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CIRCULATION OF THE CITY PRESS,
BROTHFRLY LOVE

We report at some Length to-day the pro-
eeedings at the opening of the Philadelphia
Convention yesterday, and print in full the
able speech OF Gen. Dix, an abstract OF which.
received BY telegraph, We laid before our read
ers yesterday. The dignity characterizIng the
proceedings, and the harmonious action OF the
Convention, give great satisfaction to the
friends OF restoration, who expected no less.
but sorely disappOint those whose selfish
ends can only be attained through a contin-
usnce OF the discord which has distracted the
country for five years past. The simple fact
OF the Massachusetts and South Carolina dele
gates entering the Convention rm-in-arm
rot OF itself, perhaps, an event of much i'm
i 7Ttance, becomes extremely significant when
Robert L. Winthrop, of the former State and
Governor Orr. of the latter, unite in decIarinp
themselves in favor of one Government. one
Union. one Federal Constitutional power over
all the States: for national faith in the nav
meLt OF the National Debt, and for forever
suTrendering the heresy of secession. Ger
taiEly that is platform on which any Union
man can stand, whether from the North or the
South. Let us hope that good feeling Will
continue to prevail, and that the deliberations
OF these representatives, fresh from the peo-
pie, may be attended with the happiest re-
suits, III celebrating the traces of civil war,
and restoring the indissoluble union of all
the StateS
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FINANCIAL-TheN New York stock market is
unsettled and, upon the whole, weak. The
anticipation OF the usual tightening of money
at the beginning of September, is induc cling a
general disposition to sell, and the elements of
a bear movement appear to be taking shape
The Commercial Advertiser of Yesterday at
ternoon says: 'aiovernments are quiet AT
the Beard prices were about L lower on Five
tweniies and Seven -thirties, but subsequently,
the market recovered 3. After the Board old
flve-twenties were 100 4al09'S: ditto. issues
OF 1864 and 1865. 1907. alU7; Seyen-thlrties old
series, 105alO5S: Ten forties, 99zaIOO The
money market is without change. The banxs
have large idle balances which they cannot
fully employ in discounts and loans, and are
lending their surplus at four per cent. FIVE
per cent. being mostly paid by applicants for
loans. Although in discounts there is a slight
increase in the amount of paper Offering, vet
the supply Is still short of the demand and III q
rates remain easy at 5a6K per cent Gold is
firm AT the advance OF yesterday. The attitude
OF affairs between France and Prussia has a
direct effect upon the market. and further in
telligance upon the question is waited for with
consider a BILE interest.
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Affairs sienr-cinun

TIE Coal 1RADE-Ihe agents of the coal
companies complain loudly of the lack o:
water IL the canal, which proven them from
obtaining supplies. The derricRs are oule-
aud the iaborers are lettering about the dock
brCaa-e there II not a boat 10 dI-lE arge her
cargo The shipments progress rapidly. and
the wharyes are crowded with vessels sU,,,
ing cargOes. Several of the companies n no.
all, VIII b. able TO ship all they have in s. da,
or TWO. The Cumberland Co.'S wharf is clean
swept OF coal: but 2 few hundred tons re-aa.u
at the Borden wharf, and the extensive bank
al Kay : docks tie Consolidation. and Uarnp-
shire and Balumore Co.'S wharves. are rapidly
diminishing. It's rumOred here that there AZ.
about one hundred boats aground At dam n
5. from which IL appears that the scarcity of
water Is not limited 10 the Georgetown level.
and II u probable tibet the low stage of water
M the Potomac has more 10 do with the scarcity
an the canal than the IN uriss to the dam have
II rs asserted by old observers OF the river thai
the water has not been so low for several
years past.
CARRYING WEAPoNs. &c.-Iast nirh- a
parry o; young men Were having ye~y
merry time, going from place to place b.
having IN A rotous ana dIsorderly manner.
anu using very improper language. Oficer,
MYIes and warwick made a descent upon TIL
crowd about ! o'clock and caught two Of
Them. one with pistol drawn, and the other
sald IL had pistol but AZ was not found hy
The officers. They We're taken TO the station
house where they gave their names as 10 M
Buil and q. 1. CIIadmon. The first WAS nnad
o7il Tor dIsorderly conduct by Justice Buck-
carrying concealed weapons
IHECANAL-1he water continues too low
Tor heavily laden boats 10 approach the
wharYes here. The only arrival was the Pc
ter Helne, with grain and hay 10 market, d..
rarted-lhe CapItola, with merchandise Z.
conTdds Ferry. and u Heine. hay. Ac Ia
hit-lOck No. 10. Tie repairs AT the dam are
s'eaclly progressing. but the water does not
begin 10 approach the depth requisite 10 sun
ply me mills and keep the communication be-
;"een the levels open for heavy boats. The
consequence Is that a number of boats with
carSoeS tha' are much needed are living within
a iew miles OF the depots here, ana cannot ar
preach nearer.
FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKFT-There are
nc transactions OF importance reported to-day
Inc price lists remain unchanged Hirh
grades Hour and good wheat an demand bur
ne stock IN market D. very light. and the T..
celp', by canal are slow. The large mills are
grinding their supply Of grain IN hand MOI
OF ~ received by way Of Baltimore. The low
water mas caesed considerable DELAY m the
operation oi The mills. they being frequently
Obliged 10 stop several hours day to enabl,
The coal boats 10 reach the deTricks by m
creaSing the depth in the canal with the watsr
used oy the mills.
POM or GBOEG WS.-Entered-Steamer
Philadelphia. Fultz, Philadelphia Cleared
Schooner George Darby. Snow. Boston.
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TELEGRAPHIO NEWS.
EUROPEAN NEWS.
By Cable.


LosDoN, Aug IN Noon The Prussian
Government informed the Emperor of France
that his demands for an extension Of the from
tier OF his Empire to the banks Of the Rhine
cannot be complied with, and that the Prussian
territory there situate will never be coded to
France
PARIS, Aug H-Noon.-The Monitpur of this
morning argues that the course of Napoleon in
the recent negotiations has been guided entirely
by his endeavors TO preserve the peace of the
Empire and of all Europe.
LONDON. Aug. observation-disclosures have
been received from the continent indicating
the probable renewal of war between the
Prussians and Bayarians, upon the territory OF
the latter Power. Great fears are entertained
OF such an event.
LONDON, Aug. 14-Evening.-Officiai quota
lions on the Stock Exchange :-Consols for
money, SIX. U. s. five-twenties, 6sK.
PRUSSIA.
BEELIN, Aug. 12.-Prussia has informed
Austria that she (Prussia) will maintain the
right of Italy to Nenetia
The semi-Cfti cal organ, the Zeitung, says
that NapoleORs absurd demand has raised
hopes in France which il is impossible for
Germany to fulfil. The ideas of the revolu-
ton must have taken the place of the usual
course of policy of France. The changes
which have taken place in Germany are OF 4
national German. not an international char
acter. and convey no menace or danger 10
France.
ITALY.
FLORENCE. Aug. 12.-An armistice between
Austria and Italy of four weeks duration has
been signed. 1t will continue in force after
the expiration of that time unless notice of s
cessation is duly given by either power to the
other
A line eff demarcation between Austria and
Italy has been agreed upon, and the Venetans
who have been compelled TO emigrate from
NenetIa as part of the Austrian empire can
now return TO Nenetia.
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CONSCIENCE MONEY

The Secretary OF the Treasury to-day re-
ceived another OF those communications, which
have become quite numerous of late, from an
individual, who encloses thirteen cents to-
wards The conscience fund. This is the amount
stated to be enclosed, but the currency COM
posing il was so badly mutilated as to be nm
distinguiShable. The writer had been over
paid this amount whilst in the army, and after
q spread eagle allusion to " that army IN which
he served he hoped that, as Congress had
made much generous provision for the SOL
diers, the Secretary would be enabled to nav
all drafts on the Treasury, if all who had been
greatly oyerpaid as he would refund. We
are inclined to think that those who seek the
privilege of deScanting on their patriotism and
honesty to the Secretary of the Treasury
should enclose an amount sufficient 10 COM
pensate the Government for the loss of time in
reading and registering their Communications
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RETURN OF THE EENIAN LEADERS FROM
' EEMoNT.-tIenT l. ". weeny ana zen Spear
the leading spirits OF the FenIan attack on Can
ada, returned TO New York Monday from st
Aioans, Vermont. The grand Jury have found
indictments against them for violation of the
neutrality law OF ISIS, and their trial is set
down for the second Tuesday in October and
Will come of In Rutland, VI. They are now
AT large on bail OF 5000 each. Gen Sgeeuy
has entirely recovered from the illness which
so Frustrated MIN while under military arrest
In ST Albans, resulting in great measure
rom the chagrin and disappointment attend.
ant on the failure of his plans, In the compile
ton OF which he anticipated no such vigorous
intervention as the United States Government
found IL necessary 10 employ. For several
days during his confinement at ST Adams
Gen. Sveenys health was in n critical con.
diton. but ne Is now recuperated and prepared
10 accept whatever responsibility the legal
tribunal before which he is to appear In Octo.
Der may feel compelled TO impose upon him
III Is TO be presumed, however, that the Gov
eminent viii oeal lightly with brave soldier
whose greatest crime was risking all for the
liberty OF his native land. Gen Smear and
Gen. Murphy, W no have also returned 10 New
York. are under bonds for trial-the former ar
Rutlsnd and the latter al Albany They ali
and Glen Sweeny especially, speak hopefully
of the cause" They are evidently not dis.
posed TO give up the ship" but the prospects
OF the realization OF their hopes they very pru.
IDENTIFY keep 10 themselves.
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OUR ROYAL VISITOR

RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HOTsE
owing to the unfavorable condition of the
weather yesterday, Queen Emma remained
at her hotel until shortly after noon, when
accompanied by her suite and r. :. Chiffon.
hS4- OF The State department, she visited the
Smithsonian Institute and the Patent OAscs
Her Majesty frequently expressed her admi.
ratlon OF the fine collection OF models m tho
latter place, and seemed TO be deeply inter-
ts,eu IL all kinds OF labor-saving machinery
hoOut o CLOCK last evening, Queen Emma
YIN ntT Iady attendant, Miss Spurgin. y r
Ooeil, hawaiian charge d'affaires AT New
ork, and Mr.. X. =. Chiffon proceeded ~ RI.
Executive Mansion, when. according 10 an
polhtmeht Her Majesty was 10 be received bv
me rlesi1ent OF me United States Attorney
Geheral Stanbery. acting in the Capacity of
soeeIetarN OF State, received the q ueen CON
Quoted her TO the red room, and introduced
81 70 me PRESIDENT, who stood ready 10 re-
eve hei L ne President then addressed Her
MaJesty as Queen Emma, saving: ..Permit
me now 10 do IN person what has already
cen Gone by the actIRg Score tary Of State 10
2'eno 70 You cordial welcome 20 The L nItad
States. and especially 70 the seat of ooyarn
ment OF a nation OF thirty millions OF people;
Inc queen, ar the conclusion Of the Presi
oeLt ADDRESS, returned her thanks for the
glatelul reception she had met with from mo
Chief Ruler of the United States and nm rhs
national capital. She then spen; some tirna
present. ''H
Those who Were assembled in the recsn,ion
room Were, besides the President Sacret.rv
NC 'uiIoeh, Secretary WcIles, Mrs Johnson.
Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Welles ana Mrs stan
berry. Queen Emma was attIred with oreat
>AnptCity. She wore plain black silk dres.
which fitted her well-rounded and gracetni
ngufe very accurately, and was trimmed only
with ornaments of jet. The dress was cut with
low neck and short sleeves. and had a lone
trail. Over a neat head dress she wore a ubi,s
illusion veil. At her departure she babe fare
well 10 the ladies and the children OF Mrs
patterson after the popular custom OF hand
shaking. ~
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THE CHOLERA

BY the dispatches we publish IN another col.
umn 1t will be seen that the Cholera, which i
or the decrease III the Northern cities. is ran.
idly increasing in the South and West. Thanks
to the prompt action of the authorities here.
seconded by the cooperation Of our citizens in
carving outthe sanitary regulations, we have
thus far escaped this dreadful seourge, which
has been more or less fatal in nearly every
city North, South and West of US. With the
same care and attention on the part of the an.
thOrliies, and proper precautionary measures
on the part Of residents, we may hone for a
continuance through the season of the general
good health, with which our commu nItv has
been favored so tar
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its harmony or hinder m any wsy the re-
suits 10 the cause OF the Constitution, the
Union, and pSbhc liberty, which shall fol-
low from its deliberations and as ac;Ion,
1 hereoy withdraw from the OHIO Demo-
cratic delegation. and decline taking my
seat IN the convention. / an profoundly
conscious that the sanctitN and magnitude OF
the interests in yolved in the present political
canvass in the United States are too immense
not 20 demand asacrifce OF every personal
which depends as L solemnly believe the
present peace and ultimately the existence OF
a free republican government on this con-
tinent. Trusting that your deliberations
may be harmonious, and your proceedings
full of the spirit OF wisdom and patriotism,
and Its results crowned with glorious aud
a saving triumph in the end 10 the great
cause in which every sympathy OF my heart
l. enlisted,
am, very respectfully. yours,
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APPLICATIONS FOR THE EXTRA BOuNry

The Paymaster Generals office receives
about fifteen hundred applications per day
from men who have served in the volunteers.
urging their claims 10 the extra bounty author
lied by the last session OF Congress. As there
are no funds in the Treasury not already APP
propriated for other purpose, and as the spe-
cial commission W hich has the subject under
consideration has not yet made its report, there
can no payments be made under this act for
some months yet and nothing therefore can be
done with the claims that are transmitted to
the Pay Department for the additional boun-
ty, except to file them, that they may be taken
up in due order when arrangements for paw
ing the claims are completed
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LATE MEXICAN NEws.-The New Orleans
Times Mafamoras correspondent of the 18th
states that the French eyacu ated Monterey on
the 18th ult-. spiking tbs cannon and DESTROY
ing the ammunition.
The Liberals occvSSsd Tampico on the lat
Instant. A brigade NJ General Escobado,s
rmy occupied MoRt-Isy. The Imperial gar
ison AZ Zeliellelo spf xs1 their gyms, DESTROYED
the ammunition. ana went to relieve Monte
rey. but retreaied TO San LUIS Potosi All
Northern Mexico Is to be abandoned by the
Imperialists.
The French garrison at fampico has been
driven 10 the citadel, and the whole place will
be captured.
A French iron steamer was sunk BY the Re-
publicans in the channel below the city
General Lew Wallace had arrived Al Mata
moras, on the steamer from New York with
arms and ammunition for the Governor of Ia
maulipas.
The Mexican consul at San Francisco has
received letters from President Juarez, dated
AZ Chihuahua. july. Troops Were being sen
from that place 10 Il Paso. IL was though;
the French would acuare the city OF Du.
range Inme5ia'ely. The Liberal Government
would REJECT Santa Anna's profered services
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR
III LAIIE n a Z = u.

. ~ r,
. - NA.HINGTON, August 9, 1886.
On the petition OF STEPHEN c. MENDEN.
HALL, OF BIZ hmond, Ind and OBED KING anil
ELkA nlNG, of Salem. Iowa, praying for the ex-
tension OF patent granted 10 them the 9th day
OF November, 1882, for an Improvement in II and
Looms iGr seven years from the p ration OF sail
Nember. 1896 ' - "
Isis ordered. that the said petition be heard a.
the Patent Office on MONDAY the 72d day Of DC
tober next, ct IL o'clock NJ; and all persons are
pCtfed 10 appear and show cause, If any they
have, why said petition ought not to be granted
Persons opposing the extension are reyuired to
ME in the Patent Office their objections specially
set forth In writing, At least twenty days before
the day OF hearing; all testimony filed by either
party to be used at the said hearing must be taken
aud transmitted in accordance with the rules OF
the office. which will be furnished on application
Dispositions and other papers relied upon Is ties.
timoDy must be filed in the office twenty days be-
fore the day OF hearing; the argume nts if ANY
with ten days after fling the testimony.
ordered ass, that this notice be published in
The lntelli GO ncer and II Republican Washington
ID. o., and Ia the Palladium, Richmond, Ind
once week for three successive weeks; the first
oi SAID ublications to he at least sixty days pre-
Uous to the day Of hearing.
%. THEAKER
n, 49, Commissioner of PStents
r. ~ Editors OF the above papers will pleas
copy and send their bills to the Patent Office with
paper containing this nstice an I5-w3w
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
IL UNITED STATES PATENT OFFIC

On the petition Of sTEPHEN q MENDEN.
HALL, OF Richmond, Ind praying for the extern
sion Of patent granted to him on the 9Th day OF
Throwing Shuttles in Looms for seven years
from the expiration Of said patent. which takes
place on the 9th day Of November 1866:
Its ordered that the said petition be heard At
the Patent ONCE on Monday, the I'D day of Oc-
toees next. at II o'clock M; and all persons are
notned to appear and show cause, IL any thew
nave why taid petition ought not to be or an ted
Persons opposing the extension are required to
ME IN the Patent Office their objecti ons, specially
set forth in writing. At least ticenty days before
tne DAY OF hearing; all testimony filed by either
20 he used at the said hearing must be taken
anu transmitted In accordance with tho rules
ton. N SP'i0"
Dispositions and other papers relied upon a.
testimony must be filed In the Office t,csHty DAYS
before the day of hearing; the argun eHts ii any
within zen days after ling the testimony
4, Ordered also that this notice be published in
the Republican s and the Intelliseneer, Washing
ten ID. u, and In the Palladium. Richn Ind
once q week for three successive weeks; the first
OF SAID to be at least sixty days pre-
T. O. THEAKER,
p. s.-Editor. Of the above papers viii please
copy, and send their bills TO the Patent Office with
. paper containing this notice au l5-isv3w
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THE MISSOURI CLAIM COMMISSION

The War Department has appointed John
ID. Stevenson, of Missouri; A. =. Williams. of
Michigan; and VIM. ;. Mosely, of Missouri.
commissioners under the act of Congress an
proved Aprll IL, 1860, - to REIN burse the State
OF Missouri for money expended for The United
States for enrolling, equipping. and provision
ing militia TO aid in suppressing the rebellion -
They were directed to assemble at St IOuis
Mo, on the 29th day of July, lSG6, for the pur-
pose of taking the necessary oaths and entering
upon the per formance of their duties
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TELEGRAPH Appointmep,

New YORK, Aug. 1.-THE patrons OF the
telegraph will be glad to learn that General
Marshall Lefferts has accepted the appoint
ment of Engineer of the Consolidated American
and Western Union lines. The Generals long
experience in the telegraph business of the
country. and his standing As a gentleman OF
SCI Lce and as an electrician, render his con-
neCtion with the great lines an important one
TO the press and commercial public. and this
is still more strengthened by his position as
Ell gineer of the Atlantic cable
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NALLANDIGHAM'S WITHDRAWAL,
READ.

PHILADELPHIA, August 15.-The Conyen-
ton was called to order at noon. The wig.
wan is crowded with delegates and specta.
tors, including large number Of ladies.
Gen. Dix in the chair.
Rev. Mr.. Hellslinger Of Tenn, opened the
proceedings with prayer.
Mr.. Blair made a report from the Commit
tee on Organization. The announcement of
MIR. Doolittle's name for President of the
Convention, was received with applause.
SECOND DIsPATCH.l
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 15.-The committee on
credentials made a report in favor OF Il eneral
Crosby's Maine delegation.
The letter of Nallandigham, withdrawing
was read and received with great applause.
The following dispatch was received from
the President:
WASHINGTON. Aug. l4.-To Hon. o. II. Bro,cn-
ing and Hon. A. W. Randall, Convention, PhiJo.
deIphia Il thank you for your cheering and
encouraging dispatch. The finger of Proyi
dence is unerring, and will guide you safely
through. The people must be trusted, and
the country will be restored. My faith is un.
shaken as to the ultimate success
ANDREW JOHNSON,
LATER.
vallandigham' Letter.
GIRARD HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA, Aug. H.
To the Chairman Of the National Union Concen-
tion.-Sir: have this day received from the
National Union Committee, through the Hon
w. s. Groesbeck, Of the Joint Ohio delegation,
to your Convention, a ticket of admission as a
delegate from that State. The Hon. George
w. Cooke Chairman Of the delegation from
Ohio, has also communicated to me the fol-
lowing resolution this m orning, adopted unani-
mously by the Ohio delegation THAT We rec.
Ognize the right of Clement L. Eallan.
digham, duly elected delegate from the
Sd Congressional district Of Ohio to hold a seat
in that Convention; that we should regard his
exclusion from such a seat as an unjust in
fringement Of the rights Of the democracy OF
said district, and are ready TO stand by MIN In
the assertion OF his rights and the rights of his
constituents; that we indorse cordially the
purity and patriotism of his motives, and his
fitness in every way to sit in said Convention:
yet for the sake OF harmony and good feeling
In the same, and in order to secure the
great ends for which il is called we
consent to his withdrawal from this DEF.
legation, and from seat in the Con.
vention. II in his Judgment his duty to his
constituents shall justify such a withdra wal"
Yielding TO my own deliberate conviction of
duty and rights to the almost unanimous
opinion and desire of friends. whose wisdom
and soundness OF Judgment, and sincerity and
purity OF motives may not question, to the
end that there shall be no pretext even from
any quarter for any controverted question or
disturbing element In the Convention, to mar
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GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS

NEW AND CHEAP FALL GOODS, AT MIL
NLERS, 1O1 BRIGE STREET GEORGE.
TOWNS $50 yds fall Oalicoes, at IS 49, 90 ~
az ana 70 Cts zee yds Flsnnels at 40, q 50, 621s,
IS 20, %. Is, rs, 81, 37a 1900 yds Brown Muslin
# Is, 49, 70, % Also Canton Flannels. sackins
sitaeres. Housek keeping Goods, Gloves, Hosiery.
ana Notions: We will now be receiving constant
supplies OF FALL GOODS, which are deter
ly to their advantage TO examine our stock before
purchasing.
au i-1ms BENJAMIN MILLER
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CHANGE OF COMMAND

Orders were issued from the Headquarters
Department of Washington yeste rday, an
nouncing that Major General Augur relin-
uuished the command, and that Major Ganu
r.. r. :. Candy had assumed command of the
department. No change has been made in the
department staff, and the same officers will
continue on duty with Gen. Candy