s point not very far from the village.
Tbe shouts and cheers arose, and followed them
wherever tney passeu.
A CAVALRY CHARGE.
A little after 4 o'clock a strange episode occurred
From the region where Stelnmeu was supposed to
be, a magniDoem regiment or cavalry galloped out.
Tliey paused a moment, at, me point, wuere me con
flans road joins that to Metz. Then they dashed np
the road toward Metz. This road between Grave
lotte and St, Huberts is cut through the hill, and on
each side of It rise cliffs from 40 to 60 feet high, ex
cept at the point where it traverses the deep ravlue
behind the village. When it is remembered that
at the time the culminating point to which
that road ascends was held by the French, it will
not be wondered at that only half that regiment
survived. What the survivors accomplished I do
not know, nor could I learn the name and number
of that regiment which seemed to meet ita fate
under tbe eyes of the King. The situation hardly
admitted asking main- questions, but their plunge
Into that deep tut on the hilluldc, where next day I
saw so many of them and their horses lying, was of
that brave, unhesitating, unfaltering kind which
is so characteristic of German soldiers, among
whom stragglers and deserters seem to be abso
lutely unknown.
MY8TIKIOU8 BIINFORCEMEKTS.
I muBt record also what seemed an inexplicable
thing. The army of Prince Frederick Charles was
Cghting hard, and Buffering, It was only too plain,
heavily. From tnia army, division after dlvuti n baa
been taken and vainly sont against the French
centre. A portion of the Prince's numerous reserves
had been diminished to an important extent in tbe
engagements of the 14th and 16th instant. More
over, a considerable part of his army required rest,
and two divisions one certainly were In need
of reorganization before they could again be
come etUcieut on a field of battle. Vet, at
one tune, it seemed that eveiy division and
brigade and regiment was ltkeiy to be called into
action. The losses m the centre aid the ma .eg or
great forces for a fresh attj'it on the Kronen r'ght
Sank, left tbe VeMun road ifw'.f at one time almost
uncovered the very road for possession of which
the Prussians were ngnting. At a moment mat lor
these reasons seemed critical there appeared on the
field, occupying gronnd before held by a portion or
the forces of Prince Fredoriek Charles, a large bly
of troops. They moved Into position nnier the eyes
OI tne King, yet nenner me imiir nor dt ui nil sum
could account for their appearance. They paosed
the point which ,ln the morning had been the
Royal headquarters. Their march was begun
at me time l nave mentioned, mm m-ir tvivanuo ma
not cease till dark. But the mystery that hung
over them was not dispelled. Whose was this new
army? Whence did It come? The scaif insisted that
at the point whence It moved there were, oi at any
rat e ought to be, no troops of the armies of either
Stcinmetis or or Prince Frederick Charles. Tbe
rnmor began and spread among the group
of men who surrounded the King that
this fresh, mysterious force was a part of the
army of the Crown I'rtnce, ami that a new
junction bad been expected. I know or no reason
to suppose this true. Douhtless the staff soon cleared
np tne matter to tncirown saTisiacuon, Dit it nap
pened that I was away in another part of the field
before the riddle was solved. That there ever could
have been any doubt about the identity of so great a
bodv of men arrlvtnir ou so srreat a battlo-fleln. illus
trates the ditlicnlty with which even the most emi
nent officers follow the movements or lorcesover
broken and wooded ground. T no longer wondred
that to me the same task was almost an impossi
bility. In any event It rannot be doubted that the pre
sence of that large body of men made itself felt upon
the fortunes of the Held. They were visible to the
French as well as to us. Here was another example
of the moral efioct that may be and so often is
exerted in battle by masses or men wnose presence
is known to the enemy, but who may not Are a shot
In the actual conflict. From their line of march, it
is ciear that the divisions were finally posted
a little in the rear and on te left of the
Prussian centre at the time when the attacks
so long directed s gainst the key of the French linen
bad ceased in fact, had failed for the time. It was
possible that the French, having sntiered far less in
holding their ground than the Prussians In attack
ing, might have advanced in their turn and have
undertaken a vigorous odonsivo movement, if
they had any such purpose, it is not unlikely that
tney abandoned it on signtox tne rruss&n reinforce
ments. Instead of advancing, the French now contented
themselves with the mere occupation of the ground
to wnicn earner in tne aaytney naa oeen driven
back. At no time did they seriously strivn to regain
the westernmost line of hills which had been theirs
in themoining. At no time did they recover or seek
to recover by any vigorous forward movement' to
the junction of the roads at Gravelotte. From
7 to 8 the weight of the battle tended aiore
and more to the north of the road. There was a
lull, the meaning of which the French failed appa
rently to interpret. By seven they may have be
lieved themselves panly victorious. Tliey were still
perhaps In condition to renew on the morrow the
struggle that had gone on all day for that rated roa 1
from Mets to Verdun. If they had not gained the
road or the battle they had not clearly lost tbe lat
ter. Two hours after they had lost both.
A III.AZINO rtOUPB ILI.UM1KKS TBI EINAT.E.
A little before 6, a lage white house on the height
beyond Gravelotte caught fire. It seemed through
the gloom to be a church. Its spire grew Into
flames, and a vast black cloud of smoke arose, con
trastirg strangely with the white smoke of the bat
tle. More and more picturesque grew the whole
field. As evening fell the movements of the troops
could be followed now by tne lines of lire that ran
flickering; along the front of a regiment as It
went into action. The tongues of lire pierced
through and illuminated the smoke out of the
cannons' mouth, and the fuses of the shells
left long trains of lire like lairing stars. No General
likes lighting by night in ordinary circumstances,
for chance takes then the place of skill ; but the
flanking movement on. the French right had been
resolved ou hy daylight, and it was the necessity of
moving troops to a great distance over dliiicult
ground which delayed its execution and brought
about what seemed a renewal of the battle after tiic
day was done.
A NIGnT ATTACK.
To leave the French In tnelr positions during the
night would have been to imperil the plan on which
the Prussian commander had resolved, tia from H,
or 8o to 9, the decisive blow was struck. When the
battle of Gravclotte had actually enued, we knew
that the Prussians held the strong heights beyond
the Boia do Vanx, which command the surround
ing country to the limits or artillery range from
lletz; we knew that two great Prussian armies
lay across the only road by which Bazaine
could march to Paris for Its relief, or for liHwwn
escape ; we know that a victory greater than that of
Sunday, and more decisive than the triumph of
Tuesday, has boon won. We believe that the French
army, which had fought as valiantly and as vainly
as before, was now hopelessly stint up In its fortress.
As I went back to the village of Gor.e to pass
tbe night, I turned at the last point to look upon
the battle-field. It was a long earth-bound cloud,
with two vtfBt lirst fires of burning buildings at
either end. The day hail been beautiful so far as
nature was concerned, and the stars now looked
down In splendor upon a work of agony and death
such as no one could ever wish to see again.
The following further particulars are telegraphed
by the same special correspondent of the Tribune,
respecting ihe battle of the IStli :
A reconnoissance made the day previous (17th)
showed that the French army was retreating on
Verdun. The column was cut In two by the advance
of the Germans, and the last part was driven back
between Gravelotte and Metz. It was resMved
to attack there, as the retreat of the French to Ver
dun was out etf. Die Germans were posted In a
northeast direction from Gravelotte, commanding
tbe road from Bricy to IMetz. Tne 7th Prussian
Corps formed the right of the line. Next came the
8th, posted on the road to Gravelotte; then the 9th
and 12th Corps. The Guards were on the extreme
left. Tbe 3d, 1st, and lotli Army Corps were held in
reserve. The 5th was kept up along the whole line
from 11 o'clock.
THE "TR1I51NE" COBRESrONPKNT IS CAPTURED,
Tue Pninsian artillery seemed overpowering, and
the French batteries were gradually driven baok on
a second line. I pushed over to the left of the
French line, thinking that .their position was aban
doned, but to my surprise found the enemy was still
there and myself a prisoner. Of what happened
afterward I can give but litcle account. The can
nonade was renewed on both Bides, lasting till
nearly 10 o'clock, when tbe French appeared to le
retiring, and the Prussian guns alone maintained
their lire.
1 was treated kindly by my captors, who went off
through the woods, lost their way in the darkness,
and slept under the iroes. While they slept I
escaped and reached St. Marie, which was in posses
sion of the Germans. In this village many of the
houses are battered down. Every available spot
was crowded with wounded men. Even the streets
were covered with straw, and the French and Ger
man wounded were lyiug there in masses together.
I went on foot to Ke.ouviile, where the King had
bivouacked for the night.
Beyond Kezonville the country is stripped bare.
No conveyance nor lood is to be had. Met is com
pletely surrounded by the Prussian forces. The
4th Armv Corps having moved round from the east
to the north, the Saxon corps ol pioneers has been
sent to tbe front.
' Four Prussian corps will be left about Metz to
carry on the Biege. The remainder of the army is to
advance towards Verdun. Tbe King's headquarters
will be moved in a day or two to the southwest.
city in ti;lli u E It C 13.
Ml sms. Yesterday afternoon an old woman
named Sarah Collins entered the residence of E.
B. Williams, No. 1340 Coates street, and stole
from tbo sitting-room a lot of shirting muslin.
Borne of the inmates hearing her entered the
room, and desired to know what she wanted,
when she replied that she wanted some victuals.
She then t tar ted to go ont, when her odd bulk
was noticed and the theft detected. A police
man was then called in, who took her in
charge, and Alderman Massey sent her to pri
son. Vam aiu e Building at Pi r.Lic Salt.. In
cluded in Thomas & Sons Bale, September 13,
at tbe Exchange, is a valuable brick building
and large lot, No. 1515 South Front street; 50
feet front by 217 feet deep. It is valuable for a
mill, machine shoy, or manufactory. Imme
diate possession. Bale absolute. They will also
sell at tbe same time a number of small dwell
ings, residences, stores, stocks, etc. See adver
tisements. .
The Last Ext trsio or tub Season. To
morrow Beck's Philadelphia Band gives the last
of a series of highly enjoyable excursions to
New York Bay and up tbe Hudson as far as tbe
Palisade. OwiBg to tbe immense number of
persons who attended tbe previous one, tbe
management, to insure comfort to all, has limited
tbe tickets to 800, eo that tbe purchasers may
rest secure of ease and pleasure.
. Marine. About 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon a canal boat lyiu-r. on the Schuylkill at
Baiubridire street wharf, tbe property of H.
Dcvinney, was eet on lire, but tbe names were
extingnibhed before gaining any headway At
an early hour this looming it was .g uu Cred
with a like result.
WHISKY.
Caoant at Laou
In the spriiig of lbW Joseph TavJ'or, manu
facturer of cotton yarn in Richmond, whilst
one day on his way to bank to make his dally
deposit, stepped into a beer saloon at tbo north
wet corner of York and Amber streets, to look
at the newspapers and examine the price lists.
Whilst therein be called for a glass of beer, and
on paying for it It became necessary for him to
take from his pocket bii bank book, In which
was tbe bulk of bis cash to the amount of 1700.
in order to get at somo loose change. Laying
the book on his knee, ho paid for.the liquid and
then went on reading.
So absorbed was he in the contents of the
paper that he did not notico the slipping of tha
book from his lap to the floor; but H'aishiog his
reading, he arose and walked out. Just then
one Patrick Malady, who had been working
with a gang of street-cleaners in front of the
house, entered the place and espied the prize.
Quickly he picked it np, and stealthily he ex
amined the contents. Ho then placed it in his
pocket. The woman behind the bar saw the
whole affair, but being alone she was afraid to
charge bim with it. Malady soon went out, but
instead of going back to work, he went up the
street and entered a sew and unoccupied
building.
Here he removed the cash.dropped the book on
the floor and then left. Mr. Taylor meantime
returned and made known his loss, when the
woman told him what she had Been. Taylor
then proceeded to the house where Pat had en
tered, where be fonnd the book minus the
cash. Making the affair known to the officers
of the law, Malady was hunted up and taken be
fore Alderman licinB', who held him to answer
at court. Patrick promptly entered the required
bond--; but when the case was called at court,
he was non est. The usual course was then pur
sued, a bench warrant was issued, carefully
folded and put In the pocket of one of the tip
stairs where it was suffered to remain.
Nothing more was heard of Patrick or the
700 until the matter was placed in the hands
of Detective Joseph H. Mirkil, of Recorder
Givin's force, who commenced working the cao
up, and finally located Pat at Wilmington. Dela
ware, engaged in the sale of whisky. Yester
day Mr. Taylor accompanied Detective Mirkil
to the latter city, and mado an affidavit before
Mayor Valentine thatPat was a fugitive from
justice in this State. His Honor then Issued a
warrant, and Chief of Police Dougherty, together
with Messrs. Mirkil and Taylor, called at Pat's
saloon, and requested him to accompany them
to the Mayor's office, which he reluctantly did.
His Honor explained to hini that be had his
choice either to be committed to jail to await a
requisition or voluntarily accompany Detective
Mirkil to Philadelphia. Pat very sensibly con-
iiuucu uiui lie iuubv suuio liuiu, aua.inat toe
present opportunity was as propitious as any
other. Ho arrived hero about 7 o'clock last
evening, and was at once taken to the County
Prison to await trial. Pat takes the matter very
coolly, but doe6not like the Idea of giving up
the business he had established ou tbe capital
obtained so surreptitiously.
The Kkiodts Tempi.au Atlantic City Ex
cursion The grand Knights Templar celebra
tion at Atlantic City, postponed from last week
in consequence of the overcrowded condition of
the hotels at the "City by tbe Sea." will nosl
tively come oil this week, and on Friday after
noon next a large number or tbe Sir Knights
from this city and Camden will leave by the
afternoon train. The Dro-rramme nrevionslv
announced will be faithfully carried out, and it
is anticipated mat tne postponement will have
the eirect oi lncreasine the number of excur
eionists. St. John's Commandcry, No. 4, of
this city, win do out in siron numbers, and the
other Philadelphia commandcries will be largely
represented. It Is expected that the grand
Knights Templar celebration of last seaion at
Atlantic tjity win De completely eclipsed en the
coming occasion. .
Ais Interesting Lecture. To-morrow even-
inrr William McKibbin, of this city, will deliver
a lecture at Courtland Saunders College, West
Philadelphia, ma subject will be "Glitter vs.
Gord." Mr. McKibbin is spoken of as a hiirhlv
educated man, and there Is but little doubt that
bis subject will be handled with considerable
eklll, and tbe event prove an interesting one to
these who atteua.
A Non-Militi.v Tax-payeh in Trouble.
Yesterday one Philip Hess was arrested and
brought before Aldennan Bmith, charired with
tearing down the bills of sale which had been
posted on his property by order of the Militia
1 ax Collector, so as by the sale to obtain the
amount of tbe tax which Hess refused to Day.
He was held in f 400 bail to answer at court on a
charge of malicious mischief. It is said that it
is intended to make this a test case in court.
Troubles op a Policeman. Yesterday Ofll
ccrKlng, of the Seventh district, attempted to
arrest a drunken character at New Market and
Callowhill streets, when he was attacked by his
companion, William W. Crib, who attempted to
rescue his friend. King, however, with the
assistance oi a brother oincer, secured both.
and Alderman Toland held them each in t'JOO
bail to answer-
Kehef fou the Sufferers. William V.
McKean, Esq., Treasurer of the fund for the
relief of the families of the members of the
Philadelphia Hose Company, acknowledges the
receipt or ijsouu irom Messrs. wewuall, Bone Sl
Co., raaKing tne sum total THf.xj.
Till Tapper. Yesterday a -youth named
Charles Wells entered the store No. 330 North
Thirteenth street, and took from the till ninetv
fix cents. As be was leaving he was detected
and handed over to a police ollicer. Alderman
Massey committed him to prison.
Mania-potu. Oflicer Martin, of the Sixth
district, last night arrested a druuken individual
named II. Wickham, who bails from Bristol.
Knsland. Shortly after being confined in the
cell he was attacked with mania-potu. He was
sent to the Almshouse.
Burned. Mary Farley, acred uine years, was
badly burned about tbe bead and legs by falling
Into a bonfire at rassyunK road and I.Moore
street, about 10 o'clock this A. M. Her father
was also badly burned about tbe hands iu res
cuing her. cue wai carried into her home.
A 8iren. A nymjihe du pate named Fannie
Lee has been held in j0O bail by Alderman
Smith on the cbartro of enticing a countryman
into a bngnio on Duponceau street, and there
robbing him of his cash. The arrest was made
by Reserve Sergeant Crout.
Fire on Walnut Street. About 4 o'clock
this morning a fire occurred in the store-room
in tbe rear of tbe second story of the building
No. 610 Walnut street, used as a tavern and re
sidence by Henry Monashan. Damage trifling,
Lead Pipe -A thief named -George Williams
was this morninj; found in tbe new building; No.
1(113 North Seventeenth street, whilst in the act
of stealing lead pipe, lie win have a hearing
this afternoon at the Central.
Groceries. At an early hour this mornin;
the grocery store at the corner of Sixteenth and
Summer streets was entered through the tran
som and robbed of tlO.
qIrcTq uet in cut Xt Ya it i t v
Rock Maple Croquet only t3so.
Four quires of faper and four packs of Envelops,
stamped, In a neat double box, ouly f 1 ot); by null,
11-16.
One quire of Paper and one pack of Envelopes,
tamped, only 30 cents. J. LINKRO,
Btationer an1 Card Kngraver,
6 SOwsra 9mSp No. 921 bl'KING UAKiiKW bireet.
CENTVS FURNI8HINQ QOOD9.
J7IHE DltESS, 1MPUOVED SIIOULDEK
SEAM PATTKRIS SIIIItTH,
MADE BY B. EAYEE,
O IS Y, 0 wfnumfp
9 ?i. SIXTH Ht. btlew LrctJ
THIRD EDITION
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR
Prussia and Austria.
Will France be a Republic?;
II ussia's Strict neutrality.
TO-DAY'S WASHINGTON NEWSJ
The Foreign ZVZail Service.
- FROM EUROPE. '
m
FruMsta id Anstrla.
Pa rim, . Aug. 34 La Patrir, seml-ofliclal
organ says there exists at Vienna a Prussian
party, encouraged and paid by Von Bismarck.
Said party, who played the odious role of 1800,
has pontrol of some of the Vienna journals, '
and since the recent successes of Prussia has
endeavored to persuade Austria to act favorably,
making a handle of the well-known sympathy
of Hungary for France. The Austrian Govern
ment, however, have resisted these overtures
thus far, and will, no doubt, maintain a friendly
neutrality. The I'atrie denies the story that by
Austria's withdrawing her corp3 of observation
Prussia has been enabled to use troops that ho
could not otherwise have moved.
Will France be Kepabllcaaf
Lotsdon, Aug. 24. The Timet recognize; the
fact that the determination of the French Corps
Legislatif in favor of self-government will be
irresistible hereafter, should the Emperor fail.
Prussia aad Bavaria.
Prussia has sent Bavaria ten millions in gold
as a subsidy.
Prince Napoleon ftllsidoa
to Italy is ridiculed as untimely and profitless.
The French Blockading Squadron
at the mouth of the Elbe has refrained from '
acting on the offensive.
Cnxbavea
is ceasing to be an agreeable watering place.
It is a strong place naturally, and has besides
been greatly fortified.
Tbe Figaro's Electric Lis bin.
The proposition made by the Paris Figaro for
placing electric lights on the Paris fortifications
seems to meet with favor. The military autho-'
rities think the idea a good one, as the dazzle of
the lights will perplex the besiegers and aid the
besieged.
The Orleans Party
are very hopeful. The Princes here wateh
events closely, and an agent of great 6kill and
experience, who is in Paris, advises them of
every event affecting their interests there.
The Moving of the Prussian Dead and
Wounded. i
The question of transportation home of the
Prussian dead and wounded through the neutral
Butes of Holland, Belgium, and Luxemburg has
assumed some importance. It was stated at first
that the neutral great powers had asked this
privilege of the Governments of Holland and
Belgium, but it seems now the request origi
nated with Prussia herself. Holland has refused,
and Belgium has replied that such consent on
herfpart would undoubtedly be construed by
France as equivalent to an act of hostility.
France Full ot Fight Vet.
Paris, Aug. 24. La I'atrie of to-day says:
Should the Prussians defeat the great army
now confronting them nearj Chalons, they will
have to vanquish another before reaching Paris.
Besides, they will find Paris itself amply pre
pared to resist an attack.
It is noticeable that the people here are grow
ing more and more confident as they learn how
great tbe measures of defense are throughout
the country. The false despatches published In
London Times create intense indignation here
among all classes. One great effect of these
despatches Is to increase the determination of
the French to fight.
The Garde Mobile
and sharpshooters camped around Paris are
constantly drilled and exercised by competent
officers.
Knasla bat a Word to Snyi
St. Petersburg, Aug. 24 The St. Petersburg
. Journal denies that Russia is committed to pre
vent the dismemberment of France, as has lately
been published. She is, however, certainly un
favorable to that measure, but regards the agita
tinn nf thfit nnastlon as nrc.mature.
FROM WASniNGTOX.
The ForeUa mall Service.
Ikiiyxntck to the Associated Prena.
Washington, Aug. 24. The foreign mail service
Is being performed satisfactorily to the department,
notwithstanding the difuculties encountered In
making contracts pending the war.
The Home Contracts
are being executed, and nearly all the routine work
of putting them in operation under the recent let
lings is completed. The Postmaster-General hopes
to make considerable reduction of expenditure for
carrying the mails. Tbe opening or suspended
routes in the South has been attended with less pre
sent and prospective loss than was anticipated.
AIutllRtea Bank Note.
Under the rules of the United States Treasury alt
mutilated bank ik tea are redeemed aorordinir to tne
riegrte of mutilation. A note with a certain portion
of its superficial surfa e torn ort is never redeemed
at Its full value, but lit proportion to the quantity of
sup racial surface pieseuted for redemption. (Since
greenbacks were Introduced the redemption divi
sion of the Treasutr has been constantly engaged la
redeeming this lurui'a'ed currency, and an account
of the discount lias le?n kept, which shows an ag
ftrefa'e up to the present date of 166,'j.i, which me
Gove nmont has thus saved ; all of wnlcb has. of
couite, t-ome out of tiio pockets of the holders.
Fear-Aduilral Gllon
reports to tbe Navy Department that lie has relieved
Itear-Adimrul Iladford iti command of the European
fleet, helstiug his ilgon board the U. b. steamer
t raiiklin, Holland, August 10.
Army ltetlanallona.
At their own request Captain Kane and Lieu
tenants O Toole, lUchardon and Malliry, unas-signt-d,
have U'cu honorably discharged the army
with one year spay each, under the recent act ol
Corgress.
FROM THE DOMIMOJV.
The ('ml uk Boat Haee.
Monthrai., Aug. 21. The Tyne crew, six in num
ber, have arrived here, bringing four boats. They
will leave immediately for Lachine and go into train
ing. The st, Jolius crew are also In tra ning regu
larly at St. Julius, N. P.. going over a six mile
course three times daily In their new boat. Tbey
are expected to bi-ul auy tune heretofoie made by
tlitiu,
New York Prodaeo Market.
Niw Yoai, Aug. 84. Ootton dull aud easier;
tales Of 600 bales; middling upland ttt la '4o. ; mid
dling Orleans at vo.c Hour advanced 5c.: sale
K6U0 barrels State at !!-4iVrf6-40- Ohio at tVWW43;
Webtern at tA-40caS M: Southern at 10915. Wheat
advanced lc. ; sales ts.ooo bnxliels No. a, spring at
l 'AMl2i; winter red Western at $1-40. Corn
firmer; sales 38,oo0 bushels new mixed Western at
b&.ia.b6c. Oau advanced l(rf2a; salx ao.uoO
bushels btate at 63 58o. ; Western at fWBla Unci
steady. Pork drooping; new mess, prime
mess '-4(o.-iii. Lard in lair request; steam, loviO,'.c.
keltic, U'ilc Whisky dull at 93c