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THE D,aLY EVENING TELEGRAPIi PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1871.
stows nuiviiviARv.
City Affair,
The Republican convention to revise the
party rnlea concluded their labors yesterday.
A new Lntheran chnrota, at a cost of
$200,000, is to be bnilt at the corner of Broad
and Arch streets.
The fifth anniversary of the Home for
Little Wanderers was held in the Academy
est evening.
The society for the purpose propose to
raise a fnnd of 25,000 to assist discharged
convicts to earn their own support.
The Pennsylvania Reserves are to hold
an anniversary celebration in May next.
The residence of Robert Stevenson, at
No. 301G Hamilton street, was ransacked, bat
not robbed, by thieves yesterday morning.
Dome.tle Affairs.
The Indiana Legislature, after a brief
session of political troubles, has finally ad
journed sine die.
Captain Arthur, of the British ship Mary
Bangs, has been convicted in the United
States Circuit Court, at San Francisco, charged
with resisting the custom-house officers and
landing a cargo in defiance of the orders of
the inspector.
A committee of the New York Legisla
ture is now examining witnesses relative to
the recent accident on the Hudson River Rail
road at New Hamburg.
Governor Geary has approved the bill
creating the Twenty-ninth ward in the city
of Philadelphia.
The late Judge Conyngham, of this State,
who lost his life on the railroad near Mag
nolia, Miss., on last Thursday evening, will
be buried from his residence, at Wilkesbarre,
to-morrow afternoon.
In accordance with a reoent resolution of
the State Senate, the Governor yesterday sent
a message to that body, accompanied by the
Attorney-General's opinion, relative to the
power of railroad companies to charge in
creased tolls upon coal carried. In the House
numerous petitions were presented bearing
upon the present coal strike.
Forelan Affairs.
President Thiers yesterday sent the Na
tional Assembly the conditions of peace.
The Republican delegates at Bordeaux
have resolved to' vote against the treaty of
peace, but its ratification is regarded as
certain.
A despatch received long after midnight
Bays that another serious disturbance has oc
curred in Paris, and tha heads of Thiers
and Favre were demanded by the infuriated
populace.
Should a collision occur between the
people of Paris and the German soldiery, it is
thought that the city will be put under mar
tial law.
The decision of the National Assembly is
anxiously looked for by the people of France,
and great fears are expressed that the coun
sels of the Left may prevail and the terms of
peace meet with a rejection that will compli
cate peace prospects.
A despatch from navre says that the Ger
man troops, unaware of the prolongation of
the armistice, attacked that city yesterday.
The operations were, however, checked by
the appearance of a flag of truce from the
city with the news, and hostilities at once
ceased.
News from various parts of Ireland
makes it appear that some disturbances have
recently occurred, and that several persons
were killed.
It is fetated that the occupation of the
departments south of the Seine ceases im
mediately after the ratification of peaoe, and
that of the other departments when a stipu
lated portion of the indemnity is paid; but
the fortresses will be occupied until the whole
claim is cancelled.
Everything has been prepared for the
entry of the Germans into Paris, but the issue
of final orders relative to the matter has been
reserved until to-day.
The Germans are to enter Paris to-day
and remain until peace is ratified.
There were 163 divorces granted in Rhode
Island in 1869, or one divorce to every fourteen
marriages.
The city of Vicksburg is to grant the use of
its wharf in front of the Prentiss House, for
three hundred feet to the use of the 8t. Louis
Packet Company, for the purpose of building
an elevator.
A lady in Bloomfngton, III., a few days ago,
received a telegram announcing the death of
her father, and later in the same day her hus
band received intelligence that his father had
jnst died.
The Boston Journal wonders why the Phl
ladelphlans are so desirous of securing a new
post office, "inasmuch as the present one Is too
big for the business of the town."
Captain Hall, of the steamship James A
Gary, reports a huge water spout in Hatteras
Inlet, and says the water came down in one
solid sheet, and in Its descent struck a flock of
wild geese, killing all of them Instantly.
In Irvington Washington Irving was
"Neighbor Arvin" among the yeomen of Sleepy
Hollow and the region round about; but as the
man who had made their land shine with
such a wonderful witchery he was hardly
known.
The battle flags of the Vermont State regi
ments, which have been hanging in the State
House at Montpeller, are to be put in glass cases
and placed in the vestibule of the Capitol. The
Legislature has authorized the Governor to con
tract for the printing of a historical battle piece,
to be placed in the Capitol.
Two one-armed soldiers were arrested in
New Haven on Monday for selling blacking
without a license. The Register says it takes a
month to get a license from the Board of Alder
men. One of the soldiers received nine bul
lets in his body in front of Petersburg, one of
which entered his windpipe and almost de
prived him of speech. Are republics always
ungrateful ?
MAOHINtRY.
HOISTB, OR ELEVATORS FOR ANY LOCATION
or weight, operated b( Independent Engine,
Belts, Crann Ropes, or P tops. For Contrac tors,
Hotels, Factories, and 8 to es. The band machines
re operated with the leas' labor aod sold at a low
price. The balanced and .Kwer machines have the
must Approved Safety Attachments. Hatchways
arranged with rolling doors, opened and closed
automatically as platform passes.
GEORGE C. TOWARD,
Btmj No. IT 8. EIGHTEENTH btreet.
1OILERS, SAFE AND ECONOMICAL, 8EO-
tional Boilers, water In dues. The common
Tubular, water outside of flues. Plain Cylinders,
Tanks, Pans, and Digesters.
GEORGE O. HOWARD,
Btmj No. IT 8. EIGHTEENTH Street.
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW MACHINES, WORK,
lug Models, Screw and Gear C'uttiDg, KUirul
Millwrights, Machinists, and Boiler Makers fur
ulshed lor repairs. Castings and Porgtugs.
GEORGS O. HOWARD,
ttml No. IT a EIGHTEENTH btreet.
1 FORMING, EMBOSSING, PERFORATING,
" Cnttiug and Bearing Machines, for Metals,
Bonnets aod Hats, Paper and other materials,
MOULDS. Dies, Punches, and Cutters.
GKOHGH O. HOWARD,
J 6 m No. IT B. EIGHTEENTH Btreet.
WANTO.
II
OUBBOK RBFt'OE. WANTED, A MATRON
iu me uoiorea iwparuueuu apwij iu
.lAUkH .1 KRl'lV
Chairman of the board of Managers,
3 seta tb i3t . no. m 8. blXTH street.
DRY QOODS.
1871.
BJLACK HILK8
"AT THORft LEY'S,"
EIGHTH AND SPRING GARDEN ST3.
Having got through with onr annual stock-taking,
we now open op splendid stock of "BLACK
BILKS" very nmch nnder regular prices, and of
most BXBELLENT QUALITY.
Good Black Hros Grains forlo.
Rich Mlack Uros Grains for 11-75.
Very Rich Beautiful Bilks for 13-00.
Heavy, Smooth, Soft Flossy 811k. H BO.
Sublime Quality Rich Lyons Silks, 13 00.
Superb Black Silks, Queenly, 130.
Most Magnificent Black Silks for 1 4m
We know that the above goods cannot be excelled
In the "UNITED STATES'" for quality and cheap
ness. We alio offer a full line of colors in
Best Kiel Gloves,
Every pair of which we warrant, and If through
any mlwliap they rip or tear In putting on, we at once
give another pair instead.
JOSEPH H. THOBHLEY,
NORTHEAST CORNER OF
EIGHTH and SPRING GARDEN Sti.,
S 8 thstuj PHILADELPHIA.
Established In 1853.
PERKINS & CO,,
No. 9 South NINTH Street,
Have always on hand a complete assortment of
BLACK GOODS.
N. B.-HERNANIES A SPECIALTY.
2 28 tnths3mrp
727
CHE8NUT STREET.
POPULAR PRICES
roH
DRY GOODS.
STRICTLY ONE PRICE.
727
ALEXANDER RICKEY,
9 10 tuths No. T2T CHESNUT Street.
SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANIES.
gECURITY FROM LOSS BY BURGLAR!
ROBBERY, FIRE, OR ACCIDENT.
The Fidelity Insurance, Truafc
Safe Deposit Company
OF PHILADELPHIA
IN THEIR
New Marble Fire-proof Building,
Nos. 829-331 CHESNUT Street.
Capital subscribed, 1,(H)0,000; paid, $600,000.
COUPON BONDS, STOCKS, SECURITIES.
FAMILY PLATE, COIN, DEEDS, and VALUABLES
of every description received for safe-keeping, nnder
guarantee, at very moderate rates.
The Company also rent SAFES INSIDE THEIR
BURGLAR-PROOF VAULTS, at prices varying lrom
15 to ITS a year, according to size. An extra size
for Corporations and Bankers. Rooms and desk
adjoining vaults provided for Safe Renters.
DEPOSITS OF MONEY RECEIVED ON INTE
REST at three per cent., payable by check, without
notice, and at fonr per cent., payable by check, ob
ten days' notice.
TRAVELLERS' LETTERS OF CREDIT furnished
available in all parta of Europe.
INCOME COLLECTED and remitted for one per
cent
The Company act as EXECUTORS, ADMINIS
TRATORS, and GUARDIANS, and RECEIVE and
EXECUTE TRUSTS of every description, from the
Courts, Corporations, and Individuals.
N. B. BROWNE, President
C. H CLARK, Vice-President.
ROBERT PATTK15SON, Secretary and Treasurer.
DIRECTORS.
N. B. Browne, . Alexander Henry,
Clarence H. Clark,
John Welsh,
Charles Macalester,
Stephen A. Caldwell,
George F. Prior.
Henry C. Gibson.
jcawara w. oiara,
J. Glhlngham FelL
Henry Pratt McKean.
0 13 fmwl
TII PniLADE PniA TRUST,
SAFE DEPOSIT
AND
INSURANCE COMPANY,
OFFICK ANO BDROLAR-rROOF VAULTS IW
THE PHILADELPHIA BANK BUILDING,
No. 421 CHESNUT STREET.
CAPITAL, 1500.000.
For Safe-keeping of Government Bonds and
other Becukitibs, Family Plate, Jewelry, and
other Valuables, nnder special guarantee, at the
lowest rates.
The Company also offer for Rent, at rates varying
from lis to J75 per annum, the renter holding the
key, SMALL SAFES IN THE BURGLAR-PROOF
VAULTS, affording absolute Security against Fire,
Theft, Burglary, and Accident.
All fiduciary obligations, such as Trusts, Guar
dianships, ExKcuTOKauiFS, etc., will be undertaken
and faithfully discharged.
All tittet investment are kept teparaU and apart
from tut Company's aneln.
Circulars, giving full details, forwarded on appli
cation. DIRfiCTOKS.
Thomas Robins,
Benjamin B. Comearvi.
Lewis K. Asbburst,
J. Livingston Errlnger,
K. P. McCullagh,
Edwin SI. Lewis,
James L. ClaKhorn.
Augustus Heaton,
F. Ratchford Starr,
Daniel Haddock, Jr.,
Edward Y. Townsend,
John D. Taylor,
Hon. William A. Porter.
OFFICERS.
President LEWIS R. ASHHDRST.
Vice-Presldent-J. LIVINGSTON ERRINQEh.
Secretary R. P. McCULLAGH.
Treasurer WM. L. DUBOIS. S 8fmw
FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
THE UNION FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
OVER FIVE MILLIONS (19,000,000) OF DOLLARS
WORTH OF PROPERTY IN THE UNITED
STATES HAS ACTUALLY BEEN
SAVED BY THE EXTIN
QU1SHER Within the past three years; while In Philadelphia
alone twenty-five Ores, endangering property to the
extent of HUNDREDS OV THOUSANDS OF DOL
LARS, have been extinguished during the past year
by the same means. Our Machine is the IMPROVED
CARBONIC ACID GAS FIRE EXTINGUISHER,
and la indorsed and nsed by M. Balrd fc Co., Henry
Dlsaton fc Bon, Benjamin Bullock 'a Bona, Morris,
Tanker A Co., Alan Wood A Co., Lacey A Phillips,
Bromley Brothers. 8. J. Bolms, Charles Eneu, John
son & Co., Him by k Madeira, Frauds Perot A Sons,
George W. Childs, Pennsvlanla Railroad Company,
Philadelphia and Boston Steamship Company, Phila
delphia and feouthern Steamship Company, and
many other of our leading business men aud cor pe
tition a.
CAUTION All parties In this community are
warned against buying or slltug "Extinguishers"
except those purchased from as or onr agents, under
penally of immediate prosecution for lmringeinent
Our prices have been reduced, and the Machine la
now within the reach of every property holder.
N. B. One style made specially for private resi
dences. Union Fire Exticguliher Company
OFFICE, fl 88 stutfrp
No. 118 MARKET STREET.
PROPOSALS.
ARMY BUILDING, COHNEB OF HOUSTON
AND GREENE BTRKKTS.
New Yob Crrr, Feb, , 187L
Proposals In Duplicate will lie received by the un
dersigned ontll is M., s AT U R D A Y,!March 4, for the
lollowlng Subsistence Stores:
800 barrels of Prime Mess Pork, containing SOO
pounds net, l iron-hoop on each end.
BOO barrels of Flour, round hoops, full heal-ltned,
and sealed bungs.
100 barrels of "E. F." Flour, round hoops, full
head-lined, and sealed bungs.
13,000 pounds of Fine Salt, In barrels, full head
lined. 10,000 pounds of "Prime Med." Beans, In barrels,
full head-lined.
80,000 pounds of Brown Sugar, in barrels, full head
lined. 6,000 pounds of Crushed Sugar, In barrels, full head
lined.
6,000 pounds cf Granulated Sugar, In barrels, full
head-lined.
6,000 ponnds of Cut Loaf Sugar, In barrels, full head
lined.
5,000 pounds of Carolina Rice, In oak barrels, full
head lined.
80,000 pounds of Green Rio Coffee, In oak barrels, full
head lined.
6,000 pounds of Green Java Coffee, In mats, pac ked
In gunnies, containing 3 mats each.
6,0C0 gallons of pure Cider Vinegar, In barrels, Iron
hooped.
80,000 poundajof family Soap, 9-pound bars, 60-poaa J
boxes, net, strapped.
6,000 pounds 01 "Ada." Candles, 6's, full weights,
40-pound boxes, net, strapped.
1,000 pounds of Pure Ground Black Pepper, y-pound
packages, in 25-ponnd 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 Hams, packed In
tierce s
1,000 gaHons of Syrup, In X and whole barrels.
1,000 gallons of Molasses, in x and whole barrels.
1,000 dozen ol Toilet Soaps, assorted.
600 boxes of Table Sale, In boxes containing 60
boxes each.
25 pounds of Cayenne Pepper, ground, In im
pound packages, packed In boxes of 25
pounds.
25 pounds of Cinnamon, giound, In J-pound
packages, packed In boxes of 25 pounds.
25 pounds of Ginger, ground, in V-Pound pack
ages, packed in boxes of 25 pounds.
85 pounds of AlUplce, ground, in impound pack
ages, packed In boxes of 25 pounds.
100 pounds of Mustard, ground, In impound cans,
packed In boxes of 12 pounds.
200 pounds of Yeast Powders, In Vpouud cans,
packed in boxes of 12 pounds.
60 kits of Mess Mackerel, containing 20 pounds,
net.
SCO boxes of DesBlcated Codfish, 1-pound bo xcs
packed 24 In a case.
100 boxes of Smoked Herring.
1,000 naif-boxes c f Sardines, in original cases.
1,0H0 pounds of Dried Peaches, In barrels full head
lined.
1,000 pounds of Dried Appels, 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.
240 cans of Fresh Salmon, In 2-pound cans.
240 cans of fresh Oysters, In 2-pound cans.
240 cans of Spiced Oysters, iu 2-pound cans.
600 cans of Tomatoes, In 2-pound cans.
600 cans of Green Corn, In 2-pound cans.
240 cans of Lima BeanB, In 2- pound cans.
240 cans of Green Peas, In 2-pound cans.
240 cans of Lobsters, In 2-pound cans.
600 cans of Fresh Peaches, la 2-pouud cans.
240 cans of Preserved Peaches, in 2- pound cans.
240 cans of Preserved Pineapples, in 2-pound cans.
240 cans of Preserved Damsons, In 2-pound cans.
240 cans of Fresh Pineapples, In 2-pound cans.
240 cans of Cranberry Sauce, In 2-pound cans.
240 bottles of Worcestershire Sauce, packed 12 In
a case, imported "pints."
240 cans of Currant Jelly, 2-pound cans.
240 cans of Raspberry Jam, 2-pound cans.
2,400 cans of Condensed Milk, 1-pouud cans,
"Eagle" brand.
400 bottles of Assorted Pickles, consisting of Eng
lish Chow-chow and Gherkins, and Domes
tic Cucumbers and Onions.
20 gro&s of Vanilla Extracts, 2 and 4-ounce vials,
20 gross of Lemon Extracts, 2 and 4-ounce vials.
400 pounds of corn Starch, In 1-pound packages.
40-pound boxes.
720 pounds of Laundry Starch, in l-pound pack
ages, 86-pound boxeB.
108 pounds Tapioca, In 1-pound packages, 25
pound boxes. ;
300 pounds of Chocolate, in 1-pound packages, 25
pounds eah.
800 pounds of Vermicelli, In 1-pound packages,
26-pound boxes.
800 pounds of Maccaronl, In 1-pound packages,
25-pound boxes.
800 pounds of Cabonate Soda, In 1-pound pack
ages, 86 pounds each.
250 pounds of Cream Tartar, In 1 -pound packages,
95 pounds each.
8,000 pounds of Lard, In 3-pound caddies, packed
19 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 fromjthls
office. These stores are required for Immediate
shipment, and in quantities more or less at the
option of the Government.
By order of Major W. W. BURNS,
2 J tm 4t Chief C.S. Department oj East
ENGINEER OFFICE,
Fifth Lighthouse District,
Baltimore, Md., Feb. T, 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 13 o'clock M. en
WEDNESDAY, March 8, 1871, FOR BUILDING
TWO SCREW-PILE LIGHTHOUSES, one at
BENON1S POINT, Choptank river, Md., In about
eleven-feet water, and the other at LOVE POINT,
head of Kent Island, mouth of Chester river, Md.,
in ten-feet water, according to the plans and speci
fications for 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 be accompanied by a written guar
antee In the sum of one thousand dollars from two
responsible parties, that in case the bid is 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 Benonls Point, Chop
tank river, Md., and Love Point, Kent Island, Chesa
peake Bay, Md.," and addressed to the undersigned.
rJiiui o. 11 A INS,
Captain of Engineers,
2 1 20t Lighthouse Engineer, Fifth District,
"VFFICB POST QUARTERMA8TE.R,
I I irnii Vnkinil Vl fah 1 4 1)271
Will be sold at publlo auction, at Fort Monroe,
Vs., on the 15th day of March, 1811, atten(lo)
and illty (11,260) yards "T" RAILROAD IRON
(worn), together with a number of FROGS and
Property to be removed at expense of purchaser,
A deposit of ten (10) per cent, will be required
nnnn flci'pnlftncii nf tilil. Terms caah.
By order of the Secretary of War.
JAMES CURRY.
8 lstuthstmlot Lieutenant and A. A. O, M.
QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, U. S. A.,
w rmLAUKLruiA, ra., r eo. u, is a.
TlMmntall In tvlnllnatA will 1 L ..aI.aJ .
this office nnttl 12 o'clock M. on FRIDAY, March 17,
leu, lur uuuuuiy ou ui owua n nu uuuuu ids
KltUmond, Va., and Wilmington, N. C. National
Cemeteries.
Forms for proposals, and specifications, furnished
npon application to this offlce.
HENRY C. IIODGBS,
917 6t Major and Quartermaster, U. 8. A.
CniEF QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE.
Omaha, Nebraska, Feb. 1, 1871.
There will be sold at publlo auction, at Fort
Mcpherson, Nebraska, on MONDAY, March 6, lsTl,
a lot of condemned Quartermaster's Btorea, Grain,
and Clothing; aud at North Platte, Nebraska, on
TUESDAY, March 7, 1671, 87 condemned cavalry
horses.
Terms : Cash in Government funds.
ALBX". J. PERRY,
Chief Quartermaster Dept. Platte,
8 10 tM Brevet Brigadier-General, U. U. A.
PROPOSALS.
U
N1TKD STATES
PENNSYLVANIA,
MAILS.
ropr omci Department, 1
Washinotor, Sept. 80,
0, 1870.
PROP08AL8 for conveying the Malls of tha United
States from July 1, 1871, te June 80, 1872, on the fol
lowing routes in the State of Pennsylvania, will be
recel- ed at tha contract Office of the Dep irtracnt
cntll 8 P. M. or March 1, 1871, to be decided by
March 80 following:
;5 From Butler, by North Oakland, Barnhart's
aim ib. caiawin, ana uruin, to LAwrenc iburg,
23 miles and back, three times a week.
Leave Butler Monday, Wednesday, and Friday,
at 7-80 A.M.;
Arrive at Lawrencebnrg by 4 P. M. ;
Leave Lawrencebnrg Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday, at 7o A. M. ;
Arrive at Butler by 4 P. M.
8610 From Liberty Corners, by Storr's Mills, to New
ura, i i mues ana oacK, once a wees.
Leave Liberty Corners Saturday at 8 A. M. ;
Arrive at New Era by 12 M. ;
Leave New Era Saturday at 1 P. M.j
Arrive at Libertv Corners bv 5 P. M.
8634 From Bedford to DownlngsvUle (Imiertown P.
u., o mues ana oacK, twice a wees.
Leave Bedford Tuesday and Friday at 8 P. M. ;
Arrive at Imiertown by 5 P. M. ;
Leave Imiertown Tuesday and Friday at 8 A.
M. ;
Arrive at Bedford by 10 A. M.
2635 From West Bingham, by Bingham Centre and
uingnam. to tpring xauis (N. x.), i mues and
back, twice a week.
Leave West Bingham Tuesday and Saturday at
8 P.M.;
Arrive at Spring Mills by D P. M. ;
Leave Spring Mills Tuesday and Saturday at 13
M. ;
Arrive at West Bingham by 9 P. M.
2636 From Pottstown to Cedarville (no offlce), 8
mues ana dsck, inree times a wees by a
schedule satisfactory to the postmaster at
Cedarville.
2637 From Oxford, by Mount Vernon, Coleraln,
KirKwooa, f oresiuaie, ana uartvuic, to
Christiana, 18 miles and back, three times a
Leave Oxford Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur
day at 1P.M.;
Arrive at Christians 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.
2638 Frem Horton's, by Rochester's Mills (no ofOce),
10 israny, n nines ana dhck, once a weeK.
Leave Horton's Saturday at 8 A. M. ;
Arrive at Brady by 11 A. M. ;
Leave Brady Saturday at 1 P. M. ;
Arrive at Horton's by 4 P. M.
proposals for more frequent service Invited.
2C39 From Osceola Mills, by Houtzdaleaud Madera,
10 pinun s iums, io mueB ana uuuk, 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 6 P. M.
4640 From llanlln Station, by Eldersvllle (no office)
and Independence, to Bethany (W. Va.), 16
milts and back, once a week.
Leave llanlln btatlon Saturday at 8 A. M. ;
Arrive at Bethany by 12 M. ;
Leave Bethany Saturday at 1 P. M.
Arrive at llanlln Station by 6 P. M.
Proposals for more frequent service invited.
2641 From Troy Centre (no office) to Tryonville, 6
miles and back, once a week.
Leave Troy Centre Saturday at.10 A. M. ;
Arrive at Tryonville by 12 M. ;
Leave Tryonville Saturday at 1 P. M. ;
Arrive at Troy Centre by 3 P. M.
Proposals invited for service twice a week, on
Wednesday and Saturday.
2642 From Fllcksvllle (no office) to Penargll (no
otllce).
Bidders will state distance and proposed sche
dule of arrivals and departure.
2643 From Coopersburg, by Lanark, Llmcport,
Sthnesbnrg, and Zion Hill (no otllce), to
Coopersburg, 19 miles, three times a week,
equal to 9 miles and back, three time) a
Leave Coopersburg Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at 12 M.
Arrive at Coopersburg by 6 P. M.
2C44 From Dixon, by East Lemon (no office), to
Plercevule, 6 miles and back, three times a
week.
Leave Dixon Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur
day at 7 A. M.
Arrive at Plercevllle by 9 A. M.
Leave Plercevlile Tuesday, Thursday, and Sa
turday at 10 A. M.
Arrive at Dixon oy 13 M.
2645 From Milroy to Siglervllle (no office), 8 miles
and back, three times a week, by a schedule
satisfactory to the postmaster at Sigler
vllle. 2646 From Sandy Lake, by North Sandy and French
Creek, to Utlca, 11 miles and back, twice a
Leave Bandy Lake Tuesday and Saturday at 3
P.M.
Arrtve at Utlca by 6 P. M. ;
Leave Utlca Tuesday and Saturday at 7 A. M. ;
Arrive at Sandy Lake by 10 A. M.
' proposals for an additional weekly trip on
Thursday Invited.
2647 From ..UUertown, by Coffman's (no office),
Uhl's Score (no office), Barnes' Hotel (no
office), end Miller's Store (no otllce), to Mc
Eee's Half Falls, 18 miles and back, once a
Leave Mulerstown Saturday at 6 AM.;
Arrive at McKee s Half Falls by 13 M. ;
Leave McKee's Half Falls Saturday at 1A.M.;
Arrive at Mlllerstown by 7 P. M.
2648 From Edge bill station (no offlce), by Fltzwa-
tertown. Jairettown, and Three Tons, to
Prospectvllle, 8 miles and back, six times a
-week, by a schedule making close .connections
at Edge Hill Station with regular mall
trains.
OAio From Newport, by Acker's Store (no office) and
Montgomery's Ferry, to Liverpool, 16 miles
only that part of the route from Newport to
Montgomery 's jj erry wui do let, iu mues and
back, once a week.
Leave Newport Saturday at 3 P. M. :
Arrive at Montgomery's Ferry by (P.M.:
Leave Montgomery's Ferry Saturday at. 7-80
a. id.;
Arrive at Newport by 10-30 A. M,
9660 From Tobyhauna Mills to South Sterling, 8
mues ana oaca. once a weea.
Leave Tobyhanna Mills Saturday at 1 P. M. ;
Arrive at South Sterling by 4 P. M. ;
Leave Sonth Sterling Saturday at 7 A. M. ;
Arrive at Tobyhanna Mills by 10 A. M.
8661 From North East, by Greentleld. to Vfattsburg,
16 miles and back, once a week.
Leave North East Saturday at 8 P. M. ;
Arrive at Wattsburg by 6 P. M. ;
Leave Wattsburg Saturday at 6 A. M. ;
Arrive at North East by 10 A. M.
Proposals for an additional trip on Tuesday in
vited. 8659 From Uerrlckvllle, by James Mittens (no office),
and William Nesblts (no offlce), to Rummer
field Creek, 5 miles and back, three times a
week, in close connect leu with railroad mall
trains, by a schedule satisfactory to the post
masters. 8663 From Wyaluslng, by Lime Hill, Ballebay (no
office), and Camp School-house, to Herrlck,
10 miles and back, three times a week.
Leave Wyaluslng Tuesday, Thursday, and Sa
turday, at 1180 A, M. or after arrival of mall
train;
Arrive at LTerriek by 8-80 P. M. ;
Leave Herrlck Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur
day, at 7 A.M.:
Arrive at Wyaluslng by 10 A. M.
8664 From Russell Bill to Kelservllle (no office), 2 V
miles and back, once a week, by a schedule
satisfactory to the postmaster.
1660 From PhoeDlxville, by Pickering and West
Plkeland, to Chester Springs, 7 mliei and
back, three times a week.
Leave Phcenlxviile Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at 13 M. 5
Arrive at Chester Springs by 8 P. M. ;
Leave Chester Springs Tuesday, Thursday, and
Saturday at 6 li0 A. M. ;
Arrive at Phoenlxville by 8-80 A M.
JS5 From CochransvUle to Londonderry, 1)4 miles
and back, three times a wees, by a schedule
satisfactory to the Postmaster at London
derry. 8657 From Lanark to AUentown, 4 miles and back,
three times a week, by a schedule satisfactory
to the Postmaster at Lanark.
8658 From Trunkeyvule to Fagundua Forest (no
office), l mile and back, three times a week,
by a schedule satisfactory to the Postmaster.
8669 From Carrmiiown, oy iNicniown aua ium
mell's. to Pine Flats, 13 miles and back, once
a week.
Leave Carrolltown Saturday at 8 A. M. ;
Arrtve at Pine Flats by 13 M. :
Leave Pine Flat Saturday at 1 P. M. ;
Arrive at Carrolltown bv 6 P. M. -8066
From Central office, In Philadelphia, to the fol
lowing named sub-omoes. from October 1,
1871, to June 80, 1872. via.: Scmerton, By
berry, Holmesburg, Olney, Taoonv. Bustle
ton, Fox Chase, MUesiown, Oxford Church,
Torresdale, Verree's Mul, and Wheat Sheaf,
twice dally, except Sunday, in each direction,
or oftener if required, by a schedule satisfac
tory to the postmaster at Philadelphia, aud
the whole service and means of transporta
tion to be nnder his direction.
Rate per annum to be stated in bids,
8661 Froju uri, ty Brittobwood (no offlce) and
PROPOSALS.
Steam Valley (no offlce), to Trout Ran, 15
miles and back, once a week.
Leave Liberty Saturday at 7 A. M.;
Arrive at Trout Run by 19 M. ;
Leave Trout Run Saturday at 1 P. M. ;
Arrive at Trout Run by 6 P. M.
Proposals invited for more frequent service.
NOTES.
Proposals mnst be to carry the mall with "cele
rity, certainty, and security,1' using the terms of the
law, and they must be guaranteed by two respon
sible persons, certified to as such by a poBtmaster
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 Be far behind time as to
break connection with depending malls, and not
sunictently excused, one-fourth the compensation
for the trip is subject to forfeiture. Fines will be
Imposed, unless the delinquency be satisfactorily
explained, for neglectlffg to take the mall from or
Into a post-office; for suirerlng it to be Injured, de
stroyed, robbed, or lost ; and for refusing, after de
mand, to convey the mall 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-oillce laws or
the instructions of the Department. He may alter
the schedule of departures and arrivals, and also
order an Increase or service by allowing therefor a
pro rata increase on the contract pay. lie may also
curtail or d iscontlnue 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 be addressed to the
"Second Assistant Postmaster-General,' super
scribed "Proposals, State of Pennsylvania," and
sent by mail
For forms of proposals, eta, and other Informa
tion, see advertisement of October 81, 1867, and of
this date, in pamphlet form, at the principal post
offices. JOHN A. J. CRKSWELL,
1 9 eod tMl Postmaster-General.
s
ALE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS AT AUC
TION.
Chief Quartermaster's Office,)
San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 6, 1S70. f
Will be sold at publlo auction, at Galveston,
Texas, on WEDNESDAY, March l, 1S71, commen
cing at 10 o'clock A.M., EIGHTEEN FRAME
BUILDINGS, the dimensions or which can be ascer
tained on application to Lieutenant W. O. Cory,
Acting Assistant Quartermaster.
Terms cash, In United States currency.
2 10 t mar 1 JAMES A. EKIN,
Chief Quartermaster Department Texas.
DROPOSALR.-OFFICE OF THE FIDELITY IN
1 8URANCE, TRUST, AND SAFE DEPOSIT
COMPANY, Nos. 329 and 831 CHESNUT Street.
PniLADKLrniA, Feb. 29. 1S71.
Proposals In writing and under seal will be re
ceived at the office of this Company, as Trustees of
the LEHIGH EQUIPMENT TRUST, of Philadel
phia, until FRIDAY, the 8d of March next, for the
sale to the Trustees of $27,ooo of the capital stock of
the said LEHIGH EQUIPMENT TRUST, to be ap
plied to the Sinking Fund under said Trust.
The proposals may be for a part or the whole of
the above, and should be endorsed "Sinking Fund,"
and addressed to N. B. BROWNS,
2 28 St President.
REAL. ESTATE AT AUCTION.
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
VALUABLE REAL AND PERSONAL ESTATE.
Pursuant to the terms of a deed of trnst executed
to the undersigned, on the 12th day of November,
A. D. 1869, by the Tucker Creek Oil and Mining
Company of West Virginia, to secure the payment
of a certain debt, therein described, due to Frede
rick Fairthorne, amounting totiooo, with interest
from the 12th day of November, 1S69, which deed is
recorded In the Recorder's office of Wirt county,
West Virginia, In Deed Book No. 9, page 522, 1 will,
ON THE 8th DAY OF MAY, 1871 (that being the
second Monday of the month), at the front door of
the Court Uoubc of Wirt county, West Virginia, pro
ceed to sell to the highest bidder, by public auction,
for cash in band, the following real and personal
property in said deed mentioned, to wit: All that
certain tract of land situate, blng, and.belng in the
county of Wirt and Stale of West Virginia, about
one mile west of the Court House of Wirt county,
containing THREE HUNDRED AND NINETY
EIGHT ACRES OF LAND, known as the Tucker
Creek Oil and Mining Company's Farm.
Also, one other certaln.tract of land situate on the
waters of Synn Camp Run, and left hand fork of
Tucker's Creek, in the county of Wirt and state of
West Virginia, containing EIGHT HUNDRED AND
THIRTEEN ACRES of land, more or less, being the
same tracts of land t onveyed to the said Tucker
Creek Oil and Mining Company, by Nelson J.
NickerBon and wife, by deed bearing date on the 8th
day of June, 1366; both of said deeds are of record
in the Office of the Recorder of Wirt county. West
Virginia, in Deed Book No. 9, pages 293 and SOL
Also one Portable Steam Engine Boiler and fix
tures, 20 horse-power, two. sets of blacksmith tools
and a lot of oil well tools, and one Ore-proof safe,
all of whichls now upon the premises.
1 awt M8 D. H. LEONARD, Trustee.
BLACK HAWK GOLD MINING COMPANY OF
NEW YORK.
AUCTION SALE BY TRUSTEES.
Notice is hereby given that we, the undersigned,
BENJAMIN WHITE and BERIAH WALL, of the
City of Providence, in the State of Rhode Island,
under and in execution or the powers in us vested
by the deed of trust executed to us by said Black
Hawk Gold Mining Company, bearing date on the
twenty-eighth day or May, A. D. lsvt), and duly re
corded, will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION at the Ex
change Salesroom, No. ill Broadway, New York,
on the eleventh day of May, 1871, at 13 o'clock
noon, all the estate, lauds, quartz lode nilnlug
claims, mines, minerals, mining rights and Interests,
lands and premises, shafts, levels, mills and mill
sites, stores, storehouses, dwellings, and other
buildings and structures, water, watr-powers, runs
and falls of water, water-courses, and water-rights
and privileges, water-wheels, flumes, ditches, fur
naces, engines, steam-powers, tracts, machinery, re
torts, tools and fixtures, and ail other estate aud
Lroperty, real, personal, or mixed, or said Black
!awk Gold Mining Company, situate In the County
of Gilpin, In the Territory or Colorado, aud con
veyed to ns in and by the deed or trust aforesaid,
and all the Interest and title of said Company
therein.
Reference Is hereby made, as a part of this notice.
and for a full description of said estate and pro
perty, to saiu aeeu oi irusr, wmcn may oe examined
at the office of W. H. Whlttlngham, No. 11 Wall
street, New York City.
Terms or sale will be made known at the time and
place of sale. (2 16 taw td 10
BERIAH WALL, Trustees.
PUBLIC SALE. THOMAS k SONS. AUC-
"i tloneers. Business Stand. Four-story brick
mill aud coal yard and large lot, No. 939 N. Ninth
street, above Poplar streer, 80 feet front, 100 feet
deep to Darlen street, 9 fronts. On Tuesday,
March 14, 1811, at 13 o'clock, noon, will be
sold at publlo sale, at the Philadelphia Exchange,
all those buildings and the lot of ground thereunto
belonging, situate on the east side or Ninth street,
north of Poplar street, No. 939; the lot containing in
front on Ninth street 80 feet, and extending in depth
loo feet. The improvements are a lour-story brick
building, with two-story back building, fronting on
Ninth street, and extending through to Darlen
street. It Is occupied as a Hour mill. Terms 83)00
cash ; balance may remain on bond and niortjftge
for five years. Immediate possession of mill, the
coal yard about the middle of April. For former
particulars apply to liiua u. miliums, no. ms Wai
nut street.
M. THOMAS A 80NS. Auctioneers.
8 26 S 8t NOS. 139 aud 141 S. FOURTH St.
WHISKY, WINE, ETCU
HARSTAIRS ft McCALL.
No. 126 Walnut and 21 Granite Sti
IMPORTERS Of
Brandies, Wlnet, Gin, 0Ut Oil, Et.
WHOLES ALB DKALMKg IN
PURE RYE VHI8KIBS,
U BOND AUD TAX PAID, M 1st
A LIIANDBR G. OAT TELL A CO.,
4V. PRODUCE COMMISSION MKKOHANT,-
40. B BiOAiu WAtAAVJU
AMD
NO. IT NORTH WATER STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
ALUAXDn 6. CAXTS11, BLUAV CAt -7 1 u
AMVBEMCN1 .
MERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
THE NEW
GERMAN OPEIIA.
The celebrated tragic Prima Donna,
HUE LOUISE LICHTMAY.
Orand Opening Night,
FRIDAY, March 8, 1871.
Hslevy's Grand Spectacular Opera,
THK JEWESS,
pronounced by the entire press the grandest opera
tic representation ever beard.
Cast with the entire strength of the Company.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, March 4, at 8,
Grand Gala Matinee,
STRADBLLA.
MONDAY March 6. 1871,
WILLIAM TELL.
Prices of Admission:
General Admission One Dollar
Secured Beats Fifty Cents extra
Family Urcle 60 Cents Gallery so Cents
The sale or seats for any performance commences
njornlng, at the ACADEMY OF MUSIC and F.
A. NORTH A CO.'S., No. 1026 OHBSNUT Street. It
A D E M Y OF MUSIC.
Til EODORE TnoM AS'
ORAND CONCERTS.
POSITIVELY HIS LAST APPEARANCE THIS
SKASON,
FRIDAY EVENING, March 81,
AND ONE GRAND MATIN KB
RiTt'DTliV A iMll C 13 Vrt g vt A it
Acianxwu. April 1
Mr. THOMaR Will ha aanlara K K- nUW....J
Pianlite, MISS ANNA MEHLIO,
AND THE
GRAND ORCHESTRA.
FRIDAY EVENING, March 81,
ANNUAL BENEFIT OF
Orders for Seats for the Concerts now received at
the
Mus
wuiuo vi a ;.. c ui j nuu t&v. nurm x kjq, b
AdmiRBlon One Dollar
ex:
v..r v" fc"LaLn ruir ueais extra
llRKLY XBW I'liOGRAMMES WILL UK
OFFKRED. It
ALNUT STREET THWATR E.
THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, March. 1,
FAREWELL ENGAGEMENT
OF
MR. AND MRS. BARNEY WILLIAMS.
Last night of the Grand Fairy Spectacular Drama of
mis rAini cikui,e;
OB. CON O'CAROLAN'8 DREAM.
CON O'CAROLAN BARNEY WILLIAMS
MOLESHBE Mrs. BARNEY WILLIAMS
Aiier wmcn, me itoaring uotnedy or
THE CUhTOM OF THE COUNTRY.
To conclude with WHO SPEAKS FIRST T
MRS. JOHN DREW'S ARCH STREET
THEATRE. Begins V to 8 o'clock.
FIRST WEEK OF THE INIMITABLE
LOTfA
MONDAY AND TILL FURTHER NOTICE.
the celebrated Protean Drama,
THE LITTLE DETECTIVE.
THE PEERLESS LOTTA
IN SIX CHARACTERS.
with 8ongs and Dances.
FRIDAY LOTTA'S BENEFIT.
SATURDAY FIRST LOTTA MATINEE.
C1IE8NUT STREET THEATRE.
E. L. DAVENPORT Lessee and Manager
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY?
A NilW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTS.
THE STAR COMPANY, with
E. L. DAVENPORT as SIR GILES OVBRREACH.
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY TRAGEDY AND
COMEDY
SATURDAY MATINKK THE MARBLE HEART.
A NEW WAY TO PAY OLD DEBTS.
on SATUKDAT EVENING. Tickets at Abel's.
CONCERT nALL, CHESNUT STREET.
THE STAR CONCERTS.
THOROUGH AND BRILLIANT SUCCESS.
TO-NIGHT, A NEW PROGRAMME,
INTRODUCING THE ENTIRE GREAT COM--PANY,
AMERICU8, ROSELL. DE GEBELE, 01.
TED BSC,
LAWRENCE, DAWSON, A'BECKETT.
Tickets, 60 and 75 cents, to be obtained day or
evening at Concert Hall.
AMHRICUS STAR MATINEE, SATURDAY.
AMERICAN MUSEUM AND MENAGERIE
Northwest corner of NINTH and A KCH Streets
Open daily from 9 A. M. to 10 P. M.
100,000 CURIOSITIES
From all parts of the World.
THIRTY CAGES OF WILD ANIMALS,
The Splendid Dramatic Company appearing in the
Lecture Room every Evening at 8 o'clock, and Wed
nesday and Saturday afternoons at 9 o'clock. '
Admission to all the Attractions, 88 cents. 1919 tf
ROTH KR MEL'S BATTLE OF
GETTYSBURG,
at No. 1003 CHESNUT Street.
OPEN DAY AND EVENING.
Every day, commencing MONDAY, February 27,
at 3 P. M. and 8-30 P. M., Professor LAWRENCE
will describe the picture, and read Colonel Mc
Mlchael's popular "UNVB,ILING"ADDRESS.x 9 95
T7OX'8 NEW AMERICAN THEATRE, CHESNUT
J? Street, above Tenth,
AMUSEMENTS OF ALL NATIONS.
EVERY EVENING
And SATURDAY MATINEE.
GREAT CONGRESS OF STARS.
Comprising the best artists In the'eouutry, who
appear in Grand Ballets, Dutch Comedy, Local
Sketches, Minstrelsy, EthloplanActs, Farce, Comic
Vocallsm, Pantomime, etc.
A
SSBMBLY BUILDINGS.
THE WONDERFUL
TWO-HEADED GIRL COMBINATION
have been Induced to Btay ONE WEKK LONGER
(ONLY), to give TOE THOUSANDS who have been
unable, or declined to visit the receptions In con
sequence of the crowd, an opportunity to attend.
Receptions from 2 to 0 and 7 to 10 P. M.
Admission, 35 cents ; Children, 95 cents. 9 14 8t
MILLINERY.
' R s K DILLON
NOS. 883 AND 331 SOUTH STREET,
FANCY AND MOURNING MILLINERY, CRAPE
VEILS.
Ladles' and Misses' Crape, Felt, Gimp, Hair, Satin,
Silk, Straw and Velvets, Hats and Bonnets, French
Flowers, Hat and Bonnet Frames, Capes, Laces,
Silks, Satins, Velvets, Ribbons, Sashes, Ornamental
and all kinds of Millinery Goods. 1 4
FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFE
MARVIN'S SAFES.
ThelTJest Quality!
Tha Ztowest Prices!
The Largest Assortment
Fire-proof.
Burelar-proof.
MARVIN'S CHROME IRON
i
SPHERICAL
X3iirgla,x Safo
Will resist all BURGLAR'S IMPLEMENTS for any
length of time. Please lend for catalogue.
MARVIN & CO.,
rJo. 721 CnnnTIUT Street,
(MASONIC HALL,) PHILADELPHIA.
868 Broadway, N. Y. l8 Bank it., Cleveland, Ohio.
A number of Second-hand Safes, of different
makes and slses, for sale VERY LOW.
bales. Machinery, etc., moved and hoisted promptly
and careruiiy, at reasonable ratea, 10 T fmwsm
Corn Exchange Bag Manufactoro.'
JOHN T. DAILCY,
H. Z. Cor. WATER uxd 2IARKZT Bts.
ROPI AND TWINS, BAGS aid BAGGING, fot
Grain, Flour, Salt, bnper-Phosphate of Lime, Boa
PLarga and small GUNNY BAGS constantly 00)
lAAd, Also, WOOL 8AOU.