THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1870. THE ENGLISH MISSION. Oenernl Robert C. Nehenrk, ofOhL, Appointed ftllnLter ! the tloart of tit. Jitine. A Sketch f the New MlnLter'a Career. TreBident 'Grant has apparently solved the difficulty about the English mission at last. Ever since It was known that General Robert C. Schenck had been defeated for re-elcctlou to Congress D the Third Ohio district by Colonel Lewis D. Campbell, his name has been men tioned prominently in connection with the sue cession to Mr. Motley, and now it Is announced from Washington that a Cincinnati despatch states that he has been tendered the position by the President and accepted it. It is further stated that the President will send General Schcnck's name to the Senate In a few days, and that the new Minister will probably leave for his post In about three weeks. Robert Gumming Schenck Is tho son of Gene ral William C. Schenck, one of the early set tlers in the Miami Valley, who served with cre dit in the Northwestern army under General Harrison, and died at the capital of Ohio while serving as a member of the General Assemb'y. The new Minister was born in Franklin, Warren county, Ohio, on the 4th of October, 1809. Ho graduated at the Miami University, at Oxford, Ohio, in 187, after which he remained at the university as a tutor of Latin and French until he received his master's degree in 1850. lie then commenced the study of the law In Lebanon with tho lion. Thomas Corwin, removing after wards to Dayton, where he commenced practice and has continued to reside ever since. Ills legal acquirements and natural ability soon gave him a high stabding at the bar. In 1833 he entered political life as a Whi candidate for the State Legislature, being defeated by a few votes only, lo the Presiden tial campaign of 1840 he acquired a hleh repu tation as a popular speaker, aud in ' 1841 was finally elected to the Legislature, in which he was at once lecognlzed as one of the leading spirits in tho Whig ranks. At this early day he displayed a great deal of parliamentary tact, persuading all the Whig members to resign at the special session of 1843, to prevent the De mocrats from making an unfair Congressional apportionment of the State by depriving the Legislature of a quorum. After further service in the Legislature, Mr. Schenck was elected to Congress in 1843, by a large majority, in a district usually very close, and served during four consecutive terms. De clining a rcnomination in 1850, he was, in the following year, appointed Minister to Brazil by President Fillmore, his powers being subse quently enlarged so as to embrace both Uruguay and Paraguay. Among several important trea ties negotiated by him was one declaring the navigation of the river La Plata and its tribu taries "free to the merchant flags of all nations." In 1854 Mr. Schenck returned to the United States, and the next year was the Whig candi date for the seat in the United States Senate about to be vacated by Salmon P. Chase, but was defeated for this position by George E. Pugh, Democrat. For several years thereafter nc did not take an active part in politics, de voting his time to the law and railroad manage ment. Tho outbreak of the Rebellion, however, again brought him before the public. Imme diately after the attack upon Fort Sum ter, he tendered his services to President Lincoln, and was by the latter commissioned a Brigadier-General of Volunteers on May 17, 18G1. His career in the army, howeyer, was not a brilliant or prominent one. His first effort was to take possession of the Loudon and Hamp shire Railroad as far as Vienna, Virginia, in June. Near the latter place the train on which he was riding with a small foree was ambushed by the enemy, but he succeeded in withdrawing with small loss. At the first battle of Bull Run, July 21, 1SG1, he commanded a brigade, with which he effected an orderly retreat after the great disaster. General Schenck next took part in the cam paigns on the Kanawha and New rivers, in West Virginia, at the head of a brigade, and subse quently succeeded to the command at Cumber land, Maryland, on the death of General Lander. Next followed a march to the relief of General Milroy, on the south branch of the Potomac; after which he took part in- the battle of Cross Keys, as commander of the 1st Corps of the Army of Virginia, In the absence of General Sigel. Whea General Fremont was relieved of his command, it devolved temporarily on General Schenck. He participated in the second battle of Bull Run as a division commander, and in the second day of the con test he was severely wounded in the arm, but refused to be carried from the field until his sword, which was hurled some distance from him, was found. His wound incapacitated him from service for some six months, bat on De cember 11, 186'i, he was assigned to the dim Jilt command of the 8th Army Corps and Middle Department, with headquarters at Baltimore. In this capacity be did efficient service by his stern dealings with the Rebel sympathizers of Maryland, and was credited by the Union lead ers with saving the State from their plots. On December 5, 1883, General Schenck re signed his commission in the army, to take his seat in Congress as Representative from the Third district of Ohio. He was at once appointed chairman of the House Committee on Military Attain, acting In that responsible ca pacity until his promotion, in 1807, to the most important position in the Houe that of chair man of the Committee on Wavs and Means. and resuonsible leader of the majority. In this position he has displayed a great deal of ability and zeal, especially in shaping the lnanclal legislation of Congress, his views on the tariff question being of the soundest order. He has, however, not escaped the strenuous an tagonism which naturally falls to the lot of one holding his position, and his motives have been frequently assailed by his oppoucnts. But, altogether, he has wielded his great influence with tact and discretion, aud bis recent defeat Lyr the next Congress will be a severe lofcs to the protection party in the House. Gifted with great energy of character, and not being without diplomatic experience, be will doubtless soon bring the English Govern ment to a realization of the fact that we are not willing to be trifled with any longer. Less blunt aess and more polish of manner would not come amiss in the poet to which he is to be appointed; but, putting it altogether, he Is about the bsst man for the Euglibb niUslou that has bees, named in connection with it since Mr. Motley's recall was determined upoa. The Washington correspondent of the New York Tribunr telegraphs as follows concerning General Schenck s appointment: It now seems doubtful that uaneril Hctienct will re prepared to aasonie ttie duties or Minister t J-.rifclauil, whlcB pol ion lias been tendered to an1 accepted by bui), before tbe close of tbe presjut t'ODgresi. Prominent gentlemen why are la a po sition to be !etl Informed say that ho wi I not leave bis duties In tue House uu;il ins Ima ir taut hufalmksof tbe Ways aud Means Commit' ee In a eposed of, and that, lu any event, he c iuuot at- ran his prlvate afTalrs ho as to leave them without Injury before two months, since tbe fact became known through tlieio despatches of Friday night, his appointment Is spoken of here among Senators and members with the utmost favor, and all unite In pronouncing tt tbe strongest yet made by the present administration. rriUNiCAL Am iikaiviatic. The Vltt Amunementa. At tuu Chesnut the regular season will com mence this evening under the personal management of Mr. K. L Davenport. The opening performance will be Shakespeare's beautiful comedy of An l'oi Like It, in which Mr. Davenport will personate the melancholy "Jacques" and Mrs. Soitt-MMdon "Kosallnd." An even greater attraction will be of fered to a great many persons by the appearance of Mr. James Mace, whom the advertisement an nounces ss "the champion athlete of the world," in the part Of "Charles" the wrestler. The stage management will be under the direction of Mr. Fredericks, the orchestra will be led by Mr. T. B. Boetignr. and 1'. E Abel will offlciatc as treasurer and business agent. On Wednesday evening Knowles' comedy of The Ihnichb&ck will be performed, on which occasion Mlfts title Henderson will appear. Mr. Daveaport Is so fine an actor and so much a favorite with the public that the Chesnut certainly ought to commence a career of prosperity under his management, and we hope that our playgoers will extend him their cordial support. At thk Wju,ntt Mr. Edwin Uooth will appear this evening as "Hamlet." On Wednesday he will personate "Richard III," and on Thursday he will appear fer the first time as "King Lear." Mr. Hooth on this occasion will produce Shakespeare's Kinj hear, and not Tate's abominable version, and the part of the "Fool," which Is essential to the proper effect of t he tragedy, will bo restored. AtthkAkcii the sensation drama of Across the Ctmiintnt, with Mr. Oliver Doud Uvron as "Joe Ferris." At the Nkw Amkkican Mcski-m, Ninth and Arch, the largo collect'on of curiosities and themonagorle can be vlsktd from 9 A. M. to 10 P. M. This even ing the performance In the locturi-roora will consist of the comedy of rerertien and tbe comic opera of John of 1'arln. At Mrs. Ciiam.es Wakner's CiRcra, at Tenth and CallowhiU streets, a number of new attractions are oiiered for this evening. Toe ""man with the Iron jaw," the French wrestlers, and Slgnor Alberto, the contortlorlst.wi'l appc9r In addition to the regular company of equestrians and acrobats. At tuk Arch Strkkt Opera Hoi sk Mr. Huarhev Dougherty will make his reappearauce this evening in a number of bis specialties. A new burlesque, entitled Aern$ Lota, Aot the Continent a new act called A limy in Trouble, and other entertainments, will be presented. At Dupkez A Benedict's Or era IIoraB Mr. Charles Ileywood, the burlesque "prima donnn," and Mr. Q. Wees, the balladist,wlll commence an en gagement. A programme embracing a number of interesting novelties is annonnced. A Orand Bazar in aid or the Baptist. Home will be held at Horticultural Hall during the preseut week. The object of this fair Is a most worthy one, and we commend it to the favorable notice of the cbarttab'e citizens or Philadelphia. A Grand German Sanitary Fair will be held at Horticultural Hall from December 20 to January 2. (lifts for the fair and communications may be sent to the hall of the German Society, No. 24 S. Seventh street. Embroidered Sun-Kits, Embroidered Suppers, Embroidered Suiters, Embroidered Slippers, Embroidered Cushions, Embroidered Cushions, Embroidered Cushions, Embroidered Cushions, Fweefino Sales, SwEEriNO Sales, Sweeping Sales, Sweeping Balks, Grand Reductions, Grand Reductions, Grand Reductions, Grand Reductions, To Increase tho already large sales In zephyr goodB, and to make his store still more popular, Mr. Finn has greatly reduced his prices. 60 and 75 cents per pair for an odd lot of Slippers costing three times the price; 80 cent Slip pers, line, new goods; II Slippers, formerly sold for $150; Tufted flowers and aulmal Slippers. Cushions, one lot half original cost; fl-20, 11-30, $1-50 Embroidered Cushions, One bright designs, selling very rapidly. John M. Fink, S. E. corner Arch and Seventh streets. Ladies' Undervrsts. Ladies' Underyests. Ladies' Undbrvests. Ledies' Underyests. Hh.bndid Bargains! Splbndid Bargains! Splbndid Bargains! Splendid Bargains! The immense sales which Mr. Finn has secured Is attributable to the superior goods he Is offering at unusually low prices. Look at his figures ! 85 cent Test is sightly and warm. 1 fine Merino Vest has an immense sale. Sl'iO tine wool Saxony Veet. UEN'8 AND CHILDREN'S UNDERWEAR. 60 and 75 cents Men's good heavy Shirts. The 90c. and II Shirts are splendid goods, two and 12 One wool Saxonv Shirts. Children's Wear at economical prioes. John M. Finn, S. E. corner Arch and Seventh streets. Ten Cent Zephyr. Ten Cent Zephyr. Ten Cent Zephyr. Ten Cent Zephyr. Ten Cent Zephyr. Ten Cent Zephyr. Ten Cent Zkphyk. Tbn Cbnt Zephyr. The wonderful popularity the ten cent Zephyr has attained is surprising, Mr. Finn Is taxed to keep his supply equal to the demand. Ladles are using It for nearly every knitting purpose imaginable, such as afghans, shawls, caps. etc. It Is the cleanest- washed and most beautifully-dyed Zephyr In the market Mr. Finn has also a very large assortment of Stocking Yarns. John M. Finn, S. E. corner Arch and Seventh streets. Mrs. Gates and Mrs. James. Mrs. Gates Good morning, Mrs. James. How well you are looking; far better than when I saw you last. Mrs. James Oh yes; I am much better than I have been for a long time, and I am on my way for more of my favorite medicine Plantation Bitters, One bottle of It is worth all the doctors In the world. No more doctors for me. Mrs. Gates Nearly every one speaks well of Plantation Bitters, and I have a mind to try It myself. Tbe fact is, I have no appetite, strength, or energy for anything. Mary and Ll.zle are in the same way, and lounge about the house all day long, good for nothing. Mrs. James My word for it, Mrs. Gates, Just let them try Plantation Bitters moderately three Uines a day, and yon will see a wonderful Improve ment, Boys, Boys, Boys. We are selling for fs Boys' Overcoats that far sur pass anything ever oilered for the price. Examine them at Rockhill & Wilson's Great Brown Stone Hall. Nos. 6o3 and 606 Chesnut Btreet. N. B Our f 10, f 12, and f 15 suits are going off by the thousands. Celebrated Prize Medal Shirts, perfect in KIT, superior in quauty and workmanship, cdbap in prick. Orders promptly delivered. A. M. Thompson, Manufacturer, No. 146 N. Fourth street I ike "Quaker Gcnu," artluctal teeth are of little use, and eatlly detected. Take care of the real onus, All jou need is fragrant Sozodont. Use It dajly, and vour ttfciu will be the last of lutare's gifts to fall ) cu. Mr. William W. Cassidt, the Jeweller at No, 8 Soath Second street has one or the largest and moat attractive stocks of all kinds of Jewelry and Silver ware In the city. He has also on hand a floe assort ment or fine American Western Watches. Those who purchase at this store at tho present time are certain to get the worth of their money. Valer's Restaurant, No. 929 Arch street, ele gantly fitted np, Is now In full blast, serving all the delicacies of the season from 6 A. M. to midnight Parties returning from the theatres or opera house served at the shortest notice from an unsurpassed bill of fare. Ladles' Saloon on the second floor. Sea Moss Farinr from pure Trlsh Moss, for Blanc Manpe, Puddings, Custards, Cre.wns, etc., etc. The cheapest, healthiest, and most delicious food in the world. Bedding, best In the city, lowest price, and gua ranteed, by Albertson A Co., No. 1435 Chesnut street. "Spalding's Glue" mends Headless Dolls and Broken Cradles. iriAieieii:i. Denglbr Cox. On the morning of the 8th Instant by the Rev. J. Todd, essisted by the Rev. A. Kickart, at. the resldem-e of the bride's parents, No. 9l North Fifth Btreet Mr. Joseph F. Drnui.rk, of Pottsvllle, to Miss Emma J., daughter of L. W. Cox. Ei.kinton Huff. On the evening of December 7th, at their residence, No. lis Margaretta street, by the Rev. W. C. Robinson, Mr. Lindi.rt M. Ei.kin ton loMiss 3 en nib Huff, both of this city. No cards. ii:i. Bickett Suddenly, ou tho 11th Instant, Anna Mary, wife of Ashland Beckett, in the 20th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respect fully Invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, No. 29 North Nineteenth street on Wed nesday, the Utti instant at 1 o'clock. To proceod to Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Jaqueit. Suddenly, of disease of the heart, on December 11, 1970, lr. F. 8. Jaqurtt. The friends of the family are Invited to his faneral, from his late residence. No. Oiio Spruce street on Tuesday afternoon, December 13, at 3 P. M. Laee On the bth Instant, Jacob Lake, in .the 60th year of his age. The relatives and friends, also the butchers and drovers, are respectfully Invited to attend his fune ral, from his late residence, No. 1426 North Fifth street, on Thursday afternoon, at 1 o'clock. To pro ceed to Laurel Hill Cemetary. Stevbnson. On December the 10th. 1970. Mrs. Mary Stevenson, relict of the late William L. Stevenson, in the snth year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respect fully invited to attend the funeral, from the resi dence of her son-in-law, William A. Brown, No. 2129 Spring Garden street, on Wednesday afternoon, the 14th Instant at 1 Jtf o'clock. Services at the house. Interment at Wharton Street M. E. Church Gronnd. LIFE INSURANCfc, INSUKE YOUR LIFE AT HOME IN thb A M E 11 1 C L N INSURANCE CO. OF PHILADELPHIA, ALBX. WBILLDIN, President JOHN 8. WILSON, Secretary. The AMERICAN Issues policies on all desirable plans at low rate, and is umtirpasaed in the advan tages offered to Insurers by any Company in the United States. 11 16 wsm20t 8. E. Corner Fourth and Walnut Sts. URY GOODS. FINE DRESS GOODS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. H. STEE L & SON, Nos. 713 and 715 N. TENTH Street, Preparatory to making alterations, WILL CLOSE OUT THEIR ENTIRE STOCK OF Silks, Dress Goods, Shawls, Velvets, Flushes, VELVETEENS, HOSIERY, WHITE GOODS, AND KID GLOVES, FOR CASH, Without Regard to Cost. Our stock is new and choice, all purchased this season. VERT GREAT BARGAINS Will be offered, as our entire stock MUST BE SOLD To make room for the workmen. 1000 yards BLACK GROUND STRIPED SILKS, at 11-80, worth f 1-75. It INDIA SHAWLS ANO SCARFS. CZ30HOB FRITER, Z7o. 916 CHESTJUT STREET, - Has in store a large and elegant stock of INDIA SOAhl'S. Also, Silks in Oreat Variety, With a stock ol Rich Zadia and French Fancy Goods, different in style from any in the city. Purchasers of Christmas presents will do well to examine the s toe it uerore purcnaaing. it a lmrp SllK AND WORSTED EMBROIDERIES For Chairs, Cushions, Praying Stools, Sllpperj, Pin Cushions, Etageres, etc. CAIIYED SWISS WOODS, A handsome and superior assortment. A. J. IANDIR, JR., No. 1302 -CHEPNBT STREET, 12Ssmwllt PHILIDELPHIA. WATCHES. lKtulliiel in 185 1. WATCHES. EVERGOING BTEM-W INDERS, KEY-WINDERS, QUARTER SECONDS, MINUTE REPEATERS, ETC. ETC. ETC. C. & A. PEQUIGNOT, No. COS CHESNUT STREET, tlmws PHILADELPHIA. FOR SALE. CHEAPEST MODERN' HOU8B IN PHILA- C.2 delphla, No. 810 Is. EIGHTH Street. Oood loca tion fur resilience or uuauieas ; is rooms; ioi j y Hm). Will pay 15 percent. Ou!y f35.)0casa require.!. App'y ft vreuiien. it u ov WHAT SHALL V7E DO WITH OUR $5 00,000 WORTH OF 'FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING? THE LATENESS OF THE SEASON f nd the consequent Dullness of Trade, as compared with what we had expected and prepared for, LEAVE US WITH Aft! IMMENSE OVERSTOCK ! ! ! We will not carry it, For we commence each season with an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, and moreover WE WEEI THE MONEY For investment in Spring manufactures. Therefore it Must be Sold- THE PRESENT MAMMOTH SALE IS REALLY A GRAND CHANCE FOR IMKIN'H CLOTHING. Suitp, Overcoats, Pant?, BOYS' WEAR. Jackets, Overooats, School than feuch goods are likely W ANA E3 SIXTH HOLIDAY GOODS, HOLIDAY GOODS. Spring Hcrses, Pocking Horses, Children's Carrlagos, B0Y6' SLID1, WA.G0 VP, VEL0 31 PEDES, E,c. Etc. H. J. 8HILL, Factoiy, No. 226 IOCS Street, 18 9 4p BBLOW EXCIIA.NGK. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. WATCHIS, JEWELRY, DIAMONDS, Sterling Silver Ware, MUSICAL BOXES, CLOCKS, ETC. WILSON & STELLWAQEN, No. 1028 CHESNUT STREET, 18 9 14t4p PHILADELPHIA. HOLIDAY GOODS. B. A U, A. 1VR1UIIT, No. 624 CHESNUT STREET, PHILlD3LPiIA, Have last received a larjfe assortment of new ami elegant PAKIAN STATL'KTTKS, BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES AND TOILBT SETS, PERFUMERY BOXES, 'MEERSCHAUM PIPES, AND CIGAR HOLDERS, Together with a great variety of FANCY ARTICLES, Eflpeclally adapted lor hollilay present, which tliuy otter for sale at very reduced prices. 12 0 lit UPHOL8 TERY QOODs71et6T' NEWEST DESIGNS IN LACE CURTAINS AND LAMBREQUINS. STEVENSON & SCHWEMHER, No. 1113 CHESNUT ttreot, GIRAllD ROW. FINE BORDBRED SHADED, With best fixtures, put op 1 1 to each. COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF TABLE and PIANO COVERS. 10 18 wfm3mp SPECTACLES. Microscopes, Teles c pea, Thermometers, Math matlcaL Surveying, philosophical and Drawlug lo liniments, at reduced prices. JAKES W. QUEEN & CO., No. 094 CllXSrtUT Street, TWmwfUp ' PHILADELPHIA. ! A Pa 0 A S K , Vests, everything of our own best makes, and soiling at a he ivy discount on ordinary prioea . and Dress Suits, as good as can be had in ever ag lin to be offered at. ' COME AT ONCE. OAK HiLL, AND MARKET JEWELRY ETC. 1124 CHESNUT STRE ST. 1124 SPECIAL NOTICE. We havfl cow arranged for examination tlia lftigt'Bt and finest assortment we have ever offered of DIriuoimIh, Watches, Jewelry, Silver and ft'lttted Ware, larl Clocks antl lironzect, 12nglih aud. Vienna I'iincy Goods, SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY CIFTS. Fresh importations of tine goodi arriving dally. BOBBINS, CLARK & BIDDLE, No. I 124 CHESNUT Street, 183t PHILADELPHIA. SPECTACLES OP ALMOST BVEHY KIND AND MATERIAL. NOSE SPECTACLES Tortoise Shell, Hubber, Gold, or Invisible steeL Spy Glasses, Microscopes, Thermometers. OPEBA GLASSES. STEREOSCOPES AND VIEWS Priced snd Illustrated Catalogues sent gratli. . This is the oldest bpectacle house la America. W. Y. jtlc 1LLI X Elt, No. 728 CHESNUT Street, Philadelphia. OTEEL TAPE MEASURES, STEEL GRADUATED RULES, STEEL STRAIGHT ED3E3, STEEL 1H ANGLES AND SQUARES. Pt Iced and Illustrated Catalogues gratis. W. Y. Mc LLL1HTEU, No. 723 CHESNUT Street, Philadelphia. DRAWING INSTRUMENTS, Dividers, Parallel Rules, Drawing Pen, itow Pens, bow Pencils, Protractors, Triangular Beaks, Tape Measures, Drawing Paper, Faints, etc., Compasses, Transits, aad Levels. Priced and Illustrated Catalogues gratis. W. V. McALLlSTCH, No. 723 CHESNUT Street, Philadelphia. j 2 8 fm9trp RED CLOUD NAVY TOBACCO. J. A. BLAKB & CO., SOLE MANUFACTURERS, To. 1007 MARKET STllfcKT, llllfmSmrp PHILADELPHIA. Philadelphia, and offered now at lower rat n OAS FIXTURES. CORNELIUS & SONS, MANUFACTURERS OF GAS FIXTURES Wholesale and Retail Salesrooms, No. 821 CHERRY Street PHILADELPHIA. We bare no store or salesroom oil C'lieonnt street. i 11 15 2msp CORNELIUS & SONS JUST RECEIVED, A large assortment or ELEGANT PORCELAIN SHADES at low phiceh. reading ligh1s, drop lights, ;decorated sevres shades, etc. BAKER. ARNOLD & CO., Manufacturers of Gas Fixtures, Ho, 7IO CHESNUT Street, " Mmrp PHILADELPHIA. HOLIDAY GOODS. J. E. CALDWELL & CO., JEWELLERS, No. 002 CHESNUT Street, Open this day a large Invoice or Pink Coral Jewelry Of Newest Designs, Just arrived from Naples. They will also open on Monday next an invoice of English Fancy Goods, Including a fresh supply of U dies' Furnished Work Baskets. Their stock of PARIS AHD VIENNA NOVELTIES Superior to that of any previous season. CHRISTMAS GOODS, I Gold, Sliver, Bronie, Crystal, Leather, Woxt, Etc. Etc., f AT PRICES SUITED TO THE TIKE3. 1 11 8 J tMp
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