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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
TILE COTTON SUPPLY.

THE people of Great Britain are again agi-
tated over the question of cotton supply.
They have tried many experiments in differ
ent portions of the world only to discover that
their best resource is in America, and that
when our planters fail to glut the market, all
the products of India, Egypt and Brazil eX-
ercise no serious influence in cheapening our
GREAT Southern staple. The manufacturers of
Manchester are soundly berated by cores
nondents of the London Times for their re-
fusal to embark extensively in cotton-planting
schemes. but the writer's who make these
complaints only display their ignorance Of
true business principles. The woollen manu-
facturers might as well busy themselves with
sheep-raising projects, and squander their
capital in wild schemes for increasing the
product of wool in the pastoral regions of the
world. OF all divisions of labor, none is so
marked as that which exists between the
producers of the raw material which enters
into the textile fabrics, and the men who, by
the aid of complicated machinery and fac
tory operatives, convert it into shirts and
sheetings or cloths and cassimeres. The COM
bination of agriculture and domestic manu-
cable, and it was in former times exemplitied
in hundreds of thousands of homesteads in
this country, but it involves a ceaseless
roundl of drudgery and waste of productive
power. 1t would be even wis er for the
grower of cotton to attempt to manufacture
it than for the manufacturer to attempt to
cultivate the raw material Few men have
the requisite capital time, or talent for pro-
scouting both pursuits simultaneously; and if
they are not singularly fortunate in the selec-
tion of their assistants, they will be more apt
to lose money than to gain wealth by dab
bling in large plantations in one direction and
managing large factories in another. The
Manchester men know all this far better than
the critics who have undertaken to instruct
them, and they know, too, that America must
continue to rule the cotton markets of the
world, and that any other region can, at the
best, only gain transient prosperity.
The British Government by its policy in
India and elsewhere has done and is doing
everything in its power to diminish British
dependence upon American supplies. But
the natural advantages possessed on our
Southern soil, combined with the superior
knowledge and energy of the American peo-
pie, place our cotton-growing interests be-
yond competition, and compel the Manchester
men to make their purchases from us, not
from any feelings of goodwill, but because
they cannot be as we'll served by the pro-
ducers of any other region. The new cotton
crop promises to be an unusually large and
fine one. This fact will help to confirm the
resolution complained of in the Times, and
after Southern labor is thoroughly reorga-
nized, no fears need be entertained Of the
continued supremacy of American cotton.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

Ea PLANTS AND FLOWERS FOR SALE-A
~ choice valuable collection, be sold on account of
removing to the city. Apply TO q. j. MILNE,
IT. No, lls CHESNUT Street.
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who absented themselves 30 that a
quorum could not be obtained but
even if the bill had been passed, it would
scarcely have availed TO romedy the present
evil What is wanted is a complete recon
struction of the Fairmount works: y total
abolition of the old water-wheels and the sub
stitution of properly constructed steam
pumps. In no other way can a water supply
be secured IN the future. and IL il certainly
to be hoped that the suffering and loss Of
property that has already been occasioned by
the drought will impress the fact that a
change is needed upon the minds of those
who are entrusted with the power and respon-
sibility of acting in the matter
The SchuyllSill Navigation Company has q
right under its charter tu all the water in the
river except that which flows over the dam
and we are now in reality at the mercy of
this corporation. II has consented to open
It's dams, and the Chief Engineer Of the
Water Works estimates that about two DAYS
supply can be furnished in this manner. and
when that is exhausted there is nothing we
can do but to look to Providence. This
brings the matter to direct ISSUE and it
shows conclusively that there is Incompetence
and bad management somewhere, and that
reform is imperatively needed. In the mean
time it is gratifying to notice that the heavens
give indications of rain None of any mo-
ment, however has as yet fallen and we can
only wait in hopeful expectancy that a relief
will be afforded before the reservoirs run en-
tirely dry
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

"A HARD-PUSHED newspaper correspondent
has had an interview with George Francis
Train, the result of which was that George
Francis regards the American people as the
most cowardly on the face of the earth, and
is assured that they will elect him President
of the United States in 1872. If George
Francis is anything of a prophet, he might
have added that the American people are also
the most idiotic on the face of the earth His
election to the Presidency could be reason
ably anticipated on no other hypothesis.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

ALTHOUGH st. LouisI Iis so anxious to possess
the national capitol and offers five hundred
acres of good truck land whereon to erect the
necessary buildings, there live in St. Louis
Intelligent" people who say cit is a serious
question with them whether the capital would
not kill st. Louis if it were to come" As it
would be great pity to kill off such a pro-
missing young city, it is to be hoped that the
capital NIL keep away from st. LOUIS.
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DARING ATTEMPTTo Rof
HERRING'S PATENT
FRANKLINITE BANKERS CHEST.
PERRYvuLE STATION, PENNSYLVANIA RR ,
June IL 1Sog
MEssRs. FARREL, HERRING Il Co.,
No $40 Chesnut street Hhmnd01.,.

MEssRs. FARREL HERRING Il Co.,
No. $40 Chestnut street, PHILADELPHIA
Gents:-A persistent but unsuccessful effort -,
made on the night OF May 30, 1869 TO drill ,L,
Bankers chest received from you a few months sgc
From facts that have come to our knowledge II
evident that the attempt to open it was renewed ~
Sunday evening following. Finding all etrorts /,
drill 1t useless, the effort was then made to breo al
lock The hammering was heard by parties in m,
neighoorhood for several hours, but supposinp II
ARISE from the railroad men replacing deiectiv
rail, excited no alarm The tools, with tbe avce,.,o
OF the drills were left 1t is evident that thew WE
not only prepared, but perfectly familiar with M
construction of your Chest. V'V
That they failed is another evidence that vor
Bankers Chests are what you claim for them. Rnr
glar-Proof. 0'N' NUr
Respectfully yours,
O''P j. BALsBAcK, Agent.
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GRACE GREENWOOD has unearthed vene-
rable gentleman in this city who could not
answer from personal knowledge the mo-
mentous question, ''Did Washington ever
swear" but who, from what he had heard
his father and sundry old soldiers say,
thought that the Father of his Country
was in the habit of 'blazing away consider
ably in times of great excitement" The
moral of the famous hatchet story, however,
still remains undisturbed.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16

THE READINESS of the British journals 10
advocate the purchase Of Cubo by the United
States is surprising and somewhat Suspicious
circumstance. There is some sort Of u cot nt
the bottom of this meal tub II may bo lhot
British holders of Spanish bonds soc but little
hope of gaining the principal or interest Of
their securities from any othor source than
an appropriation by this country or our
amiable British cousins may have concluded,
since we have survived their most desperate
efforts to ruin the Republic. that their true
policy towards us is Expressed in the mnxim.
''lf you give him rope enough he will hang
himself. They may think that an increase
of our debt, created by a purchase of add
tional territory, and increased responsibilities
and difficulties arising from the attempt to
govern Cuba in her present anomalous posi-
ton, will do us more harm than any external
opposition.
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CUBAN FINANCES are in a delightful state Of
desperation DE Rodas himself estimates the
actual expenses Of the current year at
S55, 500, ,00O while he puts down the revenue
at &39 900, 900 This leaves n deficit Of about
Sl6, 500 900, which is reduced by 5000, 600
by an uneXpended bank note issue. A fur
ther issue Of SG.OOO.OOO is contemplated,
when there will still remain 49,, 500, 0O0 10 be
made mp by hook or crook, but by what par
uculnr hook or crook does not yet appear
When the new 5000. 600 issue is received
from the Bopco Esfouo'. the Spanish outhori-
ties will owe the bank about 80. 600, 600,
while the circulation of the latter will amount
to |3o, 600, 900, with not more than $1,000. Ooo
in specie and other assets to meet IT, II
would be difficult TO determine which is in
the worse financial condition. the HUro
ESp0Uol OF the Government
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Bss" FOR THE SUMMER.-TO PREVENT
Ill snnburn and all discoloraons and rritations of the
SKIN Dltes OF mosquitoes other insects, Wrights
hGonated Gycerne Tablet; 1t is delicousy fragrant
transparent and has equal toilet For sale by
CHESNUT Street. 9E
BgS~ U. s. OFFICE OF ARTIFICIAL LIMBS.
An appropriation tS5O,OOO having been made by
Congress for purchasing
ARTIFICIAL LIMBS FOR OFFICERS
OF the United States Army and Navy mutlated in the
service application may now be made, in person by
letter by officers entitled to the benefit of the act and
who desire the best Artificial Limbs to
DR.. b, FRANK PALMER, Surgeon Artist,
No. 1909 CHESNUT Street PHILADELPHIA,
No. 67s BRoADWAY, New York,
No. 81 GREEN Street Boston
5l2s Offices for supplying Army and Navy Officers.
RaS- A NJ e 8 M. sc VEL,
LAWYER,
CAMDEN N. j.
S9usetI0as oaas eTsSI nAsTa N ksn JersSg, 6Latsl
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-08-16
PHILADELPHIA, July go, 1869.

PHILADELPHIA, July &c. 1869.
Messrs Perkins, Stern CO-The Wines fur
nished MS from time to time by your house have
iyen entire satisfaction to customers and are now
q staple article in our trade We are pleased to be
sbIe 10 saw that we consider them entirely pure.
Truly yours, SlMON COLION ~ CLAkhE.
PHILADELPHIA, July 23 1869.
Nessrs Perkins, Stern IL CO-YOur Wines have
herome a staple article of merchandise with u.s. and
give our customers universal satisfaction. From
Such examination as we have given them, and the
penorts we hear of them we have no doubt OF their
strict purity Respectfully, ,,,.,,---
CAMDEN, n. j., July 23, 1869.
Nessrs Perkins Stern & CO.-Oul experience with
vomr Wines and Brandes reaches back almost to the
{ntroducton OF the goods TO the people OF the At
iantic States We have taken pains, at different
times TO submit them to scientific men for eXamina-
tinn and from their reports, and the growing de-
mand we believe them pure and know them to give
satisfaction Yours, very truly - -
s2mwf ON EVEN bltOIHEk.
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nay WEST JERSEY RAILROAD COM
:, PANY -Trsassrer's ONCE, Camden, N. j., August
NOTICE no STOCKHOLDERS
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gfyh FlR 6Eaf gleat q patigaSi tss payable 70 i6o
II ands sS OF 4SA " ssp the 9@ & 3 '' 6s GSgS ss
transfer books Of l9e Ogupany win no closed from tho
sB@ Treasurer W j. T. Il %
nSya OFFICE or THE COLLECTOR or
THF pELINpUEIE,Tr MILITIA 49,, ,ss,
The undersigned respastiniig jptrs ie g,1ns oi he
tasge7e the above io, 81 bis oage " corner ssysn,6
stm Goiisci1r
ns5y" YANKEE GREEN CORN CUTTERS.
for table md Kitchen usa, give you tbe healthy
pulp without the indgestiba hull Various si7las md
prices from ~ cents up lpf sale ~ e tho house furnish
ing stores s7'
Hoy DIR. v. r. THOMAB. THE LATE OPE-
rstpr ~ the upltDn Danlai Association. is the
on,y gns n rhadelpha who devoes bis eptra time ard
kas nitrous o,ie ess o&oe i1 'wXLEUTB y, 'iI'S5"
nay- BEDS or EASE, COMFORT, AND
.,a cIsanln9ss ~ eupg,g, ond pormangn, ogst.i'y
The na,en las,i, sp,nga Ihis aolo possesses no sl
dutnhe thnn the besi outlad hair s3naE
hoy BhTCHELORB HAIR DYE - THIS
,o 5 splendid air pZs is the beg p ,hg Zod .he only
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effects Of 9d dyes invRorates apl loavss be Ha soft
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Roy OS L. POEY,
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trnHlndhdo Eu dotuiop n Ia calls do Urssn M lsl7
dondo rocibo oousuas do do tnanatsp do
tardo.
DIR JOSEPH POEY
"rndnnto Of tho Universy of IInbana tOubaJ. has
moved 10 No. 1917 Groom street
A.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-03-18
UNREQCITED LOVE.

The grand Radical camp at Columbia has been
thrown into utter dismay by the announcement
from Washington that the present Federal officers
in South Carolina will, for the most part, remain
in Office The aspirants for these positions were
neither few nor far between as the bulk of them
are collected at Columbia. Great, therefore, was
the lamentation- great that an indignation meet
ing was held to denounce the fortunate recipients
of government pap, as defiant rebels, " "dyspep-
tic Democrats, 'open enemies to the Reconstruc-
tion laws and otherwise unfit for Office under a
Republican administration. Messrs. Sawyer and
Robertson, our distinguished Senators, were also
treated to few reproaches for their base ingrat-
tude in not urging the claims of the truly loil'
gentry who worked so hard for their election. 1t
is even limited to the honorable Senators that, un-
der the circumstances, their designations would not
be unacceptable to those oftheir supporters whose
merits have not yet been rewarded with Offices.
1t is great pity that all of these unappreciated
geniuses cannot be placed in office; but it is even
So and we would urge upon them the contempla-
ton of Gray's well known lines, Full many gem
of purest ray serene, &c" Ifthey are doomed to
blush unseen, they had much better waste their
fragrance on the desert air. than their Indignation
on the impassive ears of Robertson and Sawyer.
These two gentlemen belong to the class of ''ins ="
and are not likely to worry themselves about the
wailings of the outs, who afford to the world such
a distressing instance of unrequited attachment.
Far better would it have been for them had hey
"-never told their love,
But let concealment, like worm In the bud,
Prey their damask cheeks"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-03-18
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.

Accounts from Cuba are unsatisfactory. There
has been on engagement between the forces of the
Government, under General L 'Esca, and the insur-
gents, in the Sierra del Cubitar, near Puerto Prin-
cipe. The battle is said to have been fought with
determination on both sides, L'Esca claiming a
victory. He reports his own loss at thirtyone
killed and eighty wounded, and estimates the loss
of the insurgents at over one thousand in killed
and wounded. The government accounts report
the insurgents greatly disheartenedby their defeat
No accounts have been received from the other
side, or there might be very different version Of
the affair."
The Charleston Ne,cs mentions rumor current
in that city, to the effect that Gen. Jourdan, late
of Gen. Beauregard's s staff has sailed to Cuba, to
head fllibusterng expedition in aid of the insur
gents, and that he does so with the knowledge and
consent of Gen. Grant. This story has a sensa-
tional ring about it but the Ners says it has mo
reason to doubt its correctness" IF it prove true,
Cuban affairs will assume more Importance than
they have yet done, to the people of the United
States.
The latest advices bring the information that the
insurgents have adopted the anti.slavery hobby,
probably with view to gain the favor of the u.
S. Government and people. A dispatch from
Havana, dated the l5th says:
'"The Revolutionary assembly of the Central
Department, with the sanction Of the military
commanders DEGREES first that slavery brought to
Cuba by Spanish dominion ought to cease with it.
Second, pledges indemnfcation for slave property.
Third, freedmen may bear arms. Fourth, freed
men have equal rights and privileges. Fifth, all
patriots, cfwhatever color are under equal obliga-
tons to pursue this course"
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NEW ADVERTIsEMEHTs.

T. w. Clawson, Deputy Messenger-In Bank
ruptcy-In the Matter Of Thomas j. Nc
Cracken, Joseph K. Davis, VIM: Clyburn,
Benjamin NJ. Brown, VIM. I. Nelson, John
c. Walker, Harmon Arrents, F. Hammond,
Thos. r. Brown, Joseph NJ. Gayle & Co.,
Claudius A. Scott, VIM. H. Lawton, Sailing
Wolf, Jas. B. Atkinson, A. A. King, c. M.
McJunkn, r. C. Miles, VIM. E. Crisp, Geo.
w. Gibson, Samuel L. Vaughn, r. A. La.
them, James R. Hunter, Peter B. Hammond
and w. C. Hunter.
Thomson Il Jefferys- Assignees In Bankruptcy
In the Matter Of John NJ. Rawlinson and G.
s. Cline.
T. 8. Jefferys-Assgnee In Bankruptcy-In the
Matter of T. C. Beckham, F. A. Sitgreaves,
r. F. Hall, NJ. L. Sifford, John Massey and
Robert Ferguson.
John c. Kuykendal-Copartn
Kuykendal d Tomlinson-London Mustard
Brushes-Snuff-Neu Neuralgia-The Tobacco
Antidote-Allcocks Plasters.
II. F. Adickes-Calico-Hoop ops-Brushes-Gob-
lets and Tumblers-Coffee Mills-Pocket
Knives-Boots--Hom and Plaids--
Summer Coats-School Books-Religious
Books-Novels
Thomas s. Neely-Help Me.
T. NJ. Dobson d Co.-Axle Grease-Hats and Bon
nets.
F.. c. Harris, Judge Of, Probate -Citation-T. W.
Campbell Apgieant-Elizabeth Brown de-
John F. Grist-Egyptian Wheat.
NJ. Jones, Agent-Machine Poetry.
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But his appointment, whatever be its political
q; a;nn;fnanna 10 nronarallu nonsidnrad q nond nna

But his appointment, whatever be its political
significance, is generally considered good one.
Another change in the Cabinet was brought
about BY the resignation of Mr.. Wsshburne, the
Secretary of State. His appointment was, it is
conceded, intended merely as mark of Grant S
gratitude for services rendered in the early part of
his career, and his resignation is but part of the
programme laid down for him. This part of his
duty must have been very clear to Mr.. Washburne,
if be reads the papers, for they very generally ex-
pressed the conviction that he was totally unfit for
the position. Having thus retired, with the full
approval Of his countrymen, from the most import
ant place in the Cabinet, Mr. Washburne was pre-
sented with commission to travel in foreign parts
and sent, as Minister from the United States, to
France, where he will doubtless leave similar i'm
preston of his great abilities.
Ex-Gov Hamilton Fish, ofNew York, was then
appointed Secretary of State He is regarded.as
much more suitable man for the place, as he en-
joys national reputation as statesman of ability.
Gen. Grant has also filled the Office of Secretary
of War, by the appointment of Gen. Rawns,
whose greatest recommendation seems to be the
fact that he he has long been member Of Gen.
Grants staff. 1t is somewhat significant that
Grant has put one of his military family in this
place. He evidently intends to be master of the
situation so far as the control of the army is con-
cerned, and not at the mercy of an unruly subordi
nate as Mr.. johnson was during the Stanton diff.
fculty
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-03-18
CABINET RECONSTRUCTION.

The remarkable cabinet manufactured by Gen.
Grant on his accession to the Presidency, has al
ready fallen to pieces, and it required week to
patch it up. Reconstruction is fashionable work
for public men, and the world of politicians in
Washington very naturally offered their assistance
in this case. Certain prominent ones of their num-
Der gave out that the break down was solely be-
cause they were not consulted. They could have
told Grant that Stewart was Ineligible that Wash.
burne was too sickly, &C., &C.
But Grant has patched up his own work, with
the following result: Having asked Congress to
remove Stewards disquali6cations, and Congress
having rather declined, he withdrew his request
and nominated Mr.. Boutwell,, Of Massachusetts,,
for Secretary of the Treasury. This gentleman is
known chiefly as prominent member Of the last
Congress, having been one of the seven selected
by the House to carry on the impeachment trial.
He was also member of the Reconstruction Com
mittee, and was usually considered one Of the ex-
treme men Of that extremely Radical Congress.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-03-18

Presidents, who selected men on account of pre-
vious distinction in political life, and says:
1.-THE moral of this Cabinet is that it is Presi-
dent Grants Cabinet, and that he intends to be
the master of his administration.
The Journal of Commerce, representing the
mercantile world, says:
''The nominees for the State and Interior De-
partments are the only prominent party men on
the list This is but two out Of seven, small pro-
portion to satisfy the horde of hungry e1pectants
who are waiting for party favors. The masses of
the people, irrespective Of party, will regard the
list with more favor"
The upshot of the matter is that the principal
recommendation of the appointees is the fact that
they are unknown. Nothing can be positively
said for or against them, until time has developed
their characters and fitness for their positions.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1869-03-18
THE CIRCUIT COURT.

At the hour of going to press last week, the
Court was engaged in the trial Of Eli White freed
man) for the murder of Alfred Hart (freedman) in
the Fall of 1867. After an interesting trial, the
accused although guilty by his own confession was
acquitted upon the technical ground that the dead
body of the murdered man had never been dscov-
cred.
The State VS.. VIM. Garrison (colored) for bur-
glary, was tried on Thursday. Defendant was
found guilty and sentenced to two years in the
Penitentiary Underwood Tate and Jackson Smith,
freedmen) found guilty of larceny, were sentenced
to six months in the Penitentiary.
A large number of State cases were traversed,
and 20 over for trial at the next term.
The Sessions business was all disposed of on
Thursday Our young friend, Wm. H. Brawley,
ESQ.,, the newly elected Solicitor won the good
opinion of our people, by his energy and skill in
representing the interests of the State throughout
the term, embracing many difficult and intricate
cases.
The Court has made good progress with the
civil dockets, and by the close Of this week there
will be but few issues remaining for trial. At the
hour of going to press, the case Of H. j. Allison
VS.. A. NJ. and j. c. Jackson, for recovery of dam
ages for shooting plaintiff in 1865 was progressing
having occupied the whole of Tuesday. 1t will
probably be concluded by this "wednesday even
ing The following is list of the Grand and Petit
Jurors drawn forthe July Term:
GRAND JURoRs.-W. S. Wilkinson, Thomas j.
Bailey, S. B. Hall, j. G.. Stanton, Joel McCarter,
J. G. Eemphill, John R. Hogue, Perry Martin,
Thos. Dickson, j. B. Allison, D. B. McCarter f.
T. Avery, Jno. R. Hall, H. ". Westmoreland
j. G. Patrick. JAS Hetherington, S. NJ. Wylie: j.
S. Armstrong.
PETIT JURoRs.-Thos Wallace, A. H. Sea-
paugh, W. J. Little, D. A. Watson, R. J. With
ers, ". f. Erwin, VIM. Hanna, Alex. Galloway,
J. n. Spencer, Jno B. Adams. T. y. Dunlop
R. L. Wood, Robt. Davidson, Hugh Williams, J.
A. Mclean, D. T. Byers, NJ. L. Ross JAS. Child
ers, Samuel Allen, Robt. Love, W. s. Plexico, T.
NJ. Whitaker d. J. Howe, ?. B. Darwin, Jas.
McElwee, VIM. White, J. G. Hetherington, D.
j. Glenn, S. n. Merritt j. Garrison, j. W. ALI
son.