ADVEETISING AGENCIES. kiesass.l4. D r i. PLTTENGILL a Co. No. at Park Rea, New York alty, and No. a Stale lariat, &Won; and L. P. FONTAINE & Co., No. es Nassau street, New York city, are au thorized to take, Advertisements and Snbscriy tion for ns at lowest rates. Allar•We will funnels the Dervr.Posr, to agents , the rate of *2.00 per hundred copies. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 18, 1864 Railroad Aceident.—An accident occurred od the Pennsylvania railroad at the lower end of this city yesterday, about four o'clock p. m., which we regret to say, resulted in the death Of one of our most prominent citizens—Michael Burke. It appears that Mr. Burke crossed the canal bridge near his brick manufactory, on his way to the city, and reached the railrord track just as a train approached from the west. Eli- AltPtly he did not see the train, but continued on, when the cola-catcher of the locomotive struck . the buggy. The horse fell, and by the breaking of the shafts he became detached, but the buggy, with Mr. Burke in it, was carried several hundred yards before he fell out of it. When he fell he struck his head, injuring his left temple, and one of the wheels passing over his right heel, severed the fleshy part from the bone. The horse was not much injured, but the buggy was dragged to McCormick's furnace, by Which time it was a complete wreck. Mr. Starke was brought home, and a number of the most eminent physicians were called in. It was soon found that he was seriously in jured internally, and all their skill was of no avail. He sank rapidly until a few minutes before six o'clock, when he breathed his last— tietaining his faculties until the very last mo ment. Mr. Burke was born in the west of Ireland, and must-have been verging close upon seventy years of age. lie emigrated to this country tifty years ago, and immediately engaged in ac tive business pursuits. Forty years ago he had several contracts on the Pennsylvania canal, and since then he has been identified as a con tractor in the building of nearly all the principal railroads and canals in the State, in all of which ' he was successful. He only relinquished the business of a contractor last fall, on the comple tion of the waterworks in Waahington city, in which ho, with several others, was interested. He was also at one time engaged with ex-Gov ernor Porter in the Iron business, and was part owner of the furnace In this city. Years ago Mr. Burke invested his money in what was then considered unprofitable real estate, and almost worthless, la the suburbs of the town. Time brought these lots into the heart of the city, and theirenhanced value alone proved a fortune- to him. shrewd, and filled with energy that never flagged, he was eminent ly successful in all he ever undertook, aril at the time of his death was probably the owner of ; more real estate than any single individual in the city, Twenty-years ago he might have retired upon a col:in:latency, yet he chose to continue in ac tive life. Some time last winter he had fully made up his mind to retire, and for some months remained inactive. Second nature was too strong in him to permit him to remain idle and a few months ago ho purchased an interest in the slew steam brick •manutactury, In the neighborhood of where the accident occurred. HO leaves a wife and a number of children to mourn his loss.—Patriot and Union, Harrzs&ury. Lowing Courage.—lt has been announced that a certain Ward in this city has lost all Courage, and that the citizens hare desisted from making further efforts towalds raising the requisite number of men under the late cah for 600,000 men. 13ut we are sure that this statement is incorrect, and we will remain under this impression until the Ward shall give Indubitable evidence of the fact. The draft will not come off until the 6th of September next, if it comes Mr even then, and by that time a large number of volunteers could be raised, and credited to the Ward, which would greatly re duce its quota. For tills' reason we do not -think that any citizen would lose courage s soon, yield to despair, and say 'yet the draft come when it will." This would certainly be tray a certain Imbecility not pardonable in any American citizen, much less in a Pittsburgber. "As long as there is life there is hope," says the old adage, and as long as there ls some time remaining yet, we are assured that the citizens Alratnot ceasetheir endeavors in order to re duce thi;tr - quotas as much as possible. For these rearfoiie have we doubted the above st te mente, and we hope that the citizens of the above Ward who are concerned In the matter, and whose real honor is called in question, will step forth without delay, and refute the stet!, melds which are published, and which are very derogatory to their acknowledged courage and perseverance. What mostly distinguishes an Americaii from any body else, is that he is un terrified in the face of obstacles, and never de sists until he surmounts them. If this be true. we arc certain that the reports concerning our fellow-citizens. are false and that they, them: selves, will not be tardy in exposing their !near. reetnese to the entire city. • -Of no Avall.—Before the recent fall of rain we all united our prayers with those of the 'farmers that rain might come to refresh and rein vigorate the withering cropr-Af ter some time rain did actually make its appearance, and in such abundance that the larmerf were gloating over the idea of a rich harvest, and the citizens themselves were willing to walk through mud aid mire for a few days, so that the country might prosper, and thereby the prices of rep - 7 tables be reduced according as the quantity Would Increase. But, cui boner What did we gain by our sympathy with our brethren of the etruntry I Nothing. We have derived no good from if, and after all our anxious expectations, everything is as dear now as when the drough t prevailed and a scarcity in crops was - Peered. What is the reason of this', Vegetables are certain* in greater abundance now than'betCre the rain, but - still the prices continue. Can this be explained Health of the City.—We should truly be thankful for the remarkably healthy state of the city during the summer months. This is an .Miviable blessing rarely to be found hi large manufacturing cities , where the poorer classes have generally to undergo a great deal of fatiguoand exposure. In this city the weekly number of interments is so extremely low that the community would hardly. feet the loss of .its. deceased members, were it not' made cog sigma of the same through the report of the Board of Health. The summer season has nearly expired, which is generally . deemed the I ...most unhealthy period of the year, and the ffittaber of deaths is so Slow during that time, _OM 1t would hardly exceed the report of a shieelbrtnight in some of the large Eastern cities. This plainly demonstrates that the site of this city is salubrious, and that the citizens do not lack either comfort or accommodation. Arrested.—Several draymen, carmen, &c., were arrested on Tuesday, and taken before the Mayor for having neglected to procure a license tet follow that business,:. or, having procured one, failed t 6 show the pietist/Welt is required. They were nearly allaelmittedto bail. Although linnet& number were arrested, a great many are Jetill„lli the city who have failed to comply with the,abeivei ordinance. These should be treated in the. Same manner, and they should all be dealt with alike. Having remedied the evil on that score, We would call the attention of the proper authorities to other classes, who are likewise ordered to procure a license, and who are liable to arrest in case they should neglect to do so. Quite a number will be found among these who are liable .to be hauled up and pun ished fur their neglect of duty. It would be but just to give these fellows a little taste of the la*, after having escaped it so long., Ctty End:oilmen* Completed,—The en rollment of all persons liable to do military ser vice is this city has been completed; and Is con_ Mimed to be the most perfect list 'yet -made. 1 1 7 1 e 'Oa hall been performed under, the super vied= of Mayor Lowry, who devoted- mach of his time an 4 attention .to the object. The uslDq hay. 4, been arranged alphabetically, each yard b9lax : ln s ',mate book. The aggregate ex nseot the enrollment is MO. Internal Revenue Order.—An order hail been issued from the office of Internal Revenue to the effect that any parsontlirm,'company, or corporation owning, possessiter having the care and management of *ay coach or other vehicle, engaged in trwsporting passengers or property for hire, shall ikQptea days after the first day of eacdr•tuuk e y,,month, make a return to the Assistant ( As of of the district, stating the gross amount thett.' receipts for the month next precklneWhi+ 'shall be veri tied by the oath or affirrnation ?of such owner , possessor or manager, agent or other proper officer, in the same manner and form as pre seabed in the case of the returns of railroads , steamboats and other vessels, and shall also, on or before the last day of the month, pay to the Collector of Internal Revenue the full amount of duties which have acerued oa such receipts for the month aforesaid. ost. Discharged.—J. P. McKinley Esq., one 01 the most respectable oi,tizens of Waterloo, \ r e' nango county Pa., had 11 heating on Tuesday last, before Commissioner Sproul on the charge of resisting the draft. Mr. McKinley had written a letter, to a friend thirty miles distant troth his home, asking his advice In relation to the calling of a public meeting to consider the coming draft for 000,000 men for the army. The letter was taken out of the Post - office at Frank lin four miles from where it was ivritten,mailed and aent'to the Provost Marshal at Meadville, who caused the arrest. On hearing the testi mony in the case Commissioner t , ‘proul dte charged the accused. The United States Lis trt,t Attorney, Mr. Carnahan, appeared on the part of the United States, and non. Walter H. Lowrie for Mr. McKinley. - _ Boller Explosion.—Last Thursday a frightful boiler explosion occurred in Cusse wago township, Crawford county, by which three men were killed, and tire others were more or less injured. The accident occurred In a portable saw-mlll then in operation at the farm of Mr. M. T. Freeman, and Is supposed to hare beep the result of earelessnessAnn_tho part of the engineer In allowing the water to get too low in the boiler. The body of one of the men was literally blown to pieces, parts of it having been throWn to an Incredible distance. The boiler was hurled against a ehesnut log two fret In diameter, tearing It to splinters, and landinc ten or twelve rods from the scene of the expld eon. Burial of Col. McDowell.—The rernßin, of the above gentleman having been trans ferred from Washington to this city, were yeti terlay Interred with unusual solemnity. A large number of friends and acquaintances at tended the funeral, and manifested a sincere attachment to their departed friend. _ - Ward Meeting—By an advertisement In to day's paper ft will be seen that there will he a war meeting this evening in the '1141.1 Ward Settotd House. John P. !Stmt.—We proffer our acknowl edgements to the above well-known bookseller for the receipt of the late and truly superior novel, "The Pride of Life." This Is a work which, has created is new. sensation In literary circles, and one which all admirers of true, Unalloyed human nature should possess. • - Teniperaktee Lectures—Dr. W. Hendricks O'Loughlin will deliver a series of Temperance Lectures in Odd Fellows Hall corner of Federal and. Robinson street, Allegheny City, commen cing on Wednesday evening, at 734 o'clock, Aug. 17th. Admission 25 cents. tMo preparation, we think has acquired, by its own merits, co much popularity and an lnereiised sale. as Rankin's Spiced Syrup of ellackherrv, in such , a short time. `Rankings Spiced Black berry" has got to be a household word.. Furniture at Auction—This morning at in o'clock at McClellana's Auctitm Rouse, 55 Fifth street, trill be sold a large (loam it) of Parlor, Dining 'loom, Chamber, and Kitchen Furniture Mattresses, Kitchen Utensils rte. JOSErH KGTL JOSEPH MEYER & SO ALANI.TFAuTUREI7:3 OF PLAIN AND 'ANC Y FURNITURE AND CHAIRS WAREHOUSE, 153 SMITHFIELD, AND 442 PENN Sta Between 6th it., and Virgin alley !el I - Irrq attar; if J. I ORZUWILLL GAMUEL GKRR igrCORNWEL.E. & KERR. CARRIAGE MANUFACTURERS Silver and Brass Platers, And manufacturers of Saddlery & Carriage Hardware No. 7 St. Clair ertreet,.4nd aucquelme Way, (near the, ridgei) TOR DYSENTERY -AND iarrhce a. DIXON'S AROMATIC BL.A.t!LCIC.BMUtir CARNIN ATIVE Is the only safe and stirs cure. If eon- Mine no opium or deleterious drugs, no min eral or other injurious compounds common to remedies generally sold for this . olass of dieeeee. It.is so e ffi cacious that Physicians very generally use it In their practice in all chronic and dangerous oases. ter Use no Cholera mixtures or doubt ful compositions, (many of which under mine and ruin the constitution,) when you san obtain an unfailing remedy- as simple and safe as Blackberries themselves. , - Ask for Dixon's Bxecannuni Bemuse.- rive, and see that the proprietor's name is written on the outside' wrapper of each bot tle. Prepared only by • &k Proprietor;* CINCINNATA. For sale by all reopectable druggists. Price, (old eye, 85 ote.) 250., 500. and SI. Per Bottle. IRST NATIONAL BANK OF r•rrrsrtUßGH; Late Pittsburgh Trust Company inILAUTHORITY Op THE SRCRE KO TART OF TILE TREASURY this liank is authorized to receive subscriptions to the THREE YEARS SEVEN AND THREE-TENTHS NOTES, with interest coupons attached payable oieini annueilly In currency. These Notes are payable at maturity in Legal Tender, or convertible at the option ef the holders, into. Gold bearing In terest 6 per cent Bonds. The Notes will be in denominations of $6O MO, 3 50 0. $l,OOO and *Moo: , ' ' • Persona desiring f 26,00 and tipwardir will be allowed one quarter oP -one per centum on the amount of the Principal. The usual commission allowed to Banks and D. - SOfILLY, Cashier. LT'S, SeIITEI wewon's, Elliott's, Sharn's and orionsr other kind s mom., for Ira. by JABrEs Bow N, MS 'Wood street. The New Yoik Eapress has this para graph: The editor of the Albany Jour nal writing from Washington, says: ...I would not disguise the fact that' the war may be so conducted as to compel a peace which will render the honored title of American citizen' a by word and a hissing animg the nations. Nor the aditionallact, that in spite of the wisest generalsltlit' the refusal of th e people to resportif to the call for men to fight the battles of the war, may force such a peace upon us. • Those who do nothing to help on the war no matter what they profess, are contributing to such a re sult.," We think it very clear what it means. Let our readers study the expressions employed and they will at once see con firmation, from a Souree.in the highest confidential with the Administration, of intimations often heretofore made, but not so . publicly until now. It means that if the Administration party is beaten in the coining election, the plan is to recognize the Southern Confederacy and make seperation certain. it means that the, A.dminitration party do not intend there shall be any Union, except upon the complete subjugation of the South, and if they have to give up that, that they will make haste to prevent a res. troration of the Union. It means that they do not Intend that political power shall pass into the hands of the Union men of the North, strengthed by concert of action with those who may yt t be come the Union men of the South. They mean therefore dissolution, and the sub jugation of the North to their purposes, so as to escape, ifpossible, the late which surely awaits them. 'l'be policy isas short sighted as it is nefarious and can not succeed. Let the patriot strength of the country be seen in the election, and we . will -see it they dare to atteuipr their secesssion schemes.—/I,mton Courier. - Tho Unpopularity of Mr. Lincoln. " Vp like a roricet and dorm e t.gtiet" —Such, from present appealanees, will be the fate of Lincoln. The curses. which he is receiving daily, from the men of his own party, would prove ter rible to "ears polite." Were we not afraid we might shock the moral sensi bilities of some of our pious readers, and present bad language before our youth ful frlexids, we could quote some expres slot's which would make a "lcyal leagu er" stare, and at once question the "loy alty" of the Republican who aptly used such quaint terms. It is not in Deleware alone that the utterimbecility of President Lincoln is being understood and properly appreci. ated; but it is all over the Union. Reis to-day the most unpopular man that ever tilled the Presidential otfice, and were it not for the thousands of armed supporters, together with the legions of official cormorants that feed and fatten at the public crib, Lincoln would not re ceive a fourth of the votes in the Union. If the detestation with which he is held continues to progress at the same rate it has tor a month past, by Nove,mlifir he will not be able to carry a single Ni•rthi era state; and, the only. votes he will get in the Electoral College will he such as Ben. Wade and Whiter Davis alleee he is endeavoring to procure in the Rebel Status. We hope GP: , God in Ilk gre-it merry may relieve this people, is this way, of the tyranny svhbli now weighs down the industry of the onee "best Governunmt in the C;,/:ette. IV7HONV A GIFF:II.II.I.A n Wednei, day 'limning a ty L tress, on the way front this tity t't ddoin, Tenn., b