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FIRST DISTRICT.
From the Philadelphia keystone.
HON. ELLIS LEWIS.

The trustees Of "Frankin College" have unan-
mously elected the Hon. Ellis Lewis professor Of
''law and medical Jurisprudence" This is one Of
the oldest Incorporated and endowed institutions in
the country. Ii was established in 1887, when Ben
jamin franklin was president Of the supreme ex-
ecutiye council" IL bears the name Of Franklin in
honor Of that great philosopher and statesman. A
professorshlp in such an institution, governed by
individuals of the exalted character for learning
and piety, is one of the highest marks of dstinc-
ton. ### ...... r.. +.
We have personal acquaintance with Judge
Lewis, and an intimate knowledge Of his early as
well as recent history; and whilst we admire the
choice made by the college, land the rare merit
which induced ~ we may be permitted to add that
il is as remarkable it is appropriate that the first
professor of law and medical Jurisprudence chosen
should be an individual whose early life, subsequent
struggles, and final success, bears striking re-
semblance to the ilustrious franklin. Like Frank
lin in his youth, his energies were trammeed with
perjury and misfortune; like franklin, his mind was
devoted TO the pursuits OF science, and his limbs 10
hard labor at the printing press; like Franklin, he
has become Of the supports of society, and a
inger-board to those who will follow him. His
indomitable nature proved more than match for
the "whips and scorns'' of time; laborng through
every vicissitude, trumphing over every OBJ
stacle, his powerful intellect has become a
shining light in that great temple where for so many
years he has been an humble worshprer. The
branch of the faculty placed at his direction, could
no, be confded to ADLER hands. Judge Le~is's mis-
celaneous reading and study is of the most extend
cd character; and as lawyer, the published opin-
ions Of the press, and OF distinguished juriss
throughout the country, have long since marked him
of the highest ORDER witness his decisions and opin-
ions upon ecclesiastical and constitutional questions,
upon the relations Of guardian, parent, and child;
and still more, his published decisions, going so far
us to settle the land titles of Pennsylvania, and inn
posing wholesome restraint upon the hayward
ness Of higher tribunals. The public are Of but one
mind upon this subject, that the judge has been
properly singled out and that the college has gained
the noble advantage of his distinguished name, and
the service Of his active vigorous, and profoundly
cultivated mind. t.., #
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Wing majority

Showing wing majority on joint'balot OF 49,
Last year the Senate stood IA wings TO democrats,
and one contested seat and the House 43 wings TO
80 democrats.
We are still without any tidings of the Great Brit
ain steamer, though rumors Of her arrival have
been current throughout the day. she has now
been out eighteen days, but il is thought in New
York that she did not sail on her regular day.
In the Baltimore market, last evening, there were
sales of 500 barrels OF Howard street -four effect
ed at IS, and this morning few more small sales
were made at the same price, which brings prices
down almost to the point at which the Great West
srn found them. There were also some few sales Of
city mills -four this morning at IS, though holders
generally ask more. A further decline has Ia
kan place 10 grain, and sales Of good TO prime
red wheat were made this morning at IS
TO 100 cents per bushel, and Of white
wheat for family -four at lis to lis cts. Corn has
also receded, and the demand IL less active. There
sales made this morning OF yellow corn at 63 to
held at SO to "a eens--a decline and rye at 81
cents Whskey Is in moderate request at 20 TO q
cents per gallon in hhds. and barrels.
Atths stock board, to-day, Maryland 6's closed
at III asked, 76i bid. Baltimore 6's OF 1890,
closed at 9el asked, 9sl bid Baltimore and Ohio
railroad shares 40 asked, As bid.
The telegraph reports the Philadelphia market to-
day, for -four, to be dull Fresh ground IS l2I--
small sales. Corn meal has advanced TO 50 sal.
Sales Of prime red wheat at ll3 lis cts. Prime
yellow corn II cts. No change in oats rye.
Sales ofwhiskey at IS cts. per gallon. Cotton firm
at yesterdays prices. No change in groceries or
provisions.
At New York, to-day, here WINS but little ANNA
ton in the -four and grain markets. Prices OF -four
had slightly declined in favor Of buyers, but the
latter refused to operate without further reduction.
The grain market is in the same condition, and no
change will probably take place until tho steamer
arrives. l# H..
The stock market remains steady, and prices are
firm as Inst quoted. The cotton market continues
firm at yesterdays prices. A slight decline in
whiskey. Provisions and groceries steady at pre-
yious rates.
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Great Western sailed yesterday with Mr.. Bancroft,
our minister 10 the court Of 81. James, Gen.
Armstrong, consul TO Liverpool and some 81 or 10
Others as passengers. Three cheers were given 70
our popular ref resentatiyes as the boat let the
wharf
find, by looking into the native paper, since
commenced this that that party have found at last
candidate for governor Hon. Ogden Edwards,
late Judge Of common pleas Is the fortunate man and
his acceptance occupies about three columns Of the
Evening Gazette; longer than his message will ever
De. He eulogizes Clay, using the old slang about
his being "the great embodiment Of wing princi-
ples"--Lord save the markl--ssys that he and MIR.
Clay are good wings, which is true enoughi 10 Sc
ysrey bitter upon Ex-Governor Seward, and the
wing convention which nominated John Young for
governor; that "becsuse he was born at whig con-
vention, is no reason why he should be supported
by whigs;" that Seward and Tyler were delivered
10 the world by similar midwife, and one broke
down the party ia this State, and the other proved
Ieacherous 20 the Union, &c, &c.
The amount Of revenue collected at this port du-
ring the month Of September, 1886, was 81, 54s 654
Same Time last year. 1906, 794
Difference, only. ........., 200, I40
The whole amount OF imports at this port du-
ring nine months, ending September 80, 1886,
was '''''.s's. r..'.'.......'...'.. Soo,Ib4 IL
Same time lastyear .....'.........' 5o,92393
DiHrfehCe-. ...s'.s.......ss.. loJ,o<S
The collector and assistant treasurer OF Boston
arrived In our city this morning.
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COLONEL JONATHAN ID. STEVENSON, OF
\. 5000 NEW YORK U

You will remember, few weeks ago, had a con-
versation with you relative 70 the gentleman whose
name heads this article, and expressed my entire
confidence in his ability 10 fals any trust the
utivs might eon6de TO him.
Knowing him intimately ffom the commencement
Of last war, when he was the private secretary and
one of the aids OF that pure patriot aud honest man,
Daniel ID. Tompkins, then commander-in.chief Of
the United States and State troops IN New York, |
can youch for his ability at the head OF his pres
ent regiment OF California volunteers. AT the
close Of the war, Col Stevenson, as well as The
writer Of this, entered the private walks OF life;
here he was not suffered TO remain, but was called
by the people TO fill variety OF cvl stations, IN oil
of which he did his duty fearlessy There is one
monument at least in his private life which shows
Col. Stevenson's untring perseverance and enter
prise. He planned and caused 10 be erected At Rui-
gers wharf, New York, brick store house, 10
which, from the time Of It's erection 10 the present,
over 700 hhds of tobacco are rolled in, stripped,
examined, rebound, aud ready for transportation
within ono day. Thus much Tor his indomitable
perseverance,.
Col. steyensob's private character has been as
sailed--aad This IN his abslee--by few newspapers
in New York, and copied elsewhere; and Il becomes
his frends--one Of whom trust J am TO meet the
accusation and silence the untrulh put forth 10 the
world not only for his sake, but a wife and child
ren. E. .HI 5re a #
A better father, truer friend, kinder neighbor,
a more charitable man, or purer fauriot never
lived. It Is true, he became nsolyenli but, unlike
many others, he was one without dollar lsfi; and
if misfortune is dishooesty-and honesty Is stamped
indelibly ONLY on the brow Of the man IN afiuenl
circumstances have lived over one-half
CENTURY, | am yet to zee the day when there, and
only there, IL is 10 be found
la the eye Of lew, poor man, however honest,
is looked upon with seornj bat there 10 oue above
who makes no distinction Of persons but moral
WORTH and IL the poor man feels his deeds justified
by the monitor within, LEI him 60 ahead, foe the
shafts Of ealumny cannot reach him, or disturb his
peace Of mind for moment d.
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".H From the ~ Y. Herald OF yesterday.
TERRI lBLE SHIPWRECK-THE PERlLS OF
THE SEA %.


The ship Minerva arrived here to-day from Paer-
mo, and we learn from her captain the following
dreadful particulars of the loss Of the brig Rienzi,
of Boston, with sixteen of her crew. ..f
The following particulars we learn from Mr..
Dyer, the Cd officer of the Rienzi: l1r..
"The brig Rienzi sailed on the Sd of pril last,
from Provincetown, OF a whaling voyage, with
crew Of 81 souls board, consisting OF the follow
ing persons: captain, Samuel Small; mate, Joshua
Small, son of the captain; I'd do, james S. Dyer;
James Fl. Small, son of the captain; boa,-steerers,
Edward Weeks, George B. Cook, James F. Cook;
all of Provincetown, Mass; William l.. Finker,
Francis Coyle, Boston, Massachusetts; Henry
Cannon, Milford, Pennsylvania; Robert Merrill,
Wethersfeld, Connecticut; John Wheelock, SPRING
ield Massachusetts, George Bunten, Manchester,
New Hampshire; John Martin Lowell, Massachu-
sets; George l.. Howe, Appleton Lathe, George
Campbell, George w. Mann, George Fields, Wor-
cester, Massachusetts,; Lloyd Brown, New Bed
ford Massachusetts,; George Porter, Frederick
ton New Brunswick ie.'.t2 g.t
sOn the 18th September, experienced a severe
gale from SSW All about IL p M, the fore spen-
Ger was blown away, the gale increasing AZ about
a. M, 18th, the balanced reefed mansa under
which sail the brig was lying to, was entirely
blown away, the gale increasing every moment,
and the brig lying almost on her beam-ends: cut
away the bouts TO ease her. The captain then
thou5ht bOotto Sot owoy 'iio io.S.a'Sp'.'"p - 80
only mems of saving the brig. The rigging was
accordingly cut, and man sent aiot to saw OH me
mast, but in going aloft, lost The saw overheard,
and was returning Tor hhtchet, when me pI'g was
knocked down, the matches burst of, and the ves-
se immediately hlled with water, she must nave
remained in that situation for fifteen or twenty MN
ntes, when she wore round, and rghted, compulsory
dsmasted, with nothing remaining on ueck, ana 9
perfect wreck. Captain Small, his mate and young
son, about IL years of age together win TWO
boatsteerers, ship-keeper, and steward, were
drowned IN the CABIN. Mr. Oyer was iikeWise 10
The cabin, but succeeoea IN nnoing .ne con
way, and getting on Deck some OF the crew were
drowned 10 the forecastle and others washed over.
BOARD, az tnc t'me on the o'sas.o, wv uoys, o"o
eorge Mann aiea he uay psaoe ~. anu ueo y
wy e .no 49, ~ ss,;,. 800 "
| aNn nen can acnict ne aufferings of The suryi
pen can aoplea uo h.h ~ ~ o ~ r.
,,as 49,, balr dscb h,,clet ~ hread wb;ch tbev
aoouI m o,,; Sono ,hs bod When md soa
81 Is soi ~ ont e;eb, bours and the
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sands, Lent, 4 Co.'s American Circus.

rOMPREHENDTNG in one extensive and
~ magnificent entertainment all the varied exer-
cises and talent of the Arena, the Gymnasium, and
the MENACE! embracing the most beautiful stud Of
horses, and the most costly and brilliant equpsge
to be found in all Europe or America--being select
ed from the most celebrated stables of The Old
World, during seven years tour Of the proprie.
tors. Among the most commanding features Of
this troupe are the
THoRoUGH-BRED ENGLISH HORSE, MAY
FLY, ss- t4 a
Who dances in an inconceivably graceful style and
in perfect time with the music, all the fashionable
Pas Seuls, after the manner of the most popular
Partisan nrtises. r.
THE TWIN PONIES, Damon and py,has, Y
In their innumerable Feats, WaItzes Tricks, and
sasE sa' ,| Exercises. q ~
n The scientific and wonderfully trained ...
Y FIGHTING PONIES a
% 10 Deaf Burke and Tom Spring.
Tho diminutive, elegantly formed and gracefully
$500 r." taught m
W FAIRY s'rEED CINDERELLA,
Purchased at Franconi's, Paris and at Astley's
Royal Amphitheatre, London, at immense cost
The high-bred and beautiful thorough Arabian
atri.1ars POLKA HORSE, Pas Temps. Af
And the most beautifully marked, highly trained,
dncile and sagacious 4aI
LILLlPUTIAN TROUPE OF IL PONIES,
All Of which are, for the first time presented to the
American public, and will be pronounced by all who
witness their achievements to be the richest novel
ties and the highest exhibition of art and excellence
in equestranism that wealth and enterprise ever sue
cecded in introducing in this country.
Prominent, and in bold relief to any similar ex-
hibon ever presented to the public, stand the great
Mr.. r. SANDS, l4 Mr@
And his beautiful and talented children MAURICE
y..E...ts and JESSE, g,ratts,rf
forming new school ofgymnastics, combined with
series of Classic Passes, Evolutions, Grouping,
~ A n a u -rA -.
mand the admiration of the scholar and the poet,
the painter and the sculptor.
First in attraction and importance in equestrian
display the Notwithstanding juvenile rider,
MASTER HERNANDEZ,
Whose achievements on horseback (allhough but a
mere infan, in years) vastly excel in grace, agility,
and brliancy % effect all who have ever preceded
him in this country, and who is justly styled The
DucRow OF AMERICA.
Next in order ofexcelIence is the juvenile hero
MASTER WALTER AYMAR, ~
Whose daring, dashing and graceful equestrianism
second only TO Hernandez. ,
| The great English Scenic rider,
MR. MoSELY, --~,
Will exhibit his original and graphic characters Of
plcKwIck FAMILY.
brilliant four-horse and two-horse act by
Mr.. f. PERRY.
! In the last named he will introduce his infantile
son, In variety Of elegant positions.
MR. III w. RUGGLES,
In his great and truly graceful performance on the
| slack rope, as the
VOLTIZEUR VOLANTE.
Exercises by the Indian Rubber Man, III. Conover.
Clown 70 the ring, MIR. J. PentIand.
81 clown and buffo singer Mr.. s. Lathrop.
Equestrian manager, Mr.. Moseley,
Master Of the ring, Mr.. Huntington.
Price Of admission: Box and pit, Is cents; re-
served seats so cents. Oct. atSM&w
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A BBoT ON sHIPPING-Ns,

A BBOT ON G-New edition,
IA 1876, being the 5th American, from Shee's 7th
English edition, with the notes Of Mr.. Justice Sto.
ry and additional annotations by J. O. Perkins, ESQ.
just received, for sale, by F. TAYLOR.
Also, Howard's Supreme Court Reports, 4th vol.
Archbold's Law Of Landlord and Tenant
Hill on Trustees ..#.. . ..r .r.
Hillard's Law Of Real Property ..
Jarman on Wills
Spence's Equitable Jurisdiction Of the Court Of
Chancery
Archbold's Law Of Nisi Prus
Lives Of Eminent English Judges Of the l7th and
18th centuries
Russell on the Law of Factors and Brokers
Reports Of Criminal Cases before the Recorder Of
Philadelphia
Broom's Legal Maxims ...
New edition Of the Laws of the United States,
5 vols. -
Dallam's Digest Of the Laws Of Texas
De Hart on Courts Martial
10Th vol Laws of the United States.
All new and standard law books for sale by the
advertiser, at the lowest New York and Philadeph
prices in every case. Oct 10
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burlington College.
TVNIIE Prepa ratory school OF Burlin gto

IL College will be opened for the reception OF q
limited number Of boys, on the first day OF Noven-
Der next All applications for admission, beyond
that number, will have relative priority for the fol-
lowing term.
This school il designed to be the nursery of the
college, and will be conducted with that view under
the constant and immediate supervision Of the pres
ident and rector OF that institution. At the same
time boys will be received who are not intended for
the college, and will enjoy, long they remain,
all the advantages Of the school. Provision is made
for the most thorough instruction in all the branches
Of English and classical learning, in mathematics
and the natural Sciences in the living languages Of
Europe, and In drawing painting, and music. Sacred
music will receive especial attention. The boys,
with their resident instructors, will constitute a
Christian household, enjoying at once the patemal
and the pastoral relations. The domestic and re-
gous influences are relied on for its administration;
and every thing in It will be faithfully done, on
Christian principles, and in dependence on Divine
assistance. The health, the manners, and the NOR
ais Of the boys will be constant objects of the most
tender and scrupulous regard; and nothing shall be
waning, that they may grow up, as stress, the
planting OF the Lord"
ming on the feast Of All Saints list November and
in each year-will be one hundred and fifty dollars,
payable always in advance. There will be no addition
al charge Of any kind. Boys who remain during
the vacations, which are the months Of April and
October, will be charged fifteen dollars for each.
Applications for admission to be made to the Rt
Rev. George w. Doane, ID. ID. LII. D., president Of
Burlington College, Burlington, N. j.
Burlington, llth September, 1886
Sent 24-2aWIm
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Quartermaster Marine {
WEBsTERs Dictionary, a new edi'

"EBSTER'S Dictionary, a new edi-
w ton, the entire work unabridged in volume,
Crown quarto C. Il G. MERRIAM, Springfield,
Massachusetts, have in press, and will shortly pub
lish, new stereotype edition Of Webster's large
Dictionary, in volume, Crown quarto. This edi-
ton will contain the entire matter Of the former edi-
tons, in 2 volumes quarto and volumes royal 8
yo., with from five to ten per cent. OF additional
matter; comprising careful revision Of the entire
work, several thousand additional words, embrac-
ing scientific terms, words employed by modern
popular writer's, colloquial words, words having
become Angicised from foreign languages, &c, with
carefully prepared tables showing the pronunciation
Of Greek and Latin proper names, Scripture proper
names, and geographical names, &c. The revision
has been made by Professor Chauncey A. Good
rich, Of Yale College, assisted by several eminent
literary gentlemen.
While Dr. Webster's system has been maintained
throughout, to which the popular usage has so ak
tcnsively given, and is yet more fully giving, its
sanction, yet with regard 10 particular words, to
which DR.. Webster gave two modes of spelling
the popular one, and another, which from analogy,
and the derivation Of the word he thought prefera-
ble--the editor gives only the present popular or
biography when the best usage appears to sanction
this mode Thus whatever Of valid objection may
have existed with reference to former editions, is
now obviated
The work will be handsomely got up, containing
400 to 500 pages, and the price not to exceed S.
The first edition having sold at $50, and the second
at Sl3 so. Sept 25-2aw3w
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.oRNUCopIA REsrAURANT.-EI

~ WARD KERsEY having lately opened a
commodious establishment on the north side OF
Pennsylvania avenue, between FulIer's and Gala
bruins hotels respectfully that he is pre-
pared at all times, and in quick time, to up
meals, lunches, and refreshments Of every kind TO
visers who may call at his Restaurant, singy or in
parties. He is always supplied with the fines, fsh,
hesh, and fowl which the markets afford, which he
will prepare 10 any style Of cookery, to suit the taste
and palate Of his friends and visitors His bar is
always supplied with the choicest wines and liquors
Parties provided with dinners and suppers at the
shortest notice, either at his restaurant private
houses ~
Those who delight to look upon the beauties Of
the iealhered tribe, well TO regale their pastes
with fine birds, are invited TO examine Edward
Kerseys museum.
Oct l0-4t r
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II OTIS at auction --on Thursday next, the
IL 18th instant, al half.past four O'Clock, p. m,
shall sell. on the premises lots Nos. % and a. 10
square 677, containing in the whole 1856 square
feet These lots front on L street east between 9th
and 7ll streets.
Terms of salei One fourth CASH the balance at ~
months, for notes satisfactorily secured, bearing
interest
R. w. DYER, Auciioneer.
Oct I'D
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FTOW INC FHIIAs TuDIlN LeHbuII
THE MONEY MARKET.

An old bat very intelligent sea captain, now out
OF service, gives US the gratifying Information that
neyer within his recollection, the shipwrights
Of this city more crowded with work than they arr
at present Vessels cannot be built fast as they
are desired, and orders presslng for the next
chance upon the stocks. lie went into soms detail,
enumeraiing the number and kidd OF orders that
were waiting nj some Of the Kensinglon yards.
We rejoice at this revival OF the longoppressed n
lerest Of shp-buldlDg, and OF commercial pursuits
generally; and whatever difference OF opinion may
exist ms 10 the rise OF price aud activity IN other
branches Of industry, think no sensible man will
deny that tho prospective effects Of the new revenue
law Of 1876 give the life and impetus spoken Of to
ship building and commerce. To show how much
our shipwrights and the navigation interest have
been oppressed, we avail ourselves Of an estimate
made by the Journal Of Commerce, Of the tax
which the tariff OF lstahmposed upon the eonstruc-
ton OF a ship Of ] 900 tons burden. The prices
mentioned are the duties under existing revenue
laws each article as taken from the shipwrght's
bills .... o."
Iron, 60,2i5 lbs, at SOS per ton, is 1853
Copper bolts, 1871 lbs, at cts. ID, is 692
Canvass, 1000 square yards, att cents yard, $50
Anchors, 800 lbs, at 2Ic. per 10. 222
Gables, chains, &c, 10000 lbs, at 2ic. 1000
Cordage, 4s,465 lbs; duty on hemp $40 per
ton 9IU
Total tax on one ship -. s3,sI7
The number of tons Of shipping built in the Uni
ted States last year was l46,0l0 tons. Allow, up
on this tonnage, the same rate OF taxation, viz;
50 so per ton, and il appears that the tax paid by
the manufacturers of ships, for the benefit Of other
interests, is 1854 S36 per annum! IL was always the
boast of the American seaman that, give him an
equal chance, and he could successfully compete
with the world. But partial and restrictive laws have
heretofore so tied his hands, and crippled his
ges, Ivy excessively taxing the articles used in ship
building, that when we look at the extent Of these
membranes, the only wonder is that they have
not crushed the shipping interest, instead of embar-
RAISING it. Nothing but the skill energy, and per-
severance of American merchants and seamen could
have prevented the disastrous issue of the whole
carrying trade falling Into Foreign bottoms.