THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1870.
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hews sur.ir.TAn.-g.
'IT A flair.
Within a short time past, the windows of
a number of stores on (Jhesnut Rtroet have
been broken in, and gloves and various
articles stolen therefrom. The perpetrators
are supposed to have been bootblacks. On
aturday last Joseph Blyler, engaged in tend
ing bar at tho northeast corner of Sixth aud
Chennnt streets, was nrrostod on suspicion of
having received the articles thin stolen.
Nineteen pairs of gloves were recovered at
the horuse of Hlyler's father, at Fort Wash
ington, and are identified as part of the stolen
property. Uljler was held in $:100) bail to
answer.
Gnstavns Smith, aged about forty years,
was waylaid last evening about fi o'clock in
Alaska street, near Eighth, by a crowd of
young men, who knocked him down, out him
in the neck with a knife, and then robbed
him of his money, watch, and cane. A large
crowd soon collected, during which the per
petrators of the act made their escape. The
injured man was then placed In a carriage and
rt moved to his residence.
Charles Sweitzer, better known as "Minty
John," was found by a policeman, on Satur
day night, in an insensible condition in the
street at Tenth and Norris. The officer went
for assistance to take him to the station
house, and on returning found him dead.
The Coroner's jury rendered a verdict of death
from intemperance and exposure.
Domestic AfTnlm.
On Saturday a large portion of tho vil
lage of Ilochelle, Illinois, fifty miles west of
Chicago, was burned.
There is prospect of more trouble occur
ring through the use of the Bergen tunnel
by opposing railway interests.
The funeral of General Walbridge took
place from Washington on Saturday, and was
attended by many distinguished attaches of
the Government.
The San Francisco Chamber of Com
merce has adopted a memorial, to be pre
sented to Congress, in favor of subsidizing
an American steamship line to Australia.
During the session of the National Board
of Trade at Buffalo on Saturday morning an
animated discussion ensued upon the subject
of resuming specie payments.
TXXZ3 WAR.
LAHT NIUUT'H DESPATCHES.
I'ONTIKUBD TKUSSIAN 8UCCKS8 KITR1AT OR TF1B
ARMY OF THE LOIRE (JAM BUTT A OtVKS UP TUB
BTRUOOLE REMOVAL, OF TUB PROVISIONAL 00VKKN
MEXTFKOM TOURS TO BORDKACX.
London, Dec. 8.
Tbe Times of to-day has a striking and concili
atory editorial on the subject ot the Alabama
claims. It asks no indemnity tor the insults heaped
on England in consequence of the depredations of
tbe Alabama, but craves a Bottlomont of the claims,
not merely because they are Just, but for the pur
pose of Inaugurating an era of better feeling and
closer amity between the United States aud Great
Britain.
The Morning Post of to-day sees no hope of bet
ter relations with the United States, as it says tbe
beet Americans avoid or are driven from political
lite, while men like General Butler wield political
influence, aud ostentatious courtesy is shown to
nations supposed to be unfriendly to England.
Five hundred canes of guns of Colt's manufac
ture, which were seized by tbe government on
their arrival here from America, have been deli
vered to the consignee.
Preparations for great movements and fresh
forties are being made in Paris and uo person is
allowed to leave the city. Generals Troetiu and
Ducrot were both outside the walls on Decem
ber 4.
At Nevry, a village northwest of Glen, the ad
vance of tho Prussian 3d army corps overtook and
defeated the rearguard of the Army of the Loire,
which was obliged, in consequence, to hasten its
retreat, aud on Wednesday the 17th Prussian divi
sion engaged the French west of Meung and li jat
them, alter a tharp light, in which tbe 1st Bava
rian corps participated. The French lost 2ti0 pri
soners, one ;un and one mitrailleuse.
Lone on, Dec. 9 Humors are repeated here that
an armistice is being negotiated at Versailles.
A squadron of French gunboats has been Rent to
protect the shipping entering the port of St. Na
zaire and tbe mouth of the Loire.
Kiots are reported to have broken out in Berlin,
on account of the calling into active service the
married men of the landwehr.
if A irightful explosion occurred at a cartridge fac
tory in Birmingham to-day. All hands were at
work at tbe time, and twenty are reported killed
and thirty to forty wounded.
London, Dec. 7, Special to New York World
It is the impression in the clubs to-night, and the
hopes of the French Imperialists are greatly
strengthened, that tho Prussian government is de
cidedly favorable to tbe restoration of the empire.
The health of the Emperor is wonderfully improved.
Gladstone's note, announcing that the government
has taken care to make tho provision necessary for
the protection of tbe person of the Pope, and ade
quate support of his dignity and persoual freedom
and tbe independence of his spiritual functions, ex
cites surprise and criticism; that the government,
by such declaration, roado at this moment, intends
the double purpose of influencing tbe great catholic
meeting, in St. James' Hall, on Friday. It is also
to conciliate tbe feeling in Ireland, where rumors
of impending difficulty with America has already
caused alarm.
Tardieu, in a dispatch of December 7, from
Tours, asserts that the retreat of the army of the
Loire wns eflected without other sacrifice than the
naval guns' in the entrenchments of Orleans, all of
which were cpiked.
The London press of to-morrow will howl over
Gladstone's note concerning the protection of the
Pope, declaring it an utter reversal of the tradi
tional KngiUh i volley siuce tho reformation.
Kalloran reports from Tours that the army of the
Loire has divided into two bodies, the left wlug
moving towards Tours, while the right wing ana
centre move south along the railroad to Vierzun.
Wolff telegraphs from Berlin on December 7:
Before the negotiations for a peace congress, the
German princes met at Versailles. Tho purchase
of provisions for the use of Paris, after the capitu
lation, was intrusted to the officers of the Commis
sariat, who concluded contracts with English
houses. Tbe officers preferred to operate through
German bouses, but it was ascertained that the ex
port of provisions would produce Inconveniences in
Germany.
Ignatiefl' declares that It is impossible to with
draw GorUchakott's note, but says the Czar will
not violate the treaty of K4.W.
London, Dec. 11 Special to the New York
World. Keports are again current that John
Brlcht is to be sent as a special envoy to Washiue-
ton, to negotiate a settlement of the Alabama aud
Fisheries question.
London, Dec. 9. Special to ;the New York Tri
bune. A dispatch from Gambetta asks Laurler to
announce that he (Gambetta) has asked for an
armistice, to enable the National Assembly to be
elected, and requests that Favre be permitted to
leave Paris to consult his colleagues and conduct
the negotiations. He admits that he has lost hope
of prosecuting successfully tbe struggle, and has
no expectation of defending Tours. Ti9 army of
the Loire has been beaten in detail, and Gambetta
declines the responsibility of a further struggle, or
of making peace. The Assembly must decide.
London. Deo. 9 Special to the New Vork Tri
bune The committee recently formed for the
purpose of obtaining tbe best possible securities for
Seace and amity between England and the United
tates, had Intended to announce the plan at an
earlier date; but has determined now to take no
public action, pending tbe settlement of the East
ern question. The committee includes many influ
ential members of Parliament. Thomas Hughes is
chairman.
Bkklin, Dec. 9. The North German Parliament
Las approved the Federal treaty with BavarU. All
the amendments were rejected.
The official journal announces that the govern
ment baa removed to Bordeaux. M. Gambetta will
co to the arniv of the Loire, which has been divided
into two corps with the supreme object of reaching
fans, lie win men return here ana remain witu
the archives. General Chauzy reports that he
fought yesterday against the army of Frederick
Charles and repulsed tbe enemy along the whole
line.
The King telegraphs to-day to the Queen: "There
was severe but successful lighting yesterday near
Meung, aud mora resistance is expected there.
One gun, several mitrailleuses and 150 prisoners
were taken. Tbe sanitary condition of the- army iu
tbe field is very favorable."
KBaabiN, Dec. 9 President SI ration announce I
yetterday iu the North German Parliaiuaut that a
r',te bud been received from UU unrck, in which it
f K1 V ! ). , J !,,
t. ii 1.1 Icuiiui vl uiiuiiy." Ou luud t'eaatug
the FeuciJ licalie -re Cudiiy pvd. u pro
tocol of treaties with Baden, House, Wurtenburg
and Bavaria bave been sanctioned.
ltmiin, Den. n. Special to New York Herald
Bitniarc-U reiterates his denial that he opposed th
1 orubsro'nietjt of Paris. It is reported to-day that
a courctl of war at Versailles has decided to bom
bnrd the city.
YrnxAiLLKP, Dec. 9 Beaumont, Masoa and
BcBuptncy, have been evacuated by the FrPich.
King William sent a telegram to the King of Wur
temlitirg, congratulating him on the valor of the
Wurtcmburp troops, and expressing sorrow for the
ftr.Ht lost-eft they have suftaind. The King of Wur
temburg, iu reply, telegraphed that be iolt grati
tude for, and price in the accomplichment of vic
tory. He reptetted the los of life, but wM con
soled by the lact, that It was in the great cause of
f Germany that this precious blood had been
rlied.
General Ducrot has lesued the following order of
tbe day to bis command:
VmcEMiKS, Dec. 4. Soldiers After two dtvsof
florlous 'battles jou have recrotsod the Marne,
laving found that your efforts were fruitless.
When the enemy has not time to conoontrate or to
prepare to continue the vain sacrifice of life, lot us
renew the contest with increased nnimatiou and
rsife our hearts to the level of the sacrllici de
manded by the holy cause which we must not hesi
tate to iarlfice our lives.
Tours, Dec. official decrees have appeared
appointing General Bonrbaki to the command of
the first army, and General Chanzy to tint of the
Fecond army, iuto which the army of the Loire has
bren divided.
General D'Aurelles refuses tho command of the
military camp at Cherburg, which has been offered
to him.
It Is reported that there was fighting all of to
day along the left bank of the Wire, between the
French under General Chauzy and the forces re
pulped by him yesterday. The "reports add that he
was again sucressf ul.
It fis said that tbe Tours government will go to
Bordeaux, as tbe Prussians might risk the sonding
of a force to this city. A portion of the personel
and efticers go to-night, but Gambetta and the
Ministry bureau will not leave nntil they are
obliged to.
There is no news from Bourbakl, who has a large
force on the right bank of tho Loire. It Is rumored
that be is marching on Paris.
Tours, Dec. 9. The government has made pub
ic the following:
"General Chanzy reports to the War Department
that there was an attack all along the lines from
Mcung to St. Laurent des Bois, last night and to
day. The principal effort of the enemy was at
Bugency. Tbe Germans were very strong at tha
place, having no less than eighty-six cannon. Their
force consisted of two divisions of Bavarians, one
division of Prussians, 2000 cavalry, and strong re
serves, under command of Prince Frederick
Charles and the Duke of Mecklenburg. Tbe enemy
were repulsed and driven beyond Grand Chartres.
We sleep to-night on the position we had this morn
ing. The prisoners taken acknowledge that the
Prussians suffered heavy losses. The battle lasted
until night. I have not yet received a complete list
of our losses. We may be attacked ag ilri to-morrow,
but are prepared to resist to the utmost. Tho
Bavarian Lieutenant General Stcphor, command
ing a division, was wounded before St. Laurent des
Bois. The Prussians have been driven from Mo
ralles." Montbblliard, Dec. 6 Belfort is making a
splendid defence. The Prusslara at one time oc
cupied Danjontez, but were driven out, with great
loss. They acknowledge that this siege has cost
them more than any other during the war.
MARINE TELEGRAPH.
For additional Marine Neu tee First Pane.
ALMANAC FOB PHILADELPHIA THIS DAY.
Sun Ki8xa 7-15: Moon skts... bso
SUW ST8 482IHMH WATBB... 4"ii
PHILADELPHIA BO ABO OP TRADE.
JosEPn C. Grubb, )
E. A. Soudkr, y Committer of tbb Month.
Samuel K. Stokes, J
MOVEMENTS OF OOaAN STEAMSHIPS.
FOR AMERICA.
Cuba Liverpool.... New York Nov. 12
Hammonia.... Hamburg.... New York Nov. Hi
Arizona. AsplnwaR,...New York Nov. 18
Weser ...Bremen New York Nov. 19
fcuidlng Star.. Southam'tn.. New York Nov. so
Ottawa Liverpool.... Baltimore Nov. 23
Columbia Glasgow New York Nov. ltd
C. of Dublin. ..Liverpool. ...New York Nov. 28
Palmyra Liverpool.... New York v. B.Nov. 29
Idaho Liverpool.... New York Nov. 89
England Liverpool.... New York Nov. 30
Iowa. Glasgow.... New York Nov. 80
Col rarlfl..... Liverpool New Yor'n Dec 1
FOR EUROPE.
C.of Baltlmore.New York. . .Liverpool v. H . .Dec. 13
SileBla New York. .. Hamburg Dec. 13
Minnesota ....New York... Liverpool Doc 14
Abyssinia, New York... Liverpool Dec. 14
Aleppo New York... Liverpool Dec 15
C.of Paris. ...New York.. .Liverpool Dec. IT
Columbia. New York... Glasgow Deo. II
Italy New York... Liverpool Dec 17
Weser New York... Bremen Dec 17
Wyoming New York... Liverpool Dec. II
Iowa. New York. ..Glasgow Dec. 81
Idaho New York... Liverpool Dec. 21
Lafayette New York. ..Havre Dec. 24
Europa New York... Glasgow Dec. 24
C. of London. .New York . . . Liverpool Dec 2 1
C. of Cork New York... Liverpool Dec. 21
Nevada. New York... Liverpool Dec. 2
Tyrian New York... Glasgow Dec 28
Caledonia New York. . .Glasgow Dec 81
Col Brook lyn.New York. . .Liverpool Dec. 81
COASTWISE, DOMESTIC, ETC
Pioneer Philadelphia. Wllm'gtou.N.C. Dec. 13
Columbia. New York. ..Havana Dec. 18
Juniata. PtHladelphla.New Orleans . . . Dec. It
Tonawanda.... Philadelphia. Savannah Dee. IT
Malls are forwarded by every steamer In the regu
lar lines. The steamers for or from Liverpool call at
Queenstown, except the Canadian line, which call at
Londonderry. Tbe steamers for or from the Conti
nent call at Southampton.
CLEARED SATURDAY.
Ship Saranak, Dunlevy, Mobile, Cope Bros.
Steamship Norman, Nlckerson, Boston, U. Winsor A
Co.
Steamship Fanlta, Dosdc, New York, John F. Obi.
Steamer Frank, Pierce, New York, W. M. Balrd
Si Co.
BtT W. Whtlldln, Rigging, Baltimore, A. Groves, Jr.
Bark Arlington, Costello, Belfast, Workman A Co.
Brig Black Duck, Doane, Demerara, Souder A
Adams.
Brig Mary Cobb, Brown, Boston, Charles Mershon
Schr Cornelia, Noyes, Alexandria, do.
Scbr Virginia, Small, Portland, Sender A Adams.
Schr S. A E. Corson, Brower, Charleston, Chas.
Uaslam U Co.
Schr N. A H. Gould, Chase, Providence, D. Cooper.
Schr John R. Ford, Gallagher, Norfolk, Va., do.
Schr J. H. Gallagher, Boyd, Richmond, Va., do.
SchrE. Mathew, Wright, Washington, D.C., do.
Schr Clara Davidson, Jeffries, do. do.
ARRIVED-SATURDAY.
Steamship Jonlata, Uoxle, 0 days from New Or
leans via Havana, with mdae. to Philadelphia and
Southern Mail Steamship Co.
Steamer M. Massey, Smith, 84 hours from New
York, with mdse. to W. M. Baird A Co.
Steamer Monitor, Jones, 24 hours from New York,
With mdse. to W. M. Baird A Cc
Steamer Tacony, Nichols, 24 hours from New York,
With mdse. to W. M. Baird A Co.
Schr llazleton, Camming, 4 days from Taunten,
to Chas. Mershon.
Scbr S. R. Gait. Tmax, 1 day from Leipslc, Del.,
With grain to Christian A Co.
If Schr Tropic, Banks, at this port on Friday
from Saulsbury, with lumber, is consigned to John
L. Redner not as before.
Correnvonclence rf The thening Telegraph.
EA8TON fc MCMAUON'S BULLETIN.
Nsw Yokk OFFio, Dec. 10. Three barges for
Baltimore and nine for Philadelphia, light, leave in
tow to-night.
M. Rowe, with salt, for Trenton, and Charles, with
ore and soda ash, for Philadelphia.
Baltimore Branch Okficb, Dec. 10 The follow
ing barges leave In to w to-night, eastward :
Enterprise, Hiram Snell, Throckmorton, C. M.
Niks, A. G. Goodrich, G. H. Stewart, F. W. Tripp,
A. G. Wheeler, aud B. C. Lake, all with coal, lor
New Vork.
Pdiladklphia Branch Office, Dec. H. The
J. Harrison, with pig iron, for Baltimore, left on
Saturday. L. S. C.
Special Despatch to Tht Evening TeUgrapk.
II AVaa-UK-GHACE, Dec 12. The following boats
left this morning in tow :
Minerva, with oats to Hoffman fc Kennedy.
Win. Edwards, with lumber to Craig A Blanchard.
'Arabella, with bark to D. Cooper.
tr.U Teleiiraph.)
LkWES, Del., Dec. 101. M Tho Tarley reports
went to sea yesterday, nark f ury, ana ong jxuovo,
i'roviaenza.
The bark Thomas left for Philadelphia last night.
W ind N. W. Thermometer, ii.
MEMORANDA.
Br. steamer ScaudluavUn. from Liverpool, at New
Yrrk vesttrday.
Br. steamer Tripoli, from Liverpool, at Boston yes
terday.
Br. stesmer Aleppo, Morelan, from Liverpool,
(,'m ensicwn, una hosion, at :sew lorktfiii lust.
H' 1 tri 11 1 r !i"l', M ii' "-. fr.iiM CiHsyow vl i Av-
Br. swewtig Fiance, Thuiopow-n, an City of WaaU-
Inpton, Jones, or Liverpool, cleared at New York
loth if st.
Br. steamer Ilelvetla, Orlgps, from New York Sid
tilt., at (ueenolown loth last., aud proceeded for
Liverpool.
N. G. steswier America, Basalus, fof Bremen, cl'd
at New Tork letti Ins'.
N. G. steamer Silesia, Trantman, from Hamburg
t'.th ult., at New York Hit Inst., wlt.1 (W3 passengers
Steamer Tenawsnda, Barrett, for Philadelphia,
Cleared at Savnnnah loth Inst.
Steamer Kmplre, Buster, for Philadelphia, sailed
(torn Jiiciiiiionu bib in st.
Steamer Yazoo, Catharine, hence for Havana and
New Orleans, was passed etu Inst., 20 miles north of
Junitr Light, wind S.
Brig Open Sts, hence for Boiton, was spoken 9th
Inst., fl Barnegat.
Brlir William U. Parks, Lamphcsr, from Bangor
for Philadelphia, sailed from Newport P.M. Tth lust.,
but returned again.
Schr Emma B. Shaw, Shaw, fm Wilmington, N. C,
for Philadelphia, was passed Bin. Inst, lat. 31 12, long.
74 24.
Schr M. E. Gildcrsleeve, Uawley, at New York lota
Inst, from Delaware.
SchrE. D. Kndlcott, Endlcntt, at New Tork 10th
list, irom Georgetown, D. C
Schr Margaret C. Lyons, Smitti, hence for Boston,
at Holmes' Hole P. M. Mh Inst.
Schr John . Lee, Vangllder, from Sivannah, at
Jacksonville Mh Inst.
Schr John Bird, Sleeper, from Windsor, N. S., for
I'hllHdelpS.a, sailed from Newport P. M. Tth Inst.
Srhr Governor Burton, Lndiam, at Providence sth
Inst, from Georgetown, D. '.
Schr Annie, Adams, for Philadelphia, sailed from
Rtc liniond Mh Inst.
S( his II. T. Hedges, Franklin, and D. S Mershon,
Avrrs, hence, at Providence St h lust.
Schr J. B. Allen, Case, hence, at Pawtucket St!
instant.
Schr Cohasset, Gibbs, for Philadelphia, s'ldlrom
New Bedford th Inst.
Schr George W. Twiblll, Longhberry, from Port
land, Cons., at New York 9th Inst.
Schr Transit, Racket, for Philadelphia, s'ld from
Newport P. M. Rth lust.
Schis Annie H. Gasklll, Fox, and Eliza and Re
becca, Ireland, hence, at Norfolk 8th Inst.
Schr II. G. llaad, Hand, Irom Charleston, at Bal
timore 9th Inst.
Schr Vasati sharp, Sharp, for New York, s'ld from
Gsrdiner aiith nit.
Schr A. D. Uuddell, Long, hence, at Salem Pth
list ant
Schrs E. Kidder, Eaker, and Dlrlgo, Snow, hence,
at KoBton 9th inst.
Schr Lottie, Taylor, for Philadelphia, cleared at
Boston Mh Inst.
Schr Clara Rankin, Falter, hence for Boston, at
Holmes' Hole 1'th inst.
Schrs Sarah A. Hammond, Westgate, and Jessie
Williamson, Jr., Connelly, hence, at Providence 9tn
Instant.
Schrs Foam, Ward, from New Haven, and Gnat,
Green, fm Hartford, both for Trenton, at New York
iiih inst.
Scbrs Frances French, Clockmatt, from Warebam ;
D. A. Berry, Walters, from Providence; and James,
Selsey, from New Haven, all for Philadelphia, at
New York 9th inst.
Schrs lhomas Borden, Wrlghtington, from Fall
River; George B. Somes, Pray, from Bangor; and
Se arsville, Chase, from Bostou, all for Philadelphia,
sslltd from Newport P. M. 7th Inst. The T. Borden
snd G. B. Somes retnrned again.
Schrs James Sattertnwalte, Klinmey, for Philadel
phia ; S tephen S. Lee, Springer, for do. ; and Fred.
Tyler, Tyrrell, for New Brunswick, N. J., s'ld from
Provldenee 9th inst.
Schrs J. B. Vandusen, Corson, and Lottie Wells,
Wells, from Besten f'r Baltimore or Philadelphia;
M. E. Femerick, Dasey, from Lanesville for Philadel
phia; and A. C. Paige, Haley, hence for Boston, at
Holmes' Hole 8th inst.
Schrs Fannie Hanmer, Brooks, for Pawtucket; E.
A. Saffotd, Powers, for Providence; M. V. Cook,
Valkenburg, for da ; J. I. Worttiington, Young, for
do. ; Golden Kagle, Howes, far New Bedford ; aud E.
W. Pratt, Nlckerson, for Boston, all from Philadel
phia, passed Hell Gate 10th inst,
MISCELLANY.
Schr Ada Ames, from Rockland for Philadelphia,
before reported put Into Edgartown for repairs after
collision with schr Ida Hudson, had completed the
same Tth inst., and would sail for destination Nth.
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....11,030,333 -84
Losses paid, 1969
STATEMENT OF THE ASSETS.
First Mortgages on City Property
United States Government aud other Loan
Bonds
Railroad, Bank and Canal Stocks
Cash In Bank and Ofnce
Loans on Collateral Security
Notes Receivable, mostly Marine Premiums
Accrned Interest ;
Premlnnis In coarse of transmission
Unsettled Marine Premiums
Real Estate, omce of Company, Philadel
phia 1768,460
1,123,M6
05,709
147,620
8'i,0o8
831,944
20,357
85,1 9S
100,900
80,000
12,783,081
DIRECTORS.
Artbnr f. Cnffln
Francis R. Cnna.
Samuel W. Jones,
John A. Brown,
Charles Taylor,
Ambrose White,
William Welsh,
8. Morris Wain,
John Mason,
George L. Harrison
Edward H. Trotter,
Edward 8. Clarke,
T. Charlton Henry,
Alfred O. Jessup,
Louis C Madeira,
Charles W. Cushman,
Clement A. Grtscom,
William Tli-nxk-io
ARTHUR fj. noPIM! PraaMnnt
CHARLES PLATT, Vice-President.
Mattotab M4BI8, Secretary.
C. 1L Reeves, Assistant Secietary. s 4
1829. CHARTER perpetual. 1870
Franklin Fire Insurance Company
OF PHILADELPHIA.
Office, Nob. 435 and437 CHESNUT St.
Assets Aug. l,'703$3f009f883-24
CAPITAL 1400,000-00
ACCRLED SURPLUS AND PREMIUMS . 8, 609,888 -24
INCOME FOR 1870, LOSSES PAID IN 1869,
IS10.000. 1144,908-43.
L.oge paid since 1839 over
85.500,000
Perpetual and Temporary Policies on Libera:
Terms.
Tbe Company also Issues policies npon the Rent?
or all kinds of Buildings, Ground Rents, and Moi
gages.
The "FRANKLIN" has no DISPUTED CLAIM,
DIRECTORS.
Alfred G. Baker,
Alfred FItler,
Thomas Mparka,
WUllam b. Grant.
Thomas S. Ellis,
Gnstavns 8. Hanson.
namuei urant,
George W. kicharda,
Isaac Lea.
George Fales,
ALFRED G. BAKER. President
GEORGE FALE8, Vice-President
JMES W. MCALLISTER, Secretary. 19 19
THEODORE M. RKGER. Assistant Secretary.
THE MUTUAL PROTECTION
Life Insurance Company
OF PHILADELPHIA
Offers life policies, PERFECTLY SECURED, at
less than ONE-HALS' TdE USUAL RATES. It is
tbe only Life Insurance Company la the United
States doing business on the "Mutual Classification''
plan, and its rates are bo low that all classes may
enjoy Its benefits.
THE FCJLL AMOUNT OF INSURANCE IS
GUARANTEED.
"We confidently invite the attention of the public
10 the claims of this Company, assured that its plan,
comhlnlng.aa it does, ECONOMY with tne HIGHEST
DEGREE OFfcECUKITV, will commend it to gene,
ral favor.
Circulars, containing full explanations of onr sys
tem, rates, etc. etc., can be had rroui any of our
agents, or at the
OFFICE,
No. 247 8. THIRD Street,
PHILADELPHIA.
JAMES H. BILLTNGTON, President.
J. E. IIackenbeko, Secretary.
Good men wanted as Agents 10 13 thstu2m
LIFE INSURANCE CO.
NEW 1TOH3S.
LEMUEL BANGS, President.
GEOKGK ELLIOTT, Vice-Pres't aud 8ec'y.
EMORY McULINTOCK, Actuary.
PENNSYLVANIA. STATE AGENCY,
JAMES M. LONGACItE, Manager.
11. ii. WOOD, JR., M. D., Medical Examiner.
Office, 302 W LNUT St., Philadelphia.
REV. S. POWERS, Special Agent.
JAMES V. LONGACRfC, General Agent,
B i3 xnwfly No. 308 WALNUT Street, Philadelphia
P I R 1 ASSOCIATION
INCORPORATED MARCH 17, 1S20.
OFFICE,
NO. 84 NORTH FIFTH STREET,
INSURE
BUILDINGS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, A&'I
MERCHANDISE GENERALLY
From Loss by lire (In the City ef Philadelphia only)
ASNETM.MANUAUY 1. 1S70, 1,374,734-
TRUSTEES.
William H. Hamilton,
John Carrow,
George I. Young,
Jos. R. Lyndall,
Charles P. Bower,
Jesse Llghtloot,
Robert Shoemaker,
Peter Armbruster,
Levi P. cioais,
m. ii. Dickinson,
Samuel SparhawK, 1 Peter Williamson,
Joseph E. Schell.
WH. H. HAMILTON, President.
SAMUEL 8FARHAWK, Vice-President.
WILLIAM F. BUTLER,
Secretary
HE ENTERPRISE INSURANCE CO. OF
PHILADELPHIA.
Offlce S. W. cor. FOURTH and WALNUT Streeta.
FIRE INSURANCE EXCLUSIVELY.
PERPETUAL AND TERM POLICIES ISSUED.
CASH Capital (paid up in full) $K).oooiK)
CASH Assets, October, 1670 681,139-19
DIRECTORS.
F. Ratchford Starr, 1 J. Livingston Errlnger,
Naibro Frazier, James L. Claghorn,
John M. Atwood, Wm. G. Boulton,
BenJ. T. Tredick, Charles Wheeler,
George II. Stuart, ; Thomas U. Montgomer
John II. Brown, 'James M. Aertaeu.
F. RATU11 FORD STARR. President.
THOMA-i U. MONTGOMERY, Vice-President
ALEX. W. W1STER, Secretary.
JACOB E. PETERSON, Assistant Secretary.
F
AMB INSURANCE COMPANY
No. 809 CHESNUT Street.
DiOOBrOKATXD 1866. CHARTIB MHPBTUAi.
CAPITAL 1200,000.
FIRE INSURANCE EXCLUSIVELY.
Insurance against Loss or Damage by Fire either by
Perpetual or Temporary Policies.
DLBSVTUHB.
Charles Richardson,
William H. Rhawn,
WUllam M. Seyfert,
John F. Smith,
Nathan UUlrg,
Heome A. West,
' ; 1 .Ju
Robert Pearce.
John Kessler, Jr.,
Edward U. Orne,
Charles Stokes.
John W. Everinan,
Mnrrtecal Huzcy.
Aril 'SON. PreKirlfOt.
WiiLUks LUlakvoxho becreiary.
1 !
INSURANQhr
THE PENNSYLVANIA FIRS
INSURANCE
incorporated 18S5-charter Perpetual.
No. C10 WALNUT Street, opposite independence
rl ' n f r V1 nan. f.vn.nl,. W n .in .S . MAmmn
nity for over forty years, continues to Insure against
Irian a 4 a m a va aw dt a TV.. 1. 1 1 Twt. 1 .. 1 1 .a
avsoa va uauiav I'j HID SJU UUIIl' UI M. Iivntrj AJIIIUI-
lugs, either permanently or for ft limited time. Also
tt t'nmKnrn UtAnl x f lnn.l. .Ma UnkanJI
v" ui annul V kJbvniVB VI UUUUBf HUU urjIUIBUULDI
generally, on liberal ternia.
FTV.I II . I . . . .. , . wm
mrir vniuuii, wpsiner wiui large onrpius r una
is invested in the most careful manner, which ena-
blra them tn nffor tn tha tnanrtvl an nnilrMihtivl iMn
nty in the case ot loss.
DiKsirruna.
Daniel Smith, Jr.
Isaac llaslehnrst,
Thomas Robins,
Thomas Smith,
Henry Lewis,
J. Glllinirham Fell,
jonn Deverenx,
Vronfclln I rVil..
DANIEL HMITII To PfxaMmit.
Wm. G. Crow ill. Secretary. 1 80
JNaPERIALFIKJ. INSTJRANfJBnno.,
LOHDOW.
EftTARIJMUKD INOS.
Fald-ap Oapital and Aocamalatad Fanda,
8,000,000 IN GOLD.
PREVOST A HEKKINO, Amenta,
H Ro. 107 8. THIRD Strat, Philadelphia.
OUA8. M. PRKV08T OHA8. P. HRRRIRb
CLASS AND QUEENSWARE.
Gay's China Palace,
No. 1012 CHESNUT Street.
Wishing to reduce stock, are ottering their goods at
the following nnprecedentedly low prices:
White French China Dining Sets, iso pieces... .io-oo
" " " " " 113 " ... 81-no
" " Tea " 44 " ... 7 00
" " " " 46 "... 8 00
" " " Cups and Saucers, 12 pieces,
enps with handles l-oo
Stone China Dining Kets, 96 pieces 9 M)
Stone China Tea Seta (cups with handles), 4t
pieces 3 to
Stone China Tea Sets (cups with handles) 46
pieces 4-00
Stone Chamber Sets a-so
" Cups and Saucers, per set, 13 pieces.... to
" Dining Plates, per dozen l-oo
Table Tumblers, per doien . .'. 61
Table Goblets T8
Glass Tea Sets (4 articles) 75
Bohemian Cologne Sets, 8 bottles and puff box 90
Bohemian Liquor Sets, 6 glasses, waiter and
bottle 90
An endless variety or Fancy Goods, suitable ror
Holiday Presents, at an immense reduction from
former prices.
Goods to go out of the city will be packed and de
llyered to transportation ofnce fre of charge, aud
insured sgalnst breakage to destination.
Show Room open till 9 o'clock at night.
1 1 S6sm w 1 m rp
OARPETINQS.
INVITATION.
Citizens and strangers are cordially
invited (either as purchasers or
visitors) to call and examine the
many new and handsome patterns or
Carpetings and Oil Cloths, or newly
arrarged colorings, OF OUR OWN
IMPORTATION, in addition to a
great variety or goods or American
manufacture, executed In such a
manner as to gratify all interested In
the progress or home production s.
REEVE L. KNIGHT & SON,
No. 1222 CHESNUT Street.
U16mwftll PHILADELPHIA.
GROCERIES. ETO.
SPANISH OLIVES.
FINEST QUALITY OF THE NEW CHOP,
For sale by the gallon by
JAMES R. WEBB,
8. . Corner WALNUT and EIGHTH
11 3 lmrp
PHILADELPHIA.
MATERIALS FOR MINCE FIE3.
BUNCH LAYER RAISINS AND SULTANA RAI
SINS, CITRON, CURRANTS, SPICES,
SWEET CIDER, WINES, ETC
ALBERT C. ROBERTS,
Dealer in Fine Groceries,
Corner ELEVENTH and VINE Sts.
lit
ROOFINQ.
READY ROOFIN G.
This Roofing la adapted to all buildings. It
can be applied to
STEEP OR FLAT ROOFS
at one-half the expense or tin. It is readily pot on
old Shingle Roofs without removing the shingles,
thus avoiding the damaging or ceilings and furnlturs
while undergoing repairs. (No gravel used.)
PRESERVE YODK TIN ROOFS WITH W EL
TON'S ELASTIC PAINT.
I am always prepared to Repair and Faint Roofs
at short notice. Also, PAINT FOR 8 ALE by the
barrel or gallon; the best and cheapest la the
market.
. WELTON
I ITS No. Til N. NINTH St., above Coatefli
o
LD OAKS CEMETERY COMPANY
OF PHILADELPHIA.
This Company is prepared to sell lots, clear of all
encumbrances, on reasonable term. Purchasers can
see plans at the offlce of the Company,
NO. B18 WALNUT STREET,
Or at the Cemetery, where all Information needed
will be cheerfully given.
By giving notice at the office, carriages will meet
persons desirous of purchasing lota at Tioga Station
on the Germantown Railroad, and convey them to
the Cemetery and return, free or charge.
ALFRED C. HARMER, President
MARTIN LANDENBEROER, Treaa.
MICHAEL NISBET, 6ecy. 10Bwrmm
COTTON SAIL DUCK AND CANVAS, OF ALI
numbers and brands. Tent, Awning, Trunk
and Wagon-cover Duck. Also, Paper Manufao-tur-rs
Drier Felts, from thirty to aeveuiy-U
'iibes vnliti, Hfiltmjr, Sl Twine, eto,
J i'v w. ! -KVAN.
x 10 CHURCH fiveet (Cuj 8toief
AMUSEMENTS.
E. TrtATKRPCKT'S CI,E8NUT STREBT
; GRAND OPENING FOR THE REASON.
MONDAY EVENING, December 18.
Rnakespsars's Five Act t'omedv of
AH Villi I.1KK IT
Mrs. RCOTT-SlDltoNN as ; Kosallnd
wr. e. l. iJAVKNnutT4w....:.:...::;:::.jM0Mi
-i tie Champion Athlete of the World,
JAMES MACK, as Charles, tbe Wrentler
AS YOU LIKE IT MATINEE ON SATURDAY.
Take notice of the
POPULAR PKICES OF ADMTS-'ION.
No rhsrfre for Hrstrred Seat.
Private Poxes jsoo
Hests In On hpstra Salls nnd Circle '. 1-08
Afrolss'on to Orchistra i Ircle 75c
Admission to Dress Circle eo5
Artmlsalon to Family Circle ....'.'.!.'.! 85c
Doois open at 7 o'clock. Commence at 7."
Sats csn be secured In advance at Abel's Dra
matic Repository, In the Theatre Building, No. nil
Crifmut ntn et, from 9 A. M. nntn 6 P. M., dally.
WALNUT STREET THEATRE. BEGINS AT TV.
THIS (Mondavi EVENING. Den. 18.
LAST NIGHT BUT ELEVEN OF
EDWIN BOOTH.
Shakespt are's historical trajredy, in 8 acts, ot
U 1 11 I V T '
nnilet... f... ...EDWIN BOOTH
(irwiny ciivv nuo 1 II AS II AM LET.
"Wednesday EDWIN BOOTH AS liiCHARn III.
Thursdav F.DWIN IUiotm As ifivn n-in
From tlis ttrigmal text resterng tbe character or
Saturday BOOTH MATINKE.
MRS. JOHN DREW'S ARCH STREET
THEATRE. Begins V to 8 o'clock.
AC ROSS THE OONTINKIMT A HIT
OLIVER Dol l) BY HON "Tne Kerret "
TO-NIGHT, EVERY NIGHT, AND SATURDAY
AP I KRNOON, at 8,
McCloskey's Gn at Sensation Drama,
ACROSS Til K CONTINENT.
OLIVER DoUD BY' Rov sa xue Ferret "
ITlday, December ltf, flrat benefit of
OLIVER; DOUD BY RUN.
Matinee on Satmday at a P. M.
GRAND CONCERT AND READING
BY -ran
CELEBRATE I ) El -OCUTIONI ST.
S. K. MURDOCH,
AT UONCKRT HALL,
On TT'F.RIIA Y KVl'V'IVIl 1l.,....,v,. icra
when ho will be assisted by the rollowin Eminent
Talent:
Madame JOSEPHINE SCHIMPF, Mezzo Soprano.
mr. vn witAr. i enor.
THE VOCAL I NIOJ nf lhlla,lr.lnhl.
Pianist EDMUND WOLSIEFFER
Tho whole under the direction or WILLIAM
W( LSI EFFER. Concert to commence at 8 o'clo-,k.
Tickets, 50 cents; no reserved scats. 13 10 8t
AG R A N D BAZAAR,
IN All) OF THE ' '
BAPTIST HOME,
Will be held at
HORTICULTURAL II ALL,
FOR ONE WKEK,
TO FURNISH A HUM K FOtt TUB AUEU, INFiRW.
X uslc through the day and evening. 12 8t
Ail mission, 5 cents. Season Tickets, 50 eents.
MRS. CnARI.KS WARNER'S GREAT CHAM
PION CIRCUS, TENTH and CALLOWHILL
Streets.
WONDERFUL AND STARTLING PERFORM
ANCE. "TPE WAIT WITH THE IRON JAW."
THE CKLEHRATRD FRENCH WRESTLERS.
THE UNAPPROACHABLE COOKE FAMILY,
signer ALBERTO, the Contortionist, and the
Grand Combination Mattaess every Wednesday and
Saturday. l'Jltflt
T?OX-8 NEAV AMERICAN THEATRE, CHESNUT
J" Street, aoove Tenth,
Erected at a cost or $'',o,ooo.
OPENING- NIGHT,
SATURDAY, December 17.
l't )W FRFULCOM BI N ATI N
IN AMUSEMENTS OF ALL NATIONS.
SEE THE GREAT PROGRAMME.
AMERICAN MUSEUM AND MENAGERIE,
Northwest corner rf NINTH and AKCU Streets.
Open dally from 9 A. M. ti 10 P. M.
100,000 CUKIOSlTIEj
From all parts of tho World.
THIRTY CAGES OF WILD ANIMALS.
The Splendid Dramatic Company appearing in the
Lecture Room every Evening at 8 o'clock, and Wed
kesday and Saturday afternoons at S o'clock.
Admission to all the Attractions, 85 cents. 12 18 tf
ARCH STREET OPERA HOUSE,
ARCH 8trctt, above Tenth.
THE PALACE OF MINSTRELSY.
SIMMONS & HLOCUM'S
MINSTRELS
THE CHAMPION TROUPE'of AMERICA.
OPEN FOR THE SEASON,
With the best MliiBtrel Organization in the world.
Box oillcc open rrom 9 A.M. until 4 P. M. tor the
ale or reserved scats. 9 D tr
DUPREZ & BENEDICT'S OPERA HOUSE,
SEVENTH Street, below Arch.
Duprez A Benedict's Mlnsttrels. 85 cents admis
sion draws overflowing houses. Engagement bur.
lcfiiiue Prima Donna, C. Ileywood. First appear
an e Stiver Voice Balladlat, Mr. G. Bees. 18 18 6t
RAND GERMAN SANIT1ARY FAIR, AT
T IIOKTIGl LTURAfTlIALL,
from December 20 to January 8, 1871.
GUIs for the Fair, communications received, and
lniormation given st the German Society's Hall, No.
24 Soulh SEVENTH Sjrcet 11 MMt'
MUSICAL FUND HALL. GERM ANI A OR
chestra Matiuees every SATURDAY AFTER
NOON at 3tf. Tickets, CO cents. Packages of 4 ror
tl. 18 8
'
PIANOS.
GEORGE STECK & CO.'S
PIANOS,
Grand, Square and Upright
ALSO,
HAINES BROS.' PIANOS.
Only place in Philadelphia ror sale of
Maion & Hamlin's World-Renowned
Cabinet Organ
For sal or rent, or to rent with view to purchase, and
part nf rental apply. 9 It tf
tiUULU & FlMClIUIt.
O'i.l Chesnut Htreet,
1018 Arck street.
J. E. CJOUI.D,
WJ1. FIHCIIKK.
STEINWAY & SONS'
Grand Square and Upright Pianos.
Special attention is called to their ne
l'aient Upright Pianos,
With Double Iron Frame, Patent Resonator, Tubular
Metal Frame Action, etc., which are matchless la
Tone and Touch, and unrivalled In durability.
VIIAULEI 11LASIUS,
WAREROOMS,
No. 100G. CHESNUT STREET,
13tfrp PHILADELPHIA.
pgg PATENT
Arion Piano Fortes,
Warranted to stand In tune longer than any ether
Pianos in the market.
ALSO, ESTEY'S COTTAGE ORGANS,
With the Jubilant. E. M. BRUCE,
No 18 No tl, SEVENTH Street.
Music Bound at lowest rat -a. li 9 fmwlmrp
BONBONS DE PARIS.
Paris Confections
or every variety and or the most exquisite flavors.
Mr. PEN AS la happy to announce that be has se
cured his importation of
Paris Fancy Boxes,
Comprising a magnificent assortment of
BASKETS AND BONBONNIERGS.
C. PENA8,
No. 830 WALNUT STRRET,
2 6luwiui "ticLii.-i'IA