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VOL. 28 26.. HOME NEWS. Public Debt 'Statement September Decrease $13 458,620 NOTED FOBQER ABBESTED The New York iDjuuction Order Settled EXPLOSION IN A COAL FOUR MEN KILLED Trouble with the Indians The Campaign Against the Apaches. WASHINGTON.

The Weather Report. WASIhnciton, Oct. 2. Probabilities Fall ing barouiatir with brisk Houlli westerly winds and pcfciibl rain will probably prevail by Tuesday noon from Tennessee and Illinois to tbe Lower Lakes and New 'England. Continued cloudy weather wilh southeasterly winds west of Alabama.

Southerly winds with increased cloudiness op Jhe llaBlIc. Hieing barometer with clearing up weather in the Northwest. (f5 Alleged Murderer Acqaltieil Washington, Oct. 2. The case of Dennis IXudsn, charged with, lite tnurdeof John MeCirtliy, in AuguH last, Was ended to day in the Criminal' Court.

Cofulsel 'hadaut mitted the case without argument, and Judge Humphreys briefly charged the jury, who after a consultation of about ten minutes, brought in a verdict of not guilty, whereupon Dunlin wis immediitely discharged, much to the delight of his friend, who crowded the court ro ui. The lbt Slnt mrnt. The monthly Treasury ctatement made today shows the decnase of the debt to be during September to be $13,458,020 Join balance in the Treasury 90,544,897 Jnrreucy 16,993,782 Ooineei lincacs Naval Orders. Midahiptnei C. S.ilter, Charles Terrell, and Julius C.

Freemen are ordered to the Congress Master EJward V. Sturdy is detached frjni duty in the Navy Department and ordered the Hydrographic offica. Tbe Apache Indians. Washington, Oct. 2.

The Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs to day received, through Superintendent letter from Agent Tatum, dated Fort Hill, Sept. 0, in which the latter says the Apache Indians have informed nie there is a large band of their tribe who always lived in the staked plains, and never been attached to any agency they are aware of, who now wish to be attached to this agency and Zexes. Fiom what I can learn of their numbars, there is not less than one thousand of them, 'Snd there will probably be mora. They assured me they wore not part of the Arizms or New Mexico Apaches. If tho do not belong there, I think it would be best to have them attached to this agency, ns it is.vcry desirable to have all moving bands located.

In accordance with tho recommendation of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, based on the foregoing Secretary of the Interior to day directed that Superintendent Hoag be instructed to Take the neccssar steps to bring the above mentioned Apaches upon the not occupied by their brethren, now in charge of Agent Tatum. Supt. J. A. Viall telegraphs to day from Helena, Montana, to the Acting Indian Commissioner Clum that tho repoit of a raid, into.

jGalUlin Valley on the ultimo, is wholly without foundation. i NEW YORK. The Injunction Order Bellied No Money be Paid without the Approval el' Comptroller Ureea. Nuw Youk, Ojt, 2. Judge Barnard settled the injiuictibn order in the Foley suit against the Mayor, et.

al. to day. It is stated that he adopted I ions of three orders submitted to him, and made some additions. The order restrains the payment of any money without the endorsement, "approved Andrew II. Green, Comptroller," and prohibits the passing of money without the sanction of the Hoard of Apportionment.

New Tor Money Market. New York, Oct. 2. Money quite active, sharp 7 on call. Exchange very heavy, demand limited at 7j 8.

Gold weaker, closed, 14. J. Governments quiet and firm 6's, 18J; C2's, 10. Stocks closed steady; Central, 87g Erie, 30 Heading, 113J; Lake Shore, 10CJ Northwestern, Preferred, 90 Rock Island, 109. Arret tola forger.

Hl ffalo, Oct. 2. Augustus T. Black, alias Charles Baker, alias Thomas Wilson, one of the most noted forgers in the country, waa arrested on Saturday in Montreal, l.y members of the Buflalo police, and held for extradition for a forgery committed in this city. Meeting the Keleclic Medical Associativa.

New Yohk, Oct. 2. The National Ecleq Hie Medical Association announces that its second annual meeting will 13 held at the Association Hall iii this city on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. The Rev. E.

C. Sweetser will deliver the 'annual address on Thursday evening. The visit to the public institutions of the city will tie made on Friday under' the a ispics of the Commissioner of Charities. VERMONT. Mnllwny Completion.

Rutland, Oct. 2. The last rail of the Addison Kailtoad wat laid on Saturday afternoon In the presence of several prominent rail road men. Cars run over the ferry bridge from Lanabee'e Point, Vermont, to Ticondcroga, New York, across Lake Cham plain. The road will be open for busiest on tbe lat of December.

PENNSYLVANIA. The Philadelphia Academy of Music i Philadelphia, Oct. 2. The Academy of Music, greatly embellished, was re opened this evening. A Urge audience, attracted by the toncert of the Mendlessohn Quintette Club of Boston, witnessed the instantaneous lighting of the building by electricity, explosion at tbe Olto Colliery near Pottsville Four Meu Ullled.

Pottsville, Ot. 2. An explosion of sulphur this afternoon in the Otto Colliery, at New Mines, killed four men, Patrick Mc Michael, George Dunlap, Jacob Voat and Thomas Hayes. George Benco was severely Wounded, and his recovery is doubtful. One miner, whose name is unknown, is still miss ing, and no hopes are entertained of recover ing him alive.

VIRGINIA Virginia and Tennessee Railroad. Richmond, Oct. 2. The bill for an injunction against the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Company and its President, Geneiat Mabone, was filed this morning in the United States Circuit Court by James E. Tyson, of Baltimore, a non resident stockholder, charging tho consolidation of that road with others to be illegal and unconstitutional that the President and officers propose to issue bonds for eight millions, Eecuring the same tipon ihe consolidated roads and their earnings, including the Virginia and Tennessee, Sou Side, and Norfolk and Petersburg roads, under the name of the Atlantic, Mississippi, and Ohio Railroad Company.

The bill charges that any such use of said roads and property is illegal and destructive of the rights of the stockholders, as in the carrying out of the consolidation act in other respects. The bill therefore prays for an in. junction against any act to carry out such consolidation, and especially the issuing and selling of bonds and securing the same by lieu upon the stock. Judge Bond has passed an. order for hearing the motion for an injunction on the 20th which, by the practice of the Court, operates as a restraining order until the hearing.

CALIFORNIA. Tusron Advices Deplorable Condition or Allan e. San Francisco, Oct. 2. Advices from Tuscon, Arizona, to the 23d of September, represent that there is no protection for life or property on the Lower Gila river.

The Mexican bandits are murdering the whites and the Mexican residents indiscriminately, and running off cattle by the wholesale. Martinez, the noted bandit, ran off one hun dred and twenty five Texan cattle from one drove, but was pursued and the cattle re captured. It is supposed that Martinez was wounded by the pursuing party. Governor Safford and party arrived at Prescott on the 27th of September, from a great exploring expedition. There is great suffering from the drought in Arizona.

The Apache I'aiupaixuu General Crook has a party of fifty Mexican and thirty Indians scouting against the' Apiches. i MONTANA Destructive fire at Helena. Helena, Oct. 1. A fire broke out at half past 4 o'clock this morning in the basement i of the Herald building and made a clean sweep of the St.

Louis brewery, Stickney Sons' hat Btore, McMurphy's gentleman's fur nishing goods store, the Magnolia Hotel, the Post Olliec, the Helena brewery, Krewartler's brewery, and the Senate saloon. Thjere waa not a type saved in the Herald estab lishment. The total loss is $70,000 partially insured. By great exertions the destruction of the entire town was prevented. KANSAS General (sheridiiu's Parly.

Fort Hays, Oct. 2. General Sheridan's parly reached Salmon River on Friday even ing in two days' march from Fort Hays. All the members of the party are in excellent health. Game in large quantities and great variety has been secured.

MASSACHUSETTS Auotbcr Embezzling Cashier. Boston, Oct. 2. Stephen W. Curtis, cashier of the Boston and New York Express Com.

pany, has been arrested on the charge of embezzling funds of the company to the amount of $6000. Remarkable Success in the Healing Aut. lie triumphant career of Dr. J. Brlggl Remedies are without a parallel In the history of patent medicine.

Brings' Allevantor Is an absolute euro of common corns, aud preveuts Hie formation of all corns. Brlggs' Curative Is a positive remedy for eatered corns and plain bunions, aore Insteps, bl Islered heels, callosities on tbe soles of the feet, ingrowing nails, frosted feet, etc. Uriggs' Curative la a mild, soothing oiutuieut warranted to relieve the tenderest coin or bunion )u one hour, aud sure to cure if used according to directions. Bold by druggists, Brlggs' Pile Remedy lias met with the most remarkable success. The unfortunates who have sutfeied the most terrible agony for years, from Internal, bleeding, external aud Itching piles, have at last found the boon for which they have sought so long in vain.

Every day the expressions of gratitude come voluntarily to the inventor of this safe and certain remedy. Bold by drugglsta. We would not recommend the frequent or constant use of any medicine. It la Important to take even a good article Judlolously. Far son's Purgative Pills are safe, prompt, and reliable as a laxative or cathartic.

Base ball is undoubtedly good oxerclie and oipltal amusement, but It often occasions bunged eyes, broken shins and bllnteied hands. We can tell yon that in all such cases if Johnson's Auodyne Liniment is resorted to It will reduce the swelling and atop the pain, sept 28 lw Teleokaphino. The instruments and lines In the Telegraph Department of the ItKimso Union HusikpsCoi.i.kok will be In operation Tuesday, Oct. Id. A few more pu pile can be taken, lo those who enter before Dot.

3d, a liberal discount la allowed. Offloe OO Feu itreet. Oct .1 St a rai end remarked recently that he would not be without Pain Cure Oil for fifty dollars. Two bottles had cured him of Revere attack of Rheumatism, and he la Bow welt ami happy. It costs but '60 cents per bottle.

Bold by druggists, sept 28 lw Indioo Soap reduced to 10 at "The Little itore 'lonnd tbe Coraer," IS North oth street. Try It, lept 29, 80, Oct i and 7 READING, FOREIGN NEWS FENIAN MOTS AT CORK Storms on the English Coast Amadeiis and Ihe Spaniards The lAhor 'ftlVhenltffS at'cw fustic Unsettled. London, "Oct. "the' attempts to settle the difficulties, with ilie.laborers at New Castle by arbitration have thus far proved unsuccessful. The proprietors refuse toccpt 'the decision of the matter, on the ground that an adjustment reached such measures will not return to them the best class of workmen who have sought employment elsewhere and they cannot afford to make concessions unlets they secure skilled laboj; 14 Victor Hiiko and Koehel.n l.

Paris, Oct. 2. Thiers has wiitten a letter to Victor Hugo, in reply to latlei's appeal on behalf of Rochefort. The President says the Pardons' Commission afone can modify soe tences of the Military tribunal. Kins' Aniriilens Madrid, Oct.

1. At tho official reception at Don Esparlero's house, the ex Minister addressed the King as follows: "If at anytime the enemies of Spain should seek to overthrow its liberties and independence, and the young King should place himself at the head of the army iwkmycoiiKade will, follow him." The 'reception was grand. The reception wa: i 1 lie 1'euliki Troubles at Cork, London, Oct. 2. The collision between the police and Fenians at Ccrk yesterday was the result of illegal drUlingfb? organized bands of Fonians, a nimbejt of r'wliom jwore arrested, Some of these were found lo have Snider rifles in their possession.

The discovery ciiiFcit considerable excitement ariiong the police aiief there waa an active searching for violators of the law, which resulted in the di.ipersion of several bands and the arrest of a few more and the capture of their weapons. The Kccent Utiles which have proved so disastrous to shipping on the English and Irish coasts have extended 10 the Continent with some damage to crops, vineyards, etc. Telcgmph lines also have been prostrated in many directions. Communication with Paris and the principal cities of Germany is not, however, seriously inUrferred with. Kochflori's Sentence 2.

Henry Rochefort is pressing bis ajineaj.fcr aomtuulalion of the sentence pronounced against him by the military court. His friends are also actively interfering by endeavors to influence the President jn RocheforlY favor. Victor Hugo, among others, has written a letter to Thiers, strongly oleiufncy. No in .11 ll, tiuiiatiou has yet been given that these appeals will bafavorably considered. CUBA Telegraphic Communication lt stored.

Havana, Oct. 2. The telegraphic line between Havana and Puerto Principe, which passes through the dictrict of Camagney, the stronghold of the late insurrection, has been completely le estsblished, and is now in working order. The line bad been cut by the insurgents at'lhe" heginiiing of tho struggle, and kept interrupted ever since by their possession ef the intervening large territory of Camagney. The want of telegraphic communication with Havana has hampered the operations of the Spanish war authorities, and the insurrection had to be subdued before the line could be held and repaired.

With the re establishment of the telegraph between Havana and Puerto Principe the pacification of the island complete. LOCAL AFFA1KS, roLiQB IfjTKLLictsQE. Three cases of drunkeriiicM and disorderly conduct were heard and disposed of by the Mayor yesterday luorning. RltuknJ) Home The Band Box Hose Company erPiiifailelphia were shown around the city by the Rainbow. yesterday, and li ft for home by the CJ' p.

m. train. Messrs Schroicder Fkmx have just completed a "handsomely carved walnut banue.r. xastt Sons of Americl, of Ihiscity. Appointment of Prison IssrF.cioR.

The Court yesterday morning re appointed Davjd of Lower Heidelberg, Prison Inspector, for the term of three yearn. Mammoth Encjinr. The Scott Foundry, in this city, manufactured aud recently shipped, unright entitle, of. 150,, horse power and weighing 35 tons, designed for the rolling mill of Pennock at Coitcs ville. Accident.

Frederick Zillumn, a young man employed al Mellcrtsoi Kinney 'a foundry, had his right hand badly mashed yesterday by having it caught in the gearing of a crane, His thumb and three of bis lingers were amputated at the Dispensary. ni Returned to Reading. Christopher Shearer, the artist, has relumed from a summer sketching tour in the Allegheny Mountains, bringing witli him a number nf line phearer iji filling up a nlinlio in Dr. Itasei's building, HI North flixlh street. i.

Kutctown Faib. The Kulztown opens to day lo continue until Fridsy. Fair The grounds and buildings have been much improved duriug the past year. The contri hu tors are expected to snrpam those of Inst year, the premium list being much moro liberal. Some fine herds of imported rattle are ex pected to be on exhibition, and some of the fastest horses of this and mljoining counties wiil.be on lbs.

ground. The wenlher promises to be fine the present wiek, and the pros pecte generally lor a room exhibition are The fair will doubtless be large ly attended. The Rail Road Companies have arranged for the issuing of excursion tickets during the continuance of the fair. 'J TUESDAY MORNING, teriou3 placards, containing a representation of a coffin and cross bonei, posted about the city yesterday, presaged the parade of the Sons of Malta, which took place at midnight. The novel procession, headed by the Ringgold Bind in the costume of the Order, solemnly enter ged from the headquarters, Longenderfer's building, Son Penn street below Fifth, and marched through several of the principal streets.

Among the participants were a number of members of the Order from neighboring towna. The' movement of the mysterious phalanx awakened the sleepers aloug the route and attracted considerable attention. The Marshals were mounted, and the Grand Officers rodo in barouches. During he inarch of the procetsion ro'iites were fired from Leinbach's Hill, rockets and blue and red lights were set off along the line, and a gang was sounded in the rear. Mayor's and Police Reroyrs.

According to the monthly report of the Mayor, there was received by that official during September the sum of $30 as penalties, fines, fees and costs, $13.50 as fines and costs in cases of drunkenness, for building permits, and $4 1.31 from District Attorney. Total, $211.59. Of this amount, $55,88 was paid to policemen' $13.87 into the School Treasury, aud $141.81 into the City Treasury. During the month CO building permits were issued follows Three story brick dwellings, two story brick dwellings, 41 two story frame buildings, 2. Twelve licenses were issued to venders.

Chief of Police Cullen reports 84 Individuals as having been confined in the lock up during the month on the following charges Drunkenness, 30 disorderly conduct, 13 fighting, 3 corner loaGng, 2 assault and battery, 2 surely of the peace, vagrants 5 sent to Poor House, 2 sent to other counties, 4 received from Aldermen, 15. There were 150 loc'gers, whose nativity was as follows Americans, 60 English, Iridi, 20 Scotch, 4 Welsh, 10 French 2 Negroei, 2. Seven of the prisoners and ten of the lodgers were women. Brrnville Teachers' Institute. On Saturday, Sept.

ICth, a number of teachers of Bernville and vicinity assembled in the Grammar School Room for the purposoof organizing an Institute. The following officers were elected President, II. II. Brown miller; Vice President, M. Biirkhart; Secretary, M.

L. Miller; Treasurer, J. F. Renno; Critic, D. Foo3e.

The first meeting was held on Tuesday evening, Sept 25th. The President delivered his inaugural address, and was followed by D. Foose in a lecture on Primary Tciching. In Orthography, a selcion of ninety words was given by J. F.fRenno.

The Institute was then addressed by J. A. Brob.it. In the course of his remarks he observed that the Institute, as organized, was a credit to its members and to the place, Aifler pointing out the advantages that teachers and aoted am of the present time have over thosaoflhe pat, and wishing the Institute success, ho closed. The Institute then adjourned to msct on Saturday, Sept.

30lh. Guard Against Weather Changes. To neglect certain precautions in guarding against the changes of the weather at tlu's period may involve serious consequences to health. Thuj sitting in the houeo on a cold fall day without fire, through alse notions of economy, is almost Mire to bring on coldfi which are very easily increased by additional exposure under the same circumstances. The deferring of putting on underclothing adapted to the existing temperature, is also a very fruitful cause of sickness.

A suitable degree of attention to bodily comfort is always re compenped by sound hilth, whieh, next lo a good conscience, is the thing most to be desired, while a neglect of the plain principles of hygiene, la sure to be followed by a much greater amount cf inconvenience and discomfort than is imposed by the care and vigilance required in guarding against exposure of the pcrson to the catiECS of disease. Organization of the Reading Lyceum. The Reading Lyceum met last evening for the purpose of organization for the aoming season. The following officers were elected President, Dr. Henry Land is; Vice President, Dr.

M. Albert Rhoads Secretary, and Treasurer, Garrett B. Stevens. The following question has been selected for debate at the uex meoting Hentleed, That the prohibition by of all lotteries is just, Messrs. T.

II. Garri guesand G. B. Stevens were appointed on the affirmative, and Messrs. Will, L.

Guinthcr and C. G. Derr on the negative. EJgar M. Levan will also deliver an oration, and John D.

Missimer will read an original A paper under the auspices of the Lyceum is to he issued during their lecture season. The meetings of the Lyeeum will be held every Monday evening, at 7 o'clock, at Staffer's Hall, 521 Court street. .1 Election of Offickhs. At a meeting of Reading Circle, No. 87, B.U.

(II. C. Sept. 10th, 1871, the following officers were elected lo servo the ensuing term i E.W., Jatoh II. Drace C.

John Shadle C.J., Geo, If. Corbit C. Henry Bowtnaster H. S. IC, Daniel L.

lily; II. Franklin Fricker; II. Isaao W. Young; H. II.

Henry lieiler; W. Albert Deeds W. Henry Grove Trustees, Nelson Dickinson, William Otto, Israel Keller, i k. Malicious Act. The Reading' Railroad Company frequently Buffer injury to 'their cars by the wanton and malicious ac'ti'of parties who conceive offense against case of this kind occurred ycsieniny.

The hacks of three seats in one of the new pn sen ger cars attached to the up morning train were discovered to have been eul and damaged, ahile Ihe train was patsing from tjiis I riint to Pollsvillo. There was no clue to tho perpetrator of the outrage. Sale of Real Emtath. Kremp Real Eitato Agents, have sold a 1 story brick dwelling house and lot, 23 by 90 feet) at No. 712 Walnut street, belonging to Geo.

F. Baer, to' William Hv Ebwharrltf for1 $2,060. Also, a two story brick kitchen and lot, So by 110 feet, at No. 349 NorthcXenth street, belonging to Anthony Olteibein, to Philip Scholl, for $2,300. OCTOBER 3, 1871 The LotSEit, Case.

The testimony in the Ljeser case was resumed yesterday afternoon 4 o'clock, the Court sitting till TJ in the evening. 1: Henry Stauffer aud Elias Neifcrt were called Iin reference to the possession of Christopher iL. I l.nnl wm nrtatnfl. fbe land in suit, the witnesses having formerly tenante, franklin Kaercher, Cashier of the Safe Dajwsit Baftk, of Pottsville, testified to peculiarities, of demeanor on the part of Mr, Laeser while witness was proprietor of the Exchange Hotel, and also afterwards when he, kept Pennsylvania Hall, in that place. The latter establishment was oppceite Mr.

Locsea office, and he would frequently come over and ask guests of the house with whom he was accpjtjinted, to take breakfast with him. I Witn ess considered him insane. Plaintiff! offered to prove that the defendant, Mr. Hammett, was in the habit of stopping at the Pennsylvania Hall during 1800, 'G1A 02 and '03; and that the insanity of Mr. Loeser wa3 notorious at that time and was the subject of frequent conversation about the hotel.

This was offered as tending to show that Mr. Hammett knew of it. The evidenec was excepted to by the defence as hearsay and irrelevant and wai withdrawn by the plaintiffs for the present. The deposition of John Bannan, a member of tho Schuylkill County Bar, taken Feb. 23; 1800, was then read lu evidence.

Mr, Bannan refers to the circumstances attend ing the trial of theejec tment case of Gilbert vs? McBarron, in 1859, in which Mr. Loeser was concerned a counsel, and to his remark able actions and speech before the Schuylkill County Court at the trial. Witness states that from that time until the date of Mr. Lower's death, he considered him to have been insane, without a lucid interval. After the trial Mr.

Loeser became peevish, pas sionate, and sus picious of everybody, especially his friends, lie conceived a distruat of the witness and on the 2J of April, 18G4, threw a paper into witness' purport of which was a charge that he had caused him (Loeser) to severely wound the feelings of his wife in a public manner, and a threat to publish him in the newspapers. The Freight Agents' Convention. The Convention of the General Freight Agents of the Railroads of Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, lo n'x a uniform arrangement and classification of fraights, held sessions yesterday afternoon and evening a the Mansion House. The following represen tstives are present J. Lowrie Bell, Philadelphia and Reading; J.

W. Alder, Catawis sa; Ermentrout, Wilmington and Beading; Ellis Clark, North Pennsylvania John Taylor, Lehigh Valley A. B. Green, Berlvidere Delaware Walter Freeman, Camden and Amboy P. H.

Wyckofl New Jersey Central B. A. liegeman, Delawaro, Lacka vjanna and Western." The sittings of the Convention will probably be extended to the miikMe of the week. An excursion to the laterals of ihe Reading. Road is in contemplation for' Wednesday or Thursday.

HI Building Improvements. The following are the prominent building improvements undertaken during the month of September Samuel Frees, two two story brick dwelling in Franklin, between Front and Second Paul Blessing, two two Btory biick, "corner Union streot and Centre turnpike Geo. 'Boyer', three two story brick, Sixth above Bingaman Boss Raudenbusb, fifteen two story brick, Spruce, between Eleventh and Twelfth Louis Krcmp, three two story brick, Tenth, between Walnut and Elm Edward Scttll, three two story brick, Button wood, between Fourth and Fiflh. Hon. Asa Backer, of Mauch Chunk, ar ived in the city last evoning, aid is stopping al the Mansion House.

Beautiful Women. The hair is the crowning glory of woman. There are few moderate defects which cannot be remedied by the proper disposition of the tresses. But when the hair begins to fall out, or turn gray, in young peoplo, or with those in the prime of life, there ie ciuse for real rejiret. When this is the case, Htdl'3 Veyelabti BieiUan Hair Reneiwr will be found to be a first class remedy, far superior, as a smnd tnedie.al medium, to any thing else before the public.

It actually restores gray hair to its original color, and in the great roajorilr of caaee, cause it to grow again when it is becoming, thin. It is not like many popular preparations a mere wash, but a scientific discovery, Indorsed and used by phvsicians of character. Address R. Hall Co Nashua, N. II.

Amount of coal transported on tho Phila delphia and Reading Railroad during the week ending Saturday, Sept. 30, 1S71. 1'rom Rt. Clair 41, 1T1 7, Kfl 35,1 8. TIW 17.IM7 47(1 Iti.Olit 8,715 10 1 Hi 18 04 II 14 16 ID et (K) it is ii I'nrt.

inrbon Pottsville Schuylkill Haven Auburn Port Clinton Allontown Alburtls Total pnylne. COal forCompuuy's uso Total for 141,1151 Previously Hits Mll.Tk Xotu i fa stvinntlmo last year SoHuyi.Kii.i. navigation Coal Trade or the week endlug Saturday, Wept. 80, 1871. TOWS.

OWT. 'Snlinyllttll Haven Port, Clintou 811,71 Oil OA Total lur Pi BVlously this year 40,175 711,113 Oil 12 Total time last 12 10 Tub new Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia keeps files of leading papers In the couu tfy room. cept2H lw Grand lunch at the Franklin House, Nos 421 mid 4A't Franklin street, to night. Go and hear Mr. Arthur P.

Devlin at the Keystone Opera House, Tuesday evening, October 3d', at 7J o'clock. SuHect: "The Roman Catholic Confew.ional Unmasked." Gentlemen only admitted. At the close of the lecture, gentlemen can be phrenological ly examined free of charge. Admission, "25'ccnls. 1.

8. Mr. Devlin will also reply at this lecture to the attacks of certain newspapers. Ho may he consulted phrenologically at tbe "Keystone House in tho meantime. 'M RurinvMnANa and citizens generally, see that your tickets bear the name of Charles B.

Erb, for Sheriff. I Votb for Charles S. Berks county. Erb for Sheiiffof Voters, place the name of Cha'rla S. Erb the Republican candidate for Sheriff, upon your tickets.

He will make a faithful official, and work for the interest of the people. New Shoe Store. Our enterprising friend, Mr. William Geiger, is making ar rangements to open a new Shoe Store, in Penn street, between 7th. and 8th.

Due notice of the opening will be given in our advertising The European Question. What is the European question to ns? Let the crowned heads fight It out while we supply their armies with provisions. The American question ii to the best method of clothing gray heads with glossy brown or raven black la, however a matter of vast Importance to millions both sexes In this country. It seems to be decided, if popularity Is a fair test in the case, in favor of CrlsUdoro's Excelsior Hair Bye, the sales of which have been advancing during the past 12 months with rapidity astonishing. As a dressing after dyeing, use Cbrlstadoro'a Hair Preservative.

oot3 tf HAKBIED. AKOHEB McMANUS. By the Bight Hev. Bishop Wood, on tbe 2d Jamee Archer, of Denver. Colorado, to Miss Kate McMauus.

of this city. DIEI. HECKMAN. Ou the evening of Um 2d Daniel 1. Heckmau, aged Cfi years and 17 days.

The relatives and friends of the decoased are Invited to attend his funeral from the rest denao of his son, James Heckman, No. 605 South street, on Thursday morning, 5th at 7 o'clock. Services and Interment at tbe Temple Chmoh, one mile from Unlonvllle. oot8 2t BOYER On the 29lhof September, Mis. Ellaa beth, wile of Jeorge Boyer, aged 70 years.

Tho relatives and friends of the deceased are Invited to attend her funeral from the residence orhorgou ln law, John S. Hohroeder, No. 133 South 8th street, on Tuesday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, without further notice. Eorvloea at the house. Interment at Charles Evans Cemetery.

octa 2t new adrtTsWents FOK KENT. A small Frame Dwelling House. Inquire at oct3 409 SOUTH HIXTH ST. WAKTBlK A colorod elrl to do general housework. No.

1115 Penn street, oct 3 tf Heading, Pa. rgMi: regular monthly business meeting of .1 tlio M. V. will be hold In their rooms, fiOK Peuu street, this Taetday evening at 8 o'clock. oetU Hf.

EUEttUAKUT.Ieaoher or Music, Lemons given on Piano aud Organ. PerKons wishing lo take lessens can apply at Heizmanu Bio's Music or at 117 fctlh Sthstieol. oct3 lw WAKI'EII. A young lady ot Intelligence and personal Influence to attend the Ladles' Department ofa new shoe store, to be opened next week In Penn street between 7th audBth. Apply Immediately to WM.

GEIGER, oct 3 2t 431 Penn street, II. (SYLVESTER, PKNN Sl'KEKT, DRESS GOODS, BLANKETS, AND VELVETEENS. AT LOW PRICES, He would also call partloular attention to his lull ltiiool BI.ACli ALPACAS, which, he Is satisfied, cannot be bougnt elsawhere at such low price. 4" Please Call and Examine, Before purchasing elsewhere. II.

A. NYLVF.STER, 738 Penn Nlreel. oct 3 3md I. YON A Auctioneers, Brokers and Iieal Estate Agents Auction House, No. 50 South Sth IXEOliTOK'S Kill! OF VAElfAllI.K it KKAL) KHTATK.

Will be sold at publlo sale, ou Saturday afternoon, Ootober 7th 1S71, at 1 o'clock, at the Keystone House, in the cltj of Reading, all that eertaln one story Dwelling House, partly of brick and partly of frame, and lot or piece of ground situate on the northslde of Penn street, between Ot and lUth st reets, In the elty of itead iiiK.Nos. 97 aud known as tbe Sell property. Containing in front on Penn street 30 feet, and In depth 200 lout more or lets. Late the property of John Sell, deceased. Conditions of sale will be mado known at thntlmeand place, by oot 2 5t DAVID OEIIKY, Exeontor.

SA1.B OF PERNWSAE PROPERTY. Will be sold at puhllo sale, oa Friday evening, Oot. Oth, 1W1, at 7 o'clock, on the premises, a lot or household and kitchen furniture, consisting of olialrs, tables, bureaus, carpets, and a lot ot other articles too numerous to montlon. Conditions ot sale will be made known on day of snle, by DAVID liEUUY, Executor, oct 3 61 Eagle copy 4 TJ BUY any Clothing, go to the OAK HALL CLOTHING HOUSE, No. Hit Vt nn Nlrct lteixiloif.

octlMf nmiril 1AKM FOR HA.K wR F.X i CHANGIC A very desirable tract of land, containing it) acres, more or less, situated near a river, In a healthful locality. The above Is highly adapted for a Truck Farm, and will certainly prove a paying investment. This is one of tbe Hneslehuuoes ever oll'ered to buyers or speculators. For farther particulars, apply to octa lw Hint Eranklln street. nKiievi I Ufeorse Ik.

ilia urn, hiv. I'liko i.iiil Confectionery Store irom No. i Chestnut street, to the new open front 149 Penn street, Heading, He Invites all his old customers and the public generally to give him a call at his new quarters, wherethey will be accoui modatrd lu the best manner as usual, ootli 'lm KM III. A WTA'I'KD MKKTlSi OF the Ringgold Hoxo No. 3, will be held on llieSJ day of inber, 1871ln the Hall of the Junior Fire at 7)4 o'olook.

All the Relive members of the Company are requested lo attend, hh busluesaof Importance will be acted upon concerning every member. UEO.Ji.KKElSHKB, of 8 11 President. NOTIl'H. All persons haying made applications for membership to HeadlngiCir cle, No 7, K. II.

Ii. O. will please eoine forward f.ir Dilution, at their new nail, (Heiz iiisnu's building) otli street below Penn, on floor, on pnlurduy evening, October Uh, at 8 o'cltiek sharp, D. L. ELY, onl, 8 Hnl Kitsleoopv H.

H. K. Mllllll.lll HALE. Three houses In Kfttt M. Beading will be sold at pnblie sale, separably or collectively to suit purchasers, by the Bur Irs County Building and Loan Association, on the niokt desirable terms, at Aulen bach's Hall, on Tuesday evening, October 17, 187).

By order of the Hoard, oot. AMA.IAH KNAUEH.Becy. A HOOK KEEPER who has several hours lospaie lu tbe evening would give his survlces fori a reasonable omnpunsalluu. Address, "Bonk Keeper," THIS OFFICE. oot li Kagle copy riiHRKCAniNU i IHitA Y.

The Head M. lug Library will be closed until the repairs are llnlshod, of which due notice will be given. Peisous still holding hooks will please ro turn them Immediately lo the Librarian, al Nn. Ill North MM street. By order of K.

H. BOAS, President, RACHEL. D.UKIHCOM, sent 2H lw Librarian. MHN, S.VHAII ARNOLD, NO. H35 Noith NINTH 6TLEET.

ClARPE'C Hewing and Tacking at shnr uoiloe. Entire tallsfsotlon pt lfi lmd THREE CENTS. "WANTS. WAKTEO. Alewboarderscan Deaccom modnted by applying at mayl8 6m o.

FIFTH ST AUEM'IH WAN'IKO to sell the Kevolvln Stove Shelf and Clothes Diyer. Fr ni to to realised per day. Inquire at No, 819 and 336 Penn street. Aug. 19 tt BOARDING.

Three or fonr boarders can be accommodated with board and pie ar ant rooms. Also table boarders, at 615 al nat street, ae 23.1m t' OU SALE OB RENT. CSTORK FOR REN I' No. SB North Fift 1 9 street. Enquire ol ang 17 lfd WM, RHOAD8, Be.

FOR RENT A front Room on second story, No. 48 North Fiflh street. Apply at 53 North 6th street. aug 23 lf FOR RENT. Brick Dwelling Houre, No.

243 South 3d street. Enquire at 304 Penn street. A.PuUIZMAN. sept 30 4t FOR RENT. The three story dwelling house, 730 Penn street, next door to Steven's Drug Store.

Possession immediately. Enquire at the Drug btore. oeti tf IOR SALE OR RENT On easy terms, a two story Brick Dwelling House, With two story Kitchen, and all necessary outbuildings, No. S7 South Eleventh Street. Apply at Mrs.

Kiliian'H Trimming Store, sept 27 lw No.a PENN STREET. HOUSE FOR RENT Sullable for dwelling house, or oiilces, three story brick, INu. 41 North dth BiPWNN STREET. July 19 tfJ Mishler Buch's Liquor Store. nOR RENT.

A two story Brick Hoase, 3 South Eiguth sirect, containing nine rooms, with modern conveniences. Kent moderate, ossessiou lrauiodlately. Apply at sept 20 lfd 1QM PENN Street. nOK SALE. 'two two story Brlok Dwell Kfll nn Au kI.

HlfIA I'll Pearl street, between Laurel i and Willow sts ou easy terms. JAUOB S. LIVINGOOD, sept 2U aw rJ: I.IOR 8AI.H. A number of Bulldlng iis, on tlie east side of North tfth street. ou reasonable terms.

JACOB k. 1j1 rrtucji, sept 20 Ow aU9 N. Bth Streel. Ioowe Kuen roa ju. i.

uiht.Ii HLreet. tztT t. anv tiiifht. In the Kent, tlO per quarter, payable quarterly. Apply al30 North KIbuIU street.

juiy ua mwo lloVsKd rB KENT. one iu 4im J. berry street near Ureeuwich street. One MO.HV3. SOUIU aixiu sireou awij M.

Phillies, Sr. No, 819, Houth Filth street. mayu tit I7IOK BAI.K. BILLIARD TABL JP lugoodordor will be sold cheap lor cash Apply to O. S.

EHMOLD. ISl nuutu rum iu Dvim, or P. M. Ett ENTHOUT, June8 lf 415 Walnut street. Heading.

TOKUKN The second story room la the u.iii.iinir nnrnarAth and Penn, reoentiy used as a Billiard Saloon. I mediate possesion mar 1 tf 415 Waiunt Reading, ra. jnou NA iT. 3 two story iinck HOllaJB B4 hii iit.fnAt.. Witt, ixou.

nuu bhs, heaters, aud all tho modern Improve menu, one having ten, the other eleven Iptrooras; lotM by 20 leet; houses iu nrsl EMclasscoudiUon. Terms easy. Apply at jan2a tf I No. l'J7 HOUTH THlMiWT. fH1HlH 1 AH.ll roa fAK, 2H miles from Norfolk City, Virginia, uontaiuiug SiV, acres, mostly cleared and iu a high state oi cultivation, largenew building with all iin situated upon a river.

Price Very little cash, and balance to suit purchasers, ror ui noiiK roo Fnlton oct2 5t Brooklyn. OOUK ROOM AS OFFICES FOR t.i.m i (llirt HI A uuw "uwfto aioy 40 leer, completely imui, rented for Monday, Tnesday and Wednesday evenings. Kent per tuel aua janitor ill Huio Possession given Immediately. WVf augjll JJ.tv. i.

inK REN'l'. Teutonla Han ana jkwciuuk Third aud Walnut streets, Keadlng.Pa. the Saloon is large, neaumuuy Is eonitortabiy nrr ngo The bar nxtures andfnrulinre will be sold wUh the b3ase sept23 2w No. 3 North Uln street. TKaill Or tnisini nTuDUD .1 fii.O Ui 1.1.'.

Will lit. sold at Publle Sale, on Saturday, October 7th, 1871, ano ciouK, p. mo ifu.y Charles B. Miller, lu Dauglassvllle, Berks County, about 16 seres ot superior Chest 2 nut Timber of about 30 years' grow will average about 12 0 rails per acre. It will be sold In the whole, or in totsol from 3 to 4 aores eaoh, lo suit purchasers.

There is also a large deposit of line grain Red nlitir i l.hft nrlin. fcity. It issltuited InCoventry townshtp.Ches ter county, about'2 miles south of Unlouvllle, and 5 miles from Pottstown. For lurtner particulars emiuuo. Maugor, at Doniilassvlile.

or rrt. Rinishnro'. Pa. Terms made known on day ol sale, by RICH AUD LEAF. oci2 iw VALUABLE Or KEMI1ENJE FOR NAI.E.

The nudersigned offers at private sale. Ills new and elegant DOUBLE BRICK DWELLING HOUSK, No, ilia rl. tith street, above Walnut. The house is 33 feet front by 31! feet deep, to whlcn Is attached a two story Brick kitchen and Summer kitchen. Ths house contains all the modern conveniences gas, bath house, Reynold's Im roved healer lo heat the entire building has 1 rooms, all conveniently arranged.

The lot on which the house is erected, la 230 feel deep, and coatalns a variety of choice fruit trees. The House is one ot the most desirable in the city of Reading, and Is well worthy the attention of buyers. For further particulars, apply sept 2" lf N. E. Cor, ilt.h anl Penn AN ORDINANCE granting the Berks County Railroad Company privilege to In track ou Canal.

Front and and on Second from Canal lo Penn street, Beit ordained by IA? Select and Common Council tho City Jlewltng: Vunt the Berks County Railroad company lie permitieu and are immediately alter the passage and publication of this Ordinance, authorized lo occupy Front, Canal and River streets, sud also second street from Canal lo Penu street, for the purpose of putting down, bnldingan.1 oonstruotlng their said railroad, to occupy so much of said street as may be necessary for their track, sldellngs, branches to shops, depots, aud to pats sud lepanA over their said road when completed with their cars, steam engines, SKrioN2.Thut before constructing the said roadinuald streets, the suld Company shall first submit the plaus aud Mirveys, and exhibit the grudos and routes within said city, to the Councils, who reserve the power tocan forin the same as lur as may be practicable to the general pls.n and regulations of said city. LEW. WANNER Pres. of Com. Council.

John Ralston, Clerk of Com. Council. FKIiL). W. LAUER, Pres.

of H. Council. B. F. aus, Clerk of Select Couuoll.

Approved Sept. 30, 1871. oct 2 St S. O. AVER.

Mavor. A FURTHER supplement to an Ordinance tm. entitled "A Ordinance relating to tbe City Drain in Fifth street, South of Laurel street," approved Feb, II, 1HBS. Kkctiox Be it ordained by the Select and Common Councils ol the City ot Reading: That the Committee, ou Highways and Paving be and they are hereby authorized to Issue permits from time to time, to persons to connect with tbe City Drain, in Fifth street, South of Inrei street, subject to the provisions of the Ordinance, to which this Ordinance is a further supplement; and the restrictions limiting the time in which such permits hIiuII be granted, as contained in See. llou 1 ollhe Oiuinance to which this Ordinance is a further supplement, and Section 1 of the supplement, to bald Ordlnauce, approved Sept.

(Tl, A. D. U'OU, be and the same la hereby repealed. KVf WANNER, rrts, ofC.C. JOHW RAlsioN.

Oluk of l. FRED. W.LAUEll.Pres. of 8. C.

B. K. HA us, Clerk ots. c. Approved Sept.

3:1, 1B71. oot 2 3t S. C. MAYER, Mayor. BLIND TOM'S CONCERT AT Keystone Opera House, SATURDAY EVENING OCT.

'7, 1871. THE GREAT Musical Prodigy oftbeage, and most Musical Genins living. The wonderful nejroboy Pianist, BLIND TOM. Admission 59 Cent. Roserved reatsTScti.

Doors open at 7 o'clock com tnence at 8, Reserved seats can bo snouted at O. Heir mann A IUu Jewelry Store, oot a ti CirAWFlNW, Pinking, MnchliieStllohlng, 9 Plain Sewing and Dressmaking, done at Mrs. u. A. Yeager'i Fssntonable Trlramlpg Store, No.

16 tforth Fifth itreet, Keaointr Pa. tept 80 tf.

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