MEM
EME
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VOLE XXI4.--NO. 55.
THE EVENING BULLETIN.
rtlaxistlXv EVERT EVIVNING,
• (Sunday, excepted),
AT THE , NEW • BULLETIN BUILDING,
, 607 Chestnut' Street, Philadelphia,
EY THE
EVENINU BULLETIN ASSOCIATION.
_ PROPUIETOUR,'
GIBSON PBABOCE,. • CASPER, SOUDEB, J.
F. L. YETHERSTON TllOB. J. WILLIAMSON,
ER/iNCIS WELLS.
The BULLETIN Is nerved to enbscribere In the city atlB
cents per week, payable to the Cartier, or IsB per annum.
EDDING'CARDS,• INVITATIONS
v v for Parties, &c. New etyloe. MASON &CO
atarAft 907 Chestnut street.
VITEDDING . INVITAVICiRS
DUCTegglitoneern.e7 , :at v.ge b rg t e; t r i L ier. oil J eVn l ul
street. - • • • • r (elO tf
MARRIED.
(ARSON—STAPLETON.—On the 7th instant, at the
Cathedral, Baltimore, by Rev. Father Foley, Roland O.
.Gibson, of Baltimore, Md.; to Idles Mary A. Stapleton,
of Philadelphia - - • • • 4
AIALL--I,IOOPNR.—On the 10th instant.-in Baltimore,
iry the awn Dr. Leyburn Miss -Mary 31:
Beeper, both of Baltimore.
JACK SON —LEVICK. , -4.1n Fourth-day, the 9th inst.,
nt Quakertown,•Pa., according to the order of the Reli
gious Society of - FriendskisvinA.. - 'Jackson, of New
York, to Jane F. daughter of Samuel•J J. Lorick,. of the
former place. • • • • ' • • •
LLOYD—HOWELL -On the lath inst., by the Rev.
Joseph F.flarrisrm,Malcohn Lloyd to Anna. daughter of
the tate Richard Howell, Req. of Camden N. J. *
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MANNING—MAYER —On Thursday, Juno 10, at the
residence of the bride's father,in New York. by the Rev,
Theodore Brown, of Brooklyn,' William S. Manning to
Florence Maryidaughter ot Jehn Mayer, all of N.tYork:
McNEFLY-111.TAIMEL.--At the Church' of the Ad
vent, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. J. W. Claxton, Wm.
T. McNeely to Kate, daughter of George W. Hummel
Req.
08000D—HTIBBARD.—On the evening cif the 10th
inst., at the residence of the bride's father,__Vy too Rev.
Thomas J. Brown, Lieut. 11. B. Osgood. U. S. A., to
Hattie 341.. daughter of R. 8. Hubbard. No cards.' *
REDLES-4-SHEFPA RD.—On the Ith inst., in St. An
drew's Church, Wilmington, Del., by Rt. Rev. Alfred
Lee, D.D., Rev: ti. Albert Redlee, of Wilmington, Del,.
to Isabella Sheppard, of Philadelphia, Pa.
WOOL F—WINCIIESTER.On the 9th instant. in Bal
timore, by the Rev. Martin Smyser, Harry C. Woolf to
Mice Jennie the,
all of Baltimore.
DIED.
HEADMAN.-In Brooklyn; N. Y., on Friday. Juno
llth, Daniel Francis, infant son of David F. and fdarga 7
A
ret nn Headman, aged I month and 7 days.
The relatives and friends are requested to attend the
funeral, at the residence of his uncle, W m McCrea,3l2l
Ludlow at . , on Sundiay, 13th inst., at 2 - o'clock P. M It
STOCK TON.—On the 10th Inst., at the residence of his
grandfather, James S. Espy, Harrisburg, Pa., from die•
ease of the heart, Hugh IL Stockton, In the 15th year of
his age. sou of the late If ugh If . Stockton,of Philadelphia.
Funeral - from Pennsylvania Railroad Depot, on Batur
et 13.20 o'clock. To proceed to Laurel 11111. -
TINGLEY.—In Germantown. June 11th. Sirs. Harriet
Tingley widow of the late Clem Tingley, Esq.
liar friends and relatives are invited to attend her Ins
naral, on Tuesday morning, June 15, at II o'clock, from
tier late residence, ittenhonsie ftreet, near Wayne, Gore
inantown, -
N'AHNitB.-1 ti
Friday.llth Inst.. in the 25th year of
her age. Laura Virginia wife of I Wm. it Warner, and
slaughter of the late William and 3largaret Brookes. •
The relatives and friends of the family are 'respectfully
invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her
husband, No. 1533 Mervlae street. on Monday, lith to `t.,
at 1 o'clock.' - To proceed to Mt. Morialt Cemetery.
TI ON BAREGE%S. HEAVIEST MESCH.
IRON RAW:GI:8 0 84 WIDE.
IRON BAR ROES, 4-4 WIDE.
- IRON DAREGES. 3-4 WIDE.
ETREA LANDELL, FOURTH AND ARCH.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
AT SIS AND 820 CHESTNUT STREET
MAY BE HAD THE
_Newest and Best Fabrics.
JOHN WANAMAKER
AT Sift AND 820 CHESTNUT STREET
DIAT BE UAD:TUE
Most Stylish Cut.
JOHN WANAMAK ER
AT 818 AND 820 CHESTNUT STREET
Mp, 11 BE HAD THE
Most Satisfactory Garment.
OLIN WA.NAMAK ER.
AT 818 AND 820 CHESTNUT STREET
MAY BE HAD EVERYTHING
Seasonable and Fashionable.
JOHN WANAMAKER
OD Natatorium and Physical Institute,
BROAD Street, below WALNUT
Open from 5 A. 31. ton/
"3IENB SARA IN CORPORE BA'NO."
SWIMMING' DEPA PERATIONRTMENT N. NOW IN FULL
O
INSTRUCTION GIVEN AT ALL HOURS.
FROM SIX TO EIGHT LESSONS BEING SUFFI.
• CIENT FOR THE MUST TIMID TO BECOME
GOOD SWIMMERS.
On and after June 15th, first deduction on Scason
Tickets. On and after July Ist, Ladies' hours close at Ci
P. M. Circulars sent free on application. jell ?tl p
- MT - Boardman's Second Annual Excursion
TO ATLANTIC CITY,
From Satuklay Afternoon, June 26th, to Monday,
June' Bth.
Leave Vine St. Wharf. Saturday, June 26th, at 3..40 P.M.
"Returning, leave Atlantle,Monday,Juno 29th, at 7
TICKETS FOR ROUND TRIP S 2 00.
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I:I7NOTICE.—A SPECIAL MEETIN . G
of the Stockholders of the SUTLEY LUBRICAT
ING. OIL COMPANY will beheld at N 0.516 Calloivhill
titreel, on the -16th day of Juno next, at 4 I'. M. for the
purpose, if possible, of raising the money, or - devising
some means to release their property from a mortgage,
upon which execution has been had and under which
the joint property will be sold on tho Ith inst., if some
arrangements aro. not made by the Company to prevent
it. The attendance of all the Stockholders is earnestly
solicited. J. A. SULLIDAY,
jel2-3r Secretary.
"THE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED
fFIIIEEW UHAItITIES"OPDKIL — AIitad'HIA.
A meeting of the Society will be held on SUNDAY,
.13th of June, at 10 o'clock. A. M., at the Synagogue, Ju
liana street, for the purpose of organization and elect
' ing officers.
LUCIEN MOSS;
jell 2trp* Secretory.
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UNIVERSITY OF :PENNSYLVA.
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(FACULTYOF ABM)
THE ANNUAL PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS of the
'Junior Sophomore awl Freehman,classes, at the close
of the College year, will he held daily (except'SundaytO,
From 10 o'clock, A. M., to 2 o'clock; P. M., froW Juno
4th to June 22d. • ,
EXAMINATIONS FOR ADMISSION to the College
Will be held Juno 23d, beginning at - 103470'01 d ek. •
THE COMMENCEMENT will he held Juno 24th.'• •'
.
FRANCIS A. JACKSON,
104,17t§ • . • • Secretary.
MERCANTILE LIBR , ,
7,1809.-4 n order to facilitate Removal to the New
'Building, no books will be given out or renewed after
WEDNESDAY, the 9th inst. Tho Library will be open
. for the return of books: until the 23d inst. Those having
Looks out aro requested to return them prior to that
this. The Newspaper and Chess Room will remain open
as usual. • _ •
BY Oilier of tho Board
jo9;'h. Warp§
up
,I} : FRANK. PALMER, , LL.. D., SUR
goon Arthiclias just been commissioned by the
,
Nurgeon-9eneral to eupply the:Palmer Arm and Leg for
lnutilated 'Officers of the IJ. 43. " Army and Navy. , The
41overnmental offices are to ba located in Philadelphia,
,New York andllostor, nre . l .conducted by Dr.
,PALICLII.
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JOHN LARDNER,
Recording Secretary
SPECIAL NOTICES.
110 a • A VERY'pgBERVI G CHARITY,
The Ladles! 11 emolopathie Hospital Fair Associr
ation will 'hold's Strawberry :Festival' and. Fromedade
Concert, fn aid Orthe the. HernceoPathic• Hospital , Fund, at
Concert Ball, on TUESDAY next, June 15th; com
mencing at 12 o'clock. Music under the direction of Mr.
L. Engelke._ The tickets- will be 50 .cents each, to in
elude refregliumts.., Theymay be bad . at Boner's, 1102
Chestnut Street; Trumph-r's, 926 Chestnut street; at the
Pharmacy of Dr: F. H. Boerlcke, 635 Arch street; of A.
J. Tafel, No. 4$ North Ninth street. and at the door:
. The next meeting of the Ladies' Association will be held
at the College Building, Filbert; abom,R 4 leyentli street,
on MONDAY diext, at 5. T: 31.4 All Unsoldtickets id
handse'
of membereahould then btoturneit . 'Punctnal
attendance is requested. Deflations of fruits or flowerl
may be sent to the hall on the morning of the fifteenth
instant: ; , -• • , • -jel2-2trr
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STATE RIGHTS FOR SALE.
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State rights of a valuable invention just patented``
anddesigned' for the slicing . , Mating and chipping of
dried beef, cabbage, &c.l are hereby offered for sale. It
is an article of great value to proprietors of hotels and
restaurant*, and it should be introduced into every fame
fly. State rights for pale. Model can be seen et the
telegraph office, Coopers Point, N. J.
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- - PE1314 S Y V ANIA RAILROAD. IO I COMPANYi TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT.
PHILADELPHIA, May are 69.
• NOTICE TO STOCIEHOLDERS.—The.booknow
open foroubscription and payment :eV the "new stock of
Attie CoMpany. • .• THOMAS T. FIRTH,
mylB-30trp9 Treasurer. .1
NOTICE.: B
UNVLE 011 LEE L
_L,ONE
Jack, Brown Dick and the Creole, Virgiali'd
choice. Also, Gravely'', Vim, Cored, Mghlander;
rid Leaf, • Uncle Dick, Pride of Virginia, and some fifty
other choice smoking tobaccos can. be had at lialAnA.
HEWS, SeVenteenth and Locust.
U'TOURISTS AND. OTHERS IN
want Of finii 'Havana Cigars, or choice Smoking
Tobacco,will find my stock complete with all the leading
brands, A few of those Cabargas left at less than cost of
importation: 'McCAßAllEß,'Seventeenth and 'L'ocnet
streets. jeB6trp*
aZis TURKISH BATHS.
3709 GIRARD STREET, TWO SQUARES FROM THE
CONTINENTAL.
Lemlies'.deparfinent strictly private. Open day apid
evening. , . npi-ttrp;
Eu• HOWARD HOSPITAL, NOS: 1518
and 1,520 Lombard street, Dispensary Department.
—Medical treatment and medicine furnished gratuitously
to the • • .r. - '
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
n - NORTH, UNITED PRESBYTERIAN
Chapel, 31nater street, above .Fitteenth. Rev. W.
S. Owens at 1034 A. 31.; HAW .A. Calhoun at BP. M. R!
az , z , ARCH STREET M. E. CHURCHi
Rev: -W. L. Gray. tomorrow, at 10i'i A. M.
Rey. JameitEelll at BP. M. Strangers invitcsi. It"
u I,()GAIC.• SQUARE CHITRCH.
Prenebing tit ,i 0.4" A..- IS, by the Pastor. Rev;
Tiemaas J. Brovin. Evening meeting conducted; by, tini
Pasitor. i It*
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ÜbCHURCH, O.I.I.THE' EPIPHANY.—,
Pree sera ice at the ..Church of the Epiphany, NIP
teord h and Chestnut streets, todnorrow, evening fat 1
wat..k. . It.- ..
U. THE . j" - FIRST PE
RSBYTERIAN
Church. Washington ti )nate. Rev. Herrick John.;
son, I). 1/.. pastor, will preach,
.to-merrow, at 10;ii A. M . :
ands P. M.lt" ;,
TRINITY M. E. CHURCH, EIGHTH
street, above Thsee.—Services 1034 A. 31.: and 7) P.M.Rev. R. W. IIUMPURISS, Pastor. Strangers
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[O7THE GREAT RURAL CEKITETERYI
. ', Ai (runt Moriah, nnly tvfo "squares , from the Darby
howl Passenger Railway; is easily reached '.by thd,
Chestnut or Market street cars.. itrp"
THE TWENTY-SEVENTH ANN I 4
eereary of the Sunday SchOols of the Church of
the Nativity, EleVenth 1111 d Mt. Vernon streets, ,will he
celebrated on Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
icce OXFORD PitEBBYTERIAN
Church, Broad and Oxford streets.—Preaching at
lo%' o'clock A. M. by Rev. Alfreal Barnes; 77 o'clock Pi
M. by Bev. John ChambertL .
"GOD ALL IN ALL."—REV. DR:
lerD" March will review and conclude hisseties of Bible
Lcusmni from nature, twincrretriv evening:at
o clock, in Clinton •Street 'Church, Tenth etreet, below
Spruce. All persons particularly invited.
101; 7 CENTRAL' 7- P'irESBYTER lAN
Church (Eighth and Cherry streets): ger. At
T. McGill. D. D., of Princeton N. J. ' , sill preach t&
morrow (Sabbath) morning at'lBii o'clock, and in ths
evening at 8 o'clock.
n.. • LAY DELEGATION WILL BE
discussed at the meeting of the Y. M. C. A. of
Fifth Street M. E. Church. on MONDAY EVENING',
Itth inst., at 8 o'clock. Members of the Church,and
others, aro cordially invited to attend.
it' SAMCFSL OLIVER, Secrotar .
DIVIDEND NOTICES:,
00. E SYL VAN IA ItAILROAITI
COMPANY, TREASURER'S PEPARTMENT.
• Puma DELPHI*, Pa., May 3d, 1869.
The Board of Directors have this day declared a semi
annual Dividend of Five Per Cent. on the Capital Stock
of the Company, clear of National and State taxes, paya.
Ole in cash on and after May 30,1869.
Blank powers of attorney for collecting dividends can
be had at the Olce of the Company, No. ZlB South Third
street. .
. .
'The Office Will be opened at BA. M. and closed . at 4 P . .
111., from May 80th to June sth, for the payment of divi
dends, and after that date from 9 A. M. tor 3 P. M.
THOMAS IT. FIRTH,
Treasurer.
NOTE.—Tbe third instalment on New kook of 1838 Is
due and payable on or before June 15. my4-2tnr,p§
POLITICAL' NOTICES.
n-, HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN
CITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
ROOMS OH NATIONAL UNION OLL'Hi
1105 CIIP-STNUT STIIIIET.
Under the provisions of Rule Third of the Union Re'
publican party, the members elect to the Union , Wand
Executive Committees will meet on MONDAY EVEN.
ING NEXT, June 14, and organize by electing a Presi
dent, two Vice-Presidents, two Secretaries, a Treasurer,
and a Representative to the City Executive 'Committee,
The members elect to the City Executive Committee
will meet on TUESDAY, June 15, at S o'clock P. M., at
1105 Chestnut street, for organization.
By order of the Republican City Executive Committee
W. It. LEEDS, President.
JUAN L. BILL, Secretary.. • 02,-/tri4
CUBA.
Probable Recognition of Her Govern.
went.
A Washington despatch to the N. Y. Herald
says:
Mr. Ruiz, Secretary of Mr. Lemus, the
Cuban Envoy, has returned to this city, and
since the news of the volunteer revolution, has
been very active and pressing for the recogni
tion of the Cuban government by the United
States. He had a long interview yesterday
with Secretary Fish, and made some im
portant disclosures calculated to hasten
favorable action by ourgovernment.
Mr. Ruiz alSo ' urged . the Secre
tary that the opportunity furnished by Dulce's
resignation tinder duress,and the extraordinarY
state of affairs resulting from the course pit*
sued by the volunteers, was the most favorable
that could possibly be presented for enabling
the United States to promptly recognize the
Cubans:. He urged that, in point - of .fact,
Spanish 'domination in the island had beau
terminated,.
.and that beyond question now,
whatever it Might have been before,
—the-Cuban-gov-eriament-dc-facto"-was-the strong--
est. The volunteers were, be said, divided
and uncertain, while the patriot' goVernment
and army were united and, determined On
their course. ~Under the circumstances, there
fore, our government was relieved from the
embarrassments in • the way of recognition
while Dulce supported the, Spanish , sway in
.Cuba. Mr. Fish conceded that the state of
affairs: now existing in Cuba was anomalous;
and gaire an entirely. different. aspect.
.to the whole question. ,:He promised Mr;
Ruiz to give hie suggestions • the,fifost
--
Tcareful - consickiration and attention', --
and intimated that he would be prepared with
an answer in the course of a few days.. Mt.
•Rmzitt quite'Sanguine that at last thaUnited
,States will concede belligerent rights and, fot.-
mat recognition to the Cubani. The friends
andsynipathizers of Cuba are jubilant, and
from cursing " Dulce and the volunteers are
blessing them for the violence and madness
which promise so favorably for the patriot.
cause. Look out for recogiuthm before many
days..
,
*--Lord Brougham has a very, appropriate
monument at Cannes,. being like his own
character, strong, '!,nassrve, and severely, sim
ple. It is a gigantic cross of granite., . twenty
or thirty feet high, with no ornament., , '
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PIIILADELP4IA., SATIXRDAY, JUNE:42, 1869.
EUROPEAN AFFAIRS. . '
Republican Demonsization in
ITIS SUPPRESSED.w4II),.k9,.SS
MINISTER MOTLEY IN
ENGLAND.
SPAIN.
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3fAnnin, Xune 11, 1860.—A great republican
demonstration was held toLday in. Cordova, at
which resolutions were adopted as" protests
against a return to the monarchical system of
goverinne D
rd. l :Deputies _from all the, Southern
provinces were present. Speeches of rovolu4
tionary character were made. The stands from
which the speakers 'addressed the crow& were
profusely decorated with , the American and
Spanish flags,. which were entwined. Loud.
cheers were given, for the„ United, •States ante
President. Grant. It is '6atimated - that there .
were over fifty thousandpersons present.
During the progress of the meeting, the
itary and civil - guard interfered and'attempted:
to put a stop to the . proceedings.. The move
ment created a panic,which was attended 'with,
serious consequences. In their etlbrts to leave:
the crowd, maxiy of the'woruen 'atid..children ,
were trampled to the ground. Several lives
were lost in the disturbance The.nuniber of
people was so great that barriers had to be,
erected in the street to avoid the danger of a
serious affray.
Exam
1110thez,.._on ... 51bre Wilatiozusof England
with the Untted States.
On Monday, the 31st ult., at the Adelplif.
Hotel, Liverpool, Mr. Motley, the newly ap.J.
pointed American Minister to England, re{
ceived deputations from the Liverpool
Chamber of Commerce and the America n: Chamber of Commerce in Liverpool. Mr..
Motley 'was accompanied by Mr. Dudley, the'
American Consul at Liverpool, and General
Badeau.
Mr. W. Langton, President of the Americani
Chamber, was first presented by Mr:Dudley.
He said that he was deputed, on behalf of the',
Chamber, to congratulate Mr. Motley on his' ,
safe arrival, and to thank him for the honor he;
had di:Menem in: Consenting, to receive them;
at, he feared, some inconvenience to himself.;
It had been . the custom of the Americani
Chamber to seek similar opportunity of wel-2
coming • the representatives of the United
States on their arrival in this country, and it
afforded them additional pleasure.to welcome ,
one who'vni.S. no stranger to them -by reputa
tion. [Hear, hear.]
Mr. Hill,)Secretary to2thd. Chamber( then
read the following address :
To hi., Excellency ,the Hon. Jahn Lathrop Motley. D. C.
L.,Mi nista of the United States tp the Court of St..fames:l
We, the President and members of ;the American Chem
her of Commerce of Liverpodl(conSisting of EnglfshmeM
end Americans), engaged in commerce with the United:
States, desire to' express Congratulations to your',
Excellency on your arrival in this country, and to etTer . l
you our welcome. We should. grftt respecttamß
pleasure the representative of the American republic int
Ids official capacity alone, but on the 'Present occasion
'we are happy in welcoming, not merely:. the: Minister' oft
the United States, but one t who is intimately, acquainted;
with England, and whew) literary Werke are- as Irblely,
known as they are highly esteemed amoug us. -
We take this opportunity of expressing a cordial desire: ,
for the contemplated continuation'of friendly relations,.
between the two great English-speaking nations of the'
world, and if at anytime. ii should bean - the power of
our Chamber to co-operate with your Excellency in any
matter that may ie. calculated to facilitate and extend
the commercial intercourse which has co long exiittecC
'between England and America, or in any way to pro
mote the common interest of the two countries, .we:
should esteem it a privilege and pleasure to undertake,
thiadnty
Signed by order and on behalf of the American Chem- ,
ber of Commerce of Liverpool, this 31st day of May, leta.i
W. LANGTON, President.
Mr. Motley said—Mr. President and Tgentle
men-of the AmericatiChamber • 'of Commerce;
in .Liverpool, I thanku.
yo..very sincerely for
yoniltinAly words of welcome on' my arrival
in England as,the representative of the United
States. -.You may be assured that it is the
earnest hope and Wish , of "the Chief 3L agis
trate of the Union, of his administration,and,
as.l. believe, of the American, people, to culti-
Vatefaithful, friendly and' equitable relatiOnS
with her Majesty's government and with the
British people:, .[Hear, hear.] -The happiness
of the world, the advaneement of zation,
and the best hopes of humanity are depend=
ent upon concord among all the branches of
the human family, but. more especially
between two such leading nations of the earth'
as the British empire and. the American repub
lic, so nearly allied by bloCat-so closely con
nected by so many public and personal inter
ests, so addicted to commerce and the Culti
vation of thearta of peace:_ Weir; hear.]' That
my strenuous efforts will be made towards the
furtherance, so far as in me lies; "of the most
thorough and mutual good understanding be.;
tween the two nations—the only basis of an
enduring friendship and all kindly relations in
accordance with those great principles of rea-;
on,honor and justice which are hinninableiand
the only safe and unerring guides for nations
and individuals; I beg you earnestly to believe.
In conclusion, I - have the honor to thank you
once more in the name of the United States .
government for the courteous and cordial ad
dress iu -which you have expressed your
friendly feelings; and for' y oivii; part I ask
you to believe that lam truly sensible to the
very gratifying language in which you have
been pleased to allude to myself. [Hear, 'hear.]
Mr. H. Clarke, President of the Liverpobl
Chamber of Commerce, was theft presented
He said that when they learned that Mr.
Motley would land at Liverpool, and that it
Would not be unwelcome to cum to receive an
address from the Liverpool Chamber of Com. , ,
merce, it became their . pleasing, duty to ex-'
press the friendship which they felt towards
the government which lie represented,and the
respect and esteem which they entertained
personally. for himself; .. • [Hear, . hear.]
It was at all times, to them a privi
lege to welcome the 'citizens who, from time
to time, represented in this country the gov
ernment of the United States. That.pleasure
was doubled when the statesman so chosen
was an author whose genius had euriChed our
historical literature,and who had been adopted
by our great national' . universitvis one of its
most honored scions. , They , believed that the
same industry in the search after truth, the
same judicious And ..calm investigation of
conflicting - statements,' the sanie absence .of.
prejudice and exaggeration, the same sym
pathy with freedom and love of justice
which characterized his public writings would
.equally•distinguish hisi public acts: He (Mr.
Clatke)'. line* no nobler field .Ibrthe exercise
of these qualities than in. -the dispelling of
those misconceptions which occasionally ob
scured the intercourse of the two nations, and
.in cementing the frietadship:which--was-preg
nant with blessings to the world. He assured
Mr. Motley that here he would meet with no
sentiment inconsistent with that of greatness
and prosperity to the United- States; .and per
shaded as they were that :he entertained - to=
wards this"eountrY sentiments net less•cordial,
they heartily bade , him welcome to these
shores. [Cheers.]
Mr. Blood, Secretary, then read the follow
ink address .• . : ,
' IV his' Excellency the Hon. John Loihrop
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister PleniPatentturll of
the United States of America: Play it please your Ex-
Wl/ency—Wei the President and Council of the . Liverpool
'Chamber of Olommerce, bog most respectfully to-offer
you our warm and earnest, oongratulatians upon your
arrival in this country to discharge the impbrtant duty
of representing the'governmeut of-the Irnited'States o'
America at the British COurt. .
Closely columns% as 'Liverpool la, beyond all other
OUR WHOLE COUNTRY.
!towns.ln the empire, Witbihw United States by the mini
fold ties of . commercial inteeeoinTe and the Still closer
' Li nee of personal frientishiti.which link so many, among
us to the citizens of your country, we have a deep inter-
Perin the prosperity of the United States fuel in.the un
disturbed maintenance of cordial relations betweelleyour
government and our own. , • ' , . , ,
It is a matter to us of unfeigned satisfaction that - Yeti
goverinnent should have chosen a representative so emb
nently qualified as yourself to preserve. and strengthen
those friendly feelings which have hitherto subsisted to
. the mutual advantage of both nations.
' - We feel assured that you will bring to the performance )
of your high mission a spirit of wisdom,_ moderation and
justice-and meeting, as we trust, with the game spirit on
the pert of ' our government, that whatever questions
may' exist or arise between the respective countries will
bemired in the manner most consistent with , the real
honor and interests of the two peoples. . '
We do not regard you as altogether a stranger among
' ti. We are proud to welcome in you an author who has
illustrated and adorned our common literature and won
forliimeelf an honorable place in the ranks of judicious
and discriminating historians.
Dependent as we are upon trade, and belieVing ad we
do that, freedom of Icommercial intercourse is not only
beneficial to the material interests of nations, but is one
: Of the ,surest guarantees of peace and good-will among
them, We shall rejoice if you are enabled to use the influ
ence of your distinguished position • and. abilities iu re
moving or abating those fiscal impediments which at
pp resent growth t c h ou o i l ti r commerce between the
In a few hours the last vestige of the protective system;
will have disappeared from out-tariff, and we trust that
the, policy which has been so fruitful of blessings to our
country may before long be adopted in youre:
Sighed on behalf of the . Council of the Liverpool Chtun ,
ber of Commerce. CHARLES CLARKE.President.
'Kr. Motley, in acknowledgment.said : Mr
President and gentlemen of the 'Council of
the,Tdverpool Chamber of Commerce—l offer
My respectful thanks for the cordial language
of the address to which I haVe just had the
honor of listening. I take pleasure in express
ing my high appreciation of the friendly sena
ments. 'vliich you manifest towards my c0m1..:
try,and you do me no more than justice in
supposing it will be my object, so long as I
have the honor of holding the post of envoy
from the United States to her Majesty's gov
ertiMent, to do my, best .to promote a good
~untlerstanding between two nations es
sentially of one race, bound to each other more
climeiy, perhaps, by the ties of kindred and by
community of interests and pursuits than two
leading Powers of the world .have ever before
been.connected in human history. .[Cheers.i
Certainly it is superfluous for me to say that
the best and highest purposes of these. two
great commonwealths, the British empire and
the American republic, are best fulfilled when
.faithful "Itiemlship . exists between them.
illear.l The .Anierman.people and the enii-.
neut. Chief Magistrate whom they have so
lately chosen to be depositary of their
conlidence and their power are ani
mated DOW, as always, by the hope and the
desire of mai ntab ii if g sine ere and ami cable rola
tions with her .3f psaj . ty's government,and with.
the people of tle empire,...upon the basis of.
'entire justice an dispassionate regard for. the
rights' anl . duties of both countries. That,
commerce between two such vast communi
ties. can thrive only when perfect confidence,
exists is certain, and it is earnestly the wish.
of .the American :people that our commerce'
,With ,Great Britain and with all the world
,_with
be intelligently extended and sustained.,
i haVe listened with attention. to what you
haVeSaid with regard to the commercial sys
tems Of Great Britain and America. You will,
hoWever, pardon me if , I do not go beyond , ,
the-limit of. Inv official functions, in order to!
enter into a dscussion on fiscal policy; sucl, •
important matters being regulated ,by - the
American people through their representa
tives in Congress -in accordance with what:
the 'believe to be required by the interests of
tie Ountry. Mr. President and gentlemen, I
t '" you in the name of the - United States;
go , rtanent for the courteous and kindly wet-,
co ,you'haye given me as its representative,
an it also - express my sincere appreciation•of
the kindness of the language winch you have
been pleased to employ towards me personally.
The deputation then withdraw.
WEST Porxx, Friday, June 11.—The arrival
of the President and his party was anticipated!
with feverish and exciting interest last even- ,
jug, by the officers of the Academy and the .
numerous visitors here. He arrived last even
ing, at six o'clock, and among those who ac
companied him were Mrs. Gmut_an....d..their two.
children.
To-day an informal levee was held by the,
distinguished Visitor in the main parlor of the
-hotel,-at which the militaryandacademinstaff
were presented to him, together with a large,
number of civilians. fe
the
to be very,
relieved, when the introductions and
Congratulations, whieh he received were over
During the reception' a salute of twenty-one,
guns belchedforth from the famous Ringgold!
brass battery:in honor of his presence. The
battery was worked by a detachment of cadets
from the ' second elass„. commanded by
Lieutenant-Colonel Piper, instructor of artil-,
lery tactics:
The usual amount of curiosity to see the
President and to shako hands with him was
constantly manifested this forenoon, and it did
not seem to matter in which direction he went,
it was all the same. He bore the scrutiny and
the flattery and the following with his usual
equanimity. The ladies were particularly
eager to make his acquaintance, and absorbed
a good deal of his'attention. One enthusiastic
Inty admirer very pertinaciously thrust an in
vitation upon him, desiring him to Call at her
residence when he passed that way. if he ex
pected when he came here to escape the im
portunities of the office-hunters, he was sadly
mistaken; for they were in wait for him, and
strategetically approached with petitions and
recommendations whenever a favorable oppor
tunity was offered.
It Was gossipped about that one of his peti
tioners was a lady, who was fonnidably armed
With letters requesting her appointment to
a public position as a recognition of her per
sonal merit, and that the President firmly in
formed her fhatshe must present her applica
tion to the proper Cabinetofficer.
The President took dinner with the Board
of Visitors this afternoon. He intends depart
ing from the Academy early next week on his
way for the Boston Jubilee. It is understood
that Secretary Cox was to have accompanied
him here, the Secretary. never having seen the
Academy, but he was finally detained by pub
lic business.
The graduating cadets gave an exhibition in
the movements'of the squadron; on Cavalry,
Plain, this afternoon. It was a spirited and ab
• sorbing spectacle, and was observed with con
siderable interest by the numerous visitors.
Some of thehorses used were wild and mettle=
some, but the riders tenaciously.'kept their
sents7frequently'entering into a plunging--gal--
lop, which amazed and alarmed many of their
lady friends who were in the vicinity. Major
Arnold was in command of the.squadron.
Now that , .the examination of the. G'radu
ating Class is terminated, the members are.re
lieved from many arduous duties at their bar
rackg,. and are 'freely. extra. privileges
extended to them by the Superintendent pre
' vioits . .to their receiving their diplomas, on: the
15th inst.; When 'they: will say farewell to their
instructors and their Alma Mater. Besides
_participating in a liVely_three-mile boat race
on Saturday. afternoon 41.Salteaciy~ renounced,
they will also, enjoy a dance at' • Cozzens' West
Point . Hotel on the same evening, the genial
proprietor leaving ha-lifted therato.be present:
•
An entertaining programme of exercises has
been arranged for this. evening, in view of the
President's visit. .It will embrace a. mortar
practice anda displayer fireworks. Firing will
be conducted . from the mortar battery of six
pieces, atthenorthern.extreinity of the Acad
emy_grounds, wader the command of Lieuten
ant Hosmer. Thirty, rounds or eight mutton,
inch shell wilt be diScharged. A •beautifill
play of fireworks will.follow the mortat%praC
tice: , 'ltiiii)ek - Peofed,to be - bettet:thaii the ordi
-nary civic exhibitions, the pyitciteelinics *bleb
will be used having ,been, „manufactured ex
press)! by thq ThQ r.ryiicOnt tvill atui
WEST POINT.
The Visit of the President.
be complimented with a serenade by the mili
tary post band, under the leadership of Mr.
Apelles.—N. Y. Times.
CAPE MAY.
liConTspondence of the Phila. Evening Bulletin.]
CAPE, MAY, June 10,1869.—The Cape May
,of 1869 is not the Cape May of 1868. It has beer;
turned upside down and inside out. Even the
name has been changed from Cape Island to
Cape May City. Streets have been widened;
houses set back; carriage-ways graded, and an
evident determination to make the Cape the
best watering-place on the continent is visible.
`This is the effect of the new management of
the railroad, but of this we will speak her&
after.
HOW TO GET THERE. • .
From the little town. of Camden, that , lies
broiling in the sun opposite .Philadelphia; to
,the land's end' of New Jersey, .that famous
wateng-place of ; the Bath Tub State, Cape
May, is 80 mils by rail and three hours by the•
sun., The tra,veler front Philade_lphia crosses
the river Delaware at the foot of Market street;
'and takes the cars almost opposite, in the
city of Camden, through which the train
moves with 'the accompaniment ,ofringing
bells and waving flagmen at each street; cross- .
ing,Bridge avenue, until, with accelerating
gait, the engine shoots. out .into the open
country ; leaving the village behind and, the
broad Delaware on the right, thrmigh .the
busy suburb of Gloueester, teeming with
factories and. children; on—on, past its
pleasure-gardeini;over :rolling fields of . graimoir
the outsktrts of the pretty. village of. Wood 4
bury; across the Big Timber creek; past the
.straggling houses and dirty children of Fisler-,
ville; the old-fashioned countryinn and 4ipen:
. green of Franklinville; through the invisible
villages of 31alaga and Neivileld; through_ the
beehive of Yankee industry—Vineland, and
the'mills and sand of 3iiliville, into the cedar
swamps and jungles of Manumuskin, and we
arrive at Cape 3lay—the wonders of which
place, in this blessed year of our Lord; 1869,
surpass the fabled tales of Aladdin or Ahoy,
for the latter are laid in the realms of fancy,
whilst the former are in the dull regions of
fa
CAFE ISLAND.
Although the little village annually resorted
to by seekers after health and pleasure has
heretofore only been known to the . law and
Post Office Department as Cape Island, it is
hereafter to be known as Cape May City. The
bathing grounds extend along its front almost
due East and West. But a few years ago its
extent was from Congress Hall on the west to
the Columbia House on the east, a distance of
about 1,500 or 2,000 feet. But the .Cape May
of 1869 has stretched out its arms to the east
and west, and many hundreds of feet will be
occupied this year by bathers who would not
ll:aYe ventured there before. The whole beach,:
from the Light House to. Cold Spring Inlet,
for many miles, is hard, and has a
gentle inclination to the sea; but below
Congress Hall and above the Colum
bia,. were low, swamp:v marsh grounds,
ittisiglitly to the eye, and unsavory to the
31meli, alternately covered with stagnant ,
water and the oVerflow of the sea. All this is ,
now Changed, 014E4 to the skill, energy and ,
perseverance of ' a few publie-spirited men of:
Drains and capital.
. .
GEN. W. J. SEWELL
Within a few years a new i . .gline; has been
inatigurated in t'he management of the, rail
road, andw new hand has grasped the helm in
the person of General Sewell, a young officer
of energy and ability, who commanded a bri
'ade of New Jersey troops daring the war.
_the camp is an excellent school of instruction.
and he now turns to account in the, paths "of .
peace the knowledge he obtained in -success
fully overcoming the obstacles of nature by,
engineering skill. By his - boldness of design,
skill and perseverance arose the Sea Breeze
House in 1868, on the marsh below • Congress
Hall, and now, aided by such men of brains
and capital and public spirit as John C. Bul
litt, A. W. Markley, Wm. •H. Gatzmer and
others, has arisen, as it by the magic wand of
Aladdin, the last triumph of engineering skill,
architectural finish and princely munificence,
the Stockton House.
SITE_OE.THE STOCKTON HOUSE.
Less than one year ago, where now risesln
truly grand proportions the colossal. Stockton
House; liras a bog, filled with weeds, stagnant
pools, and occasional inlets from the sea, over
which, twice a year, the tide of the ocean
swept, unresisted, to the depth of three or four
feet. It was a bold diAglito conceive of erect
ing, a hotel upon such. a foundation, and re
qmred considerable pluck to execute. it. All
the old pilots and sea-dogs around the Cape
predicted utter failure for thus attempting to
"fly in the faee of natur'." To resist the sea a
breakwater was formed by driving two rows
of cedar piles into the beach to a considerable
depth, leaving the tops thereof above high
water mark. - Between these rows was Placed
brushwood and sand, packed compactly,
and topdressed with gravel, thus
forming, for 3,000 feet, a solid ram-.
part, and a beautiful promenade and drive
three feet asive the adjacent marsh.. NW'
thiS marsh coffer dams were sunk, and col
limns of masonry built upon a gravel founda
tion, and upon this masonry brick piles were
built high enough to raise the floor of the new
hotel above the rampart or sea-wall. Then all
the. intermediate space covering the marsh
was filled up with millions of cartloads of sand
and earth, until au elevated plateauwas made,
sioping down gently from the hotel to the sea
wall. ,Upon this splendid and spacious lawn—
this wonderful triumph of engineering Skill
and indomitable perseverance—rises another
beautiful triumph of architectural beauty, the
•\ STOCKTON HOUSE.
The main bpildin,g rims at right angles with
the beach, having a - front of 300 feet, including
the piazza, and a depth of .72 feet. 'rani
'the centre of this building runs a wing, facing
the ocean, 50 feet in width by 322 feet in depth,
and from the end of this wing it is intended,
at the close of the season of Isti9, to construct
an additional wing,at right angles,of the same
width, extending towards the beach, thus
forming a building of such a shape that of five
sideS four will present a sea view. The por
tion already . erected haS a fac;ade of unrivaled
. beauty, reminding one of the Treasury Depart
ment at Washington, and will accommodate
about 800 people. The immense piazza sur
rounding the 'house is 20 feet in width, and
-each-conunn-supperting-the-roof-cestis2`
The porch alone cost $50,000. The grand .en
trance and exchange is 50 feetwide andloo feet
deep. A large corridor leads from the centre to
the parlor on, one end and to the saloon on the
.other, with reading, conversation, chess, coat
and card rooms on either side. The office is
to the left of the entrance, .and a grand walnut
;,staircase rises from each aide of the entrance
,to the dining-room to the floors above. Stand,
ing-in the exchange and looking through. the
dining-hall. the coup d'teii is strikingly grand:
_gYnc%eful
arches form -
a graicul : gateway to the half and
staircase, while long rows of
_pendant bronze
and, gilt gaseliers fade away in the distance.
. This grand hall will form a superb ball4ooin,
, being nearly 250 feet long . and 50 feet Wide.
To the north of dm dining-hall a separate
building, contains the servants apartients,
dining-rooms for white and colored lielp;,wash
and drying-rooms, kitchen, Soc., ever*thing
at a'eost Of $5,000, and in the Waslirreeta are
4 c e m a th p tru erf e e t e ed t tninotdbeel.velltyc best
tYi ai s nan e r ri'll ang e e .ki P t i c it h l e il li k
'itha6o IfietiotoftottLyalas.ehiznogi29on,soo.oofpliteglaludtay;l7:ot
oitunisrEn.,
is the proprietor of the Stookton. He is ' ‘ vell
kilown in New York Anti Wanhington 4 and
F. I. FETHERSTON. Publisier.
.'0,10.E . Tit.iM.'.oiNcitki7-'l.-
understands hoW fa keep a hotel. He has fur.
niched thej_Muse thilougho-nt iu the best, raw
nen 'All the roidne;tlrom:iltefloot to the roof
are fund. shed , alike •with; black walnut fur
niture and Brilaseli'eakpet, Meeting in the
way of eximmie Has been spared to make the
Stockton the best-summer - hotel ilia America.
OTHER. IMPROVEMICSTS,
The description of the nno house. has;.pre
vented me, front notienl4, as,"they .4eserve,
many other irapeevOments. Of. Co
ngress •Hall, has brushed upJ file &owe, added
new furniture, and has already en good
many rooms tbr the sea Son. b' ads, the Co
lumbia, under 'Mi. Bolton, has hid niaziy;,ttew.
additionli made, and' both of them will d0 4 ;13
much bitines asrespective hirusea Cfalli -
accommodate. s
A t new wing has beerraddeato
the Centre House, with a bandsonne lavitt.:Ou
Perry street; at a tbstlof "Il30;0t10f- ,
FAItMV
[For tho Philadelphia Eiretfinvitulloittir3l
lireighboes DIIIeIIMUSJ. '
Haying taken his breakfast andjcissed 41aifear
wife
My neighbor went out of his door;
To mingle, down town, with the woritivio. faqstriie—
ir
In short, to go down to "the storar.": •
As he went down the steps, he looke'd turejto ,
the sky,
As his custom was every day,
And the domls, as they met his inquiring eirl4.--
A look gaVe of sombre and gray.
So he mace np his mind , his uanbrellartoge4.
As surely 'twas going to rain--
But as he turned back, gleaming rays his °yap -
met,
And bOl Was out shining again. -
Then he said 'twas no use—it was going i t* ,
clear—
•
And 'round again turned hint oncemore--
But new clouds at that moment began to age
year,
And the sky until blackness spread o'er;
, •
Then 'UntO his. house, again backward 'haw
turned
He'd have his umbrella this timeL-
The sun at that instantthe gloominess spurneV.
And 'gan in bright glory to shine.
And so my poor neighbor, at la 4, in despair,
What on earth he should do didn't knewi . :.:-
And still he is 'stnuding and wondering there;
The Sad picture 'of Doubting and Woe!, •
PAUL, PARALLEL.
—Blontlin Lay ardivorce
—Pius the Ninth is Writing reminispences,.:
through an amanuensis:
—lt is George W. Curtis who teaches "Mairr-- •
ners on the Road" in lictrper's Binar.
—Edwin Booth's wedding breakfast is said
by .Jenkins to haVe Ifsen "perfectly splendid!'
.I - uStin McCarthy says the English Wotneii, r i
will:vote long before, those in. America.
—.tuber is hard at Work on a new. fixe4act.
opera entitled "The Two Sisters." ,
—Orate &Week is to be sold by auction. •Tt
bus been running down hill for some tinie.‘t
—Tbiers spent tifffthousitnd francs to 'se—
cure his election. -•-•
--Francis Joseph is a tine „ billiard
and he takes his eue front Von Bettst,:.
—Wine is cheaper than milk In
.some Parts
of Califontia..
•--Ni.r,Burlingsine's - two balls in Paris cost..-
the Emperor of China $20,000.
—7lThinie Ream is said to be a . singer as wen
as sculptor. She is and ought to he. equal•
• twenty choirs.
—The fly has destroyed all the tobacco , in.
some parts of Kentucky; and the farmers: aro
replanting with corn. .
—The original MeCrackenAGeorge W., still.
Jives. It was William R. who died. The other
is immortal.
—Three thomsand duels were fought in the
German universities last year, • most of them
- very harmless rifillirs.
• •
—White (Mond, Kansas, ebi I 14 to hai , e ie
turned the second largest income .Aveat of,tlus•
Miesissippi--$71,000.
• —lt is'said that Mr. ReverdyJohnson par- A
poses to write a big pamphlet in •his ownde- •
tome.
--Guizot's physical weakness is snob thathfx
physicians have advised him to cease lima.
literary labors. • . =
—A Kansas City paper contains, the folldw
ing business card: "Notary Public--14bmai
Fannie Lyons, Main street" , •
—A colored gentleman of Connecticut re
ceutly celebrated with great enthusiasm thek
pissage of, the "Fifteenth Commandment:'
—A Bourbon county stallion conforms to
drinking, usages by seizing a bottle of whisky
in his teeth and putting the. contents Colder surcingle in the most elegant manner.. .'t
. junk-dealer on Cape Ced,tried to melt
the lead out of the. entVol a bombshell the
other day in his.kitehenstove. He 'spoiled •.a..
pot of beam; in the. operation.
~, .
—A singular Mirage was recently_ eti,'Ote
Lake Ontario. The shore of Canada seen
rivaS' ,vis
ible,' buildings on the lake shore loeitied,-;np,
anvesSels appeared sailing keel UppertrioSt,
—An Ohio County clerk went to Indiana,Waa
divorced, aid had married a young lady .
wrote in hi. office before his wife
,knew, any- .
thing about 't. -
—We are indebted to the advertising col
umns of the Ledver for thn following:
LOST.—SILVER WATeil AND CRAM, WITH
and dog charm; was out horseback riding.
. RAN AWAY FROM 111ANAYUNR.—A
horse, with a new, light Dearborn wagon attached; had
green body, yellow runninfrgears and old harness.
I.IIIJSEMENTS.
—We Clip from a New York paper the -follow--
ing item, by, which it will be seen that the New York_
Philharunime Society Inis displayed a thuroagh appro
eiatima of the. 'ability of our well-known phudst, 1111%.
Charles jarvis. We are :Sad to give wider patblicity
the NM that Mr. Jarvis has been made the recipient am
very handsome testimonial from musicians who wuret•:
charmed with his playing'
"The Philharmonic Society, at a recent business meet--
passed it resolution of thanks to Mr. Charles Jarvis,
the pianist of the last concert. Occasion WAli also taken_
chat In the ‘c ry-tinniateritielent-wltieh-Mr.-Jarell)
ceived at the hands of an attache' of a prominentmooki
jug journal. The ears of the critic in question (and Witt'
undeniable that he has ears, though his musical batwing.
may be defective) must have burned MK:lathe UM that
Mieisrs. Bristow, Hill and others pasosd their oulogics.
u ,,, 11 hit intelligence aml impartiality. The tioalety,ini
addition to the resolution of thanks,lsatte ordered.a,tegr
timonia I to be presented to Mr. Jarvis., It will be MOO.
slarpeof a magnificent gold goblet with. suitable. invorlit
lionsr'.
•
-3 0 .1 e Orton 1011 appear shortly aztho Wataut Street.
theatre. T fa 1/I.T it if, aetrese has rpeovered,fro4a6
severe Hitless: - Her re-appeatranco wr ltbo a treat to thu
admirers of the legitimate drama. • • •
—tloniply Dumpty will bo polormetl- at - the ARCht ,
-iiireet-Thiettresitortly.by_a_trountrossly.engvigod,for------
the occasion, and will EIQ doubt font a very a cce pt a bl e .
entertainment for the want . ' \villain - now approaihing.
It will be given in tine etylo. • • ,
,
—At tho Walnut thin afternoon there bo a Rip Vats
Winkle inn t inOn, and thin oyetling:Mraoseph.,loifenton,
nialcii his far . olytill apinettr.wcaut tba.chaAacton oA 1h!
jolly 'Hip.
. .
—Thu Chestnut Street Mak,. at Twenty -Waimea
Chestnut streets, will be open this evening for thooe who.
wish to practice or learn velocipede aiding. •-:
—At the American a 61111-class miscellastedas entertain—
ment, including per fortnaucee by the Do lave, familia r
Emmett, the Dutch comedian, and other good artists.
will he giveit this 4ftentoon and evening, •
—At the Theatre Comique L a farewell 'matinee wilt ha
given at 2.o'cloc,k to-day.. .I.a. Rose 44 ,St. Mom and
.Lisehen and Fratchett, two olumair .operettae # will ha
'produced - This evening Mr, A; elleher will have a
benelit,•When- 2 66 avid Les ,Deux` venglos wilt be, per
- —The Arcji Stroet,Clompar9r will titiMr °Ye 61
Wilkie (halms' 0n,4 Yochtv Oulu, idlatk strict rte..