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DR.. KANEs ARCTIC LIFE BoAF-Inose VINO nave
read ''Dr. Kanes Arctic Expedition" doubtless nave
a vivid recollection OF the thrilling adventures de-
scrbed therein, and the interest with Whlch they
followed that intrepid navigator on his perous re-
turn among the ice-hoes in the now famous te-Doat
That boat brought Dr. Kane and his crew SAFE after
numerous hair-breadth escapes. 1t was afterwards
presented TO the city II is precious relic OF Ine
voyage of our distinguished townsman, ana as sucn
should be carefully guarded and protected On our
recent visit to Paramount Park we noticed Jhe Doat,
il we err not placed in an enclosure, and WITHOUT
the least care whatever, permitted torot away pleEe-
meal exposed 20 all sorts OF weather. rms Is dls-
pracefu to our authorities, who should be reminded
OF their culpable negligence ana efforts at once nade
10 preserve this valuable relic by means at easy co
mand IL has been truly remarked that tnere IL III
This country no respect for either age or authorly
n1 @ what IN Europe would be regarded with anec-
fion and veneraton is here looked upon as OLD logy-
lie IN the fact and TO ascertain II remedy CANNOT ne
anned so that this valuable relic OF the Arctc eXpe-
sitton can be preserved for while longer.
DEATH OF PRoMINENT SOLDGER.-Last night,
CoIonel William A. Gray died at hB residence, no.
1ogT Walnut street. The deceased has been suHeIlne
for aome time from an abscess which had formed on
his Iun0 He was about forty-one years OF age, ana
ieaves wife and one child. Prior TO the Rebellion
In vhich he took prominent part, he was In the
iewelry business. He was also a member OF the
Nstonal Guards his admission to their ranks datln2
in 1870 Al the outbreak OF the Rebellion he enlisted
and took charge OF Company f. 10Th Regiment I. v
TJational GnaTds) on their return 10 the city n'
Nssnmed the Maiorship of the 109th Regiment p. V.
ana in a short time was promoted 10 the COonelc.
al the fbTth Regiment While in command OF thi
REGIMENT he was wounded at Cedar Mountain, an'
on his recovery was detailed on recruiting service II
This city.
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ARRIVED THIS MORNING


Steamship Norfolk, Plat, 36 hours from Richmond via
Norfolk, with mdse. 10 w. p. Clyde a 90
Steamer E. G. Biddle McCue, "a hours from New York.
with mdse. to w p. Clyde q Co
Steamer j. s. Shrver Dennis 3 hours from Baltimore
with mdse TO A. Groves Jr.
Schr James NJ Flanagan Shaw II days from Cienfuegos
with and moasses TO Madeira Cabada
with guano 10 d. s. Stetson Go, -
with railroad ties to Hickman a Cottingham.
SChr Jos. S. Cleaveland Lewis, D days from Cnester
river, Nd. with railroad ties TO Hickman Cottngham
Schr A. j. Russell, Chapman, days from Portland,
Conn, with stone to VIM Struthers. go ,
Schr Commerce, Dorm, days from Baltimore with salt
Schr Mary Augusta, Lord, from Calais with lum
Schr H. Nickerson, Nickerson, from Calais via Whining
Schr j. T. Weaver Weaver from Boston.
Sehr Tennessee, Oreed 10 days trhn Vnalhaven with
Sehr TSntamount Montgomoro 10 days from Rockport,
Schr j. s. Little, Little, days from kockland Lake.
with ice to Knickerbocker Ice Go. go .
berRes in tow to W.. p Clyde Co ~, :, e., ,.h
Tug Chesapeake. Merihew, from Havre'de-Grace, with
barges in tow TO w. p Clyde a Co.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship Brunette, Brooks hence, at New York yes
Brig Therinatis johnson hence, at Gibraltar th ult
Brig S. A. Jenkins Vaughan, hence, az Stettn lsth t
Brig j L. Pye Pye, which put into Charleston on nor
voyage from London for Philadelphia was loading 90 INST
Brig Juliet O. Clark Freethy hence, at Key West s5th
ultmo. 80,
Brig Helen o. Phinuey Boyd, cleared at Portland 4th
Brig o. " Williams Thompson, hence, at zaSa, and was
,seSr Henry Alien, Tatem, for Philadelphia, cleared at
sShT Qaesn of Clippers Allen from s. John. N. b. for
| Fbheoephia, Bt Liverpool, N. s., 2ith ult - .
sehr Aerolte, Mileocks, hence at Barbados eth alt
oohf Saeeese Richards henee az PyVYideAee Sth Ast
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FROM N.EW YORK.
Extensive Fire i'm FImira.


ELMIRA, June THE extensive shops of the
Erie Railway, located at Oswego, for the con-
struction of bridges, were burned last night
The engine-house and part of the timber was
saved. The fire originated in the roof of the
blacksmith shop. Two watchmen were on duty
at the time, but did not see the fire in time to
eXtinguish it.
National Typographical Union.
ALBANY, June THE National Topographic
cal Union met here to-day in the Assembly
Chamber. Over 120 delegates were present.
Robert McKechnie, the President, called the
Convention to order. The Rev. DR.. Hickman
opened the proceedings with prayer.
Francis Greckelton, the President of the
Albany Union, delivered an address of welcome,
to which President McKechnie responded.
A committee of five on credentials was then
appointed, and the Convention then took recess
of an hour.
Misses Lewis and Howard, u committee of the
New York lady compositors, had seats in the
body of the Convention, and are meeting with
much encouragement as to their application for
a charter.
ALBANY, June THE wife of ]. P. Houck,
of New Scotland, Albany county, committed
suicide on Saturday by taking poison. She had
been married only six months. The rash act is
attributed to domestic troubles.
An Officer stabbed.
New YORK, June 7.-Officer Dunn was stab
bed by a couple of loafers while on his beat in
Fulton street, to-day, but not dangerously. His
assaants were arrested.
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FROM THE WEST.
The Denver Pacific Railroad-Perso

The Denver Pnclhc ItHlIfOhu-FersOhnI.
ST. LOUIS, June IA Denver despatch says
arrangements have been made by Governor
Evans for the early completion of the Denver
Pacific Railroad. He starts East tomorrow
morning. to complete the contract with the
Union Pacific for laying and equipping the road.
Generals Sheridan Doubleday and party ar
rived at Omaha yesterday, and will leave for the
West to-day.
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LEGAL INTELLIG GENCB.

Court of Quarter SeSSIOnS-Judgc LuUlOWs u
The June term of the Court was opened this morn
ing by the Hon. James II. Ludlow. William Wilson,
ESQ.,, was appointed foreman OF the Grand Jury. Ihe
Judge instructed the grand jurors generally as 10
their duties, highly compllmentlng the District AZ
torney upon the promptltude with which he mad
hitherto disposed of the business, and expressing
himself hopeful that the action OF the Grand jury
would afford him reason for equal despatch during
the present term. .
The petit Jury having been organized, the Court
was adjourned until tomorrow morning.
~. = District ComrtT5Ilndge GadWpiadtegr; H tgGcrco
The United States vs. WHISKY claimed Dy George
West. An information OF forfeiture. On trial.
Supreme Court in Equity.
THE REGISTRY LAW.
William c. Patterson et al, VS.. Thomas A. Barlow
ct al members of Select Council; William Calhoun
et al members of Common Council; David L.
Weaver et al, City Commissioners, Controller, and
Treasurer; and Thomas Dallas etG at, Aldermen Ihls
is bill in equity filed in this Court, by which IL IS
sought to obtain an opinion from the Supreme Court
upon the constitutiOnaity OF the Registry law. Ihe
complainants aver that the provisions OF the act
were illegal and in violation OF the provisions OF the
Constitution of the State, and is invalid; II acted
under il will entail upon the city heavy eXpendl-
ture OF money to be raised by loan or taxation; II
is in contravention Of the first section OF article
of the State Constitution, because IL pre-
scribes an additional qualification OF voters
to those enumerated in said section, and depriVes
qualified voters Of the opportunity of Yotngi Is IN
violation Of the fifth section OF article or the Con-
stituton Ghe Declaration OF Rights) In preventing
all elections from being free and equal ana IL I'M
poses upon judicial officers duties, not judicial ana
not pertaining to the Judiciary Department OF the
Government, thus subjeCtng the rights OF the cleo
tors the arbitrary action OF the persons assigned
| to perform duties which they cannot by law be re-
| quired To discharge.
| assigned they pray that the said act may be de-
clared illegal, In violation OF the provisions or the
| Constitution, invalid, and OF no effect and that an
injunction he granted restraining each and every Ol
the Aldermen from proceeding under the act.
| Wednesday next was appointed for the hearing
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FROM BALTIMORE.


EthtuIAth FtsIINiII = UDIIUIiTys
BALTIMORE, June THE annual shooting
festival of the Buerger Scheutzen Association
commences to-day, and will continue the two
following days and evenings. Visitors are ex-
pected from Washington and other neighboring
cities.
Abraham Hyam, for many years prominently
known as temperance advocate, died on Satur-
day morning. aged seventy-seven years.
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The New Work Money Market.

FROM the Hcfuttt.
'SThe rate on call loans during the week was quite
even at six and seven per cent, according 10 the
character OF the cOaterals and the standing OF the
borrower On the last days there was more activity
me full legal rate, The bank statement accounts
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THE REFORMED CHURCH.
The Annual Session of the General SynOd-Th,
Proceedings This Morning.


This morning at II O'Clock the Synod commenced
the fifth day of the session in the church. Seventh
and Spring Garden Streets after having paid visit
20 the United States Mint
The President, Rev. Charles II. Stitt, d. D., occu-
pied the chair, and the proceedings opened with
prayer by Rev. Mr. Pitcher.
The roll being called, the minutes OF the preceding
day were read and approved, after which half hour
was spent in devotional exercise.
Iter read by Rev j. N. Thompson of New York,
from iSe H. Formed Church at ReadHgt New Jersey
sRoT1s sRS, n1seS the st1S wS,o he pTays
$ba Presden brought To the attention OF the synod the
tact Information had 1SoP esdent Of Rutgers Sns
College Prayer was then offered by 'V' "lIt ~ NJ
Stetson, after which addresses were made by ~
TSomss De WITT Dr. For Forsyth and ohers u D 'e'
Rev. A. c. Vermile, d. D., then offered the following
resolution which was adopted;
Synod be conveyed byi it's President to Hon A. b.
Hasbrouck of Kingston, the venerable eNPresident of
ment announcement of which has this day been made
10 u.s.
having arrived the long meter doXoogy
and the benedction subsequently pronounced by the
-ysrl communications referring to credentials, in
CreasinS offerings to Boards Synod etc. read and
npommuncaton was received from the Reformed
Presbyterian Church. and referred to the Committee on
Conference - .. .....,;uo.
Communication OF the South Chassis Of Long Island
be hereafter appointed by the Chair.
The resignation Rev d. d. Demarest, d. D., Stated
first day Of the session i temporarily laid on
table for the purpose of allowing the clerk oppor
tunty of reconsidering his action.
resolution was offered by Dr. Forsyth endorsing the
American Foreign Christian Union and earnestly
mending it to the charity of the Reformed Churches, and
short closing prayer was then offered by Rev. Dr.
lansing and the Synod adjourned until this afternoon al
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PhiladeIphIn Trade Es sepOrt.

MONDAY, June THE Flour market remains in
the same duh and unsatisfactory condition noted for
several weeks past, ana in the absence of any de-
lnand Tor shipment only few hundred barrels were
taken by the home consumers in lots at G5G9525 for
snperhne; S5'75@6 for extras; S6@650 for Iowa.
wisconsin, and Minnesota extra family; S697 for
pennsylvania do. do. sTdS'25 for Ohio do. do. and
{S5O@ll Tor fancy brands, according 10 quality Rye
Flour sells in a small way at S6'Tb
The movements in the Wheat market continue of
an extremely limited character and prices are weak
Sales OF red at 81 300 40; amber at s14s@1 65 the
the latter rate FOR fancy Michigan: 1900 bushels
choice Juniata at 81 80 and white al II sSSi so rive
sells at sl82el35 Y bushel for Western. Corn is
quiet at the recent decline Sales of 1000 bushels
s4@ssc. oats are unchanged. Sales of Western nj
7b@T7c. Pennsylvania at 60@IOc. and Southern ~
b0a6Oc Nothing doing IN Barley or Malt ~ "
Bark is steady at $50 q ton for No Quercitron
Whisky ranges from slO5 TO siOs q gallon taS
| maid
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WELL OFF.-The following list comprises the resi-
dents of the First Congressional district the Second
Third, Fourth, Fifth Sixth, and Eleventh wards
who pay to the Government tax on incomes IN
every return there has been deducted the allowance
of $1,000 which, by law, is untaXed; also, loss in-
Cured by fire, shipwreck, and income reported in
previous years. but which has proved during 1865 to
be worthless; house rent actually paid salaries OF
Government officers in excess of $1,000; interest fall
ing due: taxes paid during 1865; and all income
10 ntll inr
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Steamer Chester, Jones' New York. W. L. Clyde 4 90.
Brig Scotscraig Simpson, Bristol L. Westergaard Go.
Brig Maria Ferguson, Stevenson Cow Bay, q. b., g.
Van Horn.
Brig Isola, Gables, Cardenas j. T.. Bailey Co.
Tug ThOs jefferson, Allen, for Baltimore, W. r. Clyde
Co.
Tug Commodore, Wilson, Havrede. Grace, do
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Consul Brinks' Mission

to Washington is the subject of general discus
cussion. Though the Mexican journals are silent
upon the topic, it is we'll known that all parties
in Mexico are opposed to selling any Mexican
territory to the United States, though there was
a well-defined desire for a protectorate. The
legislation for the Puebla Railroad branch to
Santa Ana has been concluded. The Office of
Minister TO Washington is not sought after be-
cause of the lack of pay attaching thereto.
Crime
continued on the increase, despite the efforts of
the Government to suppress it. Minister Mel.
sons arrival and the development of the policy
of Grants administration are anXiously awaited.
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WEDDING INVITATIONS, ENGRAVED IN
w the newest and best manner.
oUIs DREKAs Stationer and Rngraver,
No 1893 Chestnut Street.
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LATEST SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
For additional Marine Neaos see inside PAGES
lBY TELEGRAPH.

BY TELEGRAPHl
NEW York, June ARRIVED steamships City OF Balti-
more from Liverpool and City of Mexico from Havana
and Sisal.
(By Atlantic CaJie)
QUEENSTOWN, June Arrived, steamships Samaria
and Colorado from New York.
LONDON, June Arrived steamship Paraguay, from
New York.
SoUTHAMPToN, June ARRIVED, steamship Deutsch-
New York.
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ROBBERY.-The dwelling of Mr.. Hailman, at No
s12 North Nineteenth street, entered last night
during the absence of the family, and robbed OF
coat and a set of furs valued at S95.
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D1sMissRD-Policeman Hickey, OF the Sixth dis
trct, has been dismissed for intoxcatlon and sleep
10
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CLEARED THIS MORNING

STATE OF THERMOMETER AT THE EVENING TELEGRAPH
OFFICE.
A. M......63 II A. M.........73l p. M........1
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A ,ruRATRB AMONG CHURCHEs.-it is understood
that the new German Theatre is 70 be located at the
northwest corner OF Seventh and VINE sdeeta Ger
tainly II Will have moral surroundings
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FROM M b, ,EICO.
BIZ Cnba Gable.

By Cuba Cable.
A Denial from Minister IOsecrRns.
HAVANA. June 7.-General Rosecrans the
American Minister, denies the statement re-
Gently published that he asked permission to re-
main ut Mexico until the perfection of his policy.
Minister Lerdo dc Tejada has published COM
munication explaining the policy of the Govern
ment in 1868 and 1864, without, however, eX-
planning or even touching upon its present
nOlipv
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RECovERED.-A horse and wagon which had been
stolen from Spruce street wharf, Delaware, last
week, was recovered yesterday in the Sixteenth
district,
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A BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE.-A barn belongings
to Mr. Hunter, situated near Hesbonville was
DESTROYED by fire yesterday afternoon. The hre IS
supposed to have originated from spontaneous COM
bustiOn.
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To BRICKMAKERs, CAPITALISTS AND OTHERS
Thomas Sons will SELL on the 22d of June, at IL
Board of Directors of the Douglass Brickmaking
Company, very valuable clay lot, about twenty-one
acres, Germantown turnpike, Twenty-eighth ward,
known as the John ROwlett property. See adver
tiSpm@nf.
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stock Quotations by TeleRrnph-1 I'M.

Messrs JAY COOKE 4 co. quote Government secu-
rites etc, as follows:-U. 6s 81, 121s122; 6-2Cs
1865, l1s%@11sz5; do, July, 1865, 12O@i2OH; do
ISL 12O@11OA; do, 1865, 1192s@l2O$; lO-4Ot, 1O9A
@llGs1: Paciacs, 1o7@1o7A. Gold, 1882.
street, report the following quotatons:-U. s. IS Of
1881 121 2l@122; 6-2Os of 1852 122H@122h: do 1884
111@117A; do. 1865, 11sB6S11sai; do July, 1885,
119ys@12O1S; do. July, 1861, 119'S@12O<; do. july
@13SZ.
Messrs DE HAVEN & BROTHER, No. 40 s. Third
street. Philadelphia, report the following quotations
u s. 6s Of ISL 1214@12lE do. 1852, 1s21GC9122s&;
new, 12O@12Oh do. 1857, new, 12O@i2O16; do
1865 119%@12O; do: bs, 1040s, 1091lCSlOs2&; u. s.
30 Year per cent Cy., 107@1071; Due Comp. Int.
Notes, 19A. Gold, 19s%@18s26; Silver 1s1@188.
-NARR Il LADNER, Bankers, report this mornings
Gold quotations as follows:-
1000 A. M......... 1881 1882 A. M........ 1889
1925 " 1889 1925 p. M. .,....... 1887
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FATAL ACCIDENT IN GERMANTowN.-This morning
about II O'Clock man named Webster residing in
Allen lane, Mount Airy, was instantly killed by
being run over by freight train on the Germantown
Railroad. Webster, it appears, was sitting on the
bridge at Wayne Station, and being unconscious of
the approaching train until it too late to save
himself. horribly mnnnled.
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POLICE APPOINTMENTs.-Four removals have been
made in the police force Those appointed to I'LL the
vacancies were as folows:--
"'~th district--James Sherun.
UTTD Rir1
Fifteenth District-Danel names.
Seventeenth district-Daniel Mccarthy.
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FESTIVAL AND CoNCERT.-The Ladies' Aid Society
Of the new Baptist Church corner OF Broad and
Spruce streets, will hold Floral Festival and Pro-
menade Concert at Horticultural Hall, tomorrow
and Wedne q both in the afternoons and even
ngs The M.Ntd Germania Orchestra will be in at
tendance. The promenade concert commences at s
O'Clock p. NJ. A most delightful time may fairly be
anticipated, and crowds will doubtless be present
The worthy object of the festival too, should aid in
a
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for Liverpool and her captain and crew reported her
nnseawofthy, being half full of water Captain Nc
Kay TOOK them Gil on board, and then, with his car
penter and boats crew, inspected the ship He
found her bored in several places, and I'm the pre-
sence OF those who had abandoned her, plugged the
holes pumped her out, put his chief mate and twelve
men on board, who carried her into Colombo (Cey-
lonl and thence, after obtaining more men, brought
Captain Mckay landed the crew of the abandoned
snip at bombay, where the guilty parties were tried
ana transported for felony aflOat Captain Mckay
and his crew received handsome salvage from the
underwriters, for the ship was heavily insured We
do not know whether the abandoned schooner is in
sured, or whether the augur by some mysterious
power, had bored the holes in her without human
hands"
Will of the Late Judge Mcdonald.
From the Indianapolis Sentinel Aug. 81.
The last will and testament OF the late Judge
David Mcdonald was admitted to probate yester-
day. We CLEAN the following items from the docu-
ment:-
TO my grandchildren, Ella venabe, Alice venable,
William Venable and Mary G. N. Venable | be-
queath my farm in vertland, Marion county
To my daughters, Ella Ray, Flora and Lille
McD0nad, oeVise in fee simple my house and lot
where | now reside, No. 2Ol North Pennsylvania
street.
TO my son, David H. Mcdonald, my large photo
books, in which have noted many things touching
theology, morality science, and literature; also all
my diaries; also my little manuscript book contain
ing sketches of myself and Kindred
To my son, Curran f. Mcdonald I bequeath my
manuscript book of poetry; also all my manuscript
dscourses, lectures on law, and other manuscripts
not herein specified.
Other articles Of minor consideration were willed
to his daughters lie desired that two men should
be selected by his executors to apprase his law
library and that John W. Ray should have the
privilege of purchasing it at two-thrds of the price
of such appraisement. If not purchased by Mr.. Ray,
then to sell it at auction to the highest bidder.
What is left OF the estate is to be divided in two
equal parts between David II. Mcdonald and the
executors in trust for Curran +. Mcdonald.
81 appoint David II. Mcdonald and John w. Ray
as my executors | trust that all my kindred he
named in the will. Though they may not all he
satisfied with its provisions, | will at least believe
that have endeavored to treat them all justly and
equitably To them all bequeath my undying love.
May we meet again"