Vrt,stif 'WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER It 1865. OUR TRAVELLING CORRESPONDENT. Twin Atchison to Denver—The First Experience or Frontier Dire—Atent - Nen and Its Popnlation—A Fatly- Equipped Freighter's Train—The Pro• fits—The Riska—Long and Tedious Delays—lndian Attacks—Overland "Mall Coaches—The Similarity of the 'Country to that of Lancaster Conn• iv—Mutinous Teamsters Lancaster Station—Runtinalt Station—The Rick apoo Reservation—A Good Meal. {,pedal Correspondence of 'The Press.] Or TILL l'itiMe, September 26,1865. We arrived at Atchison at about nine o'clock last night, having been delayed by a detention .or the train from Weston. On arriving at the 3E913014i, We found the ferry-boat had ceased warming for the night, and we were compelled to cross the riverin a skiff. Crawling over. logs to gain an entrance into, as well as to effect a 3anding from, this frail bark, we felt that we were taking a Short but not disagreeable les son in one of the experiences of frontier life. TUN TRH' TO ATCHISON Eastern readers, who contemplate making a trip to the mining regions, will be interested In the fact that, by the route we travelled to Atchison, the trip is made in three days and a half, twelve hours of which were consumed in a stoppage at Chicago, making the act= time consumed, by travel three days. The truing of the Platte Country Railroad get into Atchison at about 734 A. M. each morning, and there connect with the overland stage lines, as its coaches leave Atchison at about 8 A. M., and always wait for the arrival of the Eastern unit. The schedule time of the overland man from Atchison to Denver is live days anti four "bows, and this time is rarely or ever ex. !seeded when the roads are in good order. This makes the trip from Philadelphia to Denver practicable in eight days and sixteen lours, The line is now considered perfectly safe, no intidon attacks havipg recently been made. The distance front Atehisint to Denver Spy the stage route is 653 miles ; from Atchison Dhiladelphia about 1,300 miles. The popula tion of Atchison is about 5,000, and it is a flour ishing and enterprising town. Previous to the organization of Kansas as a Territory, in 1854, it was known only as an Indian tradinmost. FREIGUTERS , TRAINS A. town plot was laid out immediately after ifle territorial government was organized, and its projectors Were chiefly Missourians. By the public spirit displayed by its citizens in projecting important railway Imes, its pre sent connection with the East Via the Platte Country and Hannibal and St.,lb.Railroad, and the natural advantages it possesses, it has be come one of the most important points of de parture for the great trains which convey ma chinery, merchandise, supplies and emigrants from the East,to the mining Territories and States—the other leading and outfitting towns being Nebraska City and Leavenworth. I scarcely know how to convey an adequate idea of this important inland commerce of America. A regular freighter's train, fully equipped, 6511313th of twentyAix wagons, capa ble of hauling 6,1200 pounds of freight each (which is the ordinary load), and each team is drawn by six yoke of oxen, making 312 oxen to each full train. Then, there are trains of dou ble this size, many much smaller, and nume rous emigrant parties, consisting of only one for two wagons each. A gentleman, who•re cently made a trip from Denver to Atchison informs me that during his journey a careful estimate was made of the trains passing westward, and it resulted in the con elusion that trains numerous enough to oc cupy one hundred and seventy-five miles of the whole route of six hundred and fifty-three Miles were passed, allowing seventy feet to each team. This would make thirteen thon g-mud one hundred and twenty-five wagons, or about five hundred full trains. The amount of travel on the road at that time was unusu ally large, however, as many (fovea:intent mule-trains were then proceeding westward, as well as many emigrants. The transporta tion for the Government alone, to its frontier posts, furnishes an immense business. One firm at Leavenworth contracted to deliver, 25,000,000 rounds of corn, ROM': PrOVisions, munitions and other supplies to the forts on the route we are travelling, and on the Santa Te road. The fulfilment of this contract would require one thousand eight hundred and thir ty-three teams, allowing them to make two trips each during the season. Of course, much of the work was done by subcontractors. Freights last spring were about twelve cents a pound from Atchison to Denver, and fifteen cents to the mountains above. They are now About ten cents to Denver and twelve-and g-half cents to the mountains. You will readily see, from this brief outline sketch, one great cause s of the vitality of the /13IINS t rtuiqrApitnik i tuRiVielVireio own a train, or at least a fraction of one, that is to be kept plying between the distant ter ritories and the frontier towns. Stock-raisers get good prices for their cattle to be used as exen (and this is doubtless one of the rea- Sons why the high price of beef has so long bten sustained) ; merchants reap profits by furnishing supplies, hotels are crowded With people arriving from the East, and activity is infused into every department of business life. The profits of the freighters are often Very great, and a large capital is invested in this business. Bat they have many risks to encounter. Long and tedious delays occur frequently from the bad condition of the roads, and the almost impassable boggy ditches formed by little ravines. They often generally subsist during the winter at the eastern or western ends Of the main line, but sometimes they are overtaken by storms so piercing, that, as often happens, they are in bad condition, they all perish. Then, again, there' are occasional Indian attacks, which are usually repelled bythe brave teamsters, but sometimes result in the loss of all the stock, or even in the total destruction of the *rain and the massacre of its protectors. LEAVING ATCHISON At nine o'clock this morning we left Atchi- Son, in one of Ben Holiday's overland mail coaches. They are drawn by four horses, and average about six miles per hour. They are of the regular Concord pattern, with three comfortably-cushioned seats, and similar in appearance and accommodations to the best Style Of stage coaches formerly used on first. class stage routes in the East, or the hotel coaches of Philadelphia. We soon emerged from the limits of Atchison, and had a fair view of the open country. It spreads out for many miles in a series of undulations, very much like the best portion of Lancaster comi ty. No flat and no perfectly level land is to be seen anywhere. The main road was, at most places, even wider than a broad turnpike in the East, always affording room for two teams to pass each other, and often room enough for four or even six to travel abreast. It is a very good natural read, with the ex• ception that in some of the lowest points deep holes are cut, which, being tilled with gum, tax the patience of teamsters fearfully, and occasionally call for the exercise of con siderable ingenuity on the part of our stage driver. We saw one team which had fourteen yoke or twenty-eight oxen attached to it to draw it over one of these bad places, but this extra exertion was occasioned in part by the stupidity of the driver, as he discovered after he had mastered the difficulty, that his wheels lad been locked during the passage of this mi niature nuldcon. We also saw one aban doned wagon fast in the mire, the tongue having been broken, and we met a small party 11)1 mutinous teamsters returning to Atchison— a violation of engagement, which no doubt compelled the master of the train to return there to engage new assistants. The men who act as masters of trains bear the same relation to their little moving caravans that the cap tain of a merchantman does to his vessel and crew, and they are generally brave, reliable and energetic. The drivers are often inatten tive and negligent, and sometimes rough and dangerous characters. A good many Mexi cans, and some of our wildest Americans, be long to this class. LANCASTER. Thirteen years ago there was scarcely a sin gle house this side of Atchison, but now there is quite a large number of well-cultivated farms, producing large crops, bomg well fenced, flaying tolerably good \buildings, and vecasionally limn-Wittig young orchards. The first station we reacbed is called Lancaster, and in front of the house is an old-fashioned, tall, tavern signpost, with that word inscribed In bright letters on a blue ground, the whole scene looking much like an ordinary view in Lancaster county with this important exception, however, that more than three fourths of the land in view remained nnenclosed and uncultivated, like some huge common. It is on this great scope of vacant Lana, with its inexhaustible crop of grass, - that the ox-trains are all fed, and as the .drivers carry their provisions with them, no toll is exacted or paid on the road for the en tertainment Of man or beast, unless it is givpn to the =riche men for spirits, extraaccommo dations or supplies. Lancaster Station is Merely a place to change horses. At such places the stage company has built neat pine' board stables for the accommodation of its horses, and at the home stations, about fifty )niles apart, comfortable small frame houses are erected, where meals are supplied. In the vicinity of the second station we passed a portion Of the nickapoo - reservation. Off to the right a tolerably largo two-storied house was pointed out as the Kickapoo mission, 'whirl is under the Charge of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and which has been .quite successful in introducing civiliza tion among the Kiekapoos. They num ber only about two hundred, are nearly all half-breeds, and own about twenty square miles of excellent land in this region. We saw Same fields they had fenced and cultivated in tolerably good style, and cabins and stables of their construction which looked like the buildings on pear farms in the East. As I was 'writing the above in the coach -.two of these Indians passed on horseback, looking like tolerably substantial farmers, with faces tinged with a bronze hue. One of them is named Sweet Tobacco, and he has many ac quaintances in this region. Rich as the Rieke poOsafe in landed possessions, they are f or timately or unfortunately debarred from fits", _ • posing of them by the foresight of the Govern inentockfeh holds the land in trust, and as t hey still retain ,some of the improvident pro , , ensities of their race, they arc often reduced to Short rations and almost to absolute want. At the Summit station we stopped for dinner, :mtl I got .leeidedly the best meal I have had ;ince i left home. There was an : abun dance of food cooked in the best peal ble manner, and served up in a neat style. The bill of fare consisted of first-rate. roast beef. a sort of beef pot-pie, excellent boiled potatoes, pickled red beets, good bread, and fair 011tter, - withverygood apple and pumpkin pie for dessert, and plenty of pure fresh milk. From this point we have seen few settlements, except an occasional Indian farm and a house now and then along the line of the road. The broad, rolling prairie stretches out far as the eye can reach on every side, with its teeming fertility and grand capacities for benefiting the human race awaiting the touch of the skil ful husbandman, who soon must come, as much of the land we see is included in the grant to the Atchison and Pike's Peak Railway Com pany, which is to run along this line to Fort Kearny. We shall not reach the northern bor ders of Kansas until to-morrow; and the fine • district upon which my eyes have been feast ing is all included in the boundaries of that State. Noo - timber is in sight anywhere except along the borders of the streams; the ground is growing More level, but is still beautifully undulating 5 and here, on themagnificent prai ries, some forty-five miles out on our inland ocean trip, I close this letter. J. L. R. The Prairie Chickens—Buffalos—Ante. lopes,dack•Rabbits and Prairie Dogs —Wild Turkeys—Emigrant Partleis-. Encamped for the Night—Seneca, liansas—Passing into Nebraska—The Prairies on Fire—The Wild FlOwers— The Otoes and Pawnees• [Special Correspondence of The Press.) ON•THE PRAIRIES, Septepaber 27,18d5 'I mailed my letter of yesterday at Log Chain, a station and post office, forty-nine miles from Atchison. Passitig along the road little flocks of prairie chickens grew more and more common until 'the sports man of our party could no longer resist the temptation of firing occasionally from the coach or securing - Ji short _halt. Three fine young hens were soon killed, We have seen no other game as yet, except small birds, and, I am told, it is not like. ly we will find any buffalos on our route, although immense .herds are even now feed ing at points west and southwest of our line of travel. We will, probably, see some ante lopes, AOIE-rabbits, and pass the burrows of the prairie dogs. There is a popular opinion that in these warrens or towns, as they are commonly called, prairie dogs, owls, and rattle-snakes form a sort of natural "happy family," and live together in the utmost har mony. It is a well-known fact that they are all seen entering and emerging from holes in close proximity to each other. A gentian:lin who has observed the habits of these settle ments carefully informs me that he has often seen teamsters fill up their holes with water, and that in every instance different animals were driven out of different holes—one hole sending forth prairie dogs, another owls (or hawks?) and another rattlesnakes. He has also seen these birds prey upon the young dogs, and has arrived at the conclusion that the prairie dogs are driven out of a portion of theirholol3,but that they never willingly share their homes with the owls and snakes. We saw this morning at one of the stage stations a One specimen of a tame elk, tied with a hal ter, by the side of a large bay-Staek. lie had a magnificent pair of horns, anq accepted our caresses kindly. One of our party had seen two trained elk harnessed to a wagon, on a farm In Missouri, and he expressed the opinion that, if captured when young, they would be as easily and completely domesticated as the reindeer. A short distance back I saw a hun ter returning from a piece of timber-land which skirted a small stream, with a fine wild turkey on his back. In the prairie-grass on either side I am told prairie -wolves often lie concealed, and when, as occasionally happens, an ox or horse falls dead on the road, his car cass is soon consumed by these ravenous crea tures. When I was at Leavenworth and Weston I saw a handbill widely distributed calling upon one hundred young and enter prising men to join a party to proceed to the buffalo country to drive a large herd (some •0,000, I think) to the States—and pointing out immense profits would accrue to all who participated in the enterprise, which was to be a sort of a joint-stock concern. The scheme, however, was considered impracticable, and at all events, was abandoned. One young man whom I heard commenting on it declared that it was infinitely more probable that ten thou. sand buffaloes would drive one leindred men into their wild haunts than that one hundred Mee. would drive the buffaloes to the East. THE WAGON TRAINS Continuing our journey yesterday after noon, as the sun sank below the horizon, bounded by the unbroken and Comparatively level prairie on every side, the scene was truly ma g nin V. ent iiiFininl e cir gtoadt above it - formed into a thousand shaped, bear lug a close resemblance to an indented.shore and towering mountains. We passdi several trains that had already corralled, which Coll sista in arranging their teams In the shape of a V, rather as the letter is sometimes written than as it is printed, as the open. ends curve slightly inward, The oxen are turned loose to graze upon the prairie; the wagons are so arranged as to form a sort of barricade, and, in case of attack, the teamsters, who are all armed, rally so menially in defence of the car. ral that the Indians are generally repulsed. We also passed occasionally emigrant parties halting for the night. Sometimes the family, occupying a single wagon, encamped atone, About 8 o'clock last evening we crossed the Nimehaw, a stream about fifteen feet wide. I was surprised and delighted to hear the driver blow the old-fashioned stage-horn in the most approved style. It was the signal to the station we were approacbing—Seneca--to prepare supper. We soon arrived there, and somewhat to our amazement found it to be quite a flourishing town, with a population of about six hundred. It is the county-seat of iciumbaw county, Kansas, and nagaseaag a court-house,jall, a weeklynewspaper, lawyers county-officers and politicians, and all the other appliances of civilization. The hotel is a neat and substantial two-story frame build ing, and while we were eating an excellent supper in the dining-room the piano was being played in an adjacent parlor. This is sixty miles above Atchison. This morning we passed into Nebraska, the dividing line being a short distance this side cof the Pig Eine, a considerable stream which we crossed before day-break. Settlements beyond that point are extremely rare, except in the immediate vicinity of the stage stations. We are travelling to-day through the wild prairies, with a line breeze blowing frOm the west that closely resembles a sea breeze, to temper the hot sun, At one point on our route the prairies were on fire in two direc tions, but the grass is too low and too green to cause any considerable conflagration. No burning flame Is perceptible, and we behild only large clouds of smoke and blackened wastes in their rear, As we see dark moving spots on the horizon, which, by tbe aid of our glasses, we were enabed to define 'as distant buffaloes, we conjectured that the fires have been built by Indians to keep the buffaloes off the line of our road, by destroy ing the pastures adjacent to it. Since I have given such a prosaic picture Of a prairie on fire, you will be partially prepared for the he terodox statement that I have scarcely seen, anywhere on the prairie, a flower or collection of wild flowers more beautiful or striking than the brilliant weeds which grow on some neglected Eastern fields. It is but just to say, however, that the season is now too far ad vanced to form a fair idea of its floral beauty, as nearly all its fine flowers have withered. D3l4HBli. We have just Stopped for dinner, at about three P. M., at ThompBOn'S Station, one hun dred and fifty-four miles from Atchison. Ear as the eye can reach, the broad and almost level prarie bounds the horizon, not a tree and not a habitation, except the log station-house being in sight. A very excel lent dinner was prepared, the price of the meal being here as at all other stations we have passed, one dollar. Two young women were waiting on the passengers, and in re sponse to the questions whether they were not lonesome and afraid of the Indians, they replied „ Oh, no, we see people enough on the road, and the ()toes and Pawnees (who live on either side of them) are friendly, and when they come here we like to talk to them, which we can do in their own language." At several of the most remote settlements we have passed we have seen mowing and raking ma chines which are used in cutting and collect ing hay, that we see piled in immense stacks, at many points on the line, to feed stock this winter. Leaving Thompson, we approached the Little Blue, a stream that has been wind ing along to the south for a considerable dis tance, who Valley enclosing it is quite pie =vague and beautiful, and forms an agree able variety to'the unbroken prairie, that had become somewhat monotonous. A few light patches, pointed out on the land by the road side, are pronounced alkali, the first I have seen on the road. J, L. It. On the Plains—Fort Kearney—A Paw nee Indian in the National Pniform 4 - The Troops—The Appearance or the Housea—lndian Barbarißes—Hostile Indians—What the People Say—The Other Side of the Question How the Savages Live—What is Bone in Case of an 'Attack on the Stage Coaches—The Traveillers—The Denver Cl/nth The Enormous Travel—The Land Dry and Sandy—Pr.eftwitows against Attack —The Stations De lightful Weather—Beeent Fights of the Indians with the Troops of Gen. Conner, Col. Walker and Vol. Coles— The War Conducted in the Mountain Reglons-ahe Indians Worsted—Their Total Loss in Three Weeks Thirteen Hundred—Alkali Station Saeked—A good Bed for a Railway—The Beau ties of Sunrise on the Plains—An Al kali Lake—The Water. [Special Correspondence of The Press.] ON THE PLAINS, WEST Or, FORT KEARNEY, Saturastain 28, 1865. I banded my letter of yesterday to the driver of the coach going east, who promised to mail it, I (We tildt3" On tke plains," instead "9n THE PRESS.-PHILADELPHIA: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER '11,::1865. the prairies," because some forty or fifty taloa east of Fort Kearney, the a oil gradually changes from a deep Wank loam,pn which the grass was growing redundantly, to the heigth Of from one to three or four feet, to a light sandy soil, Sparsely covered with &ass, little or none of which is taller than-the grass of an Eastern pasture-ficld, upon which defile have been grazing all summer. During most of last night we continued , to skirt the valley of the Little Blue, but towards morning approached the " divide, ,, as the com paratively elevated plain which separates the waters of the Little Blue and tho South Platte is called. The course of the latter is distinctly marked by a narrow belt of timber lying north of us, which first Came in vievias we approached Fort Kearney, where we arrived at about 9 A. M., and we are to follow the course of this stream during the remainder of Our journey to Denver, sometimes approach ing quite near to its bed and at other peiiods remaining a few miles distant. FORT KRARNRY Fort Kearney is two hundred and fifty-three mike from Atchison, and the journey to that point consumed forty-eight hours. As we all slept pretty well last night, and tolerably well the night before, and as the weather has been fine, with a refreshing iffeeze blowing con stantly from the west, very similar in its character and its effects on the systemto a sea-breeze, we suffer very little from fatigue— certainly not more than forty-eight hourS , Eastern railway travel, in the' ordinary pas_ senger cars, would produce. Tnore are seve ral large Government buildings here, and stores of hay, grain, ete. The guard pacing up and down the road to protect the latter was a Pawnee Indian, in Government uniform, about one hundred (Or thereabout) of that tribe being regular soldiers of ourarmy, and efficient ones. too, especially in all campaigns against the Cheyennes, who are their hereditary enemies. The other troops stationed on tins line for its protection are two regiments of former rebels, and some Kansas and Nebraska soldiers. Be side the Government buildings, there are probably thirty or forty houses at Fort Near 110Y, a considerable number of which are adobe (pronounced a-do-bee) structures, and have a tolerably comfortable appearance. They are formed simply of the sod out from the sur face of the soil, in pieces of uniform size, say about two feet long, eight inches wide, and one foot deep, the light grass on the sod varie gating Vheir appearance as lines of mortar di' versify the aspect of a brick house. The roof is formed of similar material, a few rails, rough boards, or logs being used to support it, and even the log houses generally have adobe roofs. Where the adobe houses are carefully built they bear a resemblance to stone dwell ings, constructed of dark stones of tutiform size, and look very substantial. They are generally only one story in height. Some possess the luxury of a window-fraing and glass and others do not. it is only the soft adjacent to low grounds that are used, as they aro firm, moist and compact. TUN LINN OF TAKVF.L At Fort Kearney all the main lines of travel and the team routes from the East now con. - verge, and in the future the Eastern ISranches Of the Pacific Railway leading to Omaha, Atchison, Kansas City, and other 'points are to unite there. Trains are not permitted to travel west from Fort Kearney until teams are collected together sufficiently numerous to muster fifty men, who are deemed powerful enough to protect themselves against any In dian attack likely to be made. At Fort , Kearney the guard for the first time assumed protection of the coach—two mounted troopers proceeding in front and two following us. It is their duty to warn us of the approach of the savages, and to assist in our defence if an attack is made. The country we passed through last night along the banks of the Little Blue, WAS formerly considered quite' dangerous. Last year the Ruinous committed some fearful barbarities there, murdering the settlers, carrying two women into captivity, attacking the stage coaches, running off the Stock of the line, and gaining for a short period undisputed possession of the main road and country adjacent, but they were soon driven back. Last spring Or summer one Or two attacks on coaches were made in the same region, which is one of the few districts that afford good natural facilities for Indian war fare, As they can conceal themselves behinq the timber skirting the Little Blue, near the road. Recently the escort has been removed from the line east of Fort Kearney, and it is now considered quite safe. 13. f PIATikl.! Although i have said little about the Indiang in my previous letters, Z have been by no means unmindful of their existence, nor of the fact that we are journeying through the domains of hostile tribes. Their move ments, history, barbarities, manners, in tentions, and destiny, form the current staple of conversation, precisely as the war for the Union Was talked of in the East before the surrender of General Lee. r. have 'embraced every opportunity offered by our hurried trip to learn the views of stage-agents, train-masters and settlers, who feel as much their comfortable Eastern dwellings. There Ts mach diversity of opinion in regard to the policy that should be pursued, and the precise facts relating to the present " situation." THE DIFFERENT TRIBES Most of the Sioux, Cheyennes and Arapahoes (pronounced Soos, Shians and liapahoes) have been driven off from this line to the north west, by General Connor, and recently badly whipped by him, losing a considerable num ber of warriors and ponies. It is supposed they will soon sue for peace, and they may be represented in the council to be held at Bluff creek on the 4th of October. It is not impro. bable that they may endeavor to retreat to the buffalo country south of our road, and thus cross the route we are travelling. The fact that the war of the rebellion is over, and that treaties have already been effected with many hostile and semi-hostile tribes, will naturally accelerate the termination of the present war. One portion of the people cry out lustily for the immediate extermination of the whole Indian race. They point to their treachery, their barbarous treatment of captives, shocking mutilations of the bodies of white men, and the constant dangers to which the lines of travel and frontier settlers are exposed. Another *class say that to exter minate the Indians at once would be not Only barbarous but Impraeticable g that the demand for extermination is stimulated by specula tors, contractors, and other parties who wish to compel the Government to spend large BUMS of money in this region; and that each treaty produces at least temporary security, during the prevalence of which the settle ments are so much strengthened that they soon become self-protecting,while the Indians gradually diminish in number, and eventually become semi-civilized, like the lllckapoos, Otoes and Pawnees, through whose reserver tions we have already passed. Before the pre sent war broke out Indians were constantly passing along the route we are travelling, trdding with, begging, and occasionally pilfer ing from the emigrants and teamsters. They ire9nently complained that the white men were travelling through Indian land, killing. Indian game, burning Indian wood, drinking Indian water, with stock consuming Indian graso r and by their inroads making Indians very poor (they convey the idea of poverty by rubbing the fingers of the left hand backwards froM the nails), while the white men were very rich. They seemed to think that pre sents or provisions were due as a sort of toll, and occasionally threatened violence if their demands were not complied with. Bat a sack of flour (which, like sugar and coffee, they highly prize), and some beef, generally paeilled them. They necessarily lead very precarious lives, often suffer much from hunger and cold, and are no doubt impelled to some of their at tacks by absolute want, as starving wolves sometimes run clown a horse. Many of Okra are armed with carbines, guns or revolvers, - which they have acquired during a series of years from white men, but as they are pro bably short of ammunition now, most of their recent attacks are made with arrows, which they handle very ski/fully, It often occurs that outrages are committed by rash and bloodthirsty young savages against the wishes of the tribe to which they belong; but for such offences they are sometimes punished, and even expelled by their associates. ATTACK ON THE STAGE. COACHES The stage-coaches are not often attacked, considering the length of their route and the number of their trips. In nearly every in stance the assailants have been baffled or re pelled. Notice of the approach of the Indians is generally given by the guards,who are mounted on good horses and armed with a carbine and two revolvers. The driver hurries with all speed to the adjacent station, where other troops arc ready to assist in a defensive battle. If hard pressed, he sometimes drives into the open entrance of a corral. The passengers and drivers are all armed of course. We have each one or two revolvers, and several of our party also carry repeating rifles and shot guns. In case of an actual conflict, it general ly assumes the shape of a young fight, each Party blazing away as rapidly as possible, the Indians approaching to within fifty yards of the coach, or even closer. When the stage horses are erippled or killed by the In diem, and flight becomes impossible, a barricade is made of the stage-coach and mail-bags, and, as the. red skins love plunder potter than bullets, they are generally compelled to beat a retreat. As I 'write we are popping at the Spread Eagle, a poet-office tbirty-flve 'relies west of Fort irear ney,, and about one hundred and fifty miles east of Julesburg. A guard here informs us that as' the Eastern coach was leaving Jules burg in the evening three or four days ago it was fired into by the Indians. The driver ha- . niediately returned to that town, and a party of soldiers were sent in pursuit of the enemy, The next morning the stage proceeded east, as usual, and no harm was done. I have not heard yet of a single instance in which any passengers in the coach were killed by In dians, although a few have been, slightly wounded. We have just taken dinner at Plain Creek station, a very fair meal, for which, as at Fort ifearney, we paid $1.50; but Oonsidering the distance over which supplies must be hauled and the abundanee furnished, this charge is reasonable and just. A short dis tance east of Plum Creek, a train was attacked last year, and 11 men connected with it were .killed. They were all buried in one common grave near the road. A light occurred here about the same time between fifty mounted Americans going to the East and several hun dred Indians, in which the latter, after a protracted battle, were defeat* with con siderable loss, the white* Only 104Ing two DIM About a hundred miles west, after a severe battle, PM Indian and white man wve found, lying side by side, who, in a hand to-hand en counter, had grasped each other's scalp locks and each killed his adversary with , a Unite. A short distance oast of Plum. aticak Station an adobe fort has been erected. The main structure is about six feet high, about one hundred and fifty feet long, and sixty feet wide. Two log.eabins, affording quarters to about one hundred soldiers stationed there, are erected within the enclosure. As we advance westward we still find occasional ranches, or adobe houses, whose -inhabitants are generally traders, who supply some of the wants of the trains, or, in time of peace, of the Indians, and we regularly pass the stations of the stage line. We have seen a few antelopes a short distance from the roadside to-day. We are now, at 5.10 P. M., approaching Wil low Island Station, 304 miles from Atchison. L, THE CITY. THE ELECTION YESTERDAY. The election yesterday passed off with un usual Quiet. No disturbance was reported, if we except a slight altercation which Occurred as, a delegation from the Seventh ward was passing The Age office, about half-past ten o'clock last night. They carried a transpa rency with their majority, "WO," upon it, A number of those in line carried lanterns. They were attacked at The Age office by a crowd assembled there, and some of those carrying lanterns need them pretty freely as clubs. The result was a few broken heads, but no.other serious damage, • AT THE GLOBE HOTEL, which is the Democratic headquarters, a large crowd assembled, and the returns were read therefrom. The great unwashed were very enthusiastic in the early part of the night. The Eighteenth ward was announced to have given 417 majority for Fox. This of course, was received with prolonged cheering.' It was, howeveri soon ascertained that the Eighteenth ward had given a Union majority of WI The ardor soon died out, and the enthusiasts re tired for parts unhnown. AT THE . A6E OFFICE Early in the evening, a orowd of men eel• looted in front of The Age office, when large Democratic gains were announced. About half-past ten o'clock an attack was made on a. delegation from tke Seventh ward, which car ried a transparency arrhoiladiaig a great Union victory in that ward. Several of the jubilant " Cops , ' received broken heads, but no serious injury was inflicted. The Age office closed a few minutes after 11 o'clock • the publishing and editorial rooms being in darkness shortly after that time showed that they had aban- doned the contest at that early hour. ' ' AT. THE STATE CENTRAL COMMITTER ROOM the returns were read, and also announced on transparencies prepared for the purpose, in a lantern placed at the third-story window. The transparendy with the vote upon it was printed on a piece of white paper, fasten.' ed on a frame, which, by a sliding arrange ment, was placed in front of agas light, and could by.that means be read for a con siderable distance. A special despatch from Simon Cameron announced that, 'Dauphin county had given 1,200 Union majority. A col lation 'was prepared on the lower floor, to which a large number of guests sat down. A band of music was in attendance, and at a late hour the members of the committee and others proceeded to the house of Morton Mc- Michael, headed by a brass band, to congratu late him upon the joyful result. AT THE NATIONAL 'UNION CLUB BOOM there was a largenunaber of persons present. They listened to the announcement of the majorities from the State Central Committee rooms adjoining, and at a late hour proceeded with a band of music to celebrate Morton McMichael, Mayor elect of Philadelphia. ALONG CHESTNUT STREET There was along Chestnut street during the evening, up to twelve O'ClOek, a huge number of gentlemen, but the best of order prevailed. The Seventh, Tenth, Fifteenth, and Eighteenth wards turned out with bands of 'music, torches, and trausnarencioa, announcing the majori ties of the respective wards. Thebaud of the Eighteenth ward played, while passing The Age office, the if Rogue's March,” and an auc tioneer's bell was rung, significant, no doubt, of the selling out of the Democratic party. THE OLD MEN'S HOME.—Located in the vicinity of Forty-first and Market streets, an elevated, delightful, and healthy rural sec tion of the Twenty-fourth ward, is an institu tion known as the Old Men's Home. A number of elderly ladies, we believe, of whom, Mrs. Vaux, the mother of ex-Mayor Vaux, is most, prominent, manage the institution. The Home, however, it not very large, its capacity being for ten persons' only. individuals must have reached the r n sixty years before they he admitted - as permanent residents. The sum of money required for admission is one hundred dollars, 'Mere are in Philadel phia infirm old men who would unquestion ably avail themselves of such a home if its ca pacify 'Was inl gar. This the EAMON are well aware of because of the applications that have been made to them. An effort is being made to purchase a small property adjoining the present place, for which .the sum of abon7.', four thousand dollars Is a - coati:ed. it the managers succeed in this laudable object, then there will he accommodations made for nearly 1 twenty more men, whose sun of life is fast de seending to its final rest. This institution has been conducted in so unostentatious a manner that the great mass of the public know little or nothing about it. Hundreds of plea sure-seekers may drive their horses and car riages along that section duriu2leasant :4 observe two or three oldmen seatednfro, 1 of or about the Home, reading newspapers or books,. yet they may never give the scene even a passing thought, and therefore remain in ig norance of such an excellent institution. Human flesh is heir to many ills, and it is not until disease sets in to rack the body with pain that health can be fully or duly appre ciated. It is then that comparisons can be made; then the former sweets of life can be contrasted with the bitter pangs of nature diseased. So it is with Marna old men, who, though they may not be afflicted with acute diseases or torturing pains, yet they feel their vital energies gradually becoming more and more impaired. They live upon the verge of the grave. These men, it may be said, have outlived their days of usefulness. To ame liorate their eondition in their declining years may be considered as charity. Who of the wealthy classes of Philadelphia will render material aid to _the plain and unassuming managers of the Old Dients Home, in order to enlarge its sphere of usefulness I, THE GRATITUDE OF A DoG.—A valuable, well-trained, but savage setter dog was locked up in the counting-house at the coal-oil lire on Dickinson-street wharf on Sunday afternoon. The sea of roaring flames had extended all over the area occupied by the oil. The count ing-bouse, a frame building, at the northwest corner, soon ignited from the excessive heat. The roof and the two sides nearest the confla gration of the oil Ignited, and the dog howled piteously as though fully aware of the im danger. - pending The members of the Shiftier nose Co., having secured a plug near the counting-house, were ready to put the water on. A member forced the door open, and the dog, already subjected to a heat of several hundred degrees, sprang into the open air. Having regained his liberty, he exhibited his gratitude by licking the hands of his rescuer, and, fondly running around him r evinced va rious signs of joy. The dog was an entire stranger to the fireman, and under other cir cumstances would have made an attack upon him. The animal seemed desirous to stay by him, and not permit any person to approach him. A rope was finally placed around the neck of the canine, and lie was led away frpm the terribly exciting scenes incident to The great fire. VAST IMPROVEMENTS ON TEE RIVEN. Fitoirr.—A. short time previous to the consoli dation of the several municipalities into one city, a company caused to be constructed on the river front, south from Reed street, a "bulkhead," extending in length to a distance of nearly two thousand five hundred feet, This bulk was to be the head of the docks when the wharves should be extended. Be tween the main land and the bulkhead afore said was a boo area of marsh, whereon the tide flowed and ebbed twice in each twenty. four hours. The space thus partly enclosed Was a famous shooting ground for reed birds and rail, Industrial works are erected where boat-houses stood, at the era of consolidation. Since that time, year after year, thousands of cart-loads of dirt have been hauled there, and thirty or forty acres of dry, hard soil now oc cupies the place where all was marsh twelve years since. The work of tilling year going on daily, so that In the course of a at the prese.nt progress, the whole marsh to tal bulk head will be Covered. We understand that it is in contemplation to extend several wharves out from the bulk to the port warden's line. The water is deep in this part of the rive n and seemshipping interests, Lehigh coal trade, etc., to be progressing that way very rapidly PREBEETATIONS.—Mr. Francis A. WOl- hert, a - member of the Common Council from the Math ward, was presented with a splendid gold Chronometer, on blonday evening, by the members of the Independence Steam Fire Company, at their ball, at the National Guards' Hall. The " token of esteem" is appropriately inscribed on the inlet'. ease. Mr. W., in his ()facial capacity as a member of the Commit tee on Fire and Trusts, always took a lively interest on behalf Of the Fire Department ge nerally. On Monday evening Mr. Thomas H. Waram, a veteran soldier, recently appointed united States Deputy Marshal, was presented with a handsome silver badge, containing a medal lion likeness of the martyred ?resident Lin coln. The presentation was made at Major C. M. Berry's headquarters, on Sixth street. The occasion was a happy reunion of old friends and soldiers who had done the State some service. BABB•babie -- The grand old Excelsiora, of Brooklyn, who gave us our drst great les son in base-ball in 1860, and who, whether in victory or defeat, have always stood proudly at the head of base-ball, on account of their high tone and most gentlemanly conduct, will beliere to-day (Wednesday) to - play the sham. pion Athletics. This will be one of the great games of the season s and front ten to twenty thousand persons will turn out to see it. The Excelsior's n ere beaten in Washington on Monday, but they . have materially strength ened their nine since then by fresh arrivals from Brooklyn. Go out early, as the game 'will begin at two, and take your ladies with you, •Voth clubs will be out In theit , strength. /The grounds are at at Fifteenth and Columbia avenue. CRICKET—PHILADELPHIA VS. NEW Youg.—The match between the Philadelphia Cricket Club, of this city, and the St. George's Club, of New York, will take place to-day and to-morrow, on the grounds of the Philadelphia Club, at Camden. The wickets will be pitched at ten o'clock, and the play, which promises to be closely contested, will, in all probability, decide which of the two clubs are to be en titled to assume the honors of the champion ship of the United States. Of course the sym pathies of our citizens are with the Philadel phians. Should the latter be defeated as it is sincerely hoped they will not, they will only have to try again . There will be ample ac commodations on the grounds for ladies. FAllt AND TABLE/VI:IL—The Sabbath school of the North Baptist Church are now holding a grand fair and tableaux at the AB sernbly Building, for the benefit of the school. There is. a grand display of useful and fancy articles, including a large model of a Steaul• ship, which is put at twenty.tive cents a chance. There is an elaborate silver fire horn On exhibition,to be presented on the morning Of the firemen's parade to the company polling the largest number of votes. A series of tableaux are nightly presented, and add much to the other attractions. A fine brasa band iB in col:lett/a attendance. CONFISCATION.—Mr. Pugh, the Coolie sinner of Markets, informs us that during the Milt two Width hie clears seized two-hundred end forty-nine lumps of butter and thirty lumps of ssUelege meet, in consequenee of 8 1 490 weight.. ~, • THE FAIR AT THE ACADEXY.---We are much pleased to see the commendable efforts of the wholesale and retail dry . goode depart ment of the great fair for the aoldleve , and Sailors' Home , ' being ea liberally rewarded. The comm - ittee deserve great credit for their mid i and we wish them uontinued auoooo/f until they have footed up such an - amount as will gladden the heart of the poor destitute soldier and sailor. The 'chairman, 'Mr. S. P. Godwin, gave us a look at the autograph album, and we were forcibly impressed that, in after years,our children will look at this charity with fondness and . admiration, and bless the memory of those who were willing to contribute towards the relief of the needy. THE ALBANY PfP.F. ANOCIATION".•—•Thig association will leave Albany for this city on Friday evening, and, on their arrival here will be taken in hand by the Perseverance Hose, NO, 5, whose guests they aro tote. Their uni form is a black suit througbout: They will, we understand, be accompanied by a band. Their stay in our City will be short, as they leave for home the clay after the parade.. Wammt.During the mouth. of Septem ber 1,136,700,057 gallons of water, or an average of 37,800,001 gallons per day, were• pumped by the works belonging to the city. LOCAL Siusxivuss. CRITTENDBIVB COMMIS/101AL COLLUGIL—Over seven hundred and fifty students have at tended this widely-known institution within the year just passed. As a place for obtaining a knowledge of mercantile affairs its supe riority is generally conceded. Without bom bast or purile pretensions it steadily pursues its way, and does what it profess to (1.0, iro ,,parts sound, practical business knowledge. It combines with the advantages of long: expe rience, large business acquaintance, and abili. ties of thelighest order, energy and a faith. /al attention to the interests of its students' and every fadlity[and improvementlis afforded for aiding the student in acquiring an accu rate and thorough knowledge of business affairs. The honfidence and esteem in which: it is held by the business community, and the uni versal satisfaction expressed by its students, attest the value of its instruction. The stu dents-are thoroughly trained in the principles and details pf mercantile transactions of every kind, and the instructions throughout are of the inost_praetioal character. Its students aro dispersed throughout the country and are ailing with success positions of the highest responsibility and honor. One of the best in , a , young man can make is to ac quire a knowledge of the branches. taught there.' , , CHABLER H. Owans,l63 North Third street, southeast corner of Race, manufaeturer of 11111111•MIRIC CDR tr 0 9 .401 PTived and pegged. COUntry merchants and Others fa. ware 04 prime goods would find it to their &Waning° to give him a call. THE Plume ra wir4 E _IG.E.Ta.ENTH WAstri:—llen, ry J. lialdiston, No. 1431 Franlrford avenue, is now prepared to receive subscriptions to ghe Press.- Copies for sale at his counter at an •eally bow every morning. - 1 THE POLIOE. CONIWZNVE WU/ A colored man, named reddrlek Neal, living "at the bead waters of the Sassafras river, Warwick county, Maryland, was the victim of a sharper,"yes terd ay morning to the extent of $4OO in U. S. Trea sury notes. This case is similar to several prae ticed years since by the celebrated Ciamalied Van cott. From the statement made yesterday morn ing by the victim, it was seems that the sharper met with him near the Sassafras river, a day or two since, andengaged In familiar conversation, during which the old man said he had a son in the Zith giment U.S. C. T., that had Just arrived in Phila delphia from the war, but had not yet been mus tered out of the service. The old man proposed visiting Philadelphia to see his son, in order to give him bit bounty money, amounting to $4OO, that he bad safely retained for him from the time of his en listment. • The sharper, finding that Peddrick was deeidedly communicative' on subjects that be should keep se cret, played his part well. He said he was going to Philadelphia, after visiting Baltimore, and would , be glad to accompany Mr. Ilea. While on the cars he told a long Story about being in California when the war broke out; how he enlisted, and how he obtained two boxes of gold and jewelry, - worth more than four hundred dollars. He laid that he did not know exactly what to do with it, but stated that Peddrick might have it all for the sum of Iwo in greenbacks. The sharper said the two large boxes were at Adams' Express office. They , contained two smaller boxes, enclosing four hundred dollars In gold faeces. Peddrick areed to give him the money upon the delivery of the boxes, believing , that his eon could the more readily get the gold ex changed 'without exciting any suspicion. Upon arriving in the city a carriage was obtained and the two men were driven to the express office— the deponent supposed it to be such an office. The two boxes were delivered, placed in the carriage and driven away. The parties stopped at a public house to finish up the work. The sharper having received the greenbacks made some pretext and absented himself, since which time he has tot been heard from. • - • • The chaise driver finally became impatient,-the hour for which he -had been engaged having ex 'pired. He called upon Neal and stated the fact, 0 him, Z.Teal" said he was waiting for the return of the other man. The einiiSe driver, sharp fellow, understood the whole afar at nun, RDA! it 'was not long before IT6ai adeertatheil to his utter dismay that he had been victimized. He pro eeededitothe Centralpolice office with the two boxes. They contained pieces of marble and brickbats, packed in curled hair. These boxes had probably been forwarded from Baltimore to Philatieiphila m the sharper, who fpaid a quick Visit to t - r _," ' .er Nam after having an interview to , " - 41 wre • mentioned. criefore Mr. Recorder Rum] AY ALLEGED HOUSE DUET. Pat Ryan was charged with the larceny of a bay horse valued at 8075. from the Bazarr on Filbert street. The animal belonged to Geo. W. Pieties, residing on Fifth street, above Diamond. He left It tied to a tree in front of the Bazaar, and it disap neared, The horse was traced to Camden by officer De Haven, and was found in charge of a boy who stated that Ryan had hired him to ride the animal to Camden, where he offered it for sale for $75. The accused was committed. • .ATTtMr7wn sunaLARY An attempt was made to rob the tailor store of. T. Wilson, No. 4 90uth Ninth street. Two men were observed working at the front door, but upon the approach of a ttzen *hrhosthavilur &Jame chisel behind them.i NO REPORTS Yesterday the usual levee at the Mayor's office was dispensed with. The accustomed reports of the lieutenants were not received. These officials re mained in the- station-houses, in case they were required to quell disturbances. ;, Things were dull about the Central Police Station during yesterday. Not a single case was heard,and - .Alderman Bailer, the presiding magistrate did not think it necessary pay his daily visit. A QUIET ELECTION. The election yesterday passed off very quietly. Tip to the time of the closing of the polls last evening there were very few instances in which the services of the pollee were required. No serious . disturb. anees occurred. SHIPPING. taith STEAM. TO LIVERPOOL-- Calling at Queenstown—The Inman Line, sallln&Semi-Weekly. carrying the U. S. Malls. CITY'OF LIMERICK wEDNESDAY. Oct. It EDINBURG SATURDAY. Oct. 14. CITY OF. MANCDESTER.WEDNESDAY.. Oct. 15 CITY OF WASHINGTON-SATURDAY, Oct. 21. At Noon, from Pier 44 North Raver. RATES OF . PASSAGE. Payable in Gold. First Cabin VO 00 Bteuage ... . 00 to London.. 95 00j to London. 39 00 to Pans 105 001 " to Pane 40 co Passengers - also forwarded to Havre, Hamburg, Bremen, &c., 4c. at moderate rates. Passage _by the Wednesday steamers, cabin, $9O; steerage, VP payable In IF. 16. currency. Steerage passage from Liverpool or queenstown, al gold, or its equivalent. Tickets can be bought H ere by persons sending for their friends. For farther information, apply at the Company's Offices. JOHN El. DALE, Agent, jyu WALNUT Street', Phila. s i s aM i g FOR ,HARTFORD CONN. .1 MtITAN DIRECT, VIA DELAT'ARE AWD CANAL.—The Philade phi. Steam Propeller Company's Steamer " SARAH, I9 Capt. Jones, now loading at Tatem's wharf, below South street, will sail as above with despatch. Apply on board or to WISI. M. BAIRD & CO., Agents. ocs-at JAZ SOUTH WHARVES. • FOR ALBANY AND TROY, N. Y.-VIA. DELAWARE AND RA IUTAN CANAL. The barge S. FLANAGAN, T. Spicer, master, Is now loading at first wharf below Spruce street for the above points, and will leave on WEDNESDAY INEI , III4G. Fore freig_ht, which will be taken on reasonable WW I . UMW to D. L. FLANAGAN, Agent, 009 -at 30* S. DEL AWAKE Avenue. g iZa FOR RICHMOND, NORF'OLZ., AND CITY POIRT., PHILADELPHIA. AND RICHMOND STEAM PACKET COMPANY. The flue steamship " CLAYMONT" Will Pail from the 'First Wharf above MA.P.R.Wi I 8t.,• On SATURDAY, October 7, 1825, at 12 M. These steamers insure at lowest rates an 4 sail re gularly every Wednesday and Saturday. For freight or passage, with excellent accommo dations, apply to WM". P. CLYDE & sel4-tm No. 14 NORTH WHARVES. , BOSTON AND PHILADEto pIILL STEAMSHIP LINE sailing from vriirsrttreoetSgalaglamllid wha lf, a trs! tOll4 The steamer ITOInfiN, Captain. Eater. will eau from Philadelphia for Boston on Saturday, October 14, at 10-. A.. M. and steamer SAXON Captain at thews, Vigo ,Boston for Philadelphia, same day, ot 4 P. M. These new and substantial ateamehips form a regu lar line, sailing from neon port punctually on .4ntlir -11&99. MOUT/Moen erected st one-hell the Vremlum charged on the vessels. Freights taken at fair rates. Bhippere are requested to send Slip Receipts and Rills of Lading with their goods. For Freight or l'aseA&BNCETlFAMlttertirdli tiOratip/Y to_ -- num South DELAWARE Aven ue. BAKER'S POPULAR HAIR ESTAB• L. LASLIMENT—The assortment of Braids, Wigs, Toupees, Banbeaux. Papillons, Bouleaux, Ton dues, Frizzes, Crimples, Clurls, Illusive Seams for Ladies, cannot be equalled by any other house in the United States at prices lower than elsewhere. O. 909 CHESTNUT Street. se2l-Ims MORGAN_ ,_ORB, Zio CO., STEAM. EN GINE BUILDER% Iron Founders, and Gene ral Machinists and Boner Makers, No. ISI9 CAL- Liyisrmia. Street. Philadelphia. fe2S.tt HAVANA CIGAREL-A GOOD VA RIETY constantly to store and bond, at low. est cash rates. • B. AUUII F RON TONS, mv2l-82n* NO. SIM Muth Street. 'HENRY BALDWIN, JR, • • ITo. as SOUTH SEVENTH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, ATTORNET-AT-LA.W,SOLICITOR, OF PATENTS AND couNsELLOit IN PATENT CASES. oc.l-3m* • TUST OPENED—A CHOICE ASSORT MENT ofdarntlemen's Scarfs, Ties, and Hand koreldefa from Parte, imported and selected kr JOll3l C. AItItISON, No. 1 and a North SIXTH. Street. oe7 A CARD.-/lAVING RESUMED THE PRACTICE OF LAW, I will give careful at tention to all business which may be entrusted to my hands. OFFICE, No. 1,2 d FLOOR BIBLE }WILDING, PAYETTE street, near Charles street, Baltimore. se29-Im TORN R. KENLY. PERBO - 55 13EEKING MEDICAL AID would do well to consult Dr. D. A. DUMAd, No. 1037 WALNUT litreet, for prompt and effi cient treatment. Distant patients consulted by letter, and reme. Mee forwarded to any address. sel4-Im. AFINE STOCK OP CUTLERY.— - INDIA RUBBER TEA and TABLE KNIVES. IVORY EDNDLE do. do. do. HORN do. do. do. do. EITuRRN WARES COMPLETE. se29-tr unrierviS & PAGE. SIXTH . and AEON. NESTE3 FANCY BASKETS, 1,000 just received. Ale., deok of plain ind fancy "WILLOW AND WWI) WARE. Far sale low to the trade. ROWE, EUSTON & CO., sea° 167 and 139 North THIRD Street. EVANS & WATSON'S EJu SALAMANDER SAYE %TORE, 13011TELl'OUREN STREET. ritILADLPRIA_P A oat kaßg4 lane variety of PL itz-ruour NAVA liwoys PROPOSALS. fvFlet DEPOT COMMISSARY OF SUBSISTENCE, Wasnrs - erroa - , D. O„ October 8, 1885. KALE 01P BARB no.V.AD. SEALED PROPOSAL% In duplicate, will be re ceived at this office until 12 M., on TIMRSDAY4 .thepth put., for the surplus fliottp BREAD at this and the Alexandria depot. The Bread is packed 111 boxes of fifty (50) pounds each, and can be examined at Sixth street - wharf, in this city, or at the bubalstenve stotebonee, In Alexandria, Va. No bids will be received for less than twenty (20) boxes, one thousand (1,000) pounds. The price per pound and quantity desired win be stated in each proposal. It will be placed on transports at Alexandria, Va., or at She Sixth-street wharf, free of eqspense to the purchaser. Twenty thousand boxes (GO pounds each),-mgrs or less, can be par chat.ea. The attention of shippers. and others using Pilot Bread, is called to the advantages now offered for obtaining their supplies of this article. The Government reservee the right to reject hide. Bidders not present will be notified by letter of the result of their proposals. All purchases will be re moved within twenty days from the date of accep tance. .„ Pi10ii6.4416, if dealred,,ealt be obtained from the undersigned. Terms eatih, in Government funds, before the de livery commences. G DELL, oc9-mwr St Maj. and C. S., U. S. A. ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, 1139 GIRARD Street. PAlPAnzLriti.s.4 October 4, 1865. `'PROPOI3ALB FOR FORAGE AND STRAW. Proposals are invited by the undersigned, for the delivery of good, merchantable Timothy Hay and Straw, on board of vessels at midi wharf In. the Port of Philadelphia as may be designated. The Hay and Straw must be securely baled, and weigh (2,000.) two thousand pounds per ton, exclu sive of wood. Proposals must state plainly the- quantity, price and time of delivery. The Hay and Straw will be inspected by a Gov ernment Inspector, and weighed before being ship ped. Proposals will also be received to deliver Ray and Straw at Washington.. D. C., Rfehiftond, Va., and Hilton tint], S. C., subject to the above require ments. Bids will be accepted from time to • A ime to meet the requirements of the Government: Payments to be made on delblettok or as soon thereafter as funds for that purpose shall be re ceived. Tilde shall be subject to the decision of the Quar termaster General. All proposals to be made out in daplieate, on printed forms, which may be had on application at this office, the price to be stated both an words and figures. ' . - Each bid lutist be guaranteed by • two responsible persons, whose signatures must be appended to the guarantee, and certified to as being good and sum dent securities for the Amount involved by the United States District Judge, Attorney or Col lector, or other public officer. Envelopes to be endorsed, "Proposals for For- All proposalS tO COnfOrm strictly. to the terms of this ;advertisement, a copy of which must aaooit ,panyeachproileal. By order of Col. WM. W. MCKIM, U. S: A., Chief Quartermaster Philadelphia Depot. ti - E•9 ii, 9414 5 , oil-ti c A pv, and nest quartermaster, GOVERNMENT SALE' OP WHISKY. OFFICE DEPOT COMMISSARY_ Porerwasti MORE Va.. SepteMber si 19 SEALED PROPOSALS, in duplicate, are invited and will be received by the undersigned at•this Dc potointil 12 o'clock M,. on the lath day of OCTO BER, 1565 for the sale of oho thousand sevenbun dred and fifteen (1,715) barrels of wilialrY, more or less, as follows, viz : Lot No. 1. Consisting often hundred and sixty seven (1,067) barrels of Rectified Whisky, originally inspected in April, May, and June, laSi, andJanu e.(7, 1465, cohtaining about forty-two thousand three hundred and forty-five (42,30) gallons. Proposals for ten (10) barrels and upwards on this lot will be received. Lot No. 2. Consisting of four hundred and sixty (460) barrels Pure Copper Distilled and superior. Bourbon Whisky, origina inspected in February, 1865 containing about eighteen thousand four hun dred and ninety-eight mom gallons. Proposals for nye (a) barrels and upwards of this lot will be received. Lot No. 8. Consisting of one hundred and twenty (120) barrels Pure Rye Whisky, originally inspected in February,. 1865, 4 containing about four thousand eight hundred (4,80 gallons. Proposals fur three (3) barrels and upwards of this lot will be received. Lot No. 4. Consisting of sixty-three (63) barrels Pure Old Rye Whisky, originally inspected in Feb ruary, 1865, containing about two thousand live hun dred and twenty (2,520) gallons. 'Proposals for two (2) barrels and upwards of this. of will be received. Lot No, 6. Consisting of Bye (5), barrels Pure old Bourbon Whisky., originally inspected June, 1884, containing about one hundred and sixty-three' (163) gallons. Proposals for one (1) barrel and upwards of this lot will be received. The Whisky was originally selected with great care,. and is all pure and of prime quality. The rec tified was designed for issue to the troops in the field, and the Bourbon and _Rye for sales to officers, and are equal if not superior to any Whiskies now in'the market; has been all engaged within the pre sent month and is in excellent order, packages being of the hest quality. Samples of the Whisky can be seen,and blank pro posals obtained, at the offices of the following named officers of the Subsistence Department, viz : Colonel H. F. Clarke, A. D. C. and A. C. U. S., New 'York. Brevet Bri_gadier General Thos. Wilson, C. 8., Baltimore, Md, Major George Bell, C. S. Washington, D.d. Captain Thomas C. Sullivan, C. S. Itichmond,Va. Captain E. D. Brigham, C. S , Boston, Mass. Captain I . B. Wiggin, C. S., 'Philadelobla, Pa. The UtiYernment reserves therto relict t au t e t c o withdraw yT any or all orate above lots, and posal deemed too isrfr. Payments to be made in Grated states currency within ten GO days after notification of acceptance of bid, and prior to the delivery of the property. A guarantee equal to one-half the amount pro -0,,0es roe must accompany the bid, signed by 'two tsj responsible parties. hen removing the Whisky purchasers will pro vide their Own transportation, and the Government 'will load the YeaSeill ifcc or wharfage, dockage, or labor.. Bidders are Invited to be present at the opening of their proposals, Brevet Brigadier General Jo seph Roberti, Y. S. A.., commanding at Fort Mon roe; Va., or some other officer of rank; will be pre sent at the opening of the bids to represent ab sentees. JAMES CURRY se23-16t Colonel and C. S. V. PHILADELPHIA, OCTOBER 8,1865. SEALED PROPOSALS in duplicate will be re- Ceived,from first Minds only, by tile undersigned, at the United States Commissary'Warehouse, near corner CALLOWIDLL and SIXTEENTH Streets. or directed to Post Office Box 11.38 In this city, until 10 o'clock A. M. OCTOBER 14th, 1000, for furnish ing. and delivering free of coot to the Camps, Bar racks, Hospitals and Officers In the vicinity of this City,' all the FRESH - BEEF required by them for six next, of sircriZEMP.Wrieurc. 4stßairj; shall direct, and subject to hie approval, The Beef to be of-steers four years old and over, and weighing gross not: less than tweiv* hundred pounds, in alternate four. and hind *quarters, and trimmed according to regulations. Bids from afsloyal parties will not be considered. Each bid must be accompanied by an Oath of allegi ance to the Government. A bond of live thousand dollars to accompany the contract will be required. Proposals to be endorsed "Proposals for Fresh Beef -11 The MIMICS of all parties participating In the pro posal must be given, and no transfer of the contract will be allowed. C. L. KILBURN, oc7-7t Brevet Brigadier General. A. C. G. S. SALE OF GOVERNMENT STEAMERS. DEPOT QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, BALTIMORE, Md., October 9th, 1465. Will be sold at Baltimore, Md., under the direc tion of Captain C. ill. BEACH,A. Q. M.,on THURS DAY, October 19111, 1965, at 10 o'clock A. M., at the Government wharf, south side of Basin, the Go vernment VeSeels hereinafter named and described, viz: The EAGLE No. 1, side-wheel, double-end ferry boat of 342' tons, wooden hull, iron fastened, and Metalled in 1863. Length on deck over all 133 feet 4 inches. beam 32 feet over all 51 feet; depth of hold 9 feet 11 inches. Has one low-pressure beam en, gine; diameter of cylinder 32 inches, stroke of pis ton 9 feet, draft 8 feet: hull in good order, and well found-in chains, anchors, fasts, &c.„ engine and boiler in good repair. The CURLEW, side-wheel,double-end ferry boat of 942 tons, wooden hull; length on deck 133 feet, beam 32 feet, depth of hold 9 feet t inches, draft 7 feet. Has one beam engine; diameter of cylinder 32 inches, stroke of piston 0 feet. This steamer was thoroughly repaired and s, pplled with a new boiler in 1864, and is a staunch Vessel, being well supplied with anchors, enema, &e., &c. The PATUXENT, side-wheel steamer of 255 term wooden bull; length on deck 454 feet, beam 23 feet, over all 43 feet, depth of hold 7 feet 5 inches, draft 5 feet 6 inches--hoitom metalled. Hag one low-preS. sure beam engine; diameter of cylinder, as incites, stroke of piston 8 feet 6 inches. In good order, and well found in general outfits. The NORTHERNER, side-wheel steamer of 995 tons, wooden hull; length on deck 243 feet, beaux 31 feet, over all 48 feet, depth of 1101(19 feet 8 inches, between decks 8 feet, draft 8 feet. Has one low pressure supe strokesm engine; diameter of cylin der 60 inches, of piston 11 feet. In good. run ning order, having been recently caulked and metalled; is well found in her outfits, and well suit able for sea service. The JAMEI3 MURRAY, screw tugboat, about 61 tons, wooden,hull; length on deck 67 feet 11 Inches, beam 15 feet, depth of hold 6 feet 6 inches, draft 8 feet- flinches. Has one direct acting high-pressure engine - diameter of cylinder 13 team stroke of piston 20 inches. one tubular boiler two years old, TheVIDETTE, screw propeller of 274 tons, wooden hull, iron fastened and metalled; length on deck me feet alnelieS, beam 27 feet 7 inches, depth of Lower hold 7 feet b inches. between decks 7 feet 11 inches, draft 8 feet 4 inches. Has one direct'acting low pressure engine; diameter of cylinder 26 inches, stroke of piston 80 inches; hull and boiler in good order, and well found in ancinArs, chains, tools, ANN., &c.; has two masts 'with fore'and aft tai l's. The COMMERCE,screw propeller of 154,92-95 tons, wooden bull, iron fastened; length on deck 97 feet. beam 22 feet 9 Inches, depth of hold 7 feet 9 Inches, argft 6 feet 6 inches. Has one direct acting high pressure engine; diameter of cylinder 24 inches, stroke of piston 24 inches; hull and engine in good order, and the ship tilted with a new patent steam pump, anchors, chains, ae., &u. The DETRGIT,screw propeller of 900 tims,wooden bull, iron fastened. Length on deck 130 feet, beam 25feet 5 inches; depth of lower hold 11 feet, between decks 7 feet 3 inehes, draft 9 feet 6 inches. Has one direct acting high pressure engine; diameter of cy under incnep, stroke of piston 3 ieet. Has Birea ' masts with fore and aft sails; hull, engine, and boiler in good order, and well found 1n all her out fits. Capacity of cargo 4,000 barrels KEI The gunboat RAPNEL, side-wheel steamer, about 151 ton., wooden hull, bottom metalled. ' Length on deck 115 feet, beam 21 feet. over all 26 feet, depth of hold 8 feet, draft 3 feet. Has two high-pressure engines; diameter of cylinder 14 inches, stroke of Aston 3 feet. This yessei is plated With boiler iron above the main deck including the pilot house; hull, engines and botlerli good condi tion,-and is well found in anchor, chainS, &e., &C. The Gunboat GENERAL JESSOP, screw propel ler, about 150 tons, wooden hull, built in 1883. Length on deck in feet, beam 17 feet 10 Inches, depth of hold 8 feet, draft 6 feet 8 inches. Engine and pilot-house iron.plated. Has one low-pressure direct acting engine; diameter of cylinder 21 inches, stroke of piston 24 Inches. Hull, engine and boiler in good order. The Gunboat RENO, side-wheel steainer, . about 202 tolls, wooden hull, iron fastened, built ill 1803. Length on deck 161 feet 8 inches, beam 21 feet 5 inches, over all 33 feet, depth of hold 0 feet, draft 3 feet. She is boiler iron-clad at each end, with tWO rudders and two masts, having derricks and tackles attached to each. Also. saloon and state-rooms on the promenade desk. Has two higierpressure en gines: diameter of cylinder 14 inches, stroke of pis ion 2 feet, and lies uneSor,cables, and two boats. The Gunboats FUnkili andI'ARKE are of the same dimensions and description at the Roan, having been built at the same time,and are in about the same general condition. The gunboat BURNSIDE is of about the same di mensions as tine Reno, with low-pressure engine, and In good order , Terms cash in aovernnunt funds, on day of sale. R. M. NEW PORT, Col. and Chief Quartermaster, octl-7t Baltimore Depot. COAL. GENIIIISE EAGLE VEIN COAL, equal, if not euverior, Lektgin, Sg ,g and Stove SUM Sai, Large Nut, en. Try it. Yon will b 4 sure to be pleased. Office, 121 Sott th FOURTH Street, below Chestnut. Depot, 1419 CALLOW HILL Street, above Bread. 1Y27-am ELLIS MUNSON. K NOWLE B' LEHIGH, HICKORY, and FISK COAL at reducedprices. 0111C11 and 'Dad. NINTH and WILLOW Ots• R2O-ane 0. 0A L .-SUGAR LOAF, BRAVER. MEADOW, and Spring Mountain Lehigh Coal, &Wheat Locust Mountain, from schuylkilkprepared expressly for family use. Depot, N. W. corner BIOME and WILLOW Streets. Offlee,_EO. S. SECOND Street. Caps-tll J. WkLTON CROQUET, ARCHERY, CRICKET, and BASE-BALL IMPLEMENTS., Jiiel re ceived and for sale I.) .4- C TN eet kiL o IUP 9 W H IL s S4N u t Se3o-1m GENT , B BOOTS, DOUBLE SOLE, , SEWED, ta; tine calf sewed $7. Boy's, lw dies' misses , and children's,; cheap for cash, at CLARK'S, 16‘A6 MARKET Street. oc9-314 WM: 0. COCHRAN & CO., 224 WAL NUT Street. 17p Stairs will continua the WINE AND LIQUOR' BUSINESS, and have jnat redelved a law Invoice or chl—banfts, rarhigaa, Yigaros, Nabajas anti ComercWate Se gars. oelo-110 IarPHILADELPHIA BUR GEON BANDAtiIf, INEMITIITIE, _No -14 North NINTH Street, shove Mart ket.—E. C. EVERETT, after thirty years' DraCtit cal experience, guarantees the akilful adjulAmen, of hie Premium Fateot Gradosoting Pressure Tress. tipporters Elastic Stockings, rhoulder Braces lobes. £ c . Ladles' artirtuten,S oendnated bY Led& alink/f A UCTIOAT SALES. JOHN B. MYERS a, CO., AUCTION 2222, Noe. 992 and 224 M4.I4iNT Street' LARGE POSITIVE SALE OP BRITISMNENCH. GERMAN, AND DOMESTIC DRY truODS. We will hold a large elle of foreign and domnatic dry goods, by catalogue, on four months' credit and part for cash, ON TIII7XSDAY IIfORNING, October 12th, at 10 o'clock, embracing about. 700 packager; and lota of staple end fancy artieer, woollens, worsteds, linens, 011ie, and eottono, to which we invite the attention of dealers. N. B.—Catalogues ready and goods arranged for exhibition early on morning of sale. CHINCHILLAS AND WRITNEYs, I bale assorted colors chinci.itl as, high cost good'', - for the Hug tailoring trade, , 2 cases assorted - mixed London whitneys. DOESKINS, SATINS,- ALPACAS. 1 case 4-4 Belgian black doeckine. 1 case silk back black satins. 1 case black alpacas. The above are especially recommended' to the beet city trade. 5,000 DOZEN HOSIERY AND GLOVES. . I,oos dozen German cotton boa:try, in mons', wo metr, miases,yostbs' and chlldrens , brown and bleached hose and half hose. POSITIVE SALR: OF CROSSLEY'S - AND OTHER fiAßPETilles, &c. ON FRIDAY MORNING, Octoberlath, at 71 o'clock, will be Bold, by cats logue, on four months' credit, about two hail dred pieces Crossley's tapestry brussels, royal dareafik Venetian, superfine and line ingrain, Dutch hemp, list, cottage, and rag carpetings, &c., embracing a choice assortment of superior goods, which may be examined early on the morning of LARUE PEREMPTORY SALE Ole FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS. Included in our sale of THURSDAY, October 12, will be found In part tile following,viz.:. DOMESTIC& — bales bleached and brown cottons. —bales white and fancy wool bed blanket.. —bales drills, wool and cotton flanncla. Ac. caeca Kentucky leans, cottonnades, kerseys. —cases indigo-blue ticks. defiling, Checks, stripes, cages corset jeans vest padding's, Maya, &e. MERCHANT TAILORS' (*ODDS. pieces Saxony and London black and blue clotha. - -pieces Imperial doeskin tricot, cliating, pilots. —pieces Belgian duffel, chinchillas, sealskins. —pieces castor beavers, cassimeres, satinets, Ac, pieces Italians, satin de chines and vestings. LINENS. pieces Irish shirting linens and slicetings. Ifileces blue striped starlings, damasks, (twins. pieces table cloths, diapers, napkins, doylies, —pieces drills, ducks. burlaps, canvas, crash: DRESS (*ODDS AN I) SILK?. • pieces Paris merinos and mous. de sines. pieces poplins, silk brilliants, epinglines, /tn. pieces melanges, Miami', Saxony plaids. —nieeca alpacas. infamies, Coburgs..km pieces gros Rhin, taffetas, poult de soles. ALSO. Shawls, silk and cloth cloaks, hosiery, gloves, baimorals, patent thread. sewing silk, spool cotton, hew skirtstraynilingandundershirts and drawers, ties, umbrellas, Ac. LARGE PEREMPTORY SALE OF FRENCH AND OTHER EUROPEAN DRY 131 - 00D15, RC. VN DIVNA4T , 15 / 9 4NINci -October le, atlo o'clock, will fpe eold_ oy cuss-Loge.. nntour moiiihs 4 crodit,'about g:5 lots Of French, India, German, and British dry goods,_ embracing a full assortment of fancy and staple articles, In silks, worsteds, woollens, linens, and cottons. N. E,—broods arranged for errandaaVloi4Ol4dcatlV• lognes ready, early on morning of sale. LARGE PERENTORY:SALE OVIROOTS, SHOES, BROGANS, TRAVELLING BAGS, &a. ON TUESDAY MORNING, October 17th, will be sold at 10 o'clock, by cata logue, otirfour months , credit, about 1,500 packago6 boots, shoes, brogans, cavalry boots, Bra.,, of city .and Eastern manufacture. Open for examination with catalogue on morning Of. sale. PANCOAST & WARNOCK, ' AIX TIONEERB. No. SI4O MARKET Street. LARGE POSITIVE SALE OF 750 LOTS ARE RICAN AND IMPORTED DRY GOODS, LINEN AND EMERY GOODS, MILLINERY GOODS, EMBROIDERIES , Ac., & c. by catalogue, - THIS DAY. Oct. litl - 41865, counnentang at id old:trek preelsete, comprising a full assortment of seasonable and de sh able goods worthy the attention of buyers. CLOAKS! CLOAKS I In sale this morning, an invoice of black cloth castor beaver coats, saeques, cloaks, [Cc., of new styles, for Mt. class sales. lIIIIIBROIDERIBS AND LAVE GOODS. Also, embroidered edging and inserting, an in voice of lace collars, lace hdkfs, barbes, SO lots Paris lace veils, Ac. RIBBONS AND MILLI' ERY GOODS. Alto, bonnet mud trimming ribbons, velvet rib, bons, beitings, bonnet velvets, `4OO cartons artificial flowers, Ac. etc. gEf.T AND STRAW GOODS. 50 eases ladies' and misses! most fashionable styles felt and straw hats, straw bonnets, ,te.,_etc. IRMIhItY GOODS, T IR4, NOTIONS. Iso, ladies and gents' cotton and wool hosiery and gloves an Invoice of Paris silk ties, wool kiiit goo s, notions, stock of goods, Ac. Ac. Alen, 100 dozen ladies' steel-spring hoop-skirts, mechanical corsets. • FINE POCKED AND TABLE CUTLERY. Also, an invoice of flue pocket-knives, scissors, table-knives and forks, Ac., Ac. P HILIP 1' 6% ORD CO., AUCTIONEER€ 3, 525 MARKET and 522 COMEIRECE Otree&s. SALE OF 1,500- OASES BOOTS, :SHOES, BRO GANS ,_&O. 034' AIORATING, Oct. 12tb, commencing at w0...r.,kt precisely, will be sold, by. catalog..., *.i,ouu cases men's, boys' and rogr a izlf 6o ß n i m p r , o gai i t t L ite a r rt s d kh c i . c . k w b o o m o e t . s., ,B br ui ogn e s o and clildren's calf, lop, goat, kid, buff and Lorocoo !weed poota anti shoo, frsq4 first-class manuraG. bbrtits. DAVIS & HARVEY, AUCTIONEERS, SPORWait•reow.l3llbirseatTSMlGET. REAL ESTATE, STOOKS, &c. NOTICE. —Sales of Real Estate, Btocke &e. will he held at the renaacipm xx.h.ffe• notice Of First Bale will be given. FURNITURE SALES at the Store every Tate day. SALES AT RESIDENCES will receive gtrtitu lar attention. sale No. 2124 Groan dreg, SUPERIOR FURNITURE, ELEGANT PIANO; OVAL MIRRORS, FINE TAPESTRY CAR PETS, et - C. THIS MORNING. 11.111 Inst., at 10 o'clock, by ‹tals.l4kll4l, tho stiporlor furniture, elegant rosewood overstrung 7-octave piano, two handsome oval mirrors, line tapestry carpets, kitchen utensils, dm. May be examined at 8 o'clock on the morning of the sale. LARGE AND PEREMPTORY SALE. STOCE. AND FIXTUREWOETHE MONTOGIMERY - _ HOTEL., Nprthcnot corner or turcru winner Atreets trine sold at pubi!agaiaeti TUESDAY MORNING, October 17th,without reserve, for cash, commencing at 10 o'clock precisely and to be continued until all shall be sold. Immediately after the sale, a lot of trunks, assorted sizes, containing hotel baggage, wilt be sold to the highest bidder. SALE OF VALUABLE THEOLOGICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS BOORS. ON THURSDAI EVENING, 12th Mot., at 7)4 ogetock.l private library of value• ble-theological andJuiseellaneous books,lnoluding a number of illustrated works In fine bindings. May be examined on Thursday, with catalogues. Te SCO TNUT TT, JR., AUCTIONEER, 1020 CHES STREET. • POSITIVE SALE OF STOCKING MACHINERY. ON-THURSDAY MORNING next, 12th that, at 10 o'clock, at 1020 Chestnut street, will be sold the following new stocking niiehinery, 3 Pepper, 46 Ribs, Frames 24 gauge. 2 Aiken, 48 do., do. 24 do. • 1 do., 38 do., do. 24 do. 1 do. 30 do., do. 24 do. do.; Footing Ribs, Frames 24 gauge. 1-16 Spindle winder, with bobbins. All of above machines are in good order. Also 6 plain circular round frames, viz: Oue 70 needles, one 74 do., one 78 do., one 82 do., one 70 and 74 do., one 78 and 82 do., all in good order. 1)10 AILItOAD OARS AT A.IICTION.— lINITE STATES OFFICE OF D ASSISTANT MILITARY QUARTERMASTER. RAILROADS, WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 10th, 1865. I will can at Public Auction on WEIMODA,X, November Bth. at one (1) Pali ., near the depot or the New York Central Itailroad, in Buffalo, N. V. ten (10) new eight-wheeled BOX FREIGHT cAns: nye (5) foot gauge. Terms cash in Government funds. M. L. ROBINSON, oell-23t Bret. COI: and A. Q. M. CLOSIN SALES OF GOVERNMENT G 'HORSES AND MULES: QUARTERMASTER GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 25, 18i5. Will be sold at public auction, during the month of OCTOBER, to the highest bidder, at the time and places - named beloW, I NEW YORK. New York City, TUESDAY of each week-100 Horses each day PENNSYLVAA. Philadelphia, THURSDAY of each wceit - 100 Horses each day. , Philadelphia, SATURDAY of each week-100 Mules each day Harrisburg, .1 7 13ESII.KY of each week-100 Mules each dap. Harrisburg, THURSDAY ass&wank-100 Hareem each day. Wading, TUESDAY ,_October 8-150 Horses. Greensburg, FRIDAY - , October 13-130 Horses. Lansaider, THURSDAY, October , 19 - 3,60 ligraca• Pittsburg, THURSDAY, °Miter 26-150 Florae.. Allentown, TUESDAY, October 31-150 Horses. DELAWARE. Wilmington, TUESDAY of each week—lco Horses each day. Wilmington, FRIDAY aP each Week-100 Hula each day. MISSOURI. St. Louis, October j 3, 4,5, 6,7, 9 and 10-150 Mules e Ss day i St. Lous, October 11, 12,18 and 19-150 Horses each Louis. October 24, 25, 26, 27, 23, 30 and 31-150 Mules each day. eTESBORo,IS. TUESDAY and THURSDAY of each week-100 Horses each day. No sales of Hales will take piece at WASILIMITit DI Q. Tile animals to lie Sold in O_ctober are superlo9 to . any heretofore offered to thepublic. The majority of them are sound and serviceable. is expected that at this series of sales alt the sur plus Goverment p,ninle4iB will be disposed of. Buy ers ,yhoula therefore mama themeelve.g of this kat op• portunitn to purchase. Animals will be sold singly. • Sales to commence at 10 A. M.' TERMS—Cash in United States ourropz. ,riasins A. EMS% Brevet Brigadier General, in charge First Division Q. K. G. O. 5e29L0031 PALE OF GOVERNMENT Li AND STBAM HOISTER, AT ALEXANDR BARGES IA, VthalN/A. CHIMP QUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, DEPOT OP WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON, D. C. October 3, 138.5. Will he sold, at public auction, inder the dtreetlen of Brevet Colonel J. G. C. Lee, A. Q. M., at ALEX ANDRIA.. Va., on THURSDAY,IOM obei. 28, 18135, at 11 o'clock A. M. one STEAM HOLSTER and nine single-deck SCA' YLKILL BARGES, as follows: Barge Florence. Barge T. 11. Cole. Barge James Wilcox. Barge Jura. B • rge Hunter Coleman. Burge Captain Charles L. Reed. Barge Waupoll6ll_ Barge D. Megan. Barge Henry Flannery. Terms cash, In Government funds. D. H. RUCKER, Brevet Maj. Gen. and Ciller Quartermaster, oca-iet Depot of Washington, 628H00P SKIRTS.—NEW 628. FALL STYLES NOW READY at llopkinin Manufactory, No, ego Mtcx Street. Our assortment 10 cOmplete., containing full fines of Ladles', Misses', and Oliildrengs Skirta, of even , style, length, and size, which, for finish, durability, and cheapness, are unequalled by any other hoop skirts made, and are Warranted to give satiaftWOrn, Skirts made tmorder, alit Ted, And repaired. Also, good Eastern made skirts, from Arteen to forty springs, at very low prices. Wholesale and re. tail. se9-Imv 820. 4,1 : ! . .;,1 5 i I •3a C r e ß an l t r t A ealPe D d ; ui P tal.ag l aTii putting up the Crystal Door Plate. ' Agents wanted. Stock, Tools, and. Instructions cost 120, • L. TODD & CO., 39 NASSAU Street, New York. Send for a Circular. se23-Im* CONSULT DR. DUMAS, NO. 1037 WALNUT street, for Acute UV Chi`ollie Dig. wises Nervous Affections, General Weakness, Ne phritis or Gravel, Bronchitis, or confirmed Con sumption, which - he treats with unprecedented sue eess, and SIMMS the BorSt GRIM that ]lave neon abandoned by other physicians. ' os.%-.IOV, MESSRS. J. A. CIANDARA 436 HAVANA, OUIJA, *free their neroteea to those dee t rlnat to iyarehase any of the product Of the Maud, toa ooit.tt COll - of Vessels. rrovielons, and AdlllCOVed faoadzi unen whieb.they_offer liberal cash advances, theoul l h Messrs. S. PUOIJET & SONS. Philadel• Dkia, o whom they refer, eezigm aiIIsII3,PISTOLB, RIFLES, AND GEN .-A ntrig Taekles of all 41.scriptione,„ for le by WILbON .tCO., 409 - (JHERTNITT Street. isp! DR;WARDLE, BURGEON DEN TIST, far twenty-live years in North Tenth street, has ngIiiQVED to No. 150 North IttallTH Street. All operations performed with ears. per. eons In want of Artllloial Teeth that will give beauty and comfort:to the mouth, WIII do well to call. Our terms are moderate. No Imposition practiced in Uour office, ocT-oi No. 154 North BL OM Stmt. A tICTION h,c,„ vußkup,ss: BRINLEY, K im o n YESTNITT and 6141 Wi i s i SALE OP 1,000 T. 0 Ts. Tills Weds, 1,4,4„+. at 10 o'o)opk, A CARD.--The porticular atttotion of and retailers Is reurt rstVt to our bilk of , sandlots French and lir/. 181 ' g" 049 of p_o_Ftatlon of Messrs, Renkltaru & (Wednesday) morning, .October 11, at 10 four months , credit, comorlslng the largest ,' of desirable goods this sea, "^n• 4.111, LARGE IiPECIAL 8 ALE °I . ORITCSIf 1112 Y 000115,THE 111.1 ~ kI VON OF DIESSIN. !ii:11"11 THIS MOBNA. r"„ October lltkr , at in O'clock, ow.T.."r i'rs Roo Dienes Lulu's 6 , 4 and Ife4"l lunch Meelle.'' new anu elegant assortment now 1n5.11,,', 400 pieces Lupin's '4 IMMO de Valli\ "N 611 16414, black colors, just received.. 100 pi ec ed Lupin's 6-4 moos de money, Wick g i red. ' zo pieces Lupin's 6-4. cat...twitters %•a,,aq. qualities, black and white. • 1111 100 pieces Lupin's superior quality pD oplln • elegant assortment, 0075.' Very Ps, Idepl»'sleinilieFlne,eanipri-li, 7 ail ties, and including some inagailN 6 0 61, never before offered. 160 pf,ectm Lupin's Pekin poplins Mack and colored. sOpies'es Lupin's biarrits. magnificent a t % black, 50 plealPil Llip!ll'0 black Pariffentie ill qualities. 110 Luplit'S silk and Warbled pOpiite aGd epla gelines„ the last of the Imporlatlen. ,Sliperll.lo.oLl ^5O Diecoa Lupin 'a Tartananct elan plaid Valegrl,ti • and poplins. SO pieced LliPin'S Sutra pleb figured fmtdlus, 50 pieces sniper French and Ifudderstieltl tiro, clan, .and other plaids, all , wool merin % npleces va.,lour ottomans, coPfred and 75 pieces silk-stripe valenelair and poplin, Mildness, colored, black and mourning. ' 100plecee Silk brocade plaids. Melange boon.= French super wilms, satlu-striped poplin.' 26 pieces 7-4 Scarlet cloths- for cloaks, airbag:, c. 75 pieces Paris skirting:a, /Most style. GOOD g. n s w ca t m s tyanc y c n n d p r t s ap g 44andg oo4d br oende iuc tree- black and colored melange p,plltui; sgin stripped do.; Chine and Janie lustres; braelic t hd i d pop las, black, colottd 6.M flirtiPecl r uo t,i ri . rich printed do.; fall lines. 04 black Canton el:I( k••• black, white, scarlet, magenta and colored c c ; burgs; black and colored mohairs and alpacas. 5.1 super qualities; Australian crepes, Empress that' black talby velvets. f 24 andiao Inds. dtc., &e. VEIL BARLIiRt3, 300 pieces of new and elegant makes, for the first time offered at public sale. BB AWLS. 2.000 shawls, including the finest line of eutirelf new designs and qualities long and square Pam; brhelie, eliklitner shawls Camelia hair, high ccl,,red and Meek Mimi, silk fringes, black (Whet square and long wool fringes, Paris broche ray.', grand fond unl and a galeue of the celebrated make of G °tin) & Co. and others, heavy• hl - a-,,toted tartan and clan PlVd Scotch woblen.shards, , s` WkAik 401.3•D5. 20 pieces bacot of. Sedan black cloths, from flue is superfine. 20 nieces Elbenf blackcloths,from fine to superfine 40 'Rem 6 , 4 aix la cliapelle tricots, adaorer4 graO• , 40 pieces 6-4 aix la chapelle black doeskin, assorted grades. 90 pieces Fambona's black and colored Castors. as. sorted grades. 25 pieces Fambona's black and cOlored double castors, assorted grades. 40 pieces abr. la chapelle black and colored cashirSi assorted grades. 25 pieces ail: la Chapelle black and colored orklams, assorted grades, 26 pieces black meskowas, assorted grades. 10 pieces Elbeuf colored chinchillas, 20 plece6 Men( 6-4 fancy cassimeres. SILKS AND VELVETS. We will Mier aloe, 415 the min ecea4le», the tel. lowing line of very desirable dress silks compris ing the best Paris qualities, and imported especially for the best city trade. 25 pieces black Paris taffetas; including white and purple edge, 29, 32 inches. 50 pieces black gros grain and oultde soles,et the best makes, all widths and qualities. 25 pieces Lyons black silk. and colored vel vett, super makes. 25 pleeeg cloak and mantilla velvets' 2L 82 anill inches; magnificent goods. M THOMAS & SONS, .ava• . NOS. 139 and 111 South - FOURTH Street, REAL ESTATE AND STOOKS. Public sale of Iteal Estate and Stooks, at be Ex change, every TUESDAY, at 12 o'clock. .11W Sales of ferniture at the Auction store evert THURSDAY. /ADO Pale Fes,l99 and 141 South Fourth Street, EN.crr.LENT rultl4ll , tll/I,_ IM9RtArthlb PIANOS. MANTEL AND PIER MIRRORS. RA. GATELL El TABLE, SEWING MACHINES, BEDS AND BEDDING, FINE CARPETS, &C, au C t AßD st—oOu,r wall com mo i row v e at 9 oO o l 'c O l t O s c m a el le h second-band furniture., superior oak dining-room furniture. walnut parlor and chamber furnttura, six su p erior rosewood piano f. rtes, made by Hal lett &Davis, Bacon & Raven. and othbr celebrated makerst duo mirrors, bagatelle Mint five superior sewing machines, fine beds and bedding, china and glassware, large quantity cooking and parlor stoves, tine vervet, Brussels, Imperial and ether carpets, &c.. forming a very attractive assortment, worthy the attention of ladles, dealers and otters desirous ofiatirelnudng: Catalogues are ~ow ready and the articles Sr. ranged few Executor's Sale, No. 414 South Ninth street. SUPERIOR FITHNITURE A _ MIR MN, VET, YET CARPETS, SECRETANK, B11(nE cAsE, THIS MORNING, Oct. 11t11, at 10,o'clock, at No. 411 South Math street, by catalogue, the entire hotualiola and kitchen furniture. AlkY Uo VESUIIIId 911 tlic figt: SALE OF AMERICAN 13OOK!. :ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON, October 12th, at the Auction Store...valuable English and American Woe, from 'nail' , Of teem inind§oMe/yl/Instrat. tr and In tine binding's. Executor's 9nle No. 170 Walnut street. SUPERIOR FURNITURE LARGE MANTEL AND PIER REPROES, PIANO, VELVET War PETS, &C. ON SATURDAY MORNINO, Oct. 14th, at 111 o'clock, at N 0.1702 Walnut street, by catalogue, the superior furniture, flue m.rrors, &e. The elegant residence *lll be sold dreTiout to tlue sale of furniture. Air Full particslars in catalogues. Administrator's Sale—No. 1809 Wallace street. ki,VA-ANT FURNITURE, ROSEWOOD PIANO, MELODEON, HORSES, CARRIAGES, WA NESS, FINE TAPESTRY CAEPETS, &C. ON 'WEDNESDAY MORNINtr, Mth inst., at 10 o'clock, at No. 1809 Wallace street, by catalogue, by order of adMinistrators of Wm.. Paell, deceased, the elegant furniture, rosewood doubleorte, melodeon, horses, carriages, sleigh, and single harness, fine tapestry carpets, an, Also., the kitchen furniture. ifilday l g caamined on the morning of sale, at 8 Wel ocr . 'hieelegant residence will be sold previous to the sale of furniture. Sale No. 1719 Epruce street. ELEbIA.P. T FURNITURE. ON WEDNESDAY MORNING', October 25th, at 10 o'clock, at 1719 Spruce street, by catalogue, the entire furniture, including ele gant green lush drawing-room furniture, hand- Solne oak din ng-toom and elegant chamber furni ture, fine curtains, elegant dinner and tea-cblim bronzes. chandeliers, ite. The furniture was made to order, is of superior q Fu i n y ar n i d ul neXc n l ca n a c o n uest.ion. JAB A. FREEMAN, AUOTIONEER, 423 WALNUT Street. SEVENTH FALL BALE OF REAL ESTATE, h. This sale on WEDNESDAYat 12 o'clock, noon, at the Exchang,e will include STOCKS. Particulars in.gabdogues. GROUND RENTS; 7th ground rents from 300 $63 per annum out of frame houses and lots, Nine teenth ward, eiteentors , sale. TWENTY-H=OlM %VAUD; to SONS With lie. provements• Mt. Airy avenue; plan at store. SECOND bTREET; a large lot, S. W.sborner Se cond and Cumberland streets, 250 feet on the former and 273 feet 8 inches on the latter, executors' sale. 753 S.. FRONT STREET; five-story brick store, with dwellings in the rear 22 by 00 feet; rtiPts tor KO; will bring more. 114 SHITTEN sTREET; business stand and lot, 20 by 65 feet. .gar Good business location. Salo At No. 1612 Brown street, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CARrETO, ace. ON FRIDAY MORNING, At 10 o'clock, will be sold, without reserve, at NO. 1612 Brown street, the entire genteel household fur• nature of a gentleman remoilug , Also, two gold watches. *IP May be examined,Witil Catalogues, at 8 o'clock on the morning or sale. AUCTION SALE AT TILE MADISON HOTEL, 37 and 39 North SECOND Street. The whole of the furniture, bedding, bar-room furniture and fixtures, together with a large lot of feather-beds, steam-heater for dining-room, dining teDie, chairs, marble-top saloon tables, glasse&, and the entire Axtdrei tad furniture of the 110teli will be sold THIS DA.Y, October 11, at 10 o'clock, by THOS. BIRCH & SON. Also, a large kitchen hotel range, London oven, by North. Chase & North; only In 1115 threl're months. it 4 H. DRAPER & CO., U. AUCTIONEERS, No. 15 STATE Street, New Yvat SALE OF GO TH VERNMEN AY. T TOBACCO, IS D October 11, at 12 o'clock, we will sell six hundred , awl twenty.olle 11OXCL 1110111111VOLIIM filb 4o,o, O tt Goverinne acc'u lit, BY JACOBR. SMITH & CO., AUC 7'IONEERB.ON tiATURDAY lIDRFTrFTI October 14th, at 10 o'ciock, at ,ql.l dOilrbk SMu- OND dtreet, below Dock. Extensive sale of the entire stock of superior fur niture, silvcr•plated ware, intirbre,p)4O o forte i French clocks, good will and unexpired term dr lease of the old established store of SIMON ICY TINGE. octo-sts AUCTION SALE Or /100/Tr4 PROPERTY. C. W. BOTELRR, dB., AUCTIONRER 11,1RMOAL PURVEYOR'S OPIUM WAsi I INOTON 4 D. C., Octoher9 10 65 , Will be exposed at rubllo Auction, on Vying- DAY. October 12, 1865, at 10 o'clock A. 11f., at' the Warehouse, Judiciary Square, Fifth and k streets, trader the direction or Captain nellrY Med. S. li., U. S. A., a large hit of sem-meanie pro perty, consisting - of Iron Bcdsteadi, Blanket., Afattreasea, hair and *pal Hair. Pillows; Sheets, linen and Cottoill rang,, Vitehers, Rated§ and Forks., Spann& Ting. biers, Bowls. Shirts. Draivers, backs. am Blankete, white and gray; 1,500 Linen.aad 1,500 Cotton Sheets will be included in title sale. The attention of housekeepers and proprietor or hotels anti at:Wm:T, dealers in second-head Oa. terials, and others, s respectfully called to We sales, as articles are offered in quantities tr st both large and small purchasers. . Terms—Cash, in Government fends. Purchasers are required to pay for and m their goods within forty hours from. sale, These sales will be continued every Then the same plebe, until further notice. C. SUTIIERL Surgeon U. S. A., Med. PurN AUCTION SALE OF HOSPITAL RO-. PlatTY.—E. W. 130TELEB, Ju.,Auct .Ileer• Ponvairoit's-orpica, WtidllinfiTOn, D. 0., Oct. 2.9613. Will be expose at Public Auction, oil TriUnEl• DAY, October.l24,l 1865, at the Warehouse, /edict ,. ary Square, FIFTH and E Streets, under the direc tion of Capt. 11. Johnson, Med. M. K., U. S. army, a large lot of serviceable property, consisting of: Iron Bettsteaos; IdnitreksVai hair and alinekt Pillows; Starts, linen and cotton; Multi, Pitchers. Knives and Forks; Spoons, Tumblers, Bowls, Shirts, Drawers, Socks, ac. • The attention et housekeepers anti proprietors of hotels and steamboats, dealers in second-hand Ma terial, and others, Is respectfully Canal 99, th" e sales, as articles are offered • lu quantities to. suit both large and small purchasers. Terms--Cash, or Governt.ant funds. Purchasers ure requested to pay for and, remove the goons within tarty.elght hours from, MP 9t sale. These sales will be continued every Thursdoy, at the same place, until furthernotice. C. SIITLIERLAND, Surgeon If, S. A., Medical rurreyer, Lem E SALE OP GOVERNMENT . cams, EIWINEB, AND , RAILBOAD 18014, UN TER aTATES MILITARY (Oriel( OF Asafel•ANT o.llA l mlllll4Afffne_ WASHINGTON 1). C. A.Umst. we. Will be sold at OITY POINT, Va., ouVINO' DAY, ()ciphr thousandll o'clock About four (4,0005 tyntLltajleold Iran. At PORIBUouTif, ya., on FRIDAY. (NAOMI'. at 12 )1.• VIVO (*rot -class Locomotive Eedditeg. About (50) Freight Oars and one (1) raesenntr At 31011.VOLIE; Val October D J at r. t One new Locomonvelrogiue, footAttlle• At ALES-ANDRIA, Va., on TICErwAx. Ocwi Fifty (605 drat-ehlia Locomotive Bnil)nee, 4-feet inch gave. Eighteen itM new Platform Caro, Ave-foot you Twenty-live (20) new Box Cara, eye (5) fog, fdiA' About three hundred and fifty (UM Box Carib WAN% About two gan bundrau and (4105 Platforin ll^ feet 8)4-loch gauge. About thirty (SO) Block dp., 4-feet 5,i4.4ne1l We e ' Twenty (2) rassenger dn., do., do„ ea. One D) WreuktUg do., do.. do., do. Two (2) new Trucial. Sixty do., do., framed. Fourteen (14) About two thousand MOM) tons Railroad Irq. gales to cemmenee at ALIXANDB /A ip and to coin from day to day until Tern's; Cash, in Ooverement funds. - U. L. ROBlll o 9eit. Brevet Colonel and A. 41114400/0 el 14140r7 IIalu""
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