The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-08-18
CITY NTELLIGEECE.

UNION AvrNUH.-The Gothic arch running the
whole width Of Logan Square, forming what wAs
known as Union avenue, and one Of the princi-
pal architectural attractions Of the late Sanitary
Fair has come 10 a decided change Of purpose
About one-half Of il now stands on the north side
Of Market street, stretching from the West Phis-
delphia Savings Fund building to the line Of the
West Chester Railroad. The material was pur-
chased by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
for passenger station purposes. In the northern
wall two portals have been made. The tracks Of
the road will be laid 10 the inner entrance. The
entrance for passengers will be at the eastern end
Of the avenue. The Savings Fund building has
been evacuated by its former occupants, and now
makes y very cOmmOdious ticket office. Com
muuiCAtOn between the ticket Office and the sta
ton Is given by passage way leading directly
through tie Saving Fund property into the ave
nuo building. In a month or 30 the present pas
scnger depot at Eleventh aud Market streets will
be vacated by the company, and this use Of
Union avenue Is only intended TO be temporary,
until tho company put up new structure for the
purpose. This will be q capacious and substan-
tia structure. The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany do nothing by halves The new mammoth
depot will be used by three rolds-the Reading,
thd Baltimore, and the Ponnsylyania. This Is
the case In Chicago and other places II will ul'
timntely be the case everywhere. The trains for
the three points, as above named, will then start
from the same station.
MEETING OF MACHryIsTs AND BLACK
us-A large meeting OF representatives from
the different fouudrios OF this city held last eve
ming, at the Wstherin House
NATHAN H. THAYRR was chosen Chairman, and
WIN. c. BROOKS acted "a Secretary.
circular was presented to the meeting for their
consideration, which was on motion adopted as
read
The circular sets forth that in their past history no
parallel state of affairs had been known, and that
hat a. 4.
week hence may be far below what justice demands.
Though OF present receiving nominally higher TO-.
muneratiOn for theii labor than before yet from
tho terrible advance IN price Of every article of
sumption, the comforts once enjoyed bv their fami.
lies arc gradually being removed beyond their roach
and while limited 10 the common neoessaries of life,
provision for time Of sickness, want OF employment
or old age, are entirely out Of the range OF post
| blhty
The circular concludes by urging prompt action in
| ON motion, q resolution was adopted requesting
the employers to answer the same on or before Au.
| gust 8th, The hartman was also requested TO OBJ
tam as many OF tho signatures OF the employers ss
II was also agreed that the delegates from each
shop be authorized to collect funds for the support OF
! the movement.
The meeting then adjourned
DEMAND FOR DWELLING HOUSES. The
demand ior dwelling houses has probably never be.
fore been equaled in the history OF Philadelphia.
| Notwithstanding that building improvements arc
going up on all sides still this dCDGd does not do
crease but, on tho contrary becomes more pressing
each day. The houses most in demand are those
that rent from ten 10 eighteen dollars per month.
Few II any. OF these be secured at the present
timo. Tenants are Offering premium to agents OF
from ten to twenty dollars to secure thOm dwelling
The few vacant houses that to be found are geno
| rally up for sale, and not to rent.
! This great demand for dwellings shows the con-
stantly increasing population of our city and 1t Ia
| Eduestion to-day whether Philadelphia, not
| xyth fha nda haaa IN thn
IL not as THO kly populated as three years since
Another cause for TINS demand ia In consequence OF
the tact that all branches of industry are reaptng
better pay than over, and people, ins tead Of being
compelled TO occupy one and two rooms "a on for
mor occasions are now able TO take TO themselves
small and comfortable home. Capitalists could not
seek safer and better Investment for their money
than IN the erection Of this class of buildings which
are now and will be for years 30 much sought after.
CHARGED WITH ARSON Yesterday after
noon, FREDERICK ScHRAYsHUHN was before Alder.
man WELDING for further hearing upon alleged
charge OF having set fire to q stack of hay on the
wharf below Vine street. the night OF the third OF
August with the intent OF detrauding the Security
Insurance Company of New Y lork.
The evidence before the gistrate showed that he
was the owner OF the hay, which had been con-
demned by the Government inspector, and which no
| had insured in the Security Insurance CompaY for
eighteen hundred dollars. On the night of the fire
he was seen ten minutes before the alarm given,
about the premises lie had stated to the Fire Mar
|
the statement having been false as he was seen ten
minutes before the flames discovered. The eVi.
denCe was such "a warranted his binding over for
further hearing when other witnesses will be eX-
| Rmined
PREPARATIONS TO RECEIVE THE TWENTY
THIRD PENNsYLyASIA VoLUNTEERs,-A meeting OF
delegates from several fire companies was held last
| evening" at the house OF the Delaware Engine Com.
pany, to make preparations TO receive the returning
veterans OF the Twonty-thrd Pennsylvania Regi
ment whose term OF service has expired, and who
are expected home the Oath instant. The follow.
ing named companies were represented delaware
Engine, Shfler Hose Independence Engine, As
sstance Engine, Western Hose, Perseverance Hose
| and Washington Hose. The only business OF i'm.
portance that was transacted was the passage of u
resolution inviting the Chiof Engineer Assistant
partmont, the Press Club OF Philadelphia and Il. A.
WoLDERT. Chairman OF the Committee on Reoep
tion, to take part in the ceremonies. The meeting
then adjourned TO meet ON the 10th ut the house o
the Perseverance Hose
PRIZE CoTToN.-Two hundred and thirty five
bales of prize cotton arrived here yesterday
having been picked up at sea by Captain Crosby
| of the United States steamer KeVSfOne State. II
was thrown overheard by blockade-runnoi
which the Keystone State was chasing.
We HAvE BY FAR the largest stock and bes
assortment of Clothing in Philadelphia, com
prising all desirable styles of goods, from
medium price TO superfine. Every one can b.
accurately fitted at once from our stock, what
ever be his size or proportions in garments equa
in all respects TO work made 20 measure, dt niuoj
lotct4' prices. For those who prefer, we hav
also complete assortment of piece goods, whcl
will be made up TO measure in style surpassed
by none. BENNETT & Co.,
Tower HALL, No SIS Market street.
DR. CoMPToN, No. l547 Vine street.
W. HENRY PATTEN has only one WindoV
Shade Store. and that is at No. ll0S Chcsnu
street
Married.
HAT-RODNEY.--In Emmanuel Church, New Cast
Delaware Tuesday, August 10th, 1864 by the Rev
John Rodney, rector Of ST. Iuke's, Germantown, WAL
TER Hay, NJ. d., OF Chicago, 20 ANGELICA G