The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-11-17

fhe intailectual development of mankind as por-
ayed by history The object Of the lecture re- was asa
purely charitable one, and was given under te aus.
pices Of Post Wilde, Grand Army OF the Repabhc, OF
GAts O'Clock DR.. Theodore s. Christman came for
ward and said that at the request OF the committee,
ne would introduce Colonel Bosbyshell, the Grand
had been requested to introduce to the audience the
distinguished lecturer. Colonel Bosbyshell was re-
ceved with applause. The gentleman prefaced his
introduction with a few remarks, in which he said
that the order under whose auspices TINS lecture
was being given was accused OF being political
one. He He Swonld assure his hearers that it had
nothing to do with politics, but had far n0ber aspi
Tatons 1t has or lts mnspTng O1 scSVn Sv tSat Sf
spirit of fraternity that ever clings about companions
in arms, to aid, instruct and educate its comrades
and comrades families. In continuing the speaker
said that the order delighted to honor the men who
had stood by the soldiers in the dark days OF the
war and at the solicitation OF Post Wildie he took
great pleasure in introducing the Hon. James Pol
lock, man who gave his Oldest son to save the
nations unity, and who himself was one Of the few
men in of1ce who used his position to aid soldiers
into places. The speaker was loudly applauded at
the close Of his remarks.
rs lecturer, he certainly felt out of place ne nad
been invited to deliver lecture, but i was matter
entirely out OF his line yet he was glad TO appear
before so fine an audience, and whether what ne
was about to say could be considered as lecture or
not he felt honored at being called upon. he was
pleased to know that on this occasion he was not In
the service of any political organization for as you
have heard the Grand Army is not political organ
zatiOn unless you declare that the brave fellows
who stood the shock of battle and who gave their
clans. He was always glad to lend his services in
behalf OF charity, for it, like the bright sun of go-
renects bright shadows wherever it exists The
speaker continued his remarks by saying that 'Man-
hood" was the prime element OF his discourse. He
would treat man as he found him, as he affected
society, but more particularly as he represented
in the American citizen: In turn the speaker took
mp as he was found in different ages and coun-
tries from the hour Adam had first appeared upon
the earth, and gowingly pictured the different
and Christianity and their influences on the human
family. The speaker had been called a Scotch
Irishman, and he never denied it,; but for all
sprang from the Latin or Ango-SaXon race, and yet
the intellectual development as displayed in our
Government made us all peculiar and above all
Americans. France might boast of her Government,
10 also England, Russia, and Austria, but none OF
the people OF those countries free; all SUBJ
Bervient TO the State here the people were supreme'
and guided the government of the State by their own
Tree VIII. In ancient times it was a great thing to
be Roman. Paul claimed to be a Roman citizen;
Roman citizen held position which commanded
the admiration and respect Of all people, and vet to-
day the American citizen held higher position than
a resident of Rome did, because here we rule;
there they were ruled everything was subject to the
remarks the lecturer spoke feengly of struggles
as nation, and paid glowing tibute to the youths
Of the present day, on whom in a few short years
would devOlve the and responsibilities of taking
care OF the destinies of great country and great
people. He was loudly applauded at the close OF his
discourse, and after a few we-chosen remarks in
Sehalf OF Post Wilde, from General Louis Wagner
me me audience dispersed, apparently well pleased with
the evening 8 entertainment.
Than SSKseIyINe;-To-morrow being the day ap-
pointed Dy the Governor of this Commonwealth for
The rendition OF thanks the Almighty Dispenser of
all things good, it will be generally observed as such
Oy tne people throughout the whole State. Services
Viii be held in nearly all of our churches, and |
number OF SuDday-Schoo anniversaries Will also be
celebrated There WI! pe q general suspension of
business amongst our mercantile community. Our |
banks VIII all be closed, together with the public n-
sttuti0ns, schools, etc.
The Post Office carriers will make their early |
morning and their evening rounds only, and the |
general Office will close at 10 A. NJ The Knights of
Pythias will pay visit to their cemetery (the |
Greenwood) for the purpose OF personal inspection,
in the afternoon game Of base ball will be played
on the Athletic grounds between the SILK Stockings
and the Blackstone WIestlers, the proceeds to be
devoted to the Bedford Street Mission. The o. A.
NJ: n. G. will celebrate the day at Pennsgrove N: j.
The First Division Pennsylvania Militia, Major |
General Charles M. Provost commanding, will |
parade for inspection during the afternoon; The /
turn,cut will nc 6ubt, be large one as most OF The
commands have been making great preparations |
for the event for time past The line will be
formed on Broad street, fronting west, right resting
on Master The line win break from the right to
march to the left, and the column will move down
Broad to Spring Garden, Spring Garden to Twelfth,
Twelfth to Christian Christian to Broad, Broad to
Pine Pine to Nineteenth, Nineteenth to Chestnut,
CResnut to Broad and there dismiss. The column
will move precisely at three P. M.
Our various places OF amusement VIII all give
afternoon performances, with bills prepared ex-
pressly for the occasion . .,.,.
Chestnut street will, as usual, be crowded with
promenaders, whilst Broad street will also come in
for its share. CO.,. -
The afternoon papers Will not be issued. Ine
printers engaged thereon instead Of picking type
The Chief OF Police has issued an order granting
one days leave OF absence to all members OF the
force who belong to any military organization, to
enable them to turn out
LOCAL ODDS AND ENDs.-The atmosphere this
morning was decidedly oppressive, more suitable to
Tempting set-outs are advertised by the liquor
men for tomorrow. The sensible man Will eat his
dinner at home be it turkey beef and thus avoid
intemperance and perhaps worse.
The dals of the clock in the steeple OF st.
Augustine's Church should be covered; the clock
scarcely ever being in Order they but serve guys
The Sunday Schools attached to our German
Reformed churches hold grand anniversary meet
ing, at National Hall, tomorrow.
The Spruce Street Baptist Church, at the north
west corner OF Broad and Spruce streets, is slowly
THE Fire Department is Peace. The Goodwin
Engine Company has contributed 500 to the Lyle
Our military men desire fine weather tomorrow.
Jupiter Pluvius, please take notice.
-Old Mortality has been busy amongst the turkey
family dnrng the past few days
An overloaded stomach is productive of phan-
tasms. Beware!
There are as, good fish in the Delaware as were
-Wanted-Jumpers for passenger railway cars in
times OF fire.
Watering cider is becoming as popular as water
ing whisky.
THE water is soonto be shut of from our street
fountains.
Our national disease will gain recruits to-mor-
row.
Franklin Institute meeting Tonight.
Press Club meets this afternoon.
Our City Fathers meet to-day.
THE MILITIA TAx-The circular now being sent to
all classes OF the community by the Militia Tax Col
Iector demanding the payment OF said tax under
penalty OF distraint and sale contains the following
"No authority is vested by law in this ofice to
yrant exemptions by reason OF age, disability, or
in tha ARM