f Continued from the /*at. Page.] the hedger, and whom we place first on this eli sion alth4 6 ', gli it is specially the festival of the unoyds of 'be establishment. liar. Nicholson came forward and mounting a chair spoke as follows : Gentlemen : This is a peculiar and proud mo ment. The career of the Public Ledger is some thing that is more or less intimately connected with the prosperity of Philadelphia, and espe cially with the welfare of the workingmen. If We speak of the workingman in the narrow, lower sense which popular definition assigns, we find that the Ledger has been an instrument of good in the community. 'I remember well when the Ledger'scarrer commenced and the suspicion with hwich at that time it was regarded. Its low price and easy modes of payment, and the ostensi hie objects of Its establishment, led many to fear that that it would bean instrument of evil in cater ingto the passions, and playing upon the prejudices of the least educated portion oi.the community. Nobly, right nobly . have those fears been dis pelled; the Ledger in its instincts has beon true to a higher, nobler humanity—it has rightly represented the workingmen. How welof l do I remember when, in hours passion. mob law was scattering destruction and death through the community, when good men were appalled, and even brave Mengrew timid, that the Ledger still stood out manfully and asserted the supremacy of the law {applause ; it stood in open, direct antagonism to the mob. Let the objects; either pretended or aasig,ned, be what they might have been, the Ledger 'roved its fealty to the cause of the people by maintaining the indestructible and sacred claims of "jusfice for alt.". [Applause.] Passing from that to the higher, nobler defini tion of the workingman—that all are workers who toil either with the brain or with the hand—the Ledger has in that sphere higher claims to public regard and consideration. The editorial columns, ridiculed as they were at Bret, have contained within themselves brief but comprehensive, es says upon philbsophical, moral, literary and other beneficial subjects, and the paper has ever been characterized by a wide, liberal,, elovated -and ennobling spirit. It has breathed ever the breath of a common, world-wide humanity. And is it not well that the press, the mightiest power of modern times, should stand and does stand as the emblem of the workingman? Through all its ramifications, from the throbbing brain of the editor to the daily rounds of the bar rier, it gives evidence of unceasing, well-directed labor.. Nay, in the power of the press we behold exemplified more strikingly than in any other phase of labor, the so-often extolled illustration of capital and labor going hand in hand, and working beneficently . together. This magnificent temple, dedicated to the good of the people and their advancement, has been justly spoken of; the provisions which have been made for the comfort and the health of all con nected with the establishment have been properly adverted to, and should receive fitting acknow ledgment from the workingmen of Philadelphia. CApplause.] And while I, for my part. would echo and re-echo every word of praise that has been uttered or that may be uttered in relation to the projectors of thiebuilding,l feel that they are. worthy of higher eulogy than even that. I have watched the career of the Ledger froth its com mencement; I have particularly noted its manage ment since the proprietorship was assumed by f.,rge W. Childs [long continued cheering], and as a citizen of Philadelphia, as a working man, as a believer in the perpetuity of American institutions, I find in the conduct of the journal itself, in the columns of the Ledger, something that impels me to speak more highly of George W. Childs and those associated with, him than I could do solely on account of this magni ficent edifice which has .been added to the ornaments of- Philadelphia [applause]. That something I find in the purity of the editorials of 'that journal ; I find it in the total exclusion of all advertisements of an immoral character from the columns of the Public Ledger. [Ap plause and cheers.] For this, if for nothing else, as cne of the people, I give to the Public Ledger my unfeigned admiration and respect; because public wefare, individual happiness - and the per petuation of-Ameriean-institutions depend-upon public intelligence and private virtue. Without further occupying your time, gentle men, permit me to say, if I am called upon and permitted to speak as a representative man of the people, that in behalf of the people, in behalf of humanity, in behalf of the citizens of our glorious Republic, say of Mr. George W. Childs and his associates:- Behold the men whom we de light to honor. lodr. McKean followed, and said: I want to pro pose the good health, long life and continued usefulness of a gentleman very dear and very valuable to every one - of you. He is a gentleman that yon all think of at least once a week; he is a gentleman who thinks of you to great purpose, at least once a week--that is the Cashier of the Ledger [cheers and laughter] Col. M.. Richards Muckle. Col. Muckle in response , said: Gentlemen: My heart beats within me like a sledge hammer driven by a forty -horse power engine. [Laughter. I want you to understand, in the compliment just proposed, that you see before you what may be termed one of the "old fixtures" of the Public Ledger, and you will therefore observe l that in oc cupying the new building at least some of the fix tures of the old were taken along. Laughter.) . I regret my inability to fill with my voice this im mense apartment, but I would be derelict to my duty if I did not respond in some way to the compliment of Mr. McKean, who stands here to-day as the representative of Geo., W. Childs. I regret that Mr. Childs is not present to-day to see and greet his host of friends. [Cheers.) For myself, I can truly say I stand here to-day a happy man. [Applause.]" Not only age, but associations, have made me happy. When, as a boy of fifteen years of age, I made my first appearance in the Ledger estab lishment, we had a little cubby-hole about 12 feet by 15, and we thought it a monster concern, and so it was when we looked at the still smaller place in the Arcade. We made a move to Second and Walmit, and in 181() came to Third and Chestnut, to a building that we considered a palace in those days. But,like the toad in the fable,the Ledger has been swelling out. Even at the building at Third and Chestnut streets, we found the necessity, for more rOom. At first we had for the front office a room 12 by 17 feet, and thought it ample. So it was for some time. Our neighbors were the Hamden Express and George B. Zieber, and we thought we had room enough. But additions were made from time to time, until we reached the dimensions included in the building just va cated. After our efforts to enlarge, when we took hold of Mr. George W. Childs, and intro duced him to our establishment, we thought he could nothing but reciprocate by introducing us to this palace. 'Cheers.] The twenty-five years I have been in the "front office" have lieen the happiest of my life and I have never bad occasion to regret'the day , I went there. And I owe it all to my good German mother. Colonel Muckle then gave a sketch of his career as boy in New York in search of employment, and his recall by his mother, and then his sub sequent visit to the Ledger establishment, for employment. "On Saturday morning I went to Ole office and presented myself to that good fellow, Mr. Simmons. lie took me by the hand and called me his boy, and he con tinued to call me his boy until he vanished from this earth to occupy a place in the temple above. I have continued in the office ever allice ; and I believe that I am always there, and, us cash _ _ler-lhelisjeitnity rule call _myself the workiri > 7 _ man's friend. iLaughter , ave never been absent more than ten days at a to, for my duties required me to put back in bast , in order, like a good general, to bring up the strag glers from the rear. . In regard to Mr. Childs—that noble man, that prince among princes—who has been proprietor of this paper a little more than two years I wish . to say a few words. Myacquaintance with him dates twenty years back. I knewhim in the book trade. For some time he occupied as his place of business the very spot I afterwards used as my office. I loved him from the first, and so much • so that my eldest boy is named Childs.", Ap plause-. 1 Mr; Muckle referred to What he consi dered the great feature of the day—the assem -- blageofllo newsboys,where all was Joy and hap phiese. Here again was another evidence of Mr. ilds's kindness, and as another striking proof , of his disposition, he would state, that during the two years of the present proprietorship he had dispensed more money in charity than was given during all the 23 years of the former administra tion. [Applause.] Robert. C. Smith, Esq., on behalf • of a tiumber of .Journeymen Printers, ..proposed the health, long life, and prosperity of George W. Childs, one of nature's nobleman, and n ' man whose charities and liberality know no bounds. 110 bas built a palace for his'workmen and in all things he acts like a prince. Mr. McKean next called upon Wm. L. Drain, of the old Transcript. ler. wain, in response to repeated calls, said that he had anticipated being called upon for a -iipeeeli; but some. of the old, fellows had learned that he was one of the oldest publishers in the city.. Some thirty years ago or more, he cps ceired the idea of publishing a paper, Which would give the local and current news of the day for one cent. In 1835 he issued several numbers of the Transcript for the purpose of feeling the pulse of the public on this subject. About two or three weeks before the October election of 1.83Fs the Tr anscript was published. About that time the Daily Times was started, but filled. " This did not deter the speaker, and he' continued the publication of the 7'ranscript until September,. 1836, When ho transferred his in terest to Swain,Abel fi Simmons. During the pub lication of his paper he was local reporter, news editor and proof-reader, and sometimes clerk. He could narrate many events connected with the in tro:Auction of penny papers in Philadelphia, but time did not permit. The speaker became con nected with the Ledger in 183 i , when Mr. Abel and Mr. Simmons went to Baltimore to start the Sun, while Mr. Swain remained in Philadelphia. lie closed with the-sentiment • "The Public Ledger— may its future career be as useful and profitable as its past." Mr..llleKetm desired to state for Mr. Drain that he had found him to be the best mechanic, the soundest thinker, the best adviser, and the safest man in all his list of acquaintance. [Cheers. J • Mr. McKean next proposed the toast, "Loug life and prosperity to the compositors," and called upon Mr. George llatzel, theloreman, to respond. Mr. Batzel's name was received with cheers. In respouse,he stated that lie lied been indisposed for several years, and unable to attend to his duties, and on this occasion he did not feel able to make a speech, but called upon Mr. John Hen derson to act as his proxy. Mr. Henderson consented, andin It brief but spirited speech, spoke of the early days of the Ledger, when_liff.ltatzel and_ the speaker were compelled to sleep in,the office at night, in order to be on hand When news reached the office. He gave a sketch of numerous incidents in the history of the paper, showing the matexpriiite of the pro prietors. In the old Ledger it never was a question: "can it be done?" but, "it must be done," and when, we were transferred, bag and baggage, to the new proprietor, no greater compliment could have been paid to us than to transfer us to George W. -Childs. [Cheers.] The new proprietor is . a worthy successor, and we all trust that his life may be along one and a prosperous one. - Mr. McKean next called attention to the carriers —a body representing an interest that to-day would sell at the Exchange for $250,000! lCheers. ] Dr. Bodine responded, and referred to the fact that he had been connected with the Ledger from the time it was located at Second and Walnut down to the present time. - He paid a - glowing tribute to the worth of Mr. Swain, the proprietor with whoth he was most frequently brought into contact. The speaker narrated incidents of Mr. Swain's enterprise in securing news before the use of the telegraph. In the transfer to the new proprietor no greater compliment could have been paid to the - Ledger itself than in the selection of Mr. Childs as the successor of those who started the paper. The speaker thought Mr. McKean had underrated the value of the carrier's route, as it was worth at least one-third more, and was certainly increased in value since Mr. Childs became proprietor. Mr. Hoover, another carrier, referred to the hardships incident to the business of serving the Ledger. In all weather, summer and winter, the paper must be delivered. Every carrier will un derstand the difficulty , of wading through the snows of the winter before the shovels havo been at work, and when it is of more importance to preserve the paper than the akin of the carrier. In this • connection, he wished all persons who subscribed to the Ledger would provide a box in which the paper could be de posited, instead of being slipped under the door ways. [Applause.] The speaker also referred to the fact that the carrier is also a watchman or .ifir the people's property;for frequently in his morning journey he finds his subscribers doors open, inviting the visit of .robbers. To give the alarm is his first thought; and thus he preserves the property of the' citizen. [Cheers.] The speaker closed with an eulogy on. the press.. Mr. McKean, at the close of the last speaker's remarks, suggested that while increased facilities were furnished, and improved machinery pro tided; the success of the paper would depend upon the. hearty cooperation of every one con nected with the establishment. He then intro duced Mr. Joel Cook, Jr., of the editorial staff. Mr. Cook said that he might be excused for re marking" that it was almost too warm for speech making; and, indeed. he had enjoyed himself so hugely, had eat so much and drank so much that be was too full for utterance. [Laughter.] But in times . like these, every man 18 expected to do his duty,' and he would try to do his. Mr. COok said he was expected to represent the editorial corps of the Ledr er. of whom stood first and foremost William V. 'McKean, the manager, the gentleman who kept the vast Ledger machine in running order; whotay and night was solicitous for its welfare; and the good of those who la bored for it—who was the power behind the throne, but not greater than the throne itself. [Applause.] He was also to represent the veteran financial editor, who, for`_'7 years had labored day after day , at his post, and whose money articles had a wide reputation. !Applause.]The night - editor, Mr. Sheppaid, too, he was - to represent; an eminent and exalted individual—eminent be cause atmidnight,he was monarch and,subject to the rules of the office, could leave out or put in the paper what he pleased—exalted becausehis workshop was in a comfortable corner in the top -- story of the house,' and these hot nights he even went higher and did his night editing on the look-out on the roof. [Laughter and applause.] These, with the reporters and contributors, were the editorial staff, of all of whom he could say that they had dipped their pens in ink and not in gall, anatuever used_ their ink. to soil the character_ sully the reputation of any, honest man,[ap plause] and that they never brought prejudices or passionsiuto their articles, but sacrificed them" all at the shrine of a dignified and independent newspaper. One other editor, too, the paper had, in Mr. George W. Childs, who, notwithstanding his labors in the duties of proprietor, came night after night to the office to superintend and super vise everything that went into the paper; to reject whatever was objectionable, and to keep its tone and articles anti advertisements upon the high moral and dignified basis chosen for the policy of the Ledger. [Applause.] The Ledger employds are a very happy family. Thin editors and compositors get along well together, and the compositors, if the editors gave them plenty of copy early in the day,were always willing. to put it in type with as few mistakos as possible. [Laughter.] So with the clerks in the publication office—they permitted the editors to go behind the counter once in a while, and in return they were permitted to sit iu the editors' easy chairs. [Laughter.] With the cashier, Mr. Richard Muckle, • too the editors always cot along finely. They treated him most politely, • especially on Fridays— Friday being the lucky Ledger day—the pay day. [Applause and laughter.] And the cashier, in spite of his many duties, found time in his good ness of heart for many benevolent acts. He was a hard-working Odd Fellow,a Free-Mason,a true tee of the German hospital, and in addition to all this he was a staunch advocate of that best of so.- (defies—the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty -- Kfilitilinfr - ApplarKo4 — Affer -- Matte with its doctrlues,he promptly paid every man On Friday—for to stop a mans pay would certainly be the, greatest of cruelty to the first of animals. [Laughter.] In conclusion, he said that Mr. Childs, the "Heiul-Centre" of the Ledeer ' as all in it delighted to call him, pre sided ON4tr a brotherhood in which there were neither faction nor schism, envy nor jealousy, quarrels nor bickerings—a brotherhood in jour nalism that it was delightful to be attached to. Thanking the company for their polite attention,' Mr. Cook retired. John D. Watson, Col. Fitzgerald, Mr. Davis (of Lhc foldinr department) and Mi. - Jackson (of the job oftice)"addressed the company, and the party dispersed about six o'clock. TEMPERANCE Sumtmc. AT CONCERT HALL. Pursuant to a call issued by the Philadelphli Temperance Society. a mass meeting was held in Concert Hall, July 4; 1867, Matthew Newkirk, Esq., President, in the chair. Rev: W. C. Hendrickson was appointed to act as Secretary. The object of the .meeting was stated in a few earnest remarks by the President, after which prayer was offered hv Rev. W. C. Hendrickson. I. Newton Pelree;Esq. chairman of committee on arrangements, read the - following pre , . amble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted : THE DAILY EVENING BULLETIN.-PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, JULY 5, 1867. WhereaB, In 1776 our fathers declared their theilepen. , deuce of certain wrongs and outrages, Po we, in 1867. on the anniversary of our national i birtH,.declare our Judo pendeuce of lion,, and as lovers of our country and countrymen we unite for the total abolition of it every where. and in every form. Resolved, That we hall with joyful anticipation the . act of our State government "approved Aril 17th, 1867," to prevent disorderly conduct in or about d rinking saloons, to restrict the Hale, gift, or dispdaltiOn of any strong or spfritous liquors to apprentices and minors, to any hue. band, wife, parent or child, to prohibit It entirely to per. sons of known intemperate habits, and to close drinking houses a portion of each day and altogether on (he first day of the week. Resolved, That the potent means to the end, making it the, duty o f , every sheriff, constable, policeman and officer of police fo compel the observance, and to prevent the violation of the provisions of this net, and tt, accept the infonnatibn of itny respectable citizen:With a view to a speedy and absolute compliance with the law, are simple anti beneficent, and we invoke and shall demand a strict enforcement thereof. Resolved, That as citizens we rejoice that our power is ;who recognized, and can be made available; that any wife, husband parent or child can prohibit every liquor dealer in the city from selling teethe husband, wife, parent or child of such, and our information shall be accepted by the officer in power to close up and keep dosed" any place where tie law is violated; and we at once organize a committee of twenty-five, front each Word, in behalf of the cause, to do individually and collectiVely Wu atever can be done by inOral and civil influence to en list the aid of ministers, officers of the law, and especially of the children, to the end that the use of intoxicating drinks shall cease; that all law Audi he enforced, and so much added thereto in the future as WWI rid our country of a fruitful cause of crime, poverty, oppression, disgrace, and death. Resolved, That we accept the section relative to closing the thinking places a portion of each day and entirely on Sunday, as si harbinger of sobriety, order and good govern. meat, and if the sale of liquor can be restricted for a por- • lion of time, It can and should bevrobibited altogether on every day. If its restriction is good, its prohibition le better. Resolved, That We regard the whole system of licensing the sale of intoxicating beverages the use of which is manifestly impoverishing, enslaving, demoralizing and ntinious, an opporwit to the spirit of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Rev. Andrew Manship delivered a very earnest and stirring address, presenting the religious view of the temperance reform of the age. - H. R. Warriner, Esq., .of this city, presented, with his usual eames&ness, the legal side of the issue. He spoke at some length upon the Salt., bath liquor law, the power of enforcement, its justness and its extent. Mrs. Frances D. Gage, authoress of the "Old Still House," was called, and spokein the most tbuclifig manner of - the - sufferings - of - Fifer sex - in: - Consequence of this horrible traffic. She appealed to the mothers, daughters. wives and sisters, to come to the rescue and throw their influence in favor of this great reform. ' Rev. J. Walker Jackson was introduced - to the audience, who said he thought brevity , was ne cessary, as the heat was intense. -He spoke in his happy mood in regard to - entire prohibition, and urged the people to vigorous action in the glorious work before them. Gen. Louis Wagner followed, touching upon the political aspect Of affairs in regard to-the temperance movement. He had faith in those who were true to the principles embodied in the resolutions before them, and every man should_ stand firm to that party that made this reform their issue, and fight it out upon that line to- the, bitter end. • General Gregory presented- the subject by-re viewing the points previously referred to , and dwelt upon the moral power of the temperance reform. Re urged men to take the field and engage heartily in the work, and triumph would follow. THE SOLDIER'S 310:CUMEIS'T AT FRANKFORIL • Frankford was exceedingly gay yesterday, and such a celebration of the Fourth - as was witnessed yesterday has never been known in that borough. Flags streamed from almost every house, and the streets were filled with people. The principal at traction was the dedication of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument at Cedar Hill Cemetery, which took place in the morning. A description of this monument has already been published in the BULLETIN. The parade was very large, and was composed of the Union Baker Assoctation, Fire Companies, Order of Red Men, Order of American Mechanics, Cadets of Temperance, and citizens. After the procession reached the Cemetery there were imposing and interesting exercises as follows: Prayer by the Rev. T. P. Coniston. - Initiatory remarks by Dr. Robert Burns: Address by Hon. E. G. Lee. Dedication of the monument by Rev. T. P. Coniston. . Concluding remarks by Gen. J. T. Owen. When the monument was unveiled, - ,the battery froniAlfe - Bridekburg A - rsenal flred a saTute - . - Everything passed off in the most satisfactory manner. • cELEititAnoN AT THE NORTIIERN HOME FOI FRIENDLESS CHILDREN. The celebration of Independence Day At. the Northern Home for Friendless Children, Twenty third and Brown streets, was a moat spirited and highly successful. affair. At an early hour those who were fortunate enough to secure tickets of admission made their appearance, so that long before the time announced for the exercises to commence every . available foot of space within the cargo enclosure, and all the eastern windows of the spacious building, together with the windows and roots, of the adjoining houses, and the southern em bankment of Corinthian reservoir, as well as every other point which commanded a .view of the fireworks, were densely packed with men, women and children. At eight o'clock precisely the children were marshaled to the scats provided for thorn to the sound of the drum. A magnifi cent two pound rocket, mounting to the skies and pouring forth in its explosion it perfect bouquet of colored fire; announced that all wasin readiness. The "Star Spangled Banner" was then sung by the children, the large audience joining in the chorus with fine effect. A charming ta bleau was presented during the singing of each elwrus. A very beautiful little girl, representing the Goddess of Liberty, was placed on the large mound in the middle of the enclosure, and as the stirring words of the chorus of a national hymn were choristered forth, a flood of crim son fire revealed the little beauty to the admiring crowd, gracefully waving the Stars and Stripes. The effect - was decidedly pretty. Here followed a continuous display of rockets, Roman candles, wheels, bengola lights, batteries, silver glories, volcanoes, polka-wheels, bouquets, mines, flower pots, triangles, together with a number of large pieces of most exquisite design. These various pieces, numbering in all more than one hundred, were all discharged sue eesSfully, elleitfitig - the vociferous , approbation of the spectators. At intervals other patriotic songs were sung. and appropriate addresses mule by - some of the audience. A little fellow recited some stirring verses of welcome, while another delighted the audience with a capital burlesque upon ths general "spread eagle" style of Fourth of July oratory. • Near the close of the exhibition., Rev. E. W. Butter, being loudly called for, addressed the spectators in a few well chosen remarks, closing with a suggestion that three cheers be given for A. M. Spangler and Mr. Hopkins, to whom was dui; mainly the credit of the exhibition. These were given with a will, followed by others for the B lady managers, Mr. utter, Claghorn, the Northern Home, the Soldiers' and S'ailors' Or phans' Home, the Union, - and for mankind in general. Mr. Spangler in response to the cheer ing compliment paid him, thanked those through whose liberality the means for the pur chase of the fireworks had been secured ; adverted to the excellent condition and effective management of the two institutions— the Northern - Home and tko Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home—and commended them to the earnest consideration and liberal support of every good citizen. Another brilliant flight of rockets, and the discharge of one or twohand some pieces, concluded the display—the whole winding up with "Yankee Doodle," to spirited words written by one of the lady teachers. The audience were then invited to make an inspection of the two Homes, both of which were brilliantly ' " ----- turcedramVas I:du - Iy/5 amin--perfm— • trim and faultlessly clean Everything passed oil charmingly. The ad mirable police arrangements prevented all • dis turbance from outsiders, and notwithstanding the number of pieces discharged, not the, slightest accident occurred. Among the contributors to the display were Messrs. Bussier ctr, Co., to whose establishment and liberality the managers were indebted for some of the most beautiful pieces. Just before the exhibition, the children were treated to ice cream and cake, provided through somebody's liberality, which, of course was hugely enjoyed by the youngsters. FIRM. The following fires occurred during yesterday: 7.45 A.:3l.—Hbuse S. W. corner sth and Em meline streets. Slight damage. 8 o'clock A. M.—Roof of Timothy Hurley's li quor store Leithgow•street and Girard avenue. Damage slight.. 0 A. M.—No. 216 South street. Loss unim port:ult. - 9.30 A. M. Building at S. W. corner Fifth and Queen streets. Slightly damaged. 10.45 A. M.--Dwelling of Cyrus Wolf, No. 1105 Dunton street. Roof slightly damaged. 10.54 A. M.—table,S No. 245 Lybrandt street, owned by. Jcsepih Queen, and occupiedby Silas 8. Brooks. • A - Carpenter shop adjobiing,• owned and oceu pied by William Roof; was badly damaged. Total loss about 452,000. shop of 12.30 P. M.—Carpenter shop of Wm. Devitt, Melon and Rentschler streets. Ddmage trilling. 1 P. M.—Roof of a house, No. 1037 Shippen street, slightly damaged. 1.14 , 1'. M.—Roofs of two dwellings, Nos. .3*.V and 826 street. . 1.35 T. M.—Roof of dwelling at N. W. corner of Twentieth and Naudain streets. 2 P. M.—Link & Black's terracotta works at Seventh street and Germantown road. Damage trilling. 8.30 P. M.—Roof of buildings, Nos. 7 and 9 North Front street. • 3.80 P. M.—Roofs of Nos. 307 and 809 'South Front street. No. 307 unoccupied; No. 809 oc cupied by Matt. Ryan as a tavern. 4 P. M.—Roof of a house at York road and Rising Sun lane. 1.05 P. M. House No. 048 North Eighth street. Damage trifling.' 4.30 P. M.—Frame dwelling, at Rocky Hill, above Frankford, totally destroyed. Occupied by Thos. P. Kenton. Loss $1,200; insured for.sBoo in the Philadelphia Mutual. James Cooper, of the Decatur Fire Company, and Geo. Matthews and John Martin - of the Rescue Fire Company, were overcome by the heat, and wore removed to their homes. 5 P. M.—A • dWelling, No. 018 North Eighth street, slightly damaged. " • 9P. M.—House at the northeast corner of Balch and New streets. 10.30 P. M.—Roofs of Jos. Colyan's cloth store, No. 1026 North Second street, and McNeely's Morocco dressing manufactory, Charlotte street and piiard avenue. Damage trifling. 10.88 P. M.—Roof of house at Spring Garden and Linden streets, occupied by Hoskins it Co., - stationery. Damage trifling. ACCjI/ENTEi There were very few , accidents from flre-arms yesterday. John Forrester, aged 55 years, residing on Jenny street above Ann, bad his hand • shattered by the bursting of a pistol. Edward Kama, a boy, had his eye injured by a tlying-stone—from—a—, - torpedo, in,Niuth—stree , above Norris. - - Benjamin Ashmead, aged 13 years, had his hand badly injured by the bursting of a pistol, which he was engaged in firing, at' Fifth and Prune streets. He was taken to the Hospital. Edward Chestnut, a lad; hud his left thutnb blown off by a pistol, at Thirteenth and Shippeu streets. . - John Grave, aged six years, whose parents re side at No. 3 Rennel's Court, had his face injured by the explosion of some powder. He was taken to the Pennsylvania - Hospital. • . Daniel M'Cluskey, aged forty years, living at 927 Hall street was shot In the right hand,' causing the loss of his Little finger. Taken to the Hospital. • John Shea, aged. twenty-five years, had his right eye Injured bp a Roman candle at Arch-and Twelfth streets, while :engaged in set ting off some fireworks. Taken to the Hospital. Yesterday afternoon a fight occurred at Thir teenth and Poplarstrects, between the adherents of the South Penh Hose and Hand-in-Hand En gine companies. Charles Murray, one of the al leged rioters was arrested. lie committed by Alderman Fitch. Charles Heaney got. drunk arid .went, into a tavern on Front street, near Hart lane. There he beat the landlord and his wife; and then broke various articles of furniture. He was arrested. This morning ~Aldertuan Heins held ReaKy to answer at Court. _ _ Charles IL Robinson and Edward S. Owen 'rot into a quarrel, at Thirteenth street and Columbia avenue. lloblnson, it ie alleged, stabbed Owen in the back, causing a painful, though not danger ous, wound. He was arrested, and, after a hear ing before Alderman Fitch, was held in i , 1,000 bail to answer. Sonic firemen celebrated the day by a picnic at Hestonville. During the day the te was a quarrel, and Thomas Boston had his tongue bitten off. Pat. Touchey and Pat.. Conner got into a quar rel in Eutaw street, about one o'clock P. M., dnd Tonehey is alleged to have bitten off- a, Rlece of the lip of Conner. He was arrested, taken be fore Ald. Jones and held in $1,500 bail to answer at Court. - - A man named 'Campbell, who had, been dis charged by the Reading Railroad Company, at tacked Mr. W...udwardi superintendent of the workmen, yesterday afternoon, In frcht of the Philadelphia Hose house. Some young men In terfered, and Campbell was,pretty badly beaten. He stabbed, Mr. 'Woodward in the leg, but after being arresed was discharged upon the represen tation that he acted merely in self-defence. =MEE Fairmount Park was visited by a large number of persons yesterday. It is estimated that nearly 100,000 persons were upon the ground during the day: Everything passed off in the most orderly manner. The boats on the Delaware, which made excur sions were all crowded. The steamer John A. Warner, on three trips carried upwards of 3,000 persons. The establislinient of the Grover & Baker Sew ing Machine Company, at No. 730 Chestnut street, was illuminated last evening. In front of the second story were three stars, and the words, ."Grover lto Baker," in gas jets. There was quite an impromptu display of fire works, yesterday, at noon, in Third street, above Chestnut, caused by an accident, which threat ened to be alatrning, but was fortunately only amusing. to the spectators in its results. Mrs. McGinley. the old lady who keeps the apple-stand in that vicinity, had laid in a plentiful supply of fireworks for her customers, and mixed them up . with her other stock. About noon a gentleman who was passing, in a spirit of sport set fire to one of the rockets with the light of his cigar. In an instant the sparks communicated to the rest of the fireworks, and for five minutes there was an incessant noise, caused by the explosive articles, mixed with a general scattering of apples,oranges, etc. Fears were temporarily entertained for the . safety.of the building, but a bucket of water, promptly employed, extinguished the flames. rind There was a gericrallangh at this novel way of celebrating the Fourth. Gentlemen promptly and fully recompensed the old lady for her hist stock, and she was satisfied with the new way of making "quick sales and small profits." During last evening there were some very pretty displays of fireworks in front of private dwellings in different sections of the city. The members of the Independence Hose and Steam Fire Engine Company celebrated the day and their own anniversary in au appropriate manner. Their , hose house on George street, below Third, was decorated with flags, and from a staging erected on the west of the structure was read the Declaration of Independence by Robert T: Gill, Esq. of the Hope Hose. Two Glee clubs were in attendance and enlivened the exercises with some excellent singing. nip , "Bunkers' Association" presented the company • with a new hose carria,ge, valued at $5OO, and the Lincoln Association donated to the company a set of hOrse blankets worth $6O, and a likeness of Abrabarri Lincoln.;., The ifts were presented by Chus. N. Mann, Esq., and received on behalf of the company by John Dolman, Esq. After ' these proceedings Charles W. Brooke, Esq., de livered an oration. The exercises were highly interesting and everything passed oft very pleasahtly. A handsome col lation was served to a number of invited guests in the hull of the hose house, 'and in the afternoon the'lady friends of the company were treated to ice cream and cakes. The usv car thige motto "Gay and Happy" on the side badges; the running gears • are white, picked with gold; the statue of Washington is over the bell-gallows. CIIANCIE 9F Tuan.=The West Jersey Railroad Company announce to the public, through an ad vertisement that appears in another coluinn of to day's IhmracriN that they have changed the start ing time of their trains to and from Cape Island. The morning train now leaves Market street wharf at 0 o'clock, and the afternoon express train leaves the same place at 3 o'clock. Returning, the morning train leaves Cape Ishind at 6.30, and the afternoon train at 5 o'clock. These trains make excellent time, running the distance in a little over three hours. As the sea son advances extra trains will be put on. The Sunday train is a great accommodation to those whose business pursuits compel them to remain in the city during the week. It leaves the foot of Market street at 7 o'clock A. M. every Sunday,. and returning, leaves Cape Island at 6 o'clock P. M., thus giving visitors several hours to enjoy the delightful sea air. &tour EmE.—The alarm of fire about two o'clock this morning was caused by the burning of the roof of a house at Eleventh and Catharine ° Olti Rye Tail:sties.. LARGEST ANT . ) BEST STOOD OF EMI OLD. RYE WHISKIES IN THE . LAND IS NOW POSSESSED BY FINE HENRY S. HANNIS & CO., 21S and 220 SOUTH FRONT STREET, Who offer the same TO' THE TRADE, in Lots, on very advantageotui Their Stock of Rye Whiskies, IN BOND, comprises all the favorite brands ez. taut, and runs through the various months of 1865 9 , 66, and of this year, up to present, date, Liberal contracts made for lots to arrive at Permsylvania 11.11. Depot, Eerie*. son Line Wharf, or at Bonded Warehouses, as parties may elect. ANUSEMLENTS. Tor. Artem—Mr. G. L. Fox and troupe will appear this evening, on the occasion of Mr. Fox's benefit, in Jack and Gill and Going to the Races. There will be a farewell matinee to-morrow afternoon. TIIE CIIESTNUT.-Skiff & Gaylord's minstrels will give another of their excellent entertaiumenments at the Chestnut this evening. CITY NOTICES. DIAMOND value Is incorporated in the American Combination Buttonhole §cwing Machine, which, without effort; received the medal at the Paris Ba c hibition. There were more than eighty sewing tu rbines in competition. Call at the reception ri mos, - corner - of - Eleventh - ,end Cheetrot t etreets, und c.pt lite. JONES' HOTEI., 235 Dock Street, below Third, revived by W. P. Larkin on the European plan. Meals from 6 A. M. to 12 P. M. Good lodgings for guests. House open all night. THE NEW "Fmter" HAT, 'sold only 1)y Wood & Cary, 72.5 Chestnut street, le now all the rsge in our large cities, and at fashionable watering places. HCPsttl. W. & C. are selling off all their fine trimmed hats and bonnets at lees than half the east ,of impor iatiori. Th . uk or that: For beautiful novelties in. this line, a' great, bargains, Wood & Cary's is the place. 110 T! Ho ITER ! ! HOTTEST ! I Good! Better!! Beet!!! Cheap! Cheaper!! Cheapest!!! These difreient degreen pould be run up equal to those au the thermometer praine of the Ready-made Clothing sold at Chan. Stokes Co.'s under the Con tinental. CANNED wild wane- Cooked in various "713• A, • Putted Tongue, Beef, —Herring, Anchovy Paste, Shrimp Paste. &c., &c., Suitable fur Pic Nies, Fibbing parties, &c. 457. Chest...ut street. NEW SPICED SAI,3ION, EXAMINE OAK voltDs' stock of STRAW .lla - rs, all varieties and prices. Stores tinder the Continental Hotel. Itp:FßlGF.nArons. 7 -Schooley'B two patents, the Ice Klux and America, are the most reliable ventilating liefrigerators in the country, Manufactured and sold by E. J. Farson & Co., 220 Dock street. . . EXAMINE: OAKIVItIpS' otock - STRAW Hays, all varieties and prices. Stores under the Continental Hotel. great-throngs who dally'vlsit the office of the Washington Library Company, No. 122.5 Chestnut street, are ample evidence of the interest felt In the Riverside Institute for the gratuitous education .of the orphans of soldiers and sailors. The stock being sold in aid (,)f the institute not only secures to theptirchaser a tine steel-plate engraiing, but also guarantees some present in the great distribution. DEPOT Fort Tim SAL M OF LASH'S Five-dollar Washing Machine. Clothes Wringers, and Step Lad ders, 727 Market etreet,Thiladelplda.' J. S. LAM! St Co. PURR FRUIT SYRUPS for Soda Water; also bottled for donlvstic uses. Hance, Griffith Sr, Cu., N. W. corner of Marshall and Callowhill streets. EXAMINE.: OAKFORDS' stock of • STEAW fi A. 78, all varieties and pricey. Stores under the Continental Hotel DF-AENESS, BILTNDNY.SB A-ND CATARREI.- Jr Isaac, ht. D., Professor of the Eye and Ear, treats all diseaseiappertaining to the above members Avith the utmost success. Testimonials from the most reliable sources in the city an be seen at hls office, No. 1519 Pine street. The medical faculty are invited to ac company their patients, as he has no secrets in his practice. Artificial eyes inserted. No charge made fur examination. ROCKIIILL & WILSON, Clotning, Clothing, Clothing. 603 and 605 Chestnut street: White %Anon Duck Pants.:]- • _: .._.._....---____._..-- White Linen Duck Punts. White Linen D'uck . Vests • . White Linen Duck Vests Genoese Linen Dusters Genoese Linen Dusters -Boys' Linen Garibaldie. Boys' Linen Garibaldis. A great variety of white and colored linen clothing Summer Clothing of all deecriptions. Alpaca Coate Roo Kum. & Wu.aox, . Clothing 'louse, 603 and 605 Chestnut street. WANTS. 11 ANTED—A sac ATION 'AS OUT-DoOlt BALES man, Collector, or Agent, In any reepectable bneinees by a competent man, who le compelled by ill health to re linquieh 1118 present occupation. - Willing to accept mode rate pillory, and will use every poemible exertion to please qMployere. Bent of reference given. Address "S. T. E.," or 'apply at Bulletin °nice. jyti.2t* ROOKHILL &WILSON, CLOTHING HOUSE, No. 603 and 605 Chestnut Street. Newest Styles Spring and Summer _Walking and _Sark_CankL_Clvor.,_ coats,Coachmen's Coats. A large stock of Linen Clothing, Dusters and. Alpaca Coats. ROCKHILLI I WILSON, CLOTHGI 603 'and 605 Chestnut Street. FASHIONABLE Iteady-ninde Clothing MEN, YOUTHS and BOYS. Terms. MITCHELL Lt.. Ft.r - rollita, 1204 Chestnut street. HANK ISTATEIRENTIIi. IIUARTERLY REPORT OF TRADESMEN'S NA TIONAL IiANK. J 13.1" 1,1861. OU Contiilgent Fund .. , . 30 *2°" ? Profit and Loss,. Interest Wad . Ex change ............ P3,:rn 73 LIABILITIES 272,117 03 Deponita ..... ....... ......... .. .. .. . . .... 073,974 416 Circulating I , ;olce y Tiadeinnen'a „. "4146 1 35 00 Circulating Notes, fradeinien'a National Bing. 179,110 00 Due to .......... . . . 17,725 92 RESOURCES. , Dille Discounted. ..... 800.281_60 United States Donde and 240,600 00 Other Btocka, Bonds, I,:c 7,^JKI 00 Elpecie 3,602 Fractional 2,503 Legal Tender Notes 630,690 00 Notes of National 14.674. OO . f.lnrrent E. :Vremium: Due from hanks .... .......... ........ ( Item* - Bunking House ........ John Costner, (uhler of the Tradesmen's National Bank, do solemnly affino, that, the above • Statement Le true to the best of my knowledge and belief. • JOHN CASTN ER, Cashier. Affirmed to mind subscribed before me this first day of July. A. 1).1847, - - j)ft-fiti JOB. MOBS:TON, Notary Public. VIFTII QUARTERLY REPORT OF THE NATIONAL A' DANK OF TUB REPI;I3I.IC. • I'uu.Al , l:m.ruia. July I. 1467. ft ESOUItI; Loarin and Dircounts.." ...; ............. ....... flanking House, Furniture and Fixtures Current Expenses and Tax ...... Premiums , . . .. lie% enue Stamp , — ......... ...... line from flunks and flank - era_ ..... ~ -. U. S. Bonds deposited with Treasurer of the --1 States to acture circulation, ... .. U. s. Bonds and Securities on hand • Nottr of other National 1iank5........... . Ernctinnal currency. . ........ Legal.tcnder Notre and LIABILITIES. 'apital St , ck paid In . .. .. . . .............. $1.000.000 04 Circulating Not.a out s tanding.. 117.500 in Dep00it0......... Pruntr...... - 13 771 :al JOSEPH P. MUMFORD, Cutle r. Sworn to and rubtelibed hefote me. thi■ tint day of July, V.V. - EDMUND WILCOX, /y 3 Bt;_ Notary Public. . V INl'll quARTERLy itEronfotfit}: NATIONAL 11 EXCHANGE BANK. PIJILADELPIII A. July 1. I'l7 1W1301:114:ES... - . Lone and dietounta.. $4 1 11.459 at U. S. Ronda with Trevaarer. 300,000 OU U. 8. Honda on hand........ ............. ....... 13(4(.60 01.6 Premium, 11,517 PO Furniture and. Fixtutta • 4.77 e nii Due from Bank' , and. Banker'. 149. t 1.2 VT I.egal.tendcrr Itererve (Including compounds) W.4.51b ix) National Hank CAP, . . r 1.5. , = , 01.) Carl it. 1.4111 and Fractional currency.....,.... 14.4110 l LIAJHLITII: Circulation . . ........ ....... Dividend.. ... Doc Banjo+ and. I certify the above mtstetnent to b correct to the hest of my kuovirleditc and belief. W. GILI3011;11, Cashier: QUARTERLY REPORT OF TIIE NATIONAL DANK. 01 GERMANTOWN. PIIILADELPIIIA. • GrI;MAN TO%ti, July lst, L 367. REsoufturs. Notes and Bina Dlseounted A5!,140 71 Cnited itatre Bonds deposited to secure tirculating ..... 3.10,4/0 00 United States Honda pledged to se. - cure Government Deposits 5 . 43,003 UO United States Bonds and Sccurities on,hand. . ta) 6731.144 if Specie and Legal 'fender and Compound Treasury Notes :i7,21.9 ti) Other National Hank Notes 4et; DJ Due from National Banks ...... ....... ...... C.l) Itelne. Veld raftp. . Its el .Ketutt LIABILITIES Capital Stock ... • . . .. eolcpluk. Fund . . . , Interest and Profit ind L0e•p............. ...... Voter In Circulation... .......... ...... ... ..... State Bank Note Circciation Due Dcpooitort. 4.4631,576 31 iltie :National Milky ..... . ..... ...... 23.5 , " WI 'l, Charles \V. f Wu, ..Cm.hier of the National Bank dt (lernia Mown, Philadelphia. do rolemuly •t hot tho too otatement io true, to thu beet of my knowledee and belief. CHAS. W. 0170, Cushier. Affirmed and Pubocribed to before rue thelst day of July. CHARLES B. ENGLE, jr^_!ltt• Notary Public. A - fa S EniENTS. eke Third Page f0r..4 dditional A intuentente. JOHN DREW'S ARCH STREET THEATRE. 111 Begins at 13 o'clock. - TO NIGHT, FAREWELL BENEFIT OF MIL G. L. FOX. TWO PIEGV,S,_ JACK AND taw.. GOING To THE RACES. MR. G. L. FOX IN BOTH. TO-MORROW AT 3. FAREWELL MATINEE. AT NIGHT—LAST NIGHT OF THE SEASON. LAST APPEARANCE OF MIL. G. L FOX, . And iif ty-iiret representat AND ion of • JACK GILL. A grand double bill will be given. REAL ES ATE SALE. REAL ESTATE.—THOBIAS & SONS' SALE._ Four-story- Brick Dwelling, No, 735 Brown street.— On TuccdaY, July 9th, 1867. at 12 o'clock. noon. will thatd at public sale, at the Philadelphia Exchange, all founiitory brick dwelling and lot of ground. sneak, on the north aide of Brown street, 45 feet a inches cast of Eighth street. No. 735; containing in front 19 feet 6 inches,, and in depth on the east line /4 foet inches. and on the .rest line 25 feet 9V inches, and on the rear end 19 feet 101 Metier% It has gar', bath, furnace, range, &c. B 2 Clear of all inctunbrance. rums—Cash. 'lmmediate possession. Keys at the Auction Store. M. THOMAS lc. SONS. AllaiolleerB, 139 and 141 South rcourth street. LEGAL NOTICES. h 'IIIE Cullta OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE and County of Plilladelphia.--MAItY DENNIS es. CHARLES W. DENNIS alias Juno Term. 1866, No. In dieorce.—fro CHARLES W. DENNIS, Respondent above named—Sir : Tau notice that a rule has this day been granted on the Respondent to show cause why a di vorce a vineulo matrivsonii should not be decreed. Re _l4,,,,e,m_imieraav_.,l24le_lBo.B62—atlll o'clock A. M. — JA3TES - R.Totirnwi -------- AttorilEy for Libellant .Iv6-4t* .7 ,, ne 29. 11167 ittUtirOII3IIS.BUNDRiES.--GRADUATEn--MORTAR ' JLI Pill Tiles, Combs. Brushes. Mirrors. Tweezere, Pug! Boxes, Horn ScooVurgical Inetrumentg, Trusses, Bard and 'Soft Rubber eds. Cases. Glass and Metal Syringes dm.. all at 'Find Handle , rieee. SNOWDEN & BROTHER, q.pfitf re ' 26 South Eighth etreet. ROCKHILL &WILSON, 603 and 605 Chestnut Stre"el. BOYS' CLOTHING, New Style®. SPRING & SUMMER Boys' Suits. GARIBALDI SUITS„ Made to Ordpr. 51.647,512 CI 349,44.1 17 - 1(141:u'l 47.348 27 8,989 71 18.000 1.547,512 40 11.4346 7044 LP 24 2-'1 47 t 6 160.53, 43 pa DO 2-'s.viu 17,116u0 I 3.441 "s2b, IL6 ~ $2.535,i37 13 k.Y.L2V.137 S 1.;:-.14.s51 $340.005 00 175.7...1) 00 10.000 00 11(00 00 173.699 0 7 7:7,103 06 e 1,334.541 31 6,M} .24 095 07 2.521 74 17.1CP 50 ti, 0 4 ? 213 lou W 12.516 17 , 1M NI .I.IX (0) 6-7,(04
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