E4t Vress. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1863 Mr. Justice Woodward and the Evidence of His Disloyalty. Far better had it been for Mr. Justice WOODWARD had he never written a line du ring this campaign. A man with his resord cannot explain away or extenuate its infa my, and can only appeal to loyal citizens by confession of its guilt and apology. Apo logy he refuses ; instead of confessing he denies—audaciously denies, in the face of his own printed and acknowledged words in defence of the south, in justification of the rebellion, and in opposition to the Union, 'which now, for 'the sake of office, he pretends to uphold., He is convicted by his own words of disloyalty, yet, in his letter to Mr. BIEARELEY, affirms that he, has spent his life in upholding the Constitution. We think that letter unfortunate. Else where we publish a letter with which Mr. LEMUEL TODD has honored- TUE . PRESS, which exposes its petty subterfuge, and should cause Mr. Justice WOODWARD to say, with /ago,. when his crimes are disco vered, ‘!From this time forth I never will speak word." -Yet, let him protest his loyalty, for'the declarations of falsehood are the opportunities' of truth. Thus stands the ease : Mr. Justice WOODWARD states that Mr. TODD, at a pub= lie meeting, said that a certain Judge HALL declared that Mr. Justice WoonwAnn had avowed himself "a believer in the doctrines of secession, and in favor of an immediate recognition of the South. Mr. Justice, WOODWARD affirms that there is no truth in the storY'; that ,he knows no Judge HALL, and cannot remember ever having known a man of that name ; also, that he has always been opposed to secession, and is now in favor of suppressing the rebellion. This affirmation Mr. TODD answers, emphatic illy and conclusively, and his letter places. Mr. Justice WOODWARD in the position of a lum who, to escape an argument, would trust himself to a quibble. Mr. ToDD declares that he never made such a statement ; that he knows no Judge HALL, and, never referred to him as autho rity, and intimates that he is a man of straw, which his, opponent has cleverly set up for the purpose Of, easily knocking down. But he did state, and on .most respectable au thority, that , Mr. Justice WOODWARD "in a conversation with.the Hon. H. B. WRIGHT, had defended the constitutionality of the doctrine of secession, and denied the power and authority-of the General Government to coerce a State into obedience to its obli gations under the Constitutiom" NoW let - Mr. Justice WOODwARD impugn the ve racity of what Mr. TODD did say, the ve racity of Hon. H. B. WRIGHT, for he can, not escape by denying the - existence of an unknown Judge HALL. N. TODD has cited authority for his statement, which his opponent will he bold indeed to question, yet which he must degroy, before he can honorably ask the vote of the humblest of loyal citizens. The sophistry of all the schools cannot now evade the crushing -argument by which. Mr. Justice iiiiroonwAnn is proved unworthy of the high office to which he in vain as pires. It was very easy to refute Mr. SHARP LEY'S false representation of Mr. TODD'S _ statement, but it will be very difficult to meet the statement he really made. The imaginary "Judge HALL" was quickly despatched with a stroke of that pointed pen used so often by Mr. Justice WOOD WARD rto write of the blessings of slavery and the evils of the Government; but all the disloyal pens in the Commonwealth cannot blot Mr. WRIGIIT from existence. The accusation Mr. Justice WOODWARD re pelled comes back to him with ten-fold force, strengthened by new names,. and more stattliiig citations from his own dis loyal utterance. Mr. TODD not only quotes Mr. Wmoiri,' but shows that the distin- guished Jude waS shocke.d at Mr. Justice WOODiNVARD'S opinions of secession, and that - Judge LORIN, knowing him inti mately, had characterized him as a - disciple of the extreme CAIAIGIIN school. The CaLriorm . 'school ! What is that ? The school in whieh. JEFFICRSON DAVIS studied open treaEon TALLANDIGICAM secret treach eiy, and in which Mr. Justice WooDwARD has shown himself a scholar of unenviable From the evidence in his possession,. Mr. TODD had an unquestionable right to argue that GEORGE W. WoonwAßu is, or- was until the few weeks before the election, a Secessionist. From the Democratic candi date for the Governorship denial can no longer be received ; he is proved to be guilty, and we ask him to show reason why the people should not pass sentence. His letter to Mr. SHARPLEY might as well never have been written, for it clearly has no ap plication to the question, and is in no way a reply to Mr. TODD'S declaration. A plain affirmation that he has avowed himself a believer in the' right of secession is made upon the highest authority, and either he must prove it to be false or submit to the shame of its truth. Mr. Justice. WOODWARD must again address Mr. SHARPLEY ; but, if his second letter is no better than his first, he may well regret a correspondencn which- serves only to in crease-the general distrust of his principles, his professions, and his cause. Mr. Justice Woodward's Syllogism. " Slavery is an incalculable blessing." " Slaveholders have the natural right to use, in the defence of their slave property, any means of protection they possess or can command." Therefore, "Secession can never find an advocate in me, and I am in favor of sup pressing the rebellion." The Slaveholders' Argument. " Slavery is an incalculable blessing." " Slaveholders have the natural right to use, in the defence of, their slave property, any means of protection they possess or - can command." Therefore, "We use the military power we possess, and the" disloyal Northerners we command, and defend our slave property by rebellion." nouns no one has been found foolish enough to suppose that the South would voluntarily abolish slavery, excellent argu ment has shown that, with the suppression of the African slave trade, negro and would certainly be extinguished, and own ership in mulattoes snd octoroon's take its place. Apropoe of this, argument, we find, in the Evening PoBl, the objection of a loyal Texan to give the "right to vote to the free blacks of the South : "Because," said he, " in six months after you give the negroes the right, to vote, half the Democratic poli ticians in the country will go about swear ing that they have negro blood in their veins." A DESPATCH from Norristown, from the Associated Press, says "that the Demo crats expect McCumax to visit the Fair on Thursday to aid in the election of their can didate for Governor." We are afraid that the Norristown reporter- is some credulous Republican, and has been imposed upon, as General MCCLELLAN has certainly too much self-respect to hold the commission of a soldier of the Republic and at the same time endeavor to cause its overthrow. TRH Norristown reporter of the Asso ciated Press telegraphs that Mr. Justice WOODWARD is now in that place attending the State Fair, and that it is said he will speak in the court house on Thursday eve ning. We commend to the Justice the let ter of Mr. 'TODD we print elsewhere. It purports to explain his record on the Union question. •We wish he would explain his explanation. A LEHIGH-COUNTY newspaper proinises to increase the Union vote . 1,500 in the coming canvass. Mr: REED Will be glad to know that Lehigh is doing so much "bet ter." LET EVERY gentleman who entertains the opionion that "to think against slavery is a sin, and to speak against slavery a crime," vote for Tlir. Justice WOODWARD, thus honor the author of the sentiment, Wasyii:N - <az , corg Special Despatches to The Press. Wesartiorox, D. 0., Sept. 29. £BUk Temperance Celebration at Washington— Speech of the IPreoldent. The twenty. first anniversary of the organization of the Sons of Temperance was celebrated here to day. The procession, on reaching the White Howe, was invited to enter the East Room, which was nearly filled by ladies and gentlemen participating in the ceremonies. President Lirroor.x, on entering, was enthusiasti cally greeted, and, in the course of hie response to the address presented to him, said, when he was a oung man, long ago, before the Sons of Temperance, as an organization, had an existence, he, in &humble way, made temperance speeches, and he thought he might say that, to, this day, he had never, by his example, belied -what he then said. As to the suggestions for the purpose of the advance ment of , the 'cauee. , ol temperance in the army, he could not now respond to them. To prevent intemperance in the army is the aim of a great part of the Rules and Articles of War. It is part of the law of the land, and was to be presumed long ago to dismies officers for drunkenness. He Was not sure that, consistently with the public service, more could be done than has been done. All, therefore, he could promise, was to have a copy of the address submitted to the , principal departments, and have' it considered whether it contains any suggestions which will im prove the cause of temperance, and suppress drunk enness in the army any better than is already done. He thought the reasonable men of the world have .long since agreed that intemPerance is one of the greatest, if not the very greatest, of all evils amongst mankind. That is not a Matter of dispute. All men agree that intemperance is a great curse, but differ about the cure. The suggestion that it existed to a great extent in the army was trite, but whether that was the cause of defeats, he knew not; but he did know there was a good deal of it on the other side, therefore they had no right to beat us on that ground. [Laughter.] The remarks of the President were listened to with great interest, and he was repeatedly interrupted by applause. The Rebel Steamer Phantom Destroyed. , The United States steamer Connecticut, Captain A LMY, reports that on the 23d she drove on shore and destroyed the rebel steamer Phantom, loaded with arms, etc., intending to run the blockade at Wilmington, N. C. She was built in England, and is supposed to have been intended for a privateer. The Connecticut chased her for four hours, and finding she was near being captured, her officers run her ashore, and took to their boats and escaped. Burning of the Steamer . Fox. Commander BELL, commanding the West (kit Blockading Squadron, reports that on the 12th inst. the steamer Fox, which was captured by the rebels in April last, was chased into Mississippi sound and but ned. Capture Of the Blockade-Rumier Alabama. At the same tithe another blockade-runner, called the Alabama, one of the river boats from Edo bile, was chased into the .ohandeleur islands and captured. With regard to this capture, the Oommo dose says: "On shore they have been deluded into the belief that the vessel captured is the Privateer Alabama, and she may be so publioly,announoed." The Arrest of:Deserters. Provost Marshal General PRY has perfected his arrangements for the arrest of delerters. ••Having a laige number of deputies in addition to the provost marshals in all the Congressional districts, the chances of escape are, consequently,' much di. mininhyd. The reward for the arrest of a deserter is increased to'IlSO. It is determined to treat such parties with the utmost rigor, in. order, if possible, to prevent the practice of desertion. The U. S: Court of Claims. The U. S. Court of Claims will commence its Oc tober term next Monday. Its jurisdiction was en larged by an act of the late Congress. A. very large number of new claims have been filed including the FLOYD acceptance of RUSSELL, MAJORS, & CO., tO the extent of ,spoo,ooo. Judges BLACK, CURTIS, CUSHING, and 13noonn.A.D, of St. Lotus, are counsel in the case, which will be argued as a question of law. In addition, many claims come from Louisiana, Virginia, and other States, for losses and depreda tions by the military. Review of the sth Army Corps. A letter from the Army of the Potomac says that General MEADE, accompanied by the Mexican Ge neral CORTEZ, yesterday reviewed the sth Army. Corps. The weather was splendid, and the review passed off in a most satisfactory manner. The McClellan Testimonial A.bandoned. For some days an address has been widely circu lated through the army, soliciting a-ten-cent sub iption for a.memorial of esteem, to be presented to Major General MCCLELLAN. The parties who subscribed had their money returned to them yes terday, and were informed that the design had been abandoned. All is quiet at the front The oars took to the army yesterday 800 conscripts. ' The Olissourl Delegation. The Missouri delegation have completed their address to the President, and will present it tomor row, by appointment. They will subsequently wait upon the Secretary of War. Union Men Driven Out of Missouri: Lnevarrwonmir, Sept. 29.—Governor Gamble ha;ling authorized Colonel Moss, of Liberty, Mo., to arm the men of Platte mad Clinton counties, he has armed mostly the returned rebel , Soldiers and men under bonds. Moss's men are now driving the Union men out of Missouri. Over one hundred families crossed the river to-day. Many of the wives of our Union soldiers have been compelled, to leave. - Four or live Union men lutve been murdered by Colonel Moss's men. ST. Louis, Sept. O.—The Democrat's Leaven worth special despatch says authentic advicea have been received there, from Washington, to the'effeot that Kansas will be made a separate department, under the command of General Carter. Colonel Moss , s‘ men are disarming the loyal en; rolled militia of Platte county, and several Union men were killed yesterday, arid a perfect state of ten rorism exists there: The Democrat's special despatch from Springfield rays that it is stated and believed among the army men there, that Major General Pope will be assigned 'to the command of the Department of Missouri. povernor Yates leaves to-night for Ohio, where he will speak to the Union men. General Pope is now in St. Louis. Affairs at Havana—The ReheDion in Hayti. New YORK, Sept. 29.—The steamer Creole, from New Orleans, brings Havana dates to the 21st inst. There was considerable anxiety at Havana for the safety of the Spanish mail steamer Mexico, due on 14th, but not arrived. She had eighty passengers on board. The only information 'received of her was that she gave food and water to the British brig. Lola, on the 13th, forty miles east of thegulf of Cam peachy. The passengers per the Lola report seeing, on the evening of the 13th, a fire. at see, and sup posed it to be the steamer - Mexico. The truth of this report cannot be verified. One'thouaand troops had arrived at Havana from Spain within a week. General Buceta had started from the frontier of Hayti on his return to Santiago. He had had seve ral skirmishes with the rebels, generally beating them, but arrived at Santiago with only a few or derlies, owing to the heat and fatigue. It is reported that he has since united his forge with Col. Capper's, and given battle to the rebels, routing them.. The rebels are accused of having entered undo. fended towns, and murdered the defenceless men and sick soldiers. They are reported to infest the woods, which are thereby rendered unapproachable.. Reports say that the Spanish troops have been or dered to set the woods on fire and burn them out. Arrests in Baltimore. BALTIMORE, Sept. 29.—Tbe proprietors and editors of the. Gazette, formerly known as the Exchange, and then al the News Sheet, were ordered to be ar rested to-day for the publication of disloyal senti ments. A guard was cent to seize the establieh ment, but only one of the proprietors, Mr. Edward Carter, was found there, and he was arrested. Mr. Nelleon was not found, and Win. if. Carpenter, the editor of the paper, was also absent, and , neither has been arrested. The following parties were also arrested by the military today : Michael J. Kelly and N. B. Piet, of the firm of Hedian & Piet. The charge is for sell ing thepublication entitled 4 ' Foulzteen Months' Ex perience in , the American Beattie," by Francis Key Howard. Pirates in Chesapeake Bay. NEW Yoßic, Sept. 29.—The schooners Ireland and John J. Houseman were captured by the rebels, in the Chesapeake Bay, previoua to the tad instant, plundered, and set adrift. The schooner Alexandria WU captured, plundered, and run ashore. The _Government schooner Alliance, laden with provisions and sutlers' stores valued at thirty thou, sand dollars, was also , captured. The crews of the other vessels were put aboard of her, and she was last seen off Sand Shoals, bound South. Reception of the Russian Naval Visitors. Nsw YORE, Sept. 29.—The officers of the Russian vessels of war, in our harbor, are to have 'a grand reception on Thursday. The committee of the City Councils will wait on the Russian Admiral, and present the resolutions of welcome. They will be accompanied on their return by the Admiral and officers, and landing at some point up tow n , will pass down Broadway to the Oity Hall, escorted by the entire first division of the State militia. BOSTON, Sept. 29.—The board of aidern;ien has passed resolutions inviting the Russian officers at New York to accept of the hospitalities of the city of Boston. ' • Burnside and Grierson. INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 28.—Both 'Burnside awl Griemon had been heard from, and were expected at Ohattanooga yesterday. Runiors of Anottier Draft. New Yonx, Sept. 29.—The Post's Washington letter says there will be a new draft for 600,000, from which the Government expects to get 200,000. The City of Washington oil Cape Race. NEW 'MEN:, Sept. 29.—The oteamer.City of Wash. ington, With Liverpool dates to, the 16th instant, paned Oape Race on the 25th. ,Rar adtrioes have been delayed In consequence of the damage to the telegraph wires by the equinoctial storm:- The Legal Tenders Constitutional. Naw Yonx, Sept. 29.—The Court of Appeals has decided the legal tender U. S. notes to be constitu tional. The premium for gold is 43. Foreigh ; Vessel@ Below. MR , YORK, Sept. 29.-=A British sloop.of-the. line, prObably the Nile, from Halifax, is below. Also, a British gunboat, a French frigate, and a French sloop•of-war. Naw YORK, . Sept. 29.—The British ship. ofline, the Nile, ' Admiral Mine on board; the British steam frigate I mmortality; the British despatch boat Nim ble, and the 'French frigate Gueriere, arrived at this port today. Reported Failure of a Gold Speculator. NEW Yoga, Sept. 29.—The Commercial reports the failure of a heavy speculator In gold, mho is said to Übe half mi ll ion short in his 43e reties. THE WAR IN GEORGIA AND TENNESSgg: 'ANTELINFACE FROM REBEL Bragg's Refusal to Allow Gen. Bosecrans to Bury his Dead. THE FAILURE.. . TO RECAPTURE CHATTANOOGA. Skirmishes in East Tennessee- The llebols Worsted; FORTRESS Morino; Sept. W.—The Richmond Examiner of the 26th contains the following: ATLANTA, Sept. W.—Several trains with wounded and prisoners have arrived. Reports of the condition of affairs above are con flicting. We are inclined to believe that the enemy are for themselves at Chattanooga. Our lines are within four miles of that place. - -- There was no fighting yesterday. Rosecrans sent in two flags of truce, asking per mission to bury their dead and ;elieve their Wounded. Bragg rejected both of them. Orramrauvronr, Sept. 25.—A1l is quiet this morn ing. Spencer Kellogg was hung as a spy and deserter at Camp Lee, last Friday. • After two distinct efforts of the recapture of Chat tanooga, we have now the intelligence that the enemy is still in possession of that stronghold, and strengthening its works ; and while events linger in Tennessee, the situation in Northern Virginia has become critical. CINCINNATI, Sept, 29,—The Commercial has a special despatch, dated Knoxville, September 28 (yesterday), which says that General ,Shackelford had a brisk fight on Monday last at Carter's Station, and worsted the rebels after an artillery fight of some hours. Our lass was two killed and seven wounded. The rebels left seventeen dead on the field. Colonel Foster cut up a rebel regiment on Tuesday at Wabaga's;iver. Our advance to the East 'is at Carter's Station: ' General Hartsuff having gone North on leave of absence, Brig. General Judah is in teniporary com mand of the 23d Army Corps. The advance of the 9th Army Corps has reached Knoxville. THE DEATH OF GENERAL LYTLE CINCINNATI, Sept. 29.—The Commercial of this morning has the following, sonfirminglhe report of General Lytle's death "CFIATTANOOGA, Sept. 27, 1863.-1 regret to state that General Lytle was killed, while gallantly lead. ing his command, at the battle of Chickamauga, September 20th. P. H. SHERIDAN.I, GEN. MoCOOK.I3LAMED A Washington letter states that Gen. Itosecrana, in his despatches, imputes the loss of the battle to disobedience of orders on the part of Gen. hlfoCook„ who failed to occupy an important position as signed him by Rosecrans. Had he done as ordered, Emmaus' opinion is that the battle would have resulted in a splendid Union victory. By 'extending his forces too much, the enemy were enabled to penetrate Rosecrans , line. CH IRLESTON, Escape •of Rebel Deserters—The Enemy Lately at the Paint of Evacuating van's Island. NNW YORK, Sept. 29.-A gentleman arrived from Morris Island, states that a few days before he left seven deserters arrived from Sullivan's Island. Their story is, that:after the blowing up of the magazine of Moultrie, and fully expecting a con tinuance of the shelling the following day, the rebels made preparations for the removal of their best guns, with the intention of evacuating the island, but finding the next morning that the shelling was not renewed, they concluded to wait a little longer. The deserters reached Morris Island under the following circumstances : Several officers belonging to the garrison of Moultrie, who had gone out yacht ing, went ashore at some point in the bay, leaving the yacht in charge of these seven soldiers, two of whom acted as a guard. As soon as the shore party were far enough away the soldiers, guard and all, formed a plan for placing themselves under the stars and stripes, and reached our camp in safety with the yacht. A FIRE SEEN, NEAR ORA.RLESTON. NEW YORK, Sept. 2.—The transport steamer Oonstitution has arrived from Hilton Head. When off' Charleston her officers saw a large - fire, but from the distance could not tell whether. it was in the city or from a vessel in flames. FORTRESS MONROE, Arrival of Released lUnion Prisoners. FORTREBB Mormon, Sept. 29.—The flag.of.truce steamer New York, in charge of Major John E. Mulford, arrived from City Point this morning,' with about three hundred Union prisoners. The news in the Richmond papers appears to be meagre as 'usual, and of minor importance. The editorials are hopeful, but urge the most strenuous exertions to redeem Chattanooga, and repel the ex pected advance of General . Meade. THE WAR IN ARKANSAS. Kirby Smith; with 555,000 Men, at Arka delphia—Explokion of the Rebel Powder Si.• Louie, Sept 29 - 7 Pive days later advises from Western Aikansas state that the rebels Coffee and Hunter were encamped on Coon Skin Prairie with 1,000 men. Kirby Smith was at Arkadelphia with the main. body of the rebel army, said to number MAO men. Gen. Cabell, with the Texas troops and Arkansas conscripts, had joined him. The powder mill at . :Ark.adelphia, containing up wards of 100,000 kegs of powder, exploded on the 16th. The loss is regarded by the rebels as most Great dissatinfantion exietn against Kirby Smith. General Cabell in regarded an the best man in the State. General Blunt is at Fort Scott, organizing the new Xan sae regiments, which he expects tolead to Texas in a few dayi. The negroes are arriving there in great numbers to join the colored regiments. CALIFORNIA. Loss of the Russian Sieamer No-viola—The Repulse of the British Fleet in Japan. SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28.—Arrived, eteamer Brother Jonathan, bringing $260,000 from British Columbia. The Russian war steamer Novich, last from Irak°. dadi, was wrecked on the north entrance of this har bor, on the night of the 26th inst. The officers and crew were saved. The officers report that, according to the Japanese accounts, received at Hekodadi, August 30th, the British fleet had been repulsed from Hagosinia, where it went to demand from Prince Satsuma the surrender of Richardson's mur derers. As the fleet entered the inner harber, an armed Japanese decoy boat drew towards the shore, and was pursued, and speedily sank. Masked batte ries opened on the English fleet from the shore, rid dling the advanced vessels before they could get out of the range. The Japanese claim to have disabled the greater portion of the fleet, and that the balance retired from the contest. EtTROPM. A rri:val of the Steamer City of-Washing ton-7 he Emancipation Society and Earl Bussell—RepuLdiation. of Claims by ,Con federate Agenta—Slidell at Biarritz. NEM Yonx, Sept 29.=—The steamer City of Wash ingt on, froni - Liverpciol September 16th, arrived via Queenstown at half past 10 o'clock this evening. LivEnroor., Sept: V.—The sales of cotton - for two days have been 30,000 bales. The market closed quieter, and the advance has been partially lost by a decline of 4d. The sales to speculators 'and ex porters were 9,000 bales. Breadstuff's were quiet and steady. Provisions dull, with a downward tendency.: - Produce steady. Low Dow Sept. 17,—Consols for money 9334,V93 g; Centrallllinois shaman discount; Erie Railroad 75.' GREAT BRITAIN. The Emancipation Society has written Earl Eus aellotbanking him for stopping the rebel rams in the Ridley, and begging him not to lose sight of move ments on the Clyde. • The Times editorially expresses satisfaction.that the iron.clads in the Mersey are not to be allowed to, leave until something more is known of their owner ship and destination. THE PIRATE FLORIDA.—The Paris Moniker ex plains that the Florida is not a privateer, but forms part of the Confederate marine, duly commissioned, and has all the character of an ordinary vessel-of- Ninety-flve of the crew of the Florida arrived in Liverpool in a state of destitution. The reports that they had received large 81111311 in wages and prize money were fabrications. The men were mostly pressed from the Confederate army. At Brest they were discharged, with notes on the Confederate agents at Liverpool for sums varying from $lOO to $l3O. These claims were repudiated, and the men were vowing vengeance. insure It is reported that two Federal vessels were en route for Brest to prevent the departure of the Florida. The Patric denies that Slidell has gone to Brest He is at Biarritz. Paris rumors say that the new Emperor recognize. the Confederates, in obedience to the instructions of Napoleon, and also that President .1 4 ineolnis Government will not throw difficulties in the way of the French schemes, but will quietly watch The London Times lectures the Canadians on annexation to the United States, and nays they are free to do as they like, but argues that they have no• thing to gain, but everything to lose by such a dep. SHIP NEWS.--Arrived from New York, ',Lips Berlin, at Antwerp; Elizabeth Gosling, at Dublin ; Georgians and Wanderer at Glasgow ; Tareute, at Galway. The chip Gustave, from Bremen for Baltimore, put into Remsgate on the 16th seriously damaged, having been in collision. OALOOTTA, Augunt 29.—Imports dull; copper de dining ; saltpetre quiet ; linseed oil one ounce lower; jute 3 ounces lower; exchange unaltered; freights improving. BOMBAY, August--Cotton unchanged; exchange unaltered; freights advancing. CANTON, August 11.—Tea active; exchange 58d. SRANGHAE, August 9.—Tea active; salt higher inMes demanded; exchange 76y,d; freights 60d. Temperance Celebration. Nsw Yonx, Sept. 29.—The Twenty first Anni versary of the establishment of the Order of Sone of Temperance was celebrated to-day. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held at the Cooper Insti tute this evening. The special sessions of the Na tional Divisions were held during the day, at which. delegations were present from the States and British Province.. The meeting was the largest held for many years. Large Sale of Coal. Nsw YOitir, Sept. 29.—Twenty-five thousand tons of Scranton coal were sold at auction today, at prices ranging from $6.95@7.99 per ton. Arrival of the Arago. NNW Yoair, Sept. 29,-The steamer Arago has arrived from Charleston bar, with dates to the 26th. She brings no news. • . • Among her passengers is Col. Hallowell. The Draft In Albany Complete.— ALBANY, Sept 29.—The draft in this sity was o°pp/elect to-day, 1 1 44 - 3 immte Wittig beep &Awn, r THE PRESS. =- PIITLA_DELPHIA: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30, 1863: Eleventh Annuat Eilitbithin of the Penn,: syl v onlaStateAiriettltuninhoolety—Etrilt Dep. (Specially reported for;The Preas.l The beautiful vlainiti of •Norristown' is the site of the State Fair now being held., No more pleasant and accommodating spot could . well have been se. tested, as no liner claycoiuld have smiled upon the opening. The enclosures extend over a square area of about twenty-eight or thirty acres You arrive at them after an hour's railway ride through a plea singly diversified country, and a quarter of an hour's ride along Mill, and Main, and Marshall streets, and In an omnibus you select from others labelled Ohest nut Hill, Perkiomen, Benner's Accommodation train, etc. The national oolors waving, fling a salute and welcome to you a long way off; and when ,you enter the grounds wave over you with a cordi ality which is as pleasant as a hearty hand-ehake. Soldiers form much of your company up in cars ; no small portion of your company in the omnibus; and a very considerable, and by no means unentei. taming - portion of your company on the grounds— for soldiers, like policemen, are übiquitous, and both the one and,the other, on yesterday's occasion, helped to keep the peace. During the exhibition there will be a vigilant police, and night and day watch. GRNRRAL ASPROT OT: TUR GROUNDS. A lack of shade is one of the disagreeable features of the prospect it otters. The general view is by no Means as animated and competitive as one would anticipate. Yesterday was the first day, and confu sion, of course, was prevalent. The enclosure was scattered over with a multitude of field implements ; stalls for cattle were being erected, and likewise tents and wooden buildings, for the display of the mechanic arts, domestic and household goods, fruits, vegetables and flowers. The covered sheds and stalls for horses, cattle, sheep and swine were most of them, if not all taken, and tables were prepared for the so commodation of coops of poultry. A superior course has been provided for the trial and speed of horses. The grounds are well supplied with water, and steam power will be furnished on the ground for the trial of machinery. The temporary structure to which one feela most strongly attracted, because it is at present the moat completely furnished, is the floral tent. Then the observer feels at liberty to inspect' the cattle, horse, and swine departments ; to- roam at will among the poultry ; to feast his, eyes upon, the very attractive miscellanies of the extensive Wooden structure occupying the'centre of the area ; to contemplate the wonders of the mechanic arts, and - to perambulate in the i.mrnediatevicinity of con fectionery sheds, longing forlagerheer, and looking sideways at sausages. So far as we could determine in the tour we yes terday made,the articles in 'this department are varied and well arranged.- A feature of this part of the exhibition is some beautiful imita tion rook-work, surrounded by a fragrant foliage of trees and flowers. The - Victoria, Regina, _which lies ' upon the water, and the fan.leaf palm of Mr. Southwood, are curiously beautiful specimens., The Victoria Regina: is about forir feet in diameter. The centre-piece in this little lakelet is gracefully fashioned, and the hot-house and swamp-pitcher plant" are rare specimens. Among the mass of fruit and gowers,"and other pro ductions which Mr the tent, we may enumerate the garden and auger beets, carrots, parsnips, of Mr. T. S. Mather, of Jenkintown; horse-ohestnuts of Mr. H. S. Hitner, of Barren Hill; the pumpkins of Mr. Zeph aniah Bolton ; flowers by Mr. Tbomas Meehan, especially the oxycecous macrocarpa, the plant pro ducing the common cranberry of commerce, and the oycas revoluts, or sago palm. Sago, it will be re membered, is obtained from the trunk after it is re duced to powder;`the starchy matter (sago) is separated by water from the fibre. By the same gentlemen are also presented the euphorbla anti quorum, originel species of the, plant whose sup posed extraordinary virtues were discovered by Eu• phorbus, physician to King Juba, and which was exteneively used in the practice of the ancient phy stolen, Galenus; and some rosemary, supposed" by the English peasantry to guard from the diseases of the dead; and likewise the Eugenia Tjgni, a new fruit from New Holland, the size of a plum. The English are growing it, in fruit houses, and compare its Raver to that of a pine apple. , Aloe, oranges, lemons, sago.palm, by Dr. Wetherill of Perkiomen; scarlet sago, by Captain Freedly, of Norristown; scarlet egg plant, by Mr. Elijah Wyatt, of Rising Sun; seedling and Prince Albert (Irish) potatoes and white flint corn, by Mr. Alfred Felton, of Stony Creek; Chinese yams, by Dr. F. B. Poly, of Norristown;; orange-plant, by Mr. John Kennedy, Montgomery county ; collection of cut roses, by Mr. Class. D. Matthews, also some prince's feathers by the same ; forty. eight varieties of apples, by Mr. DavidiMiller, East Coventry, Chester, county; eighty three varieties of apples, by Mr. John Perkins, Fairview nurseries ; some' tasteful hanging baskets, by Mrs. B. W. Beaver, Norristown ; Isabella grapes, by Mr. R. Y. Ramsey, .Norristown; some black Hamburg and Assyrian grapes, by Mr. Wm. Wethe rill ; fifteee_native varieties of grape, by Mr. Mather, embracing the Concord, Delaware, °reveling, Isa bella, Car Body, Powell, Catawba, Diana, Louisa, Cape, Clinton, Rebecca, Hartford (prolific), Ohio, or cigar box, and Guaragues varieties; some grapes and pears, by Mr. Charles Dotterer, Norristown ;` a splendid specimen of Bowood Muscat grape, grown' in. cold vinery, by Dr. George Thomas, of West . Whiteland, Chester county; the cynerium argon time, flower of pampas grass, and forty-four rieties of apples, by Mr. Charles D. Matthews; contributions from the Pomona garden and nursery, Mr. Win. Parry proprietor ; some pears, by Hovey - ar.. Co. s of Boston; a vase of dried grass, by fits. P. Rashe, of Philadelphia; a very tasteful , flower de sign, by Mrs: M. C. Boyer, Norristown; some Katy land broad-leaf-tobacco, by Mr. Wm. Wetherill ; also, specimens of Cuba tobacco, from a half acre as , Mc: same; hg tree, by Mr, H. Tyson, of Skippackville arid (we would not forget him) among these beauties, we would mention one ground hog, contributed by Mr. Samuel Miller, of Fairview. . This enchanting animal had a piece of apple, a ground-nut and a cob of corn, in his cage, and gazed at the inquisitive reporter with some malevolence. The leak of due arrangement, end the non arrival of many articles, preclude the formation of a complete catalogue. Whilit obser vation was being made, strollers were regaled by strains Dorn .the Norristown Bend, conducted by Captain Jacob Strahley. The "Love Not," St. Louis, Col. Duryea's, Capt. Baxter's, Capt. Bon sail's quicksteps, the Norris City, and Bell Polkas, and the Burnside Grand Marett, were in the pro gramme of musical entertainment. , In a da.y.or so, more can be seen and said of this department than at, present. At 11 o'clock this morning, it is understood that a grand cavalcade, of all the animals on the ground will take place; with a pacing match at one, a trotting match at two, and fancy match, at three, in harness. All varieties of trotters, pacers, stallions, mares, are represented. The show of swine is tully,equal to that of previous exhibitions, and.the Ohester-county breed is very noticeable. The sheep are not numerous, but are thoroughbred and good. Making the tour of the stalls, we noticed, among the horned cattle, superior Durhanis. Alderney' and Devon' were not so nu merous, but were fine. There are likewise a few fine Herefords, and a f - z.ir show of natives and grades. We noticed a native gray , heifer, one year, old, owned by Mr. P. J. Stewart, of West Whitiland Cheater;"also, a Durham bull, "Gen. Hector;; Durham heifer " Flora 4, by Elias Baker, Altoona,' and Durkam bull " Sir Robt. Alexander ;" Durham bull "Prince of Wales," by J. D. Waldron, West Have ; mammoth twin steer k four year old, by. Mr. Lewis R. Rhoads, Phcenixville ; Jersey bull, "Earl of Jersey,” dam imported Europa, sire im ported Monarch. "Blob.? Eey,---amd—i.aparted August, 1860—a thoroughbred stock owned' by Mr. Tames Meliilvey, Watkins township, Allegheny county. We hope to have more to say of this department in a day or so. These are arranged on a long series of tables, ana their contents form a very tolerable collection. There were two hatches with a lot of Madagascar lapeared rabbits, from from Mr. Francis Morris, Philadelphia ; a pair of Milli% chickens, from Mr. Wallace Boyer ; a pair of China pheasants, from Mr. Jesse Boyer, Norristown ; three black Spanish tur keys, from Rev. T. S. Yocum, of Bridgeport. According to the droll criticism of an inquisitive little boy, near us, their longues were so long that they hung over their eyes. By the same gentleman was contributed a pair of white English dork logs. There were likewise five Cochin-China Yowls, over one year old, from Mr. Jona than Donnart, of Lancaster. This gentleman's collection was very extensive. Among others, it embraced four counterfeit blue games, over one year old; three imported Earl Derby fowls, over one, year; five ferrets (which kept themselves invisible). over one year, and a rat terrier slut. The last two, bye.the-bye, do not legitimately come under the fowl department, and we wonder at their being placed there. A pair of Bremen geese, deposited by Mr. J. G. Aaron, of Plymouth, took umbrage at any, one who looked at them ; but were, nevertheless, beautiful to look at. A trio of golden-spangled Homburgs, and a trio of silken fowls the property of the eame gentleman, were likewise fine spent-, men& Thesingularly.ehaped building, which:has been be fore referred to, embraces the diversified department of the miscellanies. A brick machine attraots the attention on our side, and an "aquarium of , fish" penmanship is attraction on the other. The eye is then caught by Mr. S. Hespner's self acting fly blower. To the litterateur a Bible, purporting to be published in 1664; and exhibited by Mr. F. D. Sow ers, of Norristown, would be interesting to handle. A card on the cover describes it as a "German Bible, Dr. Martin Luther's translation, printed in the year 1664." This book Is now over two hundred and, ninety-three years old, containing over two hundred colored engravings in perfect order. There is only one Bible in the United States known to be as old as this. The worth is said to be over $500; on account of its antiquity. A sea. view, by J. Rambo de Hoven ; Mrs. Job Hayes' preserves, Stratton & Co.'s specimens of penmanship; Drake's patent automatic gas apparatus, by Henry Herman ; sewing machines, by Wheeler & Wilson and Grover & Baker; vase, and wax confectionery; by Miss Rosanna Christ man frame of hair flowers, by Miss Sallie Hughes, and an infinite variety of other articles, which we shall take pleasure - in enumerating, are all very at tractive. In the a locomotive cooking stove, which will bake, iry, and boil" at the same time,' which cooks by steam; and which le exhibited by Mr. L. M. Barn hart, of . Lancaster, attracts attention; a portable heater, by Snell & Rutty ; a butter-worker, by Mr. Jacob B. Metz ; Amidon's improved clothes wringer, whose advantage seems to rest on the use of a centre. spring; Walcott & Burn ham's universal clothes wringer, which is said to save time, labor, clothes, and money • ,G. Leigh's patent roller and • seeder , combined ; Paschall Morris' winepress; Drawbaugh's tram and red-staff for dressing faces of mill-stones ; the pigeon-wing rake; Millick, Withingtoir CO'll two-horse power, with thresher and win nower. These articles are among the numerous me chanical contributions which we cannot now par ticularize. The display of instruments, though not so varied as formerly, embraces everything really important.- Reapers, mowers, of which there is a large variety, threshers, hormpowere, straw and fodder-cutters, grain -fans, corn-shellera, churns, `ploughs, harrows, cultivators will be produced, and the most recent improvements will have the oppor tunity of display. • THE SECOND DAY , which is, to-day, will, it is hoped, be ushered in by , as clear a sky ai that of yesterday. General Mc- Olellan and the Hon. Josiah Quincy are expected to visit the grounds to.day. A much larger body of visitors than was in attendance yesterday will pro bably be in attendance to-day. Judge Woodward perambulated the grounds yesterday, and was an object of curiosity. The ride to and from the fair is very pleasant, and the curious characters one sees are objects of interest. The man with the wart on the tip of hie nose, raising eyes and hands simulta neously in a sort of surprised assent; the decayed looking man, with cabbage whiskers and incipi ent jaundice ; the placards whose only conspicuous words are "notice to passenger'," "own careless Sees;" the boys with cinnamon complexions and pep per-and-salt.jackets; the working men by the road side, macadamizing the roads ; chance passengers discussing the merits of- country and city board; tapering shot•towere ; school-stations ; woods chang ing color, 'neath the golden.crimson touch of au tumn ; lidanayunk ; canal-boats; iimixture,of men, with red and purple neckties, blue coats, and " rucked-up" collar. ; a jolt and a jar, and out of the railway car into the omnibus, and so you get to the State Fair at Norristown. To those who love novelty there L scarcely a;more agreeable mode of passing a day. PER sorrAL.--Adam "Man • of Lambertville, New Jersey, who enlisted'in the service of his country in Company A, sth .Itegiment New Jersey Volun teers, under the command of Captain Angel, and who was wounded at-the battle of Fair Oaks, taken to a hospital near Washington, and-reported dis charged from said hospital in May, 1863, has since that time been missing. All persons who may feel interested in !discovering information as to his whereabouts will please address J. Hayhurst, or Jacob Lewis, postmaster Lambertville, N. J. MAJOIt GENERAL FRANZ NIGEL and, OE- Governoe Noble, of Indiana, will'speak at COneett gill this evening. . . TILE STATE 'FAIR. TIER GROUNDS THE FLORAL TENT THE 'POULTRY COOPS MEOHANIO DBPARTMENT, THEM O:VASS FOR GOVERNOR,, A_ LETTER FROM MR EM II L TODD. Mr. Justice Woodward tn Defence of the Constitutionality of Secession. FEELING THROUGHOUT THE STATE • Union Netting at Lancaster and Easto ENTHiIIASIITIEIF THE PEOPLE. GOVERNOR CURTIN AND THE ONION. Mass Meetings in. the City. Mr. Justice Woodward and his Recen Letter—A Reply from Mr. Todd. To the Editor ttf The Pram SIR : My attention has been called to a correspon dence between R. E. Shepley, Esq., and Judge Woodward, in which I am reported, by the former gentleman, to have said at a public meeting that "he (Mr. Todd) had been informed that a certain Judge Hall said that in a recent conversation with him, you (Judge Woodward) had avowed yourself a believer in the doctrines of secession, and in favor of an immediate recognition of the South." My answer to all this is, that I never made such a statement. Judge Hall is as much unknown to me, as he possibly can be to Judge Woodward, and I certainly never named him, or referred to him as an authority. If, however, it affords the parties to that correspondence any pleasure to put up a man of straw and then knock him down, I have no objection, but I do moat emphatically pro test against being misrepresented and falsified. At the meeting referred to, I contended that Judge Woodward was a Seceseionist, and that I could prove it by his published declarations, his, political associations, and by the reports of his conversations with individuals. I then quoted from his speech of the 13th December, 1860, and showed that its eenti reente never had been changed, modified, or repented of. I referred to the conduct and platform of the Convention which no ' ,as exhibiting bitter hostility to the d evident sym pathy with the ire m, whose pro claimed friendship nd unmeasured denunciation of the idely known; and also to the fact e Woodward's mostprominent supporters, and the reofiniled leaders of the party, were William BPReed, 0. Ingersoll, Frank Hughes, and others, who had distinguished themselves by acts of disloyalty, and made themselves infamous by treasonable pro positions. I further stated that I'had been informed, upon most respectable authority, by citizens 'of 'my own town, that Judge Woodward, in :; a converse tion with the Hon. H. B. Wright, had defended the constitutionality of the doctrine of secession, and denied the power and authority of the General G:ii• vernment to coerce a State into obedience totts ligation under the Constitution ; that Jude had expressed himself as being shocked at-pi-Wen tim'ents avowed by Judge Woodward In a conver sation on the subject ; and that Judge Lorin, who knew him intimately, whilst recently on a visit to Carlisle, had characterized Judge Woodward as a disciple of the extreme Calhoun school of politics, and by far a more dangerous man than Vallandig ham himself. From these data I argued that Judge Woodward we's a Secessionist, and unwortby, s ke support of loyal men, and that his elevation .toTtiffice at this perilous crisis in Our affairs would be moat disas trous. The -public will judge whether a denial extorted at this late hour, under the pressure of impending de- feat, and with the hope of warding - off the just indig nation of the loyal people of the State, will avail to counteract the just and legitimate effeot of opi nions and principles heretofore published, and which Judge Woodward does net, even now, disavow, and of associations with men who are notoriously dis loyal, and practically in active co•operation with the enemies of the Government. I am, sir, very respectfully, yours, LEMUEL TODD CARLISLE, PA., September 28, 1863. The Soldiers' Vote, To the Editor of . The Press Sra : The editor of a Democratic newspaper says that a large , number of soldiers are 'sent to this city and State, "picked" for the purpose of voting for Governor Curtin. Does he mean to intimate that the officers have to far violated their obliga• tions as to have connived at or perpetrated this in tended fraud, and that the men mean to perjure themselves in order to have their. votes, which they must do, unless they have been assessed and paid their taxest Or does he mean that assessors and judges in the Democratic counties are to be, or have been, bribed for this purpose He is, doubt less, very well acquainted with the mode of getting Democratic majorities in former times, and imagines :that Republicans will resort to the same methods. But he must take care how he slanders the soldiers now in this city. I am, sir, yours truly, PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 1€163, Union Meeting in Huntingdon. To the Ediior'of The Press: SIR : A large meeting was held last evening in one of the corn cribs at this place. At least four htmdred people were present ; not " cabined, cribbed, con fined,,, as there were seats for over three hundred, and standing room for the balance. A large stage was erected'at one end for the officers and speakers. The room was brilliantly lighted, and presented a beautiful 'appearance. The capacity of the crib is 22.000 bushels: - BOP. Samuel Calvin, of Hollidaysburg, and 001. Wm. Dorris, Jr., made able and earnest speeches, which were frequently applauded. You will bear a good account from Huntingdon county at the election. Our people are thoroughly aroused to the momentous issues involved, and every day our cause is gaining strength. There is no, show here for the opponents of Gov. Curtin.' I am, sir, yours truly, HUNTINGDON Fur:mem; Sept. 26, 1863 The Cause in Mifflin. To the Editor of The Press SIR.: The Democracy are straining every nerve to carry little Mifflin at the coming election. Their speakers and politicians have at last openly avowed triau--uletliely of their party re -to _"recall_ our troops,'' " and ask for terms of peace" from armed trail - Ws ! -This contemptible cowardice is telling upon the intelligent and loyal portion of that once proud and time-honored party, but now honored no more. Those of us who think and read for ourselves, and love our father-land; are seeking more amiable company in the ranks of un conditional 'Unionists, and will try hard to report next Tuesday 300 majority for A. G. Curtin. .1 am, air, yours truly, J. LEWISTOWN, Sept. 27, 1863. Miss Dickinson at Easton. [Special Despatch to The Press.i • "EASTON, Sept. W.—Miss Anna Dickinson address ed a very large and exceedingly attentive audience here, this evening, on the National Crisis. Al though but a few hours' notice of the meeting Was given'the ball wee literally jammed, and hundreds were unable to gain admission. The earnest elo quence of Miss Dickinson was heard with frequent outbursts of enthusiasm, and, at the end, cheer alter cheer was given. Her noble address has truly excited our people, and done good service for the Union and for Governor Curtin. Union Meeting at Lancaster Special Despatch to The Press. kenoAsmnn, Sept. 29. Another very large and enthusiastic meeting was held to-night at Fulton Hall. The hall was crowded and overflowing. An admirable address waa made by the Hon. Isaac Hazlehurst. Hon. Thaddeus Stevens followed in an irresistible war speech. The Union spirit is thoroughly aroused. The Cause in Lancaster—Meeting at Mt. Joy. To the Editor of The Press: - Six t On Saturday afternoon; the 26th inst., at two o'clock, a large concourse of voters of Mount Joy and vicinity assembled at Bechtold's orchard—a beautiful spot, shaded by fine fruit trees—in mass meeting. Although this assemblage could not be called an "immense gathering," or a "majestic out- - pouring" of the people, it certainly was, in charms ,ter and numbers, of the highest respectability. The meeting was duly organized, and, upon motion of D. Patterson, Esq., of Lancaster, Col. Fisher, of the Army of the Potomac, addressed the people. The Colonel's speech was racy, pointed, and brilliant, and frequently interrupted with hearty applause. Mr. Thompson, of Washington,'D.,o., was next intro duced,. and in an- elaborate address entertained the audience. Mr. Patterson, of Lancaster, followed in an able speech, which was listened to with marked Attention, at the conclulion of which the meeting adjourned amid the greatest enthusiasm. The pro ceedings were diversified and enlivened by the Mount Joy Band. Again in the evening the people assem bled at Gherbahn's Hotel, at seven o'clock. -After music by the band, W. Galligher, Esq., of Armstrong county, was introduced and addressed the meeting. Dlr. Patterson was again called out, and at the con clusion of his remarks the people separated, well pleased with the proceedings of the day and evening. The ball is in motion in old Mount Joy, and on the second Tuesday of October next we will demonstrate to the State that " We shame not the Hue Whence glorious we descend. , ' I am,_ sir, yours truly. MOUNT Jul:, Sept. 28, 1863. REPUBLICAN. Meeting Of the Ninth Ward Republican Union Association. This body assembled last evening at their hall, at the southwest corner of Twelfth and Filbert streets, John Thomimen,Eeq., in the chair. Mr. James - Pierson. was the first speaker. Me began his remarks by a 'humorous, yet stirring recitation of poetry, which was well received. It was now thne that. tbeareat responsibilities of the time should be seen by the people of the ;state. Andrew G. Curtin. the Union Republica_a cant idate for Governor, was the only person around tvlitm those torsions who believed in the war for the Union, and in the final overthrow of rebellion, coald rally. Every man understanding the present situation 01 affairs, who would deliberately cast his vote for Geo. W. 'Woodward, tie so called Democratic candidate for Governor, was a Secessionist and a traitor at heart, The noble philosophy of Andrew G. Curtin had been shown: a bondred times, and-it was the duty of every one to vote tor Lim; who had been the soldier's friend, and who had furnished so . many brave soldiers to help crush The rebellion. Ivery one should vote Mr. Parker was the next , speaker. He thought that while this great .contest was going on when the desti nies of this great State wore to he decided, perhaps for ever, when she was to be secured to - freedom, by the election of Andrew G. Curtin, or to be placed in the same position in respect to.the National Government as; New. York bad been, it was time for serious reflection. - He thought that Philadelphia at least, by her great works, by her bounty to the soldiers of the Union, as thsy passed through on their way to the battle-fields of the South; or as they returned home wounded and suf fering. was not given over , to. Copperbeadism. He wished 'ha gams might bo said for the State of Penn sylvania, and the only way to secure this great end was to vote the whole Republican ticket. Mr. William- IE. Bull then made-a speech of some length. The struggle which had been going on in Penn sylvania for the oast few.weeks was of more importance than would be believed. The straggle really is for the ternetnity of our free institutions, and for the perma nence of good government here and everywhere. It was a question of whether, the 0 wernment should stand or not: or whether it shontd drift into the shoreleas ocean of Democracy. The word Demooracy had a charm once when theiparty was a patriotic party.. Now, though i it is used by a miserable remnant of that - ones great party. They are not in Divot* war& They are for pew.' pesos. • on the doctrine of the Richmond Rnqufrer, which nays that the only way to secure Democratic successes at the North eras by the marching of a rebel army into Penn sylvania. Their candidate for Governor has never boon known to utter a single word in defence of the Govern ment or in favor of the war for the Union. Two years agel he, by an opinion delivered on the bench, dis franchised the citizens of Pennsylvania, who had gone to the defence of their country. fie said that it was their own fault they were there, and they should not vote He does not speak a word. hisy his committee for bid him to speak, but that after election he will speak Plainly. That is, he will then declare his rebel doctrines, and endeavor to do everything to frustrate the National Government. Like Governor Seymour has done he will do, and what cannot these two Governors, controlling Powerful States, do? If it should be permitted by a Pro vidence that Woodward should be elected Governor of Pennsylvania, then we may look for blood about our heartiodonFe, tor we will be engaged Ina fratricidal war. Let, ben. the tried man, who has shown himself equal to all emergencies, receive the votes of those who love the. Union and the Government,and who wish to see the rebellion crushed: Among eome of the leaders of the Democratic parts" there were a few who had renounced the fatal heresy to which they bad been clinging and who now were to be found o.a the side of the Union. Among these were Dougherty, and Brewster, and Rahl ; the former editor of the Age had declared his inability to abase the Go vernment at the beck of Democratic leaders, and was now to be found speakiniln favor of Andrew G. Curtin. A former editor of the rrisbnrg Patriot and Union, ono of the mot t malignan sheets of the country, has also deserted the Democratic party. and ie now a whole- Retied Union man., But it was tne duty of all to pr,pare for the worst. If it should be, that George W. Woodward was to be elected Governor of Pennsylvania, we must- meet all ernergenciis, like men ready for the worst. Mr. 801 l then read a number of extracts from the Richmond Enquirer of September 10, to prove the com plicity of the Democnts with the rebels, and the hopes on which the rebels desire to influence the success of that party in Pennsylvania. The Democrats had a great deal to say about the Abo litionists. Geo. W. Woodward had written !aletter, in which he. spoke of the "Secession of the Southern States," without any qualifving phrases, but. in the same breath epeake of the "atrocious conduct of the Abolitionists." This would tallow where the sympathy was—the sympathy was with the South and, with slavery. - They were against freedom. The war was now between freedom and slavery, and he, for one, hoped that the war would not stop until the last slave was a free man, until slavery was rooted out of the land. The question was whether. the Government should ex ist, or be a by-wore and reproach among the nations of the earth. The only way to do it was by subjugation, by forcing the rebels of the South to submit to the Con 'dilution and laws of the United States, The flr,t step in the' great work was to elect . Governor Curtin, the. friend of the soldier; and to have a legislature to act with him, in aid of the great cause in which the coun try is engaged. At the conclusion of Mr. Bull's speech, which was listened to with undivided attention, the meeting ad journed. Union Meeting in the Fourth Ward. A very large and enthusiastic meeting of the citizens of the Fourth ward was held last evening at Odd Fel lows' Hall, southwest corner of Tenth and South streets, Mr. William H.Mann wag nominated chairman. A num ber of vice presidents were then read ~ The chairman then made a few remarks in regard to the present mists, urging all present to sustain the Government by the eleo tion of Andrew 0. Curtin and the whole Union ticket. lle introduced to the audience Col Thomas Fitzgerald. who said : Our duty—the great duty before us —is to sus tain the legitimate Government and by so doing pat down this rebellion. He spoke as a Democrat;' who bad not voted any other ticket for the lest twenty-two years, and one who voted against Abraham Lincoln for the Preeidency. but the moment ne was 1 elected to :be head of the nation, and while - he was elf-. 2 .1 _deavoringr.tohold up the flag of the country against: those in rebellion. that moment h<felt is his duty to F.uetain him in every way. The Definicratic party that he had voted -with, would not submit to a change of: Power, and they determined to prevent the inangnra tion of Lincoln. On that day Washington was to be a slaughter house, and General ecott, foreseeing what might take place. misted soldiers in all parts of the city. which bad the desired effect of prsventing any move meet of the Democratic hordes to carry out their de signs. The speaker then described in brief the condition of the country when Abraham Lincoln took hie seat. and the imbecility of the former President. James Be chanati, who was a tool in the hands of the Southern leaders. Thepeople of the South are In the aggregate totally Ignorant, as they have not the advantages of the North. White labor there is considered as disreputable. LA white mechanic is called a inudsill. The only man of any consequence is the aristocratic planter who raises cotton, while the poor white man is looked upon, even by the slaves, as trash. When you go South, you- find almost everything advancing to destruction, because labor is set at nought. The elavehold erg despise the People of the North. Their ambition is to create a slave oligarchy, so that they may be made princes and - rulers. The talker was a Democrat, although he intended to cast his vote for the Union ticket in the next election. [Cheers.] He distrusted, and would not follow the leaders of the Democratic party. With them it is not a (Nation - of saving the country, but one of saying the Party, so thatthey may get into power. They sympa thize with this wicked rebellion, but he was for the old Sag and the oltLllnion. [Cheers.] Since this war be gan no man has eliown himself to be a better Democrat, or tried to bettaXthe good-fig his country more, than Abraham Lincoln. [Cheers.] If he had tag en some of these disloyal leaders and hung them as high as Haman, there would have been no trouble produced throughout the country This war was not brought on by the Abolitionists; they merely enjoyed the rights of free speech, and exercised those rghts. [Cheers.) The only way to secure peace and prosperity, and to protect our wives, children, and pro perty, is to assist in the faithful performance of the laws of the land ; and the man who is not in favor of patting down this rebellion is a traitor. [Cheers ] It is now near dead, and all that now devolves upon us is to rally as one common band in the defence of our old grand country. [Cheers.]' If every individual person- in this State will work faithfully in the coming election, and re. elect. Governor Curtin, we will, by so doing,.give such - a- blow to this rebellion as will stagger, it almost beyond relief. The speaker then expatiated at length upon the honesty, uprightness, and fitness of Andrew. G. Curtin for re eleitien to the chair, and also the other Persons represented on thelinion ticket; after which, he retired amid much applause. The Hon. Charles 0 - Neill was then introduced, who said he could not conceive any reason to, doubt the election of Curtin t nd Agnew; and this being so. it ie our duty to look to our interests here in the city; and see that proper men are elected to the Legislature to sustain the Governor in the duties of his office,^ and if we fail to elect them we,• have not done our work fully. The speaker then made a brief allusion to the merits of Jeremiah Nichols, the present candidate for State Sena tor, in which he exhorted those present to work for his election. The Senate of 'Pennsylvania depends upon the election of Jeremiah Nichols in the First district to that office. Don't let us have oar State palsied as it was by the Democratic Legislature lest winter. He hoped that the men in the dietrict would see to it that persons were elected who would sustain their country and nothing but their country. (Cheere. The world is looking upon the contest in Pennsylvania, and if it is lost to the Union ticket we may be involved in a foreign war before the rebellion ceases. Let us gather together, and sweep the city by a majority of thousands for Andrew G. •Curtin at the next election. (Cheers.] He- has done more for the Government than any other Governor in the country. Wheare. He did not believe that a man of reakon would go to the polls, on the sed Tnesday in Q.ctobfr openly vote for any per son that has not Plodn'oe. launseit for his flag and hie country. lOneers.) We must either go for our coun try, or we will not have a country to go for. After re marking upon the duty of the loyal citizens to unite heart and hand in this contest, he retired amid great np planse. He. was followed by Charles W. .71teClintock, Bsq who spoke for some time of the condition of the coun try three years ago, the Administration of James Bu chanan, and of the state that Mr. Lincola found it in Now that the war is being pushed into the vary heart of the South, there ate persona in the North, calling them selves Democrats, and friends of the Government, who are holding back; and crying peace, peace. He then made reference to the base neutrality that England has maintained towards this country up to the prevent time, and of the account to be settled with that nation when this rebellion is over, which excited much applausefrom We lave in our Midst a set of man that are called Cop perheads. They say to us, elect Rage Woodward, Lowrie, and the other parties, and you have peace and avoid the draft. So said Fernando Wood in regard to the election of Governor Seymour. and what was the consequence? The worst riot that ever took place in tnis country before. In reference to the habeas corpus act, be eats he approved of one half of it in regard to the Cop perheads. Ile would cast aside the habeas, and suspend the corpus. (Laughter and cheers." These fellows are traitors all the way through, whether they pat on the rb of Unionism or nrt. • The traitorous Democrats of New York are responsible for the defeat of General Rosecrans, because Lincoln had to send 20,000 men from the Army of the Potomac to en force the draft in that city, while the rebel General Lee forwaided his troops to , Georgia, thereby aiding Bragg to gain the victory. The speaker then alluded to the pending election in our State and of the duty devolving upon every loyal citizen to sustain the Grovernment against the rebellion. - -.• • • . John Davis Watson being introduced, replied in brief that he trotted the citizens of the Fourth ward would. in the coming election roll back the political gloom that has hovered over it throughout the past, by the election of the Union candidates in the ward. He also spoke at t elr h Aa - a sir y Et n.A.k c e t zi , ls_ t o m % _g u t a n v i oenr , and andi its s h finally b w r h i n i which ing on this wicked and tout-,:a...atton He trusted the Hag of the Union would soon be riaarra...„,,,,,. „ rm . State, and that freedom should everywhere precro.„„i_ The chairman then presented to the audience Henry!, Root, from Connecticut. who is but 17 years of age. He was received with much enthusiasm, and spoke at length upon the crisis in our national affairs. and of the ;duty that should bind every patriotic person to sustain their country After be had concluded three cheers were pro posed for him, and given with a will. Union Meeting in the Seventeenth Ward: A mass meeting, excellent in numbers and spirit, con vened last evening'at Second and -Girard avenue." It was called to order by . Idr. James McManus, and or ganized with the following officers : President, Mr. A. K. B. Brown ; vice presidents, Messrs John Bell, hemas Stinson. John Dickey, William Craig, James Beatty, Samuel Bingham, James Armstrong, and' others ; secretaries, Wm. H. Obington and Enos Reimer. The chairman opened the meeting with some well-chosen remarks, and introduced .;, . - -• Mr. White said the issue before the people" now con cerned the country and the nation even more than the State. He discussed at length the record of JnatiCe Weodward's hostility to the Government, and es ecially invited the attention of his Irish fellow-citizens to the fact that the man who now asked their votes once propose d to rake away from them the Privilege of voting. The whole people were rapidly coming to Understand the true issue of this campaign. Men leave the Demo cratic party day by day, and the ranks of the Union are growing stronger and sin. nger. The Democracy had a • great meeting " lately, in In dependence Square, but all the great " lights " were ont. Where were. Ingersoll. Biddle - Reed, and the im mortal Chancey , C. , Rut r f Where Were all these fast friends of Judge Woodward 1 - The people were re ' solved that the man who proclaimed the, selfish and in human doctrine that slavery was a- divine right. and that there were but two 'classes, those who• work and suffer, and those who enjoy , can never be the ruler of the free Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Judge Woodward had pledged himself no further than the de fence of the State, if elected Governor. He took the platform of State rights, but did not allow that the country poseetsed a right. He would assume State rights, and obey the dictation of the South, dgbting to take away from us our nationality and unity, but would do nothing for the Government that was endeavoring to preserve the rhghts of all the States, and of the whole people. - Let us put the question to a practical test. Suppose that fhe issue were m esented to the rebels of electing Governor Curtin'or Justice Woodward, and he hazarded ie aught in saying that Governor Curtin would not receive a single vote. Bvery man who has a brain knowa that there is but one way of having peace—by crushing the rebellion. Mr. Woodward would' have it by crushing the Union.- In a thousand ways the South have told us that they spurn reconstruction, compromise, and Com perheadism, even while they have need them ae instru ments for our destruction. Col White continued at some length, frequently interrupted by cheers. SPEECH OF COL. THOS. J. IrORILALL Col. Worrell assured •his hearers with great earnest /wee that there was never a time in our history when so much depended upon a single result. If we perinit the Democracy to triumph, Pennsylvania will be a:giant bound hand and foot by the cords of ignorance and pre judice. We will become false to the heroic devotion of our brothers in the field ; false to the memory of our slain; false to ourselves, and unworthy to be freemen. Nye cannot shirk. we cannot disguise the issue, whether the country shall be saved, or whether our nationality and happiness shall be lost. The rebellion was false in its inception, base in its progress, begun in treachery, carried on by tyranny, deriving, its:-principle from a crime against nature, and taking its sympathies from the worst vices of heart ana mind. States were dragged out of the Union and dragged into the Confederacy. The people of the Smith were forced into a desperate strait by their leaders until at last treason 1-ecame their law, and they saw nothing ti do hnt to fight or starve. The speaker quoted a host of ex amples In proof of the despotism ruling the South, and the infamous character of the rebellion, which he con trasted with the noble attitude of our own Gov,raxnent The same class of malignant wretches who slandered Oen. Jackson now slander Abraham Lincoln; bat he believed that a truer and purer minded man never ailed the Presidential chair, and the people would yet do him honor. [Cheers.] The issue was now before the people of supporting such a President, or maintaining in power Jefferson Davis. Woodward's name was presented to us by a party allied tvith the men who waited on Lord Lyons and begged British intervention, a spectacle whoee humillatit.n was enough to stir a fever in the blood of age, And make an infam'a sinews strong as steel: " -.Revolutions never go backward, and we cannot bridge over with compromise the gulf tilted with our noble deed There is but one revolution Li make—tight it out to the last dollar and the - Net - man Wrest applause.) The speaker tl en appealed to hie Irish fallow•eltizene. by the memory of their terrible opprvegion in their na• the land, and their own dyad who have fallen fir 11- betty. to east aside a. ruinous prej mike striking at the life of the laborlr g interact, and to give then• whole heart to their country and to freedom. [great cheering.) • From Gen. Banks' army, wee next introduced, and ap p6eled to all classes of his fellow citizens who cherish their country to put down the nomination of Wood ward as they would put 'down the rebellion. He referred to the prejudice against the negroes, but. as having come from the battle of Port Hudson. he declared earnestly that no troops had'ever fought with more desperate cou rage. Several other speakers were heard;• and the meet ing adjourned with cheers for "the Governor Una is and . will be, " . Meeting in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the Friends of curtin and:the Union. ' A very large and enthusiastic meeting of the friends of Curtin and the Union was held last night at the Market street Hall, on Market above Thirty-third street. The hall was densely crowded and the greatest real dis played. The meeting was addressed in brief epeechee by gpen err Miller. Select Councilman from that ward. S J. Bea, and an "unknown" merchant, vette made a most excel lent speech, full awit and humor. The meeting then adionrned. The Natienal Horse Fair. Haw Heverr, Sept. 29.—The Netioattl Horse Fair opened to-day 4 ,with every propeot of:suaaoss. The Germantown Passenger Railway To the Editor of The Press: Sin : In The Press of yesterday 'an article appears, under the caption "A Peculiar Case," which is in tended to injure the Germantown Passenger Rail way Company, via Fourth and Eighth streets of which I am the president. The author or writer alleges that Messrs. Rush, Robinson, and Boileau, in the recent raid of the rebels into Pennsylvania, responded to their country's call (which was cer tainly highly commendable) and volunteered in de fence of their State. This statement is true, but the manner of leaving is not true. Without con sulting with either of the officers, they left their position. Had they notified the superintendent or the undersigned of their intention, and asked to be reinstated upon their return the request would have been cheerfully complied with. Under the air cumsances the public will readily perceive,that the company is under no obligations to the gentlemen named, as their conduct was in direct violation of the rules governing all city passenger railways. Respectfully, yours, Iko., ADAM WARTHPIIAM. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 1193. THE CITY. [FOR ADDITIONAL OITY NEWS, BIM BOUILTII PAOIL] Celebration of the Twenty-first Anniver sary of the Order of Sons of Temperance— A Magnificent Spectacle. Last evening Concert Hall was filled to repletion on the occasion of the twenty-first anniversary of the order of the Sons of Temperance. Long before the hour of commencement the ladies and gentle , men, whose hearts are enlisted in the glorious cause, came pouring into the spacious hall from all parts of the city. On they came, as resistless as female beauty and loveliness could make the throng. We say resistless, and those who desire to understand our application of the word will feel it if they at tempt to` push their way against the current of a moving throng of ladies. The large platform was appropriated to the older members of the order, who, robed in their scarlet regalia, presented every pretty and attractive appearance. The member. or the Order, with their white collars. though they did not come so clothed, having robed themselves in the ante-room; appeared in different parts of the immense audience, and thus completed what may be considered the groundwork of the entire picture— grand, thrilling, and sublime; a spectacle of human greatness. intelligence, virtue, and temperance. Professor Bergield, and a full band. was present, and as usual performed some excellent music. The opening cde was now sung by- the members of the order. accompanied by the band, the meetingjoining in fail chorus. " Thrice welcome, Brothers, here we meet In Friendship's close communion joined; Ye SonicoLTemperance loud repeat Your triumphs with one heart and mind. " No angry passions here shall mar Our peace, or move our social band; For friendship is our beacon star, Our motto Union hand-in-hand. The meeting was presided over by the Grand Worthy Patriarch, Rex, who made a brief address, in which he tated that we have assembled this evening for the par , 'pee of celebrating the twenty-first anniversary of the rder. bine° itzas first orgattized in the city of New. York, there have been, in all parts of the country, ganized tweitiy='nine Gland Divieions, that of Pennsyl vania containing, all told, about one hundred and fifty ;thousand. members and visitors. lie would beg leave `to Pay that at the - present moment, the Grand Division of the Order the State of New York was celebrating its an niversary at the Cooper Institute in that city. It was Artgeested that the presence of the head of the Orderlupon tkisfoccasion would be gratifying to tie members here. But in his place we have a letter from him, which the Grand Scribe of the Order in Pennsylvania will read. Mr. J. W. Martin, Grand Scribe, then stepped for ward. . The letter states that since the order was established there have been no less than one million five hundred thousand members, sons and danghters,Who havo put on the honorable robes of the red, white, and bine. CAp planes. Such a result should nerve every son and daughter to renewed exertion in - the great work of raising the fa en, shielding the weak, and saving the lost , . . Mr. W. B. Wood wee now introduced as the first speaker: This gentleman read his address, which had evidently been prepared with care. He spoke of the beauty, the humanity, and the Christianity of the cause; declaring that it was immortal; it ma never die. Temperance had met with the moot powerful opposition from the hydra headed cohorts of intemperance, but it has survived all the shocks, and this large maguificent meeting to-night shows that we are not yet . demoralized. [This senti ment was received with rounc s of applause.) The speaker. drew the following graphic and telling picture: A few years ago two gentlemen and three ladles crossed the bias ara river. On their return in their frail boat they found themselves drawn down by the current; were horrified; they stared at each other in mute terror; on they were irresistibly drawn, down the current to impending destruction; all their efforts to save them selves were vain, when at almost the last moment, a strong, brave fellow put out to their rescue, threw them a rope, and drew them into a place of safety. So it is in the world at large. There are many of the human race going down the stream of time, to their own destruction. It is for the Sons of Temperance to throw them the rope and save them from destruction. This is our mission, to do good to our fellow creatures; to exclaim, death to Irtemperance, until the pure star of temperance shall blaze out in a brilliant victory, Let as keep on in the God-like work, with this upon our banners: ' "Strike for your altars and your fires !- , Strike for the green graves of your sires ! i•E:s 7 ... Strike till the last armed foe expires— - ' l '‘ Gel aid your native land !" The band now played the Star-Spangled Banner. The. Rev Dr. Eddy, on being introduced, delivered a In antifill, forcible, patriotic, and eloquent address. He said that the spirit of the present age is liberty. [Ap plause.) The Russian serf has had the yoke of slavery lifted from his neck where it had been for centuries, and he now feels the blessings of, and can appreciate the ~power embraced in, that little syllable liberty. [Ap plause. ] Poland again has struck a blow against the power of tyranny, and they have now emblazoned on their ban . r.erg of revolution—liberty. [Applause.] The Hungarian mother now teaches it to her child in the cradle, and followe it to the grave whispering into its ears the sweet sound of liberty. [Applause. hely, too, has tasted of tile blessings of it, and .is al xions for Garibaldi [applause) to strike again. [Great applause.) . America, too, knows and feels the power, beauty, and Met Bin gEI or liberty, and on the Fourth of July, her torn and bullet-riddled banners were planted in Vicksburg in triumph of liberty. [Tremendous applause. ] [At this tage of the proceedings, a drunken doctor, who, by shine moons or other obtained an entrance to the sear of the stand, gave a slight hies.. He was ejected the next moment.) • Libel ty, - continued the speaker, echoes along the whole 'ir.a I I; la in Gilmeree Greek fire, [great ap pi-sure:l and bids utter defiance to the boasting Bragg [renewed applause) at Chattanooga. Liberty extends from the centre to the circumference. What is liberty? Is it simply the right to vote for a constable, a mayor, a Governor, or a President? - No, sir. True liberty is the right to be a man, no matter who hisses. [Great ap plause, which lasted some minutes.) Liberty 'consiste in the tient of a man to do everything that is right .in the sight of God and the world. A man May live in a free country and yet be a slave: we see instances of it every day in Philadelphia. How many are slaves to lager 'hear? flow many spend their evenings in the rnm-ehop. and- thus add misery to their families, be cause of their enslavement,to rum-drinking? In Eng le nd, in Scotlane, in alinost every part of the world we find slaves enough to the infernal demon of intemper ance. [Applause.) ,' . The brave American 'may plant his banner of liberty, -- 'and send forth his steamers, up and down the Mississippi; he may,as le`moet unquestionably will, crush out this rebellio [great 'outbursti of applause], Pay off thelast dollar of the national debt, yet he may be the slave of whisky, More horrible in its power than-even .leff Davis,' himself, and more demoralizing in its effects than the al miss of Lee and Bragg. [Tremendous applause. ] The :speaker, after these preliminary _remarks, alluded tr the beauties of temperance in all things, andNuggeated that the very rebellion now in the land may be attri buted to the slavery of whisky. - After exhorting the members of the order to go on in their good work, the speaker retired, amid thunders of applause, - - The Rev: Mr Willis was the next speaker. He took a plain practical view of the cause in which the order was engaged. He spoke in eloquent terms of the Power of intemperance in controlling the votes of the people. ' It mingles into every class of society. demoralizing all it , touches, destroying the natural power of the human will, urging men to do deeds of horror and lawlessness, and dorming their very souls to perdition. In the Political world intemperance takes a bighead; but let the temperance vote be deposited in such a way that will be of the most benefit to the , country. Let a voice go forth from the ballot-box to Washington against the treason of politicians 'or • the treason of intemperance—against treason in every form. These sentiments were received with loud and continued applause.-- . - The band here struck up the Red. White, and Blue. [Applause.) Dr. E. A.,Lee,a member of the Legislature, delivered 1 a very entertaining address, exciting rounds of applause and laughter. He said that, in or out of the Legislature, he would always be an enemy to intemperance in any - .see.- and particularly that of intemperance in strong drink. lie eeented the world to know that; he desired everybody h s---- know khat snowa member of the Sons of Ttruperance. The s-peake branched off on the sub ject of intemperance, the inocusitiee of the wine and liquor manufactured now in-days and which have been made - for years past; their deleierioise _effects upon the Physical as well as the moral character of alrw he nee.. them. - - The speaker also animadverted upon the drinking- sa- - loons known publicly as concert saloons, "where sweet damsels" are employed to hand around the drinks. These are the places where the young first are initia ted.in a career that leads them on a swift pathway to debauchery, the prieon. and the gallows. These are the Places that require legislative enactments; they are on the increase. and ought to he checked. It is a shocking sight to tebold the female set so lost to all sense of der cency and shame as to lend themselves to attract thought less young men from the pathway of virtue and peace. The sneaker illustrated his speechwitha number of wells told anecdotes. and finally retired about half past tea. o'clock amid the liveliest demonstrations of applause. The exercises of the evening were very interesting. They were concluded-by the entire meeting singing the closing ode, commencing, "Good night, good night, to - every one " After which the 'net assemblage separated: bighl7 pleased with the events of the twenty-first anni versary. SERENADE TO GENERAL GEORGE B. RioCraeLLAie.--General McClellan arrived at 6 o'clock last evening, from New York, and proceeded to the residence of his mother, on Spruce street, near Twentieth. A number of his warm personal Mends engaged the Philadelphia Band, and proceed ed at 11 o'clock last night to serenade him. The procession, headed by the band, moved out Chestnut street, and when opposite the Union League House gave three cheers. This compliment was acknowledged by the waving of the flag from one of the upper windows. There were, perhaps, not less than a thousand persons in the line. Having reached the house of Dirs. McClellan, the serenade commenced. While the musicians were getting ready there were many vociferatione from the crowd, such as " Hurrei for' Little Mae ; " Geo. B. McClellan, the next Presi dent of the United States.” There were many other things said that had ought not to have been said. . The band played as the first tune, "Hail to the Chief." Second tune—" Washington's Grand March." Third tune—" The Last Rose of Summer left Blooming Alone." The mass of people now shouted "McClellan," " McClellan," "McClellan," "Little Mac," "Gen. McClellan," but he did not appear. • The people began - to she* some signs of impa tience. "The band now struck up the national airs, "Bail Columbia," "The Star-Spangled Banner," and "Yankee Doodle." A voice came from the bowed second-story blind- Outten, as fOIIOwS "Gentlemen, I am sorry the General is not here to thank you." It was now proposed that , three cheers be given for Mrs. McClellan. This was responded to with a hearty good will. The band played "Home, Sweet Rome, , 3 and the serenaders sought their respective homes. NORTH PHILADELPHIA AssocrATlON OP BAPTIST CEICTItCHICS.—The North Philadelphia As 6c:elation of Baptist Churches convened in its sixth 'annual session yesterday, in the meetinghouse of the Willistown Baptist Church. The trains by the Pennsylvania railroad brought` 'thither during the morning a large number of dele gates and clergymen, and in point of numbers the attendance was very respectable. At two o'clock, P. M., the usual introductory ex ercises were conducted by brethren S. E. Bradley and W. Siegfried. The introductory sermon was preached, according to appointment, by Rev. Geo. Freer, of Reading, from Revelations, xi, i. A collection to defray ineidental expenses was then taken up, which amounted to $9 24. In the absence of the moderator of last session, Rev. B. F. Hancock was appointed moderator, clerk and treasurer, Brethren N. B. 'Johnson and J. B. Williams acting as tellers. The following officers were reported elected: Moderator, B. F. - Hancock, of Bridgeport ; clerk, T. C. Trotter ; treasurer, B. R, Loxley._ Prayer was then offered by Rev. W. Shadrach, after which the constitution and bylaws were read by the clerk. A programme of exercises for to-day, includlng.a sermon. at lox o'clock, by Rev. M. Hen, son, of Philadelphia, was reported from the Com mittee on Devotional Exercises. The report was adopted. The next business in order being the reading of letters from the churches composing the association, it . Was proceeded with 'in a regular manner,rwhen th"e hour for adjournment arriving, the body- took a teceep until evening. At 7% o'clock P. M. the association reassembled, when'a sermon was delivered by Rer. N. B. Bald win, of Philadelphia. Rev. H. Taylor, of this city, gave a brief account of the operations of the Penn sylvania Baptist Convention. The exerciiseiclosed with - prayer and singing. ' TUB CamsnAx . genre has just been received at the headquarters of the United States Christian' Commission; in 'this city, that the wounded of General Roseorans , army are being brought bask from Chattanooga to Bridge port, Stevenson, and Nashville. At all these points agents of the Commission are in readiness to receive them, and to administer to their relief. Over sixty delegates are now at work at the different stations of this army. 'Stores are greatly needed for the sick and wounded.; The only souroe of supply at present available is the' benevolence of the people. Send stores to: Geojge,,R, Stuart, office of the Chrbetian Oorasimaton, No. la Biiik street. rum , AND tommeßviiL THE MONEY MARKET. PHILADFILPgrA. Sept. 21, We had another very exciting time on Tldrd et, to-day. Gold opened at IRIK, sold Immediately after et 140%. 141, 141 X, MK. and so on up to 144%. before tea o'clock. Steadying at this figure for awhile. it fell of by the same gradation of figures to 14214. rising again to mg, declining to 142 g, and at the moment of writing standing at 143 g. Of course, there is no other reason for this than the. rampant spirit of speculation. Adverse rumors, perhaps, cunningly contrived and played silos the street for the benefit of the originators, had eon*. thing to do with it. and the unwary operators. confiding - and, confident,'lave" the - satisfaction of patting their band in their pockets to find a minus there. The lessons to Abe taight by Wail-street humbugs would be amusing, were it not that they are so severely hammered into one, arid the only way to be macessfet among a class of sharpers is to learn their business, aad be, soul and body, one of them. But there is a dam at people who become so blinded by rubbing their burnt fingers into their tear-dimmed eyes, that they became totally incapable of guiding their wandering digits, and in they go again, plump into the fire, as if there were no sharks greody for their earnings; no Government to protect its issues; no - millions of gold subject to a sears tary 's nod to throw them on the market, and diminish the valne of the precious metal whenever he may deem it necessary. The yellow glitter is a temptation toe strong to withats nd. and the opportunity , of paying 14* and getting 200 for gold is so dazzling that neither mum nor Dower have any weight with the buyer to save biro -frlnn loss. There le no change in the condition of the money rates. an evidence of over-supply marking (the operations. which are made at 6@G per cent. Government securities are in better demand, and the sales of the five-twenties are increasing. 1681 sixes are selling at li6 seven-thirties at 107. There was an increase of the speculative feeling at the Stock Board, and some improvement hi prices. State fires sold at 100%; New City sixes at 103: old at 103 X Cant den and Amboy sixes, 1883, sold at MX 11:434c at Nu; 18750 at 104 X"; 95% was bid for North Pennsylvania sixes; 124 for the tens; Pennsylvania Railroad mortgages and Reading sixes were firm; 106 was bid for Sunbury and Erie sevens; Reading shares advanced.to 69X, dosing at 69%; Borth Pennsylvania rose to 20%; Little Schuylkill to 47%; Pennsylvania was steady at 00; Philadelphia and• Erie at 2534 ; Minehill at 61X ; Long Island at 4614"; 2% was bid for Catawissa; 23% for the preferred; 36 for Elmira; 175 for Camden and tallboy. In passenger rail *Aye nothing was done; 43,14* was bid for Tenth. and Eleventh; 25% for Girard College; 12 for Seventeenth and Nineteenth; 34 for Thirteenth and Pifieenth ; 143( for Spruce and Pine; 67. for West Philadelphia; 10 for Ran and Vine. Canal stocks were more in demand; West Brick sold at 82; Schuylkill Navigation preferred at 24X; 83 bid for the bonds. Susquehanna sold at 1 , 5 1 ‘; bonds at 64, an advance. Wyoming Valley sold at 60. Cherry Run Petroleum Company el area, a new stock, sold at 734 Delaware Mutual 'lnsurince at WS; diechanios" Bank at 273 The market closed firm. Drexel & Co. quote: United States Bonds. D 381........ .•.R6 JOT U. 8. new Certificates of Indebtedness 093' 90),1 U. S. old Certificates of Indebtedness 1013 102 United States 7-30 Notes 107 W WM" Quartermasters' Vouchers S Oil Orders for Certificates of Indebtedness gd. Gold 142 X 143 Sterling Exchange ISM The New York Evening Poet of to-day says: The Court of Appeals, at Albany, have rendered this MO) ;ling a final decision in favor of the constitutionality of the legal-tender notes. Gold, on various ramors fr m the seat of war, ad veered late last evening to 142, and has sold to-day as high as 14354, closing at 142 X. The loan market is easy , at 6 per cent. There Is ne disposition to call ;n loans, and very few brokers have any desire, in the existing condition of the market, t• negotiate loans on time. Mercantile paper is wanted, and the supply is moderate at 686 ii" per cent. The stock market Is strong. Governments are d border State bonds steady, bank shares quiet, and rat.; road bonds quiet. Railroad shares are active and ad vancing, Illinois Central being especially in request. Before the first session gold was selling at 1423 , .', Neer York Central at 1:13%, Ems at 1063010631, Hudson river at 1103, Illinois Central at 124©126X, Reading at 1.17/06 118. and Michigan Southern at 79 0791- - 4 . .. The appended table exhibits the chief movements of the market compared with the latest prices of yestardair evening: Tn. Mon. Adv. Des. U. S. 6e, I£Bl, reg 107 106% % 11. S. 6s, 1881, con. ••106.41 1063 E % 11. S. Seven-thirties....lo6,X 106/1 11. S. 1 yr cer., gold• • • .101 X. 101% 3 .. .i .. 11. S. 1 yr, cur 993 991 i • • .. I, merican G01d..... • •-143% 1403‘ 2X • • Tennessee 6s 63 63 Missouri 6s 68X X 68% Pacific Mail 9 13 213% Dew York•Cen.Railrid.l34V 134 % Erie 1064 106 g . - Erie Preferred :-.. . ... . . 105 10:3% 1% Hudson River 1323; 131 23‘ .. • . Harlem 146% 141 2% • Harlem Preferred 132%- 130 2% • Reading 1184 117% y, Michigan Central.. ..... 129 119.-. Yt .. Michigan Southern 793-47 78 Lk, Michigan South. gnar..l:3s 136 / Illinois Cen. Scrip. '132%12'132%37,,1: -.- Cdevel and and Pitts— • 9? 3 / 4 99 3 / 4 Philade6fsl.ock Exc. [Reported by S. E. &aim. 16 North Penner R:...KU MO do 13 0. 2/1g 60 do - 20% 20 do 3000 City 6o new 10i MOO City Os new.. cash. 108 do 10334 100 Schuyl Nay pr0f...431" 1000 Cam&Am '33 c'hilo3li 1000 do do '8901.103 1000 do do '7so'h:lo2;yr 811112 WEE 2C.50 Penn a 5s ...... • • •16034 83c016 25 Wyoming Valley._ 60 110 Pejana R b3O. 70 I2POO Penna 5e.... e5w44.10_N 2_o Sasq Cana/......b30. LW deal stt - .1 Canal 6e...... 64 fF 50 Cherry Run Petro. 9'r' l4o City 6s 11 100 Little Bahl R 2rlya. 47 100 Schttyl Nay pref... 2 .. 12 West Branch 83 400 North Nana R 145. 20X ATTER — B . 0.4.8.D5.. 4 Minebill P. .. . : 618 300 Reading $ 6 0 8 1200 do s 6. 69.14 200 do sswn. 598 1000 Penna coupon 5s 101 100 Philo dr Erie RoS.. 283 100 do 2dys. 26.14 . 100 .b 5 268 100 Penna . • CLOSLNG P kes.u s II S 7-30 Notes.. - ..108X 177 Phils6e 10111 3 Do new 108 .. co Be . • • I . - Perm a Do. Coups.. Reading R dim 6% Do 64030 Do bda '70..1073i • Do bds'B6 cony. 120 Penns. S 60% 70 Do Ist an 6s- - • 110 Do 2d m 6a..108 Little '&11,171 R.. 4730 473 Morris O'l consol .. 70 • Do •' rid. ... ``Do 2d meg - ..".. easv. Cana1..,... .. Do es ..... Schayl 11% 1 . 234 Do pr d..«. 243 i 243 i Do.. 66 83% 84 R 35 S. 5X Do prfd..... .. 64 Do Is '73.... .. L island N - Do bde Philo Oer a; Nor Lehigh Val R.... Do Philadelphia Markets Sammumn 29—Evening. There is very little export demand for Flour, and holders are firm in their views. 500 bbls good old stock extra Wetly sold at $5.75(@6, 400 bbls low-grade ditto, late made, sold at the same figures.4oo bbls fresh-ground Ohio at $6.25, and. 450 bbls sour Flour at $4 50 , F54. 75; re ceipts continue light, and the sales to the trade moderato at .$5. ©5.1214 for superfine, $5. 25(g)5.75 for extra, s6Bc for extra family, and $7.50@8.25 for fancy brands, as to quality.. Rye Flour Is scarce, and selling in. Et email way at $5.25 bbl. Corn Meal is Quiet, and Pennsylvania is offered at $4 bbl, without sales. GRAIN. —Wheat comes in slowly, and finds ready sale at fully former prices. About 2,500 bushels sold at $1.35@1.90 for fair to good old and new red, and $1.500 $0.70 for white, the latter for choice Kentucky. Rye iS scarce and in demand at 11. Corn has advanced; about B,o(Obnshels yellow sold at 95(g97c, and 7,0:0 Western -mixed at 93c, afloat. Oats are better. and 1500 btußtsla - new Sold et,7:75c. Barley and Malt remain quiet; ws quote the former at 01.15g0.25. BARK. —There is very little Quercitron offering or selling. and let No. lis wanted at $3l Ti ton. Tanners' Bark is firm. COTTOI4.—The market is excited. and holders hays put up their prices 6gsc lb, without sales to any ex tent at the advance, a few 'small lots having been dis posed of at 79§6.3c for middlings. GROCERIES are firmer, and the market more active; about 600 hhds Cuba Sugars sold at 11304.1.41 c, 500 boxes do at 10./ic, mostlyw Orleans Molasses at 4.044cd 460 bags Coffee, Rio, at 29;4'03134c, on the mural termr. PROVISIONS. —The market is steady but inactiina. withe small business doing in Pork at $14,60 bbl for new mess. Beef is quiet. Bacon sells slowly at 11%c for fancy Hams, and nlic for Shoulders. Salt Meats are scarce. Hams are worth tiercesd Shoulders Sgc. Lard is firmly held at 11c for and 12Xe for kegs. Butter of prime quality is wanted at1302.5c, this latter for fine Goshen. Eggs sell at l& 20c , t 4 dozen. S SEEDS:—There is very little Clover offering or selling. Timothy is quiet, but new seed is selling moderately at $F@.3. 21 biz Flaxseed is wanted at s2bo bn. bat generally held higher. WHISKY is firmer. 300 bbls Penna and Ohio have been. disposed of at 63%©54c, mostly at the latter figure; Was at 63c, and di ud ge at 62c. The following are the receipts . of Flour sad Grain at this port to-day Flour. Wheat cxrr• . v - xrr:Bics. THE HIGHEST PREMIUM AWARDED, Al Usucr..—From the list of awards published in the New York papers, we perceive that in the Sawing Machine department the highest premium was, as usual, awarded to the celebrated Wheeler and Wil ron instrument by, the American Institute annual Fair, which has just closed ; and it is a remarkable fact, that wherever this great laborsaving machine has been exhibited, either in this country or the large capitals of Europe, it has been uniformly greeted with medals and premiums. Did we say it was a remarkable fact? We did not mean it. In deed, it would be very remarkable if the Wheeler and Wilson machines did not receive these flattering testimonials wherever they are brought into con trastive notice with other instruments,. as their su periority is so palpable, and universally admitted by all who know, that for any rival machine to expect to compete with it is simply hoping against hope. We understand that the admirable manner in which these machines are working at the Agricultural Fair now being held'at Norristown, is the subject of uni- Venal admiration among the lady visitors. All the varieties of the Wheeler and Wilson machine can be seen in operation at the rooms of their great eats blishment in this city, No. 704 Chestnut street. WORE FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS.—We would again call attention to the discharged soldiers. The names of several hundred have been recorded by the superintendent, Abraham Martin, Esq., at the office, No. 1011 Chestnut street. Appeals have bees made to over two thousand of our business men, railroad companies, post office, cnstom-house, requesting that places might be made for these men, who bad left their businessin defence of our home.. Most of them need situations of light work, in 00n• quence of being unable to work at their trades. We hope our citizens will do what they can for this deserving class of men. - • PHRENOL9oY, OF GOV; COWIN.— The Phrenological - Journal, for• October; to be had at the of Professor Oapen, No. 26 South Tenth Area, contains among'other lidereatini articles a capita, Phrenological and Biographical Sketch of Governer Curtin. " PUT NOT • OPP TILL TO-MORROW TO , Blit WisE."—We are inclined to urge thii sage maxims upon those of our readers who, on account, of the mild weather with. which we are now being favored. are disposed to : delay laying in their winterecipply of coal, in the delusive hope that prices will recede, . Act upon our suggestion at once, and send. your-or dery to Xr. W. W. Alter, Ninth street,-..abovs Pop lar, while he• is dill selling Coal s! reasonable prises. Again we say, '" Fut not off till to-rsorrow to. be wise." PREPARING FOR PALL rain Wrerrgs.— Messrs. 40. Oakieni do Soni, wider. the Coatiossint Hote4 are preistring to offer a megpifieent stealciir . goods in their several departments. SPLENDID FITTING SIIINTB.—Mr. George Grant, No. 610 Chestnut street, has now ready his fall manufacture and importation of failllcomble Furnishing Goods for Cloottomon-Atio Belot des*. in UM WY* ange Sales, Sept. SA, . R, Madelphia Exclutaml OARD. 130 Penna R esx 95 d & o 70 2 Cam Allan 6 filinehill R. 6y4 300 Penna 5s 10036 60 Ch'y Ran Petro Co .73" 10 Wyomingl 1n5.... UK 1 Valley.. 60 100 Long 151 and........ 4636 2 Mean's Bank . 2111 27 Phila & Erie R..... 264 BOARDS. --- - - - C . INII SIIEKI. anal 6.3 2dys. BOARS/. is ja l ,lB—FlR 2 451 dotted rt Penns Do Sa 95)4 Do .IDs 125 Catawima B Con 7 7 4 d Do _prfd..-... 23)4 SI Beaver Mead 8.. .. Mlnehill Harrisburg 8... Wilmington 8..... Lehigh av 6a.. 68 .. ti) Do scrip—. 4431" •• Cam & Amb R..... Thila & Brie6's.. Sun tic Erie Te Delaware DIN... Do bds... SOrrme-street R.. 14% l Arch.street 25 Race-street 8.... 10 1.014 Tenth-streetß... 4.834 Thirteenth-st R. 34 .. I W Fiala R 67 6Vi Do bonds..... Green-street B. Do bomb... Chestnut-st R..-. al Second-street B. 64 - 8i Do bonds.- - Fifth-street 56 .. Do bonds..:.. Girard College B 5:5% Seventeenth-st B 1.1 lit . 1. 325 bbls. . 6.800 box. .10,650 but . 6,700 bat
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