SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 1867.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS.
FOR GOVERNOR,
WILLIAM F. PACKER,
OY XYOOMtNQ COUNTY.
SOU JUDGES OF,THE SUPREME COURT,
•=' . WILLIAM STRONG,
OP BERKS COUNTY.
JAMES THOMPSON,
Of, ERIE COUNTY.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER,
' NIMROD' STRICKLAND,
OHESTER OOUSTT..
T : .tt3"Dr. K. Shelton Mackenzie) well-known
intHo world oflettcvs as on accomplished writer
Upon, literature and foreign politics, will assist
in the editorial department of this journal.
il?”owing to an unusual press of advertise
ments at a late hour last evening, we are com
pelled .0 omit some ten colums'of letters from
correspondents, and other intelligence.-
We deeply regret to hear of the de
cease of the accomplished wife of Ex-Post
master General Caufbell. She died at Ger
mantown, on the 31st ult.
THE EDITOR. TO HIS READERS.
The first number of TnE Peess will to-day
he laid before the public. I need scarcely
explain the object and design of this journal.
The tree must be known ky its fruits. My
ambition is to make a thorough newspaper,
complete in all its departments: to address
myself to the reason and tho patriotism of the
people: in a word, to supply daily a cheap,
trust-worthy and intelligent medium of popu
lar information. To accomplish these results
will demand patient industry, large expendi
tures of money, considerable experience, and
tho employment of varied ability. The belief
that a newspaper conducted npon this plan has
never yet failed, determined mo npon tho pre
sent undertaking. The hope that there were
many, very many, kind remembrances, per
sonal to myself, hero in Pennsylvania, and
elsewhere, inspired me with additional confi
dence in its success. The agreeable relations
I had sustained "to most of tkoso engaged in
journalism, during my long connection with
that profession, reminded me that this, if not
always the most lucrative avocation, was, at
least to my own mind, the most acceptable,
because it re-opened a field of independent
action, and Lard, hut edifying toil. An enter
prise founded upon such motives cannot fail to
prosper. I have invested in it all that I have
in the world, and every effort and energy of
which .1 am capable, sliall be enlisted to render
it deserving of approbation and support.
The Puess will speak for itself on all tho
great questions of tho day. I have already
announced (what, indeed, was universally and
justly anticipated,) that the political depart
ment of my paper should be conducted upon
Democratic principles. It is equally well
known that the measures and the men of the
present Administration at Washington have
my heartiest approbation. I have known the
great statesman now at the head of the Govern
ment, and acted in concert and confidence
with him, ever since my first youthful as
sociation in' politics and editorial life. The
most agreeable services which it has fallen to
to my lot to perfbrm, were those given to his
cause. My attachment to him grew not more
from admiration of his pure and upright
character than from a profound regard lor his
intellect, experience and patriotism. It was
my good fortune, witli many good men, to
assist, not obscurely nor inefficiently, in crown
ing a life of usefulness and distinction to his
country and himself with the highest honors in
the world. The fruits of that result ate already
ripening for the Future. The wisdom of the
popular choice is being daily vindicated by the
quiet and content which have followed the
stormy scenes of last year, as the sweet sun
shine follows the destructive tempest. Had
Jfr. liven anas not been, as he was, my first
choice for President,and yet approved himself
worthy of the high trust confided to his hands,
by regarding, respecting, and protecting the
rights of the citizen and therigiits oftlie States,
I should have done every tiling that one man
could do to uphold and to strengthen him, and to
gather around him a united public opinion.
The performance of that duty becomes a proud
satisfaction, however, when the consistency,
dignity, and ability of his administration, are
so many proofs that lie well deserved the per
severing and enthusiastic preference of'those
gallant men who have clung to his fortunes
through good report and through evil report,
during so many long years.
lam not writing as a partisan—l am not
ambitious of printing a mere party paper; for,
while with firm faith and unfaltering footsteps
I will follow constitutional principles to their
logical and legitimate conclusions, I shall at
tho same time seek to convince tlioso who may
differ from me, by reason, not by recrimina
tion—by argument rather than by declamation.
And I mil confident that no man, looking at
Mr. B jciiaxan’s administration, up to this
moment, with disinterested and elevated mo
tives, will ' deny that that statesman has
achieved the Presidency at an auspicious pe
riod for his own fame, and at. a fortunate
moment for the welfare of the Republic.
Jno. W. Fobnev.
THE PRESIDENT AT BEDFORD.
Bedford Springs has always been the favorite
summer resort of Mr. Buchanan. Long ago,
when he was a leading lawyer at the Lancaster
bar, Bedford was a resting-place from his la
bors, the attraction to the able men of his pro
fession throughout this State and Maryland,
and the centre of fashion. It was a common
event to find at that delightful Spa most of the
great intellects of Pennsylvania. Mr. Bu
chanan has since rarely omitted his annual
visit to Bedford, unless when absent in foreign
countries. Though most of his old-time
friends have been called hence, he will ho
heartily welcomed by their sons and their
daughters.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
While the 'political department of T u x
Pbess will he entirely under our own control,
its columns will be open to tho discussion of
all subjects of local interest and general State
policy, so that all sides may have a hearing.
The communications must, however, he
carefully condensed and carefully written.
OUR FIRST NUMBER.
The reader will perceive that every effort
lias been made to make every department of
this journal complete. To this end no expense,
no energy, no enterprise, lias been spared. But
in such an establishment some errors will
occur. These will he remedied the moment
we are more fully organized.
THE WEEKLY PRESS.
On the Btli of August, the first number of
tlie Weekly Press will be issued. Terms—
s2 per annum, alwmji in advance. It will he
a large quarto, tho size of tile New York
Weekly Tribune , and will be tilled witli the
best original arid selected reading, worthy of
all circles; and.fully up to the expectations of
the age. .
Friends! give ns your support in'pushing
he Weekly PnEss into a large circulation.
FRIENDS ON ALL SIDES.
• If there is any tiling intlie idea that a good
start ; is every thing in the • race, we have
abundant cause to be grateful. Friends greet
IIS on all sides, and from every State in tho
Union. The thousands whom we have met in
otir,chequered career, and these include men
of. all creeds, hear 11s in their best remem
brance. We hope they will he as well satis
fied witli our doings as we are with theirs.
EG*’ We regret- to announce the death of
Clayton B. Lamb, a highly respected and in
fluential merchant of this city. For years
past he Ims been one of the active members of
tho Arm of Sieoeb,Lakb & Co., Third street.
1 He died suddenly on T hursday evening at Sar
atoga Springs, whitlier'he had gone on Monday
! last to enjoy a few days of relaxation. His
"death is 1 a great loss to tlie mercantile com
hiUnity. a/ - > <i .
03 s " Among other important articles post
poned by the advertisements, which, our
regdefS will perceive, have greatly encroached
h upon our editorial matter, is an elaborate re
view of tho Kansas question, which will ap
' Renton Monday, ,
ENGLAND AND HINDOSTAN.
A few weeks ago, England was startled by
tho intelligence that an extensive revolt in the
Indian army had occurred, and that tho con
tinuance, tho very existence of British sway
in Hindostan was in imminent peril. Pithily,
but forcibly enough, did a London journal thus
describe tho crisis Our house in India is
on lire. We are not insured. To lose that
house would be to lose power, prestige, and
character—to descend in the rank of nations,
and take a position more in accordance.with
our size on the map of Europe than with the
greatucss of our past glory and present ambi
tion. The fire'must bo extinguished at any
cost. All ordinary considerations give way
before the greatness and suddenness of the
danger.'' , Another journal, arguing that Bri
tish troops should be sent to India without
delay—by the overland route, if necessary—
adds: “ It. will be time to* inquire into the
causes of the mutiny by-and-bye; we do not
speculate how a fire originated, when the
question is where to run for the fire-engines;
at all events, we procure the fire-engines first.”
Let us state the facts, as far as they have
been communicated to the British nation; —for
it is the principle and practice of tho British
Government to keep back information, wh*«
its being made known would inconvenience the
Executive. So constantly and consistently is
this system of half confidence kept up, that
official despatches, political ot military, are
usual two-fold—one story, with unpalatable
and unpopular facts glozed over, to throw dust
m the eyes of the pe ft pl®> the other, fbr
the private instruction of the Cabinet, stating
the case in more truthful terms. Sometimes,
when such a sly, double-dealing person as
Pahnmtoo is at the head of affairs, there is a
third and <( mostprivate” despatch for his own
particular perusal.
Last May, two reglnfenta of native mfaptry
(Sepoys) were disbac ,ed for insubordination.
Soon after, another regiment, quartered at
Lucknow, refused to use a new description
of cartridges served out to them —declaring
that pig-grease, the touch of which was pro
hibited by their stringent rules of caste , was
used in making the cartridge paper. This
corps left the parade ground in a body, carry
ing their muskets with them, but Sir Henry
Lawrence, the British officer commanding the
district, turned a battery of artillery against
the mutineers, compelled them to lay down
their arms, and confined them to their quarters,
disarmed • and incapable of mischief. At
Meerut, and other places, the Sepoys also re
fused to receive the cartridges. The first
company who showed this insubordination
were dismissed on the spot, and handed their
arrears of pay. This was, in truth, rather an
encouragement. The authorities saw their
error, and when another company turned out,
arrested and placed them in durance vile. A
few days after this a general revolt took
place. The barracks were set fire to. The
wives and children of European soldiers were
massacred. The European officers were shot
down. Before any step could be taken by tho
authorities, a dozen native regiments—artil
lery, cavalry, infantry, and sappers and miners
—were in rapid march for Delhi. Arriving
there the next day, and encamping out of the
city, they induced three regiments of native
infantry, and one of artillery, to turn out and,
murder their European officers. A few of
these escaped, but the rest, with their wives
and daughters, were slain. The insurgents
then entered Delhi, murdering every European
within reach, seizing the bank and its treasure,
and would have occupied the arsenal and
magazine, if a British officer, loyal and self
sacrificing, had not blown them both up, peril
ling his own life by the explosion.
The mutineers next proceeded to proclaim
the son of the late Mogul Empevoi, as King
and Lord of India—it would seem against
his will—for it was from a communication
made by him that the British authorities at
Agra first heard of what had occurred. Im
mediate steps were taken to crush the revolt.
British troops' were collected from all quar-
ters within reach. Several of the native
princes promised their aid to the British, and
appear to have acted with good faith. Mar
tial law was proclaimed iu tho Meerut and
Delhi districts. In order to dispel the preva
lent idea that the Government contemplated
the conversion of the natives to Christianity,
notice was given disavowing any such pur
pose. At the date of the latest despatches,
the British troops (on June 8) had encoun-
tered the rebels outside the walls of Delhi,
driven them back into the city, taken twenty
six guns from them, occupied all the heights
outside Delhi, and were prepared or preparing
to besiege that place. General Anson, com
mander-in-clncf, had died of cholera, and was
succeeded pro tem. by Sir lleney Someeset.
As many as 30,000 native soldiers had turned
against the English. The disaffection was
spreading, but was chiefly confined to the mili
tary. At Lahore, one-half the native troops
had deserted tho British Bag. In Oude and
tlie Puqjaut the Sepoys continued loyal. In
tho Bengal army, eight regiments had muti
nied in a month, and two had been disbanded.
At Calcutta, the seat of Government in Bri
tish India, every precaution had been taken
against nn anticipated attack.
To put down tliis revolt, tire troops, return-
ing to Bombay and Madras from the Persian
war, were directed to proceed 'at once to Cal
cutta. Cavalry from Bombay had been ordered
to Agra. Every regiment that can be spared
from Great Britain and the Colonies had been
ordered to India. But here arises the diffi
culty. It tookflvo weeks, even with telegraphic
aid, to obtain intelligence of this insurrection
from Calcutta; it would take, at the shortest,
a fortnight to prepare each regiment in Eng-
land for embarkation for Indian service; and,
even with all the “aids and appliances to
boot” of tho Overland route (across Egypt
and down tho Red Sea) occupy six weeks
more to convey the troops to Calcutta. Here,
then, is an interval of thirteen weeks, at the
very shortest, between tlie massacre at Delhi
and the arrival in India of a strong force from
England. But tlie shortest and quickest mode
of transporting 14,000,000 front England to
Bengal was not to he adopted. Tlie « Circum
locution Office” would not send them over
land, hut would take them by long sea voyage
round tlie Cape of Good Hope, which would
occupy seventy days, while by tlie overland
route it would take only forty. This would
moke four months from tlie outbreak to the
arrival of the troops to quell it. Within those
four Months, Hindustan may for ever ho lost to
England.
Such are the circumstances of this insurrec
tion. What the consequences majf be'we cah
only surmise, as yet. But believing that Pro
vidence carries out the principle.of retribution
with nations, as with individuals, and knowing
witli wliat pertinacity of mlsgovernment, what
constant ingenuity of misrule, what utter con
tempt for even the seeming of humanity and
justico, England has crushed India to tile dust,
we arrive at only cue strong conviction—that
the period has arrived when British sway
in Hindostan will be met by hands with
swords in them. It in allowed, in the philoso
phy of politics, to judge of tlie future by the
past, and we know that the great empires of
the world fail—fall suddenly, fall disgracefully,
fall unlamented—after they reach the summit
of renown, dominion, riches, and pride. Eng
land seems to have reached her culminating
point—from that,, the path is down hill.
THE POST OFFICE.
On our first page will be found a communi
cation from a distinguished citizen of Phil
adelphia in favor of converting tlie building
now occupied by the officers of the customs
into a city Post Office. We have determined
to abstain from all participation in the contest
between tlie friends of special localities for the
city Post Office. But it is clear to our own
mind that a very large majority of tlie pcoplo
of Philadelphia incline in favor of removing
the Post Office from tlie present building to
some ope of the thoroughfares farther West.
MODEL LETTER.
Tlie reading of the following letter occasion
ed much applause at the celebration of tho
Western Railroad excursionists, at Washing
ton, on the 21st lilt:
WAsfIINOTON, July 21,1867.
QentlemenY. I have hod tho honor to receive
your invitation to moot tho guests of the oity from
tho west iCarust’s. Saloon, this evening, but I
sincerelyjregret that pressing engagements will
depfive nie of'tills-privilege. I was most happy
to give them a cordial welcome this mornfng.
Ranroaas are imty, said tp bind the different por
tions of the JJnton together in bonds of iron, but
neither iron nor. adamant Is so offeotAal for this
purpose ns‘kind ‘Mid 'patriotic heartsfrom different
and distant States united together in bonds of mu
tual respect anil affeotion, and in a common love
for one whole, groat and gloriouß country. _ Those
bonds' are always strengthened by such visits as
we have received from our western friends, and I
most heartily wish thorn safo and prosperous re
turns to tholr homes. Yours respectfully,
James Buchanan.
STATE POLITICS.
THE CANVASS FOR GOVERNOR
In the midst of tho general calm which has
settled upon the political waters, tho canvass
for the election of another Chief Magistrate
of Pennsylvania can hardly be called a con
test. Each of tho three great parties has
nominated its candidate. The Homocrats have
nominated William F. Packer, the Ameri
cans Isaac llazlehurst, of Philadelphia, and
the Republicans David Wilhot, of Bradford
County. If there is any contest, it will be
between General Packer ami Judge Wilmot.
But there is really no issue upon which tho
Democratic candidate can be successfully op
posed. He is the representative of a conser
vative and harmouizing sentiment—that which
triumphed a year ago, while Judge Wilmoi
is the embodiment of an element against
which, whatever may have been the fact in
1866, there is an almost unanimous protest, so
ihr as public opinion can be estimated or as
certained. Besides, General Packer is in every
sense a Pennsylvanian of the good old stock—
a finished gentleman—an experienced legisla
tor—and a man of warm, generous, and noble
impulses.
Judge Wllmot will not evidently make his
canvass upon State issues. He is nothing, if
not abolition. And hereishisgreatweakness.
His appeals, so patent a year ago, have
grown stale. They will be but in harmonious
discord to those who then acted with him. He
comes forward witli no trophies of prophecy
fulfilled; with no evidences of theories esta
blished; with no new offers for those who are
ready to give him their votes. It is a sad
calamity to him that Kansas is rapidly march
ing forward to substantial and peaceful pros
perity. It is a mournful truth for him to admit
that the plain old-fashioned principle, that the
“majority shall rule,” is certain to sweep bordor
ruffianism and Topeka conventions into a com
mon grave. It will be a comfortless and pro
fitless attempt to make headway against facts
so stubborn and notorious as these. But Judge
Wilmot is a bold and able man; and lias, no
doubt, made up his mind to bear his fate with
due resignation.
THE JUDICIARY.
Let other States complain as they may, the
Elective Judiciary has thus far worked ad
mirably in Pennsylvania. There are excep
tions to the rule, but the local and State Ju
diciary includes some of the first intellects of
our day. The Democrats have been more
than usually fortunate in their two nomina
tions for the Supreme Court.
The first-named Democratic candidate, non.
William Strong, of Berks county, is known
to every leading member of the bar in the
State. He is a conscientious, able, and
deeply-read lawyer; he has served in Con
gress with distinction; and since the close of
his public service, has ascended steadily to the
first rank of legal minds.
Tho second-named candidate, Hon. James
Thompson, of Erie, is a well-tried jurist, of
many years* experience. He has occupied a
seat in the National House of Representatives,
where he soon made a reputation as a sound
and convincing debater, and a thorough Con
itutional lawyer.
The opposition have nominated i excellent
gentlemen as their candidates; and we are
happy to acknowledge it. But it is a matter
for grave reflection, whether tho political
complexion of our Judiciary lias not assumed
an aspect of primary importance; not, in
deed, that mere party affinities should over
ride eminent capacity; but that our judges
should be, by education and by conviction,
right upon those great Constitutional princi
ples which are almost constantly coming into
collision with adverse theories. We need not
refer to familiar cases. Forewarned is fore
armed.
CANAL COMMISSIONER.
Hon. Nimrod Strickland, the Democratic
candidate, is one of those rare men, whose
nomination to office reflects credit upon the
people. Though at all times a decided parti
an, yet in a community like that of Chester
county, where he resides, he has sustained
through a long life the reputation of an honest,
upright, and exemplary citizen. We only
regret that tho office of Canal Commissioner
is not, at this day, equal to his large deservings.
THE OCTOBER ELECTION
The City of Philadelphia, at the next elec
tion, elect seventeen members of Assembly,
and two Senators. Tliis number will probably
he sufficient to determine tlie political com
plexion of the next legislature, whether it is
Democratic or Republican. Tlie old city elect
four members of Assembly, tlie old county
thirteen members of Assembly, all on one
ticket. Tho two Senators are to be voted for
over tho whole city and county. Ono is in
place of C. B. Penrose, deceased, tlie other
in place of N. B. Beowne, whose term lias
expired.
The Recorder of Deeds, Protlionotary oftlie
District Court, Clerk of tlie Quarter Sessions,
and Coroner, are also to be elected, eacli for
three years. Wo are not certain that, there is
to be an election for District Attorney, or
whether tho Court appoint for tlie remainder
oftlie term. Tho election of Governor, J mlges
of the Supremo Court, and Canal Commis
sioner, render tlie ensuing election highly
important.
THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY CASE.
There is some doubt as to tho length of time
and power of tlie Court of Quarter Sessions, in
relation to tlie. appointment of a person in
place of Mr. Cassiday. Tlie new law gives the
Court tlie power to appoint ono porson. This
power tho Court exercised in the selection of
Mr. Mann. It is believed that they now have
the power of appointing a person to act until
the election, when a District Attorney, the
coadjutor of Mr. Mann, is to he elected. If
tho Court have tho power to appoint a person
to act during the term for which Mr. Mann is
elected, two years from next October, the
whole object of the legislature, in having one
on each side, would he defeated.
CORRESPONDENCE.
LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.
[Correspondence of The Presß ]
Washington, July 31,1857.
The tariff act passod by Congress at Us recent
session, went into operation on the Ist instant. So
far, it has justified tho predictions of thoie who
favored a reduction of dutios on imports. There
have been no serious complaints of its provisions,
nor has thoro been any falling off .in the revenue.
On tho contrary, tho receipts at tho various custom
houses have been very large. In Boston, and I
imagine the same is tho case with other seaboard
cities, the importations last week doubled those
for tho like period of the lost year. Many of tho
supporters of that act advooate a still greater re
duction, but tho justice and good sense of such ft
measure will bettor appear by the rcooipts for Oc
tober and November Great quantities of mer
chandise brought into tho country prior to tho Ist,
were kept in the bonded warehouses, so that they
might be taken out at the reduced rates, and tho
probability is that theso will be in the market be
fore the time I have stated.
There is one modification of that act which will
be recommonded by the Department, and meet
with the ready concurrence of both Houses, Under
tho old system tho rates of duties were decimal
in their character; they were 100 per cent., 40
per cent., 25 percent., and soon. This worked
well. It simplified accounts. Calculations could
be made more rapidly and with greater accuracy;
and besides, the decimal arrangement in matters
of commerce is a national idea, with us. Wo have
now schedules of 24 per cent, and 8 per cent.
They complicate accounts and creato difficulties.
The 24 per cent, should be increased to 25 or re
duced to 20, and so with the others of a similar
character.
The decimal system is a national idoa with tis.
Its convenience and general superiority to any
other is universally admitted. Congress was so
thoroughly satisfied in this regard (hat it directed
on agent should bo sent out to induco tho adoption
of tho system by tho governments or Europe.
Profossor AlexaMlEß, of Maryland, was appoint
ed, and ho will shortly toko his departure for
England for that purpose.
Hon. Fayette McMullin, Governor of Wash
ington Territory, will leave by tho California
steamer of the sth of August next. He goes alone,
intending to mako his appointments from the
pioneers and citisens of the Territory. It is but
fair and just to thoso people that they should be
consulted and favored in what so noarly concerns
their welfare aa the administration of their govern-
m Opimon is fast inclining to a preference of iron
steamships for commercial purposos to thoso now
and heretofore more generally in use, because each
day developes their greater cheapness, durability
and capacity with an equal, cortainly, if not
greater rate of speed; and this fact is brought to
bear with the President in furtherance of grants
from tho Federal treasury to ocean steamers to
carry the mails. England, it is said, has now
afloat steamers consuming annually 2,000,000 tons
of English coal. American do not
sumo one-tenth of that quantity of ooal. If
generous encouragomeut bo glvon to American
lines, like that afforded by France and Englaild
to their lines, It is argued that the city of Phila
delphia, with her great resourooa in Pennsylvania,
will rival Scotland in tho eon-druejion of iron
steamer*, and at thosamo tiino be lapidly creating
now markets for her coal.
For tho consulates and commercial ageuoios, thoro
are no fowor than 650 applicants. They come from
every part of tho Union; some oven from tho interi
or counties of interior States, waoro tho inhabitants
got their knowledge, if they have any at all, of ships
and shipping interests from random newspaper
paragraphs and sea tales. But tho fiat has gono
forth that there aro to he, until the assembling of
Congress, in Decombo r, only three or four necessary
appointments, and wo forget everything but com
miseration for the hard lot of those who must ho
dirappointed. It may be that in tho meantime
opportunity will be taken to study up in Vattell,
Maktkns, and others of tho same family, not
losing sight of the work issued some year ago by
the State Department, embracing regulations and
suggestions for tho edification and behoof of our
international officials; and whatever else we shall
do, wo onnnot fail to rejoice that intelligence on
this too much neglected subject, will still further
bo diffused throughout the country. X. Y.
[Correspondence of Tho Press,]
Washington. July 30, 1857.
Tho rapid advance of Mr. Speaker Banks, whoso
nomination for Governor of Massachusetts, is a
vast triumph over Gardiner, the present American
Executive of that Stato, begins to alarm tho
Sewards and Weeds of New York. It is also by
no moans agreeable to the Fremont movement of
18G0. Who knows but Mr. Bunks may set up his
own Presidential standard ? Ho made a capital
Speaker of tho House; ho sailed through ’oil the
troubles of his party with much tact; and ho wa«
so generally impartial, that Mr. Aiken, of South
Carolina, offered the resolution complimenting him.
ReJy on it, ho has his eye on tho White Houso.
The French spoliation business is to lir.ve another
trial next winter. A good deni of speculation is
already goipg on on tho subjeot. If tho managers
do not “engineer” it through tho coming-Con
gress, they may hang up tho fiddle and tho bow.’
Col. James L. Orr, of South Carolina, and Honr-
John S. Phelps, of Missouri, are both spoken of for
Speaker of the next Houso. Col. Orr will, doubt
less, be tho man. John 8. Phelps, or Goorgo W.
Jonos, of Tenn., will probably be at the head of
tho Committee of Ways and Moans.
Tho Clerkship of tho Houso is evidently between
Coi. Allen, of Illinois, Hou. John L. Robinson, of
Indiana, and Hon. David Naar, editor Trenton
(N. J.) True American. Tho South will not ask
for both Speaker and Clerk, of courso.
Tkero can bo littlo or no doubt that tho oreotion
of a now Presidential mansion will bo one of the
measures that will receive tho favorable action of
tho next Congress. The President lias acted wisely
i.i refusing to reside in tho present building during
tho unhealthy season. P.
TELEGRAPHIC.
[Special.]
Bedford Sfrinqs, July 31.—-The President declines
all public display aud receptions. He is in fine health.
Washington, July 31.— Tho majority of the Virginia
Democratic papers sustain the Inquirer $ Examiner in
its support of the Administration's Kansas policy.
Rise fn (lie Ohio Hirer.
Pittsburg, July 31. —Tho navigation is good, and the
river is rising. The rates of freight are low, anl boats
plenty.
The Proposed Southern Line of Atlantic Steam*
era—sB,ooo Subscribed—The Convention Ad
journed*
Washington. July 31.—The Convention to further
the project of the establishment of n southern line of
steamers to Europe, met again at Old Pont, yesterday
morning, pursuant to tho adjournment. A series of
eight resolutions were passed, delegating A. Dudley
Matin to convey tho sentiments of this Convention to
the Knoxville Convention; also, to take charge of all
convßpomlencc concerning the proposed ocean ferry.
The general tenor of the resolutions warmly favor the
project.
Speeches wore made by Messrs. Mann, Barringer,
Chandler, of Norfolk; also, eloqueut addresses by seve
ral others.
Tho Subscription Committee reported that $3OOO had
been subscribed on the spot.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
Washington Aflalrs,
Pension Office Warrant*—The U. S. Treasur/—The
Gila Expedition.
Washington, July 31.—The number of warrants
issued from tho Pension Office during the muith of
July, under the Bounty Land Act of March, 1555, is
two thousand one hundred and eighty-five; to latisly
which, nearly three hundred uud twenty-two tlmwaud
acres are necessary. To satisfy the two hundred and
one thousand warrants issued since the passage cf tho
act, twenty-six and a quarter millions of acreß ore re
quired.
The nett amount in the Treasury subject to draft, is
eighteen and two-thirds millions, of which ovo* eight
millions are deposited in New York, nearly thra» mil
lions in Philadelphia, two millions seven hundred and
sereuty-four thousand in Boston, and in New Orleans
and San Francisco each a million and half.
A icwtr* Oolonel Bonneville, in coiumandot 4he_
UUa Expedition, sayri" Thoro is being developed out
of the most beautiful, fertile, and healthy regions of
our country. In nil maces it furnishes evidence of a
former numerous penplo, more civilized and industrious,
aud no doubt moro docile, than the wandering Apacbo,
who now desolate it. Our efforts constantly at the
hoeis of these Apaches, force them farther West, erod
ing upon more Western nations, w ho report their main
tains inuudated with new faces, who are forcing tieir
way with rille and revolver."
The I'uropa's Malls.
Boston, July 31.—The Courircl Mail Steamship Ku
ropa, from Liveipool, via HalitaX, arrived here this
morning. Her mails will bn despatched to New Y.)tk,
by the afternoon steamlioat train. They will be dm lu
Philadelphia to-morrow afternoon.
Degree Conferred*
Nr.vr Haven, July 31.—Tho Faculty of Yalo Col'ege,
yesterday conferred tho degree of A. M. on tho Iter. U,
w. Thomas, of Texas, and D. B. DuftMd, of Detroit;
and that of L. L. D. on Lieutenant Governor Seldon, ol
New York.
Markets.
Baltimore, July 31. —Flour —Sales of Howard itreet
at $7 75; City at $7 20itt7 37#. Wheat, red, quoted al
$1 65ffl 00; Whitoatsl76. Corn, yellow, at 87 tents;
white at 88a90 conts. Whiskey soils at29«r3o# cents.
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS.
There is tvliat may be called a “ plentiful
lack” of public amusements, at present, in our
good city. Tlie legitimate places now ojwm
arc the Academy of Music, John Drew's Thea
tre, and Parkinson’s Garden.
Mr. John Drew and his accoaplished wife
have made arrangements to go on a starring
tour early in the fall. They purposo to com
mence at Cincinnati, and have a line of very
promising arrangements from that city to New
Orleans and back, which will keep them pro
fitably occupied for some time. Of course, us
they cannot be spared Acre, they will return
with all convenient speed, “ like the bird tlrnt
seeketh its mother's nest.”
Philadelphia is fortunate in possessing the
finest Opera House in tho Union—tho finest,
perhnps, all circumstances considered, in the
world. It is capacious, without being over
sized; it is rich in adornment, without being
overlaid with lillagree work; it is capable of
easily accommodating a great number of per
sons; tlie access, within and without, is par
ticularly easy ami commodious; it is ventilated
on the be«v principles of scionce, and by the
simplest meaus; it has abundance of scenery,
painted by tho first artists—and it ihouldbe re
membered that Stanfield and Roberts, now
among the greatest artists in Europe, were
originally scene-painters; it has been con
structed so that every ono ofthe audience can
hear every sound uttered, and see ovory mo
tion made on the stage; it has better accommo
dation for the performers than we have ever
seen in any theatre; it has started well; and,
what is notthc least satisfactory,itis wholly paid
for. “Comparisons are odorous,” says Mrs.
Malaprop, and therefore wo shall not contrast
our Academy of Music with the splenaia
gilded failure, bearing the same namo in New
York, where one-half the audience cannot
hear what may be said or sung, and the other
cannot sec the persons who figure on tho stage.
But we may compare our Academy, nor dread
ther exult, with the La Scala in Milan,the Fenice
in Venice, the San Carlo in Naples, tho Ita
lian Opera House in Paris, and tier Majesty's
Theatre in London. Each of these have sepa
rate good points—they are combined in our
Temple of tlie Lyric Nor, when filled
with a brilliant audience, where native loveli
ness is set ofF, but not augmented, by fashiona
ble attire, need wo hesitate to.point to it as
“beautiful exceedingly," like, the lady in
Chrlstabel.
• Mr. Marshall, who is very harmoniously dis
posed, under existing circumstances, keeps
tho Academy open with Promenade Concerts,
which are well attended on every fine evening.
With the parqnette floored over nod level
with the stage, a large area is secured. Statu
ary, casts, geraniums, shrubß, and even a
murmuring’ fountain are the accessories. At
the side is the orchestra—not the best arrange
ment, we fancy, ns the private boxes behind
must absorb some of the sound, whilo those
opposite may also slightly deaden It. Tho
Germania Orchestra, conducted by Carl
Bergman, gives the instrumental music, and
the vocal is supplied by suchcompcteut singers
as Madame Jolmnnsen, one of the best foreign
singers who has ever appeared in thin country;
Miss C. Richings, a fine soprano, with °lear
articulation and graceful expression; Signor
Amodio, the capacious and excellent baritone;
and Mr. Frazer, favorably unnumbered as tlie
justly popular tenor of the Seguin tronjie.
These performers have been apprcciatingly re
ceived. On Tuesday evening, one of tho Fire
Engine Companies from Buffalo visited the
Academy, ami the New York City Grenadiers
on Wednesday. These last brought w ith them
their lino brass baud, which, intlie recess be
tween the regular performances, played capi
tally—a return serenade, in return. There
will bo another of these Concerts this evening.
At John Drew's Theatre, tho principal at
traction during tho week has been Mona. h.
Godard, a French rerohaut and profossor of
tho art of sleight-of-liand, of whom minor
speaks highly. Wo have net had tho oppor
tunity of witnessing his performances. Mr.
and Mrs. Drew play in the after-piece.
At Parkinson's Gardens, which are really
very tastefully “ got up,” there is a vocal turn
instrumental concert every evening. Ino
principal singer is Miss A. M. Sutherland, de
scribed as the “Scottish Nightingale, who
sings Scotch, Irish, and English ballads, with
! no small degree of spirit.
THE CITY.
Our Reportorial Bow. —The individual who
is to not tho part of ft man about town, and “ do ”
tho locals for tho “Press,” to the public, gicot
ing: Ho fciuooroly hopos, that tho acquaintance now
about to bo established will bo inutuuliy ngrecuble
and profitable. In this department ho may bo oc
casionally compollod to opon a budgot of horrors,
in tho shapo of murders, suicides, and shocking
accident*; but tho torriblo details of such occur
rences will bo varied by those glimpses of light
which even tho darkest pages of oity lifo some
times exhibit. Although at tho present season
the ever-moving panorama of lifo presents a hue
of sombreness and a lack of diversity, yet oven
in tho midst of dearth, ho trusts that ho will ho
, nblo to accumulate an ample store of incident and
moral, with which to relieve and illumine the more
ponderous lucubrations of thoso magnates of the
pre33 who hurl their bolts from the editorial
columns. With tho trivialities and verbose non
entities with which some writers deal, ho shall en
tirely disponse; for with all duo regard to facts,
for which he entertains a devotion not excelled
even by the veritable Gradgrind, ho shall, never
theless, confirm himself to those which aro im
portant. While ho presents to tho reader an epi
tome, each day, of all that is transpiring within
this metropolis, ho shall at tho same timo hold
aloof alike from personality and private feeling
in everything to whioh ho may bo called to give
expression. With this briof prologuo, ho respect
fully tenders his regards to tho public, and passes
on to his summary of city nows.
The Extension of our City. —New structures
at tho outskirts of tho built-up portions of tho
oity, embrace nt the present timo an unusually
Inrgo proportion of our building operations. Rap
idly tho linos of brick and stone walls encroach
upon tho green Holds, and thoso who have not vis
ited tho outer suburbs of tho city since last Bum
mer, will bo surprised to find tho builder where
tho grass was waving in rich luxuriance and the
grain was glistening in tho sunlight. Such locali
ties havo|many advantages to rocommcnd them,
and many aro now favorite und vory delightful
places of residence. Away from tho more crowded
portions of tho city thero is “ample room and
verge enough” for froo air, freo action, and un
cramped quarters. Facility of conveyance has
practinlly lessened the distance botwoon widely
soparnted localities, and no ono need fonr of being
too far away from tho centre of trade; tho centro
of trado truly, but not tho contro of lifo; for the
living stroam is flowing to moro quiet scenes, and
unpeopled storos, monotary institutions, and piles
of merchandise aro becoming tho solooocupants of
tho oldest portions of tho town.
The nutnbor of building permits issued during
tho month, ending yesterday, was 142, of which 100
were for three story dwellings, 11 for two story
dwellings, fivo for factories, five for shops, two for
stores and dwellings combined, ono for a foundry,
one for an ice-house, ono for a slaughter house, ono
for an office, and four for storo-house3.
Arrests During July. —The following table
prepared from tho police reports of tho Lieutenants
of tho different Wards, exhibits tho number of
arrests in tho city of Philadelphia during the
month ending yesterday First District, 201;
►Second do, 200; Third do, 187; Fourth do, 98;
Fifth do, 160; Sixth do, 122; Seventh do, 110;
Eighth do, 52; Ninth d0,'128; Tenth do, 233;
Eleventh do, 236; Twelfth do, 100; Thirteenth do,
27; Fourteenth do, 11; Fifteenth do, 39; Six
teenth uo, 97. Total, 2144. Besides these thero
were sixty-nino arrests by tho Reserve Corps,
making a grand total of 2213 persons. A largo
majority of theso arrests were of a vory trivial
i*.-.uo, being mainly for drunken and disorderly
f i 'uct. Tho most important arrests havo been
of persona charged with tho crime of arson, now
rapidly decreasing in this city through tho com
raondablo exertions and vigilanco of Mr. Alex.
W. Blackburn, whom Mayor Vaux, wisloy ap
pointed ns Chief of tho Firo Dotectivcs. A colored
man, numed Randall Green, was yesterduy com
mitted by a magistrate to answer this chargo in
sotting firo to his residence in Essex street. Tho
evidonco against him wo3 of a strong and conclu
sive character.
A Hotel Thief Disposed of. —Yesterday af
ternoon, before Alderman Eneu, who is tho sitting
magistrate at tho Central Polico Station, a final
hearing was had in tho case of John Callutn, alias
John Thompson, tho notorious hotel thief, who is
charged with extensive pilfering of various articles
from the guests and boarders of tho Washington,
Girard House, and other public places. Most of tho
stolon property has been recovered by reservo offi
cers Smith and Carson. A considerable portion was
found at tho bouse of Mr. Kinsey, in Tocony, where
Thompson had taken up his abodo for the summer.
Mr. Kinsey says ho was not awaro of Thompson
having any baggago whatever in tbo room. There
being a flight of stuirs, ho could take things to his
room without being scon. The remainder of tho
aittvlv* fowwl in (lawnbrnlrpr* 1 establish
moats. Callurn was arrested, a few ovenings since/
by reservo officer Smith, who saw him leavo tho
Girard Houso with a number of stolen lints in his
possession, lioguvo his name as Thompson, and
stated that he was h boarder nt Jonus’ Hotel, both
of which allegations wero found to bo false, through
a letter which he had in his pocket at the timo <>f
the arrest. A large amount of money, in five dol
lar gold pieces, was found upon him, which was, no
doubt, stolon. His depredations at our various
hotels, during tho past month, havo been on a very
large scale. After a hoaring, Alderman Eneu com
mitted him to answer tho charges preferred against
him at the next term of court.
The Municipal Telegraph Office.—An\o\i%
tho many objects of intorest in our city, the Tele
graph office, at the corner of Fifth anti Chestnut
streets, claims large share of tho attention of
strangors. Tho mouthers of the Eaglo Hoso Com
pany, No. 2, of Buffalo, recontly visited tho office,
and tvero afforded every facility in ascertaining
the details of tho operation of tho municipal tele
graph by Mr. Ueorgo W. Koy, ono of the gontle
manly operators. A proposition has been made to
enlarge this telegraph station. Tho room at pre
sent occupied is entirely too small for tho transac
tion of oven the ordinary businoss; and when wo
tako into consideration the faot that numbers of
lost children aro daily brought to it, wo are in
clined to concurfully with tho proposition. There
is no agency employed for municipal purposes
inoro important than tho local telegraph, and its
efficiency should not bo restricted by a need of the
proper accommodations.
Domestic jtftscry.—Upon the records of the
Police Department of this city, almost daily ap
pear eases of domestic unhappiness, calculated to
excito tho sympathy rathor than the scorn of tho
community. Thero have been no less than threo
of this character during the present week, cases
in which tho hand of violenco has been laid upon
defenceless women by brutal or intoxicated hus
bands. Of oourso thero is no redress except the
mere penalty of tho law in such matters—a poor
recompense for outraged feelings, lost uffection,
and conjugal misery. Our laws for the punishment
of wifo-wriiippera should bo modified. Protection
to women from this species of violenco is sadly
needed. As matters now stand, a small fine and
tho Court charges aro all that are required from
tho brutal husband. Tho trivial penalty virtually
givus the offendor a free course in his career—a
fact disgraceful to a civilized community.
List of Officers attached to the Philadelphia
Navy Yard:
Commodore—Chns. Stewart, Commandant.
Commandor—Sidnoy Smith Leo.
Comm audor —Tho*. Tumor, Ordnance Officer.
Lioutonant—William Ronukendoff.
- V io W. Habersham.
Purser—A. a- w„| W)i
Surgeon —Lewis i 3. liu'nwt,
Passed Assistant Surgeon—William Lowlier.
Chaplain—Rodman Lewis.
Chief Engineer—Samuel Archbold.
First Assistant Engineer—R. C. Potts.
Third Assistant Engineer—E. A. C. Duplaine.
Gunner—Benjamin Bunker.
Carpenter—C. If- Babbitt.
Sailmnker—Jacob Stephens.
Within tho last four years there have been sent
to this yard for repairs tho following steamers
viz: Fulton, Mississijtpi, San Jacinto, (twice;)
Susquehanna, Saranac, and Princeton; anil of sail
ing vessels, the sloops cf war Jamestown, (twice;)
Vundnlin, Cynno, St. Louis, St. Mary’s, and Preble,
(twieo;) theso have also been fitted out or fitting
out. Within tho same poriod, tho following now
steamers, viz: Wabash, Minnesota, Arctic and
Shubrick, and also three light ships.
These vessels have been built or repaired at n
less cost than enu be dono at uny other yard in tho
country, ns is well known to all who have paid at
tention to the subject. Extensive alterations have
been inndo in the engineer’s department of tbo
Saranac; the old copper boilers havo been re
moved, and new iron ones substituted, which will
effect a saving of 30 per cont. ! n fuel, besides giv
ing 12 feet in the length of the ship, (on tho berth
deck) moro room to berth the crew, and 12 feet in
length in tho after-hold for tho storing of pro
visions. Tho hollers and eastings wero mado at
tho establishment of Merrick «fe Sons, and
are a splendid job, looking like a piece of cabinet
work. All the work in this depaj tment has been
dono in tho yard; and Mr. Aiehbuld, the chief
engineer, has rojwrted that, in his department,
tho vessel will be ready for j>ea on tho Bth of
August.
Tho number of men employed in the yard is
abovo eight hundred, divided as follows, viz:
Carpenters, mnely-ono; gun carriago makers,
ten; sawyors, ten; carpenters’ laborers, twenty
four; boat builders, ten; blacksmiths, ninoty-nine;
joiners, ono hundred and three; caulkers, fifty;
spinners, twenty-two; luhorors, two hundrod and
nineteen; engineer laborers, twenty-six; yard
laborers, thirteen; watchmen, sixteen; riggers,
twenty-one; sailmnker*, eighteen; sparmakors,
twenty-eight; painters, twenty-four; steam en
gineers, twenty-six; gunner’s crew, four, plumb
ers, fifteen; blockmukcrs, ten; masons, four;
tenmsters, five.
Registry of Water Rents.— During the month
of July, there was collected nnd paid into tho City
Treasury, by Joshua M Kaybold, Register of
Water Rents, $7151
The Department of Highways.— During tho
month of July 133 permits were granted at tho
office of tho Department of Highways to builders,
for tho occupancy of portions of ocitaiu streets,
for which thero were received $53.30 Since tho
lab of January, $478 75 have been received for li
censes of this character
Wholesale Massacre. —Thu noted fraternity
of Dog Detectives who left this city on Tuesday
last to operuto upon unmuzzled caniues, returned
yesterday. They report to their captain, Jim
brands, that they caused a considerable diminu
tion in the rating of tho race, although they expe
rienced some little difficulty with the owners of the
Burlingtonian pets. Strychniuo was found to be a
mo-d effectual method in bringing about “ thu
euso of” the dog “creation.”
Delightful Excursion.— I The Knickerbocker
; Association of this city will give their second an
nual excursion to Atlantic City, N J., on Monday
next. Tho arrangements entered into by the man
aging committee aro of tho most ample und libe
ral nature, and there is every reason to anticipate
a day of unmixed enjoyment. Those who partiei.
puted in their “last year’s excursion” need not
bo told how that affair camo off, and with addi
tional experience tho committee, undoubtedly,
will be able to give even greater satisfaction than
upon that ocoa3ion.
Sharon Springs , in the State of New York,
is very much crowded this season with fashionables
from Philadelphia, who drink tho sulphur water
with an appetising gusto. Tho place is very
pretty enough, and qho vicinity is beautiful and
romantic, intersected with a variety of charming
scenery and a deep watorfall.
“ The Manly Art.” —lt is stated that a
trial of skill in tho “ manly art of self-defence ”
will take place to-duy in Canada, between Bradley
and Rnnken, two well-known pugilists. Both men
have been in training for some time past in this
city. Tho bruisers are all on the alert for this
nintch. Tho weather has been vory warm, and a
depressing lassitude has afflicted humanity in this
vicinity for somo timo. It appears, however, that
pomobody is to bo hit beforo tho cool weather
comes in.
The Interest on the State Debt. —To-day,
State Treasuror Magraw will commence tho semi
annual payment of interest on the State debt. We
understand that thore is an nbundance of funds
in hand, and that holders can receive thoir inte
rest as fast as thoy choose to come forward to de
mand it. Pennsylvania is ono of tho richest States
in tho Union, and as reliable in tho payment of its
interost and all other liabilities as any other.
Railroad Accidents. — A man named T. Rayle,
a resident of Camden, was run over by a burthen
trnin on tho Camden and Amboy Railroad before
daylight yesterday morning. Mr. Raylo was lying
along the traok at the time tho train pussed along,
and miraculously escaped without any very serious
injury.
On Thursday morning, at an early hour, a man
named Henry Campbell was found lying dead near
the track of tho Camden and Atlantio Railroad,
near Atlantic City. The probability is that he
was run over by tho locomotive that passed over
tho track at two o’clock that morning. Mr. Camp
bell has a sister residing in this city.
jVetu Railroad Station Houses —New Railroad
Station Housos are nearly completed on tho line
of the Norristown Railroad, at the Foils of Schuyl
kill and School Houso Lane. Tho buildings wore
much needed by tho traveling community. They
aro of stono, two stories in height, provided with
suitable rooms for tho accommodation of those who
aro obliged to wait for the cars, and with overy
desirable facility.
The Sons of Malta. — This organization,
which has recently attracted considerable public
attention, is increasing in numbers nt an astonish
ing rate. Its only objects aro sociability und cha
rity. Tbo order inoitr city is in a very prosperous
condition, and those in other States, especially in
tho Southern section of tho country, aro flourish
ing oqually os well. Success attend them !
The North Pennsylvania Railroad. —There
has been a considerable increase in the businessof
this road. The recoipts of the last four months
snow an increase over tho receipts of the same
period last year of nearly three hundred por cent.
On tho Doylcstown branch, and on the main lino
to Freeinansburg and tho Lehigh Valloy Railroad
connection, tho passenger and froight cars run
crowded.
CAMDEN AFFAIRS.
Meeting of the City Council. —Tho regular
monthly meeting of this body was held at the City
Hall on Thursday ovoning, the President, Samuel
Androws, Esq., in tho chair. Very little business
of public importance was transacted. Since the
iajt meeting, $l5B 88 has been collected on tax
warrants. Tho committee on accounts reported
bills amounting to $771 62, whioh wero ordered to
bn paid. A reputation was -adopted, empowering
tho Committeo on Streets and Highways to negoti
ate with tho officers of threo turnpiko companies
leadiug to tho bridge, and tho ferry coupanies to
assist in repairing and putting in good and sub
stantial order tho main road from the Camden and
Atlantio Railroad, along Federal aud Market
streets, and over tho causeway to tho Cooper’s
Creek Bridge. Tho propriety of selecting a site
for a public park was urged, and a committeo ap
pointed to take tho matter into consideration.
Tbo Committeo on Streets for North Ward wore
ordered to proceed with tho opening of Front street
from Cooper to Pearl. The firo apparatus of the
various engines and hoso companies wero reported
to bo in good condition, whereupon tho usual ap
propriations were granted them. Adjourned.
Political. —The politicians throughout Cam
den County are quietly preparing for tho coming
1 contest, and a disposition is apparent among tho
various parties to place their strongest and best
men in tho field. Tho following named gentlemen
wo havo heard spoken of in tho Democratic ranks,
in connection with tho nomination for Senate and
Assembly. Senate—Capt. Isaac W. Micklo. As"
sombly—Thos. F. Cullon, M. D., Messrs. D. A.
Hull. Alfred llugg, James M. Scovel, Thos. B. At
kinson, and John Norcross. Among tho Americans.
Mr. John K. Roberts is talked of for the State
Senate, und Mr. Samuel Scull for Assembly.
Military.'-Au election for Colonel, Lieut.
Colonel, and Major of tho First Regiment, Camden
Brigado, is to bo held, on Friday evening next, at
tho Armory of tho Camden Light Artillory. Ac
cording to tho Constitution of tho Stato, none but
tbo Commissioned officers of companies attached to
said regiment uro entitled to vote.
Board of Freeholders. —A special meeting
of tho Board of Freeholders of Camden County is
to convene at tho Court House on Monday next.
Board of Education.— The regular monthly
meeting of tho Board of Education will bo held on
Monday evening.
MARKETS.
(Reported for The Press ]
Weekly Review of the Philadelphia Market.
REM ARKS.—The rainy weather nd the absence from
the city of n large number of the mercantile community
have materially restricted business during the past
week. The Western and Southern merchants, how
ever, have commenced coming in, preparatory to pur
chasing their usual supplies,and the prospects of a heavy
Fall trade were never moro encouraging. The crops
throughout the South and West havo beeu moat pro
lific, and or Breadstuff* wo shall not only havo enough
to supply ourselves at low prices, but a large surplus
for Europo. Tho accounts received from the adjoiulug
counties, and iu fact from alt sections of the country,
•-*— - * '•* • - ■ r n-tll t>|\
mense one, and as the adv Ices from Europe are of a cor
responding tenor, thp prospect of cheap BreidstufT*
during the ensuing Fall and Winter are very llattering.
We give below tho price of Flour, Wheat and Corn at
the dose of July for four years past:—
1857. 385fi. 1855. 3854.
Plour, $0.75©7.50 0.25*r7.25 9 00<t9 75 7 75<r8.60
Red wheat, 1 G0©1.65 1 45<t1.00 1.75tf1.85 1.70er1.?8
White wheat, 1.70,01.72 1.60©1.70 1 80*1 95 1 7032 02
Corn, 873 90 07© 70 98©1.00 77© 80
llark has been in demand, but there is very little
hero. Breadstuff* are dull aud declining. Coal meets
a fair inquiry. Coffee is in steady demand r.tfull rates
Cotton has beeu Luoyaut, with a slight impiovoment in
prices. In Drugs there has been rather moro doing.
Fish aro unchanged. In Fruit tho transactions ha>e
been to a fair extent. Hemp is v cry quiet Hides are
advancing. Indigo is in better request, and prices well
maintained. Iron is dull. No change in Lend. Lumber
meets a fair inquiry at steady prices. Nava! # Stores aud
Oils have undergone no essential change. Plaster is
wanted. Provisions are held with Increased firmness.
Rice 1* steady. Seeds of all kinds come forward slowly.
Teas and Tobacco aro unchanged. Wool meets a fair
inquiry at former rates. Freights continue in a state of
Inactivity, and to foreign ports the rates are entirely
nominal
ASHES—The sales havebeenunimportaut, and prices
are unchanged.
BARK—There has been a good inquiry for Queroihoii
Burk, and sales of 50 hhds No. 1 were made at iN :$ 4P
ton. Supplies come forward slowly. In T.inneis’ 11-nk
no change.
BEESWAX—I* scarce. Sales of cl low at 29c. lb.
ca-di.
CANDI.KS—TIio Mill'. Imvo \>reti only >'■ ,uull l " 1 '' at
asailo. lb., on tilin', for suit 41c. IW
Sperm.
COAL—The Coal trade for A<* week has been
larger than any week of tb« *•' 11,011 Both *be Lehigh
and Schuylkill regions bare sent to market more coal
than they did in tho c«rre-q>ouding last year, anil
the aggregate increase* is 10,520, as compared with that
week The total deficiency on alt the liue.s, for the
season, an with last year, is only 27.371, aud
this will probably be overcomo in a few weeks The
following is the statement of the tonnage for tho week
and for the season:
Week. Seaso Week Season
Lehigh Canal 35,900 398,91 44.335 647.442
Lehigh Val R.R...14,070 250 1* 4.027 03,437
Schu vlkill Canal... .43,021 002.207 29,490 555,872
Reading Railroad.. .44,940 3,323.515 49.330 3,235,531
138,300 2,374.891 127,782 2,402.2C2
127.782 2.374,891
10,520 Decrease,
A uumber of the Eastern dealers preferring to hold
tack uutil uear the close of the season, the receipts
and Bhipiueuts are moderate, but prices remain without
quotable chaugu. Bituminous Coal is very dull
COFFEE— I There has been a moderate inquiry, and
the market is firm. The stock has been somewhat in
creased by an arrival of about 900 bag 3 Maracaibo and
8,000 bags Rio. Sales of 2,000 bags Uio at 11 ¥«sll %
cents; some Lagtmyra at 13 cents, and sums Java at 10
cents jx>r lh , on time.
COPPER—Is very dull We quote English Sheathing
At 28 cents, and Yellow Met.il at 22*23 cents per lb , 6
months.
COTTON’—Tho market has been very active. The
receipts and stock continue small, and holders are firm,
atan advance of £ cent Sales of 2,100 bales Upland
atls4ittloJt cents, and New Orleans atlo®l7# cents
per lb , on time, for middling and middling fair quality.
The follon ing statement shows the movement in Cot
ton since the Ist of September, compared with the cor
responding period m the two previous years :
1857. 1850. 1855.
llec'ts at the Ports 2.890,000 3.407,000 2,737.000
Exp. to G. Britain 1,397.000 1,999.000 1,455.000
Exp. to France 400,000 478,000 406,000
Exp. to other For. Pts... 404, V00 515,000 273,000
Total exports 2,206 000 2,902.000 2.134.000
Stock oil hand 110.000 78.000 106.000
Of which, duriugthe past week, included in the above:
Rec’tg at the Ports 3,000 14.000 22.000
Exp. to G. Britain 9,000 8,000 20.000
Exp to France 4,000
Exp toother For Pt« .. 1.000 6.000 9,000
Total exports 14,000 14,000 29,000
DRY GOODS—A number of Western jobbtrs have
made their appearauco, aud copimenced putshariog
their supplies. The stock of most descriptions of Cot
ton goods is light, and many of the mills are running
on greatly reduced time. Fine Woollens, both Cloths
and Cassimeres, continue quiet. Heavy good*', both
medium and low-priced, sell freely. Satinets ar<> also
in good demand, excepting coarse goods, whici' are
dull. Fancy and plain goods, of inferior qualities. Are
not active. Kentucky Jeaus are wanted, and at »
slight concession iu prices, Borne considerable sales
have been made. The assortment of Foreign Goods
has greatly improved within a week, and, consequently,
sales have been larger, but importers complaiu of the
want of a better demand. The last advices from
Euglaud have given a firmer tone to the market, and
owners are very stiff in prices, as the receipts for the
balance of the seasou will be light, aud goods must
necessarily cost more upon the other side.
DRUGS AND DYES.—There has been more doing in
a few articles. Sales of & cargo of Logwood at $2O; 100
casks Soda Ash at 3a3tf cents, 6 tnos.; Blue Vitriol at
11X cents; some Extractor Safflower at $7.50 bottle;
Dupont's Refined Saltpetre, a lot at 11014 cents; Crnde
Argols at 15)$ cents, 6 mos.,and E. I. Castor Oil on
terms kept private.
Aro dull, and lower. A small lot of
good Western sold at 60a51 cents lb., on time
FlSlX.—The stock of No 1 and 2 Mackerel is much re
duced, and prices are firm, but of No. 3’s the market is
well supplied and prices are declining. The store's
rates are $22 50® 23 W barrel, for large No. 1; $14.75®
15 for medium; $l3 60 for medium No-2’fl ; s9.6os?lofor
large, and sB.sGet9 for medium No. 3‘s. Prices of Her
ring aud Codfish continue as last quoted, but with very
limLed sales.
FLOUR AND MEAL.—The downward tendency of the
Flour market, noted for weeks past, still continues, and
quotations are reduced 25c. bbl. There has been
little or no export demand, and, with moderate receipts
and increased supplies of wheat, together with a mate,
rial decline in the price of that article, the»inclination
of prices, at the clo«o, was in favor of buyers. The sales
for shipment comprise 2000 barrels at $3
for standard and good brands—closing to-day at the for
mer rate; $7 00®7 75 for extra; $7 for Brandy
wine; $8 25 for extra Family, and $4 44 for Middling*.
The Bales to the retailers and bakers have been limited
within the rango of these prices for common and extra
brands, and sBa9 50 for extra Family and fancy brands.
Rye Floui and Corn Meal have been very limited, but
the Btocka are very small, and holders have succeeded
in realising former quotations. Small sales of the for
mer at $4 76, and the latter at $3 90 bbl.
The following is the inspection of Flour and Meal for
the week ending July 30,1857
Half Barrels of Superfine,.,,
Barrels of Superfine...
do Fine
do Middlings..
do Rye..
do Corn Meal.,
do ' Condemned
Puncheons Corn Meal.
FRUIT—A cargo of Bahama Pine Apple* sold from
the landing at sser6 per 100. Two cargoes of Palermo
Orange* and Lemon* hare been landing 1 afnce otir last
notice, from which considerable sale* have been effected
at from 76 cents up to S 3 per box, as in quality for the
former, and fl<*2 for the latter. 100 bushels Southern
Pea Nuts sold at $l. In domestic Fruit there has been
very littlo doing. Green Apple* are coming forward
more freely, and pel) from $1 to $3 00.
GRAIN.—Tho supplies of Wheat have increased since
last week, but there has been very little inquiry, and
prices have declined 30 cents per bushel from the high*
est point. Sales of 25,000 bushels, closing at $1 60a
$1 66 for red,'and $1.70«t51.75 for white. Rye is steady,
aud 10,000a18,000 bushels Pennsylvania sold at $l.
Corn was in good demand early in the week, but since it
has fallen off, and the supplies having increased, prices
have receded one cent bushel. Sates of 12,000 hash
els yellow at 89©90 cents, including 1.000 bushels white
on private terms, and some damaged yellow at 87 cent*.
Oat* are dull and lower; 10,000 bushels sold at 50a56
cents for old, and 48a50 cent* for new.
GINSENG—Prices continue nominal.
GUANO—The demand continues linlited, but price*
are steady for all descriptions.
HEMP—Continues quiet, and no sales have come un
der our notice.
HlDES—llavo been in good request, and the tendency
of prices is upwards. Sales of 3000 Metamora* and 1000
Tampico, to arrive, were made for a neighboring market
on terms not made public.
lions _Ara held firmly; but tuere has been very little
demand. Small sales or new crop Eastern and Western
at 9©l3c. lb. Every year the raising of hops is be
coming more a source of profit to the agriculturalist,
and a larger area of ground is being covered with the
beautiful Fine. In Otsego couuty, N. Y., hops are made
a speciality, and no sight is more common than a hop
)ardof three, four or fi\e acres in extent; some of the
farmers cultivate a dozen or more acres. The high
price of this article, until the last two years, has stimu
lated the cultivation so as to very seriously effect thi
production of butter and cheese. From 800 to 2,000 lbs.
are produced upon an aero of good laud, and when the
hops sold from forty to fifty cents a pound, the profit
was very large, much larger thau from anything else in
a region so remote from the largo markets. They are
proved into solid hales, weighing two hundred pounds
. and upward, and are thus sent to market About
twenty-five hundred acres are occupied with this crop,
aud the product is over two millions of pound.*.
INDIGO—There has been more inquiry. Sales of 40
chests Bengal at $1 28©1 45 lb., 6 months.
IRON.—The dullness noted for some time past still
continues, hut prices of all kinds have undergone no
change. The only sales reported are small lota of Pig
Metal at s2B®s27 & ton, 0 months, for No. 1. and $25
for No. 2. Scotch Pig commands $33, in small lots.—
Ours and Boiler Iron meet a steady inquiry.
LEAD—The stock of both Foreign and Domestic is
very much reduced, and no sale* have come under onr
notice.
LUMBER.—The receipts are moderate. There is a
fair inquiry for Laths, with sales from $1 25 to $1 40 4P*
M. A cargo of Carolina Flooring brought about *l5 50
ty 1000 feet. Yellow Piue Sap Boards are dull, aod
have been sold to some extent at s9©l3.
MOLASSES—The apathy which has characterized this
article for a month post, still continues, and prices are
entirely nominal.
NAVAL STORES—The sales of Rosin, Tar and Pitch
hare been only in small lots within the range of our
former quotations. The demand for spirits of Turpen
tine ha* been limited, but prices arc well maintained;
small sales at 49©51c., cash and 4 mouths.
OILS—A small sale of Western Red Oil at 73c., cash.
Linked Oil is in steady demand, and further sales have
been made at 74©75c., cash. Lard Oil is dull at $1 16,
4 months, for No 1 Winter. For Fish Oils there has
been very little inquiry.
PLASTER—There has been more inquiry, and prices
hav e improved; a cargo of soft sold at $J 25 ton.
PROVISIONS—The demand for all kinds has been
limited, but with limited supplies and very reduced
stocks, prices are well maintained. Small sales of Mess
Pork at $24 50 bbl., 60 days; and 100 bbls. thin Mess
at the close of last week, at $22 50©23, and uninspected
at $22. Prices of Beef are steady at $19«j19 50, and the
sales are only for ship stores. Bacon—The demand has
been quite moderate, and only 200 casks have been sold,
iu lots, at 13©14*{o. for llama; 13J,'c. for Sides, and
UXttllXc. for Shoulders, uow held higher. The stock
of Bulk Meats is nearly exhausted. Small sales of Hams
at lljt|C.; Sides at 124(c. Shoulders are now held at
11c ,00 day*. Lard continues to meet a very limited
inquiry, hut prices are steadily maintained. Small sales
of barrels at and 400 kegs at 16c. Butter is
but little inquired after. Sales of Solid Packed at 14c.
4P* lb., cash. Nothing doing in Roll. Prices of Eggs
and Cheese are unchanged.
July 31—0 P. M.
BTi’v_nn m im| haH been moderate, and prices
are well maintained. Sales or sou casks
5 75, 4 months—mostly at the former figure.
SALT—The market Is well supplied, aud prices are
unchanged. An iuvoice of Ashton’s Fine and Ground,
and a cargo of Turk's Island sold on private terms.
SEEDS—There is very little demand for Cloverseed.
The receipts havo been trifling, and sales are only in
small lots from second hand* at $7 25©7 50 54 ft> 2 .
Timothy sells in lots at $3 75a54 bushel. Flaxseed
—There i* little or none offering. Small sales at $1 90
®1 95 ty bushel.
SPICES—.The only transaction reported is 100 Lags
Black Pepper at 12 % cont* lb, on time.
SPIRITS.—Brandy and Gin meet a steady inquiry,
without change in prices. N E. Rum commands 535r54
cts. Domestic Brandy and Gin are iu better request.
Whi. key has beeu more inquired after, and prices are
firmer Sales of 1500 bbls. at 30c. for Pennsylvania;
31c. for Ohio and Prison ; 28®29c. for hhds , and 2Sc
for Drudire; 100 bbls. old •• Ih/urbon" .-old at 65c
SUGAR. Tht- market coutmues devoid of activity,
aud some holders, to effect sales, have submitted t«» a
COncesMon of M c Wlb Sales 300 hhds. Cuba at a
10 pr ft . on time
TAbbOW —Has beeu more inquired after. Sales of
Citv Rendered at llja'c. lb. The supply is very
limited.
TEAS—There is a steady inquiry, and prices are firm
at the late advance. The late advices from China have
caused increased confidence.
TOBACCO.—There h.is been a fair business done in
Manufactured at full rates, but Leaf is very quiet
WlNKS—Prices are steady, but the sales have beeu
unimportant.
WOOL—The receipts from tho West continue liberal,
and tho stocks aie beginning to accumulate. There
nas been a fair demand, and prices are well main
tained. Sales of 23.000 lb*,, from 35 up to 00 cents per
lb , 6 months
FREIGHTS—To Liverpool the only engagements re
ported was some Molasses at 12s 6d. per lihd To Lon
don 20* is the asking rate Nothing doing to the West
Indies, and no vessels i,u the berth tor Saa Francisco
Colliers are in steady demand, at $1 05 per ton to Bos
ton; $1 35 to Providence and Fall River, and slesl 05
to New York.
There it fo be an excursion this evening try
tho steamer Norfolk, Capt. Jas. Kelly, to Cape
May. Tho boat leaves tho first wharf abovo Mar
ket street, at 7 o’clock, A M. Returning, leave
Capo May at 7 o'clock, P. M on Sunday. The
Captain is one of the most experienced pilots on the
Delaware, and a delightful trip may be antici
pated.
(Tp- The Address of the Democratic State
Central Committee will be found on our tirst
l>dge.
THE MONEY MARKET.
Perhaps there i* no eubject within the province of the
daily journalist more clo&ely connected with the gene
ral good of mankind, than the duty of remarking, from
day to day. the fluctuation* of the money market. Tho
immense growth of trade and commerce within the pre
sent century, seems to have created a new race of men,
infinitely various in character, and almost totally inde
pendent of set forms and modes of thinking. To au these
the study of the tide**, in monetary affairs, is all important
to guide them to a determination, whether to extend or
contract their undertakings. And, on the result of this
study aud the policy they pursue, depends so rau-h of ease
or anxiety, of comfort or distress, to mankind at large
that all other reader* may well he supposed to examine’
from tune to time, if there are auv indications of de
rangement upon this uio«t delicate of dials To the
philosopher, with tune for systematic studv and calm
contemplation, having at heart the good of his fellow
meu. no more useful theme can present itself than the
promulgation of principles and practice regarding cur
reucy and bankiug operation*, by which the ruinous al
ternations, now too frequently occurring, wonld be ren
dered impossible.
Iu this department it will he our earnest '‘are to study
correctness aud perspeculty in tho statement f facts, to
appreheud truly the force and bearing of the occurrences
ot the present, and to justly appreciate the signs of the
future We invite the communication otfaetsco uuected
with this branch of daily intelligence, from all who are
disposed to contribute them; and to such Aschoose to offer
their opnions in writing, we promise a respectful hear
ing We reserve, of course, the privilege to use them
or not. to suppress & part, or reject entirely, as shall
seem best for the purpose of making onr labor accepta
ble to those for trnorn it is undertaken.
The New York Herald , in a lengthy article, augurs
the approach of a financial revulsion in Great Britain,
in consequence of the revolts in India. Its statement
that the greatest alarm and apprehension prevailed in
Great Britain in consequence of these far off occur
rences, needs no further refutation than the facta re
ported by the late arrivals from England, of a redaction
of the English bank rate of discount, and an increase
of its bullion, while the rate* outside were lower thau
the bank rate. Cousols which had fallen upon the receipt
of the neus of the aevolt in India, and the consequent
extensive military preparations, were recovering—being
quoted at 91£«92>*
Consol* which had fallen upoa the receipt of the
new s of the revolt in tndia and th a consequent military
P r^l ,a y ratluDS ! »*re recovering—being quoted at 91. V
The failure of Mr. Thomas McElrath, the President
of the Nassau Bank, New York, excites some comment
The immediate cause of hU suspension U alleged to he
acceptances and advances on account of the Pittsburgh
and Steubenville Railroad, and it is said that his other
engagement* than those connected wi'h the railroad
will be promptly met as usual. He retires from the
Presidency of the Bank to-day (Aug. 1).
The Pittsburgh Gaily Journal, commenting upon the
declaration by the Pittsburgh, Fort Wayne aal Chicago
Railroad, of a Dividend of six per cent, for twelve
months, payable In stock on the fall paid shares, scales
that thus far the dividend partakes of the distrust with
which the public generally view similar announcement*.
It expresses confidence in the management of the road,
and a conviction that the dividend baa been declared
from actnal earnings clearly ascertained. The stock of
thi* road b> now selling at 15 to 18 dollars per share of
fifty dollars paid.
The Leather Manufacturers’ Bank, New York, ha*
declared a dividend of 5 per eent.. payable August 1.
The Oswego and Syracuse Railroad, (New York) pays
a 4 per cent, dividend August 1.
The second mortgage bondholders of the Kennebec
and Portland Railroad have voted, in consequence or
the non-payment of *he interest for the last year, to
take possession of the road on the Ist of September,
, and run the same in behalf of their interests. -
From Gerhard's German Bank Note Reporter we
learn that the America Rank in Trenton. X.J.. ha*
stopped payment, and that the Metropolitan Rank no
longer receives the uotes of the Union Bank iu Freneh
toun, N. J.
The same publication announces the following new
counterfeits:
V* on the Northern Bare of Kentucky, and the John
Hancock Bank. Springfield. Maas.
s'a on the York County Bank. Pa ; The Owegatehi*
Bank. N. Y.: The Merchants' Bank of M&disoa. Wi* ;
The Canal Banking Co . of New Orleans; The Burling
ton. N. J ; and the Farmers' and Mechanics’ Bari of
Rochester. N. 11.
s's and 10's on the Peninsular Bank of Detroit; The
Dane Conntv Bank of WL*.
10's on the Southern Bank of Kentucky; The Bank of
Rbinebeck, X. Y ; The Bank of Montreal, Can ; The
City Bank or Montreal, Can.; The North-Western Bank
of Virginia.
10‘s and 20*3 on the Northern Bank of Kentucky.
20*s on the Bank of the State of MU-ouri: The
Citizens' Union Bank, Scifnate, N. York; The Com
mercial Bank, Kingston, Canada; The Quebec Back,
Canada.
50'* on the State Bank of Ohio
50’s and 100'* on the Union Bank of New Orleans.
The Treasurer of the State of Virginia advertise*
that ho will be prepared to redeem $160,000 of the 5
cent, bond* on the 3l*t of October next.
The Money market in Philadelphia is well supplied,
and loans on call, wUh good collateral, are readily
made at 7to 8 per cent. Favorite names are readily dis
counted at 8, and good endorsed paper sells freely at
from 9 to 10 per cent.
In the Stock market the business, a* usual at this
season, is light. The sale* jesterday are reported.
We learn from the Cahawba (Ala) Gazette that the
Director) of the Cahawba and Marion Railroad issued
last week fifty thousand dollars’ worth of the bond*
of this road which were sold in Cahawba at par The
Gazette savg the iron for the road will be landai at
Mobile by the first of February next. The grading and
superstructure for the road U progressing finely, and
will be ready for the Iron by the time It can be landed.
The New York Independent reports the following
failures, assignment*. Ac., for the week ending the
30th: *
, 101
.6,345
. ' 8
. 369
. 423
. 759
Bazin, Morse A Co., Boston. Mas* , failed.
Crown A Emery, Boston, Mass., gone into insolvency.
George N. Xicbolx. Eostnn. Mtss.. failed.
J. P. Day, Boston. Mas* . filled.
Joshna Merrill, Lowell. Mass , suspended.
W. A R. Hill, Salem. Ma*s , failed.
Jacob Bourn, Hartford, Conn . failed.
Phelps, Aitken A Vail, New York city, suspended.
Ilodges & Phelps, New York elty, suspended.
G.W B. Tompkins. New York city, failed; liabili
ties about $50,000.
Robert Wamsley. New York eity, failed.
Edward Hannard, Now York city, assigned.
John R. Jones, Utica, N. Y . sold out. *
Samuel Wilson, Geneva, N. Y., assigned.
John Sheehy. Elmira. N. Y., failed.
Ezra Bacon, Whitehall. N. Y., suspended.
B. L. Budine A Co , Philadelphia, Pa., failed.
F. W. Rosenwlg. Baltimore, Md., failed, and compro
mi<ed at 33 cent.
John F. MeSiltou, Baltimore, Md., assigned.
W. Liupcr, Baltimore, Bid., assigned.
0 tfailMh. KtliiMAM IM »tf.'
Moses ftosetfberger. Baltimore, Md., assigned
Wm. P. Stewart A Co , Norfolk, Ya., failed
Joshua I Fry, Richmond, Ya., suspended.
George Overacker. Cincinnati, Ohio, failed.
L. A 51. Saloshim. Cincinnati, Ohio, failed
Ratter A Thorpe, Peru, Ind.. failed.
Thoma* Snow, Greenfield. Ind., assigned.
J. L. Wallick, Madison. Ind., ••soM out.’’
W’. A. Durfee, Port Byron, lU., failed.
N. 11. Ilall A Co., Webfter, lowa, assigned to J. E.
Smith.
Bell k Fleck, Winona, Minnesota Territory, assigned
Porter & Lock, Wasioga, Minnesota Territory sold
out. J *
C Montgomery, Chatham. C. W.. assigned
John E. Brooks, Chatham, C. W.', sold out*
Wm. Resor A Co , Cincinnati, Ohio, who were burnt
out on the 2d of July, inform us that they are rebuild
ing. and will be in full operation as formerly by tne Ist
of September. * *
G. B. Flint k Co., reported last week suspeoled hare
been able, through the kind intervention or friends to
go on with their business as usual. Their temporary
embarrassment was caused by unexpected lotses The*
state to us that they have a party under am*t in thU
city, who Is endeavoring to wrong them oul 0 f an in
debtedness of $50,000, and that the said party haa the
means in hand to pay or secure the same, but refuse
To-day the Pennsylvania Railroad Company w;i take
formal possession of the Main Line of the Public Works
of the State. The Governor yesterday issued his ptoela
mation to “the superintendents, toll-collectors, offi
cers and agentsof theCommonwealth.' l annuuncingthe
transfer, but informing them that they would retijn
their situations at the exspeuse of the company “ cnSl
removed or re-appointed,” and that their bonds
will enure to the use of the company.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES, July
31, 1857.
Reported by R. Manley, JrStock Broker. No. SOX
TVa/avt Street.
FIRST BOAR?).
$5OO X Penn R6a cash 59 J SSchNavPrsf s 5 23£
1000 Elmira R 7s 2 mt 65
400 City 6a
500 do
500 Penna 5s *7O S4tf
1000 U uion Canal 6s 59)*'
1 Bear Meadow R 54*,
100 Schyl Nav PrefbS 23\
14 ilo b 5 23*
SECOND BOARD
1000 Elm R 7a, 2dtnt. 65 11000 City Gas 6s exeat 89*
1000 City R Cs, expt s9* j 6 Cam 4Am R 100
AtfTER BOARD.
200 Reading RR .... eSAint 06#
CLOSING
use's, *6B 116#©
Philada 6s 89 9 S9X
do RR 89XoS9£
do New 95 ©9s#
Penn&ss, int off
Reading R dv off 36)$ © 3d£
do Bonds *7O 78J$ ©79
do Mort. 6s,
’44, int. off Bfl
Penna RR 48* s 'e46¥
Morris Canl Con 52)$e53j$
Schyl Nav 6s ’B2 64 s, ©65 <$
do Stock 13 ©l4
Tbe Reading Railroad Company's Books open nu Mon
day. The Dividend of four per cent, will be payable ou
Tuesday, the 4tb inst., at tbe Company's Office, in this
city, and at the Farmers' Loan and Trust Company in
the City of New York.
Schutlkili Navigation Coal Thaos.—The follow
ing are the rwwipts of coal for the week ending Thurs
day, July 30.155. :
From Port Carbon
•• Pottsville
‘* Schuylkill Haven.
** Port Clinton
Total for week
Previously thi* )ear.
To same time last year.
Tub Tains or tbs Rsaoixg Rajlkoad —The follow
ing is the amount of coal transported on the Philadel
phia ami Reading Railroad, during the week ecdine
Thursday, July 30, 1557:
From Port Carbon
*♦ Pott*ville
*• Schuylkill UaTeu.
** Auburn
“ Port Cliuton
Total for week
Previously this year.
To lastyvar.
THE COURTS
This being the vacation term iu all the Coutts. per
haps a slight notice of their various jurisdiction, the
names of the judicial functionaries, officers, Ac . may
not. at tbi* time, prove uninteresting. Fir*t iu order
is the
SUPREME COURT
ThlsCourt. which, as it** name implies.ha> the high
est and most extended juri«diction of any of the State
Courts, i* of very considerable antiquity. l>eiug uesrlr
contemporaneous with the foundation o’f the colony by
William Penn. lt> bench has Wea occupied from tune
to time by the iuo«t di-tingui-hed lawyer*. of the State,
who looked to their elevation to it as *Jie lughe.-t tri
bute to their abilities
Thomas McKean was the first Chief Jn-tice of this
Court after the Declaration of Independente. and was
ap]K)inted in July, 1777, ami contiuuml till 1797. when
he v».i*-ucceededby Edward ainO'tdi'tiuguMi
edlawjer, and after him comes the honored names of
Tilghman aud Gibson The present Court consists of
ttie H«m Ellis Lewis, Chief Justice, aud Judges Wood
ward, Lowry, Knox aud Armstrong. Associate Judges.
The latter uamod gentleman was appointed bv Gov
Pollock to fill the vacancy caused by the appointment
of Judge Black to the Attorney Generalship of the United
States. The Court as at present constituted, comprises
the highest order of judicial talent
The officer of the Court are, Robert Tj ler. Esq , pro
thonotary ; John F. Belsterling, Esq., Deputy Prothuno
tary *ud Jacob Nullet, Esq., tbe indefatigable and
obliging Appearance Clerk.
THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
This Court, which has thi exclusive original eogni
xauce over admiralty cases, and offences committed on
the high seas, or within its district, including all seizures
under laws of impost, navigation or trade of the United
States, and also prosecutions nuder the po-tal law, is
presided over by the Hon. John K. Kaue. who was ap
pointed by President Polk in 1546, upon the deatl ot
Judge Randall.
The Circuit Court of the United States, juris
diction is very extensive in reference to Wteut Ca**ea,
Alien Suits, Ac ,is presided over ty the lion R C.
Grier, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of tbo
UuiUd States.
Fridit, July 31, P M
10 Penna RR
2 do
10 Lehigh Nar
10 Lehigh Scrip 43
8 do 43}$
PRICES.
Schyt Nat Pref 23£«23X
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