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TI URSDAY, dIIGITST 6, 1963
A DAY OF THANKSOIVING.
By the President 91' the United States.
A. PROM A iv' kTio
has pleased Almighty (led to hearken to the
teupplicat ions and prayers of an afflicted people, and
to vouchsafe to the army and Navy of the United
States, on the land and on the sea victories so st , nal
and so effe tive se to furnish reasonable grounds for
augumented confidence that the Union of these
States will be maintained, their Constitution se
cured, and their peace and prosperity permanently
preserved.
But these victories have been accorded not with
out sacrifice of life, limb, and liberty, incurred by
brave, patriotic, and loyal citizens. Domestic afflto
'tion in every part of the country follows in the train
of these fearful bereavements. It is meet and right
"to recognize and confess the presence of the A.laugh
ty tattier, and the power of his hand equally in these
'triumphs and those sorrows, •
Now, therefore, be it known, that I do set apart
THURSDAY, THE SIXTH DAY OF AUGHS
NEXT, to be observed an a day for National
Thanksgiving, Praise, and Prayer, and I invite the
people of the United States to assemble on that oo•
easion in their customary places of worship, and in
the forms approved by their own conscience, render
the homage due to the Divine Majesty tor the won
derful things He has done in the nation's nehalf, and
invoke the influence of His Holy spirit to subdue
the angel. which has produced and en long sustained
a needless and cruel Retwiliou to change the hearts
Of the insurgents, to guide the counsels of the Go.
Vernment with wisdom adequate to so great a na
tional emergency, and to visit with tender care and
consolation throughout the length and breadth of
our land all those who through the vicissitudes of
marches, voyages, battles, and sieges, have been
brought to suffer in mind, body, or estate and family,
to lead the whole nation through paths of repent.
fume and submission to the Divine Will bask to the
perfect enjoyment of Union and fraternal peace.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused the seal of, the United States to be
affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, this 15th day of
July, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eixtpthree, and of the Independence
of the United States of Amerioa the eighty-eighth.
ABRAHAM. LINCOLN.
By the President:
. WILLIAM H. SEWARD, Secretary of State.
Thanksgiviiig.
To-day has been appointed by the Presi
dent of the 'United states a day of National
Thanksgiving. "Thanks will be given to
God for the "wonderfulry things He has done
in the nation's behalf," for victories which
promise speedy and honorable peace, for
blessing even in the midst of war, for pro
tection from terrible danger, and the assu
rance of abiding good. It is fitting that
such thanksgiving should formally be offer
ed, though virtually for one month the peo
ple have been lost in a deep passion• of joy
and gratitude. It is not only to-day that
we shall thank Providence< for its fayor ;
day after day will bring increasing reason for
thanksgiving. The suffering we have endur
ed, the sacrifices we have made, were not in
Tain, and now in "golden balances of change
and ccmpensation," the reward of the loyal
people is - weighed. Ours. will be earnest
gratitude, deeper for the dangers we have
escaped, more lasting for the lessons which
have been taught us ; for we have learned
that a permanent nationality can only be
based - upon equal justice to all, and that
America can only be truly great as she is
truly free. For this we should especially
thank God, that through fearful conflict He
has led the nation to the foot of the throne
of justice and mercy-; has forced it to atone
for years of wrong, and has given it a re
deemed future, purged from the sin of
slavery, and consecrated to humanity and
freedo In.
The Renomination of Goverhor Curtin.
A convention of the loyal men of Penn
sylvania could do nothing more than renomi
nate ANDREW G. CURTIN for Governor of
the State. Those who offered reasons why
another man should have been selected,
found, when they went to Pittsburg, that
they were the mere arguments and calcu
lations of the politician, and possessed no
favor with the peOple. The people of this
State love ANDREW G. Cunaux, and their
representatives, in convention assembled,
gave expression to their love and confidence
by giving him the gubernatorial nomination
ballot. - It Was eminently the
work of the people: They had seen this
man tried, for three long years,_as n o_Clilef-
Magistrate had - ever been tried before.
Coming into power with the Administration
of Mr. Li - scars, he was called upon to grap
ple-with the rebellion in the name of Penn
sylvania, to represent the loyalty and power
of our grand old State, and to direct its
energies hi support of the Union and the
Administration in the prosecution of the
war. How this work has been done, it is
not fOr us to say. It is written upon the
most glorious pages of Pennsylvania's his
tory. It is written in the story of her valor,
her devotion, and sacrifices ; and, more
than all, in the bold and self-sacrificing states
manship that made these things elements of,
strength and power on the side of freedom.
When Pennsylvania sent forth her sons to
war upon treason in the South, Governor
CURTIN went with them, ministering to their
wants, alleviating the hardships of the field
and camp, speaking words of comfort to the
wounded and sick, and words of encour
agement and pride to those who had de
served well of the State. He was with them
in their joys and sorrows—after every period
of victory and defeat. And so earnestly and
faithfully did he labor in their behalf that at
this time his name is mentioned with love
and pride in the tent of every Pennsylvania
soldier. When invasion came, he opposed
theinvader with a fierce energy that drew
the people around him, and aided materially
in obtaining the fruits of victory. To Go-.
vernor CunTra, belongs much of the glory
that Pennsylvania has gained, and much of
the gratitude that the people should feel in
having escaped conquest and devastation.
The nomination of this man is, therefore,
a compliment to him and_ an assurance of
our continued devotion to the A.dministra
ton. The people have made it, and the
people will endorse it by an overwhelming
majority in October. Now is the time for
all who really believe in the cause, and that
its triumph is the triumph of liberty and
Union, to lay aside all selfishness, and
jealousy, and personal animosities, and unite
around this man as our leader, and the plat
form of the Convention as the platform of
their faith. In the person of the Hon.
Dhainre AGNEW, the Convention has placed
at his side an accomplished and learned
jurist, one fully convinced of the truth of
the great issues now agitating the country,
and whose election would add an ornament
to the bench. With such men in nomina
tion, no loyal man can hesitate. Let us,
therefore, be up and doing. Let us organize
everywhere. Let committees and clubs be
formed, and no - effort spared to strengthen
and unite the friends of the cause. We can
win this victory in October if we begin at
once and manage the canvass with judgment
and energy. Let the line of battle .be im
mediately formed, and the contest
,at once
begin.
William L. Yancey.
In looking over the last file of the Rich
2mond papers, we find a mere allusion to the
ittite WILLIAM L. YANCEY, telling of his
-death and burial, and with no word of com
mendation or sympathy. We regard this
not so much an evidence of the ingratitude
of the rebellion as another illustration of the
truth that those who begin revolutions
rarely and them, and that those who sum
mon the storm are most frequently swept
away with it. Mr. YANCEY does not seem
to have escaped from the destiny that has
befallen greater and better men. Two years
• ago he was the idol of the South. No name
• excited more enthusiasm, and the influence
•of no man was more powerful and wide
spread. If we could say Co without doing
, dishonor to the memory of a great and good
nun, we would call Mr. YANCEY the VERG
NIAIII) of . the Southern rebellion. - By no
means its most eminent leader, he was its
most popular speaker. A representative of
the South—with all the fire, vivacity, ear-
xteetness, and brilliant rhetoric that charac
terizes the Southern speakers, and is known
by - the name of eloquence—Mr. Yiatonv
entered into the cause of Secession
the early days of its agitation, and was
Its most consistent and unfaltering friend.
In every Democratic Convention—in every
assembly of Southern men—on every occa-
sign and in every gathering where a word
could be said in behalf of treason, Mr.
YANCEY spoke the word. When the De
mocratic party was divided . at Charleston,
'Y
Mr. ANCEY led the column that broke its
ranks, and when treason was first'organized
under the pretext deka - big BRECEINRIDGE
and LANE he was its leader and champion
and friend.
The time came quickly when words could
not be spoken, and the beauties of rhetoric
were as the faded flowers. The time came
when deeds were necessary, and .Mr. YAN
CEY, as - well as all who - like him had been
the orators and apostles and devotees of
Secession were placed to the one side and
sent to the rear. Mr. I.AricEv went to
England, but returned to accept a seat in
the rebel Senate. What else he has done we
lardly, know, for since the commencement
1 . the rebellion we have seen him very
rarely. Other men have usurped that posi
tion in the eyes of the world that Mr. YAN
CEY might have claimed. A rude teacher
of mathematics, with quaint thoughts and
an uncouth manner of expressing them—a
silent, obscure man—who followed the
daily routine of his life very humbly, and
who perhaps knew no more of the great
orator, than what he read in the newspapers,
or a general introduction at a political g,a
thering in a country town—this man of
thought, and conviction, and skill in the
management of men:was suddenly elevated
to the highest rank hi the rebellion, and at
his death the world paused to look upon his
remains. The career of Stonewall J i koirsos
and that of Mr. I.`AivoF.v may be regarded
as the type and fruit of all rebellions, and
more particularly this rebellion of the South.
Let the talker „die, and be sent to his grave
with all due decency, and let him be forgot
ten. Over the man of deeds place laurels and
monuments, and let his name be always re
membered as an example and an • inspira
tion. What is fame, and what is glory,
and what must a man do that his me
mory may live after him ? Let him build
churches, or be a slayer of men, and there
is a hope that he will be remembered for
six months ; but no such hope awaits the
memory of a man who has lived the life of
this enthusiastic and brilliant enemy of
freedom.
- Decline of the Rebel Lo4n.
Baron BOTHSdHXLD's reported declaration,
that he considered the Confederate cause
and the Confederate loan alike worthless, is
having ample confirmation. The decline of
the rebel loan in England is clear evidence
of the decline of European confidence in
rebel success. That faith was never very
strong, and never enabled the rebel leaders
to borrow money at any rates that were not
ruinous. The intelligent capitalists had
'little or nothing to do with a loan negotia
ted under the authority of an unrecognized.
Confederacy, guided by a man already noto
rious as a repudiator. They could not trust
that JEFFERSON DAVIS 'WORM endeavor to
atone for his course in regard to the Missis
sippi debt of five millions, of dollars,
by emptying his treasury to pay the
hundreds of millions of the debt of the Con
,
federacy. Even upon the hypothesis of the
success of the Confederacy they could
ground no hopes, and expected repudiation
as a matter of course. But, with the moral
certainty of its failure, no terms the rebel
financiers offered could be a 'temptation.
The loan was abandoned to spectdators, and
became almost a disreputable speculation.
It has now ceased to be even that-
Already the recent victories have had
their financial effect. Of such value to the
national cause were they justly considered,
that a perfect panic occurred among the
holders of rebel bonds. Speculation ceased
for the want of buyers ; 'holders would will
ingly have become sellers at • almost any
sacrifice. Of course, a corresponding re
suit was the immediate advance of the
United States securities. Vicksburg and
.Gettysburg thus vindicate their own im
portance. It may suit the London Times to
speak of the one victory as a " gleam of
.success," and of the other as a "drawn
battle," but it does not suit the people to
- believe these cool - assertions. A laboriouS
argument to prove that the South is glori
ously Maintaining her claim to independ
ence may establish that dream in the minds
_.s-arcamerbi - burtne;antiney market is a re
ality. Even Mr. Sm - O - Km. and Mr. MASON,
who have the strongest desire to see their
schemes triumphant, have probably not in
vested their fortunes in the loan they elo
qpently advocate. Still less are the shrewd
English merchants and bankers anxious to
-lend their money to a power which istnable
to defend the very points which are confes
seilly essential to its existence. Europe cor
rectly infers from the rebel defeats the ex
haustion of the Southern resources. It acts
upon this fact peremptorily.
I . Old fairy tale A-and all fairy tales
have morals, political, social, and financial=
fi ferryman, one bright moonlight night,
was awakened from sleep by a troop of
little elves, who summoned him to ferry,
them over the river. Payment they pro
mised, and exhibited glittering golden coins
which tempted his cupidity. He descended
to the boat, and was followed by his myste
rious visitors. All the night he toiled, row
ing these supernatural emigrants unto the
other shore, and cared not for the labor, be
holding his shining heap of gold con
tinually growing. When dawn was near
the fairies were all over and gone, and in the
dim light he counted his wages. Then, to his
unutterable disappointment, did he find that
that which was gold in the hands of the fairies
was withered leaves in his own. The winds
restored them to the woods.
Do the financial heads of the rebellion
hope to repeat this fairy speculation, with
Confederate bonds for withered leaves, and
Europe for the ferryman ? The stream
whose opposite bank they would gain is not
easily crossed, and they must offer better
coin than they can manufacture out of sink
ing credit and exhausted power.
Our Relations with England.
There can be no objection to a newspaper
in Washington declaring war against Eng
land, and if the agent of the Associated
Press in that city chooses to become agitated
in relation thereto, we do not see that it
concerns any one but himself, his friends,
and his family physician. < We do protest,
however, against such a paragraph as that
printed elsewhere, from the National _Repub
lican, an evening newspaper of Washing
ton, being telegraphed over the country as
a semi-official declaration of war against
England. These semi-official declarations
are, in themselves, very mysterious utter
ances, and generally seem to be written with a
view of attracting general attention to some
obEcure but ambitious newspaper. A war
with England is a very serious matter. It
will not be attempted unless every other
method of peace and security against injus
tice fails. It is the last thing to be attempt
ed, by America—the last thing to• be at
tempted by England. The two countries
have so many interests in common;
they ' have such a vast commerce
filling the seas and extending its influ
ence into other lands; the happiness of so
many millions of man depends upon their
harmony and good' feeling, that war would
be a calamity that words could not, picture.
America has no desire to seek a war with
England at a time- when the only effect of
such a war would be to bring to the aid of
the rebellion—now ono of the greatest mili
tary Powers in theworld—the greatest naval
Power in the world: Certainly, with so
many embarrassments, surrounding the Re
public now, it would be the folly of the sui
cide to enter upon an Rnglish war. We are
told, that it is in our power to burn and de
stroy the vessels upon the sea cftrryin.g. the
English flag. This we may, do, and many
other things to annoy and destroy English
property. But these are all terrible d4eds—
,calamities that the prudent. and good will
avoid. A war with England may take
place, but not until the nation's honor de
mands it. At this time, nothing could be
more unwise and rash than to make it a sub
ject of agitation.
•
JAY COOKE, SUBSCRIPTION AGENT reports
the sale of $1 2 250,000 in flvutwentles on Wednesday
- by the various agents. Deliveries of bonds are being
-made to Juli 24th. The individual and looal sub--
, eriptions continue large, but partlea about forming
national banks represent a good proportion of the'
sales.
• _
6 6 The Wretched LibeTalB7
The Richmond Enquirer, in commenting
upon the probability of the Emperor of the
French interfering in the American quarrel
by a recognition of the Southern Confede
racy, says that the only obstacle to his im
mediate action is the objection of such men
as the "wretched liberals of France."
These " wretched liberals," we are further
told, are all against the country, and have
notions about slavery, and progress and
freedom, entirely at variance with the opi
nions of the South, and of such men in
the civilized world as entertain sympathies
with the South. They now restrain NA
poLnox from aiding the South in this Ame
rican quarrel, by the threat of a new insur
rection and many barricades in Paris, and
the prospect of a morning trip to Eng
kind, under some vulgar name not known
in court circulars. That the Southern
journals should not like these "wretched
liberals" is no matter of astonishment to
us, and that they should be the warm and
enthusiastic friends of the North is emi
nently consistent and proper. These men
are among the most virtuous and illus
trious citizens of France. They represent,
its literature, its fame, its intelligence, its
chivalry. They are the men who gave
lustre to the republic, and< who are now
mentioned with love and respect wherever
the French language is spoken. These men
form that silent, invisible, restless element
of free French thought that all the power of
the Emperor of the French and. his vast
system of centralized home government
have vainly endeavored to crush. These
are the men whose thoughts were spoken in
the recent elections; whose thoughts come
to us from exile and from prison walls, and
from homes of proud seclusion. The France
Of BONAPARTE and PEnsioNv, and MORNY
and Fo REY, and their parasites_ and accom
plices in street massacre, is against the re
public, and we take it as a tribute to the
justice of our cause that it is so ; but the
France that all men love and esteem is with
us in this struggle, and it is of this France
that the Southern journals speak when they
use the words of contempt and scorn we
have just quoted.
THE Abolitionists have raised several hundred
thousand dollars for the relief of the New York ne
groes, but they refuse in Philadelphia to vote one
dollar to pay, the tine of poor laborers arid mechanic's
who were conscripted, and who, if they go, will_
leave their families to starve.
A 'terrible antithesis, if it was only true.
But with these dear friends of the poor la
borer truth is not of particular importance
in the making of a paragraph. If the Abo
litionists have raised several hundred thou- ,
sands of dollars for the relief of the New
York negroes, they , have done well, and de
serve honor. The Abolitionists in Philadel
phia will, no doubt, do their duty in regard
to the poor white men of the city who are
drafted. Five hundred thousand dollars
havp already been appropriated for the re
lief of the families of drafted men by the
City Councils, and, if this sum is insufficient,
another will be added. Now, for what are
the Abolitionists to be blamed ?
A. HUMANE stalwart, healthy-looking
Black Republican from Upper Mt. Bethel, who has
never turned a hand in support of the war, hap
pened to be in town last Wednesday, and saw the
ladies feeding the wounded rebel soldie,rs who passed
in the cars. He remarked to some bystanders,
" they bhould be made to prove their loyalty before
they are fed."—Exchange.
Of course, this is a falsehood. The stal
wart, healthy Black Republican, who wanted
the wounded rebels to take the oath of
allegiance, by way of grace before dinner,
existed only in the fancy of the writer.
Such a falsehood is in keeping with the
usual abuse of tht Republicans and loyal
men. Were we to reply by a statement of
the attention given to the wounded rebel
soldiers, by the loyal men and women of
the North, we- should furnish superfluous
evidence of their humanity.
O\E-SIDED.—In Durham township, Bucks county,
out of twenty-nine men that were draftee last week,
twentysix were Democrats. We take it for granted
the draft was honestly made, but its seems strange,
notwithstanding. '
We cannot think that this paragraph was
honestly written. Insinuations such as this
are .too frequently made in Democratic
papers. The -Writer dare not say that the
draft was dishonestly made, but he desires
his readers to assert it for him. We have
no doubt that in other places -twenty
six Republicans have been drafted out of
twenty-nine men ; but no sensible man can
think. such Matters strange. The "freaks
of the draft" have been, many.
"cvdksxxxwaur(3l.4 - .
Special Despatches to The Press.
WASICINGTONi Auguat 5, 1863.
Our English Relations.
The National Republican of yesterday contains an
editorial to which importance is attached. Among
other things, it -says : "If there shall be a slight
occasion for hostilities, the two nations (Great Bri•
tain,and America) are likely to be involved in war.
What then will happent Our steam marine will be
converted into privateers, and the commerce
of Great Britain ;;;.' driven from the ocean.
Thus does the criminal neglect of the ()Aeon's ad•
visera tend to the disturbance of the peace of the
world. War is not desirable even with England;
but war is not the greatest of evils. A nation of
spirit cannot submit to injustice, to insolence, and
to outrage through a series of years, and make no
effort to avenge its wrongs. The course of England •
during the trying period of our domestic troubles
has alienated every American of the loyal States,
whatever his opinions upon the Administration or
the conduct of the war. These are significant feats,
and Indicate what the future has in store for us.
The machinations. of Napoleon in Mexico deseive
attention. But the country should bear in mind
that the - United States can restore the Mexican na
tion to its place as a republic whenever the attempt
shall be made. And, indeed, it is not improbable that
Napoleon will find- an excuse for quitting a pos
session which promises no good to the French Em
pire?' .
DEPARTMENT OF THE EIDEQUERANNA.I
Observance of the Day of Thanksgiving
Special Despatch to The Press.)
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTII'T SUSQI7ERANEA,
CHA.MBERSBURG, August 4, 1863.
In obedience to the proclamation of the President
of the United States, all military commanders in this
department are directed to see that the troops under
their command 'observe Thursday, the sixth day of
August, 1863, as a day of thanksgiving, prayer,- and
praise. By command of Major General Couch.
J. S. SOEIT.JLTZE, A. A. G.
THE WAR IN THE SOFTHWEST.
Capture of a Train by Guerillas.
CAIRO, August 3.—The steamer Jesse K. Bell ar
rived this evening from Vicksburg. She brings
number offurloughed soldiers, but no news. Mat
tern are becoming distressingly quiet down the
river.
On. Saturday night last a train of nineteen or
twenty Government wagons, laden with commissary
stores, had encamped sixteen miles from Cape
Girardeau, M0., - on' the White Water. They'were
on their way to Bloomaeld, being part of a train of
one hundred and twenty wagons that had passed
down through Illinois from St. Louis.
While at Jonesboro' they raised the stars and
stripes, the next night Vim: halliards were cut and
the flag taken down. On Saturday night they en
camped on the White Water, and were surprised`
and all captured. The wagons and stores were de
stroyed, and the negroes and teamsters carried
away. A detachment of cavalry started in pursuit
of the guerillas yesterday.
Federal Raids in Georgia.
anErnie, August 3.—Robinson's rebel fosse
having been driven from West Tennessee, has join.
ed Chalmer's in Mississippi.
Jesse Forest, with about 800 cavalry, was at
Jack's Creek three days ago. Dodge sent a force
after him.
The Atlanta (late Memphis)' Appeal of the:24tlr
ult. says, the Governor of Georgia, is making eis
teneive preparations to stop the raids in that State.
It says- is large force of raiders from Gen. Rose
crane, Briny was at Whiteside , also, that the War
Department has resolved to stop the navigation of
the Miesdeelppi river by a wall organized system.'of
guerilla. warfare. The editor thinks that Rose.
crawl iamoving on Selina. Every place inGeorgia.
is fortified. The mountains are full of deserters.
Scouts report that arrangements are being made for
a dash on the Mississippi and Charleston Railroad,.
at or near Grand JUnction, by. Chalmers, Riaggies,.
and Riehardson.
VICKSJUJRG.
Sm. Louis, August 3.—A special, despatch• from
Vicksburg to the Demurral, dated the 3d, says
In the late advance upon Jackson, letters were
!captured confirming the treason of James Buchanan.
His replies to Davie confirm General Scott's accuse,
The rebel General Bowery died of dy.sentery a few
days ago.
In the late" operations against .Tackson, General
Sherman lost about 1,000 men. -The army know un
dergoing a complete reorganization.
General Herron's division, at Natchez, destroyed
an immense amount of stores, and captured a large
quantity of salt froze Louisiana, intended for Lee's
army, and a great number of cattle from Texas.
Completion of the Draft—LeeN Army
South of the Rapidan.
The draft for Washington was completed to-day,
giiing an aggregate of 3,100 white, and 1,253 colored.
Among the drawn aresevenperiOne named GIeOBGB
WASHINGTON. •
_ _
Commander, • -
hde been ordered to - the
THE PRESS.-PWLADELPHIA; THURSDAY, AUGUST- 6, 1863.
command of the iron-clad :eteamer Lehigh, and
Commander OAL DWELL to the (Amiens,
Army Paymaster • SaoFanLann was robbed of
$40,000 last night. It was stolen from his rosin.
It is believed among army officers that all of.
Litx , s forces, excepting A. P. ilm.i'a corps, are
south of the Rapidan, and that a single brigaimof
LONGSTRICIPirtS corps occupy the old works in the
neighborhood of Fredericksburg.
.Loss of a Steamer on the Mlostsetppl.
Sm. Louis, August, 6.—Major Febiger, chief of the.
Pay Department of the district of the
has just received a despatch stating thabthe steamer
Ruth, which left here for Vicksburg on Monday
evening, was burned, a few miles below Oairo, last
night. The boat and cargo were entirely' eonsumed,
and Major Greenwatt, payinaster,nrid three clerks
were lost. Several other paymasters ea route to
Grant's army, escaped only with the clothes on their
backs. Two millions and a half of Government
funds were consumed.
It is thought that many lives were lost, but the
above are the only particulars received.
OAIIIO, August 6.—The steamer Ruth, valued et
$lOO,OOO, was burned last night, at midnight, In
front of Island No. 1. She was bound for Helena,
and bad on board eight paymasters and their
clerks, with $260,000 worth of greenbacks, to pay off
General Grant's "army. The following is a list of
their names : Major U. S. Brinton, of Philadelphia,
with H. S. Godard, of Philadelphia, clerk ; Maj. W.
R. Mendenhall, of Pennsylvania, and John D. Ford,
clerk ;"Major W. W. White, of Burlington, lowa,
and J. S. Graves, clerk; Major Jos. Tildoen,,of Gales.
burg; D. D. Martin, missing ; Major J. W.. Brag.
don, of Erie, Pa, W. W. Loomis, clerk; Major W.
H. Jameson, of Boston, head slightly scorched;
S. G. (Jamison, oleik, missing; Major J. W. Hum,
phrey, of Wheeling ; H. C. Pletcher, clerk; Major J.
D. Greenwalt, of Harrisburg, missing, and undoubt.
edly lost ; Frank Oglesby, clerk of the steamer, lost.
Two negro deck hands, a chambermaid, and a
colored woman (a cabin passenger) were lost.
The captain, first and second clerks, and all the
rest of the crew were saved. The papers and all tab
books of the boat were loot.
Thirtrone soldiers of Co. I, 9th Wisconsin, acted
as a guard to the paymasters, under command of
Lieut. Cornier. Of these, one corporal and four pri
vates were lost, three killed by a stage-plank falling
on them while in the water. About thirty lives in
all were lost. The boat had aboard ninety-nine
head of beef cattle, 120 mules, 400 tons of COMMIS
eary and sutlers' stores, and about a hundred tons
of private freight, ail of which was lost. About 200
persons were aboard. The boat was insured for
$5,000. -
The fire'brolre out on the efter part of thg'bo9t,
some say between the decks and others in the
nursery. As soon as the fire was discovered, the
-boat was headed for the shore on the Missouri side,
and struck the bank with full force, the fire having
driven the engineers from their posts, and the en
gines continuing to work.
'As soon as ehe struck a number jumped ashore,
but her stern soon swung around down the stream.
As her engines were still working her bow was
turned from the shore, and she again started down
the river. When she left the shore about thirty,
persons were aboard, nearly all of whom must have
perished.
The steamer Shingess brought the passengers who
were saved to this city this morning.
The soldiers are said to have acted heroically, and
to have stood by, the boxes containing the money
until it was certain that all was consumed. The
boxes were iron bound, and too heaiy to be removed .
and the flames spread all over the boat in less than
five minutes.
There is no satisfactory informatida as to how the
Bre originated. It is believed, however, to be the
work of an incendiary in the interest of the rebel
Government
An effort was made to fire the naval ddpOt here
night before lriat.
BITIFFALO, Aug. s.—The draft commenced this
morning, and is passing off with quietness and ap
parent good feeling.
The First Invalid Corps arrived last night from
Elmira, to act as a provost guard, and a large num
ber of citizens were sworn in as special policemen.
ROCIIRSTER S Aug. s.—The draft commenced here
this morning. There wasno excitement. The draft
has already been finished in five wards and there
are no signs of a row.
CONSCRIPTS PARADING.
ROCHESTER, August b.—The draft in the Twenty
eighth district was commenced in this city today,
and passed off quietly. The -draft in the twelve
wards of the city was completed. It will be re
sinned on -Friday in the towns of Monroe and
Orleans counties. Good humor prevailed among
the crowd during the drawing, and as the names of
prothinent citizens" were drawn they were greeted
with cheers. The conscripts are paiading the
streets tonight, accompanied by a band of music.
Bt LTDIORE, August s.—General 'Schenck to-day
issued'an order assessing a number of the citizens
or the Fifth Election district of Herford county,
Maryland, to the amount of $6OO, for the destruction
of a barn and other property of George BL Ford,
enrolling ofilcer of that district.
Pante In London arnong, Holders of ithe Con'•
CAPE RACE, Aug. s.—The steamship Heels, from
Liverpool on the 28th, and Queenstown - the 29th,
passed this point at 8 o'clock this morning:
The - Hibernia, from Quebec, arrived at Liverpool
On the 28th.
The City of Washington from New York arrived
on the 28th of July.
The Kangaroo arrived Out on the 29th.
The Heels reports that on the morning of the 29th
she passed the steanithip Great Eastern, bound :to
Liverpool.
The news of the late rebel reverses had. reached'
England, and the effect was concidered.so favorable
for the Union that thd rebel loan declined to 18@20
per cent. discount, and a perfect panic ensued in
that description of stock.
The London Star regards the news front America
as indicating an exhaustion of the Southern re
sources.
The Times considers the riots in New York as an
insurrection against the Government. -
The Heels, has 553 steerage passengers. She
makes the following report: On the 29th of July,
at 4.30 A. M., passed the steamships City of Wash
ington, Kangaroo, and Great Eastern, all bound into
Liverpool.
GREAT BRITAIN.
The advices received per, the steamships China
and Hibernian were generally regarded as en
couraging for the North, and, notwithstanding the
drawback of the New York riots, a panic in the
rebel loan has taken place.
The London Times seeks to palliate the rebel re
verses, but acknowledges that on the whole it is sel
dom that intelligence has been received so gloomy
for the rebel cause. It regards the riots as little
abort of an insurrection.
The London Star regards everything at indicating
t he -:nid exhaustion of Southern resources.
Tiler... Oil don 2..e,,Nctos expatiates on the victories
of Grant,
Meade, a nZietrang, wig the unimpaired
efficiency of the North, North, and its uniforta find rapid
progress.
Mr. Laird publishes an anonymous correspond-,
once between his firm and some persons in Wash
ington and New York, to show that propositions
were pending in 1861, with the Navy Department at
Washington, for his firm to construct vessels for the
Federal navy. There is nothing, however, to show
by - what authority the individuals used the name of
the. Secretary of the Navy.
Exchange continues depressed, and speculative se
curities show continued panic.
The London Morning Post maintains that a union
of the three great Powers- against Russia is in;
mired.
The London Herald controverts this notion, and
maintains that Prussia is disposed to defy the West
ern Powers. ' , '
The British Parliament had been prorogued, and
the. Queen's speech, delivered by commission, says :
"Civil war continues in, America. It inflicts
much evil not only on the contending parties, but on
other nations. We see, however, no reason to de
prat from our strict neutrality: ,
POLAN.D.
The Polish question continues without change.
The chances of peace or war are actively can
vassed in Paris and 'London.
The Polish insurgents continue to be very active
in theirMovemente.
LATEST, VIA. QUEENSTOWN.
LIVERPOOL, July 29.—Stearnship City of Wash
beton, from New York, arrived last night.
London, July 29,—The rebel loan rallied from the
decline. and is quoted at 13 discount.
Political news to-day is unimportant.
QIIRRICRTOWIT, July 29.—Steamship Kangiroo,
from New York, has arrived.'
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
[149 Telegraph to Queenstown. ]
LoNnosr, July 29.—The political news is unim
portant.
The rebel loan has rallied to 13 percent. discount.
QtrgEns . rowic, July 2.9. Arrived from New York.
Neptune} lat Algoa • Maria and Adelaide, at Belfast.
New York—The Draft in the State.
The' Draft in Maryland.
EU - 11,OPM.
federate Loan
Commercial Intent germ e. •
LIVERPOOL OOTTC/N, MARKET; 28th.—The
sales for two days reach 16,000 hales; including 6,000
bales to speculators and exporters.:- The market is
buoyant at an advance of VI.
TRADE REPORT.—The Manchester market - was
firm, with an advancing tendency.
LIVERPOOL BRUADSTUFFS MARKET.—
The in arket is generally quiet and steady. Various
circulars report - Flour quiet and steady. Wheat
firm but quiet. Corn easier, mixed 27e0‘77. s 3d.
LIVERPOOL PROVISION ,MAR ET. The
market is quiet and steady. Messrs. England, Athy . a,
6r. Co. report :.Beef steady. Pork quiet. Bacon in
active. Lard active, and- advanced 6d. Tallow
steady. , -
LIVERPOOL PRODUCEMARKEL Ashes
quiet and steady. Sugar firm. Coffee steady. - Rice
active. Linseed Oil firm at 46e 6d047e. Rosin
steady. Spirits Turpentine- quiet Petroleum in
active at 21p3d. -
LONDON MARKETS.— Breadstufis downward.
Sugar firm. Coffee steady. Tea quiet and steady. -
Rice quiet. Tallow firm at 438 6d@44e•
LounoN, July 28.—Consoli closest 92,M923i for
money.
AMERICAN. STOOEB.-1111E01.8 Central Railroad,
25 discount; Erie, 66.
LIVERPOOL, July 28.—Thesalea of , cotton for - two
days amount to 16,000 hales- at - an advance of - %tl.
Breadatuffa and Provisions are quiet but steady.
LONDON, July 2L--Consols- are quoted at 92%0
92% for money. - •
LATEST, VIA Q,UEENSTOWN.
_ _
LITXRPOOL, July 29:—Cotton----Saes to-day 6.000
bales, including 2,000 to speculators , and exporters.
The market is firm and.unchangedi
Breadstuftb.—The market is easier: Themeather
has been favorable forth° crops.
Provisions.-=-The market is steady. Bacon up.
ward.
Produce steady.
LONDON, July 29.—Consols, 921,W93 for money.
Illinois Central, 24902 discount; Erie, 68@i68..
Shipping Intelligence.
__ . _
Arrived from Wow York, Ally 26th, Howard; at
Queenstown ; 27th, Shannon, at Liverpool ; 28th,
Moro Castle, at Greenock.
Arrived from San Francisco, July 26th, Hornet,
at Liverpool ; 28th, Agra at do.
Sailed for New York, July 26th, H. L. Lane and
Aurora, from Liverpool ; Ariel, from Belfast.
South and Central Avaerica.
NEW Yowls., August 8,--Panama advises of the
27th ult., received by the steamer Northern Light,
state that the attemptolobservanee of the anniver
sary of .Masqueren entrance into Bogota was a
failure.
Mosquos, with hie cabinet, was expected to ar
rive at Panama on the loth of August, thus making
Panama the capital of the United States of Colum
bia during his stay. .
The news of the fall of Vicksburg and the defeat
of. Lee was received with much gratification at
Panama. _ .
President Peres, of Peru, passed through Panama,
bound to Lima, hest week.
Advises from Central America state that the de
fection of several of President Barrios' officers
places him in a disadvantageous position in Sal
vador. .
In Nicaragua Martinez still holds out against the
revolutionists.
There is a prospect of a war between Chili and
Bolivia, relative to the Megillones Guiana deposit
and the AttICEIDIR desert.
A Spanish fleet had arrived at Callao, and saluted
the Peruvian flag-
United States Commissioners Magi* ma s ctt ae c
bad arrived at Lima,
THE UNION S MTN CONVENTION.
IiO3IIIRATION OF GOVRRNOR CURTIN.
Hon. Daniel Agnew Nominated for Judge
of the Supreme Court.
Pm-Taut - no, August 6.—The Union State Carmen.
tfon assembled thls•morning, at if o P elnoit, at. OOM
east Ball.
General C. R. Markle, oh atm an of the State COM
mittre, called the Convention to order.
James Campbell, of Sebuiftlll county,. nominated
H. D. Maxwell, of Northampton, as temporary
oh aim p.m
Thomas Marshall, of Allegheny county, norm•.
Hated George Lawrence, of Washington.
On motion of A. K. McClure, the secretary was•
first cheaen.
Hon. E. McPherson, of. Adam, was unatOmously
elected secretary.
The Convention then prooeeded to enroll its dole•
gates.
After perfecting the roll of delegates by omitting
there for the contested districts, a vote was taken
for temporary chairman.
It D. Maxwell (the Curtin candidate) received: 75
votes, and George Lawrence (opposite) 95 votes.
Mr. Maxwell then took the•ottair, and in a few
remaiks thanked the committee for the honor, and
made an earnest appeal' for unity of action, im
ploring the Convention to. nominate a man who
would do honor to the State, and sustain the cause
in which we are engaged to save the Union from.
the rebel foes who now, threaten it. [Applause.].
Wm. B. Mann moved for a committee of nine on
the contested seats.
White, of Philadelphia, and'W. H. Strick•
land, of Berke, were chosen additional temporary
secretaries.
The following is the committee on contested
seats : Wm. B. Mann, Philadelphia ; Ileorge Tay
lor, Huntingdon ; R. F. Clark, Columbia ; H. H.
Thompson, Northampton ; F. A. Strawbridge,
Chester ; George- Mehnity, Lancaster ; James
Alexander, Indiana ; Darwin Finney, Crawford,
and Joseph Ely, Bucks. -
On motion of Ur. Fuller, of Fayette county, a
committee of one from each Senatorial district was
appointed on permanent organization, as follows:
Fi.igt District—John R. Orr, J. W. Stokes, J. L.
Shoemaker, and Thompson .Tories.
Second District—Edward Darlington,
Third-District—John 0. Bringhuret.
-Fourth District—Dr. Carey.
Fifth District—C. M. Runk.
Sixth District—Henr y Cartman.
•Seventh District—Son..T. H. Yochuni.
Eighth District—William Davis.
Ninth District—D. D. Warner.
Tenth District—Washington Lee.
Eleventh District—Stephen F. Wilson.
Twelfth District—Henry Johnson.
Thirteenth District—E. C. Stewart.
- Fourteenth District—John Youngman.
-' Fifteenth District—John S. Shoemaker.
Sixteenth District—G. W. Kline and F. Myers.
Seventeenth District—C. A. Klinefor.
Eighteenth District—W. W. Seiko s.
Nineteenth District—Alexander King.
Twentieth District—Hon. John Potter.
Twenty-first District—A. W. Taylor.
Twenty.second District—Smith Fuller.
Twenty-third District—E. M. Sayre.
Twenty-fourth District—Robert P. Nevin and R.
R. Oarn than.
Twenty.fifth District—Michael Wyand.
Twentrsixth District—J. H. Robinson.
Twenty-seventh District-0. D. Ashley.
Twenty-eighth District—George Means.
On motion of Mr. Wayne McVeigh, a committee
of nine on resolutions were appointed, as follows:
McVeigh, of Chester Marshall, of Allegheny;
Cm:Amines, of PhiladelPhia ; Hulon, of Schuylkill;
Vincent, of Erie; Leisenring, of Lehigh ;. Todd, of
Cumberland, and Dickey, of Lancaster.
The following are the names of the delegates :
SENATORIAL DELEGATES
Philadelphia county—John M. Butler, William B.
Mann, C. A. Walborn. C. T. Jones.
Cheater and Delaware—Wayne McVeigh.
Montgomery—Charles Kugler.
Buck a—Dr. Carey.
Labip.h and Northampton—H. D. Maxwell.
Berke--Georee J. Eckert.
Schuylkill—Denry Huhn.
Carbon, Monroe; Pike, and Wayne—Donteated.
Bedford, Suequehanna, Sullivan, and Wyoming—
Contested.
Luzerne—J. H. Scranton.
Tioga, Potter, McKean, and Warren—Stephen
Wilson.
Clinton, Lycoming, Centre, and Union—Stephen
Gould,
Snyder, Northumberland, Montour ; and Colum
bia—R. J. Clarke.
Cumberland, Juniata, Perry, and Mifflin—B. C.
Stewart. '
Dauphin and Lebanon—T. T. Worth.
Lancaster—George M. Klure and F. Myers.
York—Stephen Kieffer.
Adams, Franklin, and Fulton—Dr. Duffield.
Somerset, Bedford, and Huntingdon—ll. G. Whar
ton:,:
.
_ .
Blair, Columbia, and OJearfleld—John Patton.
Armstrong and Indiana—A. W. Taylor.
Weetmoreland and Fayette—Smith Fuller.
Washington and Greene—Ezra W. Saha.
Allegheny—M. hlarahall, R. B. Carnahan.
Beaver and Butler—D. L. Imbrie.
Lawrence, Mercer, and Yenango—Wm. Francis
Win. Waugh (one vacancy.)
Erie and Crawford—C. C. Ashley.
Clarion, Jefferson, Forest, and Elk—J. N. Nether
ington.
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REPRESEIN'TATIVE DELEGATES.
Philadelphia—James W. Blaylock, George Schaf
fer, John R. Orr, James B. Gillingham, Joseph
Moore, Jr., Daniel Dietler, James Cannon, James
W. Stokes, R. A. Shoemaker, H. A. Gray, H. H.
Dickerson, J. McManus, George De Haven, Alexan
der Cummings, A. C. Harmer, Barton Jenks, W. J.
P. White. •
Delaware—E. Darlington-
Cheater—Leonard Roberts, S. Ringwalt, .T. Straw
bridge. .
iltiontgomeiy—W. L. Williamson, John H. Bring
burst, Wm. Shoemaker.
Bucks—Joseph Eli, Stacy Brown.
Northampton—Wm. H. Thompson, John Horner
Lehigh and Carbon—George Leiaenring, J. Runk
- .Monroe and. Pike—Wm. Davis.
Wayne—M. L. Tracy.
Luzerne 7 -Veraehington Lee., S. B. Longetreet, P
Driesbach.
S.uecrueharina—O. P: Reid.
Bradford—George Fandon, M. C. Mercer.
Wyonaing, Sullivan, Montonr,•and Columbia—J
B. Monroe, P. M. Oaterhant.
Lycoming and Clinton—Henry Johnston.
Centre—B. Blanchard.
Union, Snyder, and Juniata--John J. Paterson
Sohn Bitger.
Northumberland—S. Youngman.
Schuylkill—J. FI. Oampbell, O. D. Luthere, Dr. S
D. Yocum.
Dauphin—John J. Shoemaker, J. H. Nisler.
Lebanon—Anthony S. Ely.
Berke—Henry Hartman, Wm. H. Strickland, E.
L. Grit sm er.
Lancaster—Geo. D. Mehaffy, O.H. Dickey, D. M.
Kreider, J. IL Stehlman.
York—Wm. Moore, 0. Kinnefelter. .
Cumberland—Lemuel Todd.
Adams—Hon. E. McPherson.
.Franklin and Fulton—A. K. McClure. W. W.
Sellers.
Bedford—A. King Jr
Somerset—E. Scull
BuntOgdon—Goorge Taylor
Blair—S. S. Blair.
Cambria—Cyrus Elder
Indiana—James Alexander
. .
Armstrong and Westmoreland—D. Barclay, C. P.
'Markle, Thos. F. Gallagher, Fayette B. F. Hellen.
Greene—Hiram Smith.
Wathington—G. W. Lawrence, Wm. McMennan.
Alleghen'y—:Alexander Hyland, James L. Graham,
Robert P. Nevin, W. B. Neeley, W. J. Gilmore.
Beaver and Lawrence—E. L. McGuiltn, 3. H.
Robinson -
Butler—H. McCoy, H. Grant.
Mercer and Venango—Harvey Robinson, S. D
Power.
Clarion and Forest—George Means.
Clearfield, Jefferson, McKean, and Elk—Dr. H.
Eichold, Dr. J. P. Dilon.
Erie—John P. Vincent, James Sill.
Crawford and Warren—D. A. Filney, E. 0.
Stewart.
Potter and Tioga—Olmstead E. W. Davis.
Perry—Jesse Kennedy.
The Convention adjourned at IM, P. M., and re•
amemblid at 3 30 P. M.
Mi. A. K. McClure offered the following :
_ . .
Resolved, 'That all resolutions submitted to this
Convention, relating to candidates or a declaration
of principles to be adopted, ha:referred to the Com
mittee on Resolutions without debate, and that no
member of this Convention - shall be permitted to
speak longer than ten minutes at one time, nor
more than once on the same subject.
Mr. T..Narellall thought they, might as well not
allow any one to speak at all. He could not ima
gire why they, wished to refer the matter to such a
eommittee,,and De hoped the resolution would not be
prersed.
Colonel McClure said he offered it to facilitate
matters, that such resolutions were common, and if
the member objected he would not press it.
• Mr. George Lawrence desired to promote peace
and harmony, but the opinion of members could not
be suppressed, and he desked the fullest freedom of
expression and debate.
Mr. McClure said he did not wish to be misunder-
Stood or misrepresented. If the resolution was ob
jectionable to members he wouht withdraw it.
The resolution was withdrawn. -
The Conimittee on Contested Seats unanimously
reported_ in favor of B. • Hamilton, of Clearfield
connty ;,,C. P. Waller (Senatorial), of the. Eighth
diStriot; G,' Mason; of the Ninth Senatorial
T W:dis
trict; Georgeanden and Murder, of Brad
ford6inty; J. S.• Becket of . Lancaster, and D.
Barclay, of Armstrong county; .
A warm discussion arose oil giving the delegates
, who contested the seats the chance to be heard.
Hii7l. E. McPherson, and Hbn. ',Tracey and Rec
hold, were in favor of granting them time ; Mr. Mc-
Clure and others opposing; but the Convention
dually agreed to give each speaker fifteen minutes.
There was no objection to the report until Brad
ford.- county was reached, when:Mr. Tracey made a
warm speech; claiming a seat on the ground that the
convention which elected him was the only legiti
mate one, its call being broadest
Mr. George Landon, to whom the committee gave
the neat, contended that his eleatten took place first,
and was regular. • ,i.
•
Mr. William B. Mann • argued at length in favor
of. Mr; Landon, because he thought he was a repre
sentatiVe of the-largest number.
Mr. George Lawrence iendorsed the report of the
committee, and it was adopted:
No more contestants being dissatisfied, the report
was adopted.
The committtee on organization reported the fol
lowing officers :
President—Colonel Lemuel , Todd, of Cumberland.
Tice Presidents—Sohn M.. Butler, of Philadelphia ;
John B. Stokes, of Philadelphia ; William B. Mann,
of Philadelphia ; George De Haven, of Philadelphia ;
Stacy Brown, of Bucks ; Charles Kugler, of Mont
gomery ; Peter L. Luther, of Schuylkill ; Edward
Darlington, of Delaware; 0. P. Waller,'of Wayne;
L. L. McGuffin, of Mercer E. Blanchard, of Oentre ;
Joseph H. Reisley; of Dauphin; D. M. Imbrie, of
Beaver ; George Taylor, of Huntingdon ; James
Alexander, of Indiana; Joseph A. Scranton, of
Luzerne ; B. M. Grider, of Lancaster; George W.
Mehaffey, of Lancaster ; RobertF. Clark, of Colum
bia ; Dr. E. E. Creamer, of Berke ; S. Keifilor, of York;
John J. Patterson, of Juniata ; Dr. S. E. Duffield,
of .Fulton ; James Sill, of Erie; Hiram Smith, of
Green ; M. Oetesboul, of Wyoming ; Alexander He
lenas, of Allegheny ; Wm. B. Negley, of Allegheny;
Dr. Ileighold, of Jefferson; Colonel Gallagher; or
Westmoreland; Colonel W. H. Thompson, of North
ampton ; Simeon J. Power, of 'Bogs ; Hon. S. S.
Blair, of Blair.
Secretaries—Edward McPherson, of Adams ; W.
J. P. White ; of Philadelphia; Wm. H. Strickler, of
Belk ; Edw. Scull, of Somerset ; Wm. Wall, of
Mercer; Wm. L. Williams, of. Montgomery; An
th'criy S. Ely, of Lebanon.
The report was adopted.
Mr. Lemuel Todd (President), on being escorted to
the chair made a brief and patriotic address.
Jimee L. Campbell, moved that the Convention
proceed to nominate candidates for Governor and
Supreme Judge. • -
Hon. W. NE. Kerman, of .Washington, offered the
folloWing resolutton ; • • A
Whereas, An antagonism at once deplorable and
bitter has alining up between the friends Olif tho two
leading candidates, both of whom have rendered
coropicuous services to the country;
. and ' •
Whereas, The existence of title feeling will impair
the efficiency of either as a candidate, and endanger
the success hot only of the' Gubernatorial nomina
tion, but of the Judicial and Legislative also ;there
fore,
Nesaved, That the sense of this Convention is
that the best interests of the country, and of the
Union party of the State, require the nornisathym of
an acceptable candidate, whom removal from the
recent disturbing manses will give greater promise
01 a cordial, united, and successful support; a duty
at all throes imperative, but doubly so at the present
crisis, which demands of every good citizen the sur
render of every local feeling or prepossession when
required for the public good.
On a potion to postpone its consideration, Bi
voted for its postponement, and 46• against it,
Mr. Walborn moved that the resolutions be taken
up before milting the'nominations, but it was opposed
by Mr. Campbell, and the Convention voted to take
up the nominations.
Mr. Campbell then nominated Gov. Curtin.
Dr. Fuller, of Fayette, nominated Hon. Henry D.
Moore, of Philadelphia.
John M. Butler nominated John Covode; Alex.
Ring nominated Francis Jordan, of Bedford; F: G4l
- nominated F. Carroll. Brewster, of Phila
delphia.
Mr. Kennedy, of Perry, nominated J. K. Moor
head ; James Veech was also nominated.
Mr. 0. J. Dickey said the Old Guard of Law:miter
had nominated him. [A.pplause.l
The resolution of Mr. IlfaKennan was again,
brought up and debated at length.
Hon. T. M. Butler offered a resolution which was
sent to the chair. He withdrew the name of Hon.
John Covode, in:order to create harmony and unite
the whole party on some new man.
Hon. D. Barclay, of Armstrong, argued for a new
man as the only way to succeed, and after paying a
handsome tribute to Philadelphia, offered the name
of Henry D. Moore, of Philadelphia, as a man
whom all know. - He offered this ac an olive branch
of peace, We could not afford to lose the eight
thousand majority of Allegheny. No man had a
right to stand in the way of the emcees of the party.
Mr. London, of Bradford, said the preference of
the people must be respected.
Mr. Lawrence regretted these manifestations of
feeling, and said no man would go furrher or make
more sacrifices than himself. He had helped to elect
Curtin, and bad stood by him. He knew him well,
and if chosen he trusted in God he would be elected.
But he was not the choice of the yeomanry, in this
county, and there would be trouble in giving him a
majority. He knew they had the power to nomi
nate. Curtin, but be could only support him under
protest. He would not assign his reasons. He con
tinued in an earnest appeal not to force Curtin on
them, for some time.
Mr. Fuller, of Fayette, offered a letter, which was
read :
PITTSTIVB.O, August sth.
To the President of the National Union Stale Convention:
Str.: Conscious that the triumph of our principles
and the success of our candidates at this time is of
paramount importance to individual gratification
and personal advancement, and from my intercourse
with repreeentative men of party since my arrival
in this city, believing that victory points to the se
lection of a new man as the standard• bearer in the
approaching contest, and upon whom the entire sup--
port and strength of the organization can be cen
tred, I have determined to withdraw my name from
your consideration, and improve the opportunity in
so doing. -* -
For many years I have been identified with the
principles which our organization represents. lam
unwilling at this crisis in the State and National
affairs, to say or do anything which may put in
jeopardy our success, and I have taken this step,
hoping thereby to do my part towards removing the
causes of a strife which will work disaster to us all
in the future, unless a satisfactory adjustment be
made now. Facts have been submitted to promi
nent gentlemen of your body, that cannot and will
not be ignored in the future. No excuse of igno
rance of facts carrbe pleaded in mitigation of a ne
glect to give them full weight now in deliberation.
Whatever disaster may occur, as assuredly_ will it
the warning is unheeded, it is due to myself, and
such gentlemen of the Convention as wish to benefit
your country, and the interests of the loyal men you
truly represent, rather than the pecuniary and politi
cal interests of a few men, that the responsibility of
the future - be placed upon the right shoulders. -
Truly yours, JOHN COYODE.
A vote was then taken on adopting Mr. MaKen
nan's resolution; as follows: For McKennan's reso
lution, 46; against the resolution, 60.
A motion to adjourn was made, and voted down,
as follows : Yeas 8, nays 100.
Messrs. Jordan's and Veech's names were with
drawn.
A ballot for Governor was then taken, as follows
Curtin
H. D. Moore.
Penny
Brewster
Moorhead...
Governor Curtin received 90 votes, and not 95, as
was first counted up. The'vote was as follows :
For Moore—Messrs. Butler, Walborn, Kieffer,
Fuller, Sayers, McPherson, Barclay, McCoy, Grant,
Beller, Smith, Beitler, Cummings, White, W.
Moore, Klinefelter ; and for Penny—Messrs. A. W.
Taylor, Marshall, Carnahan, Heilands, Graham,
Nevin, Negley, Gilmore, Blair, Heighold, Alexan
der, Scull, Lawrence, McKennan, McAfee, and Gal
lagher; and for Moorhead Mr. Kennedy; for
Brewster—Messrs. Blaylock, Gillingham, and Jenks,
and three did not vote, viz: Jos. Moore, Jr., Goold,
and Tomlinson. The balance voted for Curtin.
The Convention then took a recoem till s o'clOok
F. M.
EVENING SESSION
All the names but that of Judge Agnew being
withdrawn, he was declared the unanimous choice
of the Convention . for Supreme Judge.
Mr. McClure moved that each county be entitled
to one, Pittsburg to four, Lancaster to four, and
Philadelphia to eight members on, the State Com
mittee, to be named by the delegates, the committee
to inform the nominees of the action of the Con
vention.
Messrs. Todd, 'Maxwell, Darlington, A. W. Tay
lor, and Dickey, the committee on resolutions, re
ported the following series :
The loyal men of Pennsylvania, in. Convention
assembled, disclaiming all partisanship, and know
ing no cause but that of the country, declare for
themselves and their constituents
First. Their inflexible purpose to maintain, by
every necessary effort, service,' and sacrifice, the
National Union, as the first, highest, most solemn,
and moat overshadowing of all political duties.
Second. That the rebellion which threatens the
existence of the Union was without cause, was con
ceived in wickedness, organized in perjury, and
developed by reckless violence, is stained
with every crime, and detestable in object,
and infernal in purpose, and must be suppressed
by 'the people of the United States, at the de
struction of whose liberties and the overthrow
of those free institutions it is injuriously aimed.
That in this momentous contest there are and can be
but two WIC'S-9TM ValiCh firmly sustains the con
siituted authorities of the nation in enforcing all
the laws thereof, and in protecting the principle
upon which the Government rests, and is therefore
at once the party of law, of liberty, 'and patriotism ;
the other which cripples the constituted authorities
of the nation in enforcing the laws, securing its
safely, and preserving its life, and is therefore the
pafent of mobs, the enemy of order, and it partici
pant in treason—the class whose detestable practices
not only give aid and comfort to the common ene
my, but, as confessed at Richmond,light up these
days of rebel darkness and disaster, and stimulate
them to renewed and desperate efforts to recruit
their armies and to whom a part is this day justly
chargeable whatever of vitality the rebellion pre- ,
serves, and whatever calamity and affliction the
further protraction of the contest may involve.
But for Northern • sympathizers with Southern
treason and the hopes which their treasonable exist
ence inspires, the rebellion would have sunk under
the staggering blows dealt it at Gettysburg, Vicks
burg, and Port
H udson.
Resolved, That wholly without sympathy for the
men who have made this war against a free Repub
blican Government, or for a system of human bond
age, in whose interest it was instigated, or cause of
despotic principles to which it is devoted, this
Convention declares all engaged therein, while so:
engaged. to be worthy only-ef our patriotic hatred ;
and, in like spirit, we denounce as doubly recreant
and base those residents of loyal States who tole
rate this treason, and would affiliate with armed
traitors, and again surrender, our Government and
liberties to their keeping. -
Resolved, That Abraham Lincoln, President of the
United States [applause], by the discharge of his
most arduous duties in the dark days of civil war,
--
has won for himself the affection and regard of the
whole American people ; and, always bearing him
aelf clear in his high office, has maintained the in
tegrity of the Union, and kept our honor untar
niahed throughout the world [applause], and to him,
this administration, its principles and its policy, we
give our hearten approval, and pledge our earnest
and enthusiastic support. [Loud applause.]
Resolved, That the amendments proposed to the .
Constitution in giving to our soldiers in the, field'
the right of suffrage, merit our hearty approval,
and will receive our united support ,• and that we
recommend conventions of loyal men throughout the
State to pledge all candidates for the Legislature to
Note for it.
Resolved, That we tender to the gallant sons of
Pennsylvania now in the armies and navies of the
Republic the thanks of a grateful people, for their
unselfish and heroic valor ; that we mourn for those
who have sealed with their blond their devotion to
their country. and will cherish their memories ten
derly
and fondly ; while to the glorious survivors we
give assurance that the last dollar and the last life
shall be given to reinforce them, until the old flag
iloais in tined victory. [Applause.] .
Reso/red, 'That "Governor Curtin. by the effective
support he has given the Federal Government in
the prosecution of the war, and his vigilant care for
our soldiers, alike in the fthd. in camp, and in hos
pital, has gained for Pennsylvania proud and fore
most pre.eminence among the loyal States, and en
titled himself to the thanks of all her loyal citizens,
-
and in placing him again in nomination the Conven
tion but gave expression-to the spontaneous wishes
of the people of the Commonwealth he has served
so well. We present for . their suffrages the patriot
statesman, .who is alike the friend of the soldier and
the favorite of the people. [Applause.]
Resolved, That in the nomination of Judge Agnew,
we present an accomplished jurist, a pure, patriot,
and a loyal citizen, who will adorn the highest judi
cial tribunal of the CommOnwealth, and give addi
tional security to the right of persons and property.
Dr. lleighold, of Jefferson county, offeted as an
amendment the following.:
Resolved, That the Bold anitdetermined stand taken
by lion. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, in sum-
warily_ arresting traitors and thieves wherever
found, merits our commendation, and that in seizing
any disloyal Person, we pledge him our hearty co
operation in the task which he has before him.
Mr. McClure thought tho.rosolutions already read
were sufficient, and Mr: McVeigh thought the
amendment out of Orden
Mr. Heighold urged the adoption of his resolution.
Re had just come from the Army of the Potomac,
and be wanted to see every. man show his hand. He
charged that gentlemen had visited Washingtoirlast
week to demand theremeval of Secretary. Stanton.
Mr. Barclay endorsed the resolution, and said that
the resolutions were nobexplieit enough ; they were
only glittering generalities.
Mr. McVeigh defeeded Governor Curtin and his
friends from the charge of slack of good faith, and
paid a glowing tribute to. the loyalty of his district.
Mr. McClure wanted to know who had gores to
Washington to complain of Stantonl
Mr. Heighold declined to answer.
Mr. McPherson thought the resolutions were
broad enough to cover all the desired points.
The resolutiona off the committee were adoßted.
The resolution of Dir. "kleighold was amended to
read as follows:
"In
"In summarily arresting persons found tube guilty
of traitorous practices he merits our hearty commen
dation ; and that in performing this part el hie
Lary duties, where necessary for the public safety,.
we pledge kim our hearty cooperation?' -
Mr. Nevin moved to table it.
Mr.MetTeigh wanted to know if Mr. Stanton had
originated these arrests 1
Mr. 'Walborn called for the yeas and nays on its
adoption:
Mr. McClure said that but a small portion of tho
summary arrests • were on Mr. Stanton's orders.
was a friend of Mr. Stanton's personally and in all
respects. R. was unfair and unwise to give him cre
dit for what others had done.
Mr. Fuller charged that Governor Curtin's friends
were trying to suppress this resolution.
Mr. Cummings wanted - to know if Mr. McClure
would vote for the resolution if it was made to read
"the Administration" instead of Stanton.
Mr. McClure denied that antagonism existed be
tween Dar. Stanton and himself.
' Fuller thought its suppression would be re
-gelded as a condemnation of Mr. Stanton, w„hich
was meant by some men. He knew that Gove'rnor
Curtin was in open antagonism with Secretary
Stanton.
Mr. McClure said he knew that Mr. Curtin was
on sood terms with every member of the Oabinet.
Mr. McVeigh moved to insert "the Administra
tion," for " Secretary Stanton."
Mr. Dickey opposed; the resolution.
Mr. Carnaghan urgeti its adoption as amended.
The amendmenq was accepted by Mr. lfeighold,
and unanimously anopteei•
The Convention then adjourned, with three
cheers for the candidates anil the flag.
On the vote on the resolution to take a new man
up, eleren of the Philadelphia edelegation voted for,
and ten against it.
Nearly all the delegates will leave for the east
at 3 and 6 A. M.
Another Account or the Pealeeedings,
HON. DANIEL AG-NEW rir CYMINA.7SID FOR JUDGE
BIIPRBMB. COII RT.
Prrrenuna, Aug. 6.—The Union State Conven
tion to nominate candidates for Govetner.and Judge
of Supreme Court met to-day.
The State was fatly- representedan the trosvention,
and immense numbers of strangers were gathered
from all parts of the State. There was ;neat excite
ment on the choice for Governor, but Collin had
evidently the inside track, and awes conotded early
in the day that he would' receive the nomination.
The friends of Cpvoile and Moorhead were never ,
thelope equally active.
The Convention was called to order by C. P.
Markle, chairman of the executive couratttee,
when the names of the:delegates were read.
Judee Maxwell was elected timpordry chairman,
and W. H. Strickland and W..T. P. White, tempo
raty recretariea.
A committee on resolutions' was appointed; amil
the Convention adjourned till three o'clock P. N.
AFTERNOON SESSION
After the disposal of contested seats the 0:mm1b
l-cc nn Organization reported. Ron.- Lemuel Todd;
of Cumberland, for president, with thirty vice•
prreidents and several secretaries.
. . _ .
Judge Todd, on taking the chair, made a• neat
and appropriate speech, returning thanks for the
honor conferred on him, and hoping the. Convention'
would harmonize in their action and select candt.
dates worthy of the principles of the Union party,
who would unite In a solid vote in. the October
election.
A resolution was offered by Mr. IVlcKennan,
stating that unfortunate differences . had sprung
up between two of the leading candidates for
Governor. and that the beet interests or the coun
try and the party demanded that a man should be
put in•the field whose norninatinn would reconcile
th'ee differences. Tt elicited some discussion, an,d
was shelved—yeas 45, nays 84.
Mr. Campbell then norollitated Governor Curtin,
which was received with applause. The following
additional nominations were then made: Henry D:
Moore, of Philadelphia - ; I. IL Moorhead, of Alle
gheny ; John Covode, of Armstrong; J. P Penny;
of Allegheny ; .Maj. Francis Jordon. J. Pearson,
F. C. Brewster, of Philadelphia, and James 'Teeth,
of Fayette.
Conliderable debate followed on the merits of the
candidates, during which a letter was react from
John Covode, declining the nomination in ordisr - to•
harmonize the party.
About seven o'clock a ballot was had which re
sulted in the choice of Andrew Curtin, by a vote of
93 against 43. The Convention then adjourned till
9 P. M.
lion. Daniel Agnew, of Beaver county, waif nomi
nated by acclamation for Supreme Judge.
On motion of a delegate, the president was in
structed to name one from each county,to. constitute
the State Committee.
Havana.
NEw YORK, August s.—The steamship Eagle,
from Havana on theist inst., has arrived at this
port. Her news is unimportant.
Six young men have been arrested at Havana for
having pamphlets against the Jesuits in their pos
session. One of the books was Hugo's "Lea 'lithe
rabies."
. .
The rebel schooner General Worth arrived at Ha
vana on the 27th from St. Marks. the Warrior
on tbe 28th Trent Mobile, and the Little Lillie onthe
29th from St. Marks ; all laden with cotton.
On July 24th, on the outward passage, the Eagle
saw a steamer with two white smoke stacks, and
her hull of lead color, and at the same time a large
steamer in chase. The Eagle cut off the pursued
steamer, and fired a blank shot, which at once
stopped her. She was English built, of WO tons,
and laden with cotton, a quantity of which she
threw overboard on the Eagle's approach.
The pursuing steamer, supposed to be the Lacka
wane; cameup and took possession of the prize.
Disturbance at Columbus, Ohlo.
OriscrtrzsAyr, August 5.—A despatch from Colum
bua says that considerable excitement prevailed
there yesterday afternoon. An invalid soldier tore
down a flag on which were inscribed the names of
Vallandigham and Pugh. The Copperheads com
menced gathering, crying 'for vengeance on the
author of the act. Another invalid soldier in the
crowd was badly, beaten for approving of it.
II the soldiers in the' city were arrested and put
in the guard.house, in order to prevent further dis
turbance.
In the evening a crowd assembled around the
store where the flag had been displayed, and after
parading the streets, went back to the store and pre
sented-the owner with a new flag, which will be
burg out again to-day. Further trouble is appre
hended.
U. S. Christian Commission.
ADBAIN, Mich., Aug. 4.—A. good meeting in be.
half of the United States Christian Commission was
held here last night at the Church of Rev. George
Duffield, formerly of Philadelphia. It was addressed
by A. E. Chamberlin, Esq.. Rev. B. W. Ohidlaw, of
Cincinnati, and Rev. A. G. McAuley, of your city.
A large collection was taken up.
Flight of the American Minister and Con.
sul in Japan.
SAN FRANOtsoO, Aug. 4.—The American minister
and consul, with their families, hastily left Yeddo,
Japan, about the 18th of June, apprehending &mw.
sination, They first-took. refuge on the United
States steamer Wyoming, and subsequently re
moved to Yokahama.
Observance of the Day.
Borrox, August s.—Business will be suspended
to-morrow, and no papers be published on Friday
morning.
BALTIMORE, August 5. Thanksgiving will be
generally observed here. The newspapers will not
publish on the day following.
The Riot Cases.
NEW Yosx '
August s.—The riot canes came be
fore tl e court to.day. Some fifteen were postponed,
including Ihe murderers of the negro, through the
dilatory motions on the part of the counsel. Two
were sentenced for robbery, one to five and the other
to ten years' imprisonment in the State prison.
Wreck of the Steamer Pacific.
ST. Joan, N. F., Aug. A—No further Information
has yet been ascertained relative to the wreck of
the steamer Pacific. Yfer loss was reported to the
keeper of the Cape Race light by a fisherman.
The steam gunboat - Vesuvius left here last evening
to assist her.
New York Democratic State Convention.
ALBANY, August s.—The Democratic State Com
mittee met at the Delavan House to-day, Elijah F.
Purdy, in the chair, and Peter Cagger secretary. It
was resolved that a call be issued for a State Con
vention, to meet at Albany on September 9th. Ad
journed.
The Races at Saratoga.
SARATOGA, N. Y., August s.—The third days'
races resulted in Aldebaren winning the two-mile
dash for tbree•year olds— time, 3m. 73‘s. The
second race was won by Captain Moore—time, 1.35,
1.31, 1.32.
Safety of the Steamer Pacific,
ST. Jonws, N. F., August S.—The steamer Pacific
is safe in Trepassy harbor.= She will sail for St.
Johns to-day to repair damages. She is accom
panied by the steamer Vesuvius.
Arrival of the Northern Might;
NEW YORK, August 6.—The steamer. Northern
Light, from Aspinwall, on the 2 . 7 th,
_arrived this
morning. She has nearly $300,000 in treasure.
The Gunboats Aries and. Minnesota.
Nmw Torix, August s.—The gunboats Aries and
Minnesota were spoken on theist off Cape Lookout,
cruising.
Departure of the Africa.
BOSTON, August 6.—Tbe steamer Africa Bailed at
noon to-day for Liverpool.
The Pennsylvania Reserves.
Wand, the artist, in one of his spirited sketches,
in the last Harper's Weekly, Illustrates the brilliant
charge, at Gettysburg, of the Pennsylvania Re
serves, so called, led in person by Gen. Crawford.
The history of the affair, accompanying the sketch,
is as follows :
- - - -
"The enemy hail massed his troops on Crawford's
left. The ad Corps (Sickles') had been engaging him,
but 'were overpowered ; several guns had been lost.
Two divisions of the sth Corps ((Sykes') had also
been engaged ; but nothing could withstand the
pressure of the enemy, and these troops gave way.
Several thousand arms had been lost. On came the
enemy, in a dark mass, across the wheat-field, over
the stonewall, and across the ravine. At this mo
ment, while the fugitives were rushing through
Crawford's, ranks, he ordered a charge. He was
drawn up in line of battle, and in column of division.
His men, with loud 'cheers, rushed' forward. Craw
ford himself rode to the front, and, seizing the flag
of the leading regiment, encouraged the men. They
dashed in ; volley after volley was poured into the
enemy's ranks. The ‘Buektalls , got ahead, and'
drove the enemy hack across the ravine. over the
stone wall, and through the wheat-field, retaking
our around and an immense quantity of arms. •
"The left of our position was saved by this charge,
and we remained masters of the field."
A Wend who"related tons an account of this ilffair
stateethatthe " Reserves" hesitateh when General
Clra*fard first gave the order to charge, and °beery-,
ing this, and also. knowing that delay- , then' and
there would not only, prove fatal,to his cemmand,
but perhaps lose the day for the grand army, Craw
ford instantly spurred .his charger to ,the front,
dashed to 'the centre of his line and seizing the
colors from its bearer, raised it aloft and cried out
as he again spurred his charger towards the ap
proaching enemy, " Follow me, boys—Chargeff l
The effect was electric. The whole division
sprang forward as one man, and with a loud
yell they rushed through the iron and leaden
rain, with an impetuosity unknown before,
and sway went the rebels before them (those who
were not slain), until the lost ground was retaken,
and the left wing was saved. The defeat of the left
wing then would have lost us the day at Gettysburg.
`Who can tell what would have resulted to this coun
try from such a disaster, since we now know that
the rebel organizations in the North, subsequently
developed,in riots, were intended as co-operative
movements with Lee, had he triumphed inPerinisyl-.
va.ni a 1 The loyal people of this country have hardly
begun to realize, as yet, how much they are 'indebted
to the grand Army of the Potomac. Who can doubt•
where Lee would have gone, had he been-victorious
atGettysburg ?--Washington Republican.
Surlsmtown.—The intense heat of the•tirstdays of.
August -has been marked by more fearfulmeasure.
than the. thermometer. Many cases of sunstroke
occurred.with lois of life. In New York city nearly
one hundred persons fell, to the grourid•during the
oppressive hours Monday, dying either in the
streets er in the hospitals. It seems tube a pecu
liarity of the sunstroke , that the overheated . subject
is suddenly smitten, 'without the warning of & gra
dual change. Those who must expose themselves
to the August nouns would derive much comfort- by,
placing a wet handkerchief upon She crown of the
head. It is, however, not strangethat somany cases
ofi sunstroke should occur when thousands or our
citizens wear heavy, hot, close black hats uninter
ruptedly for hours.
-.IRICCOED3LR 1101P3MAN, of New York, at the Court
of General Sessions, earnestly charged- the grand
jury in regard to the late riots. Speaking directly
to the purpose, he said : •
"It is our duty to teach all men that those who
burn asilums and houses and stores are guilty of
arson, and shall be punished for that offence ;* that
those who plunder and appropriate to themselves
other men's goods upon the highways or elsewhere,
with or without violence, as the ease may be be
come subject to and will suffer the penalties'affixed
to tire crime of robbery or larceny; that a rioter is
an enemy to society and an offender against the law,
and thst the punishment for murder ie death."
- THE CAMP AT rowELTox.—The Ist Re
giment of Washington Guard's, Colonel William F.
Small, now encamped at Powelton is attractive.
Several companies organized in the interior of the
State are expected to arrive in a few daps. The
regiment is drilled every afternoon from five to six
'o'clock, so that the spectatora may form same idea
as to the various manceuvres in placing a reginomt
. in line of battler &c.. Tbille BC( ihOUgik. bit no
means novel to Philadelphia, am neriMitieill Mt.
leafing,
TIIID
PROGRESS OF MIIATAIVit NATTERS IX
THE CITT.—AII the mustering in and mustering oat, ,
and paying of bounties and pratultgmt to recruits for
the different organizations In progress of formation
in the city, is under the control of Captain William
R. Lane, ad United States Caves% who has re.
lieved Colonel. Buff as chief mustering andffisbursing
officer of this city. The officers on deity at toe
mustering office consist of Captain W. R. Lane, 3 4
Cavalry, U. S. A.; Captain F. M. Bache,: 18th fn.
fantry, assistant mustering' officer ; Captain Win,
Sergeant, 11th Infantry, assistant mustering
officer-
Lieutenant C. H. Pierce, 2d Artillery, aseistant
mustering officer, and Dr. J. K. Mason, acting
aseistant surgeon U. S. A., examining surgeon.
The following °Ricers, with their respective par.
ties, include the entire mustering force in the any/
at the present time Captain Charles M. Cadged-
leder, filth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers'
(2d Pennsylvania artillery) ; Major Jamel fitra44
4id Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers (Ist Pena—
sylvania Field Artillery) ; ; Lieutenant Sainte*
Smith, MAN Regiment Penuss. Wants Volunteers'
(Rush's Lancers). Lieutenant E. H. Miles is the
recruiting officer for the 152 d Regiment (Robert's
Artillery,) which . now garrisons Fortress Monroe,
The following exhibits - the, number of Men mus
tered into the old and new regiments, and the
colored organizations now forming in this city, du
ring the past month :
P.EOIIIIII‘I%.
Old. New. 8 mos. Ool'd.
- 0' 88' 209' 236
5 113 224 115
132
.16 69 136- IVO
The 174th and 175th' regiments of Pennsylirants:
(drafted men) were yeeerday mustered out of the ,
service, by Captain William B. Lane. at the head. ,
quarters in Girard street: These mem are froin the ,
interior counties, and have served theb.Ume of eer% ,
vise (nine months) faithrully. They are all very;
anxious to reach their hoinea as soon as possible:-
They will probably leave the city to-day. The 174th.:
Regiment is commanded by Tolonel 5. PE Nyce, ands
the 175th by Colonel Samuel A. Dyer.
Company H, of the Blue Reserves, were also mus—
tered out and paid yesterday morning. The offliiials ,
at the m litary headquarters have been kept very
busy during the past few days and nights.
The following statement exhibits the regiments
and other organizations mustered into the service
of the United States, in this city, by Captain W. B.:
Lane, mustering officer, from the Bth of May up to.
the present time:
3 .•
ge
.0t7,--
Rea iment and Name of Meet
co
Company. Q
, -
I, 152 d. P. V. Wattson. June 5. 3 7 . ts.
111, 117th • W. B. Griffith.
.. 24.
Conikpalay.. 25. 6 naps
W. F. i a -Obln r stO6. " 24.
" " P. M. W.F. Rich. " 29. 3 raps.
Ales_ Murphy.
' • • • • • John Spear " 17. Start
W. H. Gray. 15. •
" H. D. Landis. •• 27. "
W B. Mann. " 17.
J. B. German. - " 18. "
K. 20th. J. Marsh. ' 18.
E, ........... `` B. L Taylor. ' 18. "'
H. G. March. 18.
• • " C. L. Smith. " .18.
A, " `` P. F. Smith. 18. I•• 18.
H. J. Snyder. " 19. "
D B. Billington. " 19. "
C, " " E. G. Shaft:n..l " 19. "
B, '` ..... S. Toddy. "18 "
- Ind. Battery.... W H Wocdwara July 9. 6 rpoe
Ind. Company P. Y.. B. B. Douglas. •• 17.
A, Ist Pa. Chas. P.M. A. Brault. " 23.
" • • P Goehler. " 7.5. "
B, `•" " B. Capervell. " 25. "
Ind. Company ..
D,let. Pa. Chas. " J. Paquin. " 29. "
" MORE FRIED FOR THE BAR
long gone by one Henry Minton, a colored gentle
man, kept a restaurant under the Philadelphia
Bank, Fourth and Chestnut streets. It was the
fashion then, on making your wants in the eating
line known at the bar, for the bar-tender to repeat -
the call in a loud voice, so as to be heard by the
cook in the rear; and the risibl' of customers
were often excited at the variety of style, tone, its.,
in which such orders were phssed from one attend
ant to another, until the cook's ears were reached.
"A cup of coffee and toast for one !" " Fea and soft
boiled eggs for two !" " Hot buckwheat cakes, sau
sages and coffee for three !" were calls often repeat
ed. But the frequency of the call, "More fried for
the bar!" intimated very plainly the estimation in
which Minton's fried were held by his visitors, old
and young, single and married. There was no difll•
culty, in those days, in singling out the Benedict.
The nice white cap paper, from Minton's desk, was
often aiverted from its appropriate use to that of a
wrapper to some "fried" for the "better half.'
Minton's facetious friend, Col. C--b, was a con
stant custbmer in this line. The music of Minton/a
stentorian tones in "More fried for the bar I" was',
source of great delight, and its repetition often ex
acted, by the personal consumption practised. On
one occasion Minton was rather too much for the
Colonel. The order, "More fried for the bar !" had
gone forth. The Colonel took it up, repeating, " Bar
—bar; nothing but bar here ! hat kind of a bar
is, it you are talking about, Minton?" asked the
Colonel ; and, answering himself, "It must be a
crowbar—no, a bar in music—a printer's—a bar of
silver or gold; or ' do you fry oysters only for gen
tlemen of the bar? Webster tells of a bar in a horse's
mouth ; fried oysters for horses—ha! ha ! ha! Your
oysters come from Chincoteague bar, and one would
think, from the sledgybammer stentors about here,
that. you hammered out your 'fried' with bars of
some kind." Minton took all this very quietly, an.
til the Colonel had done, and then, opening his bat
tery, said, "Colonel, my bar is, crow'bar. I fries
my, oysters, and brings 'era up to de bar' ob public
'pinion; die gives me chance to 'crow' over 'em.
When you've all got 'nuff, den I bars your appetite
for more. When you're all gone,l bars my door,
and bars you out. If at de end ob de year I've 'cu
mulated a bar ob silver or gold, I think I deserve it.
Bat's what I mean, Colonel." The Colonel retreated,
saying, "I'm done up !"
MONTHLY "MEETING OF THE AOBIGHLTI2I
RAL SOCIETY.—The regular monthly meeting of the
Agricultural Society was held yesterday, at eleven.
o'clock. at their rooms in Walnut street, below
Fourth, Craig Biddle, Esq., in the chair. The read
ing of communications was first in order. Several
were received from the Department of Agriculture
at Washington, through Isaac Newton, .Esq , com
missioner. They speak of the importance of agri•
cultural statistics to the farmer, as well as to the
manufacturer, and also the commercial man of busi
ness. They also refer to various other branches of
farming, and are well worth a perusal to all those
interested. The followingpersons were then elected
members of the society : John_ Hamilton, Jr., E.
James, W.F. Miskey, Charles McAllister,George
Carson, Professor W.. 11. Allen, Samuel ant, I.
M. Eldridge, R. Quin.
The Rev. Mr. Torrence made some very interest
ing remarks in regard to the growth and progress of
wheat.,
The monthly report of the Commission of Agri
culture on thncondition of the crops was read, and
referred to the Executive Oommitteea. The report
is prefaced with an allusion that the United States
possesses the greatest agricultural resources of any
country on the face of the globe. Especially are
they so considered when the amount of its products
and their relations• to manufactures and commerce
are estimated.
The amount of capital which the United States
has invested thus far in lands and in farming imple
ments is nearly seven billions of dollars, producing
an annual value of two and a half billions of dollars.
It employs and directly supports about seventeen
millions - of the population of the United States.
Its products are not only those cereals, but numer
ous other productions which embrace also those tex
tile materials that sustain not only our own manu
facturing-industry; but the great cotton manufacto
ries-also. _The capital invested in the manufacto—
ries exceeds two billions, of dollars.
No ether business being brought forward, the
chairr declared the meeting adjourned until the first
Wednesday in September.
NATIONAL BAmt, FRANXFORD.—A meet
ing of the business men of Fiankford was held at
"Wright , s Idstitute," on Tuesday evening, to COIL- ,
eider the propriety of organizing the "First Na
tional Bank of Frankford," under the national cur.
rency act of 1863. '
Nathan Hilles was appointed chairman, and Ben.
jamin Rowland, Jr., secretary; and it was deter.
mined to take waive measures at once for the estab
lishment of the bank. The amount of capital will
probably be $100.006, with the privilege of increasing
it to $500,000., Considerable stock was taken at the
meeting; andWathart Wiles, Israel Foster, and Si
mon R. Snyder were made a committee to receive
further subscriptions. It is proposed to organiie
immediately upon $60,004 being subscribed, and an
applicatidn will then be made for palter to start bu
siness at once. -
SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCILS.—The
IYEayor has issued his call fora special meeting of
Councils, to be held on Friday, to consider the fol
lowing bills, which he has vetoed. The probability
is there will not be a quorum of either branch in
this city on Friday, many of the members having
retired to rural and more pleasant scenes :
An ordinance providing for the admission of one
hundredadditional pupils into the Girard College
for Orphans: r
An ordinance making an additional appropriation
to the Department of 'Highways, Bridges, arc.
Resolution authorizing the paving of Norris street,
in the Nineteenth ward.
Resolution authorizing the paving of Girard ave
nue, in the . Eighteenth ward.
GENERAL COURT MARTIAL.—A. general
court martial convened yesterday at 1105 Girard
street. The following•named officers compose the
court:
Major John D. Lentz, slet P. V., president.
Captain a C. Cunningham, 161 th P. V.
Captain W. H. Forrest, Bth Pennsylvania Ca.
Captain 3. IC. Nevins, Independent Battery.
Captain Perrine, 10th New Jersey.
Captain William Rumnyaim, 10th New Jersey,
judge advocate.
First Lieutenant George Mitchell, 57th New
UNITED STATES' CAM - STUN COMMISSION.
—A meeting- waa- held at %.ambertville, on
Monday evening for the Christian Commission- In
teresting addresses were delivered:by the Rev. nasar-
Chesabire, of. Philadelphia., and the Rev. Robert
7. Partin, of Philadelphia. The ladies here have
worked nobly, and propose to do more US aid our
wounded and patriotic soldiers. .-A collection was
taken up at the close of the services. There waive.
very general expression of pleasure as to the future.
good which might be expected from this meeting.
GONE Ur.—The price of ice has advanced:
within a day or two to $1 per hundred. An immense
amount of ice is required for hospital use. It is said:
that undertakers pay highs for it than tavern..
keepers. The present - extraordinary " heated term"
cannot last, much longer, with an elemental cons,
bustion of some kind or other, to bring the merourg
down from its present range among the nineties.
A MORAL Cow/aux—A man hailing from.
New York jumped into the river at DI aiden•strest
wharf late on Tuesday night, with intent to commit
suicide. Ile waa rescued• He said he had a.sielr
wife and six children, and could not get employmeat,
No person who wants work need be without ans
ployment of some kind a single day. The .workimg
classes have reaped a haivest during the-past two
• ears.
To BE 31STEEED OUT.—Colonel' Nnku-.
metes regiment will be mustered out of service to
morrow. We are requested to say that the gentle.
man who loaned a flag to one of tire companies, on
the outwardmarcb, can have the same returned, as
per agreement, by addressing the= captain, at the
headquarters, 106 South Sixth strent.
'EFBRAZTS OF TEE HEAT.--...Mazy Thomas
was pioked up in an insensible condition at Arch
and 'Nineteenth street, on Tuesday-evening, having
fallen.there because of the great heat. She was at
once removed to the St. Joseph's Elospitai, where
she somewhat recovered under the care of the at
tendants. .
BETTIBNED TO POIJgB,DETY. — The Hence
Guards, Captain John Spear, having been mustomd
out of service, have returned to their police duties,
but arrangements have been made by which, the
company can be convoked at a moments notiee.
LAIINCIL—The Mingo, a new glAnboat,
will be launched into the Delaware, al4
town, N. J., at ten o'clock this morning.
PorAi 0-EL.
[Before Mr. Recorder Enca 4 l,
The Substitute Susie:ma&
. .
A man, who represented himself to be Lieut. F.
Crouse, of thelrth Regiment, - Z.. in, has been com
mitted by the Recorder to awatt Ek. hearing, on next
Monday, on the charge of fraudulently engaging
substitutes, and having them, worn into the service
of- the Government. The transactions aro alleged
to have taken place in November of 1802. Official
warrants were issued umier instructions from Wash
ington, and it was not until Tuesday that he found
himself in the company of Dete.ctives Taggert and
Trefts. Most of the witnesses reside at - Reading,
Pa., where occurred the scene of the substitute buss
nes& \ The depositions made in, the ease are some.
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