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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-10-28
FINANCE AND COMMERCE..
OFFICE OF THE EVENING TELEGRAPH, /,


Thursday Oct 23, 1859.
There is a fair degree OF activity both in loansand
discounts, and the eXacting terms of the street
lenders are generally compiled with when money
must be had and is not obtainable at the banks The
tone of the market everywhere indicates Increased
hrmness and an anticipated pinch for money during
November. There Is no material change in the
rates. however, and we continue to quote call loans
at 6@7 per cent. Government cOlaterals and at
9v610 per cent on mixed securities. Prime CONNER
cial notes are readily negotiated at SAG per cent
but the market IS poorly supplied with what dis,
counters are pleased to term trst-class, and very
little is done at these figures.
The gold market experienced a break this morn
ing which brought the premium down to 12S5S, but it
rallied slightly closing at noon at 1879.
IN Government loans there was little doing, and
prices tend downward.
There is less hrmness in the Stock market this
morning, and the volume of business is light State
loans were neglected. City Gs stead with sales
Of the new issues at 10000 l0055.
Reading Railroad was quiet at 4S@4S 3-16, Penn
syvania Railroad sold at 5519 Little Schuylki Rail
road at AZ, and Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad
at 1l711. 374 was bid for Catawssa Deferred 2Slr
for Philadelphia and Erie; 80 for North PennsyIya
mia, and 20 for Norristown.
Canal shares were inactive 3S}i was offered for
Lehigh Navigation.
Coal shares were neglected.
Bank shares were steady, with sales OF Mechanics
at 33H.
Passenger Railway shares were neglected 26 was
bid for Spruce and Pine; I'm for Thirteenth and
Fifteenth; 10 for Chestnut and Walnut; 1 u for He's
tonville and 59H for West Philadelphia.
President Grant was in attendance at the Com
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SHERMAN.
His Political Opinions.

A correspondent writes from Washington
on more accounts than one 1t Is advisable that the
army be speedily relieved from political admnstra-
ton The General at present commanding it has
lustrous name, but he is Immensely opinionated,
and if his bark be any indication of his bite he is not
an enthusiast for indulging the popular will. His
latest speech was delivered at little picture store
here, digniied as usual, as an cart Gallery" where
Sherman having expressed himself upon the capital
removal, took Opportunity to say that the people
had as much liberty as they wanted "and more too'
In sensitive times like those OF Jefferson, people
would have exclaimed perhaps indignantly, that the
commander OF standing army should be the last
man to denote, in jest, any measure of liberty.
But General Sherman has been so frequent and so
ppant in his writing and his oral crtcizing
that he is not minded much nowadays. While
John Sherman il an adept at going all round the
barn, w. T., his brother, enacts perpetual march
to the sea, in eXhausting every topic by slapdash
sentence He is already on record on great variety
of sides of great many questions, and he would
have such comfortable time in running for the Pre-
sidency that his contempt Of the popular will would
be apt TO get much looser after that event.
The President, without Shermans brilliant quail
ties, keeps his tongue well in its scabbard, and
when the Magistrate is reticent the General ought
to be dumb. venture to call General ShermanS at
tention to another small matter inside of his profess
sion. He is too slovenly in his dress We may have
as many soldiers as we want, "and more too," but
we should like them, for the sake of their small
number, TO burnish up. With one Sherman Sena-
tor, and another Judge, the family is well enough
represented in opinions.
Another gentleman OF note in his profession has
lately been venturing upon politics.
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Personalities.

Marshal Canrobert is bankrupt.
-GuiZOt has five volumes in press
Goethe detested smoking and smokers.
Emile olivier is likely to become blind.
Madame Rossin has been very ILL
Paul de Kock is charged with 102 novels.
Joe Jefferson is cunning in Ohio with his son.
Johnston, Virg MAS new Senator, is Catholic.
General TOOmbs is 50 much better as to be able
30 attend court.
Miss Ida Lewis is reported to design establishing
a rowing school for young ladies'
Otis Mills, founder OF the NILS House, Charles-
ton, S. c. is dead. lie was Yankee by birth.
Gates Il. Bullard, of St. JOhnsbury, has been
appointed SurgeOn-Gene OF Vermont, with the
rank OF BTigadier-Gener .,-. -,.,-
Nathan B Virgins, ESQ., prominent citizen
OF Bangor, died on Friday last, aged seventy years
For many years he was lumber surveyor OF That
Robert Stewart, OF Muskegon, challenges any
man in the United States to roll log at from s25 to
$1,000 a side He docs not explain whether he means
a test OF strength or speed. r,..,.,--
John Bright, while visiting Dumlrles Scotland,
lately paid visit to the grave OF Robert Burns He
also made pigrmages to places OF historical note on
the Scottish border. - o -
Samuel Holmes of Waterbury, Conn, has cstab-
lished five $1,000 scholarships in Yale College, open
TO students from the public schools OF Waterbury,
Walcott, Prospect and MlduleDuTy. .
A narapraph is on its rounds recording the death
in England of John Hatfield, n centenarian who was
a soldier in the time of William and Mary. This is
only a century or so out of the way.
-AlonZo p. Palmer, NJ d., OF Ann Arbor Univer-
sity of Michigan, has been appointed lecturer on
theory and practice of medicine, and Alfred Nit
chell NJ D. of Brunswick lecturer on pathology, in
the main medical school at Bowdoin College.
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TIGHT LACING.
VIII Our Fashionable Ladies' Take Heeds


Mrs. Dr. Lozier, OF New York. has delivered
lecture upon the evils OF tight laDing-and that too
before an audience Of ladies and gentlemen though
why the latter should intrudeithemselves upon such
occasion is a matter quite ncomprehensible save
upon the ground OF censurable masculine curiosity
The pith Of Mrs. Lozier's discourse is thus con-
densed and may our lady friends read and ponder:-
In visiting educational benevolent, and reformatory
institutions, both in Europe and America, one OF the
saddest sights that have seen has been, in many OF
the first schools for young ladies, young and grow
ing girls so laced and stened up with corsets that
they could neither think clearly nor act naturally;
and could scarcely forbear telling the learned pro-
fessors who were trying to beat into their dull and
aching heads and stupid brains some occult problem,
that they had far better let science alone and turn
their attention to the art OF dressing their pupils
heathfully-or at least give them some practical
lessons in physiology beginning by clipping their
Corset-strngs, and putting shoulderbraces or sus-
regarded by any means, but should always be
made suhservient to common sense, nature,
comfort, and beauty. Not only headaches
arise solely from want Of proper circulation OF the
blood? Death by strangulation will take place 10y
compressng the waist as well as the neck, and,
although It'll slower, it is more deliberate suicide.
Free circulation OF the blood is the primary principle
of life! Why? The larger veins in the human body
lie very near the surface, and any undue pressure
upon them Immediately forces the blood into the
congestion and Inflammation ensue, and aggravate
numerous and fatal results Pressure upon the alb
domen is equally pernicious as tight lacing. The
intestines are forced from their natural position
and, as in the human body there can be no vacuum
the diaphragm is dragged down. and then-as the
chest organs must follow-the lungs sink and con-
sumption begins. And remember that though there
is less sensiDy there is greater susceptibility in
the interior organs. Think, then, OF the great and
fatal injury done by binding human being about
the waist and checking the entire circulation of the
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AV0NDALE.
Who Has the Money 2

From the Harrisburg Telegram, Oct 26.
1t is announced that up to the 18th instant but
s34 1856 Of all the moneys raised by contribution in
and out Of the State for the relief Of the widows and
orphans OF the unfortunate miners who persisted in
the AYondale mine had been received by the trea-
surer Of the fund. The total amount collected for
this purpose we have seen estimated at 5000 OOO
IT was not, certainly, under S50,000, and the fact
that so small portion of it has been forwarded to
the treasurer, several weeks having elapsed since
the collection ceased is remarkable If not suspicious
One can scarcely imagine that money raised for such
purpose would be purloined or msapplied by per-
sons TO whose custody 1t had been entrusted; and
yet IL is full time that every dollar of it should have
been accounted for and safely deposited in the hands
Of those whe have been appointed to take charge of
and administer the fund The widows and orphans
stand in need OF the assistance which the generous
contributors designed to render, and ii should not
he delayed. The treasurer suggests that he has ad
vice of large collections which have not yet reached
his hands All parties having these funds in their
custody are requested to remit the same to aim ut
once. 1t is the present expectation OF the commit
tee TO give $500 per year TO each widoWs and 800
per year to each child under fourteen and sixteen
of
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Philadelphia Trade Report.

THURSDAY, Oct 2S.-There is but little doing in
Flour, the inquiry being confined to the immediate
wants of the home consumers, who purchased
few hundred barrels, Including super1ne at $3.50
Gb75; extras at e6@625; Northwestern extra
family at s6'371G@7 Pennsylvania do. at s625@675; !;
Ohio and Indiana do. at s6'50@7; and fancy
brands at 81 5O@s5O, according to quality Rye Flour
is steady at Sc u barrel
The Wheat market is quiet, there being very little
disposition manifested by buyers to operate even at
the decline noted yesterday. Sales of Western
and Pennsylvania red at 81 37@1 40, and white at
S1'45@1 55 Rye is unchanged. Sales OF 500 bushels
at S1'07. Corn meets with limited inquiry at YES
terday's quotations Sales of yellow at 81 039i O5
high mixed. Oats are without material change
Sales OF $500 bushels Pennsylvania and Western at
5S@59c.
Bark-In the absence of sales we quote No.
Quercitron at s32'50 % ton.
Whisky is dull We quote at 81 1901 20 for wood
and iron-bound packages.
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MAX KLINGLER.
He Pleads for Pardon .

Max Kllngler, the youthful but hardened murderer
SAYS the st. LOUIS Democrat OF Tuesday is giving
evidences OF his insanity by making appeals TO in,
nuential persons to intercede with the Governor.
and secure Communication of his sentence to i'm
prisonment for life. Yesterday he wrote two letters
one TO Judge Primm, and one to Circuit Attorney
Johnson In his letters he expresses the hope that
the Judge, who treated him so humanely, will con-
lnue his kindness, and induce the Governor to
his life by committing his sentence to Imprisonment
for life; after which he hopes TO be Internationally
pardOned." He also beseeches the Circuit Attorney
TO intercede for him. When 1t is known that the
Young murderer threatened just before his convic-
ton that II he should be acquitted he would 'put
knife into JOhnsons heart the GOODNESS OF his
quest seems refreshing
For two wears the boy has been confined in jail,
and all that time he has been iattered with hopes
and promises that he would be acquitted; and even
now when In less than two months his career Will
probably be terminated on the gallows, he Is still
encouraged to hope for ultimate pardon. This is
wrong He should be tanght to prepare for death,
and Whatever good may remain in his perverted and
hardened mind should be so nursed that he will be
better prepared TO meet the doom that awaits him.
Then Should he be allowed to live he Will have at
least shown something human Dy repentlng OF Ihe
horrible crime he committed.
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THE CUBA.
Prepnratlons for DismnntIing ue

From he Wilmington [N. q Journal, Oct 26
Under the personal supervision of the United
States Marshal for this State, S. r. Carrow assisted
by Deputy Marshal Men, preparations were made
yesterday for dismantling the Cuban man-of-war
Cuba fOTcibly seized by the Government last week
A fiat and small towboat were carried alongside in
the afternoon and considerable portion OF the ships
supplies taken Ofl These are still being removed
and stored in of the warehouses attached to the
Custom House. 1t is then proposed to remove the
powder and shell on board to some safe magazine
in all probability to Fort CasWell-and then tow
the steamer up TO the Custom House wharf, where
the work OF dismantling will be completed by the
removal OF the guns, etc. There are now on board
zine, besides numerous percussion shell and car
tTidges. Too much care cannot be exercised in
their removal, and none OF this ammunition must
be allowed TO come within the city limits. In this
action we understand the marshal is acting under
orders from Washington. But one more act In the
drama is to be performed-the condemnation and
sale OF the vessel. Whether the Government will
await the due process OF law through the courts or
conclude its arbitrary action by one more arbitrary
siill remains to he seen.
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SCOUTS.
The Secret Service System Daring the Late
War.

The Secret Service ss Syssem Daring the Late
One Rev. 1. p. Roe, who was a chaplain in the
army during the war, In recent lecture gave an
interesting account OF the secret service system
adopted by our Government
Much had been written about female spies, and
halo Of romance had been thrown around these,
which was really more romance than truth. Some
OF these women had, however, done some good SER
vice to the Union notably the lady who had recently
been appointed Postmistress at Richmond Refer
ring 10 the reliable contraband the speaker said that
most of them were ignorant, and were too
aXious TO give information falling into the fault OF
answering aTrmatiyely all questions put to them.
Colonel Sharpe had, however, system OF question
ing the negroes which often elected valuable in
formation. Scouts taken from the Union army were
generally reliable men, and they were tried before
they were admitted INTO the secret service II they
proved coed scouts they were promoted and paid
from two dollars TO five dollars per day and some
times $500 IoT an excursion. These men differed in
character, some being remarkable for sagaity, and
others for unlimited BRASS Their plan was generally
to cheat ana deceive long as they could, and when
discovered Ihey would endeaYor TO hight their
way out OF their difficulties. Lees spy system was
perfect; he knew our army organization, its NUM-
bers and its position, while our generals were at
fir absolutely in the dark in respect TO his. In the
third year OF the this position o. affairs became
htOlerable and General Hooker org glniZed Bureau
Tor Military Information, and placed Colonel Sharpe
al the head This officer had command over all the
SPIES, the balloon and the signal corps lie deter
mined TO know as much abOnt Lees army as Lee did
himself. This was Hercuean task, but ne accom-
plshed II. First concentrating all his resources
upon single division General Heath's division of
p Hills corps) he soon found out everything con-
cernlDg IT, us brgades regiments, and officers, and
verified his information by sending over one OF his
men disguised in a Confederate uniform, whO being
strictly examined, easily passed as member OF
Heaths division. Colonel Sharpe pursued this
system until he knew the numbers and commanders
ol every sbrigade and regiment in Lees army, and
could tel at any time, within few thousands his
4 entire numerical force
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FROM THE WEST.
Explosion of n Meteor.

Explosion of n Meteor.
Despatch to The EUenirg Telegraph.
FOREST, Ohio, Oct. 2S-Between the hours
of and o'clock yesterday morning the in
habitants of this place were startled from their
sleep by the explosion of meteor of great
brilliancy in the southwest part of the heavens.
The explosion was of such force as to shake the
irmest houses and shatter glass in the windows.
There were three distinct explosions in quick
succession. 1t was seen about two minutes be-
fore the explosion.
Pendleton President mt Last.
CINCINNATI, Oct 2S.-George II. Pendleton
has been appointed President of the Kentucky
Central Railroad.
MeteOric.
Yesterday morning meteor passed over Day
ton, going northeast. 1t was large and brilliant,
with long train, and during its passage emitted
a rumbling sound and sulphurous smell.
Town Startled.
Despatch to The EUeiing Telegraph.
KENToN, Ohio, Oct. 2S.-At three o'clock this
AM. the inhabitants of our village were suddenly
startled from their slumbers by a terrific noise,
accompanied by an oscilating movement of their
beds, rattling of doors and windows and gene
raj shaking of buildings, causing many to rush
out on the streets to ascertain the meaning of
the strange phenomenon. The earth's oscilla-
llOuS WCIC uloIlHCuy lclI W sCfCldl perSOuS WHO
happened to be upon the streets at that early
hour. A few minutes before the report the
northern sky was Illuminated bright as day; the
same sound, preceded by vivid light, was no.
ticed at several places in different directions
from here. AS yet the unaccountable occur
renee is wrapped in mystery.
Railroad Inspectors.
FORT WAYNE, Ind, Oct. 2S.-The gentlemen
appointed as a committee by the Board of Trade
of Cincinnati to go over the route of the Fort
Wayne, Muncy, and Cincinnati Railroad, ar
rived in this city this A. NJ, accompanied by
prominent railroad capitalists of this place
They made the tour of inspection of the com
pleted end OF the road, and it is understood ex-
pressed their appreciation of the same. The
track is laid about eighteen miles south of this
city, and the next two weeks it is thought will
see it completed to Bluffton, twenty-five miles
from here. The work is pushing forward expe-
dtiously.
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Revenue Detective Brooks has got back into the
old groove again. The distiers in the interior OF
the State are in futter Of fear and anxiety
Wherever fraud lurks Brooks is sure to expose it,
and to bring down upon the caputs OF those who
practise the vengeance OF outraged law Assassns
and Whisky Ring desperadoes do not appal him.
His latest exploits thus related by the Lancaster
(Pa) Express of last evening"
quite nutter prevailed last night and this morn
ing among certain disters and dealers in whisky
in this city and county. Mr. J. j. Brooks, the we'll
known Revenue Detective, arrived in town q day or
two since and at once set to work TO ferret out
tain narties whom il was believed were defraudinp
the revenue. Yesterday afternoon the extensive
distlery Of Jacob B. Good, in Martc township, was
seized and last evening the extensive establishment
OF Hartman & Co., manufacturers OF Mishler's Herb
Biters, in this city, was also seized. The specific
ground upon which these seizures were made is not
yet known, as the detectives well the officers
connected with the revenue department. here are
exceedingly reticent about the matter. The facts,
however, will no doubt be brought out in day or
two
We learn that the officers are out investigating the
business of other dstieries, and 1t is probable that
more seizures will be made
1t is limited around that an extensive "whisky
ring" has existed In this county for some time past
and that some very important disclosures are about
to be made
Since the above was written we learn that evil
dence was heard before Collector Muhlenberg this
morning. One OF the witnesses-a young colored
was instructed to carefully remove the revenue
stamps from the barrels of whisky which came from
Goods dstillery It appeared also that that these
were again placed upon full barrels, and by this
means the fraud was perpetrated. Detective Brooks
discovered this in examining the books of the firm
of Hartman Co. 1t is proper to say, in this con-
necton, that the books of the sOrekeeper at Goods
distllery were found to be all right. Such is the
report, at all events.
In the hearing Of the statements this morning be-
fore the Collector reporters and all others, except
those Immediately concerned, were excluded, and
what is stated above was picked up pece-meal from
those who were present. All concerned seem to be
more or less reserved in speaking Of the matter.
Perhaps in the of day or two, we shall have
full history of the case.
We learn that DR.. Hartman is away from home,
having gone to Indiana few days since on business.
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SAN JOSE.
The Great ChiIian Volcano.

"A correspondent writes this from Valparaiso
(ChilD, on the 18th ult:-
T0uching our one great topic Of earthquake we
e some interesting facts from gentleman who
y arrived from the vicinity of the San Jose vol
b. The crater Of this Volcano which has been
net ever since the year 1865, and which, accord
20 Plssls, rises 10 the height OF 5582 metres above
level OF the sea, is on the ofiest peak of the
in which closes the basin OF the river called Del
1can the first large aflluent OF the Maipo Fifteen
6ys ago subteTranean noises began To be heard
6bout the place, like the mutterng of distant thnn
der or the rumbling produced by loaded railway
train passing over a bridge Some OF the shocks
were strong enough 10 compel men TO auit Their
work on account OF showers OF stones. At
other times they were threatened by
which, rolling down the mountain SIDE, added 70 the