The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-10-29

The following additional resolution was
offered aud adopted:-
tered the ministry lo It's liberal views and conf
dSnce in the lay members by Inducing them to adyo-
cate the cause OF lay represen taton in the councils
OF the hui ch and hesitate to advocate a policy
interests of the Church, without waiting until de.
mand is Dade before they act, "O
Singing and the bent dictIon closed this interest
ing mcetiug which will undoubtedly have
great lnfuence in attaining the obje,t OF its
assembling.
E1GHTH WARD GRANT CLuB.-A meeting of
the citizens OF the Eighth Ward was held last
evening, at Broad and Walnut Streets for the
purpose OF forming Grant Club. Hon. Henry
Y. Carey was appointed president, and JOIN {.
sims secretary. On taking the chair Mr.. Carey
said he cheerlully responded 10 the cali for the
purpose of considering the name OF General
Grent for the Presidency. He mad perfect con-
hdepce 10 General Grant, and was satisfied that
ne knew the way 10 political greatness was
through business greatness and on that issue
be would fight British free-traders during his
term
A. p. Coesberry ESQ, offered the following
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:-
Waaeds The unsettled condition OF political affairs
differences existing between the present Executive
ichore0s, timely concentration Of public sentiment
upon some one man who shall take the helm of eur
insure tranquillity and 1ohereds the timely nomna-
opn0n OF Of d eSg eSon s n sas Rs
means ofpromoting harmony of political action, and
and tend to re.establish domestic peace and prospe-
rity within our borders; therefore, 4 is
Resolved That the citizens of the Eighth Ward,
actuated by no partisan spirit, but thoroughly inn
nance the greatest Of blessings to our Whole county
do hereby recommend the nominatlon of General
ULYSSES Grant as their candidate Tor President OF
ReSoiUed That in General Ulysses S. Grant we be.
hold stern and nhexibe patriot, one who combines
the perslstsn9y Of Wellington with the dash OF Ma
one whom q SCHUYLER EoaX AK no hGn0s as man whose
RcSOttCd. That General Grant, for the services
dered our country deserves, and should receive,
onward TO brilliant victory, now he will, as
standard bearer. lead the loyal people into haven
Res0tued, That to further this importantmovement,
paign Club" and do hereby pledge ourselves to
spare no SHSrV 10 nOnInate and aterwar9S 70 elect
States,
Hon. Charles O'Neill was called upon, and
made some interesting remarks.
NEW BANKING -HoUsEs.-The banking house
of the Sixth National Bank, just completed at
the northwest corner of Second and Pine streets
was taken possession OF yesterday. 1t has
front on Second street of 25 feet, and a depth of
83 feet on Pine street, and is three stories in
height The bankingroOm on the main floor is
~ by 38 feet, and is handsomely fitted up with
solid walnut desks and tables. In the rear is
the Ca HERS room, and above it a room for the
Directors to meet IN. The vault is lined with
granite slabs, four inches in thickness, and has
a door made of solid iron, two inches and a
quarter thick. The lock is of peculiar construc-
ton, incapable of being operated upon except
by one acquainted with its secret combinations
1t is designed to rent the basement and the
second and third stories, the latter of which are
suitable for society meetings The building is
substantially constructed. From the first to the
second story it is of iron, painted and sanded
to initiate stone, and above, to the roof, it is of
pre- ssed brick, with white marble dressings. 1t
makes very handsome appearance. The work
was done under the superintendent of Mr..
Ed win j. Graham, builder.
The new banking-house at Third aud Arch
streets, for the Union National Bank, Is pro-
crossing towards completion, and will be ready
for occupancy before the close OF the year. 1t
makes a very pretty appearance, both the design
and materials contributing to 1t. A light cream
coloIed stone, obtained in Ohio, is used in the
construction, the dressings being OF Connecticut
brown stone. The building is three stories in
height; the first story to be used by the bank,
being % feet high. 1t is to be handsomely fitted
up. In the basement there will be a kitchen
and dining-room for the use of the employees OF
the institutions the second and third stories will
be rented for business purposes. The 6ulIding
has front of "a feet on Third street and 4O feet
on Arch street. Mr.. j. G. Sidney is the archl-
tect, Mr.. r. ]. Dobbins the builder, and MessTs.
Struthers q Sons the stone-workers.
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF GUARDIANs.-
The regular meeting of the Board OF GuarGlans
of tbe Poor was held at the Almshonse, west
PHILADELPHIA, yesterday afternoon, FTesluenC
John M Whitall in the chair.
THE House Agent reported the following CEN
sus of the house for the week ending Saturday,
October 70, lbOls-NuIuUSl III tuC hOuoS eO -
O'Clock, morning, 1880; same time last year,
2g84: admitted during the last two weeks, 234;
births, 7; deaths, "a discharged, S3; eloped, 66;
number of persons granted lodgings within the
last two weeks, "a; meals, 267; total number OF
males in the house 1917; total number of females
| in the house. 1868; total number of males and
females in the Insane Department, less assis-
| tants, 800.
The Outdoor Agent reported having collected
| for support cases $232.
The Steward reported the house receipts at
| S44'05
The resignation of DR.. Penrose as a member
| Of the medical staff was read, and on motion,
/ accepted.
The report of the Storekeeper was read, show.
| ing that during the last two weeks there had
| been received 81 Jumps OF forfeited butter, the
| net weight of which was 81 pounds.
| The Board then went Into an election for Ma
| tron of the Children's Asylum, resulting in the
| choice of Mary e. Walters,
The motion that an election should be taken
| for an outdoor apothecary was lost and the
matter deferred until next meeting.
The Stewards acquisitions were read and ap-
| proved. Adjourned.
THE MARKET STREET FRE.-The alarm oi
fire at half-past O'Clock yesterday afternoon
was caused by the total destruction of the con-
tents OF the basement No. 326 Market street. II
was occupied by Messrs. Bonser and Ellis,
manufacturers OF tWlnes, ropes, cOrdage, and
cotton wadding. Their loss will amount Ia
about $4,000, Oh which there is an insurance OF
$1,000 IN the Royal, OF Liverpool. The occu
pants of the upper part of the building were
| Ullman ~ Haas, clothing manufacturers. The
FIST floor was well stocked with clothing, which
was considerably damaged by water. The loss
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