SISSON PEACOCK. Editor. VOLUME XX.—NO. 168. STEW PUBLICATIONS. Mount Calvary, with Meditations on Sacred Places, ” is the title of a deeply-inte resting book, from the pen of Rev. Matthew Bale Smith, which will be snre to attract many thoughtful readers. The idea of all sacred doctrines and duties clustering ■around Mount Calvary, is admirably work ed out, and adhered to; and some of the ■points in the Old Testament history used as Illustrations, are very strikingly treated. "“The Ark of God oh a New Cart,” “The Plainof Zaainaim,” “The Plain of Ono,” and “ Palace Shushan,” may be specified in this oonneotion, and we venture to say, many "whohave passed over the Old Testament history, as of a time entirely gone by, wil be surprised into a new attention to its real meaning and practical bearing even on the daily duties of this present time Some of the New Testament chapters are admirable; CalvtSy, and the Church of God,” “Cal’ winy, and the Sabbath of Eden,” may be ipartioularly recommended, but we ad vise a careful reading of the whole treatise, for it will amply repay perusal. For sale by Ash mead & ®vane, Philadelphia. “TheLettersof Eugenie de Guerin,“edited "by M. Trebutien, are so wellrknown and admired in the literary world, that farther remark or criticism is well nigh superflu ous. Probably every one who reads the -volume will be struck by the simplicity,pa thos, and tenderness of Eugenie’s character! as it betrays itself in her correspondence! and we sometimes feel that we are allowed to look rather too far into her inmost heart and soul. We cannot, however, often* re gret this, as the completeness Of the charac ter is only thus to be seen; and doubtless, this collection of letters will be read by many who will be grateful to the editor for preserving them for their pleasure and pror .fit. For sale by Smith, English & Go. “Vignettes: Twelve Biograpbica, Sketches,” is the attractive title of a beauti- Jul'volume published by “Strahan, London and New York.” As the title indicates,the memoirs are mere sketches ef the twelve women whose lives and characters are here -drawn; but they are full enough to give one an excellent idea of the main characteristics -of each. The most interesting of the series of “Vignettes” are the sketches of “La Sceur Rosalie,” “Madame Luce of Algiers,” and •“Mrs. Delany;” but in selecting those, we -do not mean to intimate that the nine other ■biographies are lacking in interest. On the -contrary a perusal of the wholb series will •well repay the reader. For sale by Smith, English & Co. . ' • v ■ We have received from Smith, English & Go., a copy of one of Herr Bjdrnson’s best -works, as the translators’ preface calls it “ Arne” is a tale °f Norwegian country life; and many of the descriptions of natural are especially beautiful. The pre. face, by the translators, gives a sketch of •the author’s life; and in several points, we may trace a similarity between the hero of -the story, and the author himself, especially •in the aspiration after higher things than a mere country life could afford, and the srrong determination to write out the •thoughts of the mind, and thus attain to fame. Mr. James S. Claxton sends ns a very ele. ,gant edition of “The Book of Common Rrayer, as amended by the Westminster Divines, A. D. 1661. E dited by Rev. C. W, -Shields, D. D., with an his torical and litorgi -cal treatise.” It is beautifully printed on the finest paper and is elegantly bound. It will.make a most attractive ornament for the parlor or study library. Ashmead & Evans have sent us a charm ing book; called “Pastimes with my Little Eriends,” which, doubtless, will delight many children besides the author’s own immediate circle of-young friends. It is -very prettily and tastefully bound, and the inside pages of reading, will not disappoint the expectation raised by the external dress* Pennsylvania Central Railroad— • Change of Time.— By a reference to the -advertisement of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad, given: in another column, it will Be seen that the running time of their trains •will change on Sunday, the fist inst. Those Interested will please notice that by the new arrangement the Sunday Paoli trains have Been discontinued. ’ ' • ' Freaks of A^lebchant.— The wealth of -Amsterdam is' said to fall much short of vrhat it was during-the period of Dutch com mercial pre-eminence. It is not long sines that strangers, in visiting Amsterdam, were ishown the spacious house ol a merchant Who, -after having lavished much on furniture and paintings, actually caused the floor of one of Bis apartments to be laid With Spanish dol lars, set on gdge. \-_ > Whims equally ridiculous, for disposing ■of an overplus of wealth, appear to have Been far from uncommon in former times in Holland. There is. in Arnheim, an old, fantastical looking dwelling, the original owner of -which was a Jew merchant, who erected the Rouse out of purerevenge. His coffers were ;so well replenished that he was at a loss to Rnow howto employ his superfluous cash. At last he hit upon a fanoiful expedient. He determined to make a pavement before Ris residence of large, massive elates of sil ver, and to surround it with an ornamental ■chain of the same costly material. Before •carrying this plan into effect, however, it be- Rooved him to obtain the sanction of the au thorities. But these worthies, void of sym pathy, set their faces against a proposition which might have compelled' them to irf •crease the town guard, Enraged at their moncompliance, Moses determined to punish Whem. _ He ordered his dwelling, situated in -the principal street, to be pulled down, and on itsi site he erected the one now standing. It is literally covered with diabolical figures, amounting, it is said, to three; hundred and sixty-five, one for each day in the year, to afford the city, worthiesboth abundance and variety. Moral Science, —A movement is on foot 5n England for the establishment of a Na tional Association for the Promotion of Moral Science. Its originators are princi pally in Manchester. THE PENNSYLVANIA ELE JTLJN. October 9 th, 1866. GEARY'S MAJORITY 17,700. The Total Vote Nearly 600,000. We give belo w the full official votes for Governor in every county of the State ex cept Pike, and in that we have theoffioial majority. We have examined and corrected them carefully from the tables printed in the county papers, and believe that the offi cial count at Harrisburg will not vary one hundred in the majority. THE OFFICIAL VOTE FOB GOVERNOR. Geary, U. Clymer, V. Adams, - - - - - 2910 3126 Allegheny, ' - - - 120511 12896 Armstrong, - 3758 3078 Beaver, - - - - *- 3310 2385 Bedford, - - - - - 2591 2835 Berks, 7121 13287 Blair, .- - - - - 3520 2768 Bradford, - - - - 7134 3091 Bucks, - - - - - 6805 6836 Butler, - - - - - 3544 3061 Cambria, - - - - 2643 3295 Cameron, - - 374 303 Carbon, - - - - - 1906 2339 Centre, - - - - - 3094 3565 Chester, 8500 6221 Clarion, - - - - ■ - 1776 2813 Clearfield, - - 1650 2786 Clinton, - - - - - 1754 2337 Columbia, - - - - 1956 3588 Crawford, - - - - 6714 4969 Cumberland, - - - - 4030 4567 Dauphin, - - - - 5691 4301 Delaware, - - - - 3647 2262 Elk, - - - - - 376 916 Erie, .... . . 7237 3951 Fayette,- - - - -.3569 4359 Forest, ------ 91 58 Franklin, - - - - 4299 4106 Fulton, ----- 775 1055 Greene, - - - - - 1699 3233 Huntingdon, - 3248 2239 Indiana, ----- 4458 2109 Jefferson, - - - 2015 1912 Juniata, 1516 1814 Lancaster, - 14592 8592 Lawrence, ... - 3560 1410 Lebanon, - 4194 2696 Lehigb, - - -. 4 . - 4159 5731 Luzerne, - - - - 8733 12357 Lycoming, - - - - 3871 444 s McKean, - - - - 877 714 Mercer, - 4436 3752 Mifflin, --- -J725 1835 Monroe, - - - - 705 2699 Montgomery, - - - 7286 8342 Montour, - - . - . 1131 jssa Northampton, - - - 3859 6870 Northumberland, - 3381 3829 * - - - *5Bl 2wo Philadelphia, - - 54205 43317 Pike, - - - - - 724 Potter, - - - - - 1346 620 Schuylkill, - - - - 8793 11514 Snyder, - - . - - 1812 1326 Somerset, - 3062 1759 Sullivan, - - - - 436 761 Susquehanna, ... 4429 2981 Tioga, - - - - - 4791 • jr?* Union, - - - - - 1991 1287 Venango, - 44U9 3492 Warren, - - - - 2687 1572 Washington, ... 4977 4712 Wayne, .... 2357 2883 Westmoreland, ,- - - 5046 6113 Wyoming, - - - - 1408 1499 York, - - - - - 5896 8780 Geary’s Majority, - 17,706 ABTOSEWEim'A'S. The Arch.— Mr. Bandmann closes his engagement this evening, playing in “Nar cisse.” On Monday “The Fast Family” will again be produced, with the excellent cast which marked it when it was first brought out. It is one of Mrs. D rew’s great successes„and will draw excellent houses as long as other engagements Will permit of its being kept on the boards. The Chestnut.— Mr. Owens will appear in “The Crlcketon the Hearth” and "Forty Winks” this evening, they being his final performances, we believe. He has given onr theatre-goers inexpressible delight, both by his humor and his pathos, and with each evening some new feature has been added. We hope often to welcome this superb oomedian to our city. The Walnut.—Mr. Edwin Booth repeats Brutus, in the play of that name, and also Petruchio in “Taming of the Shrew,” this evening. On Monday he enacts Shy lock in “The Merchant of Venice.” Mr. Booth has drawn houses packed to the ut most extent since the opening of his en gagement, and his popularity seems to be on the increase. He is capitally supported by Miss Denin, Mr. Hill, Mr. Roberts and the company generally. The American.— “Mazeppa,” with Miss Eate Fisher as the. star, 1b the attraction at this popular theatre. The City Museum Theatbe will not open until the 27th, owing to the repairs, alterations, &o„ not being finished. Assembly Buildings.— Signor Blitz and his pet Canary Birds, with the immortal Bobby, will give two exhibitions to-day. Every variety of wonder and mirth will be introduced for the happiness of all present. The new feats of the Gallant Gardener, and the Shower of Doves, will be performed, be sides a large selection of necromantic illus trations and ventriloquism. Parents who love to see their children delighted should take them to see the humorooß Blitz. The Eleventh Steeet Opbba House presents a: most capital Saturday nicht’s hill, aU the company appearing. g .The Lincoln -Tableaux are given at Highly* They will also be exhibited at a matinee to-day. p ■^ >et ? ratm * Brothers, Philadelphia, Pa., have in press the follow ing Quarters,” by the C °P„i£ ess pf Blessmgton; “Saratoga; a Story of 1787. An Indian Tale of Frontier Life-” “The Corsican Brothers,” by Alexander Dumas; “The National Cook Rook,” bv a of Philadelphia, a Practical kouse wife; “The Freebooters” and “The White Scalper,” by Gustave Aimard; “The Family Save-All,” a book that every family should own, by.the author of “The National Cook Book;” and “The Young Heiress,” by Mrs Trollope. PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20,1866.-TRIPLE SHEET. THE NEW LEDGER BUILDING. AN IMMENBE NEWSPAPER ES TABLISHMENT. A Full Description of the Premises. To the liberality and enterprise of Mr George W. Childs, the wellrknown pro-: prietor of the Public Ledger, Philadelphia will be indebted for a very fine improve ment, and one of the handsomest buildings in the work on the new Ledger officefat the S. W. comer of Sixth and Chestnut streets is progressing rapidly, add already a very'good idea of what th'e struc ture is be canbe formed. The property contains a front 84 of feet On Cheßtnnt street, and extends 79 feets>4 inches on Sixth street. To this is being added a building similar to the comer struotnre. The addition comprises 91 feet 2} inches, making the entire depth on Sixth 171 feet. At the lower end there is a wing 36 feet,in width extending to George’s court. The entire building is five stories in height, witha basement and sub-cellar, and is to be covered with a Mansard roof. From the sub-cellar to the roof is 95 feet. The first story is of iron and the upper stories of brb wa stone. The Ledger establishment will occupy but a portion of the building. The main feature wiil.be the press room. This will beat the lower end, and will have a front of 90 feet on Sixth street It will extend baok to George’s court, a distance of 131 feet, and will be 20 feet 3 inches in height. The boil ers and engine will.be at the rear end, where there will be ample room for folders, car riers and newsboys. The boilers wUI be of the Harrison make, and will be of sufficient capacity to supply the whole concern with beat and. steam power. It is the design of Mr. Childs to make the press-room one of the finest in the world. Those who are cu rious to witness the workings of an im mense newspaper press will be gratified. At the Sixth street entrance to the basement there is to be a gaUery where the public can see the operations without interfering with the employes. The press room is to De lo cated whoUy in the new part of the bnUdlng. The first story,at the comer is to be hand somely fitted up with black and white wal nut panels, for the publication office. It will be 21} feet on Chestnut street and 62 feet deep on Sixth street. There wUI be ample accommodations for the transaction of the business of the paper. , The second story on Sixth street, and in the rear wing and portion of the new build-: ing on Sixth street,will be rented as offices; there being about forty ip all. They will he heatedfrom the Ledger boilers. The third Btory on Sixth street, and on the southern wing, running through to George’s court, will be used as the editorial rooms and the job printing establishment All the presses used will rest on flooring sup ported by wrought iron beams. The fourth story will be rented for manu facturing purposes. The fifth story will be used as the compo sition room. . It will be 22 feet wide, 122 feet long, and 20 feet high, with a double row of windows, affording plenty of light and ven tilation. It is to be made a model “work shop” for the printers. Connected with the composing room will be the stereotype foundry 35 by 80 feet, with a brick floor so as to make it fire-proof. On Chestnut street the building covers N'os. .600, 602, 604 and 606. No. 600 is to be occupied as the Ledger office as before stated. Nos. 602 and 604 have been thrown into one building, with an outlet on Sixth street, and when the necessary alterations are com pleted, and the building finished, this por tion wili be occupied entire by Mr. A. T. Stewart, of New York,as a wholesale house. No. 606 is also to be occuped by Cadbuy 6.957 289,251 289,251 The wails of the entire building are to be tied with wrought iron beams to prevent their falling in case of fire. The body of the new portion of the building is supported by fifteen wrought columns, in addition to the exterior walls, Eaoh column was tested to the extent of 150 tons before it was supplied. : This will tend to show the substantial character of the structure. • The work of alteration was commenced on the Ist of May, and it £as been carried on vigorously since thattime. It is expected that the front of the new budding oa Sixth street will be.up in about six weeks, and that the wholeestablishmentwill be finished in the early part of next year. The cost of the whole concern, including alterations and additions, when completed, will be at least $500,000. The iron work alone costing over §70,000. Mr. John.MoArthur, Jr., is the arohitect, and his assistant, Mr. George Summers, is now superintending the . work. Hr. R. J. Dobbins is the contractor apd builder.' The Ledger establishment, when removed to its new- location, will be one of the finest and most complete of its kind in this country or in fact in the world. The Hibernia’s Tkip to Paris.— We learn that the Paris Excursion Committee of the’Hibernia Steam Fire Engine Com pany have'had a fall meeting. Tbe project of the visit to Paris was amply discussed, but no definite details as to the route were absolutely settled on. It is probable that the excursionists will go from this city to New York; thence to Havre; from thence to Paris to remains three or four weeks. Leav ing France they will proceed to Liverpool, London, Queenstown, Dublin, Cork, Belfast, Liinerick, etc. The trip will take about three months, and will cost, it Is supposed, about $7OO, or $BOO, for each participant. The Hibernia will be the only Pennsylvania Fire Company reported lat Paris. The mem bers of the company thihk. that as the New Yorkers are subscribihg liberally to send out the 7th Regiment, that the opulent people of Philadelphia should aid them in the same manner. The New Water WoßKs.—Workmen are now; busily engaged in completing th@ reservoir, engine-house,) f cemeteries the 10th Ward is the largest, being $93,500.- In public property the 9th Ward raks first, the vamation being $673,000. v 6 A Fine Estaemshmest.— The changes and improvements in the dry goods and fancy goods establishments along Eighth street have been really wonderful recently, and those familiar with the street a few years since would scarcely know it now. The most prominent and recent imorove ment made is that of Mr. E. R. Lee, 'No. 43 North Eighth street. Mr. Lee has earned a high reputation for his dry goods establish ment, and he will increase it by the changes he has made. The store is one of the largest, lightest and most airy on the street, and it is fitted up and ornamented with excellent taste. The goods are tastefully displayed, and the attendants take the greatest pains to show them. The stock, comprising all va rieties of dry goods, hoop-skirts, / _ The taste for art in this city is increasing. The gallery of B. Scott, Jr.,’1020 Chestnut street, was crowded to excess this week on account of the great special sale of the Messrs. Yiti Bros., and it was impossible for most of the company to get near enongh to pass in their bids. For this reason the Viti Bros, will offer the contents of ceases of fine Alabaster Vases, Statuettes,French Bronzes, Bisquet Figures, was admitted to the y est ® r day,having received a severe cialocaUon of one of His legs, caused by felling from aiadder in St, John’s Church, Race street, above Fifth. The unfortunate man was engaged in fixing pipe in the building, -when he lost his and fell. A Dweiiihg in Sixteenth street is for sale cheap. Possession can be given soon, as will be seen by the advertisement in ano ther column. [Beth a Religious Paper.] Mb; Editor—“ The Deaf Hear.”— Before and since the time oar blessed Lord opened the ears of the deaf, the curse of deafness has been on the earth, and In later dais scUnce has been laboring to remedy the evil. No small degree of success ..has attended these efforts. No touch indeed opens the closed por tals of sound—but instruments have been contrived to aid the disordered organ, and the ingenuity mani fested In their construction is wonderful. WO were looking over the collection of Mr. Madeira, and were Impressed with the endless variety of instruments de vised for this object.. To' our .well-opened “auricles” the application of any one of .these instruments ‘ was anythlngbnt pleasant. It seemed as if a door shut be tween ns and £ iagara Falls In foil roar was suddenly opened, and the clamor of the rushing torrent broke in nponpnrbraln. Ent to those hard ofhearing the effect is Tery different. To them the ssnnds before lsst are collected and carried distinctly to the sensorlum, and the Bllent universe beconnes fallof pleasant, intelli gent sounds. Artificial drums evehars provided for the afflicted, and among the twenty-five varieties of instruments exhibited, It seems scarcely possible that any deafness should tall of finding relief, If not a pro per remedy. Many cases of relief are known to us, and we earnestly commend all who are afflicted with defect of hearing, to examine the large collection ex hibited at the depository, its South Tenth street, below Chestnut. • October.—The month of October ia pass es away swiftly, having brought Its fruits and its fats, its heats and its chills. Soon the dreary blasts of November will drive us to the fire-aide or the register ofthe furnace. In ei'bercase the flames should befed with coal lrcm the yard of W. W. Alter, 957 North Ninthstreet. Branch office at Sixth and Spring Gar den streets. Fresh Confectionery.—'The having of confectionery fresh every day la an Idea that would have astounded a past generation of Philadelphians E.G. Whitman & to.. No. 318 Chestnut street, oelow Fourth, virtually accomplish this with all their manu factures for their huge business, and their enormona lacillties for prosecuting It preclude the poaaiuillty of or the necessity for, keeping a stale stock on hand! 1 heir delicious caramels, of which they have a verv large variety of flavors, are literally famished ftesh everyday. The lovers of good things know how to appreciate these toothsome dainties, as the large aales of them abundantly testify. Among others of the new specialties ofthe firm Is Maple Sugar Taffy, a native American confection in every respect, that will com mend Itself to every lover ofthe dainty and Utewhole eome., “■ Renewing its Laurels. There is scarcely a day that does not elicit some new encomi ums upon the virtues of the Wheeler .£To .charge or - . Curtains.— See ■ Patten’s Curtain Goods ' S w Inß* low and will be sold low, at w. Henry Patten's 1408, Übwtnut street- f $ ........ Rookhili We have seen at the Clothing House oT fb/SSf’iS? : -ft.P 01 2?«? a^ r * Cassiaere for suits; Satin &C6d and Chinchilla Ecover Over Goats, which uw made up In the most snbetandal way. Also znagnUL of choice nncnt goods to select fromfor rantedtofit 2^6^7 B “ meat made by this House war- Reed's.Patenl Button used, which prevents Lha«»««- grecable necetsHy of sewing on buttons. O ! How Beautiful _ , , „ AreOAKFORD3’ Hats fbr Children,isa daily exclamation, Stores under tha Continental Hotel. “lubricatlve steam engine packing.—for terms, see 630 arch st, phlla., and 26 dey si., new yorlr. Coax, at Ret ah, at Post Richmond Pri ces—at the Shipping Wharf, foot of Laurel street Kensington. Gross ton lbs.) always delivered, unless otherwise ordered. New Jersey Matters. ? Church Matters.— The new church edifice at Longaeoming, which is designed, for the Methodist congregation at that, place,, is advancing quite rapidly. It will be a. fine and commodious church. At Water ford the Presbyterians are also building a convenient house of worship, which is well advanced towards completion. The Cente nary Methodist congregation, of Camden, are contemplating soon to begin erecting for themselves a new building, with all the ne cessary conveniences. The new structure of the Catholics at Sixth and Market streets is almost finished, and is an ornament to that section of-the city. The congregation of the First Presbyterian Church, under the pastoral charge of Rev. Dr. Reed, will begin, a new edifice in the spring, their present one, though large, being inadequate to ac commodate all who attend, so great has been the-indtease within the past few years. The CoopePa Point Baptist church is nearly completed, and is an imposing edifice. There seemß to have been a commendable spirit exhibited recently in the matter of erecting new churches, for, as near as we have been able to ascertain, about twenty, are now in course of erection in the First Congressional District alone. Large sub scriptions and donations have likewise been" made, showing the liberality and willing ness of the people to aid in the dissemination of moral influences, not only through the churches but also through the agency of the public schools and other reformatory appli ances. Adding to Health.— The new system of constructing culverts in Camden, by which the expenses of each culvert are borne by the citizens of each culvert district, is con tributing greatly to the sanitary condition of the people. An important sewer has just been constructed in Second and Mickle streets, and provisions have been made for some six or seven others in streets which haye long needed themi The expense of constructing them are also comparativelv light to each property-holder, in comparison, with the former system. Encouraging. —The indications of a grand and complete success on the 6th of next month give increased encouragement to the Union Republican party. In Camden county, Hon. Edward Bettle, for State Se nator, will have an increased majority, and the members of Assembly will ail bo elected. The ticket is a strong one, and every gentleman on it is -popularly known and esteemed. Building Improvements. For ten years past building enterprises were never more active in - Camden than at the present time. A very large number of btuldinra are going forward, some of which are taste ful and imposing, and of the first class. ■ What a Spider Eats per Diem. In order to test what a spider coaid do in the way of eating, we arose about daybreak one morning to supply his fine web with a fly. At first, however, the spider did not come from his retreat, so we peeped among the leaves.and there discovered mat an ear wig had been cangbt, and was now being feasted on. The spider left the earwig, rolled up the fly,and at once returned tohla “first course.” This was at half-past 5 A. M. in September. At 7A. M. the earwig had been demolished, and the spider, after rest ing awhile and probably enjoying a nap, came down for the fly, which he finished at 9 A. M. A little after 9, we supplied him with a daddy-long legs, which was eaten by noon. At one o’clock, a blow-fly was greedily seized, and then (immediately, while apparently no worse for his previous indulgence, he com menced on the blow-fly. Daring the day and towards the evening a great many nmnii green flies, or what are - properly termed midges, had been canght in the web; of these we counted 120, all dead, and fast prisoners in the spider’s net. Soon after dark, pro vided with a lantern, we went to examine whether the spider was suffering from, indigestion, or in any other way from his previous meals; instead, however, of being thus affected, he was employed in rolling up together the various, little 'green midges, whioh he then took to his retreat and ate. This process he re peated, carrying up the lots in little de-‘ tachments, until the web was eaten, for the web and its contents were bundled up to gether. A slight rest of about an hoar was followed by the most industrious web making process, and before daybreak an other web was ready to be used in the same way. Taking the relative size of the spider and of the creatures it ate,and applying to a man, it would be somewhat as follows: At daybreak a small alligator was eaten; at 7A. M. a lamb; at 9A, M. a young came leopard; at lQ’clocka sheep, and during the night one hundred and twenty-one larim. This we belilve would be a very fair allow ance for a man during twenty-four hours and could we find one gifted with such aa appetite, and such digestion, we can readily comprehend how he might spin five miles of web without killing himself, provided he possessed the necessary machinery. 9 9 3. K. & W. TOMLINSON,