THE, DAILY, EVENING. TELEGRAPH I1IILADELPIIIA, FltiDA Y , AUGUST 26, 1870.
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Last evening Joseph Myers, s German,
fell fiom the steps of No. 259 North Fifth
street, and broke bis leg. lie was taken to
th Pennsylvania IIocrpit&L
There is at present lying atone of the
shipyards in New Bedford, Oonneotioat, . a
vessel undergoing repairs, which was built at 1
Philadelphia in 1801 by the celebrated mer
chant, Stephen Girard. '
A select aodienoe assembled last evening
at Conrtknd Bannders College to hear a leo
tnre by William McKibben, on "Glitter vs.
Gold." , . . .
Iompfttlo Affair.
Gold closed yesterday at HG-J.
rresident Grant will return to Washing
ton for a day or two, after September 1, when
Cabinet meeting will be held.
Vice-Admiral Porter has been appointed
Admiral of the Navy, filling, the vacancy
caused by the death of Admiral Farragut.
A most gratifying increase in our trade
with Brazil since 1865 is shown by a return
just completed by the Chief of the Tonnage
Division of the Treasury Department.
An envoy sent by Spain for the purpose
of oonsulting with the Cuban "revolutionary
leaders as to the terms on which they will ac
cept a declaration . of peace, arrived in New
Yoik on Wednesday.
Jacob W. Pierce, one of the leading capi
talists of Massachusetts, while driving from
Waltham to Brookline, on Wednesday night,
was shot at, it is supposed, by a robber.
His horse took fright, and he was thrown out
and sustained injuries resulting in his death.
TZZZ3 WAR.
lAMNIUUT'H DESPATCHED.
THE GRAND INVASION IMPEDING THE PROOKESS
"ALL MEANS TO CRUSH" EPERNAY TO BE
EVACUATED THE BEGINNING OI THE END.
Paris, Aug. 25 Evening. The Figarv of
ibis evening contains the following:
A person who arrived from the vicinity of
Epernay to-night, states that he was infermed
there that the Prussians were defeated to-day
between Verdun and Chalons.
Groups of Prussian stragglers, cavalry and
infantry, were continually coming into Cha
lons. The contest oommenoed at 3 A. M.,
and the news reached Chalons and Epernay
about 8 P. M. Nothing definite is stated as
to the number of men engaged, but accord
ing to rumor the entire army of Prinoe
Charles was in the fight.
Orders have been given to evacuate Eper
nay to-morrow.
t ine trains coins east on tne raiiwav irom
A . -w 1 i j-1 1 i
, x j - --rr -
vhienv. which is now the terminus of ' the
line.
The Opinion Nationals says "that to all
who think more of any other thing than
(hiving the Prussians from the soil of France,
it recommends the perusal of the following
passage from the published Prussian plan of
attack:
'Paris will never be " in our power unless
owing to political circumstances or moral
reasons, which will oblige the defenders to
open to us its gates."
"Political circumstances," says the Opinion,
"mean revolution, and moral reasons mean
tieachery."
The council of Ministers was in session
half of to-day. It has been declared by the
Committee of Defense that, upon the approach
of the enemy, all of the provisions in the de
partments of the Seine and Marne, and in
the environs of Paris, must be destroyed.
So, great haste is urged on farmers to store
their produce in the Government warehouses
in the city before the enemy can seize it.
All the animals in the Zoological garden in
the Bois de Boulogne have been removed.
Fart of them have been retained here and
, part sent to Belgium. Some of the animals
'ire of great value.
More Prussian spies were arrested yester
day, taking plans of the works along the bank
of the river Loire. Others have been arrested
I hVA nrid onmn h&VA VAAn AAf.Af.Al with tha
troops oi juacAianon.
A remittance has been received from Dub
lin in aid of wounded French soldiers. The
Empress Eugenie acknowledges the contri
bution in a note, in which she says, "This
offering to wounded French is received with
gratitude. The generous sentiments which
have inspired this aot and your wishes for the
success of our arms and happiness of the
imperial iamuy nave proiounaiy toucnea nis
t a. j 1 1 mm
The Prussian troops closely surround Stras-
Vinrrt vaI a. flnvnrnmAnt frastirr manftaArl
to escape with over 12,000,000 francs.
A Prussian colonel has written to Emile de
Giraidin, offering a wager that he will be in
Paris on September 15. Girardin has pub
lished tne letter, ana announces nis aooent-
i ... -
I s anoe of tne wager.
I The Belgian Minister here, says the jour
ment to positively contradict the statement
that the passage of wounded Prussians through
.Belgian territory had been permitted or at
tempted. v
The jovrnat umcia of tnis moraine; says
the sum of all the news reoeived at the Mm
istry of the Interior is that the Prussians
have pushed tneir reeonnoissance into the
department of the Marne, and even into the
town of Chalons. The prefect of the depart
ment of the Upper Marne announced that a
portion of i the northern arrondisement of
iVassys near St. Dizier, is occupied by Prus
sian forces.
Orders have been given that the march of
I IbA Prnfifiiona be ODDosed bv everv obstacle
A which the patriotism of the people can sug
f cost, in addition to the systematic measures
V which will be executed under the direction of
inrriaeer officers sent oat bv the GavArnmnnt.
Omcud warning is given that the Minister
of the Interior will be forced to apply the
tlaw regulating the press with the utmost
(vigor, if certain journals, in spite of repre
sentations made by the Government, con
tmue to puDiisn iuii ueiaiis oi me move
1 klients of troops and the composition of the
armies.
In the Corps Legislatif yesterday a motion
of M. Keratry to enlarge the Committee on
Defense was discussed. Keratry defended his
crcnoBal. and M. Duvernois reulied.
M. Favre declared that the misfortunes of
i uhe country came from that fatal mismanage-
-uuent to which tne cnunber nad been forced
to submit.--1 nis snonia, ne said, be an
swered. It is to maintain a dynasty that the
country must fight (The remainder of the
sentence was lost in the uproar and tumult .
which these words caused.;
M. Buffet said the only question now was
bow to drive the foreigners from our soil.
This was received with great applause, and
the close of the debate was ordered by a vote
of 110 to 65.- - , , , '
The proposition of M. Keratry was then
rtjeoted by a vote of IOC to 40.
M. Gambetta demanded the sews of the
war, and especially concerning a battle and
the position of the Prussians.
A derpatch from Eheiros, dated August 21,
says-.
It was supposed that the armies of Mao
Mahon and Baxaine had effected a junotion,
and, well supported by the quadrilateral oom-
Ksed of the fortresses of Montmedy, Verdun,
donville, and Metz, would await an attack.
It was not expeoted that any important en-
S;ement would ocour within two days,
e Emperor quitted Courcelles last night
and goes to Brame, near Soissons. Yester
day the Imperial headquarters were at Cha
lons. -"
The crain mills in the valley of the Seine
and the .Marne, and all their contents whioh
could not be removed, have been purposely
burned. The oountry people are destroying
the roade and doing all they can to impede
the march of the Prussian armies. They
will burn or destroy such provisions as they
are unable to remove or store out of reach of
the Prussians. Prussian soonts have appeared
at Chalons and also atSt. Menehould. The
prefect of the latter town and all the railway
officials have left the place.
The Uonsulutionnei snvs: "As the season
is so far advanced, the Government has con
cluded not to mve blouses to the Garde
Mobile. The blouses will be replaced by
warmer woollen garments, and the prefects
have received orders to have them made
where the troops are raised. This measure,
in a sanitary point of view, is exoellent, and,
besides, will give work to a large number of
people whom the war has reduced to idleness
and destitution."
AdviceB from Montmedy, dated August 21,
say that 500 Prvusian cavalry have cat the
railway at Autun. '
La Liberie says the Emperor, on the open
ing of the Chambers on January 18, 18G9, as
sured France that the military laws which
were to be proposed and the appropriations
to be asked for, would place the country in a
condition to meet all emergencies. Are we
pot right in saying that he who uttered this
and similar misstatements on that occasion is
responsible for the present disaster? And
what an overwhelming responsibility before
France invaded, before Europe astounded,
end before history!
MARINE TELEGRAPH.
For additional Marine Kern $et first Pag.
ALMANAC FOR PHILADELPHIA THIS DAT.
StrN Risks b-20iMoon Sara.
Sow Bkts 6-4'ilHlQH Watsb 1-28
PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF TRADE,
Tbomas O. Hood, )
cbris. J. Hoffman, Committee or thb Month,
Tbomas C. Hand, J
MOVEMENT OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
FOR AMERICA.
Nevada. Liverpool.... New York Aug.
C. of ManchtT. Liverpool . . . .New York Aug.
LeoDOld 1 Antwerp .....New xorit Aug.
City of Cork.. . . Liverpool. . . .New York Aug.
India uiasgow -ew iors Aug.
C. of Waeh'n.. Liverpool.. ..New York Aug.
Malta, Liverpool.... New York Aug.
Calabria. Liverpool.... New York v B..Aug.
W lsconsln Liverpool .... New York Aug.
France Liverpool .... New York Aug.
Britannia Glasgow. . . . .New York Aug.
C of Mexico.. .Vera Cruz. ..New York v IL.Aag.
Ocean Queen. .Asplnwall... New York Aug.
FOK EUROPE.
Paraguay New York. ..Loudon Aug.
Helvetia. New York. ..Liverpool Aug.
India New York... Glasgow Aug.
Cof Waahton.New York... Liverpool. Aug.
Colorado New York. . .Liverpool Aug.
Pereire New York. ..Havre sept.
Citv of Paris.. .New York... Liverpool Sept.
Cambria New York. . .Glasgow Sept.
C of Antwerp. .New xors
Pennsylvania.. New York,
Wisconsin New York,
.Liverpool Sept.
.Liverpool Sept.
.Liverpool Sept.
Anglta New York... Glasgow. Sept. 10
C. of London. .New York. ..Liverpool Sept. 10
: CXJAttTWIStt, JLHJMKST1U, Jfl'U
Salvor.. Philadelphia. Charleston Aug. 26
Tonawanda.... Philadelphia. Savannah Aug. BT
Mariposa New York. ..New Orleans.. ..Aug. 2T
Maua are rorwaraeo dv every steamer m me regu
lar lines. The steamers for or from Liverpool oall at
goeenstown, except the Canadian line, which call at
ondonderry. The steamers for or from the Conti
nent cau at Boutnampton.
I CLEARED YESTERDAY.
Steamship Volunteer, Jones, New York, J. F. OhL
Steamer Salvor, Ashcroft, Charleston, Souder &
Adams.
Stt W. WhUldln, Rigglns, Baltimore, A. Groves, Jr.
Bark Annie Augusta, Davis, Kingston, Ja., G, W.
Bernaaon & tiro.
Br. brig Hermes, Lees, Laguayra and Porto Cabello,
jonn Dauett & co.
Schr Ella Hay, Haskell, Salem, L. Audenried k Co.
fcchr B. F. Reeves, Harris, Boston, do.
Schr Comet, Dow, Boston, do.
Schr A. 1L Cain, Simpson, Gloucester, do.
Schr Addle Murchie, Simpson, Gloucester, do.
Schr American Eagle, Shaw, Providence, d x
Schr Krie, Stuart, r ortsmoutn, ao.
Schr H. L, Holway, Thompson, Portsmouth, do.
Schr R. W. Tull, bobbins, Boston, do.
Schr Elizabeth De Hart, Low, Boston, do.
Schr Nellie Treat, Trine, Boston, ao.
Schr C. F. Young. Richardson, Boston, da.
Scbr Flight, Crowell, Gloucester, do.
Scnr M. ti. uarusie, jNonnup, rrovmeuco, . ao.
Schr A. Fuller, Henderson, Salem, do.
Schr E Everman, Floyd, Boston, Borda, Keller i,
iNimiDg. -
Schr A. Murchie, Craig, Portland, do.
Schr A. Bartlett, Bartlett, Boston, . do.
Schr H.Simmons, Godfrey, Salem, do.
Schr A. II. Edwards, uaruett, Boston, ao.
Schr A. Johnson, Young, New York, do,
Schr Yuba. Gallagher, New York, do.
Schr C. O'Rourke, Mnrrell, WilUamsburg, do.
Schr J. FltzpatncK, uauey, aaiem, ao.
Schr N. W. Magee, Ketchum, Neponset, do.
Schr S. K E. Corson, Brower. Boston, . , do.
Schr William Alter, Brown, Portland, I do.
Schr Sallie B., Bateman, Boston, - - - do.
Schr Hannibal, Cox, Bangor, J. Rommel, Jr., fc Bra
Schr Z. Steeunan, Adams, Boston, ao.
Schr F. K. Lockwood, Lockwood, Boston, do.
Schr Ceres, Treiemen, ror'smoain, ao.
Schr I. Thompson, Endlcott, Somerset, do. '
Schr E. D. Sawyer, Keene. Boston, do.
Schr Boiton, Nickerson, Boston, Weld, Rioe & Co.
Schr E. Williams, Corson. Boston, do.
Schr Cornelia, Carroll, Norwich, Hammett, NeUl
a l-o.
Schr W. M, Wilson, Jarvts, Providence, do.
Schr A. O. Buckley, Buckley, Danversport, do.
Schr Kent Hall. Thompson, Washington, do.
Schr C. B. Met ariana, Mcranana, XMewport, no.
Barge 11. Coutant, rouUnt, New York, do.
Barge Thos. Heroine, Wolfe, do. do.
Barge Lough Foyle, Cawley, do. " do.
Barge luia bailor, 'i ay lor, oo. ao.
Barge Reading RR. No. 9, Byerly, N. York, do.
Barge Floating Dove. Glnnia, do. , do. -
Purge Kate Mayer, Mayer, 1 do. do.
Barge A. E. Driebelbiss, Armstrong, do. do.
i ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
Br. ship Record, Coifer, 53 days from Liverpool,
with salt to wm. Bumm & on.
Steamship Volunteer, Jones, 84 boors from New
York, with mdse. to John F. OhL
Steamer S. F. Phelps, Brown, 84 hours from New
York, with mdse. to W. M. Balrd A Co.
Br. bark Bessie North. Faulkner. 66 days from
Santander, with old railroad Iron to Naylor k Co.
vessel to L. Westergaard & Co.
Brig Caro, Beals, 4 days from Perth Amboy, In
ballast to Peter Wright Sons.
Brig Mariposa, Nevins, 4 days from Boston, In bal
last to Lennox fc Burseas.
Schr Annie Amsden, Bangs, 6 days from Gardiner,
Me., with Ice to Knickerbocker Ice Co. vessel to
Knisht h. Sons.
Schr IL A. Rogers, Frambes, from Boston, with
fish to order. '
Schr Hiawatha, Newman, 8 days from Newbury
port, with mdse. to Knight k Sons.
Schr John Shav, TUton, from Boston, with ice to
r&rnenter ice Co.
Sthr E. G. Wlllard, Parsons, 6 days from Portland
with mrin. to Crowell & Nickersoo.
Schr Ida Lewis, Eusus, 4 days from New York, in
ballast to KnigDt rsons.
Scbr Ida L. Bearse, 6 days fro Boston, with mdse,
y VniDhr. A finno.
Schr Arthur Rowe, Day, T days from James river,
Va., with lumber to Coluns fc co.
Schr Vandalia, Campbell, 1 day from Lelpslo, Del
with grain to Jos. E. Palmer.
Schr Ida A. Jayne, Jayne, from New York.
Schr Eliaa WlUi&ms, Corson, from New York.
Scbr F. B. Colton, Robiusoa, from Fail River.
Schr a S. Hudson, UutUon, from Boston.,
, Schr K. S. worson, Coriton, from Salem.
Schr EUa Hay, Haskell, from Providence.
Sthr L. A. Rose, Smith, from Lynn.
Schr Marion Gage, Heathers, from Boston.
. c4Xle,wfcrt,Irom?w3Wk, .. .
Po.hr HpIph nolwny, nwnv, from New York.
Bohr Vrate, Clever, from New York.
Scnr Kph'alm and Anna, Haskell, from Boston.
Schr Ilnry, Merrill, from Bopton.
Bohr John M. Brooraall, Douglass, from Breton.
Schr Amelia 8. Ireland, Townsend, from Boston.
CorttufxmAfnm of Tht jfventno TelrsyrapK
KA8TON A McMAHONTS BULLETIN.
Kkw York Omen, Ana. 93. Right barges leave
in tow to-night, for Baltimore, light.
Enterprise, with Iron ore, for Wlralngton.
F. Baohelder, with lumber, for Philadelphia.
BALrmoRi Bhanch Oftics, Aug. 25. Six barges
leave tn tow to-night, eastward.
Philadelphia Bramch Officii, Ang. 28. The
Mary and Emma, with coal, for New York, loaves
tc-day. The Alanson Post, with coal, for New York,
left yesterday. . L. 8. C.
(By TtlrgrapK)
Ltwis, Del., Aug. ao 1010 A. M The pilot boat
Howard reports as follows: Passed In yesterday,
schrs St. Croix, from Gardiner, and Wm. Wilson,
from Boston; also, a bark, name unknown.
Brig Tubal Cain went to sea yesterday. A iarge
three-masted schooner is going out.
410 P. M A large ship is oomlng in the Capes.
Wind 8. S. W. Thermometer, SO.
MEMORANDA.
Schr City of Mexico, Tlmmermaa, at navana 23d
Inst, from Vera Cruz, to sail SBth for New York.
Steamer De Soto. Norton, cleared at New Orleans
80th IbbU for New York.
Steamers Guiding Star, Hililret.h, for Havre, and
Clyde, Hunter, for Charleston, cleared at New York
84th Inst.
Steamer Varuna, Spencer, at Galveston 16th Inst,
from New York.
Steamer Ceutlpede, Wlllctts, for Philadelphia, s'ld
from Newburyport 9J1 Inst., at 10 A. M.
Steamer Whirlwind, Sherman, hence, at Provi
dence 23d Inst.
' Steamer Norfolk, Piatt, hence, at Richmond 23d
Instant.
Bark Scud, Crosby, from Philadelphia, before re
ported towed into Gibraltar, derelict, had struck on
Cape Spartel, lost rudder, and received other dam
age. The captain and crew were at Tangier Aug. 7,
on the way to Gibraltar.
Br. bark J. S. Winnlow, Davis, for Philadelphia,
cleared at New York 24th Inst.
Prig Erie, Sears, hence, at Galveston 10th Inst.
Brig Mary K. Pesnell, Eaton, hence, at Boston
24th lost.
Br. schr R. J. Leonard, Healey, for Philadelphia,
cleared at St. John, N. B., 82d Inst.
Br. schr Iris, Buckhard. for Philadelphia, sailed
from St. John, N. 11., 22d inst.
Schr Vesta, for Philadelphia, sailed fm St. Marys,
Ga., 16th Inst.
Schr Evergreen, Bunco, for Philadelphia, sailed
from Wlckford 83d inst.
Schr Rachel s. Miller, Armstrong, hence, at Fall
River 22d lsst.
Schr William P. Cox, Newell, -for Philadelphia,
sailed from Newport 83d Inst.
Schr James W. Halg, Brower, for Philadelphia,
sailed from Newburyport 23d inst.
SchrRapidan, Johnson, for Philadelphia, sailed
from Richmond 23d inst.
LUMBER.
1870
tPRUCE JOIST.
PRUCK JOIST.
HEMLOCK.
HEMLOCK.
1870
i Qrrfl SEASONED CLEAR FINE.
10 U SEASONED CLEAR PINK.
1870
UHUILIS rATTKnn fllNB.
SPANISH CEDAR, FOR PATTERNS.
RED CEDAR.
1870
FLORIDA FLOORING.
FLORIDA FLOORING.
CAROLINA FLOORING.
VIRGINIA FLOORING.
DELAWARE FLOORING.
ASH FLOORING.
WALNUT FLOORING.
FtORIDA STEP BOARD 3.
RAIL PLANK.
1870
t Q7 A WALNUT BOARDS AND PLANK. 4 Qrm
10 I V' WALNUT BOARDS AND PLANK.10 I U
WALNUT BOARDS.
WALNUT PLANK.
1870
UNDERTAKERS' LUMBER.
UNDERTAKERS' LUMBER.
RED CEDAR.
WALNUT AND PINE.
1870
-IQnf SEASONED POPLAR. -t QA
lOlU SEASONED CHERRY. 10 U
ASH,
WHITE OAK PLANK AND BOARDS,
HICKORY.
iQHA CIGAR BOX MAKERS' -i OwA
lO I U CIGAR BOX MAKERS' lO I U
SPANISH UBUAK BUI UUAKDS,
FOR SALE LOW.
1870
CAROLINA SCANTLING.
CAROLINA H. T. BILL8.
NORWAY SCANTLING.
1870
OTA CEDAR SHINGLES. 1 Q"7A
lOlU CYPRESS SHINGLES. lOlU
I MAULJS, UltSTHUK tt UU.,
1U No. 2800 SOUTH Street. '
PANEL PLANK, ALL THICKNESSES.
COMMON PLANK, ALL THICKNESSES.
i i;ujttmu coakus,
' 1 and 8 SIDE FENCE BOARDS.
WHITE PINE FLOORING BOARBS. '
YELLOW AND SAP PINE FLOORINGS. IV and
4 SPRUCE JOIST, ALL SIZES.
HEMLOCK JOIST, ALL SIZES.
FLASTJUUJNU iAm A Dr HUUV-L 1 1 ,
Tosrether with a general assortment of Butldlng
Lumber for sale low for cash. T. W. SMALTZ,
C 31 6m Na 1710 RIDGEvenue, north of Poplar St
BUILDING MATERIALS.
. B. TH0HAS & CO.,
. DBAUB8 IK '
Doors, Blinds, Sash, Shutters
, WINDOW FRAMES, ETC.,
- - J H. W. OORMIB OF '.'".'. 1 "
EIGHTEENTH and MARKET Streeti
41812m " PHILADELPHJA.
F-URNITURE, ETO.
: i '. HOVER'S , 5
Celebrated Patent Sofa Bedstead
Ii bow txinc null and sold in
Urge nam bora bothtia
Ifnoo and Bug land.
Oan ba bad onlv at tha mannfao
ton. Thu
iaoa of furniture ia in tha form of a handsom
ratuAut
OVA. let in ona minat, without nnaorawinj
m tthin. iff &nf viv. It oan H extanded into a nuu-
tifnl ftKKMJH BKDSTItAD, with Spring Hair Mattreaa
complete, it naa tna oonyenienoe oi a oareu ior noiuinjr.
ia eaailr manaaed, and it ia impossible for it to set out of
order. Thie Sofa Bedatead require no prop, hinjrea,
hut. or roDea to aaDDort it when extended, a all otcet
eofa bade and lounges have, whiou are all very unaale and
liuhla la set out oi reDair. Dui me oeaeteaa is lormea or
simplr turnioc out the ends or cloning tnem when the
ftofa ia wanted. The piioe Is about the aame aa a lounge.
Aa examination of this novel invention ia solicited.
. 4
II. F, nOVEK,4
IMtuMm
No. 330 Sonth SECOND Street, Philada
CLOTHS, OASSIMERE8. ETO.
LOT H HOUSE.
JAMES & HUDBR.
Ro. 11 Ifortlt SECOND Street,
Sign of the Golden Lamb,
Ais w receiving a large and splendid assortment
of new styles of .
FANCY CASSIMKKE3
And standard makes of DOESKINS, CLOTHS and
COATINGS, I S3 mws
. AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
ORGANS.
CHURCH AND CHAPEL ORGANS,
Warranted Unexcelled and Satis
, factory to l'ur chatter ,
COSTING FROM it)' TO 3000 AOU.
Witli good Second hand Organs for sale, end Organs
or size built to order bj "
WM. B. D. SIMMONS & CO.,
'' Na 190 CHARLES Street, Boston, Mass.
Et Stephen's Rpisoopal t'huach.and the Third Re
formed Charon, Tenth street, Philadelphia, eon Win Or.
ganatof our reoent make. 4 11 e3inrp
o
NE DOLLAR GOODS FU 95 CENTS
U U IwJ bULOH'H Jio. M 8. JtiUHXU Street,
PRO08AL S-
JRKAKWATBR AT BLOCK ISLAND, R. L
j jKHOIKKFtt OmCK, UNITXD STATES ARMT.l
Nbwpokt, R. I., August 11, 1870,
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until
SATURDAY, the 17th day of September, 1870, at 12
o'clock M., for the construction of the substrnctnre
of a breakwater at Block Island, R. L, for local pur
poses. -
It will begin at a point on shore near "Sand's
Landing," on the sout heast part of the Island, and
be built out to and along a line joining "Clay Head'
and "Five Foot Rock." Its total length will be
about three hundred (300) feet beyond the low water
line. The greatest depth of water on the line of the
breakwater is at Its sea extremity, where there is
sixteen (16) feet at mean low water. From thence
shoreward the bottom slopes np gradually to high
water mark, the bottom being smooth sand, under
laid with clay. The mean rise and fall cf the tide is
three and one-quarter (3jf) feet.
The substructure of the breakwater wl'l be stone
simply dropped Into the water so as to form a slope
of three (3) base to one (1) perpendicular on the side
towards the sea and one (1) base to one 1) perpendi
cular on the side towards the land, and to be thirty
(30) feet wide at mean low water level. The work
must be begun at the shore end and be finished np
to mean low water level as it progresses from the
shore.
The stone must be granite, of the bet quality so
far as durability la concerned, and In pieces weigh
ing not less than one and one-quarter (IV) ton.
wlthont regard to share, except that there must be
no slabs or thin pieces.
It is believed that this work can be done by ves
sels unloading their cargoes on the spot. In ordi
nary weather vessels can lie in the roadstead with
perfect safety, though there will be times, In the
earlier progress of the work ot least, when much
time must be lost. The worst storms are from the
southeast, and during storms from that quarter the
roadstead Is untenable for vessels of any class.
To complete the whole structure about fifty thou
sand tons of stone will be required, but at present the
funds appropriated will, It Is estimated, pay for no
more than ten thousand tons. Proposals will be
received only for the smaller amount, and no oo n
tract will be entered Into for work to be performed
after the 30th day of June, 1671.
Payments will be made monthly, reserving ten (10)
per centum till the contract Is fulfilled.
Proposals must state price per ton at which the
stone will be furnished and put In the breakwater,
which price must include all charges whatsoever
against the United States.
The stone mast be deposited by the contractor,
under the supervision of an engineer designated by
the undersigned for that duty.
Proposal earliest time at which
work will be begun after acceptance of proposal.
Work once begun must be prosecuted with all prac
tical diligence.
Each proposal must be In duplicate, accompanied
by a guarantee in duplicate, with a printed copy of
this advertisement attached to each proposal. Blank
forms for proposals and guarantees will be furnished
by this office on application, and any other informa
tion practicable to give.
The object of this advertisement being to give
every responsible and capable party an opportunity
to bid for the work, and to secure to the public the
greatest amount of work with the funds appropri
ated, the right is. reserved to reject any and all bids
11 these objects afe not thereby obtained.
Proposals must be addressed to the undersigned,
and endorsed on the envelope "Proposals for build
lag Breakwater at Block Island, R. L"
G. K. WARREN,
Major of Engineers,
8 IB 6wt ' Brevet Major-General U. S. A.
CHIEF MEDICAL PURVEYOR'S OFFICE,
No. 125 WOOSTER Street, New York.
August is, 1870.
PROPOSALS will be received at this office until
10 o'clock on THURSDAY, the 18th day of Septem
ber. 1870, for the sale, on the part of the United
States to the highest bidder, of the following articles
of hospital bedding and clothing, viz. :
Bedsacks, 18,000; Blankets, 10,000; Counterpanes,
18,000; Gutta Percha Bed-covers, looo ; Mattresses,
hair, 800: Musqulto Bars, 80,000; Hair Pillows, 6000;
Pillow-cases, whine, ao.ooo; rmow-ucKs, o,ooo;
Sheets, 30,660; Drawers, 80,000; Dressing-gowns,
18,000; Cotton Shirts, 80,000; Slippers, 10,000; Wool
len Socks, 60,000 ; Toweis, nana, ww aozen; noners,
300 dozen.
The above-mentioned goods are new, have never
been used, and are believed to be In good condition,
and will be sold as they now stand.
The Government will reserve the right to reject
bids deemed either unreasonable, or from irrespon
sible parties. No bid will be considered ior less of
any one article than tne amount aavertisea. sam
ples will be shown and any Information given at
the office, NO. vm wuuautK otreet, near i-nnce.
Terms cash. A fair length oi tune will be al
lowed to purchasers to remove their goods. Pro
posals to be indorsed "For the Purchase of Hosplta
Bedding and Clothing."
i CHARLES SUTHERLAND,
lieutenant-Colonel and Acting Chief Medical Pur
veyor, United States Army. 818 6t
T4ROP08ALS FOR TREES AND SHRUBS
JL FOR NATIONAL MILITARY CEMETERIES.
i Qtjartkrmasteb-Gbkbral's Opficb,
"WASHINGTON, D. C.,17th AUgUSt, 1870.1
Proposals for supplying Trees and Shrubs for
ornamental planting of the National Cemeteries
are Invited from nurseries and gardeners la good
standing.
The treei ana snruDS snouia oe secureiv nacaea
and delivered at the railroad station most conve
nient to the garden or nursery. Bills and
bills of lading, properly addressed, to be fur
nished. 1
The freight will oe paid dj tne united states, ana
the bills will be settled upon receipt of the trees
and shrubs at the places to which they may be con
signed. '
The orders will be given by the officer In charge
of national cemeteries In this ortlce upon estimates
or requisitions from local officers.
It Is suggested that the most convenient form
of proposal will be a printed catalogue, with such
discount on the whole or on any classes or
kinds of plants as the proprietor may be willing to
nfler.
' Purchases will be made wherever most advan
tageous to the United States upon the basis of the
nroDosala thus received.
There are about eishtv (80) national military ceme
teries scattered over the whole United States : and
some planting will probably be needed in each of
them.
ProDosals should be sealed and addressed to the
Quartermaster-General's Office, marked "Proposals
lor Trees and Shrubs;" and they will be opened at
noon on the lain or eptemoer, istu.
M. C. MEIGS,
1 Quartermaster-General,
8 19 6t i Brevet Major -General, U. S. A.
O'
FFICE OF CniEF QUARTERMASTER.
THIRD D1ST., DEPARTMENT OF THE EAST,
rniLADKi-HiA, ra., auk. o, itnu.
SEALED PROPOSALS In triplicate wUl be received
at this olttce op to 18 M., on TUESDAY.the sixth day
of September. 1870. for setting "Osage Orange"
plants around the following-named National Ceme
teries, In the State of Virginia (for the purpose of
enclosing tne same with secure neaging), viz- :
Richmond National cemetery.. Kicnmoua, va.
Fredericksburg
. . Fredericksburg, Va.
unipepper
Winchester
Stannton
Danville
Poplsr Grove
City Point
Seven Pines
Cold Harbor
Ulendaie
Fort Harrison
Hampton
..mipepper, va.
..Winchester, Va,
..Staunton, Va.
..DanvUle, Va.
..Petersburg, Va,
..City Point, Va.
..Seven Pines, Va,
..Cold Harbor, Va.
..Glendale. Va.
. .Fort Harrison, Va.
..iiampton, va.
Yorktown
. rorMtown, va.
Kaeh nroDosal must be accompanied by a sufficient
guarantee mat ia me eveuioi tue auuepiaoue oi iuo
proposal tne omoer rr oiaaurs win euver inw a con.
tract for the planting of the hedging.
The Quartermaster's Department reserves the
riff tit to re lect an v and all bids. . . .
aav additional Information desired by parties
whining to bid will be furnished upon application to
this office.
Bidders are required to bind themselves that If the
nlauta do not thrive they will renew them for
period of two years, as they may happen to fall
during that time.
HENRY C. HODGES.
Maior and Quartermaster U. S. A., Chief Quarter-
mauler Third Quartermaster's District, Ieprtment
m the Kant. 9 o
INSORANOt.
DELAWARE MUTUAL SAFETY 1N8URANCB
company. Incorporated by the Legislature
of FenaejiTania, issa, .
Offioe southeast corner of THIRD and WALNUT
Street, Philadelphia.
MARINE INSURANCES
On Vessels. Cargo and Freight to all parts of the
world.
INLAND INSURANCES
Jn goods by river, canal, lake and land carriage
an parts of the Union.
FIRE INSURANCES
Merchandise generally; on stores, Dwelllags,
Houses, eto.
ASSETS OF THE COMPANY
November 1, l&ea.
1100,000 United States Five Per Cent.
Loan, ten-forties t816,000D0
100,000 United States Six Percent.
Loan (lawful money) 1 07,750 -00
0,000 United States Six Per Cent.
Loan, 1881 so,ooo-OC
800,000 State of Pennsylvania Six Per
Cent, Loan I18,0fi0-00
00,000 City of Philadelphia Six Per
1'enu Loan (exempt from
tax) 800,980 DO
100,000 State of New Jersey Six Per
Cent. Loan 08,000-00
80,000 Pennsylvania Railroad First
Mortgage Blx Per Cent.
Bonds 450-00
5,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Se
cond mortgage Six per Cent.
Bonds.. 88,9B-00
C.0OO Western Pennsylvania Rail
road Mortgage Six Per
Cent. Bonds (Pennsylvania
Railroad guarantee) 80,000-00
W.000 State of Tennessee Five Per
Cent. Loan 10,00000
1,000 State of Tennessee Six Por
Cent Loan 4,810-00
11,600 Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany, 860 shares stock 14,000-00
1,000 North Pennsylvania Rail
road Company, 100 shares
stock 1,900-00
.10,000 Philadelphia and Southern
Mail Steamship Com
pany, SO shares stock f, 500-00
844,800 Loans on Bond and Mort
gage, flwit liens on city
Hfl.tOO-OO
tl,83l,400 Par, Market value, ll.aco.HO'O
COBt. il.31B.6234t.
Real Estate m,oooik
Bills Receivable for Insurances made... M3,T00-TS
Balances due at Agencies :
Premiums on Marine Policies. Accrued
Interest, and other debts due the Com
Danv O.OOT-M
Stoek, Scrip, eta, of Sundry Corpora
tions, 4706. Estimated value t,T40U0
Cash In Bank 1168,318-68
Cash In Drawer tT9-8S
1,8C3,100-Q4
DIRECTORS. T
Thomas C Band,
Hamuei b. stokes,
William G. Boulton,
Edward Darlington,
H. Jones Brooke.
louu i, jjavia,
Edmnnd A. Bonder,
Theophllus Paulding,
jtuuuB J raquair,
Henry Sloan,
Henry C. Dallett, Jr.,
Edward Lafooroade
Jacob RlegeL
Jacob P. Jones,
ames v. liana,
William C. Lndwls.
James B. McFarland,
Joshua P. Eyre,
Spencer Mcllvaln,
II. Frank Robinson,
J. B. Semple, Pittsburg,
A. B. Berger, Pittsburg,
D. T. Mortmn. Plttabora
Joseph H. Seal,
Eugh Craig,
John D. Taylor,
George W. Bernadoo
William c. Houston,
mumAo u. hajxij, resident.
JOHN C DAVIS. Vice-President.
aumAi liicLiiui. oeuretttry.
HENRY BALL Assistant Secretary.
i I..1T1 y , 1,1, IT II .
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INSURANCE COMPANY
OF
NORTH AMERICA.
January 1, 1870.
Incorporated 1194. ' Charter Perpetual.
CAPITAL 1600,000
ASSETS 2,763,581
Losses paid since organization. 123,000,000
Receipts of Premiums, I860 S1.991.88T-45
interest from investments, iww U4,Q90i4
12.106.634-19
Losses paid, 16C9 11,036,386-84
STATEMENT OF THE ASSETS.
First Mortgages on City Property 1766.450
uniteu buucb uuveruiueuii uuu uiuer ijoan
Bonds 1,123,810
Railroad, Bank and canal Stocks . 66,704
Cash In Bank and Ofllce 247,620
Loans on Collateral Security 82,668
Notes Receivable, mostly Marine Premiums 881,944
Accrued Interest 20,367
Premlu mB In con rse of transmission ...... 86, 1 93
Unsettled Marine Premiums 100,900
Real Estate, Office of Company, Philadel
phia 30,000
92,783,681
DIRECTORS.
Arthur G. Coffin,
Samuel W. Jones,
John A. Brown,
Charles Taylor,
Ambrose White,
William Welsh,
S. Morris Wain,
John Mason.
Francis R. Cope,
Edward H. Trotter,
Edward B. Clarke,
T. Charlton Henry,
Alfred O. Jessup,
Louis C. Madeira,
Charles W. Cashman,
Clement A. Grlscom,
William Brockie.
George L. Harrison,
ARTHUR G. COFFIN. President.
CHARLES PLATT, Tico-Presldent
Matthias Mabis, Secretary.
C. 1L Kbbvxs, Assistant Secietary. 3 4
1829 CHAJiTEK FEKPETUAL. JQ
Frara Fire
I
OF PHILADELPHIA.
Office, Nos. 435 and 437 CHESNVT St.
Assets Aug. ll,70-$3009,888'24
CAPITAL 1400,000-00
ACCRUED SURPLUS AND PREMIUMS .8, twu,8i8-i
INCOMB FOR 1870,
LOSSES PATD IN 1869,
141,908-42.
S810,0OU.
L,ose paid
since
oyer
5.500,000
i. i
Perpetual and Temporary Policies on Liberal
Term a
The Company also Issues policies upon the Rents
of all kinds of Buildings, Ground Rents, and Mort
en i4i7T k WITT IWI tiaa tiA TYIfiPTT'PIJ'rB m nitf
: DIRECTORS. ' ! ' ' '
Alfred G. Baker,
Airreo Fitier,
Thomas Sparks,
WlUlain S. Grant,
Thomas S. Ellis,
Guslavus S. Benson.
Samuel urant,
George W. Richards,
Isaac La.
George Fales,
ALFRED G. BAKER. President. '
GEORGE FALKS, Vice-President.
JAMES W. MCALLISTER, Secretary. is ID
THEODORE M. KEGER. Assistant Secretary.
mOS ENTERPRISE INSURANCE CO. OF
X PHILADELPHIA.
Office B. w. cor. r wuni n anu waijctux streets.
v ......... . .'i i r. Mvm tiL.firnr
FIHK IJSouruvrsvjji hauoi o.1jX.
PltRPHTL'AL AND TERM PUJJC1ES ISSUED.
CASH Capital (paid np in full) g-ioo.ooo-OO
CASH Assets, July 1. 1870..... 6i3O,73a-0
F. Ratchford Starr, i J. Livingston Errlnger,
Naibro Frassier, ;james i uiaguorn,
John M. Atwood, iWm. G. Boulton,
Beni. T. Trediok, i . k'harles Wheeler,
George H. Stuart, jThomas U. WLontgomer
John It. Iiriiwu, uiu m. Annul.
THOMAS II. MONTGOMERY, Vice-President.
ALEX. W. WISTER, Secretary.
JACOB E. PETKRhON, Assistant Secretary.
FAME IHBIHABWS- I,
. .nPCYTTTtn Cmaa.
rjiOOBrOKATBD 1S56. CHAKTBB FSBPITOAL.
CAPITAL 1300,000.
pi RE INSURANCE EXCLUSIVELY.
Insurance against Losa or Damage by Fire elth er
ferpeiuai or i empuiai j x uiiuica. ,
VlllfUVM.
Charles Richardson,
Robert Pearce,
John Kesaler, Jr., .
Edward B. Orne,
Charles Stokes.
John W. Everman,
Mordecal Buby.
William li. finawn,
William M. Seyfert,
John F. Smith,
Nathan uuiea,
George A. West.
CHARLES RICHARDSON. President.
WILLIAM U-K11AWN, Vlce-Presitlent. '
Williams L Blaxchajui, bocxetary. 1 tii
AMUSEMENTS.
w
ALNTJT . STREET THIATR&
FRIDAY NIGHT, Angnt
SIXTH NIGlrT OF THE HKAMGM. '
BoaclcanttB Oreat Racing Dram.
THB FLllNC SCUD. ' J" '
Jn Act 9 will be ihown Mr. Gborak TTnn.OB'8 , .
GRAND CHARACTERISTIC PANORAMA,
Comprising Seven Thousand Feet of Canvas.
A MagnioMni and Animated Ptctnre, timatratlng
the ORKAT CARNIVAL TIME OF LONDON,
Thb Dkrbv Dav : or, Going to tub Racbs.
Saturday, Flying Send Matinee.
MBW ELEVENTH STREET OPERA HOUSE,
i.i Eleventh Street, above Chesnnt. ;
THE FAMILY RESORT.'
KwUMlRbed in 113.
CARNt'ROISS k DUCKY'S
MINSTRELS,
The Grat Star Troupe of the World.
OPEN FOR TUB SEASON.
Presenting to the publlo the
FINEST TROUPE OF ARTISTS IN EXISTENCE.
Itox office epen from 10 to 1 o'clock.
Vests can be secured after 1 o'clock at Carncross ftt
Co. 's Music Store. No. 6 North Eighth street,
R. F. SIMPSON, Treasurer.
J. L. CARNCROSS, Manager. SMtf
DUPRKZ A BKNBDIOT'S OPERA rHOUSB,
SEVENTH, below ARCH.
SArPHO OPERETTA COMPANY.
Every evening.
THE BEAUTIFUL "ENBYMION "
MISS MAGGIE HAROLD as DIANA 1 ;
SAPPHO as CUPID!
unenoaen s oreat Operetta, entitled
"HOPE AND THE CROCODILE,"
NEVER BEFORE PLAYED IN AMKHIHA.
Matinee every Saturday at 2)4 o'clock. 8 31 6t
F
OX'S AMERICAN THEATRE.
THE WORLD'S AMUSEMENT.
Every Evening and Saturday MaMnee.
THE WONDERFUL BLONDES
In the New Can-Can.
IMMENSK BALLET TROUPE,
ORKAT ETHIOPIAN COMPANY.
Grand Ballets Burlcsqne Songs. Danies. Local
Sketches, Negro Acts, Ao.
INSURANCE.
life Insurance for the '.People!
HOMESTEAD ,
LIFE INSURANCE COMPABY
OF PJimSVJLYAIA,
OFFICE:
No. 701 CHE8NUT Street,
PHILADELPHIA.
To place Life Insurance within reach of all, has
adopted a system of
MONTHLY PAYMENT OF PBEMITJM3
Peculiarly adapted to the ability of ALL WORKING
FOR SALARIES OK WAGES.
Special attention la called to this Company's
GRADUATING POLIO?,
An original feature, designed to protect shareholders
In Building Associations, and all others who have
borrowed money or purchased property payable In
Instalments extending over a series of years, by
CANCELLING any balance of Indebtedness remain
ing UNPAID In case of DEATH.
THIS COMPANY ISSUES
All the ordinary forms of Life and Endowment Poli
cies at low rates of Premium, on the Participating
Plan, with but few restrictions aa to occupation,
and NONE AS TO TRAVEL OR RESIDENCE.
Pamphlets containing full information may be ob
tained at the Company's office. ' ' " " '. '
WILLIAM M. SEYFERT, President.
LAURENCE MYERS, R. W. DORPBXBY
Vice-President. Secretary.
B. E. DAVIS, Superintendent of Agencies. 4 9Sm
Active and responsible men wanted as Agents.
ASBURY
LIFE INSURANCE CO.
NEW YOIIE.
LEMUEL BANGS, President . - 1
GEOKGE ELLIliTT, Vice-Pres'tandSec'y.
EMOltY McCLIMTOOK, Actnary. t . .
PENNSYLVAN IA STATE AGE JfC Y,
JAMES M. LONGACRE, Manager. . , it
U. O. WOOD, Jit., M. D., Medical Examiner.
Office, 302 WALHUT St, Philadelphia.
. REV. 8. POWJSRS, Special Agent. , , . '
JAMES M. LONQACRiC, General Agent, .. .
5 83 mwfiy No. 308 WALNUT Street, Philadelphia
JjIRE ASSOOIATIO N, .
. ' ? INCORPORATED MARCH 17, 18:40.' , ,
'office,';; r:v;ai ,';
. " - Ko.'34 NORTH FIFTH STREET,. s
t. ',, .INSURE . . ,. ; :.---;! i-a
BUILDINGS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND f
, f . MERCHANDISE GENERALLY , . . -
From Loss by ore (la the City of Philadelphia only)
AMHKTH. JANUARY I, 1870, 1 1,174,73 4'
C,i t-.
William H.HamlltoD,
John Canow,
George 1. YouBg, .
Jos. R. Lyudall,
Ltvl 1'. t))at8,
Charles P. Bower,
Jesse Ughtfoot, .
. Robert Shoemaker.
Peter Armbruster,
M. H. Dickinson.
Samuel Sparhawk
fta
Peter Williamson,
Joseph E. Schcll.
WM. II. HAMILTON, President.
SAMUEL SPARHAWK, Vice-President.
WILLIAM F. BUTLER,
' Secretary.
riniE PENNSYLVANIA FIRE INSURANCE.
X COMPANY.
Incorporated ls5 Charter Perpetual. f ;
No. 610 WALNUT Street, opposite Independence.
Square.
This Company, favorably known to the comma
nlty for over forty years, continues to insure again i
loss or damage by fire on Public or Private Build-'
tegs, either permanently or for a limited time. Ala
on Furniture, Stocks of Goods, and Merchandise
generally, on liberal terms. . .
Their Capital, together with a large Surplus Fund,
is Invested in the most careful manner, which ena.
tiles them to oner to the insured an undoubted seen,
rity in the caso of loss.
viuv , vrno.
Daniel Smith, Jr.,
Isaac Usslehurst,
Thomas Smith, .
uenry iyewm,
: J. GiUlngham Fell,
Daniel Haddock.
, Com! v.
Thomas uonina,
John Devereuec.
r raniim a.
daniel SMITH. Ja.. President
Wat. G. Crowsll, Secretory. 6 80
TMFERIAXs FI1U INSUHANCE CO.,
tVOITDOn.
KHTABU8UBD 1SOS. ' ' f '
Paid-op Oapital and Aoommnlatsd Funds,
06,000,000 IN GOLD.
PBEVOST & HERRINO, Agents,
4& Ho. 107 a THIRD BtrMt,Phila4elphla.f '
CHAS. M.
PRKV08T
OHAB. P. HKBBDKI
J. T. BARTON. ' J. MHAB0M.
JAHTOM Ac Mc3IAOO,
BB1PPISO AKD COMMTSSTOJf MERCHANTS, "
No. t COKNTIK8 SLIP, New York,
NO. IS SOUTH WHARVES, Philadelphia,, ., s
No. AS W. PRATT STREET, Baltimore.
We are prepared to ship every description of
Freight to Philadelphia, New York, WUmlngton, an
lnteruisdlate points with promptness and despatch.
Canal Boats and Steam-tugs furnished at the suortest
notice.
TOHN FARNUM A CO., COMMISSION
99 ahanta and! Wtjwftarars ot Ocnaato T" ';,
at- iii nukKVil1 lM.FhiUdaiul. I