THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, APRIL 24, I8V1. DRAMATIC SKETCHES No. 1. The Prompter Long-delayed Tribute to an Old Pnblle Functionary. Teople neve very vague notloni about the Internal economy of a theatre. The moat refreshing Igno rance upon stage matters la constantly shown by men who are fully abreast of every other topic Professional people even lawyers, doctors, news paper men peisona whom we know to hare a trained eye and Intelligence, swallow the old fables gravely, and puzzle the actor whom they may chance to meet with the owl-like sagacity of their theatrical views. That the stage Is a kind of sealed region does not altogether explain this lgnoranoe; for although "no admittance" 1b the rale, yet the mystic ground can nevertheless be approached, in some way, by almost any one who cares enough about It to press the matter. Further, we are sure that there la not the same Ignorance among actors of the practice; of other professions. Not that actors have often the knowledge necessary to the practice ef, say, law or medicine, but they know the rules of these professions of college life, of debate, eta better thaa lawyers or doctors know the order of an actor's life, and this, notwith standing that the Bar Association and the Dissect ing Room are almost as much unknown ground as the region Behind the Scenes. We Intend from time to time to do what In ns lies towards patting an Im perfectly understood subject In Us true light. If, In furtherance of this Idea, we speak first of all of the prompter, It Is not because we think that that Individual, indispensable though he Is, ranks all his stage companions in Importance. But his position Is one that is least of all generally understood. We long ago made a vow that if any enterprising pub lisher ever gave us a show on this subject the prompter should have justice. Let us see, then, what Is the extent of his claim on the amusement seeking public. We assert ttat the prompter Is the hardeBt-worked man In the theatre. The actors are all off of many scenes, and are severally entirely out of the casts of some plays, but the prompter is an essential part of each scene In every piece, day in and night out. The amount of weariness that this Induces is hardly to be appreciated by the lucky Individuals who have never tried It. The attention Is Incessantly on the Stretch. To relax the tension for a single Instant (we speak now of performance) might be to Involve a scene In Inextricable confusion. The weight of this responsibility Is on the prompter from the time the curtain rises until It falls, and It is as tiring as the playing of a heavy part. There are, to be sure, some gradations In this anxiety. The prompter grows to know the material of his company, which members of It are surest footed and which are the most liable to "stick;" and although, If he is a trusty man, he will follow all with a like fidelity, yet as regards his own comfort the difference of material is Important. The best actors, It may be stated, are very often the most nervous, and, although really perfect In their parts, require tho prompter's constant watchfulness ; while the respectable dullards of the stage are not seldom ''dead-letter" actors, and could of themselves en tirely dispense with any assistance. The common Idea Is that the prompter's work at night constitutes his entire labor. Never was there a greater error, for lrkuome though It is, It Is the least part of his duty. During all the long and tiresome rehearsals he must hold his book as vigi lantly as at night. For other people there are rest and holiday, but not for him. In very many cases he la virtually Btage manager. He not only follows the dialogue, bathe directs the "business" as tho rehear sal proceeds. The small people of the piece, the corps de 6aIW,etc, are especially nnder his direction, even when the stage manager actively conducts the rehearsal, which as we have intimated he does not do at all, very frequently. The rehearsal Is a con stant fret and worry to the prompter, for If the piece Is not properly digested In the morning there will be most assuredly a series of blunders at night. More than this, the prompter's day work does not by any means end with the rehearsal. There are multitudinous demands npon him from the stage hands as well as from the actors. He has, for in stance, to draw oat for the chief carpenter a list or "plot" as It la called of the various scenery to be set for the evening's performance. He follows to a cer tain extent the traditions of the theatre in this task, bat it requires, too, good judgment and a thorough knowledge of the resources of the stage he Is work ing. The "plot" must be made out with detailed exactness; everything needed in every scene must be particularized and Its exact position assigned. This Is all-Important, for with tho exceptional occa sions when new scenery is painted for a play the scenes are not often set at rehearsal, or at least not perfectly. There are some things that must be, and this Is one of them. In the matter of properties, also, is the prompter directly responsible. "Properties" Is the generlo name for all small articles used by the actors in the course of perform ance. They are of Infinite variety, and the person whose business It Is to make, provide, and take care of them (of whom we may speak more tally on a future occasion) is one of the Institu tions of the theatre. The prompter, In addi tion to bis scene-plot, mast also draw out a - property-plot, detailing with exactness all the "props" required for the piece or pieces to be acted at night, explaining where they are to be placed, or to whom they are to be handed. It Is a task of great nicety. Any one can see how post tlvely essential It Is that the dagger, the miniature, the pnrse of gold, the package of love letters, the sword that breaks so easily across the knee that suoh things should be exactly thert at the right mo went; and If they are not, Mr. Prompter Is to blame. Besides all these, the prompter has yet other duties. The books and manuscripts of the theatre are In bis charge. Many of the plays per formed by stars, now-a-dajs, are private property, and nnprinted. The actors are furnished with written parts, which mast be carefully gathered to gether after the run of the piece, and returned to the owner. The prompter is responsible for the safety of all such manuscripts. Furthermore, he generally, or very often, makes oat the bills of the theatre, and Inserts the advertisements In the news papers. This does not require much labor, bat It Is work that needs taste and tact. It Is mentioned to show the varied talents necessary in a man who would oil this difficult position well. Of all impracticable things, it might be thought that a stuttering prompter was the toughest. At mat blush It would seem Indeed that he might as well nave n? tongue as one not perfectly under his control. Ytt we have known a man who stuttered worse than an earthquake, and yet who was so valuable to his proprietors that they would have raised bis salary three dollars a week any time rather than have lost him. This worthy man which his name was Brown was long attached to a leading Boston theatre. There was this peculiarity about him. At rehearsal, and at dajfc-work gensially, his tongue led him sack a Hfe that he and his friends were very often sick to death of It. It seemed, however, when the demand was really npon him that his hesitancy of speech left. At night his voice was -generally ready. He occasionally went on for a small part (another Item of work, by the ay), nil unruly tengue very nnfrequently going back on him at such times, and at his post his sibll lant speech was as a rule unimpeachable. But not always I And woe betide the unlucky actor who, ' fishing for the word, glared Icily at the prompt, place, and saw poor Brown mouthing and gesticu lating, but unable to ntter a nound I If nervous, that would be the end of the befoggel actor for that scene, unless some one more self-possessed hap pened to be on with him, and could take np the jilnsne. We have thus given all outllne-a beggarly one f the nromoter's duty. It was sirs, uarrw opinion Of Bairey Gamp that "of all over-worked and under paid creeturs" she (sairey;, was. mo ucrinriM and the underpalderf. We mate an exception, la favor of our friend of the Firef .,f,.nrR..lL Sometimes, not often, he U, as swtors say, "ambitious," and doesn't mind the wost; nusiCAii Ann pnsvriATic. Tht City Amniementi. At thi Antcn Sheridan's cornedv of Th School for Scandal will be performed this even ine. with A Kiss in the Dark as an afterpiece. Mr. S. K. Murdoch will be the recipient of a complimentary testimonial benefit to-morrow evening, wnen ne win personate "Claude Mel- notte" in The Lady of Lyon. Miss Lizzie Pier- son will appear as "Pauline." On Wednesday Mr. W. II. Wallls. an excel lent actor and an established favorite, will pre sent his claims to the regards of the public. On Thursday Mr. John J. Holmes, the box book-keeper, and Mr. Fred. Trefts, the ticket taker, win have a loint benefit, for which an attractive bill Is announced. On 8aturday Mr. Adam Evcrly will offer a fine bill on the occasion of his benefit. lie will ap pear as 'Frank Heartwell" in the comedy of 'ine boiawrs Davnhter. and as "Caleb Kestral" in the domestic drama of The Harvest Home. Mr. Kvcrly's many friends will be pleased to see Mm again upon the Arch Street stage, and his benefit will undoubtedly attract a full house. At thh Avalhut Tom Taylor's olav of 'Twivt Axe and Crown will be represented. with Miss Ella Burns in the character of "Ladv Elizabeth." This play had an extraordinary run In London, and is said to be of more than usual interest. Miss Burns has on benefit occasions plaved the arduous parts of "Queen Katharine" in Henry VIII and "Constance" in King John, and has Riven evidences of undoubted ability. On this, her real debut as an actress, we hope she will be greeted bv a full house. AT thb (Jhesnut Mrs. K. L. Davenport will have a benefit this evening, which should attract a large audience, for Mrs. Davenport is an actreesof great' ability, and her performances nave contributed much to the success of the Chesnut since it has been nnder her husband' management. Shicl's tragedy of The Apostate will be represented, with Mr. Davenport as Pescara," Mr. Thome as "Hemeva." and Mrs. Davenport as "Florlnda." The performance will conclude with the farce of The Rendezvous. The benefit of Mr. Uharles R. Thorne. Jr.. will take place on Wednesday. The programme will consist of Dreams of Delusion, The Two Friends, and A Dull in a China Shop. On 'lhnrsdav evening Mr. Walter Lennox will have a benefit, when She Stoops to Conquer and varan s xoung Man win be represented. Mr. Lennox is an excellent low comedian, who is fairly established In the regards of the playgoers of Philadelphia, and we hope his benefit will be a substantial compliment. The benefit of Mr. H. Torchiana. the box book-keeper, is announced for Saturday evening. at thb academy of musio the spectacle of 27ie Black Crook will bo reDresented this evening. at thb assembly Building the beautiful diorama of "Ireland in Shade and Sunshine" will commence its third week this evening. This is one of the most attractive entertainments ever given in this city, and is well worthy of the regards of the public. The pictures themselver are artistic representations of some of the most attractive features of Irish scenery, while the performances of Miss Julia Esmond, Barry Aylmer, Bryan O'Lynn, Frank Roach, and W. E. Misdale add greatly to the enjoyable char acter of the entertainment. At thb American Miss Kate Fisher will enter npon the second week of her engagement. ana win appear on this ana every evening of the week In her great role of "Mazeppa." at thb alhambra, an attractive miscella neous programme will be presented this evening. At thb Museum, Ninth and Arch streets, Mr. Lewis Baker will appear this evening as Wilkins Micawber" in a dramatization of Dickens' novel of "David Copperfleld." A GRAND COMPLIMENTARY CONCERT tO Mr. George A. Conly will be given on Friday even ing, May 5th, at Concert Hall, nnder the direc tion of. Professor Ettore Barill, who will be assisted by a number of well-known artists. C I T Y NOT1C KS. Those who Desire a Brilliancy of Complex ion should beware of cheap patent pills, or other cathartics containing calomel and mercury. Use Nature's remedy, Hblmbold's Fluid Extract Sab. SAFARILLA and HBLMBOLD'S CATAWBA GRAFS PILLS. Component parts Fluid Extract Rhubarb and Fluid Extract Grape Juice. For Liver Complaints, Jaun dice, Bilious Affections, Dyspepsia, Sick or Nervous Headache, Costlveness, etc.. the Pills are une qualled. Mr. William W. cabsidy, the Jeweller at No. 8 South Second street, has one of the largest and most attractive stocks of all kinds of Jewelry and Silver ware in the city. He has also on hand a fine assort ment of fine American Western Watches. Those who purchase at tula store at the present time are certain to get the werth of their money. Youno Ladies, Beware! of the injurious effects of Cathartics and Purgatives, containing mercury, calomel, and other deleterious drags. In a short time they enervate and destroy the system as well as the complexion, If yon would have a fresh, healthy; and youthful appearance, nse Helmbold's Fluid Extract Sarsafarilla and hblmbold's Ca tawba Grafe Pills. They are purely vegetable; a pleasant purgative, and cause neither nausea or griping pains. St. James Hotel, Boston. If our friends will kindly Inform us, either by telegram or by letter, of their Intended arrival, we shall be better prepared lor their comfort. The reputation of this new ana elegant establishment is such as to require no com ment. Transient board Four Dollars per day. Proprietor St. James Hotel, Boston. To Insure Health and Proper Digestion you should nse Helmbold's Catawba Grape Pills They are composed of Fluid Extract Rhubarb and Fluid Extract Catawba Grape Juice. They excite digestion, nourish and invigorate the system, and purge out all the humors that grow and rankle in the blood. Helmbold's Sarsafarilla makes New, Fresh, and Healthy Blood, and Beautifies the Com plexion. OREEN QUM PLASTERS, The only ones which effectually will cure Corns Bunions, are manufactured by Q. Krausk, Apothecary, N. W. cor. Twelfth and Chesuut Streets. There ko Article in Materia-Medica which supersedes Castor Oil, Magnesia, or Salts equal to Helmbold's Catawba Grape Pills for purging from the system all superfluous and worn-out mat ter. For Biliousness, Costlveness, Sick or Nervous Headache, etc., they are unequalled, as they cause neither nausea or griping pains; after which purify and make New Blood by using Helmbold's Sarsa farilla. Oakford, Continental Hotel, has opened an ele gant assortment of Ladies', Children's, and Infants' Tlmmed and nntrimmed Hats. Flowers, Feathers, Ornaments, Etc. Also, Boys Cloth and Straw Hats. Burnett's Kallistom The best eoemetlo. . In the Sprino and (Summed Months the system should be thoroughly purged, and nothing la so ac ceptable to the Stomach as Helmbold's Catawba Geafe Pills, after which nse Helmbold's Extract Sarsafarilla. They Invigorate the system, and can be taken by Children with perfect safety. Fob OYSTERS always, 'fresh, fat, and inviting," Stewed, Steamed, Roasted, Panned, Broiled. Fried, and Raw, go to Leach's, northeast corner Nlath and Chesnut Half peck steamed oysters, 83 cents. Don't Fail to Procure Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syruf for children teething, it has been used for thirty years with never-falling safety and success by millions of mothers for their children. There Is not such a reliable purgative known as Helmbold's Catawba Grape Pills. They are safe, pleasant, and efficacious, and cause neither nausea or griping pains. Helmbold's Sarsafarilla, the great Blood Pnriqar. Oakford, Continental Hotel, has reoelved Spring Styles Gents' and Boys' Hats, Caps, and Furnishing Goods. Shirts made to order. Burnett's, Oocoains a perfect hair dressing. died. Albright. At his residence. No 1715 Market street, on the morning of the 84th instant, John G. Ai.rrmbt. Due notice of his funeral will be given. Foptfr. On Saturday afternoon, the 22d instant. Emzabkth B., wife of Joseph H. Foster. The relatives and friends of the famllv are respect fully Invited to attend the funeral, from the resi dence of her husband, No. 1317 Arch street, on Wed nesday afternoon, the 86th instant, at 8 o'ciocx. " Hardie. On the 2lst Instant. Carlton R. Moork, only son of David and Mary Hardie, aged B years and 9 months. Relatives and friends are Invited to attend his funeral, on Tuesday, the 8fth instant at 0 A. M., from bis parents' residence, No. 715 Tasker street. " Maris. On Sixth-day, the Slst Instant, Sarah Ann, danghtcr of the late Jesse J. Marls. The friends of the family are invited, without far ther notice, to attend the funeral, from the resi dence of her mother, near Chester, on Third-day, the snth instant, at 10 o'clock A. M. Carriages wilt be in waiting at Chester on arrival of train leaving Philadelphia at 8-80 A. M. . " Marsh am,. On the morning of the 83d instant, Benjamin Marshall, in his 6 2d year." ills mends ana tnose or the ramuy are invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 1116 Spruce street, on Fifth-dav morntug, the 87th instant, at 11 o'clock. To proceed to Laurel Hill. Scull On the 84th lnstast Hannah E.. wife of David Scull, Jr. OLOTHINQ. CLOTHING, COMBINING STYLE, DURABILITY AND EX CELLENCE OF WOR KM IN S III P. Jones' O IV E-J? RICE ESTABLISHMENT, 004 lVtarlrot Street, GEO. W. NIEMANN. Handsome Garments made to order at the shortest notice. 4 IS smw tf SPECIAL NOTICES. tor additional Spseial Ifoticf le Inrtd Fagne. H. M. DALY'S WHISKY WAREROOMS, IMMENSE STOCK OF THE BEST BRANDS IN ORIGINAL BARRELS. Among which may be found the celebrated "Golden Wedding," Bourbon of ancient date; Wheat and Rye Whiskies, all pure from manufacturers (In ori ginal packages), including those well-known dis tillers, THOMAS MOORE A SON, juepu d. finch on., ana THOMAS MOORE The attention of the trade la rea nested to test tnese vv nisiues, ai mantel rates. s tsmwi jggy- OFFICE U. S. ASSISTANT TREASURER, Philadelphia, Pa , April 22, 1371. Registered and coupon Interest duo May 1 on U. S. Loans will be paid without rebate at this office on and alter the 24th Instant. GEORGE EYSTER, It Assistant Treasurer U. 8. REV. DR. JOHN IT ALL, OF NEW YORK, nut H(,buio vil i ucounj evemug UMI, April zo, at b o'ciock. in ine Kev. Dr. Wvlle's Church. BROAD Street. below Spruce. Subject "Personal Power." Tickets. 60c. For the benefit of the Parent and Mission Sab bath Schools. For sale at Presbyterian Board. No. 1334 Chesnut street; Mar Men's, No. 1214 Chesnut street; Garrlgues', No. 603 Arch street, ami door oi cnurcn evening 01 lecture. 'a at" WW TRINITY CHURCH. SOUTH WAR K. "w CATHARINE Street, above Second The Seml-Centennlal Anniversary of this church will be celebrated on tllmiai, April gs. services at 10X A. M. Morning Prayer, Holy Uommuiilon,.n4 sermon ty Kev. jeignion uoieman. At s r. m. Parish Reunion, Historical and other addresses. Choice musical selections by eminent volunteer taient. it' BANK OF AMERICA. Philadelphia, April 24. 1871. The Annual Meetlntr of the Stockholders of the Bank of America will be held on MONDAY, May 1, 1871, between the hours of 10 and 13 A. M., at which time an election will be held for a President and Ten Directors to Berve for the ensuing year. CUAULL.3 u. ruiiL, 4 24 6t Cashier. B(S?- FAKTICULAll ATTKKTIUJN 1"AIU TO Shoes, at VliUl'Vl& Ul U 1U B Awwvw MUSS BARTLETT'S, No. 83 S. SIXTH Street, above Chesnut. 8 20tf THE BEST COAL. ISAAC K. "WRIGHT & SON, No. 124 South SECOND Street. YARDS Corner EIGHTH and MASTER Sts. and wfm8 No. 618 SW ANSON St. above Queen. OAS FIXTURES. NO STORE ON CHESNUT STREET. C0R11E LIUS & SOUS' RETAIL SALESROOMS, 821 CHERRY St. CAS FIXTURES. NEW PUBLIC AJIONS. ABOOD NUMBER. "SUGGESTIONS TO Public Speakers;" "Dead or Alive, Which?" 'In the Mammoth Cave Without a Oalde;" "The Utah Gentiles;" "Woman Physicians;" "A Free Puipu;" "The Sugar Maple Tree;" "The Traveller," ny uoiosmiin, witu illustrations: "itawaia warns, Charles Sumner, etc.," with Portraits, In May num ber of PHUBNOLOGICAL JOUhNAL; 80c, or 3 a year. Newsmen have It. S. R. WELLS, No. Bi9 BHOADWAY, New York. J. L. CA.PKN, No. 86 N. JNirs l u street, ruuaueipma. x xt At Your Own Prices. GOULD a. CO , Hoi. 37 and 39 North SECOND Street, And northeast cor. NINTH and MARKET Bts, Will sell yon Furniture at your own prices te make room iqr trie exiensive aiierauous. m i oiop INSTATE OF FHAWC1S SMITH, DECEASED. U Letter testamentary npon tbe above tute naviiiff been Brattled to tue onaersiKnea, an persons Indebted to tlie Mid estate wre requested to make paviueut, ana thuBe naviuir claims 10 present taem, witnoui aeiay, w uaiuci rtAun, ciecmor, 4 Hum . HQ.M WftiNUTStJettt. OPENING OF NEW nilLLIKEN'S LMm STORES, 1128 CHESNUT Street and 828 ARCH Street, Our Spring Importation Now Open. riUNl ED LINEN LAWN DRESSES. PLAIN WHITE LINEN LAWN DRESSES. BEAUTIFUL PRINTED SHIRTING LINENS. We are showing the rxost beautiful assortment of Printed Linens In the country. The patterns are all now and very styllsa. PLAIN LINENS FOR SUITS. Plain Buff Linen. Buff Parisian Linen. Tlatn Baff Linen Lawns. Tlain Flax Lawns. Plain Chocolate Linens. Grey Linens. TTIE FRENCH" PIQUES AT 50 CENTS. We have received so piccta more of this rique. Undoubtedly the best bargain of the saason. OUR WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT Contains all the most desirable makes of Nalnsooits, Lawns, Bishop Lawns, French Aiosnns, FINANCIAL.. 7-30 GOLD LOAN OP TUB Northern Pacific Railroad. Rapid Progress of the Work. The building of the Northern Pacific Railroad (begun July last) Is being pushed forward with great energy from both extremities of the line. Several thousand men are employed In Minnesota and on the Paclflo coast. The grade Is nearly completed see miles westward from Lake Superior; trains are running over 130 miles of finished road, and track- laying is progressing at the rate of one to two miles per day. Including Its purchase of the St. Paul and Pacific Road, the Northern Paclflo Company now has 418 miles of completed road, and by September dent this will be increased to at least 680. A GOOD INVESTMENT. We are now selling and unhesitatingly recom mend, as a Profitable and perfectly Safe Investment, the First Mortgage Land Grant Gold Bonds of. the Northern Paciflc Railroad Company. They have 30 years to run, bear Seven and Three-tenths per cent. gold Interest (more than 8 per cent, currency), and are secured by first and only mortgage on the kn- tibb koad and its EQUIPMENTS, and also on S3.000 ACRES OF LAND to every mile of track, or 500 Acres for each $10 g Bond. They are exempt from United States Tax; Principal, and Interest are payable in Gold ; Deno minations: Coupons, fioo to fiooo; Registered, $100 to 110,000. LANDS FOR BONDS. Nortbera Paoiao T-ao'a mtm at all tlmaa raoalvable at ten per cent, abovb FAB, In exchange for the Company's Lauds, at their lowest cash price. That Is, In addition to their character as a first-class prompt-paying Railroad security, these bonds are in effect Land Warrants bearing a profitable rate of interest until exchanged for Homesteads, at ten PER CENT. PREMIUM. SINKING FUND. The Land Grant of tho Road exceeds Fifty Mil lion Acres, having an average soil of great fertility, In a climate that is simply unsurpassed. The Trus tees of the Mortgage, Messrs. Jay Cooke and J. Edgar Thomson, are required to devote the pro ceeds of all Land Sales to the repurchase and can cellation of the Company's Bonds. This Immense Sinking Fund will undoubtedly cancel the principal of the entire Issue of First Mortgage Bonds (now selling) before they fall due. PROFITABLE AND SAFE. With their ample security and high rate of Inte rest, there Is no Investment accessible to the peo ple which Is more profitable or safe. In view of the Government's expectation soon to call for the surrender of Its outstanding 6 per cent. Bonds, nnder .the present movement for funding the debt at lower Interest, many holders of United States Five-Twenties are exchanging them for Northern Paclflo Seven-Thirties, thus realizing a handsome profit, and greatly Increasing their annual income. OTHER SECURITIES AUENCIKJ?. All marketable Stocks and Bonds will be received at their highest current price In exchange for Nrthern Pacific Seven-thirties. Express charoes on Money or Bonds received, and on Seven-thirties sent In return, will be paid by the Financial Agonu. Agencies for the sale of this loan are established m nearly every city and Important town throughout the United States and Canada. Full information, maps, pamphlets, etc., can be obtained on applica tion at any agency, or from the undersigned. JAY COOKE & CO., Philadelphia, New York, Washington, FISCAL AGENTS NORTHERN PACIFIC R. P.CO Fcr sale in Philadelphia by GLENDINN1NG, DAVIS A CO., No. 43 S. Tilrd St. WM. T. ELBERT, No. 821 Walnut street. J. H. TROTTER, No. 82 Walnut street. WM. PAINTER fc CO., No. 88 S. Third street. S. M. PALMER A CO., No. 26 S. Third street. D. M. ROBINSON A CO., No. 133 8. Third Street. SAMUEL WORK, No. CI S. Third street. GEORGE J. BOYD, No. 18 S. Third street. RALEY A WILSON, No. 41 S. Third street WALLACE A KEENE, No. 143 S. Third street STERLING & CO., ino. 110 S. Third street. H. H. WILTBANK, No. 808 Walnut street T. A. BIDDLE A CO., No. 828 Walnut Street M. SCHULTZ A CO., No. 44 S. Third street WILLIAM C. MORGAN & CO., No. 83 S. Third st BOWEN A FOX, No. 13 Merchants' Exchange. WILLIAM T. CARTER, No. 813V Walnut street. W. IL SHELMEUDINE, No. 10 8. Third street MEGARY & PEALE, No. IS 8. Third street NARR & LADNER, No. 80 S. Third street. BIOREN A CO., No. 150 8. Third street JOHN K. WILDMAN. No. 88 8. Third street TOWNSEND WHELEN A CO, No. 309 Waluut St. P. 8. PETERSON & CO.. No. S 8. Third street B. K. JAMISON A CO., N.W. cor. Third & Chesnut EMORY, BENSON & CO., No. 8. Third street G. fc W. Y. 1IEBERTON, No, 68 8. Third street BARKER BROS. A CO., No. 28 P. Third street. JAMES E. LttWARS fc CO., No. 99 8. Third street. BULL t NORTH, No. 121 8. Third street. D. C. W. SMITH A CO., No. 121 8. Third streeS. CHARLES B. KEEN, No. 825 Walnut street J. S. RUSUTON A CO., No. 00 8. Third street H. F. BACHMAN, No. 8S 8. Third street JACOB B. K1DGWAY, No. 66 P. Third street W. U. STEVENSON, No. 82J Pock Btreet JOHN MOSS, Jr., No. 806 Walnut street C. T. YERKES, Jr., A CO.. No. 80 S. Third Street SEVENTH NATIONAL BANK, N. W. oor. Fourth and Market stuew. . i 87mwi3nt LINEN DRE58E0. Soft - finish Cambrics, Swiss and India Malls, Victoria extra wiains, uamourg .agings. FINANCIAL. o FFICE OF SE HAVEN & EltO., Ko. 40 SOUTH THIRD STREET, PHILADELPHIA. The Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, A NEW TRUNK LINE FROM THE SEA BOARD TO THE WEST, Is already completed and In operation from Rich mond to the celebrated White Sulphur Springs, 827 miles, and there remain but 800 miles now under construction, to complete It to the Western terminus on the Ohio river, 815 miles below Pittsburg, at the head of reliable and continuous navigation. Tbe completed portion of the road Is doing a GOOD LOCAL BUSINESS, which will be euor- mouBly Increased as It progresses and opens the Im mense mineral riches of Virginia and West Virginia, whose coal and Iron art celebrated for their qaallty and abundance, and would alone enrich the means of communication which afford them access to the markets East and West. The advantages of the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail road AS A GREAT EAST AND WEST THROUGH LINE for the transportation of the heavy freights (which constitute the principal part of the East and West through traffic) are numerous nd important 1. A SHORT ROUTE between tho Atlantic Coast and the Great West 8. U)W GRADES. 8. LIGHT CURVE8. 4. A GENIAL CLIMATE, which admits of safe. economical, and rapid railroad operation through out tne vear. 6. EAST AND WEST TERMINI, at favorable points on tide-water and the Ohio river. 6. A VEhY LAhGE THROUGH AND LOCAL TRAFFIC awalUntt its progress. 7. A COMPARATIVELY LIGHT CAPITAL AND DEBT, and consequently a light tax npon trafllc for navruent ol lntereht and dividends. All these conditions favor a cheap and economlca. worlviDgof the line, which will enable the CUesa l ehkeuml Ohio route to do a profitable East and West through business at rates which would not pay by the more dllllcuU and costly lines, and to control an etioinunu Southweatern through trade. We are now authorized to sell an additional amouiitof FIRST MORTGAGE SIX PER JKNT, GUI D BONDS of the company, at the original price 01 vo ana accrvea muereM. Tbe bondi are aeoared bv a mortKntre anon tbe en. tire road, franchises, and property or tho company, WHICH NOW, IN COMPLETED ROAD AND WORK DONE, EXCEEDS THE ENTIRE AMOUNT OF THE MORTGAGE, and which, when completed, will be worth at least S30,ooo,0oo. A tanking fund of 1100,000 per annum Is provided for their redemption. Tbey are issued as Coupons or Registered Bonds, and in denominations of 8100, 8500, nnd 81000, Interest payable May and November, in the city of New York. The superior advantages, valuable property and franchises, and able and honorable management of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company, render it one of tbe most substantial, reliable, and trust worthy corporations In the country, and comrne.id its securities to the unhesitating confluence of capi talists and Investors. Pamphlets, maps, and full particulars famished upon application. DE H&VEH & BRO., No. 40 SOUTH THIRD STREET, 8 84 fmw lm PHILADELPHIA. ELLIOTT, COLLINS & CO, Ho. 109 South THIRD Street, MEMBERS OF STOCK AND GOLD EX CHANGES. DEALERS IN MERCANTILE PAPER, GOVERNMENT SECURITIES, GOLD.Etc DRAW BILLS OP EXCHANGE ON THE UNION BANK OF LONDON. 8fmwt MILLINERY, TRIMMINGS, ETO. FRENCH BREAKFAST GAPS TUB MISSES McVAUCH A DUNCAN, No. 114 S. Eleventh St., Have just received their Spring Importation of French llreakfast Caps, ENTIRELY NBW DESIGNS. Piques In Plaids, Stripes and Cords. French Nainsooks, Victoria and Bishop Lawn. Tucked Muslin for Waixts and Bklrts. French Worked and Hamburg Edgings and Insert ing. Rich Flounclngs In Nainsook and Swiss. Jclnen Collars and Cults, all tna new styles. Novelties and Fancy Articles received dally. Ladles' TJndergarmentsl and Infants' Outfits on bnd and Bade to order. siamsm rfi TSO ARCH ST, T0 ARCH ST. GILL'S TRIMMED BONNETS, TRIMMED HATS, STRAW GOODS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS, Etc. Complete stock In our own Inimitable styles, te tailing at wholesale rates. P. E. OILL A CO., 4 14 fniwet No. HO AUlH Street. THEO. LEGIilliRDT & CO., Engraving &&d SteamLithographlc PRINTING ROOMS, Ita. 612 and 614 CE.T Street I sewfm Bmrp UOGItfiUILI)INa. FOR SALE, 3 F O R BALE, JXn Elegant Residence, wren STABLE, AT CHESNUT HILL. Desirable location, a few minutes' walk from depot D. T. PRATT, No. 108 South FOURTH Street IMlm II. .T. DOB IJINH, BUILDER, OFFICE, NOS. 6 and 6 LEDGER BUILDING, offers for sale the follow lng properties at reduced prices: ho. 1. Handsome four-story Brown Stone Resi dence, with side-sard, situated No. 191T Chesnut street, OnlBhed with all modern conveniences. Built by the day without regard to cost. Lot 4x by ITS feet deep, to a back street. Clear of all incumbrance ; win be sold a bargain. No. s. Elegant three-story Brown Stone Rest, dence, with Hansard Roof, situated west side of Broad, above Master street. Very commodious; finished with all modern conveniences. Built in a very superior manner. Lot 50 by SO feet deep to Car lisle street. No. 8. Neat three-story Brick Dwelling, with side yard, No. 1413 North Eighteenth street, above Mas ter, containing ten rooms, with all modern conveni ences; will be sold below cost. No. 4. Lot west side Broad, 68 feet above Vine, T5 feet front, 198 feet deep to back street; will be sold so as to pay well for investment. Also, lot west side of Broad, above Thompson, 05 feet front, soo feet deep, to Carlisle street, with brick stable for four horses, . No, 0. A Cape May Cottage, located on the beach Is large and commodlons ; If not sold will be rented. No. 6. A good Farm In Klchland township, Buoks county, containing 93 acres, with good lmprove ments. 4Ttf FOR SALE. HANDSOME RESIDENCE, WEST PHILADELPHIA. No. 8218 CHESNUT Street (Marble Terrace), THREE-STORY, WITH MANSARD ROOF, AND THREE-STORY DOUBLE BACK BUILDINGS. Sixteen rooms, all modern conveniences, gas, bath, hot and cold water. Lot 13 feet front and 120 feet 8 Inches deep to a back street. Immediate possession. Terms to suit purchaser. M. D. LIVENSETTER, 413 No. 129 South FOURTH Street SALE OF THE ATSION ESTATE. ABOUT 88,000 ACRES OF LAND, TO BK SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION: AT THE WEST JERSEY HOTEL, CAMDEN, N. J., ON MAY , 1871, AT - 1 O'CLOCK, P. M. TO SPECULATORS IN LAND, PROJECTORS OF TOWNS AND CAPITALISTS GENERALLY, A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR INVESTMENT 13 PRESENTED M A FARM of about 700 acres, with extensive Im provements. Is Included. several HILLS and additional mill and manu facturing sites are on the property. RAILROADS traverse the entire length of the tract. ATSION STATION la the point of Junction of two railroads. TOWNS and SETTLEMENTS may be favorably THE CEDAR TIMBER is of considerable value. CHANBEKR1ES, GRAPES, SWEET POTATOES HOPS, etc., can be very successfully cultivated. GOOD T1TLK will be made to the purchaser. SEND for A PAMPHLET containing particu lars, and apply personally, or by mail, to ujiuhub ivi. dallao, Assignee, 8 24 87t No. 822 S. FOURTH St., Philadelphia. TO LET OR FOR SALE ONE OF THOSE elegant full marble-front Dwellings In MARBLE TERRACE, No. 8204 CHESNUT Street Haadj the great railroad centres. Passenger cars pass ta door both ways. Only $100 per month. Open for Inspection. 418 6t A. C. McCURDY, S. E. cor. SEVENTEENTH and COATES Sts. FOR BALE, AT GERMANTO WN DE9IR- iable Summer Residence on Old Township Line road, near Chelten avenue, convenient to German- town Depot, near the Wlssahlckon: 3 aores, stone house, 14 rooms, ftame stable and carriage-house, spring-bouse, good spring ol water, fruit, one of the coolest situations In Oermantown ; flue drive to the city. Will be sold furnished If desired. Apply on the premises or to JUSTICE BATEMAN A CO., No. 122 8. FRONT Btreet 4 84 Bt ATLANTIC CITY PROPERTY FOR 8ALB, or would be Exchanged for City Property. le property is xnown as me uuaniu nor HOUSE. Tbe House is already furnished. Apply of THOMAS BRADY, Atlantic City, or of P. WaT WON, No. 882 WaLNUT Street or of HUGH BARR, FRONT and WHARTON Streets, Phila. 4 II St FOR SALE 85500, NEAT MODERN DWELLING-. All modern conveniences : elegant garden in a high state of cultivation ; urns, statuary, aquarium, gold llsh, etc. Lot 100 feet deep to a wide street, No. 1622 MASTER Street Apply on the premises. 4 18 6t t53 FOR SALE, No 830 ARCH STREET A yjj four-story Brick bTOUEand DWELLING, on the south Side of ARCH Street below Ninth street A pply to A. B, CARVER A Co., 4 IS 6f 8. W. cor. NINTH and FILBERT Sts. FOR bALE LOTS. WEST FIDE OF BROAD 1 Street, above Thompson, SOO feet deep to Car- e street, wiw advances w ouua. 4 81 6t Ledger Building. COUNTRY-SEAT AND FARM FOR 8ALK of 60 to 100 acres. Bristol pike, aonve tbe I mile stoue, ana near xacony station, luansion-nousa and other dwellings to let Apply on premises, or No. 610 LOCUST Street 4 ti at" FOR BALE TWENTY-FIRST STREET, WELLING With back buildings. A. II. UAKYKll CO , 4 18 6t S. W. cor. NIN TH and Fl LBSRT Sts. TO RENT. CHE&siUT STREET QTORGE to riDrjT, IV o. 3o r APPLY ON THB PREMISES. 4 82 tf FOR RENT, STORE, Ho. 339 MARKET Street. APPLY ON PREMISES. 4 82tf 7. ELLISON A 80NS. SCHOOL LAN E COUNTRY SEAT TO RENT. Jl- Mansion House, furnished, will be let for the summer months ; IS rooms, besides S bath-rooms; ke house, grapery, green bouse, stables, kitchen garden, and 9 aures of land. All In complete order. 10 minutes of two railway stations. PHILIP 8. JUSTICE, .to. 145 N. FIFTH Street 4 S4 VV Philadelphia. hut the fact remains.
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