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 <fc
Rhodes, a dry goods firm. The first floor
and basements of these stores have been
extended through to George’s court. A
steam hoisting apparatus wili be provided
for each store.
3<>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,) <fco„ to supply the
districts of Germantown, Manayoak and
Roxborough. The reservoir is located at
Green Tree Station,on the Norristown Rail
road. It will hold 12,000,000 gals. The engine
and boiler-house presents a picturesque ap
pearance; it is constructed cf gray stone,
mined in the neighborhood,and will be one
story in height, with pointed roof. The en
gine will be of 200-horse power. ; The water,
will be taken from the Schuylkill at Flat
Rock Dam. These works wiu be completed
about the last of this year.
OUR TTHOIiE COUNTRY.
CITY BBIIETIU.
Property Exempt
The returns of the 801
ibe valuation of propi
is exempt from taxati
is $10,303,973, dlstribm
Wards as follows—
Wards. Wards.
Ist, - - $90,71)014th, - - $334,500
2d, - 245,700 15tiS, - - 711,200
3d, - - 170,100 16th, - - 67,500
4tb, - - 49,800 17th,- - 81,500
sth, No valuation. 18th, - - 181,600
6th, - - 1,003,700 19th, - - 206,201)
7th, - - 558,700 20th, - - 1,632,500
Bth, - - 482,950 21st, - - 182,000
9h, - - 1,486,500 22d .- - 235,830
10th, - - 733,250 23d, - - 150 693
11 h, - - 118,000 24th, - - 341150
12th, - - 142,100 25th - - 77,450
131*,- - 385,500 26th,. - 635)800
The character of the property exempted
f® “.1“® l o4 **! value is as follows— Churches,
$3,670,135; Libraries, Schools, &c., $731,150;
Engine houses, $174,613; Cemeteries, $304,900;
;pro 2®rfy, $2,225,700; benevolent in-,
stitations, $2,779,725; public halls, $87,000
and nulroade, $330,101. - ’ *
_The value of the church property in each
Ward is as follows;
Wards. Wards.
First, - - $72,600 Fourteenth,- 258,000
Second, - 90,100 Fifteenth, - 77 500
Third, -™ - 129,800 Sixteenth, - 42 500
Fourth, - 28,800 Seventeenth, 45,500
Fifth, No valuation Eighteenth, - 53,300
Sixth, - - 551,500 Nineteenth, 54,000
Seventh, - 226,700 Twentieth, - 39 000
Eighth, - 393,850 Twenty-first, 64,400
Ninth, - - 485,000 Twenty-5ec0nd,96,475
Tenth, - - 360,250 Twenty-third, 71,610
Eleventh,' - 42,000 Twenty-fourth, 28,900
Twelfth, - 84,000 Twenty-fifth, 13,300
Thirteenth, - 299,000|Twenty-slxtn, 25,800
The libraries and school properties in
each Ward are valued as follows: Ist, $lO.-
500; 2d, $20,000; 3d, $17,000; 4th, $6,000; sth,
no valuation; 6th, $53,500; 7th, §24500; Bth,
§24,000; 9ih, §166,000; 10th, 875,000; 11th#
$10,500; 12lb, §17,500; 13th, $16,000; 14th,
§73,500; 15tb, $16,000; 16th, §13,000; )7th!
818,000; 18ib, $13,800; 19th, §22,300; 20th,
$22,70°; 21sL $28,500;-22d, §11,000; 23d, §36,-
000; 24th, $8,200; 2oth, $3,650; 26th, $17,100.
The largest share of benevolent institu
tions is in the 20th Ward, the'valae being
$1,546,000, and the smallest amounts being
in the 18th Ward, $2,500, while from the
Ist, 4th, sth, 9th, Uth, 14th, 16th, 17th, and
25th, there are no returns. In the matter
<>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, <fec„ cannot
be surpassed in the city, and Mr. Lee will
continue in the footsteps of Mr. Warnock,
his predecessor, adopting for his motto,
"quick sales and small profits,” a motto
which was wonderfully successful under
Mr. Warnock’s administration. We sug
gest to our readers that they cannot do bet
ter than lock in at Mr. Lee’s, when passing
along Eighth street, between Market and
Arch.
Alleged Burglars.— William Donnelly
alias. Dunn, Charles Lechler and George
Ellison were before Alderman Beitler yes
terday afternoon upon the charge of having
been concerned in several house robberies
in the city during the past snmmer. There
was evidence to connect them with the rob
beries of the dwellings of Mr. Thomas
Clyde, No. 1710 Arch street; Mrs. Margaret
Vanx, No. 1148 Arch street; Mrs. Elizabeth
J. Sharpless, No. 1315 Filbert street; Mrs.
Gough, Seventeenth and Summer streets:
and Mr. Edmund Smith, No. 1504 Arch
street. Leonard Dufbrd, otherwise Miller,
implicated in several of the robberies, was
called to the stand, and testified that he and
Lechler and Donnelly robbed the house of
Mr. Clyde, but he said he did not know any
thing about the robberies at the residence of
Mrs. Vaux and Mrs. Sharpless; all he knew
about was the robberies at Mr. Clyde’s and
Mr.Frishmuth’s. The defendants were ail
committed for trial. > /
_ 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, <fcc,, which arrived too
late for the special sale of the 17th, on Tues
day morning next, at 11 o’clock, at whioh
time we advise all lovers of art to attend, as
this will be the last opportunity afforded for
some time. We would also recommend our
friend Scott to open a gallery large enough
to accommodate all the connoisseurs of art
in this city. .
Illegal Distillation*— Before United
States Commissioner Smith, yesterday
afternoon, William. Murphy and Edward
O’Gorman were charged with carrying on
the bnsiness «f distilling without a license.
Defendants were arrested o)n the complaint
of Henry A. McCalmont, Deputy. Collector
of the Second District, who made a seizure
of the stills, two in number, in the rear of
Seventh and Catharine streets, a few days
ago. The accused were held to answer at
Court.
Obituary.— Mr. Thomas S. Crombarger
died suddenly yesterday at his residence,
No. 1322 North Thirteenth street. The de
ceased was well known in the city. He was
formerly connected with the Gray Reserves,
and served daring the war as a Commissary
of Subsistence, having been commissioned
August 2, 1862. Morereoently he has been
acting as one of the deputies of Col. Peter
C. EUmaker, U. S. Marshal.
Fine Oysters. —Those who are fond of
good bivalves will always find an ample
supply at Glenn’s oyster bay, at the N.' W.
corner of Sixth and Chestnut streets. Mr.
Glenn has the reputation of always having
on hand the very best stook, comprising
Saddle Rocks, East River, Princess Bay,
Tuokerton Bay, Absecom, Morris Coves,
and Chlncoteague,
A Hosfital Removed,— The hospital at
Fourth street and Girard avenue, managed
by the Sisters of St. Francis, has been re
moved to the new property at Frankford
road and Palmer street. The improve
ments at the new location cost $30,000. ’
raoji Taxation.—
iard of Revision gives
lerty in the city which
ion. The totalaraonnt
ted among the several
Serious Fall.—William HcConeghy,
ij!?fL-? i i rty ’ s , ix :s’ ears > 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 <t Wilson sew
ing Machines. The agenta for their sale in this ctty-
Messra. Peterson & Little—are constantly in receint of
lettera in confirmation of this. Indeed, so thorouirhlv
are the people in favor ofthe Wheeler dd Wilsonover
all other machines, that multitudes are throwing their
others aside to get thli instead.
Superb Fire Confections, of the very
Destmannfactnre and nnext eptionahle in evagp-Mx
tcnlar.csrefullymanlpulatod, finely mushed and lie
liciousiy flavored, can be pro cared in great variety at
the establishment of Mr. Stephen F. Whitman No
me Market street. Strangers visiting the city should'
make a selection of some of these choice goods before
remrainghome, as they can get them fresh and In the
finest order.
Buy your Black Cake, Pound and
Lady Cakes, of &lobse & Co., 902 Arch street.
Furs! Furs!! Furs!!! —Cleaned from
moths.
Fnrs repaired and lined. Fora a’tered to the latest
style at moderate prices, by Ernest Thamm. Furrier
No., 13 NOl th Fourth street, Philadelphia. Ladies’and
Children’s Fats constantly on hand at low prices
Now IS THE Time.—The Honey-brook
Coal is acknowled,ed by all who have used it to be the
best .rtlcle !or household use. It la free from alate and
dust, and leaves no residuum in burning but ashen
Mr. A. T. Hartley, at the N. W. corner of Eleventh
and Noble, has the agency of this paitlcular brand and
those who are about to supply themselves should 0.11
on htra-
Give This Man a Tbial.—Among the
m-ny worthy sons of St. Crispin Mr CHARLES
EICHKL. the fashionable boot-maker at No.s£H North
i ighth street-holds an enviable position. Thoroughly
practised In all the details ofhis arduous professlemhe
is well qualified to please the moat fastidious of his
patrons. His boots are elegantly-modeled; fit to a
charm; are made of the very best material, and are
altogether unsurpassed as to durability and ease to the
wearer. All who have suffered from ill-fitting Dro
gues are Invited to give him a trial. His prices are
moreover, very reasonable.
G. Byron Morse <fc Co., 902 and 904
Arch street, take pleasure In announcing to the
public that they are now prepared to furnish to Par
ties a ftill variety of Fine and Fancy Cakes, Table Or
naments, Charlotte De Russe, Jfarauquea, Ice Creams.
Ices, Jellies. Ac., Chicken and Lobster Salads, Cro
quette, Fried Oysters, ac. China, Blass and Silver and
a full corps of First Class Waiters on short notice.
250,000 Witnesses.— The great advantages
of the Wheeler A Wilson Sewing Machines over all
others In use are attested by more than 230,000 (two
hundred and fifty thousand) witnesses, this being the
number now estimated to be in actual use. Remark
able simplicity of structure and perfect ease of opera
tion render the Wheeler A Wilson Machine a universal
favorite Their practical working can be seen at
Peteison A Little s, 7M Chestnut street.
Superior French Confections made of
pure loaf sugar, French Nangat, Jordan Roasted Al
monds, Vanilla chocolate caramels. Cream Choco
lates. Ronßons, manufactured by A. L. Vansant
Ninth and Chestnut. Also, Hothouse Grapes, Duch
ess Pears and other choice fruits.
Now Open.—
■ RICH BLACK BILKS. 1
DRAPE DE FRANCE.
BROS BRAINS,
LYONS TAFFETAS.
And every other desjrjble.styles fbr Dresses and
Mantles.
Thislstt new department, and is worthy the atten
tion of buyers. a
J. W, PROCTOR A CO.
V 920 Chestnut street.
Cloaking Cloths by, the yard in great
variety. « '
FANCY CLOAKINGS.
WHITE CLOAKINGS.
FROSTED BEAVERS.
VELVET BEAVERS.
ASTRACAN CLOAKINGS.
BROWN FDR CLOAKINGS. -
POLAR CLOAKINGS.
AC., AO„ AC., AO., AC!
This Is a new [department, and Is worthy the notice
ol buyers.
J. W. PROCTOR A CO.,
92a Chestnut street.
Furs of all Nations.—
RUSSIAN SABLE FURS.
HUDSON BAY SABLES.
FINE DARK MINK SABLES.
ROYAL ERMINE—CHINCHILLA.
DARK SIBERIAN SQUIRREL.
PERSIAN LAMB-ASTRACAN, AC., Ac.
FOB LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN.
J. W. PROCTOR A CO.,
920 Chestnut street.
Rich Paris Cloaks, now open, in great
variety.
RICH VELVET CLOAKS.
CHINCHILLA CLOAKH
VELVET BEAVER CLOAKS.
ASTRAKHAN CLOAKS AND JACKETS.
HANDSOME PLUSH JACKETS.;
OPERA CLOAKS AND JACKETS.!
J. W. PROCTOR A CO.,
920 Cnestnnt Btreet,
Upholstery Store, where every work
required by the meat perfect housekeepers is done.
Repairing, polishing, taking down and patting up of
furniture. Men ana women, qualified by long expo-:
rience at each branch of the business. No work per
formed bat In the mast thorough manner, at Patten’s,
No. lies Chestnut street.
Furs I—Fall and Winter Stook.
Be early purchasers. ‘
You get the pick.
Every lady should have a set. . „„„„
Call at CHARLES OAKFORH A SONS,
Under the Continental Hotel,
F. L. FETHERSTON. Publish
THREE CENTS
' Window Shades one dollar—Gilt Shades
only $l. at Patten’a.nns Chestnut street
No More Canards. —The President de
an es ns tq say that the various letters In the papers
about his ordering a suit of Clothing bins a sinsha of
Clothing Stores In this city I« false, Charles' stok£ <fc
Co.. Clothiers, ucder the Continental, are
parties the President would order from loJPhiladelphte,
as toe price marked on the good* is the
Poller. - - • • -• • -
i Deafness, Blindness and Catarrh,—
M. D„ Professor oftheKye and Ear, treats
■ll diseases appertaining to the above members with
the utmost success. Testimonials from the most re*
uatte sources In toe city can be seen at hi* office, E7o,
519 Pine street. The medical &culty are Invited to
company their patients, cube 'aslrndno secrete £55
practice. Artificial ayes Inaei ed>.£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 <fc Wilson. J " x
GKN TLEMEIVS surra, BOYS’ BUTTS,
mt.ttaby suits, suits to
SPIT-ALB. B&ADYIfADE
SPITS. BUITSMAPE
, . TO obdek, eleqant
SPITS; DURABLE BPITB,
. : , - . . STYLISH
BJOWN STONE CLOTHING HAUL* 8-
D AB§^®S. BTE4EIi
■4 ' S.‘- '■ &-k >
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,