The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-30

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GALLOWAY w. CHEsToN, the colored Brady of
| Philadelphia, has fine PHOTOGRAPHIC gallery at
| No 227 Lombard street, and is Quite Dop1Iar
with those of his race who are ambitious of ap.
| about 26 years of age.
Musicians.
The love of music is such prominent fea-
| ture in the character of every genuine negro
that 1t is not surprising that some OF the race
| arrive at considerable emlDeuce in this depart
ment. Their chief excellence, however, is in
Instrumentation especially on the violin.
JOSEPH S. ANDERSON, the successor Of Captain
Frank johnson, stands at the head of the pro-
fession, He has composed several nlorcedatr.
and is, moreover, person of fine literary at
tainments,
ELIZA I. GREENFIELD, commonly known "a
'the Black Swan" is so wellknown to the
public that nothing more than the mere mem
tion of her name is here necessary.
Among the other prominent musicians should
be mentioned Andrew Burris, a composer who
is well to do; Ira ID. Cliff baritone who has
appeared to advantage at the SAMSON Street
Hall; Miss Arlena Purnel, who has been sue
GessI1l ~ as co9cerIist; and Joseph l.. Gordon.
II: ID. Roland, and Edward Johnson all of
whom have been composers. Carter the organ
builder, has also the reputation of being q hne
performer on that instrument.
PhysicIans and Dentists.
DR.. DAVID RUSSELL, on Lombard street, above
NnCn, VINO Is the successor OF Dr. Joseph
wilson, received good medical education IN
Germany, and is in successful practice.
MISS REBECCA COLE, young lady about
twenty years OF age only, has recently received
her Diploma from a Female Medical College in
this CITY, and is about removing to New York
Guy Where she designs commencing the practice
of her profession
There are several prominent dentists in the
city, all of whom are sald to be both intelligent
and sktlltul. Among them we may mention
James McCrummill, James Longelow, Joseph
brlster, and the brothers Kinnard.
Merchants.
STEPHEN SMITH the INN her merchant is DTo-
bably the wealthiest Colored person in the
northern section of the country, if not IN the
entire United States. His fortune can be safely
estimated at $500, 200. He Is q native OF this
State, and is about tfty-dve years OF age. III
early hte he enjoyed no facilities for acquiring
an education, and had no money on which TO
commence business so that he is literally self
taught and sett-made man. About thirty.ive
years ago he engaged in the lumber business at
Columbia, and soon became one OF the most
prominent merchants in the State. He has fire.
quently made bold stroke tn his business, and
always with success. Thus, we learned a few
days ago, in conversation with MIR. Joseph
Andreas, a retired lumber merchant of
this city, that the latter once obtained
from Mr. Smith credit for $4,000 worth OF lum-
Der, when no other dealer in Columbia was
willing to run the risk. The speculation
proved to be extremely profitable to both
parties, and they subsequently transacted bus1-
ness with each other TO the extent OF nun
dreds OF thousands of dollars. Mr.. Smith owns
the tee-slmple OF about seVentv-dve dwellings
III tnlS CITY, some Oh Gleu QulLe valuable anu
in fashionable localities; but notwitn standing
this, he lives in PLAN, but comfortable style,
on Lombard street, near Ninth. In summer
he occupies a tne cottage ar Cape May. He is
likewise local Methodist preacher, and ire
quently appears III the pulpit. We have already
spoken OF the manner in which he builds
churches for poor congregations.
WILLIAM WHIPPER, who mas been the business
partner of Stephen Smith is a man OF consider
able literary attainments and good business
qualifications. He has amassed fortune of
SIS. 600.
w. Is. VIDAL, now in the coal business, was
formerly associated with stephen Smith, He Is
man of considerable culture and some artistic
| attalnments, and is worth about S25, 900.
| j. w. PURNELL another business partner OF
! Stephen Smith, is quite a young man, but pos
sesses good business qualities, and is quite a
! fluent writer. He has amassed fortune of
2OOOO. The three last named live in fine
! style on Lombard street, between Eighth and
Tenth.
WILLIAM STILL is the of the leading coal dealers
among the colored people of this city. He has
| a large coal-yard on Washington avenue, above
| Twelfth street. He resides on Lombard street,
| above Fourth, in a handsomely furnished house.
MIR. Still Is a native of New Jersey, and is now
about forty years of age. For long time he
was employed as q clerk in the office OF the
Anti-SlaVery Society, on Fifth street, and was
subsequently engaged in the stove business.
In politics he is quite prominent, especially in
| all movements relating to his race. His fortune
amounts to about S6O,OO0.
THOMAS j. BOWERS also keeps a coal Office on
Lombard street, above Sixth. He was formerly
q merchant tailor, and has amassed fortune
of about 500, 600. Besides being wealthy man,
he is one OF The finest teror singers in the coun-
try, and most assuredly the handsomest colored
man on this continent
Among the other most prominent merchants
we may mention Mrs. Sarah Hawkins, dealer
in dry goods, near Sixth and Lombard streets;
Mr.. Robert Adger, native OF South Carolina,
who is q prominent furniture dealer near Ninth
and South streets; and Mr.. Jeremiah Moore a
dealer in china and glassware, under Liberty
Hall, on Lombard street.
Caterers and Restaurateurs.
To JAMES PRossER is generally accorded the
credit of pertectlng the restaurant business
He was long engaged in this calling on Market
street, above Eighth, and at his death a few
years since left property valued at more than
$4,000 His son James, who succeeded to the
business by good management added still fur
ther to the estate. Since the death OF the lat.
ter, a short time since, the business has been
conducted by his widow, under the supervision
of his nephew Mr.. James Osborne.
THOMAS j. DORSEY is well known throughout
the city as the present prince of caterers. When
fashionable young people get married, MIR.
Dorsey is almost invariaOly called upon to pre-
pare the wedding feast. Frequently, also, par
ties are given at his house, where the temporary
host mas at his command a suite OF rooms fur
nished most handsomely. There, also, will be
found many paintings of merit, among them 8
large representation of the death of Hannibal,
executed by John q. Chaplain, young coloreC
artist OF Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Mr.. Dorsey
is a native of Maryland, about tortY-eight years
of age and in all respects a self-made man. Hi
fortune amounts 10 at least $780, OOO
John ID, SEVILLE who is in partnership with
Dorsey at No. 1913 Locust street, Is a son-ln
law OF the latter, and is as gentlemanly In Mi
bearing as he is skiful in his calling: he was
? horn in ST. Augustine, Fla, about forty year
80 Iis father Peter Seville was q guild