The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-05-06
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Third. Eighteenth. ........,13
Fourth Nineteenth, ......... II
Fifth. Twentieth. .....,,... II
SlXth ................ o IWenty-1fst. .........
Seventh ...............13 Twenty-second. ........
Eighth ............. 2Twenty- third .........
Ninth ........ ......... Twenty fourth. ......
Tenth. h................. 4Twenth-ffth ...........
Eleventh .............. 4TWentD DslXth 10
Twelfth. ............., |Twenty-sevcnth .....1l
Thirteenth. 4TYenty-eighth. ........
Fourteentn. .,.........lO Unknown ....,.........
Fnteenth .-.............2oI -
Iota. ............24s
A RELIC OF REVOLUTIONARY TITEs.-A fence is
still standing in Germantown which was in its pre-
sent lscaton during the days OF the Revolution and
still bears the marks upon IL OF the Battle of Ger
mantown. 1t is upon the place OF Mr.. ElwoOd john
son, Main street, above Washington lane The pro-
perty formerly belonged to the Keyser family and
was formerly in the possession OF old Peter KeYser
who was a boy when the Battle or Germantown was
fought. He remembered, and used to tell OF the
burial OF eight British soldiers in grave In Axes
Grave Yard, nearly opposite his fathers house. The
fence was built Of inch boards but they now not
more than third of an inch in thickness, having
been exposed to the weather for nearly century.
The posts are of red cedar and have never been re-
moved since they were first erected Mr.. Keyser
having refused to have the fence removed during
his lifetime, and the present owner retaining as it
has stood so long. Mr.. Keyser was Dunkard
preacher, and was noted for his great memory being
able to quote the concluding sentence Of any verse
OF Scripture that might be mentioned. On the north
corner Of the Johnsan's family mansion, immedi-
dately adjoining the estate OF the Keysers there is
stone from which piece was Knocked away by
cannon-bal during the Battle Of Germantown. The
whole locality is full OF such curiosities, and we
only I1eullOU IHeS6 DeCdube Iuey nave Deeu T6Ck-
oned too unimportant to be recorded in any his
torical works.
THE WILL OF THE LATE BENJAMIN MARSHALL
This morning the will of the late Benjamin Marshall
S300,oe0. This is the text OF the document:-
This intenture, made this the 25th day of Novem-
ber lin the year OF Lord 1861, witnesseth that
Benjamin Marshall, of the city Of Philadelphia, in
the State OF Pennsylvania do make this my last will
and testament, in manner and form as follows:-
First. direct my executors hereinafter named to
pay all my just debts and funeral and administrator
Second. give and bequeath to my affectionate
wife, Harriet w. Marshall, my dwelling house No.
1l16 Spruce street, now occupied by me- and also an
Third. The remainder of my estate, after paying
the foregoing annuity and $4,000, about the amount
received from the estate Of DR.. Barton White by my
affectonate wife, l bequeaJh to my dear sisters
Sarah and Mary Marshall, share and share alike, and
in case OF the death Of either to the Survivor.
Lastly 7 do hereby Constitute and appont nv wife
Harriet w. Marshall, and Thomas 8. Newlin OF the
city Of Philadelphia in the State OF Pennsyyanis
| the executors Of this my last will and testament
In witness whereof hereunto set my hand and seal
| BENJAMIN MARSHALL.
| THE KNICKERBoCKER LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
the affairs of which have recently been in dispute,
has been subjected to an investigation by Superin-
tendent Miller, Of the New YORK Insurance Depart
umn of this paper shows that the total
liabilities OF the company are s6s4I,9s6, while its
Of assets over sl ssiitles Of about s76OSo Add
ing amounts standing en- the books against agents,
claimed TO be goOu, the surplus would reach $toOOb2,
"thus showing" as superintendent Miller says 'the
company to be entirely solvent and entitled to the
confidence OF lts p pocytHoIdsrs sna & tne pu9nc
facts appear from my investigation, find that the
| Knickerbocker has honorably and promptly met and
discharged all legitimate claims, the gross sum paid
for such claims upon policies since its crganiZaton
amounting to g. s49es besides dividends pais u
policy. holders, amounting TO s995,4A s5."
ST. CHARLES FAR.-Last eyenirg,:at the fair in
aid of the new church OF ST. Charles Borronoo
/ twentieth and ChrlStlan streets, ended one OF the
most exciting contests we have ever witnessed.
There was new spring drsy being voted for; The
contest, which was begun over three weeks ago
being between Samuel Harris and James MCCARTHY
There was an aggregate OF ten thousand hye han
dred and thirteen votes boiled. At the close the
vote Stood Mccarthy 6640, Harris 1891. NotWth
standing the great interest taken in voting by Ihe
friends Of each party the affair ended in manner
| that is worthy of imitation by Others and highly
creditable TO the contestants and their friends en-
gold-headed cane, which was awarded TO Mr.
| Charles Mcintyre. This evening gold watch goe
OF, on which the vote last evening was as folows:
| Jennings 81, McDevttt Ct, McAYoy l2S.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE NORTHERN HOME Fol
FRIENDLEss CHILDREE.-In consequence OF tn
occupancy of the Academy OF Music by the Blac
Crook, the eighteenth anniversary of this institution
will be held in the Arch Street M. E. Church, Broa'
and Arch streets, on Thursday evening next. Th
exercises Will be OF the usually interesting chafac
ter, consisting OF singing, reeitatioRs, dialogues
the exercises, among whom we observe the name
OF Rev. DR.. Harper, Rev; d. NJ. Warren, and Rev
these anniversaries have always attracted larg
audiences, and AS the admission is free and no re
served seats, those who desire TO witness this on
should go in time.
DISPLAY OF FRUITS AND FLoWERs-On Tuesda
, evening next, at horticultural Hall, the MONTH
display Of flowers will be thrown open to the publ
| by this enterprs.ng society. The exhibition vii
include baskets and designs in cut nowers beautfu
bouquets, ornamental foliage plants, rare plants /
| bloom, etc. line serenade band will be present
| and the hall will be beautifully decorated wit
Sewers, eVergTeens, etc. Heretofore, no admissio
, fee hss been charged, but the crowd has become
| great that the managers, by request have decide
| to charge 25 cents admission, or dckets Tor 81.
4 FIRE IN DYK-H0UsE.-A fire at a quarter past
0 o'clock this morning destroyed the upper stery an
t its contents OF the dye-house OF Daniel Allen, O
y FrankfoTd road, above Hart laue. THe room cor
tanned a quantity Of wool and cotton, which
l. course was totally consumed. The loss will not
ceed ssoOo The nre, it is supposed, was started
Z an incendiary.
Il OLD RICHMOND DISTRICT This morning Unite
States Onlcers Clarke, Mitchell, and Shriver wei
Z, 10 he old Richmond District and discovered, in L
e at the rear OF No 1902 Salmon street. six hogshea'
r OF mash and stll. They destroyed the former an
Il carried on the latter.
VAGRAETs.-Four boys were discovered sleepiI
Al step, IN Locust street. near Ninth, at one oeloc
a this morning. Ihey have been ascertained 70
ID Vagrants and Alderman Morrow sent them 70 q
l house Of Refuge.