TH E PRESS. PUBLISHED DAILY, (SUNDAYS EXOEPTBD,) BY JOHN W. FORNEY, OFFICE No. 411 CHESTNUT STREET. DAILY f ItESS, Twelve Cents Per Week, payable to the Carrier. Mailed to Subscribers out of the City at Six Dollars Per Annum, Four Dollars for Eight Mouths, Threh Dollars for Six Months—invariaby in advance for the time ordered. THE TRY-WEEKLY PRESS, Mailed to Subscribers out of the City at Three Dol. C. 488 Pee Axkom, in advance SEA BATHING. gEA BATHING. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. ®WO AND THREE-QUARTER HOURS FROM PHILADELPHIA. ATLANTIC CITY is now conceded to be one of the most delightful Sea-ride Resorts in the world. Its Bath ing ts unsurpassed; its beautiful unbroken Beach (nine ooilea in length) is unequalled by any on the continent, save that of Galveston; its air is remarkable for its dry nets; ltd tailing and fishing facilities are perfect; its hotels are well furnished, and as well kept as those of Newport or Saratoga, while its avenues and walkß are cleaner and broader than those of any other Sea-Bathing place in the country. Trains of the CAMDEN - AND ATLANTIC BAIL BOAD leave TINE-STREET WHARF, Philadelphia, dally, at "a A. 51. and 4r. 51. Returning, reach Phila delphia at 9A. M. and TP. M. Fare, $l.BO. Bound-Trip Tickets, good for Three Days, $2.50. Dis tance, 60 miles. A telegraph extends the whole length of the Boad. jylO-tf SUMMER RESORTS. Light house Cottage, atv I IANTIC CITY) the nearest House to the safest feart of the beach, is now open for the Season. TERMS MODERATE. HO LIQUOBS SOLD ON THE PREMISES. JONAH WOOTTON, Proprietor. mAMMANY HOUSE, NORTH CA •L BOLINA AYENTJE, near the Depot., ATLANTIC CITY. The subscriber takes pleasure in Informing his former patrons and the piiblic that he has reopened the above House, where he will be happy to please all who may faror him with a call. je23-3m ELIAS CLKAYER* Proprietor. HOTELS. BT. NICHOLAS HOTEL, BROADWAY, NEW YORK. BOARD REDUCED TO S 2 PER DAY. Since the opening of this vast and commodious Hotel, in 1854, it has been the single endeavor of the proprietors to make it the piost sumptuous, convenient, and comfort* able home for the citizen and stranger on-ihis aide the Ailantic. And whatrver has seemed likely to administer to the comfort of its guests they have endeavored, without re gard to cost, to provide, and to combine all the elements of individual and social enjoyment which modern art Las invented, and modern taste approved; and the pa tronage which it has commanded during the past six years is a gratifying proof that their eflorts hare been appre ciated. To meet the exigencies of the times, when all are re quired to practise the most rigid economy, the under signed HAVE REDUCED THE PRICE OP BOARD TO TWO DOLLARS PF.R DAY, at the same time abating none of the luxuries with which their table has hitherto been supplied. se7-3m TREADWELL, WHITCOMB, & CO. A CARD.—THE UNDERSIGNED, late of the GIRARD HOUSE, Philadelphia, have leased, for a term of years, WILLARD’S HOTEL, in SVashirigtoii. They take this occasion to return to their .old friends and customers many thanks for past favors, 4tnd beg to assure them that they will ba most happy to «ee them in their new Quarters. SYKES, CHADWICK, & CO. Washington, July 16,1861. an23-ly REMOVALS. j^EMOYAL PHILIP FORD & CO, AUCTIONEERS, Have removed from 530 MARKET Street, TO No. 525 MARKET ST., au3l-lm * And No. S2S COMMERCE Street. CABINET FURNITURE. /Sabinetfiikniture ANi \J I.IARD TABLES. MOORE & CAMPION, No. 261 Booth SECOND Btreet, In connection with their extensive Cabinet Business an now manufacturing a superior article of BILLIARD TABLES, An. hare now on hand a foil supply, finished with the mOOBE A CAMPION’S IMPROVED CUSHIONS, which are pronounced, by all who have used them, to bo Superior to all others. For the quality and finish of these Tables the manu facturers refer to their numerous patrons throughout the Union, who are familiar with the character of their work. an2S-6m ' LOOKING GLASSES. JMMENSE REDUCTION LOOKING GLASSES, OIL PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, PICTURE AND PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES. JAMES S. EARLE & SON, SIS CHESTNUT STBEBT, fte reduction of 25 ptf 4@Bt. in ths Of All the] Manufactured Stock of Looking Glasses; also, in Engravings* Picture and Photograph Frames, Oil Paint ings. The largest and moat elegant assortment in the country. A rare opportunity is now offered to make pur£ chases In thi3 line For Cash, at remarkably Low Prices EARLE’S GALLERIES, 816- CHESTNUT Street. PRESERVING JARS. SS ABOVE, GLASS BELOW,' GLASS Oft ALL SIDES. No danger or being poisoned with Metal in using the HABTELL JAR. HARTELL & LETCHWORTH, an!o-2m Glass Warehouse, 13 N. FIFTH Street. All persons putting up FRUIT, Ac., are especially invited to call and examine the HARTEDI* JAR, recommended by Dr. At- | ee? prof. Booth, and others, and see Silver Medals and First Premium Diplomas, which have never failed being awarded when placed in competition with other Jare. HABTELL A LETOHWORTH, nulo-2m Glass Warehouse, 13 N. FIFTH Street. BUSINESS NOTICES. EP E T TIT, REAL ESTATE » BROKER, and CONVEYANCER, No. 309 WALNUT Street, first floor, back, Philadelphia. Will attend to the Purchase, Sale, and Exchange, of Seal EBtate in the city and country. Money invested in wnd procured on mortgages. se2-tf TOHN WELSH, Practical SLATE V BQOFEB, THIRD Street and GERMANTOWN fieAdy Is prepared to pat on any amount of BOOFINGi «n the most MODERATE TERMS. Will guaranty to make every Building perfectly Water-tight. Orders promptly attended to. TjTLLE MANUFACTORY, T 1 211 NEW STREET. Files end Rasps of ever; description* and good Quality* feadd to order, at the shove establishment. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, At manufacturers prices. Becutting done in a superior maimer. apl-d6m J. B. SMITH. B EVANS & WATSON’S BALAMANDEK BATES. STORK, 804 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. A large variety of TIBE-PBOOT BATES alwayi on band. Books, law and miscella neous* new and old, bought. Bold, and ex changed, at the PHILADELPHIA-BANK BOOK ! STOKE, No. 419 CHESTNUT Street. Libraries at a ’tistance purchased. Those having Books to sell, if at a I dstance, will Btate their names, sizes, bindings, dates, editions, prices, and conditions. WANTED—Books printed by Benjamin Franklin, as well as early Books printed in onrt upon America. Autograph Letters and Portraits purchased. Pamphlet Laws of Pennsylvania to tale. Catalogues, in areas, sent free. Libraries an- Raised by ffe26-tf] JOHN CAMPBELL. VrOTICE —Bondholders of the Pitts *3l burg, Fort Wayne, and Chicago Railroad Com pany .—Holders of bonds of the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad Company, of the Ohio and Indiana Railroad Company, of the Fort Wfiyno and Chicago Railroad Company, of the various classes, and of the Pittsburg, 3ort Wayne, and Chicago Railroad Company, who have subscribed the agreement of reorganization, are required, without delay, to deposit their bonds with John Fergu j®, Trustee, 35 Pine street, New York city, in con family to said agreement. Holders of any of the above bonds who have not sub scribed the said agreement are notified to do so without jirlLer delay. The sale of the said Railroad will take place on the 24th tf October, 1861, and all persons omitting to subscribe lie agreement for reorganization, or omitting t* deposit heir bonds in season for the use of the purchasing agents it the sale, will be liable to be excluded from pnrticipu- Ing in the purchase. The parties holding these bonds in Philadelphia or »4cinity can deposit them with J. Edgar Thomson, at the cffice of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. New York, Sept. 12, 1801. .1, K, D. IjAN'IEK, Chairman of Purchasing Committee. Johk D. Ferguson, Secretary. sclG-lSt TjU.TXTR PROPYLAMINE, -fL The New Remedy for RHEUMATISM. During the past year we have introduced to the notice Ol the medical profession of this country the Pure <7ryt tdlisti Chloride of as a REMEDY FOR RHEUMATISM 5 and having received from many sources, both from phy sicians of the highest standing and from patients, the MOST FLATTERING TESTIMONIALS of Its real value in the treatment of this painful and ob stinate disease, we are induced to present it to the public In a form READY FOB IMMEDIATE USE, which we hope will commend itself who &ro suffering with this afflicting complaint) and to the medical practitioner Who may feel disposed to test the powers of this valuable remedy. ELIXIR PROPYLAMINE, In the form above spoken f, has recently been extensively experimented with in PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL, lad wtth MARKED SUCCESS, (as will appear from the accounts in the medical journals). BP It fe carefully put up ready for immediate UW> frith full directions, and can be obtained fiom all the Iruggigte ftt-75 cents per bottle, and at wholesale of BULLOCK A CRENSHAW, ! Druggists and Manufacturing Chemists, na 24-ly Philadelphia. lOKTOISE SHELL—For sale by JAVRETOHE A CABSTAIBS, SOS and 204 South JHTSI. selS VOL. S.—NO. 40. EDUCATIONAL, A““cADEMY ' OF' THE PROTEST^ ANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH, Locust and Juni per streets. The Autumnal Session will open on MONDAY, Sep tember 2d, at 9 o’clock A. M. Applications for admission, may be made at the Aca demy on and after August 28th, between the Unura of IQ and 12 o'clock in tUc moniing. JOHN W. ROBINS, A. M., atiW.mwflm Ilcail Master. p EORGE L. WALKER, COMPOSER of thf. eelohvAtvd HOI (vLAS GIIAXP MARCH, Woodbum Polka, Gt*rnldine Waltz, and other popular pieces, will receive «* few more SCHOLARS on the PI ANO-FORTE. Same method ns taught by the first artistes of Europe and this country. Mr. WALKER'S, pupils rank among the best performers ia this city, pro fessional and amateur. OFFICE—S. E. corner of SEVENTH and ARCH streets, set-end story. sl7-tsool Polytechnic college, west PENH SQUARE. —The Scientific School will begin on September 9tli; the Professional Schools for Engi neers, Architects, Practical Chemists, and Geologists, on September 16. The course on Military Engineering will include Field Fortifications, Siege Operations, Strategy, and Tactics. A. L. KENNEDY, M, D., ee7-iBt President of Faculty# QAUNDERS’ INSTITUTE, MAR IO KET and THIRTY-NINTH Streets, Philadelphia. PBOF.E.D. SAUNDERS AND CORTLAND SAUN DERS, A. M., PRINCIPALS. A School for the Physical, Moral, Social, and Intel lectual Training of Boys and Young Men. Several acres of playgrounds are attached to the Semi nary, and healthy physical development, especially in delicate boys, receives great attention. Abstinence from vicious habits, kindliness and purity of intercourse among the pupils are insured by the constant presence of teachers, encouraging them both in their sports and their studies. Latin, Greek, and Mathematics together with the English branches, and French, are tliorouglily taught. In short, every effort Is made to give the pupils a fourfold and complete education. TIIE TERMS, FOR A PERIOD OP FIVE MONTHS, COMMENCING AT THE TIME OP ADMISSION, ARE I For permanent Boarding Pupils . .$125 For Pupilswho spend Saturday and Sunday at home 100 For Day-hoarding Pupils, who spend the nights atj home 75 Washing, $B. No extra charges. Payments in advance. As pupils who como under the influence of the Semi nary at an cnrly age are educated with the least trouble, a reduction in the terms of $25 per session will be made during the entire course of each permanent boarding pupil who is entered under nine 3'ears of age. Those who are not entered before they are seventeen years of age will pay an extra sum of $25 per session. This ad vance is not made in the case of those who become mem bers c£ the Seminary before reacliing that age. A large reduction is made in favor of young men who Are preparing for the upnisiry. Further infornintioji-may be obtained from the Princi pals, or from the following persons, who are among those wlio have Sons or Wards boarding in the Seminary at THE PRESENT TIME I Mr. William Allen, Philadelphia; Hon. Joshua Baker, Franklin, La.: Mrs. E. V. Bennct, Williamsport, Pa.; Hon. M’m. Bigler, Clearfield, Pa. ; Hon. N. B. Browne, Philadelphia; Mr. J&mesDurke* Jr.» Philadelphia; Prof. P. A. Cregnr, Principal of the Girls’ High School, Phila delphia; Mr. H. J. Crocheron, Mobile, Ala.; Mr. A. F. Damon, Philadelphia; Mr. W. C. Denny, Pittsburg, Pa.; Mr. F. P. Dimpfel, Darby; Mr. W. Firmstone, Easton, Pa.; Mr. H. N. Fitzgerald, Philadelphia; Hon. J. W. Forney, Editor of The Press t Philadelphia; Mrs. C. Guerin, Newark, N. J.; Mr. Wm. J. Horctman, Phila delphia ; Mr. W. Irvin, Clearfield county, Pa.; Mr. Wm. Kennedy, Philadelphia; Mr. Joseph Kerr, Philadelphia; Mr, John Leisenring, Superintendent and Chief En gineer Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company, Mauch Chunk, Pa.; Hon. J. W. Maynard, Williamsport, Pa.; Mr. P. R. BfcNcille, Philadelphia; Mr. W. Reed, New Brunswick, N. J.; Mr. C. E. Thompson, Chicago, III.; Mr. T. B. Wattson, Philadelphia; Mr. B. H. Dartol, Philadelpliia; Mr. James Sykes, Washington. au3l-lm TV/riSS LUCY R. MAYER WILL RE- JjJL open her School for Young Ladies, No. 1010 SPRUCE Street, on 3IONBAY, September 9th. eel3-lm Tl/TISS C. A. BURGIN will reopen -LV-Lher school for YOUNG LADIES, at 1010 SPRUCE Street, September 16. eell-lm* LONG’S ACADEMY FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS, Corner EIGHTH and BUT TONWOOD Streets. Classics, Mathematics, Full Counting House Course of Book-Keeping, Penmanship, &c. F.DONLEAVY LONG, A. M., Principal. se7-12t* KEY. J. I. HELM will reopen his School for GIBLS, at 1525 WALNUT Street, September 12th. au22-lm TYTORMAL MUSICAL INSTITUTE, Ay No. 624 North ELEVENTH Street, Philadelphia, JOHN BOWER, Principal. ee7-12t* Ti/TB. WINTHROP TAPPAN’S Av-L BOARDING and DAY SCHOOL for young la* dies, will reopen at No. 1615 SPRUCE Street, on WED NESDAY, September 18. se7-2m rPROY FEMALE SEMINARY. This Institution offers the accumulated advan tages of nearly fifty years of successful operation. Every facility is provided for a thorough course of use ful and ornamental education, under the direction of a corps of more than twenty professors and teachers. For Circulars appiv to JOHN H. WILLARD, Troy. N. Y.,orD. W. O’BRIEN, S. E. corner SIXTH and WALNUT, Philadelphia. selO-lm* GERMANTOWN FRENCH AND \J ENGLISH BOARDING AND DAT SCHOOL MAIN Street* second door below JOHNSON Street, Madame F. DROTJIN and WUe Em. ROSSET having removed their School to Germantown, will open on MON DAY, the 16th inst. A deduction of ten per cent, willbe made on pupils engaging before that time. References.— Rt. Rev. Bishop Potter* Pa.; Rt. Rev Bishop Odenlirimer, N. J.; Rev. Benjamin Dorr, Phila delphia ; Rev. Mr. Rodney and Rev. Mr. Atkins, Ger mantovro. 864-tocl# /COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE FOR KJ YOUNG LADIES, 1530 ARCH Street, Rev. CHARLES A. SMITH, D. D., Principal. School duties resumed on MONDAY, September 16th. se!2-6t* Oxford female seminary, OXFORD, Pa., accessible by the Baltimore Cen tral Railroad. The Forty-sixth Session will open on WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6. Terms 575 per Session. For Circular?, address Germantown institute, MAIN Street, above Price. The above Institution will be opened for the reception of Young Gentlemen SEPTEMBER 9th, 1861. Further particulars on application to WE H. McFADDEN, A. SI., Principal, S. E. cor. of GREEN and RITTENHOUSK Streets. an3o-tf FTIHE GERMANTOWN ACADEMY JL WILL REOPEN ON MONDAY, September 2, 1861. The Principal will receive a few Boys into his Family. J. H. WITHINGTON, au29-18t* Principal. Removal.— the academyfor BOYS, formerly located at the N. E. corner of Tenth and Arch streets, has been removed to No. 142 N. TENTH Street, and will be reopened on MONDAY", Sep tember 2d, 1861. A few pupils can be accommodated with board. For circulars, apply at the school. au29-lm T. BBANTLY LANGTON, Principal. MISS M. W. HOWES’ YOUNG LADIES* BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL will reopen on WEDNESDAY, 11th September, at 1525 CHESTNUT Street. au27-lm FRIENDS’ ACADEMY FOR ROYS AND YOUNG MEN, East of 41 North ELE VENTH Street, reopena Ninth month (September) 2d. All denominations admitted. $l2 per term of 22 upeßs. au27-lm W. WHITALL. mHOMAS BALDWIN’S ENGLISH JL Mathematical and Classical School, for Boys, N. E. corner of BROAD and ARCH, will reopen September 2d. au26-lmo* /classical institute, V> BEAN Street, above SPRUCE. The CLASSICAL INSTITUTE will resume ita duties on MONDAY, September 2d. J. W. FAIKE3, A. M„ Principal. au26-2mo /CENTRAL INSTITUTE, TENTH V_7 &ad SPRING GARDEN Streets, will reepen SEP TEMBER 2d. Boys prepared for Business) College, or any Division in the Public Grammar Schools. Gall at the school-room between 9 A. M. and 12 M. au26-36t* H. G. McGUI&E, A. M., Principal. Education oe youno ladies. —The duties of the SPRING GARDEN INSTI TUTE, No. 611 MARSHALL Street, will be resumed on MONDAY, the 2d of September. Ten pupils may find a Christian home in the family of the Principal. GILBERT COMBS, A. M., Principal. au24-lm Residence No. 608 MARSHALL Street. PENN INSTITUT E—Southeast comer THIRTEENTH and FILBERT Sts., re* opens MONDAY, Sept. 9. For catalogues, address au22-lm* R. STEWART, Principal. Young ladies’ school— no. 903 CLINTON Street-Established by Prof. 0. D. CLEVELAND in 1834. The duties of tho school Trill be resumed by the subscriber, on MONDAY, Sep tember 9. [au22-lm] PLINY E. CHASE. English and classical SCHOOL.—The school of the subscriber, in Simas’ Building, at TWELFTH an&CHE3TNUT Streets, will be removed to the larger Hall, directly over Mr. Haa oard’a store, in the same building, and will be reopened on MONDAY, oth of September. au2l-tf - CHARLES SHORT. Bordentown female col- LEGE, Bordentown, N. J., situated on the Camden and Amboy Railroad, thirty miles north of Philadelphia. Special attention paid to the common and higher English branches, and superior advantages furnished in vocal andjnstrumental Music. German and French. Session commences September 1G« Address Rev. JOHN W. BBAKELEY, A. M., an2llm* ' President THE MISSES CASEY and MRS. BEEBE will re-open their English and French Boarding and Bay School. No. 1703 W \LN UT Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 11th of SEPTEMBER. au2o-lm MISS MARY E, THROPP will re open her Boarding and Day School for Young La dies, at 1924 SPRUCE Street, Philadelphia, on MON DAY, September 9th. Circulars, containing full infor mation, to be had on application. aul9 dtOctl# "TVyfERCIE E. BROWN will REOPEN AaJ- her School for Girls, in the Spring Garden Insti tote, on the Northeast corner of BROAD nnd SPRING GARDEN Streets, on Ninth month (SEPTEMBER) 2d. Charge for tuition, Ten Dollars for five months. BOARDING SCHOOL, near Media, DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa., for Twelve .Bor's. Beopene September & aul9-lm* SAML. ARTHTJB, A. M. The ..private school for BOYSf jn the Philadelphia City Institute, North-' east comer of CHESTNUT and EIGHTEENTH Streets, will reopen MONDAY, September 2,1861. auls-2m* B, BURROWS, Principal. AB ACHMA NN, Pianist, at the Nor . mu] Musical Institute, 81U North ELEVENTH Street, gives instructions ou the Piano, Organ, and Ma lodeon. soB-lm* Fine shirt manufactory.— J. W. SCOTT, 814 CHESTNUT Street, a few doors below the *» Continental.” The attention of the Wholesale Dealers is invited to his IMPBOYED CUT OF SHIRTS, of superior fit, make, matenal, on hand and made to order at shortestaotU leo-w CASH CLOTH STORE.— ELLIS & HARROP, NO. 335 MARKET STREET, UP STAIRS. A new and desirable Fail Stock of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Ac., sold low for cash, in lengths to suit pur chasers. eol6-lm TXTHOLESALE STOCK AT BE VY TAIL, It is highly important that Ladies should remember that at PRICE. FERRIS. & Co.. are closing out their wholesale stock of LINENS, WHITE GOODS, LACES, AND EMBROIDERIES, at prices far below what tills class of goods can be pur chased for elsewhere. Wishing to make room for a feu* choice new Goods, wo will close out our present stock of “Lace Sets,” at just half price. Lace Sleeves at 30 cents, worth 50 cents; at 50 cents, worth $l, and at 75 cents, worth $1.25. Just opened a very choice lot of Cambric Edgings and Inserting!? without the Herring-boning, at prices, below present cost of importaticn. Also a few very choice etyles of Jaconet And Swiss Collars very cheap. Ladies wishing ans' of the above will find themselves amply re paid for the trouble of a call by au inspection of our stock. Retail Merchants wishing anything in our line will find it much to their advantage to give us a call PRICE, FERRIS, & CO., T7YRE & LANDELL, FOURTH AND Ali ARCH Streets, are opening their usual assortment Ricb'Fflll Press Silks. Figured French Poplins. All-wool Rich Fall Delaines. Printed French Merinoes. Woolen Foulards, new Fabrics. Fall Shawls, new Designs. Fine grades of Black Dress Silks. New Goods, opening Daily. EIRE A LANDELL, se 17 FOURTH and ARCH Streott. WATER-PROOF CLOTH CLOAKS, BLACK MIXED. Repellant Cloths, Brown Mixed. Repcilant Cloths, Gipsy Hoods. Light Cloths, for Fall Dusters. EYRE & LANDELL, so 17 FOURTH and ARCH Streets. A UTUMN DRESS GOODS. j[\. SHARPLESS BROTHERS have opened a hand some STOCK of GOODS, Specially adapted to the times, Consisting of NEW FABRICS at LOW RATES. Plain and Figured Black Silks, Rich plain colored Poult de Soies, French Merinos, very cheap, Paris Fancy Cashmeres and De Laines, Velours, Droguets, Reps, Ottomans, Black De Laincs, Merinos* Bombazines, New Styles Fine Blanket Shawls, Broclie and new Fancy Shawls, French and English wide Chintzes, Calicos in immense variety, New Goods in Men’s wear, Boys* Cassimeres and Coatings, sell CHESTNUT and EIGHTH Streets. "VTEW FALL DRESS GOODS. X 1 New Styles of Fall Silks. Very Cheap Black Silks. Good Black Silks at 75, 81, and 67)£c. Rich Printed Merinoes and Cashmeres* Rich All-Wool Reps, all colors. Black and White All-Wool Plaids. New Fail Delaines, Beautiful Mohair Brocades at 18^c. Cheap Stella Shawls. Stella Shawls of all grades and qualities. BALMORAL SKIRTS, Largest sizes, and best colorings and styles At $2, worth $3. Cheap Canton Flannels and Muslins. New Goods opening daily. H. BTEEL A SON, «e!4 tf No. 71S N. TENTH St., above COATES. TIE ARCH-STREET CLOAK AND MANTILLA STORE. NEW FALL CLOAKS. WATER-PROOF TWEED CLOAKS. BLACK CLOTH CLOAKS. EVERT NOVELTY AT MODERATE PRICES. JACOB HOBSFALL, au3l-6m N. W. corner TENTH and ARCH Sts A UTUMN DRY GOODS. I~\ I will open this morning the following desirable goods* One Lot of Dark Wool De Laine. One Lot of Dark Cotton and Wool De Laine. One Lot of Mohair Poplins. - One Lot of Ladies’ Cloths. One Lot of English Calicoes, at JOHN H. STOKES’, auBo 702 ABCH Street. ■VTOTICE TO LADIES. Al Will open this morning, from a bankrupt sole, the following goods, which are decided bargans: One Lot of Plaid Muslins at 18#, worth 28. One Lot of Plaid Muslins at 25, worth 37#. One Lot of Ladies' L. Cambric Handkerchiefs, 12# One Lot of Ladies' L. Cambric Handkerchiefs, 15. One Lot of Gents' L. Cambric Handkerchiefs, 25. One Lot of Dark Linen at 25, worth 37#, at JOHN H. STOKES*, auSO , 702 ARCH Street. Miss H. BAKER, Principal. riHEAP DRY GOODS—STILL FURr- V 7 THEE REDUCTION IN SUMMER STOCK, in order to insure sales and realize Casa* Fine Chintz colored Pftrig Organdies. Do. do. Paris Jaconeta. Medium style do. do. Dark Broun Lawns, 12# cents. Silk ChaUies, Bareges, Barege Anglais, Gray Goods, Poplins, Mous de Laines, Ac. Black Tamartine Crape de Espang, Ac. Foulard Silks and Milanese, Ac. ■White Goods in Tftriety. A fine line of plain Swiss Muslins, 12# to 50 cents. Black Lace Mantles, Boumous and Points. Black and Colored Stella Shawls. _ A very cheap lot of Linen Cambric Hdkfs. A good stock of Flnnnels and Domestic Goods at the lowest market rates, for cash only. CHARLES ADAMS A SON, EIGHTH and ABCH Streets. m— MEMORABLE TEAR!! j HARD ONDRY GO0DB! VERT I.OW PRICES! STILL MORE REDUCED! THOBKLEY A CHISM, N. E. comer EIGHTH and SPRING GARDEN, Want to sell their stock clean Offl And have consequently REDUCED THEIR PRICES, VERY LOW, IHDEED. Fancy Silks a little over half price. Some styles of Dress Goods at half price. Lace Mantleß, Pointes, Eugenies, Ac., very cheap. Black Silks, cheapest in Philadelphia. A great variety of Gray Goods, Lawns, Ao., Ac. A very large stock of Domestic Goods A very large stock of Linen Goods. Cloths, Cassimeres, Testings, Ac., Ac. H. B,— I This is a BABE CHANCE to get goods un usually cheap* THOBKLEY A CHISM, N. E. corner EIGHTH and SPRING GARDEN. N. B.—From this date, July 9, Terms “Cash on De livery.” Jl* Fall and winter Ca&simercS) Cloths, Satinets.! Twobd Cfis&imeres and Fall Jeans. Woollen, Silk, imd Valencia Veettngs. Fine Black and fancy Cassimeres. Goods especially for BOYS 1 WEAR. COOPER & OONARD, ge7 8. E. corner NINTH and MARKET. TTIALL AND WINTER JD English and American Prints. Neat and gay figured Delaines. # All-wool plain nnd figured Delaines. New Goods opening daily. COOPER & OONARD, ee7 S. E. cor. NINTH and MARKET. TDLACK. DRESS GOODS, — X-J Black French Poplins. Black French Blorinoes. Black Wool Delaines. Black figured Alpacas. Black Silks and Bombazines. Black Alpacas, Chintzes, Mohairs, Ac. COOPER & CONABD, Be? S. E. corner NINTH A MASKET. English canton flannels— Both single and double napped, at old prices. SHEPPARD, VAN HARLINGEN, A ARRISON, se7-if 1008 CHESTNUT Street. Likens, house-furnishing GOODS, FLANNELS, DOMESTIC MUSLINS, Ac.—The largest assortment in the city, at lowest prices SHEPPARD, VAN HARLINGEN, & ARRISON,’ se7if 1008 CHESTNUT Street. I'"n the cotjrt of common PLEAS FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHI LADELPHIA. Tile Auditor appointed by tlie Court to audit, settle, and adjust the First Account of John M. Smiley, assignee in trust for the benefit of creditors of Charles L. Kneass, and report distribution of the net balance in the hands of the assignee, will meet the parties interested, for the pur pose of his appointment, on TUESDAY, 17th SEPTEM BER, 1861, 4 P. M., at the WETIIERILL HOUSE, Sunsoni Street, above Sixth, in the city of Philadelphia. eo6-finwot -WILLIAM ERNST, Auditor. mo THE CREDITORS OF PATRICK A CON LlN.—Take notice that the subscriber has ap plied, by petition, to the Court of Common Pleas for the City and County of Philadelphia, for the benefit of the several Insolvent Laws of tlio State of Pennsylvania, and which application will bo hoard by the Judges of said Court, at the COURT room, in the Middle limid ing of the State House, Philadelphia, on THURSDAY THE THIRD DAY OF OCTOBER, A. D. 1861, at 10 o’clock A. 11., when and where all or any of tlio Creditors of the undersigned may attend if they think proper. selO-mwf-OL PATRICK CONLIN. aul9-lm* QAN FRANCISCO LAND ASSO JO CIATION.—NOTICE.—The stockholders in tbo above named association, who liavo not already paid, are hereby notified that the assessment of FIFTY CENTS PER SHARE on each share of new stock will be received by the subscriber, at the office of the Association, N. W. comer FOURTH and WALNUT Streets until the 18th INST., ot noon. „ . _ . If the assessments are not paid in full by that time, ap plication will forthwith he made to tho proper court Tor a decree or sale or the estate and lor tho nnd closing and settling of the affairs of the association, agreeably to tho order of the stockholders. sell-7t* HARVEY SHAW, Secretary. TTOLLAND GlN—Double Pine Ap- XI pie Gin, in pipes and three-quarter pipes, for side from bonded warehouse, by JAVRETCHE & CARSTAIRS, sel2-lm | 892 and SO* South FRONT Street. CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES. RETAIL DRY GOODS. NO. 726 CHESTNUT STREET, NO. 720 CHESTNUT STREET. LEGAL. Estate of CHARLES L. KNEASS, Insolvent. PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1861. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18, 1861. LETTER FROM W ASHINGTON. [Correspondence of The Press.] Washington, September 15,1861. If anv citizen of Pennsylvania continues to feel shame for the sorry condition of some of her three-months regiments, let him visit the camps of her three-years men, who are now here, waiting for orders to swoop down on the traitor foe. His shame will give way to pride. 110 will feel that Pennsylvania’s honor is safe in tlio keeping of her well equipped, well dis ciplined, and brave sods. He will hope to see the standards so handsomely presented by Go vernor Curtin wave proudly in the front of battle, and float in triumph over the field of victory. Well did Gen. McClellan exclaim, after reviewing his armed hosts, “We have suffered our last defeat—we have made our last retreat.” He will stand by them, and they will stand by him. Henceforth no sunshine will pierce the sulphury clouds that overhang the tents of Treason. From Fort Leaven worth to Cape Hatteras the progress of the Eight is onward. One rebel camp after ano ther has been broken up in Missouri. The old Sneak Thief in the Kanawha is practising gym nastics before the sturdy legions of Bosecrans, after the manner of that famous backstep, double somersault acrobat—Bully Wise. In Maryland, the vile plotters of treason, long foiled by the tact and patriotism of Governor Hicks, have at last been squelched out by the iron heel o Martial Law. At Fortress Mon roe, events are coming to a head, that will startle thieves, pirates, and traitors rather un pleasantly. And Kentucky, ever faithful and glorious Kentucky, has uttered in thunder tones the death-knell of Disunion. Before the leaves have fallen from the trees, malignant, self-sufficient British penny-a-liners will have to Jpok elsewhere than on the battle field for slurs upon the American people. The unfledged Eaglet that bearded the British Lion at Lexingtonand Bunker Hill, and chained him at Yorktown, and which, when liis wings were a little more grown, swooped in half playful triumph over the capital of Mexico, will ere long vindicate his glerious name from the calumnies of his detainers—and show the na tions that men who are free, and who fight for freedom, are not only able to control the des tinies of their own country, but eventually the destinies of the world. The Russian Bear has growled a pleasant growl; let the American Eagle grasp his honest paw. Yesterday I accompanied Major Pomeroy’, of your city’, to pay the Third Pennsvlvania Keserve Regiment, Col. Sickel. Like the other Pennsylvania Reserves, they are sta tioned at Tenallytown, four or five miles above Washington, towards the Chain Bridge. Both officers and men were paid chiefly in five and ten dollar treasury notes, because they pre ferred them. They sent the greater portion to their families, and they arc much more easily remitted than gold and silver. The condition of Colonel Sickel’s camp is creditable, not only to himself but to the State he helps to represent. I have seen many’ camps, but none so perfectly neat and orderly as that of the Third Pennsylvania Keserve. The Colonel is among the first to rise in the morning, and the last to retire at night. Be sides this, he drinks no rum, and never leaves Ms camp unless the drumbeats to arms and his troops are ordered to march. General McCall has his headquarters in this fine camp. In the afternoon we visited Colonel Sim mons’ regiment, the Fifth Pennsylvania Re serve, and were again delighted with all we saw. Colonel Seneca G. Simmons entered the army more than twenty-seven years ago, from West Point. During the Mexican war he was promoted to a captaincy, and recently, on account of a wound in the foot, was grant ed a fiu-lough for three years. By permission of the War Department he took command of this fine regiment, which, thanks to his skill and talents, is now one of the best drilled and most efficient in the service. Their evolu tions were almost as interesting as a battle. Jifier a manner of his own he threw them into hollow square, four deep, to resist cavalry, in fewer seconds than it takes to write this short sentence. Besides many other movements, he made them charge on a full run, with a shout in unison from nine hundred throats, so loud and terrific that, if I had not seen them, I would have sworn there were nine thousand instead of nine hundred— “ At once there rose so wild a yell, Within that dark Secession dell, As all the fiends from heaven had fell, Had called Jeff. Davis down to hell.” Tlie Orientals are not so foolish, after all, when tlier attempt to frighten their foes with a great noise. If Governor Wise had heard that yell, he would have been running yet. Lieut. Col. Fisher, of Columbia, and Major Dare, of Huntingdon, use their best efforts to second their efficient Colonel. The companies comprising the regiment are from the interior, as follows: A, Jersey Shore, Capt. Uilman; B, Northumberland, Capt. Taggart; C, CleaT field, Capt. Lorraine; D, Lewisburg, Cham berlain ; E, Huntingdon, Lanimers; F, Towan da. Trout; G, Huntingdon, Harrison; 11, Mil ton, MeCleery; I, Bellefonte, Lentmyer; K, Columbia. Collins. They were paid off on TVednesda}', and have already sent more than half their money home. On Wednesday evening when the drum'beat to arms, in consequence of the engagement on the other side ef the river, they were on the way to the Chain Bridge in less than twenty minutes. The trip was made on the double quick, through a pitiless rain. The country around these camps is beauti fully rolling, and appears fertile, judging from the height which the cornstalks attain; but, unfortunately for the Secession owners, they bear no ears— at least they had none on when 1 saw them. Cobs, however, were numerous around the camp fires. The only confiscated article I saw was a gilt-edged pocket Bible, which a pious orderly had wrested from the impious hands of Seces sion in Western Virginia. Events are about to loom up grand and co lossal around us. Here, to-day, about the capital, are gathered 200,000 men in arms to defend it; and outside, a force nearly as great, ready (if they dared) to thunder at its gates. And it is safe to predict that, before the first snow has whitened the desolated fields of Vir ginia, a battle will be fought, and its din may be heard from the'dome of the Capitol, as great in the numbers of its contending armies, and more terrible in the roar of its artillery, and more important in its results upon tlie desti nies of the world, than any since the world began. And unless Providence has withdrawn Himself from the Universe, and Right become a mockery, even in Heaven, the issue cannot be doubtful. Semi-Occasional, Disunion at Princeton College. [Correspondence of The Press.] Princeton, Sept. 14,1881. There is great excitement in Princeton to-day, (Saturday, 14th). The night before last, seventy Union students proceeded to the room of a Seces sionist, took him from his bed, and, placing him under a pump, endeavored to wash the black stain of Secessia from him. Three of the number were apprehended for this, and have been suspended, and to-day about 200 of the students are dragging an open carriage, wrapped in our glorious “Bed, White, and Blue,” with the three students in it, and two drummers and a lifer ahead. As I write, I can hear their cheers filling the air. The college is Union at all events. There are about thirty Secessionists here now, but they will have to be quiet hereafter, for President John told the students last night that Bisunion sentiments would not be allowed, and reprehension for the first, and suspension for tho second offence, would be the consequence if any student uttered them. The faculty are all for the Union. It was to be re gretted that the three students were suspended, but lately the laws of the college have been rigidly enforced, and there could be no favor shown. The rest of the seventy are debating about whether they shall confess and go home with the three; for if they do, they most certainly will besusponded, and no appeal will be heard. It is to be regretted that those whose treasonable talk has caused trouble have not themselves been expelled instanter. Stodent. A Magnificent Work of Art. [For Tlie Tress. I There has just been opened, free to the public, at the establishment ot Messrs. Bailey & Co., Chest nut street, a gem unrivalled in the United States. It presents, in highly elaborated mosaic, on a large scale, and with tho splendor peculiar to that ex traordinary art, the ruins of the grand old temples of Jupiter and Ceres, at Pciestum. Its achievement, by five hands, directed by the maestro Rinaldini, at Borne, occupied four entire years! To delicious coloring and fine tone it unites the most exquisite detail, which, though bearing the closest inspection, disturbs nothing of its effect when remotely viewed. These impressions of a work of consummate skill and beauty are offered to your columns, Mr. Editor, without the knowledge of its fortunate proprietors, hoping that you will cheerfully aid in bringing to the attention of our lovers of fine art a production of taste and elegance, such as the highest develop ment of a refined civilization alone can bestow. ANNIVERSARY OF TIIE ADOPTION OF THE CONSTITUTION. Magnificent Military Display. PUBLIC EXERCISES IN INDEPENDENCE SQUARE. ORATION BY GEORGE M. DALLAS The Seventy-fourth Anniversary of the Adoption of the Federal Constitution was adjudged fit by the Councils of the city of Philadelphia to be celebra ted with unusual eclat. Inasmuch as, under that great bond of powers delegated and rights proscrib ed, the city had grown up the second in the land, and the nation the first in the world, and inasmuch as both the Constitution and the nation were in pe> ril of disruption, the Gauls at the gates of our Ca pitol, and their threats to quarter in Philadelphia still ringing in the ears of the citizens, all the Coun cilmen, with an obscure exception, voted to cele brate the day by a military turn-out, salutes of can non, and an appropriate oration. The day dawned chilly and dimmed by clouds. At seven o’clock the hammers of the carpenters were still ringing upon the planks of the platform in the Square, and the banner of the Republio was hung from tho windows of the Chamber of Coun cils find flung to the dropping rain from the roof of Independence Ball. Uniformed men hurried, a short time afterward, along the streets toward their sereral armories,land at nine o’clock company after company moved jayard the rendezvous at Twelfth and Callowhill streets. Horsemen galloped back ward and forward; drummer boys kept up an in cessant clatter, aad the swelling notes of national airs upon a hnlf-dfzen brass bands called out the people and infusjfl a martial spirit in the breasts of the soldiers. Thousands of men, women, and chil dren gathered at the rendezvous to admire the uni formed columns that wheeled successively in line, and the appearance of the men indicated long and apt attention to drill, and a desire to. perfect them selves in all elements of militnry practice. Moth ers and sisters assembled to regard their sons and brothers, conscious that the errand upon which they were to go did not involve immediately the idea of danger, but the commemoration of a glorious bond,, beneath whose broad provisions the exiled and op pressed should forever find protection and free in stitutions flourish, until the day of universal li berty. Borne of the horsemen were magnificently framed men. The officers seemed to have the full confi dence of their men, and the material of both was of a rare charaoter. SCENE IN INDEPENDENCE SQUARE. The stand in. the Square was an improvement upon the usual description of platforms for public meetings. It Was built broad and substantially, approached by a flight of steps from the rear of the State House, and furnished with inclined chairs, upon which the Councilmen and invited guests were to take places.. The front of the Square was embellished with-national flags, the « Union Jack ” hanging immediately over the centre of the front. The following motto, upon white canvas, covered the entire front of the stand: “THE UKIOK Aj£l> THE CONSTITUTION—TREV MUST AND'SHALL BE PRESERVED. !} Behind the colors and strnctnre, towered the old steeple of Independence Hall, and a hundred ladies, in gay dfesses, sat-at the-windows of the Council Chamber and looked out-from the main window in the gttble of the steeple, directly in the rear of the platform. A band was also stationed here for a tinupnd' « With the oil tones which the fathers indited " the morning wojte away. - Hundreds of children chased the squirrels through the tall grass of the square. Staid business men spoke together Of the crisis, and thrjgtMpecte of a fair day. A few sat apart reading Qit newspapers, and there were some lovers that trustingly of the times, and a speedy peace.‘-Upon such scenes of quietude a guilty war had fidlen, and woe be to those who have upon us! THE,DAV AND ITS MEMORIES. Standing titqp, under the beautiful trees in the gravelled aislei recollections of the old State House and its. associations with the day, inseparably rise before us: We see upofflthe broad bosom of the Delaware certain ndvenfurous sails. Upon the steep banks of Weccacoe jtflitage a few broad-brimmed Quakers stand, and means a cluster of houses soon appesj* the approach of civiliza tion. * The'towneSfdhds its ffcebte hands' into the adjacent wilderness, and around the embryo city farm lands and villages spring np. Anon, the alarm of war is heard throughout the land, and its bugles wake to-arms even the sons of the Qua kers. Their wives and mothers hear in the beau tiful evening the warning cannon of Brandywine and Germantown, and white the invader takes pos session of their houses the staunch-hearted patri ots are watching at Valley Forge. Seated in Independence Hall, determined though defeated, the sage and good men of that gallant time affixed their names to a Declaration of Ameri can Independence, which, tc “ form a more perfeot union,” they ratify and prolong eleven years after wards, under the name of the “ Constitution of the United States of America.” The passage of that Constitution was but the sealing of the bond that bad been written in 1776. Its objects were none other than to secure the independence so declared, by prohibitions and provisions, which after custom proved wise and impartial laws. State rights, sectional interests, radical democra cy, all had numerous friends, and these formed the phalanx of opposition to the adoption of the Constitution. All the persuasive eloquence of the advocates of the bond, with pen and speech, was needed to convince the people of its superiority to the Articles of Confederation, and the necessity for it 3 ratification. The images of those great men who advanced or opposed it rose before ns under the shade-trees of the State House, and in their stern, deliberative speech we have still arguments for the maintenance of the same Constitution, and hundreds of thousands of strong hands- and hearts to beat back the traitors who would nullify it. Under the same Constitution George Washington took his seat in the Presidential chair, passing through Philadelphia on his way to tbe inauguration in New Vork, and with him os the first Chief Magistrate our Constitutional Re public went forward vigorously until these later days. Here were the masses assembled, to signify by their presence that a Constitution good onongh for their fathers was good enough for them. And though in the minds of most there was implied a willingness, if necessary, to alter some of its pro visions, there was likewise implied a stern resolu tion never to alter it, save in the constitutional way. This was the object and spirit of the meeting. THE PROCESSION left Twelfth and Callowhillstreets at a few minutes before cleveifn’olock. The massive form of Gen. Plcasonton, mounted upon a splendid horse, was conspicuous during the formation of the columns, and among the mounted officers, whose line horse* mnnship attracted attention, we noticed Robert M. Foust and Leonard Myers. It took some time to arrange the procession, and columns were wheeling baokward and forward for nearly an hour. At last, all things were perfected; the various bands struck up amid tbe cheers of the civilians, and the long line of bayonets filed out Callowbill street, amid the prancing of steeds, and tha deep tread of thousands of strong men. None that noticed the huge shoulders and chests of the German compa nies, the lithe, indurated limbs and resolute lips of the native soldiers, and heard the deep-lunged voices of tho officers shouting the Word of command, could doubt the efficiency of our Home Guard, and the purpose that animates them to be the forlorn hope, perhaps, for the defence and protection of our municipality. Along the way, although the rain drizzled and tbe sky lowered, thousands of citizens gathered to watch the troops. Tbe dwellings upon Callowhill, Fifteenth, and Walnut streets, were brimming with people, who crowded the win dows, and waved miniature flags to testify their appreciation. The streets adjacent to the route were thronged with men, wo men, and children, who pressed forward, as only mobs can press, to greet the gallant reserves. Full three thousand men were in line, and the horsemen vied in good appearance with the footmen. W c missed the stalwart teamsters and the brass field pieces that formed conspicuous features of the cele bration of the Fourth of July. It might have been well had the splendid McHenry gun been mounted and in line. The troops would have seemed more martial with a piece of artillery accompanying them. However, the view was truly magnificent on Walnut street, as under the beautiful lindens and maples the procession came in sight of the resi dence of Mr. Dallas. Four high constables, mount ed, led the line, and afterward came Lieutenant Henderson’s fine corps of reserve police, with the handsome Lieutenant commanding them. The officers marched two deep, and no company of mi litary upon the ground made a bettor appearance. There were no little, shrivelled, small-bodied men among them, but every man was six feet high, and their blue uniforms were scrupulously neat, Wo caught a glimpse of the frank, open countenance of Chief Buggies in the line. After the Reserves, came General Plcasonton, mounted. A superb hand followed, and two com panies of Cadets, that marched and looked well, preceded a second band. Then came the First Rifle Battalion, with the following companies and officers: WFirst Hifle Battalion—Company A, Twon ty-third ward, Captain Wilson; company B, Nine-' teenth ward, Captain Horn; company C, Seventh ward, Captain Fairlamb; company I), Twenty fourth ward, Captain Carrie: company E, Twenty fouith ward, (Pennsylvania RailfCWl Company ern- ployees), Captain Rich; companyF, Twenty-first ward, Captain Graeff. A superb band of forty pieces followed, led by a magnificent drum corps. Then came the First Rifle Battalion, (German Reoiment) —Company A. Twelfth ward, Captain Sohoentein; company B, Twelfth ward, Captain Proper; com pany C. Captain Schaeffer : company I). Mmnner cliur, Captain Scliieuinger; company ii, ltiJii*s, Captain Thomas. Lieutenant Colonel Snowden, superbly mounted, next appeared, leading the First Regiment of Home Guard Infantry. We append the names of the companies and their captains, and the wards from which they come: First Regiment of Infantry.— Company A, Thirteenth ward, Capt. Gregory; company B, Fourteenth ward; Capt. Bickell; company C, Twentieth ward, Capt. Sellers; company D, Twen tieth ward, Capt. Binder; company E, Twelfth ward, Capt. Lcidy ; company F, Thirteenth ward, Capt. Manderson; company G, Fourteenth ward, Capt. Snowden; company H, Eleventh ward, Capt Kelly; company I, Eighteenth ward, Capt. ,Motz; company K, Fifteenth ward, Capt. Hart. Rands of music followed each regiment, of which there were two more, bb follows: Second Regiment or Infantry.— Company A, Sixth ward, Captain Barney; company B, Ninth ward, Captain Richmond; company C, Sixth ward, Captain Flannigan; company D, Eighth ward, Captain Fry; company E, Fifth ward, Captain Selby; company F, Ninth ward, Captain Patton; company G, Tenth ward, Captain Grant; company H, Ninth ward, Captain Hensel; company I, Tenth ward, Captain Anderson; oompany K, Tenth ward, Captain Guillou. Third Regiment of Infastrv.— Colnpany A, First ward, Captain- Lentz; 'Company B, Twenty fourth ward, Captain Brady; company C, Third ward, Captain Cochrane ; company D, Fourth ward, Captain Harding; company E, Second ward. Cap tain Thomas; company F, Second ward, Captain Blaylock; company G, Seventeenth ward, Captain Hughes; company H, Twenty-second ward, Captain McCullough; company I, Twelfth ward, Captain Smith; company K, Sixteenth ward, Captain Simpson. The foregoing regiments were composed of staunch material, and none of the volunteer regi ments hare been under better discipline. All de scriptions of pursuits were included in the ranks, and all were impressed with the efficiency of our Beserrcs, and their right to the title of Defenders. The first and second companies of Washington Ca valry concluded the cortege. The Gray Reserves were requested to take part in the procession, but were obliged to decline owing, to their having already set Wednesday, the 18th, apart for battalion drill. The Reserve Brigade, through General Frank Patterson, were also urged to join, but, owing to the absence of their Brigadier General from town, this invitation was not accepted. AT THE RESIDENCE OF HON. CEORCE M. DALLAS. Mr. Dallas, the orator of the day, resides in Walnut street, near Tenth. The steps of his man sion were protected by a detachment of police, which kept hack the crowd ; but all the adjacent pavements and steps were occupied an hour before the military came near. The troops presented arms as they passed the house, the officers saluting ; Mr. Dallas, who stood uncovered in his doorway, erect, though venerable. The large and splendid band, under the leadership of Major Birgficld, halted in front of the house, and discoursed two beautiful airs. The First Regiment of Home Guards was drawn up in line opposite, and pre sented arms. Mr. Dallas was then escorted to an open barouche, by Mr. Cuyler, president of Select Council. Mr. Philip N. Dallas was accompanied by Colonel Wm. Bradford, chairman of the com ' mittee of arrangements. Those gentlemen took seats In the carriage, which was drawn by four gray horses. The barouche took its place in the line, immediately in the rear of the First Regiment and was guarded by a squad of policemen to keep back the crowd. The procession then took up the line of march down Walnut street to Third, thence to Chestnut, and up the latter street to the Hall of Indepen dence. Soon after leaving the dwelling of Mr. i Dallas, a drizzling shower came up, and by the time Third street was reached, a drenching rain was falling. It then beeame necessary to close the baronche. By aid of the top and a couple of um brellas, the party inside the Tehiole managed to keep comparatively dry. Although the rain scat tered the crowd in the street measurably, a great throng braved the storm until the line had passed. The steps of the Custom House and the opposite j bank were densely crowded. Women and children braved the rain until the procession had passed, and the military did not seem a whit abashed, though the shower was almost blinding. . Promptly at .twelve o’clock the barouche con taining the orator of the day arrived opposite the Hall of independence. The rain was descending smartly, and military, police, and citizens, were put to their wits to get on the sunny-side of the rain drops. The crowd, however, slood its ground manfully, and wet jackets were preferred to the chance of a failure to see all that was tc be seen. Inside the main avenue of the building the Mayor, City Councils, the Committee of Arrange ments, Judges of the Courts, and a number of dis tinguished citizens, gathered and formed a lane through which the orator of the day passed. Mr. Dallas was received at the door by Mayor Henry, who attended him to the platform, followed by the other gentlemen present. The Mayor took the chair, and the distinguished guests ranged themselves on both sides. The band played a number of tunes; there was repeated and prolonged cheering, and loud calls for the gpeaker of the day. All this time the rain was falling. ON THE PLATFORM We noticed Mayor Henry, Theodore Cuyler, Esq., president of Select Council, Charles B. Trego, Esq., president of Common Council, as also members of both branches of Councils; Rev. Dr. Ducachet, rector of St. Stephen’s Church, David Paul Brown, Esq., Stephen Renton, Esq., and other noted per sonages. The Maennerchor, Handel and Haydn Society, Junior Ma'nnerchor, Mwnnerchor Rifles, Free Men Rifles, and several other musical societies, oc cupied the area fronting the stage, and under the leadership of Brigade Band Master Adolph Berg field, of the Home Guards, (whose baton swayed to and fro with the regularity of a pendulum), dis coursed most beautiful and patriotic strains. Punctually at the hour seloctod for the com mencement of the ceremonies, Mr. Cresswell, of the Tenth ward, came forward and said: REMARKS OF MR. CRESSWELL. Mr friends and fellow-citizens : It affords me great pleasure to introduce to you the Hon. Alexander Henry, Mayor of the city of Philadel phia, presiding officer of the occasion. Mr. Henry arose and read the following list of the officers of the meeting ; Vice Presidents. —Samuel Breok;Henry J. Wil liams, John Graeff, Peter Williamson, John C. Farr, Thos. Dunlap, Wm. Musser, Colonel J. S. Riley, Daniel Paul, Peter Penn Gaskill, Thomas Tasker, J. Edgar Thomson, Horace Binney, J. R. Inger soll, John B. Myers, John C. Cresson, Caleb Cope, Joel E. Sutherland, John McCrea, Benjamin Bush, Col. John Thompson, Chas. Maoalester, Wm. M. Meredith, Comm’r Charles Stewart, Thos. A. Budd, Joseph Wyane, Sr., Franklin Peale, John G. Wat mough, Charles S. Coxe, James Dundas,'Simon Grata, Thomas I. Potts, John Welsh, and S. M. Felton. s Secretaries. —Benjamin Gerhard, Geo. W. Budd, John Carter, Wm. RotohWister, H. C. Primrose, M. D., Isaac Hazlehurst, Wm. H. Merrick, John E. Addicks, Joseph Thomas, Chas. Gilpin, Samuel C. Perkins, Samuel B. Miller; and Alex. WhiMin. Their nomination was duly accredited, in the usual form. Rev. Dr. Jeffries was then announced to deliver the opening prayer, which we annex ; PRAYER BY REV. DR. JEFFRIES, D.D. Almighty and most merciful God, we assemble this day to invoke Thy blessing upon us as a people and as a nation. We adore Thee, oh God, that Thou bast marked our history thus far by the peculiar and unmistakable evidences of the Divine approbation. Now, oh God, in this our hour of trial, in this the day of our calamity, we turn to Thee and confess unto Thee our sins, and invoke towards us expres sions of Thy continued loving kindness and tender mercy. We rejoice, oh ! God, that Thou hast founded our Union in the very birth-throes of Prayer! That those who gave to us our liberties were men that feared God. We pray that Thou wouldst an swer their unanswered prayers in our behalf. We beseech Thee, oh ! God, to look down upon us; to avert from us the terrible calamities which are now threatening our very existence. Give to us, we beseech Thee, oh ! God, a recognition of Thy superintending providence. Oh ! grant that we may adore Thee and fear Thee as the God of nations—as that august Being who dost rule in the skies, and dost order all things after the counsel of Thine only will. We pray that Thou wouldst not disappoint the expectations of onr’people; and onr prayer to Thee this morning is urged by the memories of the past, and by the pledges of Thy favors that have been continued in tbc tokens ofTiiy loving kindness towards us. Surely Thou hast given to us our li berties —surely Thou hast given to us the Constitu tion whose adoption we celebrate to-day—as pledges tbat Thou wouldst accomplish for us a glorious des tiny. Now, oh God, that the clouds have gathered around us, grant that when they shaltjhave dis persed the banner of our country’s glory will bo flowing and waving over our entire territory, a pledge of our nation’s unity ! We beseech Thee to bring to a speedy termina tion the fearful rebellion that is now raging around ’ us—that Thou wouldst disperse the armies that are gathered against us—that Thou wouldst assuage the rage of our enemies, and confound their coun cils—mat Thou wouldst bring them to the ways of reason, and teach them that in rebelling against our Government they ore rebelling against Thee'. Oh God! we pray that Thou .wouldst teach us wherein wo have offended Thee, and give us grace to efface our sins—and grace to reform. And we pray Thee, oh Lord, that Thou wonldsf not turn ns away from Thee; bat turn all Thy love towards us, tbat we may prosper again. ..Wo pray Thee, Our Heavenly Father, to bless the President of the United States, and all in authority under him. Give unto him great discretion and humble trust in Thee, and a reliance in Thy super intending providence in this the hour of our na tion’s danger! ■ God grant that this city of our love and our residence, the Mayor and Councils, and all upon wbfta devolve the rwpowi&UUiM Adminis- TWO CENTS. tration, shall be preserved against misfortune. We commend Tby blessing, ob God, on the occasion; of this day, upon the venerated speaker who is to ad dress us, thanking Thee tbat Thou bast given us a> history so subserrient to the welfare of our country. Oh God, we beseech Thee tbat Thou wouldst give to us ail hearts loyal to our Government, and loyal to Thee ; and so do Thou grant that tins our danger may pass away that we may live a prnoofiil and prosperous nation, and fulfil the high destiny for which Thou us ; and when; at last, _W.e, with other nations, have passed away, grant that we may be a part of Thy heavenly Ragdom, having no end. We ask thus much for the Redeem er’s sake. Amen. The prayer of Mr. Jeffries woe earnest and im pressive in diction, and delivered with- much power and eloquence. address of mayor henry. Fellow-Citizens : The Councils of Phitiidiel pbia have deemed it appropriate, more especially • in view of the unhappy and distracted 1 condition'of i our country, that this day, the seventy-fourth'an- I niversary of the adoption of the Fed eral Constitu- ] tion, should be marked by its public and general | observance in your midst. They have-invited you- , to assemble in this most hallowed place, that its proud memories may incite your ardor as patriots, and call forth renewed voweof uncompromising, en during loyalty. An eminent citizen has been chosen to address you upon this occasion—one-whose steadfast devo tion to the Constitution has illustrated-along career of service in the most honored offices-of the Repub lic. His ripe experience and enlightened judg ment fit him to rehearse the virtue and wisdom. of the past, and to discern amid- the- surrounding gloom bright auspices.of a yet glorious future. This place, this throng, this scene cannot fail to recall the last occasion upon which you met here by appointment of your municipal Councils. But eight months since, my fellow-citizens, in all earnestness and affeetion, you held forth the hand of brotherhood to the disaffected people of another section of our common country. The offer of that hand has been spurned and rejeoted. I shall not dwell upon the sad events which, since then, have engaged our country in fratricidal strife. I shall not recount the rapid developments of treason —the unscrupulous seizure of national property—the armed resistance to rightful autho rities, or those other acts of aggression and defi ance which have at length culminated in the rebel hosts, who, with impotent menaces, this day, beleaguer the capital of our land. History will reserve its darkest page for the per fidy, the ingratitude and infatuation, which find no parallel in its records. [Cheers.] During seventy-four years our steady growth and increasing prosperity hare challenged the ad miration of the world—but better, I speak it de liberately, far better, will it prove for the highest, noblest interests of man tbat seventy-four years to come, shall, if need be, bring with them all the de solating curses of war, than that our Federal con stitution should be overthrown, or that one foot of the soil which it has enfranchised should be wrested from its dominion. It can be of little hindrance to the onward progress of mankind that two or three generations, with their ephemeral interests, shall be the victims of wasting strife—but it will be an unutterable calamity if the first beacon of Constitu tional freedom that in Bix thousand years has gleamed along the pathway of nations, is suffered to be dimmed or put out. ! But if true to our own interests, if true to our ! obligations to posterity, if true to our country's I need, no such destiny can await us. Already re newed confidence in the stability of our institu tions is banishing mistrust and apprehension. Already the hope is reasonably indulged that before I many recurring anniversaries of this day, the de- i votion and fealty which you have assembled to avow, shall everywhere be manifested through & reunited, peaceful, prosperous land. On the conclusion of Mayor Henry’s address, three cheers were given for “ Alexander the Great,” that shook big rain-drops down from the boughs of the trees, and occasioned general merriment. Mr. Bradford, of Common Council. (?) then said: MivPresident and fellow-citizens —I have been requested by the Committee of Arrangements ef your Councils to submit for your consideration and adoption the following preamble and resolutions: THE RESOLUTIONS Whereas, our National Constitution was formed, after full experience of the fatal weakness and utter inefficiency of a mere Confederation of States, in order to effect a more perfect anion; And whereas, a portion of the people of this na tion, after having sedulously perverted the plain meaning of that instrument, nave at last boldly trampled on its obligations, and are now in armed rebellion against its supporters, with the avowed object of severing the Union: And •whereas, it is eminently proper, in these dark and trying times, that the citizens of Phila delphia, the birthplace of the Constitution, should assemble, on the anniversary of its adoption, a day too little regarded amid the selfishness of onr former unparalleled prosperity, to revive their devotion and renew their fealty to the sacred principles em bodied in thatglorious instrument; therefore, Resolved, That the Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the hind, and that there is no foundation anywhere within its provisions, or outside of them, for the assumption tbat allegiance is primarily due to the States and only secondarily to the National Government. Resolved, That the Union established by the adoption of the Constitution is, and was intended to be, perpetual. Resolved, That to that Union we owe, under God, all the prosperity which we have hitherto en joyed ; that it is the sole guarantee of our liberties, and that without it we would fall into a state of confusion, anarchy, and intestine war, utterly de structive of our highest blessings and our most pre cious rights. Resolved, That the doctrine that a State may absolve its citizens from their national allegiance, and may withdraw at will from the Union, is a monstrous political heresy, and the attempt to ex ercise this pretended right is a crime of the deep est dye. Resolved, That while such a crime is attempted, we will recognize hut two classes of men, the friends and the enemies of onr country, and will devote our whole energies, and expend our whole means, to sustain the one and suppress the other li st. Bradford, Chairman, 'W. A. Ingham, Samuel J. Cresswell, A. B. Paul, Geo. W. Simons, A. J. Catherwood, J. Q. Ginnodo, Stephen Benton, W. H. Drayton, Joseph S. Riley Attest George F. Gordon. Clerk of Common Council. The aged, distinguished, and venerable George M. Dallas, Esq., of this city, who had been unani mously chosen, by a resolution of Select Council, to be the orator of the. day, was now introduced to the assemblage. That silvered head, white with the records of a nation's years; and the kindling eye that could augur a hopeful future amid such scenes of wild commotion, gave index of a noble soul, fit to aid and counsel in the darkening hour. The reception accorded to Mr. Dallas exceeded in earnestness of character, spontaneity of expres sion, and entire unanimity, anything we ever be fore witnessed, and we have witnessed some stirring episodes in the life of Old Independence Square. SKETCH OP MR. DALLAS With the audience thus assembled, and the orator about to commence, it may not be out of place to give some account of the orator of the day: George Mifflin Dallas was born in Philadelphia in 1792, and was the second of three sons. He graduated at Princeton in 1810, and was admitted to the Philadelphia bar in 1813. He accompanied Albert Gallatin to Russia as Secretary of Legation, and afterward to England, where the preliminarie; were arranged for the treaty of Ghent. He came home as bearer of despatches in 1814, and took a subordinate position in the Treasury Department in Washington. In. 1810 he became solicitor of the United States Sank, and in 1817 deputy At torney General of Pennsylvania. In 1821 he supported Jackson and Calhoun, an 1 was elected mayor of Philadelphia in 1828. He resigned the office the next year, on receiving the appointment of United States District* Attorney, and was elected to the United States Senate in 1831. He advocated the tariff in 1832, and also the recharter of the United States Bank. Until 1835 he was Attorney General of Pennsylvania. In 1837, Mr. Van Euren appointed him minister to Russia. In 1839 he was tendered the appointment of United States Attorney General, but in 1844 was elected Vice President of the United States. He favored the annexation of Texas, and cast the deciding ballot in favor of the free-trade tariff of 1848. In 1855 his name was suggested as a candi date for the Presidency, but in 1855 he was made minister to the Court of St. James, which office he held until a few months ago, when succeeded by Chas. Francis Adams. The fatber of Mr. Dallas was the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States in 1814, Ho was born in Jamaica in 1759, and was himself the son of an eminent physician. He was educated at Edinburgh and Westminster, came to America in 1783, and studied law in Philadelphia. In 1801 he was District Attorney under Mr. Jefferson for Philadelphia. In 1815, after serving as Secretary of the Treasury, he was appointed Secretary of War. He published numerous law-books, and left unfinished a history of Pennsylvania. He also edited the Columbian Magazine , and died at Trenton, N. J. James Alexander Dallas, brother to the orator of the day, was an able commander in the navy of the United States. He was born in 1791, and entered the navy in 1805, at the age of fourteen years. He served with Commodore Rogers on board the Pre sident inlBl2, and afterwards on Lake Ontario with Commodore Channoey. He assisted Commodore Porter in the extermination of the West India pirates, and died, full of honors, in 1844. Jacob A. Dallas, cousin to the above, was a popular artist, who died about 1835. Jacob Dallas married the daughter of Joseph A. Kyle, a celebrated artist, and had attained considerable note at the date of his decease. Mr. Dallas’ undo (Robert Charles Dallas) was a noted British author, whose sister married Lord Byron’s uncle. He was a fast friend of Byron’s al ways, and accompanied the young poet when he took his seat in Parliament; The first two oantos of Childe Harold were presented to Mr. Dallas. After the noble poet’s death, Mr. Dallas published <‘ Recollections of his Life.” His appearance was the signal for repeated rounds of applause, which continued several mi nutes. He then spoke as follows: ORATION OP HON. GEORGE M. DALLAS. Fellow-Citizens of Philadelphia : Your Mu nicipal Councils on Thursday evening last adopted a reflation expressing the wish to oonunomofate THE WEEKLY PRESS. In Weekly Paass will be sent to subscribers by mall (per aanum in advance,) at.,,, 32,00 Throe Copios, “ “ ... flt ® “ « « ............. 8.00 T ® n “ “ « 18.00 Twenty “ « » (to one address) 30,00 Twenty Copies, or over, (to address of each subscriber,) each.,.,. 1.99 For a Club of Twenty-o n 3 Or OT3T, W 3 Will SOfld extra Copy to tbe gettor-up or the Club. Postmasters an requested to act as Ageoifl foil TS 3 Weekly Passe. this anniversary in sobs' suitable manner, and re questing me address you on the subject of the Constitute* of the Unitnt States. Ths duty thus suddenly Cue flatteringly imposed is undertaken with diffidence; trusting implicitly in your Indul gence. There are eptehrof trial in the history of every country, when it becomes indispensable to 1 the gtr.ernl safety, nrriev. and honor tbat there skbold 1 be unanimity or sentiment and exertion. Vie hare ■' entered upon such eta epoch, and if the essentiat' unanimity or anything near it can be obtained, the epoch, however laden with fruits of bitterness aad J anguish, will shortly pass away: if otherwise-, then, indeed, it will be as impossible to see the’ distant end os to fathom the dark dept*-of our ca- 1 [amities. Can there be anything on which we-should’so harmoniously and vigorously co-operate in-main taining the Constitution? Heretofore, American differences as to that instrument have been those Of mere interpretation, often subtle and most ardent but always peacefully disposed of. Now, however', we are required to abandon, give up, surrender, abolish the Constitution altogether—to reduce to dead letter its clearest clauses—to forego its crown ing product, the Union, and to accept in its stead something crudely fashioned by avowedly exaspe rated ana unfriendly hands! We can’t do that, and I will try to tell you why. Taking for granted, fellow-citizens, the absolute ‘ necessity of some form of government, thts funda mental charter has victoriously borne the test of time and talent. Its steady operation for seventy two years drew to it the homage of universal admi ration. No wonder, for it was the offspring of the 1 wisest and purest deliberative conncll the world ban ever seen, and its rich frnits of human prosperity, happiness, strength, and glory have, in unceasing progression, riveted the astonished gaze and awa kened the yearning sympathies of men everywhere. From the great date when Washington first took the oath of office as President, April 30, 1789, down to n very recent period, what purpose con templated by the sages wbo made it bus this Con stitution failed to fulfil ? Not one. Those pur poses, ns in the preamble, were “to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquillity, provide for the common de fence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty;” a summary, compact and comprehensive, including all the aims which a nation of the highest civilization could hope bo achieve. Amid the countless and unavoidable vicissitudes of hnmnn affairs every dangerous ordeal had been met and passed—foreign war, domestic insurrection, financial panic ana fraud, traitorous conspiracy and factious strife, had all - successively proved its efficacy; while its benefi cent influence was attested by vast accessions of States, Territories and people, by the boundless spread of industry, education, and comfort, and by the unimpeded enjoyment and exercise of legal rights. A Constitution founded upon considerations con nected with the genius, pursuits, wants, prospects, and even the climate of a numerous people, is al ways designed to be permanent, to be unalterable or alterable only after measured care and in the manner prescribed within itself. Hence, the original formation of a Constitution is confided to the best intellects, soundest hearts, and most en larged experience; and hence, too, it is that so important an arrangement—fixing and fastening the roots of social and political being for ail time—if once adequately tried, and found in every respect appropriate, must be olung to with affectionate constancy and reverence. No casual disturbance of the political elements, no quick and menacing congregation of cloud, can be permitted to strike, as with an electric bolt, and so shatter into fragments the solid temple reared for immortality by immortal architects like Washing ton, Franklin, Madison, Sherman, Hamilton, Wil son, Dickinson, Read, and Pinckney. Society at large has too much at stake, in the future and the present, and in the memories of the past, not to spring forward with its shield of defence as one man. So entirely satisfied were the illustrious founders with the edifice they constructed, and yet so modest is true wisdom, that as they were about to end their work the sth article was inserted. Their language in that article is simply this; 11 Amend It, oh! yes, amend it if yon choose and can; but when you de sire that, we prescribe in advance, as indispensable, the only course of preliminary proceeding by which you are sure to avoid the blindness of passion, the dangers of precipitancy, or the foolhardiness of ig norance.” Tbe course there enjoined is certainty not rapid or summary, because, as one of the grava and forecasting sages mentioned would have said, “the more haste the less speed.” It is certainly peaceful, not belligerent, because violence never can be reason; ana it is certainly bottomed upon a vigilant provision of the good will of all, and not alone of a part, whether sectional or industrial. Nothing, perhaps, in the Constitution illustrates more strongly the consciousness that it was designed to be, not an idle play-ground on which capricious and artificial doctrinaires might try their experiments, but an everlasting Government, without suspension or break, conforming to the exigencies of progress, as this very provision for amendment; nor is there a feature in the whole worthier of deference and adhesion. The occasion does not allow my entering, fellow citizens, into the detailed distribution of the various legislative, executive, and judicial powers systema tically delineated in our governmental chart; non into the prohibitory restrictions, nor the reservations of State or popular rights. In all this, it is won derful to note how sagaciously and scrupulously the instrument was ultimately perfected. At home, dealing with linked and fraternal commonwealths, it is marked by forbearance and respect; abroad, dealing with independent nations, it is fastidious and firm; to the responsible agencies of public au thority, it is direct and peremptory; to the private citizen, it is fostering and just. Having given you a hurried, but, as far as it foes, faithful sketch of your Constitution, let mo listen to ask whether yon are ready to retina uish so inestimable a blessing, consigned to you by so honored an ancestry ? There are those, heretofore sworn brethren of ours, who profess doctrines of political association subversive of this, or, indeed any other Govern ment; and who, to enforce nullification, secession, or revolution (called by either name the thing is the same,) have furtively and fast seized your forts, taken your treasure, trampled on your flag, pillaged your commerce, and pointed their artillery at the dome of your Capitol! Let US look At this extraordinary measure, and, if possible without disturbing emotion, inquire, First. Whether it be in your power to abandon your Constitution ? Second. Whether, if it be in your Eower, your doing so, as matters now stand, would e becoming ? And, Third. Whether the Chief Executive and people of the United States hare any duty to discharge under their Constitution, so single, obvious, and absolute, as that of inflexibly beating the rebellion down ? A few sentences on each of these points, and my task is ended. 1. In tbe first place, then, fellow-citizens, frankly be it said, there cannot be found in the sacred in strument on which my comments have been made one word giving warrant by any process for Us own extinction. It was not born to die. No function ary, no State, no Congress, no combination of com munities or individuals, is authorized to mutilate the Union, or kill the Constitution. That is a crime which, like parricide in Solon’s day, is treated as inconceivable. We hear of conven tions, consultations, conferences, and compro mizes ; they are the vague and fluttering devices of anxious philanthropy; but, unless the fifth article hAd been strictly pursued, which we all know now to be impossible, these expe dients are utterly inapplicable and fruitless. For, remember, this provision—not, in fact, designed to destroy, but to strengthen—enunciates the necessity, before the slightest alteration can be attempted, that, first, two-thirds of both houses of Congress shall unite in proposing it; or, second, that the Legislatures of two-thirds of the several States shall apply for a General Convention; and, third, that whatever change may be contemplated, whether by two-thirds of both Congressional cham bers, or by two-thirds of the State Legislatures, must wholly fail, unless it be subsequently ratified by the Legislatures or Conventions of three-fourths of the States, The mere recital shows the futility, if not impracticability, into which the tempestuous course of events have paralyzed this article. No! fellow-citizens, you have not the power to abandon your Constitution. 2. But, if you had tbat power, what then? Need I say that, without being recreant to all your ante cedents, its exercise is precluded by the boasted attitude and armor of those who demand it ?’ Ths towering front of armed and contumelious rebellion is not the presence in which conception is possible. Give np the Constitution, rupture the Union, burn the archives of your glorious history, and open wide the flood-gates of disaster upon the country, if such can be your choice, but never do it in subser vient meekness to envenomed opprobrium, or while listening to the roar of our enemy’s cannon. The stigma of an act so grovelling, dastardly, and de generate as that —so utterly un-Amerioan—would cover us for ages as with a poisoned pall! Fellow citizens : There are formidable batteries frowning at Manassas; behind them gleam undiscriminating hatred and scorn, sharpening every sword ana speeding eveiy bullet; we would cease to be men if we crouched to either. 3. In this war, then, there is really no alterna tive for loyal Constitutionalists. In the expUcit language of the unanimously adopted resolution of Mr. Crittenden, it was forced upon the Govern ment of the United States. Retrospective narra tive, therefore, would be alike tedious and useless. It is on our hands. We soe it, hear it, feel it. Our lathers, brothers, and sons are falling in hecatombs, sacrificed to its fury. Every breeze comes laden with its changing incidents, its alarms, its hopes, its gloom, its taunts, its cheers, its covert slaying, and its open struggles. The gates of Janus are ex panded wide. Ho room now left for diplomacy of any sort; none for soothing words of remonstrance. Fight we must; fight d I'outrance , those whom we have heretofore fostered and taught how to fight, drive them from their infatuated and parri cidal purpose of destroying their own country; and pause only when that country, its Union and Con stitution, are inaccessible to outrage. No doubt, fellow-citizens, no doubt, this contest must lend to great effusion of blood, to vnst expen diture, lo alternations of victory and discomfiture, and to an immense aggregate of suffering. Such have been the consequences of civil war at all times and wherever they burst forth. It must be confronted with a stern and steady gaze. Every sinew should bo braced, and, if necessary, while the country is in peril, every heart in every bosom, every dollar in evcry_purse, every drop in every vein, bo held at its service. Whon wo shall have thus done nil that agreat people can and ought to do to rescue from insur gent violence tho American Union, involving as it does the safety, order, liberty, and peaoe of count less millions, then will the shades of our venerated sires smile upon their sons, and we may look con fidently to a just Heaven for success! DURING THE ORATION The scene in the Square, when Mr. Dallas was de livering the above address, was more marked than at any previous or subsequent time. His straight form and venerable white hair brought out to more advantage his clear, earnest delivery. He seemed to have lost nothing of his original fire, and the ele ments that shone of old in his face still played about his lineaments, and endowed each sentenoa with a charm that made bis hearers bend eagerly forward, as if fearful of losing a syllable. He was frequently interrupted by loud applause, and »u patriotic sentiments if ere hailed with tha
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