ig t r t 5 j TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1865 wßirßouen EASTERN PENN SYLVANIA. FRONEILEESBARRE TO . WHITE HAVEN—INCLINED PLANES—JUMPED COIINTEX--MOIINTArE SCENE- J T--LEHIPH VALLEY—TEEN HAVEN—MA.I7CH trw e N ie—p.VMMlT HI .COLLIERIES—SLATING TON ALLENTOWN READ/NO —l3 - 17OPESTIONS FOR A SHORT TRIP. Worrespondeuee of The . Press.) WEST CHESTER, July 29, 1865. On the morning of the :.4th instant, leaving the ancient and historical town of Wilkes barre, I set out for 'ranch Chunk, by way of White Haven. The railroad connecting these towns is the Lehigh and Susquehanna, and vas designed by its originators as a means of transferring boats from the North Branch Canal to that in the Lehigh Valley. This pro ject, hoWever, was never realized. The road has been completed within a few years past, and is used chiefly for the freighting of coal. A direct route from Philadelphia to the IV3-o -2fliag Valley and the Lackawanna coal region is offered by this road, ;,but the passenger trallic is not very extensive as yet. The rail road, in leaving the Susquehanna, first ascends the mOrintain east of Williesbarre by means of three inclined planes. Within a distance of five miles au ascent of eleven hundred feet is made, and the top of the mountain being thus gained, the road descends upon the other side by heavy grades. To the unaccustomed tra veller these planes are often a matter of dread, but - the ascent - is quickly as well as safely =de. we left the depot at Wilkesbarre with one passenger car, and in a few minutes had ar rived at the foot of the first plane. Here the locomotive left us, and a " safety ear," trailing, a heavy wire rope, Mine down to bring US up. A safety earls simply a small truck,with ratchets on the axles and a catch playing thereon. If the motion of the car ceases for any reason, the ratchets instantly lock the wheels. But there is also n hearsiP bar of iron extending from the rear of the ear, and so contrived that, if the ear stops on the ascent, this bar at once falls down, and the end entering the ground, holds the car securely. The safety car came Tattling down on the same track on which we were standing, passed under our car by means of a depression and a narrow track, and then was drawn up against the rear of the passen ger ear. I=l A signal to the engineer at the top of the plane assured him that we were ready, and in a moment the rope tightened and we begankto ascend. These planes are not so steep as to - be - unpleasant; yet the thought of being pulled tip a hill by a cable which may possibly break, gives the novice a peculiar sensation, not un mixed with a desire to be past the danger. The rope, made of fine wire, plays upon rollers placed on the ties at suitable distances, and at the top is wound around a huge drum, from which it is uncoiled by-the ear next descending. A. huge stationary engine affords the motive power. A second and a third plane Of similar construction, brought us to the top of this spur of the Blue Mountains. MEZEi2 view of a part of the Wyoming Valley was afforded to us. The placid Susquehanna, with the town Of Wilkesbarre, was in sight, and between our high position and the atm- Ilashing river mist and clouds were sus• vended. The cultivated farms of the valley mid the distant Alleghenies completed the view. Having passed the plains, we found a station in the wilderness, and an engine and two ears waiting to carry us on our way. The road, until we reach the headwaters of the Lehigh, is of &down grade, and built through an unimproved region. The mountain scenery is very beautiful, but the prospect, both far and near, is of a rugged and uncultivated country. A few shanties of laborers on the railroad alone enlivened the forests and swamps of scrub pine. At one or two places, however, I noticed that at some time a clear ing had been made and fences erected, and, perhaps, the remains of a log-cabin were visible. But these were deserted by every body at present. Like Tennyson's deserted house, "life and thought have gone away," --_and have evidently left the "doors and win dap But we soon came into the Lehigh Valley, about twenty_ milei from Wilkesbarre. The Itetulwaters of the Lehigh furnish some most desolate and decaying yet highlypicturesque scenery. The swamps pools Stand in Utter solitude, and are of a shiny and black appearance, either from the coal deposits or the decaying vegetable matter. Huge pines, bare and blasted, stand submerged, er have fallen, and lie with skeleton arms out stretched. Looking upon these scenes I could realize the appearance of the land in what ge ology terms the carboniferous age. Could these wilds remain, it is not unlikely that after generations might in some distant age use the coal formed inthese very swamps. The wither ed and dead pines have a mournful, rather sad dening look ; and I was glad when webeganto follOw the course of the Lehigh—here a quite insignificant stream in appearance. We soon reached White Haven, twenty miles from the Susquehanna, and the terminus of the Lehigh and Susquehanna Railroad. This is a town of some note in the lumbering busi ness. It is a borough, and has, I. suppose, a population of two thousand. Near the town, on the Lehigh, is the station called "Tan nery," so named from the 'very large tannery here in operation. It is owned by Smull Sons, and more than seventy thousand hides are tanned yearly. Taking here the Penn Haven and White Maven Railroad, I was soon on my way to Mauch Chunk, following the river bank, and enjoying the most magnificent scenery. The stream is quite narrow; and is hemmed in by mountains, which oiler many beautiful little views as the train winds down along the bank. Passing Rockport and other unimportant - places, we reached Penn Haven, seventeen miles from White Haven, and eight miles above Mauch Chunk. At many places on this ride the evidences yet remained of the great freshet a few years since. .All the locks and dams of the Canal Company . are still in ruins, and - will so remain, as the railroad is 110 W used for all kinds of transportation. The canal will not be ag ain used above Penn Haven. Much of the damage to property in the towns along the Lehigh is attributed to the great number of dams, all of which burst ing, sent a perfect flood of water down the 'valley. Penn Haven is at the junction of the Qua- Rake creek and the Lehigh, and is the snip ping point of the coal from the neighborhoods of Hazle creek and Beaver Meadow. The coal ears descend to boats by inclined-planes from the hill on the mountain tops, and by a highly economical arrangement the loaded car de scending draws an empty car to the top of the plane—a rope Connecting the two and being passed over a wheel at the top. FROM PENN RAVEN TO MirCH OFIUNfi. The ride froth Penn Haven to Mauch Chunk was beyond expression magnificent. The river winds through between high and steep moun tains, with many a sudden change of direc tion, and the railway follows the bank closely. The hill opposite me was a mass of verdure, and bathed in sunlight—the shadow of a jutting ridge or a 'naked rock varying the scene. Below was the river, smooth and tran quil, but inky black, as usual. From its sur face the opposite bank was beautifully reflect ed, with every tint of green and sunlight, and gray rock, as perfectly drawn as in the original. Ido not think I hive ever enjoyed so rich a view as this. Passing through numerous gaps in the ridges we obtain everywhere new and beautiful views of the changing scenery, until at length we dismount at Mauch Chunk, the deentral point of the Lehigh coal basin. This town is eighty-nine miles from Phi la rielphia, and is the seat of justice of. Carbon County. The population is between three and four thousand. There are manufactories of importance in the town, such as foundries and forgci, wire-rope factories, and machine shops. Here, too; are the machine shops of the Le high Valley Railroad, and the Lehigh Canal oral Navigation Company. The town lies in a Contracted spot, hemmed in by mountains a - thousand feet high. There is a dam here, in the river, and below the dam a beautiful - iron bridge. Having strolled through the town to find a professor of the tonsorial art, I returned to the Mansion House to take mine ease for an your, before starting for Summit Hill and the mines, which every visitor here should not fail to see. Taking a seat in a covered wagen, we passed iii the courthouse and Judge Pukels resi dence—the only notable one in town—to the top of the bill, near the river, where we saw the cars laden with coal, running by inclined planes down to the boats. A few minutes brought us to the foot of the inclined plane up mount Pisgah. The elevation reached by the plane is nine hundred feet above the level Of the river, and it *looks, at first sight, like a very strange place to travel up in cars. Seve ral very small cars, built like a carriage, were there, and this we soon found to be the train for Summit Hill. Taking a seat, the ascent was soon begun. As we went up, the view of the town beneath us, and the mountain ridges lying far beyond, became very grand. In the 'distance was the Lehigh Water Gap standing clear against the sky. The view is considered extremely tine by practised travellers. THE ME - MED PLANE AT MAUCH 011trliE. Reaching the head of the plane, our little train started off alone, gravity only being the motive power, and carried us soon to a second plane. As we were whirled along, the novelty of the ride added to the pleasure, and we had frequent views of Site scenery lying far below us. Soon we were drawn up the second plane, mid very quietly arrived at Summit Rill, nine ,milerafrOm Mauch Chunk. ThIS point is the highest of Mount Pisgah, and near it lie very .extensive collieries. Quite a village has grown sip here, consisting Of several hundred inhabi tants, with several hotels and other business 1), htees. • From this town there is a circuitous TailrOad, similar to the one we liad already traversed, passing nearthe mines, and return ing again to Summit Rill. Getting on this as ' before, we passed around the princtpal conte nds, being drawn up several planes on the way, and in about an hour were back at the 401im These roads are for the purpose of transporting coal to the Lehigh by gravity, and returning the empty Caro by the same means to the mines. The engineering dis played on the road is of a high character, and the scenery grand at every point. At Sunimit . Hill was a party of Philadelphians, about fif teen in number, some of whom were a commit tee of councils to inspect the Girard coal lands. They were evident/5- enjoying life, and in good spirits -under the pressure of their ardu ous duties. Hating made with 113 the circuit of the mines, they came to Mauch Chunk that evening; on the road to Philadelphia. From Mauch Chunk I took the Lehigh Valley Road for Allentown, twenty-seven miles dig. tent. Passing by Lehighton and Lehigh Gap, I stopped at Slatington to inspect the exten sive slate quarries and factories in that village. Slatington numbers six hundred inhabitants, and has-been recently incorporated as a bo rough. The slate works are the most exten sive in the country, and, perhaps, in the world. Taking tile next down train I was quickly whirled past Rockdale, White Hall, and other unimportant stations. Soon we arrived at Elo. kencl ague, a town of two thousand inhabitants, and having the most extensive iron works in the United States. A mile below is Catasagna, likewise heavily engaged in the iron trade, a town of three thousand inhabitants. Four miles below is Allentown, one of the largest and most growing towns in Eastern Pennsylvania. The population is 12,000, and the place has the activity of a city. Iron is the chief object of business, the works being very extensive and profitable. There are, however, two large tanneries, paint works, foundries, &c., &c. I understand that con siderable New York capital is invested here. The town is near the Lehigh, at its junction with the Jordan creek and Little Lehigh, and is built on highly elevated ground. From Al lentown I rode out to look at the iron bridge on the Fogelsville Railroad. This piece of architecture is well worth a visit. It is built of light iron girders, is 1,100 feet long, and ninety feet high. It seems to the spectator a frail anti light structure, but the heaviest trains Of iron ore do not jar it in passing. Leaving Allentown, I passed over to Reading, through a magnificent farming country, and thence to Philadelphia. IMMEEI3I Having concluded my peregrinations, I think can assure any one disposed to see the richest portion of his native State, that he will find it, combined with the most magnificent scenery, in tbe route which I followed, viz: through Easton, Belvidere, Water Gap, Scranton, Pitts ton, Kingston, Wilkesbarre, White Haven, Mauch Chunk, Slatington, Allentown, and Bethlehem. Or if the traveller wishes, let him visit Bethlehem flrgt, and then return through Allentown and Heading. He will thus see the rich Lehigh Valley, with its treasure of coal, iron, zinc, slate, paint, ticc., and the Lacka wanna, and Wyoming coal fields, with the fast growing cities that are springing up through this part of Pennsylvania. E. B. G. A Philadelptilan'm Trip to the Green ➢lonntsins—No. 1. CSPechil Correbpondenee of The Press.] BOSTON, August 4, 1505 It is a common saying, that " the people ek Buffalo never go to Niagara," and just so your correspondent, who has never visited Cape May or a dozen other summer resorts within a few miles of Philadelphia, must needs seek fresh breezes in the more distant mountains of Vermont. Why he is going there, and thus slights the modern "Baize" nearer home, his readers will not be at a loss to judge, when they hear what lie will have to tell them of his trips among the Verdure•clad peaks, which make up the Green Mountains. First, he thought, he must have a party, and many were the suggestions, therefore, that he made as to summer travel and its delights, and broad were the hints he dropped that a trip to Stowe, the headquarters of visitors to the mountains, would prove agreeable. But his ditheulties were great. Many stared at the name, and wanted to know where in the world Stowe was; others "would be most happy, but they always went to the sea-shore ;" while others yet laughed to open scorn the idea of travelling a thousand miles "to see only Penn sylvania hills in the end." But we knew better; and our perseverance was at length crowned with success. By agreeing to a compromise, that the trip should he by way of Boston, a party was at length made, and off we came for a month's sojourn among the " Yanks." The ride to New York was far from pleasant. The day was hot and dusty, and the ears un comfortable. In spite of all adverse circumstances, we finally reached the " Norwich boat," for Bos ton, preferring an inside route that avoids Point Judith, sea sickness often occurring to passengers by the outside trip. By it to New Loudon, and by rail through Norwich and Woreester, we finally reached Boston by about half-past five A. M. of the next day. By nine o'clock we were ready to see the sights in and around "the Common," which, if to Bosto nians the city is the "hub of creation," is cer tainly the centre thereof. Well may Boston boast itself of the te..crittinort ;" the " one of the most beautiful shaded walks that landscape gardener ever laid out; the many other paths, leading everywhence and every whither; the "Nish Pond," in the centre, with its most elaborate fountain ; and, by no Means a Small matter, and possible only in the "land of Steady habits"—the charm ing beds of natural flowers, which edge the grass-plats, and whose blossoms never suffer from the ruthless vandalism which elsewhere would certainly make a desert of any such pub lic garden ; all these things conspire to make Boston Common a spot justly valruid. Passing beyond the common we enter the Public Gar den, newer, but probably destined to become more beautiful than the common. This gar den, we believe—certainly it is so with the land just beyond—is on made ground, reclaim ed 'from the water by driving piles and filling with earth. The most elegant and now most fashionable part of Boston, which lies just be yond the Public Garden, is all built on such ground; and in many places streets opened only a certain distance, as far as the ground is firmly established, have signs placed at their entrance, "Private Way, Dangerous." The "old families," who formerly lived in the older end of Beacon street, are rapidly push ing towards its extension, or to new streets in this part - of the city. One of the places near Boston most worthy of a visit is its cemetery—Mount Auburn. Here., were it not for the Puritanism which places an unsightly board, eight or ten feet square, immediately in front of the gateway , that visitors may read and know certainly the rules—Boston would not be itself, if every place had not its rules—and for the many ab surd monuments which wealth and pride have erected without taste, one could find a model for any cemetery; so charming, both naturally and artificially, are the long, winding roads, the less pretending, but more lovely foot paths, and the many quiet nooks and corners, in Which love may raise a tasteful memorial to the loved ones gone. One thing, however, we noted painfully, both here and in the "Common."-- We mean the pedantry which Posts on every tree its Latin botanical name and its translation,* SO that you will see a tin sign, about six inches square, with " Maus Americana, American Elm," painted on it. In our judgment, this thwarts the very object for which trees are placed in such spots, viz.: to set forth Nature before eyes to which For tune denies the greater pleasure of seeing her in her Own domains. How truly Cowper wrote : God made the country, but man made the town." 1: , ; - en when man attempts to make a little country in the town, he makes it wear a town expi•ession. We must not forget the Music Hall and the Great Organ, Wc attended two Organ Concerts at the Music Hall, and heard Madame Prohock and Mr. Thayer play. Mr. Lang, too, played though hut a single piece. This trio certainly represents fairly the organ playing of Boston, and yet, even under such hands, the Great Organ far disappointed our expectations. We -;vent to Boston all prepossessed in favor of the organ, except as to its adaptability to tuning, but we were by no means pleased. The solo stops are, many of them at least, very fine but the heavier combinations are indistinct, until, when the whole organ speaks, the tone is lost in the volume of the sounds which rush discordantly across each other. The mecha nism is not sufficient to make the organ speak clearly, and_the result is confusion. In one passage, where a pedal note was held under some heavy chords, the din was terrible, and it was certainly naught else but din; Boston taste, too, has been perverted, it BeCIMAUg to be the only aim of the Boston organists to be great executants, all expression being given up to an insane desire to perform great gym nastic feats on the pedals. We have yet to learn that, as an organist advances in me chanical skill in playing, the more nearly he reaches the RIM of a musician. Does great abilityin organ gymnastics eonatitute the high - ea. order of musical talent 7 Mr. Thayer was soulless when he played one of nossines sweetest airs from "William Tell," but ex ecuted a Soceata and a Fugue from Bach mag nificently. To be sure, he used reed stops in The fugue, which is contrary to the befit taste, but his execution was faultless. Yet, when this same gentleman attempted to write a sonata—he played his "No. 1" at the concert— he made a perfect absurdity of it, rush ingeaabsswiltahage, i full , :)rgan and inconceivably hard p in medic' r es," and then toning down to an air which we are sure WM - lii would clair . n as his own, could he bear it. Po pular taste condemns this affectation of great executive talent ; for, while silence, dead as that of the grave, followed the Soccata and the Fugue, rapturous applause encored the morecaux from the masters, which he Conde* scended to play. for us. Philadelphia may be proud of her organs and organists, were there only more of both—for her players, while they lack the executive skill of the Boston players, o e u a i ,) u s si _c m of o for they will not waste tune in attaining it, certainly excel in interpreting th expression. The Philadelphia rg mean those built by Our own buim.rd—have a voicing which even the Hooks, of IloAea, eau not give their pipes. The famous " VON. Hu mana" in the Great Organ, ihough a very beau tiful stop, is no more like the human voice than it is like the voice of a bird ; and it is so great a misnomer, that, on hearing it for the first time, one is inclined to laugh at the idea that that stop is meant in faith to imitate the human voice. Indeed, when played before or "On the contrary, to our opinion; this giving the_ botanical and the common names of plants is very . scustble.—ED. after a row elate in the same organ, it is al most to tell any difference between A the tWO:• But our stay in Boston is nearly over.. We leave for the mountains in an early train, reaching Stowe about six o'clock P. M.. From thence we hope to address. you again, and talk of real mountain scenes, and of many a plea sant jaunt to see the wonders of Nature at a height of nearly five thousand feet above the sea. 11. Florence Heights. [Special Corresoondettee of The Press.] FLOMMNOE HEIGHTS, August 8,1865. You find it not named in Lippincott's Gazetteer, but, let me assure you, M. Editor, that Flo rence Heights is as pretty and pleasant a place as any upon our noble Delaware, and a hun dred times more beautiful and agreeable than nine tenths of the puffed-up " watering-places" in this State. There is fresh air, and there is a charming panorama of lovely scenery, turn where you may, with the river rolling rapidly below. Any amount of boating, any quantity of fish to be had for the trouble of catching, good bathing, a pleasant country around, and, in the hotel, which is not crushingly filled, a variety of agreeable society, largely from Phi ladelphia, including, of course, a full supply Of the "fair women and brave men;” so touch ingly spoken of by Byron, We do not dress here nine times a day—though, letme tell you, sir, that we can make a killing toilette, and; perhaps, we do, whenever occasion—which means our fancy—requires it. Florence Heights can be reached byboatand railway several times each day. The nearness of theplace to Philadelphia is exceedingly in its favor. Phe hotel is kept by a buxom Eng lishman, (Major Simkins, of the Wetherill House, Philadelphia,) who has a very pretty idea of what good fare ought to be, in a place where, somehow, I always am hungry When I sit down to table—not so when I leave it. We have a variety of amusements here, which I need not describe. Come up and see them, sir, and leave pen, ink, and horrid newspapers alone for one little week. In weather like this (we are seventy-six in the shade when you are ninety:five in Philadelphia!) who cares for polities, I should like to know? Bring a few new beaux with you.• - - On the part of the Ladies' Coterie at F. H., Mr. Editor's assured friend, *s* Foreshadowings. [For The Press.] When the evening shadows lengthen over woodland, plain and hill, And the restless, beating pulses of the busy world are still, Fills my spirit with vague yearnings for the Future, strange and vast! Cnres net for the shifting Present, nor the memories of the Fast - But into the sealed Hereafter, would my wil ling.vision pierce, Though my lot be sad and gloomy—though my fate be dark and fierce ! I would see the golden glory of the years that are to come t See the march of Human PrOsiess! hear the nations busy hum! I would see the wide world peopled with a working, striving Thee,, And the destinies of nations, in the dim Un seen would trace. I would see the steam-steed rushing on his mighty iron-way, Harnessed to the Car of Science, move to uni versal sway! I would see the Ocean stirring with a navy ' rich and grand, Bearing tidings of the Progress to each corner of the land, I would see the hideous traffic in our fellow creatures cease ! And the Age of Art and Freedom ushered in with joy and peace! I would see Earth's various nations in one brotherhood embrace, Caring not what be the language, or the color of each nice ! I would see each man a freeman, subject to himself alone, I would see the Tyrant perish, and. Oppression overthrown! Then this earth would be an Eden, with the Serpent crushed and dead, And the glorious Sun upon us would the light Of Wisdom shed ! And the tender summer flowers looking up ward from the sod, Send their incense of thanksgiving to the Everlasting God! FRIENDS' CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, Philadelphia, November 1.1,1801. rri-IE CITY. . DEATH OF JOSEPH B. CHAIO—MEETING Or THE CORN EN.CHANPE.-At a meeting of the Corn Exchange, held yesterday morning, George Bookman, Esq., President, alllteuneed the death of Joseph B. Craig, of the hrm of Andrew C. Craig & Co. William Wilson, Esq., submitted the follow ing preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously agreed to: Whereas, This organization has, with regret, heard of the sudden death of Joseph B. Craig, one of its oldest members ; therefore, Resolved, That in his death this association has lost a member whose universal manliness of deportment in all his business and social relations had endeared him to every one, and that we deeply and sincerely mourn his _de cease. Resolved, That a committee of five members be appointed to tender the sympathies of this body to his afflicted family, and that a copy of the above preamble and resolutions be entered upon the minutes of this association. The Chairman appointed William Wilson, A. J. Catherwood, Samuel Diacky, J. C. Hess, and Andrew M. Moore, on the committee. • SUDDEN DEATH OF A WELL-KNOWN Crrizsic.—Jeremiab E. Eldridge, who resided at MS Germantown avenue, died suddenly yesterday morning, from an attack of apo plexy. He was in the fifty-seventh year of As age. Mr. Eldridge was born in Cape May county, N. J. He came to Philadelphia many years ago, and Carried on the business of a master bouse-earpenter in the district of Moyamensiug. He was successful iu business. After the consolidation of the municipal dis• tricts he was elected in the Nineteenth ward as a member of the Common Council, and preyed to be one of the best ever sent from that section of the city. Ile was subsequently elected a member of the Board of Building Inspectors, in which Mike he served .a full term with credit to himself. Mr. Eldridge WAS widely known in Philadelphia, and uni versally respected. THE STATE Atirlactr list of the premiums to be awarded by the Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society, at its thirteenth annual exhibition, which will be held at Williamsport, on Tuesday, Wednes day, Thursday, and Friday, the 28th, 27th, 28th, and 20th of September next, arc announced. The Schedule is arranged upon quite a liberal scale, in the various departments., for which contributions are sought. The premiums for live stock in particular are large enough to excite the most lively competition. For best trotting horses WO ands $2OO are offered, and for stallions, mares, colts, bulls, cows, working oxen, sheep, swine, etc., the premiums range from 511 down to si2, GUARDIANS OF THE POOR.—At the meet ing held yesterday, the house agent presented his cohort, from which we learn that at noon on Saturday there were 2,587 inmates in the Almshouse, being 278 more than at the same time last year. • There were 213 admitted during the past two weeks. Number of men in the house, 1,093; Of women, 1,444. Insane persons of both sexes, 578. Receipts, $631.19. Relief administered to 1,302, as follows: Adults (white), 563; children, 014. Adults (black), 58 children, 67. Dr. William Lyon* was elected physician for the Seventh nistrict. SALE OF GOVERNMENT Pnizzs.---Yester day morning, at Callowhill-street wharf, U. S. Marshal Ellmaker sold, by order of the United States Court, the following vessels: Steamtug Fisher, built in North Carolina, and 110 tons burden; hull of a new vessel called the Halifax ' built at a navy yard in North Carolina, and a steam barge named the Egypt Mills: Messrs. Souder & Co. were the pur chasers. The Fisher brought 52,100, Egypt mills WO, and the Halifax 5450, A NICE QUESTION.---A. few days since, the dog;catehers picked up a dog in front of a tavern in Market street. The proprietor ran out, seized the dog, and assaulted the catcher. He was arrested and taken before an alder man, who decided that the catcher had no right to pick up a dog unless it was over four feet six inches from the line of a house, and the man was discharged. He was subsequently rearrested and bound over for court, when the subject will be tested. THE FIREMEN'S ; P _ A - RADE. —Mr. Henry R. Robb, Chief Marshal of the Firemen's parade, has made the following appointments : Special Aids—Charles Porter, Schuylkill Hose Company ; Richard Ellis, Northern Liberty Engine Company. Aids—Francis A. Devitt, Moyamensing Hose Company Samuel Hen derSOlh Western Hose Company; R McCully, Hibernia Engine Company; James McCawley, Fairmount Hose Company ; Alfred Ruhl, Fairmount Engine Company; Lewis Sweeney, Pennsylvania Hose Company; Chas. S. Au tin, Northern Liberty Hose Company. SUDDEN DEATH OF A PHILADELPHIAN AT CAPE MAN.—On Saturday evening,