VT THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, JANUARY ;JO, 1871. run talk or paxlxs. Qvntinutd from tht Sroond Fag. that Dm mark would be Inveigled Into an offen sive and defensive alliance against Oerrni"7, The grossest mismanagement, however, was manifest from the start. The French com mander d d not attempt to take possession of oae of the small Islands on the coast of Ilolsiein or Scblcewlp, to serve as a bine of operations and a place of refuge, but contented himself with watching the enemy's seaboard, taking In coal and supplies on the open sea, and never coming to anchor except on retiring to the neutral waters of Denmark. His vessels were all of tuch great draught that it was impossible to approach the German coast near enough to Inflict any damage, especially after the lights and buoys had been removed and false lights erected to attract his ships Into shallow water aud over torpedoes. Ills fleet was subject to constant surprises at night from the small Prussian acisos, and np to the time of Napoleon's overthrow there was but a single encounter of any importance with the enemy. This occurred on August 17, when the Prussian despatch-boat Grille started out of the Bay of Kugen to reconnoitre, and succeeded in drawing Into a fruitless chase 6even French Iron-clada and two smaller vessels. Three 1 russian gunuoais soon joineu mo urine, ana a running fight of tbreo hours ensued, in which no damage was done to either fleet, after which the Prussian vessels sought the protection of their shore batteries. On the 21st of August an equally farcical encounter took place ofl Dant.lc, between the Prussian corvette Nymphe and three French Iron-elails and a despatch boat. This was the su.n and substance of the naval operations in the Bultlc. The blockade was not even effective, and vc-sels entered and left the ports of DuiUic aud Kouuijjsberg freely from first to last. In the North Sea there was absolutely no movements of sufficient consequence to record in this summary. The French licet, formidable in numbers and armament, labored under the same disadvantages as that in the Baltic, and the downfall of the Empire reduced both squad rons to complete inactivity. The proclamation ol the Republic was quietly, even enthusiasti cally, acquiesced in by the navy; Fouricuon left hie command to assume the functions of the Ministry of Marine; and on September 11 the blockade was formally and officially raised in both the North Sea and the IJ.il tic, the greater portion of the fleet beiug recalled to protect Cherbourg, Havre, and Brest. Subsequently, in October and November, the pretense of another blockade was made, and the order which bad been given for the restoration of lights and buoys on the German coast was Euspeisded. It amounted to nothing, however, and the service of the North German ocean steamers was resumed ubout the first of October, with tolerable regularity and perfect impunity. A large number of German merchant vessels, however, were captured during the progress of hostilities, aud a few engagements took place in distant parts of the world. Ou the 10th of No vember a naval duel took place off Havana be tween the French war steamer Bouvet and the Prussian war steamer Meteor, the former carry ing five guns and eighty men, and the latter three guns and sixty men. But little damage was' done, the Meteor getting the best of the encounter. A combat likewise took place at some indefinite point In the Pacific, about the 20th of December, in which the Prussian frigate Medusa is reported to have sunk two small French gunboats. It has also been reported that the Prussian corvette Augusta ran down aud sunk a French gunboat off the coast of Spain on the 12th of January, but no reliable particulars of the encounter have been received. MUSICAL. A.NO DIUII ITIC. The City Amusement. At the Chesntjt the standard dramas pre sented last week attracted excellent audiences, although the weather on several of the evenings was exceedingly unfavorable. On Saturday evening, in spite of the violent snow storm, there was a large attendance to witness Schiller'e wildly energetic play of The Jiobbers, in which Mr. Thorne personated the hero, "Charles de Moor." There Is a vast diff erence in the quality of Schiller's early and his later works, and The Robbers is in many respects a model of misdirected energy aud bad taste. It is a violent protest against legalised wrong, and bears upon its surface the evidences of being the work of a young man ef undisci plined genius, who has not yet gauged his own abilities or freed hinielf from the influence of his literary models suiliciently to avoid reproducing them. The play is full of echoes of some of the most euergctic passages in the Scriptures and die writings of Shakespeare, and Schiller actually appears to have been unable to command language of his own in which to express the violence of his emotions. The very faults of the play aid in makine it popular upon the stage, and it is a piece that is well worth seeing, for with all its palpable faults of style the dramatic construc tion is excellent, and it is undeniably a work of genius. The part ol "Charles de Moor" is well suited to Mr. Thome's style, and he played it on Saturday evening with ail necessary vigor, securing liberal tributes of applause from the audience. v The fctandard plays represented during the past two weeks having been so successful, seve ral of the roost popular will be repeated during the present week. This evening llamlcl will be performed for the accommodation of those who were unable to attend last Monday n account of the storm. On Tuesday Loon's Sacrifice will be given; on Wednesday, The Hunchback; on Thursday, Wild Oats and iiiohaei Erie ; on Friday, The Jealous Wife and Black Eyed Hunan for the benefit of Mr. Davenport; aud on Saturday, The Marble Heart. On Monday next the spectacular drama of The Old Man of tlte Mountain, by J. O. Foster, will be produced in baudsome style. This piece was an immense favorite some years ago, but it has not been performed for a lonir time, and to the majority of play-goers it will be an entire novelty. It will be placed uoon the stage with new scenery, dresses, appointments, "and a largely Increased company. At the Walnut Miss Leona Cavender made a decided hit last week, and she has accordingly renewed her engagement for five nights, aud will appear in the drama of Minnie's Luck. On Saturday evenlrg next Mr. J. S. Clarke will commence a short engagement previous to hit departure for Europe, by appearing as "Bob Acres in Sheridan's comedy or The Rivals. During this engagement Mr. Clarke will appear In a lumber of his favorite parts, and the bill will be changed every evening. On tbe allernoon of Wednesday, February 8, Mr. J. D. Stockton will have a complimentary benefit, which has been teudered him by his brother journalists, on which occasion his comedy cf Fox and (Joose will be represented, with Mr. Clarke as "Young Gosling." At th Akcu a piece called Paris; or, Tlte jrj,U ( licurd will be perfosmed this evening. Visa Claka Louise Kelloqg will give two fraud concerts at tbe Academy or Music this evening aud to-morrow. Miss Kellogg will ne afslsted by Mr. James M. Wehll, pianist; Signor Veroiii. tenor: Sienor ltandolfl, baritone; and Mr. George A. Colby, accompanyist. These will doubtless be very superior entertainments. At tiii American Museum, Ninth and Arch streets, the drama of The Drunkard, which has Droved a treat (access, win ie repeated tuis and every evening (luring the week. The curiosities at tbe Museum may be seen from tt A. M. to 10 P. M. At Tns American a new programme will be presented this evenlne, which will include a great number of interesting features. At the Arch Htrkit Opera Ftotrsa a new burlesque by E. N. 81ocum, entitled T7ie Ureal City; or, micros the Plains, will be per formed for the first time this evening. Theodore Tiiokab will give thre grand rrcnestral concerts at the Academy of Music, on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening. Miss Anna Mehlig, the celebrated pianist, will make her first appearance in Phila delphia at these entertainments. The English Opera On Monday evening next an English opera season of six nights and one matinee will commence at the Academy of Music. On Monday Tli Bohemian Girl will be given; on Tuesday Martha, for the benefit of the Treasurer, Mr. J. F. Zimmerman, and Mr. Charles Campbell, the Box Book-keeper of the Academy; on Wednesday The Marriage of Figaro, for the benefit of Mrs. Sepnln; on Thursday Trovatore, with Miss Emma Howson as "1-eonora;" on Friday Fidelia, for the first time in this city in English, for the benefit of Mr. AV. Castle; on Saturday afternoon Obemn; and on Saturday evening her Freisehutz. The sale of reserved scats will commence on Wed nesday at tbe music store of F. A. North it Co., No. 102(5 Chesnut street. On Tiu'Rsoa y evening next Professor Rcgers will deliver a lecture on "Electricity," at the hall In Merchantvillc, New Jersey. The lecture will be illustrated by brilliant experi ments, and will undoubtedly be exceedingly interesting. At the Assembly Building the double headed girl and other curiosities will remaiu on exhibition for a few days longer. Rotiif.kmel's picture of "The Battle of Get tysburg" is on exhibition, day and evening, at No. 1003 Chesnut street. KBW3 auivisviAinr. City A flair a. The Finance Committee of Councils met on Saturday night and agreed npon reporting a bill creating a loan of $400,000 for the im provement of Broad Street. Michael Kelly, aged 45 years, died on Saturday night from injuries received by fall ing down a flight of stairs at his residence corner of Eighth and Lombard streets. About half-past two o'clock yesterday afternoon John Sykes, living at No. 1227 South Seventh street, while passing along Delaware avenue, near Chesnut street, in company with a friend, was met by James Dolan, when a dispute arose in relation to a dog, during which Dolan, it is alleged, iired a pistol, the shot taking effect in the right leg of Sjkes, causing a slight wound, and Dolan was arrested. As has been previonsly announced, the body of James Haggorty, who was killed a few days since in Now York by William Var ley. alias "lleddy the blacksmith," arrived in this city on Thursday night. Yesterday the funeral took place from tho residence of the mother of the deceased, Twenty-third and Filbert streets. Notwithstanding the in clemency of the weather, tho funeral cortege was one of the largest ever seen in this city. The corpse was neatly laid out in a handsome rosewood burial casket, and in a rich satin shroud. Nearly one hundred carriages were used to convey the mourners to the Cathedral Cemetery, where the interment took place. Father Sharkey, of tho Cathedral Cuapol, officiated. Yesterdaymorningbetween twelve and one o'clock, while Jacob itoos, who resides at No. 1234. Buttonwood street, was passing the cor ner of Thirteenth and Buttonwood streets, on the way to his borne, ha wan net upon by two men and knocked down aud stabbed in the abdomen and groin, receiving four wounds which will probably prove fatal. He was taken to his home and from thence to the German Hospital, where he lay last evening in a very critical condition. Alderman Becker was sent for yesterday and took the following ante-mortem statement: "Jacob Koos says that he was born lu Hesse Darmstadt, Uermauv, aud la twenty-nine years of age. On Saturday evening, between twelve hiid one o'clock, January 29, 1S71, whilst I was pauslug the corner or Thirteenth aud Callowhill lUutt;n woodj street, I was attacked by two men aud stabbed by them. I was stabbed about the abdomen, from the effects of which I really believe that my life Is In danger, and to the best of my knowledge and belief 1 mink that Henry Welsh Is one of the party that ai lacked me. Can't tell that their object was to rob me or not. Jacob Koos. "(Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 2'Jta day of January, 1871. Wi. 1. Bkckku. Alderman." In consequence of this declaration, Welsh, who resides at No. 1321 Whitehall street, was arrested yesterday and committed to await the result of Koos' injuries. Do in Pa tie Affaire. The Legislature of West Virginia votes for a United States Senator to-morrow. An effort to have the Territory of New Mexico admitted into the Union as a State Kill be made during the week. Tbe funeral of the late George Ticknor took place from his residence in Boston on baturday, attended only by his near relatives. lbe apothecaries of lioston are moving to bring about such reforms in their calling as will protect tbe publio from being imposed upon by incompetent druggists. i he latest news from the striking coal miners is that many of them intend resum ing work shortly, and that there is a fair prospect of a speedy close to the strike. General Sickles has given a grand State banquet to the Spanish Cabinet aud Diplo matic Corps. It terminated by the conclusion of an important negotiation between the United Slaws and Spain. The boilers of tho steamer W. 11. Arthur, from New Orleans for Louisville, were exploded on Saturday morning, when four teen miles above Memphis, aud immediately took hie. About biity lives are supposed to have been lost. Becrttary Fish has received a telegram from Mr. Moran, Charge d'Atl'uirs at Loudon, saying that all the l'ans forts had capitulated, and an armistice, by land aud sea, was signed on Saturday evening, at eight o'clock, by Bis marck and Favre. I'oreUa AMalra. Many of the French soldiers are flocking towards the Swiss frontier. The ultimatum of the French capitula tion rests with tho National Assembly which is to meet. The Italian Senate has just voted in favor of removing the capital of their coautry. to Rome. Switzerland has a force of thirty-five thousand men stationed on her frontier to protect her neutrality. General Bonrbaki attempted to kill him self after his defeat at Belfort, and his inju ries are so severe that his life is despaired of. Bismarck denies that be has ever nego tiated for the restoration of the Bonapartes, or that he intends to interfere in the domestic affairs of France. TIXH WAR, LAHTNIOUT'M UKMFATCHKSU Tbe CapitulHlUa ml PurU-hurrrtader ! Pari UlUcltuljr Aanvuitcrd. Wasbikoton, Jan. 20. Secretary Fish has received tbe following telegram from Mr. Moran, Charge d' Affaires at London, dated Jacuaiy 29 A. M.: The German ambassa dor here has officially informed me that the capitulation of all tbe Paris forte and an armistice of three weeks by land and sea was signed about 8 o'clock last evening, at Ver sailles, by Count Bismarck and M. Jules Favre. The army of Paris remain prisoners of war in tbe city, bnt it is not known whether they are to be disarmed or not. No details have yet been received. Count Bernstorff thinks it important that the fact that the armistice extends on the sea should be made known as widely as possible. B1KMAHCK CARRIF.B HIS FOINT CAtlTTLATION MEANS PEACE. Lonton, Jan. 27. (Special to the N. Y. World.) M. Favre was in conference with Bismarck at midnight, and the latter carried his point, and the capitulation involves peace, the cession of Alsace and German Lor raine and part of the fleet, a money indemnity to be guaranteed by the municipalities, a portion of the German army to return home and the war is to cease. It is necessary that pome territory be retained to secure the ful filment of the compact. The Mobiles are to be sent home and the German army is to enter Paris. The Emperor will return imme diately to Berlin. A COUNCIL OF WAR HELD. London, Jan. 28. Bismarck, on January 24, visited Favre, who had come to Versailles. An hour afterward a counoil of war was held, at which the Emperor William, the Crown Prince, Generals Moltke, Boyen, and Von Boon, and Count Bismarck were present. At its conclusion another conference took place between Bismarck and Favre, and the latter returned to Paris. In the afternoon, after receiving a confirmation of the news of the disturbances in tho capital, Favre returned to Versailles, and on the next day resumed ne gotiations with Bismarck. There hns been no correspondence between Eenst and Bismarck in regard to the prelimi naries of pence. THE EXTENT OF THE ARMISTICE. The Times of this morning publishes the following: Versailles, Jan. 20. An armistice has been agreed npon which is to extend imme diately to the whole of France. There was a gieat sgitation in Paris last night, and the beating of drums and shouts of the multitude within the walls were plainly heard. GERMANS OCCITY TI1E FRENCH FORTH. "Versailles, Jan. 20. The German troops ocenpied the forts around Paris at 10 o'clock A. M. to-day. FRENCH SURRENDER THEIR ARMS. The entire garrison of Paris, except the National Guard, surrender their arms. Tne armistice expires on February 10. EMrEROR William's oiiicial despatch. London, Jan. 20 4-,'K) P. M. The Em peror William has sent thefollowingdespatch to the Empress Augusta: "Versailles, Jan. 20 2 P. M. Last night an ermistice for three weeks was signed. The regulars and Mobiles are to be retained in Taris as prisoners of war. The National Guard will undertake the maintenance of order. We occupy all the forts. Paris re mains invested, but will be allowed to re victual as soon as soon as the arms are sur rendered. The National Assembly is to bo summoned to meet at Bordeaux in a fort night. All the armies in the field will retain their respective positions. Tho ground be tween the opposing lines to be neutral. This is tho reward of our patriotism and great sacrifices. Thank God for this fresh mercy. May pence soon follow. Wilhelm." PROPOSALS. u SITED STATES PENNSYLVANIA. MAILS. Post officii Dkpartment, Wasuimjton, Kept. HO, D, 1S70. f PROPOSALS for conveying the Malls of the Unfed States from July 1, 1871, tu June 30, 1H74, on the fol lowing routes In the State of Pennsylvania, will bo recer- ed at the contract Otllce of tho Department until 3 P. M. of March 1, 1671, to be decided by March 30 following: 2365 From Butler, by North Oakland, Rarnhart's Mills, Baldwin, aud Bruin, to Lawreueeburg, '12 miles and back, three times a week. Leave Butler Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at T-30 A. M. ; Arrive at Lawrcncebnrg by i P. M. ; Leave Lawrenceburg Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 730 A. M. : Arrive at Butler by 4 P. AI. 2610 Froni Liberty Corners, by Storr's Mills, to New i-ra, 11 miles and back, once a week. Leave Liberty Corners Saturday at 8 A. M. ; Arrive at New Bra by 13 M. ; Leave New Era Saturday at 1 P. M.j Arrive at Liberty Comers by 5 P. M. 2C34 From Bedford to Downingsvllle (luilertown P. O.), 6 miles and back, twice a week. Leave Bedford Tuesday and Friday at 3 P. M. ; Arrive at luilertown by 6 P. M. ; Leave lmlertown Tuesday aud Friday at 8 A. M. ; Arrive at Bedford by 10 A. M. 2035 From West Bingham, by Bingham Centre and Bingham, to Spring Mills (M. V.), 7 miles aud back, tw Ice a week. Leave West Bingham Tuesday and Saturday at 8 P.M.: Arrive at Spring Mills by 5 P. M. : Leave Spring Mills Tuesday aud Saturday at 12 M. ; Arrive at West Bingham by S P. M. 2636 From Pottstown to Cedarville (no office), 2 miles and back, three times a week by a schedule satisfactory to the postmaster at Cedarville. 2f37 From Oxford, by Mount Vernon, Coleraln, K-trkwood, Forestdale, aud Bartville, to Christiana, 18 uilles aud back, three times a week. Leave oxford Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day at 1 P.M.; Arrive at Christiana by 6 P. M. ; Leave Christiana Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 1 A. M. ; Arrive at Oxford by 12 M. This route Is supposed to be covered by exist ing service, and, if so, will not be let. 2638 Frm llorton's, by Rochester's Mills (no ofuve), to Brady, 12 miles and back, once a wee.. Leave llorton's Saturday at 8A.il,; Arrive at Brady by 11 A. M. ; Leave Brady Saturday at 1 P. M. ; Arrive at llorton's by 4 P. M. Proposals for more frequent service Invited. 2639 From Osceola MIUs, by lloutzdaleaud Madera, to Smith's Mills, 15 miles and back, twice a Leave osceola Mills Tuesday and Saturday at 7 A. M.; Arrive at Smith's Mills by 12 M.; Leave Smith's Mills Tuesday and Saturday at 1 P. M. Arrive at Osceola Mills by 6 P. M. 2640 From llanliu Station, by Kldersvllle (no otllce) and Independence, to Bethany (W. Va.), IK mill s and back, once a week. Leave Hanlln fetation Saturday at 8 A. M. ; Arrive at Bethany by 12 M. ; Leave uethanv Saturday at 1 P. M. Arrive at llanliu Station by 5 P. M. Proposals lor more frequent service Invited. 2641 From Troy Ceutre (uo oince) to TryouvMle, 6 tulles aud back, once a week. Leave Troy Centre Saturday at.10 A. M. ; Arrive at Tryouvllle by 12 M. ; Lt-ave Tryonville Saturday at 1 P. M. ; Arrive at Troy Centre by 8 P. M. ProDosais invited for service twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday. 642 From FUcksvllle (no otllce) to PenargU (no ouice). Bidders will state distance and proposed sche dule of arrivals aud departure. 2643 From Coouersburc, by 1-auark, Ltmeport, Sticesburg, aud Zion Hill (no oillue), to coopersburg, is niilts, three times a week, equal to l miles aud back, three tunes a week. Lave Coopersburg Tuesday, Tnursday, and Suturuay at 12 M. Arrive at Coopersburg by 6 P. M. 2644 Fn'iu lJlxou, by Kat Leuiou (no office), to l'ler evuie, 6 uiilea and back, three times a wet-k. Ltave Dixon Tuesday, Thursday, aud Satcr- any at 7 A. M. Arrive at PieieevUJe fry A. K. 1 eave PleroeTtlle Tuesday, Thursday, and Sa- tnrday at 10 A. M. Arrive at Dixon rv 19 M. 646 i rnm Mllroy to Slglervllle (no oHVe 3 miles and back, three times a week, by a scnndnle satisfactory to the postmaster at Stgler- Ule. 2446 From Handy Lake, by North Sandy and PTenrh . Creek, to Utlca, 11 miles and back, twice a week. Leave Sand Lake Tuesday and Saturday at 8 P. M. Arrive at Ttlca by 6 P. M. ; Leave UUca Tuesday and Saturday at T A. M. ; Arrive at Sandy Lake by 10 A. AI. proposals for an additional weekly trip on Thursday Invited. 2647 From Ullertown, by CofTrnan's (no oHim), Uhl's Swre (no olllce), Barnes' liiiel (no oillcc), and Miller's Store (ao office), o Mo Kre's Half Falls, 18 miles and back, once a Lf ave Mlllerstown Patnrrtay at 6 A. M.; Arrive at McKre s Half Falls by 12 M. ; Leave McKee's Half Falls Saturday at 1A.M.; Airlve at Mlllerstown by 7 P. M. 2648 rrom Kdge till Station (no otnee), by Fltzwa- tertown. Jatretiown, and Three Tons, to J'roepectvllle, 8 miles and back, six times a week, by a schedule making close connections at Kdge Hill Station wita regular mail trains. 2619 From Newport, by Acker's Store (no offlce) and Montgomery's Ferry, to Liverpool. 15 miles only that part or the route from Newport to Montgomery's Ferry wlil be let, 10 miles and back, once a week. Leave Newport Saturday at 3 P. M. ; Arrive at Montgomery's Ferry by 6 P. M. ; Leave Montgomery's Ferry Saturday at 730 A. M. ; Arrive at Newport by 10-30 A. M. 26C0 From Tobylmuna Mills to South Sterling, 8 miles and back, once a week. Leave Tubvhantia Mills Saturday at 1P.M.; Arrive at South Sterling by 4 P. M. ; Leave South Sterling Saturday at 7 A. M. ; Arrive at Toby hauna Mills by 10 A. M. 2001 From North East, by Greenileld, to Wattsburg, 16 miles and back, once a week. Leave North Bant Suturday at 2 P. M. ; Arrive st V attsburg by 6 P. M. ; Leave Wattsburg Saturday at fi A. M. ; Arrive at North Kast by 10 A. M. Proposals for an additional trip on Tuesday In vited. 2612 From Hcrrlckvllle, by James Mittens (no office), and William Nesblts (no otllce), to Kunitner tleld Creek, 5 miles aud back, three tunes a week, In close connection with railroad mUl trains, by a schedule satisfactory to tne post masters. 2053 From Wyaluslng, by Lime Hill, Ballebay (no olllce), and Camp School-house, to Uerriek, 10 ii. lies aud back, three times a week. Leave Wyaluslng Tuesday, Thursday, and Sa turday, at 11-30 A. M. or after arrival of mail train; Arrive at Derrick by 8 30 P. M. ; Leave Hcrrlck Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, at 7 A. M.; Arrive at Wyaluslng by 10 A. M. 20t4 From Russell bill to Keiservillc (no office), 2,V miles ai-.d back, once a week, by a schedule satisfactory to tho postmaster. 2GCe From PHounlxvlile, by Pickering and West Pikeland, to Chester Springs, 7 miles and back, three times a week. Leave Phuinlxville Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 12 M. ; Arrive at Chester Springs by 2 P. M. ; Leave Chester Springs Tuesday, Thursdty, and Saturday at 6-:io A. M. ; Arrive at 1'hnpnlxvtlloby 8-30 A. M. iGt-ii From Cochransvllle to Londonderry, 2K miles aud back, three tlnus a week, by a schedule satisfactory to the Postmaster at London derry. 2057 Ficm Lanark to Allentown, 4 miles and back, three times a week, by a schedule satisfactory to the Postmaster at Lanark. 2668 From Trui.keyvllle to Fagundus Forest (no olllce), 1 mile and back, three times a week, by a schedule satisfactory to the Postmaster. 2659 From Carrolltown, by Nicktown and Klm inell's, to Pine Flats, 13 miles aud back, once Leave Carrolltown Saturdav at 8 A. M. ; Arrive at Pine Flats by 12 M. ; lave Fine Fiats Saturday at 1 P. M. ; Arrive at Carrolltown by 5 P. M. 2006 From Central office, In Philadelphia, to the fol lowing named sub-otllces, from October 1, 1871, to June 30, 1S72, viz.: Homerton, iiy berry, llolrucsburg, Olney, Tacnny, Bustle ten, Fox Chase, Milestown, Oxford Church, Torresdale, Verree's Mill, and Wheat Sheaf, twice dally, except Sunday, In each direction, or oftener If required, by a schedule satisfac tory to the postmaster at Philadelphia, ami the whole service and means of transporta tion to be under his direction. Rate per annnra to be stated In bids. 2661 From Liberty, by Brittonwood (no office) and Steam Valley (no office), to Trout Run, 15 niltes and back, once a week. Leave Llbertv Saturday at 7 A. M. ; Arrive at Trout Run by 12 M. ; Iave Trout Run Saturday at 1 P. M. ; Arrive at Trout Run by 6 P. M. Proposals Invited for more frequent service. NOTES. Proposals must be to carry the mall with "cele rity, certainty, and security," using tbe terms of tne law, and they ninst be guaranteed by two respon sible persons, certified to as such by a postmaster or judge of a court of record. No pay will be made for trips not performed, and for each of tuch omissions not satisfactorily ex plained three times the pay of the trip may be deducted. For arrivals so far behind time as to break connection with depending mails, and not sufficiently excused, one-fourtn the compensation for the trip is subject to forfeiture. Fines will be Imposed, unless the delinquency be satisfactorily explained, Tor neglecting to take the mail lrora or Into a post-office; forui)erlng It to be injured, de stroyed, robbed, or lost; aud for refusing, after de mand, to convey the mall as frequently as the con tractor runs, oris concerned In running, vehicles on the route. The PoBtmaster-Qeneral may annul the contract for disobeying the post-oillce laws or the Instructions of the Department. He may alter the schedule of departures and arrivals, and aUo order an Increase of service by allowing therefor a pro rata, Inciease on the contract pay. He m.ty also curtail or discontinue the service In wholeor In part, at a proportionate decrease of pay, allowing as full Indemnity to the contractor one month's extra com pensation on the amount of service dispensed with, and a pro rata compensation for the service retained and continued. Bids should oe addressed to the "Second Assistant Postmaster-General, ' super scribed "Proposals, State or Pennsylvania," and sent by mail For forms of proposals, etc., and other Informa tion, see advertisement of October 31, 1867, aud of this date, In pamphlet form, at tbe principal post offices. JOHN A. J. CRKSWKLL, 1 V eod tMl l'ostmaster-Oenera'. ENGINES, MACHINERY! ETOi PENN STEAM ENGINE AND BOILER WO K KS. N KAF1B A LEVY, TKACT1. CAL AND THEORETICAL ENGINEERS, MA CHINISTS, BOILER-MAKERS, BLACKSMITHS, and FOUNDERS, having for many years been Id succcssfdl operation, and been exclusively engaged In building and repairing Marine and River Engines, high and low pressure, Iron Boilers, Water Tanks, Propellers, etc. etc, respectfully offer their servient to the public as being fully prepared to contract fot engines of all sizes, Marine, River, and Stationary; having sets of patterns of dlOeient sizes, are pre pared to execute orders with quick despatch. Every description of pattern-making made at tne shortest notice. High and Low Pressure Fine Tubular and Cylinder Boilers of the best Pennsylvania Charcoal Iron. Forglngs of all size and kinds. Iron and Brass Castings of all descriptions. Roll Turning, ocrew Cutting, and all other work connects with the above business. Drawings and specifications (or all work done the establishment free of charge, ana work gas ran teed. The subscribers have ample wharf dock -loom fa repairs of boats, where they can Ue in perrect s'fety, and are provided wltn shearB, blocks, falll. etc. etc., for raising heavy or light weights. ' JACOB C. NEAFLB, JOHN P. LEVY, I ue BEACH and PALMER S treats. fs 1RARD TCBK WORKS AND IRON CO., PHILADELPHIA, PA., Mannfactnre Plain and Galvanised WROUGHT-1KON PIPE and Sundries for Uas aud Steam Fitters, Plumbers, Machinists, Railing Makers, OU Keaners, etc WOKKS TWENTY-THIRD AND FILBERT STREETS. OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE, 81 No. 42 N. FIFTH bTKEET. GRINDSTONE HACKERS FOR TRUING tones bat 0 Uia stone. No dust! No delay! Iron boxes fur stones. OKOKUIC O. HOWARD. uth K1UUTKKN TH SlreeL moOLB FOR MACHINISTS. LATHES. J- Horinx, Screw and Oo Catting. PUning, Slotting nd Vanehinc Machines, henvy, end of tne bent mate riel end wots. 4 GUOKGU O. HOWARll No. 17 Soata K1UUTKB.NTU bireet. JOHN FARNUM & CO., COMMISSION MERJ (I eh ante end Msaafaotarariof Ooneatem Tlekinc, eta ita, b OlUuiaU'i' sWeas. fbUftdalubU, (Wei PROPOSALS. T O IRON MANUFACTURER U. S. LionTHorsH Dipot. Office Llghthonse Engineer Third District, Tompkins villk, Staten Island, N. Y., Tannarr 13. 1871. PROPOSALS FOR SCREW-PILE LIGHT HOUSES. SEALED PROPOSALS from Iron Foundries will be received at this offlce until MONDAY the 13th day of February, 1871, at 12 o'clock M., for the entire IRON and WOODWORK of TWO SCREW-PILE LIGHTHOU8E3, the plans and specifications of which are for in spection at this office. A suitable place will be provided by the contractor for the setting np of the entire structure for inspection and accept ance. The contractor, who must be a manufacturer of iron, will Include in his proposals the cost of taking down and delivering on board the ves sels provided by the undersigned for shipment of the same. Proposals will state the time of completing the structures. The right to reject any proposals that mar he deemed disadvantageous to the Government Is reserved. Proposals will be In duplicate, accompanied by a guarantee in duplicate, with a printed copy of this advertisement allixed to each pro posal, and will be addressed to the undersigned, and endorsed "Proposal for Screw-plle Light houses." J. C. WOODRUFF, Lieut.-Coloncl of Engineers, U. S. A., 1 2013 13 Lighthouse Engineer Third District TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS Sealed Proposals, endorsed "Proposals for Building a Public School-house in the Tenth Ward," will be received by the undersigned, at the Office S. E. corner of SIXTH and ADELPIII Streets, until WEDNESDAY, Febru ary 1, 1871, at 12 o'clock M., for building a Public Scbocl-houEC, on a lot of ground situate on the south side of Cherry, west of Tenth street, in the Tenth ward, said school-house to be built in accordance with ths plans of L. H. Efclcr, Superintendent of School Buildings, to be seen at the olllce of tho Board of Public Education. No bids will bo considered unless accompa nied by a certificate from the City Solicitor that the provisions of an ordinauce approved May 25. 18ii0, have been complied with. Tho contract will be awarded only to known master builders. Bv order of tho Cemmlttee on Property. U. W. UALLIWELL, 1 19 23 28 Fl TiUryi rro CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. -- Fenled Proposals, endorsed "Proposals for Building a Public School-house in the Fifteenth Ward," will be received by the undersigned at the office, Southeast corner SIXTH and ADEL PIII Streets, until WEDNESDAY, February 1, 1871, at 12 o'clock M., for building a public school-house on a lot of ground situate on the corner of Twenty-third and Shamok in streets, in the Fifteenth Ward, said school-house to be built in accordance with tho plans of L. II. Etler, Superintendent of School Buildings, to be seen at the ollice of the Board of Public Educa tion. No bids will be considered unless accom panied by a certificate from the City Solicitor that the provisions of an ordinance approved May US, 18(10, have been complied with. 1 he contract will be awarded only to known master builders. By order of the Committee on Property. II. W. UALLIWELL, 1 19 23 28 Fl Secretary. TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS. Sealed Proposals, endorsed "Proposals for Building an Extension to a Public School-house iu the Tenth ward," will be received by the un dersigned at the otllce, southeast corner of SIXTH and ADELPIII Streets, until WEDNES DAY, February 1, 1871, at 12 o'clock M., for building an extension to a Public School-house, situate on Race street, below Fifteenth, in the Tenth ward; faid extension to be built In ac cordance with the plans of L. II. Ealer., Superin tendent of School Buildings, to be seen at the office of tbe Board of Public Education. No bids will be considered unless accompanied by a certificate from the City Solicitor that the provisions of an ordinance approved May 25, 1800, have been complied with. The contract will be awarded only to known master builders. By order of the Committee on Property. II. W. UALLIWELL, 1 19.23,28,F1 Secretary. OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS FOK THE ERECTION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS. Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 1871. SEALED PROPOSALS will be received until the first day of February next, inclusive, for the erection cf a Board Fence Inclosing the site for the Public Buildings upon Penn Square, accoi ding to the plans and specifications to be seen at the office of John Mc Arthur, Jr., archi tect. No. 205 S. Sixth street. Bids will be based upon the privilege accorded to the contractor to nso the surface of said fence for advertising purposes, under such regulations and restrictions as tho Commission ers may from time to time prescribe. All proposals to be addressed to the President of said Commisbioners. JOHN RICE, President, No. 129 8. SEVENTH Street. CnAMEB R. Roberts, Secretary. 1 25 7t LUMtibH. 1871 I PRUCK JOIST. PRUCK JOIST. 1871 HEM LOOK. HEA1LOCK. 1871 SEASONED CLEAR PINS. SEASONED CLEAR PINS. CHOICE PATTERN PINE. 1871 SPANISH CEDAR, FOR PATTERNS, RED CEDAR, 1871 FLORIDA FLOORING. FLORIDA FLOORING. CAROLINA FLOORING. VIRGINIA F LOOKING. DELAWARE FLOORING. ASH FLOORING. WALNUT FLOORING. FLORIDA STEP BOARDS. RAIL PLANK. 1871 1 QT1 WALNUT BOARDS AND PLANK. 1 QTl ID i 1 WALNUT BOARDS AND PLANK. 10 I 1 WALNUT BOARDS. WALNUT PLANK. 1871 UNDERTAKERS' LUMBEK. UNDERTAKERS' LUMBER. RED CEDAR. WALNUT AND PlKK. 1871 SEASONED POPLAR. 10 1 SEASONED UUElUtY. 1871 ASH, WHITE OAK PLANK AND BOARDS, HICKORY. IQI CIGAR BOX MAKERS' 1271 10 1 CIGAR BOX MAKERS' 10 I 1 SPANISH CEDAR BOX BOARDS, FOR SALE LOW. 1 C71 CAROLINA SCANTLING. 10 I 1 CAROLINA H. T. BILLS. NORWAY SCANTLING. 1871 187 CEDAR SHINGLES. tQ7t CYPRESS SHINGLES. 10 I 1 HAULE, BROTHER fc CO., Jl No. aooo BOUTHStreet 13ANKL PLANK, ALL THICKNKSSBS OOMMON PLANK, ALL THICKNESSES. 1 COMMON BOARDS. 1 and S SIDE FENCE BOARDS. WHITE PINE FLOORING BOARWS. YELLOW AND SAP PINE FLOORINGS, IV an 1 SPRUCE JOIST.ALL SIZES. HEMLOCK JOIST, ALL SIZES. PLAiTEltlNG LATH A SPECIALTY, Together with a general assortment of Building Lumber for sale low for caso. T. W. 8MALTZ, 11 so 6m No. 1716 RIDGE Avenue, north ofPoplar St. t. T. BiSTOK. . " lM MUAHOK. PASTUn & WcMAIIOIf . SBtPPISO AUD COMMISSION MERCS Jilt TS. No. S COENT1ES SLIP, New York, No. 18 SOUTH WHARVES, Philadelphia, No. 40 W. PRifTT STREET, Baltimore. We are prepared to snip every description Ot Freight to Philadelphia, New York, WUmlairton, an4 Intermediate point with promptness and despatch. Canal Boats and Steam-tugs f umlsked at tne shunwt buuoe. AMOICMCN1 . BRIO AN ACADEMf OF MUSIC. MKTplN FOR MX NIGHTS AND ONE MATINKK. THE GRAND ENGLISH OPERA COMBINATION X71T. DOUBLE COMPANY, jJN.K(J7ALLED CHORUS, GRAND ORCITESTRA. i"i7.li,fx' Proprietors and Managers c'JiICAJING8-BERNARD. . .. ..Operatic Directress T-?!r'57 'mbraolng tse followlns; EXTRAORDINARY ARRAY OF TALENT! 'V..; Jh, BRNARD, Mls ROhK HKR-SKE, Miss EMMA HOWSON, Miss FANNIE GOODWIN! Mrs. ZEL3A 8EGUIIT, ANNIB KEMP BOW LRU, Contraltos. Messrs. WILLIAM CASTLE, nROOKHOUSB BOWLKR, J. H. CH ATTF.RSONi Tenors sETJ'i.TT C CAMpBBLL, HENRI DRAYTON, A. HOW ELL, Bassos. Mr. EDWARD 8EGUIN, Bufro. GRAND CHORUS OF SOLO VOICES, transport"! with the company entire, and tbe MAGNIFICENT ORCHESTRA Conducted by Mr. 8. BKIIRENS. OPENINU NIGHT, MONDAY, February 0. BOHEMIAN GIRL. TUESDAY, BKNKF1T of Treasurer ZIMMER MAN and CAMPBELL. MARTHA. MARTHA. WEDNESDAY, BENEFIT OF ZKLDA SEGU1N. MARRIAGE n FIGARO. ' THURSDAY, IL TROVATORE. First appearance of Miss EMMA HuWSON as LEONORA. FRIDAY. TtffNEPTP nir witttiu ,.oirr. Fl DEMO (Beethoven's only opera flrst time here In LDgltshi. SATURDAY MATINEE OBRRON. RATURDAY N1GI1T-DBR FRKISCIIUTZ. Admission Jl. Reserved Sests, Ml cents extra. Family Circle, 60 cents. Amphitheatre, IS cents. 1 he sale of reserved seats, for onn or more nights, will commence at North A co.'s Muslo Store, No. lose Chusnnt street, ou Weduesday morulas, Feb ruary 1, nt 9 o'clock. 61 LIBRETTOS. The authorized and correct edi tions of the operas, as sung by this company, can only be procured at the above stora aud titii the Academy. Those offered for sale on the sidewalks and at places not here designated are unroii- 1 S K.THEATRlEN1'OUTS CUEsNUT STREET K- n,,I?A.T,.F'NI0"1' kesie nd Manager THBLKOH'IMATK IN TH It ASCENDANT. THIS (Monday) EVENING, Jan. SO, in aeccordance with the desire of numerous parties, bhakespearc's HAM LFT THE PRINCE OF DENMARK, IS. L. DAVENPORT Supported by Mr. CTTAS. R THORN E, Jr ,as The Ghost. Mrs. E. L. DAVENPORT as Tne Oueen Miss PHILLIS GLOVER as , , .."ophelia lded by DAVENPORTS STAR COMPANY. Tl'ESDAY-LOVa' bAORIFlCR. WEDNESDAY THE HUNCHBACK. THURSDAY WILD OATS. FRIRAY BENKFIT OF 13 L. DAVENPORT, upou which occasion will be presi-uw the coined-y of TH K JEALOUa WIFE. ' Mr. Oakley (for the lirst time), . , , Mr. E. L. DAVF5NPORT Mrs. Oakley Mrs E. L. DAVENPORT And the uau'lcul drama of BlACK-EYSD SUSAN. " '! Nam b. L. DAVENPORT lp representation of Schiller's trngedy of THE ROBBERS having met with such unmistakable appro nation, It will be r -pcuted on SATURDAY EVENING next, Charles R. Thorne, Jr., as Charles de Moor. Admission, l, 75, 60, and 88 cents. Commence at R. Seats secured at Abel's Drama' Ic Reposl tory (I heat re BulHinir). No. 1211 CHESNUT street, lrom 0 A. M. until 6 P. M. ' A new Historical Spectacular Drama, written by J. t . ! ester, Eq., author of the Natal Queen, Enchan tress, Black Raven of the Tombs, etc., Is In prepa ration. . MERICAN ACADEMY O? MUSIC. MISS CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG rceptctfully announces TWO ORAKO CONCERTS, MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS, January bo aud 31, asslEted by the renowned Piaulst, MIL JAMES M. WKUL1, and the celebrated Vocalists, SIGNOR VEI ONI, Tenor, .IT) ''OK A. RANDOLFI, Baritone. MR. GEORGE W. COLBY .Director ADMISSION, ONE DOLLAR. Family Circle 80 cents Uahrrr 26 RJkSEKVKD SKA'I S, BO cents extra.' For'sale on and alter TUURSDA Y.January 80, at the Box Office ol the Academy, and at Messrs. North & Co.'s. No. ln8fi Chesnut street. The Grand Piano nsed at Miss Kellogir's Coneert is from the celeiirntert manufactory of Mr. Albert Wtber, coruerof Filth avenue;and sixt-enth street. New York. THOMAS R TL'HBULL, ' 8 Tt Business Manager. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC THF.ODOKE THOMAS' UNEQUALLED CON'CEHT ORGANIZATION OF FIFTY DISTIN'GUISHED ARTISTS. ON FRIDAY EVENING, Feb. 3; SATURDAY AH IlhNCi'N and EVKMNG, Feb. 4. The public u respectfully informed Hut Mr. Theo dore Thomas will stive TWO GRAN!) CONCERTS On Friday and Saturd iv Evenings, Fen. g aud 4, and atlrann Matinee ou Saturday Afternoon, Fet. 4. First appearance of the celebrated Piaaisto. MISS ANNA MEHLIG, Pronounced by the press wherever she ha appeared the greatest Pianist that ha been heard lu this cimntry. Together witli the UNRIVAM.BD OR CHESTRA, many ol whom are EMINENT SOLO- Admission Tickets One Dollar Res. rved Seats fifty Centa Estra Family Circle. Klfty Cents Gallery Twenty-live Cent Sale ol seats at Box Office, Academy of Music, and at F A. North k Co.'s, No. 1028 Chesnut street. l go t W7 A L N U T STREET T 11 tt A T R B. W THIS (Monday) EVENING. Jan. 30, re-eiigaginient for live lights of MISS LI-ONA CAVENDER. MINNIE'S LUCK: OR, THE TIPS AND DOWNS OF CITY LIFE. KNOS, DANCES, AND SOI.O-l. FRIDAY HKNKI-T r OF MISS LEONA C VENDER SATURDAY M ATINKE, at 8 o clock. THE GREAT CITY. SATl'Rl AY EVENING, Feb. 4, Fnrewe! Eugajrement of Mr. JOHN S. OL VI. KE, lindied Mi Sevttu ferformauces. MRS. JOHN DREWS ARCH STREET THEATRE. Begins V to 8 o'clock. Ergagement for a limited period of MlfeS LYDIA THOMPSON AND TROUPE. MONDAY, AND TILL FURTHER NOTICE. And en SATURDAY AFTERNOON at 8, wl'.h uew sceLery, costumes, etc., PARIS; OR, TnE APPLE OF DISCORD, PARIS M'.ss LYDIA THOMPSON Aided by her Full Troupe. LYDIA THOMPSON MATINEE SATURDAY. A1 SSEMBLY BUILDINGS, CORNER TENTH auu (.iiLisjM u I btreets. TUB "WONDERFUL TWO-ITBADED OIRL COM. BINATION, owing to its Immense success tbe past week, will remain a few days longrer. Receptions from 8 till 6 and from 7 till 18 P. M. Admission 8R cents. Children, 86 cents. 1 88 at IrtOX'S NEW AMERICAN THEATRE, CHESNUT 1 Street, above Tenth, AMUSEMENTS OF ALL NATIONS. EVERY EVENING And SATURDAY MATINEE. GREAT CONGRESS OF f TARS. Comi rising the best artists in il e'conotry, who appear la Grand Ballets, Dutcti Comedy, Local Sketches, Minstrelsy, Ethiopian! Acts, 'rce, CQUllo Vocallsm, Pantomime, etc. AMERICAN MUSEUM AND MENAGERIE, Northwest comer of NINTH and ARCH Streets. Open dally from 0 A. V. tt 10 P. M. 100,000 CURIOSITIES From sH parts of D e World. THIRTY CAGES OF WILD ANIMALS. Tbe Splendid Dramailo Company appearing In ths Ik. ure Room every Evening at 8 o'clock, and We4 : en ay and Saturday afternoons at a o'clock. i mission to all the Attractions, 86 cento. 1111 trf D CPHhZ A BENEDICT'S OPERA HOUSB, SEVENTH Street, below Arch. IKfc-I.AMI AINU AOl&KICA. LUDUiNO FOR A WIFE. Prnfeisor RLNO wUl appear la the great Fa r Scene l Q "TLBX A N D B R G. CATT.BLL CO.. A PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANT No. M NORTH WtlARV AMP HO. 11 NORTH WATbTH BT&KffTV FHlLATiUfPHIA. AlXJAXDM a CAITIJU XMJA1 CaTT