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PROPOSALS.
IMPAIRMENT OF PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.
~ OFFICE, No. 104 s. FIFTH Street.
PHILADELPHIA, April 80, 1869.
NOVICE TO CONTRACTORS,


Sealed Proposals will be received at the office of
the Chief Commissioner Of Highways until 10 O'Clock
M, MONDAY, May 3, for the construction of the
following sewers, viz. -On the line OF Stiles street,
from Seventeenth street to q point about eighty
feet east of Eighteenth street, Heath street.
from Twelfth to Thirteenth street; and on TWENTY
first street, from Spruce street to West Delancey
and thence eastward to Twentieth street. with an in
side diameter of three feet and also the following
OF the diameter of two feet six inches in the clear
viz. ON Fifteenth street. from Green to Barclay
street. and Darien street. from Girard avenue toi
Thompson street. with such man-hoes as mayj
be directed by the Chief Engineer and Surveyor
The understanding to be that the contractor shall
take bills prepared against the property fronting on
said sewers to the amount OF one dollar and fifty
cents each nea foot of front each side OF the
street as so much cash paid the balance as limited
by ordinance, to be paid by the city, mo-
When the street is occupied by City Passenger1
Railroad track the Sewer shall be constructed along
side of said track in such manner not to obsruct@
or interfere with the safe passage OF the thereon
and no claim for remuneration shall be paid the conf
tractor by the company using said track, specified
in Act of Assembly approved May g. 1866.
place Of opening the said proposals. Each PROPOSAL
will be accompanied by certificate that bond hasI
been filed in the Law Department as directed by Or
dinance of May 25 1860. II the lowest bidder shall
not execute a contract within five days after the
work is awarded he will be deemed as declining and3
will be held liable on his bond for the difference be
tween his bid and the next highest bid. Specihca1
tions may be had at the Department OF Surveys3
which will be strictly adhered to.
MAHLON III. DICKINSON,
4903t Chtef Commissioner of Highways.
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MARINE LOSSES FOR APRIL.

We publish below monthly table of marine
losses for the past month, showing an aggregate
of thirty-fve vessels. OF this number one was
a steamer, three were ships, three were barques,
twelve were brigs, and sixteen were schooners.
OF the above, two were burned, two sunk after
collision, one foundered, four were abandoned.
and six are missing, supposed lost.
The total value of the property burned, lost,
and missing is estimated at 1908, 200. This list
includes only American vessels, or those of
other nations when bound to or from port in
the United States, or known to be insured there.
erEL
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Vessels marked M missing supposed lost; those
marked a abandoned at sea those marked were
burned those markedJ fOundered and those marked
sunk after collision.
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FIRE AMI BURGLAR PROOF SAFE
CHAMPION SAFES! !
UNSUCCESSFUL BURGLARY.
LETTER OF MEssRs. DAVID Dows & co.
NEW YORK, April 10, 1869.

NEW YORK. April 10, 1869.
HERRING, FARREL & SHERMAN,
No. 251 Broadway
Gents:-On the night Of the 22d ultimo, our store
No. 20 South street, entered and desperate at
tempt made by burglars upon one OF your safes in
cOunting-room.
Thekey to the safe in which we kept securities
was locked inside Of our hre-proof book safe, the
doors of which literally cut to pieces; from this
they obtained the key TO the other safe and opened
1t. Fortunately we had one of your Burglar-Proof
Bankers Chests inside, in which our valuables were
deposited. This they went to work at with WILL
and evidently used up all their time and tools in vain
attempts to force it. The night was dark and stormy
and the fact OF their knowing where our key was
kept shows that their plans were well matured. They
tried wedging the door and body of the Chest, and
the faithful safe bears evidence OF the labor and skill
devoted to the work. All useless and it is with
great satisfaction report that upon opening it
found our securities all sG and can therefore cheer
fully indorse the Burglar-Proof work recommended
by you.
You viii please send the new safe purchased by us
to our counting and take the old one to show
that some safes still manufactured worthy OF the
name DAVID Dows & co.
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ROOFING.

ROOFING.
ID ga D Y r o o F I N c.
~ This Roofing is adapted to all buildings 1t be
"ppA'U STEEP OR FLAT ROOFS
at the expense of tin 1t is readily put old
Shngle Roofs without removing the shingles thus avoid
the damaging of ceilings and furniture while under
going repairs (No gravel usedO
PRESERVE YOUR TIN ROOFS WITH WELTON'S
ELASTIC PAINT.
always prepared to Repair and Paint Roofs at short
notice Also, PAINT FOR SALE by the barrel gallon,
the best and cheapest in the marke.. -
W. A. WELTON,
No I'll N. NINTH Sire st above Coates, and
2lE No. s08 WALNUT Street
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CLEARED SATURDAY

SoNn 8lip Pi0neor BarToIt, wilmington, n, O. IhIade
phia and southern Mail Steamship Co
Steam hip Norfolk Platt, Richmond and Norfolk, W. p
ClyCe n Co.
Steamer fl Stout, Ford, Washington aud Alexandria
W. T.. Clydo 4 Co..
4, bpruue j. Cummings, Hoodway Cow Bay Workman &
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DROPOsALs FOR sUPPLIEs.-
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL. OFFICER
.r.rrrn o.. A n tnc

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER, !
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 22, 1862 I
Sealed Proposals, in duplicate will be received al
this ofice until 12 NJ. on FRIDAY, the 3Oth instant,
for supplying the Signal Service OF the army with th
twenty-five (25j HAND TELESCOPES, with strap3
"fS sxtyrfive 65 MARINE GLASSES Binocular) wit
Cases and Straps complete.
The whole to be delivered on or before the 1st d
July next
three 83) and the Marine Glasses OF not less thau
five C5), magnifying powers and both of defining
power and make similar and equal TO the models d
this office.
Envelopes to be endorsed Proposals " and at
dressed TO the undersigned. Il
Further particulars and requirements made know.
on application to this Office.
The time for the reception OF the above mentiOneI
proposals Is extended TO MONDAY, the 10th id.
Of May next, at l2 NJ, and the time for furnishing
the supplies to the 10th day Of July next.
BY order OF the Chief Signal Onicer Of the Army.
l.. B. NORTON,
Breyet Major, U. s. Army, Il
4266t Property and Disbursing Omcer.
DEPoT QUARTERNIAsTER's OFFICE
~ PHILADELPHIA, April 20, 1859
Sealed Proposals will be received at this OmN
until THURSDAY, May o, 1869, at ~ O'Clock M, "A
the manufacture and delivery at the SchuylKN
Arsenal of
225 Knapsacks.
225 Haversacks
22b Canteens, with Corks and Straps
Samples of which can be seen at this O11ce "a
TO which the articles must conform I'm All resnects
Bidders Will state IN their proposals how soon n
articles can be delivered, which must not be Ia n
than the Sth OF June next.
The Quartermasters Department reserves tho ri
Any additional Information desired by the part1
wishing to bid will be furnished upon applcafion|
thls once, where also blank forms of proposals "a
be obtained.
Breyet Colonel and A. g. NJ, us.
a@'Os Depot Quartermaster
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AnnIuEn YERTERDAY.

p,i, Mountain Faqle, Sherman days from Havana
itb snnasses 10 E q. Knight a 20, -, s. 1r-i,;aaa
Rrg II Ill Crowley Crowley, 10 aays Ioil iIi'u""'
!.i piig gssT 20, = and moasses TO s. W: Welsh nsi,a
Brig lizzie wyman Gam9gf' VI 70 Wefsh Vf '0'
WIN s"Sa. !, fIDio G.uygs, irOn Havana with
spEar 10 Albert r. Damon.
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MARINE TELEGRAPH.

For additional Marine Ner0s First Page
ALMANAC FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DAY.
Sun Moon RISES los
sun SETS ..........65s HIGH WATER. ......... 1850
PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF TRADE
j. PRICE WETHERIIL,
SAMUEL G.. STOKES, 7 COMMITTEE OF THE MONTH.
JAMES DOUGHERTY,
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ITO OWNERS, ARCHITECTS, BUILDERS,
i AND ROOFERS-RoOfs Yes, yes Every size and
kind old new AT, A. No 5i$ n THIRD Street the AME
selling their celebrated paint for TIN ROOFS and
preserving all wood and metals. Also their solid
covering the best offered to the public, with
brushes cans buckets etc, for the work Anti vermin
Fire, and Waterproof Light Tight Durable. No crack
ing pealng, shrinking No paper gravel or heat Good
all climates. Directions given for work. good work
supplied. Care promptness, certainty! One price!
Call! Examine! Judge!
Agents wanted for interior counties.
429f JOSEPH LEEDS Principal
ITO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS
Il We are prepared to furnish English imported
ASPHALTIC ROOFING FELT
In quantities TO suit This roofing used to cover the
MERCHANT & CO.,
4293m Nos 517 and $40 MINOR Street
DOOFING.-LITTLE& g. CO., "THE LIVE
III ROOFERS" No 1898 MARKET Street. Every
description Of Old and Leaky Roofs made tight and war
ranted 10 keep in repair for five years. Old Tin Roofs
made equal TO trial only required TO insure atis
faction. Orders promptly attended to. 3s8m
old GRAVEL ROOFS COVERED OVER
" with MaSsio Slate, and warranted for ten years
HAMILTON & OOOREER
3 l5Gm No As S. TENTH Street.
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ENTS OF OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.

Mails forwarded by every steamer the regular line
III from Liverpool call at Queenstown,
cept the Canadian line, which call at Londonderry. tn
steamers for from tho Continent call at southampton
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28

The steamer Narragapsett arrived at
Key West yesterday with six officers
and three men sick with the yellow
fever, but they are doing well. She
will sail for Portsmouth, N. H., to day.
Last week train ran off the track
on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, when
sleeping car, a ladies car, and a
baggage car rolled down an embank-
ment 10 feet deep. Fortunately only
two persons were in ured.
Joseph Kelley, who was shot Thurs
day evening. at Richmond, by Captain
Callahan, died on Saturday morning. -
His death creates much feeling in the
city, he having been held by three pc
licemen, while Callahan, who had n
feud with him, shot him. Callahan ,
who had been under bail, is in prison.
On Saturday the machine shops and
foundry of the Fulton Iron Works, at
Detroit, were destroyed by fire. Loss
$50, 900; insured for $4,000. Chief
Engineer Bottle and driver of one OF
the steam fire engines were injured
A writer in The Ohio Statesman
strongly urges Gen. William S. Rose.
Grams as the Democratic candidate fol
Governor of Ohio.
A San Francisco dispatch of the 26tl
says &c The Democratic primary cleo,
ton in this city yesterday, resulted il
the success of the delegation to the
County Convention favorable to Mr..
McCoppin, the present incumbent fol
Mayor
Both of the political parties in Vir-
ginia are making increased efforts in
the canvass, and it is generally conced-
ed there will be close contest.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28

BeA. In view of the approaching cele-
bration of the Fourth of July, would it
not be prudent for the Mayor of our
city to prohibit the use of firearms in
the street ON that day Many people
are deferred from witnessing the cele
bration of the Fourth of Jnly from the
fact that the streets are infested with
careless boys and others, with pistols,
guns and small cannon. blazing away
indiscriminately, frightening horses
and putting the lives of people in con-
slant jeopardy.
These persons rush into crowds of
men, women and children, and load
fire their pieces with a perfect reckless
ness. If any of the bystanders are shot
or injured by the explosion of these
firearms, and thus perhaps, MANNED
for life, the only excuse that can be Of
fered is that it was purely accidental
Too many of such accidents occur at
Fourth of July celebrations and it is
no more than reasonable that some pre-
cautionary measure should be taken in
order to prevent them. Those who
wish to use firearms on that day might
stay at home and use them and thus
allow others to go through the city
without having their lives endangered.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28
49, This evening is the regular month

49, This evening is the regular month
ly meeting of the Young Mems Christian
Association, and it is proposed to make
it special occasion by formally open
ing to the public their new rooms in
the Arcade. Their rooms are in the
End story on the south side of the main
hall, one on each side of the stairway.
They are centrally located, well ventila-
ted, we'll lighted, and neatly furnished,
thus presenting all the most desirable
qualities for the purposes of the associ-
alton. The room on the west side is
designed for library and reading room
Here they have fine collection OF the
most popular books, which will soon
receive large additions. They also
keep on file the principal secular and
religious papers and magazines, which
are free to be read by all, whether
members of the association or not Tie
other room is furnished with chairs,
settees &C., and is to be used for q con-
versation room, and for. the various
meetings of the association. On spe-
cial occasions the hall above will be
used, and for the winter course of lee
lures the large hall in front. The meet
ing this evening will be held in the Ar
cade hall in the Sd story, and will con-
sist of addresses, music &C., appropri-
ate to the occasion. Let the friends of
the association and the public general
ly call in and see what is being done.
For the present the rooms will be open
every evening, and on Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons. As soon as the
services of competent librarian can
be secured, they will be open every af-
ternoon and evening.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28
CIRCULATION UNRIVALLED
IN ELIZAB BETH.

DaF~ One thousand dollars per foot is
asked for land on Broad street, in the
vicinity of the railroad. Stores rent
for two thousand dollars year. Less
than twenty-five years ago lots were
sold within stones throw Of the rail
road depot, in irst-rate location, for
about thirty dollars foot. At that Pc
Rod very desirable stores rented for
one hundred dollars year. True, they
were not as spacious as some recently
opened, but they were well adapted for
business. These, and familiar facts, at
test the rapid growth of Elizabeth. A
quarter of century ago family with
six or eight hundred dollars could pur-
chase home in a pleasant neighbor-
hood. The writer can point out houses
whose cost at that time did not exceed
these modest sums, which are now
worth five times the original price
Then, rents were very reasonable.
Many artisans occupied comfortable
dwellings at an expense of only fifty or
sixty dollars year. The family is con-
sidered fortunate which now can obtain
a few small rooms for twenty dollars a
month Itspeaks well for the wisdom
and energy of many citizens of limited
means, that they are securing homes of
their own. 1t requires great deal OF
self-denial, but they are bound to sue
coed. They are wise in desiringa place
which they can improve and beautify,
and beneath whose roof-tree they will
be alike secure from the elements and
the grasping avarice of selfish land
lords. J. S. d.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28

B0" Some papers say that Mr.. Robe
son, the new Secretary of the Navy,
rendered the greatest service to the
country during the "late unpleasant
ness" by assisting in forwarding sup
plies and recruits to the army. That's
commendable certainly but couldn't
Mr.. Robson have done more with II
musket ct the front? We do not con.
slider a mans services patriotic because
during the war he remained at home,
reaping fortune in supplying shoddy
and supplies-but nowadays there is
no accounting for taste. While we are
on the subject, we will say that Mr..
Robson has about as much knowledge
of gun-boats AMI the navy, as hog
has of English literature and the
sciences.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28

RsA- Job printing of all kinds execu
ted at this Office.
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BRIDGE DESTROYED.
Men i'm the Flood.

The heavy rain yesterday afternoon
did more or less damage all along the
line of the creek.
The gates at Harris Mills were
opened, and an immense volume of wa:
ter permitted to escape. The water
rushed with terrible power, sweeping
everything in its way. The brick arches
under the Grand street bridge were
more or less damaged, one of them be-
ing entirely washed away; not brick
or stone left remaining in its place.
A portion of the foot-bridge was also
carried away, and six or seven men and
boys, who were standing on the same,
precipitated in the surging stream,
and carried directly under and through
the remaining arch, and some distance
beyond, barely escaping with their
lives They were rescued only with
great difficulty. Had the arch under
which they passed, have fallen, and
many wonder why it did not, the men
would doubtless have been drowned
Mr.. Thomas McGrath, of Newark, is
the contractor of the bridge. and his
loss will amount to between 80, 500 and
So 1000.
Mr.. Francis Sayre, chairman of the
committee on constructing this bridge,
only on Saturday afternoon, warned
Mr.. McGrath's foreman of the danger
of leaving the work unprotected, for
none knew the treachery of this stream
better than Mr.. S. The arch was car
ried away about quarter past five o'clock.
Since writing the above, we learn that
the contractor had been notified that
the work was not being done in strict
compliance with the specifications, and
if this be true, the accident has after
all, proved n pecuniary advantage to
the builder, as he would doubtless have
been compelled to tear down the work
which had been done. We have heard
men complain of the manner in which
the work was being done, but whether
the committee of Chosen Freeholders
were satisfied with the job'we could not
learn
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28

The original Mary who had little
lamb is dead. Aged So.
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Terrible Boiler Explosion at Newark

hOhAcI CApAOSAoh at N0WAEks
A terrible boiler explosion and conse-
quent loss of life occurred on Saturday,
about p. M, at Phillips's wharf in
Newark. A small steam yacht belong
ing to Messrs. Ames g. Phillips was
about to start up the Passaic, with ten
young men ON board The party were
going on pleasure excursion, and con-
sisted of three sons of Mr.. Phillips,
named Frank, George and Edward,
Messrs. Joseph Wood, Thomas Meeker
Theodore Romaine, Judson Robins, En-
gineer, Mathew Sexton, Fireman, and
one OF two others. The noise of the
explosion was terrific, and the shock
was felt in large part of the
city. Theodore Romaine was
blown considerable distance
into the river, and when found was
dead. He leaves wife and two chill
dren. Mr.. Meeker died in few mo-
ments after being picked up. He was
taken to his fathers residence at Mt.
Pleasant. Judson Robins and Mathew
Sexton were severely scalded; one OF
the brothers Phillips Edward) also was
badly scalded. The cause of the ex-
plosion is unknown. Only So pounds
of steam were indicated at the time of
the explosion, though the boiler was
made to carry 100 pounds.
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The Jubilee big drum has been lei
for an orchestra clearinghouse.

A call has been issued 'to the friends
of Temperance, Law, and Order, in the
United States, for the purpose of or.
ganizing for distinct political action for
Temperance, to meet at Chicago, on
Wednesday, September l, at II a. M
The call is signed by Hon. R. M. Foust
and over hundred other influential
men in various parts of the Union.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28

1G~ Now that Robson has been APP.
pointed Secretary of the Navy, we
hope that Gov. Randolph will recognize
the marked ability, high character and
enlarged acquaintance with our courts,
of Gen. Theodore Runyon, and up
point that distinguished gentleman to
the vacant Attorney Generalship. His
nomination would give general satisfac-
ton, and be the best appoin tment that
could be made.
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Railroad Accident.
CINCINNATI. inn,

OINUINNATI, UUHt IT.
The inward bound train on the
Marietta Railroad struck an omnibus
to-day which was crossing the track at
Ernst's station, SCATTERING it and Sc
verely injuring the driven, and slightly
injuring six passengers. There were
Is passengers inside and one on top
of the omnibus
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28


The losses by the fire in Philadelphia
ON Friday will reach 100000.
A terrible rain storm visited West
ern Kansas on Friday, doing consid-
cradle damage.
The wife of the Hon. George W.
Woodward, M. c., died at Wilkesbarre,
Penn, on Friday.
The ships Isaac Webb and Moshesh
collided in San Francisco harbor on
Friday. Both vessels were considera.
bly, damaged.
George Z. Webster, an insurance
agent, died at Louisville, ON Saturday,
from injuries received by falling from
his horse.
The mixing mill of the American
Powder Works at South Acton, Mass.
exploded on Friday, John P. Gray
was terribly burned.
daughter of Charles Friedman,
aged three years, fell from the fourth
story of Concert Hall, Buffalo, on Satur-
day, and was killed.
The Ashton coarse salt mill and
three fine salt blocks, at Geddes, We're
completely destroyed by fire on Fri
day. The loss will amount to $50, 900 !;
insurance.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28

"Do make yourselves at home. la
dies" said lady one day to her visit
ors. 81 am at home myself, and I
wish you WERE"
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28

Early on Sunday morning a fire
broke out in china store in Nashville,
Tenn. Three stores were soon in
flames, and the block was destroyed.
Loss 1926, 900.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-06-28
REMOVAL,

TOHN FROMM has removed his Shaving and
81 Hair Cutting Saloon from corner of Washington
street to No. 1l9 Broad street. two doors above old
stand have fitted up the above store in the neat
est manner, and hope by paying strict attention
to business, to merit continued share of public
favor. Ladies' and Children's Hair Cutting
ap1 3m JOHN FROMM.