The press. (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1857-1880, December 22, 1863, Image 3

AT THE AMU IT AH, MEETING OF
lift Contributors of the PSNNSf LVANIA IN'S H*
TUTXON *‘oB THE INSTRUCTION OF THE BLIND,
told Thursday, December 17th, IMS, the following
named gentlemen were elected to serve as the Board of
Managers for the ensuing year-;
iHt» ExceUescy, ATOMw' . Governor of tha
Stats.
Prs'ldsnt.
FRABKLW PEALS.
Vice Presidents,
THOMAS S. KIRKHRIDE, M. D .
JOHN C. CRESBQff.
EOBLEY DUNOLISON, M D..
ALFRED L ELWTH. lk. D.
cT«nft»sT
EOBERTep S vrTiSRBOS.
„ CoMjUtng Physician,
■tIHARLES D. MEIGS, M. D.
Consuliing Surgeon,
THOHAS G. MO ETON. M. D
MAKAOKRS, v
James S.Biddle,
Edward Townsend,
Daniel L. Collier,
John J, L»tte,
. Theodore Cuyler,
Caleb Cope,
J. I. Clark Hare.
CALEB COPE,-Chairman,
tary. It*
J. Francis Fisher,
William R. Lejee,
Mortis Patterson,
Caipar Morris, M. D.,
Pierce Butler,
John Wiegasd,
Napoleon B. Kneass,
Morris Patterson. Eocrel
AND PITTSTOW COAZ.
■'A meetiDß'-of the Stockholders of the above company'
■Will be held at the CONTINENTAL HOTEL, on TUE&
- ‘ DAY, the *29tU Instant, at 4 o’clock P. M., for the purpose
of .electing Directors and other Officers to serve for the
ensuing year. . HENRY D. OWEN,
de22-t29* v Secretary
PENNSYLVANIA*
!<?*► ' . ./DEPARTMENT OF ARTS ) '
a. Examination of the College Classes, at 'the close of
the First Term. will he held in the order:
trf£3i N n AY / *® 6C i' «^ rom 9 to 11, Juniors, by Prot
Jvendali, .(Analytical Geometry,) and Sophomores, by
ProLErater, (>omatoloßy,) written. Prom 11 tol, Se
niors, by Prof. Frazer,) Spherical Astronomy,) oral.
Tuesday. 15th. j rom 9.t0 11, Seniors, (Integral Calcu
lus,) and Freshmen. (Algebra,) by Prof Kendall, writ-
SB?/. From 11 tol, Juniors, by the Promt, (Intellectual
Philosophy,) oral.
_ Wednesday, 16th. From 9 to 11. Seniors, by Prof
Jackson* (Horace’s Ars Poetlca and Juvenal,) and SopUo
|nores.by Prof Kendall, (Geometry,) written. From
11 Jo 1* Juniors, by Prof. Frazer, (Static l) oral. .
Thursday, 17th. From 9to 11, Juniors,by Prof. Allen,
ATheocntus,) and Sophomores, by Prof, QoppSe, (Clark’s
English Language.) written Fromlltoi, Seniors, by
the-Frovoet, (Moral PhilosoohyJ oral.
J Friday, 18th..-From 9 to 11. Seniors, by .Prof.' Copp6e,
<Mahan'B Field Fortification.) oral From 11 to 1, Ju
niors, by Prof. Jackson, (Cicero’s Tuecalan Disputa
tions,) oral, ■
, «OXDAr, 21st. From 9 to 11, Sophomores, by Prof.
Jackson. (Tacitus' Agricola.) oral. Fromlltoi, Fresh
*roJ.,A3lin * (Xenophon’s Helleuica,) oral.
.Tuesday, 22d; .From 9to 11, Freshmen, by Prof. Cop
(H/imLory ’ J ?l ar v y /°, m 11 to 1* Sophomores, by Prof.
Allen, (Thuey didee,) otail. '
Wednesday, 23d. From 9 to 11, Freshmen, by Prof.
Jackson, (Livy, ) x oral GEORGE alLen,
del4-9t ■ Secretary of the faculty of Arts.
AND 1 READING
COMPANf, Office No. *27 South
FOURTH fct. Philadelphia. December 14, 1863.
Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders of this Com- •>'
party, that the Annual Meeting, and an Election for Pre
sident. six Managers, Treasurer, and Secretary, will
.take place on the Sacond MONDAY (UtU) or January
next, at 12M. WM. H. WEBB, Secretary.
del3-tjall • J
JERSEY SHORE, FINE CREEK,
AND STATS LINE RaILROAD.-Agreeably w
■previous notice, a Meeting of the Commissioners or the
abOYe'enterpriae was bold at the Girard House, in Phila
delphia. on the 10th inst., and. after the transaction of
business the; adjourned to meet again at the FRANKLIN
HOUSE, in Jertey Shore, LycomUg county, on THURS* f
DAY, the 4th day of February, IS*I. at IQ o'olocV- " ‘ -
to open boohs and receive subsi
organizing the Com]
”*a report on the general
te will be made by the Engineer at
"that time 1
PBOBMgBR 16,'*1563.
OFFICE OP THE WESTMORE
LAND COAL COMPANY, No. 330 South THIRD
Street, corner of Willing’s alley .
44 Philadelphia. December 16,1363.
At a meeting of the Directors, held this day, a DIVI
DEND OP FIFTY CENTS PER fcHARE on the Capital
Stock Teae declared cut of tbe profits for the past six
jnonthß, payable on and after JANUARY 2. 1864...
1 The Transfer Rooks v?lil be closed until January 4th
mart. „ F. H. JACKSON,
de!74ja6 • ? - Treasurer.
MERCANTILE LIBRARY —THE
Board ol Directors have just decided that Library*'
Scrip (on which, if not converted, no tax will he charged
for 1864 ) may be transferred into-stock and duplicated
At any time next year, thus giving the privilege of two
shares of stock for $lO. This being the par value of each
share, persons are already seeking these scrip certifi
cates as an investment. Either stock or scrip, to be sub
ject to duplication, must be taken before January Ist,
3864. A share of this stock would constitutea moat valu
able Christmas Present. Pi ice at the Library for‘stock
or scrip, $lO. • : • .' - del6-6t
TTj&t MERCANTILE LIBRARY
Hrs?* The Price of this Stock, at the Library, is only
• TEN DOLLARS PER SHAKE.
HfKjnore nseful Christmas Present could be - found for
Alther lady or gentleman.
it Ak£* one purchasing before January let will he en
titled to on
ADDITIONAL SHARE, FREE OF CHARGE.
The public are invited to visit and examine the x*ooms
At any time before Christmas.
Nollbtftrrin the city c&n now compare with this. In
‘the value of its importations, fche'nnmber of its pur
chases,.-the stock of it* Periodicals and Newspapers,
or the popularity of its Chess Department. dels-9s
WKSURGEON ARIiIST'S OFFICE,
W* feOR MUTILATED SOLDIERS.—SOLDIERS who
jhuye lost an ARM or LEG In the service, and desire the
Talent t PALMER Limbs” to be supplied by Govern
ment, should return this notice immediately to this of,
nee. stating their loss by letter, with cacna company.
Tegument,'and residence. B. FRANK PALME ST
. ocB2-tf j 3gQQ CHESTNUT Street, Philadelphia.
.CORN BXCHAI
■Sf* PBLPHXA, Novembi
At the Eleotion held 16th in
«rswere duly elected Dire cl
Bank:
iOSI BAMK, PHILA
«»r 23d, 1863, -
ist. the following Stockhold
ers of the Cora Exchange
G. Cattail.
Christian J. Hoffman.
H. W. Catherwood,
Edmund A. Souder,
Charies E Wilkins,
©avid Vanderveor,
Jonathan Knight.
> Board this day ALEX. G.
imously re-elected President:
r ice President, and JOHIT W,
J. W. TORREY,
Cashier.
, Alexander
James Steel.
Robert Ervien,
WilUamJß, Oox,
Samuel 1 T. Canby,
Philipß? Mingle,
JohnF.Gross,
And at the meeting of the
CATTELL, Esq., was uranii
ALBX.WHILLDIN, Esq..VJ
TOBBEY, Cashier.
n024-Sm ;
MANUFACTURERS’ INSURANCE
COMPANY, Office, No. All WALNUT StreSt.
_ • • Philadelphia, December 4, 1863,
The annual-meeting of the stockholders of the Mauu
fActurers’ Insurance Company -will be held at the office,
on MONBAY, January 4,1864, between the hours of 4
and 6 o'clock P. M., for the pnrpose of electing Ten Di*
vectors to serve for the ensuing yew.
de4‘lm . wM PETTIT. Secretary.
OFFICE OP THE LOCUST MOPN
■O* TAIN COAL AUDI BON COMPANY, Philadel
phia, D< c. 18. 1863 •
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholder* of said Com
pany will be hold at'tneir office, No 330 South THIRD
Street, on MONDAY, the 16th day of January, 18*54, at
11 o elock A. M., at which time au election will be held
for seven Directors, to serve for the ensuing year. The
transfer books ofttbe Company will be closed for fifteen
days immediately preceding the day of ejection.
ael9 tja!B t JOS, C. COPPDCK, Secretary. '
AMERICAN J.IFJEINSURANCK AND
TRUST 1 COMPANY, Philadelphia, December
21, 1888—NOTICE.—The - Annual Meeting of the Stock
holdeie of this Company, for the election of Thirteen
'Trustees, to serve the ensuing - year, will be held at the
•OFFICE. WALNUT Street, southeast corner of Fourth,
.on MONDAY, January 4, 1864, between the hours of 10
-A. M., and 12o'clock, noon. JOHN S; WILSON, •
-de2l-12t - Secretary.
DIAMOND COAL COMPANY,-
NOTICE.—The Annual Election Direc
tors, to serve the easming year, will be held at the offi :e
of the Company. 7L3 MARKET Street, on WEDNES*
DAY, January 13th, 1864, between the hours of 12 and 1
o’clock P. M. ED. PEACE, President.
dellMuthstjal3* ; • .' - . .
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PHI
LADKLPHIA —The annual election for Directors
of thießank will bo held on TUESDAY the 12th of Janu
ary, 1664. between the hours of 12 and 2 o'clock, at the
HOUSE, S. E. corner THIRD and CHEST
NUT, . - . ' - M. McMICHAEL, Jr.,.
•Deo. 12, 1863. de!s-tuthstjal2 Cashier
OF NORTH AMERICA,
£o* December Ist. 1863.' y -
AN ELECTION for twelve Directors, to serve the ensu
ing year, will be held at the BANKING HOUSE, on
MONDAY, January 4th, 1864, between the hours of 11
and 8 o'clock.
The annual meeting of the Stockholders will be held at
the same time and place. - J, HOCKLEY,
del-tuthstia4 Cashier.
a*5P» FHILADK2iI*H£A AND RSASIKd
|<> RAILROAD COMPANY* Office %%? South
FOURTH Street, Philadelphia. September 2,1863.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.—The following-named person*
Are entitled to a Dividend on the Common Stock ofthl*
Company. The residence of several of them Is un
known, and it Ib, therefore, necessary.that the certifi
cates of stock should be presented on sailing for the
Dividend. 8/BRADFORD, Treasurer,
STOCKHOLDERS* NAMES: »
Mrs. Mary Bishop, S. Lancaster,
Timothy C, Boyle. Percy M. Lewis,
Clement Biddle, Fanny Mary Mitcherson,
Ann Copeland. John Mclntyre,
A. J.Newbold, John B. Moore;
Trustees, James McKnight.
Debbie A. Hughes, Benj. F. Newport*
• Sami T. Harrison, Benj. Pott.
James Hallowsll, . W R. Rodman, ,
James W. Hallo well. Sarah. Ann Richards.
Catherine C. Koppela, Henry B. Sherer,
Daniel Klapp, Maria L. Sadler,
'Mary Kuhn, Andrew Turner,
Ghas. Kuhn, 'Hartman Mrs. Rebecca Ulrich,
Kuhn, and J. H. Kuhn. Ex, Asher M. Wright,
of S. Kuhn. - William Young,
B. V. B. Lelsse Kxtrs., W. B. McVickar,
and James GK Sehaff. Ex. of Anstin Smith,
John EL Leisse. dec’d. Willis jc Go.
THE CLASS,
for Ladies and will meet for the first
lecture on TUESDAY EVENING, at 7K o’clock, at 26
South TENTH Street. As ocly a Limited number can be
accommodated, to 'secure tickets apply on or before that
time, to J. L. CAPEN.
dei6*a&tu2t
IB; YOU WISH TIH? MOST CHARM
ing picture of Tour'elf <vll at the unequalled esta
blishment of B P.- RBI&IER,-'o34r ARCIi Street, and
get one of his lyory types. s 7 It*
THOUSAND BARBELS GOOD
v NORTHWESTERN NEW YORK APPLES, in prime
order for shipping, In store and for sale by ■
. PRETTYMAN '& * ONS,
de22-81* N. E. corner FRONT and ARCH Streets. -•
T>E]MER’S: THE CHEAPEST AND
Av], €S ti a the city. SECOND, above Green. Colored
Photographs furnished at the low price of $1 each. Like
ness warranted to give satisfaction, : .<f It*
TN G R A M’S. 43‘SOUTH SECOND
■A Street, is the place for Christmas TEAS.
■A pound of choice Tea would be a good PRESENT for
» friend. It*
rrHE BEST 1 OKEN“ FOR A FRIEND
+ In the HOLIDAYBia your CARTE DE VISCTE taken
In beautiful, Jife-like style at D. F. REEMEWd, 634
ARCH Street. % It*,
S9fUV BKWAK]) —STOLEN, FROM
(be Stahls of the subscribers, lu D 0 57K*
IKGTOWK. Chester co., on the night of the 18th lust.,
A dark hay MARK, about To hands hißh. Her tonjrae has
been severely cut by the bit, and Is much scarred. She
1b in rather Coin condition and her coat rough.
One hundred dollars reward •will be paid for the re
covery of the Ma» a. and one hundred dollars upo* con
viction of the Jhief. BAUGH & KINS,
Kb 30 DSLaWATIE-Avenue;
Or, to same at DO WNINGTO V7N, Pa.
f) NE HBNDBEB POLLABS BE
r<J- "WARD. —it © New Jertey Express Company here
by cautions all i-erepPfi, firms and corporations agalns 1 :
receiving negotijvtiDir the following-named united
--States e-Jfiißonds, which were stolen from the Company’s
Officeat'Bordeotown. N. J., December \9th»-1863,
No. :2,59», one Bond, $5OO. •••
Ho. 6,937. one Bond. 8100/
No 6 one Bond SIGO.
A rev rd o.'Flfiy Dollars will bo paid for the recovery
of the >'1»o?e Bonds, and a like amount for evidence that
•Will detect the thief. . s OEO. R DUNN,
Superintendent.
de2l-3t*
Newark. W. J., Pec.W.lS63
E’EMOYAJ/.- henry A- drber,
•SEEDSMAN atfd FLORIST, will open his new Store
H0.'114: CoESL’JNUT (opposite the Masonic
Hall,) on MONDAY, December 21, 1863, where he .will
offer for the
, CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, .
.A large stock of Rustic and Fancy hanging Baskets,
Fern Shanes, Flower Hands, and,Biskets of the moßt
•exquisite ratterrs. entirely new and novel Also. Im-
Crosses. &c., Bonqneta, and baskets of
'4he;cho'.c»: tflowers, testet'nDyarranged Evergreens, suit
able for CliriiitTOae Trees.
-delßdt* ■ ■ 71* OnESTHUT Street.
■£JABi7
FROM SIMON GARTLA.ND,
UNDERTAKER. rtl ■ :
No 35 South TrUKTEJSNTH Street..
.To the Vubj<!o.— lt fcjw been thecastenjjln this country
and other ooutmlos, a« far as l could obtain,knowledge,
to use the inverted, torch on monuments and tombstones}
Which Is an eznhl'm of death,/as the same is An heathen
emblem* The Christian/believes VHe that -believeth,
though be.was dcid.yet fe> all he live,’’which is therea-
BOn that r took the liberty to place the flame of the torch
on my. Hearse upwards J also call the attention of the
public to the fact that since biildlmr my grand hearse,
the plan of whlch was furnished by Mr. Napoleon Le
Bran, arclitect, there have been over thirty'Hearses
built in this city: and previous 10 the building of mine,
not ten were built during the period of twenty flye
years, ' . , r , onn 81MON GABTIiAND.
Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 1883. dl7*6t*
UTARSH ALL’S PINE-TREE TAR
iU. DROPS.
. TRY THEM! „ THY THEM!
Tor the alleviation of Asthma. Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds.
’ 6oreness or Tickling of the Throat.
They are very pleasant And effectual, neatly pat un in
sliding cases, convenient for the pocket. Sold at IS and
»centF per box (2/i-cent boxes cheapest) by Druggists
Tr B D N TO^'H. P r PaLBd bT
p A B L O It F L A a a.
FRENCH SASH AND BELT BOXES,
JJ OLID AY PRESENTS.
DIAMOND DEALERS AND JEWELERS,
NO. 803 CHESTNUT ST.
A new and beantifhl.assortment of
DIAMOND FINGER RINGS, .
DIAMOND BREASTPINS,
DIAMOND EAR RINGS.
DIAMOND STUDS, and
v DIAMOND SETS,
All of which will be sold at less than usual prices.
WATCHES.
Also on hand a large and beautiful assortment of GOLD
and SILVER WATCHES, suitable for Ladies,Gentlemen,
and Boys, ■ Some of our Ladles’ Watches are of beautiful
designs, expressly adapted for
HOLIDAY. PRESENTS.
We have In store a splendid assortment of JEWELRY
of all kinds, consisting In part of Sets of Jewelry, Brace
lets, Sleeve Buttons, Seal Rings,* Studs, Gold Chains,
Ac., Ac. ,
SILVER WARE.
Silver Spoons, Forks, Ladles, Napkin Kings, besides
a large variety of Fancy Silver, suitable for
HOLIDAY OR BRIDAL PRESENTS.
da2l-t3l :
QHTISTMAS PRESENTS,
tsT prepay atorylio
Eo?ewood Writing-Desks, •
Ladies' Wfpk-Boxes,
Ladies' Dressing-Oases,
Gentlemen’s Dressing-Cases, •-
Ladies’Jewel Boxes.
Officer*?’Despatch-Desks,
_ , _ • Photograph Albums,
Wood, Ivory, and Bone Chessmen.,
Backgammon, Chess, and Cribb&ge Boards.
Ivory and Bone Counters,
Pearl and Ivoty Paper Knives,
Gold Pens and Silver Cases,
: Fine Pocket and Desk Cutlery,
.* Glass and Faucv Inkstands.
Also, a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, Counting-
House and Office Stationery, at
MOSS&^O.,
Blank-Book and Envelope Manufacturers,
433 CHESTNUT Street,
Two doors above'tlie Post office.
pAINT BOXES.
WRITING, PORTFOLIOS,
PHOTOGRAPHS,
•AXa3UMS,
AND OTHER SUITABLE
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,
In great variety, at . •
SCHOLZ & .TANENTZKY,
deSl-4i 113 Sonih EIGHTH Street.
AND JEWBLKY.
BAILEY & 00-,
are corfetantly receiving, by every arrival from Europe,
a fine collection of Goods suitable for the Holidays.
Their assortment of
FINE DIAMONDS, WATCHES,
has never been as complete as at present.
There can be found a grea t variety of the finest
FKENCH PORCELAIN GOODS,
CLOCKS AND ORNAMENTS POE THE MANTEL,
Rich Gilt-mounted
CHINA ORNAMENTS, BRONZES,
of every description.
PINE OIL PAINTINGS, BEST PLATED WARES,'
of Sheffield and their own manufacture.
SILVER TEA SETS. FANCY SILVER GOODS,
foT Presents.
Silver and Plated.
DIAMOND, PEARL, AMETHYST, AND CORAL
JEWELRY,
of the very latest designs,
Articles in Jewelry and Silver ware made to order.
Watch and Clock repairing strictly attended to.
dels-9tif
JJOLIDAY PRESENTS.
GENTLEMEN’S WRAPPERS,
mufflers, gloves,
JOHN O. ARRISON’S,
Nos. 1 and,3 NORTH SIXTH STREET,
dels-if
gKATERS’HEADQUARTERS!
LADIES’ SKATES, of every variety.
GENTS.’SKATES, of all kinds.
STEEL SKATES DUMP SKATES;
ROCKER SKATES
BHELL-GROOVE SKATES, a superior article for
learners.
PARLOR SKATES, all sires.
«e&.atnj&-tf
QHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
PORCELAIN LANTERNS,
BRONZES)
FLEXIBLE DROP-LIQIITS, &c., &c.
A FINE ASSORTMENT FOR SALE. .
WARNER,AIISKEY, & MERRILL,
del7 10t 718 CHESTNUT STREET.
(QO BN ELI US & BAKER,
LAMPS, OH AN DELIERB,
GAS FIXTURES,
710 CHESTNUT STREET,
/ MANUFACTORY—B*I CHERRY STREET,
deictmif ■;
JJOBBY ITORSES
BOYS’ SIiX!I3S,
2.OCP Hobby and Cavalry Horses. ’ ■
\ 2.oCoGoofle-neck and Boys 1 Fancy Sleds.
’ 1,000 Boys 1 Wheolbanows and Carts;
I,CCO Boya’.Govornmont Wajcona (new article).
1,000 Ladies’ Fancy Sewing Stands (new styles).
.1,000 CMl^ien’sToy Gigs and Coaches.
'An unsurpassed variety ofFancy and Toy Willow and
Wood Ware, for sale at bargains.
v ROWE & EUSTON,
151 and 159 North.THIRB Street,
Three doors below Race.
pOR HOLIDAY GIFTS,
'B/tTTSia.A.Ij BOXES,
HANDSOME INLAID AND PLAIN CASES,
OPERATIC AIRS, BALEADS, POLKAS,
WALTZES, &0.
A HindßOme Variety at Moderate Prices./
FABB & BROTHER,
3»4 CHESTNUT STREET,
del3-stuftde3l-9t BELOW FOURTH.
TTOLIDAY presents fob sen
-U- TLEMEN.—A maroiflcent assortment of tie rarest
" o ®fpi™ "JSSSBWw
B< KBCkSiEB?' ' G BOSMNDERB,
MUFFLERS. , . CARRIAGE RUGS.
UMBRELLAS* \ A;.. Ac.. Ac.,
Ooenlnn at- * / I J. W. SOOTT’S,
upsmnnat- J Sit CHESTNUT Street,
to \ Few doors.jslow the ‘'OoatlieataL"
HOLIDAY GOODS.
FIELD GLASSES,
SUITABLE FOR
3? R E S E IST T S .
IS VANS & HASSALL,
, 4TB ARCH STREET.
LOUIS L&DOHUS & GO.,
JEWELRY.
NEW-YE.VR PRESENTS,
.HOLIDAY GIFTS.
819 CHESTNUT STREET,
PHILADELPHIA.
SILVER WARE,
FLOWER VASES.
SCARFS, TIES)
EMBROIDERED SUSPENDERS,
PHILIP WILSON & CO. 'S,
*O9 CHESTNUT Street
MANUFACTURERS OF
BRONZE ORNAMENTS, &c., Sc.
CLOSING OUT CHEAP.
PLATING CHOICE
HOLIDAY GOODS.
JJOLIDAY PRESENTS.
FINE WHIPS AND CANES.
CHARLES P. CALDWELL,
de22 tt* Roe. 5 and T Woijfc FOURTH Street.
jgKATES—FOR
LADIES, GENTS,, AND BOYS
The beet Aeeortment In the City,
AT BURNHAM’S DEPOT
OF THS UNIVBEBAL WEINdBK,
ar South SIXTH Street.
Formerly at 721 CHESTNUT Street, Masonic Hall.
deUMmo
GREAT SKATE DEPOT!
A large and well'selected aeeortment of
LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND BOYS’
SB:^TZSSt
Jutreoeived and for sale by
TROTTER & DAWSON,
Ho. 919 MARKET ST., PHILADA.
R ARE CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
One or six high-backed, solid mahogany
chairs;
Hair-cloth eoate, formerly belonging to
GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON.
PRICE $25 BACH. k
Address"WASHINGTON.’ I thie oflice. dett-5t
ESTABLISHED IN 1812.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
WILLIAM WILSON & SON,
Southwest Corner of FIFTH and CHERRY Street*.
SILVER WARE.
Have on hand a Large, Handsome, and General
Assortment of SILVER WARE, enitahle for Holiday
Presents, of onr own'mannfactnre, of the finest quality,
and highest standard of Silver. Also;
PLATED WARE.
A large and general aeeortment of superior PLATED
WARE, of English and American make, WAITERS,
TEA SETS, &c.
Afr- Old Silver bought and taken In exchange.
Highest price given. \ do9-td!R
QHRIBTMAS PRESENTS.
OPERA GLASSES, GOLD SPECTACLES,
FIELD GLASSES, STEREOSCOPES, FANCY
V THERMOMETERS,
BESIDES MAHY OTHER
USEFUL MI) FANCY ARTICLES,
FOB SALE BY *
JAMES W. QUEEN A GO,,
No. 994 CHESTNUT STBEET.
Catalogues furnished gratis. n026-lm
WRAPPERS
- FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
.THE FINEST ASSORTMENT
JOTT3ST G. A-HKISOISPS,
Nos. 1 AND 3 NORTH SIXTH STREET,
FIRST STORE ABOVE MARKET. deB-t3l
HENRY HARPER,
*2O ARCH STREET,
Manufacturer and Dealer in
SILVER WARE.
FINE JEWELRY.
WATCHES,
SUPERIOR PLATED
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
jaccblablei,
(Successor to Staufier & Harley,)
No. 622 MARKET STREET,
Has now on hand a beautifnl Stock of
WATCHES. JEWELRY,
SILVER AND PLATED WARE,
SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
delD-lm
THOMAS C. GARRETT,
No. 713 CHESTNUT STREET,
In view of the approach, of the
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS,
Hae laid in a very elegant stock of
WATCHES, FINE JEWELRY,
SILVER ARTICLES, PLATED WARE,
TABLE CUTLERY, &c M
NEWEST STYLES AND FINEST Q.UAIJTY,
AN EXAMINATION OF WHICH HE ASH 9 OF PERSONS
SEEKING PRESENTS.
de3-td24 '
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
CASSIDY & BALL,
No. la SOUTH SECOND STREET,
Would invite attention to their stock of
GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES,
DIAMOND AND GOLD JEWELRY,
SILVER AND SILVER PLATED WARE.
Suitable for Holiday and Bridal Presents, all of which
will be sold at reasonable prices. de&-lm
JJ OLID AY PRESENTS.
Gr. RXJSSBIIaL, :
No. 22 NORTH SIXTH STREET,
A Wonld Invite actention to Lie well-selected
■BsS.tock of FINE AMERICAN and IMPORTED***
N WATCHES,
DIAMOND AND GOLD JEWELRY.
SILVER WARE, &0„
SUITABLE. FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
del-Im ' , . • ■ ■
J P. DUBOSQ & SON,
MANUFACTURERS OF
FINE JEWELRY,
1028 CHESTNUT STREET,
Watches neatly repaired and warranted.
Pearl Work of all descriptions repaired. del-lm
JJOLIDAY GOODS!
CARVED BREAD PLATES.
PATENT MAGIC RUFFLE FLUTING IRONS.
PATENT STEEL SKATES, a new article.
FANCY GOODS,
WILLIAM YARNALL’S
HOOSE-FUENISHINaStOBB.
No 1030 CHESTNUT Street,
(Opposite the Academy of Fine Arts).
JJOLIDAY PRESENTS,
McINTIRE & BROTHER’S,
GENTS* FURNISHING HOUSE,
Vo. 103# OHISTJTOT STBKBT.
Wrappers,
Gloves,
Suspenders,
, Omorellss, Sc,
TON OF SILK SCARFS
E CITY,
Scarf Pine and Rings,
Neckties and Cravats,
' Mufflers,
Handkerchiefs.
THE FINEST SELECT!
IN THI
de!s-tJa24
& G. A. WBiaECT,
624 CHESTNUT STREET,
Offer a beautiful selection of
BOHEMIAN GLASS TOILET SETS,
PARIAN AND BOHEMIAN VASES,
BRONZE STATUETTES AND BUSTS,
CARVED BRACKETS AND BOOK-STANDB,
mAR, TOBACCO, AND MATCH STANDS;
»R AND LIQUOR CASES,
DESKS AND TRAVELLING BAGS,
MEERSCHAUM AND BRIER PIPES,
and a great variety of Fancy Articles salted for Holiday
Presents. del-lm
QANES FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
. EBONT CANES.JroId head.
MALACCA CANES, ivory head.
LADIES’ CANES.
GBNTB.’CANES.
SOLDIERS’CANES.
_ . CANES ol every variety.
For Bale by
PHILIP WILSON & 00.,
del-lm. 409 CBESTNUT Street.
TTOLIDAY GIFTS.—GOLD SPEOTA
-B—A cle*. Gold Eye-Glasses, Stereoscope* and Stereo
scopic Views, Card Photograph*, Photoirapn Albums,
Microscopes, Manic Lantern*. Spy Glasses, Opsra Glasses,
Officers’ Field-Glasses for Army and Navy use, Pocket
Compasses. Mathematical Instruments, Kaleidoscopes,
Thermometer,, and * variety of other article*—appro
priate Elite for the season. . •
McAllister & bkothbr.
del-tial-lf T3B CHESTNUT Street.
J?0B CHRISTMAS.—
GLASS SHADES—ROUND.
GLASS SHADES-OVAL.
GLASS SHADES—SQUARE.
1, a rent v^. LL LETCHWOBTH _
No. 13 Jfortli FIFTH Stmt.
THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1863:
UMBRELLAS
't FOR , .
PRESENTS.
WILLIAM A. DROWN & C0 M
246 MARKET STREET.
1 • -
Hare now ready their usual large assortment of UM
BRELLAS suitable for Presents. de!44f
Holiday goods.—all the
Newest Styles of
FANCY COMBS,
'STEEL'AND JET JEWELRY, .
FANCY'FANS*
_ PEARL HEAD-DRESSES AND NETS,
with a full assortment oT Fancy and Toilet Goods*
adapted to the Holiday trade.
PRICES THE MOST SATISFACTORY,
At H. DIXON’S.
,Fd. 21 S. EIGHTH Street. Philada.
J K. CALDWELL & CO.,
Haro recelred a larxa assortment o I Rich aoods, of
heir own Importation, comprising
' NOVELTIES OF THE PRESENT SEASON;
SPLENDID DECORATED FRENCH FORCE.
LAIN VASES, CARD-RECEIVERS, AND
FLOWER STANDS.
DRESSING- CASES for Ladies and Gentlemen.
. RICH JEWEL CASKETS, GLOVE BOXES,
WRITING DESKS, LIQUOR CASES, &o.
CORAL, TORTOISE SHELL, AND STEEL
JEWELRY.
New store.
WATCHES, JEWELRY,
AND SILVER WARE.
The undersigned, formerly sale man in the establish
ment of T. C. Garrett. Chestnut street, has opened the
Store No. 33 South EIGHTH Btreet. above Chestnut,
■with an entire new stock of WATCHES. JEWELRY,
SILVER, and PLATED W4.RE- selected with great care
and attention, which will be sold at low prices. —-
> JSTO. C. KELLEY,
de!9-3t* 33 S. E.GHTH Street, above Chestnut.
TEA SETS, FORKS, Ac.
a. BUSSELL, 22 NORTH SIXTH
oR@! Street, has just received a very handsome assort
ment of FINS SEAL RINGS. no2-3m
FINE WATCH REPAIRING
attended to by the most experienced workmen*
and every Watch. warranted for one year.
G. BUSSELL,
aa North SIXTH Street
T ABIES WISHING TO PURCHASE
Aj HEAD-DKEjSES or FANCY CAPES, Splease call at
No. 904 ARCH 6treet, before going elsewhere. de2l 3t*
JJDWARD P. KELLY,
JOHN KELLY,
TAILORS,
143 SOUTH.THIRD STREET, ABOVE WALNUT,
Have now a complete assortment of
FALL and WINTER GOODS,:and
PATTERN OVERCOATS and '
BUSINESS COATS,
OF ALL THE FASHIONABLE STYLES.
TERMS CASH.—Prices lower than other Customer
Tailors* and clothes superior. dels-tf
OVERCOATS 1
SUITABLE FOB THE WEATHER,
PRICE $lO AND UPWARDS,
WANAMAKBR <Sfc BKOWN,
OAK HALL
POPE LAB CLOTHING HOUSE,
BIXTH AND MARKET.
WiU keep onr store open EVERT EVENING NEXT
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. deS.tl
'DLACK 0 ASS. PANTS, 05.50,
" At 704 MARKS? Stmt
SLACK CASK FARTS, V6.H, At 701 MARKS? Street
LACK GASB. FAITfB, $5.50,- At 701 MARKET Stmt
SLACK GASS. FARTS, 96.60, At 701 MARKET Stmt
SLACK GASS. FARTS. «S. 80. At 701 MARKS? Stmt
BBIGG & TAR GURTBJTB, So. 701 MARKET Street
GBIGGAVAE GURTBR’S, Ro. 701 .MARKET Stmt
GEIGG * TAR GURTBRU Ro. 704 MARKET Stmt
GBIGG* TAR GUNTER’S. Ro. 704 MARKET Stmt
GKIGG * TAR GURTSR’B. Ro-701 MARKST Stmt
se24-6m
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
/AWAAAVA'VW'AV'AV.VAWWVVVvWA V,\NVWV
(CHRISTMAS AND BRIDAL GIFTS,
OF UNSURPASSED BEAUTY,
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922 CHESTNUT STREET,
ELEVEN DOORB ABOVE THE CONTINENTAL HOTEL.
JOHN A. MTTRPHEY.
delG-lm
jd*. AN ELEGANT ASSORT-
A MENT OF A
SILK AND GINGHAM
UMBRELLAS',
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
• _ : FOR SALE BT
JOSEPH FUSSELL,
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WATCHES AND JEWESRT.
823 CHESTNUT STREET,
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RICH FANS, entirely new designs,
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RECEIVERS.
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SUPERIOR WATCHES, American, Swim, and
‘lnelieli.
SILVER WARE, of every description.
PLATED GOODS, American and English.
nol4-tds2S
RETAIIi BUY GOODS.
XJSEI'XJL presents
LADIES IN MOURNING.
Silke,
Press Goods,
Shawls,
Handkerchiefs,
Collars.
Sleeves,
Lace Sets,
Gloves,
BESSON & SON,
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_ ADMISSION, 2S cents; Stag* Seats. 60 eenb ; PrlvaW
Box, 83; Gallery, Ifi cent* The Troupe ia in. the fad
t i d .?, of A^ ccets,^ til9 artists being very superior iu their
shill of the performance. de2l-tf
l® r UNI>EBIjrOH" , B
fT ZOGRAPHICON.
A Series of Panoramic Illustrations of
TS-ARTHUR'S
T^m IN A. BAR ROOM.
. J i OH N BTJiSYACrS VILGRCM‘B PROiRSS3.
and other Attractive Scenes from LUe, Character, Ha
rare, and Art. comprising one of the most pleasinr. in
stinctive, and highly impress! re series of entertainment*
ever presented to an American, pub ic
Pr -S?- r i\ e t or Manager Mr.' JOSEPH VBRBT.
Will he exhibited at
ODD FELLOWS’ HALL,
■' FRaNKROED.
, OH CHRISTMAS EVE,
and continue till Wednesday, the 30tb, inclusive, after
•SS$ HT^‘ffiL^f P^a bltedat «»-
This splendid series of more than 100 Brand Panoramic
Paintingß teas executed by Mr. George Wnndenioh. an
.Ajaeriran artish who Ktanns nnriTaUed as a gel ntc artist
Admission, A cents: Children, 15 cents. Liberal ar
rangements made with Schools, Temperance, and otw
Societies. Aflernocn Matinees on Christmas: and
day, sSlh, ai 2|i o’clock. For the afternoons, Children
10 cents. Soldiers admitted at half price de4l-St
pONOEET HALL,
„ LECTURE KOOM,
CHESTNUT Si REST ABOVE TWELFTH.
WAUGH'S MaSHIFUEKT
New Panorama of
ITALY
WUI positively close Wednesday Evening, Dec 39
OPENEVERT EVENING. ALSO, , .
Wednesday. Cbrutmas, and Satnrday Afternoons. ■
„ ■ - ■ this splendid work of art -
Commences moving—
EVENINGS, at 7Ji AFTERNOONS, 3 o’clock.
..Tickets 25 cents; Children 15 cents. For day ezhibl
tions only. de2l-8t
fJ9 A ARCH .STREET. .
-. institute for dancing.
. 3>- D. CARPENTER, the well known, real Master of
the Art, is now ready to take Scholars for the Second
Term, for Ladies Gentleman, Misses, and Ma.3ters. Ia
separate departments, by theroseiv&b.~. aa d wlx&ri
proper Dancing is taught for good society. ...
~X£HH.?Jk a &ie* and Gentlemen are informed tlm
D. L. CARPENTER will take • Scholars for Evening-
Classes, now forming. Carpenter can be seen at any
time, day and night. at .his rooms. .
„D. L CARPENTER will• give full-dres3 Sociable*
EVERT TUESDAY EVENING. Gentlemen will not b*
admitted unless with Ladies, and to be gloved for the
occasion. He hopes his former friends will enconr&ia
tfafm • . • del9-g&»
rjHE GRAND
The Society-will give THESE CONCERTS, doriaxtti*
**The n SECONI> CONCERT will be on
THUSSSaTE. EVENING. 13th, 1364,
To cooslptof Miscellaneous Music.
The THIRD CONCERT will take place
On TfIURSDAY EVBNFKG, Way ltth 1864,
: When the. Grand ORATORIO of Golnmbug Diacoynlu
America will.be performed. This Oratorio was per
formed in this city-by the PHILADELPHIA SaCR£D
MDSIC SOCIETY in 1547. -
The Snbsciiption list is now open at J. E. Goold’h.
Seventh and Chestnut streets; Lee St Walker’s, TM
Chestnut street; and Wm. S« AJAlfred Manien’s, 60#
Chestnut street.
Price of Subscription for the season
THREE DOLLARS,
Admitting three persons .to each Concert. del6-tf
gECOND SEASON, 1863-’64.
M. H. CRO6S and CHiKLBS H. JARVIS,
Respectfolly ansotmce to the public that they Hffi
live
of the series to'be given in DECEMBER,aa£
tbe.jemaLninjf three during the months ofJANUAEY*
FEBRUARY, and APRIL. IS6I Messrs. C- and J. wffl
be assisted by tho following Artiste:
Carl Gaertnbr, Violin. 1C M. Schmitz, Violoncello
L. Tschirner, Contra Basso Wm.:Stoll,-Clarionet.
A. Kellner, Hautboy.- J. Koch, Flute.
G. Mfllbb, Bassoon. • IC. Plageman, Horn." .
Programme, with snbscripton prices, at Gould's, Aa*
drfe&Co.'s, and Lee & Walker's. , • noH«stuth t|
nras MjENNBRCHor takes plea
"A SURE in announcing to its friends and the publie
that its
FIFTEENTH FANCY DRESS BALL,
Will take p'ace on-*-
MONDAY EVENING, February Ist, 18«* .
AT THE
\ AMEBICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Tickets can only be had by subscription of the membeflk
of the Society, and the authorized Managers, Whoso ad* -
dresses will b« published hereafter. delff-tuthatf
TEMPLE OF WONDEBS—ASSEMBLY
- 1 - BUILDINGS, TENTH AND CHESTNUT STRUM.
Amusement for Old and Young. Mirth mnlTTrmiliurfl
open for the season. Constant change of Enteit&uuunk
' - SIGNOR BLITZ
EVERY EVENING, commencing at 7K o’clock, iii
Wednesday and Saturday at 8, consisting of New Mys
teries in Necromancy, great success in VentriloQuistt*
and the Learned Canary. Birds.
Admission 25 cents; Children Id cento, . sell-tf**
AMUSEMENTS.
MERIC AN ACADEMYOF^MUSIO.
ujpaballbled attraction fob
THE HOLIDAYS
RAVEL, marzbtti
TUESDAY Bad WEDNESDAY JVENINQS, Doe. £M
and 23d, 1863.
The performance will comnie*d9 With new exercises o*
the
' , TIGHT BOPS.
Julian. Philippe, and Paul Sfartinett!, In (heir Tried*
fcerme on the Single Hope* and the world-renoweet
, . ‘ MAD'LLE MARIETTA. ZANFBETTA*
In her extraordinary evolutions, without the aid *f ttftl
balance pole,
After which the beautiful ballet, entitled
- . , „ THE VIVANDIBBSI
To he followed by
„ TBEGLADIATOBB.
BY THE MaRTINATTI BROTHERS.
To conclndA with the celebiated Pantomime of
JOCKO; OR, THE BRAZILIAN APB.
CHRISTMAS PAY, GRAND CHRISTMAS MATUT3B*
Commencing at 2 o'clock.
„ ■ _'. ■ peices op ADiiresioN ;
Parquet, Parquet Circle, and 8a1c0ny..,50 cent*.
_ . CNo extra charge for reserved seats 3
Upper Circles. 5 cent*.
Pioscenium Boxes, 8 teats each m
Box office will open on BATURDAY. December lISSu
at b o clock, where seats may be secured for three dara
in aavmce.
. at 7; performance to commence at 8. Close
at 10# o’clock. de22-2t
"WTSW CHBSTNUT-ST. THEATRE.—.
' lessee and Manaier Mr. WM. WHEAT!*!.
, CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
Last weeK out ODe of the engagement of
BDWIH EORBEST. -
Who will
THIS (TOESDAT) BVENItfC, Dec. 244 IBCB.
Appear for
THE THIRD AND LAST TIKE, AS
BPaRTACUS,
in Dr. Bird’s great American Tragedy of
“THE GLADIaTOR.”
supported by a
MOST POWERFUL CAST.
Conductor. MARK EASSLEB.
Hr. Wheatley begs leave to announce thb? ho. has af*
fected an engagement with the young, talented* a*4
beautiful American artiste
_ v . MISS JEAN HOSMER, __
T.^ h £ WlU T- m , l & e ? w L firßt appearance on Wednesday.
Dec. 23, as Jjnnei, in Shakspeare'a admirable tradegy or
Romeo and Joliet. db2l-6t
WALNTTT-STREET THEATRE
” THIS (TDESDAT) EVENING, Dm. 22d,
• J. K CLANKS.
ONLY NIGHT OF THE FaT BOV;
„ r ’ „ CLARKS ONLY TIME AS WADDTP.
OHLVNIGHT OF TOODLKS: clabkeas toodles.
ONLY NIGHT OF MV NEIGHBOR’S WIFE:
_ CLARKE AS BROWN. :
To-morrow (Wedneedaylanexcellent bUI • On Christ
mas i « Clarke. Grand Holid.y Pa
cl Ait QTTEBN/VJhrbtaiaß afternoon. at
Sis o'clock, Clarke in a Grand Shla Entertainment. U
Turn JOHN DREW'S NEW ARCH*
iTJL STREET THEATRE.
SECOND NIGBT OP TBiMS BREW. '
THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING. DECEMSEB 22d*
v HELPING HAJTD& -
Lorentz Hartman .Frank Draw
. THE IRISH DRAGOON.
Paddy Murphy .; • ..Frank Drew.
"with the sonc of “.Paddy Carsy. ”
Performance to commence with
„ . THE JENKINSE3.
In rehearsal. ALADDIN.”
Afternoon Performance on
CHRISTMAS DAY.
Performance to commence at 7%.
rjOKCEBf HALL, CHESTNUT
v - / STREET, A-OYE TWELFTH:
„„ GRAND GALA-DAY CONCERTS.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS;
Commencing THURSDAY, 21ih
GRAND MATINEES
PRIDAY, CHRISTMAS DAY.
„, Ir . SATURDAY AFTERN&ON, at!' o’clock
THE ORIGINAL;>ND ONLY BLAIS : *ELL BROTHERS:
SWISS BELL- RINGERS,
vocalists, Harpist.*, and Instrumea al SMo Artists,
T - . TEN MEMBERS,
Including Masters STERNE, YOUNG, LITTLE.- ani"
CLARA,
The Wouderfcl CHARACTER SINGERS.
Tickets. 25 cents Reserved seat?, 60 cents.
No half price fit night.
All Children admitted at a reduced price to all of tha-
Matinees.
F. .S. —A of the Hall may be seen at Gould’*
Music Store, where seats can be secured.
E 3. BLAISDELL.AgK;”- BLiISDELL - Ma g’'f
Q.BEAT .NATIONAL CIROU&
>* TEOffPB.-JUSKBT Straet rtoTe Tw->lt«i. '
Directress, Mrs. CEAM,Trs_WASNSH. formerly Mrs.
ORATORIO
THE MESSIAH
Will be performed by the
HANDEL AND HATDN SOCIETY.
ON
CHRISTMAS NIGHT,
MUSICAL FUND HALL
FOUR
CLASSICAL SOIEEEB,
AT THE
FOYER OF THE AOADSMY OF MUSIC*
THIS WINTER.
pOThBRMEL’S MARTYRS IN THS
J-V COLISEUM. ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS.
CHESTNUT STREET. ABOVE TEETH,
will positively CLOSE on JANUARY Ist.
Openfrom-StoO; Bveninr, from 7 to IQ. no3o-tj«l
fVEBMAJSTIA ORCHESTRA.,—PUBLIC
REHEARSALS every SATURDAY, at 3 o’clock, ft
M., at the MUSICAL FUND HALL. Single ticket* *
cents. Packages of sis tickets, $L To oe hsd at AN*
.DEE'S, 1104 CHESTNUT Street, J. B GOULD, SE
VENTH and CHESTNUT, and at the Hall door,- ocU-Ma
PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY 0*
THE PINE ARTS,
1035 CHESTNUT STREET.
OPEN DAILY (Sundays excepted) from 9.A. H. tOI
6P. M. i • r.-. • .
Admission 25 cents,. Child renjhalf price.
rasmuxcs companies.
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DIRECTORS. s
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Chaa. Richardson, Geo. A. Weel. ,■ , ,
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John W. Brennan. Cha*. Stores,
Philips. Justice, AH. Rosenheim. ... ;
O. W. Darls, Joseph"!). Ellis.
'PRANCIB H. BOOK, President :
CHARLES HICHARD SOD, Vise President.
WILLIAM I. BLAjrCHABD. Secretary- UIBUU
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200 bones whole Layer galslm.
f 200 boxes half. and Layer EaWna. r
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