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Evening star., 1865-10-16
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
THE PHlLADELPHIA FIREMEN.S
-..H PARADE. TiF +
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A Grand DiSplav.

PHILADKLPHIA, Oct. 16-The grand parade
OF the Philadelphia Fire Department o.day is
one of the most imposing and splendid pageant is
ever presented in this country.
The procession is composed of twenty.tvo
divisions, each numbering from four to six
companies, all amounting to over a hundred
and fourteen, including over thirty visiting
companies-six from New York city, one from
Boston, one from Albany, one from BufYalo.
one from Salem, Mass, two from Jersey Oity,
one from Newark, two from Washington two
from Lebanon, Pa, one from Allentown four
from Camden. N. j., two from Reading, one
from Harrisburg, one from Pittsburg, and one
from Wilmington, Del. Most OF the visiting
companies brought their apparatus. ManvI7
the Philadelphia companies turned out witN'
entirely new engines and horse carriages, and
all the apparatus was decorated with most ex.
cellent taste. tCoN > TSg - N - :
y The last general parade of our firemeu took
place IN 1852, and this is the first time all the
steam engines OF the city thirty five in mum.
iber-haye been displayed At one time. With
the ambulances which have been used BY the
fremen sor the conveyance OF sick and wounded
soldiers, they formed.a most Interesting featufe
OF the processiony Many Of these ambuiansesl
have been gotten up regardless Of cost, and
with view to comfort as well as beauty. stE.
Almost every company in the line Is accom-. :
panied by musicians, comprising the most cell
ebrafed bands in the Union. 3iig+ uJ6 -
The weather is most excellently adapted 10
the purpoee: The morning opened cool &sad
pheasant. The streets are crowded with Specs
tatoses asd hundreds OF thousands 4of people
are gsfnereo along the route, which includes
all sections OF the city. There are large mum.
bers OF strangers hourly arriving.
Tne Ledqer to-day estinates that the parade
Evening star., 1865-10-16
MEXICAN IMMIGRATION,

Maximilian has published decree for the
encouragement Of immigration, and offers in.
ducements which, IL realized, will doubtless
result in an influx of foreigners into that coun-
try. The ultimate object is evidently to galli-
cize Mexico, and by the Introduction of
French population more completely gain the
ascendancy over the native inhabitants. Agents
are appointed to locate immigrants, to each of
whom is to be given deed of the property oc-
cuPied, the property remaining tree of imposts
the first year. Those who settle as husband
men may obtain naturalization papers, and all
shall be exempt from military service five
years. The effects Of immigrants, their cattle
for outstanding and stock raising, seeds, instru.
ments Of husbandry, machinery, and manufac-
turing apparatus are to be free from custom
house and transfer duties. Regulations are
also made for the government of the relations
between patron and employee. Ia the case of
the desertion of a workingman from his patron
he shall, IL Unprecedented, be employed without
pay on the public works till reclaimed.
II is notiprobable that many will immigrate
from the United States. Our own territory
presents more natural advantages than any of.
fered by Mexico. with the addition of the pro-
lection of a strong and generous government
A few inconsolable rebels may leave the Gulf
States and become Mexicans, but none will 20
whose departure would be noted in the
development of our own resources, or regarded
with shadow of regret
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TIE Harri. pi,,ree Case.

The examination OF witnesses In the Harris
divorce case at New London Conn, closed on
Friday. Mrs. Harris, in the course Of her tAs-
timony, testified that she first Knew Mr. Fred.
Miner in the winter of 1859; never knew Of Q
case where he left the house by the back en-
there was 40 such thing as Miner putting his
hand in her bosom or on any other part Of her
person in an indelicate manner. Miner never
kissed her except when be kissed all around,
and was never paired Oft SO as to be alone in
room with witness. First became ACQUAINTED
with Major Williams in 1853; had called on
MRS Williams frequently before witness knew
Iams ever had his arm around her neck: he
was never In her bedroom while che was dress
ing; during all her acquaintance with Major
Williams there had never been any improper
conduct between them; he always treated her
like gentleman; the letters which Mr.. Harris
got out Of her trunk at Newport were written
by her. i wrote these letters in fit of des-
peration at the unkind treatment of my hus.
band; / had determined upon reflection, long
before they were found, never to send them:
Major Williams wrote me a letter on one occa-
sion while was In New York; it was very
sad letter, and handed 1t back to him; long
since lost all affection for my husband; told
him on one occasion that il my father were
alive 1 never would have lived with him; he
sala ~ my iaiher had whipped me as he had.
would have been a better woman; am yery
much attached to my children; SO they are to
me; II there was q separation, should prefer
to have the children. (Here Mrs. Harris burst
The direct examination of Mrs Harris by
Mr. Con verse lasted nearly seven hours She
gave her testimony clearly and distinctly, Hat
" denying the various specifications and
charges that had been made against her by
Mr. Harris Of criminal and improper inti-
macy.
So far as proceedings in open court are con.
cerned the case is now concluded. 1t is not
expected that the decision will be rendered
sooner than eight or ten days hence.
If Mr.. Harris obtains q divorce against his
yr-g gTa otaf 80 ia
probably, will be deprived Of the custody of
her children. If she obtains divorce in her
petition against HIM she will be entitled to ali
mony not exceeding one-third of his property,
and will probably be awarded the custody of
the two youngest children, with a suitable al.
lowance for their support. By the law of
Connecticut both parties are allowed to marry
again, so that their position is equal in this re.
sppct
Evening star., 1865-10-16

% GROWERS sTHRATKR.-This evening, the new
Irish drama Of "Arrah ma Pogue" will be pro-
duced, with the celebrated English actor, Mr.
L. II. Glenney, in the leading part, and with
the remainder of the characters sustained by
the most prominent members of the regular
company. The attention which "Arrah ma
Pogue" has attracted in all other cities where
1t has been produced, will doubtless have the
erect OF drawing an unusually crowded audi
ence at the first representation. No play in
Washington has received more consideration
In the details of its production, or been placed
upon the stage with brighter prospect of
good success sa .... : ~ -. = :
Evening star., 1865-10-16
NAVY DEPARTMENT.

Medals of honor are ready at this Department
for delivery to the following-named petty off,
GERS, for gallant and meritorious conduct while
serving on board Of the United States steamship
Richmond in the action in Mobile Bay, August
S, 1864 james Martin, sergeant Of marines;
William Wells, quartermaster; e. Cronin chief
quartermasteI; William Doolen, coal HEAVIER;
J b. Chandler. coxswain; Oloff Smith, cox
swain; Hugh Hamilton, coxswain; Thomas
Hayes, coxswain; Lebeus Simkins, coxswain:
A. II. Truett, coxswain; John Smith, I'd, cap
tain Of top; William Jones, captain OF top;
John II. James, captain of top; James II
Morgan, captain flop; Robert Brown, captain
Evening star., 1865-10-16

fTSANcIAL--The- New York Commercial of
Saturday evening says:
Inc momentary strlngency appears TO have
reached It's climax. There Is no difficulty in
borrowing money on the street at per cent:
ana from the appearance of the market il seems
not unlikely that transactions may be made AT
per cent before the close OF the business At
Lhe board Governments were active, especially
seven -thlrtiej. Parties who have invested
tnelr balances in them are selling out under the
monetary pressure, and the price is again lower:
q lot OF lCc, 600 second series was soId at o. Z.
third series, small, sold at 81 4. Old Fiye-twen.
ties are steady at yesterdays figures: new
issue closed at decline. The subscriptions,
In TINS city, TO the Fiye-twenty funding loan.
up TO date, are about s25, 100000, including sub
scrlptions al the national banks
The Sunday Herald adds-The upward
movement In the stock market will be assisted
temporarily by the % short :" interest created
during the lasttwo or three days. MANY of the
"ouIi brokers have sold out their customers,
stock, and hence they are in the same position
as the ''bears" for the time being. There was
large amount OF stock borrowed during the day
which give cue to the state Of the market.
Inc gold market was dull and barely steady,
ana where loans were not made fiat interest
was paid for having coin earned The opening
price was lA4h, from which there was a de.
cline to 144kax at the close of business. The
export OF specie aggregated S6Ol ,9sS, of which
me steamer Allemania took Sl31,4 and the
Cay OF Washington s110,147, making for the
week SSl0,110.
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SDCOND> HDllp)N.,I
- 4No,cnOcK Pm. ~
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
THE WHITE H0uSE

A notice has been attached to the door at the
foot Of the staircase leading to the Executive
apartments, announcing that "Aii pardons in
this office will be signed as soon possible
and sent to the State Department" The effect
has been to lessen the crowd Of visitors at the
Presidents House, and the hall adjacent to the
Office of the Executive preserves a compar-
atively orderly appearance.
This morning Lieut.. General Grant had an
interview with the President Of about two
hours duration. No other visitors of distinc-
tion had called at I O'Clock to-day.
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Affairs In Georgetewu.

THE RFvIvAIs.-The meetings which have
been in progress in the Methodist churches IN
this town for the past three weeks, are 10 b.
continued. Daring the past week there was
considerable increase OF spirit manifested A.
all the meetings.
AT West Georgetown, Rev III. &. McDanisl
pastor, the penitents were fourteen in number
al the close of the week.
) AT Dunbarton street, Rev. DIR. Edwards pas.
tor, the meetings continue 10 be very inter.
esting. There were twelve or fourteen con.
Versions, seven members were added TO the
church, and eleven peniients were at the sltAr
for prayer.
AT the Con gress street Methodist Protes,an,
Church the meetings continue 10 grow in an.
The WHARyEs AND DEcKs.-The businAs,
opened this morning on the wharyes and docks
with an encouraging prospect for busy week
The derricks are employed in unloading the
coal boats at the docks and quite a number OF
vessels are at the wharves receiving cargOes Of
coal for transportation to distant depots. Al
the warehouses the flour inspector is At work
inspecting the flour received at the close OF last
week, and an the warehouse there appears 10
be an active demand for merchandise of va
rious kinds. We hope that transactions Will
continue and increase
ANAL.-Arrived-Bo Mary Trancis.
limestone 10 market; Lonaconing No. }, hay
TO do, and twenty-four boats, with coal, con-
signed TO George IL. Plant lO4Il tons; New
Hope 20, 3So. l6 tons; Consolidation Co, 2I6S
tons; ]. g. Heiston 60, IOrIO tons; Hamp.
shire d Baltimore Co, 331. Il tons; Central Co,
534.15 tons; American Co, 3I6.l2 tons: Borden
Co, 6S5.4 tons. Depart d-Mary Francis, with
salt, to Antietam, and seventeen boats light
FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKET.-There are no
receipts OF nour snd grain reported this morn
ing. The demand is quite brisk for flour and
grain especially for Hour to supply the city
trade. The price list this morning was ths
same as quoted in the Star of Saturday. Hold
ers continue firm at those prices
PORT OF N-Entered-Steamef
f G. Sinners, Knox, PhiiadeIphia. Schooner
White Swan, Wooster, Richmond. Cleared
Schrs. Southerner, Darling, Boston; whip
Swan, Wooster, New Bedford. 4
Evening star., 1865-10-16

THE PROPOSED MERCHANTS' EXCHANGE.
9 Elsewhere will be found the call for meet
ing, signed by a number Of leading merchants
Of Washington, looking to the establishment Of
. Merchants Exchange in Washington.
Some years ago, when the city was smaller
and poorer, similar movement was made, but
not being energetically pushed, it fell through.
1t would seem now, from the character OF the
signers TO this CALL that there is good prospect
for the realization of this desirable end. Ia
But something more is requisite than merely
signing a call. Let all who have signed the
CALL and all who have not, but who feel the desi-
rability of such an institution as a Merchants
Exchange, come up to the work of starting it,
andit success is assured. Such an institution
well established and Incorporated by Congress
might do much for the interests Of the CITY, 1t
might, amongst other things, erect building
known as the Merchants Exchange Building,
that would not only be an ornament to the city
but also good investment for the money put
In It. A mercantile library, such as is the
boast OF almost every northern city, might be
made feature Of the Institution. Such an
association Of leading merchants of Washing.
ington would have weight and influence IN
urging upon Congress legislation favorable TO
the business interests Of the city. In eyery
point ofV -ew such an institution presents itself
favorably, and We trust that Tuesday nights
meeting will result In its establishment beyond
peZadyehture.
Evening star., 1865-10-16
POINT LOOKOUT.

Col. Luddingtop, Chief Quartermaster of
the Department of Washington, on Saturday
received orders to make the necessary arrange
ments for the sale of all the Government
buildings located at Point Lookout, which
were erected there during the war for the use
Of Confederate prisoners who were confined at
that camp. This will be the largest sale of
Government buildings that has taken place
in this vicinity thus far, the buildings now at
Point Lookout having cost the Government
n least &6n.UN.
Evening star., 1865-10-16

New YORK, Oct. 16-Special the Tribnn<
from Columbus on the 18th, says returns from
all the counties give Cox majority Of twenty
eight thousand two hundred and eighty Sc ven
while the average majority on the State tic
is about thirty thousand. The Legislature
stands Union D, Democrats ~, in the Senate,
and Union 10 Democrats IS, in the House
The soldiers vote IL not to be counted until
next month -r
Evening star., 1865-10-16

PERsONAL.-Attorney General Speed has re-
turned to Washington, after an absence of atout
ten days. =
Hon. l.. b. Spinner, Treasurer Of the United
States, who has been absent from the city for
about month, on q visit North returned to
Washington this morning
Hons. q. Clay Smith, Ky; X. ID. Rice, Me-;
o. Stearn and lady, N. H.; George H. Yeaman
and family, KY; L. b. Spinner u. 8. Treas.
urer, are AT Willard's
Evening star., 1865-10-16
RESIDENCE FOR. GEN GRANT

The large brick building, corner of Nine
teenth and l streets, now occupied by the
Freedmen's Bureau, will probably be taken
by Gen. Grant for his residence during the
winter. On Saturday the General and his
wife inspected the building, and should they
decide upon accepting it. another building
will be secured for Gen. Howard's Bureau
near the War Department
Evening star., 1865-10-16
The EPISCOPAL Convention

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 16.-The committee on
provincial system reported canon legalizing
the establishment of a federal convention, or
council representing the dlioceses within the
limits of the Southern commonwealtns which
may deliberate and decide upon the common
exercise any delegated powers, etc. 1t was
made the order of the special meeting on
Wednesday evening next
Evening star., 1865-10-16

GENERAL HANCocK-Maior General Han
cock, accompanied by several members OF his
stan, has just returned from a three days' visit
TO gettysburg, whittier he went for the burmese
BILE by the three days fierce and deadly con fiict
OF July, 1853, In which the General himself
took prominent part. He and his party went
over the neid systematically, commencing
ing on over the ground according to the order
OF events. General Hancock received ereat A..
tehuon from the citizens of Gettysburg. to
Wnom, during his stay, he made brief address
Evening star., 1865-10-16
GARRISON DUTY

The 4th U. S. colored troops and the I07th
Kentucky colored troops, have reported to
Gen. Augur, in obedience to orders, and have
been assigned to duty on the Virginia side OF
the river, to garrison the forts which have not
been dismantled, thereby relieving number of
regular batteries
Evening star., 1865-10-16

IHk EPISCOPAL CONvENTIoN-In the Gen
erai Episcopal Conv at Philadelphia. on
saturday, the Hon Horace Binney introduced
resolution concurring in the resolution of the
aouse OF Bishops appointing a day of thanks
Giving for the return Of peace, and expressine
the earnest desire that sin the relg ser vices
10 De appointed for that day especial thanks he
offered TO Almighty God for the re-establish
ment Of the National authority over the whole
country, and for the removal of that great oc
casion OF National estrangement to which our
late troubles We're due" The resolution
created quite stir among the "conseryatiyesn
and was finally laid on the table,
Evening star., 1865-10-16
NATIONAL BANKS.

Fourteen national banks were established by
the Treasury Department during the past week,
among which We're the First National Bank of
Frederick, Md; First National Bank of Fred
ericksburg, Va; and First National Bank of
Staunton, Va. Many of these banks filed ap.
plicatioDs for con version into national banks
prior to July, 1865. .. .Fyr~a
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ven,,an 90 sn ans are to meet in national con

Inc fenians are to meet in national CON.
Fenuon to-day in Philadelphia. cum
@The No- York Croton Aqueduct Board
saoe tnat the Drought has reduced the water
an the Croton River TO It's lowest stare and IN bat
the water Is being daily reduced in the reser-
yoirs, AID the public are cautioned against
wastefulness.
NThe National Convention Of Spiritualists
viii be held tomorrow in Philadelphia.
~ David F. White, gate keeper of the first
toll-gate from Baltimore on the Washington
turnpike, found guilty in the Howard County
Court of an assault with intent TO kill August
Geiss, has been sentenced to hard labor in the
Maryland penitentary for two years and six
months.
Evening star., 1865-10-16
THE REBEL RAM sToNEWALL

The United States steamers Rhode Island
and Hornet heretofore mentioned in the Star
as having been ordered to Havana to convey
to Washington the rebel ram Stonewall, which
was surrendered to the United States by the
Spanish authorities, will sail from the Navy
Yard here on the 10Th. aa g.H ... :
Evening star., 1865-10-16
THE BRIsCoE TRIAL.

The Briscoe Court Martial adjourned to ,tiay
al one O'Clock till ten Tomorrow morning The
counsel were informed by a member of the
Court that they had already produced suffi icient
eviden Ice touching Gen. Briseoe's military ca
reer, but il is understood that other general Of
ficers are yet to testify on this subject. The
case will probably conclude in very few
Evening star., 1865-10-16
THE NAVAL COURT. MARTIAL.

9 Among the first cases to be tried by the naval
court-martial which has been ordered to con.
vene in this city on the LIST OF November, with
Vice Admiral Farragut as president. is that Of
Lieut.. Col. Marston, Of the Marine Corps who
is to be tried on various charges of unofficer.
like conduct -
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ASSIGN ED.

Major General +. Steele, L. S. volunteers,
has been assigned to the command Of the De-
partment of the Columbia, and ordered to pro.
ceed without delay to Fort Vancouver
Evening star., 1865-10-16

~ Part 40 of Frank Moore's Rebellion Record
published by ID. Van Nostrand), received from
Franck Taylor, has excellent likenesses of Ma
jor Generals Augur and Ayerill.
Evening star., 1865-10-16
Sales Of Cottou

MOBILE, Oct. 1I.-Cotton Markets-Sales for
to- day and yesterday $50 bales; middling, Sc
bales. Sales for the week. $500 bales; export,
1O,3I0 bales. Stock, 81, 199 bales.
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TO BE CONSOLIDATED.

The Fourth Provost Marshals District OF
Maryland, comprising the several counties OF
western Maryland bordering on the Potomac,
is TO be discontinued on the LIST of November,
and the books transferred to the Provost Mar
shal in Baltimore. ..
Evening star., 1865-10-16

1.-THE New York dry goods trade for the
week mas been good. There is no accum ulation
OF STOCK TO notice, goods being taken as fast as
they are received from the manufacturers
faney goods are active for most styles. Heavy
Wooiens sell freely, good styles Cassimers
OF this and other large cities '""e
Evening star., 1865-10-16

viii turn out NOR men than followed on Gen
Scott's grand army up from Vera Cruz to the
Halh Of the Montezumas.
The houses along the route are gsily decor
ated with hagS and numerous arches are
thrown acroes the streets. At many points i'm
mense stands have been erected for the accom-
modation OF spectators
IL Is estimated that the line of parade is near
ly ten miles in length.
Ihe dTill Of most of the companies was per-
feet, and the marching Of the firemen indicated
the military education they have received du-
ring the recent war
b The day will be memorable m the history of
the city, and noble INDIGESTION of the worth OF
Evening star., 1865-10-16

sRs 2ARhf whfk1Ss fnN SASPMF Il t6.f toais. AsG
HRIi. Hail. 10 T1DnisFtsfnpsn'' STSHT at ODD FELLOW
II EsTAURANT FOR sALE-No. 4Ia I'd st.
IA adjoining Washington House, with Firturs
and Bar Also, Oyster Bar, with lesse Of iy!r
FOB RENT,Part of a Furnished HOUSE, Oar
dren. Price $50 per month in advance IL de.ir.
With renter. ReteFences sxehsnrsd "iIl dss.. SSss
IN. NJ, p Box % Post once. oc l. 81
FOR RENT-A two story FRAME HOUSE
west Also two small % Isffsh fRsak n M6GsK; STe Ks
four rooms each on 2lst street vest, between snt
Water st. Georsetown. D. q. &C isa'
glO " ner Of sth and streets, Island one BAT
BLACK sfeaR do@n rSa above So enc res. a
vii be paid for the recovery Of the Horse an, 70
STEAMER LEAVES 7rH STREET wuABF
' s.DsssPsS sgnsSsos:A sSS ss:ArunDArkS|
At 100 clock 'Ia Isaoukr VERNON:
J. VAN RfswICK
oe le-u General Superintendent.
PROPOSALS. rSR Ss,snp THE PURCHASE +"
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No. SoUTH GAY STREET.
sKALKD PROPOSALS, in VSSfs SSpiiG.se. E vii vii
receiyed at this of1ce until FRIDAY. ostobs'
TWELVE THOUSAND GALLONS wnIsKE
Lot No rAsfYi sfYp sS &2isKSs EssI4H; prime RECT
Lot No. a-Ab0Dt ''iso sY sslIOns OLD RrKwHr
Lot No, '-AsSSs sSS 4 RHiskgY w Erlsss PURE Bor'
Thsss whiisksys III Ss are all in Prin. order ID
great care. and viii be found upon en- AMI nstiOn
fered in this a or "a any I market 'n"' "''s
Proposals fer FIVE paekagss and upwards VI
t.iDed e The 6riess Of the following Ssmsd %
st5 :, f. saSS.ifRiS cISRSI IPss.iS@sG. S S
EEETki BRIeApIKR GENERAL C. l. XII
MhJoR SfSRdt sEsT, isHTf,PSlis w..hinstss
pt,,.I ptSh,pIAIE y THOMAS @. SULLIVAN C.
CAPTAIN Z. d. BRIGHAM, C. s., Bs.tS
And a THIS OFFICE. F.- II
or all bids on the above lois thai may be deem l
700 nS, or TO withdraw any Of the lots speoin
;; Proposals ..oula ss .Adrr..,d. PROPOSAL. fore
psrcnass i, OF Whisky" and directed 30 the unds
rvnent to b. made in Gcvernmen, funds. an
y ssa ssss 70 q e PAID at the tine Of
Five dys win be allowed afser the acceptance
Ing Of their bids = -
- The iisty In All the above iots 10 be solo oy.I
fkOOF GALLON. and purchasers will ee sss.ll
70 settle their bills upon the certificate q tbs
GHageY 90 70 the amount. -I
BY Q, der Of Brevrt Brigsdisr General 1h'e
q -. .nlf- -1'-T'a W. II. PARKHUksr's
Z toc Is toes H. Captain sno Z II
EQR sALE-A RUUfE q the E,sninS 10 ~ ~
1nesirs ~ tbs star Once. or 81 no; ;si..r
! tBsianer. Sun copy and rsne bill to nj. on.
Mssp1vIIT cSaTss cS;s ss.s,s s.s. s.s az ~.
second hand Tnrnitpre toueht and sod IbE
deolining housekeeping would do veu oS eeSs
acOkvITf. st INST end 90. a
Evening star., 1865-10-16

PHILApELPHIA, Oct. I6-There were ,ao
hose carriages. 81 steam engines, N hand
engines, IL hook and ladder Companies. and 1I
ambulances, making a total Of a5 pieces OF n "a
apparatus in the procession