THE DaILY EVENING TELfiGRAFIt --illiL ADELPIII A, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1871. LirEIlATUILD. RVJW Of XEW BOOKS. B. Lippincott & Co. send us the third and concluding volume of "The Earthly Tara dise," by William Morris, published by Ro berts Brothers. This volume contains six tales "The Golden Apples," "The Fostering of Aslaug," "Bellerophon in Argos," "The Ring given to Venus," "Bellerophon in Lyeia," and "The Hill of Venns"' with their prologues and epilogues, three short poems upon the winter months, an epilogue to the entire work, and "L'Envoi," addressed to the spirit of Geoffrey Chaucer, whom the modern poet recognizes as his master. Taking "The Earthly Paradise" as a conseoutive work, it is one of the longest poems ever written, and it is certainly astonishing, considering its extreme length and the rapidity with which it must have been execnted, that it is ao uni formly good. Story-te!ling is undoubtedly sot the highest form of poetical art, but in view of the moderate degree of success achieved by most of the poets of our day who have attempted great things, we can at least afford to give unqualified praise to a sieger who is content with a lower niche in the temple of feme when his performances nre so thoroughly delightful as those of Mr. Morris. The manner in which "The Earthly Paradise" is divided into twenty-four stories or twenty-five if we include the beautiful prologue renders it easy reading for those who would otherwise be appalled by its length; and the work, as it now stands com plete and perfect, is a treasure house of de lights for generations of lovers of poetry. There is no f alliDg off in vigor or picturesque Less in the concluding volume of this great work, but, on the contrary, Mr. Morris dis plays a dramatic power in some of the autumn and winter stories which was absent from those contained in the first and second parts. Among the six tales contained in this last volume the palm must be given to the two upon the story of "Bellerophon," which indeed are to be considered as one poem. In these Mr. Morris has given a fresh interest to one of the most beautiful of the old Greek legends, and bis "Bellerophon" is itself a work that would make the reputation of any poet. The most singular feature of this tale, as it appears in '-'The Earthly Paradise," is that no mention is made of the famous winged-horse Pegasus, which is such a pro minent feature of the old Greek story. We are unable to account for this omission, and cannot but feel that, admirable as the "Bel lerophon" of Mr. Morris is, it would have been better if he had followed the original legend more exactly. Next to the "Bellero phon" stories we rank the one entitled "The Hill of Venus," in which the beautiful "Tann hauser" legend is closely followed. The interview between the Pape and "Walter," as Mr. Morris styles his hero, ia wonderfully dramatio, and in its intensity and pathos it proves that the writer has the ability to be something more than a story-teller, if he chooses. The other stories are fully up to the standard of those con tained in the early portion of the work, that entitled "The Postering of Aslang" being especially beautiful, while "The Ring given to Venus" is a (really poetical version of a tale most abominably treated by Moore. There are a few verbal infelicities in the "Earthly Paradise," and Mr. Morris in this work, as in his "Jason," shows a remarkable predilection for the "wan" as a rhyme for a certain class of words, as "man," "can," etc We cannot undertake to tell how often this word is re peated, but it cannot fail to strike the reader as being used far more frequently than there is any neoessity for. It is remarkable, however, that there are so few indications of careless and hasty writing in a work like "The Earthly Para dise," which must have been written in haste. The versification is at all times easy, flowing, and graceful, and although the range of the work is of necessity limited, it is so perfect in its way that but little fault can be found with it. It would only imperfectly represent the merits of these poems to attempt to give any extracts from them, and those who have not already made the acquaintance of "The Earthly Paradise" ia its earlier volumes may accept our assurance that there is a rare plea sure still in store for them, and that the three volumes which represent the finished work contain the means of pleasantly beguiling many leisure hours. ' From Smith & English we have received the following new books published by Roberts Brothers: "Roman Imperialism and other Leotures and Essays," by J. R. Seeley, M. A., author of "Ecce Homo," contains much interesting and practical matter in a limited space. There are three essays on Roman Imperialism en titled respectively "The Great Roman Revo lution," "The Proximate Cause of the Fall of the Roman Empire,"and "The Later Empire." This is a suocinot account of the reasons for the rise and fall of the Roman Imperial sys tem, and although there will perhaps be some who will Bot agree with- all the views of the author, these three essays so admirably review the whole theory of Roman Imperialism that they cannot but afford some valuable hints to every student of history. "Milton's Political Opinions" and "Milton's Poetry" are discussed in two thoughtful and appreciative essays, and these are followed by dissertations upon the "Elementary Principles in Art," "Liberal Edu cation in Universities," "English in Schools," "The Church as a Teacher of Morality," and "The Teaching of Politics." These essays are all admirable, but those on "Liberal Educa tion in Universities," "English in Schools," and "The Church as a Teaoher of Morality," are especially valuable. The views of Profes. Bor Seeley are praotioal and adapted to the advanced ideas of the day, without being in any way radical or destructive, and very muoh that be says about education is as well suited to this country as it is to England. The essay on "English in Schools," in particular, is one that should receive the thoughtful attention of all who are engaged in promoting the cause of education. The tsbay entitled "The Church as a Teacher of Morality" is a plea for more practical discourses from the pulpit, and urges strongly that it is the duty of clergymen, in the interests of religion and morality, to discuss the political topics of the day from a high Christian standpoint. "Ad Clernm," by Joseph Tarker, D. D.. anthor of "Ecce Dens," is one of a class of books which followed in the wake of Professor Seeley'a "Ecce Ilomo," and which endeavored to attract attention by imitating its title. The work before us, although its title is in bad taste, contains some excellent practical ideas and suggestions with regard to the duties and responsibilities of preachers, and it is worthy of a place in every clerical library. From Claxton, Rerasen fc Flaffelfioger we have received "A Manual of Ancient History," by George Rawlinson, M. A. Published by narper & Brothers. This work is a compen dium of history from the earliest times to the fall of the Western Empire, and it com prises in brief the history of Chaldei, Assyria, Media, Babylonia, Lydia, Phoenicia, Syria, Judaea, Egypt, Carthage, Persia, Greece, Macedonia, Tarthia, and Rome. This work, in its general arrange ment and in its general completeness, is decidedly the best manual of ancient his tory that has yet been published, and it will be equally valuable as a text-book for schools or as a work of reference for students and general readers. T. B. Peterson & Brothers send us the "people's edition" of "Edwin Drood," to which is appended the series of sketches en titled "Master Humphrey's Clock," which are suppressed in most editions of Dickens works, but which contain many quaint fancies the world does not care to lose. T. Ellwood Zell sends us No. " of "Zell's Popular Encyclopedia," which comes down to the title "Thrush." A few more numbers will complete this valuable work. waws auaaftiAR'g. City Affairs The Horticultural Society held their monthly display of fruits and flowers in the hall last evening. The executive committee to prepare for receiving subscriptions in aid of the French yesterday afternoon issued a circular to the people of Philadelphia appealing to their generosity in this humane cause. The banks are to be connected by tele graph with the Central Station on the pay ment cf an annual license of $2". Dr. John Gegan, of this city, died in Dublin, Ireland, yesterday. The following gentlemen have been elected directors of the Mercantile Library: Richard Wrood, T. Morris Perot, A. J. Fish, W. D. Gemniill, Oliver Evans, Edward Bains Ioinetlo Aflnlr. President Grant yesterday signed the bill to provide a government for the District of Columbio. The New York detectives arrested a man last liight supposed to be one of the Kensing ton Bank robbers. George S. Woods, the newly appointed Governor of Utah, arrived at Salt Lake City on Monday night. Governor Randolph, of New Jersey, has signed the resolution ratifying the Fifteenth Amendment. The carnival festivities in Washington closed yesterday afternoon, and in the evening there was a general illumination of Pennsyl vania avenue. Edward IT. Simmons, the engineer killed at the New Hamburg disaster, was buried yesterday from the Episcopal Church of the lloly Apostles in New Yorkjcity. The jsrmsn steamer ,oe, from Uoston, bound to France, with provisions contributed by American citizens, was wrecked on Mon day night, on Bell Rock, near Halifax. lhe people 01 ban r rancisco and its im mediate vicinity were greatly frightened on Monday evening by a terrifio storm, which was accompanied by heavy thunder and vivid lightning. Several lives are reported as Laving been lost. Forelco AOaln. Bismarck is said to be pressing for peaco. Paris is fast assuming its former ap pearance. i ood is becoming plenty ana cheap in Paris. Thiers is said to be willing to conclude peace on Bismarck's terms. lhe Crown rnnce of Prussia nas returned to Versailles after a short absence. Queen Maria Victoria of Spain is hope lessly ill, and has received the last sacraments. A Paris despatch says that the uerman terms will be accepted without modification. lhe people of bantiago de Cuba have, within the past few days, experienced severe 6hocks of earthquake. The National Guard of Paris is to be dis solved and thoroughly remodelled before the Germans enter the capital. Alencon having refused to pay fresh con tributions demanded by the Germans, its mayor, with ten councillors, were taken as hostages. J here are a number or rumors relative to the extension of the armistioe, and it is pro bable that it will be extended until the first day of next month. The political complexion of the French National Assembly is said to be four hundred monarchists against three hundred of all other parties, the former being greatly divided in sentiment. Russia has ordered reports te be made by its agents of the sanitary condition of the countries affected by the late war, bo that it may adopt the proper precautions against the ravages of epidemics. THE CUICAGO ELEVATOR MONOPOLY. Important Derision. The Chicago Times says of a subject that will interest Eastern grain dealers: 'The decisions of the Supreme Court of Illi- nnia (n Y a iwA ialanotAv' s a aaa that havA haon f lending for some months, are chiefly important n lighting the way of the Geueral Assembly to proper and effective legislation upon the great warehouse-monopoly wrong. The principle involved was the same In both cases, and com prehended the right of a shipper of grain to consign nis smoinent, 10 whomsoever he would, and the duty of a railway comnanv to deliver it at the warehouse of such consignee if the same be accessible by a railway track owned or com monly used, or which of right may be used, by the railway company. "In the case agaln6t the Northwestern Kail- way Company, the decision amrma the obliga tion of the company to deliver grain shipped ia l llr v.H onnalonnri tntha Illinois rlvir HIuu.I A. UUIA UU - " . - H.w iMVUl situated on a track which is owned and used Jointly by the Northwestern and the Pittsburg and Chicago companies, "la th fftFB of the proprietor of the same elevator against the Chicago and St. Louis Kail way Company, the decision is a refusal to allina such obligation of the railway to deliver grain to the raid elevator, because it appears from tbe evidence that the track of the St. Louis Kill way termi dates at the south line of Madison street, and that, although there is a switch connecting It with the Northwestern and Pittsbure Compa nies' track north of Madison street, by wkich its cars could be moved to said elevator (only about five hundred feet distant), yet it has no lawful right to use any portion of raid track, and does not use It unless occasion ally by special courtesy. This point, however, does not appear to be quite free from doubt, and three of the judges give dissenting opinions upon the point, holding that the proofs of the actual life of said track north of Madison street by the St. Louis company are sufficient to esta blish a common user, and therefore the obliga tion to deliver grain consigned to tbe Illinois river elevator, and, if not, that then the railway must deliver on Its track or side track at the nearest point to the consignee, allowing a rea sonable time for the removal of the grain from its ears at that point. "As retards the point of public interest, these minor details In this particular case are of secondary importance. The decision, in both cases, affirms the law of common and equal rights against the assumed special and ex clusive rights and usurped powers of the ele vator ring. It clears all legal and sophistical rubbish out of the wav, and leaves a straight and plain road for the action of the General Assembly." PROPOSALS. ARMY BUILDING. CORNER OF HOUSTON AND GREENE STREETS. New Yobk Citt, Feb. 9, 1871. Proposals in Duplicate will he received by the un dersigned until 12 M., S ATURDAY.IMarch 4, for the following Subsistence Stores: 300 barrels of Prime Mess Port, containing 200 pounds net, 1 iron-hoop on each end. 600 barrels of Flour, round hoops, full aead-lined, and sealed bungs. 100 barrels of "E. F." Flour, round hoops, full head-lined, and sealed bungs. 15,000 pounds of Fine Salt, in barrels, full head lined. 10,000 pounds of "Prime Med." Beans, In barrels, full head-lined. 20,000 pounds of Brown Sugar, in barrels, full head lined. 6,000 pounds of Crushed Sugar, In barrels, fall head lined. 6,000 pounds of Granulated Sugar, In barrels, full nead-lined. 6,000 pounds of Cut Loaf Sugar, In barrels, full head lined. 6,000 pounds of Carolina Rice, In oak barrels, fall head lined. 20,000 pounds of Green Rio Coffee, In oak barrels, full head lined. 6,000 pounds of Orcen Java Coffee, In raits, pao feed In gunnies, containing 3 mats each. 6,000 gallons of pure cider Vinegar, in barrels, Iron hooped. 20,000 poundBjof family Siap, 2-pound bars, 60-pound boxes, net, strapped. 6,000 pounds of "Ada." Candles, 6's, full weights, 40-pound boxes, net, strapped. 1,000 pounds of Pure Ground Black Pepper, if -pound packages, in '25-pound boxes, strapped. 1,000 pounds of Breakfast Bacon, in 100-pound boxes, strapped. 1,000 pounds of Smoked Tongues, In 100-pound boxes, strapped. 1,000 pounds of Smoked Beef, in 100-pound boxes, strapped. 6,000 pounds of Sugar-cured Uams, packed In tierces. l.COO gallons or Syrnp, in y, and whole barrels. 1,000 gallons of Molasses, in y, and whole barrels. 1,000 dozen ol Toilet Soaps, assorted. 600 boxes of Table Sale, In boxes containing 60 boxes each. 26 pounds of Cayenne Pepper, ground, In im pound packages, packed In boxes of 25 pounds. 26 pounds of Cinnamon, giound, In v-pound packages, packed In boxes of 25 pounds. 25 pounds of Ginger, ground, in jf -pound pack ages, packed in boxes of 25 pounds. 25 pounds of Allspice, ground, in ii -pound pack ages, packed In boxes of 25 pounds. 100 pounds of Mustard, ground, in -pound cans, packed in boxes of 12 pounds. 200 pounds of Yeast Powders, in j'-pound cans, packed In boxes of 12 pounds. 60 kits of Mess Mackerel, containing 20 pounds, net. 250 boxes of Desslcated Codfish, 1-pound boxes packed 24 In a case. 100 boxes of Smoked Herring. 1,000 oalf-boxes of Sardines, in original cases. 1,000 pounds of Dried Peacuts, in barrels full head lined. 1,000 pounds Of Dried Appcls, In barrels full head lined. 100 pounds of Nutmegs. 100 quarter boxes of Raisins, strapped 10 in a package. 100 half boxes of Raisins, strapped 10 in a pack age. 100 whole boxes of Raisins, strapped 10 in a package. 1,000 pounds of Dried Prunes, in 25-pound boxes. V40 cans of Fresh halmon, iu 2-pound cans. 240 cans of fresh Oysters, in 8-pound cans. 240 cans of Spiced Oysters, in 2-pound cans. 00 cans of Tomatoes, in 2-pound cans. 0(io cans of Green Corn, In 2-pouud cans. 240 cans of Lima Beans, in 2- pound cans. 240 cans of Gretn Peas, in 2-pound cans. 240 cans of Lobsters, la 2-pound cans. Coo cans of Fresh Peaches, lu 2-pound cans. 240 cans ot Preserved reaches, in 2-pound cans. 240 cans of Preserved Pineapples, in 2-pound cans. 240 cans of Preserved Damsons, In 2-puuad cans. 240 cans of Fresh Pineapples, in a-pound cans. 240 cans of Cranberry Sauce, in 2-pound cms. 240 bottles of Worcestershire Sauce, packed 12 In a case, Imported "pints." 240 cans ot Currant Jelly, 2-pound cans. 24) cans of Raspberry Jam, 2-pound cans. 2,400 cans of Cendensed MUk, 1-pouud cans, "Eagle" brand. 00 bottles of Atsorted Pickles, consisting of Eng lish Chow-chow and Gherkins, aud Domes tic Cucumbers and Onions. 20 gron of Vanilla Extracts, 2 and 4-ounce vials, 20 gross of Lemoa Extracts, 2 and 4-ouuce vials. 40C pounds of Corn Starch, In 1-pound packages. 40-pound boxes. 720 pounds of Laundry Starch, In 1-pound pack ages, 36-pound boxes. 10S pounds Tapioca, In 1-poand packages, 25 pound boxes. ', 30'J pounds of Chocolate, in 1-pound packages, 25 pounds ea.h. 300 pounds of Vermicelli, in 1-pound packages, 25-pound boxes. 800 pounds of Maccaroni, In 1-pouud pack-ages, 25-pound boxes. 800 pounds of Carbonate Soda, In 1-pound pack ages, 36 pounds each. 2t0 pounds of Cream Tartar, in 1-pound packages, 25 pounds each. 8,000 pounds of Lard, In 5-pound caddies, packed 12 In a case. 100 pounds of Laundry Indigo, packed 15 pounds in a case. The manner of making bids, requirements of bid ders, the same as previous advertisements fromlthls ornce. These stores are required for Immediate shipment, and in qnantitles more or less at tne option of the Government By order of Major W. W. BURNS, 3 J tin 4t Chief CIS. Department of East. ENGINEER OFFICE, Fifth Liohthocsk District, Baltimore, Md., Feb. 7, 1871. TO IRON MANUFACTURERS. SEALED PROPOSALS, In duplicate, on forms furnished for the purpose by the Lighthouse Board, will be received at this office until 12 o'clock M. en WEDNESDAY, March 8, 1871, FOR BUILDING TWO SCREW-PILE LIGHTHOUSES, one at BESOMS POINT, Choptank river, Md., In about eleven-feet water, and the other at LOVE POINT, head ef Kent Island, mouth of Chester river, Ma., In ten-feet water, according to the plana and speci fications lor the same, which can be had, together with such other needful information, on application to this office. The Lighthouses will be built on wooden piles, surmounted by cast-Iron sleeves, in a manner similar to certain other lighthouses In this district. Proposals may be made for either or both Light houses, but the bids must state the price for each single structure. Each bid must oe accompanied by a written guar antee in the sum of one thousand dollars from tiro responsible parties, that In case the bid la accepted the bidder will within ten days thereafter enter into a contract on the terms of his bid. The Govern ment reserves the right to reject any or all bids. proposals will be endorsed "Proposals for Build ing Screw-pile Lighthouses at Benouia Point, Chop, tank river, Md., aud Love Point, Kent Island, Chesa peake Bay, Md.," and addressed to the undersigned. PATER C. HA INS, Captain of Engineers, 2 9 2Ct L'cWtCEKe Engineer, F:fth D s.ik:. PROPOSALS. u KITED STATES rEJfNSYLVANIA. MAILS. Post omci Department, WA8H1NUT0H, Sept. 80, 1S70.J PROPOSALS for conveying the Mails of the United Btatea from July 1, 1871, te June 80, 1872, on the fol lowing routes In the State of Pennsylvania, will be recer- ed at the contract Office of the Department until 8 P.M. of March i, 1871, to be decided by March 80 following: 2366 From Butler, ty North OaWand, Barah art's Mills, Baldwin, and Bruin, to Lawrenceburg, 22 miles and back, three times a week. a-SOAM-0"08'' We,ne8UaJ' ana Friday, Arrive at Lawrencehnrg by 4 P. M. 5 Leave Lawrenceburg Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, at 7 80 a. M. ; Arrive at Butler by 4 p. M. 2610 From Lltwrty Corners, by Storr'i Mills, to New Era, 11 miles and back, once a week. Leave Liberty Corners Saturday at 8 A. M. ! Arrive at New Era by 12 M. ; Lesve New Era Saturday at 1 P. W. Arrive at Liberty Corners by 8 P. M. 2634 From Bedford to Downingsvlile (Imiertown P. O.), 6 miles and back, twice a week. Leave Bedford Tuesday and Friday at 8 P. M. ; Arrive at Imiertown by 6 P. M. : Leave Imiertown Tuesday and Friday at 8 A. Arrive at Bedford by 10 A. M. 2635 From West Bingham, by Bingham Centre and Bingham, to Spring Mills (". Y.), 7 miles aud back, twice a week. Leave West Bingham Tuesday and Saturday at Arrive at Spring Mills by 5 P. M. ; Leave Spring Mills Tuesday aud Saturday at 12 Arrive at West Bingham by 2 P. M. 2C38 From Pottstown to Cedarvllte (no office), 2 miles aud back, three times a week by a schedule satisfactory to the postmaster at Cedarvllle. oeaT Prom flxfnrrt h Mnnnt V.nnn P.l.i-rra VV . ... . , J .1 1 V I 11 W 1 1.1 L1UII, VVfld aill. Kirswooa, Forestdale, and Bartville, to Christiana, 18 nilles and back, ttiree 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 7 A. M. ; " Arrive at Oxford by 12 M. This loute Is supposed to be covered by exist ing service, and. If so. will not be let. 2C38 Frem Uorton's, by Rochester's Mills (no office), w DinujT, ji unii-a huh uuck, once a weea. Leave Horton's Saturday at 8 A. M. ; Arrive at Brady by 11 A. M. ; Leave Brady Saturday at 1 P. M.; Arrive at Uorton's by 4 P. M. Proposals for more freouent service Invited. 2639 From Osceola Mills, by Houtzdaleand Madera, iu ciiuna b iuniH, J.D nines ana uaos, twice a week. 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 8 P. M. 640 From llanlln Station, by Eldersville (no office) ana inaepenaeuce, hi iteinany (v. va.), 10 milt s and back, once a week. Leave llanlln fetation Saturday at 8 A. M. ; Arrive at Bethany by 12 M. ; Leave Bethany Saturday at 1 P. M. Arrive at llanlln Station by 5 P. M. Proposals for more frequent service Invited. 2641 From Troy Centre (no office) to TryonvlUe, 6 roues ana Dacs, once a wee&. Leave Troy Centre Saturday at.10 A. M. 5 Arrive at Tryonville by 18 M. ; Leave Tryonville Saturday at 1 P. M. ; Arrive at Troy Centre by 8 P. M. Prooosais invited for service twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday. 2642 From Fllcksvllle (uo office) to Penargil (no oince). Bidders will state distance and proposed sche dule of arrivals au I departure. 2643 From Coopersburir, by Lanark, LImeport, sti-nesbtirg, ana zion mil (no ornce), to Coopersburg, 18 milt s, three times a week, equal to 9 miles and back, three tlmei a Leave Coopersburg Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 12 M. Arrive at Coonerstmrg by t P. M. 2644 Fiom Dixon, by East Lemon (no office), to 1'iercevuie, e nines ana Dack, ttiree times a week. Leave Dixon Tuesday, Ihursday, and Satur day at 7 A. itt. Arrive at Piercevllle by 9 A. M. Leave Plercevl le 'luesday, Thursday, and Sa turday at 10 A M. Arrive at Dixon ov 12 M. 2645 From jMllioy to Slglervlllo (no office), 3 miles and back, tnree limes a weeK, oy a scneuuie tatlsfactory to the postmaster at Sigler ville. 2646 From Sandy Lake, by North 8andy aud French creek, to uuea, 11 mues ana oack, twice a week Leave Sandy Lake Tuesday and Saturday at 3 P.M. Arrive at Utiea by P. M. ; Leave I. ilea Tuesday and fatnrday at 7 A. M. ; Arrive at Saudy Lake by 10 A. SSI. Proposals for an additional weekly trip on Thursday luvited. 2617 From -Ullertown, by Corrmans (no office), Uhla score (no ornce), uarues' uoiel (uo office), aud Miller's Store (no office), 10 Mc Kee's Half Falls, 13 miles aud back, once a Leave Millers town Saturday at 6 A. M. ; Arrive at McKee s Half Falls by 12 M. ; Leave McKee's Half Falls Saturday at 1A.M.; At rive at Millerstown by 7 P. M. 2648 From Edge bill Station (no office), by Fltzwa tertown. Jatretiown, and Three Tons, to Proepect'llle, 8 milca and back, six times a week, by a schedule making close connections at Edge Hul Station wit a regular mail trains. 2049 From Newport, by Acker's Store (no office) and Montgomery's Ferry, to Liverpool. 15 miles only that part of the route from Newport to Montgomery 's Ferry will be let, 10 miles and back, once a week. Leave Newport Saturday at 8 P. M. ; Arrive at Montgomery's Ferry by 6 P. M. 5 Leave Montgomery's Ferry Saturday at 7-80 A. M.; Arrive at Newport by 10-30 A. M. 2650 From Tobyhauna Mills to South Sterling, 8 miles and back, once a week. Leave Tobybanua Mills Saturday at 1 P. M. ; Arrive at South Sterling by 4 P. M. j Leave South Sterling Saturday at 7 A. M. ; Arrive at Tobybanua Mills by 10 A. M. 2061 From North East, by Greentleld, to Wattsburg, 16 miles and back, once a week. Leave North East Saturday at 8 P. M. ; Arrive at Wattsburg by P. M. ; Leave Wattsburg Saturday at 6 A. M. ; Arrive at North East by 18 A. M. proposals for an additional trip on Tuesday In vited. 2652 From Herrtckvllle, by James Mittens (no office), and William Nesbits (no office), to Rummer field Creek, 6 miles aud back, three times a week, In close connection with railroad mall trains, by a schedule satisfactory to the post masters. 8653 From Wyaluslng, by Lime Hill, Ballebay (no office), and Camp School-house, to Uerrlck, 10 miles and hack, three times a week. Leave Wyalusing Tuesday, Thursday, and Sa turday, at 1130 A. M. or after arrival of mail train; Arrive at Herrick by 2 30 P. M. ; Leave Derrick Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur day, at 7 A. M. ; Arrive at Wyaluslng by 10 A. M. K54 From Russell BUI to Kelservllle (no office), 1)4 miles and back, once a week, by a schedule satisfactory to the postmaster. 1656 From Pbcenlxvllle, by Pickering and West Plkeland, to Chester Springs, 7 miles and back, tnree times a week. Leave Phoenixviile Tuesday, Thursday, aad Saturday at 19 M. ; Arrive at Chester Springs by 9 P. M. ; Leave Chester Springs Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 6 ao A. M. ; Arrive at Phoenixviile by 8-30 A. M. 865 From Cochransvllle to Londonderry, 9 miles and back, three times a week, by a schedule satisfactory to the Postmaster at London derry. 8657 From Lanark to Allentown, 4 miles and back, three times a week, by a schedule satisfactory to the Postmaster at Lauark. 2C68 From Truukeyvllle to Fagundus Forest (ao office), 1 mile and back, three times a week, by a schedule satisfactory to the Postmaster. 8459 From Canolltown, by Nlcktown aud Klm mell's, to Pine Flats, 13 miles aud back, once LeavCarrolltown Saturday at 8 A. M. ; Arrive at Pine Flats by 19 M. ; Leave Pine Vli Saturday at 1 P. M. ; Arrive at Carrolltown by 6 P. M. 2068 From Central office, lu Philadelphia, to the foU lowing named sub-offices, from October 1, 1S71, to June 80, lSJfl, viz.: Somerton, ay. berry, Holuiesburfr, Olney, Taoouy, Bustle ton, Fox Chase, Mllestown, Oxford Church, Torresdale, Verree's Mill, and Wheat Shaaf, twice dally, except Sunday, in each direction, or ofteuer If required, by a schedule satisfac tory to the postmaster at Philadelphia, and the whole service and means of transporta tion u oe uuaer nm airecuuu. Kate ner auuura to be stated In bids. S6C1 Fxtw Llijcrty, by Brittouwuod (uo office) and PROPOSALS. Stara Valley (no offloe), to Trout Run, 15 miles and bark, once a week. Leave Liberty Saturday at 7 A. M. ; Arrive at Trout Run by 12 M. : Leave Tront Run 8atnrday at 1 P. M. 5 Arrive at Tront Ron by P. M. Proposals Invited for more frequent service. NOTES Proposals must be to carry the mall with "cele rity, certainty, and security," using the terms of tue law, and they must be guaranteed by two respon sible persons, certifled to as sach by a postmaster or Judge of a court of record. No pay will be made for trips not performed, and for each of such omissions not satisfactorily ex plained three times the pay of the trip may be deducted. For arrivals se far behind time as to break connection with depending malls, and not sufficiently excused, one-fuurtn the compensation for the trip Is subject to forfeiture. Fines will be Imposed, unless the delinquency be satisfactorily explained, for neglecting to take the mall from or Into a post-office; for suffering It to be Injured, de stroyed, robbed, or lost ; and for refusing, after de mand, to convey the mail as frequently as the con tractor runs, or is concerned in running, vehicles on the route. The Postmaster-General may annul the contract for disobeying the post-office laws or the instructions of the Department. He may alter the schedule of departures and arrivals, and also order an Increase of service by allowing therefor a prorata Increase on the contract pay. lie may also cnrtail or discontinue the service In whole or 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 "Secosd Assistant Postmaster-Oeneral, ' super scribed "Proposals, State of Pennsylvania," aad sent by watt ror forms or proposals, eta, ana otner inrormv tion, see advertisement of October 81, 1S67, and of this date, In pamphlet form, at tbe principal post offices. JOHN A. J. CRKSWELL, 19eod tMl Postmaster-General. TO CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS Scaled Proposals, endorsed ''Proposals for Building an extension to a Public School-house In the Tenth Ward," will be received by the under signed, at the Office, S. E. corner of SIXTH and AULrm etreets, until tiiuksuax, Febru ary 23, 1871, at 12 o'clock M., for building an ex tension to a Public School-house, situate on Race street, below Fifteenth, In the Tenth ward. said extension to be built in accordance with tbe plans of L. H. Esler. Superintendent of School Buildings, to be seen at the olhce of the Board of Public Education. No bids will be received unless accompa nied by a certificate from the City Solicitor that tne provisions of an ordinance approved May ao, low, nave ocen compuea witn. ine contract win be awarded only to Known master builders. By order of the Committee on Property. 11. W. IIALLIwELL, 2 13,16,20,23 Secretary. OFFICE POST QUARTERMASTER, Fokt Monkob, Va., Feb. 13, 1871. Will be sold at public auction, at Fort Monroe. Va., on the 15th day of March, 18W, atten(io) o'clock A. M-, about eleven thousand two hundred and fifty (11.250) yards "T" RAILROAD IRON (worn), together with a number of FROGS and iiAiiia. Property to be removed at expense of purchaser. within a reasonable time. A deposit of ten (10) per cent, will be required upon acceptance of bid. Terms cash. aj oruer 01 tne secretary 01 war. JAMES CURRY, 2 14tuthstm,5t Lieutenant and A. A. q. M. ALE OF PUBLIC BUILDLNQS AT AUC 5 TION. Chief Qcahtbrmastbr's Officb,) San Antomo, Texas, Dec. 6, 1870. ) Will be sold at nubile auction, at Galveston. Texas, on WEDNESDAY. March 1, 1S71. commen ting at 10 o'clock A.M., EIGHTEEN FRAME Bl lLD'NUS, the dimensions of which can be ascer tained on application to Lieutenaut W. O. Cory, Acting Assisiani wuariermasier. Terms cash, in United States currency. 2 lot marl JAMES A. ES1N, Chief Quartermaster Department Texas. QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, U. S. A., Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 17, 1871. Sealed Proposals, in triplicate, will be received at this office until 12 o'clock M. on FRIDAY, March 17, 1671, for building a Brick or Stoue Wall around the Richmond, Va, and Wilmington, N. C. National Cemeteries. Forms for proposals, and specifications, furnished upon application to this office. HENRY C. IIODQB3, 1 17 Ct Major and Quartermaster, U. S. A. (1HIEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE. J Omaha, Nebraska, Feb. 1, 1871. There will be sold at public auction, at Fort McPherson, NebrsslA, on MONDAY, March 6, 1S71, a lot of condemned Quartermaster's Stores, Grain, and Clothing; and at North Platte, Nebraska, on TUESDAY, March 7, 1871, 37 condemned Civalry horses. Terms: Cash In Government funds. ALEX. J. PKRRY, Chief Qnyrtermaster Dept. Platte, 2 10 1 M Brevet Brigadler-Oeheral, U. S. A. LEGAL NOTICES. DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENN SYLVANIA. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of CHAKLEi FELDSTEIN, Bank rupt. E A STERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVA- NIA, SS.: A warrant In bankruptcy has been Issued by said Court sgalnst the estate of CUARLKS FttLDSTEIN, Philadelphia, of the county of Philadelphia aud State of Pennsylvania, In said district, who has been duly adjudged bankrupt, upon petition or his credi tors, and the payment of any debts aud the delivery of any property belonging to said bankrupt to him or to bis use, and the transfer of any property by him, are forbidden by law. A meeting of the credi tors of said bankrupt to prove their debts and choose one or more assignees nf his estate, will be held at a Court of Bankruptcy to be holden at No. 82 South THIRD Street, Philadelphia, lu said district, on the SEVENTH day of March A. D. 1S71, at 4 o'clock P. M., 8t the office or JAMES PARSONS, Esq., oneof the Registers in Bankruptcy in said district. E. M. GREGORY, 2 14 tnths t3 7 U. 8. Marshal for said Ustrlct. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS. -OFFICE OF CHIEF COMMISSIONER, No. 104 SOUTH FIFTH STREET. Philadelphia, Feb. 6, 1871. NOTICE. In accordance with the provisions of an Ordi nance of Councils, approved April 34, 15S, no tice is hereby given that the final estimate for the construction of the sewer on North College avenue will be paid MARCH 6, 1871. All per sons having claims for labor doue or materials furnished for said, sewer are requested to pre sent tbe same for payment on or before 13 o'clock M. of MARCH 6, 1871. MAHLON II. DICKINSON, 2 8 wmfMS Chief Corn'rot Highways. IN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR THE CirY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. Estate of MARY BOWMAN, deceased. The Auditor appointed by the Court to distribute the funds In the hands of the administrator of said estate among those who are entitled to the same , will meet tr.e parties Interested for the pur pose ol his appointment, at his office. No. 210 WkST WASHINGTON Square, on FRIDAY, March 8, 1871. at 4 o'clocF. 2 22 wfm 6f Auditor. IN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. Estate of COLLINS RIGG, deceased. The Auditor appointed by the Court to audit, settle, and adjust the second account of JOHN DAWSON and WILLIAM DAWSON, exeoutors of COLLING RIGG, deceased, as to proceeds or sale of real estate of decedent, sold under proceedings In partition, and U repoi distribution of the ba lance lu the hands 01 the accountants, will meet the parties interested for the purpose of his appointment on FRIDAY. March, 1871, at 19 o'clock M , at his Office No. 131 S. FIFTH Street, la the city of Philadelphia, 917fmw5t IN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR TnB CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. Estate of DENNIS CANNON, deceased. The Auditor appointed by the Court ti audit, set tie, and adjust the account of FRANCIS CONWAY and JOHN DEVINE, Executors of Dennis Cannon, deceased, and to report distribution of the balance in tbe hands of the accountant, will meet tae parties lutereBted for the purposes of his appointment on THURSDAY, March Sd, A. D. 1871, at 4 o'clock P. M., at the Office of HENRY M DECHERT, Esq., No. 209 a FIFTH Street, in the city of Philadel phia. 2 20 niwrtl' AMQIEMEN1 . WALNUT STREET T H E A T R UL TIMA, WEDNESDAY. Feb, 82, TWO PERFORMANCES. WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. EDWIN ADAMS AS ROBBRT LANDRY in the THE DEAD HEART. WEDNESDAY EVENING, at 7 '45, PJARCI6SK THE VAGRANT. EDWIN ADAMS M NARCISSE. To conclude with .1 ESSIE BROWN; OR, TUB SIEGE OF LUCK NOW. 1HURSDAY EDWIW ADAMS In the MARBLE HKAKtV MBS. JOHN DREW'S ARCH STREET THEATRE. Begins V to 8 o'clock. HOUSES PACKS l) TO THE ROOF. THIRD NIGHT OF STUART ROBSON. THIS (Wertnesday) EVENING, Feb. 82, three uumtors PIECES. HAMLET, JONES' BABY, and BLACK-KYBD SUSAN. STUART ROBSON TN THREE CHARACTERS. FRIDAY BENEFIT OF aTUART ROBSON. - MONDAY NEXT LOTTA. CHE 8 NUT STREET THEATRE. E. L. DAVENPORT Lessee and Manager THIS (Wednesday) EVENING. Feb. 22, BLACK-EYED SUSAN, A DEAD SHOT, BLANCnR OF BRANDYWLNE. E. L. DAVENPORT AND 8TAR COMPANY WILL APPEAR. AMERICAN MUSEUM AND MENAGERIE North west corner of NINTH and ARt'HSlreets, Open dally from 9 A. M. to 10 p. M. 100,009 CURIOSITIES) From all parts of the World. THIRTY CAGES OF WILD ANTMALS. The Splendid Dramatic Company appearing in the lecture itoom every evening at s o clock, aud Wed nesday and Saturday afternoons at 9 o'clock. Admission to all the Attractions. 2C cents. 1917 tf T7OX'8 NEW AMERICAN THEATRE, CUE-JCT A1 Street, above Tenth, AMUSEMENTS OF ALL4NATTONS. EVERY EVENING And SATURDAY MATINEE. GREAT CONGRESS OF STARS. Comprising the best artists in the'eouotry, who appear in Grand Ballets, Dutch Comedy, Local Sketches, MlnBtrelsy, EthioplanActs, Farce, Comlo Vocal Ism, Pantomime, etc. A SSBMBLY BUILDINGS. TOE WONDERFUL TWO-HEADED GIRL COMBINATION have been Induced to stay ONE WEEK LONGER (ONLY), to glva THE THOUSANDS who have been unable, or declined t visit the receptions In con sequence of the crowd, an opportunity to attend. Receptions from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 P. M. Admission, 85 cents ; Children, 28 cents. 9 14 8t AMERICUS, TnE WONDERFUL CHILD Violinist, will appear In the Star concerts, at CONCERT HALL, commencing next MONDAY, February 27. Admission, CO cents; Secured Seats, 76 cents. Sale commences Thursday next. 2 2Qtf WATCHES, JEWELRY, ETO. XXSUS LADOMUS & Ct WllIlwnVTi nVjU.KRg A JKvTET.FRS. WATCHES, W!.UY 8ILVKR WAItK. , WAT0HE3 and JEWELS Y REPAIRED. 10gCh0,tpnt 8t.. rhUi Would Invite attention to their large stock of Ladles' and Cents' Watches Of American aud foreign makers. DIAMONDS In the newest styles of Settings. LADIES' and GENTS' CHAINS, sets of JEWELRY of the latest styles, B tND AND CHAIN BRACELETS, Etc. Etc. Onr stock has been largely Increased for the ap proaching holidays, and new goods received daily. . Silver Ware ot the latest designs In great variety, for wedding presents. Repairing done In the best manner and guaran teed. 6 11 imw) TOW8R CLOCKS. ifo. 22 NOIITH SIXTH 8T14EKT, Agent ror SI EVENS' PATENT TOWER CLOCKS, both Kemontolr fc. Graham Escapement, striking hour only, or striking quarters, and repeating hour on lull chime. Estimates furnished on application either person ally or by malL B 28 t WILLIAM a. WARNS A CO., v W holt-sale Dealers In J WATCHED, JEWELRY, AND 8 2 lyl SILVER WAKE, First floor of No. 612 CUESNUT Street, H v. corner SEVENTH aud CHESNUT streets. QARRIACES. LSTABI.lt HED 1853. . JOSEPH BECECHAU3, No 1204 FEANKFORD - Avenue, ABOVE UIRARD AVENUE, Manufacturer of exclusively FIRST-CLASS O 1 11 I V O E S. NEWEST STYLES. Clarences, Landaus, Landaulettes, Close Coaches, Shifting qr. Coaches, 'oupes, Baroncaes, Pheetons, Rockaways, Etc., SUll'ABLjS FOR PRIVATE FAMILY aad PUBLIC Usfi. Workmanship and finish second to none lu the country. Fli e and varied stock ou baud completed and In the works. Orders receive prompt and personal au tentlon. All work warranted. 12 81 8mrp CUMBERLAND NAILS S4 CO Per Keg, These Nails are known to be the best In Die market All Walls, no -waste, ana cost no more than, other brands. Each keg warranted to contain 100 pounds of Nails. Also, a large assortment of One Hinges, Locks, and Knobs. Saiid Bronze, suitable for rust-class build ings, at the great Cheap-tor-fash Hardware Store OF J. II. 8II&IYXOX, 14 tathsi No. 1009 MARKET Street; QLD OAKS CEMETERY COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA. This Company Is prepared to sell lots, clear of encumbrances, on reasonable term. Purchasers ca see plana at the office of the Company, HO. B18 WALNUT STREET, Or at the Cemetery, where all Information Deeded will be cheerfully given. By giving notice at the office, carriages will meet persona desirous of purchasing lota at Tioga Station on the German town Railroad, and convey them to the Cemetery and return, free of charge. ALFRED C HARMKR, President MARTIN LANDEN BURGER, Trsaa. . MICHAEL NISBET, Bea'y. 10 B wfm 6nl MAOHINfcRY. SHEARING, ROLLING AND MEASURING), Fulling, Napping and Brushing Machines for Carpets, Cloths, and Prints. Shear both aides at once, measure accurately, rolls the goods to retain length, width, and hnlsli. Blades repaired aud ground. Superior Loom Temples, ' 1 20 GEO. a HOWARD, No. 17 S. EIGHTEENTH Street, Phlla., Pa. MATS AND OAPj ' ,- nW AS BURTON "8 IMPROVED VENTILATRJ and easy-flttmg DRESS HATS (patents the improved fashions of the Bttasca. 1 J bueemiexKioox wum Foetym.- .- - m ,
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