Daily evening bulletin. (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1856-1870, August 04, 1868, Image 2

[For the Philadelphia Daily Evening Bulletin •
WWI Eh DS AJI4►NGST THE FI;IISED3IEN
Having noticed in the 13114,ET1N, a short
time since, an editorial ,embodying a well
merited tribute to the worth And indefatigable
labors, as well as the. self-sacrificing course
pursued by ladies sent from the North, to fill
the position of teachers amongst the freed
men at the South; and having been for seve
ral years in familiar as well as official cor
respondence with a number of these devotees
to a noble cause, sent out under the auspices
or "Friends' Association for the Aid and
Education of the Freedmen," the writer
proposes occasionally to furnish the BULLETIN
with extracts from some of their letters, be
lieving they cannot but prove interesting to
many of the readers of its valuable columns,
It is well known that both branches of The
"Society of Friends have for years been en
gaged in this good work, and, it is believed,
with very beneficial results. The writer
would also add, that as ono of the main
springs to an enterprise of this kind is pecu
niar,y aid, any so disposed may leave their
contributions with the Treasurer of the ASso
elation herein represented, Henry M. Laing,
No. 30 North Third street, in the confidence
that their donations will be faithfully applied.
Fearing.some of our teachers would shrink
from that publicity which furnishing their
names would give, the extracts will be given
without the authors,—simply their locality.
The aim of the teachers has been to pre
pare their pupils to take the Tosition of in
structors, when the inclination becomes ap
parent, and in several instances our schools
have thus been supplied with efficient assist
ants. One teacher writes from Mount Pleas
ant, S: C.:
"This month the weather has been unusu
ally fine, hence the extremely good average.
Out of thirty-six pupils in my department,
there is an average attendance of thirty-four!
It looks formidable in the morning, to see in
the yard 'one hundred and fifty children, who
must be assembled and brought into order by
three teachers. We assemble in one of the
rooms below stairs, and read a portion of the
Bible to them, and ask them questions upon
it: After the opening exercises we separate
to our respective rooms, and commence the
leSsons for the day. The attendance and in
terest .ot the scholars continue so good, that
we are able to make promotions, and keep
np_a_thoroughly_gradeitschool
"I wish some of you could visit this school,
and see and know how much these, pupils
have accomplished for themselves in the
space of two years."
Another teacher, also at Mt. Pleasant, re
marks:
"Little that is new can be said of our
school: nor do I know that there should be
anything new; only the old, well persevered
in. The average. has been unusually good
this month (forty-three out of forty-five). In
these schools we do not have to make the
ordinary allowance for sickness, for they
coma when they are sick, sit around the fire
until their chills have passed off, and then re
sume their work. I have counted forty-three
or forty-five every day, and flatter myself
that I can see an improvement daily. Some
scholars have never missed a single day since
I first came to South Carolina. The colored
teacher we have assisting us is a very good
singer, and we have taught the children a
number of beautitul little hymns, which they
sing very sweetly.
"We have a flourishing sewing school of
fifty of the largest girls. This is a goodly
number to fix and cut out for, but two or
three good dressmakers (colored) have volun
teered to help us. During the first hour of
evening school I teach the boys drawing.
Some of therh make excellent attempts, and
are deeply interested."
A colored teacher at Mount Pleasant is
giving satisfaction to our other teachers lo
cated there, who have a supervision over her
schooL Her report is confirmatory of the
estimation in which she is held. She has
seventy pupils, all between G and 16 years of
age; 41 write, 43 read, and 21 are in the al
phabet.
Of this school we had occasion on the sue
cif:cling month to report as follow:
"Her school shows an astonishing progress.
It now numbers 72 pupils, with an average
attendance o; 71)! Last month she had 70
pupils, with twenty-seven in the alphabet:
thin month she has only 1:; in this rudimen
tary branch."
E. E. G. writes from Herndon, Fairfax
county, Va.:
"My class in History is very interesting;
they seem to take a great interest in it. I
think our six months expire about the first of
the month. Do you propose closing the
schools at that time? I shall feel very sorry
to have to part with my pupils so soon."
"The clothes that have been sent by my
Kennett friends are doing much good. If
they could have seen how glad the Freedmen
seemed to get anything I had, no matter how
old, they would have felt repaid for the trou
ble they had to get up so valuable a box."
Our teacher at Woodlawn,Loudon county,
Va., writes:
"The barrel came promptly to hand. The
Testaments were particularly pleasing, as
many of the First,day school children had
none of their owrf. We have 100 persons in
the Sunday School who take books from the
library, and a number who cannot read them.
The attendance has been much smaller than
usual, lately, because many have not suffi
cient clothing, especially shoes. In the fall
we concluded to adopt the plan of having
each person who sent children to school, to
pay a certain amount each month, and it
seems to work well. Of course there are
some who cannot pay, but all who can, seem
to take pride in doing so. The persons be
longing to the Sunday School have subscribed
for 45 copies of The Freedman, and these,
with the papers you send, keep us well sup
plied with reading; besides, we frequently
have books and papers sent to us by persons
who are interested in the school.
"In all their homes I see book s, —so me from
the Sunday School library, and some of-them
belonging to different members of the family;
and I very seldom meet with a colored person
who cannot read some. Those who have
not been comint , to school or to the Sunday
School have been instructed by older brothers
and sisters, or friends, who have been able to
attend school. One little boy of about twelve
years (who came over from Maryland and
boarded with his uncle here, that he might go
to school), says that be teaches the family
at night what he learns during the day; and I
am often surprised when some of my old
scholars return, who have not been attending
school for some time, to find that they have
improved so much that they are prepared
enter a class in advance of the one to which
they formerly belonged. Very tew have be
gun just where they were when they left
school, and none have had to go into a lower
class.
M. E. Ma., writes from Fairfax Court
House, Va.:
"One of the boys who bas been with me
about four months began the Fir-t Geogra
phy when he cane, and to-day finished the
Bacon(' Book; he recited his lesson betiti;i-
fully. Several of the boys tell me they are
studying very harcl, as they wish to b. - t teach
ers; such encourage me. There_ . are others
of- whom I almost despair, as' they- 'engine
they ought to learn Without any effort of their
own." Also—
That in addition to the 39 pupils she re
ports as in, the First, Second and Tnird Read
ers, she has "four who can read anything set
before them, and they have been through the
Fourth Reader longsince." She also informs
us that, in consequence of indisposition for
one or two days, she had to place 'the school
under the entire care of Maggie Lewis, (her
colored assistant,) and that, during her ab
sence, her school was visited by two clergy
men, who subsequently reported to her that
they found the school in excellent order.
Although apparently a trilling circum
stance; it is gratifying to know that One who
has received her instruction under our
auspices is not only capable of im
parting her stores of knowledge to others,
but also of maintaining discipline in the
school.
Our teacher at Manassas states:
"The weather has been very much against
us; and many of the children have over two
miles to walk—some over three: We have
the most intelligent colored people here that
I have met with in this State ; but they need
educating, as very few of the grown people
can read."
W. S. Chase, A. S. A. Comdt., speaks of
this school as follows:
"The sehool at this place is doing finely.
Mrs. P. is doing very well ; she is a good
teacher, and' seems very much pleased with
her school. I have visited most of the schools
in this Division, and cannot speak of any ex
cept in praise, and I know those who give to
this noble cause would feel like giving still
more if they could see the great amount of
good that is being done towards elevating the
once oppressed race."
And as to the importance of keeping up
these schools, he further remarks!
"In compliance with your request, I went
to Herndon last Tuesday to procure the ser-,
vices of Miss B. She accepts the appoint
ment, and commences the school on Monday,
the 23d of this month. I have made diligent
inquiry with regard to her character and
ability to teach, and all who know her recom
mend her highly. I feel very much gratified
that-this school will commence again, as it
was "iine of the best schools in my division.
I regret that Miss G.'s health would not
permit her to retain the school. I am also
very sorry _that health_ would not
allow her to remain; the school is now with
out a teacher, and I would like to have it re
opened."
C. E. H. writes from Vienna, Va.:
"That my report for last month gives you
satisfaction—encourages me greatly. My
night-school flourishes. Twenty-five pupils,
all men, attend regularly. Some of them read
well in the Third Reader, and the others
improve rapidly. I am more interested in
my night than in my day-school. The grown
people are in such good earnest, and attend
to me so well. I trust my school will not be
closed this month."
From our teacher at Gum Spring, Va.: .
"1. have more names on my school list this
month, than since this time last winter; but
the average attendance is not very good. My
pupils have improved more in writing than in
any other branch; several have comprehended
the rudiments of arithmetic more readily than
I supposed they wquld. Several have written
letters lately, who have never done so before,
which has greatly pleased them. I have
taught one woman, fifty years of age, to
write letters to her son in the army; but her
success was due more to her perseverance
than to my instruction."
P. H., at Falls Church, Va., states
"The anxiety to gain knowledge, mani
fested by many of the pupils, is a constant
incentive to renewed effort and increased ear
nestness on my part. My interest has been
especially awakened in a young woman who
has commenced coming to school lately.
She has no mother, keeps house for her
father and brothers, but comes to school
whenever she can possibly leave. She did
not know her alphabet,• btit in less than a
week she has learned to read four letters,
and is trying hard to learn how to write and
cypher. She is a fine, noble girl, and is very
grateful for the privilege of schools, never
before having had an opportunity to attend.
My heart goes out to her in tender sympathy.
S. M. E., located near Le wensville, Va.,
writes :
"I have a deep interest in the school and
the people. i have tried, and I shall try
again, to get them to place something every
wick in my hands,if it is only halt what they
spend for tobacco; but so far they will not
consent to that arrangement, although they
spend considerable every week for that
abomination. The progress of the school, is
very encouraging, and they are governed
easily. Sly health is good, and though al
most entirely cut off . from all society. I am
contented and very happy, and much pleased
to be here."
Some kind-hearted individuals having made
contributions for that especial purpose, the
teacher of every school under our care was
supplied with a .variety of gifts for distribu
tion during the winter holidays, mention of
which is made in some of the succeeding
letters—one of the teacher's writing:
` . On last Third-day afternoon 1 gave out the
nice presents of toys and candies you sent.
As each present was handed out, I wished
you could be present to see how happy you
made these children. You will never be for
gotten by them. Several of the children were
sick, and I sent gifts to them. Yesterday one
sister told me how happy you had made her
little brother. The mottoes I have nailed up,
and the children trimmed them with ever
greens. On Third-day afternoon some of the
parents came in and heard them read and
answer some questions. They seemed as
glad as the children over the presents. To
the mothers I gave some thread, needles and
buttons. I shall teach the children to sew on
the dry goods. The tin plates I gave to some
old people. The books I hope to use in the
First-day school I have just commenced. I
had some very nice books sent me which I
gave to the larger scholars. I hope your own
Chrffitrnas was a happy one, and that all that
are to come may be so. My love for your
selves."
And another as follows:
"I nearly forgot to mention to you about a
tiny little boy who, when he came into
school and saw the Christmas tree, stood like
a statue under its branches, looking up into
the faces of the wonderful things thereon, as
though a new light had broken in upon his
soul, it was such a droll picture, and so
touching, too, that I did wish for you all to
see him; he did not move his lips; it was to
me a happy sight. And now please accept
the hearty thanks of all my school, as also of
the teacher."
C. T., located at Leesburg, Va., writes:
"To-morrow I shall resume my school with
renewed vigor, after my short holiday. And
now a word or two about my scholars and
their Christmas. The children made a happy
group, and I wish the little folks who con
tributed. -so much to the pleasure of these
poor children could have been present when
the papers were removed which concealed
the txeae-ores. In addition to other matters,
every one had a book. There were some
happy little children that night.
"I have started a class in history and Qne
in grammar, and they get along nicely. I
shall deplore the necessity of having to leave
THE DAILY EVENING BULLETIN-PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1868
these Children,, when the time coMeti for us to
close the lieboole.
_ "It is consoling to_ w , kno there tre.young
men and women who will go into the world
with a knowledge of reading, writing and
arithmetic acquired at my'school, whith will
be an advantage to them all their lives, asd I
feel confident they will not stop here ; they
know enough to inspire•them to higher at
tainments.
"My school is quite large,--has been since
New Year's; many days numbering over
fifty. Some days I hear - as many as twenty
classes recite. I open school at 31 o'clock in
the morning; give but half an hour noon re
cess, and teach in the afternoon till 1 1-2 or
5 o'clock. I felt rejoiced to learn you intend
keeping the school open the rest of the
tern.. I know my people are not able to
wholly support a school yet. and they are
now looking forward to building a school
house—to commence it as soon as the spring
opens—which will take all they can spare
from their families. I hope they may sue- ,
ceed; many of them deserve to,for they have '
worked with a will. One of the men, at our
educational meeting, made the remark, 'HI
" have strength given me, I am determined to
give my children an education,-if I have to
have them taught at home.'
"My evenings are very , much occupied
since I have Commenced teaching night
school, but it is well to be so, as ,I am better
satisfied to be employed. There is so much
to do here that I sometimes feel as though I
had just commenced. If the people here
would' arouse to a sense of this great work,
take hold of it, and help me along, we could
do much more. At times, when I look ahead,
lam almost discouraged, and' must needs
take a glance at the past, and with this con
trast I can see and• know it is well for me to
be here. The improvement in' the children
has been such, that one can scarcely believe
they are the same. I halm so many little
creatures, who require so much patience, and
who have not the right kind of home-training,
as playful as kittens, but much naughtier,
that daily my prayer goes up for patience,
patience,"
S. A. S. writes from Waterford, Loudon
Co., Va.:
"Dear Friend: I believe. I have not
written to thee since I received the barrel
which came safely to hand a few days before
Christmas. My little folks were delighted
with their books, toys, candy, etc., that I be
lieve I enjoyed distributing as much. as they
receiving, thus realizing the truth of the bless
ing being greater to the giver than to the re
ceiver. I took the toys, etc., to school
Christmas eve, and spread them all out, to let
the children ave a good look at them; then
let each one, beginning with the smallest, take
his and her choice. It was.guite amusing to
watch-their-countenances,--while-they-gravely
deliberated which to appropriate. .At last,
after a long time, everything was-chosen, and
they started home as happy a set as I over
saw. Everything was just as I wanted, and
I think will do much good.
"My sewing-school class has been very
busy working on the new calico sent. I cut
out twenty aprons and gave them out to the
girls to make in school. Two sew very
neapy, and have some idea of cutting out.and
fitting work. These I appoint to assist me in
superintending the work, which pleases them
very much. The First-day school is do
ing well. The packages of Little Reapers
sent are very acceptable,and are highly prized
by the scholars.
"Two weeks ago we organized a lemper
ance Society in school. We have had but
two meeting since, and now number tifty
two members. I have always prohibited the
use of tobacco in the school, and as soon as
the cause .of Temperance is firmly estab
lished, I intend to try to organize an anti
tobacco-society'; but think best to do one
thing at a time—so begin with the greater
evil.
"The older scholars are leaving, and I am
expecting some little ones to fill their places.
I send a composition by a boy of sixteen,
who is very much interested in the cause of
Temperance, and is Secretary for our Society.
Thou wilt see by his account how we are pro
gressing in the cause.
"I have selected the subject of Temperance
for my composition this week. Ido not
think myself capable of doing justice to the
subject, but I will do the best 1 can. One of
the arguments that is afforded to my mind is
the success our temperance cause has met
with, which has not been in motion but a
short time, and now it numbers over sixty
members. I think if men would only look
and see what a vast amount of misery and
disgrace is caused by using the intoxicating
cup, they would not hesitate any longer, but
would come and join the temperance society
and raise themselves in that state of society
which we should all : occupy. Look at Alex
ander the Great, one of the greatest con
querors the world ever saw, but was lowered
from the highest position into the drunkard's
grave. How shocking it is to think that a
man Alexander, who had subdued so many
nations, would allow himself to be conquered
by whisky. It is the lamentable truth, that
more men are killed by the sin of intemper
ance than by the sword. What is a more
pitiful sight than to see a drunken man reel
ing along the street or laying in the gutters;
why it is the most pitiful sight the eye can
behold; and what is that man's feelings when
he gets sober? I cannot tell, for I never ex
perienced it. I never was drunk in my life,
and now, since I have joined the temperance
society, I never will be, and I hope all of the
rest have the same determination, and will
not be. persuaded to drink. Tell them that
you have given up the poisoned cup; it is not
the drink for you. What does the Bible say?
`Look not upon the wine while it is red; at
last it bitteth like a serpent and stingeth like
an adder." There is nothing so good for
the youthful blood as the clear and the spark
ling water.' HENRY Ho I NBO N. "
The following letter is from a little girl,
aged nine years,to some who had contributed
toward the Christmas gifts:
"IST MONTH., 2.1.), 1868—Afy kind beloved
Fricnde: I take this on myself; to write you
a few lines to thank you for your kindness. I
enjoyed myself very much Christmas day. I
thought the Christmas tree looked very pretty,
and I think that you all are very kind to send
us Christmas presents way down here. lam
going to school at this time, and I am learn
ing a little every day, not spending all my
time at play; and I think if we believe in the
Lord our (Ind we need not fear; for he can do
and see all things. May God bless you for
your kindness to the freedmen.
"From BiLLIE LEE, 9 years old."
A few words more, and our lengthy article
shall close. To show the practical workings
of these schools, and their positive condition
as to attainments, &c., the following statis
tics are copied from one of the monthly re
ports representing sixteen schools, viz.:
Eleven in Virginia
Fife in south t•arolina
The number represented above does not in
clude those attending on Sabbath Schools.
Attention is called to the fact that out of the
grand total of 3'i:C hundred and ninety
three only thirty-one are in the alphabet;
while at the same time Jive hundred and
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cighey are between six and sixteen years of
age; with a number, of course, con younger ,
thanGrebgmphy,grammar, history,terc.,
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ticipated in: • ,
In addition to the abtive educational mqvd-.
meat the physicat.suireringis of the freedmen
have received our sympathies and substantial
relief.
From the extracts herein presented, it will
be seen the efforts of the association are not
confined to scholastic education alone, but
that the recipients are encouraged in indite
, tria pursuits, and to becom - e - 6elf•supporting
as far as practicable. As one means towards
this end they have been furnished with a
large amount of garden seeds, well adapted
to their small patches of ground, and from
which, with the aid of tools also sent, they
have already reaped more than one harvest.
The progress of the pupils in their ordinary
studies, on the one hand, and their almost
universal by correct deportment,with the suc
cess of the Sabbath Schools, Temperance
Societies, &c., on the other, speak volumes
for the exertions and faithfulness of their
teachers.
In presenting the foregoing statement. and
in making these comments, the compiler by
no means assumes for the association he re
presents a monopoly of benefits conferred;
or that while doing the best it could in its
limited sphere, it has done more than any
other, in this great field of labor, which is
truly "white unto harvest,"—his object being
`simply to awaken in the public mind an inte
rest commensurate with the Importance of
'the subject. „
Vacation has now commenced, and it re
mains for those who would consult not only
the interests of humanity, but the true inter
ests of the South, as well as the North, how
many of the Vreedmen Schools scattered
broad-cast ell over the land shall be re-opened
and continued for another year. Let the
Watchword be Educate--Ectueate—Eoz-
CATE. JACOB M. ELLIS.
PUILADELPIUA, Seventh Afonth, 17th,1868
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passed as a Family. Coal. Orders lett at the °Mao of the
Minors, ho. 841 WALNUT Street (let floor), will receive
our i rompt attention. Liberal arrangements made with
manufacturers using a regular quantity. 1916 ti
8. MA.1302% VIM& 101111.r,qr_flunr,
THE UNDEBSIQNED LNVITEI ATTENTION To
their stook of
Spring Mountain, Lehigh and Locust Mountain Coal,
which, with the preparation given by us, wnthink cannot
be excelled by
_any other Coal.
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WINANOLSI4
700 MiLES
OF TIIE
UNION PACIFIC
FMNIWqN7I -IFil
Are now. finished and In active operation. One hundred
and sixty miles have been. built in the last four mouths.
More than twenty thousand men are employed, and this
average of forty miles per month will be continued
throughout the season, making NINE HUNDRED COM
PLETED MILES by January Ist, and It is now probable
that the ENTIRE GRANS, LINE TO THE PACIFIC/
WILL BE OPEN FOR REFINEB/31N nee.
No other first-class railroad in the world has been built
and equipped so rapidly as the Union Pacific, which runs
west from Omaha
AOROSS THE CONTINENT.
The United States Government makes of this railroad
a GREAT NATIONAL WORK, and aids Rs construction
by very liberal grants of money and of lands. To further
insure the speedy completion of the Road, the Company
are authorized to issue their own •
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS
having thirty years to run, and having interest coupons
payable semi-annually at the rate of mix per cent. in gold.
The principal, gLa well as interest, la made
PAYABLE IN GOLD.
The Mortgage Bonds of nearly all other rariroads in
this country. are payable, principal and interest, in cur.
rency; and itte asserted, without fear of contradiction,
that no other rariread company in the world, building so
great an extent of road, issues bonds of equalvalue with
the Flist Mortgage Bonds now offered lot sale by "the
Union Pacific Railroad Company.
The price of these Bowls is now IM and accrued in.
torest from July 1, in currency. The Company believe
that at this price their Bonds are the
Safest and Most Profitable Investment
in the market, and they confidently expect that they will
shortly command a higher premium than any similar se
curity. The Company reserve the right to advance the
price at any time, and will not fill any orders or receive
any subscription on which the money has not been
actually paid-at the-Gempaniet-offfee - beforethe time of
such advance.
Babscriptiona will be received in Philadelphia by
DE HAVEN & BROTHER,
No. 40 S. Third Stresst i _
PAINTER 1c CO
No. 36 S. Third Street.
SMITH, RANDOLPH & CO.,
16 South Third Street.
And in New York
At the Company's Offiee,No.2o Nassau St.
AND BY
John J. Cisco & Son, Bankers, 59 Wall St.
And by the Company's advertised Agents throughout
the United States.
Remittances should be made in drafts or other hands
par In New York. and the bonds will be sent free of
charge by return express. Parties subscribing through
local agents will look to them for their safe delivery.
A PAMPHLET AND MAP FOR UM has Just been pub.
Mitred by the ComPany, giving fuller information than Is
possible in an advertisement, respecting the Progress of
the Work, the Resources of the Country traversed by the
Road, the Means for Construction. and the Value of the
Bonde,which will be sent free on application at the Com.
purrs office' or to any of the advertised Agents.
JOHN. J. CISCO, Treasurer, New York.
JULY 21.1868
POPULAR LOANS.
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS,
At 102 and Accrued Interest.
CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS,
At 103 and Aceriaed Interest.
Bonds on hand for Immediate delivery
Full reports, maps, &c., furnished upon appli
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CLERIC
TELEGIBAPIIIECI BUf►l
-Tit Imperial decree heti been issued authoriz
ing the issue of a new French loan.
Tun thineso Embassy went to Auburn yester
day to visit Secretary Seward.
Itsrzriar.r,.BlollKES predicts - a new rebellion in
the South if Congress Insists on interfering with
the Electoral College.
GEts. Cox is being urged by his friends to accept
the position of Commissioner of Internal Reve-
DUO offered him by Mr. Johnson.
j 'THE Legislature of Florida has passed the bills
.requiring telegraph operators to take an oath of
secrecy, and giving negroes every right accorded
to white men.
Tim receipts from internal revenue yesterday
reached the unusual figure of 51,512,218.35. The
occasion of this increase is the payment of, the
monthly taxes on manufacture.s.
THE rains are doing immense damage, and.
worme are appearing in all sections of Alabama.
It is estimated that the cotton crop is already cut
,short One-half.
IT Is reported that in the Conalstory, which will
be held by the Pope next month, MM. Merode,
Chigi, Talbot, Rend!, Ferrari, and 'Sagrette will
•be appointed Cardinale.
THE State 'election in' Kentucky took place
yesterday. The returns indicate the election of
Stevenson,Democrat, for Governor, by from
fifty to sixty thousand majority:
•. "Melons J. J. SPELLHIC and J. L. Lyon have
been held to ball in Hartford ' Conn., for causing
the death of a married woman by atrocious mal
practice.
A xonar gambler named Charbonnean corn
- ,witted suicide on Saturday by jumping into the
river at Montreal.
Tan Flotida Legislature has passed a bill
taking the vote for Presidential electors from the
people and giving It to the Legislature. A bill
was also passed yesterday, prohibiting distinc
tion on account of color in public conveyances.
A saccato, named Rollins, who has been making
.Conservalive speeches in New Orleans, has been
, mobbed several times in that city within a few
days. He was again mobbed yesterday, but the
crowd dispersed on being addressed by Governor
Warmouth.
Ma. TALLarensto, Postmaster at New Orleans,
has been suspended upon charges preferred
against him by special agents of the . Post °Rice
Department, and Col. W. M. Smallwood has been
appointed special agent to take charge of the
j " office in place of Tallaferro.
DESPATCHES from Bucharest report that a
fight had taken place near Rnetschuck, between
I urkish troops and the insurgents, in. itchthe
latter were defeated and dispersed. It is flowered
that a Turkish gunboat had been fired upon froM
the shore in the neighborhood of Galatz.
IN the Alabama Senate, yesterday, the dis
ability question was discussed. In the House,
the bill forbidding distinction on account of color
was debated, and the Speaker declde:d tha't only
the original copy of the bill could be put before
the House. As this bill was lost by the commit
tee to which it Was refereed, some confusion en
sued, and an adjournment took place.
THE following despatch was received yesterday
-afternoon by - fletrm 13; - W $ tl, trUpel intend • .
the New York, Newfoundland. and London
Telegraph Company:
-
''LosUu3 Monday Afternoon.—The cable of
1 see ceased to work at 12 35 this afternoon.
rests show the fault at the Newfoundland side.
• The cable has probably been damaged by an
iceberg."
lierrate a Scan a German emigrant, was
arrested at Paterson, N. J., on Sunday. on a
charge of having murdered four persons at Boot
•zembeluier, in Hesse Darmstadt, and that he
murdered his master and mistress and two of
their children. The police of New York city,
about six weeks ago, received notice by cable
of the murder, and that Schafer was on his way
to this country. The latter, however, passed
through Castle Garden, worked on a farm a week
or tss o, and three weeks ago he went to Paterson,
where be was employed in Butler's paper mill.
Tat Ledyc - 's Washington despatch says:
- The Governor of Florida, and Hon. Isaac M.
Ilawkins. of Tennessee, having severally ad
dressed letters to the President with reference to
calling out the Federal troops to aid the authori
ties of those States in suppressing riots and in
surrections, Mr. Johnson referred the coalman&
cations to the Secretary of,War, wlio replies that
the Federal troops in the States South are ample
to ruppress any disturbance that may probably
nem - , and that they will be need for the purpose
whenever the Executives or Legislatures of those
Buttes shall make the showing and application
cohtemplated by the Constitution."
Time Director of the Bureau of Statistics has
just completed the statistics of our imports trona
all foreign countries to the close of the fiscal year
ending June 30, 186e,specie and bullion included.
The total is $371,574,441. Total for previous
year, s4ll,73l,lo4—showing a decrease of $4O,-
eser,ooo. oar heaviest 'importations during the
year occurred in March last, and the whole move
. ; went is constant and steady at the rate of about
i one million and a tenth per diem. The table in
, cludes the returns from the Pacific coast, em
bracing California, Oregon and Alaska. These
statistics are compiled from an aggregate of
nearly forty thousand pages of returns.
DMSPATCIIES from Halifax to the Toronto
ChAe say Sir John .A.Mac Donald's party arrived
on Saturday and were entertained at dinner by
(General Doyle. Members of the local govern
ment were invited but did not attend. Toe pros
pect for conciliation is rather gloomy, as even
nionists admit that there is too much violent
feeling to permit any satisfactory compromise at
present. There is some disagreement about the
local Legislatures. The extremists propose de
claring the province out of the Union, and re
fusing to
.?ay customs and excise. In some (par
ters an appeal to the United States is suggested.
'The more moderate are in favor of continuing
the fight within their own limits.
A WAIF ON THE ROOKS.
TLrilllnir Adventure of a Little Louis
ville Boy.
I From the Louleville Courier.
Just before the breatring out of the terrific
storm on Sunday, a little boy named Abe Dix,
only ten years of age, got Into a heavy yawl at
the foot of 'ourth street, and with the idea of a
pleasure ride to Two-mile Island, on the then
smooth surface of the river, pushed boldly out
into the stream. The ungainly boat at first
stemed quite under the little fellow's control,
and his progress was watched with considerable
interest by a number of persona on shore.
Further and further rode the unwieldy craft,
- when suddenly it was swept into the swifter Cur
rent, and darted away toward the falls with the
fearful impetusgiven it, and the poor boy at once
lost all control of it. Trembling with fright,
the little mariner stood, the only object to be
seen upon the broad expanse of water, and
waited for the terrible moment which he believed
was soon to see him either dashed to pieces upon
the rocks or carried beneath the rapid, roaring
river.
Notwithstanding the slight chance of rescuing
the unfortunate little fellow, Mr. Chas. Breamer,
as soon as.the yawl was seen to enter the cur
rent, set out in a skiff to rescue him. The storm
breaking, however, Mr. Kremer found It impos
sible to manage the ekifli and was obliged to put
Lack to shore for assistance.
Meanwhile the yawl which carried the boy had
been borne rapidly down to a point dangerously
near the chute, and he had jumped out and
alighted in a place where- the water was very
shallow. Here the yawl was SwenCawdy from
him, and, thinking the water all about him
shallow, he ventured to, gain a secure retreat
upon thei rocks that were above the surface, but
stepping off a ledge he sank neck deep, and only
saved himselt from being 'swept under by clutch
ing at and securing a hold updn a large rock.
To this the poor boy clung tenaciously, unable
as he was, from the swiftness of the current and
the violence of the storm, to change his position
without imminent danger of being carried over
the falls and dashed to pieces. -He had been
clinging to the rocks but a short time, when he
suddenly beheld Kreamer in a skiff bearing down
toward him. His heart leaped with joy at the
eight, and by a desperate effort he succeeded in
- waving one little arm toward the approaching
boat, in which Breamer stood tossing a hat in
hope of securing the boy's attention,_ the,
child being as yet unobserved by _
The
heart of the poor boy sunk again as he saw
that Kremer could not see him, and that the skiff
was turning back unable to contend with the
turbulent elements. Fall half an. hour passed
away, and still the child clung to the rock. His
strength was rapidly failing, and he grew weak in
shouting for the help he believed would never
come. Another dreadful half hour dragged Itself
away, and still the storm raged and still - no sign
of aid appeared. Kreamer drenched to the
skin, reached the shore, and with General Mc-
Bride bad again started out to rescue the boy,
but they could make little headway against the
- elements. , Fortunately,just as thepoor child was
about to loose hold and sink forever, a boat,
bearing a couple of fishermen, Charles Elmer and
William Wadel
,hove in eight, and was soon be-,
side tho droivning boy, who; as he was lifted into
the boat had luirdly strength to ejaculate,' "I'd
glad you've come! " Kreamer and Mcßride soon
after came up, and the boy was placed in their
boat and brought to the Louisville side, where
restoratives promptly applied soon brought him
to. It was ascertained that the little fellow had
citing to the rock which saved him full an hoar
,and a half. :'>
UITY BULLETIN.
Surnavigons.—The Commissioners of High
ways rsturned the following litit of names to)tho
Mayor yesterday from which to select one Super
visor for each district •
First Ward=John ,PCak, John Boyler; James,
Ashman.
Second Ward—Charles Peak, John Serad,
Theodore Montgomery.
Third and Fourth Warda—Samuel Mitchell,
Wm. Worthington. John Clallaharr. • e
Fifth and ;Sixth-Wards'—John Gibbs;
Smith, Samuel Zane.
Seventh and Eighth Wards—Charles A. Porter,
Taber B. Chadwick, Samuel Carroll.
Ninth and Tenth Wards--James Thompson,
James, D. Vi'hitlock,limegaddillei. • A • '-
Eleventh and Twelfth Wards—Jesse P. SW
mire George Corson, Francis Pieper.
Thirteenth and Fourteenth Wards—Jacob S.
Fish, Joseph Hemphill, George Hester.
Fifteenth Ward—B. Maglnley, Thomas Gilli
gan, John Keenan.
Sixteenth and Seventeenth Wards—Jos. Ash,
James C.'finttori s George Painter.
Eighteenth Ward—Wm. H. Maneely, Peter
Cramp, George Hugg.
Nineteenth Ward—lsaac Lystor, George Boy
er, James Beelitnan.
First Division, Twentieth Ward.—Henry
Myers, John Campbell, Henry Hinkle.
Second Division, Twentieth Ward.—Wm. F.
Malley, Win. McKinley, Geo. W. Metzger:
Twenty-first Ward.--Joseph Kensel, David
Steel, George W. Armitage. - r•
Twenty-second Ward.—Wm. C. Johnston. Jos.
T. Mears, John J. Croat.
Second Division, Twenty-second Ward.—
Reuben Sands. Wm. L. Smith, Chulkley Albert
son.
First Division. Twenty.third Ward.—Enoch
Foster, Richard Wright, Simon White.
Second Division, Twenty-third Ward—Jamison
Lou, Allred F. Dungan, John Dnnlnvy.
First Division, Twenty-fourth Ward—Palmer
C. McGinley, Robert Pickens. Henry Gaw.
Second Division, Twenty-fourth Ward—Win.
A. Frederick, John Supers, Win. Smith.
Twenty lifth Wand—Francis F. - Kerbough,Wm.
Huston, Samuel Lentz.
Twenty sixth Ward—Philip H. Klohse, Henry
Lee, George Hess.
Twentyseventh Ward Joseph Freas. B.
Henszty, John A. Dickinson.
Twvx ll .Y-eiglith_WarsiVm. D Thoinas,_Lewis
Lockard, Adam Über.
THY. LATE Loris 310,RIVITZ.—The CaliTiOVei of
the Philadelphia litmocrat assembled yesterday
afternoon in reference to the death of their late
°dengue, Mr. Lonis Morwitz. The meeting was
called to order by Mr. Charles finch, Br., who
nominated Mr. Hoffman, Br., for president, and
Dr. De Bergen for secretary.
After several of his former colleagues had paid
a high tribute to the memory of their dear friend,
Mr. Louis Morwitz. Dr. G. Kellner proposed the
followinepreamble and resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, 'We received on Sunday,. August 2,
the mournful intelligence that Mr. Louis Morwitz,
for five years reporter of the Philadelphia Demo
crat. perished In the surf at Atlantic City, on the
Ist instant, while endeavoring to rescue a drown
ing man; and whereas, during the five years of
his connection with the Philadelphia Democrat,
the deceased by his zealous business habits, his
F a perio r ablilty, his industry, and the conscien
tious discharge of his professional duties, com
manded our uniform respect; and whereas, the
late Mr. Louis Morwitz, by his genial disposition,
and his obliging readiness to serve others, won
the esteem and friendship of all the employes of
the Democrat: therefore,
I? , soirtd, That we sincerely mourn the sudden
and untimely death of 'our colleague and friend,
Louis Morwitz; and that we respectfully condole
with his relatives, both in this country and iu the
city of Danzig, Prussia: especially with his uncle,
Dr. F. Morwitz, publisher of the Philadelphia
Democrat; and
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
communicated to his parents and his relatives in
Philadelphia, and published in the Philadelphia
daily papers.
Y THE CHIEF ENGINEER. OF TILE
FIRE DEPARTMF-NT.—John Glancey, a member
of the Hope Engine Company, had a hearing
before Alderman Better yesterday, charged on
the oath of Terrence NicCusker, Chief Engineer
of the Fire Department, with diso
beying the rules and regulations of the
Department. The Chief testified that the
rules made for the government of the
Department had been several times broken by
persons in charge of the Hone Engine steamer.
He mentioned the fire on Arch street as the first
at which no attention was paid to the signal:
again at the fire in Wyoming street and two sub
sequent fires the same thing occurred. When
the Chief went to the Hope steamer to see why
no attention was paid to the signal, he was in
sulted, and very offensive epithets applied to
him. Glancey was alleged to have made im
proper remarks to the witness on one or more
occasions. He was held in $l,OOO for his appear
ance at court. and to keep the peace meanwhile.
AID FOR THE' BALTIMORE BUFFERERS.—The
following additional subscriptions in aid of the
sufferers by the disastrous, flood In Baltimore
have been received at the Ledger office:
Massey, Huston & Co., brewers $250
U. C. N 10
Cash 1
Thirteenth Ward 10
Previously acknowledged
Check already sent
Total Philadelphia subscriptions $2,277
THE Poom—The Guardians of the Poor held
their regular meeting yesterday afternoon at the
Blockley Almshouse. • The home agent reported
the census of the House to be 2,9&4, which is an
increase over last year of 154 persons. The
Board of Visitors reported that they had paid,
since their previous report, for medicines, gro
ceries, etc., the sum of $1,211 68. The whole
number of persons receiving out door relief was
reported to be 2,515.
Halting on the Rhine.
[Correspondence of tho Boston Journal.]
Notwithstanding the legends and the Cru
daders,we cannot but conclude that the Rhine
is of nuite as much importance now as it was
when its banks were infested by the robbers.
A little romance has done much to throw a
veil overtheir dark deeds, so the world does
not regard them as great criminals as if they
had lived in a less stormy period. The pre
sent inhabitants of the Rhine valley, and of
the streams which are tributary to this
great river, now turn its waters to good ac
count, making the river of romance serve the
more laudable purpose of commerce. The
great timber rafts which are met so often are
objects of great interest to the traveler, and
must also be to the reader.
These immense rafts appear in the distance
like floating Islands, with villages and coun
try houses upon them; indeed, they are con
siderable worlds in' themselves. They are
the produce of the immense forests that lie
along the rich valleys and high mountains of
the Rhine tributaries—the placid Neckar, the
rushing Main, and the crystal Moselle. ' Per
haps it 'win; quite a year-ago that-the inhabi
tants of some of these timber localities con
ceived the idea of uniting their strength and
means, and floating a raft into the Rhine,
thence through this - great thoroughfare into
Rolland and the Netherlands, where the
upper country, timber is very valuable, and
TIM EtiLurizi4iiiiiiiittiiiiii;iiimsnitY, AUGUST 18'68.
sells at a good round figure. So they till - set
-to, work as one man, felled the giant
trunks, slid them down the steep m .t 1 tains ,
rolled them into the river, ao I
them together with strong thongs a 1 . 4 bolts.
When the whole structure . complete.
houses are erected upon it, yards
and pens built for the cows and
pigs, and the whole village, sometimes
to the number of five or six hundred persons,
embark, with their entire domestic economy
spinning wheels, work-benches, etc. It it be
early spring. loads of the rich earth,of the Val
ley is carted upcm.,the• raft,planted with vege
tables and corn,wbich will grow and ripen be
fore the huge structure reaches its destination
and is sold. Everything being ready, the
supplies all aboard—meat. potatoes, wine and
beer—the great snake-like - float is given to
the current. The villagers that are left be
bind wave their hats and bonnets as It floats
'off, in response to those on board, But,,be
lieve me, they had,mticli rather.fx3 one of the
'party on the raft; for it is considered great
fun ; and not to have been to "Deutschland"
in this singular way, is enough to disqualify
a young lady for marriage. What long rafts
;one would see on the Connecticut or the
Hudson if such were the custom in America!
The raft we have jsst passed, making its
slow way with the current, started a long
'while ago from the upper Neckar—perhaps
its timber came from the great Black Forests
above Heidelberg. It was 900 feet in length
or thereabouts, and carried an entire village.
At least 500 men arerequired.to steer it safely
through the rapids, such as are met with un
der the Lurlie of Bingen Lock.„ -This they do
by 'means of long poi - CS, whiCll2,extentl into
the water, btit it is hard•work, and requires
both a skilful luttid'atiCaP:praCticed eye, as
well as great knowledge of the rocks, shoals
and whirlpools of the tiler; Botitetimes the
people on the front cannot see the .. whole o
the raft, for it become a semi-circle in'
twisting around a sharp carve - in the stream.
'You observe that everything on ' board is;
working finely. Old Whomen are spin
••ning at the doors of the little houses ‘,
young ladids with flaxen hair and very v;.(-
dant looks, are sewing or peeling potals;
young men. are lounging about in the i-nn,
bmoking long pipes and . chatting mong
themselves. Under a large shed the dinner is
cooking, enough for the entire village. If
we had only passed them half an hour later,
perhaps we would all have been at table. It
is a gay scene, and just one's idea of "rough
ing it." If Bulwer had pat his "Pilgrims" on
rattlike-thisj amsure that-Gertrztle
not have died, and Trevylour would not have
grown disconsolate. As the raft never puts
ashore or stops,•unless some accident hap
pens, it wouldthe-a delightful isolation from
the world; and one need not get acquainted
- with - FranScirneider's familyunless - he clros
but perhaps the flaxen-haired young lady
would make an agreeable companion. Who
knows?
It is estimated that from the time one of
these rafts sets out until it is sold in Holland,
45,000 pounds of bread, 30,000 pounds of
fresh and dried meat, 15,000 pounds ot butter,
10,000 pounds of cheese, 50 sacks of dried
vegetables, 500 tons• of beer, and 8 butts of
wine are consumed. The expense is so great
that a large capital is necessary, hence the
combining of whole villages in the under
taking. Their navigation ts also exceeding
ly difficult, owing to the abrupt windings of
the river. A few years ago a boatman of
Rudesheim monopolized the !pilotage of
these rafts, as it was believed that himself
and sons alone knew the whirlpools and
rocks of the river. At the end of the voy
age these floats frequently bring as much as
one or two hundred thousand dollars. Hav
ing plenty of money, the now happy raft
folks go home on the Rhine steamers; the
women loaded with gewgaws from R Ater
dam or Dortrecht, the men and boys with
new hats and trowsers, and all as happy as
happy can be. Whole villages of peasants
are taus made well-to-do, if they get, their
raft safe into port at a time when timber
bl ings a good price.
During the years 1830, 1840 and. IP4I, the
quantity of timber thus imported into Hol
land, amounted to much more than for any
bubsequent, year. The annual value of such
importations now averages about $BOO,OOO.
It is mostly used for ship and house building.
AER op
Beho p ol 3S
Young liA L t a l die E 's,
Adams street, above Walnut Lane, Germantown, on
WLDNESDAY. beptember9, Mt. au4 rn th e-3t.
RUGBY ACADEMY, FOR BOYS. NO. 1415 LOCUST
street, EDWARD CLARENCE S3ll CH, A 11L,
PrincipaL Pupils prepared for BuetriEs_soa STAN 1..
IN , . IN com.r.t.r.. First-clqes preparatory department
Circulars at LhEat WALSER'S, No. 722 Chestnut street
er by addressing Box 2611 P. 0. Next session begins
September 14th. . an3,26ts
130ItDENTOWN
ORDEN FEMALE COLLEGE,
TWN. N. J.
Pleasantly located ß on the Delaware River, about 30 miles
earth of Philadelphia. The very best educational advan
tages farntshedlin connection with a pleasant home. See
elan opens September 15th. For terms, &c., address
isul.26t§ JOHN IL BRAKELEY.
A MEISICAN . CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, SOUTH
.1 - I.East corner Tenth end Walnut. Instruction will be
resumed September 7. New penile received on and after
August 17. au1.8,150
pENNEIYINANIA MILITARY ACADEMY.
CHESTER, DELAWARE COUNTY, PA.
The Seventh Annual Session of this Academy com
mences
The buildings are new and complete in all their ap
pointments. _ _
The department of Mathematics and Civil Engineering
is conducteo by a West Point graduate, of high scientific
attainments; the Claaaical and English departments by
competent and experienced professore and instructors.
Careful attention le given to the moral and religious cul
ture of Cadeta.
For Circulars, apply to JAMES H. ORNE, Eaq., No. 6:26
Chestnut street; to T. B. PETERSON, Esq., No. H 6
Chestnut street, or to CoL THEO. HYATT, President
P. M. A. jy2B
NFANT DAY SCHOOL IN Tlik, SCHOOL BUILD
ing of the Church of the Holy Trinity. Philadelphia.
corner of Walnut street and Rittenhouse square.
Mies A. L. Clark will open a school for children be
tween the ages of five and ten years. on MONDAY, Sept.
14th, 1868. :blows from 9A.M.t01 P. M.
Terms: $25 per half year. The School year will begin
September 14th and close June 25th.
REFERENCES.
Rev. PHILLIPS Buooxe, Prof. CHAR. J. STILLY..
Mr. JOHN BOULEN,
Mr. Lrairri. torrnv.
Mr, p?: CURE R01312:60N, Mr, Tuomso H. Powzr.s,
Mr. WM H. ASIII.IURST, Mr. WILLIAM P. CRESSON
j3+iteepl4
I ABELL FEMALE SEMINARY,
1.4, AT AUBURNDALE. MASS.
Ten miles from Baton, on Boston and Albany Railroad.
i
ad rds superior facilities for a solid or ornamental educa
tio . Rare advantages for Music, French and Painting.
To ation hesilhful and beautifaL Number limited to
to , •six. Not year begins teptember Mb. Md. Ad
dress
0y57-t0,w,5.1201 CHAS. W. CUSHING.
S
..,:LECT BOYS' school.,
• AT AUBURNDALE, MASS.
Tep miles from Boston. Number limited to twenty. A
first class borne school for training boys for business or for
college. Location end building not surpassed. Physical
training and general manners have special attention.
N eit year begins September lith 1868. Address• ••
j127-in w e 120 CHAS. W. CUSHING.
I.2IBFIOPTHORPE.—:-THIS CHURCH •SCHOOL FOR
J_PYoung Ladies will be opened the brat of September
next Particular attention given to the physical educe•
Lion of the pupils. French will be taught by a resident
goVerneee, and, so far as practicable, made the language
of the family.
Addreee, for Cireulars.
MISS CHASE,
,Rethlebem, Pa.
ji2l..tu th entoel§
ItIEGARAY INSTITUTMENGLISH AND FRENCH.
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
BOARDING AND DAY PUPILS..
1527 and 1529 SPRUCE Street,
Philadelphia, Penna.,
Will RE-OPEN on MONDAY, Sept. V2d.
MADAME D'HERVTLLY bee the pleasure of enflame
ing,that DR. ROBERT H. LABBERTON will devote his
time exclusively to the Chegaray Institute.
French is the language of the family and is constantly
spoken in the "institute. je12.4 to th 6m
EDGEHILL SCHOOL, PRINCETON, N. J.'
Hoye thoroughly prepared for College, or for Business,
Next session begins AllfrlMC 26. •
For circulars. address,
hnti-no
— n - ANION PRESERVEDGINGER. PRESERVED
kJ Ginger, In syrup, of the celebrated Chyloong brand;
ale°, Dry Preeerved Gingerdn boron, imported and, for
sale by JOSEPH B. WEIMER CO„ 108 South Delaware
MORTON'S PINE APPLE CHEESE.-100 BOXES ON
I'4 Convignment. Landing and for Bale by JOB. B.
HOMIER & CO.. Agents for Norton & Elm:m.loS &nab
Delaware Avenna.t - - -
EDUCATION.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER a.
_
Mr; AIMANDEB BROWN,
Mr. GIBBON PEA 0001:,
REV. W. CAITELL.
tAinDIVAKIMi
S 829: =MART= PREIMIJAL;
PMEA.NMiUEN
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
PHILADELPSVk iI
Nos. 435 and 437 Chestnut abut.
Agnate on January 341868 i,
$2,003,740 09
ciAllgla Er w in. : : ...
4184841 so
oNsirrnam memo. — 7, LtiCrOME Foa us
11183.693 1/260.000.
Lessen Paid Since 1829 Over
f#ls, 4500,000.
PaPettuil aria Temvorary Policlaion Liberal Terms!
-
Chas. N DIRECTORS.. Daneker. Geo. Mak
Tobias Wagner. Alfred Fiffe ,
Samuel Grant. Fr s. We lieditialL A:
Goo: W. Ittc.barda.• ,Thomas Sparks.
Immo lase
CELAGLEGWnkf' Grant.
N. 1 3 CKER. ProdderiL
~4 1. w
iiv. ii aarda GEO. PALES:VW Preddent.
STER, Secretary pro bun.
e =ti v t
or g
t siso ittoburiche lLentucky. Wu Complui
J V hai no'
fen •
weitE Annum. BASSZTV INERIBMICE cost.
±r2an t y itc hroormted by the
,Loddatnre of Penns*
pities. B. E. corner TIILTIC 'end VViadcillT Streets.
Philadelphbr.
. MARINE PI nIIBANCES
on VerreneXariN end FrelVt i =orts of glue wort&
On swill Id , river canal. lake ; and ta ' n E denirbrie to a ll
berm or th e Unka
„j •
CEB
On tuerebandlee F RE
aliP su
On Store& Dwelling., eze.
ASSETS OF THE COMPANY.
, • •. • Noveanber 1.1887. '
$200,000 United States Five Per pint. Loam.
10410's . .. incri.ooo o
no,ooo united . Pei:Via:UZl; • -
1881. . . . lat e lOO 00
woo united State, 13.10
. 52,5f$ 00
200,000 State of Pennsylvania Six . fer Cent.
Loan 215.070 00
'V.5,000 City of Philadelp hia liz Per Cent
Loan (exempt rom— —', 1115425 00
50.000 State of New Jersey Six Per Cen t
Loan.. .. LOOO 00
MGM PennsylisiisiW ........ /fort.
gage Six Per Cent. Bonds.. „. 19,800 CO
25,000 Pennsylvania Railroad Secondmort.
_ gage Six Per Cent. Bonds.— 2.3.275 0)
25,000 Western Pennsylvania Railroad Sis
Per Cent. Bonds (Penna. RE.
guarantee). . . 0,000 00
ockooo State of Tenniiieis I•We Utiiit:
Loan... iii; MOO 00
7,000 - State of teiiee
Six Per Cent.
15,000 800 shares atoCic Germantown Oas
Company. Principal and interest
guaranteed by the City of Phila.
dolphin 15,000 00
7,500 150 shares stock Pennsylvania Rails
road Company.. -.
6,010 100 shares stock North' Pennsylvania
Railroad Company„. lOW 00
20,0000 - shares -stock-Philade
Southern Mail Steamshipl Co 15,Ca) 00
201X0 Loan; on Bona all u 0144615 . 0. &It
liens on City Properties.. 201.900 00
81.101.400 Par Market Value $1.102.802 50
Cost. 5L009.679 9e.
Real Estate woo 00
Bills Receivable for Insurances
made 219.101
Balances due a t Agencies-Pre
miums on Marine Policies-Ao.
trued Interest and other debts
duo the Company.' ...- 42.594 36
Stock and Scrip of sun dry
ranee and other Companies.ss,o7o 00. Estimated va1ue.. . ... 8,017
00
4 .;asb in Bank 0103.0
103,815 09
$11.507.605 15
DIRECTORS:
Thomas C. Hand. James 0. Hand.
John IL Davis, Samuel E. Stokes,
Edmund A. Solder, James Traquair,
Joseph H. Seal, William C. Ludwig. '
Theophilus Pauldini, Jacob P. Jones,
Hugh Craig, James B. McFarland.
Edward Darlington. Jeatma P. Eyre,
Join R. Penrose, John D. Taylor
H. Jonee Brooke, Openver Maly
Henry Sloan, Henry C. Dalle E hr..
George G. Leipon, George W. Bernadou.
Winivin G. Boulton. John B. Semple. Pittsburgh.
Edward Lafourcade. D. T. Morgan.
Jacob Riegel. A. B. Berger, N
THOMASDAVIS,AND President.
JOHN C. D Vice President.
HENRY LYLBURN Secretary.
HENRY BALL. Assistant Secretary. deb to °eBl
FIRE ASSOCIATION OF PHILADEL
ha..7yr
No. g4 lo N c . or i py t a h te . d tre M e trcL27. 1&°0.
ors Office.
Fn Household Furniture and Herclum di tt
• , generally, from Lou by Fire an the Gibe of
Philadelphia only.ll
Statement of tho Amite of the Anociatien
January bet, 1888, publiehed in Compliance with the pro.
',Lionel of an Act of Assembly of April 8%.11;41.
Bonds and Mortgages on Property in the C ity
of Philadelphia only . $1,078.11111 17
Ground 18.814 94
Real Estate 5l - 7 .44 57
Furniture and Fixtures of Office
U. B. 6.20 Regiatexed Bonds
Total ............. ........... Woos u
"'i l itbiTTP , ElY. .
H. Hamilton. Samuel Sparhawk.
ret il .2l l . Keyser. Charles P. Bower,
John Carron , . Jeeee Lightfoot.
George L Young. Robert Shoemaker.
Joseph IL Lynda. Peter Armbruster.
Levi P. Coats. M. H. Dickinson.
Peter Willamsrm.
WM. H. HAlSElLTON_ r _Preeldernt
SAMUEL SPARELA.WE, Vice Praddect,
WM. T. BUTLER, Secretary.
IT KITED HILADELPU Lft FIREMEN'S INBUBANOI3I COMPANY OF
F.
This Company taken rinks at the lowed rates coludstent
with eafety, and confines its btudneas excluelvely to
FIRE INSURANCE IN THE err? OF PRMAIME,
Building OFFICE—No. 723 Arch Street, Fourth National Bank
. '
DIRECTORS:
Thomas J. Martin,l Charles B. Smith. •
John Hirst, Albertus King,
Wm. A. Bolin. Henry 8U113113.
James Mongan, James Wood,
William Glenn. John Shalom%
James Jenner, J. Henry Askin.
Alexander T. Dickson, Hugh Milligan.
Albert U. Bober Philip Fitzpatrick.
CON B. ANDREnti, President.
Wm. A. Roma, Treas. Wm. H. FAGEtir. Secy.
roRE COUNTY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.-OP.
I lice, No. 110 South Fourth street, below Cheetnut
- The Fire Insurance Company of the County of ;Phila.
delphia," Incorporated by the Legislature of Pennsylya.
nia in IM, for Indemnity against lons or fialhaile by
erchudveli.
CHARTER PERPETUAL.
This old and reliable institution.wi th ample capita land
contingent fund carefully invested. continues to insure
buildinp, furniture, merchandiseobn, either e i y irrmmmutly
or for a limited time, against loss or damage great tha
lowed rates consistent with the absolute oaf of Its cum
tamers.
Losses adjusted andald vilth
Itli all possible dasPatch.
Chas. J. Sutter. Andrew H. Miller.
Henry Budd, James N. Stone,
John Horn. Edwin L. Realcirt.
Joseph Moore. I Robert V. Massey. Jr..
•
GeorgeMadill'. Mark Devine.
CEELIIRL'2II J. BUTTER, President.
HENRY BUDD, Vico.President.
Ihnsagmes Pc Hozoaxxv. Swam, and Treasurer.
p HCENIX OF
COMPANY
• OP PHILADELPHIA.
INCORPORATED 1804-CHARTER PERPETUAL.
No. 224 WALNUT street, opposite the Exchange.
This Company insures from lone' or damage by
FIRE
on liberal terms. on buildings. merchandise. turniturf.
bc., for limited paioda. and permanently on buildings b 7
deposit or premium.,
The Company has been in active operation for more
oromPtlY
than sixty yea ted and p rk during D
which
I:RECTORS all losses have betki
salu
• . •
John L. Hodge. David Lewis.
B. Ai= Benjamin Biting. T. Thos. U. Powers.
William S. Grant. A. R. McHenry,
Robert W. Learning. Edmond thurtillort. •
D. Clark Wharton. Samuel Wilcox.
Lawrence Lew ' sJOHN
WGnis
CHM .
E N R, P s resident.
%tin= wrwox. Secretary'.
ON FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
I. l4E. Whia.--Oftlee. No, S 4 North Fifth street. near
Market street.
Incorporated by the Les:Matured Pennsylvania. Char
ter Perpetual:. Capital , and Amts.. Blee.(100. Make In.
sarence adV tie Lcu or Damage by Fire on Public ODu Fu rn iture. Stocks. Goods and
diae, on favors. terms.
Wm. McDaniel, Edward P. Moyer.
urael Parent Frederick Ladner.
John F. B eing. Adam J. Glaze.
Henry Troemner. lienry Delany.
Jacob BchandeilL John EWet
Frederick Doll. ChristianD. Fria%
Suartel Mbar. George E. Fort.
William D. Gard er.
WILLIAM MoD President.
/SRAM. PE T .DON Prod...Dm%
PLUM A. Courturr. Secretary and Treasurer.
AMERICAN FIRE INSUILANON COMPANY. INOOE.
Vomted Ma—Charter perpettud.
No. 810 WALNUT street. above Third. PhiladelOhla.
Having a large paid up Capital Stook and Surplus he.
vested in sound and available Securities, continue to ht.
*n
arperto on dweltheir carglings. storm furniture, merchandise. venal
. and oes. and other proved:lt
Au Lowe liberally andmor t g&tly adjusWd.
ORS. __
l w
Thomas R. Marla. - Edmund G. Dutnh ,
PatrickhnCharles W. Poultuel.
Brady. . Israel Morris.
John T. Le ____ dobn P. WetherilL
. . Munn . PauL
TIP:DUB R. mem% Preeddost;
: --- AranorytkL. - Caawroink Secretary.
.13
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY. •
NEW YORK.
PLINY MERU% President. •
LORING ;ANDREWS,
JAO. HIRDENBERGH, "`"
HENRY C. FREEMAN, eecretary.
Cash Assets••••••••••• —51,200.000.
ORGANIZED. •JUNE. 1864. •
ALL POLICIES NON-FORFEITABLE.
PREISIICMS PAYABLE IN CASH.
LOSSES PAID IN CASH.
It RecelvenNo Notes and Glres None.
By the provisions of its chartee the entire ankle
belongs to policy holders, and must be .pard to thorn In
dividends. or reserved for their greater security. Div'.
dends are made on the contribution plan, and paid Mum.
ally, commencing two years from the date of the policy.
It has already made two dividends amounting to
$102,000, an amount never before equaled during the first
three years °Tatty company. -
PERMITS TO TRAVEL GRANTED BUTE
OUT EXTRA CR A ROE. NO POLICY PEE
REQUIRED. FEMALE RISKS TAK NA . T
THE USUAL PRINTED RATES, NO
EXTRA PREMIUM BEING DEMANDED.
Applications for all kinds apolicies, life, ten.year life
endowment. terms or enildrenfs endowment, taken, and
all information cheerfully afforded at the
BRIM OFFICE OF THE COMPINY,
NO. .IQB WALNIJ C STIMET
WM. F. GIIIFFITTS. Jr., Manager,
Eastern Department of the State of Pennsylvania
Particular attention even to
FIRE AND MARINE. RISKS, _
Which, in all instances, will be placed is ilmt•olass Com-
AClDanies of th is city, as well, as those of known standing ii 3
k. New England and Baltimore.
ENTAL BIBB& AND INSURANCE ON LIVE
- STOCK.
carefully attended to. In leading Companies of that kind
bui2nsMc(!r personal attention to, and prompt despatch of
to merit and rei
calve a full share prlic carf 4oL b e Pa
irti. F. 411FFITTS,
No. 408 Walnut finest
mialal w tf4
TH RELLSNCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PHIL
A E DELPH •
Incorporated in LA.
Ig4l. Charter PerpetUalL
0010. N 0.505 Walnut street.
CAPITAL 831X 1 .000.
Insures or damage by FIREn
and Stores and othß uildings, limited or perpe tual,and On
Furniture, Goods. Wares and Merchandise in town or
country.
LOSSES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED 'AND PAID.
duet/ . . ..... 71
Invested in the following Securities. viz,:
Lint Mortgages on City Property,well secured.. e 1126,600 00
United Eitatm.. Government Loans. ..... .......... 117,000 00
Philadelphia City 6 per cent. Loans_ - ..... 76,000 00
Pennsylvania 50,000,000 6 per cent. Loam .-.. 96.000 Oe
Perusaylvistda-Railroad- Bondretint-and- and
Mortgages 65,000 06
Camden and Amboy Railroad Company's 6 per
Cent. Loan . . . 000 00
Philadelphia and 11:38Ciiitiliiiii08a
6 per Cent. Loan... - - . - 5,000 00
Huntingdon and Bro ad Top 7 per Cell Mort. '
gage Bonds .. 4,660 00
County Fire Insurance Company's Stock. ..... 1.060 00
. ..... 000-00
4XO-00-
Commercial Bank of Penney y Stock.
i aida lO,OOO (XI
Union hininal Insurance - Company's Stock..... 800 Oil
Reliance insurance Company of Philadelpkia"c
Stock.. ... .... .... .-
.... ..... .... . ...... flaso CV
Cash in liank and on hand ................. 7.337 70
Worth this date at market prices
DIRECTORS.
Clem. Tingley,
Wm. M Ewer,
Bainuel Blepham.
B. L. Carson.
Wm. Bteveneon,
Beni. W. Tingley. Edward
CLE.
Thomas C. Rua, Becretar
Punt .nrx.cluta. December
FIRE INSURANCE ELXCLUSPVELY.—THE PENN.
sylvania Fire Insurance Company—lncorporated Mill
--Charter Perpetual—No. 611) Walnut street. opposite In.
dependence Square.
This Company, favorably laievin to the community for
over forty years, continues to insure aun t loss or dam
site by fire, on Public or Private eit perms.
Gently or for a limited time. Also, on culture, Stocks
of Goode and Merchandise generally, on liberal team.
Their Capital, together with a large Surplus Fund, is la
vested in a most careful manner, which enables them to
offera. Dto the insured an undoub O ted security In the cue of
IorIRECT RS.
-.
Daniel Smith, Jr., (John Devi:Tema.
Alexander Benson, Thomas Smith,
Isaac Hazelharst, He Lewin,
Thomas Robins. J. Gfilingham Felt
Daniel Haddock, Jr.
DANIEL SMITH, Jr., WAWA
Wir.wasit G. Cnowirra.. Secretary.
A NTHRACITE INSURANCE COMPANY.—q EVE
AOL TER PERPETUAL.
Office, No. 311 WALNUT street, above l'hird, Pldiada.
Will insure against Loss or Damage by Fire. on Build,
Inge, either perpetually or for a limited time. Household
Furniture and Merchandise generally,
Also, Marine Insurance on Vessehi Cargoes ea Freights. Freights. inland insurance toTO4 all parts of the Union
DL §.
Wm. Esher,
D. Luther
Lewis Auaenried.
John R. Blakiston,
Davis Pearson.
WK. M. SMmI. Secretary
F
Street INSURANCE COMPANY. NO. NUT4OO CHEST
1 .
PHILADELPHIA.
FIRE INSURAD IRECNCETO EX
RS. CLUSIVELY.
Francis N. Buck. Philip II Justice.
Charles Richardson. John W. Everman.
Henry Lewis, Edward D. Woodruff.
Robert Pear Ce. Jno. Kessler, Jr.,
630. A. West. Chas. iikkft.
Robert B. Potter, Mordecai Buzby.
FRANCIS N. BUM Prez'dent,
CHAS. RICHARDSON. Vice President.
Wria.ura I. BLAIICUIASEL Secretary.
SPEOLAL NOTIOES.
miler. OFFICE OF THE GRAND ISLAND IRON CO.,
NO. 121 WALNUT &MEET.
PHILADELPITIA, June 10, 181%.
In compliance with Act of Assembly of the State of
Michigan, notice is hereby given that all the property of
this Company, in the Northern Peninsula of Michigan,
will be offered for sato at this office, on THURSDAY,
August 2U, 1862, nt 12 o'clock M.
By order of the Board of Directors.
jel2-480 THOMAS SPARKS, President.
DIVIDEND NOTICES.
Aar INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF
PENNSYLVANIA.
AI , GIIBT aD, 1868.
The Directors have thin day declared a Dividend of Six
per cent ,or twelve &tus per share, clear of United
btates and State taxes, payable to the stockholders or
their legal representatives, on demand.
WILLIAM HA RPER.
Secretary.
ter OFFICE OF TUE UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY
COMPANY, E. D., No. 924 WALNUT BT.
PHILADELPHIA, July 27, 1868.
The interest in gold on the First Mortgage Honda of the
Union Paciilic Railway Company, Eastern Division. duo
August let, 1868, will be t.id on Presentation of the cou
rolll3 therefor, on and after that date, at the banking
house of DADNk.Y. MORGAN Az CO.,
53 Exchange Place, New York.
WM. J. PALMER,
Treasurer.
jy2BtutbBBto
lar PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAILROAD
COMPANY, Office 227 South FOURTH Street.
DIVIDEND NO
PIIILADELPTICEIIr4. 25tha86f3.
The transfer books of this Company will be closed on
TUESDAY. June Bub, and be reopened on THURSDAY,
July 16th, 1669. A
Dividend of Five per Cent. bas been declared on the
Preferred and Common Stock, clear of National and
State taxes. payable in Common Stock on and after July
15th to the holders thereof as they shall stand registered
on the books of the Company on the 15th but. All pay
able at this office,
S. BRADFORD,
.1e25.2m6 Treasurer.
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SchooL
The Publishers take pleasure in announcing to Teachers
and friends of Education generally, that the new edition
of the above work is now readyeand they invite a careful
examination of the same, and a comparison with other
works on the Barna subject. Copies will be furnished to
Teachers and Superintendents of Schools for this purpose
at low rates.
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And for sale by Booksellers generally. audi
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New York Museum of Anatomy. embracing the sutr
Jects: How to live and what to live for ; Youth. M a turity
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stamPs. by addressing J. J. Dyer. 8b School street. Sois.
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WANTED TO PURCHASE, A DWELLING HOUSE
iron Chestnut street, between Broad and Seventeenth
-
streets, er one on sixteenth insect, near Chestnut
_Apply to S, MUDGE, Market street._
_ A _ YOUNG LADY COMPETENT TO. TEAMIN:1810.
-A& and with the beet reference, desires a position in a
Beminary. Address "E, ,, 8119 Chestnut street,
iY'NJth e. tutit'
riuLm)nulae.
$432,0£2 RA
Thorns.' H. Moore.
Samuel Caatner.
Jarnee T. Young.
Isaac F. Baker,
fahrietlanJjaoffman,
Samuel B. Thomas.
Elton
. TINGLEY. President.
Jal-tu th ■ tt
Peter Sieger.
J. E. Baum,
Wm. F. Dean.
John Ketcham,
John B. Hopi.
ESHER, President.
F. DE. Vice President.
ia2.tu.th.ad!
`:%aiM~4'~ 7
BUN' DURBOROW 61_,C/0., AUCTIONEERS.
Noe. 1182 and 284 MARKET street. corner Bank rk
Successors to John B. Myer' A Co
LARGE PA.RP.S , PTORY HALE OF FOREIGN AND
ONDRY GOODS.
THURSDAY MORNING,
Aug. 6, at 10 o'clock. on four months` emelt, hicroolegfr""
DOMESTICS.
Bales bleached and I:semi Mastitis and Drills.
do. all Wool Domet and Fancy Shirting Flannel.
Cases t' anton and Miners' Flannel., Prints. Delius&
do. Blue Drill., Checks, Ticks. Denims Stripes.
do. Cambric., Corset Jeans. Linings, Holland..
do. Kentucky Jean., Silecias Cottonades. Gingharast
do. Cassimeres,'Satiners. sepelltuits.
. LINEN GOODS.
MO pieces 4-4 grass bleached Irish Shirting Linea.. of
popular make.
Pieces SG h thug Linens, Ducks Drills, Table Cloths.
Co. Brown and Breeched Damasks, Ducks. Creels.
I -taper, &c..
MERCHANT TAILORS' GOODS.
Pieces English,. French and Saxony Cloths, Black and
T willed.
do. Belgian Doeskin., Fancy Casalmores, Coatings.
do. heavy Beavers. Chinchilla, Sealskins.
do. Black. and Colored Valletta nod Satin de Chilies.
I.IEcE vv.l-11rE GOODS.
Jaeonete, Victoria Lawns. Brillianbl,
Cambric.. Tape Cheeks. saga Stripes.
Sales Mulls, Swiss Checks, Sales Stripes,
Nainrooks, 'Nnineook Checks. Tape Strlsee.
full lines Plain, hemmed and H. S. Ildkfe.
N.B.—The above arc of a favorite importation, andl
complete In all grades of each description.
10 CASe.I3 BLAUK 11101-la IR. ALPACAS.
Of superior quality and fresh goods.
AL SO--
Black and Colored Mohair. Fancy Dress Goode.Shawbs.
Balmoral and Hoop Skirts, Shirts and Drawer's, Travel
ing Shirts, Hosiery, Glove., de.
FIRST LARGE POSITIVE SALE OF CARPETING%
OM CLOTHS, dm.
ON FRIDAY MORNING, '• '
August 7, at 11 o'clock, on four months' credit, about 200
pieces of Ingrain, Venetian, Li.t, Hemp, Cottage and Rag
Carpeting., Oil Cloths, Ru&dc. , ,
AT PRIVATE SALE._
1000 rolls 4-4 to 64 CANTON' MATTING S• of choke "
M„THOMAS & SONS AUCTIONEER • •, ;7
i Nos. Rig and 191 South Fovea' street.
SAM{ OF STOCKS AND RE,AL ESTATE.
SV Pubtio sales rattle Philadelphia F.,sehanse FPFBY
TUESDAY. at 12 o'clock. i e • • • 1
Wir e Handbill, of each property t un e separately:lß
addition to which we pnbUsh, on the Saturday previous
to each sale, one thousand catalogues in pamphlot form.
eildng full deseriptions of all the proporty to be sold oa
the @ OLLOWING TUESDAY, and a List of Real listate.
at Private Bale. •
rfi” Our Sales are Bhp advertised is the' folk-minis
newspapers : Norm Awthroan. PE_EINS , LrDOE• LIUaI
hprsta.unnvoica, in 401E104 AGA tiV24gllffi • VanaarnlN •
Evsnroo Tntateusrpt, Gzamart Dintoonar
Bar Furniture Sales at the . Auction ; Sane' MERV
THURSDAY.
air Bales at residences reedy.; especial attention •
Sale at Nos. 139 and 141 South Fourth street.
HANDSOME FURNIThRt. PIANO FORTP, FIRE—
PRPOF SATE, HANDSOME BRUSSELS AND ,
OTHER CARPETS. arc., dm
ON THURSDAY MORNING,
Aug. 6, at 9 d'e.lotk, at the auction rooms, hy Catalogue.
a large assortme Hand s omeor Houtehold Furniture.
osmprising—Sult Walnut Parlor Furniture.
covered with hair cloth; two. Handsome Walnut Cham
ber Suite. Mahogany Plato Forte, Sideboards, Extension
Tables, China end Glassware, Beds and Bedding, fi ne
Hair Matresles, Desks and Of fi ce Furniture, Refrigoram
tors, Handsome Bruisela and other Carpet', 6m.
FIREPROOF SATE.
By order of Executor, superior Firegroof Safe, made by'
Farrel di Herring.
Assignees' Peremptory Sala on the Premise's.
VERY VALUABLE W' OLEN AND COTTON MILL„
MAUIIINERY, FIXTURES, dic.,
Known as the "Dexter Mill and i ye House," Male et,
'oath of Lock street, extending through to the iichuyi
kill river, Manavunk, Pa.
ON WEDNESDAY,
August 12. at 12 o'clock, will be sold at public sale on
thoprendses.
.2. lie heal E;date and Machinery to be so'd in one lot,
FL, eartienlars xco handbills at the auction rocana. -
T ii °ld"
tO II I,MS glOrfhltrant l . EE43 "
No,,_ life CHESTNUT street.
Rear Entrance lief Baneom street.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OF EVERY DESCRIP
TION RECEIVED ON CONSIGNMENT.
Sales of Furniture at Drvellinirs attended to on the must
reasonable Uncut-
Sale No. 2014 Arch street.
HANDSONE FURNITURE, PIANO FORTE, FRENCH
PLATE MANTEL AND PIER MIRRORS, FINE
CARPETS, dtc.
ON WEDNESDAY MORNING.
August 6, at 10 o'clock, at No. 2014 Arch street. will ber
solk. the Furniture of a family declining housekeeping.
comprising—Elegant Velvet. Brussels. ani ether Carpets.
Rosewood Piano Forte, French Plate Mantel and Pier
Mirrors, Walnut Parlor and Chamber Furniture, Oak
Sitting Room Furniture. Bode and Bedding' Diningroonx
Furniture, China, (Bus Plated Ware, Kitchen Fund.
tun) dlc.
da
Catalogues will be ready at the auction etoro on Tues
'T y. he furniture can bo examined early on the morning of
sale.
Sale at No. 1110 Chestnut street.
SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. 2 ROSEWOOD
MAME', FRENCH nacrit MANTEL AND PIER
GLASSES, BRUSSELS. TAPESTRY AND INGRAIN
CARPETS, CIIINA, A tm
ON FRIDAY MORNING.
At 9 o'clock, at the auction store, No. 1110 Chestnut et.
'ill be cold—
A targe assortment of superior Now and Secondhand
Household Furniture, comprising—Walnut Parlor, Ohm.
b. r and Dining Room Suits. In col and varnish, with
Watbrohes to sx,ateh. 'Also, Office Tables, Bookcases, &E.
SUPERIOR PIANO FORTES.
.
Also. at 1,56 o'clock. will be sold, two elegant lloeowood'
Piano Eortes.
BY BARRITT do CO., AUCTIONEERS.
ll W 31.1 AUCTION HOUSE,
No. =0 MARKET etreet, corner of BANK efreet.
Coe!' advanced on coneignmenta without extra charge
PEREMPTORY SALE.
ON WEDNESDAY MORNING.
A llama 6, commencing at 10 o'clock, by Catalogue, so
lota comprishis
250 lots of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods.
200 lots Notions, hoop Skiing, Suspenders. &c
800 dozen Belknap White, and Fancy Shirts and
Drawers.
—ALSO— ,
LARGE STOCK READY MADE CLOTHING.
Also. 150 dozen Felt and Wool D ate.
Also, Stocks of Goods from stores docllningibualnese.
Also 1000 dozen Cotton and Wool Bose. viz: Ladies'.
Gents' and Mimes' Hose and Half Hose. --
THE PRINCIPAL MO NEY ESTABLISHMENT. B. E.
corner of SIXTH an dRACE streets.
Money Ovanced on Merchandise generally—Watches.
Jewelrt. Diamonds. Gold and Silver Plata and on en
articles of value, for any length of time a rmed on.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY AT PRIVATE SALE.
Fine Gold Hunting Case, Double Bottom and Open Face
English. American and Swiss Patent Lever Watches i
Fine Gold Hunting Case and Open Face Lepine Watching
Fine Gold Duplex and ether Watches ; Fine Silver Hunt
ing Case and Open Face English. American and Swiss
Patent Lever and Lopine Watches; Double Case English
°teenier and other Watches: Ladies. Fanix ti W atches{
Diamond Breastpins; Finger Ringig Ear • ; Sind&
dca ; Fine Gold Chains, Medallions; Brace! Scaff
Pins; Breastpins; Finger Rings ;relict/ Cues and dusell7
generally.
FOB SALE.—A large and valuable Fireproof Chest.
suitable for a Jewelercost 5660.
streets
Abso, several lots in South Camden. Fifth and Chestnnt
C. D, MoCLEES h Co..
AUCTIONEERS %
No. 606 MARKET street.
SALE OF 900 CASES BOOTS. SHOES, BROGANS. &a_
ON THURSDAY MORNING.
August 6, at 10 o'clock, we will sell by catalogue. far
cash, a large assortment of Booth, Shoes Brogans. dtc.
From city and Eastern manufacturers.
Also. Women's, Misses' and Children's wear,
j AMER A. FREEMAN. AUCTIONS
No. 423 WMANUT street,
AT PRIVATE BALE.
A valuable property near Fourth and Walnut.
A valuable bush:tees property No. 819 Arch street.
BURLIIK*ToN.—A Handsome Mansion. on Mein rt.
10t243 by 700 feet.
dWOODLAND TERRACE—Handeome Modern Rad*
euce.
11U IL THOMPSON & CO., AUCTIONEERS.
v • CONCERT HALL AUCTION ROOMS. 1211
CHESTNUT street and 1919 and 1211 CLOVER street.
CARD.—We telt° pleasure in informing the public that
our FURNITURE , SALES are confined strictly to'entirelcr
NEW and nestoLAss FURNITURE , all in perfect
order and teed in every mama.
ales of Furniture every WEDNESDAY.
gfird i rOr sales promptly attended to.
, DAVIS +a HARVEY. AUCTIONEERS.
Late with M.Thomas A Smut.
Store No. 4:11 WALNUT Street.
(Rear Entrance on Library street)
BY B. SCOTT,.
WITT'S ART GALLERY
No. 10E CHESTNUT street. Ptotasuotatta.
MARTIN BROTHERS. AUCTIONEERS.
(Lately Salesmen for M. Thomas & Sons).
No. 629 CHESTNUT street. rear entrance from mince
Trp L. AMBRIDGE & AUCTIONEER&
. No. 505 MARKET street above Flftb.
COPAJPITNEBSIKEPEI
T 103BOLLTION OE COPARTNERSHIP.—THE ,
1 partnetrebin heretofore existing under the firm of
EDMUND YARD & CO. is this day dissolved bymntztati
cement.
EDMUND YARD.
JAMES S. FENTON.
LUCIUS P. TIIOSIPSON.
EDMUND YARD. Ja..
The business of the late firm will be settled at 617
CIIESTN UT street. by the above.
PIIILADELMIL4, July 31, 1868.
COPARTNERSIIP? NOTICE.—WE HAVE TIM DAY
formed a erapartnernhip. under the name of the firm or
FENTON & THOMPEON, for the transacting of the Ina-
porting and Jobblug businete. in alike. foreign and dooms
tie dry goods, at our old stand, 617 CHESTNUT street.
JAMES S. FENTON.
LliOlUti P. THOMPSON.
rii tT.A.DIMPILIA.TAIVIIIt 1868. aul-124
A Li. PERSONS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE PART
-11 Gilding between PETER K..
J.
TITUS and J. W. STRONG, late trading its TITUS Ls
STRONG. is thin day in nally dissolved. ieftvant•
BADDLES,
WTEW TURKEY PRUNES LANDING AND FOE suit
AN by J. B BURIALS & tA..108 South Daum. svyn na