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Markets by Telegraph,

NEW YORK, September 25.-Cotton Is firm at $40
3sc for middngs. Flour has advanced 16G25c sales
OF 1900 b6s at Sa6oTSS or state $40 2SglSgO
ia frmer; 500 bbls. sold at S1lS50l6. Wheat quiet
at an advance of 85c. Corn steady; sales of SO 900
bushels at 8SG90c. Oats 1d2c, better Barley Is
frmer. PORK heavy at S52'87B for Mess. Lard dull
at l7C9191c. Whisky firm, but quiet.
NEW YORK, September 26.-Stocks are better.
ferred, SO; Illinois Central, 12l Michigan south.
ern s4b; New York Central, l07t Reading, ll62
Hudson River, 12lti Canton .Gom9any, "a; Mis-.
telegraph 81; United States Coupons 1852 I'LL
do 1854 1881; do. 1885 1885, Tsnforties, 9Sb; Irea
BALTIMoRR, September 25.-Flour is scarce and
tending upwards. Wheat very FIRM red, S2 90e
295 Corn firm; white, S8g9bci yen0 =. 92g9Se
auiet; Fiaxseed, SO 30. Whisky firm; Western
S2 48dD244 Pennsy lVania, 81 40.
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philadelphia Trade Report.

TUESDAY, September 25.-There is a very firm
cling in the Flour Market, and prices are rather
better. There is good demand for home consump-
ton, but not much inquiry for shipment. About
1000 Dbls. were taken, chiefly Northwestern extra
family, at $l2@12'76 Pennsylvania and Ohio do. at
S12 50913 80; fancy al $14d15 so; extras at $9@11
and supeIHne at 81 5O@s'75. Rye Flour is dull
Wequote at S6@625. Nothing doing In Corn Meal.
There is a good demand for prime Wheat, but
there is not much coming forward. Sales Of 600
BUSH Pennsylvania at $270; 1900 bush. Southern at
s2929294; and 800 bush. choice New York at 81 96.
White ranges from So 80 to So Rye has again ad-
vanced. Sales of 800 LUSH Wisconsin at S11O,
Corn is scarce and wanted Sales OF 1000 BUSH com.
yellow at &c., and 500 bush. Western mixed at
ST. Oats are in fair request, with sales OF soy bush
So cents ahoat, and lot in store at o. cents No
sales of Barley have been reportedi 4bOO bushels
Canadian malt sold at Sl'60, Cloverseed is selling
IN a small way at 90 60@D760 B bushel. Timothy
quiet with sales OF 300 bushels at 8 6094. Flax
260.
whisky 10 UNCHANGED Small sales of Pennsylya-
mia at 81 49, and Ohio at 50 AZ, now held higher.
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THIRD EDITION
TIE STATE FAIR.
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LIVELY SCENES AT EASTON
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OPENING OF THE GREAT SHOW.
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IT IS AN ENTIRE SUCCESS.
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Etc" Etc, Etc, Etc, Etc, Etc.
Etc, Etc, Etc, Etc, Etc, Etc.

IsPBCIALsDEsPATcH TO THE EVENING TELEGRAPH.l
BAsToS, September 25.-Everything indicates
that the great State Fair will be grand success.
The Fair grounds are beautifully located, about
a mile from the heart of the city, commanding
from the dome view of the surrounding hllly
country, aud the Lehigh river meandering in
the distance The Fair is not yet fairly under
way, but the grounds present scene of busy
preparation.
The roads leading to the grounds are filled with
vehicles of all descriptions, containing articles
ranging from fancy parlor clocks to threshing
and steam engines. The procession of live
stock Of all kinds is marching to the grounds.
Hundreds OF pedestrians are coming from all
directions, is bound for the place.
The city is overcrowded, and the people are
arriving from all parts. Sleeping accommoda-
tions vary from feather-beds to soft planks, with
more OF the latter, but all kinds are in demand.
To-day will be mostly appropriated to making
dispositions of the entries. The Fair is in the
bud as yet, but will appear in full bloom and
all its beauty tomorrow.
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NEW ORLEANS.

Prescription on Account of Unionism- Governor
Wells Denies that he is Supporter of the
Presidents Policy-Further Effects OF the Mas
sacre.
New ORLEANS, September 24.-Colonel Jones,
who served with distinction in the army Tor
four years. has been removed by the President
from the Land Office, and Copperhead ap-
pointed in this place
Governor Wells is sick with fever and ague.
He denies the statement that he endorses the
Presidents policy.
DR.. Coilman, Chief of the Bureau OF Emigra-
tion, reports having received over hundred
letters nom parties in Europe who are deferred
from coming here in consequence OF the massacre
OF the 30th OF July.
DEPARTURE OF GENERAL sHERIDAN-INDIAN HOS
TILITIES.
NEW ORLEANS, September a. General Sheri-
Can left to-day on a tour of inspection through
Texas. He denies having forwarded report of
the situation IL Louisiana and Texas,
An Austin (Texas) letter says general attack
on The Texas frontier settlements was intended
by the Incians,
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CAN ADA.

Preparations Against Fenian Attack-The
Military on the Move-Ssizure of Yacht
The Provincial Exhibition
TORONTO, September 24.-Orders have been
given TO the whole volunteer force of the city to
muster at given points on the first alarm of the
tre-bell, accoutred with forty rounds OF bali
cartridge. An attempt to burn or capture the
city is feared.
Large quantities of military stores, including
ambuances, are arriving here. Regular troops
and volunteers are continually moving htner
and thither A yacht has been seized to-day,
and her crew of three men arrested on suspi.
cjon OF being Fenians. small quantity of
ammunition was found on board.
This is the first day of the Provincial Exhi-
btion. The sum of $l2, 900 is to be distributed
in premiums. There Is a large number of
entries Thirty thousand visitors are expected
AT the Exhibition. The weather is fine.
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Accidental Death Of an Ex-Member OF
Congress,

PoUGHKEEPsIE, September "a. Mr., John B.
Steele, of Kingston, New York, who represented
the Thirteenth District of the State in the
Thrty.seventh and Thirty.eighth Congresses, and
who was at one time County Judge of Ulster
county, was killed at Kingston to-day, by beng
thrown from a WAGON. He lived only three
hours after the accident, which occurred under
the following circumstances
Mr.. Steele, having hired horse and top car
riage at a livery stable, was driving through one
fright and started of at violent rate of speed,
burling the unfortunate gentleman from the
vehicle On touching the ground Mr.. Steeles
head struck the curbstone. He was picked up
Immediately, but was then insensible, and being
conveyed TO his residence expired in about three
hours after receiving the injury
Mr.. Steele was the leader of the Democratic
party in Ulster county, and was to have received
the nomination for Congress. He leaves wife
and one child.
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KEROSENE EXPLOSION AT HUNTERS POINT
Extensive Con fla gration-Loss Estima { ed
at About $40 900.

Kelly's Kerosene Oil Works, at Hunters Point
Long Island, took fire last night, about half
past 10 o'clock, from the explosion of vat, and
a disastrous confagratlon ensued. There were
several thousand dollars worth of oil in barrels
on the premises at the time of the breaking out
OF the fire, and it was ali consumed.
The flames spread with such rapidity that the
utmost efforts of the members of the Eastern
District fire department failed to overcome
tnem. The country for miles around was illu-
minated by the blaze, and the river was dotted
with small boats containing citizens looking at
the spectacle
The fire consumed the large brick building
belonging to the works, which contained the
machinery, and several sheds stored with kero-
sene. Four or five oil tanks were also destroyed.
The oil contained in them continued to 6urn
with bright glare during the whole night
Owing to the isolated position of the works no
other property was included IN the conhagra-
tion. The loss, 1t is estimated. will reach
$4,000. 1t was impossible to learn at the late
hour whether it was Insured or not.-N Y.
Herald,
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE.
OFFICE OF THE EVENING TELEGRAPH,
Tuesday, September %, 1866.

There was more disposition to operate in
stocks this morning, and prices were frmer.
Railroad shares continue the most active on the
list; about 25G0 shares of Reading sold at from
6SG583, closing at the latter tate, an advance of
/; Camden and Anlboy sold at l284@ll28A, an ad-
vance of J; Pennsylvania Railroad at 562, no
change; anu Minehlll at So, no change; 57b was
bid Tor Norrstown; 66 for Lehigh Valley; 80
Tor Elmira common; AZ for preferred do; 295 for
Catawlssa preferred; 33 for Philadelphia and
Erie; and 46 for Northern Central.
In City Passenger Railroad shares there was
nothing doing. S8B was bid for Second and
Third; 46 for Fifth and Sixth; 81 for Thirteenth
and Fifteenth; "a or Chestnut and Walnut; 20
for West Philadelpli la; l71 for Hestonville; 80
for Green and Coatt S; 28 for Girard College; and
AZ for Union.
In Government onds there was no material
change to notice. I Id $50, sold at 11l4; and
6s of 1881 at l1l9. 1861 was bid for 7'3Os; and
9S4 for 10-40s. City luaus were in fair demand.
The new issues sold at 994, no change.
Bank shares as we have noticed for some
time past, continue in good demand for invest
ment at full prices. Farmers and Mechanics
sold at 1929. 226 was bid for North America;
for Mechanics; 101 for Southwark; 56s for Penn
Township; 5S Tor Grard; 329 for Manufacturers
and Mechanics; 100 for Tradesmen's; SO for
City; 439 for Consolidation; 56 for Common
wealth; 68 for Corn Exchange; and 65 for Union.
In Canal shares there was more doing.
schuylkill Navigation preferred sold largely at
I7t@37s an advance of &. 2s4 was bid for com
Morris preferred; IA for Susquehanna Canal;
and Sc for Delaware Division.
Quotations of Gold-l05 A. NJ, 144f; IL A. NJ,
l449; IL NJ, 1443; p. NJ, 1444.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES TO-DAY
1.,T q Rrn No Ms, dakr
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EXPLOSION IN PHILlIPSBURe, N. J.
Engine House Blown Up One Locomotive
Destroyed-Two Others Seriously Damaged
Loss Fifty Thousand Dollars--No Lives Lost.


Destroyed-Two Others Seriously Damaged
Loss Fifty Thousand Dollars-No Lives Lost.
PHILLIPsBURG, N. j., September 24.-About
one minute past six o'clock this morning, as the
Morris and Essex passenger train was leaving
this place, the engine-house belonging to the
New Jersey Central Road was totally destroyed
by the explosion of locomotive nothing being
lett standing but the bare walls.
From an investigation into the facts OF the
case, it is ascertained that the man whose busi-
ness It was TO ''fre upn on the locomotive "Mul-
ford, after doing so left his post, went home to
breakfast, and while away the accident occurred.
Fortunately there was but one other man in the
building at the time, who was engaged cleaning
underneath one of the other engines, and to
which circumstance he may attribute the saving
of his life.
The 'Mulford" had Just been thoroughly
overhauled, and was about to be taken out for
the first time since her repairs. She IL now
total wreck. Two other locomotives, which
stood convenient, are also much damaged
The building destroyed has been used as an
engine house, and was circular In shape. The
walls, which survived the shock, are Of brick,
and the root was composed OF slate and wood.
This has been scattered in all directions, and
the scene surrounding is one of destruction and
confusion.
produced by the explosion, many of the windows
in the neighborhood were broken, and people
say that tie ground fairly shook with the con-
cuss1on.
The cupola of the engine house was found
some distance from the scene, while the dome
of the engine, which weighed between four and
five hundred pounds, was blown at least three
hundred yards away. and was found in an ad-
Joining street buried some feet III the earth.
Had the accident occurred an hour later, ii is
impossible to state the amount of injury it might
have done. Tne workmen and day hands, toge-
ther with the machinists and other mechanics
employed by the Company, not yet having
arrived, were thus preserved from fate painful
to contemplate.
The loss 10 the Company will not fall far short
of $4,000,
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this statement been made Won wonld have re.
plied:-''lt would not be honest or honorabe
TO publish this, except as a private Letters" and
in his decision all Just and taIr men would
have agreed with you.
Henry WARD BEECHER.
lMr. Beecher must allow us to add to the
above the expression OF our confident belief
that the supposed letter oil Plymouth Chnrcn'
fairly embodies the sentiments and views OF az
least nineteen-twentieths OF his church aud con-
gregation. That half so many would have
CHI sen TO sign ii, does by no meaus follow
Ed. ". Y Tribune
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From Fortress Monroe.

FORTRESS MONROE, September rs. - The
steamer City of Albany has arrived at quaran-
tine, and reports having spoken of the Capes
this morning the steamer Il. Q. knight, from
Wilmington, N. c., bound to Baltimore, which
vessel reported large steamer ashore on Body
Island, several miles south of Cape Henry,
signalling in distress. Owing to the heavy sea
and breakers the Knight was unable to render
any assistance.
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TEX

:" orSon OF the State Rebellious-United States
troops pefed, and the People in Arms-General
sheridan Gone to the Scene OF Difficulty
NEW ORLEANS, September 24.-The Tyler
(Texas) Reporter of the l2th instant sa va that n
uetschnent OF United states troops, under COM
inSno aln OF Captain Tupper, were fired into by an
AIkanslsn, who was not aware that the war was
over Othcial information received from Ben
nam, Texas. shows that place to be in a state of
lnsurrection. The citizens all are armed, and
patrst the streets, TO prevent the soldiers from
coming into town.
Inc havor or Sheriff is reported to have tele-
graphed no the Adjutaut-General OF the State to
Know BOW many men he could furnish to drive
tDe Yankees off. A reply is said TO have been
received, Offering five hundred well-armed men,
and mere IT necessary. The officer in command
OF the detachment OF United States troops, num-
bering about sixty m,n, has intrenched and
otherwise fortified his position. After receiving
large supply OF ammunition from Galveston,
he expressed confidence in being able to with
stand an attack. General Sheridan left for the
scene of action this morning,
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The National Express Company.

BALTIMORE, September 25.-The Baltimore
american of this afternoon publishes a state
ment in regard TO the National Express Com
pany's assignment, as reported in the New
York Post. 1t says:-''The Post has been in
correctly informed as to the names given. The
trustees are j; B: Hoge, j. j. Kelly, and G.
Oliver O'Donnell."
A correspondent at Richmond informs us
that according, to the deed of assignment the
Company have the right to continue business
until November LIST, unless stopped sooner Inv
the creditors. The Baltimore aud Ohio RaiI-
road Company and the Bank of Commerce of
Baltimore, the employees of the National Ex.
press Company, and the Oompany's LAWYERS. are
all made preferred creditors, as also ali dents
contracted by any officer or director for which
they may become liable for transportation, etc.
before the LIST of November. 0''''
The correspondent also states that Il Ia tha
intention TO force the stockholders 10 nav mn
the aye Rer cent OF the last cali on their suk
scripUkI. 'u''
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SECOND BOARD

--Messrs. De Haven q Brother, No. 40 South
Third street, report the following rates of ex.
change to-day at P. M.:-American gold, l44b
@144S; Silver IS and Is, 1876; Compound Interest
Notes, June, 1864, ia; do, July, 1864 l6}; do,
August, 1864, l6l; do, October, 1884 15l; do,
December, 1864, 144; do, May, 1866, l2l; do,
August 1866, los; do, September, 1866, 1Oi; do,
October 1865 81.
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THE LATEST SENSATION.
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An Army Gathering at Washington
~-~~~~rNr~>~~oro~on~~<O>~>~~
THE PURPORT OF THE MOVEMENT.
--~~~.>~>~~~~~>~>~>~>~~|~~o~0-
Governor Swami, of Maryland
Wants military Protection"

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO EvKNINe TELEGRAPH
Maryland Governor Alarmed.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25.-Governor Swami, of
Maryland, has asked for FIVE thousand troops to
be stationed in Baltimore, in view of appre.
hended disturbances at the coming election.
Arrival OF Troops.
The arrival of troops in this vicinity has at
tIacted some attention. Barracks for con-
siderable force of cavalry have been erected
north of the city, and infantry camps have been
located at Tennall ytown and near Bennings'
Bridge. AppearaI ces indicate that q large
number of troops will arrive here soon.
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"A mysterious attempt to assassinate a young
ing. The victim was asleep in her fathers par
lor, when she was stabbed in the left breast
near the region of the heart, but little below
the vital part. No clue has been discQVered
either as to the motives or identity of the as
eassjR,
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tw@ CITY COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
hST PHILADELPHIA, September rs 1856.
TO THE ASSESSORS OF THE UITY OF PHILA-
DELPHIA.
The time tor holding the ExuA Assessment being
advertised wrong the City Commissioners WOuu hereby
notify the citizens and Assessors the time for holding
me Extra Assessment according 70 law e between the
hours ef1 and 10 o'clock NJ on the 18th, 9th, and
2eth davs OF OfsEPIEMBER -
025shp JAbES SHAW, CieT1.
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Accidenf nt NIiIwanIree

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, September 24.-A portion
of the wells of the building in Brchard' IS
block fell this morning, and buried eight per-
SONS in the ruins. Two were instantly killed,
and the others are so much injured that their
recovery Is hopeless.
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From Portland.

NJ. SWEET, of Kennebunk, was poisoned with
morphine, and died on Sunday night. His wife
has been arrested. charged with administering
the poison.
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Soldiers, Bounties.
From baltimore.

BALTIMORE, September 26.-The Hon. Henry
May, formerly Representative in Congress from
the Third District of Maryland, died this morn
ing at o'clock. He was the immediate prede-
cessor of the late Henry Winter Davis.
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''These pieces shall be recast by the Govern
ment that issued them when they snail have
become reduced by wear to the extent of per
cent. below the aforementioned allowance, or
when their stamped impressions shall have be-
come efaced.
'Article s. The silver pieces of 2f., of IT,, of
50c., and of zoe. manufactured otherwise than
according to the various conditions specified in
the foregoing article, ,sshall ibe withdrawn from
circulation before January l, 1863. This period
is extended until January l, 1885, in respect of
pieces of 2f. and If issued in Switzerland by
virtue of the law of January 81, 1860.
ARTICLE 6. Silver pieces manufactured accord
ing to the conditions of article shall have legal
currency among private individuals in the State
which has manufactured them to the extent of
50f. in single payment. The State which has
issued them shall receive them from its own
countrymen without any limit of quantity.
"Artiele Z. The public treasures of each OF
coined by one or several OF the other contract
ing States, in conformity with article 4, to the
extent of lO0f. in each single payment to such
mentioned treasures
Italy shall receive upon the same terms until
January, 1873, the Swiss pieces of 2f. and OF IT.
issued by virtue of the law OF the 3lst OF Jauu-
ary, 1860, aud which are assimilated in all re-
spects during the same period to pieces manu-
featured in accordance with the conditions OF
article A. The reservation in respect to wear
mentioned in article applies in all cases.
"Artcle s. Each of the contracting Govern
ments undertakes TO receive back from lndl-
viduals, or from the public treasures OF the
other States, the old coinage which it has issued,
and to exchange it for an equal value in cur
rent coin (gold pieces or ive-franc pieces in
silver), upon condition that the sum presented
| for exchange shall not be less than ore hundred
francs. This obligation shall be prolonged for a
period Of two years from the date of the expira-
| ton of the present treaty
ARTICLE 8. The high contracting parties shall
NOT issue silver pieces of 2f, of IT., of 50c. and
| of 20c., struck according to the conditions men
TONED in Article 4, beyond the ratio OF ct. in
/ value for each inhabitant. This amount, upon
| the basis of the last census in each State, and
| reckoning the presumed increase of population
until the expiration of the present treaty, is
| fixed thus:-
~, p.,.,n0 % TEsncs re SSc
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FROM WASHINGTON THIS AFTERNOON.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO EVENING TELEGRAPH. ]
WASHINGTON September rs.
The Case OF Jefferson Davis.


The Case Of jefferson Davis.
1t is now definitely stated that jefferson Davis
will not be tried the coming October. The Cir
cult Court that met at Norfolk in April last
under an impression given by the local papers
there that Congress had voted to transfer the
sitting to Richmond, adjourned its proceedings,
on May 8, to the latter city until October.
AS the act OF 1856 did not pass both Houses
until May %, the adjournment of the Court
was at that time premature and illegal; conse-
quently the Court will have to convene at Nor
folk, and perfect legal adjournment to Rich
moud. On the 27th OF July, Congress passed
the Act No. III, rearranging the fourth circuit
of the United States Courts by naming Della
ware in the place OF South Carolina while at
the same time the necessary reallotment of
Judges to the district was admitted.
The Judges of the Supreme Court do not agree
upon their power to make this change of Judges,
and it will be necessary to await the action of
Congress in this matter. When these difficulties
shall have been corrected and it is authorita
lively announced, the military will in nowise
interfere with the civil law. Chief Justice Chase
announces himself in readiness to call special
session of the Court and proceed with the trial
of Mr.. Davis.
Soldiers Bounties.
Under instructions from the Paymaster- Gene
ral no powers of attorney will be recognized in
claims for bounty under the act of July 20, 1866
The form of application prescribed by the War
Department must be strictly and literally CON-
Elied with, and communications will be held
with the claimant only. This does not vtiate
The agency of States established here. The
drafts will be inclosed to them where they file
the claims made payable to the claimant alone.
AS the soldier is charged no fee, and the State
becomes responsible for the soldiers money,
the Department makes this single exception.
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'"Taken on account OF the sums above me n.
toned which the Governments have the right
10 stamp Of the values already issued:-
'By FTapce, In virtue Of the law OF the 25th Of