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FRIDAY, JANUARY %, 1859.

Shall Our Foreign Trade be heSlVoOF
THR subject of direct line OF ocean steam
ships from Philadelphia TO some European
port is one which has long been subject to a
spssmodic agitation. Every now and then
the matter has been taken in hand, discussed
in all its bearings, and regularly abandoned
before a faithful and earnest attempt has been
made to verify its practicability. If New
York oity we're out Of the way entirely, or so
far removed from us as to render it very in
convenient to transact our business with the
Old World through it, the problem would
soon be solved by necessity. The greatest
manufacturing city on the American continent,
connected by we'll railways with the
West and South, our intercourse with foreign
nations has necessarily assumed enormous
proportions; and yet at present nearly all of
it seeks one channel, and that channel one
which is not more preGminent in any one
thing than in its spirit of hostility to Philadel-
phia and all her interests.
That there is any necessity for transacting
neaMy all our dealings with European nations
through New York, no Philadelphia who has
devoted any time and attention to the subject
oan be made to believe, and no New Yorker
can claim with show of truth. The natu-
raj disadvantages of Philadelphia as a great
centre of foreign commerce were certainly not
greater, as compared with the natural facili-
ties ofNew York city, during the early part of
the century than they are at present. Yet as
early as the year 1896 our foreign exports had
attained the aggregate value of $l7, 7,5l3, $685.
while in 1866 they amounted to only SIT, ,9l3,-
9Ol, and in 1867 to but S14, 442, ,398, something
more than half of the last named belonging
to the petroleum trade alone. The highest
figure was reached in 1906, when our exports
were valued at $31 ,384,0 By 1911 they
had fallen below $4,000, 900, and in three
years only thereafter did they exceed that
amount previous to 1860. Since that date
they have fiuctuated between that amount
and $18 100000.
In the way of imports we have continued to
hold our own since 1922 beyond which date
the record does not extend. Starting then
with $l1, 874, ITO, in 1867 they amounted to
only sl4,47G, 567, but the amounts recorded
in the years 1925, 1886, 1889, 1853 to 1857
and 1859 exceeded that figure, the maximum
being attained in 1854, when they amounted
to $2l, ,359,306. We append table showing
the fluctuations in the amounts at the dates
fo1I
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"A Commission to Clean HFhe Streets,
Mr.. SAMUEL JosEPHs has introduced into the
State Legislature an act to authorize the ap-
pointment Of a commission to clean the streets
of Philadelphia. The parties to whom the
job is to be given are not as yet named. The
bill provides that the;e parties shall hold for
two, three, four, and five years, and shall re-
ceiye one thousand dollars year as a salary.
Now what are the duties of these commits
sioners By whom are they to be appointed 7
and what is the necessity for their creation
AS to who they are to be, it would seem
that the Legislature is to name them. 1t
would be matter of some difficulty to fud
out on what grounds the Legislature of the
State Of Pennsylvania should undertake to
give cut the cleaning of the streets of Phils-
delphia. Surely Councils, or some other local
In matters which are so purely local, as the
washing of pavements and the removing of
piles of dirt, we can see no reason for
the interposition OF the Legislature. For
doing what are these gentlemen to re-
ceive $1,000 a year? The bill proposes
that they shall advertise for proposals for
contract, that they shall make contract for
FIVE or ten years, and shall draw monthly
warrants for the compensation of the contrao
tors. After giving the contract for ten years,
then the entire duty OF the Commissioners, or
three of them, will be to draw a monthly
warrant. 1t seems to u.s. although $1,000 per
annum is not a munifcent income, that it is
pretty dear price fog the city to pay for the
signature twelve times repeated of a Com
missioner. There is no necessity whatever for
such board. ltwould be all expense without
any advantage in return. 1t would be a
useless encumbrance. But IS it is evidently
job got up for certain parties to be named
hereafter, we do not suppose that the benefit
Of the city was the object contemplated in its
introduction.
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line starting from Philadelphia than from
new York or any other Atlantic port. To Gu
sure them both, the assistance requested
from the Legislature is not only needful, but
the hearty support and encouragement OF Ouf
own people, especially Of the mercantile por-
uon. Diligence on the part of the city authO-
rites to keep the river free from all obstruc-
nons, and systematic reduction OF our
wharfage and other lort charges below the
standard of New York, will likewise be neOes-
sary. We trust that the State Legislature
will respond promptly to the appeal made to
them, and that the entire community will
make determined effort to place the under
taking on a safe and profitable footing. It
will be like bread cast upon the waters, sure
to return in after times.
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This record shows conclusively the facts
which we desire to impress upon the business
portion of the community, that our inter
course with foreign nations is regulated merely
by their whims, that it follows no law of ne
cessity, and that it can be increased to
figure commensurate with our wealth aud
Importance.
We are gratifed to learn that serious
attempt is about being made to remedy state
of affairs which is anything but creditable to
Philadelphia pride and enterprise. Messrs.
Ruger Brothers are about establishing regu-
lar line of frst-clAss steamers, to ply between
this port and Bremen and Hamburg, in the
North German Confederation, calling at
Southampton both ways. If they receive suf-
fcisnt encouragement to warrant the enter
prise, they will at once place four well-known
ocean steamers upon the line, to make fort
nightly trips, and as soon as circumstances
will warrant it the number of vessels will be
increased 80 as to enable one to leave this port
enOe in each week. The persons embarking
in this enterprise will rely in great measure
upon the emigrant passenger traffic for sup
port at the outset. The Pennsylvania Rail-
road has rendered the firm material assistance,
and an aot is now before the Legislature pro-
viding for a subsidy of $4,000 for each round
trip, not exceeding fifteen in number, which
shall be made within one year from the pas
sage of the act. The true interests, not alone
of the oity, but Of the entire State, demand
that the aid thus asked shall be freely granted.
1t will be repaid to the people of the State, in
a hundred ways, hundred fold. The great
essentials to the unequivocal success of the
enterprise are regularity in the sailing Of the
steamers and certainty of the continuance
OF the line. These features alone will
inspire confidence in our own merchants,
snd in shippers at many localities out
side of the city, who will find ii cheaper
and more convenient 10 patronizs
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DIED.,

BALDWIN.-SHddeniy, ON the morning OF the 2sth
instant, Mrs ELLEN II. BALDWIe.
The relatives and friends are invited TO attend her
funeral. nom the residence OF her brOthernaw, DIR.
H. 3. Burr, No. 1910 Walnut street. on Saturday, the
30th instant. At o'clock p. M. 80
CHAMBERS.-on the 28th instant, JAMES c., son
of John and Margaret Chambers, aged % years.
The funeral service Will be held at the Firat Re-
formed Presbyterian Church, Bread street, below
Spruce. Friday afternoon, the 29th instant, a.
O'Clock precisely His relatives and male friends
Invited to accompany the remains TO the interment,
81 3 O'Clock. ESQ
1RVIN.-On the 9th instant, Miss SALLIE IRWIN,
daughter OF Amanda and the late James Irwin In the
18th year OF her age.
TIE relatives friends OF the family are respect
fully Invited to attend the funeral from the residence
OF her grandfather. Mr. John Irvin No. 100 Federal
street, Sunday afternoon At o'clock. To proceed
TO Sixth Street Union.
YOUNG,-Suddenly, on the morning OF the 26th In
slant OF pneumonia, Mrs. KEZIAH YOUNG, In the
eth year of her age.
The relatives friends of the family are respect-
fully invited 20 attend the funeral rom her late
dence No. 1872 Federal street, Camden N. j., on Sat
urdRy, the 30th instant, at o'clock.
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FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFE
CH AMPION SAFES !
PHILADELPHIA. January Is. 1862

PHILADELPHIA, January I8, 1862
Nessts. FARREL, HERRING 81 Co,
No. 629 Uhesnut street.
Gentlemen:-On the night OF the 18th inst. "a
ls well known to the citizens of Pbiladelphia,
our large and extensive store and valuable
stock OF merchandise, No. 9O2 Chestnut street
was burned.
The fire was one of the most extensive and
destruct1vet that has visited our city for many
years, the heat being so intense that even the
marble cornice was almost obliterated.
We had, as you are aware, two of your waltz
able and well-known CHAMPION FIRE.
PROOF SAFES; and nobly have they vindi-
Gated your well.known reputation as mapufac.
turers Of FIRE-PROOF SAFES, If anyfurther
proof had been required.
They were subjected TO the most intense heat,
and 1t affords us much pleasure to inform you
that after recovering them from the ruins, we
louna upon examination that our books, papers,
and other valusbles were all In perfect condi.
tion.
Yours, very respectfully,
JAS. E. CALDWELL & co
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menced.

QUEEN ISABELLA, according to the plaCards
on certain favored shops, is giving Paris the
benefit of the light of her countenance. It's
presumed that she left Madrid in darkness,
for Rochefort intends going there to bless it
with gleam from his lantern. Is he a new
Diogenes, wandering from city to city in
search of an honest man?
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Change OF Site of Public Buildings


YEsTBRDkY, by decided vote of 81 to 10,
Common Council passed resolution chang
ing the location of public buildings from In
dependence Square to Penn Square. This
action was certainly unexpected, as it is hardly
week since, by an entirely different vote, the
same body agreed to put them in the former
place. We do not know what has caused this
change, but it is one which, if any legal right
exists to have them on Penn Squares, will not
cause dissatisfaction. The old Independence
Square is rather small for the size and form
OF buildings suggested by the Commissioners,
and care should be taken to prevent crowded
appearance being given to the new pile. It
is exceedingly questionable, however, whether
Select Council will concur in the change. But
speedy action is necessary, as before the sum-
mer is ended the work should have been com
menced.
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PHILADELPHIA. Jan. Is, 1889.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Is, 1899
Messrs FARREL, HERRING & CO.,
No. 629 Chestnut street.
Gentlemen:-On the night OF the 18th instant
our large store, 8. w. cornerof Ninth and Cbea-
nut streets, was, together with our heavy stock
OF wall papers, entirely destroyed by fire.
we mad one OF your PATENT CHAMPION
FlhE'PhOOF SAFES, which contained our
principal books and papers, and although It was
exposed to the most intense heat for over 60
hours, we are happy to say 1t proved itself
worthy OF our recommendation. Our books
and papers were all preserved. We cheerfully
tender our testimonial to the many already
published, In giving the HERRING SAFE tha
credit and confidence 1t justly inertia,
Yours, very respectfully,
HOWELL & BROTHERs
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STILL ANOTHER.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10. 1864.
Messrs. FARREL, HERRING q co.
No. $40 Chestnut street,
Sentiemen:-I had one of your make OF sasen
IN the basement OF j. E. Caldwell g. Co.'s store
AZ the time OF the great fire on the night
OF the 18th instant 1t was removed from
the ruins to-day. and on opening n
l found all my books, papers, green
Dacks' watches, and watch materials. etc. al,
preserved. l feel glad that had one of your
Truly valuable safes. and shall want another or
your make when get located.
Yours. very respectfully,
f. l.. KIRKPATRICK.
with ]. e. Caldwell & Co.,
No. SlS Chestnut street.
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THE UNION AND CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILRoAps-
The rapidty with which Ihese great enterprises are
being pushed forward 20 completion Rstonishes our
citizens whlie IL pleases them. Two powerful com.
psnies such rs they really are have thus far bull
over fifteen hundred miles of rack The Central
road, beginning at sacramento and building east
and the Union, commencing Rt Omaha aud buiIdisg
west. until both shall meet, and thus span with the
roads through the States, our csuntry with an un.
broken highway. There remain TO be built only
some two hundred and thirty miles before this great
success shall be accomplished. and OF this space
considerable portion is already graded for the laying
OF the rams so many statements have been made
relative TO the great travel profit and usefulness of
these roads, that we need not here reiterate them.
No safer investments there than those In this
road. The first mortgage bonds the Union Pacific
(sold by De Haven & Bro No - s. Third stree) and
ofthe Central Pacific are both principal and interest
payable In COIN and run for thirty years In invest
ing th cir funds let readers think of the profit
accIulpg from holding these bends.
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@ 1 4 Y iTE N S.

PRICES GREATLY REDUCEp-to closs ont IYyoje,.
Stocl Of Mems Youths and Boys Clothing.
HdiJ-tVaV bett0een BENNETT d CO.
FiIth and TowEa Halt
49,, ~, .oo PHILADRLPHIA,
AND No. 900 BROADWAY, NEW YOAK
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A HACKING CoU6H is one OF the most distressing
as well as dangerous forms Of cough one can be
afflicted with. It's continuous action fatigues and
Irritates the lungs aud thus engenders consumption
Upnams Fresh Meat Cure Will cure the cough
sOothe the irritated bronchia, and give tone and
vIgor 10 the lungs and whole system.
A single bottle Will convince any one OF is puritv
SOLD one dollar per bottle.
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY d CowDEN,
NO tO2 Arch street.
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MARRIED.

IRooKE-MoDANIEL--on the evening Of the
2h instant the residence Of the brides father No.
1884 Poplar street. by the Rev. ]. H Eccleston Mr..
JEHU BROOK 70 Miss LIZZIE MCDANIEL. all of
fhiladelphia.
NIGGA cGAhEY-RALsToN.-o the 2sth lust. by the
Rev. Mr.. Wi'ks. Of Upper Darby. Nc. ia MES
Mc9AHEY, JR, to Miss MARY HOWARD RAILS
TON, both OF Darby.
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IT WOULD be folly 10 deny the advantages con-
nected with the mutual sy tenn Life Insurance. but
IL would be equally foolish lose sight of The un
doubted advantages of the purely stock plan. These
are greater security end IotSer rates. The personal
liability eta sooie Of our foremost moneyed men, and
figures so low to be In the easy OF almost
any M an, ia In most than Offset to the
precsrous earnings of any company in existence,
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DO NOT TRIFLE WITH DAkaER.-A single spark
may kindle flame that Will consume a city, and
small ailments neglected may eud in fatal disorders
Bearing this fact In mind let the first symptoms of
debility or nervous prossration be promptly with
invigoratiDg treatment. Foremost among the vege.
table tonCs of the age stands HosTETrER's STOMACH
BITTERs, and whenever the vital powers seem to
laDgulsh there is any TO suspect that the
animal functions essential to the susteDR alton and
publication of the body imperfectly performed
this invaluable igornnt and antiseptic should at
once be resorted to. Indigestion always produces
weakness Sometimes II happens-and this is moro
frequently the case in winter Than at any other
season-that the appetite demands more food than
the stomach can digest; though not more, perhaps,
than is required to keep up the full strength of the
frame. The object, under such circumstances, is to
Increase the digestive capacity OF the asslmiatng
organ, so as to make 1t equal to the outy imposed
upon by the appetite and capable of supplying the
building material Of The system last as is required
This object is fully accomp ished by the use OF the
BiIters They tone and gently stimulate the cellular
membrane which secretes the gastric juice and the
result is that the solvent Is mingled with the food In
sufficient quantity to convert all It's nourishing par
ticlCs Into pure and wholesome element IT, on the
other hsnd, there Ia deficiency of appetite, without
any CORE spending deficiency digestive power the
effect OF the tonic IS to stimulate desire TOR food In
bneteen cases out Of twenty. headache, nausea
Vousness falnting nts, spRsms, and indeed most of
the chtua acheS and pt ns to which hum aniy sub.
Ject proceed primarily from indigestion )mpIcated
with billousDees and tor both compla Ios-
TErT TER'S STOMACH BITTERS are recoiun ended "a "A
speedy and certain remedy.
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THE ONLY SAFES EXPOSED TO THE
FIRE IN CALDWELL'S STORE
WERE FARRELL, HERRING a ca
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SKIN DISEASES What form of disease Is more
annoying than that OF the skin, with its itching,
stinEing, smsrsing, It's ugly red pImpies, bIotchy
eruptlons, and loathsome ichorous desquamatIons
Happily, HeskelPH Tetter Ointment is a sovereign
remedy for every form OF SKIN disease, making q
radical cure In every case. Sold so cents per box
Sent by mail for 80 cents. Johnston Holloway g.
Cowden.
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ID p o l. 81
Il hgUIEL AND RESTAURANT
w., r, lE0rmerly Lakemeysr's(
Cor. CARTER Street and EXCH ANnp NJ,
The Undersigned has the honor n ~, ~. fc race
"iehos' ana the ppbliS generally. that he has aus
,LA,, REOPENED az ""A
Inc restaurant will be under the innmadtota
BIZ %nown for OF PuJoLs who has been favors
bap par VIII VIII be stocked with CHOICE WiNESs
I9UORS, and LAGER BEER, "ASH'S'
Every arrangement Is frst-claaa ,r,ot 60
respectfully solicited 0'"SS' A uiai IN
f,6rS sppIneadid pn LUNCH will be served DAILY,
1256Hp ONO. 22s I,CnnE StrsS::s
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MONEY LOANED

MONEY LOANED
In sums from one dollar to thousands on Diamonds,
Silver Ware Watches. Jewelry, Clothing. Dry Goods,
etc., at RETTEws Loan ONCE, Northeast corner
Fifteenth and Market streets.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

R9ay~ COLD WEATHER DOES NOT CHAP
SD tRf fs9 sf5 TspE
sS,siS soi, ara ssSaSia asiiss.y rsst.ns @
az p ~ Druggists No. Il ShAsSTT 81 NUS Ssss.
f9g~' NOTICE. L AM NO LONGER BX-
Eenal ASs As,oses ee.h rssSrs ,sSu pain r the !on
Oxide a. viii 66d me at No. 1877 WALNUT stre e.
2sam DIR. F. r.. THOMAS.
~~ o N Err Al L.
THE EVENT OF THE SEASON.
WIT. HUMoR, AND SATIRE,
MR. DIE CoRDovA
WI give THREE Of his most HU doRoUs and
POPULAR Lectures in this city Ia the following OF.
ON THURsDAAX AHs5 RyEN5Nq yGNESS u EsH JsS 4,,rc
On THURSDAY EVENINg; g.; Feb b; Il;
" - THE sFSS sPS3TTs TsS. A II sARAToo 4.
ADMISSION FIFTY DENTS
10 extra charge for reserved seats.
The, The sale @ or reserved seats will commence ., 8
Planc.rooms, No s2S CHESNUT street.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
1T, 70 insure the comfort Of ALL and to avoid over
STEAD Of seven ns called for on the diagram. Also
10 ayo,d interruption, the audience most earnest
O'CLOCK Doors open att o'clock. 129r
a~e55@ VESSEL OWNERS AND CAPTAINS,
So. CANCELLATION, Office, No. sOs wALSUr
and Captains oItbe several tates under the auspices
ot tne vessel Owners' ana Captains Association OF
held the Tfx DbfEfdy fqa J5aS
IgS ROOMS. on February 8, 1869. at 1850
COCK All persona Interested In vesses are invited
TO be present.
BY order OF the Board of Directors.
JOHN W. EvERMAN. President.
1HARLEs III. sTEELMAN, Secretary. I294t
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REDUCTION IN PRICES
To close on
Winter Stock.
CHARLES STORES & Co..
Cothlers.
No, s2i Chesnut street.
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&145% ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN
w-S RAILWAY COMPANY,
SECEETAhY's OFFICE No 40 Broadway
NEW YORK, 18th December 1868.
Notice Is hereby given that R.speca meeting of The
stockholders of the Atlantic and Great Western Rail.
way Company will be held at the General Offices of
the Company, No. 40 Broadway, IN the CITY State
Oh New York, at ~ O'Clock noon, SATURDAY.
the goth day Of January ext, to consider and an.
prove of or reject certain contracts entered into
with the Erie Railway Company, and the Columbus
Chicsg and indiana Central Railway Company and
I9r other purposes. The transfer books will remain
closed until after she meeting
w. AROHDALL 0'DoHERTY,
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9econu sereet nus 'hs largest ana most attractive
Purchasers can rely upon aiming real pure arti-
He also has a large stock OF America, wostarn
his store is result pleasure and profit W
simulant and astringent properties, with freedom
cases of pure debility accompanied wi h Indication
give tone to the s1stem wsr,g.,d ,hor, =. So W.,
wv, He1e. S0.9 y -tuSS'''S'
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fSg@ OFFICE OF THE DELAWARE
DIVISION CANAL COMPANY OF PENN
sYLvANTA, No sos WALNUT Street.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan 2l 1862
The annual meeting OF the Stockholders OF thIs
Company Will be held at their Office on TUESDAY,
February I'd. 1869 ct II O'Clock M, when an election
VIII be held for Managers for the ensuing year.
lNlOt T., q, GILES. Secretarv
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-06


AN ACT to change the time and place of holding
the terms of the Supreme Judicial Court in the
county of Washington
SECT l. Inere shall be three terms of the supreme
Juolcal court In the county of Washington in each
year as 1ollows: at Machias, the first Tuesday of
January and on the first Tuesday of October and at
Calals on the fourth Tuesday of April provided said
city OF Calais shall furnish suitable for the
OF sald court without cost to the county and shall
give notice thereof to the county commissioners and
ahe CLERK OF the courts of said county and to the
cneI Justce OF the state before the first day of
October next and the said city of Calais is hereby
authorized to assess and raise sufficient sum or
sums sums ior me purpose of providing said accommoda
.. SECT y All writs and processes returnable to the
Term OF tne court as now established, on the third
Iuesaay OF october, shall have day in and be acted
on at the term to be holden on the first Tuesday of
Uctooer; and all attachments of property and bonds
gwen on such writs shall have the same force and
validity as though there had been change in the
time OF holding the October term.
SECT 8. This act shall take effect from and after
the first day of June next.
lApproved March IL, 1897
The Portland daily press., 1869-04-06
[Approved March 5, 1891
AN n ACT to provide the place for holding &C

the county of Androscoggin.
SECT. |. Whenever the town city of Auburn
judicial court and meetings of county commissioners
for said county of Androscoggin shall be holden at
lewiston and all writs and other processes returnabe
to said supreme judicial court at Auburn, before
the meeting of the county commissioners at Auburn,
shall have day and be heard and determined in said
supreme judicial court and meeting of county COM
missioners holden at lewiston
SECT T. This act shall take effect when approved
lApproved March IL, 1861