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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-13

VENETIAN LIFE BY W. D. Howell. New York:
Hurd Houghton. Second Edition.
When Mr.. Howels work irst appeared we
noticed its merits with favor. 1t is pleasantly
written. and abounds in anecdotes, directions,
and pleasant gossping "reminiscences. We
shall, therefore, call attention now only to the
additions made in the recent issue. We notice,
first, the presence of a wel-written though by
no means exhaustive chapter on Holidays" +"
which directs attention to the customs on
which the Italians found their chief delight
A comparison is instituted between the
former and present condition of Venice as
a commercial port. Some interesting and
reliable data on the subject of trade are
afforded us. These with the index, are
the only alterations made by the author.
He has descriptive powers of high order, and
has evidently felt deep interest in his subject.
One-third of success is achieved as soon as
the subject is mastered by the author, and as
Mr. Howell is perfectly conversant with
Venice, his work may be considered standard.
THE LAST DAYS OF OUR SAVIOUR. BY Rev
Charles d. Cooper, j. Lippincott q Co.
The Rector of st. Philips Church has COM
piled the little book before us for Passion
Week. 1t is entirely composed of extracts
from the various Gospels, arranged appro-
priately for each day, so that during the week
the reader may follow the events of the lie Of
Christ as they are narrated by the Apostles
1t claims no merit except that it is proper to
the season on which we will soon enter.
ONE HUNDRED SELECTIONS. By n. X. Richard
son. A. Garrett u CO., No. 7O2 Chestnut street.
The volume before us is designed for ella sses
in elocution. 1t is composed of standard old
pieces of poetry and oratory, with additions Of
such recent productions as "Sheridan's Ride, "
and the like. 1t is also enriched by several
original articles by Mr.. Richardson, the COM
piler. 1t is cheaply issued, and win be found
Of service to students of elocution.
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE
We have received from the publishers,
Messrs Tilton 4 Co., Boston, the March num-
Der of this new Horticultural Magazine, the
success of which has thus far been remarkable.
Although but yet in its third month, the pub
fishers inform us that the receipts more than
meet its expenses, and that It's circulation
already exceeds the number predicted by the
warmest supporters of the enterprise as a good
years work. The publishers, in their intro
duction, say; GAS improvement and progress
are to be our aim, we trust each month may
be an improvement on the past" and they
well redeem their promise. The March num-
Der comes before us an improvement on the
February, as that was upon the January. The
information is more varied, as well as of wider
range. We had some fears, after an examina-
ton Of the first two numbers, that it's useful
ness might be impaired by making it, per-
haps, too local. The present number dispels
all doubts of that nature, as its columns not
only contain articles from the West and
South, but promise to include every part of
America.
Two little volumes for cbiIdrnn HZaido'S
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-13
THE MARKET ASSISTANT, By Thomas = De
Voc New York; Hnrd & HOnghtnn.

THE MARKET ASSISTANT, By Thomas = De
Voc. New York: Hurd & Houghton.
We generally distrust any work which pre-
tends to be a complete guide to marketing, for,
as a rule, experience is the only useful assist
ant in the purchase of food. So far as any
book gives directions in regard to the parts
of an anatomical structure, and teaches
the art of carving, We value it. When, how
ever, it claims to enable novice to distinguish
tender and tough beef, and other refined
niceties, we lose all faith in its value The
work of Mr. De Voc is, in this view, both good
and bad. 1t goes too much into detail and
anecdote, and thus gets beyond the proper
province of a market book; but when it gives
simple directions. and with well-drawn
diagrams explains the anatomy of beeves and
fowls, it is a valuable work. 1t is not a
cookbook, but treats of that part of house
keeping which precedes the culinary. 1t is
neatly bound, and printed in clear, large type.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-03-13

A COMPLETE MANUAL OF ENGLISH LIrERA-
TURE. BY Thomas B. Shaw, M. A. Edited by
William Smith, LII, D., with a sketch Of
American Literature, by Henry II. Tucker
man. New York: Sheldon & Co.
work with the pretentious title of "Com-
plete Manual of English Literature" must con-
tain great DEAL and must possess more than
ordinary merit to fulfil the expectations of the
reader. We are glad to say that the volume
before us comes nearer to a compilation such
as we should desire than any we have seen.
1t is intended as a textbook for schools, and
contains the elements of English standard
literature. 1t is divided into three parts:--
The first, English of which Robert of Gloucester
is. the type; the second, of which Chaucer is
the best example, and the more modern, which
familiar to us all. The authors principally
dwelt upon after a sketch of the rise of the
English tongue and the earlier writers, are
Addison, Spencer, Scott, and Thackeray. The
whole work is as valuable an addition to text
hooks as we have noticed since the appearance
of "Chambers Encyclopedia" 1t is bound
for service, and, although only medium,
sized volume, contains an immense amount o
matter.
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New York Market.

NEW YORK, July 10.
Cotton-frmer and less active; sales 1000 bales;
Mddling uplands 264c
Flour-State and Western 10 q zoe lower and dull !;
sales 1000 bbls.; State at 700 a II 90; round hoop
Ohio at 10 IS g 1900; Western at OO@ 10 25 choice
do 10 % 9 IL 25 Southern dull and dropping; sales
20o bbls at GO 700 California heavy; sales 11Oo
bbls. at IL 90 a Is 90. n
Wheat-3 @ &c lower; sales II, 900 BUSH; new Am
2G5@275.
Corn-1 q &c lower sales 10000 BUSH; Mixed
Western 03 "a LOG; Yellow Western and southern
@118
Oats-quiet; sales %, 600 BUSH; State 90 q ssc.
Beef-frm.
q % 81.
Whiskey-quiet.
Sugar-firm; sales 800 hhds. Porto Rico 13c; Mus
covado III a 124c; 90 boxes Havana at 13tc.
Naval Stores-Spirits Turpentine firm at 5s q SOC;
Rosin quiet at so a 80.
Ols-Linseed dull at 80 q SO; Petroleum quiet;
crude at 13k q 14c
Tallow-steady; sales 5000 lbs at III a III.
Freights to Lverpool-unchanged.
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IN small family. Must be experienced, of good
l. habits, and disposed to make herself generally
useful. ..t.
Or young girl about 16 years o. age, of good char
acter, can find employment at reasonable wages.
Address b, box BIG Post Office. jyl5d1w
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From Washington.

WASHINGTON, July 18.
John Matthews, the actor, who was not per-
mitted to testify in regard to the letter written
by j. w. Booth to the editor of the National
Intelligencer, publishes card in that paper
this morning in self-justifcation. He says the
letter which was handed to him by Booth was
written on sheet of commercial note paper,
covering three pages. The first two pages
were written in the spirit and style of the
Philadelphia letter, and it was only at the con-
Guiding paragraph that anything was said
bearing upon what had transpired, which was
to this effect and in these words: "For long
time have devoted my energies, my time and
money to the accomplishment of certain
end have been disappointed. The moment
has now arrived when must change my plans.
Many will blame me for what am about to
do, but posterity, am sure, will justify me-
men who love their country better than gold
or life"
(Signed)
John W. Booth, Payne, Harold, Atzerott..
The Postmaster General has awarded the
contract for the monthly mail, between San
Francisco and Honolulu, authorized at the last
session of Congress, to the California, Oregon
and Mexican Steamship Company of New
York city, at an annual compensation for SER
vice of $4,000. This contract goes into opera
tion on Or before the LIST Of January, 1868, to
continue for term of ten years from the date
of the commencement of this service.
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THE SURRATT TRIAL,
WASHINGTON, July Is

WASHINGTON, July 10.
The Surratt trial was resumed to-day.
Rev. L. Rockoffer was sworn. Know WEIGH
man and have had conversation with him out
side of the confessional.
The defence desired to show by this witness
that Weichman while employed by the War
Department furnished information to the
rebels
Mr.. Darlington objected, and an argument
ensued on the admissibility of the evidence.
The testimony was ruled out by the Court.
Rev. j. A. Walter was sworn. Was Mrs.
Surratt's confessor, but his testimony was
ruled out.
John G. Reeves was sworn. Reside in Mon
treal, Canada; made Garibaldi coat for the
prisoner between the 18th and 18th of April
subsequently prisoner staid two days at his
house; know ST. Marie; he resided in Montre-
al; was in the Montreal Bank about three
years ago.
On the cross-cxamination witness said he
saw Surratt at his shop April 9Th or 9th when
he came for his clothes; saw him again about
the 18th saw him afterwards at Father La
Pierre's, but cannot remember the exact date,
probably between April 18th and 10th.
Sarsfeld B. Narge sworn. Resides in Mon
treal and is an advocate; knows st. Marie and
Mcmillan; McMillan's character for truth and
veracity is bad; have heard many persons
speak of McMillan's character.
Louis W. Dycott sworn. Resides in Mon
treal and is an advocate; knows st. Marie; his
would not believe him on his oath; st. Marie
came to the Unit ed States because he robbed
the Education Office of $500.
DR.. Lunger Labelle of Montreal also test.
fed that he knew st. Marie well; that his
character was very bad, and that he would not
believe him under oath. ..
Joseph Dertilly sworn. Reside in West
Stafford, Canada; knows Lewis j. Mcmillan;
his character for truth is bad; would not be-
lieve him on his oath.
At 1916 P. M. the Court took recess for
half an hour
On reassembling, Mr.. Bradley stated that
the defence had five witnesses on their way
here, who were expected last night, but who
evidently missed railroad connections Their
evidence was material, and they would GER
tainly be here tonight or in the morning.
Mr.. Darlington said that, under the circum-
stances, the prosecution would interpose no
objections
1t was understood that the defence would
close tomorrow with the testimony of their
witnesses
At 155 P. M the Court adjourned until to-
morrow morning.
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Tents.
A FULL supply of Tents, of all sizes, for sale at
"A store Commercial Street, head OF Widgerys
wharf, june26dtf
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HANOVER, N. H., July IL.
Commencement exercises of Dartmouth
College took place to-day. The attendance
was large, including Coy. Hartman, who re-
ceived the honorary degree of Master of Arts.
The degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred
upon Hon. John Wentworth of Illinois, Prof
Dixi Crosby of Hanover, Prof. Dennis Ell. Ma
han of West Point, and Hon. Timothy Farrar
of Roxbury, Mass. That of Doctor OF Divini-
ty upon Rev. VIM III. Lord of Montpelier, VT.
Alvan Tobert of Durham, and Rev. George w.
Gardner of Charlestown, Mass
NEW HAVEN, July IS.
The following honorary degrees were con-
ferred by Yale College yesterday: LII. D. up
on A. Il. Rasigahe, Minister to Greece; Edwin
M. Stanton, Secretary of War, and Judge Al
phonson Tuft of the class of 1888, of Cincin-
natl, Ohio. The degree of Doctor of Medi-
cine upon Doctor Abraham III. Wilson of the
class of 1885, Pres't of the N. III. Medical Soc;
the degree of Master of Arts upon the Rev
Ephraim Whitaker, of Southold. l.. l.; Rob-
ert ]. L. Austin, OF Nav York city; Roswell
L. Burrows, of Albion, n. Y, formerly Of the
formerly of the class Of 1926; the degree OF
Doctor of Music on Joseph Barrett of Hart
ford, CT
The following appointments were made in
the Medical Department:-Dr. George f. Bar
ker, Professor of Physiological Chemistry and
Pathology; DIR. Moses White, Professor OF
Pathology and Microsphy; and the chair of
Anatomy was changed to that of general and
special Anatomy.
SPRINGFIELD, July 10.
The Mount Holyoke Female Seminary cele-
DRAFTED its Both anniversary to-day, and graduat-
ed class of fifty-nine young ladies. Rev. C.
N. Boardman, of Binghampton, NJ Y, deliv-
cred the address.
The State Normal School at Westfield held
its semi-annual examination to-day, and
class of eighteen graduated. Gov. Bullock
presented the diplomas
The corner stone of the new Memorial
Church was laid in this city to-day. Rev. DIR.
VIM. Adams, of New York city, and Rev. l..
s. Buckingham of this city, delivered the ad-
dress.
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uaisceIInneous Dispa,cI,es.

LAWRENCE, KA., July IS.
Eleven deaths from cholera occurred at Fort
Harker on Monday. Among the victims was
Mrs Steinhurg, wife Of the post-surgeon.
LEAvENwoRTH, KA. July IS.
The ordinance imposing $50 license upon
mercantile agents of Eastern houses before
they can sell goods here by sample, has been
repealed by the City Council.
ST. LOUIS, July IS.
Four hundred Mormons left Omaha last
night for Salt Lake. They came from Liver
pool.
Sixty-six head of cattle belonging to a freight
train were captured by the India on the
18th, 80 miles from Fort Sedgwick, and one
man killed.
DETROIT, July IS.
The steam tug johnson exploded its boiler
in the Saginaw river last night, Capt. Raf-
ferty and three men were killed The boat
which was new one is total loss.
NEW YORK, July IS.
Sanford Conover, in his last application for
q new trial, which was overruled, makes an af-
hdavit that his two principal accusers have
since boosted that by their swearing against
MN they preserved the reputation and proba-
bly, the life of Jefferson Davis.
John u Berein, one of the Police Commits
sioners of this city, died this evening.
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EUROPE.
NEWS BY THE ABLE.

PARIS, July II.
The Paris Moniteur to-day announces tn at
Chill and Peru have accepted, with certain
reservations the proffered mediation OF the
Government of the United States in their
quarrel with Spain.
Reports from Madrid say that the Spanish
Government has declared martial law in the
province of Catalonia, where, as previously re-
ported, Gen. Prim had landed.
A Geographic dispatch from Plymouth re-
ports the arrival off that port of the United
States sloop-of-war Macedonian, with a large
number of American midshipnen on board.
The Macedonian will Immediately proceed to
Spithead to witness the great naval review.
LONDON, July l7-Evening.
The great naval review in honor of the visit
OF the Sultan of Turkey took place to-day off
opl1nead, ana was the most magnificent spec
tacle ever witnessed in English waters. High
winds prevailed from the northeast, tending to
increase the interest and excitement OF the
occasion, though to some extent interfering
with the comfort of the passengers. Inc en-
tire squadron numbered eighty vessels, IN
Guiding ships yachts and tenders. The Mino-
taur bore the flag of Rear Admiral f. Ward
en-, @. B., as second in command, and held the
southeast berth line of the armored squadron,
which occupied the position nearest the Isle of
Wight shore. The Victoria, q screw three
decker, bore the flag of Admiral Sir Thomas
Sabine Paisley, commander, and held the
southeast berth of the unarmored squadron's
line, which held in shore position nearest
Portsmouth. The squadron mounted LOO
guns, and the naval portion alone represented
capacity of 100000 tons and nominal power
OF engines of % 900 horses. A thousand YES
sells filled with spectators were within seeing
distance of the grand pageant. Queen Vic
torla and suite were present in the Royal
yacht Victoria and Albert. His Majesty the
Sultan and suite were ON board the Royal
yacht Osborne. Ismail Pacha, sovereign of
Egypt, and suite were on board the Helicon.
The Prince Of Wales, both Houses of Parlia-
ment, the Lords of the Admiralty, and the
members of the Government were also pres
emit. The shores of Gosport and the Isle of
Wight were lined with myriads of people who
witnessed with eager attention the evolutions
of the fleet, including mock battle. A royal
salute was fired and the yards of the ships
manned In honor of the royal visitors At
o'clock tonight the entire squadron was illu-
minated, presenting very picturesque APP
pearance.
Vienna letters state that the Arch Duchess
Sophia, mother of the Emperor of Austria and
Macmillan, gives evidence of insanity.
VIENNA, July 17-Evening.
The Imperial Diet of Austria to-day reject
ed the bill for the abolition of capital punish
ment throughout the limits of the empire.
PEsTH, July II.
kossuth is annouced as a candidate for the
Hungarian Parliament from the town of Wait
Fan in the county of Pesth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-07-19
A Curious Story nbou. santa Anna.

HAVANA, July 10.
1t is stated that Santa Anna, while at Vera
Cruz, had an interview with Generals Talcott
and Gomez. He exhibited written document
covering three foolscap pages, signed by Pres
ident johnson and Secretary Seward, and
bearing their official seals to the effect: That
ii Santa Anna would return to Mexico and es-
tablish himself as President and Dictator, the
United States would recognize him as the con-
stitutional head of the government, furnish
him with loans to the amount of 100000 per
month, and whatever arms and munitions of
war he might require in addition to granting
ing him PERMISSION to recruit troops in the
United States
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From Mexico.

NEW ORLEANS, July 10.
Officers of the steamers Gusia and Heroine
from Tampico, confirm the report of the death
of Santa Anna.
Gen. Pavao has about 700 men at Tampico,
and Gomez and Canales had about 400, and
were recruiting.
The Government relinquishes its claim
against the steamer Heroine, seized at Tam
pico for fraudulent sales, but retains lien for
advances by the New Orleans Consul and Col
lector Kellogg. The Heroine has been turned
over to the Naval officer at this port.
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PROPOS AIS
For Removing n Sunken Rock i'm SAGE
River. Me. .--.----- =.

For Removing Sunlsen Rock i'm SAGE
River, Me. g
PROPOSALS will be received at this Office until 8
Il o'clock P. NJ, on Monday, the 22d instant, for
removing a suaken rock in mid-channel of Saco riv-
er, Little Islands. The rock has an irregular
shape averaging about 20 feet long by ~ feet wide,
and u in height The depth OF water at this place Is
from to feet at mean low water.
The Rock mus be entirely removed from the cham
mel, and its fragments deposited in such place near
bv as may be designated by the Engineer in charge
The work must be commenced Immediately after the
approval OF the contract and be completed not later
than six weeks from that period. I'm making pro-
posas, bidders will state the price for which thoy
will perform the job.
Each proposal must be accompanied by written
guarantee signed by Two responsible persons in the
required form, that the bidder will when called on
If his proposal be accepted, enter into contract
and bond, with good and sufficient security for the
true and faithful performance of his contract The
contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible
bidder, and be subject to the approval of the Secre
The undersigned, however. reserves the RIGHT TO
exclude the bids OF any person who there Is reason
to believe, will not faithfully and promptly perform
the contracts also any informal bids as well rs those
that are above reasonable price for the work; and
no member OF Congress- officer or agent OF the Gov
eminent, nor any person employed in the pnblc
service, snail be admitted to any share in the con-
tract or any benefit which may arise therelrom
Payment will be made ON the satisfactory compile
ton OF the work. So
call on the undersigned at his Office in Morton
Block on Congress Street, tor forms of same, and
for more definite information, if desired: and, on
Transmitting theu, will endorse thereon Proposals
tor Removing Rock in Saco River, Me.
Bvt. Brig. General, U. s. A.
u Portland . aSsnS Ss o July 49, 1867 ylsedtd
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From Jamaica.

HAVANA, j uIy Z
By the schooner Florence, from Jamaica, at
st. Jago, the following items are obtained:
Financial affairs at Jamaica had not i'm
proved, and failures were on the increase with
heavy liabilities. The health of the island was
pretty good, and but few cases of fever were
reported
The st. Thomas Tidende publishes a cores
pondence announcing that Senator Doolittle
of the United States, had gone to Demarara to
treat for the purchase of that island for his
Government.
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From West Indies.

HAVANA. July II.
Forty free negroes took passage on the last
English steamer for Africa.
The hospitals are crowded with yellow fe-
yer patients. No more fever is reported in Ja-
maica.
The Spanish war steamer Asia is preparing
to leave for Vera Cruz
The work of laying the cable commenced on
the 18th.
There is no yellow fever at Trinidad.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-07-19
Cincinnati Markets.

CINcINNATI, July 49,
Flour firm and scarce. Wheat-sales Of No. / Red
at As; choice Kentucky White GO. Corn un-
changed. Oats firmer and in good demand at 83c for
No. in bulk. Rye firm at 20, and supply light.
Whiskey steady at 30c Provsions-Mess Pork firm
at % co. with but little demand, and good brands
were not offered at % 90 as a rule. Bulk Meats
tive; sales rs 600 TBS at 10c for shoulders, 12c for
sdes and 13c for clear Sides closing strong and high
er. Bacon firm and higher sales 100 hhds. at 11ac
for shoulders, l3lc for clear rib and 14c for clear
at 121c, with no demand. -.
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ComMercial.-.Pcr Cable.
FRANKFORT, July H-Evening.

UHIteu STATES D -ZU 8 Closed at 76t.
LIVERPOOL. July 17-Evening.
The Cotton market closes somewhat firmer, with
out change in prices sales 5000 bales; Middling
uplands 10td; Middl,ng Orleans 1911. Breadstufs-
Corn 38s for new Mixed Western; Wheat lbs Cd for
California White; Barley, Oats and Peas unchanged
Provisions-Beef 140s; Pork 76s Cd; Lard and Bacon
unchanged; Cheese 58s for American. Produce un-
changed.
LONDON, July 18-Noon.
Consols at s4s for money.
AMERICAN SECURITIES.-U. S. 6-20's 1914; Hill
nois Central shares sO4; Erie Railroad shares At !;
Atlantic and Great Western 225. 9f
-a LIVERPOOL, July 1e-Noon
Cotton firm and unchanged; sales L, 1000 bales
Breadstuffs frmer, the weather being unfavorable
for crops. Wheat advanced I'd; White California LIS
3d. Corn steady at $685. Other articles unchanged.
LONDON, July 1s-2P. M.
Consols 94S. U. S. 5-20's 72a.
LIVERPOOL, July 1e-2P. M.
Cotton-tc higher: sales Il, 1000 bales. Other arti-
ces unchanged.
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CINCINNATI, July Is. 7
A passenger from Fort Benton explains how
Gen. Meagher came to be drowned. He was
engaged in quarrel on the afternoon of the
LIST inst with an Irishman who had insulted
him. The excitement seemed to render the
General delirious, and at 10 P. M. he stole from
his bed and fell overheard Search was made
for his body, but at last accounts it had not
been recovered