THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1870
"tv Affairs.
At five o clock yesterday afternoon,
Offioer Ilngh Donahne attempted to arrest a
man named Tatriok Martin, at Twentieth and
Ellsworth streets, when the Utter MitArArl a
1 bouse, and seizing a loaded musket, dis
charged it at the officer, the charge taking
effect In the neck of the policeman, inflicting
a dangerous wound. (Micer Donahue was
taken to the hospital for treatment. Martin
was fcttbsequently arrested, and committed to
await the result of the injuries he had in
flicted. A joint meeting of the Committees on
Liw and Finance of City Councils was
held yesterday afternoon in the Mayor's
office. The session was a secret one. Mr. J.
Ti. Shoemaker, as chairman nf fVia maainn
, v. vu U MWWM,
pwas directed to report an ordinance authoriz-
ing tne city interest, due July 1, 1870, on
lobns contracted prior to 18G2. and loans
maturing on that date, to be paid in coin,
and also to direct the Committee on Finance
to report to Councils an ordinanoe making an
appropriation for that purpose.
The Committee on the House of Correo
tien met yesterday. Mr. Allison, the chair,
man, stated that, in consequence sf some dis
f atisfaction among contractors who had bid
for thA ArAPt.ion nf Mia hni1linT at. tha nntinn
Vf the committee, he had written to the City
Solicitor and Had recoived in reply a state
ment that the committee was not bound to
tive the contract to the lowest, but to the
lowest and best bidder. Communications
were then read from Messrs. John Sunder
I and and William II. Cramer, the former
I at ing that he was ready to enter the re
quired security to execute the work he bid
or, teat ing and ventilating the building, the
atter comparing the bid of Mr. Dobbins with
Lis own for the building, and of Mr. Sunder-
and s for heating and ventilating, by which a
lifl'erence of f.KJiH) was shown, and asking
hat the award of Air. Rohhinn ho rAvntrml
fend his bid accepted. On motion of Mr.
Bving, the chairman was directed to submit to
councils at their next meeting the action of
the committee in awarding the contract; and
be chairman was also instructed to present
o Councils an ordinance appropriating .$ 150,
00 additional for the erection of the build
Dg, to be taken from the loan when created.
Adjourned.
The ruL';o Buildings Commission met
esterday, Mayor Fox in the chair. There
ere present .Messrs. luce, Casstdr.
Vetherill, Gray, Perkins, Phillips. Cuvler.
'attell, and Wagner. On motion, it was re
olved that a committee of Ave be appointed,
o report at the next meeting the best mode
f procuring plans in accordance with the
ct of Assembly. Messrs. Perkins. Rice.
Vetherill, Phillips and Cuyler were appointed
rne committee. A resolution was submitted.
o the effect that a committee be appointed to
uvite from architects plans for public build
Dgs adapted either to Washington or Penn
quare, and report to the Commission. This
isolation was referred to the committee pre
iously appointed, as was one in reference
o advertising for proposals for the erection
f the buildings on either of the squares
elected.. A communication was received
rem the City Controller asking from the
ommiasion an estimate of the expenditures
f the same for the year 1871.
The election of Assistant Engineers of the
tire Department took place last evening, and
u several ox me divisions tnere was a spirited
oniest. t
In the First division William Sweenev. of
be Niagara Hose, was elected over Frank J.
iibbitts and Joseph J. hearts.
In the becond division the candidates were
obn D. Culp, S. Y. Yeager, J. McMannis.
bid Wm. II. Nagle. John D. Culp. of the
land-in-hand Engine, was elected. The
imtest was a close one.
In the Third division Joseph E. Smith, of
Le Union Ensine. of Itisim? Sun. wan AWfarl
per J. Stroup.
In the i ourth division George W. Fox, of
e Columbia, of Germantown, was elected.
In the Fifth division Michael Kelly, of the
nion Hose, of West Philadelphia, was
ected over Wm. F. Geddes. bv a vote as far
reported of four to two.
f a. . . . . .
uoiunun Aiiajra.
Gold closed yesterday at 113J.
The Panama and West India cable is
en for publio business.
A Postal Convention has been concluded
Lreen this country and Brazil.
Distilleries are gettinc to work at?ain.
the demand for Internal Ilevenue stamps
rapidly increasing.
I Several persons were injnred by an aoci-
ni on me jenign and busquenanna Hail
ed, near Catasauqua, yesterday.
IThree lives were lost at Sulphur Springs,
bio, on maay, Dy tne accidental explosion
i store or three kegs of powder. The
ding was completely destroyed.
WENDELL PHILLIPS.
ACCEPTS THE NOMINATION FOB OOVEBNOB
F MASSACHUSETTS HIS LETTEB OF ACCEPT
ANCE.
taiTON, Sept. 12. Wendell Phillips ac
ts the nomination for Governor in the fol
ing letter:
have no wish to be Governor of Massa-
tsetts, and flattering as is this confidence.
thoroughly dislike to have my name drawn
o party politics, for 1 belong to no poli-
1 party; but I see nothing in your plat
fm from which I dissent, and the struggle
feu unaerues your movement nas my
est and heartiest sympathy. Capital and
or are partners, not enemies. They stand
e to face in order to bring about a proper
ihion oi common prom, i am fully con-
oed that hitherto legislation has leaned too
n. leaned most oertainly toward capital.
lereafter we should be impartial. The
snoutd do all it can to give the masses
re leisure, more complete education, better
Lort unities, and a fair share of .the profits.
s a sname to our cnristian cut and civilu
fon for onr social system to provide and
eot that one man at seventy years of age
uxd be lord or many thousands of dollars.
tie hundreds of other men, who have made
L'ood nse of their talents and opportunities,
i on cnaruy tor ineir daily Dread. Of
rse there must be irregularities, but the
t minds and heads of the land should give
mselves to the work of changing this
s injustice, mis appauing inequality. I
sure that the readiest way to turn publio
right and effort into this channel is for the
kiogmen to organize a political party,
he social question never gets fearlessly
ted here until we make politics turn on
The real American college is the ballot
, and on questions like these a political
ly has the surest and readiest way to stir
useion and secure improvement. If my
ie will strengthen your movement yon are
borne to it. Allow me to add, though
king for a large vote, if we fail we should
be discouraged by a small one. Last
r'i experience shows vour strength, and
Lnti-blavery movement proves how quickly
rrect principle wins assent it earnest men
Jk for it. Wendell Puilufs.
tub wah,
. LAST NIGHT'S DESPATCHES.
THB mUBSlANB NEAR THE WALLS OF PARIS
CONTHADICTOBT REPORTS OONCKBNINO AN
ARMISTICE TUB REVOLUTION IN IT ALT THB
BALTIC BLOCKADE INEFFECTIVE.
Paiis, Sept. 12 Mr. Washburne to-day, while
on his way to the central telegraph office, to send
a dlapatch, waa recognised in f ront of the building
by the crowd, lie waa cheered, and the crowd In
creasing the minister received a moot enthusiastto
ovation. Mr. Waahbnrne waa much moved.
Tbia evening the employe or the telegraph com
panies and many othera amembled in front of the
American legation and made another dnmonatra
tlon in honor of the government of tho United
States and its representative.
La France says that while the Republic Is every
where welcomed, the delay in the meeting of the
Constitutional Assembly ia a cause of dissatisfaction.
The supreme tribunals of law have removed to
Tours, where they are now in session.
Paris, Kept. 12, 10 A. M The government has
dispatched M. Thiers on a secret mission to Lon
don. Vienna and St. Petersburg.
The government declares that the right of print
ing and publishing is free.
At 1.30 tbia evening a heavy skirmish took place
between eight squadrons of French dragoons, which
garrisoned Chateau Thierry, and the Prussian ad
vanced guard, and the latter was repulsed..
Thlonville, Montmedy and Straaburg resist vig
orously. The Prussians found In the Emperor's desk a do
tailed statement of the Prussian forces, numbering
1,0(10,000 men, Km cannon, and 100,000 horses.
The G'aulm reports that England, in the nami or
the neutral Powers, asks the King ot Prusnla for a
fifteen days,armistice. No reply has been received,
but there are fair prospects of absent.
Pa rtia, Sept. 11 .Special to the New York
Herald. It is asserteiJ that McMahon asked tj re
treat frqra Sedan to Paris, but was preventod hv
orders of Palikao. He will Justify himself to the
public when he has recovered from his wound-i.
Several of the Uarde Mobile, belonging to
wealthy families, have Uisippeared, and rhee de
serters have been denounced before military tri
bunals. Trocbu hps called on them to return to
their posts or take the consequences.
It Is said that Bazatno has mtio a successful
sortie from Meta.
The Bourse la firmer and It en tea have advanced
four francs.
Four generals, one colonel and five commandants
have been sent to a German fortress for refusing to
sign the capitulation at Sedan.
Among the new appolutraents are those of two
young men employed on journals at 300 and 2o
francs per month who have been named aa prefect.
PoliticHl meetings are announced for next week
to bring forward candi'tates for the new AssumMy..
Rhbjms, Sopt. 6 Special to the New York
Tribune.) The King'a headquarters were e?ta
bllfhed here yesterday, and are to remain until tiie
9th, to give all the troops time to come up and con
centrate, including what can be ipared from Metz.
Seven northern German corps, besides two Bava
rian and Wirtemberg corps, are on the road un
hindered. According to the official reports six full cavalry
divisions are expected to reach Paris on September
13 and 14.- When the regiments now coming for
ward arrive, and tho reserves, also on the way, join
their regiments, the German array will certainly
reach and probably exceed 40(),ooo men. Tho
people everywhe e reproach the Emperor, but do
not favor the Republic. They are all anxious for
peace, and they are mostly In favor of tho Comti
ue Paris.
Bkrlij, Sept. 9 Special to the New York
Tribune. Tho Duke of Mecklenberg with the
1st and 7th divisions of the 9th corps hereto
for in Schleswlg-Holsteln, and two divisions of
reserves and landwehr, being the army formed at
Hamburg on the Palatinate, ia on the way to Paris.
Here and elsewhere, all the line troops and reserve
battalions have gone, and the guard and garrison
service ia performed bv landwehr. Mustering here
andatTorgan, in Silesia, continues. The landwehr
officers absolved from military obligations yeara
ago, are notified to hold themselves for evoutual
service.
Bismarck bas said that be will have such a tre
mendous force in France aa must crush resistance,
and especially prevent everywhere the organiza
tion of new forces. But for the national clamor
for Alsace and Lorraine, it ia certain that Blmarck
would be content with Metz and Strasburg held aa
national fortresses.
It ia reported that Bazalne not only refused ca
pitulation, when informed that the Emperor aud
McMalion'a army were prisoners and when the Em
peror advised the surrender of Metz, but declared,
In a towering passion, that be would not respect
Napoleon's wishes, and would shoot any French
c flicer advising surrender.
It is believed that Uussia and Austria have re
jected all overtures, and will not atlr for republican
France. The Journal de St. Petersburg (seml-otu-cial),
tells France substantially that she had better
yield Alsace, and so much of Lorraine aa Germany
needs.
The recognition of the French Republio bv Ame
rica was to be expected, but the Berlin Foreign
Office thinks that the extreme warmth of America's
declaration Implies a partial withdrawal of sym
pathy from Prussia, following so closely after Sec
retary Fish's refusal to protest against the expul
sion of the Germans from France.
The Baltic blockade ia ineffective, and vessels
enter and leave Dantzlg and Konigaburg freely.
1 he French fleet has great difficulty in getting coal
The expenses are enormous, and the blockade will
probably soon be abandoned.
The following dispatch from the King to the
Queen baa been received, dated ten o'clock on Sun
day night:
"The citadel of Laon exploded after its surren
der, just aa the Prussians were preparing to enter.
350 men were killed, Including 200 of the Mobile
Guards. Many were shockingly mutilated. Wil
liam, of Mecklenburg, waa wounded. There mut
have been treason."
Cablsrubb, Sept. 8 Special to New York Tri
bune. The Strasburg besieging army is constantly
reinforced, and now numbers nearly 70,000 meo.
The sorties of the defenders are desperate but fu
tile. The batteries are rapidly completed, aud
heavier guns are placed in the nearest parallels.
Brussels, Sept. 12, 4 P. M., via Londo. Italy,
Austria and Russia are agreed in principle, and
have authorized Russia to ask Prussia for an
armistice. A dispatch to that effect has been sent
by telegraph to Berlin, but no answer bas yet been
received.
Lord Lyons, who baa heretofore acted as an in
termediary between France and Prussia, has re
signed the task In favor of Senor Olozaga, the
Spanish minister.
The Empress Kugenle, while on her way to Eng
land, remained, concealed three days in the en
virons of this city.
A convoy of French wounded has arrived here.
London, Sept. 12 An outbreak ia reported in
the province of Viterbo. The people gurrounded
the Papal zouaves in their lntrenchmenta at Vi
terbo, Mountdesorle, and Valentano, and threa
tened to attack them. Order waa restored in the
name of the Kin of italy.
The jjally Telegraph has a special dispatch
stating that an arrangement for the occupation of
the Papal territory baa been agreed to. A pltbitci
tum is to be taken by which tho inh bitanta are to
decide for the Pope or King as their civil ruler, the
decision to be binding on both. In the meantime
the Italian troops will hold the Roman territory
until the voting is over, and if the result ia adverae
to the King he will withdraw.
The Papal towns are sending petitions to the
Italian government for protection.
Naples urges the King not to hesitate to make
Rome the capital of the nation.
The official journal of the government at Flor
ence J us ti ties the occupation of the patrimony of St.
Peter, and maintaining it, as necessary for the
Pope aa for Italy.
The Journal hopes the Pontiff will accept the
guardianship of the Italian government.
The Inconstant brings news of the loss of the
Ironclad Captain. She reiorts that the Captain
before Bailing narrowly escaped destruction by tire.
The packing of her feed-pipe ignited, and had
made considerable progress before it was discov
ered. It waa extinguished with difficulty. During
the gale one of her heavy guna got loose from its
fastenings, in consequence of th tremendous roll
ing of the ship, and, suddenly careening, struck a
gunner and killed him instantly.
The Shipping Gazette demands a strict Investi
gation. The British publio should know bow one
of the staunchest vessels afloat foundered In weather
which a collier might have outlived.
Rom a, Sept. 12. Special to New York Tribune.
The troops have crossed the frontier. General Ga
dona has Issued a proclamation te the Roman peo
ple. There la great enthusiasm and excitement
among the troop and people. France ha recalled
all the French soldier under the Papal flag, 2000 in
number. Many town in the Papal State have al
ready proclaimed provisional governments.
LoNuoN, Sept. 12 (Special to the New York
World. Paris will tight to the last, and Trocbu is
satisfied that be can hold out. A part of the
enemy's forces are to be near the walla on Tueaday,
and the rest will follow rapidly. The people are
peculating aa to where the bomb will fall. The
walla are one and a half mile from the outer boule
vards, and the outlying forta are a mile from the
walls. So the enemy's guna must take a position
three mile from the outer boulevard. Thl allajs
thfjfear of the citizen.
In the meantime negotiations are very actively
going on.
The statement of the Gauluit that England de
mand an armiatice la not true.
It ha been ascertained from official authority,
in Downing ftreet, that England ha seat do no.
10 I'juttia.
'-pecfei fo niitht.- ifbaVsthe
Engine 'anvernmt iit to oner U-rma it will do so,
but nr., it unasked.
'.Vranville will be present at the conference with
Favre.
The Archbishop of Canterbury order an orlortory
for the sick and wounded in all the churches of his
diocrse.
The Pope has sent a protest to the Powers
against the occupation of his territory, but will not
resist it by arm. He ia coming to England in a
Brliifh frigate, and the Archbishop is preparing
for bis reception. -
MARINE TELEGRAPH.
For tdditional Marine A'tug m fittt Pag.
ALMANAC FOB PHILADELPHIA THIS DAY.
Sen Risks 6-ss Moow Skth. $)
Spy Sbts 6-13 llwa Watbbm 8-33
PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF TRAD&
Thomas G. Hood, )
Chris. J. Hoffman, V Comkittbi or thb Month
Tbomas C. Hand, )
MOVEMENTS OF OCEAN HTEAMMEIIPS.
FOR AMERICA.
Marathon Liverpool.... New York Aug. 27
Erin Havre Newborn Aug. 87
Parana London New York Aug. 27
Iowa Glasgow-.... New York Aug. 81
Minnesota.. ...Liverpool. ...New York Aug. 81
England. Liverpool.... New York Aug. 31
Cuba Liverpool.... New York Sept. 3
Columbia Glasgow New York Sapt. 3
C. of Cork Liverpool New York Sept 3
FOR EUROPE.
Russia New York. ..Liverpool Sept. It
Manhattan.. ...New York. ..Liverpool Spt. 14
Siberia New York... Liverpool Sept. l!i
Nebraska New York. ..Liverpool Sapt. 10
Pennsylvania. .New York. ..Havre Sept. 1
Australia New Yom... Glasgow Sept. 17
Lafayette New York.. .Havre Sept. 17
C of Brooklyn. New York... Liverpool Sept. 17
Italy New York. ..Liverpool Spt. 17
Aleppo. New York... Liverpool Sept, 17
C.of Baltimore. New York. ..Liverpool Sept. 20
Etna New York... Liverpool via II. 'Sept, 0
Minnesota... New York. ..Liverpool Sept. 21
Iowa New York... Glasgow. Sept. 81
C of Brooklyn.New York... Liverpool Sept. 24
Columbia New York. ..Glasgow Supt. 24
ParaDa New York... London Sept. 24
Idaho New York... Liverpool. Sept. 28
C. of Waah'ton.New York. . .Liverpool Oct. 1
COASTWISE, DOMESTIC, ETC
Moro Castle... New York. ..Havana Sept. is
Liberty Baltimore... N.Orls.vlaK.VV. Sept. 15
City of Mexico. New York. ..Vera Cruz, etc. .Sept. 16
J.W. EvermaB.Pnlladelphia.Charleaton Sept. Id
Pioneer Philadelphia. Wllm'gton.N.C. Sept. 16
Hercules Philadelphia. New Orleans... .Sept. 17
Wyoming Philadelphla.Savannah Sept. 17
Salvor Philadelphia. Charleston Sept. 83
Malls are forwarded by every steamer in the regu
lar lines. The steamers for or from Liverpool call at
Qaeeustown, except the Canadian Une, which call at
Londonderry. The steamers for or from the Conti
cent call at Southampton.
CLEARED YESTERDAY.
8teamer Leopard, Hughes, Boston, Weld, Rice & Co.
Steamer J. S. Shriver, Webb, Baltimore, A.Groves,Jr.
Ntr. bark De Geer, Tellelsen, Cork, for orders, L.
Westergaard & Co.
Brig Mary A. Chase, Dolan, Matanzas, Warren &
Gn-pg.
Brig Matilda, Wilson, Boston, L. Audenrled & Co.
Kchr Ocean Wave, Bryant, Gloucester, do.
Scbr Marta Roxana, Palmer, Salem, d).
Schr Sophia Goifrey, Godfrey, Boston, do.
Scbr Mary Ella, Thomas, do. do.
Schr George Nevlnger, Smith, do. do.
Schr Four Sisters, Shearer, do. do.
Schr Jessie Wilson, Connelly, do. do.
Schr M. S. Lewis, Lewis, do. do.
Schr E. A. Hooper, CharaploB, do. do.
SchrL. Holmes, Eldrldge, Mingston, Mass., Rep
plier, Gordon A Ci.
Schr John Somers, Heath, Portland, do.
Schr Onward, Bunker, Portsmouth, Borda, Keller &
Nutting.
Schr J. li. Manning, Gandy, Saco, Weld, Rice 4 Co.
Schr Z. L. Adams, Nickerson, Boston, do.
Schr Laura, Bliss, do. . do.
Kchr Walter Palmer, Parker, do. do.
Schr Frances, Blake, CamDrldgeport, do.
Schr K. V. Glover, lngersol, Washington, do.
Schr F. Jamison, Jamison, Charleston, do.
Schr Ira Bliss, Hudson, Apponaug, do.
ARRIVED "YESTERDAY.
Steamer Norman, Nlckeraon, 43 hours from Boston,
with mdse. and passengers to II. Winsor & Co. Be
low the Brown, saw a ship at anchor; below the
Ledge Light, one bark, a full-rtgged brig, and three
henn. brigs, all bound up; otr Fourteen-feet Bank,
bark Corlolan, Von Bremer, from Hamburg, and one
bark (foreign) unknown; above Fourteen-feet Bank,
one bark ; below Bombay Hook, a light bark ; off
Reedy island, schr A. Roses.
Steamer Monitor, Jones, 24 hours from New York,
with mdse. to W. M. Balrd Co.
Brig Mary D. Haskell, Haskell, from Boston, In
ballast to Lennox & Burgess.
Schr Mary D. Crannier, Cranmer, from Boston, in
ballast to Lennox k Burgess.
Schr Island Belle, Pierue, from Vlnalhaven, with
granite to Lennox A Burgess.
Scbr W. S. Coston, Waters, from Newtown, Md.,
with lumber to Jas. L. Bewley A Co.
Schr Mary Jane, Waters, from Newtown, Md.,
with lumber to Jas. L. Bewley tt Co.
Schr George Deeriug, Wlllard, fm Portland, with
merchandise.
Schr Sea Queen, Rosebrooke, 9 days fm Portland,
with laths to T. P. Galvln 4 Co.
Schr W. B. Morgan, Blades, 8 days from Seaford,
Del., with lumber to Hickman k Cottlngham.
Schr Mary C. Slpple, 8 days from Mtllord, DeL,
with railroad ties to Jas. L. Bewley & Co
Schr Anna Virginia, Lewis, from Dorchester.
Schr Alice B. Alley, from New York.
Schr Pelly Price, Adams, from Providence.
Schr James L. Maloy, Russell, do.
Schr M. V. Cook, Falkenburg, from Boston.
Corre)ondence rf The Evening Telf(jravK
EA8TON fc McMAHofc'S BULLETIN.
Niw Yohk Officb, Sept. 18 Three barges leave
in tow to-Blght, for Baltimore, light.
J. W. Andrews and Ellen, with grain for Philadel
phia. Bai timork BaABcn Offick, Sept. 12. The follow
ing barges leave In tow to-night, eastward :
Lieut.-Gov. Jones, Osprey, C.H.Gage, and J. E.
Dunham, all with coal, for New York.
Rockwood, Carrie, Goodwill, Minnie Reppller, A.
II. Grlswold, Sarah Ann, Tbomas Maloney. O. L.
NimB, Sarah Hummell, and Lady Loretta, all with
coal, for New York, left with those reported yes
terday. PuiLAPBi.PHiA Branch Officii, Sept. 13. The
C. A, Pornlleld, with pig iron, for Baltimore, left last
evening.
Mary and Emma, with coal, for New York, left
yesterday.
le light barges ; 1 loaded, the Easton k. McMahon ;
and 8 transient, 18 in all, left this port for Baltimore,
yesterday. L. s. C.
By Telegraph.)
Liwxs, Del., Sept. 1810 A. M The pilot-boat
Howard reports as follows : Passed in on Saturday,
bark Princess Alice, from Newport, Eng. ; brig Al
bert Lewis, from Windsor, N. B. ; brig G. E. Dale,
from Bangor; and a bark and brig unknown.
The ship Castine went to sea on Saturday night,
and the ship Westmoreland yesterday; also, bark
Wasp, and a bark unknown.
1. in harbor, brigs Ida and Reaper, three brigs un
known, and about 70 schooners.
During the blow on Saturday night the schr Bird,
of Lewes, went ashore, and a sloop from Chinco
teague was capsized.
P. M The pilot-boat Turley reports : Passed
In, brig Yankee Blade : alBo, brig Alice Wood, and
schrs John Fryer and Ada Allen.
Passed in to-day, brig Proteus, and a Norwegian
ship from Liverpool, name unknown.
Wind S. & Thermometer, 74.
MEMORANDA.
Br. steamer Batavia, Le Measurler, fm New York
1st, at Queensiown 12th Inst., and proceeded for
Liverpool.
su-amer City of Brooklyn, from Liverpool, arrived
at New York yesterday.
Steamer Arizona, Gray, from Asplnwall, 8d inst.,
at New York vestarday so supposed ; reported the
Amazon, from Asplnwall.
Steamer Perlere, Lamalre, from Hew York 8d, at
Brest A. M., 12th inst., and proceeded for Havre.
Steamers Tripoli, Brown, and Etna, Lochead, at
Boston yeaterdav, from Liverpool.
Steamer De Soto, Morton, at New Orleans 10th
inst, from New York.-
Steamer William P. Clyde, Hunter, at Charleston
11th Inat., in 80 hours from New York.
Steamer Mariposa, Keinble, from New York, at
New Orleans 7th inst.
Steamer Rapldan, WhUehurst, from Galveston, at
the Southwest Pau 7tu inat.
Steamer General Meade, Sampson, from New Or
leans 4tb, at New Yerk 11th inst.
Steamer J. 8. Green, Vance, hence, at Richmond
10th 1UBL.
Steamer Volunteer, Jones, hence, at New York
Jlttt inat. .
Biig Charles Miller, Gllkey, hence, at Boston 11th
inMant.
Brig Tangier, Ros hence, at Boston 11th lust.
Schr A. M. ad wards, lleaiMU, hence, at Richmond
iota lost
Schr William and James. Outten, sailed fm Rich
mond 10th inst. lor James River, to load for Phila
delphia. bchr Sarah BrueD, Fisher, hence, at Wilmington.
'. C., via lA-at.
DRY OOOD9.
1 8 7 O,
WAR'3 DOINGS.
Important to Dry Gfods Bayers.
Owing to the unfortunate state of affairs on the
Continent of Europe, there is a moral certatnty of
ALL EUROPEAN GOODS being advanced in price;
in fact, already importers of SILKS are asking a
large percentage over last season's prices, and goods
are scarce at that. We have qu'te a good stock on
hand of
Silks, Shawls, and Dress Goods,
Which we propose FOR TIIE PRESKNT to sell at
old prices, not putting on one cent advance. Also,
FRENCH AND LLAMA. L.4CE8,
Which It will pay well to buy now at o!d prices, even
to keep for next summer. Also,
BLACK CRAPES AND CRAPE VEILS, and
BLACK ALPAOAB, MOHAIRS, and DELINE3,
and KID GLOVE", CORllTS, and LIN IN GOODS.
We would advise nur friends to lay In their stock
of the above goods for family use.
JOSEPH H. TH0ESLEY,
NORTOEAST CORNER OF
EIGHTH and SPRING GARDEN Sts.,
" "stu5 PHILADELPHIA.
Established In 1SS3.
FOR SALb.
FOR SALE A VERY VAI.IATIT.E HntTsrc
IJlli and LOT at the N. W. corner of Fortv-snr.ond
Sttectand KingseSHlng avenue.
House built of brown stone, three stories, contain
ing 16 rooms, and finished In the best and most sub
stantial manner, with all the modern improvements
one of the most desirable houses In West Phila
delphia. Property should be seen to be appreciated.
Persons wishing to know the terms and examine the
property can do so by calling on JAMES M SEL
LERS, until 6)4 P. M., at No. 144 S. SIXTH Street,
and in the evening at No. 600 S. FORTY-SECOND
Street. lotf
BROAD STREET PROPERTY FOR SALE.
HANDSOME BROWN-STONE RESIDENCE,
southwest corner of Broad and Thompson streets,
tnrce stories, with French roof, containing all mo
dern improvements, newly frescoed and painted
throughout.
ALSO, HANDSOME BROWN-STONE RESI
DENCE, west side of Broad, above Master street,
nearly finished ; lot BO by 200 feet to Carlisle street.
Also, Lot west side Broad, above Vine street, 100
by 200 feet. Also, west side Broad, above Thompson
street, 160-by 809 feet. Also, east side Broad street,
100 by 628 feet to Thirteenth street.
ALSO, LARGE BUILDING on Dock street, known
as "Jones Hotel;" will be rented and altered to suit
tenant. r. j. DOBBINS,
818thstu Ledger Building.
WEST PHILADELPHIA.
FOR SALE OR TO RENT, HANDSOME BROWN
STONE MANSARD ROOF RESIDENCES,
4114 Spruce street, possession October 10.
4116 Spruce street, Immediate possession.
C. J. FELL &. BRO.,
9 6 tuths lm ' 120 South FRONT Street.
F
O
R
E.
A NEW AND ELEGANT BROWN-STONE RESI
DENCE, East side of Logan Square. Replete with
every convenience. Inquire at premises.
Lot 82 by 1B0 feet. 9 2 lm
FOR SALE OR EXCUAGE FOR J
City Property, one of the finest FARMS in
the country.
8 18 thstn tf
R. J. DOBBINS,
Ledger Building.
TO RENT.
rpo RENT THE STORE NO. 722 U1IESNUT
Street. Apply on the premises between 10 and 12
o'clock A. M.
817tf
ART EXHIBITION.
ON FREE EXHIBITION
AT
CHAS. F. HASELTINE'S GALLERY,
No. 1125 CIIESNUT STREET,
BRATJN'S FAMOUS PANORAMIC VIEWS Of
Berlin, Potsdam. Charlottenburg, Coblentz, Heldel
lierg, Jena, Weimar, Erfurt, Ems, Baden-Baden,
Welsbaden, Brussels, Amsterdam, Waterloo, Liege
Yprea, Rotterdam, Utrecht, etc. etc,
A complete Bet of the Berlin Museums, and Interior
views of ail the rooms In the various royal palaces
of Prussia.
Particular attention Is drawn to the fact that In a
few days loo views on the Rhine and its fortinca.
tlona, as never before seen, will be exhibited, n io
GROCERIES, ETO.
yUlTE PRESERVING BRANDY,
PDBJE CIDER AND WINE VINEGAR,
GREEN GINGER, MUSTARD SEED, SPICES, ETC.
All the requisites for preserving1 and pickling pur
poses. ALBERT O. ROBERTS,
Deal ia Fine Groceries,
CUM Oornar ELEVENTH and VINE Street
LEGAL NOTICES.
17 STATE OF ALEXANDER BENSON, JR., DE
J CEASED.
Letters of Administration on the Estate of ALEX
ANDER BENSON, Ja., deceased, having been
granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make payment and all
persons having claims to present the same without
delay to EDWIN N. BE.NSjN,
GUHTAVUS S. BENSON.
EDWIN NORTH.
Administrators, No. 6 S. THIRD Street.
Or to their Attorney,
GEORGE JUNKIN, Esq.,
8 16 tu6t 8. E. cor. SIXTH and WALNUT Sts.
ENGINES, MACHINERY, ETO.
PENN STEAM ENGINE AND BOILER
i A OHKS. NKAFIB A LEVY. PRACTI
CAL AND THEORETICAL ENGINEERS, MA.
CULN1ST8, BOILER-MAKERS, BLACKSMITHS,
and FOUNDERS, having for many yeara been in
successfdl operation, ana been exclusively engaged
in building and repairing Marine and River Engines,
high aad low preaaure, Iron Boilers, Water Tanks,
Propellers, etc. etc, respectfully offer their services
to the publio as being fully prepared to contract for
engines of all slzeas, Marine, River, and Stationary;
having sets of patterns of dltTeient sizes, are pre
pared to execute orders with quick despatch. Every
description of pattern-making made at the shortest
notice. High and Low PreBaure Fine Tubular and
Cylinder Boilers ef the best Pennsylvania Charcoal
Iron. Forcings 0f all size and kinds. Iron and
Brass Castings of all descriptions. Roll Turning,
Hcrew Cutting, and all other work connected
with the above buaiueaa
Drawtnga and specifications for all work done
the establishment free of charge, and work gua
ranteed. The subscribers have ample wharf dock-room foi
repairs of boats, where they can Ue in perfect
aaftty, and are provided with shears, blocks, fallr,
etc etc., for raising heavy or light weights.
JACOB O. NKAF1B,
JOHN P. LEVY,
lf . BEACH and PALMER Streets,
plRAKD TUBE WORKS AND IRON CO.,
JOnN n. MURPHY, President,
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
MANUFACTURE WROUGHT-1RON PIPE"
and Sundries lor Plumbers, Gas and Steam Fitter,
WORKS, TWENTY-TUIRD and FILBERT Street
Office and Warehouse,
1 7 X9, 4H fl- FIFTH, g$V
OOAU.
THE LEHIGH COAL
AND
Navigation Company
Is now prepared to deliver to families In any part of
the city or Germantown their well-known
"OLD COMPANY LEHIGH COftL,"
OB TBI
Newport Coal,
From their mines In the Wyoming Va.ley.
As tha company MINES, TRANS iRTS AND
SELLS Its own Coal, the public are assured of GO' D
QUALITr, FULL WEIGHT, AND PROMtT DE
LIVERY. -
Parties buying Coal at the
PRESENT LOW PRICES
Can have It delivered at such time as best suits
them during the present season.
Orders received at the Company's Office,
No. 123 South SECOND Street,
AT THEIR COAL YARDS,
No. 904 RICHMOND Street,
8!6lm AMERICA Street, above Diamond,
Or at the Yard of J. T. Roberts A Bro., Germantown
LAHGU KUI
White Ash, Pure and Clean.
litre it n Trial.
MITCHELL & WROTH'S
COAL DEPOT,
N. E. Cor. NINTE and GIRARD Ave.,
9 21m4p PHILADELPHIA.
ANTHRACITE COAL, TON OF 2240 LBS. DE
llvered, LEHIGH, Broken and Egg, ts-00;
Stove, 13-28; LOCUST MOUNTAIN, Broken and
Eg?, J 7B. Stove, $0 76 ; 8HAMOKIN and LOR
BLRRY Nut to carters at low prices.
EASTWICK BROTHER,
Offlee, No. 229 DOCK Street; Yards, cor. TWENTY
SECOND and WASHINGTON Av. 8 20rp tf
R
OTHERMEL MANNING,
t viiTfjfi xri cnniTvr L-rt i m a r
Depot N. E. Corner NINTH and MASTER.
nm.. i 43 South THIRD Street,
oinces, m SANSOM 99tf
SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANIES.
gECL'RITY FROM LOSS BY BURGLARY,
ROBBERY, FIRE, OR ACCIDENT.
Tne Fidelity Insurance, Trust, and
Safe Deposit Company,
OF PHILADF.LPUIA.
IN THKia
Kew Marble Fire-proof Building;,
No. 340-331 CIIKMNUT Street.
Capital oboribed, 81,000,000; paid, 8530,000
OOUPON BONDS, STOCKS, 8EOORITIRS. FAMILY
PLATK, UOIN, DRKJJS, and VALUABLES of averf
description received for Mfa-keeping, under gukranteo, l
very moderate rate.
The Company also rent SAFES INSIDE THEIR BUR
GLAR-i-KoOlf VAULl 8, at price varying from (16 to
$76 a year, according to size. Aa extra sue for Corpora
tion and Bankers. Room and desk adjoining vault
provided for Safe Renters.
DEPOSITS OF MONEY RKOErVED ON INTEREST,
at three per oent, payable by check, without notioe, and:
at four per cent., payable bjobeok, on ten days' notioe.
TRAVELLERS' LETTERS OF CREDIT furnished
available tn ail parte of Europe.
INCOME COLLECTED and rentKfced for one per cent.
The Company act aa EXKOUTOR8, ADMINIbTRA.
TORS, and GUARDIANS, and RKUEI VK and EXE
CUTE TRUSTS of every description, from the Court,
Corporation, and Individuate.
N. B. BROWNE. President.
O. H. OLARk, Vice-President.
ROBERT PATTERSON, Secretary and Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
N. B. Browne, I Alexander Henry,
Clarence 11. Clark, I Stephen A. JaldwelL
John Welsh, George P. frier,
Charles Mscalester, I Henry O. Gibson,
V4ward W. Clark. J. UiUingham Veil,
Henry Pratt MoKean. 613fmw
SUMMER RESORTS.
QONCRE38 HALL.
CAPE MAY, N. J.,
Opens June 1 Closes October 1
Mark and Simon Hassler's Orchestra, and ful
Military Band, of 120 pieces.
TERMS 13-60 per day Jane and September. 14-00
per day Jnly and August.
The new wing is now completed.
Applications lor Rooms, address
4 15 tat J. F. PAKE, Proprietor
TDK "CHALFONTE," ATLANTIC CITY, N
J., is now open. Railroad from the house to the
beach. EL1SUA ROBERTS,
6118m Proprietor.
THE FINE ARTS
LOO KINC-C LASSES
AT
GS-old. Pi'ices,
EVERY VARIETY IN STYLE, AND THE VERY
BEST WORKMANSHIP.
FRENCH PLATES ONLY.
CARLES' GALLERIES,
Ko. 816 CIIESNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
STOVES, RANGES, ETO.
TIIE AMERICAN STOVE AND IIOLLOWWARI
COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA,
IRON FOUNDERS,
(Successors to North, Chase A North, Sharps A
Thomson, and Edgar L. Thomson,)
Manufacturers of STOVES, HEATERS, TIIOM
SON'S LONDON KITCHENER, TINNED, ENA
MELLED, AND TON IIOLLOWWARE.
FOUNDRY, Second and Mifflin Streets.
OFFICE, 809 North Second Street
FRANKLIN LAWRENCE, Superintendent
EDMUND B. SMITH, Treasurer.
JNO. EDGAR THOMSON,
President. JAMES ITOEY,
6 ST mwf6m General Manager
OUTLERY, ETO.
RODGERS A WOSTENnOLM-S POCKET
KNIYES, Pearl and Stag handles, and
beautiful finish; Rodgeis', and Wade fc
Butcher's Razors, and the celebrated Le
coultre Razor; Ladles' Scissors, in cases,
of the finest quality ; Rodgers' Table Cutlery, Carvers
and Forks, Razor Strops, Cork Screws, etc. Ear in
struments, to assist the hearing, of the most ap
proved construction, at P. MADEIRA'S,
tto. 115 TENTH Street below Cheanut
MILLINERY, ETO.
jJRS. R. DILLON,
NOS. 823 AND 831 SOUTH STREET.
Ladles' and Misses' Crape, Gimp, Hair Pamela and
6traw Round and Pyramid Hats; Ribbons, Satins,
Silks, Velvets and Velveteens, Crapes, Feathers,
Flowers, Frames, Sash lUbboni.OTc iments, Mourn
fg KUyEe74 CrapeVei,
AMUSEMENTS.
HO U P LAI
OLD DAN RICE
WITH HIS OWN OR EAT CIRCUS.
Trick Horae AMPLIATION and ASIATIC ANI
MAL SPECTACLE will exhibit:
Lot ENJHTH Street, between Raoo and Vine,
MONDAY, TUESDAY. AND WEDNESDAY
Sept IS, 13, and 14.
Lot corner BEKKS and fourth streets,
KENSINGTON,
THURSDAY, Sent l
On the KEYSTONE SKATINU PARE,
OLD SOUTH WAR K,
FRIDAY, Sept 10.
Lot corner THIRTY-SIXTH and MARKET,
WEST PHILADELPIII ,
Saturday, Sept it.
Performance every AFTERNOON and EVENING.
Ijonrs open at S and T o'clock. Admission, 60 cents ;
cnildren under ten yeara, 88 cents. 9 8 9t
NEW ELEVENTH STREET OPERA 1 HOUSE.
Eleventh Street above Chesnut
THE FAMILY RESORT.
Establiahed in 1R6S.
CARNOROSS A DIXEYT3
MINSTRELS,
The Great Siar Troupe of the World.
OPEN FOR TUB SEASON.
PrpflentltiK to the publio the
FINEST TROUPE OF ARTISTS IN EXISTENCE.
F-ox oinee open from 10 to 1 o'clock.
Seats can be secured after 1 o'cUrck at Carncross &
Co.'s Music Store. No. e North Etjrlith street
t 1- SIMPSON, Treasurer.
J. L. CARNCROSS. Manager. 8 88 tf ,
CARL OAKKTNEK'S NATIONAL CONSERVE.
TORY OKI HaMTHA will give during the sea.
K"n of 1S70-7I FourOrand Concerts at the ACADE
MY OF Ml SIC. There will also be given Ten
Soirees of Classical Chamber Mulc in the largo
room or the Nailenbl Conservatory of Music
This Orchestra oilers Its services to the public for
Concerts, Operatic and Dramatlo Performances,
CcirnniencrnieiitB, etc., etc. Also in private Soirees
for Soloa, Nonettrs, Otuttes, Sexteitea, Ouintetts,
Quartetts, Trios, and Duos.
n,.?r.5,'''raen,B recelved at the offlee, S. E. corner
TENTH and WALNUT Streets.
subscription lists at the Music Stores and at tho
Offli-e. 91 a im
MRS. JOHN DREW'S ARCH STREET
THEATRE. Negms X to 8 o'clock.
MONDAY AND EVERY EVENING,
first production In this city of the powerful play
by Mctorien Sardou, adapted by Augustln Dalv.
cntit:ed
FERNANDE.
FINANDE,
BY MRS. JOHN DREW '
and the full company.
Seats secured six daTS In advance.
Box Offlee open fruiii 9 to 3.
7ALNUT STREET THEATRE. BEGINS AT 3.
W THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, Sept 13,
Second week of the eminent artist
MIL EDWIN FORREST.
DAMON AND PYTHIAS.
Damon Mr. EDA'IN FORREST
T'hliie Mr. William Harris
Hermione. miss Llllie
WEDNESDAY Ml!. FOKRKST AS RICHELIEU.
THURSDAY MIL FORREST AS OTHELLO.
FRIDAY MR. FORREST AS JACK C! IDE.
MATINEE ON SATURDAY.
ARCH STREET OPERA HOUSE.
ARCIJ Street above Tenth.
TIIE PALACE OF MINSTRELSY.
SIMMONS fc MLOCUM'S
MINSTRELS,
TIIE CHAMPION TROUPE OF AMERICA.
OPBN FOR THE SEASON,
With the best Minstrel Organization In the world.
Box oillce open rroin 1A.M. until 4 P. M. for the
sale of reserved seats. 9 e 12t
Y70X-S AMERICAN THEATRE.
A1 TIIE WORLD'S AMUSEMENT.
Every Evenlnjr and Saturday Matinee.
THE WONDERFUL BLONDES
in the New Can-Can.
IMMENSE BALLET TROUPE,
GREAT ETHIOPIAN COMPANY.
Grand Ballets Biirleaque Songs, Dances, Local
Sketches, Negro Acts, fcc.
LUMBER. '
1870
iPRUCE JOIST.
SPRUCE JOIST.
HEMLOCK.
HEMLOCK.
1870
1 Q7fi SEASONED CLEAR PINE. -f OTA
10 I U SBASONED CLEAR PINK. ' lOiU
CHOICE PATTERN PINE.
SPANISH CEDAR, FOR PATTERNS.
RED CEDAR.
1Q7ri FLORIDA FLOORING. qwa
J O I U FLOlGDA FLOORING. lOlU
carolina flooring.
vikgin1a flooh1ng.
delaware flooring,
ash flooring,
walnut flooring,
florida step boards.
rail plank.
1 Q7AWALNUT BOARDS AND PLANK. 4 Qwrt
IO i V WALNUT BOARDS AND PLANli. IO i U
WALNUT BOARDS.
WALNUT PLANK.
1Q7A UNDERTAKERS' LUMBER. IQ7A
lOlU UNDERTAKERS' LUMBER, lOlU
RED CEDAR.
WALNUT AND PINE.
1870
SEASONED POPLAR. iq-a
SEASONED CHERRY. " 10 i U
AMI.
WHITE OAK PLANK AND BOARDS.
HICKORY',
1 QT A CIGAR BOX MAKERS' IOTA
10 tU cigar nox Makers lOlU
SPANISH CEDAR BOX BOARDS,
FOR SALE LOW.
IQiJA CAROLINA SCANTLING. 1 0TA
10 i V CAROLINA H. T. SILLS. 10 4 U
NORWAY SCANTLING.
1Q7A CEDAR SHINGLES. -IOTA
10 IV CYPRESS SHINGLES. lOlU
MAULE, BROTHER h. CO.,
11 No. 8600 SOUTH Street
1)ANEL PLANK, ALL THICKNESSES.
COMMON PLANK, ALL THICKNESSES.
1 COMMON BOARDS.
1 and 8 SIDE FENCE BOARDS.
WHITE PINE FLOORING VOARBS.
YELLOW AND SAP PINE FLOORINGS, IV and
iX SPRUCE JOIST, AIX SIZES.
HEMI-OOK JOIST, ALL 8IZK3.
PLASTERING LATH A SPECIALTY,
Together with a general assortment of Building
Lumber for sale low for cash. T. W. SMALTZ,
6316m No. 1718 RIDGE Avenue, north of Poplar St
United States Builders' Mill,
FIFTEENTH Street, Below Market.
EGLER & BROTHER,
PROPRIETORS.
Wood Mouldings, Brackets and General Turning
Work, Hand-rail Balusters and Newel Posts. 9 1 Sm
A LA RG EAtSO RTM E NTA L WA Y 8 ON H AND,
BUILDING MATERIALS.
It. E. THOMAS & CO.,
SBAXIBS ni
Doors, Blinds, Sash, Shutters
WINDOW FRAMES, ETC.,
M. W. OOKNIB OF
EIGHTEENTH and MARKET Streets
41118m P HILA DELPHJAj
J. T. B A STOW. J. M'MAHON.
JASTOW fc JtlcHJLIIOX,
BBIPPISO AND COMMISSION MERCHASTS.
No. 8 OOENTIBS SLIP. New York,
No. 18 SOUTH WHARVES, Philadelphia,
No. AS W. PRATT STREET, Baltimore.
We are prepared to ship every description of
Freight to Philadelphia. New York, Wilmington, and
Intermediate points with promptness and deapatch.
Canal Boats and Steam-tugs furnished at the shortest
uotfee.
1 M i OwU.UAi tUvtw awi , ?tlur Ihl
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