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-Messrs. De Haven & Brother, No. 40 South
Third street, report the following rates of ex-
change to-day at P. M.:-U. s. g. OF 1881. 1l35
liOl; do, 1866, 1iOl@li05; do. 1865, new l0sS@
1OsS; do, 1867, new, 1888 AlOs2; do, 1868, 1904
91O9a; do, 5s, lO.40s, 1O50l054; Due Com
pound Interest Notes, 1l9t; do. October,
--Messrs. William Painter Il Co., bankers,
No. Sc South Third Street. report the folio wing
rates of exchange to-day at IL o'clock:-
United States IS. 1881, lls: @n34; U. $. 62Os,
1882, 1l29@ll25; do. 1864, 11O@llOt; do, 1856,
1867, 1888 @1Oss; 1868, lO9l91O94; 5s 1e-4Os, los
@l05b. Compound Interest Notes, past due,
1925. Gold, 137s@l379.
-Messrs. Jay Cooke & Co. quote Govern
1881, 113i@l14; old 5-20s, do, 11280el125; new
520s, 1864, 110t@1l0S do, 1865 1lO80ollOa; 5-2Os,
July, 1865, l083@l0sS; do. 1897, OSs0olOe2; do.
1868, 109SQ 1893 l0-40s, 105b0105s. Gold 1879.
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upon TIE different constituencies to return to
Parlisinent none but those who, despising petty
re1C,rms, and rejecting mild palliatives, Will
e-.sist the Liberals of England and Scotland In
laying the axe q the root of the evil "thus put.
ting an end, once and forever, to the Anglican
Church OF ireland as a State institution"
Seven thousand four hundred and seventy-cne
pc rsoDs have been added to the constituency at
Biislo oil by the new Reform Bill.
Wealth OF the Spanish Church,
Some very instructive statistics are contained
in the "Guia del Estado Ecclesiastico de
Espana" Spain, at this moment, possesses no
less than 800 converts, with $4,000 nuns. There
ale % bishops $500 canons and aooots, ISOO
budget for the Churcn is twice as high in Spain,
which contains IL 100000 souls, as In France.
with 81, 900 600 of Roman Catholics. The Church
win probably engage the serious attention of
the Government which. to all appearances, Is
to succeed Queen Isabella and her Ministers
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Grand total.
Mutual Vouchers.

AS late as Friday, october 8, when the atten.
uon of both Judges Sharswood and Thompson
had been called to such practices, there was q
case of mutual vouching. Patrick Glenn, resid-
ing at No. 1905 Salmon street, and Edward
Dougheriy, No. 1850 Richmond street. were the
operators. one vouching for the other and then
In turn being vouched for by him.
The Professional Vouchers
do not appear frequently below John VII.
liams, who vouches five times, being the most
active The following is summary OF their
aa 10 90 daualonnd.--
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finn; to arrive. quiet and steady al 25s Cd. d.@25s.
Cd. Tallow, 49s. Sd.
This Afternoons Quotations.

LONDON, Oct. l2-P. M.-Consols, 9l1S for ac-
count; Erie Railroad, 81.
LIvEB POOL, Oct, 12-P. M.-Ootton nrmer and
more active, but not quotably higher. The sales
will reach 1000 bales. Tallow, 49s. Bacon de-
clining; sales at 55s. Cd. Naval Stores quiet.
HAYRE, Oct. 12-P. M.-Cotton, l3SL
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d Z M OCRACY!
Another List of Tipstave
Naturalizations.
The Professional and Mutual
Vouchers.

We give below the names of 243 tipstave citi-
zens naturalized In the Supreme COURT on
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of last week.
The following shows the number already pub
lished by u.s.
St6
Published previously
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OUR NEW VOTERS.
NaturaIized Wednesday, October =

Wilson Hobensack
Montgomery county
John Mclaughlin
22l9 Race street
Robert McGonigIe
434 Monroe street
James McGovern
J. +. Brant, 2l9 Pine st
John Mccormick
4 Central place
James III Lyons
700 Catharine street
james Johnson
1923 s. Eighth street
j. McNamee, 77S S. Sixth
James Campbell ~
Phillips and Jefferson
James Reilley
740 s. Sixteenth street
Jacob Folger
Patrick Cummings
Lonts Sauerwein
50i 8 Fifth street.
Daniel Dougherty
Henry Smith
Richmond
Michael McGinnis
23l Queen street
j. Boyle, Bristol
John Gerney
523 Reed street
Henry Murphy
1928 Phillips street
Patrick McGucken
laos Cad walader st
George Grow
Lower Merton
Charles Morrison
Ills Potter street
John Williams,
. 1923 Filbert street
John Kienke
533 Race street
John Smeth
William Shea
2l0 Carpenter street
III. Smith, Richmond
David Barry
John O'Callahan
1929 Ellis worth street
. Jas. Moore, 1926 Filbert.
William Dougherty,
Sixth and Shippen SITS.
lJ. Williams, 1923 Filbert.
Eoer Frame, Chester CO,
Jas. Stewart, 506 9. Front
Christian FRESHMAN
1922 N. Fourth street
John l. Han
q. w. Weaver, Chester
William Hand,
Montgomery county
David Sisk, 2l9 Union
Thomas Douglass
10 Gatzmer street.
John Scott
lO9 CoomDS alley
John Riley
1904 Cuth bert street
William Roney
l3l Mead street
Mr.. Rowland
l426 Brown street
James Moore
749 Fllbert street
James Hanly
y. 3l5 Girard avenue
Henry Gisse
James McCloskey
l0S Bread street
Charles GaSsner
925 Parrish street
Owen Hickey
1923 Green street
Frank Reilly
Ford road
James Johnson
1923 8. Eighth street
William ID. Gym
: 1927 N. Third street
Patrick Carroll
1926 8. Fifth street
William Russell
1913 s. Front street
John Kelley
523 FItzwater street
Jonu Mclean
1918 Carlton street.
Patrick Casey
li07 Som erset
Thomas Walsh
924 Market street
ia mes Hanly
3l5 Girard av
Michael Cullen
lll9 Germantown
James A. Costello
IA Leeds avenue
John Baxter
p. #. Bourgignan
2222 Callowhill st
William Strain,
936 8. Third street
Daniel McDermott
James j. Devinney
SNortham pt0n court.
Henry Bredemeir
. 500 Shippen street
fhe Second Page.
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Among the wealthy foreign residents OF
Paris are fifty negro and mulatto families.
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

For additional Marine NsDs see Inside Psoes
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA-......... OCTOBER IL,
STATE OF THERMOMETERS AT TUE EVENING rpIr
GRAPH 0FBICB.
A, M...........5e IL A. M...........68l2 IL p Ann 70
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PHILADELPHIA STOCK EXCHANGE SALES TODAY
Reported BY De Haven & Bro, No, 40 8, Thrd street

The following are this mornings gold
quotations, reported by Narr Ladner, No. 80
Santh Third Street
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-01-09
JOHN RoLLIS RIDGES PoEMs.-The S

JOHN RoLLIN RIDGES PoEAs.-The San
Francisco Call of the LIST inst. says:
The widow of the late John X. Ridge il
now in this CITY, experimenting the publica-
ton of a volume OF her late husbands poems.
He was a poet Of a high order of talent, and
has left several excellent productions. Mrs.
r. is fully competent to the task of editing
them, and they are being printed in the
highest style Of Bosqui's topographic art.
The public may look for beautiful and en-
tertaining volume.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-01-09

THE TURN-VEREIN ELECTION - At q
meeting of the Carson City Turn-Verein So
ciety, held at their hall on Tuesday evening
January 7th, 1868, the following named Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing six months
Norris Fisher, President; Louis Mandle-
baum, Secretary Jacob Muller, Treasurer ;
George Kitzmeyer, Instructor Henry David,
Warden
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CHEAP WHEAT IN OREGoN.-The Oregon
Record says that wheat Is selling above sa-
lem, delivered At points along the river, At IS
to so cents per bushel, and large amount
remains yet undsposed of.
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QUEER Sort OF AHUsEMENr.-The ORA.
matte Chronicle Of December Both has an
editorial notice Of the death Of Captain J..
d. Greasy, under the standing heading Of
Amusements, ETC." Not as "appropriate"
as the Englishman's disposition Of General
Jackson's portrait.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-01-09

Is GRASS A SENSITIVE PLANT ?-It has
been observed that as civilization creeps
westward on the Plains, the "buffalo grass"
recedes corre.pondngly. Within the last
few years it has disappeared entirely from
Eastern Kansas and Nebraska. II is GER
AMY accommodating on the part Of the
grass to 90 after the buffaloes.
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THE DAILY APPEAL.

SLE1GHINa PARTIES were out yesterday
and last evening. The ladies Of the company
we're noticeably merry and musical.
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THE OVERLAND RoUTE.-Monday's Tres

IHE OVERLAND RoUTE.-Mondays Tres
pass says:
During the recent terrible storms the over.
land stages ran very regularly, and missed
only one trip during the entire period. We
learn from the route agent, Charley Baker,
that the road is in excellent condition be-
tween here and Austin, with the exception
OF a few miles between Old River and Still
water stations. and here it is passabie with
ease, but requires time and heavy hauling.
East and beyond Salt Lake the road is now
most excellent
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way !!

PANY OF New YoRK.-By request of Mr.. B.
F. Bivin, Agent of this company, We publish
sketch Of its establishment and wonderful
success. 1t will be read with interest bv all
who contemplate effec,ing life insurance.
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-01-09

The STEAMER NAIL which arrived in
Carson yesterday brought New York letters
dated December II. San Francisco papers
Of the LIST inotant were also received at the
Postcffice yesterday-only eight days on the
way!
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THE CASE OF IRA THoRINGToS, appealed
from the Second Judicial District Court OF
Douglas county, was argued and submitted
in the Supreme Court yesterday. Thoring-
ton is an Indian, though he speaks English
and no other language, and was convicted of
drawing deadly weapon and sentenced to
three months imprisonment. The revolver
he drew was not loaded. We believe he has
been an inmate of the State Prison since the
sd Of November last. The Supreme Court
stands adjourned until the Goth instant
The Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1865-1870, 1868-01-09

THE COUNTY FINANCES will receive atten-
zion from the Board Of Commissioners to-
day. The Board will meet at the County
Clerks Office at 10 o'clock An.
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1SsANE.-Ne get the following items at
the office of the Secretary of State: John
Reed is now awaiting transportation TO
Stockton Said Reed is committed from
Washoe county; seems to be insane upon
the subject of religion; age 40 years ; mar
ried; has one child living in Wisconsin
Jose L. Merdonso, heretofore sent to Stock
ton from Washoe county, has been dis
charged from the asylum, cured. He was
confined there some four months and was
The whole number Of insane patients from
this State (including Reed) now in and on
the way to the Stockton Asylum is eight.
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THE EIGHTH OF JANUARY was common.
Grated in quiet way here yesterday by the
display Of flags from the various stats. The
American flag waved from the liberty pole
on the Plaza and beneath it, on the hal
yards, was the green banner and golden
harp of Ireland. Even the great battles of
the rebellion have failed to wipe out from
che American mind cherished memory of
the glory which surrounds old Hckory's
GROWING triumph over the red coats.
P. S.-Sinee the above was committed to
type, Head Center Sweeney and Farmer
Treadway took up a subscription to buy
powder; and in the evening fred off sue
eession of salutes in honor of the day. This
was done " strictly on National grounds" as
the Farmer stated bv way of explanation.
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR Is DUE.-John
Quincy Adams Moore is an honor to his
phiianthropist, public spirited gentleman
and chief among his TRIBE What Moore
de you want than that ? He has earned |
these titles and twice as many Moore by |
having by the expenditure Of his own hard |
earned means, caused a safe, wide, commo- |
dious and we'll regulated plank crossing to
be erected across that raging torrent which
gushes down the street between the Nevada
House and Myers Butcher Shop. Mr..
Moore is a benefactor and well deserves
the liberal patronage that he shares with
Charley Parker at the Theater Saloon. He
is bully boy with glass eye and no
family should be without him.
Doc FIGHT AT GENoA.-The Genoese
manifested their religious inclinations last !
Sunday, by indulging in match dog fight
The contesting CANNES were " The BARRIERS
dog and dog from Storey county which
enjoys the sobriquet of Snout." The bar
Der could not restrain his professional habits
enough to deny himself the pleasure of
stroking his dogs hair which procedure |
being debarred by the articles of agreement
BY which he fight was conducted he lost the t.
stakes and his dog the battle. 1t seems to
be the opinion of the witnesses of the scrim-
mage that Shout would have won the fight
anyhow. We don't suppose the Judges,
Referee and Time Keeper are particularly
'nxious to see their names in print in this
'onnex IN, so We omit them. Another fight,
'etwe'.. the same dogs, is to take place on
re 9TH OF February, somewhere here in
arson, we believe, for $500. or this sum,
200 are already etaked, $50 are to be put
D on the 18th .4t. and the balance is to
y deposited with The Shareholders on the
ay Of the controversy. We reckon that q,
lrother Earle's contemplated second trip to
ais benighted region is in order.
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certain event re.sppesred as another effsced
it, and it sank in the great ocean Of remsm-
brance. My father, mother and sister stood
around me. Igazed up into heaven; fancied It
brilliantly Illuminated. Then mist bedmmsd my
sight, and knew no more what happened there
after. f-I r n r--I-l - f1a- : 80 II n
When awoke to consciousness, saw myself
borne along as dead, by several persons, who
were carrying me up what appeared the avenue
leading 10 mansion. / was conscious OF intense
pain, which resulted, as was afterward proved by
severely sprained ankle, and | immediately
sank into swoon. When again restored 20 con-
seriousness i found myself on bed, with an
attentive nurse attending my wants. My ankle
wss comparatively free from pain; and | was
Informed that some laborers on going to the Gem
etery to complete grave had found me.
Ihe Chateau de g was the nearest house
and was borne thither, where. through the skill,
the assiduity Of an eminent physician called BY
ana Count q, was soon in the chair of
The person who had been engaged as my guide
happened to have been q classmate of mine at
college who had taken umbrage at a trivial Incl
dent which occurred TO his disadvantage. / re-
fused to aid in bringing one of my own fraternity
to justice, and the piece OF gold bearing his name
still possess. He was, however, exiled from
France TO expiste for multitude of crimes which
he had committed. In endesvoring to satiate the
cravings Of revenge which was the first deviation,
he became the propagation for iniquity.
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seemed again to hear the voice crying, " Comfort
ina" Mark was drowned. By some mysterious
power had seen the wreck and love, stronger
message OF love. His last thought had been Of
Ina and Ina, what of her p, What would she feel
wnen sne knew that ct the very time she was
false 70 HIM, Mark was in the jaws Of death-snd
was wretched. / could not WRITE dare NOT
see her. went away by myself where none of
my people could get at me, and compel me to
tell Gas i felt musil my terrible secret. Weeks
passed; grew III with anxiety, and ct last went
to London to consult the shipping agents, hoping
against hope. They told him tie ship was due
the end o. the month. but there having been
rough weather she might be delayed. So leaving
orders to telegraph the first intelligence, went
back to the village where had pitched my tent.
month over due now, and people at the
ONCE getting anxious,n 90 wrote my sister, and
put her letter away and still waited.
in strange way and Keeps taking % yeI. Nav
she ceme $50 wrote my brother, lna's father,
and before l could answer yes or no, Ina came.
She rushed into my room one afternoon Just at
sunset. and stood before me, crying,
"What has happened. auntie! Why will you not
tell me; be has come twice and bid me 90 to you
for comfort. What is III
"Poor child" said, show can know"
"Then why did he tell me TO Come! Why look
at me as you did at the hall, nearly driving me
l told her. and was frightened. for she sprang
up from her knees with q cry like mad woman.
and then fell signing and shivering upon tho
ground.
at was Mark. aunty. 1 felt him near me, and
you only saw him. was sure something had hap
pened, though l never dared say so =; and he al
ways told me to come TO you for comfort"
Lying In my arms. Ina listened to my version Of
the story Of the wreck, which time, alas! proved
only too true, for when year had passed, a sailor
came to the agents ana reported himself as the
sole survivor Of the Halberd's crew. The gale
that wrecked her had come on upon the morning
of the twenty second of December, and she found.
cred at mid night upon Christmas-eve.
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From the Atlantic for Oct0rbsr.l
The Two Rabbis.
BY JOHN @. WHITTIER.

The Rabbi Nathan. two. score years and ten:
Walked blsmeless through the evil world. aud then,
Just as the almond blossomed In bis hair,
Met temptation all too strong to'bear.
And miseraby sinned. So, adding not
Falsebood 20 guilt be left his seat and taught
No more among the elders, but went out
From the great congregation grit about
With ssokcloth, and with ashes on his head,
Shifting his breast; then. as the Book he laid
Open before him for the Bath-Col's choice,
Psusing to hear that Daughter Of Voice.
Behold the royal preachers word: "a friend
Loveth at all times. yea, unto the end;
And for the evil day thy brother lives;"
Marveling, he said {" II il the Lore who gives
Counsel indeed. At Ecbatana dwells
Babb Ben Isaac, who all men excels
Tn righteousness and wisdom. as the trees
OF Lebanon the small weeds that the trees
Bow with their weight. / will arise, and lay
My sins before him.
And he went his way
Barefooted, fasting long, with hearty prayers;
But even as one who followed unawares,
Suddenly IN the darkness feels q hand
Thrill with its touch his own and his cheek famed
BY odors subtly sweet, and whispers near
or words he loathes, yet cannot choose but hear,
So, while the Rabbi journeyed, chanting low
The wall OF David's penitential woe.
Before him still the old temptation came,
And Knocked him with the motion and the shame
OF such desires that, shuddering, he abhored
Himself; and. crying nightly TO the Lord
To free his soul and cast the demon out,
Smote with his staff the blackness round about.
At length, in the low light Of spent day,
The towers of Ecbatana far away
Rose on the deserts rim and Nathan faint
And footsore. pausing where for some dead saint
The faith Of Islam reared o doomed tomb,
Saw some one kneeling In the shadow. whom
He greeted kindly: "May the Holy One
Answer thy prayers, o, stranger !" Whereupon
The shape stood up with a Ioud ory. and then.
Clasped in each others arms. the two gray men
Wept. praisinQ Him whose gracious providence
Made their paths one. But straightway, as the
sense
OF his transgression smote him, Nathan tore
Himself away: o friend beloved no more
Worthy am / to touch thee, for came,
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HE EPIscorNLiAN OVERTURE TO THE METHo-
plSTs.-A number OF Episcopal clergymen IN New
Jersey signed a memorial 10 the late Methodist
General Conference, asking for the appointment
OF commissioners to confer with the representa-.
tives OF the Episcopal Church, which are proposed
10 be appointed by the general convention soon
TO meet IN New YORK. Such commissioners were
appointed by the conference (Drs. McCnntock.
Curry and Others snd now a corresp )nding me.
mortal Is to 60 10 the House OF Bishops. asking
for the reconstruction Of a commission OF bishops
appointed many years sgo of Christian unity. of
which DR.. Mclivaine Is the only survivor.
The convOcston Of York, in the Church of
England, has lately passed resolution cordially
welcoming "aDy practical attempt TO effect a
broiherly reconciliation between the Wesleyan
body and the Church Of England" What is
called the British plan y of reunion contsm.
plates the ADMISSION of Wesleyan preachers 10
holy orders in the Church Of England, by pro-
cess called Hypothetical ordlnaion,- like what
is now used as conditional baptism. /" with per.
mission 10 continue the use Of extsmpore prayer,
except for the sscranents. Ths movement is
unquestionably premature the members OF neither
sect being 10 any degree prepared 70 make the
necessary concessions. The Episco palisus will
not allow extemp9re prayer in church. and the
Methodists will rot submit TO the authority exer
efsed by the Anglican bishops.
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New YORK, July lst, 1868.

NEW YORK, July lst, 1868.
Dear Sir-In your paper of last week you or
one OF your correspondents say that DR.. Drake is
not the originator Of the celebrated Plantation
Bitiers, and that they were manufactured and sold
by enc Pedro Msrtelle. en- old Spaniard, in the
island Of st. Thomas, over forty years ago, as
every oldsea captain can testify. Now, sir, | eau
certify TO the above as being true, for have fol.
owed the sea for over forty years, most of the
tine doing business with the West Indies These
same bitters, difiereutly put up and named, were
brought TO my notice on my first trip to the Island
OF St. CroiX for cargo OF rum, and for years and
years after my ships stores were never without
hem. always supplied my family and many of
my neighbors with them, and can truly say bet
ter tilters and tonic Is not made in all the world.
Yours truly, CAPT. HENRY WESTz,
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lNTEKNkTIoNAL CRICKET MATcH.-A Boston dis
patch of the 2sIh nit. says:
. The International cricket match between the All
england Eleven and the United States twenty
tso, selected fFom the Boston and other clubs in
Sa.saehusetts. the st. George and New York
= uos and the Young Anerics and other Phil
dslphla clubs, commenced to-dsy. The English
men commenced the first innings, playing until
tine was called, making eighty RUS, with five
morning.
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ERNEsT TURPIN. WHOLESALE MANUrAo-
Il Of Stick Candy fancy Candies Chocoaie Cream
Drops, Sugar Almonds, Rock Candy, Juinbe Paste Gum
Drops, and Straps By steam Importer Of French Qrns
Rhns Decorated Toys cossaquss Fancy Papers for oaks
Stands Bouquets CaTonages Fancy Boxes for Christ
ard New Year Presents Cornuccpias etc. Ne %
Old Leves between ST. Louis ana 0on streets New
Orlssns. La