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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1868,
Sfo tatek will be issued horn this office
to-monow, in accordance with the usual
custom, and in order that all persons con
nected with this office may observe the
Christmas holiday.
General McClellan for the Presidency.
We presume the Presidential question is
settled. There is no more to,be done. The
National Union Conservative, etc., etc.,
Committee, which yesterday honored Inde
dependence Hall by meeting in it, has
nominated General George B. McClellan
for the Presidency. There is no more to be
done. Of course, he is yet to be elected.
But that is a bagatelle. The great difficulty
was in obtaining a committee bold enough
to take the responsibility of his nomination,
and now that is overcome, all the rest is easy.
Believe vis, Washington is not so hard to
take as Richmond; and because General
McClellan failed to capture the rebel'capi
tal with an army, we are not to suppose that
he will fall to capture the national capital
without one. Nothing of the hind. It is
indeed probable that General McClellan
will he more successful in politics than in
war, in proof of which we may instance
the triumphant effect of .his Woodward
letter, which rivalled the achievements of
the Peninsula. It may be objected that
Mr. Jußtice. Wood ward was defeated, and
that the Army of the Potomac was
driven back to Harrison’s Landing; but
who can fail to perceive that in the one
case, General McClellan vastly diminished
the majority for Governor Curtin in the
Fifth ward, and in the other, by a mas
terly retreat,’ extricated his decimated
army from a malarious swamp ? It may
therefore be expected that, as a Presidential
candidate, he will, for the third time, achieve
a negative triumph, and win imperishable
renown, in the magnanimity with which he
will endure a reverse.
The results of this nomination will be as
decisive as those of the battle of Antietam.
In the first place, the Union party now in
power will not ho hurt iu the contest, and if
defeated, will be allowed to quietly retire.
That magnanimity which the General has
always shown to his opponents will be ex
tended to the deluded men who now sustain
the Government. Again, it is certain that
neither Yallandigham, ot the Cana.das; nor
Smith, of Arkansas; nor Sharp, of Sheffield,
have the slightest chance of being the next
President. Their numerous supporters will
go over in a body to Gen. McClellan, and
will not wait till the Government supplies
them with shoes. Herein they will excel
the army which General McClellan was
formerly in the habit of reviewing, which
he tells us in his brief and able report would
not move after a defeated foe, till a shoe
maker had measured its multitudinous feet.
In the third place, the Union party will be
spared all difficulty in choosing its next
candidate, for who will be led, like a lamb
to the slaughter, only to be defeated by the
victor over Gen. Lee? In the fourth place, the
Herald will prepare to desert Gen. Grant,
and add a new laurel to its reputation for
consistency. In the fifth, Mr. Hamilton
Pope will become the next Secretary of the
Treasury, General Norton will be made
the Secretary of War, and Mr. Charles
Buckwalter will be the successor of Mr.
Seward. These are graud results, and if
we had the patience to add up the items of
the Confederate debt we should reach an
equally satisfactory total.
The seventh result, which we had nearly
forgotten, is that fifteen or twenty National
Union, Conservative, and so forth, gentle
men, have acquired immortality iu the his
tory of the insignificant details of the
war. We do not know who made these
gentlemen a committee, or whether they
elected each other, but it is certain that
General McClellan will have fifteen or
twenty Votes. Indeed, there is a Mr. Max
• Laugrkschwabtz, secretary ot the German
McClellan Club, who says he controls a
quarter of a million of votes. Still the
question of the responsibility of tbe com
mittee remains; yet it is enough that Gen.
McClellan is nominated—how, or by
whom, is comparatively unimportant.
Hon. Amos Kendall, of Washington,
and Mr. R. F. Stevens, of New York,
however, take the chief responsibility, and
we hope they are able to bear it. From the
nomination of Gov. Wm. B. Campbell, of
Tennessee, for the Vice Presidency, we
should think they thought they were. Gen.
Noetok, of Texas, is, no doubt, competent
to bear anything—even the ridicule we will
spare him—for he’bravely declared that
“the Lincoln Administration must be
wiped out, in order to save the Govern
ment.” Terrible alternative! But does Gen.
Norton intend to use General McClellan
as a sponge ? Forbit it, ye powers tbat pre
side over the fates ot distinguished gene
rals. We do not compare General Mc-
Clellan with Alexander, nor the use to
he made of the one in life with that made
of the other after death, yet we cannot help
recalling the lines which Hamlet recited
over Toriclc's skull, and the moral they en
force.
Mr. Charles Bcckwaltep., who was
among the speakers who endorsed the nomi
nation, was not a member of the committee,.
but, it appears, its visitor, attracted by
curiosity; upon this we congratulate him.
Mr. Buckwaltbr saicl he was a young man
who took an interest in politics, which was
generally known before, complimented
Liberty, and praised the Constitution. He
also said that he preferred principles to
men, which, of course, means that he may
not yote for General McClellan upon a
conservative and-so-forth platform. After
he had concluded these able remarks, a Na
tional Union and Conservative baritone
sang a song, which we did not hear,
but have no doubt was the best feature
of the evening. The committee then
gave three chcerß for itself and its
candidates, and overcome, we tear, with
its exertions, adjourned. It adjourned
with the unpardonable failure to pass a reso
lution setting forth, that, as General Mc-
Clellan was nominated on Christmas eve,
he should be inaugurated on the Ist of April.
So we leave this momentous matter at the
mercy of an astonished nation. But, at the
last moment, we are startled by the fearful
thought—General McClellan declined to
advance on Richmond; what if he
should decline a conservative raid on
Washington ? _______
A Christmas Thought.
Those who believe in the retrogression of
the seasons, and anticipate that the time is
not distant when, in the transmutation that
shall have been wrought, buow will fall in
summer and roses bloom in winter, (to say
nothing of peas and green corn,) suggest a
change in our calendareal distinctions.
'They would positively obliterate those very
months which are most worthy to be com
memorated in our nation’s annals ; they
would scatter to the winds the names of
those glorious epochs which are strung upon
the necklace of the historic year. The
French, who are fond of revolution, once
revolutionized the calendar. They turned
the who le thing topsy-turvy, so that even
the almanacs were at a loss to decide which
end of it was uppermost. Not content with
changes in the Government, they got the
start of. changes in the weather, and erected
a meteorological guillotine which sliced off
the heads of all the old months, and placed
a bevy of new in power. The names given
to these indicated tljeir character. There
were the Vintage, the Foggy, and the
Sleety months, the Snowy, the Rainy, and
the Windy months, and so on; the arrange
ment, in fact, being about the same as
“ February snowy, March blowy, April
showery, May flowery. l ’ When these hair
brained Frenchmen had got their new troop
of months into thorough working order,
and had given Moses a settler in stretching
the weeks into ten days instead of seven,
they found they had still a few days stand
ing over. Not knowing what else to do
with them, they dedicated them to Virtue,
and such other of the lesser divinities as
were most nearly related to the goddess of
Reason..
•Now, wc are an enterprising people, but we
never did anything like that. We had rather
count time by water-clocks and sand-glasses,
as they did in remote antiquity, than import
the French atheistic fashion of sixty or
seventy years ago. We want to remember
that the anniversary oi the Declaration
of Independence comes upon the Fourth of
July and not upon the fourth day of the
pluvial or the prairial, the floreal or the
gennanal month. So with the panoramic
past of the present war, from the firing upon
Sumpter to the victory at Chattanooga.
But this is not the day when the public ear
is open to the reception of a detailed review
of a very eventful year. Quieter hours and
more sober scenes must serve, for this Christ
mas is upon us, and hours that fleet by
with winged feet bring mirth and laughter
with them, and leave serious reflection in the
lurch. We have only time to survey our
own'image as a nation, reflected in the glass
of the present, with a casual speculation as
to how that reflection willappcar to us look
ing back a year’s time from now, with a
fanciful wish that we could cut it out of that
mirror for preservation as easily as Satan
called up the shadow of Petek Schlemihl
and carried it away with him under his arm.
We should look back in a year’s time with
the same suspense and curiosity with which
we now look upon a picture of ourselves taken
ever so many birthdays ago. The reflection
or the shadow being unrolled before us,
and comparing them with those we should
then cast, we should behold how the former
would have grown more beautiful, and the
latter broader and longer. Retrospection
and anticipation often go hand-in-hand, and
always when they tread the soil of our na
tion’s history. On this Christmas day,
when, indeed, we shall have neither time
no?siiclination for either, we shall yet be in
fluenced by the spirit of both. The con
sciousness of deserved success adds a new
brightness to our festivities; the conviction
that our successes are working out a g!|fi
ous consummation tinctures with fuller glad
ness the religious character of Christmas
day.
Tlic Schleswig-Holstein Question.
There are apprehensions in Europe that
what is called the Schleswig-Holstein trou
bles will lead Germany into war. We shall
here state, in very few words, what are the
causes of these troubles.
The kingdom of Denmark consists of a
promontory, which is almost a peninsula,
jutting out from North Germany, and seve
ral islands. Copenhagen, the capital, is on
the island of Zeeland. The mainland con
sists of Denmark proper, to the north, and
Schleswig and Holstein to the south. These
two are German Duchies. In these Duchies,
which have long been annexed to Denmark,
but never thoroughly united, (somewhat
like the connexion of Ireland with Great
Britain,) the succession goes to male heirs
only, under the Salique law. In Denmark,
as in England, a female can inherit the
crown. In 1848, the Duchies broke into revolt
to recover their independence, and become
part of the German Confederation. They
were defeated and gave in, chiefly through
the intervention of Russia and England, and
in 1552, the year following, a compact, as
to the succession, was made, under which
Prince Christian, father of the Princess of
Wales, became King of Denmark, on tbe
recent death of Frederick YII.
King Frederick, who became King in '
1848, had no children, and his heir pre- :
sumptive was his uncle, Prince Ferdinand, j
a man fifteen years older than himself, also j
childless. On their death, the male line of i
Danish sovereigns would have been extinct, |
and the ‘ ‘ legitimate’ ’ claimant of the Duchies j
(at least) would have been Prince Frede
ric, head of the Duchy of Schleswig-
Holstein-Sondenbourg-Augustenbourg, the
nearest relation, albeit remote, to tbe. late
King Frederick of Denmark. But, in
1852, a Treaty was made—ratified by Rus
sia, England, Austria, Prussia, and nearly
every other great Power in Europe—by
which Prince Frederick of Augustenbourg
was excluded from the succession, and
Prince Christian, a cadet of the previous
branch of Schleswig-Holstein-Sondenbourg-
Glucksbourg, was constituted heir, on the
failure of the reigning royal line, to all the
dominions then united under the sceptre of
the King of Denmark. It was avowed that
Prince Frederick of Augustenbourg was
excluded, though nearest relation, and
Prince Christian, Of the previous line,
adopted as heir of Denmark because the first
had taken the German and the other had
adhered to the Danish side, in the war of
1848.
The Danish Parliament, very reluctantly,
and after two years’ delay, adopted the
treaty which conveyed the succession to the
German Prince (Christian). The real
heir-presumptive to the Crown died a few
months ago, and King Frederick YII.
died early in October. The treaty-appoint
ed successor at once assumed the title of
Christian IK., and called on the Danes to
swear allegiance to him. This has been
done, with some few refusals, in Denmark
proper, hut the Schleswig and Holstein
Duchies refuse to acknowledge him as their
lawful ruler, and, (backed by the Dukes
of Saxe-Cobouig, Oldenbourg,and Baden,)
Duke Frederick of Holstein-Augusten
bourg claims Schleswig and Holstein as
rightful heir. It is worthy of notice that,
'in 1853, When the treaty was made giving
the succession to Prince Christian, a sur
render of all rights of succession was volun
tarily made, for himself and sons, by Prince
Frederick of Holstein-Augustenbourg, to
whom was then handed yver the sum of
$150,000, as the consideration of thi3
surrender. He has had his loaf, yet wants
it again. .
The question to be decided is whether
Denmark is to be curtailed of Schleswig and
Holstein, her Southern provinces, or whether
the Augustenbourg, who sold his birth
right in 1853, can now claim to rule them.
The inhabitants of said provinces, it should
be added, are generally in favor of being
transferred from Denmark and taken into
the German Confederation. The three con'
temptibly petty Duchies of Saxe Cohourg,
Oldenbourg, and -Baden, which support the
claim of a German prince to Schleswig-
Holstein, have very little means—physical,
pecuniary, or moral —of effectually backing
up the Augustenbourg man. The rulers of
the still smaller Duchies of Saxe-Meinin
gen, Anhault-Bernburg, Schwarzburg-
Rudolstadt, Reuss-Girez, Anhalt-Denau-
Kothen, Hesse Hombourg, Schaumburg-
Lippe, Lippe-Detmold, and Lichtenstein,
are also in favor of Schleswig-Holstein be
ing detached from Denmark. They could
scarcely raise 10,000 soldiers among them,
if'they called out their full force. The
army of Lichtenstein, one of these contempti
ble little sovereignties, amounts to ninety
one soldiers, all told!
- It was thought probable that Hanover and
Bavaria would take part against Denmark,
and Prussia has had a decided leaning on
the same side, though she signed the Treaty
of 1553, by which Duke Christian’s suc
cession was established, and Duke Frede
rick, of Augustenbourg, sold his birthright
for money. Russia, England, France, and
Belgium, and probably Austria, will resist
any infraction of that treaty. The question
stands in this very doubtful position, and
Chbibtian IX, of Denmark, begins his
reign most unauspiciously.
Cotton and Cash.
We notice statements in the last English
journals to the effect that the quantity of
cotton to be imported into England in 1864,
from all parts of the world, is estimated at
the value of £88,000,000— equivalent to
1440,000,000. The exports of cotton ma
nufactures from England, in the year 1803,
may be taken at the value of £49,000,000
($245,000,000), leaving £39,000,000 ($195,-
000,000) to be paid in cash. The total
value of all British exports, in 1863, is esti
mated at £150,000,000— 50 that the cotton
manufactures exported,' in the same time,
are about one third of this vast total. Of
comse a portion of the thirty-nine millions
sterling will be paid in other exports than
cotton goods, but there will remain a
balance of nineteen or twenty millions to
be paid in specie. No wonder that, in vie w
of this state of things, the Bank of England
has advanced its rate of discount to 8 per
cent, with expectation of putting it still
higher. The drain of gold from the Bank of
England, ’s considered somewhat alarming,
inasmuch as it is unusual at this season.
The statement of M. Fooxd; the French
Minister of Finance, that there is a defi
ciency of $200,000,000 in the year’s reve
nue, that a loan of -$00,000,000 must be ob
tained, and that Napoleon's dealing with
Mexico, in 18G3, has cost $40,000,000, will
naturally affect the European, and especially
the London and Paris money markets at this
time.
■■ A Fortunate Politician.
Some old lady in the west of Fmgland,'
very deeply impressed with the importance
of having Tory principles ably championed,
has bequeathed $200,000, and also left him
residuary legatee. She thus rewards him,
because he is leader of “ Her Majesty’s
Opposition” in the House of Commons.
Considering that he started in life with
out any wealth, except the possession of a
very superior education ; that he has been
in Parliament for over a quarter of a cen
tury, without ever incurring any expendi
ture, for the joint cost of the contest for
Shrewsbury in 1841; was defrayed by his
colleague, Mr. Tomline ; that his celebrity
procured him an exemplary and woll
dowered wife, in the fashionable and clever
widow of Mr. Wyndham: Lewis; that he
has twice been Chancellor of the Ex
chequer, for which he enjoys a life-pension
of $lO,OOO per annum, and that he is a
“Right Honorable,” by virtue of being a
Privy Councillor, it must be admitted that
Mr. Diskaeli is a very fortunate man. He
has celebrity as author, orator, and states
man, and now there falls into his lap such
a shower of gold as fair Danae would have
been charmed to receive.
Other English publicists have been recipi
ents of large individual generosity, from the
hands of their admirers. Thus, the Earl of
Chatham, ("when plain William Pitt, in I
the reign of George II.,) had a legacy from
Sarah, the famous Dowager Duchess of t
Marlborough, amounting to $50,000, ex
pressly, as the codicil stated, “for having
defended the laws of his country and endea
vored to save'it from ruin.” Thus, also, in
17G4, his patriotism gained him a very con-1
siderable estate,- for Sir William Pvnsent
was so delighted with his character and con- I
duct, that, disinheriting his own relations,
the enthusiastic baronet bequeathed all his
landed estates, valued at $25,000 per annum, 1
to this same Pitt, Thus the well-known 1
House Tooke, whose own property was I
very small, was made an independent man
by the bequest of a valuable estate, out of
the testator’s satisfaction with his defence of
liberal principles. Thus Henry Brougham
received an intimation from some aged fe- I
male West-India proprietor that she ap
proved so much of his first work, ("on Co
lonial Policy,) that she had set him down
in her will as legatee to the tune of $50,000,
but, on her death, it was found that she had
appended a codicil to the document, by I
which the bequest was revoked. on the plea of
dissatisfaction at the conduct of Brougham
in advocating’ the Abolition of Slavery.
Thus the late Lady Holland, a great pa
troness of rising young Whigs, bequeathed
$3,500 per annum to Lord John Russell,
because he had introduced the Reform Bill
of 1532. And thus, yet with a difierence,
Mr. Rowland Hill was enriched by a
public subscription to reward him for having
i devised and carried the penny postage into
! operation, and Mr, Richard Cobden re
: ceived some $270,000, from the same pub-
I lic,v to compensate him for his successful
: labors to repeal the Corn Laws, which made
s food dear. We do not say any thing of the
| princely annuity which Ireland gave to Mr.
i O’Connell for fifteen years—because that
payment enabled him to be “ Member for
all Ireland,” relinquishing the high emolu
ments of his profession. The payment,
which was liberal, was never grudged, and
it is doubtful whether it ever did more than
cover the great but inevitable expenses in
which his position, as the representative of
Ireland, involved him.
Mr. Disraeli, with money in both pock
ets, will stand, a more assured man than ever,
in the House of Commons, where it is almost
a crime to be poor. Opponents will no long
er sneer at him as a penniless adventurer,
dependant on his wife, or as a pensioned
patriot and parvenu. With forty thousand
pounds at his banker’s, he is above reproach.
We should not have the slightest objection
to be the grateful recipient of even a fourth
of that amount, our views being moderate.
As to the corruption which,, of late, has stalked
shamelessly through our legislative halts, what is
to be done? If nothing* then republican institutions
are a failure.—Tri&twe.
This is ah illogical conclusion. Because
Albany legislation is corrupt; because the
national legislation was, for many years,
prostituted to slavery, republican institu
tions have not failed. A Republic is not
expected to bring about the millennium.
Men will be corrupt under any system of
Government; but tbe evils of legislation
are more easily corrected in a Republic
where legislators are periodically changed
than- under opposite Governments where
they are permanently in place.
WASHINGTON.
Special Despatches to The Press.
Washington, D. C., Dec. 24
Our Indian Relations.
As the teimß of the President's Emancipation and
Amneßty Proclamations do. not include the Indian
territory, effbrta arebeinginade by the Indian Bureau
to adjust the difficulties growing out of certain In
dians having made common cause with the rebel Go
vernment, by a settlement on the principles asserted
In the said proclamation. Already the Creekshave
negotiated a treaty with this Government, pro
viding for the abolition of slavery among them, as
a condition of their being reinstated In the enjoy
ment of the benefits which they forfeited by their
disloyal conduct; and similar treaties are contem
plated with the Choctaws and Clierokees. The
latter tribe, through their own councU, have pro
vided for freeing their slaves; but a stipulation to
that end iB required in a new treaty to be made.
The Movements of tee.
No information has been received here to confirm
the sensation rumor which prevailed this afternoon,
in New York, that General Longstbebt bad joined
General Leu's forces, and that the rebel army was
on this side' of the Rapidan. It receives ho credit in
official circles.
The Re-Enlistment of Volunteers.
The Adjutant General ha« telegraphed to all the
army commanders that a law has been passed to the
effect that no bounties, excepting suoh as are now
provided by law, shall be paid to any persons enlist
ed after the fifth of January next. The only bounty
provided by law is the $lOO authorized by seotion
fifth of the aot of July, 1861. The commanding offi
cers are accordingly required to secure all re
enlistmehts of veteran volunteers, as far as possi
ble, before the 6th of January, and to give imme
diate pubUoity to this circular.
, The Russian, Fleet.
The Bussian Fleet have left here for Fortress
Monroe, and will winter in the roads.
Revision of the United States Statutes.
Mr. SnMrrxx introduced a bhl in the Senate yes
terday, to provide for the revision and consolidation
of the Statutes of the United States, and which is as
follows:
Be if enacted by the Senate and Some of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President of the United States be, and he
is hereby, authorized, by and with the advioe and con
sent of the Senate, to appoint three persons learned in
the law, as commissioners, to revise, simplify, ar
range, and consolidate all Statutes of the United
States, general and permanent in theirnature, which
shall be inforoe at the time such commissioners may
make the final report of their designs.
Sxo. 2, And be it further enacted, That, in perform
ing this duty, the commissioners shall bring together
all statutes and parts of statutes which, from simi
larity of subject, ought to be brought together,
omitting redundant or obsolete enactments, and
making such alterations as may be necessary to re
concile the contradictions, supply the omissions,
and amend the imperfections of the original text;
and they shall arrange the same under titles, chap
ters, and sections, and otber suitable divisions and
sub-divisions, with head notes briefly expressive of
the matter contained in such divisions; also, with
side notes, so drawn as to point to the contents of
the text; and with references to the original text
from which each section is compiled, and to the
decisions of the Federal Courts, explaining or ex
pounding the same, and also to suoh decisions of the
State Courts as they may deem expedient;and they
Bhall provide by a temporary Index, or other expe
dient means, for an easy reference to every portion
of their report. ’
Sxo. 3. Arid be it further enacted, That, when the oom
mlssioners have completed the revision and consoli
dation of the statutes as aforesaid, they shall cause a
copy of the same,in print,to be submitted to Congress,
that the statutes, so revised and consolidated, may bs
reenacted, if Congress shall so.determine, and at the
same time they shall also suggest to Congress such
contradictions, omissions, and Imperfections aB may
appear in the original text, with the mode :in ;whloh
they have reconciled, supplied,- and amended the
same; and they may also designate such statutes
or parts of statutes, as, in their judgment, ought
to he repealed, with their reasons for such repeal.
Sec. S And be it further enacted, That the! commis
sioners shall be authorized to cause their work to be
printed in parts, so fast sc it m,y bo ready for the
press and TO distribute copies of the same to' mem
bers of Congress, and to such other persons, In
limited numbers, as they may see fit, for the pttt
pose of obtaining theirsuggestions ; and they shag,
from time to time, report to Congress their progress
01 Sxc 0i 6 S A* <7 be it further enacted. That the statutes
so revised and consolidated snail be reported to Oon-;
gress as soon a« practicable, and the whole work
closed without unnecessary delay.
Sec 6 And be it further enact'd, >Thit the commis
sioners shall eaoh receive as compensation for ,his
- attiicfa, at therato of torcethousanduollara a yea*,
/or two with The reaaonftble cxpsnßfiß of own-
Cftl ccrvlcc 6D<l other i»ioideetaL o&atterflt uot to ex*
eeed two thousand UoUvrft to. the wheie fw ftU Bh ex-y
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THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA'; FRIDAY.' DECEMBER 25.1863.'
CHARLESTON.
Reported Injuries to the Monitor Lehigh.
GEN. GILMORE STILL SHELLING THE CITY,
New York, Dec. 24.—’The steamer Star of the
South, Captain Woodhull,from Hilton Head on the
Slat, arrived here iaat evening.
The monitor Lehigh, while on ploket duty, near
Fort Johnson, got aground. A rebel battery opened
on her, doing conaiderable damage, when two other
iron, dads went to her assistance, and succeeded in
getting her off.
The Lehigh was so badly damaged by the batteries
that the Star of the South had to tow her to HUton
Head for repairs. No one on board was injured.
General Gilmore is shelling Charleston dally with
his 200-pounders.
Nothing further of importance has happened,
NEW YOKE CANARD.
. BALTiMonR, Deo. 24.—The report brought by the
Star of the South in relation to the monitor Lehigh
is evidently untrue. The correspondent of the
American, in his letter from Charleston by the
steamer Arago, stated that the Lehigh got aground
and sprung a leak, rendering it necessary for her to
go to Poit Koyal for repairs. She was not Injured
by the rebel batteries.
Bostok, Deo. 24.-—A private letter, dated Madras,
October 21th, says: “Shaw & Co. have received
orders from Cape Town to advance 10,000 rupees to
the Alabama, and they have a large number of let
ters awaiting her arrival, now daily expected. She
will meet with a very cool reooptlon from the Euro
peans." ■
San Francisco, Dec. 23.—The steamers Moses
Taylor and St. Louis sailed for Panama. The latter
toot $1,250,000 In specie for England, and $334,000
for New York. The Moses Taylor had fiSO and the
St. Louis 400 passengers.
Nkw York, Deo. 24.—The steamer McClellan ar
rived at this port to-day from New Orleans on the
14th, Pensaoola on the 15th, and Key West on the
18th instant.
She brings no news of importance, Matter* re
mained as usual.
Bobtok, Dec. 24.—The iron steamer North, from
Pembroke, Me., bound to Boston, went ashore yes
terday near Owl’s Head. She has bilged and is full
of water. The captain and crew were saved, The
vessel was loaded-with Iron and wood.
New York, Deo. 24.— Five or six arrests were
made on the steamer George Cromwell, which sailed
for New Orleans to-day. They included an indi
vidual of some prominence. Large seizures of arms
and ammunition were also made.
New York, Dec. 24—Evening.—The price of gold
rallied gto -162 V this afternoon on the bogus report
that General Lee was advancing on Washington;
but the market closed dull at 152. There was no
second board. Stocks are firm in the street,
Foetkess Monbob, Deo, 21,—The following is a
list of vessels passed Into Hampton Roads during
the past twenty-four hours, by the guard-ship Young
Rover, Capt, Studley:
Schooner Mary Greenwood, Captain Rich, from
YorlttDwn to New York.
Schooner Twilight, Capt. Malvern, of Baltimore,
to Portland.
Sohooner fm, Henry, Capt. Sherry, of Tangiers,
to New York.
Schr Beans Watls, Capt. Tellis, of Tryconico, to
New York.
Sohooner Edward Slade, Capt. Drake, of Tryco
nico, to New York.
Schooner J. Breckmorc, Capt. Pharo, of Nan
tucket. to New York.
Schooner P. Cook, Capt. Jones, of Accomac, to
New York.
Schooner Constitution, Capt. Rollins, of Alexan
dria, to Belfaat. _
Schooner Mohegan, Capt. Leary, of Baltimore, to
Fall River. '
Schooner B. S. Miller, Capt. Freeman, of New
York, to Washington.
Schooner E. G. Hart, Capt. Lowe, of New York,
to Alexandria.
Schooner B. A. Allen, Capt. Chapman, of Beau
fort, to New York.
Sohooner J. D. Ferris, Capt. Bartlett, or New
York, to Washington.
Schooner J. Deal, Capt. Fisher, of Wycamic, to
New York.
Schooner Queen of the South, Capt. Houghton,
from Port Royal to New York. News anticipated.
Schooner Clara, Capt. Barrett, of Newborn, to New
Yoik. - -
Schooner G. A. Lozier, Capt. Tookman, of York
town, to New York.
Schooner Eagle, Capt. Brewer, of Newbern, to
Philadelphia.
Schooner A. H. Partridge, Capt. Rose, of New
York, to Pakomoke.
Schooner C. W. Holmes, Capt. Bucklow, of New
bern, to Philadelphia. .;
Sohooner E. G. Johnson, Capt. Lookwood, of
New York, to Port Royal.
Schooner D. A. Thompson,, Capt. Downeis, of
New York, to Washington.
Schooner Pierce Harrington, Capt. Fritz, of New
bern, to Philadelphia.
Schooner P. B. Brown, Capt, Errison, of New
bern, to New York. '
Schooner Kate Stewart, Capt. King, of Newbern,
to New York.
Schooner Ella, of Nassau, prize eaptufed by the
James Adger, arrived here to-day.
The Stout of a Fbmalb Spt.—An allusion in
a speeoh made at a sanitary fair meeting in Cincin
nati on Monday night to the work performed by our
women in the national cause, called up Gen, Robc
crsns, who narrated a very interesting Incident of a '
female spy, who came to his headquarters more than ,
a year ago, and stated that she felt It her duty to offer
her services to penetrate the lines of the enemy, and
examine itß condition, &e., adding that she hoped the
General would allow her permission to go upon that
errand. After considerable importunity she was
allowed to go, and, by virtue of being an actress,
she succeeded, although,; generally speaking, she
was not an actress. After having been absent a
long time, there began to be considerable anxiety for
ber return, but, although waiting patiently to see
her and learn her discoveries, she came not. When
the Federal army took possession of shelbyville,
Tenn., they found this woman in prison, condemned
to death as a spy, and waiting her fate like a patriot
and hero. She had-been rescued just in time to
save her from the doom that awaited her. She
was immediately sent to Nashville, where she was
lying sick for a number of monthi. This (Monday)
morning, said General Rosecrans, “I received a
card bearing her name, and I had an interview with
ber.” She haa been washing in Cincinnati for two
weeks, in order thereby to raise means to send her
to her friends, (now residents of New York. He
asked the" meeting to assist him in contributing to
this poor woman’s necessities that she might pay
her board, &0., and reach the home of her friends.
A handsome collection was at once raised and will
be given her by the gem-rid.
THE STORY IMPROBABLE
The Pirate Alabama.
Sun Francisco—Shipment of Specie.
Arrival of the Steamer McClellan.
The Steamer North Ashore.
Arrest of Supposed Secessionists.
The New York Gold Market.
FORTRESS MONROE.
Vessels in Hampton Roads.
A few hottbs before his death, and while suffer
ing from delirium, Major General Buford roundly
scolded his negro servant; but recovering himself
temporarily he called the negro to his bedside and
said to him: “ Edward, I hear I have been scolding
you. I did not know what I was saying. You
have been a faithful servant, Edward.” The poor
negro sat down and wept as though Mb heart, was
broken. • When General Buford received Ms com
mission as major general he exclaimed, “Now, I
wish that X could live.’’— Washington Chronicle.
Public' Entertainments.
Theatres and theatregoers are going to havo a
grand time generally to-day and to-night- Everybody
is intent on beiDg entertained up to the very borders
of possibility, and the cup of eojoyment will only
overflow when midnight adds the last drop. Mr.
Clarke is determined that'Christmas shall be merry
at the Walnut, and will actually appear in seven
different characters. It would bo hard for Mm to
supply a greater entertainment, unless he should
give a performance before breakfast, and a farce by
way of lunoh in the morning.. In the afternoon he
will introduce our old friend “ Paul Pry in a Christ
mas Perplexity,” after which, so the bills say,
the “Russian Admiral” will be followed by “My
Neighbor’s Wife.” This is soandalous conduct cer
tainly, and we would advise the neighbor to look to
it. Mr. Clarke ought to atop the lady before she
follows the Admiral too far. Then, when Mr. Clarke’s
inimitable Crown ends, which it ought not to do,
being deserving of indefinite performance, and witty,
brilliant, and jolly enough to run through five acts,
the Naiad Queen will begin her dazzling displays.
By this time, one might fanoy that Mr. Clarke’s
comic powers were exhausted. But they won’t be.
Athalf past seven, Cousin Joe will make his grotesque
appearance, one of the funniest of all Mr. Clarke’s
triumphs, a figure whioh made even the melan
choly Japanese Prinoes smile when he played
it to their ugly highnesses in the days when
we fondly believed that JapM»;.W«» -ttUtt. MW* 1
thing better than the manufacture Of iflSifeißg..;
Then Jacques in “Robert Macaire,” and
afterwards the Natad Queen very properly coupled
with the Lonely Man of the Ocean, will weave her
speotaoular charms over the fortunes of the amusing
Schnapps. Those who see tMs glorious comedian—
either in the alternoon or the evening—will no doubt
find that he has the genius to give even additional
merriment to Christmas. Mr. Clarke's engage
ment has been very long and successful, and we see
no reason why it should end. In faot, the continu
ally crowded houses are excellent reasons why Mr.
Clarke should come baok to Philadelphia perma
nently— from whioh he should never have gone.
At the Academy of Musio, a matinee will be given
at two o’clock, by the Martinetti and Marzetti
troupe, and a grand performance is promised for
the evening.
At the Chestnut-street Theatre, Mr. Forrest ap
pears for the second time as Metamora. The oast
inoludes some of the best names in the oompany,
and the rOle of Metamora is a favorite-one with the
public.
At the Arch-street Theatre, two performances
will be given. “Aoting Mad,” “ Mazeppa,” “ Irish
Dragoon,” “Aladdin,” “Widow’s Vlotim,” “Faint
Heart never won Fair Lady,” will be played. This
is a selection that will tell, and will furnish as much
pleasure to -the audience, as it;will work to the
adore. . . .
The splendid National Circus gives three per
formances, end will consequently afford intense
delight to the quantity of little folk who will crowd
it. The really very superior troupe at the Na
tional Circus fuily deserve the success they have :
obtained.
In addition to the theatres, Signor Blitz will hold
fnrth at-bis Temple of Wonders at the Assembly
Buildings. Three grand performances will be given,
at n A. M. and 3 and 7 P. fit-
The Stereo:copian will present a choice collection
of steieotcopio pictures at the Assembly Buildings.
The Swiss Bell-Ringers, who opened last evening
with great success at Concert Hall, have two pew
loimances to day. Concert Hall will be jammed, for
their be autiful and chaste entertainment is highly
appreciated. ~ .
Wunderlich’s Zograpbtcan will exhibit at Old
Fellows’ Hsii, Franklord. .The one hundred pano-
ramie painting, it Includes are unrivalled.
la Concert H»U Leoture-room,- Waugh’s New Pa
norama of Italy will he exhibited this arternoon
nod evening.
it the Musical Fund Hall, the Oratorio of the
Messiah will he pel formed this evening. In conse
quence of the illness of Mrs. Kamborger, Mrs.
Behrens has consented to take that lady’s plaoo.
she will be assisted by a Miss GUI.
This amusement programme affords variety suffi
cient for all tastes. We are confident every place
of entertainment wlll.bc Izt a state of jam>
To Diner* Out#
To the Editor of The Press:
Sis: Permit an old reader and oonatant Bubacrf
her to addreaa, through pour oolumna, that large and
■eapeotabla body or dineri out, who will, on Chrlat
mas Dap, with happy facet, haaten to the hoapttable
ta
iblea of their friends. I, who have been for years
in the habit of dining at other people’s expense, and
am looked upon as a man who oan always be de
pended upon to fill a vacant chair, and take his fall
share of a turkey, can perhaps give valuable infor
mation. At the same time let me decline, in ad
vance, any invitation with which you may have
thought to honor mo, having already promised to
take part in live dinners, respectively at 1,3, S, 7,
and 9 o’clock I*. M. I am particular about the 6
o'clock dinner on account.of the turkey ; for, on in
quiry, I have ascertained that it was won at a raffle ;
and after the raffle it bore a conspicuous part in a
free fight that ensued, It Is, therefore, unusually
tender, and has the additional charm of historical
association. But to leave our turkey let ub return
o our mutton.
To the young diner out I would say, remember
that your object 1b food. It ia to .partake of food
that your friend has asked you; therefore, do not
fltiut yourself, To use a vulgar but expressive
phrase, Vgo in." When lam asked what part or
the turkey I prefer, (being expected to reply, “ Oh,
it doesn’t matter at all,”) I invariably say, in a
loud and commanding voice, “The breast.” A good
general rule is to setae on all the best dishes, and
keep them*
If you are asked to make a few pertinent remarks,
I would suggest that some allusion to the quotation
about “all going merry aa a marriage bell” would
not be inappropriate, and would stamp you at once
as a person of fine poellc sensibilities. I cannot
think of any other suitable quotations, but have no
doubt that if you examine the Congressional Re
port*, in ten volumes, you may. find what you want.
A little French or Latin would also be in keeping
with the solemnities of the day. You could easily
contrive to introduoe a few such phrases as nous
"verironSf quien sabe t cui
titUty an reservoir . etc. Then yon might wind up
with an appeal for the vigorous prosecution of the
war. In making a speech, however, you yourself
must, to some extent, be the judge of what you
shall say, and I therefore cease.
Allow me to caution you gently, but firmly, against
the pernioious practice of loading your pookets sur
reptitiously. with remnants of the feast, after you
have eaten to the extent of your ability. You mayi
and doubtless will, contemplate the ruins of the
turkey, with something of the proud satisfaction of
Marius*as he sat amid the ruins of Carthage ; but
you cannot urge this in extenuation of slipping a
wing or thigh slyly into your overcoat pocket.
Concerning the propriety of picking one’s teeth
with a fork at the dinner*table, authorities differ.
In General Halleck’s masterly report upon the con
duct of the war, it is neither approved nor con
demnect, whioh seems to amount to a tacit justifica
tion of the habit.
In carving a turkey it should never be shot into
your neighbor’s lap. This direction most cook-books
have omitted, and unpleasant consequences have
oftentimes ensued upon festive occasions.
Remarks concerning the tone of the butter, if in
dulged in at all, should be uttered in a suppressed
voice.
If the lid of the pepper castor should be loose,
politeness demands that you should studiously con
ceal the fact from your neighbor. He will doubtless
discover it himself in good season .
In case an altercation should arise as to the owner
ship of any particular viand, potatoes should never
be thrown across the table.
In paring potatoes, the Bkins should not bs thrown
upon the fioor, but dexterously jerked into the spit
toon.
If a song should be called for, respond with “Who
will caie for mother now,” in a plaintive voice, but
not necessarily through the nose.
Musical criticism is at all times acceptable. Mo-
zart’s Bellini, Haydn’B Tammary in B flat, Manta
lini’s “bow-wows,” and the Brindisi from “Lanni
gan’B Ball,” may all be judiciously commended, as
well for their suavitcr in mode, as for their former
in re. ‘
At the break up of the performance, it will require
but little tact to exchange the shabby hat you won
on Curtin’s election for a new and better one.
The Supreme Court of the State having decided
umbrellaa to he unconstitutional, you may demean
yourself accordingly.
Yery respectfully,
Hlb. Lincolh's Kind-heartedness.— The New
ark (New Jersey) Advertiser , referring to the second
capture by the rebels of Benjamin Shultz, of that
city, a member of the 6th New Jersey Regiment,
mentions the following:
“An incident connected with Mr. Shultz illus
trates the kind- heaitedcesa of Mr. Lincoln. On his
return from his former imprisonment, on parole,
young Shultz was sent to Camp Parole at Alexan
dria. Having had no furlough since the war, efforts
were made, without suocess, to get him liberty to
pay a brief visit to his friends; but having faith in
the warm- heartednees of the President, the young
soldier’s widowed mother wrote to Mr. Lincoln,
stating that he had been in nearly every battle
fought by the Army of the Potomac, had never
aßked a furlough, was now a paroled prisoner, and
in consequence unable to perform active duties,
that two of his brothers had also served in the army,
and asking that he be allowed to visit home, that
she might see him once more. Her trust in the Pre
sident was not unfounded. He immediately caused
a furlough to be given to her son, who, shortly be-'
fore he was exchangedrViaited his family to their
great surprise and joy.”
A nsTTER from Morris Island since the late storm
says:
“ For the past twenty-four hours these shores have
been ghastly with , numberless rebel dead, some of
them in-tioxes, but mostly uncofflned. They were
washed out from the beach near Forts Putnam and
Strong (formerly G-regg and Wagner.) Skulls,
arms, and entire skeletons bobbed around on the
beach, a literal‘dance of death.’”
THJE CITY.
[FOB ADDITIOWAIi CITT WBWS, BKB FOURTH PAGB.j
The “ Conservative Union National’ ’
Convention—Nomination op Gen. McClellan
fok President, 'and Gov. Campbell for Vice
President.— The Conservative Union National
Committee convened, pursuant to adjournment, at
Independence Hall, last evening, at eight o’clock,
the President, Hon. Amos Kendall, of Washington,
in the .chair. Mr. R. P. Stevens, of New York, Se
cretary, read the following report or the preliminary
meeting held In the morning:
"'At a meeting of the Conservative Union National
Committee, held at the Continental Hotel yesterday
morning, the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That this Committee recommend to the
people of the United States, General George B.
McClellan as a candidate for the Presidency, and
Governor William B. Campbell, of Tennessee, as a
candidate for the Vice Presidency. : ' v *
Resolved , That as a basis of Union, this Committee
recommend the Kentucky platform, embodying the
two-told idea of support of the Government in its
contest with the rebellion, and of opposition to all
efforts to substitute the dogmas of Radicalism for
the principle of the Constitution.
Resolved, That the chairman of this Committee is
authorized to convene the members thereof, at the
same time and place with the National Committees,,
with the view of taking such further- steps toward
carrying this actiort' into final effeot, aB may be
deemed fit and advisable.
Resolved , That it iB the paramount and single obj ect
of this Committee to obtain a perfect unity and con
cert of action of every conservative element of the
people of the United States, and to bring back the
Government to the great principles of liberty, upon
which Washington and his associates based the Con
stitution.
Resolved, That when this meeting adjourns, it will
adjourn to meet at Independence Hall, this evening,
at half*past seven o’clock; that, then and there, in
that hail, sacred to the cause of liberty and Union,
we will announce our action, and call upon the
freemen of the country to rise in their strength for
its redemption from the hands of those who have
assailed its integrity. A _ ■„
Alter the reading of the report, Mr. Kendall ad
dicted the Convention. He said that he was not a
peace man in the sense that that term was now used*.
peace with the rebels, at this timej meant destruc
tion to the Union. He was for ÜBing every instru
mentality to uphold the Government against Seces
sionists and Abolitionists alike. When the rebelß
raised their hands against the Union, he was against
the rebels, because their design was to overthrow
the fundamental principles of American govern
ment. But he felt he had a duty to perform in
another direction, and that was to make opposition
to the men in power at Washington, who would de
stroy cur civil liberties.
<■ The subject of arbitrary arrests was spoken of at
seme length ; but this was a matter of comp&rative
ly email importance perhaps—the great complaint
-was against the infringement of our constitutional
liberties. He would wish to enter bio protest
against the usurpations of the military power, and
its controlling of elections in the various States
where it could exercise its power with impunity.
There was no such a United States voter.
Every man votes as a qualified citizen of a State,
land the National Government had no power to oon
jtrol its free exercise. The speaker had been for a
Mdbg time retired from public life, but in these, hia
last years, h® would give all his energies for the
; mjlnleiiocCfiofffie GflVernmct. fAppiauae.]
* Hoi. Hsffillton Pope, of Kcntui&y, TH«u ? uere< ‘
the following : ‘ :
Resolved, That, in pursuance of the recommenda
tion contained in the resolutions this day adopted
by the Conservative. Union National Committee,
we do ho w, for ourselves and those we represent, pub
lioly present to the people of the United States, for
their support in the coming election, General George
B. McClellan, as the Union candidate for the Presi
dency; and we call?upon every true patriot and
lover of his country to rally around him as the
standard bearer of the people; and we also present
the name of Governor William It. Campbell, of
Tennessee, as the Union candidate for the yioe
Presidency,
Resolved, That, for the support of thla ticket, we
recommend Ihe tormation of McClellan Union clubs
in every part of the country, and request that the
names of the officers of the same be reported to the
eeeretaiy of our National Committee. (German
clubs to report to Colonel Max Eaugenschwartz, of
New York.) , . ,
The resolutions were adopted amid great ap
plause.
Mr. Pope then said that with this tioket for the
riext eleotion he felt sure of success. The Border
States at leaßt will give it their united and hearty
support. . Will Pennsylvania sustain McClellan, as
the Bolder States will sustain him and Governor
Campbell ? The speakerhad never voted the Demo
cratic ticket in his life. Now he was willing tolay
every personal feeling on the altar of his country,
and uniie with any class of men who would sustain
the Union, [applause, j He had never seen Gene
ral McClellan, but he loved him as a patriot, a hero,
and a statesman, [applause.] The people of Penn
sylvania knew little of war. Kentucky’s soil had
been drenched with the blood or patriots falung in
defence of the Constitution and the Union. Penn
sylvania, however, can light a bloodless battle for
the same cause. Bet the real friends of the Union
nerve themselves to the contest, and never despair
oft tucc< as. Kentucky will rally to the standard of
McOiellaD ; and Pennsylvania will not forget the
nameoi Wm.B Campbell. t
CoL uaugenschwartz, of New York, was next In
troduced. He said that he was a relugee from Euro
neau despotism, and came to this country as a friend
ol universal fleecom. He was, on landing on our
• ebotes, a Aim and open Abolitionist. He fisted*
slavery, end dia bate it yet, but slavery could not
be abolished by the present Abolition party, tor they
had-no simerpy, but while preaching for humanity,
weie guided enly by desire for BeK-aggrandizement.
He was lor sustaining this great Unloc, and would
elve tbe last drop of his blood for tbia country, as a
free country. It will only become a great country
uDdcr tie tuidanoe of wise, national, and patrlotio
raeD. He said be was at the head of a German
League, and could command quarter of a million of
’ Gtrman votes, and they would all be given for
McClellan. [Applause.} Having admired-George
B. as a general, be determined to
make his acquaintance. Any one who spends
a short time with him will find him to he a
man with a soul, r Applause-] He will I*9 found
» t 0 be actuated only by a love of the Union and reve
*rence lor the Constitution. He hoped the time
-1 W nuid soon dome when the Union will be restored
in all its glory and sublimity. May the cruel wir
t cease, and, with its end, let there come peaod. and
nroireiliy, and a general oblivion of the past.
- General Norton, of Texas, was next Introduced.
He eald he had come here as a Union nun for the
‘ purpose of Revising none means to preserve intact
the integrity of this great country. He was not
here as a party-roan, but merely as a friend of his
country. * (Applause.) He bad always been a Whig.
He was an ultra Whig. He had stuck to Henry
Clay, and would do so again, were he permitted.
The old Whig party was a party of great memories,
but little success. The cardinal principles of that
party are not now in question before the people.
The questions of protection, national bank, one
man power, and other*, have been consigned to the
tomb of the Oapulets. The preservation of the
American Union is'now the only thought for the
American people. Were he asked if he were in
favor of a dissolution of the Union, he would say,
“ Never, never, never.”
Wilh old Jackson, he would say the Union must
and shall be saved. To-day, the bones of our coun
trymen whiten the Boil of every Southern State,
and the rivers flow with blood. We seek the rescue
of the country from the men who have brought all
this calamity upon ua. [Applause.) This National
Committee have but one idea, and that is to save
the Union. The speaker, was a refugee from his
own State. He was here in consequenca of radi
calism, and the departure from constitutional doc
trines by Secessionists. He had an interest then,
he said, in bringing back the country to its former
prosperity, Let all Conservative men , unite no tv
and preserve the Government. Let all parties in
opposition to radicalism make common cause
against the enemies of the Government, wherever
found. ,The overthrow of the Lincoln Administra
tion wab necessary for the preservation of the Go
vernment.
Mr. Charles Buckwalter, who was present as a
spectator, was called upon and introduced to the
Convention. As a young man he hailed every
movement; which looked to the preservation of
American institutions. The great object which
should CDgsge whatever of patriotism and. wisdom
there might be in the country, should be the mainte
nance of Union and Liberty.
. Mr. Stevens, the Secretary, then made an address,
and the Convention adjourned with cheers for
MoClellan and Campbell.
Arrests. Considerable latitude was •
given last evening for the immense of people
in the principal streets of the city, to enjoy a merry
Christmas eve ; but, in some instances, numbers of
young men were entirely too enthusiastic, by push
ing and orowding against females generaily, as
though their frames were made of iron. A number
of arrests were made, and tbe parties were conducted
to tbe Central Station, where Aid. Beltler,up to the
midnight hour nearly, “ sat like patience on a mo
nument," awaiting to give the parties a hearing.
None of the cases were of a desperate character, and
bail in tbe sum of $3OO each was demanded of the
prisoners to be of future good bohavior.
Steam-Boiler Explosion.— The steam
boiler at Burton’s ale manufactory, corner of
Thompson street and Germantown road, exploded
yesterday, during the absence of the engineer and
fireman. The front of the building was demolished,
and things smashed generally in the apartment.
Nobody hurt. , •- •
Sudden Deaths.— Mr. John Teefe, aged
40 yean, fell dead yeaterday afternoon, at German
town road and Girard avenue. Nathaniel Cooper,
aged 66 years, fell dead In the Kace-itreet Hotel,
about 6 o’clock last evening.
The Subscription Agent reports the
.ale of $3,298,860 in five-twenties on Thursday. The
salea for the five business days of this week will
probably reach fifteen millions.
Kun Ovee.— A man named Daniel Kay
was run over by ifbutcher’s wagon, near Ninth and
Poplar, yesterday afternoon. A small part of bis
head waa mashed by the wheel.
Lamb Sale ob Beal Estate, Stocks, Ac,, on
Tuesday next. See Thomas & Sons’ advertise*
ment. . ' •.
TBEMBNDOUS PHEQSURS TO OBTAIN THE “FBO*
bench” Sbwino Machine. —All day yesterday
the crowd that ebbed and flowed at the agency of
the “Florence” Sewing Machine Company, No. 630
Chestnut street, was a subject of general remark by
pedestrians. The sales of these great machines, un
questionably the most perfect ever invented, for
Christmas presents alone, have been enormous, and
we learn that Beveral hundred of them have been or
dered for delivery as soon as they can be forwarded
from the manufactory.
“ Thii Unionist.”— This is the appropriate title
of an elegant new style of Black Felt Hat, just
introduced by Mr. Warburton, No. 430 Chestnut
street, next door to the Post Office, and which, from
its grace] convenience, and comfort, no less than its
identity, in a modified form, to his patent Army
Folding Hat, which has obtained such a universal
popularity among military men, bids fair to become
as great a favorite in America as the “ Republican
Hat,” “Liberty Cap,” and “Kossuth Hat,” have
at various times been among the nationalities of
Europe. “ The Unionist" has everything to recom
mend it to gentlemen of taste, and has withal an
individuality about it at once significant of the
capital name it bears, and Is every way worthy of
being the National Hat—the civic badge of loyalty—
as we believe it is soon destined to become. We
may state, in conclusion, that the slightly-varied
styles, adopted by Mr. Warburton in trimming
“The Unionist,” will contribute materially to its
popularity with the civic public.
TURVEYDROP.
Great Reduction in Prices.
Great Reduction in Prices.
Ladies’and Misses’Fine Cloaks,
Ladies’ and Misses’ Fine Cloaks.
Also,
Rich Furs of all kinds,
Rich Furs of all kinds.
In anticipation of the close of the season, we are
now prepared to make a large concession from
former prices on all our stock.
J. W. Proctor & Co.,
The Paris Cloak and Fur Emporium,
920 Chestnut street.
Great Reduction in Bonnets and Hats.—
Messrs. Wood & Cary, No. 725 Chestnut street, have
just made a great reduction in the prices of their ele
gant stock of Bonnets, Trimmed Hats, Bonnets, &c.,
their present prices being, in Borne cases, much be
low the cost of manufacture.
Fine Champagnes.—
“ Green Seal” Moselle.
“ Piper” Heidslcck.
“ Bruch. Foucher;” also,
Fine Brandies and
Wines for
Medicinal Purposes.
For sale by Davis & Richards,
Arch and Tenth streets.
Grover and Baker Triumphant.—Unparal
leled excitement! Amid the many bewilderments
that set our quiet citizens half crazy on Christmas
eve, none certainly could compare with the unique
surprise that awaited promenaders in front of the
magnificent salesrooms of Grover & Baker, at Eighth
and Chestnut streets. The crowd surging towards
this great Sewing Machine Emporium beheld seated
in the window, an enthronement, as it were, of wo
manly grace and domestic sovereignty, a beautiful
young lady, who, undisturbed by the manifestation
without, calmly exhibited the workings of thi
admirable machine, embroidering, braiding, and
Btitching in the most perfect manner. The noveltys
of the sight created a furore such as Chestnut street,
with all its excitements, has larely seen equalled.
To pass the building was almost impossible, and
policemen were frequently forced to clear the side
walks. We heard but one opinion expressed on the
beauty of the maohine and character of the work
done—all were loud in praise. After infinite diffi
culty, we managed to squeeze through the dense
mass of humanity, and gain audience with Mr.
Eddy, the gentlemanly agent of the company, and
found him radiant in contemplating the success of
this novel plan for gratifying the public. Mr. Eddy
informed us that the demand for the Grover A Baker
machines is steadily increasing; in fact, that the
factory is a long way behind orders in several of their
most popular manufactures. May they stay behind
hand is our selfish wish! A good sewing machine
lightens the labor and promotes the health and hap
piness of those at home.
The White Wax on Antilles.— Of the many
preparations that have .been brought before the
public, for improving the complexion Bnd heighten
ing the charms ol beauty, the above-named artlole
may well lay claim to precedence. Although but a
comparatively short time since it was ushered into
notice, it has, by its own merits, gained an undying
popularity, and bids’fair to eventually drive all
other similar preparations from the market. It .1b
entirely free from all deleterious subatanoes, and
jyill not, in any case, injure the most delicate skin.
"Messrs. Hunt &. Go. are the sole proprietors, o
whom it . may be had, either wholesale or
Ddpot, No. 41 South Eighth street, above Chestnut'
or at No. 133 South Seventh, above Walnut. ’
Corns, Bunions, Inverted Nails, Enlarged
Joints, and all diseases of the feet, cured without
pain or inconvenience to the patient, by Dr. Z acha
bib, Surgeon Chiropodist, 921 Chestnut street, P.£.
fers to physioiens and surgeons of the city, de24-6t
A Dargb Assortment of useful and orna
mental Iron and other goods, Patent Bookers,
SkaiM'-frOy at No, 721 Chestnut street.
dei7 8t S, Maoebeban,
A Beautiful Present foe Oheistm as.— The
improved Sloat Elliptic Fsmily Sewing Machine.
Salesroom 721 Chestnut street.| deio-lfit
Holiday Presents foe Gentlemen.— An ele
gant stock of Wrappers, Scarfs, Cardigan Jackets,
Gloves, and other choice goods for presents.
de!9 6t Winchester &Co , 706 Chestnut SV
Holiday Presents at Farson & Co.’s, Dock
street, below Walnut. Cutlery, Tea Trays, Japan
ned and Plated Ware, Hobby-Horses and Sleds, Bro,
' delfi-wsmtf
CITY ITEMS.
GeO. Steck Sc Co.’s -P’ANOe
For Holiday presents.
WILLCOX Sc GIBBS’
Sewing Machines,
For Holiday Presents.
Fairbanks Sc EwinS,
de9-tf 715 Chestnut street.
WILLCOX ic GiebsJ^
Sewing Maohtnrb,
For Holiday Presents.
Fairbanks St Ewino,
deS-tl 715 Chestnut street.
Cabinet Organs for
Holiday Gilts.
J. E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut.
Cabinet Organs bob
Holiday GUIs.
3. E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut.
Geo. Stuck Sc Co.’s Pianos
For Holiday Presents.
Carriage Rugs.— ln varied style andprioe.
det9 6t Winchester & Co., 706 Chestnut St.
Geo. Stuck & Co.’s Pianos
For Holiday Presents.
WILLCOX St GIEBB'
• Sewing Machines,
For Holiday Presents.
Fairbanks Bl Ewing,
715 Chestnut street.
Cabinet Organs bob
Holiday Gifts.
J. E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut.
WUiLOOX & Gibbs'
SBWEtra MAOHIJfBBs
For Holiday Prenent*.
Fairbanks & Ewiwa,
Tiff Oliaitnat ateoa*.
CJaBiaTMAS AT the Toimirn.—Mr. Woodworth,
the host of the Tontine, Seventh street, above Ghest
out, has given hie beautiful Saloon an attractive
Holiday drees, and requests us to say that he willbe
"at home " this morning, from ten till twelve o'clock,
and freely invites bis numerous patrons, and the
public generally, to a magnificent Christmas Feast,
which, from the extensive and liberal preparations
made, will excel anything of the kind ever enjoyed
in this city.
Thx Ihteukatiohai. Pi'.ixk Fioht. —More im
portant to the “ fanoy " than an advance of the Aj
iny of the Potomac, or another grand viotory by
Grant, was the news of the' result of the great prize
light in England. Keenan has got himself whipped,
and nobody outside of the said fancy pities him. He
had better have staid at home and’ behaved him
self, instead of crossing the Atlantic to make a
blackguard of himself. He is a good’looking fellow,
and would readily pasefor a gentleman, particularly
If he would procure his wearing apparel at the
Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Rockhlll & Wilson,
Nob. 603 and 60S Chestnut street, above Sixth.
Hr.xßS is essential in every part of the world, and
in all walks of life. Even the ssvage does not de
spise outward decoration, and the superiority of his
rulers Is marked by a peculiarity or costume. Then
why should not a civilized being be particular with
regard to his personal appearance, and wear the best
clothing he can get! It Is the duty of every man to
dress as well as his Income will permit, and if there
be any who say they are too poor, we tell them they
are mistaken. To be convinced, they have only to
call at No. 609 Chestnut street, and select a suit
from the shelves of Granville Stokes. The prioes
are within the means of all.
The Siiortkst.Day.— To-day, the almanacs tell
us, lathe shortcut day ol the year. Well would It
be If the day wa* only short; but, about this time,
many of our pooketo are short; that little obliga
tion given, about ninety days ago, when your purse
was comparatively long, and when the time of ma
turity seemed a long way off, you forgot the short
days were coming. Franklin, in his time, gave some
rules to avoid shortness of the purse, such as a “ pin
a day Is a groat a year,” and “ a penny aaved la two
penoe earnedand, had he lived in these times, he
w
'ould have added, “buy your clothes at Charles
Stoken & Co.’s, under the Continental, and your
pockets will never be short,”
No Humbug.—The eye and taate are the only me*
diume by which we can form a correct judgement,
of what we eat: Among whioh are A. D. Peseano’s
choice foreign and domestic fruits. Also, fine Frenoh
and plain confections} extra fine white grapes, by
the keg or pound. On our fine fruits we challenge
competition. 101 [South Tenth street, below Cheat*
nut. d 22 4t*
Coughs, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Colds, In
fluenza, Asthma, Oatarbh, any Irritation or
Soreness of the Throaty instantly relieved by Brown’s
Bronchial Trochee.- To Public speakers and Sing
era, they are eft'eotual in clearing and giving strength
to the voice.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
the money market.
Philadelphia, December 24,1863.
Stock and money matters were again very quiet’and
fcttady. Gold was weak'durin* the forenoon, and sold
down to 161£, rallying, as has bean the custom of the
last few days, before the close, to 152& with a firmer
feeling. Rumors, manufactured in Hew York, con
cerning the crossing of the Kapidan. by General Lee,
gave it the afternoon advance. Money continues easy
at C@7. The supply was greatly in excess oftthe de
mand- Government securities are strong, the demand
for the five-twenties increasing very largely. This
loan will not last for ever, as only about seventy-five
millions remain to be taken.
The stock market was dull, bat steady. After the firs.*
session the board adjourned until Monday morning*
Catawiasa sold at 10%, the preferred at 32%; Hunting
don and Broad Top at 20; Minehill advanced %; Beading
sold at £6%, Camden and Amboy at 165, North Pennsyl
vania at 25%; Philadelphia and Erie at 31; Union Canal
sixes sold at 27%; Susquehanna shares at 15%; Lehigh
Navigation at 69%; New City sixes were taken largely
at 104; State fives telling at 99%; Camden and Amboy
1875’s at }C2%; Arch street sold at 30%; Chestnut and
Walnut at 57. The mari et closed strong.
A supposed twenty* dollar counterfeit note on the Bank
ofPottstown has proved to be genuine. There are no
counterfeits on the issues of this bank! now in circula
tion.
Drexel & Co. auote;
United States Bonds, 18S1«♦.*♦*-►►-..109%@110
U, B. new Certificates of lndebt«daess..~.~~ VSX&bS%
U. S. old Certificates of Indebtedness. 102%@102%
U. B. 7 8-10 Notes.••••
Quartermasters’ Vouchers... 98
Gold.-...'-
Sterling Exchange.
Jay Cooks !t Co. tmoto Goyornmaot »eearttie», Jw.. as
follows:
United States 6s, 1881 .lOWffillO
United States 7 3-10 Notes - 106J[@1073f
Certificate# of Indebtedness,old. 102 @lO2>S
Certificates of Indebtedness,new SSH@ 53H
Quartermasters’ Vouchers 97 JS® 98
Sold .lolli @152
Sales of five-twenties, $3 298,850.
The following is the statement of coal transported over
the Hazleton Railroad for the week ending December
19, 1863, compared with the same time last year;
Tons* Cwt. Tons. Cwt Tons.Cfrt.
Hazleton Mines . 608 01 153,803 14 154 409 05
Cranberry 77315 80,905 10 81.679 06
Diamond. 283 19 51.764 09 62,0iSQS
East Sugar Loaf... ■* • 723 18 146,021 14 147,445 12
Council Ridge I.OSB 01 114,433 05 115,471 06
Mount Pleasant 477 IS £5.734 06 35,212 04
Harleigh 354 IS ■ 62.4*5 07 - 62.840 05
jeddo. 1,227.12 156,758 13 1£6,956 05
Ebervale 174 04 65,894 C 6 56.063 10
Milnesville »*.....«•*• .... .. 46.65 S 07 46.688 07
Buck Mountain*., • »• *» 69 15 35,355) 03 35.409 18
Total 5,750 15 939,459 14 945,240 09
G last 15,425 18 636.644 07 712,070 02
242,615 07 233,170 07
9,645 00 ...
Increase.
Decrease.
Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad, for the
week, ending Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1862, and since Ja
nuary 1, 1863;
Week. Previously. Total.
Tons. Tons. • Tons.
1863 4,757 293,377 298,134
1§52 ...... 7,522 319,786 337,308
Decrease..*•<•*.**•••• 2.765 26,409
The New York Post of to-day says: '=
G old is quiet at 151%\ and exchange is dull at 166.
The loan market is active, but easy_at 7 per cent. The
stringency complained of in some‘quarters is by no
means general, 'and-is chiefly confined to & few specula
tive hoases. • . • • ' , ,
The stock maiket is dull. Governments are steady,
State stocks quiet, bank shares lower,coal stocks heavy,
railroad bonds firm, railroad sbaras irregular.
Before the first lession gold was selling at Isiac@lsl%.
Erie at Michigan Southern at 813£@8'2, Fort
Wayne at 82@82?i. Pittsburg at 105® iO6. Cumberland at
42®44> Sew Toik Central at 132@13a&, Beading at 113®
Quicksilver at 55>c@55, Bock Island at 115©115&,
Illinois Central at 116, and Galena at 1i63£@107.
The appended table exhibits the chief movements of
the market compared with the latest prices of yester
day
Thnrs. Wed.
U.B.Sb. 1881. reg.........304K 104 ft
U. 8. 68, ISBI, con. ....109ft 109 ft
U. 6. SaTen-tnlrties—lo6ft
TT. S. lyrcer., g01d....1Q23i 102 k
U. 8. 17*> our* 9&>s . SS>i
American Gold-....~».151?a 162 k
Tennessee 6s. 6Sft cSft
Missouri Cs. fU 63
Pacific Mail. .......... -Saii 212 .
Now TorkCefi E.......132K IS fi
Erie *** *»*•»-♦ .1U7.-4 10/>4
Erie P?efsH*ed-~- •* .....103 ID2>£
Hadet/hEWer 326 K 1»> ;
Harlem.-.*.'-**,*.*....... SSft ~59)2
Heading •.*- M .»«*».**-«-*-».112k 113 M
Michigan Central.. • -I|o>| W z
Michigan Sonthera.-~~ Btft S2k
Michigan South- gnar.. 120 ft i3iJ4
Il inoiß Can. S«np-....116 116 ft
Pittßbttrg.• * ....}<s£ JC6;
Rods Island 114 ft 116 k
FortWayEe..- 83 S2ft
Phlludat. Stack Kxcti
CKapoitcd by S. S. Sj-atkaxej
>!BR S
oCOO UniocOansl 6b--.- 27>£
2COO do.- --D5 an
7iOU. S 7.3oEnd. T&A .107 .
700 do bli F.7A e.LG|
2 Sum Canal...-"-- 16
100 do •■••••• l=«
lOOKeadingK.R .cash »i 2
100 do bia C6#
60 Chest. & W. B-K... 57
50 Phils • & Brie R. B-. 30#
60 do. do cash 3Q#
m do. do • »b3O 31
6 0 Penna. 55.. 99#
200 Girard College....- 27*
72 do 2dys 27>4
20; 0 U. S. 5 Y ’rs Op, Keg.lol
150 do. do. cash. 101 a
2 LehighNav-.693*
WetKly Review of Itie Philada. Market*.
December 24—Eve)dng.
The approaching holiday "season has operated unfavor
ably on the Produce markets, and business generally
bas been very inactive. Bark is Quiet. Breadstuff:* are
rather dull, and prices of Wheat, Com, and Oats are
lather lower. Coal is dull. Cotton is rather lower. In
Coffee there Js rather more doing. Fish are Quiet. Fruit
is sellim at former rates; dried is wanted. The Iron
market is very firm. Molasses js Quiet. Naval Stores
ttncinue antl .Jugh- 6ils lit material
Coal Oil is better. Provisions are very firm,
but the sales are limited for the want of stock. In Sugar
there is rather more doing. Seeds are unchanged. Whis
ky haH again advanced. Wool is held firmly.
The shipping demand for Flour is limited and the mar
ket is rather dull* bat prices remain about the same as
last Quoted Sales comprise .about 8,200 bbls. including
Western and Pennsylvania extra family, at $7/£K§)7.SJ,
and 1 600 bbls Delaware mills extra on terms kept se
cret The retailer* and bakers are baying moderately at
from $5.75@6.5Q for supe. fine; $6 75@? for extra; s7.7s@S
fiM-«vtrafamiiyi and $8 50 up to $ 0 bbl for-fancy
brands according io quality. fiya Flour ia seUinK in. a
small way at *8.60 bbl, There. is domg m
Coin Meal. Pennsylvania is held at $5.50 bbl.
GRAIN —The sales of Wiiat are a k<l (be mar
ket continues very doll ; about 15,000 bushels sola ai i-ty
@l63c bushel for Western and Pennsylvania red. and
white at from 17C@195e bushel, the latter for prime Ken
tucky. Bye is scarce; small sales are making at 1 J7e 3
bushel. Corn is only in fair demand, and prices are
iath«;r lower, with sales of 47,000 bushels at H2@116c,,
Afloat and in store, for new yellow; white at 109&111C,'
Aid at 12icf* bushel. Oats are also lower; about
10 DOO bushels sold at S6@B7c, weight. 5,000 bushels Bar
lat Malt sold on private terms.
rILOVIsIONS —Prices or all kinds are firm, but the
d*mand is limited; about 700bbls old Mess Pork sold at
$ " 75@lS 25; sales of Mess Beef are making at sl4@lB for
city-racked. In Bacon thete is not much doing ; sales
of Hamß are making at ll@l3c ; Sides at 9@9>£c and
Snovlders at 7Kc cash.' wreen Meats are quiet ; 870
casks pickled Hams sold at il@llj6C, and Shoulders,at
7>ac, cash. Lard iB rather scarce, and the demand is
limited ; sales of tierces are making at 12>a@13c, and
kegs at 13Kc V- ib, cu-h. Bntier is in steady demand,
and from l§@29c lb tor common to prime. Cheese is
selling at lb*a@l4c lb fox New fork. Large sales of
P .ultry are making at 13>i®14c for' Turkeys, and B@loc
s lb for Chickenß. Eggs are selling at 30®31c dozm.
METALS.—Pig iron continues scarce. but vary firm.
Small sates of No. : 1 Anthracite aie making at $43@H,
and No. 2at #4LSC@42 ton. Manufactured Iron is m
demand at tall prices: Scotch Pig is scarce. Lea-i—we
Quote Galena at ll')'4@10/6c lb, cash Copper There
is very little doing. Sheathing and! Yellow Metal are
without change. . , • i , _ .. AM .
BARK.—There is very little demand for Quercitron,
Ist No. -lls quoted at s3ts@37 $ ton Tanners Bark is
sellug atslS@L9 cord. ,
OaNDLBS.—A< are firmly bald, and sell at
2C@23c, cash for short and full weight Western, and
some city-made at the same price ■ . ,• .. a -
GOAL—Prices are unsettled and: lower, and the de
mand for both shipment and home uselimited. >
COFFEE —There is a fair demand, with sales ot about
1, COO baps at 34@35J\c for Rio, 34>ic for Laguayra, aud
and SOc 1* ib for St, Domingo, cash and time. .
COTTON. -Tbemarket i- dull, and price* are lower,
about 2CO bales of Middlings have bean sold at cl@S4c V
lb cash, the latte* for strict Middlings
DRDGS AND DlES.—lndigo is firm; small sale* of
Bengal are making at cash Siusii sales of
Forta Ash are making at &3fc, and Bida-ching Powders at
—Mackerel continues dull. The oaly *ales are
in a small way, from store, at $16@17
lor large, and #9 7C@iofor store 'U, aud &6 7fi@lofor
medium and large 3a Pickled Hairing range from
*3 75@4 for Fjastport. Codfi h are without oh*nge.
FRUIT. — There Is less demand for torelgu. Bunch aud
layer Raisins are selling at 55@4.15 box. Ureeu
Apples are Belling at ftom % bUi n-ried Anph<s
are in demand ; 10,000 lbs sold at SWUsC7? ib
Dried Peaches are better; unpared are wort it
16c lb
FEATHERS continue scarce Good Western are worth
6WSib2c lb _. . , T ,__ __
FIiEIuHTS -The rates to Liverpool and Londou are
unchanged and the offerings light Wes. India freights
bto very JalL The rates to Boston by tiOHiiUme
mck.ts ate H3c for Flour. S@:>c for Corn, C@Ss for
goods. and 1,3. fio for Iron Tnere i» vary
sale, are ortlu -t TO
HAY Ib untet.lsd and Belling at from s2„lh
LUMBER. —There is very little doing, pat are
ftriulv held. Hemlock Scantling is worth.
,cckj L nnifjl- • a small lot of Saguft 1s renirsetl
at 44c: fiftfi bbJsNew Orleans sold by aaaUoa. at from 53
- C Va^lfbTOKßß;—l here is very lUUe.doing hi dither
BoriaTTar. oe Pitobu bac prl«»* are wifiaont CfitfMtK*.
BgSritc of Taepeatina lafirmly held."4rHhsßiaiieaisa at
Oil®.—Lard Oil la rather firmer; we caote Jfft-.l Via
tor at 10fl@Uuc. Lla seed Oil is In steady demand* *4 M 2
@l43c H gallon. Fish Oils are unohangaa. potrpfeafl*
Is tetter; about LCCO bbls sold la lotsat3)@Sle foroJQufo*
46c for refined, in bond, and 55@tf> c v> gallon for free* ft*
to qnality.
BICE continues scarce; Bmali sales are making at tKs
@7#c.
PLASTER.—The la*t rale of soft Was ftt $1,751* ton.'
BALT. —The market is firm, hot we hear of no recent
arriva ls or saleB ■ i ■
SEEDS —Clover is scarce and in demand; email sales
are making at $7 GC@B w lbs. Timothy is sailing at
$2.7C@3;2,0C0 bus eoid at these rates Flaxseed is also
In demand, with sales of 4 000 bus at $315@3.17)£ "9 bn.
6UGAR.— I The markets firm botqolet. with small rales
of Cuba at 12&@12%c, on time, and 156hhds Kew Orleans,
by auction, at I2hw)i-}4Q 7 & lb, caelija cargo Of Brazil
Bngar sold at w lh. Imoa.
SPIRITS. —Foreign continues scarce and high, and the
demand is limited. N. E. Ramis bold At 95c; Whisky
is firm and better, with siles of Pennsylvania and Ohio
bbls at 9C@97c» and Drodgeat 87@92c f gallon.
TALLOW is >n limited demand, about 60.n00 lbs city
rendered eold at 12c, and country at n>, cash*
TOBACCO —There isa good, demand for tua-aafacturod*
and prices are firm. The holders of Leaf are patting op
their prices. . ,
WOOL —The transactions nre limited, with sales of
HO. COO lbs in lots at 61©35c 1* lb for medium and fine
fleece, showing some little concession. .
The following are the receipts of Flour and Grain tX
this port to-day
Flour..
Wheat
Corn
Oats.
Asrf.3 are quiet and firm, at s£*£o for pots and ss. 75 for
pearls.
Bkeadbtbpfs —The market for State and Western
Floor is doll, and prices role la favor of the buyer.
Tbe tales are 8,000 btlg, at 35 for superfine
State; s6.6£@GBo for extra do: 58.2C@6.40 for superfine
Michigan, lowa, Oh o.&c-; $7.16@7.65 for extra do, in
cluding shipping brands of round-hoop Ohio at £7.50®
7.70, and trade orands do at $7.8 @9.60.
Southern Flour is steady and unchanged: sales 508 bb!s
at $7 €C@9.lO for superfine Baltimore, and $8 15@10.T5
for extra do.
Canadian. Flour is quiet and firm: sales6oo bbls at&&4s
@8 60 for common, and 90 for good to choice ex
tra.
Ky« Flour is quiet at $5-5C@6.75 for the range of find
end superfine.
Buckwheat Flour is selling at $3.12>£@3.50. and W for
very choice.
Corn Meai is dull and heavy; saletldO bbls Jersey at
$6.0c@5.;0.
Rye is dull at $1.30@1.34.
Barley is quiet, with sales of £.OOO bus at about SL4I
for Canada Bast, and $L 45 for State.
Coin is in moderate demand and a shade lower, with,
sales of 50,0C0 bus at sVz7@i *9 for prime Western mixed,
in store, chiefly atsl 27@i.28.
Oats are lower and in moderate demand, at 91@03c for
Canada, 03@&4c for Western, and 92@a3Kc for State.
ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS,
DP TO TWELVE O'CLOCK LAST NIGTHT.
Continental—Ninth
A K Sloan, New York
Geo F McCleane, Pittsburg
M K Moorhead, Pittsburg
C McKinst7y. New Jersey
J Goulding,New York
K A Kinzle, Washington
JT M Campbell. Missouri
W M Tildes, Chicago
J J Worthington, Pittsburg
B S Gould, Trenton. N J
W J Harriaon, Jr, N Y
W I« Wilde, New York
C Bercbelrode, t’aytou, 0
F Skinner, Boston
C Slack, New York
W N Little
G Lanaaon St la, Vermont
W Dann, Salem, N J
D T Casement, Brie, Pa
H K h O McWeeny, Illinois
Mrs Silver, Zanesville
R C Stiles
H Barnes, Kentucky
J Mott, Jr, New York
JMTornny, Baltimore
G TCoulter. Baltimore
A H Millar, Baltimore
B H Abbott, Boston
T L Ca>e
Mrs T L Case
Miss Case
W McClellan. New York
SB MHchel Awf
W D Man. Washington
Geo J Ackerman & wf, N Y
W Allender St la. Conn
Geo W Bartlett St la, J City
Mr & Mrs Williams, N Y
R D Lathrop. New York
J c Warren, Boston
F Brown, Boston
H B Hand, USA
S E Deßoot. New Jersey
C O Simpson A da. N York
J Caldwell, Boston
John Foulke, Penna
Mrs J Foulfes, Penna
Chaa Carlyle, Pew York
B Gam bill York, Pa
Miss W Gambill, York, Pa
bliss L Gambill, York, Pa
Miss M Ilickin, York, Pa
Mbs S Ilickin, York. Pa
Mr A Mrs T H Crosby, N Y
LKrobn, New York
Lt £ M JSogers. Wisconsin
Miss Morgan, New York
Mr Hactett, New York
B Bose, Baltimore
0 W P Smith, Maryland
Mr & Mrs fccbmidt, D C
A Low & la, Boston
Mr St Mrs I) Hall, Boston
E A Whitfield. New York
A 8 fcef, New York
L B Derricks on. New York
C Nichols A lady
Mtos Nichols
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Chas Grass, New York
J A Churchill, New York
J SC Bruce, New York
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