THE DAILY 'EVENING TELEGKAPD -PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1870.
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MIT Affair.
A man representing himself aa Louis Lan
wolf, of Havre-de-Grace, purchased on Tues
day last from Messrs. Selsor & Brother, No.
30 North Wharves, goods to the amount of
$r4"f0. In payment he gave a check for !$7.r,
signed by August Schafl'er, on the Seventh
National Bank, and received the difference
between the amount of the check and the
price of the goods, f 20' "0, in change. He
then desired the goods to be sent to the boat,
which was done, but the boat having left
they were returned to the firm. The check
was yesterday morning presented at the bank,
when it was found that no such person as
August Hchaffor kept an account there. A
complaint was then lodged at the Central
Station. Lanwolf is described as being
about forty years of age, six feet in height
and stontly built, has dark hair, black mous
tache, and florid complexion, weighs from
175 to 200 pounds, and was dressed in a
black snit and wore a black silk hat.
Catherine Elliott, widow of the late Adam
Elliott, who resided with her son-in-law, Wil
liam McBath, No. 1224 Salmon street, died
on Monday lost, at the advanced ago of 101
years. '
At fcix o clock last evening, the
alarm of lire was caused by a trilling fire in
the picker room of the mill corner of How
ard and Berks streets. The alarm at 11
o'clock last evening was cansod by a trifliug
fire in a blacksmith shop, No. 1027 Sansoja
street. It was extinguished before the fire
men reached the ground.
The corner stone of the new chapel, in
tended for the Episcopal Church of the Mes
siah, to be erected at the northeast corner of
Bioad andl'ederal streets, was laid yesterday
afternoon by IU. Kev. Bishop Stevens with
appropriate religious services.
The thirtv-third anniversary of the Sun-day-sohools
of the Tenth Baptist Church, on
Eighth street near Green, was celebrated last
evening. The annual report showed that
there are three schools belonging to the
church, numbering (!00 scholars, with an ave
rage attendance of 450. There are also 7
officers and '2 teachers.
The will of the late Sigmund H. Ilorst
mann was admitted to probate yesterday. His
estate amounts to about $.100,000.
New Jersey.
Last evening, at 8 o'clock, Coroner
Koberl S.' Bender resumed the inquest In the
supposed Hill homicide case. The death of
Mrs. Hill has been the chief topio of conver
sation since Sunday among all classes, and
the relative circumstances have been pretty
well digested. The testimony adduced last
evening was timply corroborative of the evi
dence of Monday night, and harmonizing
with the statements made that the prisoner
was in the habit of cruelly beating his wife,
the deceased, knocking her down with his
fist, and otherwise brutally maltreating her.
The jary rendered a verdict that Mrs. Hill
came to her death from a blow or blows in
flicted by her husband, Jacob Hill, on Satur
day afternoon, October 29, 1870.
Domestic Affalra.
Gold closed yesterday at 111.
The English mission is to be offered to
General Schenck, who, it is thought, will
accept it.
Consolidation of revenue - districts is to
bo pushed forward vigorously, that the work
may be completed by January 1.
General V. F. Brantley, an ex-Confederate
officer, was murdered yesterday morn
ing near the town of Winona, Miss.
Hon. S. Hooper will probably be the
chairman of the Ways and Means Committee
for the remainder of the rorty-nrst Congress.
Over nve Hundred assistant assessors
have been dispensed with, mainly in the
South and West, owing to the consolidation
of districts.
An unknown man and woman, while en
deavoring to cross a railroad track in a wagon,
near Columbus, Ind., yesterday morning,
were instantly killed.
Professor Hayden and party have re
turned from their geological explorations in
Wyoming Territory, making a quite favorable
report as to the resources ol the country tra
versed. The internal revenue officers, aided by
2500 United btates marines and regulars,
made a descent upon the illicit distilleries of
Brooklyn, N. Y., and destroyed twenty of
, these unlawful establishments, yesterday.
The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monuments
Association of Schuylkill county was organ
ized at Pottsville last night, and it was re
solved that a handsome monument should be
erected to the memory of their fallen brethren.
In consequence of Justice Strong's deci
sion that Congress could not interpret a law,
and consequently the income tax was not col
lectable from January l until tne new law
was re-enacted, Commissioner Douglass has
taken steps to have the ruling revised at an
early date.
TZZS CTAft.
LAteT NIGHT'S DESPATCHES.
TEEPABATIONS FOB THE BOMBARDMENT OF PARIS
THE rBCBSIAN OCCUPATION 6F METZ
FRENCH PRISONERS MARCHING) TO THE
FRONTIER.
LowDOlf, Nov. 2.
The following advices from Par la, dated October
28, have been received:
The eovernment baa decreed that in future the
decoration of the Legion of Honor will be conferred
only for distinguished military services.
A credit of 40.000 francs is accounted for at the
Post-office Department by balloons constructed for
the postal service. Deputy Loven has been charged
lnAnfl.
All Englishmen and.Americana were to have left
Paris on the 28th.
Orders have been given at the British Embassy
to place all documents ana vamaDies in cellars.
The Journals of Paris announce that the Bava
rlan nrisoners captured In the encounters with the
investing forces were found to have explosive bul
lets in their possession, xue iaci was uaiywit
nessed for the purpose of calling It to tha atten
tinn of the ciTilized world.
The Bavarian government has been Instructed to
discontinue senuing reinforcemeuU to the army
around raria.
The Empress Eugenie left Wllhelnwhohe yester
day. She travels strictly Incognito.
The escape of Paul Cassaiguao from the Pros
siana. and his arrival at Vienna, is confirmed.
Lomdoii, Nov. 2. Special to New York World.
A telegram from Versailles furnishes details of the
preparations made by the Prussians for an attack
on the forts around Paris, which are as follows:
Tha besleirers possess 180 heavy auns mounted on
field carriages, and not on platforms, behind their
earthworks. These carriages have a peculiar con
struction, allowing an elevation of the guns to an
angle of 49 degrees. The heaviest of these guns
throw 70 pound shells, while many others only
throw 12 pound projectiles. They have besides two
mortars, throwing 200 pound shells. The range of
the batteries at i. iioua, uougirai ana uarcuea
! from three to five kilometres, and can reach as
far as the west and southwest curtains of Mont
Valerian. The range or those at Meudon, the Bois
da Meudon and Claxnart la from four to nve kilo
metres, and will reach Forts iaey, Vauvres and
Mnfitrntlff A.
There are no German troops on the peninsula of
Gennevllliers. which is wnony occupied by the
French, weo have completed their strong works at
Courbevoie, Colombes, and Uennevilliers by filling
the id between Mont Valerlen, at tit. Denis.
The nearest German works to these posts are at
Houilles, Chatou, and Oarrierea de St. Oenls. Be
tween Mont Valerien and Fori lssy the French
hare completed, armed, and are occupying tire
new strong works at Moutretout, Boulogne, Billan
rourt, Point da Jour and Molinenn. All ths
French forts are armed with sU-and-a-quartor,
seven-and-a-half, nine, and ten-and-half Inch gun,
ranelne from 7021 to 9000 vard, and throwing from
75 to 200 pound shells. The Prussian batteries at
oiamart and Meudon are subject to a double line oi
fire from the French forts. The weight and range
of the French guns are greater than those of any
batteries the Prussian have yet planted.
The cabinet council to-day resolved to pardon
O'Donovan, Kossa and other Fenian prisoners. It
was also stated in the council that the surrender of
Mets was the result of an understanding between
Bazaine snd Bismarck, in favor of Napoleon, but
the Empress refused to assent to the Intrigue, and
had gone to Wilhelmshohe to protest Against it.
In regard to the Thiers negotiations a long dis
cussion occurred in the council, resulting in a de
termination to urge Prussia to consent to an armis
tice, without Insisting on ths recognition of ths
principal of the cession of territory by France as a
prerequisite
A special dispatch from Brussels savs Metz Is
still inaccessible. Not one has been allowed to
enter.
The 'iAo tic Luxembourg and Echo dtt Xord avert
that the garrison refused to recognize the capitula
tion and encounters with the German garrison are
taxing place.
All tho French marshals and generals have been
ordered by King William, at the request of Napo
leon, to report at Cassel without delay.
' Cavillier, the Sculptor, waskllled at the battle of
Kuell, and MM. Leroix and inert, painters, wure
wounded: The French had ninety cannon at the
battle of Chevllly and ninety-four at the battle of
Kuell.
London, Nov. 2. Special to the New York
Yolk Herlad.l Commander Selnus E. Woodsworth,
of San Francisco, reports tmu-h suffering among
tne poor ot i arts, up to tne zatn instant tno snort
allowance ot fresh meat, which is of bad quality
through want of todder, was severely felt. All
sickntss is rapidly increasing, and taking An epi
demic form. Wyckoif is expected in London to
morrow.
ivxtie reports that among those remaining in
Paris are Durand, of Chicago, Shepherd, of Cin
cinnati, V ui. B. Bowles and wife, and Mr. Drover,
partner of Bowles, Brothers & Co. Harry Stone
left on the 2(ith with the largest party. They are
expected to-morrow.
The escare of the Americans is due entirely to
the firmness of Mr. Washburne. The French go
vernment having refused permission, Mr. Wash-
. . . . n ..... i fwH i i I i 1 a ? wt .1 ,1 n I , 1 . 1 1 f .. 1." .
uuiiic tt am u u 1 1 ti jilt . avftuniKapaiu. til 1. biici
alter great exertion and trouble, I have succeeded
in gaining from the array investing Paris, permission
for a number Of' American families to pass tho lines.
This is a great tavor, as the olijtiot ot the enemy
must be to Keep as many persons here as possible.
You now refuse these families the privilege of leav
ing and securing their safety. I beg to say, that
unless vou instantly allow their departure. I will
withdraw myself, cease all diplomatic relations
with you, and report the facts to my government in
Washington." Favre immediately granted the re
quired permission.
London. Nov.2 fSpecial to New York Tribune. 1
The correspondent of the Tribune at Met tele
graphs on the 2d: "I am informed lrora a trust
worthy source that the Prussians have found in
the magazines and arsenals of t he forts stores of all
kinds, including provisions sufficient for the main
tenance of the garrison until March.
The correspondent of the Tribune at Garibaldi's
headauartors telegraphs that on the first tho Prus
sians niadu a demand on Dijon for half a million
security and provisions for the maintenance of
(50,000 men. A strong bjdy is now moving on
Lyons. Fifteen hundred cavalry passed to-dy near
Genelis, where wo were yesterday rcconnoltering.
We hold our position.
The correspondent of the Tribune at Paris writes
on the iitfth: "We are much more quiet. We can
not make out whether tho Prussians mean bom
barding or not. The National Guard are not
worth tueir salt, in tne last sortie we nad so.ooo
men, and they could not stand against 8000. They
fought well at first, but soon tied. The town ought
to be impregnable, but it is doubtful whether the
men will tight."
TOURS, kov. vs.
The government is in receipt of advices from
Paris to October 28. The Prussians had resumed
in force some positions which they had previously
aDancioncci. f rom outers tuey nao oeon dislodged
alter hard ngnting, ana tne rarisians neid these
points and wore fortifying them.
The principal cannon foundry of the city, which
is capable of turning out ten guns per day, had
completed an iron-clad locomotive covered with
heavy ordnance. The same establishment was bu
sily employed in the manufacture of chaesepots and
light artillery.
The National Guard had received thirty-six new
field pieces.
The Elccteur says the Prussian siege guns are be
fore the city, and Paris may be bombarded at any
moment.
Humors of the capitulation of Bazaine were cir
culated in Paris on the 27th, and created Intense
agitation. Le Combat, Felix l'yat's newspaper,
charged the government with knowing the tact and
withholding it from the public The citizens were
Incensed at this accusation, destroyed all the
copies of Pyat's journal they could find, and sought
to arrest tne editor, xne journal ujictei puDiisueu
an indignant denial, the government not deeming
it possible that Bazaine could betray his trust.
Flourens and Blangne failed to secure re-election
aa officers of battalions of the National Guard
which they bad commanded for more than a month.
The journals deem this proof of the intention of
the rarisians to maintain order.
General Trochu had received 30,000 francs volun
tary subscription, for the equipment of a battery.
subscriptions to tne national loan were numerous.
Seven hundred and fifty millions had been paid in
of the portion due October 21.
There was sufficient saltpetre in tne cat acorn ds to
make powder for six months.
At the Comedle Francais matinees were given to
raise a fund for the wounded. Concerts were also
being held for the same purpose, which the public
patronize liberally.
All advices from Paris conclude with the state
ment that the utmost determination prevailed,
and that the defence would certainly be obstinate
and prolonged.
Garibaldi's headquarters are at O flanges. In the
encounters with the enemy near Beeancon he cap
tured over 1000 prisoners.
Tours, Nov. 2, evening. Addresses to the gov
ernment, demanding an energetic prosecution of
the war, continue to pour in from all parts of the
country.
At Marseilles, ueipecn, me mayor, gave in his
resignation, in order that he might be free to enlist
in the ranks, and he declares that women may well
call cowards now all able-bodied men who do not
join the army.
Aipnonse uanet nas oeen appointed adminis
trator of the government at Marseilles, in plaoe of
Esquiros, resigned.
The Muniteur acknowledges the receipt by Minis
ter Gambetta of a sum ot money from the French
residents of San Francisco.
Paris newspapers are filled with the details of the
enrolment of volunteers from the Natioual Guard
for active service. A platform was built on Place
de Pantheon, on which was placed the motto:
"Citizens, the country Is in danger!" Under this
were inscribed the dates ll'Jt and ib.o. Drums
beat the charge, and as the crowd tilled the square
the roar of cannonading beyond the walls could be
heard.
The Mayor delivered a patriotic address, at the
close ot which thousands pressed forward to en
roll their names. The sixtieth battalion of National
Guard volunteered en matte. School boys over six
teen years of age are drilled dally. It la claimed
that such a formidable system of defence by barri
cades has been arranged that It will be impossible
to take Paris by assault.
A Herald special from Paris the 23d aays, Che
valier Wykort. in a letter, assumes the responsi
bility of furnishing to M. Portalis false news, for
publishing which he was imprisoned, and tne latter
has been released.
Saabbrdck. Nov. 2. Four trains with prisoners
arrived here Sunday and Monday. Seventy-five
thousand prisoners are expected to pass through
Saarioois, and eighty-five thousand are now en
route to Treves. Bazaine, accompanied by Colonel
Vulette and eight other officers, arrived on aiou
dav. and put bp at the Hotel du Nord. Prince Hu
nt, with seventy-eight French officers, arrived last
night. All resumed their journey during the night.
Canrobert and .Lebauf are with the Emperor at
Wilhelmshohe.
The Prussians opened fire from their heavy guns
on New Briesach and Fort M artier at half-past
seven this morning.
Saabbbuok, Oct. 31. ispeciai tome rew lorn
Herald. The German troops entered Metz to-day.
The French troops marched to the village of Greig
nev. where thev surrendered their arms to the
Prussians, lwenty-nve mousanu were men
marched over the chaussee to Ars Laguenaty,
where they encamped around a Prussian battery,
route to Germany. Thev are to be drafted In
equal numbers daily, ana marcu on root to ine
frontier.
Bbblim, Nov. 2, evening. Special to New York
Herald. The delay which has occurred in the oc
cupation of Metx has elven rise to disquieting ru
mors. It Is simply attributable to the extensive
preparations necessary for the reception and trans
portation of tbe prisoners. The capitulation will
be complied with in every particular. Baron Von
Beufct is busy in attempting to bring together a
European congress which win gusrautee tuo surety
independence and support of the Pope.
Hna nf nnr Phlpairn ArrhiTirai Arrnnnnnslv
reported that one of the most prominent cler
gymen of that city Lad been seen promenading
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llie principal lUuruuKUimo un a Duuuuy iuuiu
lng smoking an expensive cigar.
MARINE TELEGRAPH.
Pvr adtiitionai firm He ae Fir at Pan.
LMANACFOK PHILADELPHIA THIS DAT.
S t KlKS CMi;Mc1M 8ETR, 153
SLU UTS 4 54 HWH (V ATI a.. 10 35
PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF TRADE.
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IsKAKi. W. Mokris, Committer of tdb Month.
Javks d vcuukty, I
BIOVBOTKNTM OK OCKAN MTBAMsltllPN.
FOK AM KK1CA.
Guiding Star..Tlavre. New kork So.pU IT
Dinniark Havre New York Sopt. 21
C. of Mexico. .Vera Cruz.. ..New York v H..Sopt, lit
C. of Wahth'tr. Liverpool. ...New York Oct. 3
Calabria Liverpool.... New York w-.t. 5
Nebraska Liverpool.... New York Oct. T
Pennsylvania.. Liverpool.... New York (et. 8
Dorian Marseilles.... New York Oct. 14
Britannia. Glasgow New York Oct. 15
C of Dunlin. ..Liverpool. ...New York Oct. 17
Idaho Liverpool... New York Oct. 19
V. of Wash ton. Liverpool.... New York Oct. 20
Tripoli Liverpool Boston- Oct. 20
Allcnianla Hamburg.... New York Oct. 20
Fnropa Glasgow Now Y'ork Oct. 3i
Scofa Liverpool.... New York Oct. 21
The tueen.... Liverpool.... New York Oct. 2i
City of Cork... Liverpool New York v. H.Oct. 81
FOR EUROPE.
Rhein New Y'ork... Bremen Nov. 6
Tripoli New York ... Liverpool Nov. 5
C of Wash'tn.. New York... Liverpool Nov. 5
England New York... Liverpool Nov. 6
Columbia New York. . .Glasgow Nov. 5
Idaho New York... Liverpool Nov. 9
Lafayette. New York. ..Havre Nov. 19
tuetn New York... Liverpool Nov. 11
Luropa New York... Glasgow Nov. 12
City of PariB.. New York... Liverpool Nov. l'l
C.of Baltlmore.New York...Uverpool v. H..Nov. 15
C. of London. .New York... Liverpool Nov. 10
Ville de Paris. .New York. . .Havro Nov. 26
COASTWISE, DOMKSTIC, ETC.
Arizona New York. ..Aspinwall Nov. 4
Tonawsnda. . . . Philadelphia. Savannah Nov. 0
J.W. Evennan. Philadelphia. Charleston Nov. 6
Pioneer Philadelphia. WUrn'gton.N. C.Nov. 13
Malls are forwarded by every steamer In the regu
lar lines. The steamers for or from Liverpool call at
Oaeer.Btown, except the Canadian line, which call at
Londonderry. The steamers for or from the Conti
nent call at Southampton.
CLEARED YESTERDAY.
Steamship Aries, Wiley, Boston, II. Winsor A Co.
Steamer Diamond State, Wood, Baltimore, A.
Groves, Jr.
Br. bark Klockmann, Schwanbeck, Danzig, Peter
Wright & Sens.
Brig Lucy W. Snow, Hall, Salem, Mass., Charles
Mershon.
Schr Slnope, Brown, St. John, N.B., Workman A Co.
ARRIVED YESTERDAY.
Steamer W. WhiUdin, Riggans, 13 hours from Bal
timore, with mdse. and passengers to A. Groves, Jr.
Br. bark Rhea Sylvia, Co til 11, 6 days fm Baltimore,
in ballast to B. Crawley fc Co.
Brig J. P. Brown, Bain, 10 days fm Turks Island,
with salt to Warren & Gregg. Sailed in company
with brig American Union, for Philadelphia.
Schr Judge Hopkins, Baker, from Suirolk, with
Shingles to CoIUdb & Co.
Schr Three Sisters, Cramer, from Severn River,
With wood to Uagy A Knowlns.
Schr Reading it K. No. 4B, Outten, fm James River,
with lumber to Collins & Co.
Scbr Minerva, Marks, 1 day from Morrlsvllie, with
wood to W. T. Conquest.
Schr A. M. Edwards, Hinson, 3 days from Rich
mond, with mdse. to David Cooper.
Schr Chief, West, 1 day from Indian river, Del.,
with grain to Jas. L. Bewiey & Co.
Schr J. M. . layton, Thomas, 1 day from Frederics,
Del., with grain to Jas. L. Bewiey & Co.
BELOW.
Bark J. E. Chase, from Bristol, Eng.
Correspondence The Evening Telenraoh.
E ASTON & MCMAUON S BULLETIN.
New Yokk ofkicb, Nov. 2. Five barges leave
I LI bUTT Villain. 1W1 AJU.btli.vmv, uguw
A. O. Buck. James O'Donnell. and Mary McCaf-
fertv. with grain: and Mary, of Jersey City, with
logwood, all (or Philadelphia.
utranto, witn iron ore, ior unageiou.
B. (J. Luke, with old rails, for Baltimore.
Harvest Moon, with grain, for Staten Island.
C. A. Slllimau, with wheat, for New Brunswick.
Bai.tihohb Bkabcu Officb. Nov. a. Tho f Jllow-
log barges leave in tow to-night, eastward :
Liberator, Charles Brulnd, W. Norman, S. A. Tan
ner, U. Gormley, Thomas McBrlde, and Ann Mat
thews, an witn coai, ior mew xorx.
James Hand, witn coai, ior unngcion.
Dido, with coal, for Philadelphia.
Pnii.ioRi.pni Branch officb. Nov. 3 Seven
regular barges, light, left thiB port yesterday for Bal
timore. a v.
(By Telegraph.)
Lbwfs. Del.. Nov. 2 10 A. M. A ship is pass
ing in this A. M. ; no signal. A bark is passing out.
in naruor, lour scnooners.
4 p. M The bark reported passing out this A. M.
is delayed by head wind and tide.
Wind S. S. w. Tnermometer, i.
MEMORANDA.
Ship Congress, from Gottenburg for Philadelphia,
at Ramsgate 2d Inst. She received damage in a col
lision with a vesel unknown.
Br. steamers China, Macaulay, and Minnesota,
Wbineray, for Liverpool ; and Avon, Young, for Ply
mouth, Eng., cleared at New York yesterday.
nr. steamer Kantos, lieyoon, iroin new xora ouiu
Sept. Ior Bristol, In Klngroad loth ult.
Br. steamer Magdala, Davidson, for New York,
left Shanghae on the 16th of Aug. ; arrived at Hong
Kong 20th, to coal, left 21st; arrived at Singapore
29tb, and left 30th ; arrived at Galle Sept. 8, and left
Dth : arrived at Aden 22d, and left 23d ; and arrived
at Suez Oct. 8. She left rort said oci. i ior maiia.
Steamer city oi Merlda, fin Havana, at new xorn
yesterday.
Steamer Margaret, Blakeney, for New York, cl'd at
Havana 24th ult.
Steamer Santiago de caba, LimeDutner, s id irom
Dordt 16th nit. for Brouwersbaven, to complete load
ing lor New York.
Steamer Time, Partridge, at Key West 29th ulU
from New York, and sailed for Galveston.
Steamer Gull Stream, McCreery, from Galveston
for New York, sailed from Key West 81st nit.
Steamer itmiiy a. isouoer, cToweii, ior new Or
leans, cleared at New York yesterday.
Steamer City of Mexico, Tlmmerman, from New
York for Vera Cruz, at Havana 2oth ult.
Steamer Lodona, Hovey. from New Orleans, the
bar 23d ult, at New York 1st Inst.
Steamer Virginia, ivenueoy, iron new xur, a.
Galveston 24th Inst.
Steamer Juniata, Hoxie, for Philadelphia via Ha
vana, cleared at New Orleans 28th ult.
Steamer James S. Green, Vance, for Philadelphia,
sailed from Richmond 81st ult.
Steamer Hercules, Doughty, for Philadelphia, B'ld
from Charleston 1st Inst.
Steamers Wyoming, Teal, and Leopard, Hughes,
hence, at Savannah 1st Inst.
Steamer Fairbanks, Howes, hence, at Wilmington,
N. C. vesterdav.
Bark Laura Maria, Albrecht, for Philadelphia, s'ld
from Liverpool lotn un.
Bark Elgin, Healey, from London for Philadelphia,
Anchored at Deal 17th Ult.
Brig F. G. Geary, Conklln, hence, at Savannah 1st
instant.
Brig John Welsh, Jr., Vanselow, for Philadelphia,
oloamrl at Havana 24th ult.
Brig C. V. Wiuiams, Thompson, hence, at Charles
ton 1st Inst.-
Schrs Cordelia Newklrt, nantley, and H.P.Si
mons, Godfrey, at Georgetown, D. C, 8lat ult.
Schr Arsus Eye. Thompson, hence, was driven
ashore at kev West 20th ult., with loss of mainmast.
Schr Almlra Wooley, King, hence, at Gloucester
1st lust.
Schr Alexander, Baker, hence, at Norwich 31st nit.
Schrs Lucy, Larkin ; wuiiam cares, uaiter; u. .
A. Baococc, lAie; vecomt j uuiupiuu, nuu xuu
vrnrthv. Ailev. hence, at Boston 1st lust.
Schr Robert J. Mercer, Trlbble, for New York,
cleared at Boston 1st lhBL
Schr Casco Lodge, Pierce, for Philadelphia, cl'd at
Portland Blst Ult.
Schr Rachael Seaman, Seaman, at Providence
si st nit. from Georgetown. D. C.
Schr Josephine, Phlnney, for Philadelphia, tailed
from Providence 81st ult.
Schr Mary P. Farr, Conwell, sailed from Provl
ieni.A Hint nit. for Baltimore.
Schrs Delaware, Corden, and Mary and Eliza,
V. an n a at. PrATMHIMM Hist ult.
Scbr Ruth Baker, Loring, cleared at Charleston
emu nit. for Wilmlmrton. Del., via Fernandlna,
Schr Althea, Baker, at Charleston 2Hh ult. from
N York.
Schr Z. Steelman, Church, hence, at Wilmington,
N. C, 8oth ult.
Scbis Pennsylvania, Diets; S.C.Daley, Norton;
and Daniel Dewltt, Dewltt, hence, at Baltimore 1st
instant.
Schr H. J. Holway, Brown, hence, at Boston 1st
Instant.
Schr Frank nerbert, Baker, for Philadelphia, cl'd
at Boston 1st Inst.
Schrs E. K. Shaw, Shaw, from Boston, and E. J.
ErrickbOn, from Providence, both for Philadelphia,
at New York 1st lust.
Schr Archer A Reeves, Ireland, at New York 1st
lnsu from Georgetown, D. O.
Scbr Richard Law, Eldrid, from Providence for
Philadelphia, at Stoniugton Both ulr,
bchr Traveller, Hodges, hence, at Newport P. M.
101 111 uu.
Scbis Muskee, Mau hence; and M. A. Carlisle,
Noitbrup, do. for Somerset, at New York 1st iusu
Schrs E. W. Wheaton. II a Hot: Emma B. Siaw,
Shaw; and David 8. Stner, Huntley, from Boston ;
snd Paugnsset, Waples. from Providence, all for
Philadelphia, passed Hell Gate 1st Inst.
Schrs A. Tlrrell, Hadwin, and Maria Roxana, Pal
mer, hence for Boston ; and J. M. Klssam, KlBsam,
do. for Huntington, passed Hell Gate 1st Inst.
Schrs L. B. Wing, F.ndloott, and Ida L. Pierce,
from Boston; Rhodella Blew, Haley, from Paw
tucket; Wm. G. Dearborn, Scull, from Providence;
and James L. Msloy, Russell, from Laydon, all for
Philadelphia, at New London 81st nit.
BOARDING.
1191 1RAnD 8TRHET, BETWEEN ELK
1 1 d I venth and Twelfth and Chesnnt and Mar
ket streets. Vacancies for Families and Single Gen
tlemen. Also, a suit of rooms on the second floor,
furnished or unfurnished, with Drjt-clasj board.
Also, table board. 10 24tf
MILLINERY, ETO.
I K a K DILLON,
NOS. 323 AND 831 SOUTH STREET.
FANCY AND MOURNING MILLINERY", CRAPE
YilLS.
Ladles' and Misses' Crape, Felt, Gimp, nalr, Satin,
Silk, Straw and Velvets', Hats and Bonnets, French
Flowers, Hat and Bonnet Frames, Capes, Laces,
Silks, Satins, Velvets, Ribbons, Sashes, Ornaments
and all kinds of Millinery Goods. 1 4
GENT.'S FURNISHING GOODS.
)ATENT S1I O ULDE11-8E AM
SHIRT MANUFACTORY,
AND GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING STORK.
PERFECTLY FITTING SHIRTS AND DRAWERS
made from measurement at very short notice.
All other articles of GENTLEMEN'S BRESS
GOODS in full variety.
119 No. T06 CHESNUT Street
CROCERIES, ETO.
CHOICE NEW BUCKWHEAT
Just Received.
ALBERT C. ROBERTS,
Dealer la Fine Orooerles,
117 Corner KLKVKNTH aod VINK Street.
CLOTHS, OASSIMERE9, ETO.
QLOTH HOUSE,
JAMES & HUDEft.
Wo. 11 Nortb SECOItD Street,
Sign of the Goldon Lamb,
Are w receiving a largo and splendid assortment
of new styles of
FANCY CASSIMERE3
And standard makes of DOESKINS, CLOTHS and
COATINGS, 3 28 mwi
AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
TRIMMINGS, PATTERNS, ETO.
WM. MENCKE & BROTHER,
Ho. 804 Alien Street.
LATEST STYLES
LADIES' DRESS TRIMMINGS,
Berlin Zephyr Goods, Etc.
A large importation of Embroidered Cushions and
Embroidered Clippers, irom oc. upwards.
We have now on hand a full line of the celebrated
BOTJDIER'S KID GLOVES,
Considered In Europe superior to any other make.
Also, a full line of the
VICTORIA KID GLOVES,
The beat One Dollar Glove In the market,
f 100 Per lalr.
A complete assortment of the celebrated
J. B. P. PARIS CORSETS.
WM. MENCKE & BROTHER,
10 8 smwlm No. 804 ARCH Street, FhUada.
HOSIERY, ETO.
0
ARTWRIGHT & WARNER'S
Merino Hosiery and Underwear,
Just received, by steamer City of Brooklyn, ID
cases (900 downs) of Cartwrlght & Warner's cele
brated make of MERINO GOODS, embracing every
description of Men s, Ladies', Boys' and Misses' wear.
COOK & BROTHER,
Importers) and Retailers of Ho
siery Uoods,
No. 63 North EIGHTH Street,
9 18 stn 8m PHILADELPHIA.
STEAMED OYSTERS!
HALT PECK TOR 25 CENTS.
Large Stews and Panned , 25 cents
Saddle Rock Roast bo '
The finest Quality of Salt and Fresh Oysters In the
sueu.
TRIPE AND OYSTERS.
BROILED OYSTERS.
FKIED OYSTERS.
Especial attention given to STEAMED OYSTERS!
JT I,. I.EACII,
OYSTER PLANTER AND DEALER,
N. X. Corner NINTH and CHESNUT Streets.
Eating bar supplied with all the delicacies or the
season. v xs tnstuu
rpHE AMERICAN STOVE AND HOLLOWWAR1
IRON FOUNDERS,
(Successors to North, Chase A North, Sharpe &
Thomson, and Edgar L. Thomson,)
Manufacturers of STOVES, HEATERS, TITOM
SON'S LONDON KITCHEN Bit, TINNED, ENA
MELLED, AND TON HOLLOW WARE.
FOUNDRY, Second and Mifflin Streets.
OFFICE, 209 North Second Street
FRANKLIN LAWRENCE, Superintendent.
EDMUND B. SMITH, Treasurer.
JNO. EDGAR THOMSON,
President. JAMES HOET,
6 27 mwf Cm General Manager
o
LD OAK8 CEMETERY COMPANY
OF PHILADELPHIA.
This Company la prepared to sell lots, clear of all
encumbrances, on reasonable term. Purchasers can
see plans at the office of the Company,
NO. 618 WALNUT STREET,
Or at the Cemetery, where all Information needed
will be cheerfully given.
Bv giving notice at the ofnee, carriages will meet
persons desirous of purchasing lots at Tioga Station
on the Germ an town Railroad, and convey them to
the Cemetery and return, free of charge.
ALFRED C. UARMER, President.
MARTIN LANDENBEEGER, Treas.
MICHAEL NISBET, Secy. lOSwfm'al
TiRESSES FOR STAMPING FELT. BTJCK-
X rain. Straw and Kbeet Metal, Mould, ami Diet for
, wV We. 17 SotttU E1UU1EEN TU butvt
PROPOSALS.
TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
SHALF.D PROPOSALS, Indorsed "Propo
sals for Bonding a Public Schiol-
nonse in the Twenty-fourth Ward." will
b received by the undersigned at ttteoitlce, south
east corner of SIXTH and ADELPHI Streets, until
MONDAY. November T. at 12 o'clock M..
tor building a Pnbllo School-honse on a lot of
ground situate northeast corner i nirty-eightn and
Storey streets, in the Twenty-fourth ward.
Said school-house to be built In accordance with
the plans of L. II. Kslcr, Superintendent of Scnool
Buildings, to be seen at the oillce of the Bja.nl of
Public Education.
No bids will be considered nnless accomnnnted bT
a certificate from the City Solicitor tnat the orivi-
slous of an ordinance approved May 25, 1SC0, have
been compiled with.
The contract will be awarded onlr to known mas
ter builders.
By order of the committee on,Propertv.
H. W. HALL1 WELL
10 24 mthSt Secretary.
TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS SEALED
PROPOSALS, endorsed "Proposals for Build
ing a Public School-house In the Fourteenth Vard ,"
will be received bv the undersigned, at the oaioc, S.
K. corner of HXTH and AOhLPill Streets, until
MONl'AY, November 7, 1S70, at 12 o'clock M.,
for building a Public School-house on a lot of ground
situate on Wood street, above Eleventh, in the
Fourteenth ward, said school-house to be limit In
accordance with the plans of L. H. Eslcr, Superin
tendent of School BniMings, to be seen at the oillce
of the Board of Public Education.
No bids will be considered unless accompanied by
a certificate from the City Solicitor that the provi
sions of an ordinance approved May 25, lsco, have
been complied with.
The contract will oe awarded oniy to Known mas
ter builders.
By order of tho Committee on Property.
H. W. HALUWELL,
10 24 mthBt Secretary.
rpo CONTRACTUS AND BUILDERS.
X SEALED PROPOSALS, Indorsed "Proposals
for building an addition to a Public bchool-nouse in
the Ninth ward," will be received by the nn.
derslgncd, at the oillce,' S. E. corner of SIXTH
and ADELPHI Kreets, until MONDAY, Novem
ber 7, at 12 o'clock M., for building an addition to a
Public School-house, situate on Filbert street,
above Twentieth, in the Niuth ward.
said audition to oe ount-in accordance w:tn t:ie
plsns of L. H. Esler. Superintendent of School Build
ings, to be sctn at the oillce of the Board of Public
Education.
No bids will fce considered unless accompanied by
a certificate from the City Solicitor that tho provi
sions of an ordinance approved May 25, I860, have
been compiled with. The contract will be awarded
onlv to known master builders.
By order of the Committee on property.
It. W. HALLIWELL,
10 24 mth 6t Secretary.
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES. U. S. NAVY
PAYMASTER'S OFFICE. No. 425 CHESNUT
Street.
Philadelphia. October 2fi, 1870.
Sealed Proposals, endorsed "Proposals for Sun-
plies, Bureau of Construction," etc., will be received
at mis unice, untu la o'ciock m., on Saturday, inov.
5, for furnishing the United SUtes Navy Depart
inent with the following article, to be of the best
ntittllty, and subject to inspection bv tho Inspecting
Otllccr in the Philadelphia Navy Yard, whore it
must be delivered, when required, free of expense
to tho Government, for which security mast be
given:
One Fan Blower, eqnal to "Alden's patent," with
Shaft, Countershaft, Pullles, etc.. in running order
complete, and to be run one week on trial before
acceptance.
For further particulars and time of delivery
apply to the NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR, Navy Yard.
Blank forms for proposals will be furnished at this
Ofllce. A. W. RUSSELL,
10 26 Paymaster U. S. Navy.
QUARTERMASTERS OFFICE, U. S. ARMY.
TTTTT IMfiniTTl T t"is- Ot 10fA
a uiKni'niii uiS x . i vrv'ii Up l o I J,
Sealed Proposals, in triplicate, will be received at
thisOttlce up to 12 o'clock M. on MONDAY, the 29th
day of November, 1S70, for tho erection or a tmild
Idr of wood (officers' quarters) at Fort McHenrv.
Mo., according to plans and specifications which
ran be seen at this Oillce, Depot Quartermaster's
umce, w asumgion, u. u., and omce oi uaptain c.
A. Alligood, Acting Assistant Quartermaster, Balti
more, ild.
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids not
considered to the interest or the public service.
The envelope to be endorsed "Proposal for Build
ing at Fort McHenry, Md.," and addressed to the
. undersigned. HENRY C HODGES,
Major and Quartermaster v. s. a.,
Chf. Qr. Mr. 3d Qr. Mrs. District,
10 28 6t Dept. of the East.
UUMtftR.
1870
6PRUCB JOIST.
SPRUCE JOIST.
HEM LOOK.
HEMLOCK.
1870
SEASONED CLEAR PINE. -4 Qwa
10 I V SEASONED CLEAR PINE. l07U
SPANISH CEDAR, FOR PATTERNS.
RED CEDAR.
1870
FLORIDA FLOORING.
FLORIDA FLOORING.
CAROLINA FLOORING.
VIRGINIA F LOOKING.
DELAWARE FLOORING.
ASH FLOORING.
WALNUT FLOORING.
FLORIDA STEP BOARDS.
RAIL PLANK.
1870
1 Q '7AWALNTJT BOARDS AND PLANK. 1 QFTA
10 I V WALNUT BOARDS AND PLANK. 10 I U
WALNUT BOARDS.
WALNUT PLANK.
UNDERTAKERS' LUMBER. 1 QTA
UNDERTAKER'S' LUMBER. 10 I U
RED CEDAR
WALNUT AND PINE.
1870
1870
SEASONED POPLAR.
SEASONED CHERRY.
1870
1UII
WHITE OAK PLANK AND BOARDS,
HICKORY. .
1870
CIGAR BOX MAKERS'
CIGAR BOX MAKERS'
1870
SPANISH CEDAR BOX BOARDS,
IVH OAliA 1AJYV.
1 Q'yA. CAROLINA SCANTLING. H Qsv
10 I U CAROLINA H. T. SILLS. 10 I U
NORWAY SCANTLING.
CEDAR BHINGLES. - Qnfi
CYPRESS SHINGLES. 10 I v
MAULE, BROTHER st CO.,
No. 2000 SOUTH Street.
1870
118
PANEL PLANK. ALL THICKNESSES
COMMON PLANK, ALL THICKNESSES.
1 COMMON HOARDS.
1 and I SIDE FENCE BOARDS.
WHITE PINE FLOORING BOARBS.
YELLOW AND SAP PINE FLOORINGS. IV and
V SPRUCE JOIST. ALL SIZES.
warav i rV -w i- i nm a w w nf rw n
PLASTERING LATH A SPECIALTY.
Together with a general assortment of Batldlnx
Lumber for sale low for cash. T. W. 8MALTZ.
c Si 6m No. 1715 RIDGE Avenue, north of Poplar SU
United States Builders' Mill,
FIFTEENTH Street, Below Market
ESLER & BROTHER,
PROPRIETORS,
wiwi Monldlnffs. Brackets and General Turning
TTaiM.r&li Ralniitera and Newel Posts. 19 1 8m
A LARGE ASSORTMENT ALWAYS ON HAND.
BUILDINQ MATERIALS.
B. B. THOMAS & CO.,
SIAXISI Df
Doors, Blinds, Sash, Shutters
WINDOW FRAMES, ETC,
M. W. OOKKXB 0V
EIQHTEEBTII and MARKET Street!
MAT AND OAPfi
nWABBURTON'B iMrKUVKU vbjmxiuaiilu
and easy-ntting DRESS HATS (patent), in all
the improved iaamoii u mo hw i""" y
Street, neat door to tbePst Offloa. rpt
A LIXANDIB G. OATTBLL A OO-
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCUAD4T8,
No. Ml NORTH WHARVES
AND
NO. T NORTH WAT BR BTBKET,
PHILADELPHIA.
AUXAJiDH G. CAXTISJU ELllAS CARILU
AMUSEMENTS.
MADAME MARIE R KEBACH,
TUB GREAT TRAGEDIENNE,
AT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIO.
The public is respectfully Informed that MARIE
SEEBACH, the great Tragedienne, will give in Phi
ladelphia a short season f Grand Dramatic Repre
sentations, assisted by hernew and excellent com
pany of dramatic artistes,
FIVE NIGHTS AND ONE MATINEE.
The programme will be changed every night, an I
selected from the most successful plats of Mme.
Beehacb'B extensive repertoire.
The opening night, win be
MONDAY, Nov. T,
With Schiller's celehrnted tragedy,
MARY STUART.
Sctbach Mary stnart Veneta Elizabeth
TUESDAY, Nov , Birch PfeliTer'a
JeNE KYBK, THE ORPHAN OF LOWOOD.
Scibach Jsne Eyre (Veneta Sarah Reed
WKDNFSDAY. Nov. , 8 tribe's
ADR1ENNE LECOUVKEUR.
Scebnch Adrlenne Veneta The Princess
THURSDAY, Nov. 10, Schiller's
LOVE AND INTRIGUE (Kabale and Linbe).
Stebarh Louisa 1 Veneta Lai-ly Milford
FRIDAY, Nov. ll.iGoethe'ssubllmo. creation,
u FAUST.
reebach In brr world-renowned role as Ma vuerite.
SATl'BDAY, Nov. 12, at 1 o'clock,
GRAND MATINEE.
SCALE OF PRICES.
General adralsslou, II; Reserved Seata. 81 cents
extra; Family Circle, 60 cents; Oalierv, 85 cents.
SALE OF fEAT8 commences TUESDAY, Nov. 1,
at the Academy or Music, and at F. A. North A CO.'S
MubIo Store, No. 1026 Chesnnt street.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
v .m,TIJK OKAND ENGLISH OPERA, CO.Mtfl
NATIoNS, comprising
t M,c?r8' WMl CASTLE, B. BOWLER, ALBERTO
LAI UhNCF, P. C. CAMPBELL, HENRY DRAY
TON, E. SrGUlN, AR'llUK HOWELL, JOHN
CHAT! EhKON, Mrs. C. RICH I NGS. HER HARD,
Miss ROSE HK1SEE, Mrs. ZELDA SEGUIN, Mrs.
ANNIE BOWLtR. Miss FNNIK GOODWIN.
J I'LL CHORUS AND GRAND ORCHESTRA.
V 1)1 commence a brief season November 14.
Full particulars published In next Sunday's papers.
Excellent inducements will be offered seas mstib
scrlhers. 10 31 6t -
IJ L. DAV E N PORT'S CHESNUT STREET
!i THEATRE.
FANNY JANAUSCnEK,
In ENGLISH TRAGEDY,
Under the manngement of. Mr. AUGUST IN DALY.
WEDNESDAY anl THURSDAY
MLLE. JANAUSCHEK.
AS
DEBORAH,
Supported by a superior Company of Dramatlo
Artists from the New York Academy ol Music.
TRICES AS USUAL. 11 at
WALNUT STREET THEATRE. BEGINS AT TV.
THIS (Thursday) EVENING, Nov. 8.
MR. JOHN 8. CLARKE as
YOUNG GOSLING,
In a new farcical comedy, in 8 acts, by John D.
Stockton and the late William Urough, entitled
To conclude with the comic drama, from tho
works of Charles Dickens, railed
NICHOLAS N1CKLEBY.
FRIDAY Benefit of MR. JOHN S. CLARKE.
FOX AND OOOSE at MATINEE on SATURDAY.
Chairs secured six days In advance.
MRS. JOHN DREW'S ARrTl STREET
THEATRE. Begins tns o'clock.
LAST NIUHT OK THE 'I WO R ISES.
THIS (Thursday) EVENING, Nov. 8,
last time of Mr. Aiburj's drama,
THE TWO ROSES,
with appropriate sconcr.v and line cast.
FRIDAY THE MARBLE HEART, With agreat
cast. Including RS. JOHN DREW.
SATURDAY GhEAT TRIPLE BILL.
In preparation "EDWIN DROOD,"' dramatized
by BARTON HILL and R. CWA1G.
ORNER BKOAD AND WALLACE STREETS.
SECOND WEEK OF
ADAM FOREPAUGUS
ORJTAT MENAGERIE AND CIRCUS.
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S MATINEE EVERY
AFTERNOON AT 1 O'CLOCK.
GRAND EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS AT
1)4 O'CLOCK.
One Price of Admission to both Shows. Fifty
cents for Adults: 25 eta. for Children under 10 years.
THE LARGEST AND BEST SHOW EVER SEEN
IN PHILADELPHIA.
Liberal deductions made to Schools and Publio
Institutions. A. FORE PA UGH,
10 31 6t proprietor and Manager.
ITOX'S AMERICAN THEATRE.
1 CONTINUED SUCCESS
t'f the Matchlei s Combination.
ANOTHER SENSATION,
Every Evening and Saturday J attnoe,
MR. G. W. JESTER,
THE MAN WITH THE TALKING HAND.
Ballet Troupe and Minstrels.
Butler and Wtsley in Comic Pantomime.
New Negro Acts, Local Sketches, Etc.
NEW ELEVENTH STREET OPERA HOUSB
THE FAMILY RESORT.
CARN CROSS 4 DlXEY'S
MINSTRELS,
The Star Troupe of the World,
Every Evening in their Ethiopian Soirees.
Box office epen daily from 10 to 1 o'clock. After 1
o'clock at Carncrosa Co.'s Music Store. No. 6 N.
xajiuui aireei. it. tr. BiMi'SON, Treasurer.
J. L. CARNCROSS, Manager. 8 93 tf
ARCH STREET OPERA HOUSE.
ARCH Street, above Tenth.
THE PALACE OF MINSTRELSY.
SIMMONS A hLOCUM'S
MINSTRELS,
TEE CHAMPION TROUi'E OF AMERICA.
OPfcN FOR THE SEASON,
With the best Minstrel Organization In the world.
Box office open from 9 A. M. until 4 P. M. for the
ale of reserved seats. 9 0 tf
DUPBEZ A BENEDICT'S OPERA HOUSE,
SEVENTH Street, below Arch.
THIS EVENING,
The thrilling domestic drama or
CHRISTMAS EVE; OR, THE DUEL IN THE
SNOW, I
and a Musical Farce, in which MISS EUGENIE
STUART will sing "The Last Rose of Summer."
Saturday Evening, Benefit of C. E. ROLLINS.
'Btreets of New York." Matinee on Saturday.
MUSICAL FUND HALL,
GERMANIA ORCHESTRA.
H'BLIC REHEARSALS,
EVERY SA1 URDAY AFTERNOON, at3)tf o'clock,
Commencing November 6th, l7o.
Tickets, bo cents. Package of four for $1. To be
had at North's Store, 1024 Chesnnt street. 10 29 Tt
F-URNITURE. ETO.
FURNITURE.
IUTZ St Z Z. HZ u,
(SUCCESSORS TO I. LUTZ),
ZVc. 121 f . ELEVENTH Street.
Have now on hand a fall assortment of first-class
FURNITURE, which thelr friends and customers
are resiectfufly Invited to examine before par
ehaslng elsewhere.
Also, lately recti ved a large Invoice of
FRENCH FURNITURE,
Manufactured by the best house' n Parir,wblch we
offer to sell it Paris patio prices, 10T8m
' FOR SALEt.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR
City Property, one of the finest FARMS In -Jk.
the country.
8 13 thstu tf
R. J. DOBBINS,
Ledger Building.
FCR SALS OR TO RENT nANDSOMB
four-story House, 8031 Walnut street. Applj
Box 1823. 11 1 of
TO RENT.
fjj RENT THE STORE NO. TM CHESNUT
Street. Applj on the premises between 10 and II
o'clock A. M.
81Ttf
mmiTTiun unnov TM BFVRNTEXNTU
mX L- v lOJ i ai' uvifuw m " -
10 81 if Nft 1 WALNUT Ltreet'l
Corn Exchange Bag Manufactory.
JOHN T. BAILEY,
X. E. Cor. WATER and MARKET SU'
ROFB AND TWINS, BAGS and BAGGING, fof
Grain, Flour, b&lt, buper-Phosphate of lime, Bot
DLargeand small GUNNY BAQ3 wnBtantlJ H
hand. Also, W OOL SACliJi t
i 1