TIIE DAILY EVEN IN U TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, W KDImOSDAY, OCTOBER 2G, 1870. feting clcpairli PUBLISHED EVERT AFTERNOON (SUNDAYS MCEPTBD), AT THE EVENING TELEGRAPH BUILDING, NO. 108 B. THIRD STREET, PHILADELPHIA. The Price U three cent per copy (dmible sheet), 0r eighteen cents per week, payable to the carrier by whom served. The subscription price by mail is Nine Dollars per annum, or One Dollar and Fifty Cents for two months, invariably in advance for the timt ordered. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1870. 7 The earliest regular edition of Tax Evening Telegbafh goes to press at 1J o'olock, and the subsequent regular editions at 2j, SJ, and 4. Whenever there ia im portant news of the progress of the Euro pean war, extra editions will be issued after this hoar, and before the regular time for the early edition. TITE CENSUS OF miL A DEL PITTA. The census of Philadelphia, as made up by Marshal Gregory, is one of the most re markable documents of the age. It has taken a wonderfully long time to complete it. The returns of many other cities were pub lished months ago, and as we heard from time to time of the complaints of their in habitants that the enumeration was imper fect, we felt sure that Philadelphia was in no danger of such damaging neglect. We were confident that nobody in this munici pality would escape the vigilant eyes of the cansus-takers, and that, in view of the extra ordinary length of time consumed in making p the returns, on the one hand, and the un doubted evidences of growth and increase of population, on the other, our population would amount to eight hundred thousand at the very lowest calculation. But alas for the vanity of human calculations. The Mar shal and his deputies, despite their protracted exertions, have figured up only 657, 19, and an increase of less than one hundred thousand during the last decade! There can be but one explanation of this astonishing result. The official census returns, tried by any and all reasonable tests, are grossly imperfect. If we contrast the vote of 1300 with that of 18(;3, allowing the same ratio of votes to the population to exist Jh each year, the number of inhabitants two years ago was 850, 000. If we are guided by the number of dwellings erected since 1800, and the average number of occu pants, the increase in the last decade must have been at least 2 ".0,000. If we turn to Gregory's exhibit, and discover that the population of each of ten wards is reported to have diminished to the extent, in the aggre gate, of more than thirty thousand, and that while no territory has been taken from any of these wards to make up the new wards of the city, other districts have lost a large portion of their territory without suffering a diminution of population, it grows plainer than ever that there has been fearful negli gence displayed in some quarter in the com pilation of these delusive and defective state ments. It has long been contended by those who have carefully investigated the American system of taking the census that it was radi cally imperfect, but there has been nowhere in the whole Union, a more glaring and ab surd illustration of its deficiencies than in the oity of Philadelphia. That gross injustice has been done to this municipality is beyond all doubt, and we trust that the Mayor and City Councils may at once devise measures for securing a correct enumeration, so that the city may be placed in its true aud proper statistical position. MINORITY REPRESENTATION AND CIVIL SERVICE REFORM Yesteeday a variety of interesting and im portant subjects were introduced to the no tice of the Social Science Association, but among these there were two that particularly deserve the thoughtful consideration of all -Classes of citizens. Electoral Reform was treated by the Hon. Charles R. Backalew in an elaborate address that explained the theory and practice of his plan for securing a proper representation of the minority in the repre sentative, judicial, and exeoutive branches of the Government by a system of a cumulative voting, and J. G. Rosengarten, Esq., set forth, in an able argument, the importance and ne cessity for a reform in the civil sorvioe. These two subjects, although distinct, have an intimate connection with each other, as they touch upon two of the principal evils that hare grown up about our politioal system, that have been productive of demoralization, fraud, and corruption, and that threaten the worst consequences in the future. If some plan can be devised by which both the ma jority and minority can be fairly represented in the Government, one of the worst effects of the present plan of dividing the nation into two political parties, despite the variety of interests outside of those of a mere party character that ought to have hearing, would be obviated, and independent voters, who now are able to do nothing when objectiona ble caadidatea are put up but to scratch their names, would be able to make their in fluence felt and respected. Any scheme for the accomplishment of suoh a result as this will of course be resisted by mere trading politicians, who are interested in keeping things as they are at present, and the party lines defined aa sharply as possible, so that when election day cornea round they can poll a Urge vote for the "straight-out" ticket; but, on the other band, the noble army of "aoratchers," the men who hold the balance of power, the independent voters, whose number is, we are happy to believe, increas ing every year, have a right to demand that they shall have an opportunity afforded them to make their wishes known in the most effec tive manner possible. We are not prepared to say that the cumula tive system prepoaed by Mr. Buekalew, by irLlck a 99X may distribute hi votes among a number of candidates or concentrate them upon one, as he thinks fit, is the best that can be devised, but it is at least the best that has yet been proposed, and is well worthy of a trial aa a great improvement over the plan at present in vogue. Mr. Backalew, whether he succeeds or not in having the cumulative system generally adopted, ia entitled to great credit for the disinterested and unpartisan manner in which he has advooated it. A Democrat himself, he induced the peo ple of Bloomsburg to try the cumu lative plan at a time when the Demo crats were largely in the majority, and when they were certain to suffer the de feat of several of their candidates by in dulging in such an experiment. Suoh a piece of enlightenment on the part of a Democrat is as rare as it is praiseworthy, and all impar tial men will be glad to give Mr. Buekalew the credit be deserves. The demoralization of our civil service is one of the natural results of corruption in party politics, and all the indications are that it is almost hopeless to expect any adequate reform in the present disgracefal system of distributing the Government offices as poli tical rewards until the independent voters are able to make themselves heard in a more potent manner than by mere protests. These are mibjects that ought to be kept before the public constantly, and urged with pertinacity, and we hope that the deliberations of the Social Science Association will have the effect of exciting an attention to them that will lead to beneficial results. Chief J omi Ire Chase I Retire from the Bench. Correspondence of the A. Y. Journal of Commerce. Washington, Oct. 24. Some of Mr. Chase's friends have called at his house and failed to see him. This was never before so In their case, lie has given up his residence in the city aud removed to quarters In the distant suburbs. It 1s now distinctly and unreservedly announced by OhloanB that they believe Chief Jastice Chuse will retire Tom the bench this winter and live a pri vate Inactive life for the remalnderof his days. His retired pay will be an ample competence for him self and family. NOTICES. Kbw Styles Fall Clothing, In Stock and Daily Received, Better in Make, Sttle, and Fit, and Lower in Prick Than any Other Stock of Ready-made Clothing IN FniLADKLI'IIIA. TTalf-wati between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Bennett Co., Y Towkr Hall, ) No. 613 Market St. Clark's Gold Medal Salamander Hot-aik Foinace consumes less coat, gives more hot air, requires less attention, and in every reaped is superior to any hot-air furnace in the country. Call anc see this superior furnace at the manufacturer s wareroonis. J. s. Clark. N.. 1003 Market street. Clark's Celebrated Improved Baltimore Fire place Heater. Twenty men are now employed In putting np these great fuel-savin? base burners. They are the most economical and only Hot-air Fireplace Heater In the market. Two thousand testimonials can be shown In favor of this heater. Do not fail to call and examine It at the manufac tory of J. S. Clark, Xo. loos Market street. Clark's Gold Medal Hot-air Cooking Range. Fifteen hundred references for this celebrated Range, that It will do more cooking, and baking, heat more warm water, and heat three rooms in the coldest weather with less coal than any other range In the market. Call and see this Range in operation at the warerooms of the manufacturer. J. 8. Clark, No. 1008 Market street. 86 Cent Ladies' Vest. 85 Cent Ladies' Vst Is of superior make, sightly and warm. Many sell it for one dollar. Onb Dollar Ladies' Vest, Excellent fabric, stitched with silk. 11-40 Vest, Fine Merino, handsomely shaped, and Is hav'.ng a large sale. Also, a fall line of finer grades. Men's Undekweak Pricks Rkduokd. 60 Cknt8 Men's Good Quality Shirts. 75 Cents Sightly Heavy Shirts. f l Shirts Best Offered. l 40 Fine Merino, Well Made. fl -co Fink Saxony, Worth Mors. Children s Wear Prices Reduced. John M. Finn, S. E. corner Arch and Seventh streets. Ten Cent Zephyr. Ten Csnt Zephyr. This Zephyr equals In brilliancy of colors the best Imported Zephyrs, and has no superior among Ame rican manufacturers. It is suited for all knitting purposes, such as Caps, Shawis, Afghans, etc. Last winter it . had an Immense sale, and to secure a still larger demand this season, Mr. Finn oners It at the low figure of ten cents per ounce. He has also opened a full line oi zephyr embroidered slippers, and a large variety and grades of Stocking Yarns, which are reduced to unprecedented low prices. John M. Finn, S. E. corner Arch and Seventh streets. ibWINQ MACHINES. r II WHEELER & WILSON SEWING MACULE, For Sals on Easy Terms. NO. 814 CHESNTJT STREET. 1 "towiS PHILADELPHIA. JEWELRY ETC. 1124 CIIESNUT STREET. 1124 Importers and Dealers in diamonds AND PRECIOUS STONES. BOBBINS, CLARK BIDDIE. 10 M I CLOTHING. a I t YVKItOOATRI I Jl tlVKUCOATS! " YEKCOAT3I Oveicoats, Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats, $8. i jg Light Coats For Fall. I Heavy Coats 519.! For Winter. $ jj Stout Coats For Storms $20. $35. $45. $60. Glengarry and Capo Cloaks, $ 15 to S35. Customers from 6 years old to 60 MAGNIFICENTLY FITTED WITH Overcoats from $6 to 60. We have an endless variety of styles of OVER COATS, adapted to any size, shape, age, or season, together with full suits of every grade, from f 10 up ward. Yours truly, 603 and 605 CIIESNUT STREET. m l . LO W-WJlNDER THE 1 UNDER 1 PHILADELPHIA: FA. O 15 Heavy, Heavy, V $15 Heavy, Heavy E 15 All-wool, All-wool, K f 15 All-wool, All-wool C $15 Melton, Melton, O $15 Melton, Melton A $15 Winter Overcoats. T $15 Winter Overcoats. S $15 Winter Overcoats. These Coats are a very superior article, and we particularly desire the attention of the public to be called to them. FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING, Combining Style, Durability, and Excellence of Workmanship. JONES' One-P rice ESTABLISH MENT, No. 604 MARKET STREET. GEO. W. NIEMANN. Handsome Garments made to order at the short est notice. 10 3 Urp WESTON & BROTHER, TAILORS, S. W. Corusr NIHTH and ARCH Sti., PHILADELPHIA. A mil assort mert of tie most approved styles for FALL AND WINTER WEAR, JUST RECEIVED. .A SUPERIOR GARMENT AT A REASONABLE PRICE. l8mrp FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFE MARVIN'S SAFES. The Best Quality! The Lowest Prices! The Largest Assortment! Fire-proof. Burglar-oroof. MARVIN'S CHROME IRON SPHERICAL 13urgflai &afo Will resist all BURGLAR'S IMPLEMENTS for ant" length of time. Please send for catalogue. MARVIN & CO., Wo. 721 CJJIZSrjTJT Street, (MASONIC HALL,) PHILADELPHIA. 368 Broadway, N. T, loa Bank at, Cleveland, Ohio. A number of Second-hand Safes, of different makes and size., for sale VKktr Low. Safes, Machinery, eta. moved and hoisted promptly and carefully, at reasonable rates, ' it) j fs&wem SPECIAL WE HAVE RECEIVED WITHIN THE LAST P EW DAYS TOUR ADDITIONAL CASES OF BLAC K AND COLORED SILKS, ALMOST TIIE LIST GOODS SENT OUT FROM THE LYONS MARKET, PURCHASED ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS FROM MANUFACTURERS EX1REMELY ANXIOUS TO TURN THEIR GOODS INTO CASH BEFORE THEIR CITY COULD BE FL CED IN A STATE OF SIEGE,- TIIE TIME IS RAPIDLY APPROACHING WHEN THE STOCK OF LYONS MADE SILKS WILL BE EXHAUSTED, AND THEIR PLACE SUPPLIED BY GERMAN AND SWISS GOODS, WHICH CLOSELY IMITATE THEM IN APPEAR ANCE, BUT LACK THEIR DURABLE QUALITIES. MANY PERSONS ARE NATURALLY SURPRISED AT THE LOW PRICES FOR SILK GOODS NOW PREVAILING, BUT IT IS ENTIRELY OWING TO THE LARGE QUANTITIES nURRIED OUT OF FRANCE TO BE CONVERTED INTO SPECIF, GIVING A IEMPORARY SUPPLY TO THE MARKETS OF THIS COUNTRY, SURE TO BE SOON FOLLOWED BY A COMPLETE DEARTH. BELIEVE G OURSELVES, AT THIS TIME, TO BE TIIE LARGEST HOLDERS AND OWNERS OF SILK GOODS IN TniS MARKET, WE CAN CONFIDENTLY RECOMMEND OUR STOCK TO ALL WHO NEED THESE G08DS FOR PRESENT OR PROSPECTIVE USE. WE DETERMINED AT THE OPENING OF THIS PRESENT SEASON TO PUT IN OPERATION A LONG CHERISHED PLAN OF RETAILING OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF GOODS AT THE SAME PRICES ASKED FOR THEM BY OUR LEAD ING WHOLESALE HOUSES FOR LARGE QUANTITIES. SO FAR WE ARE MORE THAN SATISFIED WITH OUR EFFORTS. ALTHOUGH OUR PERCENT AGE OF PROFITS nAS BEEN GREATLY REDUCED, WE HAVE BEEN FULLY COMPENSATED BY OCR LARGELY INCREASED SALES. & CLOTHIER, TV. W. Corner EIQHTH unci M A-XtKIST' Sti-eets. PIANOS. GEORGE STECK i CO.'S PIANOS, Carand, Square and Upright. ALSO, HAINES BROS.' PIANOS. Only place in Philadelphia for sale of Mason & Hamlin's World-Renowned Cabinet Organs. For sale or rent, or to rentteith vieu to purchase, and part of rental apply. OOULI) Ac FISC1II2IK. . J. E. GOULD, No. 923 CHE8NUT St. WM. G. FISCHER, No. 1018 ARCU St. fiSfi! STEIN WAY & SONS' ff?S Grand Square and Upright Pianos. Special attention Is called to their new Patent Upright Pianos, With Doable Iron Frame, Patent Resonator, Tabular Metal Frame Action, eta, which are matchless ia Tone and Touch, and unrivalled in durability. CHAHXEB ISLASIUS, WAREROOMS, No. 100G CIIESNUT STREET, 13 Urp PHILADELPHIA, -wt, CIIIOKKKINQ A SONS' WORLD-RENOWN ED GRAND, SQUARE AND UPRIGHT PIANOS. Attention Is Invited to the celebrated PATENT GRAND UPRIGHT AND Till NEW SCALE GRAND SQUARE PIANOS. Ureat Reductions. Fixed Prices. DUTTON8 PIANO ROOMS. Noa. Uttiand 1128 cBESNl'T Street. 10 21 lnup W. H. Dl'TTON. FEATHERS! P E A T 11 E R S FEATHERS ! Great Bargains In OSTRICH AND FANCY FEATHERS. Must be Sold, Wholesale or Retail, at J. S. BORGENSKI S TRENCH ARTIFICIAL FLOWER STORE, 'o, II North NINTH Street, 10 26 wf a 8t Above Market street. TSf'Nrt'KHDAY EVEJTlNG. AT THE XJ Academy of Atusto, or on Broad or Spru e street, or Nineteeath street cars, a GOLD BREAST l'JN with pendants, one- of which wu missing pin being attached to a tolac lace barb. A liberal re. ward will be raid the finder, on leavlnir the same at No. 18 RANK Street, or KM TM N. NINETEENTH Blreeu lotrp TRIMMINCS, PATTERNS, ETO. WM. MENCKE & BROTHER, No. 804 Alien Street. LATEST STYLES LADIES' PRESS TRIMMINGS, Berlin Zephyr Goods, Etc. A large importation of Embroidered Cushions and Embroidered Slippers, from 7Bo. upwards. We have now on hand a full line of the celebrated ROUDIER'S KID GLOVES, Considered In Europe superior to any other make. Also, a full line of the VICTORIA KID GLOVE?, . The best One Dollar Glove la the market, 100 Per Pair. A complete assortment of the celebrated J. B. P. PARIS CORSETS. WM. MENCKE & BROTHER, 10 8 smwlm No. S04 ARCH Street, Fnllada. hHE GREAT AMERICAN FURNITURE EM A PORIUM, 12U8 MARKET STREET. PHILADELPHIA. 1202 WALNUT WORK A SPECIALTY Unrivalled for Elegance and Cheapness. Upholstered Uoeds lu Plush, Terry, and Hair Cloth. ;ri024 rawfrp3m 1202 Superb Parlor and Chamber Suits. 1202 DREXEL & CO., No. 34 SOUTH THIRD STREET, 3jnf rican and Foreign Hankers, DRAWS EXCHANGE ON LONDON AND PRIN CIPAL cities or kntopE. " DEALERS IN Government and Railroad Securities, Drerel, Winthrop Oo.,Drexel, Barjes A Co., No. 18 Wall Street, No. I Rue Scribe, New York. 1 Paria. THE 03EAT AMERICAN, 18 MARKhT STREET. PHILADA., 1202 is the leading Funi.:." Bedding House, aavlug the Largest, Best. aiJ da.P?l.t WALNUT WORK A !?ECIAI.Tr KplandlU Parlor. Chamber, and Dining-room Suits. lt 2 luwfrpjia UPHOLS TERY GOODS, ETO. 1870. AIITU WW. 1870. STEVENSON & SCHWEMMER. Blch Broche Figured Cotelinei FOR PARLORS AND RECEPTION ROOM.3. nEAVY TAMBOURED LACES TO CORRESPOND. Why are their prices over twenty per cent, lower than elsewhere for the same Goods? Firt Because they buy for CASH anil receive heavy discounts. 1 hese they transfer to purchasers. Secoiul Being practical and experienced in ail branches of the DECORATING and UPHOLSTERY business, they save by personal attention and super vision at least fifteen per cent. In their expenses, of which their customers shall also have the fall benenr. This makes a total of twenty-one per cent, saved by every customer placing orders in their charge, besides having their work executed la the finest maimer and with the utmost despatch. 1113 CHESNTJT STREET. 10 li wfm3m4p 1U.1 SALE OF ELEGANT FURNITURE RY MESSRS. A. & II. LEJAMRRE. We Invite the 'attention of the public to the stock of splendid Cabinet Furniture, now on exhibition at No. 1117 CHCSNUT Street, manufac tured by Messrs. A. A H. LE JAMDRE. It will be sold at Public Qale on THURSDAY MORNING, the 27th, at 1 1 o'clock. Sale Peremptory. THOS. BIRCH & SON, 10 ts mp AUCTIONEERS.
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