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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1863
THLILT. NEWS.
Tins President's reply to the MisSouri delegation,
with his instructions to Gen. Schofield, has at length
appeared. He does not perceive in the condition of
affairs in Missouri an evidence of weakness or
wickedness on the part of its rulers, but attributes
it to the very nature of civil war, similarly exem
plified under Fremont, Hunter, Halleck, and Curtis.
The raid on Lawrence, excepting its atrocity, he
submits, was . made as other raids. by Grierson and
Morgan, and does not seem the satin of neglect. He
states that he has reason to thank General Soho
field for sending reinforcemepts to Grant, but can
see no reason to remove him. His judgment be
tween conservatives and a iadiaals is characteristic is
shrewdness and fairness.
GENERAL MEADE has returned to the Army of the
Potomac, still safe In his command, notwithstanding
one or two careless reports to the contrary. Our
losses in the present campaign have not amounted
to more than 1,600, stragglers and all. General
111eade , s visit to Washington Is said to indicate the
inception of a new strategic:rnovement of vital value
to the whole field of the war This is an amiable
conjectule of New York correspondents. The army*
is in fine condition. According to Richmond papers
the enemy is resting after the chase given General
Meade, and expects the next demonstration to come
from the Yankee army.
GENERAL GRANT'S new command of the whole
Southwest comprises a larger army and field than
has been under active direction of one general for a
great period of sears. Generals Hooker, Thomas,
Sherman, Burnside, McPherson, representing dis
tricts and departments of Tennessee, Mississippi,
and Kentucky, will come within his province.
BRAGG is reported to have crossed the Alabama
and Tennessee railroad, and transported his sup
plies to Rome and Selma, Georgia.. This is highly
important news.
In correspondence With the Secretary. of War,
Admiral Dahlgren makes • reply to the current re
port of his disagreement with General Gilmore, by
presenting a couple of letters from that officer, to
show the cordiality existing between the army and
navy in the operations before Charleston; These
letters prove that at least one of the Charleston
correspondents of the journals of New York is un
fortunate or culpable enough to put in ciroulation
a direct falsehood. A similar story,' that. Admiral
Dahlgren has been relieved by Captain Turner,
probably comes from the same neighborhood.
In Texastifecret societies after the manner of the
Know-Nothings have been organized, .by which
Union men know each other. This party is se
powerful, that last August they elected • Morgan, a
Union man, to the Confederate Congress, over
Wright, an ultra-disunionist. It is reported that
General Banks' Texas expedition has at last landed
at Point Isabel, bearing on Magruder's head
quarters at Brownsville, an ctirepoi for rebel sup.
plies, via Matamoros, Mexico. These facts con
sidered, we may augur early good news from Texas.
THE people of Mexico complain of outrage from
the French soldiers. Before he left Mexico, Mar
shal Forey issued a tyrannical order againit the un
know-n assassins of a Zouave, threatening to burn a
whole town if the offence was not otherwise expia
ted. The newlcampaign against Juaraez was about
to begin, 'with apparently small prospect of success.
STATISTICS Of election prove a majority for
Brough in eighty. seven counties of Ohio of over
62,000, a 'Union gain of over 67,000. Out of 26,000
votes of Ohio soldiers 25,000 are for Brough. In the
Congressional district of Vallandigham Brough has
a majority 01 2,'1222 ; and in that of the Hon. Sunset
Cox 3,496 ; but among the rebel prisoners Vallandig
ham has a decided majority. The majority for
Governor Curtin will not be less than 15,000, a gain
of more than 19000 over the last State vote. In
the next House of Representatives, it is reckoned,
the National Government will have atleast a dozen
eleaemajority. The Maryland canvass is In pro
gress, and a triumph of the Unconditional Unionists
is promised. 'From the 3d to the 10th of November
elections will take place in New York, Massachu
setts, Maryland, Wisconsin, Delaware, West Vir
ginia, lowa, and Minnesota.
REBEL reports from the Southwest, notice a light
artillery fight which lately took place near Canton,
Mississippi, and which, it was thouglit,would hasten
a general engagement. In Arkansas the ever-de
feated Price is said to be moving upon Little Hoek,
which is reported to have only 6,000 men to resist
the exaggerated numbers of the rebels.
SECESSION sentiment in Halifax has been disap
pointed in the seizure of the rebel ram-ships, which
were to have coaled among the Nova Sentiana, and
thence perhaps attacked Portland, Borden, and New
York, and raised the blockade. •
THE Southern papers notice an important insur-
Tectionary slave conspiracy near Spatta, Georgia.
An extensive plot and secret meetings have been
discovered. About twenty slaves are in arrest; and
one hundred in all are implicated.
GOVERNOR PARRER has issued a proclamation in
response to the call of the President for 300,000
volunteers. The quota assigned to New Jersey is
9,441.
MOVEMENTS for reconstruction are being Dressed
forward in Missitaippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Tan people of Fauquier and Prince William coun
ties, Virginia, are represented to be in a state of ex
tame destitution.
Taa Kentuck y guerillas have been defeated in a
number of akirmishes.
A exnowo Union meeting, addressed by Hon. H.
S. Lane, of Indiana, Hon. Lyman Tremaine, of
Nevi York, and Mr. J. W. 'Forney, was held-at the
4.300 per Institute last evening.
A B.BPOICT finds credit that General Hosectrans has
been relieved for reasons relative simply to his
pre
carious health.
The Prospect in Virginia.
We note in the correspondence from tile
Army of the Potomac mysterious outgiv
ings, in which. the Northern people are
told to prepare for good news. It AS
known that General MEADE visited Wash
ington on Thursday afternoon, for the
.purpose of consulting with the President,
and it is said that a movement is on foot,
'which if rapidly carried out, "will surprise
General LEE, relieve BURNSIDE from all
threatened danger, and take Richmond be
' fore the rebel army sent westward can be
brought back there." While another cor
respondent, who with more caution prefers
'to deal in glittering generalities, tells`US
that " an important movement is contem
plated which will give joy to the heart of
every true Union man and overwhelm the
Confederacy with the deepest gloom." We
hope that these jubilant anticipations may
be verified, and know of no reason • why
they should not be. But as we have no in
formation as to the nature` of the
movement proposed, we can but hope
for its successful issue. The opinion gene
ral 4 entertained until within a week past
was that LEE, relying upon superior num
bers, was about to make an advance into
Maryland, and that Gen. MEADE had been
compelled to fall back to Washington, in
consequence of his numerical weakness.
Disloyal papers all over the country seized
upon this assumption •as a proof that the
. ArmY of the Potomac had been reduced to
carry the elections in this State, and with
such. a promising text, proceeded to berate
_the' Administration Without stint. The re
sult has completely vindicated the Govern
ment against these groundless assaults, and
furnished another proof of the unfair
ness. and falsity of the Copperhead jour
nals. The retrograde movement of Gen.
MEADE, viewed in the light of our pre
sent information, was merely a feint to
withdraw LEE from his strong position
south of the Rapidan. It so far succeeded
as •to give us the victory of Bristow Station;
and to demonstrate, what could not other
wise have been learned but at greater cost,
that LEE is too weak to assume the offenstve.
As long as our forces fell back, he was' va
liant enough to follow ; but no sooner had
we come to a stand, than he turned about
and hastily recrossed the Rappahannock.
It is given as a reason for his retreat that he
was short of supplies ; but he must surely
have the same facilities for transporting
supplies he has always had, and the roads
Of 'Virginia are now in as good condition as
they are likely to be any time this year.
Perhaps the true reason of General LEE'S
retrograde movement is, that his army has
been greatly weakened to reinforce either
Bruno or. BEAUJCBOARD. In this con.
nection, the announcement in a late
Charleston, paper, of _ a ball to be
given' in honor of the arrival in that
city of a division from General LEE'S
army, may have some significance. And
from the fact that a victory at Chattanooga
is deemed inl the South to be vastly
more essential to, the maintenance of the
4 ' Confederacy" than a victory at Rich
mond, it is that BRAGG's army has been
strengthened at the expense of LEE, and
that the mysterious movements of the lat
ter.during the past fortnight, have been a
mere feint to gain time, and disturb the
plans of General MEADE. If such is -the
case, General LEE may possibly discover
that his own plans are likely to be discon
..
certed ere long. - • •
TWENTY-ONE large boxes containing
clothing, hospital stores, provisions, etc.,
have been sent . this week by the Christian
Commission in Philadelphia for the use of
'United States soldiers in the Richmond pri
sons. Letters recently received from those
gallant sufferers,represent their condition to
be deplorable; the articles sent by the Corn-
IniSaloll will much improve it. It is grati
fying that the rebel authorities have given
assurance that' the stores will be faithfully
distributed according to the dircCions of
the` senders. '
The Cost of the War.
The New York World, from motives, of
the most disinterested patriotism, has as
sumed to be a jealous champion of the ‘` na
tional honor." It is of opinion that if the
war is prosecuted the Goveimraent will be
come bankrupt. "``The`Tinfoil at any
cost -is a well-sounding cry till you come
to examine it. Do we want the Union at
the expense of national honor ?" The World
thinks it has settled the whole war question
in these four lines. But does the World
think that the sacrifice of the Union would
preserve our 'national honor ? "We may
be told,".continues the same high authority,
"that the rebel Government, being so much
weaker 'in resources, is certain ~to break
down 'financially, much. sooner than ours.
This is very true ; but the rebel, war debt
'will never be paid, and the accumulation of
a great debt is a very different thing where
it is to be wiped out with a sponge from a
debt no part of which is to be repudiated."
A few months ago the same journal, from
which this extract is made, very plainly
hinted that the rebel debt would have to be
assumed by the North I Now it thinks it
will never be paid at all I Perhaps the re
suit of the .late eleCtions, showing, as they
did, what the people of the North thought
about 'paying the rebel debt, may have had
something to do with this marvellous change
of opinion ?
TuE 11Taiional Intelligencer argues that
the emancipation edict has no practical
value, and submits the following theses :
Slavery was every where destroyed by the hostile
presence of our armies before tlie proclamation was
issued;
Slavery is every where destroyed by the hostile
presence of our armies since the proclamation has
been issued •
Required to prove that it is the proclamation
which destroys slavery.
In the first place, it is impossible to sup
pose that the proclamation of a Govern
ment so strong as OUTS, the policy of a na
tion so great and influential, should be in
effective. In the second place, if the pro
chimation would he' worthless without the
armies to enforce it, it does not follow that
the armies are not stronger with it In the
third place, that the decree of emancipation
strengthens our armies in the work of,
emancipation, is proven by the fact that
before the de,cree was> issued pro-slavery
generals returned slaves to their rebellious
masters. With or wifhout the proclama
tion, the tendency of the war is to destroy
slavery. With the proclamation it, destroys
slavery with the expressed authority of the
nation. '
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT.
His Views of the Military Administration'.
of Mlisouri—Conservatives and Radicals
—lnstructions to General Soholfield:—Mr.
Drake's Explanations.
ST. Loins, Oct. 23.—The President's reply to the
Missouri delegation, his letter of instructions to
General Schofield, together.with the address of Mr.
Drake in answer to the President's reply, appear in
the Democrat of this morning. The main points of
the President') reply are that he fails to see that the
condition of Missouri and the wrongs and sufferings
of the Union men are attributable to weakness,
wickedness, and immorality, but rather to the civil
war, of which he gives a vivid picture ; referring to
the condition of the State under Fremont, Hunter,
Halleck, and Curtis, to sustain his position. He
does not believe that the massacre . at Lawrence.
proves the imbecility of Schofield, as similar acts
could have been committed by Grierson or Sohn
.Morgan had they chosen to commit them. He ap
proved General Schofield's action in preventing a
counter.raid into Missouri by the citizens of Kan
sas, as the only way to avoid indiscriminate massa
cre..He says the charge..that General Schofield
has purposely withheld protection from the loyal
people, and purposely facilitated the objects of the
disloyal, is altogether beyond belief.
With his present views, he, therefore, declines to
remove Gen. Schofield.
Regarding the eniplled militia, he says he shall
ascertain better than he now knows what its exact
value is. -In the meantime, he declines to abandon
it, and expresses gratitude to General Schofield for
raising, it in June last, thereby enabling him to
strengthen General Grant, at a time when reinforce.
'remits were imperatively needed. He discusses the
propriety of removing Gen. Curtis, concurs in the
delegation's request regarding the elections, and
concludes as follows
I do not teel justified to enter upon the broad field
you present, as regards the political differences be
tween the radicals and conservatives. From time to
time I have done and said what appeared to me
proper to do and say. It obliges nobody to follow
me, and I trust it obliges'me to nobody.
The radicals and conservatives each agrei with
me in some things, and disagree in others. I could
wish both to agree with me in all things, then they
would agree with each other, and would be too
strong for any foe from any , quarter. They, how•
ever, choose to do otherwise. I don't question their
rights.
I, too, shall do what seems to be my duty. I hold
that whoever commands in 'Missouri is responsi
ble tdme and not either to the radicals or conserva
tives. It is my duty;to hear all, but at least I must
within my sphere judge what to do and what to
forbear.
IVIr. Drake says in his reply that the material points
presented by the delegation-and Executive Commit
tee were unnoticed by the President, and the case
apparently decided in reference to matters not urged
by either. In regard to certain Charges against Ge
neral Schofield, referred to by the President, which
may be enumerated thus
'First. Imbecility. -
Second. That General Schofield in his purpose to
protect the Lawrence murderers would not allow
them to be pursued into Missouri.
Thitd. General Schofield has purposely withheld
protection from loyal people and purposely facilita•
ted the objects of the disloyal.
Mr. Drake says no such charges were made in the
address of the delegation or in the letter of their
Executive Committee, and that he heard no such'
charges made at the interview with the President.
He accounts for them therefore only on,Ahe supposi
tion that they were contained in one of two state
ments made by sub• committees which were present.
ed to the President, but not submitted to the delega
tion or Executive Committee. He regrets that such
charges were made, and states that for himself he
has ne knowledge which would lead him to make or
believe these charges.
Mr. Drake claims that it was manifest to the de.
legation while in Washington, that the sympathies
of the unconditional Unionists of all the loyal States
were enlisted in their behalf ; that they were re
cognized as the representatives of the true Union
party of Missouri, and will be so recognized
hereafter by the whole body of such Union men as
have just swept conservative and Copperheadism
from the face of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Iowa; and
will in due time perform the same glorious work in
other States.
The President's letter to General Schofield ad
vises an increase of the efficiency of the militia
establishment of Missouri, and to raise it, so far as
practicable, to compel the excited people to let one
another alone. He directsthe General to only arrest
individuals, suppress assemblies or newspapers,
When they are working palpable injury to the mili
tary,- and in no other case is he to interfere with the
Mtpression of opinions in any form, or allow it to be
interfered with violently by , others.
He leaves to the general's discretion all matters
relating to the removal of the inhabitants en mane
from certain counties; the removal of certain in
dividuals deemed mischievous, and restrictions
upon travel and intercourse. Fugitive slaves are
not either to be returned nor shall they be forced or
enticed from their homes by the military.
No one is to enlist colored troops except by order
of the General. No one is to eonfiscate property
except upon orders from Washington; and none but
clearly qualified voters are to be allowed to vote.
Guerillar;marftders, and murders are to be held,
and all who are known to harbor, aid, or abet them,
and all assumptions of unauthorized individuals to
perform such service are to be suppressed.
BOSTON.
GONE TO PRISON. ---
BOSTON, Oct. 23.—Edward P. Jeffries is in jail,
belifpunable to procure ball in $60,000 to answer
the charge of swindling. At his examination to
day one of his victims testified that Jeffries told
him that his assets consisted of a watch, a seal ring,
and horse and carriage. - He failed for over $300,000.
SHIP NEWS.
BOSTOII 3 Oct, f..S.—Arrived schooner E. L. Sparks
from Jacmel; schooner Planet, from Port au Prince
Defeat of Rebel 'Guerillas.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 23.—A. Nashville special de
spatch to the Journal Nays the command at Columbia
attacked and killed a number of guerillas yesterday,
and took thirteen prisoners.
Captain Bunch, with sixty men, attaoked two hurt•
dred of Hawkins' rebels, killing nine and wounding
several, taking twelve prisoners. Hawkins in the
alternoonewith four hundred men, attacked Captain
Bunch at Kingston Spring, and was repulsed.
San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22.—An arrival at Victoria
brings dates from Nagasaki, Japan, to the 27th of
August. It,is reported that one of the Japanese
Damiosi had severely repulsed the British fleet.
There are no particulars.
Arrived—Ship David ()rocket, from New York.
money Is in fair supply. Demand active.
Atlantic currency exchange 30a33 per cent. pre
mium on gold in New York.
The goods received per ship David ()rocket are
generally,desirable, and meet with an active demand,
at rates paying a handsoine Proflt. .
The Stealner-Vanderbpt.
braw Yoga, Oct 23.—The steamer Vanderbilt
!sailed from St. Helena - on August I6th, to cruise for
pirates. • .
THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.
RETURN OF GENERAL MEADE TO TIIE ARMY.
TIM EMIRS OF THE RAILROAD.
QUR TOTAL ss_
WASHINGTON, Oat. 23 —Major Gefieral Meade,
atter a brief visit to. Washington, returned to head
quarters today. •
The cavalry reconnoiseanses are continued on our
part se far as th;Rappahannosk. The Orange and
Alexandria Railroad has already been repaired one
mile beyond Bristoe Station. Our forces are engaged
day and night in repairing the damages of the
enemy.
Reports from the army say that the discipline and
morale of the army were never better than at the
present time, and both officers* and men have the
greatest confidence in the ability of General Meade.
The signal corps has earned additional honors du
ring the late campaign. Among other valuable ser
vices, it first discovered the movements of the enemy
from the Rapidan to Madison Court House, and
thence via Sperryville toward Warrenton, thus en
abling General Meade to take such measures as re
sulted in defeating Lee's plans. The corps attached
to the Army of the Potomac is under the direction
of Captain Norton. .t
The condition of the residents of Fauquier and
Prince William counties is represented as painful,
there being very scant supplies of the necessaries of
life. They are bordering on starvation.
It is estimated that fifteen hundred men will cover
all bur losses in the late campaign, including killed,
wounded, stragglers..and prisoners.
REBEL REPORTS.
From the RichmOnd Dispatch. Oct. 21.]
FROM NOIITHIGRN VIRCFDTIA.
The advicee yesterday developed nothing new in
the condition of affairs in Northern Virginia. Since
the great chase we have given the army of- Meade
our forces have been quietly resting in their catnps, ,
waiting for the enemy to make the next demonatta
tion.
CHARLESTON,
The Relations between Admiral Dahlgren
and General Gilmore.
WASHINGTON, 001., 23 —Rear-Admiral Dahlgren,
in a communication to the Navy Department, dated
Oct 20th, says, as the Secretary of the Navy his al
luded to the state of the relations between General
Gilmore and himself, the following note from Gene
ral Gilmore will satisfy the Department upon this
subject, at least to its date—namely, the 23d of Sell
tember :
Monists ISLAND, Sept 23d, 1863.
ADMIRAL : I am much chagrined at the reports in
the newspapers about my tendering my resignation,
in consequence of a disagreement between you and
myself, and that we did not co operate cordially. It
is not necessary for me to assure you that I am en
tirely ignorant of the slightest foundation for such
reports, and had no idea that they existed until they
appeared in the papers. They were, doubtless,
started by some scribbling sensatio mist, in lieu of
news. I will Bee that they are authoritatively con
tradicted. Sincerely, yours, Q. A. GILMORE.
Rear Admiral DAHLGREN, Light-House Inlet.
I have only to add that General Gilmore spent
several hours in conferenoe with me yesterday, as
he did on the fifteenth, and as usual in the most
friendly manner, and came on board this morning
to converse on public business. We spoke on the
subject, and the General assured me that he was
not aware of any foundation for the current rumors,
and, indeed, our concurrence on the public business
between us and our personal relations, make such
rumors absurd. I haver the honor to be very re
spectfully your obedient servant,
• JOHN A. DAHLGREN,
Rear Admiral, Commanding S. A. S.
REBEL :REPORTS.
The Richmond Dispatch, of Oct. 21st, contains the
following
Crii,RLESTON, Oct. 20.—Our batteries have kept
up a brisk fire - upon the Yankees, who, appear in
much larger force than usual, at Gregg and Waener.
Another monitor from the North has joined the fleet,
making five in all. The Ironsides, for the first time
since the attack, upon her, steamed around Ours
.mingsl Point, thin afternoon, evidently making a
trial of her machinery.
CHARLESTON, Oct. 11.—A boat from the French
corvette "Tisephone,” Captain Marivanx, off the
bar, came up to-day, - to communicate with the
French consul.
THE WAR IN THE SOUTHWEST.
Rebel Intelligence.
PRICE NOVINO ON LITTLE BOON-THE FIGHT ON
THE HI6•HLACK
Puom THE Treaws-lYlississirei. r — General Price,
20,000 strong. in marching on Little Rock, with only
&bout 6,000 Union troops in his front. Gen. E. Kirby
Smith says Price is on his way to Missouri.
The Richmond Enquirer, Oct. 19th, says : General
D. H. Hill has been ielieved from duty, and himself
and staff ordered to report to General Cooper, at
ichmond, for duty. General Breckinridge has been
put in command of the corps recently commanded by
Gen. Hill.
Richmond Enquirer, October 19, says,:
FROM MISSISSIPPI.-ITEQUIDIAN, October 17.—A.
column of cavalry and infantry, 8,000 strong, crossed
the Big Black a few days since, at Bridgeport, mo.
ving out towards Banton, were met yesterday by
our foram near Browniville, where a light artillery
fight occurred. Our forces have• fallen back a few
miles. A general engagement is looked for.
MISSIONARY RIDGE, October 17.—For the first
time for four days we are blessed with sunshine.
The flooded creeks are receding. The enemy's pon
toons were swept away again and the trestle bridge
above the town submurged. •
Gen. Adams was brought out under flag-of-truce,
today.
Sigel's corps ix reported - `at Stevenson, on the
14th inst.
Naval Affairs.
BOSTON, Oct. 9.3.—The gunboat Ticonderoga "was
taken into the dry.dock this morning, but was soon
after removed to make room for the British steamer
Vesuvius, lately damaged by a collision.
The Sacramento, Queen, and Salmons are at the
navy-yard, the two former repairing. The - Sapacus
is ready for sea, and will sail next week.
The steamer Circassian sails to-morrow with sup
plies for the West Gulf Squadron.
The proceeds of the sale of the prize steamer Vic
toria have been ordered for distribution by the court
The total sum realized is about $130,000, and thefees
and expenses $7,000. Half of the balance goes to
the United States for the navy pension fund, and
the remaining half to the captors. Of this the
Santiago de Cuba received about $160,000, and the
Octorara and Tioga the residue.
Movement of Steamers.
BOSTON, OCt. 23.—The steamer Hibernian, from
Galway via St. Johns, arrived at ten o'clock to
night. Her mails go.south by the morning train.
NEW Yonk, Oct. 23.—The steamer Kangaroo ar
rived to-night. Her a' vices from Europe have been
anticipated.
CAPE RAON, Oct. 23.—The weather has been thick
for some days past, and neither the steamer City of
London nor Saxonia, from New York, has been
able to call to receive despatches.
The Africa outward Bound.
ST. Joirns, N. F., Oet. 23.—The Africa sails hente
on Monday for Liverpool.
ship News.
Nicw Yolaic, Oct. 23 ship Sir Robert
Peel, from Hamburg ; bark Deva, from Cork.
Markets by Telegraph.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 23.—Flour. steady ; sales of 500
bbls ; Ohio $1.12,q. Wheat is firm and in good de
mand. Corn is quiet at $1.05©1.06 for yellow. Whis
ky is dull. Coffee dull;"Rio in nominal; sales at
32 (G34;:e.
HALIFAX
A Rebel Steamer for Wilmington—Nottee
to our Blockaders—The Liverpool Ram-
Ships. •
CCorrespondence of The Evening, Poet.]
HALIFAX, N. S., October 17.
The English steamer Giraffe, now called the Ge.
neral Robert Lee, arrived in this port early last
week, after suscessfullY running the blockade of
Wilmington. The Giraffe is a long, low, side wheel
steamer, of great power, and made the passage from
Wilmington to this port in five days and twenty
hours.
The Giraffe suffered considerable damage coming,
out of Wilmington. One shot tore off a - large poi'
-
Lion of her bulwarks, broke the patent windlass, and
knOeked down three men. Another allot went right,
through her cabin, two feet above water-mark. So.'
veral shots went whizzing over and between her
miss% and nothing earthly caved her from destruc
tion but her great speed.
F How the crew managed to get drunk on Confede
rate paper it is impossible to say, but they had a
profusion of it, and would cheerfully exchange a
"Jefter" (as they ealled it) dollar for six pence ster
ling. • . •
The Giraffe will likely leave this port on the 18th
or 19th, if she can scrape up a crew. She has taken
out a clearance for Bermuda, but this is afeint. Her
destination is Wilmington, and she will make that
port unless your blockaders are more vigilant.
The friends of secesh and rebeldom in Bluenose
dom are sadly down in the mouth because of Earl
Russell's stopping of the' pet rams" at Liverpool.
Arrangements on a large scale were going on here at
the Confederate wharf for supplies of coal and other
materials for the "rams," preparatory to their at
tacking Portland, Boston, and New York, and then
breaking up the blockade of. Southern ports.
Tux Agricultural College of Pennsylvania is now
in full operation. It is situated near the Allegheny
Mountains. Four hundred acres of land are con
nected with it. The college building is immense,
costing $lOO,OOO. The Students rise at six, and
breakfast at half past six, the year round. The
course is four years, and students are educated for
practical and scientific firming.
REAL ESTATE, STOCKS, &C.—Peremptory sales,
on Tuesduy next, by order of Orphans; Court, exe
cutors, trustees,
.and others. Forty.two properties.
See Thomas & Sons , advertisements and pamphlet
catalogues.
AUCTION' NOTICE—LAEOR SALZ OF BOOTS AND
Snons.—The attention of buyers is called to the
large and attractive sale of 1,000 cases booti, shoes,
brogans, cavalry boots, &a , to be sold on Monday
morning, by catalogue, commencing at 10 &clock
precisely, by Philip Ford & Co., auctioneers, at their
stove, Nos. 625 Market and 622 Commerce stn. 2t
A Card of Thanks.
Mr. Charles C. Smith, President of Reading and Phila•
delphia Railroad:
The undersigned committee, on behalf of the citi
zens of Delaware county r ,desire - to express to you
their thanks for the facilities you afforded them in
bringing Governor Curtin from Reading
. to Chester,
September 20th, 1863. Without your assistance, the
people would have been disappointed in their expec
tation to hear the Governor speak" on the omission
of their mars meeting in Chester.
The committee acknowledge with pleasure the
courtesy received at your hands; and the manner
you misted them in the furtherance of their object.
WILLIAM FRICK,
ROBERT GARTSIDE,
JOHN H. BARTON,
Committee.
CHIL4TER, October
THE LAST OF THE RACES.—The last of
the races' t Suffolk Park took place yesterday after,
noon. A handsome purse was contributed to the
Suffolk Park course by News. Woodworth &
Walton, the energetic proprietors of the new "Ton.
tine," on Seventh street, near. Chestnut. The
liberality of. these gentlemen is.proverbial. Their
contribution to the sports of the turf ,was con.
tested for by "Ilillsboro,” Lexington filly, and "Ca
_ nary. Bird," and was won with ease by the former.
; The four handed race was run by only three horses.
'The puree was easily taken by " Thunder."
*Dg.cusED IrriPANT.—The lifeless body of
adinfant was found in a lot on Seventh street ! neer
Thompson; How it got there was not aecettntned.
THE PRESS. - P.HILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1863:
The Steamehlp Etna Off Cape Race—Rebel
Recognition—The Ram Ships, &c.
'ST. Jonas, N. F., Oct. 23.—The steamer Etna
passed Cape -Race this morning with Liverpool
dates to the 16th instant. •
The steamer City of Washington arrived out on
the 14th.
The Paris correspondent of the Morning Post as
serts that France has no intention of recognizing
the Confederacy.
A guard of marines has been placed on board the
rams seized in the Mersey. The London Times says
that nothing is yet certain with regard to the rams.
They are, however, suspected of a, destination like
the Alabama, but will not be allowed to slip off as
she did.
The Etnairas GI cabin and 395 steerage passengers.
She makes fhe following report On the 16ih passed
the steamship Glasgow, and on the 19th the City of
Manchester, bound to Liverpool. On the 20th passed
the steamship Europa, also bound to Liverpool.
The steamer City of 'Washington, from New York,
arrived at Liverpool on the 14th..
The Liverpool Emancipation Society , have memo
rialized Earl Russell to favor the 'detention ofaus
peeted vessels, and applaud the action of the Go.
vernment towards the rams on the Mersey.
The first Cabinet Council of the season was held
at London on the 13th inst.
Queen Victoria made her reentry into public life
at the inauguration of Prince Albert's statue at
Aberdeen.
The shareholders of the Great Eastern have passed
a resolution in favor of raising the requisite amount
of funds to pay off the claims against her, and to
employ the vessel in the India or Australian trade.
FRANCE.
M. Billault and• Marshal D'Ornano are dead,
The Bank of France continua to lose gold,
-
POLAND.
The Polish question remains unchanged.
SPAIN'.
The Spanish elections were favorable to the Go
vernment. •
The Minister of Finance has resigned. It is as
serted that he did not do so for political reaeotis.
SWEDEN.
Sweden declines to sign a treaty of alliance with
Denmark,
The dates from Bombay are'to the 21th of Septem
per. Cotton goods were higher.
LATEST VIA QUEENSTO WN.
gunintsmowN, Oct. 15.—The steamship America,
from New York, arrived at Londouderry on the 14th.
LONDON, Oot. 16.—The Breslau Gazette today an
nounces an Imperial decree incorporating the Go
vernment of the Augustaroro district of the Loseza
Provinces with the Russian Empire, and Mourieff
has already assumed the Governorship. •
- • Commercial Intelligence.
LWERPOI , I,, Oct. 14 —Sales of Cotton Air t fto days have
been 50,000 bales. including 25,1:00 hales to speculators
and exporters. The market is excited with -an advance
The Manchester markets were excited.with an advance
en cotton goods of 2d.
Breadstuffs are more steady and firmer.
Provisions steady. '
Petroleum nominal;"Crude 19s 6cl; Refined is 3d. Sc.-
gar has an upward tendency
Small Ss of Rosin Ut:3(s for common; Spirits Turpen
tine quiet and steady.
N.T.oNnex, October 14. —Breads.talls dull and steady;
Sugar advirned 6d.
t'Onsols 92;,•.(893 for money.. Illinois Central, 18;4(a31.7!..c
discount; Erie Railroad, 65P69.
LiVERPOOL, October 15. —Cotton sales yesterday, 20.000
bales; pridTs still advancing. . Sales to-day, 5,000 bates.
The market quiet and unchanged.
Breadstuffs steady. Corn firm at 2Ss for mixed.
Provisions quiet and steady. Petroleum steady.
LONDON, October la.—Console closed at 93: Illinois
Ctnttal, 163 1 /@17311 discount ; Brie_Railroad.
-
Tnapn EEPORT. --Biancbeker ad vices state that the
market for Goods and Yarns is buoyant and excited,
with an advance on Cotton Goods of 2d,
Messrs- Richardson, Spence, :& Co., Wakefield, Nash,
& Co.. and others report Flour dull ; Wheat steady
and firm ; Corn firm, - mixed 2ls 9d02.88.
The circulars report Beef steady • Pork steady ; Bacon
quiet and rteady ; Lard dull Tallow steady.
Coffee—No sales ; Rice firmer ; Ashes steady..-Lin
seed oil quiet.
Arrived from New York, October 7th, ship Amelia, at
Thingenees;96. Helois at Marseilles 10th Prince impe
rial at Havre.
ArriveA from Beaton, October 9th, ship Stambbal at
Marseilles.
. - .
ItlnnonAxnusr.—The ship Gorilla from Liverpool for
Boston, was abandoned at sea Crew saved.
The ohm B. F. Carver, while getting towed to the
- wharf at Fleetwood, struck the pier with her bows,
l necking off part of keel. She has seven feet of water
in her hold.
Arrived from New York, Alfen acd Mathilde at -- . Mar-
Reines; Sarah Elizabeth, Fortuna, and Weseel, in the
Texel; Lembreth, Vonshalendorf, and Lorene, at 'Het
vcet ; President, at Tlushing•.Mary Ann, at Scilly;
Konignon and Elizabeth, at Falmouth. •
ARCH-STREET THEATRE.—We are at no loss to
account for the large audiences which have visited
the Arch. street Theatre every night this week, and
indeed almost every evening this season. The
beauty of the new building, its pleasing exterior ap
pearance, and its brilliant interior view, the long
experience of the manageress in her profession, and
the prestige which seems naturally attached to
names whose owners have won somehow or other
an appreciable amount of estimation in the his.
.trionic world—these are sufficient attractions for
any one not sated enough with meretricious theatri
cal show to ignore them in their notions of sensible
amusement.
The audience which last night assembled at the
Arch-street Theatre was very large. There was
i nanely standing room. Regarding merely the cha
racter of the plays produced, and the characters of
two of the performers who helped to produce them,
the audience was as unworthy of the performance
as the performance was unworthy of it. We have
rarely seen Philadelphians assemble and meet to
gether, with the expectation of enjoying such deli
neations as were last night made part and parcel . of
a public entertainment. And we do not believe that
the more intelligent portion of the', public met to
gether last night with thatexpectation. Indeed, it
was impossible to do so. Every one possessed of any
theatrical intelligence knows what Mrs. Ferran and
Mr. J. W. 'Wallach, Jr., are, and knows that they are
not worthy supports of Mr. E. L. Davenport. This
gentleman is a refined, an intellectual, a . justly-dies'
tinguished actor. He le noted for his correct repre
sentations in the legitimate drama, and, as a rule, is
very greatly esteemed in almost any part he under- •
takes: It is a matter of wonder that he Can con
sent to constitute a, member, of such a "tragic
alliance" as is presumed to be presented at the
Arch-street Theatre. It is a matter of equal wonder
that an establishment which sets up pretensions of
being first-class, Can put on the air of thus present
ing a first-class attraction, and can present a play
which in itself is very creditably composed- and
put together, in such a manner as that which
characterized last evening's entertainment. The
play, indeed, was well placed upon the stage, and it
is a pleasure to bear this tribute to the forethought
of the management. Every accommodation was
furnished for the due scenic representation of the
plot. The attention to detail in the furnishing of
apartments is a very pleasing feature in this-new
theatre. But the shabby support which has been
hitherto received in the shape of a stock company,
or, at least, which has hitherto been apparent in
that form and semblance, precludes an approba
tion which would otherwise be less qualified.
Last evening was the occasion of the benefit of
Mr. E. L. Davenport. Mr. Tom Taylor's comedy.
" Still Waters Run Deep," and the nautical drama,
"Black-Eyed Susan," were presented. Mr. Daven
port took the part of Capt. -Ratoksley, Mr. Wallack
that of John 3111dmay, and, Mrs. Farren - that of Mrs.
Stonhold. The lady is hardly worth a criticism, and
Mr. Wallack hardly more worthy of one. - They
both set up claims to being star performers.. Mr.
Davenport has a so much better title to such a repu
tation, that one can scarcely treat seriously the
pretensions of the lady and gentleman who are sup
posed to support him in his impersonations. In
what are they stars? In what have they really a
single claim to be considered NO Such preten
risme are as false and shallow as those of
more than one or two others whom we might
easily enumerate. We grant to these performers, as
to every conscientious artist, enthusiasm in the pur
suit of their profession, and an exceeding industry
in that most laborious pursuit. We grant moreover
a fair amount of merit. They are above the average
order of performers, make better walking gentle
men and singing chambermaids than the majority of
the sock-and-buskin fraternity would. But they
are utterly without—and the length of .their expe
tierce has not as yet developed before our eyes any
higher qualities—those gifts which give them a
legitimate claim to the exalted position they assume.
Mr. Davenport belongs to a higher sphere of Went,
which we are happy to acceed to him. There are
other _performers who rank as far above him as he
above the other two members of the tragic alliance.
But to the position he has won, and has maintained,
he is fairly entitled.
EUROPE.
INDIA.
Shipping Intelligence
.
Arrived from Callao, October 70th, Bag - aor at Flea Mug.
Sailed for New York, October 12th. Goshen from Deal
IStb, Santa aupton from Deal
Public Entertainments.
A word or two is necessary in regard to the sup
port afforded by the regular stock company. If that
support intended to be efficient, the members who
compose it should be overlooked from beginning to
end. On another occasion there will be more to say
on this topic. There is neither wit, humor, pathos,
nor R eardon in the majority of the members of the pre
sent stock company. If there. is, it is Of a. modest
and retiring.nature, and keeps itself in the back
ground. For the sake of the good name of the Old
Arch.street Theatre, it is to be hoped the re
putation of the New will not be suffered to de
cay. Some seasons ago, the play "Still Waters
Rum Deep " was' worthily performed before an
audiepce almost as large, and fully as intelligent, as
that of last evening. Many among last night's au
dience were of opinion that the characterization of
Capt. Banks/ay and John Mi/dmay ought to have been
reversed. Mr:-Wallack was foolish, not to , say boor..
ish and silly, as John litildnlay. He looked the part
as little as he acted it. The character of 'Capt.
Hawkshy should scarcely be a favorite with Mr. Da
venportt although he acts it with a naturalness
which seems an idiosyncrasy with his portrayals.
The intense staginess of Mrs. Farreniii manner does
not tell well upon our audiences, and is treated with
just that amount of appreciation which its merits
deserve. She dresses with taste, and goes through
the professional routine of stage effect with grace.
Miss Freeman took the part of Nrs Madinat', looked
pretty, and knew her part. The less said about the
characterization the better.
The excellent manner in which the play was
placed upon the stage, and the eclat which marks a
crowded and
. well -lighted house, seduced some of
the audience into the belief that the performance
belonged to a first•alass order of dramatic triumphs.
The Arch.street Theatre, as we have said before, is
a very beautiful theatre, and the management pos
sesses unlimited means of learning wisdom from
expeilence. If its success is to continue, however,
a better stock company must be enlisted in its ser
vice ; more effective " tragic. alliances must be
made, and a succession of large audiences be con
tinued ad infinitum.
NEW CHESTNUT-STREET THEATRE. VESTVA,
Lt.—Madame Vestvali makes her bow to the Philos=
delphia public on Monday evening next. As a very
general desire will be felt to see this highly-talented
artist in a play which had the unprecedented run of
nine consecutive months in Paris, the fountain Of ill
dramatic sensations, the sale of seats will commence
to-day, that all inconvenience may be avoided.
"Games" will be anovelty'and an attraction, even
to habitual theatreloers, for, independent of the
circumstances under which it was written, and the
inheiat interest of the plot, it abounds with vocal
and instrumental music, of the kighest ,excellence.
The public, however, on Dronday evening, will have
an opportunity of judging of the merits of the play
for itself.
Tax RIMECTED WIFE.--Thill is the title of a new
novel, by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, author of Fashion.
and Famine. It is published this day, In beautiful
style, by T. B. Peterson & Bro., NO. r 306 Chestnut
*rest, and will, no doubt, be eagerly sought-after by
a numerous class of persons who admire her delineam
tioniof Character, And her graphia descriptions of
~country life. .The diameters are, feiv, the plot is ;a
historical one, anii , the incidents !ire woven together
with wonderful fidelity.
. .
II&RRIBBIJItCf.
Governor Curtin—The National Cemetery
at Gettysburg—The Canards—A Military
lroothog.
[Correspondence of The Press. -
HAIUUSBIIRG, October 22.
The Governor will be quite reoovered in a few
days, and will set at once to work to raise our quota
of volunteers under the new call. Hard as he has
Worked, he will work all the harder. All the canards
have not flown yet. We are laughing over "the
rumored raid bn Chambersburg." These are petite
tricks of the enemy to flutter our sensitive loyalists
pure inventions, and nothing more. Real danger we
shall know soon enough. Whenever any military
talk of an ordinary practical kindle going for Ward,
these stories are sure to arise. It is one of the Go
vernor'S ideas that Pennsylvania as a great border
State should have a cautionary war establishment.
Such an organization would be a nucleus for volun
teering, an excellent drill-school, and a fine reserve.
Some correspondence has been received by the
authorities with reference to the consecration of the
Gettysburg battlefield and cemetery, which has
been postponed from the 22d, to Thursday, the 19th
of November, by which time all the dead braveS
will be, probably, reinterred. Edward Everett will
deliver, probably, his finest oration, and an elegise
hymn, by Longfellow, will be sung by a combined
force of the musical societies, with accompaniment of
braes bands, from several States. All the Governors
Of the loyal Limon will be Present, with large repre
sentatim a of the Union Leagues, Masonic, mecha-:
nie, mercantile, municipal, legislative, and other
bodies, and gatherings of distinguished men from
every part of the' land. The Marshal of the Dia
trict of Columbia will pave charge of the civic pro
cession, and the military and naval parade, com
posed of all arms of the service, will be under com
mend of Major General George Cad walader. The
Biehops Potter of New York and Pennsylvania,
and I hope the patriotic Roman Catholic Bishops,
W6od of Philadelphia, and Purcell and Rosecrans
of Ohio, will be present. The cemetery contains
seven acres, instead of nine, as has been reported,
and includes the moat remarkable part of the battle
ground south of Gettysburg,.
"Row sleep the brave who sink to rest.
By all their country's wishes blest!
When spring, with dewy fingers cold.
Returns to deck their hallowed mould.
sine there shall dress a sweeter eel
Than fancy's feet have ever trod.
By focmeunseen their dirge is snug; -
By fairy hands their knell is rung;
There Honor comes, a pilgrim gray,
To deck the shrine that wraps their clay.
And Freedom shall a while repair.
To dwell a weeping hermit there." B. H.
PRESBYTERIAN SYNOD.---The Philadel
phia Synod of the Old School Presbyterians, which
commenced its session on Thursday evening, in
Princeton Church, corner of Thirty.ninth street and
Powelton avenue, Twenty fourth ward, continued
its session yesterday.
The report on the Sabbath schools was submitted
by Rev. D. Nevins. The resolutions affirming that
the Sabbath schools should be under the control of
the pastors, and that: there be only one session of
schools per day, gave rise to a long discussion, after
which they were adopted. The only other business
of public interest were the appointments of preach
ers for to.morrow, as follows :
Trinity Church, Rev. Mr. Thompson; Kensington
Church, Rev. Mr. Irvin ; Mariner's Church, Rev. J.
H. Baird; -West Spruce•street Church, Rev. Dr.
Thompson and Rev. J. Grier, morning and afternoon;
Central Church, Rev. Mr. Powell ; Fifteenth•street
Church, Rev. D. Martin ; Spring Garden Church,
Rev. P. D. Harris and Rev. G. W. Thompson,morning
and afternoon ; Ninth Church, Rev. Mr. Patter
son and Rev. Mr. Gayley; West Aroh-street Church,
Rev. Mr. Barnard and Rev. Mr. Stevens; Sixth
Church, Rev. L. Wescott and Rev. Mr. Linton;
Tenth Church, Rev. Dr. Gray and Rev. George
Elliott; Princeton Church? Rev. Mr. Dubois, corn-
Mlllllllll in the afternoon ; Union Church, Rev. S.
P. Smith and Rev. Mr. Barber; Ilestonville, Rev.
J. Ewing; Alexander Church, Rev. Mr. Stevens
and Rev. Dr. Eckhart; Second Church, Rev. Mr.
Bugler and Rev. J. H. Johns; Queen-street G.
Reformed, Mr. Wescott, evening.
SOLDIER STABBED.—A soldier was stabbed
in the side with an ice pick last night, at a saloon
known as the New Idea, on Chestnut street. Three
bartenders were arrested and locked up. The sol
dier was-not badly wounded.
FOTIFDLING.—A male child was found
last 'evening about 9 o'clock in Asylum 'street, below
Fifteenth, near Pine 'street. It was sent to the alms
house.
CL'FY ITEMS .
Popular' Judgment of the Wheeler
Wilson sewing Machine.
It is a well-known axiom that " what everybody
says must be true." The parallel maxim, "Vox
Dei, vox poiuli," may sometimes have a strained
application in questions of politics, science, or social
economy, but when it comes to a popular expression
of opinion upon a subject as tangible and matter.of
fact as a Sewing Machine, the instincts of the people
are quite as infallible as the Pope's. What, then,
is the popular estimate of the world.renowned
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Plainly this:
That it is, without exception, the best Sewing Machine in
the world. Thousands who' are using it to-day, and
who have taken the trouble to make comparisons
between it and other good machines by actual expe
riment, are unanimous in their preference for this
over all others for any and every class of work.
Besides this, wherever the Wheeler & Wilson
Machines have been publicly exhibited for-conspeti
tion, they have invariably taken the highest pre.
miums ; though the reputation of these instruments
is so perfectly established that the Wheeler & Wil
son Company ( whose agency in this city, we may
mention in this connection, is in the elegant brown
stone edifice, No. 704 Chestnut street) do not in all
case's consider it worth their while ;to exhibit them,
in which cases, of course, their less popular com- ;
petitod have been similarly honored.
One noticeable peculiarity of thin widely-known
Sewing-Machine firm is, that they are so thoroughly
catholic in their ambition to have the sewing ma
chine universally adopted that their pecuniary in
terests (which are immense, we will admit) seem to
be a secondary consideration in their efforts to su
persede the health , destroying needle by this most
beneficent invention of modern times. The fame of
Messrs. Wheeler & Wilson is world. wide, and will
be as enduring as history, both from the fact of their
having produced the best machine in existence, and
the liberal policy they have adopted in placing it
before the public. The most celebrated scholars,
authore,.and divines of the day, in recognition of
these facts, have sung, written, or talked the praise
of the Wheeler & Wilson machines.
Mary Hewitt, whom our readers never meet with
out being charmed with her appreciative candor,
thus addresses the firm in question :
"I have great pleasure in- bearing testimony to the
value of your Sewing Machine. It is the realization of
all our imaginings of household fairies and good hard.
working brownies that aek for no payment."
Mrs. Anna S. Stephens, author of the popular new
book entitled "The Rejected Wife," thus speaks of
the Wheeler and Wilson instrument. The compari
son made by this lady is by no imeans extravagant.
She says :
" What the steam-engine proves. compared to horse
- this beautiful machine is when set in opposition
to the slow patient progress of the ordinary needle."
The testimonials to the superiority of this ma
chine over all others, from the most distinguished
sources, would fill volumes, and all agree that it can
be used a longer period without getting out of order;
that its stitch is more durable - ; that it is adapted to
a greater variety of materials; that it works with
greater ease and more rapidity, and that it is, In' all
respects, the most economical of any sewing machine
in use. The following tribute,, confirming what we
have said, is from, the pen of Anna Cora Ritchie :
" I find your machine invaluable. I have used it a
year. and it has never been out of order.- The stitch is
very durable, and can be adapted to line or coarse ma
terials. It works with the rapidity of a dozen hands:
saves much time, fatigue. and expense One of your
machines is used in my father's family, another in the
household of a sister, and others by various friends.
1 he opinions of all accord with that I have - just ex
pressed. '
That the advent of the Sewing Machine consti
tutes an era in the history of woman no one can
doubt..lt has already in large measure dieenthralled
her from the slavery of the needle. Many Sewing
Machines will be found to run well in a short race,
but the advantage ofthe Wheeler & Wilson instru
ment is that it is just as good as new after years of
service. Mreftlizabeth Oakes Smith pays the fol
lowing just compliment to this admirable machine:
_ " Of it we can speak with entire clearness and confi
dence, after the use of one, four years or more, in our,
family. We look upon it as one of the benefactions of
the age, and one which will constitute an era in the
history of woman."
Having now laid before our reader the opinions of
four eminent and estimable ladies as to the excel
lence of the 'Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machines
(sold in this city at 704 Chestnut itreet), we will
allow the Rev. Dr. Francis Vinton, one of the most
respected divines in the Protestant Episcopal
Church, gallantly to follow and corroborate their
testimony. Dr. Vinton says :
"Mrs Yhaton desires me to express to you her entire
satisfaction with your Sewing Machine I may add that,
j edging from the tree:fleecy of the rapid tick of this ma
- it promotes both industry sad pleasure. My purse
be arc witness that the Sewing Machine, among its other
excellencies, is a household economy."
A TRITTIEPIL IN MECHANISM.— RuIIitOI
DIMINO MADE EASY.—III our boyhood days we re
member to have heard the extravagant story of
some invention by which an indiscriminate mass of
blocks of wood and scraps of old iron were thrown
intb one end of a machine which, after undergoing
certain unseen evolutions, were finally ejected from
the other end in the form of highly.finished coffee
mills. But what was then a hoax is more than
matched in our own day by a genuine bona fide piece
of machine mechanism,, We allude to the magnifi
cent and intricate' embroidering performed by the
celebrated Grover & Baker Sewing Machine sold in
this city 'at, their beautiful warerooms, No. 730
Chestnut street, below Eighth.
For several days past this firm have exhibited in
their east window some very elegant specimens of
this elan of work, among which we noticed yester
day an article exquisitely wrOught, of Nainsook mus.
lin, (the sewing of which material is the severest
test to which a machine can possibly be subjected,)
and a cloak richly embroidered by one of these in
, struments—the only sewing machine extant, by the
way, which is capable of perfoiming this beautiful
class of work. Cloak Manufacturers, for this rea
son, are largely introducing the Grover & Baker
machine into their work-rooms in preference to any
others. Other sewing machinee braid, but this alone
executes the most difficult embroidery, and that,
too, with as much simplicity and ease as it performs
any other class of sewing. In other words, the la
bor of embroidering on these machines is no labor at
all; it is a pleasant amusement, as may be inferred
from the fact that they are operated for hours
at a time by little children from five to ten years of
age. We believe that the Grover & Baker Sewing
Machine has achieved a triumph in, this artistic
branch of work that two hundred years ago would
have consigned its inventor to the stake, foe witch
craft. - •
IMPORTANT. SUGGESTION TO GENTLEMEN
—As the season is now - at hand for gentlemen to.
supply thensielves with fall :and winter garments,
We may as well advise them of the fact that the best
place in Philadelphia'to do so, with taste and eixono
my; is
_at the famous old establishment of Messrs.,
C. Somers & Son,' No. 625 Chestnut street, under
Jayne's Hall. Their stock of ready-made Clothing
is the finest in the city, and in their Customer De.
'pertinent garments are got up quite equal to , those
made by the 'first merchant tailors in the land, and
at much more reasonable prices. -
TENnEII REPLEGTIONS. — -
-,Look hero and weep with tenderness and transport,
What is all tasteless luxury to Wet
To these beet joys; which holy love bestows 1
A bran new Ault of Granville Stokes , clothes I
Temple of Fashion, 609 theato.ut street, above
THE BOYB PROM GETTYSTILFAG.—YieSter
.
day a very interesting scene took place at the Sol
diets' Reading Room, in Twentieth street. Since
the re-opening of the room the ladies in charge
have been treating the inmates of the various hospi
tals, who were able to spend a few hours with them,
to ice-eream, and cake, and dinner, where it was .
de
sired. Within a week 1,700 wounded soldiers have
partaken of their hospitality.
Yesterday, about two hundred and fifty were mt•
thered into their comfortable rooms—the lame and
blind and maimed. It was a sorrowful sight to see
so many stalwart men crippled for life. One could
not but remark how large a proportion went ripe*
crutches. At one time 24 soldiers sat round the
dining-table; each with only one leg;, and all these
were our Gettysburg boys—these were the brave
shields that stood bet Ween the rebel invaders and
our fair city, who celebrated that grand fourth
of .Tuly. tHow old that victory seems, and yet how
fresh these wounds are yet'
About one o'clock the men were gathered into the
lower room, where Rev. Dr. Newton addressed them
for ten minutes or so. Re spoke good, stirring
words of thanks and praise to the
_men who had
saved us by shedding their blood, and then all
joined in singing the doxology, and then he lifted up
his hands blessingwiee and said: God bless you,
soldiers of Gettysburg." I saw one rough, old, six
footer, furtively draw hie sleeve across hie eyes;
there were tears there ; surely they had watered his
heart and he was blessed,
After this the ice. cream and cake was served. The
Indices, with their dainty caps and aprons, tripping
hither and thither among the blue coats, the faces
of the boys shining cheerily as they passed the
saucer and the joke, made a picture that did one's
heart good.
When the last soldier had eaten the last portion
the programme, so far as the ladies had designed it,
was over and all were at liberty to return to their
games or their books. But it soon became evident
that something else was upon the carpet. By and
by all were summoned to the upper•room, where a
bright Yankey boy made a right good -patriotic
speech, and, at Ids suggestion, certain of the soldiers
formed themselves into a committee and passed the
following gratifying resolutions :
PHILADELPHIA, Oct 21st, 1863.
EZEAB, the 'ladies of this Reading Room have
shown their kindness to the soldiers of the. Urrtoiv,
not only in word but in deed, in providing for the
inner .man as well as furnishing food for the mind!;
be it, therefore.;
Resolved, ,That the soldiers of the different United
States army hospitals, in this city,do give them a vote
of thanks, and do fully, assure them that when on the
FIELD OF BATTLE, their kindness will be remem
bered, and will incite us to greater deeds of valor,
will'nerve us to strike a blow against ALL TEAT
TORO—olleWhieh will yet be decisive and which will
yet restore our glorious Union.
Resolved, That in after years we hope to carry to
our homes a grateful remembrance of their kind
nese, nese, and we will look onour sojourn in this city
as a happy epoch in our war-life.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions, be
handed to the President-and Directress of this so
ciety. JOHN HYDOM, President.
J. NEWTON Davis, Secretary.
As most of our hospitals are at some distance
from the city, large numbers of soldiers are daily to
take their dinner at the Room, which will much in
crease the expenses this winter. Donations and
subscriptions are urgently solicited, and may be sent
to Mrs. Geo. T.r Lewis, 1323 Walnut street; Mrs.
McHenry, 1902, Chestnut street, or any of the ladies
and gentlemen known to be day visitors of the in
stitution.
The following is a list of the Board of Managers
of the institution for 1863 : President, Dr. F. W.
Lewis; Secretary, William P. Cresson; Treasurer,
George T. Lewis; Managers, C. J. Stine, L. H.
Redner, J. H. Atwood, Alexander Brown, F. R.
Starr, E. S. Clark, J. H. Dulles, E. M. Hopkins, A.
R. McHenry. Board of Visitors for 1863: First Di
rectress, Mrs. George T. Lewis ; Second Direclieus,
Miss McHenry; Librarian, Mrs. A. R. McHenry;
Yibitois, Mrs. C. J..Stille, Miss B. N. Brown, 'Miss
E. Field, Mrs. Geo. W. Morris, Mrs. Alex. Brown
Mrs. C. M. Provost.
MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S HATS.-MeSSrS•
Wood & Cary, No. 725 Chestnut street, have now
ready in their Retail Department an elegant assort
ment of Autumn Hats for ITEMS and Children, em
bracing all the choicest novelties of the season.
Their rooms are daily thronged with the most fash
ionable ladies of our city to select fall and winter
bonnets, of which their display is unusually varied
and unique. .
Go EARLY.—The demauu for pictures at
Wenderoth & Taylor's, Nos. 912, , 914, and 916 Chest
nut street. has become so great that they are obliged
to ask their friends to call upon then for sittings as
early in the as possible. This is especially im
portant for children's pictures. They commence
operating at 8 o'clock A. M. Attention to this re
quest will save many the disappointment of not
being able to obtain sittings at all, by calling late in
the day.
DELICIOUS CON,FECTIONS.—Mes§rB. E.
G. Whitman & Co., No. 318 Chestnut street, below
Fourth, have long had the reputation of manufac
turing and selling the finest and choicest Confections
in the city. They use only the purest ingredients
in manufacturing, and are daily making some novel
additions to their immense line of novelties, which,
added to the fact that they sell at retail at less than
the smaller dealers sell at wholesale, renders their
place, a popular point of attraction. Their store
presents a beehive appearance from one week's end
to the other.
POPULAR CARTES DE V ISTTE FOR THE
Arr.L3r.—Mr. F. Gutekunet, 704 Arch street, has
just issued in his own superior style of the art, fine
card pictures of Rear Admiral Dupont, Major Gene
ral McClellan, Governor Curtin, Captain Jeffries,
late commandant United States navy yard, and
many'other distinguished personages, duplicates of
which can be had At his counters. -
MB.. A. L. ITANsawr, the prince of Con
fectioners and dealers in fine Fruits in this country,
has now ready hie elegant. autumnal stock, among
which we desire to mention'his elegant Bon-bons,
rich Caromels, Sweet Jordan Roasted Almonds, line
Chocolate preparations, Glac6d PruitsaPortuguese
Secrets, French and American Mixtures, and choice
Fruits of every description in greatest perfection.
THE LATE CHANGE IN MILITARY COM
MANDERS in the Southwest, we are glad to find, has
made no change in the opinion of the public as to
the beat place to purchase Coal, which is by unani
mous consent at the popular Coal Yard of Mr. W.
W. Alter, Ninth street, above Poplar. There can
be no doubt that the coal - sold by Mr. Alter is supe
rior to any other in Philadelphia for the prices
charged by him, which accounts for the fact of his
selling more tons than any other live coal establish
ments combined.
MESSRS. DAVIS & RICHARDS, Arch and
Tenth streets, have at all times on hand a full line
of, pure old Port, Sherry, and Madeira Wines, of
their own importation, expressly adapted for medl-
Cirl ail purposes. •
MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S FANCY '"HATS
and. Caps ; also, Ladies', Misses', and Children's
Furs, have just been opened in choice variety, by
Oakford & Sone, under the Continental Hotel.
A SUPERB STOCK OF GENTLEMEN'S FUR
*mama GOODS, of his own importation and manu
facture (including his inimitable Shirt cut by Mr.
John F. Taggart), is now offered by Mr. George
Grant, No, 610 Chestnut street.
ARMY AND NAVY OFFICERS Will find
everything necessary to their complete outfit, in the
best style, at Charles Oaktbrd Sons', under the
Continental Hotel.
SPANISH OLIVES, the largest ever import
ed, just received and for sale by Davis Sr. Richards,
Arch and Tenth streets.
LECTURES TO LADIES.—It Will be seen by
our advertising columns that Pars. M. A. D. -Tones,
M. D., will next week deliver a Course of Lectures
on Physiology, Health, 80., in the Green•street M.
E. Church, of this city. In glancing at her pro
gramme we perceive she is commended by many of
the most scientific and profound scholars of the
country, as an able scholar and teacher and a most
interesting lecturer.
• Her Course of Lectures .in Sledding Church re
cently, elicited the most hearty approval of all the,
ladies who attended, and called forth from them very
complimentary resolution", which are before - us, in
which it is said " the instructiona we have received
will, we believe, be of great value to us and our fa
milles in the future of our history." Ladies will do
well to attend .this Course of Scientific Lectures,
which will be illustrated with skeletons, manikins,
and maps.
SECESH ON THE RAMPAGE.—Secesh has
sent home the English consuls, and the English
stopped the Secesh rams. Poor Secesh ! No rams, no
cotton, the army being fleeced by the Union boys, and
the cotton rolled aboard Uncle Sam's gunboats,
what will they do for clothesl The best thing for
them to do is to close up the concern and clothe
themselves like decent people, by visiting the North
and Charles Stokes & Co.'s one-I)Am,' , under the
Continental, for there are woolen and cotton goods
in abundance to suit all.
GENTLEMEN'S HATE,-All the newest and
best styles for fall wear, iO Felt, Silk, and Cassiniere,
will be found' at Warburton's, No. 430 Chestnut,
Street, next door to the Post Office. 0023-
DESIRABLE PEWATF. RESIDENCE AT
PUBLID SALE.—M. Thomas & Sons will offer at
their sale on Tuesday next, October 27th; the fine
three•etory brick dwelling, with double back build.
logs and modem improvements, 605 South Ninth
street, lot 196 feet deep to a street in which is a
well•built stable. 0c24-3t÷
To CAPITALISTS, MANUFACTURERS, &C.
—N. Thomas & Son will offer at public sale, at the
Philadelphia Exchange, on Tuesday next, October
27, the valuable stores .and warehouse, 621 and 623
Commerce street. • Also, store and warehouse, 625
Commerce street ;this last property could be con
nected with a four, story brick store and dwelling,
No. 25 North Seventh street, which is 'also to be
sold. 0c24.3 0,
HousnxmitrEns, and those about going to
housekeeping, can save from 10 to 15 per cent., by
purchasing their housekeeping articles at , E. S.
Faison & Co.'s Kitchen Furnishing Rooms, No. 222
Dock street, below Walnut 0022-them-IL
A PROGRESSIVE A0r,.4-13ut little more,
than half a century ago, three days were consumed
in &journey to New-York. Passengers went by
• shallop to Burlington, then they- took the "swift
sure" line of wagons to Amboy, and they then took
boat for Gotiain, which they reached in about three
days, provided wind and tide were favorable and
there were nobreaks dowp. In these days *hen a
eitizeivieldred a suit of clothes he went through a
week's probation in hunting up cloth, then his tai
lor spent a month in fashioning it into garments.
Now. &days he goes to the Brown Stone Clothing
Hall of Bookhill & Wilson, Nes. 603 and 605 Chest
nut street, above Sixth, where a magnificent, com
fortable, and servicesNe suit - is procured, at short
notice. .
• TESTIhrONMS and Win references in ,
several - easel of Deafness, mildness, Throat
Dieelieee, and Catarrh, most sueCessfully treated
by Dr. Von MosehzisOr, can ke oxemnued at hle of.
fine;'l6.27 WairditStreef. ' '
PARABOLA SPECTACLES.--These Spectacles
are unsurpassed by any glasses now in use. They
assist the vision, while they do not impair it, a fact
whioh . cannot be stated in reference to other spec..
Ude/. The genuine Parabolas are sold only by E.
Borhek, optician, No. 402 Chestnut street.
OPERA GLASBES.—Aist received, a fine
assortment of Twelve Glass Opera Glasses, (small
size,) and Fine Marine Glasses. E. Borhek, Opti-
oian, No. 402 Chestnut street. It*
JOEN K. VALENTINE, Attorney at Lrtw,
has removed hie office to No. 110 Smith Fourth
street, below Chestnut, Philadelphia. 0024 2t*
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
THE MONEY MARKET.
PITILADELPRIA: OCtObei* 23. 1863
Gold fluctuated widely to day. opening at 14.5 g. rising
to 147, and closing at 145. Transactions were large. In
the face of promising news, this advance is to het
wondered at; but he who bolds the reins =tides the
horse. Money is still Very easy and operations active,
six per cent. being the ruling figure. Government
curities s are strong andlin d emand. The subscriptions to
the five twenty loan, at the office of Jay ,Cooke, Esq.,
Gevernment agent. No. 114 South Third street, frilly dis
play the interest of the people in them.
The stock market was quite active in the speculative
securities, and prices seem tending upward. ,With a con
lineal influx of capital present prices must be auktained.
and with any usual development of the speculative fe
ver prices Must advance. The 'fullness fot the money
market of course engenders speculation, Coupon Sixes,
IRK. 'rose to 110;106',; bid for seven-thirties; State fives
told at par; City Sixes were steady;North Pennsylva
nia sixes sold at 563; ; Camden and. Amboy Sixes, 18Sf',
at 10ftia . ; Reading and Pennsylvania Railroad bonds
were firm.
Catavvisea stock was again in demand, the common at
9, the preferred rising to 28'•i; Philadelphia and Erie
sold s t 2S.q: Pennsylvania at 70; Little Schuylkill sold
at 14.?4, an advance Reading at 61.' • ‘; fifinehill at
62.4:: Wilmington at 69,.1"; North Pennsylvania at 22%
Schuylkill Navigation, preferred, sold up to `30#,15 bid
for the common; Sasqnehatini Canal rose !.;; Lehigh
sold at 56. the scrip at 51: Union sixes at the com
mon stock at a': Susquehanna sixes sold at 64. The
market closed firm.
Drexel &Co. quote:
United States Donde, 1881 .1095 0110
U. S. new Certificates of Padebt7edness.... . . ... 964 993.
C. 8. old Certificates of Indebtedness . . .... 102 ti
United States 74,1) Notes 107- rarstrP4
414
Quartermasters' Vouchers ' 98 tros'
Orders for Certificates of Indebtedness ‘- 4 - 'O. 3 , (4.
Gold 45',35: 40
Sterling Exchange. • • ........ . . ..... . 16 1%@ - 161;'‘
Jay Cooke & Co. quote Government securities, &c., ae
follows;
United States sixes. 1831 110 0111
United States 7-30 notes 107 011071,1
Cortifloater] of Indebtedness ' 102 o 1104,?
Do. do new 00,' , 1iP 997 i
Quartermasters' Vouchers 98)',4 95
Demand noted . • ......14:1%P1461 , ."
Gold 1413 1461
Sales five-twenties $2,617,600.
Messrs. M. Schultz & Co., No. 16 South Third street,
Quote foreign exchange per steamer City of Baltimore.
from New York, as follows:
London. 60 days' sight .. .... 0163
Do. 3 daysl62 (0163
Paris. 60 days' sight.. ..... . . .. .........3f 45 03E50
Do. 3 days 3423 3t47; 1
Antwerp, 60 days' sight y's9
Bremen, 60 days' sight uvools
Ilambrirg. 60 days' sight ii i 54
Cologne. 60 days' sight ........106kg107
Leipsic, 60 days' sight 106-0107
Berlin. 60 days' sight ' 106 aklo7
Amsterdam. 60 'days eight.... . ... 61 a- 6-
Frankfort. 60 days' 6/3‘o 62
Market firm.
We would call attention to the advertisement of the
Assistant Treasurer of the United States ix reference to
the coupons due November L Blank'schedules may be
had at his race_
The following is the amount of 'coal shipped over the
Huntingdon and Broad Top Afountain Railroad, for the
week ending Wednesday, Octoker 21, 186& and since Ta
nnery 1, 1863, together - with correspoudlng period last
year:.....
Week. Previously. Total.
Tons. Tons. Tons.
2.623 261.331 261,607
.. 2.963 6:17 262 531
Increa e.
DecrenEe
The inspections of Flour and Meal in Philaiielphia
during the week ending Oct. 22. ISO. were as follows:
• Barrels of superfine 12,135
do. Fine 2)
do. Condemned 439
-
Total 12,60.3 .
The following showe the trade of the Saiquehanna
Canal at '
Week ending 0ct.19 ill boats to. Baltimore.
" " 62 boats to Philadelphia.
no New York /reread says: A meeting of .bank-pre
sidents:capitalists, and prominent citizens was held at
the Fifth-avenue Hotel latt evening, pursuant to the
following call:
NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 1883.
Bra: You are respectfully invited to meet the Hon.
Hugh McCullough. Comptroller of the Currency, at 8
o'clock on Wednesday evening, Oct. 21, at the Fifth
avenu e Rotel, for the purpose of a conference in relation
to the establishment of a large national - bank in this
city. Peter Cooper, John J. Astor, Jr., Freeman Clark,
Jobn J Phelps, Morris Ketcham, David. Down, Paul
R. Forbes, Joseph tquart. E. D. Morgan, Jonathan
Sturges, George Opdyke, f aac N. Phelps. 0 Da Fo
rest Grant, Inas Sherman, A. Arnold, Blisha Riggs, B.
H. Butt
- Besides the gentlemen above named, there were pre
sent Hon. Sainuel Beeper, of Massachusetts, chairman
of:the Committee of WayS and Means in Congress Mr.
li, B. Hurlbut.' President of the First National Bank
at Cleveland, Ohio; Samuel T. Dana. of Boston; Mr,
Leonard Jerorce, General William K. Strong, Colonel
Vermilyea. Mr. Jaques, vice president of the Metropolitan
'Bank: Mr Cisco, Mr. David Medley, and others_ The ut
most harmony and good feeling prevailed; and after lis
tening to the remarks which illr.afcßtillough had to make,
the chair mass he meeting presented the following re
solutions, wiroh wet e unanimously adopted:
Rewired. As the sense of thiehmeting, audlafter lis
tening to the able exposition of the necessity which ex •
ista for inch an institution. from lion. 'Ugh McCul
lough, that it is expedient to organize, a, National Bank
in this city, -with t.ullialent capital to meet the wants of
the count's, under the s.ystem - recently inaugurated'
Congress.
Rewired, That the capital of said bank be $5.000'000,.
with privilege to increase the same to 4450,000,000. from
tine to time, as may be found expedient._
Renlred; hitta - com niittee of tbree tie rinpointed by
this inseam g, to select seven suitable persons as commis
sioners to receive subscriptions to the capital stock of
said bank._
Messrs. Hutton. Grant, and Yermilyea were appointed
a committee under the last re.olution, and after a vote
of thanks to Mr. McCullough far his interesting and able
address. the meeting adjourned.
The 'New York Rusting Post says: .t
Gold has been excited to-day. Opening 'at IBIS, it
gradually rose to 147 Y. and okses at 14th. Exclumge is
unsettled and nomina r f.
The loan market is active at 7 per cent.
The stock market is dull, and we observe more dispo
sition to realize. Gover.ments are stro.ug, elate stocks
firm, bank shares steady, and railroad bonds firm
llailrcad shares are irregular. .
Before the board cold was selling at
1. 1433•1©14V.i., New
York Central at 138.ki.@1.36,. Erie at rioxgtio..i. Read
ing at 1.2'4'4, Galena 11A, Harlem at 94, Michigan
Southern at ESEeB6I4. Rock Island at 108 M, Pittsburg at
1063;„ Cumberland at 3635@3634. -
The appended tabje extdbita. the chief movements of
the market compared with the latest prices of yesterday
evening:
Fri. Thttr. Adv, Dee.
8. 6s, 1881. ' 103
B. S. 6e, 1861, c0n.....H9 188 ..
IT. S. Seven-thirties 10732 167:14
H. S. Iyr oar.. gold 102' 0 10.24
H. S. 1 yr. cur 99.4" 99:".i . • •
Americas Gold— . 146 . 143 N 2;• a i , :•
Tennessee Se 62% 63
Missouri 6s 6734 67 a• •
Pacific Mail 229.11. - 290 ..
New York Cert. Railed. 137.3‘ 12334 • -
Erie 11031 114i0
Erie Prefenred IftlE; 1063.1
Hudson River 140 140.91 .•
Harlem . 9:51e .?'-136 1
. .
Harlem Preferred
Reading
Michigan Central.
Michigan Sonthern..... MX, 87
Michigan South. guar..1457,1 149
Illinois Cen. Scrip 125 125.4‘
ion - 10651
Pitteinag
Phl'ado. Stock Exc
Reported by S. R. SLATMAYS
FIRST
]CO Catawissa R....... 9 I
S,ch 1 Nay prf cash. 29%
19 d 0.... g 934
led do....4dyEdEint.
950 do 9:30 No%
20 Lehigh,Nav 9-
25 do 59
1000 CainStAm 6a 'B9 c'h 10513
CO Union Cn'l 66 aim G 3d
4200 do 271:4
100 Catawisaa R prof.. 274
100 do b3O. 28
100 do b 5. 28
to do b 5 25
..... . . . . 27%
200 do 10. 29
HO US 7. 30 T 3 )3nd Oct .105 N
100 do do ..1053
axi Penn Miirin g. • .. I%
3000 Readingß 6. '7O ch. 106%
ICO Arch-at R • -b2Own•
35 West Phila B. • • 98.%
25 do.- 693
100 North Penns R.. 22%
BRTWEE
39 Leh'gh ecrip: . - . : .,. 51 - .
66 Little Schuyl R. 4934
1010 Schnyl Nav 64'33 - 95%
1(010 Penn R lot r00rt..1113 ,
SECOND
50 Phiia & Erie 8..b5 2891
250 Union Canal 194
50 Schnyl Nat'prf b3O SO
136 do 30
560 do 303.:i .
50 do 30 -
110 Penn Mining 1.14
50 Catawissa . 9
60 Catawissa R'pref.. 2334;1
oo do.--
100 d 0...
50 Penns R C &_P...
. 70
500 CatawiEsa oref 275%
CLOSING P
Bid. Asked.
II S 653 '9l 110 111
S 7-30 Notei...• .106 -
PhDs 6s 103 16i%
Do new 1083.1 109
Penns 55.........99% 100
Do Coops
Reading R .- 61 61%
Does 'SO '43.109 ..
Do - bds '70..106
Do bds'Sii c0nv.12.1 122%
Penna R• • 70
Do Ist in 65.1.11 111%
Do 2d m 6%106 107
Little Schnyl R.. 4934 .50
Morris C'l consol 69% 71
Do prfd 135 ..
Do' 2d mt g. • 2 •
Schnyl Nav 15
15,V
Do prfd ..... 30%
Do 6s '82.... 90 9D
Elmira R 37 89
Do prfd..... 54 55
Do 7s '73....110 111
Do 105•.....
L Island 8.....• • • 47
Do bds ..... .•
Lel;igitilir 65.• -• .•
Do shares •• 6634:
Do scrip.... 5031 61
Di Penna R 22% 29
Do 65:.......16 66X
Do 10a 125
. .
Weekly Review of the Phila. Illaikets.
The fluctuations in gold and_, exchange has operated
unfsvorably on bnainess, and the markets generally
have been inactive this week. There is lees demand for
Quercitron Bark, and less doing in Breadstuffs; prices
are raG.er lower. In Cotton there is very little doing;
and prices have declined. Coffee is scarce and in rib
'nand. • Sugar and 'Molasses are in demand. and prices
are well maintained. Fish are in demand, and prices
firm.. Foreign Fruit is scarce and high; domestic, is
coming in, and selling freely. Iron is firm at the ad
vance. Naval Stores of all kinds continue very scarce.
Oils—Fish and Lard Otis are looking .u.p. Petroleum. is
dull and lower. There is rather snore doing in Provi
sions, and prices of Pork, Beef, and Lard are rather bet
ter. Clover and Flaxseed are in demand.-but Timothy
~aa dull. Rice is very scarce. In Wool there is more
doing, and prices are looking up. The Dry Goods mar
;;lset m but eater, and the stocks on sale light.
There is less inquiry for Flour, but price's. remain
- about the earns. hales comprise about 9, 000 barrels
at $6@6.50 for old stock extra family; .$787.50-for fresh.
• ground do, the latter forehoice Lancaster:county .7 1 000
obis high grade at $5, and 2,100 bbb3'City, Millsonprt
c
vats terms. ThVretailers and bakers rre buying at
from $5 21@5.'5 for superfine; $606. 75 for extra; $6.50g
-07 60 for extra family, and V. 741g8 75,x; bbl fog=fancy
brands, according to quality. Rye Flour is very scarce,
and selling in a small way at $5.75 Islbbl. Obra Meal—
There is very little doing, and prices are without change;
500 bbis Brandywine sold at $5 rtibbL
l:Barti.—The receipts of Wheat are light, and the de
mand moderate. Sbout3o,Coo bushels have been so.d at
14r.©150c 18 bushel for good to prime. Western and Penn
_ ay ivania reds and whitest from 160@nefic V bushel; the
latter for choice Kentucky. Rye is scarce; about 2,0:0
bushels have been sold at 120 c IA-bushel. Corn is dull,
and prices are lower; about 2%oBoM:whale sold at 98@1005
0 bushel, closing at the former rate for yellow Oats
are also dull; about 24,280 bushels have been disposed of
at 51(4We, weight. Barley. and Malt are without change.
The following are the receiptS of Flour , and. Grain at
this port during the past week f ' -
Flour
Wheat 81.270 bus.
Corn 42 OM bus.
Oats 45,5 M bus.
PROVISIONS:--7 hers.is , very l little doing in the way
of sales, but holders are-firm in their views; sales of
'Meta Pork ere-:making. at $16©16.2518 bbl. and Sit 50
for.prims., Mess Beef is selling for ship stores at $l2O
` , 19 for OUT, 50 bbls Beef Hams sold at Moe, walti, TOs
COFFEE.—There is a fair demand and prices are firm;
about 550 bags Lagttayra and a small lot of Jamaica
have arrived ; about 400 bags Rio sold at 31ig.33c. and.
some Jaya at 37c It lb, cash.
COTTON. —The market is dull and drooping- and.
prices are rather lower; about 12l bales mildlings have
been sold in lots at SE(M.SOc th. cash.
DRUGS AND DYES.—AII kinds of foreign are firmly
held, but there is very little doing. Small sales of Soda
Ash are making at 3, 7 1,(d)4Xe; some Bicarbonate of Soda
at 63 2 'c. Indigo is firmly held, but very little doing.
F I SH.-6f crerel are firrner,with sales from the wharf
at $l4 50g8.5`g5.50 for the three numbers; now held.
higher. Codfish are selling at $6.25a6.50 per natural.
Herring are scarce and high. •
FRUIT.—AI[' descriptions of foreign continua very
scarce and high. Dan ealic Fruit is selling freely: Green
Apples, at $3@3.50 bbl. and fancy lots at $4 bbL
Died Apples range from 5(3-7c rt lb. In Dried. Peaches
there is very little doing.
FREI° FITS —Overact is on the berth for Liverpool at
2s ed bbl for Flour, 7.1 'EI bushel for Grain, and Ins it
ton for heavy Goods. West India Freights are rather
quiet; a ship was taken with Coal to San Francisco at $l7
rf ten ; to Cape Havtien at $7 50 ; Key West at $2. and.
ht. Thomas at as_ 50 - •,, ton.
FEATHERS:—Good Western are scarce and worth 52
etssc - e lb. cash.
GINSENG is scarce ; about 2,000 pounds Crude have
been sold on private terms.
HOPS are selling at 17®28c rt 4 lb for first sort old sad
new.
1.4
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125
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wags Medal, Oct. 23.
3. PhiLsdel9o44 Exchange.
OARD.
13 North Penne R.... 2135
loom II S 6a 'Bl coupon-110
47 Little Sehuyl P 493
125 do :.493;
100 do 99.14
SOO City 6s new 10805
50 Mechanics' Bank.. 28
47 do. .... ......... 25
100 Big Mountain..
. • .. 4%
100 Reading R b3O. 613
100 do.sslyn&lnt. 61 3-16
2 Wilmington R ss9an 6914
5000 Sum Canal 65...... 60
000 d 0....... . . .. . .. . 64
900 City 59 95
5 'Hazleton Coal 6714'
150 Soso Canal....c.e.sh 15Y.
10 Mmehill R 613 f
5013th & b 5. 36
2500 City 6e 1839 103
500 City 6s R - 103 -
1000 North Penne 65.... 9614
1000 do 9804
MO Green Mountain... 434
BOARDS.
1413th & 15th-st R.- 36
200 Reading R -.
b3O. 61%
ND 17th & 19th-st R.. ' .123,
200 Catawissa R pref.. 25
BOARD.
300 New Creek 1
3000 Union Canal 05...
. 27%.
5 Academy of Music. 453%
930 Penns Os. ..... • .• -100
CO Lehigh. scrip 51
2000 Penna.coupon 6x..103
100 Lit ;chi R....ebtnn 4.93%
78.750 NPeun mort scrip 91
300 tansq Canal ..... W.;
50 Areh.street R..-- 21%
.150 Phita & Erie R. 2V.4.-
ICES—FIRM..
:434. Asked
Catawissa R Con. 0
Do prfd. ••• 2SX 2S
Beaver Mead:R..
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R . ....
Rarrlsburg—
Wilmington R.. .
Suog Cana1......
Alle co 6s R.
Lehigh Val R . .
Do
Phila Ger & ..
Cam & Amb R... ..
Phila. & Erie 65.•
Sun & Erie 75......
Delaware-Div— • • .•
Do bds,. . .
Fifth-street H.... 67 60
Do bonds ---._
R
Second-street .. 84 - S 8
Do bonds...
Race-street 10 1031
W Plain R ESX
Do bonds. . •
Spruce-street R.. WI isx
Green-street R. 46 50
• Do bonds.-:..
Chestnut-st R....
irat-etreet 25 253$
Thirteenth-at :6 37
Seventeenth•et It 123 123 f
Girard Calle/re 27 27X
Tenth-street . 4534 45
OCTOBER. 23:4Eveniiil
stock of Bacon is very light. Hams are selling at Iwo
12c for plain. and 121@lVa - c it lb for fancy bagged; Rides
at 2.c0 - ,t..4n,. and Shoulders at Vic IR ih. cash Green
Meats are searcet Hams in salt are worth 9Y.,c
Lard—The demand is good and prices are better, with
sales of bbls and tierces at Wic, now held at 120
and kegs in a small way at 12,:e. cash. Butter is firm,
with sales of solid-packed at 17023 c. and colt at 224.5,,
alb. Eggs are . worth 2Ces2.lc. Cheese is scarce, and
selling at I4ffilac IR lb.
ME Ala—There is Metal feeling in the market, with
sales of anthracite Pig at R37@3S for No. 1, and OS
Welt ton for No. 2, cash. scotch Pig Is scarce at $4O It
ton. Manufactured is active at the advance. Lead is
firm at 9,31 c Vlb for Galena. Copper—There is very lit
tle doing in either sheathing or yellow metal, and prices
are without change.
itell.K.—Quercitron is quiet, with small sales of Ist
No. let $55 11 ton.
CA NCLES.—Adaman tine are in demand; 1,000 boxes
city made sold at 12:1ic. cash, for shipment, and retail
lots at 21@23c ? lb, Tallow Candles are highor. Sperm
are without change.
COAL.—There Is a good demand for shipment, the in
quiry being ahead of the supplies, - but vesseis at Port
Richmond are very scarce; prices are firm at $7.214gT.G0
It ton on board. .
LIIMBER.—There is a good demand for most kinds,
and prices are firmer. Sales of yellow-sapboards at $1.2.
2.50 , P 1,000 feet, white Pine at $23.50@20: laths at
351.55§150, and. white Pine Shingles at $l9 2l LOX)
feet.
1110LASSXS.-=-There is very little doing, but a firmer
feeling in the market, with small sales of Cuba Musco
vado at 50c, and New Orleans at 58@60c ? gallon, eltort.
time.
NAVAL STORES —There is very little doing in either
Rosin, Jar, or Pitch. Small sales of Spirits of Turpen
tine are making at $3.10@3.20 IS gallon.
OILS. —Lard Oil is firmly held, but the stock is tight;
with small sales of summer at !ilk, and winter at sua .06
gallon. Fish Oils are In steadydemand„ with safe., SC
crude Whale at $llO, and bleached winter at $1.20. L n
ed Oil is telling freely.at $1.40 'B gallon. Petroleur kg
rather firmer, but prices are withont change; small si Las
are making - at :12@g4c for crude: 52053 c for refined, it
bond, and 62@e3c T. gallon for free. The following P r
the receipts or crude and refined at this port during the
past week: Crude, 4, CCO bbls; relined, 3,740 bbls.
R EC 14.—Sm all sales of Rangoon are making at ei;
SALT.—Prices are rather firmer. About 4,200 sacks
Liverpool. ground sold at $1.65, and 3,800 sacks Mar
shall's fine at shout $2.30@#2.36. A cargo of Turks Island
remains unsold. •
... . • .
SEEDS. —Timothy is dull, with small sales at $. 9 ...51:0
2.75 Ts hash. Cloverseed is in demand- and very Er-aroa
at 5 , 7Q7 50 Flaxseed is dull at 04115 V. bash.
SUGAR.-There.`is a moderate business doing but,
prices are firm ; about 000 hhds Cuba sold at IVi@il3c.
and Porto Rico at 18;;41l0'f lb, on time.
SPIRITS. —Brandy and Gin are firm but quiet: N. E.
Rum is selling at 70a72e it gallon; Whisky is rather
snore active, about 800 bbls sold at 60@61e, and drudge
at r , Sg-59e
pallus..
TALLOW la selling at 11X@I2c for city-rendered. cud
10.3 f c it lb for country:
TOBACCO.—There is a firm feeling in the market, but
the stiles are only in a email nr; v.: 20 cases Pennsylvania
Seed• Leaf sold by auction at 20©24c tb.
WOOL. —Tbe market contirnik firm and sales have.
been made at a further advance; about 200,000 tbs bays
been disposed of at 7S@SOc for Medium and Tub Fleece,
now generally beld,higner. L50;100 Yes foreign sold oa.
private terms.
New , York Markets. Oct. 23
Fr.ourt, Ste.—The market for Western and State Flour
is fairly active and is better. The improvement is I.oc
barrel on the low and 20 to 25c on the high grades.
The sales are 16,400 barrels at $5.20@5.f.ii for snverftner
State: *5 ®G 10 for extra Stets (new); 115(7646.40 for
fancy State; 46.85@7.10 for the low grades of Western
extra; 00 5r,®7.05 for shipping Ohio; $7.10@15.75 for
trade and family brands. and 07.10@ 10 for Sc. Lonia
extras _
Rye Flour is firmer and in fair demand. Sales of 400
barrels at $5. 69@s. 20,
Corn Meal is firm Sales of 400 barrels at $4. 00@4,93
for Jersey, and 85.10 for Brandywine.
GRAIN.— The Wheat market is fairly active and 202,
cents higher, influenced by bent arrivals, an advance in
exchange and easter freights, but -the market closes
quiet at the improvement. The demand is chiefly for.
export.
The sales areloo,oo6 bushels at $1.2601.32 for No I Chi
cago spring: $1 30@114 for extra do; 41.:0@1.33 for
Milwaukee Club: $1.3241.84 for amber do, and Iowa:
$1 srat 42 for red Western; $l. 45eg 47 for amber do:
IQ MI 36 for do Green Bay; and a 67@i. ss for white
Michigan,
PROVISIONS.—The Pork market has been rather dell
to-day and closes heavy.
The saes are 2.00 bbls at s'4 25@14.373.' for old mast
$15.613 @15.671ic for new do; $12012 25 for new do; $1230
12 15 for sour and musty mess: $1.4 for thin mess.
Beef is firm and in lair demand Sales of 160 Mils new
at $llOl4 for plain mess, and *IIO 6 for extra mesa.
Aswas.—The market is steady and firm. Sales of 23
bbls at $7. 873(.(48 for Pots and $0 113 k for Pearls.
CANnr.ns are quiet and without material change ie.
prices. Sales of .Adamantine at 19@22c, cash; Stearin
26@27c; Sperm 853057 c, and Parent 45c.
COFFEE —All kinds are only moderately active, bat
the market rules film, with an upward tendency in
prices.
The Government contract for 4.300 bags Rio was taken
to. day, viz.: 6u.000 ills in double sacks, and 10.080 Ms to
bbl- $37 8-10, and the balance, roasted and ground,
at _O. -
Corms.—The market for this staple is somewhat un
settled at present, and prices are irregular and nominal..
at 8 c for middlings.
FRUlT.—Raisins are in fair demand, and firm. Salsa
of 3,010 boxes, mostly layers, on private terms. Other
kinds are also firm, and in fair request.
Er(4l2.—ltaw Sugars are very quiet, and prices era
somewhat nominal. Refined are also dull. Hards are
quoted at 163 m 3a 16%.
WrirsgY.-9'he market is a little better; sales of afs)
little at 61.44(052Kc
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