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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 %
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finally b w r h i
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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