GENERAL NEWS. An Afflicted Family.— The Miflet family, residing in Alinot, Maine, hns lost 11 children by diptherin within the last few mouths, and not a tingle child or person of any other family in the \ieinitv or town hns died of this disease. Two of ihe children in tlio same branch of the family died the same day and same hour. Three brothers of the family lost each three children. A sister of the brothers lost three children; two others lost, each of them, one, making 14 children in all, out of one family, who have died of diptheria within a few months. Tun health of the troops, good us it hns heretofore been, has improved within the past week, taking the statistics of ten hospitals, distributed as follows: In the Ivstreet Hospital, flo; in the Union, 162 1 in the Seminary. 118; in Columbia College, 261; in Alexandria. 175; erupt re diseases, 20. This shows a decrease of about 100 since the pre vious week. • The PrirriiASK of Prepared Food.—Secre tary Cameron last week ordered the commissary general hereafter to buy desiccated vegetables and other prepared food from American manufacturers, and not to make any more contracts for foreign ar ticles, giving as his reason his desire that all the money of the country should be kept here to carry on the war. Major 11. F. Clark, chief of the commis- department on General McClellan's staff,* was married recently to a daughter of Colonel Tay lor, of the subsistence department. The bride is a niece of ex-Presidcnt Taylor. The ceremony took place in Rev. Dr. Hall’s church, and among the witnesses were Generals Scott, McClellan, and other military notables. Lklasi» Stanford, the ncwlv-elected Gover nor of California, is about thirty-eight years of age. He is a son of Jonah Stanford, of West Troy, N. 1. He studied law in Albany, but for a few year.-* past has been engaged in mercantile business in Sacra mento. lowa Prf.daiuxg to Draft. —-X. B. Baker, Adjutant Genera! of lowa, announces that to meet promptly the demand of the General Government and of General Fremont, the military necessity ex ists of making a draft from the able-bodied men of ■the State between the ages of eighteen and forty fire. Professor or Mathematics is the West ern University.— On the 13th inst., the trustees of the Western University elected George Harvey Christy. A. 8.. to succeed Prof. J. D. Hancock, who has resigned the professorship of mathematics. Major W. W. Teley, commanding the Se venth Regiment. Indiana Legion, has been appoint ed by Governor Morton'to the colonelcy of the regi ment, and directed to report his command imme diately to General Anderson at Louisville. Two men, named Houston and Alexander Britton, were murdered and afterwards robbed by four Spaniards at Thurman and Mclntyre’s rancho, two miles above Tebama, California. llon. "William B. Briggs died at Mont pelier, Yt.. on the 20th inst., aged seventy years. Judge Briggs was for many years a prominent poli tician in that State. The parting between Commodore String ham and the officers and sailors of his fleet was very affecting. All the sailors manned their different ships and vociferously cheered him. Edwin FonnEST’s farewell engagement in Boston begin? on Hie 20th instant. His first cha racter ■vvili be Dirmon. He will be supported by Mr. E. Adams and Mrs. Gladstone. Capt. Loris Philippe d’OßLEans and Capt. Robert d'Orlenns arc henceforth the designations of Comte de Paris and Due de Chartres. They will be aids to Gen. McClellan. The King of Fortvgal has issued a decree prohibiting ht? subjects from fitting out vessels for privateers. The reiskl general, Buckner, owns pro perty in Chicago, which will no doubt be confis cated. As office has been opened by the American Telegraph Company at Perryville, Md. Congressman Dunn, of Indiana, lias been appointed on the staff of General McClellan. PENNSYLVANIA ITEMS. Politics in Erik County. —The bone aud si new, to use the words of the Dispatch, of Erie county, irrespective of party, met in Farrar Hall, Erie, on Thursday last, for the purpose of putting in the field a Union ticket, to be Supported at the October election. James Giles, of Girard, presided, assisted by a number of the most prominent gentle men of the county as vice presidents. The Con vention. which was composed of the most eminent and patriotic citizens of the county, placed the fol lowing ticket in the field ; For State Senator, Wm. A. Galbraith, (Union Democrat) ; associate judges. Wm. Cross and James Chambers, (Republicans); Assembly, Geo. 11. Cutter, (Democrat), and M. R. Barr, (Republican); sheriff, Jos. L. Cooke, (Re publican) : county commissioner. Isaac Web3ter, (Bell and Everett); director of the poor, Daniel Kennedy, (Republican); and auditor, Btutlcy Staf ford, (Republican). The Convention passed a sc ries of resolutions sustaining the President, and de nouncing the renegade peace men. State Medical Board. —The Medical Board, ordered to assemble in Harrisburg on October 2d, willeonsist of Drs. Wilmer Worthington, of West Chester; Wm. Corson, ef Norristown; Trail Green, of E&sten ; and Surgeon General Henry I{. Smith, of Philadelphia. The examination will be a writ ten one, and occupy one day. Death of a Minister.— Rev. Dr Campbell, a worthy and esteemed minister of the Presbyterian Church, died nt his residence in McClure township, on Saturday, after a brief illness, nis remains were interred in Allegheny Cemetery, in presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends. TnE Union Judicial Conference of Bucks and Montgomery counties, representing the Seventh Judicial District, met at the Montgomery House, in Norristown, on Monday, the 23d inst., and nomi nated Judge Srnyser fop President Judge o£ the district. The Judicial Convention of the 7th district, com posed of the counties of Bucks and Montgomery, have nominated Hon. Henry Chapman for presi dent judge of the district. Hoar. War. Stewart, of Mercer, has receired the nomination for President Judge, by the Judicial Convention composed of the counties of Mercer, Venango, Clarion, Jefferson, and Elk. PHILADELPHIA BOABD OF TBADE. ABRAHAM J. LE WIS, / BEKJ*N MARSHALL, J Committee or the Monte. WM. B. THOMAS, } LETTER BAGS At the Merchants' ’Exchange, Philadelphia. Bark Addison Child, Smith..... Bueno3 Ayres, soon Bark Elizabeth J, Fnulke Port Spain, Trin, soon MARINE INTELLIGENCE. FORT OF PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26, 1861. SUE RISES HIGH WATER. ,C 8 j SUN SETS. ARRIVED. Bark White Wing, Kelins, from Puerto C;il>eiio 7th inst. with hides to John 1 »allc-tl & Co. Sailed in company w ith bark Clara R Sutil, of New York, for Maracaibo, Lefr no Ameiic:m \ o.sris in port. Passed the ship Zone, from Leghorn, »t S o'clock last evening, above Liston’s Tree, coming up. Schr Joseph Mnxm-Id, May, 6 days from Boston, witli mdse to Cruwell A Collins, Schr Carlton Jatu-, Rowland, 3 days from New York, with ice to captain. . Bclir Thos It Jiuirlilott, Beckwith, 2 days from Easton, Md, with wheat and torn to Jus L Bc-wier & Co. Schr Harriet and Sarah, Tire, from Chelsea. Schr Louiru Ir.r/.icr, Beaston, from Boston. Schr Vermillion, Avery, from New York. CLEARED. ShipTonauaurin, Julius, Liverpool, Cope Bros. Schr Harriet ft Satnh, Tice, Washington, Noble, Ham mett & Calihvcil. Schr L Frazier, Beaston. Curacoa, Repplier & Bro. Scha Vermillion, Avery, Norwich, It Hare Powell. Schr Bcuj L Berry, Vt caver, Boston, do (Correspondence of the Press.) HAVRE DE GRACE. Sept 20. The fteruner left here this morning with 6 boats in ton, laden and consigned as follows: Helen F Leathers, lumber, and Margaret Williamson, staves and shingle* to W C Lloyd; Col \Y W Murray anti Corsair, railroad in >n to New York; Conrow & Barber, bituminous coal to Richmond; W J 1 Young, do to Dela ware City. MEMORANDA. Ship Kate I'rince, Gerrish, sailed from Liverpool 9th inst. for Philadelphia. Ship Florence. Wadsworth, cleared at New York 24tli inst. for San Francisco Ship luck- Joe. Pinkham, Bailed from Liverpool 9th inst. for Genoa. Ship Lincoln. Mason, cleared at New York 24tb inst. for Havre. . Ship Jbiik-s Brown, Ciabtrce, sailed from Swuusca Gib inst. for Coloinlm. Ship Sir John Fiuiihllu, Deepcau.v, for-Rio ile Janeiro, went to sea from Baltimore 2ikl inst. -wum ll ! Bateman, cleared at Salem 23d iust. for Philadelphia. Schrs H W Godfrey, Weeks, and James Sattorthwatto, K6lley, cleared at Boston 24th inst. for Philadelphia. Schr S B Baih-j, Kohinson, sailed from Newbury port 23d liitt. for l'liilaiiclpliia. Schr Sh anger. Gamly, at New Bedford 23d iust. from Dalaware Bay. Schra Thomas Borden, Wrialitinston. and Minerva JfffMton. heme. arrived at Kail Hirer !>&1 lust. Bchr S L Simmons, Candy, hence, arrived at Tall xuver -..kl iitbi. Sclir Maine Law, Amcsbury, at Newport 20d instant, loading niclu-sr.- f,.r Philadelphia. Bchrs A 'i'inell. from Boston for PhihuleU Newport Sttl'h 5 -”’ S ' l " , " lt ' re ’ from do for do, sailed from Schr A Coili!.-, Soper, cleared at New York ‘24th inst, lor J-agg uaiJ-cT. Schr L S I-. v. ring, CWn, f„r Philadelphia, Bailed from Salem --a\ met. A fisherman, arrived at Trovincetown 2Sd inst, reports that he was -pnki n 25 miles SE from rirand Merum liy fchip K B Sunnier, of New Orleans. She inquired wlmt ports she could enter without being seized, and stated that she had been down the Southern coast, hut was afraid to run in. The It B Sumner, Dyer, sailed from .Liverpool Aug lis for St Stephens, NB. A bcLooikt, nmne unknown, hailing from New Jersey, and lowled will* co«l, went ashore on the south .ride of Block Island on Saturday evening. She bilged shortly after striking, ami is full of water level with the rail. Port M jllihui, Sept 7. During the last fortnight a por tion of the wreck of a ship, apparently North American build, of from It >oo to 2000 tons, has leen washed ashore in this baj, and l:u-t night four bodies were cast on the Ftrnnd near thi- harbor, one of which had a knife markttd NOTICE TO MARINERS. Letter to the secretary of the Treasury, cominimicut- ol several banks recently developed in the vicimry ot the >nntuckel Bhoftls: fill . T - . ° Mrr fSr,ir,?r OffiCF, Aug, 2T, 1881, -i®' 1 ;, < ommanding T S 1-hflps, V S N, As in repol ? s: “ That in Mocutiug work ’ , ! Shoals, three small hanks r>n them™?!, 1 ;, roBitions ond depth < ° f •»««• «‘2cl fttw 1 "- 15 Sec - N - long - 69 lic «- 30lnin ' E-l“fi,rhom- miU - 20 “* K ’ hm 69 28 min. 45 •e“ E-I°6 faH,om.i? in - 12 *** K -">»* 69 ** 19 ml "' so “These banks wore marked by rips; Taiii' mUnlM?,! sa,5 a,J k appears to extend between three and our miles totlio northward and eastward of tlio northern bums given in my work or last October, with fifteen and feeventeen tathonis on it, and with much deeper water ciu a rip*” ** IK ' rt hern extremity was not marked by ,J would respectfully request authority to publish thin letter for the benefit of mariners. IlesiKctfully yours, „ c A. D. Bache, Superintendent. non, b. P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury. /\LIYE OlL.—Pure Olive Oil in white V bottloß, jnßt received per bark Jnliet. For mul>r JAUBETCHE A CAHSTAIB9, Ko. 808 Smith FRONT SfrtMk Hides and goat skins.—a lot receiwt per whr Augusta, for sale br JAL 'RJ ; Tt'HE A CARSTAIRS. sos sua msoutu frort st. P~ ROPOS ALSfor ARMY BAGGAGE WAGONS. «JUARTBRMABTRK GENERAL’B OPPIOE, } Washington, June 21,1861. J Proposals are Invited for the furnishing of Army Bag- Wagons. Proposals should state the prices at which they can be funnelled at the place of manufacture, or at New York, Philadelplua, Baltimore, Washington, or Cincinnati, aa preferred by the bidders. The number which can be made by any bidder within one month after receipt of the order, also the number which he can deliver within one week. The 'Wagons must exactly conform to the following specifications, and to the established pattorns. Six-mule (covered) wagons, of the size and description as follows, to wit: The front wheels to be three feet ten Inches high, hubs ten. inches in diameter, and fourteen And ft Quarter inches long; hind wheels four foet ten incheslitgh, Iniba tun and a Quarter inches in diameter, and fonrtcon aud a Quar ter inches long} fullies two and a half inches wide and two and three-quarter inches deep; cost iron pipe boxes twelve inches long, two mid a half inches at the large end and one and seven-eighths inch at small ond; tire two and a half inches wide by Aye-eighths of an inch thick, fastened with one screw bolt and nut hiench fellie; hnbs made of gum, the spokes and fellie of the best white oak, free from defects teach wheel to have a sand band and linchpin band two anu three-quarter inches wide, of No. 8 band iron* and two driving bauds—outsado band one and S quarter Inch by one-quarter inch thick, inside Land one Inch by three-sixteentbo in tlucknens; the hind wheels to be made and boxed so that they will measure from the in side of tiie tire to the largo end of the box ste and a half Inches, and front wheels six and ono-cighth inches in a parallel line, and each axle to be three feet eleven and three-eighth iuches from the outside of one shoulder washer to the outside of the other, so as to have the wagons all to track five feet from centre to centre of the wheels. Axlctrccs to be made of the best quality refined American iron, two and a half Inches square at the shoulder, tapering down to one and a half inch in the middle, with a seven-eighths inch king-bolt hole in each axletree; washers and linchpins for each axlotree; size of linchpins one inch wide, three-eighths of an inch thick, with & hole in each end: a wooden stock four aud three quarter inches wide ana four inches deep fastened sub stantially to the axletree with clips on the ends and with two holts, six inches from the middle, and fastened to the hounds and bolster, (the bolster to be four feet five inches long, five inches wide, and three and a half deep,) with four half-inch bolts. The tongue to he ten feet eight inches long, four inches wide and three inches thick nt front end of the hounds, and two and a quarter inches wide by two and three quarter iuches deep nt the front end, and so arranged as to lift up, the front end of it to hang within two feet of the ground when the wagon is standing at rest on a level surface. The front hounds to be six feet two inches long, three inches thick, and fonr inches wido over axletree, and to retain that width to the back end of the tongue ; jaws of the hounds one foot eight inches long and three inches square at the front eud, with a plate of irou two and a half inches wide by three eighths of an inch thick, fastened on top of the hounds over the back end of the tongue with one half-inch screw bolt in each end, and a plate of iron of the same size turned up at each end one and a half inches to clamp the front hounds together, and fastened on the under side, and at front end of hounds, with half inch screw bolt through each hound, a seven-eighth inch bolt through tongue and bounds in the centre of jaws, to secure the tongue In the houndß; a plate of iron tlirce inches wido, one quarter inch thick, aud one foot eight inches long, secured on the inside of jaws of hounds with two rivets, and a plate of the same dimensions on each side of the tongue, where the tongue and hounds run together, Becured in like manner ; a brace of seven-eighths of »n Inch round iron to extend from under the front axle tree, and take two bolts in front part of the hounds, same brace three-quarters of an inch round to continue to the back part of the hounds, and to be fastened with two bolts, one near the back end of tho hounds, and one through the slider and hounds; a brace over front bolster one and a half inch wide, one-quarter of an inch thick, with a bolt in each end to fasten it to the hounds; the opening between the jaws of the hound*, to receive the tongue, and four and three-quarter inches in front, and four and a half inches at the back part of the jaws. The hind hounds fonr feet two inches long, two and three quarter inches thick, and three inches wide; jaws one foot long where they clash the coupling pole; the holster four feet five incites long, and five inches wido, by three inches deep, with steady iron two Hud a half Incites wide, by one-half inch thick, turned np two aud a half inches aud fastened on each end with three rivets; the twister stocks and hounds to be secured with four iiAlf-inch screw bolts, and one half-inch screw bolt through the coupling pole. The coupling pole nine feet eight Inchoß long, three Inches deep, aud four and a half inches wide at front end, and two and three-quarter inches wide at back end; distance from the centre of king bolt hole to the centre of the back axletree six feet one inch, and from the cen tre of king bolt hole to the centre of the mortice in the bind end of the pole eight feet nine inches; king bolt one and a quarter inches diameter, of best refined iron, drawn down to seven-eighths of an inch where it passes through the iron axletree; iron plate six indies long, three inches wide, and one-eighth of an inch thick on the doubletree and tongue where they rub together; iron plate one and a half by one-quarter of an inch on the sliding bar, fas tened at each end by a screw bolt through the hounds; front bolster to have plates above and below eleven inebea long, tliree and a half inches wide, and three eighths of an inch thick, corners drawn out and turned down on the eides of the bolster, with a nail In each cor ner, and four countersunk nails on top; two bands on the hind bounds, two and two and a half inches wide, of No. 10 band iron; the rub plate on tho coupling pole to be eight inches long, one and three-quarters inches wide, and one quarter of an inch thick. Doubletree three feet ten inches long, singletree two feet eight inches long, all well made of hickory, with an iron ring and clip at each end, the centre clip to be well secured; lead bar and Btretcher to be three feet two inches long, two and a quarter inches wide, and one and a quarter inch thick. Lead bars, stretchers, and singletrees for six-mute team; the two singletrees for the lead mules to have hooks In the middle to hook to the end of the fifth chain, the wheel and middle pairs with open rings to attach them to the doubletree and lead bar The fifth chain to be ten feet long to the fork; the fork one foot ten inches long, with the stretcher attached to spread the forks apart: the links of the doubletree, stay, and toDgiie chains, three-eighths of An inch in diame ter ; the forked chain seven-sixteenth inch in diameter ; the fifth chain to be seven-sixteenth inch diameter to the fork; the fork to bo five-sixteenth inch diameter: the finks of these and of the Lock chains to be not more than two and a quarter inches long. The body to be straight, three feet six inches wide, two feet deep, ten feet long at the bottom, and ten feet six Inches nt the top, sloping equally at each end all in the ; dear or inside; the bed pieces to be two and a half inches ! wide, and three inches deep; front pieces two iuches deep i by two and a half inches wide; tail piece two and a half ! Inches wide and three inches deep; and four inches deep j in the middle to rest on the coupling pole; top rail one I and a half inch thick by one and seven-eighth inch wide; j lower rails one inch thick by one and seven-eighth inch | wide; three studs and one rail in front, with a scat on ] strap hinges to close it up ab high as the sides; a box ; three feet four inches tong, the bottom five inches wide ■ front side, nine and a half inched deep, and eight and a | half inches at the top in parallel line to the body all in j the clear, to be substantially fastened to the front end of j the body, to have an iron strap passing round each end, : secured to the head piece and front rail by a rivet in i each end of it passing through them, the lid to be ! fastened to the front rail with two good strap hinges, a j strap of five-eighth iron around the box a half inch from ’ the top edge, and two straps same size on the lid near ; the front edge, to prevent the mules from eating the ; boxes; to have a joint hasp fastened to the middle of ! the lio, with a good wooden cleat on the inside, a strap ! of iron on the centre of the box with a staple passing through it, to fasten the lid to; eight studs and two rails on each side; one bolster fastened to the body, Bix inches deep ana four inches wide at king boltholo, Iron rod in front and centre, of eleven-sixteenths of an inch round iron, with a head on the top of rail And nut | on lower end; iron rod and brace behind, with shoulders j on top of tail piece, and nuts on the under side, and a S nut on top of rail; a plate two and a half inches wide, of No. 10 band iron on tail piece, across the body; two mortices in tail piece, and hind bar two and a quarter inches wide and one inch thick, to receive pieces three feet fenr inches long, to be used as harness bearers; fonr rivets through each side stud, and two rivets through each front stud, to secure the lining boards, to be of the best quality iron, and riveted on a good bur; one rivet through each end of the rails; floor five eighths of an inch oak boards; sides five-eighths of an inch white pine, tail board three-quarters of an Inch thick, of white pine, to be well cleated with five oak cleats riveted at each end through the tail-board: an iron plate three feet eight ‘inches long, two ana a quarter inches wide, and three-eighths of an inch thick on the under side of the bed-piece, to extend from the hind end of the body to eight Inches in front of Ihe hind bolsters, to be fastened by the rod at the end of tho body, by the lateral rod and two three-eighths of an inch screw bolts, one at the forward end of the piste, and the other about eqni-distant betoen it and the lateral rod. A half-inch round Iron rod or bolt to pass diagonally through the rails, between the two hind studs to and through the bed-pieco and plate under It, with a good bend on the top and nut and screw at the bottom, to bo at tho top one foot six inches from inside of tail-board, and on the bottom ten inches from the bind rod. An iron clomp two inches wide, one quarter of an inch thick around tho bed-piece, tho cen tre bolt to wliicli the lock chain is attached passing tlirougli it, to extend seven inches on the inside of the body, the ends, top, and bottom to be Becured by two three-eighths inch screw' bolts, the middle bar at the ends to be flush with the bed-piece on the lower side. Two lock chains secured to the centre bolt of the body OHO and eleven Inches, the other two feet six inches long, to be of tltree-eighths of an inch round iron; feed trough to be four feet six inches long from out to out, the bottom and ends of oak, the sides of yellow pine, to be eight inches wide at bottom, twelve inches wide at top, and eight and a half inches deep all in the clear, well ironed, with a band of hoop-iron around the top, one around each end and tliree between the ends, strong and suit able irons to fasten them on the tongue when feeding; good strong chains to be attached to the top rail of the body, secured by a staple with a hook to at tach it to tho trough. Six bows of good ash, two inches wide and one-half inch thick, with three staples to confine the ridge pole to its place; two staples on the body, to secure each one of the bows; one ridge pole twelve feet long, one and three-quarters inches wide by five-eigbtlifl of an inch thick; the cover to be of the first quality cotton duck No. —, fifteen feet long and nine feet eight inches wide, made in the best manner, with four hemp cords on each side, and one through each end to close it at both ends; two rings on each end of the body, to close and secure the ends of the cover; a staple in the lower mil, near the second stud from each end, to fasten the side cords, Tho outside of the body and feed trough to have two good coats of white lead, colored to a blue tint, the inside of them to have two coats of Venetian red paint; the running gear and wheels to have two good coats of Venetian red darkened of a chocolate color, tho hub and fellies to be well pitched, instead of painted, if required. A tar-pot, an extra king holt, and two extra single trees to be furnished with each wagofl, the king bolt and singletrees similar in ail respects to those belonging to it. 5 52 EflCb BldC Of thO body of the wagon to be marked U. 8., and numbered as directed; all other parts to bo let tered XT. IS.; the cover, feed box, bolts, linchpins, tar pot, and harness bearers for each wagon to be put up In a strong box, (coopered,) and the contents marked thereon. It is to be distinctly understood that tho wagons are to be so constructed that the several parts of anyone wagon will agree and exactly tit those of any other, so aB to require no numbering or arranging for putting together, and all the material used for their construction to be of the best Quality; all the wood thoroughly sea- Boned, and the work in all its parte faithfully executed in the* beet workmanlike manner. The work may be inspected from time to time as It progresses by an officer or agent of the Quartermaster’s Department, and none of it shall be painted until it shall have been inspected and approved by said officer or agent authorized to inspect it. When finished, painted, and accepted by an officer or agent of the Quartermas ter’s Department, and delivered as herein agreed, they shall be paid for. M. C. MEIGS, je2s>tf Quartermaster General V. S. ■pLIXIIt PROPYLAMINE, ~ The New Remedy foi RHEUMATISM. During tho past year we have iutroduced.to the notice of the medical profession of this country the Pure Crjft talized Chloride of Propylamine , as a REMEDY FOB RHEUMATISM; and having received from many sources, both from phy sicians of the highest standing and from patients, the MOST FLATTERING TESTIMONIALS pf Its real value in the treatment of this painful and ob stinate disease, we are induced to present it to the public in u form READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE, which we hope will commend itself to those who are 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 tho form above spoken of, baa recently been extensively experimented with in the PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL, and wHh MARKED SUCCESS, (as will appear from the published accounts in tho medical journals). AST” It Is carefully put up ready for immediate use, with full directions, and can be obtained ftom all the druggists at 7® cento r«r bottle, and at wholoimi® of BULLOCK A CRENSHAW, Druggists and Manufacturing Chemists, ma 24-ly Philadelphia. MRS. JAMES BETTS’ CKLEBR A TED SUPPORTERS FOR LADIES, and the only Supporters under eminent medical patronage. La dies and physicians are respectfully requested to call only on Mrs. lietta, at her residence, 1039 WALNUT Street, Philadelphia, (to avoid counterfeits.) Thirty thousand invalids have been advised by their physicians to use her appliances. Those only aro genuine bearing tho United States copyright, labels on the box, and Bignaturos, and •Iso on the Supporters, with testimonials. oclO-tuthatf Best quality roofing slate always on hand and for Bale at Union Wharf, 1451 BEACH Street, Kensington. T. THOMAS, nyT-l! 817 WALNUT ptroet* Philadelphia PROPOSALS, MEDICINAL, PROPOSALS. Navv Pkfautnkxt, Bureau of Fords and Bocks, tiep. 4,1861. QEALED proposals for each clnFs separately, endorsed “ Proposals for Class No (namo the das*), for Hie navy yard nt (mime the yard), 11 will be received at this office until liooil on the 2d day of October next, for furnwliine mul delivering at the several navy yards mimed the materials and articles embraced in printed schedules, which will bo furnished on appli cation, and sent by mail, if so requested, to persons de siring to offer to contract for any or all of the classes named (herein, by the commandants of the several navy yards, for the classes for tho yards under (heir command, or by the navy agent nearest thereto, or by the bureau for any or nil the yards. ... To prevent confusion and mistakes in seating the of fers, no bid will be received which contains classes for more than one yard in one envelope ; and each indi vidual of ft firm must sign the bid and contract. Bidders arc hereby enuthmed and particularly notified that their offers must b<?“ in the form hereinafter pre scribed, and be wailed in time to reach their destination before the time expires for receiving them; no bid will be considered which shall be received after the period stated, and no allowance will he made for failures of the math To guard against offers being opened before the time appointed, bidders are requested to endorse on tho en velope above the address, and draw a line under the en dorsement, thus: “ Proposals for Class Wo. (name the class) for the Wavy Yard at (name the yard.)'* To the Chief of tho Bureau of Yards And Docks, Washington, D. C. Form of Offer* (Here date the offor.) I. (here insert the name or names coinpoain«rtiic firm,) of (name the town,) in the Stato of, (name the State,) hereby offer to furnish, under your advertisement dated (date of advertisement,) And subject to all the require ments of the eume, and of the printed schedule to which it refer**, nil the article*: embraced m Class No. (name the c)n£g) for the navy yard at (name the yard,) according to said schedule, viz ’ (here paste on the printed class from, the schedule, am! opposite each article 'Bet the price and carry out the amount in the columns for dollars and cent s, and foot up the aggregate amount of tho bid for the class,) amounting to (here write the amount in words.) 1 propose as my agent (here name tho agent, if one fa required by the schedule) for the supply under the classes niificellaneoup, by a mm-rcrddeiit of the place of delivery; fmd t*liowld my offer Le iMT.qd.nl, 1 request the contract may be prepared and sent to the navy agent at (uunie the agency) for signatures and certificate. (Here the bidder and each member of the firm to sign.) Form of Guarantee The undersigned (name of guarantor) or(name the town,) and State of (name the State,) anil (nanus of (second guarantor, Ac.,) hereby undertake that the above named (name the bidder or bidder.-) will, if his [or their] oiler as above be accepted, enter into contract with the United States n itliiir fifteen days after the date of notice through the poet office of tlic acceptance of ld& [or their] offer be fore mentioned. Witness t (Signature of guarantors.) I certify that the above named (hove mum* tlio guanm ton*) tui« known to me to be good tuid responsible guaran tors in Ibis case. (Signature.) To br signed by tin? tUntrict judco, district collrrtor, navy agent, or sotm* jmr»»on known to the bu reau to be responsible', PORTSMOUTH, N. H. Class No. 6. Whitt* pine, spruce* juniper, and cypress; duns No. 0. Gravel anil sand; class No. 11, Iron, iron nails, ami spikes; class No. 12. Steel; class No. 14. Files; class No. 10. Sliip chandlery ; class No. 17. Hardware; class Nu. 18. Stationery ; class No. 23. Belting, packing, and hose; class No. 20. Augers. BOSTON. Class No. 1. Bricks ; class No. 2. Stone ; class No. 3. Yellow pine timber; class No. 5. Oak aud hard wood timber and lumber; class No. 6. White pine, spruce, juniper, and cypress ; class No. 7. Lime, hair, and plas ter ; class No. 8. Cement ; class No. 0. Craved and fland * daw* No. 11. Iron, iron spikes, and nail 3: claw No. 12. Steel ; class No. 13. Big-iron ", class No. 15. Taints, oils, and glass ; class No. 17. Hardware. NEW YOU*. Class No. 1. Bricks; class No. 3. Yellow pine timber; class No, 4. Yellow pine lumber; class No. 5. Oak anil hard wood ; class No. 6. White pine, spruce, cypress, and juniper; class No. 7. Lime, hair, and plaster; class No. 8. Cement; class No. 0. Gravel aud Hand ; class No. 10. Slate; clawi No. 11. Iron, iron spikes, and nails: class No. 13. Pig-iron; class No. 15. Paints, oils, anil gluts; class No. IG. Ship chaudlory: class No. 17. Hardware; chit* No. 23. Belting, packing, aud hose; cluss No. 25. Iron work, Ac. PHILADELPHIA. Class No. 3. Tellowpme tum»cr ; class No. 5. Oak and ltanl wood ; class No. C. "White 1 pino, spruce, juniper, ftinl cypress; class No. 11. Iron, iron spikes, and nails; class No. 14. Files; class No. 17. llnrdwuve; class No. 23. Belting, packitt.ee, and hose; class No. 26. Augers, ■WASHINGTON. | Class No. 1. class No. 5. Oak and hardwood] \ class No. 0. White pine, spruce, juniper, and cypress 5 i class No. 11. Iron, iron spikes, ard nailsclass No. 12. , Stuel; class No. 14. Files; clnjs No. 15. Faints, oils, and ; glass; class No. IC. Ship chandlery; class No. 17. Hard- > ■ware: class No. 24. Sperm and lubricating oils; class : Nj. 27. Anthracite coal; class No. 29. Bituminous Cuml>f-rln.nd coftl. The schedule will state the times within which articles will he required to he delivered: find where the printed schedule is not used, the periods stated in it Tor delive ries must be copied in the bids. All tbe articles which may be contracted for must be delivered at such place or places, including drayage and cartage to the place where used within the navy yards, respectively, for which the offer is made, as may be directed by the commanding officer thereof; and, all other things being equal, prefe rence will be given to American manufacture. No arti cle will be received after the expiration of the period specified in the schedules for the completion of deliveries, unless specially authorized tv the Department. In com puting the clashes, the price stated in the column of prices will be the standard, and the aggregate of the class will be carried out according to the prices stated. It is to be provided in the contract, and to be distinctly understood by the bidders, that the amount and number of articles enumerated in classes beaded u Miscellaneous 11 are specified as the .probable quantity which may be re quired, as well as to fix data for determining the lowest bid; but the contractor is to furnish more or less of the said enumerated articles, and in such quantities, and at such times, as the bureau or commandan t may require ; such increase, however, not to exceed one half of the quantities stated (and requisitions sent through the post Office shall be deemed sufficient notice) during the fiscal year ending 80th June, 18G2; and whether the quantities required be more or less than those specified, the prices shall remain the same. All the articles under the contract must be of the best quality, delivered in good order, free of all and every charge or expense to the Government, and subject to the inspection, count, weight, or measurement of the said navy yard, and be in all respects satisfactory to the com mandant thereof. Bidders are referred to the yard for plans, specifications, or samples, and any further descrip tion of the articles. When bidders shall be in doubt afl to the precise articles named in the schedule, they will apply to the commanding officer of the navy yard, and not to employees, for description of the article or articles in doubt, which information the said officer will give in writing. Contractors for classes headed « Miscellaneous,” who do not reside near the place where the articles are to be delivered, will be required to name, in their propo sals, an agent at the city or principal place near the yard of delivery, who may bo called upon to dolivor ar ticles, without delays when they shall he required. Approved Bliretiee. in the f» J,i amount oi tno contract, Will be required, and twnb per centum as additional security deducted from e*ch payment until the contract shall have been computed or cancelled, unless otherwise authorized by the Department. On classes of articles headed «Miscellaneous,” to be delivered as required during the fwcal year, the twenty per centum retained may, at the discretion of the commandant, be paid quar terly on the first of January, April, July, and October, when the deliveries have been satisfactory, and the balance (eighty ier cent.) will be paid by the respective navy agents within thirty days after the presentation of bills, in triplicate, duly vouched and approved. No part of the per centum reserved is to be paid until ail the rejected articles offered under the coutract shall Save been removed from the yard* unless specially au thorized by the Department. It will be stipulated in the contract that if default shall be made by the parties of the first part in deliver ing all or any of the articles mentioned in any class bid for, of the quality and at the times and places above pro vided, then, aud in that case, the said parties will torfuit and pay to the Vnited States a sum of money not to exceed twice the amount of such class; which maybe recovered, from time to time, according to the act of Congress in that case provided, approved March 3,1843. The sureties must sign the contract, and their respon- Bibility be certified to by a navy agent, collector, district attorney, or some other person satisfactorily known to the bureau. It is to be provided in the contract that the bureau shall have the power of annulling the contract, without loss or damage to the Government, in ease Congress shall not have made sufficient appropriations for the articles Hfilii/xl, or for the completion of works estimated for, and ou which this advertisement is based, and shall also have the power to increase or diminish the quantities named in tie classes not headed “Miscellaneous” in the schedule, twenty-five per centum. Persons whose offers shall he accepted will be notified by letter through the post office, which notice shall bo considered sufficient; and if they do not enter into con tract for the supplies specified within fifteen days from the date <rf notice from the bureau of the acceptance of their bid, ft contract will be made with some other person or persons, and the guarantors of such defaulting bidders will be held responsible for all delinquencies. All offers not made in strict conformity with this ad vertisement will, at the option of the bureau, be rejected. Those only whose offers may be accepted will be noti fied, and contracts will be ready for execution as soon thereafter as may be practicable. ses-4w Proposals for revenue VESSELS.— TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Washington, September 3,1301. The Department will receive proposals, accompanied by models, plans, and specifications, until 12 o’clock MONDAY, 30th September, 1861, for the complete con struction and equipment of TWO STEAM SCREW REVENUE VESSELS, of 750 tons each, and of THREE STEAM SCREW REVENUE VESSELS, of 600 tons each, United States measurement. Proposals will only be considered from successful steamship builders actually engaged in that business, and the name of the marine steam-engine establishment at which tho steam nmehinory is to bo mode must bo stated and will have due weight. The load draft of water of the vessels of 750 tons must not exceed ten (10) feet, and they will be armed with one rifled pivot gun of 8,000 lbs. weight, two 32*pounder guns of 42 cwt., and one heavy navy 24-pounder howit/.er on the top gallant forecastle. The comple ment for each vessel to be 120 persons, carrying provi sions for sixty days, and 2,800 gallons of water in tanks; to bo furnished with a condenser for distilling potable witter. The vessels to he schooner rigged, with flying gaff top sails, square sail, and yard to set flying. The load draft of water of the vessels of 600 tons must not exceed feet, and they will be armed, each, with one rifled pivot-gun of 6,500 lbs. weight, two 32-pounders of 42 cwt., and one light navy 24-pounder howitzer ou : the tor- gallant forecastle. j The complement for each vessel will be ninety-five per sons, carrying provisions for sixty days, and 2,000 gal- j lons of water in tanks, and to be furnished with a con- * denser for distilling potable water. { The vessels to be schooner rigged, with flying gaff top- j Bails, Riuare sail, fliul ymi to set flying. j Tho proposal must be Tor the hull, spars, rigging, sails, j and canvas work, mast coats, awnings, hammocks, and bags, boats, authors, and cables, tanks, casks, binna- i cles, bells, furniture for cabins and mess mans, cooking j apparatus mid utensils complete, steam machinery, spare j work, coal bunkers filled with Buck Mountain coal, with j all the equipments and outiils of every kind, and in all ; respects ready to receive her officers, muu, provisions, j mid armament, and at once proceed to sea I TIIP armaments, provisions, jiuutiosd instruments, and ; Charts only will be provided l*,v the Government. j It is desirable to have the highest uttabmble speed, ■ which niUßt bo stated in the offer, together with. tho. i length of time it can be maintained and the quantity of ; coal that can be carried in the bunkers for that speed, which should not be less than for ton days of twenty-four must describe fully the material to be used; the manner and size of fastening; the detail of j the size, finish, and arrangement of the machinery, und of the various equipments and outfits included in tho pro- ; plnns must he working drawings from which tho ! Vl'KW'l Mill machinery can lie built, allowing the allot- i IHClll Of Ifpnct* for w.-am rooms, ZitibS, Shell room?, disposition of coal, and convenient , stowage must be provided. It is to be understood tlint in the contract a guarantee w ill be inserted of the fulfilment of tlio condition of draft of water, speed, fuel, ■ satisfautoxy working of the nui- * ciiincry, and otl.fr points required, with a forfeiture iu . case of failure. „ ■ , . The bidders must state the least time from the signing the contract or acceptance of the proposal within which thov will agree to complete the vessels ready for sea, and ■ deliver them at any ports they limy name. Tho total nmarnit for which they will engage to do all .that is re quired in the foregoing advertisement, and to be em braced in their HpecilieuticuiH and plnns, mitst-.be stated, ami the bids must be «CC©nip*n*cd by the guarantee re quired by law' that, if awarded, they will execute tho Payments will bo made at four different intervals aa ; the work • progresses, retaining onc-fiftli (1-5) of tho ' whole amount for ninety (00) days after the delivery of j the vessel, to repair any detects that may be discovered ! Within that time on trial at sea. ! The Department resentes the right to accept tho pro posals made iu conformity with the conditions prescribed i which it may consider most to the interests of tho Go- ' vernment, and to combine the greatest number of fidvun- j tapes, and to reject any or all of them at its option. j A competent person will be appointed by the Depart- 1 mont.to superintend the construction and equipment of . each of the vessels. ; The specifications, plans and models of parties not ob- V taming contract* may be withdrawn by them. ■ S. V. CHASE, Secretary of the Treasury. pelO-tutbsalOt THE PBESS-PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 86, 1861. TNSURANCE COMPANY OF THE X STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA—OFFICE Nob. 4 amt 6 EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, North side of WAL NUT Street, between DOGK and THIRD Streets, Phila delphia. INCORPORATED In 1784—CHARTER PERPETUAL. CAPITAL, $200,000. PROPERTIES OF THE COMPANY, FEBRUARY 1, 1861, $507,004.61. MARINE, FIRE, AND INLAND TRANSPORTA TION INSURANCE. HENRY D. William Harper, Secretar: Anthracite insurance COMPANY. Authorized $400,000 CHARTER PERPETUAL. Office No. 311 WALNUT Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, Phihulelplua. This Company will insure Against loss or damage by Fire, on Buildings, Furniture, and Merchandise gene rally. Also, Marine Insurances on Vessels, Cargoes, and Freights. Inlaud Insurance to all parts of the Union. rjIHE RELIANCE TDAL INSURANCE COMPANY, OP PHILADELPHIA, OFFICE No. 305 WALNUT STREET, Insures against LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE, on House*, Stores, and other buildings, limited or perpetual, and on Furniture, Goods, Wares, Ami Mer chandise, in town or country. CASH CAPITAL, S23I,IIO.OO—ABSETB $317,142.04, Which is invested as follows, viz: In first mortgage ou city property, worth double the amount .$162,900 00 Peuusylvauia Railroad Co.’s 6 per cent, first mortgage loan, At par... 6,000 00 Pennsylvania Railroad Co.'s 6 per cent, se cond mortgage loan, ($30,000) 27,900 00 Huntingdon and Broad Top Railroad and Canal Co.'s mortgage loan 4,000 00 Ground rent, first-class. • 2,462 60 Collateral loadb, well Becnred.. 2,500 00 City of Philadelphia 6 per cent loan..•«•••• 30,000 00 Allegheny County 6 por cent. Pa. HR. loan. 10,000 00 Commercial Bank stock *• 6,135 01 Mechanics 1 Bank stock 2,612 60 Pennsylvania Railroad Co.'s stock 4,000 00 The Reliance Mutual Insurance Co.'s stock. 25,350 00 The County Fire Insurance Co.'s stock..... 2,050 00 The DelcwAre M. S. Insurance Co.'s stock.. 700 00 Union Mutual Insurance Co.'s scrip, ».••••■ 380 00 Bills receivable 14,302 74 Book accounts, accrued interest, Ac 7,104 66 Gash on hand... 11,614 64 The Mutual principle, combined with the security of a Stock Capital, entitles the insured to participate in the profits of the Company, without liability for LOSBX3, Leases promptly adjusted and paid. DIRECTORS. Clem TJngley, William R. Thompsons Frederick Broun, William Stevenson, John R. Worrell, E. L. Carson, Robert Tolaud, G. D. Rosengnrten, Charles S. Wood, James S. Woodward, ole; £, M. HiKCBHAtr, Secretary February 16,1861. rjIHE ENTERPRISE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA. (FIRE INSURANCE EXCLUSIVELY.) COMPANY’S BUILDING, S. W. CORNER FOURTH AND WALNUT STREETS. DIRECTORS. F. Ratchford Starr, MordeeM L. Dawson, William McKee, Geo. H. Stuart, Halbro Frazier, John H. Broun, John M. Atwood, B. A. Fahnestock, Benj T. Trcdick, Andrew D. Cash, Henry Whurton, J. L. Erringer. F. RATCHFORD STARR, President. Charles W. Coxe, Secretary. fe!s PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSU RANCE COMPANY, No. 921 CHESTNUT Street, Philadelphia. CHARTER PERPETUAL. ALL THE PROFITS DIVIDED AMONG THE IN SURED. Insure Lives for abort terms or for the whole term of life; grant Anmities and Endowments: purchase Life Inte rests in Real Estate, and make all contracts depending on the contingencies of life. They act as Executors, Administrators, Assignees, Trustees, and Guardians. ASSETS OF THE COMPANY, January 1,1861. Mortgages, ground rents, real estate 8322,981 97 United States stocks, Treasury notes, loans of State of Pennsylvania, city of Philadel phia, Ac Premium notes, loans or collaterals, Ac Pennsylvania, North Pennsylvania Rail roads, and County 6 per ceut. bonds 105,802 60 Bank, insurance, railroad, eanal stocks, Ac. 97,647 49 Cash on hand, agents' balances, Ac., Ac 88,206 14 *1,071,138 03 DANIEL L. MILLER, President. SAMUEL E. STOKES, Tice President. Joss W. HorKor, Secretary, Delaware mutual safety INSURANCE COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA. Incorporated by the Legislature of Pennsylvania, 1836* Office, B> Be corner of THIRD and WALNUT Streets. PHILADELPHIA. MARINE INSURANCE. On Vessels, 1 Cflrrjo, J To all Parts of the World. Freight, \ INLAND INSURANCES On Goods by Rivers, Canals, Lakes, and Land Carriages, to all parts of tho Union. FIRE INSURANCES On Merchandise generally. On Stores, Dwelling Houses, ABBOTS OF THE COMPANY, November 1,1860. $190,000 United States five per cent. 1i0nn. ... $lOO,OOO 00 XI?,000 United States six per cent. Treasury Notes, (with accrued interest,).... 110,463 84 100,000 Pennsylvania 6tate five per cent. Loan 25,970 00 21,000 do. do. Biz do. d 0... 21,945 00 123,050 Philadelphia City Bix per cent. Loan 123,203 37 80,000 Tennessee State five per cent. Loan 84,000 00 80,000 Pennsylvania Railroad 3d mortgage six per cent.bonds.,.. 45,000 00 15,000 300 shares stock Germantown Gas Company, interest and principal guarantied by the City of Philadel phia 16,300 00 6,000 100 shares Pennsylvania Railroad Company 8,900 00 6,000100 shares North Pennsylvania Bail* road Company ....... 1,200 30 shares Philadelphia Ice Boat and Steam Tug Company 1,200 00 250 5 shares Philadelphia aud Havre-de- Grace Steam Towboat Company.. 250 2 shares Philadelphia Exchange Company 125 00 1,000 2 shares Continental Hotel G 0..... 600 00 #506,700 par. Cost 5547,335 64. Market val. #554,650 71 Bills Receivable, for Izpurances made .•••••• 171,380 43 Bonds and Mortgages... ............. 84,500 00 Beal Estate 61,303 86 Balances due at Agencies, Premiums on Ma rine Policies, Interest, and otlior Debts due the Company.... 161,560 03 Scrip and Stock of sundry Insurance andother Companies«,,««•••. niuiMUfiftMhm,* 3)020 60 #i. a L i. i,) In Banks..«»• * • *#26,6(3 10 Cash on hand . J Drawor ’435 85 ■CURE INSURANCE EXCLUSIVE- X* LY.—The PENNSYLVANIA EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Incorporated 1825. CHASTER PER PETUAL. No. 510 WALNUT Street, opposite Independ ence Sun ar e. t This Company, favorably known to the Community for thirty-six years, continues to insure against Loss or Da mage by Eire, on public or private Buildings, either per manently or for a limited time. Also, on Furniture, stocks of Goods, or Merchandise generally, on liberal •#rms. ' Their Capital, together with a large Surplus Fund, Is Invested in the most careful monner, which enables them to offer to the insured an undoubted security in the case of losb. Fire insurance. MECHANICS* INSURANCE COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA, No. 138 North SIXTH Street, below Race, Insure Buildings, Goods, and Merchandise gene* rally, from Loss or Damage by Fire. The Company gua ranty to adjust all Losses promptly, and thereby hope to merit the patronage of the public. DIRECTORS. Robert Flanigan, Michael McGeoy, Edward McGovern, Thomas B. McCormick, John Bromley, Francis Falls, John Cassady, American fire insurance COMPANY. Incorporated 1810. CHARTER PERPETUAL. No. 810 WALNUT Street, above Third, Philadelphia. Having a large paid-up Capital Stock and Surplus, In vested in sound and available* Securities, continues to insure on Dwellings, Stores, Furnitnre, Merchandise, Ves sels in port and their Cargoes, and other Personal Pro perty. All Losses liberally and promptly adjusted. DIRECTORS. James R. Campbell, Edmund G. Dufcllli, Charles W, Poultney, Israel Morris. INSURANCE COM- X2i FANY—Office, No. 409 WALNUT Street. Fire Insurance on Houses, and Merchandise generally, on favorable terms, either Limited or Perpetual. DIRECTORS. Jeremiah Bonsall, Thomas Marsh, John Q, Giniiodo, Charles Thompson) Edward D. Robert?, James T, Hal©, Bamuel D. Smedley, JOBhua T. Owen# Reuben 0. Hale, John J. Griffiths. JEREMIAH BONSALL, President JOHN Q. GINNODO, Tice President Biohabp Co®, Secretary. ja3l fXLARET WINE —In casks and oaßes, VJ of the brands of St. Julian, Margatlx, Hout-Brlen P»xUlm. For Hie l>7 JAUBETCHE & CABBTAIBB No. 208 Sontb FRONT Btract Fine shirt manufactory.— J. W. SCOTT, 814 CHESTNUT . Street, ft few doors below the “ Continental/' The attention of the Wholesale Dealers is invited to his IMPROVED OUT OF SHIRTS, of superior fit, make, ami material, on bftnd and made So order at eUortestaatu jcS-tt insurance companies. DIRECTORS. Henry D. Sherrerd, Samuel Grant, Jr., Charles Macnlester, Tobias Wagner, William S. Smith, Thomas B. Wattson, John B. Budd, Henry G. Freeman, William R. White, Charles S. Lewis, George li. Stuart, Gwrge <X Carson, . BQEBBBBDi Presifont. py. jy2o-tf DIRECTORS. Joseph Maxflold, John Ketcham, John R. Blnkiston* Win. F. Dean, J. E. Baum. ■ KSHKIt, President. ’» DEAN, Tico President. Jacob ERher, D. Luther, L. Andenried, Davis Pearson, Peter Sieger, JACO] WM. , W. M. Smjtti, Secretary Samuel Bfapham, Robert Sleen, William Musser, Benj. V. Tingloy, Marshall LLill, J. Johnson Brown# Charles Leland, Jacob T. Bunting, Smith Bowen, John Bissoll, Pittsburg. . TINULttY, President, DIRECTORS, Samuel S. Stokes, J. F. Peniston, Henry Sloan, Edward Darlington, H< Jones BrooKe, Spencer Mcllvaine, Thomas C. Hand, Robert Burton, Jacob P. Jones, James B. McFarland, JoshuaP. Eyre, John B. Semple, Pittsburg D. T, Morgan, «« A. B. Berger, “ ,M MARTIN, President. HAND, Vice President nol7-tf William Martin, Edmund A. 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They have been teßted in more than a thousand cases, with entire success. «90i,e07 e From the Democrat, St. Cloud, Minn. If you are, or have been troubled with the headache, send for a box, [Cephalic Pills,] so that yon may have them iu case of an attack* From the Advertiser, Providence, S. 1. The Cephalic Pillß are said to be a remarkably effec tive remedy for the headache, and one of the very best for that very frequent complaint which has ever been dis covered. From the Western R. R. Gazette, Chicago, lit We heartily endorse Mr. Spalding, and his unrivalled Cephalic Pills. From the Kanawha Valley Star, Kanawha, V*. We are sure that persons suffering with the headache, Who try them, will stick to them. From the Southern Path Finder, New Orleant, La* Try them! yon that are afflicted, and we are sure that your testimony can be added to the already numerous list that has received benefits that no other medicine can prodace. From the St. Louis Democrat The immense demand for (he article (Cephalic Fins) Is rapidly Increasing. From the Gazette, Davenport, lowa. Mr. Bpalding would not connect his name with an ar ticle he did not know to possess real merit From the Advertiser, Providence , R. I. The testimony in their favor Ib strong, from the mos respectable quarters. From the Daily News, Newport, R. I, Cephalic Pills are taking the place of all kinds. From the Commercial Bulletin, Boitm, Matt. Bald to be very efficacious for tho headache. From the Commercial Cincinnati. Buffering humanity can now be relieved. ter A Single bottle of SPALDING’S PREPARED GLUE will me ten times their coat anuu&lly.K SPALDING’S PREPARED GLUE ! SPALDING’S PREPARED GLUE! SPALDING’S PREPARED GLUE! ECONOMY I W« A SIITOB IS TIMS SATIS WYI As accident. will happen, even In well-regulated faml liee, it is very desirable to have some cheap and conveni ent way for repairing Furniture, Toys, Crockery, do. SPALDING’S PBEPABED GLUE meets all anchemergencles,and no household can afford to do without it It is always ready, and up to the sticking point « USEFUL IN EVEBY HOUSE.” N. B.—A Brush accompanies each bottle. Price, 35 cents. Address, HENEY C. SPALDING, No. 48 GEDAB STREET, NEW YORK. As certain unprincipled persons are attempting to palm off on the nnsnspectlng public, Imitations of my PBE PAREDGLYK, I wonid caution all persons to examiae before purchasing, and see that the fall name, SPALDING'S PBEPABED GLUE'W on the outside Wrapper; all others are swindling Counterfeits. Mi-tf THE SPOT.” STOP YOUR COUGH! STRENGTHEN YOUR VOICE SPALDING’S GENTLEMEN CARRY OHILDItEN OUT FOB CURES ALL KINDS OF PRICE, 25 CENTS. SATE THE PIECES! CAUTION. CSfifiESpUsSi! *AIL AND WlN tSiHii.Sfibz.w2 T£ K ARRANGEMENT— PHILADELPHIA, GERMANTOWN, and NORRIS. TOWN BAII ItOAD. On and after Minina;, September 23, 1881. Edit GERMANTOWN'. Leave PliMtlrliin, 6,7, 8,0,10,11,12 4. M„ l, s, 3, 4,6, 6,7, 8,0,10, and 11?, F. M. Leave Germantown, 6,7, 7 W, 8, 9,10,11,12 A. M., 1, 2,3, 4,6, 6,7, 8, 0,10.5, I*. MT ON SUNDAYS. Leave Philadelphia, 8.05 A. M., 2,7, and 10* P. M. Leave Germantown, 8.10 A. JR., 1,0, and 9* P. M. CHESTNUT HILL RAILROAD. Leave Philadelphia, 0, 8,10,12 A. M., 2,4, 0, and 9 P. M. Leave Chestnut IT ill, 7.10, 7.40, 9.40,11.40 A. M., 1.40, 3.40, 5.40, ami 7.40 I*. M. ON SUNDAYS. Leave Philadelphia, 9.05 A. M., 2 and 7 P. M. Leave Chetmiut Hill, 7.00 A, M.i 12*40) 0*40) and 949 P. M. YOU CONBHOHOCKKN AND NORRISTOWN. Leave Philadelphia, ti){, 9,11 A. M., 3.05, 4#, O. aud 8.05 P. M. Leave Norristown, 7,8, 9, 11 A. M., I#, 4#, and 8 P. M. * ■ ON SUNDAYS. Leave Philadelphia, 9 A. M., 3 P. M. Leave Norristown, 7# A. M., 6 P. M. Leave Philadelphia, 6#, 9,11 A. U., 3.05, 4#, 6,05, and 8.05 I*. M. L«miv<« Maimyuuk, 6Jf F. H. * ON SUNDAYS. Leave Philadelphia, 9 A. M., 3 and 7 P. M. Leave Hanayimk, 7# A. M., •>% and 8 P. M. H. K. SMITH, General Superintendent, Depot NINTH and GKEEN Streets. r—r- PHILADELPHIA > IJTI READING RAILROAD. PASSENGER TRAINS FOB FOTTBYILLE, READ ING, and HARRISBURG, on and after May 20,1881. MORNING LINES, DAILY, (Sundays excepted.) Leave New Depot, corner of BROAD and CALLOW HILL Streets, PHILADELPHIA, (Passenger entrancei on Thirteenth and on Callowhill streets,) at 8 A. M., con necting at Harrißiiurg with the PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD 1 P. M. train, rnnnlng to Pittsburg; the CUMBERLAND VALLEY 1.05 P. M. train running to Chambersbtirg, Carlisle, Ac.: and the NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD 1 P. M. train running to Sun bury, Ac Leave New Depot, corner of BROAD and CALLOW HILL Streets, PHILADELPHIA, (Passenger entrances on Thirteenth and on ChIIowIuII sta,,) for POTTSVILLE and HARRISBVBG, at 3.15 P. M., DAILY, connect ing at Harrisburg with the Northern Central Railroad, for Sunbury, Williamsport, Elmira, Ac.; for READ ING only, at 5 P. M.» DAILY, (Sundays excepted.) DISTANCES VTA PHILADELPHIA AND BEADING RAILROAD. From Philadelphia, Miles. To PhceniXTille 28] Reading... 58 f Philadelphia and Beading Lebanou 86 j and Lebanon Valley R. R Harrisburg 112 j Dauphin 124 ) Millersburg 142 f Northern Central Treverton Junction. 158 1 Railroad. Sunbury.. 169 J Northumberland... ,171) Lewibburg..........178 Milton.. 183 Muncy .197 V Banbury and Erie R. R. Williamsport 209 I Jersey Shore 223 I Lock Haven*... •». .235 ) Elmira 287 S Rauroaa. Tho 8 A. M. aud 3.15 I*. M. tralnsconnectdally at Port Clinton, (Sundays excepted,) with the CATAWISSA, WILLIAMSPORT, and ERIE RAILROAD, making clow connections •with lines to l?iag»ra Falls, Canada, the Weßt and Southwest. DEPOT IN PHILADELPHIA: Corner of BROAD CALLOWHILL Streets. W. H. HcILHENNEY, Secretary. mv-20tf Mar 20. 1861. THE PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL RAILROAD, 250 MILES DOUBLE TRACK. 1861. THE CAPACITY OF THE ROAD IS NOW EQUAL TO ANY IN THE COUNTRY. THREE THROUGH PASSENGER TRAINS BETWEEN PHILADELPHIA AND PITTSBURG. Connecting direct at Philadelphia with Through Trains from Boston, Now York, and all points East, and in the Union. Depot at Pittsburg with Through Trains to and front atl points in the West, Northwest, and Southwest— thus furnishing facilities for transportation of Passen gerß unsurpassed for speed and comfort by any other route. Express and Fast Lines run through to Pittsburg, without change of Cars or Conductors. All Through Passenger Trains provided with Loughridgo’a Patent Brake—speed under perfect control of the engineer, thus adding much to the safety of travellers. Smoking Cars are attached to each Train; Wood ruff’s Sleeping Cars to Express and Fast Trains. The EXPRESS RUNS DAILY: Mail and Fast Lines Sun days excepted. Mail Train leaves Philadelphia at 7,36 A. M. Fast Line “ 4t 11.20 A. M. Express train leaves “ 10.15 P. M. WAY TRAINS LEAVE AS FOLLOWS: Harrisburg Accommodation, via Columbia, 2.30 P. M. Columbia ** 4.00 P, M. Parkeshurg “ at 5.40 P. M. Weßt Chester « No. 1, at 8.15 A. M. “ “ No. 2, at 12.00 P. M. West Chester Passengers will take the West Chester Noe. 1 and 2 Harrisburg accommodation and Columbia Trains. Passengers for Snnbury, Williamsport, Elmira, Buf falo, Niagara Fulls, and intermediate points, leaving Philadelphia at 7.30 A. M. and 2.30 P. H., go directly through. Tickets Westward may be obtained at the office of the Company in Pliiladelphia, New York, Boston, or Balti more; and Tickets Eastward at any of the important Bailroad offices in the West; also on board any of the regular line of Steamers on the Mississippi or Ohio rivers. Fare always as low, and time as quick, as by any other route. For further information apply at the Passenger Sta tion, Southeast corner of Eleventh and Market streets. The completion of the Western connections of the Pennsylvania Railroad to Chicago, make this the DIRECT LINE BETWEEN THE EAST AND THE GREAT WEST. The connection of tracks by the Railroad Bridge at Pittsburg, avoiding all drayage or ferriage of Freight to gether with the saving of time, are advantages readily appreciated by Shippers of Freight, and the Travelling Public. Merchants and Shippers entrusting the transportation of their Freight to this Company, can rely with confi dence on its speedy transit. THE RATES OF FREIGHT to and from any point In the West by the Pennsylvania Railroad arc at all timet as favorable as are charged by other Railroad Companies, SEF“ Be particular t* mark packages u via Pennsylva nia Railroad.” For Freight Contracts or Shipping Directions, apply to, or address either of the following Agents of the Com pany: H. S. Pierce A Co., Zanesville, O’ j. J. Johnson, Rip* ley, 0.; R. McNeely, Maysville, Ky.; Ormsby A Crop per, Portsmouth, 0.; Paddock A Co., Jeffersonville, Indiana; H. W. Brown A Co., Cincinnati, 0.; Athern A Hibbert, Cincinnati, 0; R. C. Meldrum, Madison, Did; Jos. E. Moore, Louisville, Ky.; P. G. O'Riley A Co., Evansville, Ind.; N. IV. Graham A Co., Cairo, HI. jit. F. Sails, Shaler & Glass, St. Louis, Mo.; John H. Harris, Nashville, Tenn.: Harris A Hunt, Mem phis, Terin.; Clarke A Co., Chicago, HI.: W. H. H. Koonte, Alton, 111.; or to Freight Agents of Railroads at different points in the West. B. B. KINGSTON, Jr., Philadelphia. MAGRAW A KOONS, 80 North street, Baltimore. ifcECH A CO., 1 Astor House, or IS. William at., N. T. LEECH A CO., No. 77 State street, Boston. H. H. HOUSTON, Gen’l Freight Agent, Phila. L. L. HOUrT, Gen’l Ticket Agent, Phila. E. LEWIS, Geu’l Snp’t, Altoona, Pa. ja3-Iy 1861. ARRANGEMENT OF NEW YORK LINES. THE CAMDEN AND AMBOT AND PHILA DELPHIA AND TRENTON RAILROAD CO.’S LIKES FROM PHILADELPHIA TO NEW YORK AND IVAY PLACES. fftOX WAtNUT-STREUT WHARF AND KENSINGTON DEPOT. WILL LEAYE AS FOLLOWS—'VIZ; »ASI, At 6 A. M., via Camden and Amboy, 0. and A. Ac- commodation. ,S 2 25 At © A« hlvi Tift Camdcq and Jersey City, (lj\ J. Acc0mm0dati0n)............. a « 2 26 At 9# A. M.» via Kensington and JeraeyCity,Morn ing Mail 8 00 At 12# P. via Camden and Amboy, Accommo dation. «• 2 25 At 2 P. M., via Camden and Amboy, C. and A. Ex- press 8 00 At 4# P. M., via Kensington and Jersey City, Eve ning Express.... 3 00 At 4# P, M„ Yia Kensington and Jersey City* 2d Class Ticket.............. 2 25 At 6P. M m via Camden and Jersey City, Evening Mail 8 00 At 10# P. H., via Camden and Jersey City, South ern Mail..; 3 00 At5P. M., via Camden and Amboy, Accommoda- tion, (Freight and Passenger)—lst Class Ticket.. 225 Do. do. 2d Class Ticket.. 1 60 Thd ©P’ M. Mail Line runs daily. The 10# P. M. Southern Mall* Saturdays excepted. For Water ©topi Stroudsburg, Scranton, Wilkesbarre, Montrose, Great Bend, Ac., 7.10 A. M. from Kensington, via Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western B. B. For Mauch Chunk, Allentown, Bethlehem, Belvidere, Easton, Lambertville, Flemington, Ac., at 7.10 A. M. and 4# P. M., from Kensington Depot; (the 7.10 A. M. line connects with train leaving Easton for Mauch Chunk at 3.36 P. M.) For Mount Holly at 6 A. M., 2 and 4# P. M. For Freehold at 6 A. M. and 2 P. M. WAY LINES. For Bristol, Trenton, &c., at 7.10 and 9# A. M., 4# and fi# P. M., from Kensington, and 2# P. M. from Walnut-Rtt eet wharf. For Palmyra, Riverton, Delanco, Beverly, Burling ton, Florence,Bordentown, Ac., at 12#, 1,2#, 4#, and 5 P. M. Steamboat Trenton, for Bordentown and intermediate places, at 2# P. M., from Walnut-street wharf. For New York and Way Lines leaving Kensing ton Depot, take the cars, on Fifth street, above Walnut, half an hour before departure. The cars run into the depot, and on arrival of each train run from tho depot. Fifty Pounds of Bnggnge, only, allowed each Passen ger. Passengers are prohibited from taking anything as baggage but their wearing apparel. All baggage over fifty pounds to be paid for extra. The Company limit their responsibility for baggago to One Dollar per pound, and will not be liable for auy amount beyond $lOO, ex cept by special contract. WM. H. GATZMEB, Agent. IShesl north pennsyl- VANIA RAILROAD. FOB BETHLEHEM, DOYLESTOWN, MAUCH CHUNK, HAZI.ETON, EASTON, ECKLEY, WILKESBARRE, to. THREE THROUGH TRAINS. On and after MONDAY, MAY 13. 1860, Passenger Trains will leave FRONT and WILLOW Streets, Phila delphia, daily, (Sundays excepted,) as follows: At 6.40 A. Mm (Express,) for Bethlehem, Allentown, Mauch Chunk, Hazleton, Wilkesbarre, Ac. At 2.46 F. Mm (Express,) for Bethlehem, Easton, Ao. This train reaches Easton at 6 P. M.» and makes a dose connection with the New Jersey Central for New York. At 6.16 p. H., for Bethlehem, Allentown, Mauch Chunk, Ac. At 9 A. M. and 4 P. M., for Doylestown. At 10.30 A. M. and 6.45 r. M., for Fort Washington. The 6.40 A. M. Express Train makes close connection with the Lehigh Valley Railroad at Bethlehem, being the shortest and most desirable route to Wilkesbarre, and to all points in tho Lehigh coal region. TRAINS FOR PHILADELPHIA. Leave Bethlehem at 6.40 A. M., 9.18 A. M., and 5.33 P.M. Leave Doylestown at 7.25 A. M. and 4.15 P. M. X>e&ve Fort Washington at 6.30 A. M. and 2.30 P. M. ON SUNDAYS-Philadelphia for Bethlehem at© A. M. Philadelphia for Doylestown at 3 P. M. Doylestown for Philadelphia at 6.40 A. M. Bethlehem for Philadelphia at 6 P. M. Fare to Bethlehem.».sl.6o I Fare to Mauch Ohnnk.s2.flO Fare to Easton 1,501 Fare to Wilkesbarre. . 4.60 Through Tickets must be procured at the Ticket Offices, at WILLOW Street, or BERKS Street ,ln order to secure the above rates of fare. All Passenger Trains (except Sunday Trains) oonnect at Berks sheet with the Fifth and Sixth streets, and Se cond and Third-streets Passenger Railroads, twenty ml nutoßnftevleaving Willow CLARK, Agent. DISPATCH fSE»gaaggag PHILADELPHIA AND BEADING BAHiBOAD CO., (Office 227 South Fourthstreet.) ’ ' Philadelphia, April 27,180. On uni after Hay 1.1861, season tickets will be Issued by this company for the periods of three, six, nine, and twelve months, not transferable. Season school-tickets may also be had at 33 per cent discount. „ __ These tickets win be sold by the Treasurer at no. an Bouth FOUBTH Street, where any further information can be obtained. . B.BBIDFOBD, ap2o-tf Treasurer. TJtTOAD —500 lbs. for sale by XX WETHERILL ft BBOTHXB, _ iT and 19 North BItfOND Btreet. RAILROAD LINES. FOR MaNAYUNK. AFTERNOON LINES. D. A. Stewart, Pittsburg.: isis 1861. SEASON TICKETS. SALES BY AUCTION. Furness, brinle y, & co., No. 429 MAIIKET STREET. SAM: OK Sim LOTS T'itKNCH COOLS, US KISI- I'AV MOBNINC, SKI’T. 2' A CARD.—The jiiirticnlor intuition of tin' 'l'rnilr in r. -jtK-.tM t,. HJtlvof SOO b»t.- l-VfifUt dry ko-hU, oh Friday iii/Ti-iHi.', 27. a! P oYh.uk. rnniin'i«iim! IttH lint-r «.|*l.oitilijtzinvs, in«rin<'*»de I nn<*-, Otio iiiiuiH, tWlunere?.. An: ,of tin- •*clr»l»riil«**l rnanufite toif t.| Augu.-te Lcydoiix, Seeker, A Co. Alsu, Murk :nnl fancy ilros ri'ks, I.ustruiii U-S I'mis print-, ilnuble lucetl smh.l >hawl7t, iill of tin* importation of Mes-TB. ISi‘iik»r«l A Hitt o • , utul compi-hdii" u very desirable as snnmcnt Fur j rc.-ent j-altv. NUTIUK—To Drain* jti llmmei Ribbon*. Jb ►ah* oi* 1 l iiltiy morning will bo ft,mid— moiotH N*»h 4««u mult do fi.tic bonnet ribbon?. ( ,f Ibr newest *»tyh*K. jurd IhihU**!. LARGE SPECIAL SALK OK FRENCH DRV GOUlns, Of the importation of MESSRS. IiENKAJiI) ,V DUTTON. On Friday Morning, September 27, at 10 o’eiork, for r;wh, by eatalngiy'— 700 LOTS OF THE MOST DESIRABLE GOODS. Ci insisting, in part, of— -500 pieces Lupin Merino Cloths, assorted colors, Maim Louise, Mark, mid white. 100 pieces Bombazine-!, line to superfine. 350 piece!! plain Mouslin di* Laities, modes, dark, high rotors, and Macks. UK) pirres Velour Ottoman Bops. 250 pit-cos ru*l» fancy Dross Silks, hroeho figured and plain. 750 plain Thibet Sliawls, heavy silk fringes and superfine qualities. 400 plain Thibet Shawls, high Colors. 3,000 long and square black Thibet Shawls, woollen fringes. 300 super finalities extra heavy double-faced woollen Shawls. 500 rich new style printed dn, 500 extra'super biochi-border BtvMa Simula. 2CO very rieb broelie Shawls. tSF Samples and catalogues early on morning of sale. SALK OF FRENCH GOODS. On Friday Morning, September 27, at 10 n’clnrk, by catalogue, for rn.-di— -600 lots of fancy and staple French dry goods, com prising a very large assortment for present sties. SALE OF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS. Ou Tuesduy Morning, October 1, at 10 o’clock, by catalogue, for cash— -400 packages and lets of fancy and staple dry goods. K?” Samples and catalogues early on morning of sale. Philip ford & co., AUCTION EERS, Nob. 625 MARKET and 522 COMMERCE Streets. SPECIAL SALE OK BOOTS. SHOES, BROGANS, AND GUM SHOES, Ou Monday Morning, September 30, at 10 o’clock precisely, we will hold a special sale of boots, .shoes, hrogans, anil gum shoes, in purl to close tin* stork of a wholesale jobbing house, con sisting or men's, boys, and youths’calf, kip, and grain boots, brogans, gaiters, and Oxford ties; women’s, misses’, and children's calf, kip, goat, and morocco boots, lasting gaiters, and guin overMmos; embracing, nisi., invoices of fresh fir>t-cbi.*rs goods, direct from city and Eastern manufacturers. The early attention of buyers is invited. Nf. pancoast, auctioneer, . Successor to IS. Scott, Jr., 431 CHESTNUT St. LARGE SALE OF RICHLY-FRAMED OIL PAINT- September 30, at 10 o’clock, consisting oF marine and const views, landscapes, fancy sketches, figure-pieces, interior*, exteriora, ,Vc., nil richly framed, in carved and gilt framer). Also, FrewU-phiß* mantel, pivr, ovM mirrors. TJY DUTILH, COOK, & CO., JJ No. 124 SOUTH FRONT STREET. Importer’s Sale. PORTO RICO MOLASSES. On Friday Morning, At II o'clock, on Almond-street wharf, will be sold, by order of the importers, 152 hlids, 1 12 tierces. ? priuu* to choice Porto Rico Mobiles, 16 bids, \ Per ketch Commerce, from Mayaguez. 1861. WEEKLY COMMUNICA TION BY STEAM BETWEEN NEW YORK AND LIVERPOOL, calling at QUEENS TOWN, (Ireland,) to land and embark passengers and despatches. The Liverpool, New York, and PliilAdelpliia Steam ship Company’s splendid Clyde-built iron screw steam ships are intended to sail as follows: FROM NEW YORK FOB LIVERPOOL. CITY OF MANCHESTER. KANGAROO CITY OF NEW YORK. EDINBURGH And every Saturday throughout the year, from PIER No. 44 N. B. BATES OF PASSAGE THROUGH FROM PHILADELPHIA. Cabin, to Queenstown, or Liverpool $75 Do. to London, via Liverpool $BO Steerage to Queenstown, or Liverpool $3O Do. to London $35 Do. Return tickets, available for six months, from Liverpool $6O Passengers forwarded to Havre, Paris, Hamburg, Bremen, and Antwerp at through rates* Certificates of passage issued from Liverpool to New York. $4O Certificates of passage issued from Queenstown to New York $3O These steamers have superior accommodations for pas sengers, are constructed with watertight compartments, and carry experienced Surgeons. For freight, or passage, apply at the office of the Com pany, JOHN G. DALE, Agent, THE BRITISH AND NORTH TBriCTi AMERICAN BOYAR MAIL STEAM- SHIPS. FROM NEW YORK TO LIVERPOOL. Chief Cabin Passage ....8130 Second Cabin Passage 4 76 FROM BOSTON TO LIVERPOOL. Chief Cabin Passage.,,. • .. •,, ~,,,,$llO Second Cabin Pa55age..................... 60 The ships from New York call at Cork Harbor. The Bhips from Boston call at Halifax and Cork Har bor. . PERSIA, Capt. Judkins. AFRICA, Capt. Shannon. ARABIA, Capt. J. Stone. CANADA, Capt. J. Leitch. ASIA, Capt. E. G. Lott. AMERICA, Capt. Hockley, AUSTRALASIAN, NIAGARA, Capt. Moodie. Capt. Cook. KUROPA, Capt. Anderson. SCOTIA, (now building.) These vessels carry a clear white light at mart-beadj green on starboard bow; red on port bow. CANADA, Meodie, leaves Boston, Wednesday, Sept. 4. ASIA, Lott, “ N. York, Wednesday, Sept. 11. ARABIA, Stone, << Boston, Wednesday, Sept. 18. AFRICA, Shannon, “ N.York, Wednesday, Sept. 25. EUKOPA, Anderson, “ Boston, Wednesday, Oct. 2. PERSIA, Judkins, « N. York, Wednesday, Oct. 9. NIAGARA, Moodie, “ Boston, Wednesday, Oct. 16. ASIA, Lott, ** N. York, Wednesday, Oct. 23. Berths not secured until paid for. An experienced Surgeon on board. The owners of these ships will not be accountable for Gold, Silver, Bullion, Specie, Jewelry, Precious Stones, or Metals, unless kills of lading are signed therefor, and tlie value thereof therein expresses. For freight or pas sage, apply to E. CLNABD, mb4-tf 4 BOWLING GREEN, New York. RAILROAD LINES. SPRING AR RANGEMENT.—PHILADEL- PHIA, AND BALTIMORE RAIL* ROAD. On and after MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1881, PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE PHILADELPHIA Tor Baltimore at §>ls A. M., 11,35 A. M., (Express), and 10.60 P. M. For Chester at 8.15 A. M., 11.35 A. Iff., 4.15 and 10.60 P.M. For Wilmington at 8.15 A. M.» 11.35 A. M., 4.15 and 10.50 P.M. For New Castle at 8.15 A. M. and 4.15 P. M. For Dover at 8.15 A. SI. and 4.15 P. M. For Milford at 8.15 A. M. For Salisbury fit 6.15 A. H. TRAINS FOR PHILADELPHIA: Leave Baltimore at 8.30 A. M. (Express), 10.15 A. M., and 4.45 P. M. Leave Wilmiugton at 0.60 and 11.33 A. H., 1,50 and 8 P. M. Leave Salisbury at 1.40 P. HL ' LeAte Milford At 4 P. M. Leave Dover at 9.05 A. M. and 5.25 P. M. Leave New Castle at 11 A. M. and 7.20 P. M. Leave Chester at 7.40 A. M., 12.15, 2.25, and 8.40 P. M. Leave Baltimore for Dover and intermediate stations at 10.15 A. M. Beave Baltimore for Salisbury and intermediate stations at 4.45 A.M. TRAINS FOR BALTIMORE: Leave Chester at 8.45 A. M., 12.05 and 11.20 P. M. Leave Witouugtou at 9,35 A, M. t 12,35 P. M., and U A. M. FREIGHT TRAIN, with Pagsengor Car attached,) Leave Philadelphia for Perryville and intermediate places at 5.30 P. M. Leave Wilmington for Perryville and Intermediate places at 7,15 P. M. Leave Wilmington for Philadelphia and Intermediate places at 5 P. M. Leave Havre-de-Grace for Baltimore and intermediate Stations at 6.15 A. St. Leave Baltimore for Havre-de-Graee and intermediate stations at 5 P. M. ON SUNDAYS ONLY: At 10.50 from Philadelphia to Baltimore. At 4.45 from Baltimore to Philadelphia, S. K. FELTON, President. elmira route.— PHILADELPHIA AND EL MI KA RAILROAD. QUICKEST ROUTE to Tamfuma* Oatawiwft, Rupert, Wilkesbarre, Scranton, Danville, Milton, Williamsport, Troy, Ralston, Canton, Elmira, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester, Cleveland, Detroit, Toledo, Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and all points North and West. Passenger traiua will leave the new Depot of the Phi ladelphia and Reading Railroad, corner BROAD and CALLOWHILL Streets, (Passengers entrance on Gal lowhill street,) daily, (Sundays excepted), for above points, aB follows: DAY EXPRESS 8.00 A. M. NIGHT EXPRESS 3.15 P. M. The 8.00 A. M. train connects at Rupert, for Wilkes twrr*f PiUwn, Scranton, nnd all stations oh the LACK AWANNA AND BLOOMSBURG RAILROAD. The above trains make direct connections at Elmira with the trains of the New York and Erie, Canandaigua and Niagara Falls, and Buffalo, New York and Erie, and New York Central Railroads, from all points North and West, and the Canadas. Baggage checked to Elmira, Buffalo, and Suspension Bridge, and all intermediate points. Tickets can l>o procured at the Philadelphia and EU mirA Railroad Line’s Ticket Office, northwest corner of SIXTH and CHESTNUT Streets, and At the Passenger Depot, corner THIRTEENTH AND CALLOWHILL. THROUGH EXPRESS FREIGHT TRAIN. Leave the Philadelphia and Beading Depot, Broad and Callow-hill streets daily, (Sundays exceptod), for all points West and North, at 6 P. M. Freights must be delivered before 3P. M. to Insure their going the same day. For further information apply at Freight Depot, THIRTEENTH and CALLOWHILL, or to G. T. LEONARD, Agent, Northwest corner SIXTH and CHESTNUT Streets, &pl9-t£. Philadelphia. WEST CHESTER PHILADELPHIA BAIL BOAD. VIA MEDIA. ' FALL ARRANGEMENT. On ana after MONDAY, Sept. 2d, 1861, the train) win leave PHILADELPHIA, from the Depot, N. K. corner of EIGHTEENTH and MARKET Streets, at 8 and 10.30 A. M., and 2, 4.30, and 7 P. M., and will leave the corner of THIRTY-FIRST and MARKET Streets, (West Philadelphia,) at 17 minutes after the starting time from Eighteenth and Market streets. ON SUNDAYS. leo-ro PHILADELPHIA at 8 A. M. and 8 P. St. Trains leaving Philadelphia at 8 A. U. and 4.30 P. H. connect at Pennelton with Trains on the Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Baliroad lor_Cqncordi Kennett, Oxford* Ac. se2-tf EXPRESS COMPANIES. THE ADAMS EXPRESS 'S9E9B COMPANY, Office 320 CHESTNUT Street, forwards Parcols, Package., Merchandise, Bank Note., and Specie, either by its own line, or in connection witn other Express Companiea, to all the principal Town! and Cities of the United States E. B. BANDFOBD, jeU QeoeraiSuperintendent AT 10 nVI.OUK INKS, MIRRORS, tc On Monday Morning, SHIPPING, Saturday, Sept. 21. • Saturday, Sept. 28. Sntimhiv. Get. n. .Saturday, Oct. 12. 11l Walnut street, Philadelphia. In Liverpool, to WM. INMAN, Tower Buildings, lu Glasgow, to WM. INMAN, 13 Dixon streets will run as follows HENRY WOOD, General Superintendent. SALES BY AUCTION. M THOMAS & SONS, • Ncs. 139 Ami 141 South FOURTH Stree (Formerly Nos. 67 and 09.) PUBLIC SALES REAL ESTATE AND STOCKS. AT THE EXCHANGE, EVERY TUESDAY, at 12 o’clock noon, during the hurtim-m m-hhoii. REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALK. ■7” We have a large amount or real estate at prlvatt sale, including every description of city and conatry pro perty. Printed lists may he hud at the Auction Store. NOTICE—SALE No. 1841 ('IiEM'NUT STREET— FRIDAY Cotoloffne* of tin* Hipermr furniture, Nankin and Can ton China, Ae., to be sold at No. IMI Chestnut strict, «re now ready. The urtieies may be examined two houra prevlmirt lo Mtle. Sale No. 1841 Chestnut Ftreut. superior yrnsiTunr., rtano, mirrors, VELVET CARPETS, &c. On Friday Morning, at 10o’clock, at Vo. 1«4I rbe-ttnut etrect, by catalogue, the entire parlor, dining-room, anil cham ber furniture of a gentleman declining housekeeping Alnn, the kitchen furniture. wir May be examined at 8 o’clock on the morning of the Kale. SALE r>F VALUABLE MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS, FROM A PRIVATE LIBRARY. On Friday Eveniiur, Sept. 27, at the Auction Store, a collection of vulitMde niiMdinnrmw bonk*, iir.m a jirivnte library. P W For particular* m-o nitnlugiieit, Salt* No. 1101} Girarii Street. SUPERIOR FURNITURE, ROSEWOOD PUNO FOKTK, MIRRORS, TAPKSTRV (JARPETS, Ac. On Monday Morning, September 30, at 10 o’clock, by catalogue, at No. 1103 Girard utreet, the superior furniture, riHuwood piano forte, by (jhiektring, lino Freneh-plate mirror.*, fini* ta- earpetMj Ac. May ho vxaiuiued at 8 oMuvk vn Uic morning of the fade. M FITZPATRICK & BROS., . AUCTIONKKHB, 604 CIIESTNUT Street, above Sixth. SALES EVERY EVENING, At 7 o’clock, of books, stationery, and fancy good*, watches, jewelry, clocks, silver-plated ware, paintingn, nmnical inntnunentrt, Ac, Also, hosiery, dry goods, boots and shoes, and mer chandise of every description. DAY BALES Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, at 10 o’clock A. M. PRIVATE SALES. At private sale, several large consignments of watches and jcweVy, bnokß, stationery, silver-plated ware, cut lery, fancy goods, Ac., to which is solicited the attentidß of city and country merchants and others. Consignments solicited of all kindn of merchandise, for either public or private sales, JET” Liberal cash advances made on consignments. Out-door sales promptly attended to. MOSES NATHANS, AUCTIONEER IVI AND COMMISSION MKRCHANT. MDlhMut corner of SIXTH and RACE Streets, AT PRIVATE SALE, AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. The following articles will bu sold for less than half tfca usual selling price! Fine gold hunting-case, double-case, and lonble-bot tom English patent lever watches, of the most approved and best makers: fine gold double-time English patent lever watches; independent seconds lever watches; fine gold hunting-case and open-face escapement lever and lepine watches: horizontal and duplex watches; silver hunting-case, double-case, and double-bottom Engllill patent lever, escapement lever, and lupine watches, of th« most approved Hnd best makers; double-case and open face Bilver watches; silver auartier and single-coni watches; fins gold vest, neck, fob, and guard chainii diamond finger-rings and breast-pins i dels of fiiiA gold jewelry; gold breast-pins, ear-rings, finger-rings, brace lets, peiicii-cases, pens, and jewelry of overy description j guns, pistols, musical instruments, piano-fortes, and ar ticles generally. MONEY TO LOAN. Money advanced liberally, for any length of tin* agreed upon, on gold and Rilvcr plate, diamonds, watchoo, jewelry, fowling-pieces, musical instruments, dry goods, clothing, groceries, hardware, cutlery, furniture, bid ding, fancy wholes, and on all articles of value. MACHINERY AND IRON. PENN STEAM ENGINE SSbB&AND boiler works.—nkafir* LEVY, PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL ENGI NEERS, MACHINISTS, BOILER-MAKERS, BLACK SMITHS, and FOUNDERS, having, fox many yean, been in successful operation, and been exclusively on* gaged in building and repairing Marine and River In* ginee, high and low pressure, Iron Boats, Water Tanka, Propellers, Ac., Ac., respectfully offer their services to the public, as being fully prepared to contract for Kn gines of All sizes, Marine, River, and Stationary, having sets of patterns of different Bizes, are prepared to exe cute orders with quick despatch. Every description <4 Pattern making made at the shortest notice. High and Low Pressure, Flue, Tubular, and Cylinder Boilers, ot the beet Pennsylvania charcoal iron. Forgingg, of all sizes and kimls; Iron and Rniss Castings, of All de scriptions , Roll Turning, Screw Cutting, And oil ottut work connected with the above business. Drawings and Specifications for all work done at thatr establishment, free of charge, and work guarantied. The subscribers have ample wharf-iinck room for re pairs of boats, where they cuti lie in perfect safety, tad are provided with shears, blocks, falls, Ac., Ac., tor raising heavy or light weights. JACOB 0. NEAFU, JOIIN P. LEVY, BEACH and PALMEB Streets* J. VAUGHAN MERRICK, WILLIAM H, MERRICK, BARTLE7 KSBftIOX, SOUTHWARK FOUNDRY, FIFTH AND WASHINGTON STREET?, PHILADELPHIA. MERRICK A SONS, ENGINEERS AND MACHINISTS, Manufacture High and Low Pressure Steam Englnea, for land, river, and marine service. Boilers, Gasometers, Tanks, Iron Boats, Ac.; Cast ings of all kinds, either iron or brass. 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