The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1870-09-14

SURVEY DISTRICTS CHAEGED.-The late Legisla-
ture, by an act OF Assembly, made material changes
in the Survey districts in the lower part of the city,
a knowledge of which fact has just come to
light The first three districts under the old system
First DistrIct-The Twenty-sixth ward, and that
part Of the Second Third and Fourth wards lying
Second Dlstrict-The First ward, and that part OF
the Second and Third wards lying east OF Passyunk
Third Dlstrlct-The Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth
Ninth, and Tenth wards, and that part Of the Fourth
ward lying east OF Passyunk road.
Under the new act these districts nave been
changedas follows:-
and that part of the Twenty-slXth ward lying west
of Broad street This not to take effect until after
second DstrictMFirst ward, and that part of the
Twenty-sxth ward lying east OF Broad street. To
take effect at the coming election.
Third Distrct-Fifth, Sixth Seventh, Eighth,
Ninth, and Tenth wards. TO take effect at the
coming election.
ART SALE-Messrs. Martin Brothers have now on
exhibition at their auction rooms, No. 704 Chestnut
street, very superior collection of oil paintings,
which includes specimens Of some of the most pro-
minent artists of Europe and America These
works will be sold on Thursday and Friday next,
and TO those who wish 10 embesh their homes
with pictures OF merit fine opportunity is offered
to get bargains. This collection embraces every
variety Of subject, figures landscapes, animals, etc.
and the pictures are of all Sizes that every kind
of taste can be suited. The following are some Of
the artists represented Harry Sidel w. Suydam,
kelly, Carolus, II. Lashi Lafosa Van Ness De Keyser,
u. Bower, II. o. Young S. j. Remington, II. Hill,
Meyerheim, Gabe MetZu, j. Gilbert, Ill. +. Durand,
Denecas PietTo Aretino, Schusell, Owenhousen, d.
A. lie Leone, Amberg Lewis, b. Kreutzer, Carabain,
N. Bush, Kretschmer. These paintings are all
mounted in rich gold-glt frames which viii be in-
cuded in the sale without extra charge. The paint
ings will be on free exhibition at the rooms Of Martin
Brothers until the commencement of the sale, and
they will well repay q visit from all who admire
fine art works. whether they purpose to purchase or
not. The sale will commence each day at 10 O'Clock
in the morning and ~ O'Clock in the evening.
PoL1TIcAI-LossEs AND GAINS OF CoUNonMEN.-
BY the list of aXables, which has recently been
completed, the Fifth and Seventh wards each gain
one member of Common Council, while the Ninth
and Seventeenth wards each lose one This will not
change either the total number Of Councilmen or
tile political status of the chamber.
HON. R. SToCKETT MATHEWS the Republican can
didate for Congress in the Third Maryland district,
will deliver address this evening at Concert Hall.
Mr. Mathews is an eloquent speaker and as he will
discuss the prominent political topics OF the day.
exceedingly interesting address may be expected.
We hope that there will be large attendance.
AWAIF.-At 10 O'Clock last evening baby, aged
five weeks, was found lying the steps at No. 1918
Carpenter street. There was nothing about it to
indicate to whom II belonged. and it was taken in
charge by a gentleman in the vicinity.
DIsAPPEARED.-Victo and Clarence Pyle, two
lads residing a. No. 9l3 Market street, Wilmington,
Del, have been missing from their home for several
days. The last seen OF them on their way to
the depot. They are supposed to be in this city,
LARCENY.-John Kidd was arrested yesterday for
breaking into and robbing carpenter-shop at Man
tuaville OF lot Of carpenters tools Alderman Ran
dali bound him over for trial.
SLIGHT FIRE.-Ahout $50 O'Clock last evening
there was fire at No. los South Eighth street, The
damage was tri1ing.