pAii-r Fot-T H.PETTUiiItX & CO., ' +& PABK BOW, NEW YOBK, and t : j . BIBEE I, BOSTON are our agents for tho and Weekly Post in those oitiee. and are au thorised to take Advertisements and tions Jet Mat otu Xotoetl Batet. G I T Y N E WJ5j THURSDAY' MOBHUie. SEPT 17.1868, DAILY asd weekly post. The Daily and Weekly Post can hereafter be procured at the N ews Depots of J. W. Pittockand Frank (Tase, Fifth street, with or without wrappers. Daily S cents; Weekly 6 cents. Republican Convention”—Gen. Butler not tbere—Gen. Sigel stays away—The Convention a Failure when compared with those held by the same Party In 1856—Speeches, Ac., Ac. Yesterday, as every body knows waß, the day set apart by the friends of Andrew G. Cnrtin to hold a Grand MaBS Conven tion in Allegheny city. Every prepara tion had been made to accommodate a large crowd—every device had been re sorted to to induce the faithfnl to come out and swell the numbers —“green backs’' had been distributed with an open hand— the names of men who, in days of yore, had been classed with the Democracy, were announced to address the Conven tion —storeß and workshops were ordered to be closed —music paraded the streets, and men in gay uniforms, who should have been with their commands in the army, thronged the sidewalks, esch of whom assured the passers by that they were just Irom the army, and that to a nnitit went for Curtin. In a word, noth ingthat ingennity conld devise and money procure, was left undone to draw togeth er a large assemblage. At the appointed hour the Conven tion assembled on the Allegheny com mons. The attendance was large—quite as large as we anticipated—but it fell far below the anticipations of its originators. Compared with similar Conventions which had assembled upon the same ground in 1866 and 1860 it was a mere drop in the bucket. Still it was a very respectable gathering, so far as numbers was con cerned, and the day being fine, was graced by a strong delegation of the fair sex, whoso curiosity, we suppose, had drawn them thither to see and hear the famous Ben Butler, the “second Hero of New Orleans." Robert Woods, of this city, presided overthe Convention, assisted by the usual number ot Vice Presidents and Secreta ries. The first speaker was Gov. Morion, of Indiana. The Governor is rather a pleasing BDeaker, and did not use the term •‘copperhead” more than half a dozen times, 'taken all in all the Governor's speech was rather a modest afiair. The next Bpeaker was Andrew G. Cur tin, who declared that the last time be addressed a meeting in Allegheny coun ty he was in search of soldiers now he was looking after votes. This was cer tainly very cnndid in the Governor. Re ferring to the charge that he was in favor of the soldierß coming home to vote, he very candidly admitted that he would do all in his power to have them do so, feel ing Bure th3t they would vote for him. He admitted that under the Constiution and laws of the State soldiers had no right to vote in the army, but boldly proclaim* ed that enough ot blue blouses and brass buttons could be spared from the army now that Leo had been defeated—to car ry the elect-.on, and be would use every endeavor to have them here on election day. The whole Ecope and tenor of his Excellency's speech was one ot indiscrim inate praise of himself, setting forth the great efforts he bud made to save the Union—so great indeed, that in the out set of his speech he declared that his health had failed him and his hair had become prematurely gray. But not a word had he to say to the charges of the Ga zette, the old. ani ackuwlecgcd organ of the party in this county. He made no reference to the “shoddy contracts," and the thonsand and one other charges made against him in that paper. On Lbese sub jects he was silent as the grave. Next in order came a Mr. McKibbin formerly a resident ot this county, but now a citizen of California —aod . a Cap tain or Colonel in the army.. This speak • er, every time he had occasion to draw a long breath or pause for the want of an idea, used the term “copperhead. ’ There was not much in the man, and it did not take him long to deliver himself. Cries for It. Biddle Robberta were now made, and in response the Colonel made his appearanec. He seemed utterly out of his element. The Colonel gave as the principal reason why he-should vote for Gov. Curtin —personal obligations for fa vors received at bis hands. He seemed greatly relieved when he concluded his brief remarks, and took his seat amid the most profound silence, after introducing Col. Matthews, of Maryland. Col. Matthews was by far the most able speaker upon the Btand. He avoided bil lingsgate, and confined himself to legiti mate argament. Unlike most of those who preceded him, there was an air of earnestness and truthfulness abont him which led to the belief that he was earneßt in his remarkg. Following Col. Mattbewß came I. J. Bigham, of the Commercial . Mr. B. seem-; ed to be very much excited abont some thing—perhaps some newsboy had cried Gazette in his hearing—and he commenced and 6nded hia speech with a very fißhy story about Judge Woodward’s son being carried home wounded from Gettysburg, and his father wishing the ball had passed t hrough hia heart instead of hia leg. Mr. Bigham should not give currency to such improbable stories until he has the proper vouchers for their trnth. A gentleman from Indiana, whose name has escaped us, closed the exercises at the principal stand. In the absence of Gen. Sigle, Mr. Scibenick, and others, address ed the Germans present, and Messrs Mar shall, Howard and Childs, spoke from a wagon to Bmall crowds. The Convention adjourned about six o’clock. We suppose the friends of Gov. Curtin will call it a graad afi’iir, and claim that it foreshadows the result on the second Tuesday iu October. And so it does. For who does not remember that the friends of Jno. C, Fremont held a Convention upon the B&tne grounds iu 1866, ten times as large ; and yet the! “path-finder” waß defeated for President, and so it will be with Andrew G. Cur tin for Governor. Baring the afternoon the usual numbe of incidents occurred to vary the enter tainment, among which we may mention that some over ardent young gentlemen, who oerhaps, had imbibed too freely ofr Tlmabundant supply of lager on the gronnd, arrested a well known Democrat, who was quietly driving his bread wagon by, and would not let him pass until he consented to make a Union Bpeech .01 course our friend, being a sound Union man, humored the crowd, and got off ae best he could. Masonic Hall.—Sanford’s Opera Troupe still continue to draw crowded houses, and all who have not yet visited them should do so at'once, as their stay is short, Saturday night beiDg the last. Morris Minstrels —Bear in mind that the Morris Minstrels make their ap pearance at Concert Hall, on Monday evening, 21st inst, Nn , ironsirt^-^Utsbupglilron. W in common with the New York tf.ra'd, and other eastern , papers, feel proud of the doings of the new Ironsideß before Charleston, bhe has some very remarkable history to hand down to the future. Her euormous size, and the very heavy battery Bhe carries, has made her the Bpecial mark for the rebel gunners. To disable this ship would be worth to them an inconceivable snm. Sbe throws at a broadside one thousand four hundred and twenty-five pounds of metal, and with such rapidity that Bhe has often eilencod Fort Wagner for hours at a time. That she is invulnerable, is proven by the* fact that not a man or a gun has beeu injured daring the time Bhe has tesn engaged in these operations. Bhe has been close to the rebel works, and has been hit scores of limes, and to day is as good as ever. That Bhe is easily managed, is proven by the fact that since Captain Rowan has had command ot her she has not been aground once. She is a success in naval architecture, and the Navy Department would do well to order imme-- diately half a dozen more vessels just like her. We repeat that we feel proud of the prominent part which the new Ironsides has taken at Charleston, and more eo, from the fact that the iron-plating with which Bhe is covered, and which has thus far rendered her invulnerable to a heavy and almost incessant fire from the forts and batteries around Charleston, was manufactured iu Pittsburgh, and from here shipped east and fitted upon her sides. It'is a fact which cannot^ be con tradicted, that Pittsburgh ircu, in all the essential qualities for ship-building, can not be equaled in the country: and should the Government determine to or der more vessels of the new Inronside pattern, it will know where to procure the iron-plating for them. Our iron man ufactures need but Bhort notice to turn out slabs enough to cover a fleet of iron clads. The Grover & Baker Sewing Machine. Below we give the official diploma to the Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Company, issued by the Emperor of Braz'd as a mark of bis admiration for this truly valuable and meritorious instrument. We may say in connection with this matter that the Company have sold over 12,000 of these machines within the last six months, and they never were in such de mand as now. Those wanting a Sewing Machine would do well to call at the office ot Mr. A. F. Chatony, Agent for the sale of the Grover & Baker Machine here. He has a fine assortment of machines now on hand, and his terms will give satisi'acti Imperial Palace I, Paulo Barbczada Silva, of hi e Majes ty the Emperor’s Council, Gentleman ot the Imperial Bed Chamber, acting as Steward of the Household, Brigadier Gen eral Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Genaro of Naples, of Saint Mauricio and Saint Lazaro of Sardinia, of Saint Anna of Russia, and of the Iron Crown of Aus tria, condecorated with the Turkish Sec ond Class Order of Midjildee, Commander of the Legion d’Honneur ot of Noesa Senhorta da Conciccaore \illa Vicesa of Portugal, officer of the Order da Raza and Knight of that of S. Bentod Aviz, Master of the Imperial Household, Porter of the Imperial Bed Chamber, Master of the Crown Jewels, &c. By the present letter patent make known that by order of the Emperor, I noiniuate Grover & Baker, Sewing Machine Manu facturers. furnishers to the Imperial Pal ace, the same being hereby author.zed to issue their advertisements as such, and affix the Imperial Arms to the iror.l of their manufactory, as well as at thr depot of their agents in this city, the same hav iag been first approved by the Brazilian Consul General iu the said town, to whom they are required to be prea.-nted or reg istry. This is only granted for the P.ir.e the aforesaid Grover & Baker are at -the head of the above mentioned manutacto- ry. . . Given and delivered at Rio de Jauerso. at the Imperial Palace of Buna this lGtb day of duly, lSoo. [Signed] Paulo Bakboza la Silva, Betters patent., by which your Exeei lency, by his Majesty's orders, nominate Grover k Baker, Sewing Machine Manu facturers, furnishes of the Imperial Pal ace, as declared in the said letters patent, to bes een by your Excellency. This nomination is duly registered in the Household aud Granting ot Letters Office. Signed, Isidoro Jose Mfcs Paxjhlana. Corth Kp.ai.. MaM'RI.VuS SINN'S CaßßaMi.'S*. ' Chiet Gentlcman-at Arms, [i,. b.] H. C. Kntu.o, Public Trans ,ator sworn. Rio da Jenerio, this 17th of July, The following telegraphic disparen has been received since the above was writ ten : Philadelphia, Sept. 4, 1 t>oT To A F. Chationy : Three fira. :--re miums at Vermont State Fair for Family Sewing Machines —Machine work and manufacturing Machines. G. W. Kiujv, General Supn’dt G. <t B. S. M. v\ Democratic Meetings.—We notice, iu the Philadelphia Age , a list of Democratic meetings to be held throughout the State previous to the second Tuesday of Octo ber. We note the following: Fajette county —Cookstown, Friday, Sept, do; Perryopolis, Saturday, Sept. 26; Union town, Wednesday; Sept. 30: Saltlick township, Friday, Oct. 2; Galt b School House, Saturday, Oct. 3; Springfield, Fri day, Oct. 9: Dawson's Station, Saturday, Oct. 10. The meetings in Fayette county will be addressed by Hon. John L. Daw son, Hon Samuel A. Gillmore. Daniel Kane, Esq., Col. T. B, Searight, John Fuller, Esq , C. E. Boyle, Esq., Wm. H. Plyford, Esq., Gov. Bigler, Hon. J. S. Black. Hon. 8. D. Foster, Hon. H. Cly mer, Hon. Wm. Montgomery, and others. Meetings are also announced for Wash ington, Greene, Westmoreland, Indiana, Armstrong, Crawford, Beaver, and the Western counties generally, at which the above named speakers, and many others, are announced to be present. The time between this and election day is short, and the Democracy of Western Pennsyl vania seeinto be fully awake, and are de termined to leave no efforts spared to car ry the State by an old fashioned Demo cratic taajority. Books for the Ladies.— Ladies who are fond of light reading, should call and examine the fine Btoctt of novels now for sale at Miner’s, next door to the Post Of fice. Dollar books sell here at fifty cents, and higher priced works in proportion, so that for those not waat to th-ow away their money. Miner’s is the place.— All kindß ot reading can be had at his store at prices below cost. Theatre. —To-night is announced most positively the last of the popular Irish drama, the “Calleen Bawn.” It was to have been played for the last time last night, but the large house last night, and the great pleasure evinced by the au dience, induced Manager Henderson to play another night. This is announced as the last night but two of the charming ac tress, Miss Susan Denin. Dead. —Daniel Fickisen, who, our read ers will remember, attempted to commit self-destruction, a few days since, died yesterday. Mr. Fickisen was a highly re spected citizen, and it is said that his rash attempt upon his life was caused by do mestic troubles. His sudden demise will be regretted by a large circle of friends and acquaintances. HAILED Postage Free. —Mr. Henry Miner, Nos, 7! and Til, Fifth street, will mail a card of celebrated Aluminum Pens to any address on receipt of twenty cents, free of postage. This gives our triends in tbe country a chance to test the great pen of the day. ABMY CORRESPONDENCE. South ofvdl i\A.n vha:nock, j ,s uK liA/.t.i- Rivlr r Camp 4th V* Oav ,St pt. Friend Barr.-We br.ku camp, near Sulphur Springs, on the Mth inst., and started for picket duty some two and a half miles beyond the village of Amisville, Co. K. and Co. B being sent to the out posts, the balance being held in reserve. On Monday, the diet, our reserve was startled by the intelligence that the com panies on the outpoßts were attacked. We were drawn up in line of battle and re mained so Irom two to hvoo clock, when, finding no hostile demonstrations, we re turned to camp. Inthe evening word was brought in that Co. K had been attacked, and that Corp. C. A. Tibbens, S. Wise, D. Shatuand Wm. McKelvy were taken prisoners and Sergt. Attwell wounded. Six metnbe-s of Co. K, including the above stated, went to water their horses at a creek a few rods from their posts, and while in the act ot watering the Johnnies rose up from behind a stone fence (rebel breatworks) in their rear and poured a volley into them (Southern chivalry).— Yet, strange to say, not one of them were touched. Before our boys had recovered from their surprise, the rebels pounced upon them and ordered them to surrender, pointing the muzzles of their carbines at their breasts. .The moment they ordered a surrender Sergt. Attwell wheeled his horse to escape when one of the Johnnies pulled on him, the ball entering between the shoulders near the spine, and coming out, near the top of the shoulder, but it did not stop him. He made railroad lime for some two miles, when, from the loss of blood and pain of the wound, he was forced to dismount. He was then taken on a litter to our reserve and put under the charge of our excellent Assistant Sur geon, Dr. Price, who has endeared him self to the entire r jgiment by his prompt ness and efficiency. Before the day had dawned Lieut, Ben. Adams, of Co. G, was on his way to reconnoitre. Taking the pike from Amisville, he proceeded some two miles to our outpoßts and then proceeded some four miles beyond our picket lines, when the treacherous dogs, to the number of 80 or 100, pounced in on the rear of Lieut. Adams’ little hand full (15 in number) of gallant boys and poured a murderous fire into them. They had secreted themselves in a wood aud waited till our boys had passed. Lieut. Adams, although a daring little officer, endeavored in vain to rally his little com- Q-.iud, but the odds were too great, and he was forced to permit them to do the best they could under the circumstances. Four boys of Co. C, Capt. Martin, were taken prisoners. They are Serg,. Geo. Fanzy, Corp Jacob Horton. Samuel McKillvny and Jas. Camion, and John Hleabongh. ot Co. (L The balance, by running tin* gauntlet under a galling lire from Ihe reb ole, managed to roach tin- reserve, after a hard ride, in safety. We were th.cn re lieved by the Ist Main? and started back to camp. On last Sabbath, about two o’clock in the morning, we were ugain roused from pleasant dreams of the loved ones at home to pack up and relieve the Bth Penn . whw were doing po.k t T:’y on the banks ol the Hfi/.el river. He reach ed the post about eleven c/cluik in the morning, toe n giment being under the command ot the ever ready Major Young, and the outposts being in command of C:.j t. R. D. Martin, who is the right bow er oi Co. C, who, with hi.. Left-tenant, N. P. IIorre!l, with L’.c-uta. Adams and Boggs to assist, with such a hand the Jcimnys find it impossible to make their Our pickets were placed on this - < \ ; io' river. th» r‘be is on the other, o ;» hr.wkeye watch was kept upon both u ) Monday . ight, the Cth inet., ;i vjpveri an.itw.-lve o'clock, three ohnuys were discovered endeavoring to .nk us i 'r the purpose of ascertaining he .-rrot.g’.h ot cur reserve, but were dis ■over“d ]■-. fiio, H. Thompson, one of ;.ur .i. kr. r, who sent them the key to our r«-r.' rve in tin shape of a C, from a Sham's carbine, which caused them to skedaddle witl:<i°tt:ng the desired information a .)ui.d cannot catch the “Old Fourth’* k n appi ng: * ‘can tbe did. “ We were then 1 relieved by the Ist Maine, and are now getting a good ready for any emergency. I regret to state that our gallant little I Lieut. Col. Wm. E. Foster if laboring un der a severe indisposition. The regiment is under th 3 command of the ever genial, whole-eculed Maj. Covode. 1 will state for the benlP of those having friends and relatives iu Co. B. Capt. Park, that the ! entire company are in good health and the best, of spirits, especially that genial faced Orderly Sergeant, James Grenett, whose Falstaff proportions, should they increase, will secure his discharge, as he i- gc'tif e to be too great a burden, not on Uncle Sum. but his horse. We wish our triendn at home to understand that we sr.li cc; ;:ni;e to read whenever we get the chaM'.r. Adieu for the present. Yours truly, Castor, Co. C. Pittsbuucnkrs Abroad. —ln Philadel phia, on the lo:h, we find the names ol the following Pittsburghers: BaunueJ Gray. J. C J. Logan, J B. McClelland, J. M. Burchfield, J, J. Albonta & la., V . R Murphy. L. L. Hurfee, I)r. Jos. L. Dun can, J. R. Weldin, 11. J. Baxter, R, Par ker, J. S. Leiseuriug. Orovri; £ bAKKß'AScwinc MactJiueK,io: family m purposed, are the l>cst in use. A. I*. CdATONAY, General Agont, m Ptfih street. Pittsburgh. Pa iv sru Kttrsx '• JOSBPR muter & son Hi.SUVAOrUK.aTtfi O? FAKC’T AMB FUIH sperms <&€lfSAEi£k WAR SHOPS a. ISS BMITB7IBLD ’ r Hlj Strth street s.nd Vinci n • flo 3 pirrovtissH. l’lilSlll Übil SL’SICAL IhSrilUTB, Corner Penn and St. Clair sts. Mr. EOWIN SHERRAT INTENDS commencing two classes on Tuesday, Sept. 15ib, 15b3. One of tbeso cla : scs will meet in the afternoon and tho other in the evening. Each | class to meet twice n week viz; Tuesdays and Fridays. Hours from 4 to 6, and from "A to 9/?- Exercises tocjnsißtof a course cf lessons m tho Rudiments; a course of in Bassim s Voice Training: a course of lessons in Harmony, togetnor with Glee, Chorus and Church Music. Terms for either of the classes, in advance, So per session of four months. Private lessons in vocal training, $l5 per quarter of iwelvo weeks, two lessons per weak. ... . r, n 15. Further information, furnished at C- C. Meliors,til Wood street, or at the rooms, and circular secured- soS-td Dissolution. rBMIE COPARTNERSHIP existing be- B tween tho undersigned, under the firm and name of KNAP, RIJDD Sc CO., expiros this day by limitation. Tho business will be continued by Charles Knap, by whom all demands due to or from the Late ftrrn 11. F. RUDD. NICHOLAS K. WADE. Fort Pitt Foundry. J uly 1.1863. jylB-‘2m ms NABE’S PIANOS stli. aro the bert Pianos in tho country Warranted eight years. HAINES’ BEO.’S PIANOS are the test Pianos made at the nice- MARSHALL fcTRAVER’S Part«*r Gem Pianos at $2OO, Also, Prim's &. Co.’s Melodeons. CHARLOTTE BLUME, 43 Fifth street. Sole agent for the Manufacturers, WM. PENN HOTEL, (FORMERLY BLOOTTM HOUBR) NO. 422 PENN STREET. PiUftburtfh THOS. KELLY, * - Proprietor TELEGRAPHIC FIRST EDITION. FROM GENERAL BANKS* DEPART MENT. Important from Galveston. Special Cabinet Meeting. &c., Jfec., &c., *%e. New York, Sept. IG.—Recent advice from Gen. Banks’ Department Bfcate that two deserters, who boarded the. gunboat “Princess Royal,’* from Galveston, in the latter part of August, represent things in a very bad state in that city. About ten days before they left, the troops laid down their armß on account of the bad state of their rations, which consisted of meal and , fresh beef, and said they would not take them up unless better and proper rations were served them. This was remedied by the proper authorities, and they again re sumed their arms. There are only about 3,000 troops in Galveston —one artillery regiment, two infantry and one cavalry. Col. Dubern commands the forceß. The following is the lißt of batteries ! about Galveston, and the number of guns they mount: South Battery four guns ; one gun off the Harriet Lane, her largest; Fort Magruder three guns: Fort Point four guns; Pelican Spit two guns; Fort Scurry battery wooden guns; Fort Bankhead three guns, two 24 pounders and one how itzer; Eagle Grove one gun. The follow ing forte have been abandoned: Virginia Point aud Fort Felson. They are now erecting around the city earthworks for rifle-pits. Colored men, numbering about o,OOU, are engaged at this work. Their fortifications are built of heavy timber, railroad iron and earthworks. The “Har riet Lane” still remains above Red Irish bar, and the rebels cannot get her ma chinery to work. New York, September 16. —A Herald Washington dispatch says : There is no truth in the report that General Hunter is to assume command of the Department of Missouri. He is to have a comtnaud in tile Southwest ere loug, but in the meantime he is president of the court of inquiry to investigate and report upon the circumstances unending the loss of the largo amount of funds by the destruction o! the sieamer Ruth. liencral King has arrested all male se cessionists at Fairfax Point House and vicinity, and sent them to the old capital prison. Among them are several leading men, who took an active part iu forcing the State into rebellion. There was a special Cabiuet meet iug at the White House yesterday, which was in session for some time. It is understood that, the subject under consideration was connected with the present unfavorable aspect cf our relations with England and France, which are regarded as critical, and particularly with reference to the character of the dispatches and instruc tion to be forwarded to our diplomatic representatives at those Courts by the steamers to morrow. These instructions, there is reason to believe, v/hile net of a needlessly offensive character, will be firm and positive in their tone, and will show that this Gov ernment is not disposed quietly to submit to a continuation of the outrages practiced against-our nation and for the int erests of the rebellion, particularly in fitting out and dispatching rebel armed vessels fr_-ui the ports of these Pow-rs to prey upon our commerce. Xkw Vouk, September 1'» —The Times has the following: Gen. PUttsuutonreach ed the Kapidau river at Raccoon Kurd yesterday lorenoon, after considerable heavy skirmishing between Culpepper and that point. Up to that time no rebel in fantry had been met, but a heavy force of rebel cavalry had been driver' back by our forces. Fighting was going on at Rac coon Ford yesterday. J'he enemy was vigorously resisting all onr attempts to cruss. It is supposed that a brigade of rebel infantry was at that point resisting our advance. General Foster telegraphs from Fortress Monroe that the main body of the rebel army is at Richmond, where Lee’a head quarters are very near, and there is no loree of any consequence in General Meade's front. General Pleasaulou will probably ascertain the exact position of the rebel army in a day or two. A train of carß has run through to Cul pepper from Washington with supplies to ; our troops. New York, Sept. lb. --a Washington special to the Times says : The latest dis patches from Mr. Dayton, convey the ex plicit and uumiatakeable assurances from the French Kmperor. as well as from his Minister ol Foreign Affairs, that France has no intention either to recognize the Southern Confederacy while its ability to maintain its independence is seriously contested, nor to plant any French colo- nies on the Western Continent, or retain auy permanent conquest in Mexico.— These declarations are regarded as emi nently satisfactory by our government. — The President does not think the new rebel rams will be allowed to leave the English porta. Washikoton, September 10. —On Sun-1 day morning as a party of fugitive slaves, thirty in number, were makipg their way I to Washington, from their masters | homes, from Anne Arundel and Calvert I counties, Md., through Centreville, a pa trol, composed of citizens of Prince Geor ges county, attempted to stop them. The slaves resisted —some of them were armed with old muskets, and attempted to use them, but they hung fire and proved inef fectual. The patrolers then bred in | among the fugitives, and wounded five of them, two seriously. Other parties com ing to the aid of the patrol, most of the slaves were secured and taken in charge by their owners, who had by this time overtaken them. New York, Sept. 1G. —The Tribune's special says : Geu. Foster, in a telegram from Fortress Monroe, adds the weight of hiß observations to support the dow gen erally received opinion, that a considera ble portion of General Lee’s army has been sent —part towards Charleston, and part towards Chattanooga. Ihe Howe Sewing Machine, Invested 1845. Perfected 1803, Received tribute from aij. other Bowing Mnohinea,ottha World’s Fair. isfi2. while the Singer Bowing Maobine reoeived in hnnorablo mention on its monte; and Wheel s' 4 W ilson'a a medal for its device, called Cir niler hook." The Howe Sewing Machine, waa awarded a premium (to an EnglishiExhibitorJaa thn heat for all purposes on exhibition. Our light- guaranteed to make perfect work on the lightest and heaviest fabrics. Sold and rented. Cor. Penn Sc St Clair, streets. A. SI. McOREGOR, Agent. :d3taw:ly ..U UVITVKi: AT AUCTION. UKG -4< u lar weekly sa'e* o( furniture, carpeta, &c.. ivi TIIITRSDAY, at 10 o clock. Persona having Ci C wX" ° f Sh T. AfScOLE^ASD. 0 * BelS * Auctioneer. FtBSWUBEAtCTIONOX THUBS DAT Sept- 10, at Masonic - Hall Auction Uoum .H*.M fifth M , CEELEAaiD off. Auotionoer, TELEGRAPHIC. SECOND EDITION. IMPORTANT FROM CHARLESTON Gen. Oillmore Erecting More Batteries. &c., 4c., &c., New York, Sept. 16.—Some writs of habeas corpus, in military cases, were dis charged to-day under the President^ proclamation A Washington letter says the subject of feeding disloyal citizens within the lines of our army, is engaging the attention of the President and Cabinet. There are 300 such between the Potomac and Rap pahannock, who, being destitute, are liv ing entirely on the contributions of our officers and soldiers. It is not iis probable' that they will be sent South to live off their friends in Dixie. The Commercial says : The claim of the rebel privateers on the ocean to be treated as legalized privateering is soon to be tested in the French Courts. A pre liminary decision has already been ren dered, whereby the British owners in Lon don of the bar silver stolen by the pri vateer Maffit from the ship B. G. Hoxie, restrain the disposition ot this property by Warcura A Co., agents for the rebel firm of Frazier, Genhelm & Co., of Liverpool. The value of the silver is about $lOO,OOO. Warcura A Co., have advanced upon it about $40,000, and being in stolen prop erty, they may not only lose their advan ces, but be compounded for damages to the rightful owners. The President of the civil tribunal at Paris has issued an order for the sale of the silver, and directed that the proceeds shall be invested in the treasury bonds until the question of ownership be deci ded. The Commercial's Washington letter, says : It was lately proposed in view of the Kansas troubles, to create that State, a portion of Northern Arkansas and the border line of Missouri, into a separate district, and place Mnj Gen. Hunter in command. The change however, has not been made, as the command was offered to Gen. Birney instead of Gen. Hunter, and the former has declined. The Commercial s Paris letter of Sept. Ist, says the Florid a is still in the port at Brest and loaded. It is stated in the jour nals that not only is she going to be seized by the owners of eertaiu French vessels burnt by her, but for offences against British vessels. A British man of war is lying in wait for her. All this it is to be hoped will give time for American armed vessels to arrive. Some of the officers of the Florida are now in Paris The funds and commerce have general Iy undergone n great advance, in view o: the certainty that ptace is to be maintain 1 ed in Europe. The next war in the opin ion of the majority is to be with the Uni' ted SfAt'»s, but that is too remote to Hl’ecl busiuess Operations. Fortress Monroe, September 16. —The Richmond Dispatch ot to day has been received. li. contains the following: “There was an engagement at Culpep per on Sunday, and a bkirmish between the cavalry at Rspidan Station on Mon day, without any very definite result. The enemy is cn ssing his infantry at, Kelley’s Ford, and apparently contemplates an ad vance. “ Charleston, Sept. 14. —The enemy is perfecting arrangements for the permanent occupation of Morris Island, erecting lines of telegraph nlorrg the Whole Island, con vening the battery at Wagner into a pow erful work, enlarging their bomb proofs, etc. They fire udoh our boats plying i? the harbor from Bolling Gregg.” Ntw York, Sept. Ifi —The Bteamer Mary Sanford, from Charleston bar on the night of the 12ih, arrived and brings dis patches lor the Government and mails from the fleet. Gillmore is actively erect ing batteries on the upper end of Morris Island and 'sustaining a heavy fire from Forts Johnston and Monltrie. The rebels have two fifteen inch guns in Moultrie.— Sumter is Biieneedbnt is garrisoned and the rebel flag flying. No attempt, has been made to capture it since the receut boat repulse. The monitor Patapseo has gone to Port Royal to repair. Washington, Sept. 1G. —A telegram from Baltimore aay& our position on the Rapidan remains unchanged. About 150 prisoners hare been taken by Pleaeenton. Acting Rear A dmiral Bailey, under date of Key West, Sept. G‘.h, states, that in or der to correct any erroneous impression, there is not a single instance of yellow 4ever prevailing in the ileet, or anything , approachiug it has made its appearance either in the town or harbor during the en i tire season, and the health of the place in every respect is remarkably good. Washixg'on, Sept.. 1G. —The fact thata white flag was lately seen Hying over tort Moultrie is not considered true. The Confederate flag itself is white, with the emblem of a blue cross, studded with white stars. Those w) o are best of ticially acquainted with affairs n the neigh borhood of Charle&ton, attach but little, if any, importance to the statement. No official information had been received up to 2 o’clock ihi3 afternoon from that quarter. Washington, September 16. —A gen tleman arrived to-day from the Headquar ters of the Army of the Potomac and states that some of our troops are Bix or seven miles beyond Culpepper. On Mon day they attempted to cross the Rapidtfti but were opposed in three different places. Losses ou both sidse were slight. Gor donsville is eighteen miles beyond. It is suppossed that the main body ol the rebel ; armv is entrenched there. New York, Sept. 16.—The steamship Eagle from Havana, 12th, arrived to Dight. The rebellion in St. Dimingo still contin ues* and troops are being still sent. Bob beries and incendiarie’s fires were getting i quite common in Havana. The Anglo rebel steamer Laura, arrived there from Nassau. She reports that two steamers had arrived at Nassau from Charleston, and one from Wilmington. Atlanta, Qa., Sept, 16. —Gens. John ston and Forrest skirmished with the ene my near Dalton, on Friday. Forrest was wounded. The Yankees advanced to Tun nel Hill. Gen. Wheeler had a skirmish near Lafayette on the same day, and the enemy being too strong he fell back. A j general engagement is expected. Gen. I Rosecrans occupies Ohattanooga. Portland, Me., Sept. 16. —Returns from 275 towns, gives Corry over 16,000 majority over Bradbary, which the re maining towns to be heard from, will prob ably increase the majority. The State Senate will stand 30 Union to 1 Democrat. The House 110 Union to 31 Democrats* St. Catharine, Canada, Sept. 16. Four gates of Loch 23, Welland Canal, were carried away, to-day, byapropellor. Navigation will be interrupted fora num ber of days. I oVS© ES , REWI3TG MACHINES A-A and Show Case at Auction. '*hursday next, at tho Masonic Uall Auction Housess Fifth St. T. A. MCCLELLAND. Auftioner. GOMM£i G LA L . PITTNKVUGH PRODUCE MARKET. Office of the Daily Post,! Thursday, Bopt. 17, 1863. ) Basinets—Was moderately The weather was pleasant, and there was a fair enquiry for the leading articles. Monty Mat ters, at least the rates of gold and silver, were in a vory unsettled Btate, fluctuating almost hourly. We omit .quotations, the inarkot being t oo unsettled, to lurnish correctly. ; Hay- Tbe active demand we have previously noticed, continues. Holders are enabled to ob tain the highest rate?. Feed of all description rule extremely high at this tune. Grain— The improvement in the demand for this arfcle continues* The receipts are on ihe increaso, but not in sufficient quantities to affect the market. For particulars see -another part of this report. Hour— We hive no special fraction to nolice in regard to this article. As yet no advance has been established, holdars however, are confident there time is fast approaching. The stock in first hands is not large. Bacon— We continue to notice a firm market with an activo demand, tspeccially for the better descriptions. The late’, advance has been fully maintained. The steck in first bands is not large, and from present appearances will soon bo exhausted. Apples.—The market wa- w»U supplied. We note sale 3 in lots of 320 bbla at $,2®2,25 • a few choice barrels brought $2.50 bbl. Hogs.—Bo far this season wehavehe“rd of no contracts for this market. The opinion prevails that prices will rule high. A private letter from Cincinnati informs us that 1.000 was contracted fcf, to be delivered November at 5c n lb net. th -se are large opening rates. Hay.—lho rooeipu were light, prices vary daily. Sales 15 loads at s3o@°s per ton. Straw—i ales 10 loads atsl3@ls per ton, Bacon—jhe market was firm and the demand wos active. The daily sales show that a large business in thn nrtiole is being transacted. The sales were as follows; shoulders, 10,600 lbs 6,000 lbsdo6l4c: sides, 3.000 lbs ribbed 7@7&: 4 000 lbs clear 7>£®3,3: p'oinhams. 8,000 lbs 10J4 @lOHi £OOO .lbs do choice 10Mc. 8. O. Hams. Sales 20 tieroas 2OO piecos do 14c; 3000 lbs terms privft'e. Bless Pork— The demand was limited. Sales of 10 bbls at sl4® 14 50 bbl. Lard—. Market quiet, Sales 10 tierces 103^@ 10%c. Floor— The market continues inactive, buy ers take hold very sparingly. Holders are not anxious tc dispose of prosent stocks, they sav they will not be able to replace them at the same figures, hence their independence. The stoobs in this mar&etisnot l*rge. Tbomly transac tions made woie store in dray load lo*s at the fo lowing: 100 bbls extra $5 00®5,’0; 75 bbls $5,10 ; 200 bbls extra family $5.50®6,00 ; 110 bbla 'b private terms Grain—Holders were firm and were general ly demanding an advance. Wheat—sales of 100 bu hs. red from wagon, $1,05@1,C6; white, sl.lo® 1,12; barley not so actri e. t ale 3 were made ii a small way at $i.03@1.05; Corn. Demand im proving. Sale* £6O buses atB3@Bs. Oats. De mand moderate. fales 500 buBna6l®62c. Bye unchanged. Groceries— Firm, prices looking up. Sugar, sales 10 hbds Cuba 12K@12%c:8do P. Rico 13# ®l3/4;10do N. Oileans J3®ISK; eras* - ed, rales 17 bbls ; “A” ooffee, 14 bbls *B” coffee, 10 do at M%c. Molasses —Sales 20 bb's (Veins 6Q@65: lOdo old 57®58; syrup, sales 10 bb'.s 65®75c gal. Coffee— The demand was 3toady, Bales 40 sacks Bio 20®31c Salt.—Pales 150 bbls No, 1 at $2,50®°,60, Whisky—Prices during the week has advanc ed Sile 3 40 bbls raw, 5Uc; 2,£Bjcity rectified. 50c. PITTS BIJUGII OIL TfiABE, Thursday, Sept. 17th. The oil market yesterday was remarkably quiet, for the best of all reasons: there was no stock to operate with. f o far as Crude was otn cerncd, holders were firm at the late advance. A few hundred brls were disposed of at fall rates. Holders of Crude at Oil City,and at thewells are demanding extravagant prices and are indiffer ent about selling at any price. The rates of freight between Oil City and Pittsburgh, are very high; some are asking $1,75 per brl. In New York, the market wos unsettled. Crude was not very activo, whilst Refined, both free and Branded was nominal- The exports east foot up f.s follows: To N ow York, Refi n ed, 873; T* r. 31; Crude. 25brls. To Philade phi.—Refined, 187: Benzole, 41; total i 157. The exports wcs‘. wero only 196 brls. The imports during thesame period were, per A. V. K. Road 6C7 brls, per Allegheny River 152 brls. Crude—The following were all the sales we could barn of viz . 250 brls. packages to be re turned at 3OQ brls do; 27c; tbe latter figure being an advance; 4CO brls do; 26V6; which ap peared to be the ruling figure- Refined— The demand was limited. Holders were firm, and were in a hurry to foroe matters. The 88l*s were tbe following: 200 brls of kree Oil immediate delivery, at 63c; 50 bris do Straw at 61c. The asking rates for Branded, immediate dolivery. was 53®54, for future delivery, October and November, 56®58c. Benzole w»s not en-. quired for, the nemical rates cf deoderized w.s 17®l8e. Pittsburgh Pig Metal Market. The market for some time rat has been ac tive, with a large number of transactions, d al ers, however, pre er not to give the figures. The following are tho current rates ; Anthracite mill iron, red short 00@29 00 No. 1 red short foundry 32 00@S4 00 Neutral and cold, short.anth. No, 1 30 00 4n, do do do (37) No, 2 37 00 Allegheny coke 35 01)©37 00 Lake Superior charcoal, 47 00 Missouri oDarcoa 47 00 Gun Meti* 55 00 Ohio Iron, take Superior ores and ;< mixtures 35 00@38 00 Pittsburgh Blooms Market. The demand for pome time past was moderate, former prices have been well maintained. The lollowing are the current rates First class Juniata charcoal Antharcite puddled NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET. Tribnne’s Report. Ball's Dead, Monday, Sept. H.—l ho great cnttle market opened this morning at Allerton s with an exiecation on the part oi some of the owners that there would be a short supply* and consequently ao advanoe of prices, and b- me of thorn refused good offers at wholesale under these anticipations. Let us see why they failed, le* stead of a short supply, we lind that since Thurs day* about 1,200 head were sold at Bergen, and about 700 head here; 5M head were sent direct to, butchers; several hundred were sold at the down town stables, and new tv-day we have about o.oW head oti sale in theso yards. The exact figures cannot be obtained until the close of he market to-morrow, but enough is seen to '■how that (he supply of the week will exceed 6.000 bead, and a good'y portion ore heavy, though real first-c'ass bullocks are not plenty, and therefore sell to-uay at about as much as last Monday—some of the brokers say a fourth of a cent more, r l or tn\s class the morning salos were pretty lively at lOC* Uo ?B> not, for the ver. top. and were more lively than otherwise would have been the case “om the fact (bat George Karr. Government went, and David Heed, were baying 150 head to *hip south for the army. These, though bought by tho head, are afterward weighed, and proved to cost about 6c lb, live weight, the mostof them bong prime up country oxen and large fatsteers. A few extra prime bullocks are reported at H lb. The medium class of bu'locks, such as the best* wholesale 1 utchers buy, it is thought will average half a cent a pound lesi than last week, and sales are remarkably slow at B@9!*£c, the best at 10c net, with hard work to go: estimates of weight at nil sa isfac'.ory to sellers. The market for inferior grades is reported by some of the brokers, and most of the owners, at a cent a pound net less than lost week, and sales very hard to make at 6@Bc 1* ft. with a prospect of a 'very hard close of the market, unless sundown buyers” are more liberal than usual, there will be more cattle left over than can be readily sold One cause of the slow market to-day, as well as the large sales on Friday. Saturday, and Sunday, | is tha> ihis is the Jew's holiday, and they com mand one third of the trade The sheep market opens harder for drovers than last week Sheep and lambs are of about equal valued head and afc fortbeme+t, which is selling wholesale this morning at s@BUc ? ft. Pelts, too. are equal. Sheep sell at 5@5 f 4o ft, live weight. The hog market is dull, the stock not first-rate. Price about s>?c V ft, live weight. Full particulars to- TOW. . Philadelphia Cattle Market. Reptembeb H, 1863.—The arrivals and sales of wJlfSortie at Phillips’ Avenue Drove 1 ard are very laJge aga : n this week, reaching about 3.658 ™ o ° r y ckul I uresellinv at from 3@40 t* n>, sross. The market closed very dnll. and sales were made at lower About 140 head sold this week at from head, according .to qual’ty. 1 01-Vr.— I The receipts continue very large Abtut 12jOOOhead sold during the week at 4!4@S!4e ? lb receipts are large, and the market dull. About 4.800 head sold at from si@B 25 the 100 B>s net COWS AND 01LVXS. The arrivals and sales of cows at Phillips* Ave nue Drove Yard reach about 140 head this week; there is a good demand and prices are rather better, ranging at from $2?@36 for springers, and head for cow an a calf, as to quality- Old poor cows are selling at from slS@l9s head. Cannes —About 35 head Eold this week at from 4@50?2), according to weight and condition. THE BHSEP MARKET. The arrivals and sates of sheep at the Avenue Drove Yard continue very.arge. reaching: about 12*000 hoad this week- There is. a fair demand, and prices remain about * e 4 ?sjSaJ s ®“tt, a gross; Fat *beep selling loaned and lambs *• wrißht and condition THE HOG MARKET. . tv Arrivals ard Bales ofhoßP at the Union and] The nil 1 jL Yard*, are large this week, reach- Avenueßro The market la doll, hot ranging at from $7@BS5 the 1008>a net. Amusements. nrrrsßtrßGß theatre. - Lessee and Manager Wh. Hf jtobbsos. Treasurer.. jL Oyebikotos. FOURTH NIGHT OF THE , Re-engagement of the charming young actress. Miss SUSAN DENIAL Who will personate, for ihe fourth time here, the COLLEEN BAWN, In the great Irish sensation drama, brought out with new mechanical and scenic effects. Miss DENIN will siup-tko original songs of" The Pretty Girl Milking her Cow,” and “Cruiskecn Lawn.” THIS EVENING will be performed Colleeft Bawai ! Eily O'Conner, the Colleen £awn.<~.~ Miss Denin Anne Chute Annie Eberlie Bhelah.._ M Annie Ward Myles Na Copaloen,- J O Sefton Bonny Mann Kamcs Hatdress Oregon .. JC Loveday Father Tom -..Mr. Chippendale No other play on the same evening. SANFORD’S OPtRA TRQUPH MASO TVI C HALL. UNPRECEDENTED SUCCESS, HOUSES CROWDED TO WITNESS The Pioneers of Minstrelsy THIS EVENING & EVERY EVENING DIBIHG THE WEEK, ■And CD Saturday Afternoon, SANFORD'S TROUPE I THE Mi 'ST TALENTED TROUPE 11 THE BEBT INSTRUMENTALISTS I! I THE BEST SINGERS I THE BEST DANCERS 1! THE BEST COMEDIANS! I ! ALL APPEAR. Doors open at V o'clock. To commence quar ter to 8. Admission 25 cte. A few reserved seats BO eta. Tbe Steinway Piano used is from tbe store of H. Kleber & Bros sth st. i. se!6 ABE COMING, CONCERT HALL, FOB BIX NIGHTS ONLY, 7 Commencing on MONDAY EVENING, Sept. 31st, MORRIS’ BK. A. » fc BAND, BURLESQUE 01DJF0LUS CONCERT. From their Opera House Boston. RETURN OF THE CHAMPIONS AFTER. AN ABSENCE OF THREE V EARS. Evert thing new —nothing OLD OR WORN l UT. NKW FACES, NEW FEATURES, and NEW ATTRACTIONS Seventeen Established Artists. Also ihe wonder of the world. MR, GEO. ff*. DOLL, The distin inguished musical genius, and his wonderful, CBYBTALENIA, The first end only instrument of the kind ever exhibited- See mammoih posters, pamphlets and pro gramme. . An entire ohonge of Programme every night. Be sure and read the new Programme. Doors open at 7 o’clock: to oommence at 8. Cords of Admission 25 cents Orchestra Bcats ce»-ta Eighteen magnificent pictures of the members of this Troupe, taken by. KAKL BWEATON, of Quebec, Photographist to the Royal Family. London, will be on exhibition in front of the Hall during the week. C. A, MORRIS, Maoager. W. A. ABBOTT, Agent. £els.lltd » 52 Had O 2 S>32> . - • Q ■ ? bSS« ■ 2 WO § B 2 H “ 3£g2 > S O -^5 g 2 , q ' S ► § pip, ® s ? O * ij‘ 0 h p< a ££§3 * o r * g SiSa-* h * tr* * o s 2 o» * :f *« o« S 2 «B: SgSla s 2 t?j >■ & H ® I g>*3S r H « * _ 3B < • O 2?T B i $3- o © t» /-K • _. o"C 0 O ig 2 Sgg? • ® 5 0 ™ ® - * I ” £Z2 - pu E h &2 «;>.£© agr o o retc-H *§ 99 S B ■3 .$1.05 00 6: (§>7o 00 Biirnitt’s Preparations, 5 0 CENTS, PATENT MEDIDINES AT REDUCED PRICES, AT RAVHIS N »BU« STOKE, C. A. VAN KIRK & CO., HABUFACTUREBS O T QAS FIXTURES & CHANDELIERS. Patent Impmed Eicehoir k Patent Paragon COAL OIL BURNERS. HASD LAMPS, OOLTJMHS, &o -1 Salesrooms, 517 Arch St. Philadelphia. Manufactory, Frankford, Philadelphia, AB goods warranted. i y2:ly “ SMITH, PARK & CO, Ninth Ward Foundry PITTSBURGH. Warehouse, No. 149 First and 120 Second fits. Manufacturers iof all sixes and descriptions ol Coal Oil Retorts and Stills, Gas and Watermpes, Sad Irons. Dog Irons. Wagon Boxes, Seel Mould* Pullie*. Hungers and Coupßnga. . Also Jobbing and Machinery of every descrip tion made to order. . , . Having a complete machine shop attached to I the foundry, all necessary fitting will be carefully attended to. o2lilyd&w SPRING GOODS. WE WOULD CALL THE ATTEST* tion of Bayers to our stock cf SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, embrndns aH the newest styles of PLAIN AND FANCY CASSIMEBES, suitable for Boldness Suits. A full end complete assortment of fine black * CLOTHS AND CASSIMERES, Plein and fi*n red Bilk and Cashmere Vestint* ooraer of MgketSonare. ABeshenj dtv S UPTON, OLDDEK A CO, p A ft re putting on a superior gravel roof. All work promptly attended to. v Office comer Fifth k Wood st&* 2d story. riOOD NEW CLOTHING AT ACC WJT TlOfc.—Positive sale THIS TUESDAY EVENING at 7« ,P. m.,and on WEDNESDAY at 10.2 and 7K o’clock at Mnsonlo Hall Auotion House, 55 Filth street, will be so’d a constra in ent of new end deeirable Clothing. Ao. I b6 ““^ lbe&l TW<kELLAin>. 1 ..to Auctioneer. MINSTRELS I 63 MARKET St. 3d below 4th. 2, McGEB & CO n 143 FEBEBAL NIBEET,
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