ACKNOWLEDGMENTS for (lie Theological Seminary since my last report. 1862. Keec'd from Rock Prairie cong., “ “ Cedarville cong., Ohio, 1863. Rece’d from Lisbon cong., N. Y., 11,00 “ “ Rock Prairie cong., 111.. 8,00 “ “ South Ryegate cong., Yt., 10,00 ■' “ J. P. Fleming, Treasurer of Board of Education, 111., 174,34 “ First Church, N. Y., “ Austintown cong., Ohio, Amount, $349,04. Robert Steenson, Treasurer. United States Christian Commission- Cash Acknowledgments for the week ending December 31st, 1863: Army Com YMC A, Boston, per Joseph Story, Treas, $3,000; Army Coin, Portland, Me, per Oapt Stnrtevant, Treas, $1,000; Pres, cong’n. Upper Ten Mile, Washington co, Pa, 6,35, Sab Soh Pleasant Hill, do, 6,50; U P ch, Venice, Pa, 32,50, U P ch, Washington co, Pa, 116,50. Pres ch, Chartiers, Pcnna, 25,65, Bethel Pres ch, do, 36,85, per C M Reed, Esq, —221,35; Public meeting held in Ist Pres ch, Belvidere, N J, 63; A Lady, do, 50, per Rev Win Henry Kirk—ll 3; J E Kingsbury & Co, 225; Ladies' Aid Society of Lambertville, N J, 100; Coll'n at public meeting in Ger Ref ch in Easton, Pa, 71,10. Contributions received at Womelsdorf, Pa, as follows: N Ferguson, 50; Dr W Moore, 20, E P Smith, 20, J A Sheets, 20, Elias Fidler, 10, Mrs Davenport, 10, B F Taylor, 5, Kalbreh & Settser, 5, Sundry per sons, 13,40 —153,40; Pres ch, Linking Valley, Pa, 71,27; Ladies’ Aid Society of Upper Path Valley, Pa, 20 ; Part proceeds of Mr Gough’s lectures; 289.32; Coll’n at Union meeting held in Doylestown, Pa, per Rev Dr Andrews, 55 ; Hon John Fisher, Batavia, NY, 25; Ooll’n 6th U P ch, 17,75; Ladies’ Union Aid Socy, Phelps, N V, 18; Captain Robert B Beath, 5; Coll’n Galway, NY, per Geo Fisher, 25 ; Sab school East Haverstraw, NY, 2,15; M E ch, Lebanon, Pa, 3,50, M E ch, Cornwall, Pa, 2,50, —6 ; West Spruce st Pres ch, per H H Slier rerd, Treas, 31,72; Ladies’ Aid Socy of Sum merfleld M E ch, per Mrs John Leigler, 18; Coll’n at meeting in Allentown, Pa, after ad dress by Rev C P Lyford, 35,30 ; Rev Joshua Yeager, Allentown, Pa, 33,55; Captain H P Muirheid, of Rush’s Lancers, 30; Coll’n in Pres ch Gettysburg, Pa. 17,89. Contributions rcce’d at Nashville Agency as follows: Mrs Dr E Hale, 5, Mr John Banks, 5, Rev B F Delo, 1, Rev J 0 Labarie, 5, Bth lowa Cavalry, 3,50 —19,50; Wro A Blanchard, add’l, $5O; Refd Pres cong’n, York, NY, per Rev Sam’l Bow den, 25 ; Ladies Christian Aid, West Finley, per Mrs R J Hunter, 18; Chas Emory 8; Sab sch, Slatington, Fa, 12; Rev BF Apple, May town; Lancaster co, Pa, (balance of coll’n,) 6; Mrs Mary Yeakle, White Marsh, Penna, 10; “ Cash,” York, Pa, 12 ; Drawyers ch, Odessa, Del, 10,45; Mrs Maria B Wood, Odessa, Del, 5 ; Ladies’ Sol. Aid Socy, Lewistown, Penna, 10,50 ; Coll’n Central Presbycli, (add’l,) 4,25; Rev J,Smith Gordon, 2; Lutheran ch, Church town, NY, 1,25, Mrs Palmer, 2—3,25; Clara A Ramsey, 50c, Emeline Barr, 50c—1; United cong’s of the M E chs of Oswego, N Y, 9,76 ; Mrs E A 1 Forney, Waterstreetj Pa, 10; Congs at Franklin ville, Cattaraugus co, N Y, 20,40; Coll'n at meeting held in St Matthew's Episco pal ch, per Henry Corn, Y M C A, Pliilada, 22,78; Part of a coll’n in ch of Beria, Orange cb; N Y, 12 ; Pres ch, Wayne co, Penna, 26'; Bijidesburg Presby ch, 17,05; Meeting held at Chestnut Hill, 2; Tract Soc M E ch, 166,67; • N ; X com USC O, 515,55; Army com of YM CkeA., Boston, 650,35; Dontrib’s received at Washington Agency, from soldiers and others, 669,72. Contnb’s received from Vicksburg, as;fqllows:—Presby ch, 224,10, Soldiers and 0ther5,.11,75, 46th Ohio Infantry, 20, General McArthur, $10; Mrs Harvey, $10—5275,85. — $2,279,88. Amount previously acknowledged, $224,038,51. Total, $232,318,39. JOSEPH PATTERSON, Treasurer. The United States Christian Commission begs leave to acknowledge the receipt of the following hospital stores, up to the 31st. ult.: Pennsylvania —Philadelphia, 1 box, .donor unknown; 4 bottles wine, Mrs. Imlay; 1 par cel “housewives,” Eastburn Mariners’ Sabbath school; i box Aid Socy; 1 box, John Davis, Esq; 1 box, Mrs West; 2 pair woolen socks, knit by a blind woman, aged 75 years,, for the soldiers of the Union army. Honcs dale, 1 barrel, Soldiers’ Aid Soc. Carlisle, 1 box, I) Hoemer. Plainfield, one box, Ladies. Scott, 1 box, Citizens. Kishacoquillos, 1 box, Ladies’ Aid Soc.. Stone Valley, one box, Sol diers’ Aid Soc. Mount Carmel, 1 box, Mount Carmel SS. Lewistown, four boxes, Ladies’ Aid. Duncannon, one barrel, E A Keisse. Jersey Shore, 1. box, Soldiers' Aid Soe. East Marlboro', 3 boxes, Union Aid Soc Martins burg,'3 boxes, 2 kegs. New Jersey— Lambertville, 1 barrel," Festi val contribution. Dover, 1 box, 400 comfort bags, Soldiers’ Aid Soc. Rocky Hill, 2 boxes, Ref Dutch ch. New York —New York, 30 packages, NY com U S.U C. Salem, 1 barrel, 1 box, Ladies’ Aid. Soc. Jasper, 2 boxes, per. J.RPrentice, Esq; ' West .Troy, 3 boxes;' Lajlies’ Army Aid Soc. - Lc Roy, 3 barrels, Ladies’; Military Aid Asso. Rochester, 11 boxesj cOWU S 0 C. Massachusetts —Boston, 18; boxes, 4 bar rels, 11 packages, 4 kegs, Arniy Com Y M C A, Boston. Ohio —Cincinnati, 5 parcels, com U S C C. Our friends will please accept our many thanks I'or their numerous, and liberal dona tions. Let remember that. the bitter cold penetrating to-day into even opr warmest rooms, is harder for our soldiers to be£r than for us.'. Det us send them a warmjJX'ewjYear’s greeting—and the Warmest we se|j3 for alleviating their sufferings, and WMrfyiMftjfeir wants, would: be a. full supply ofSlrolinKsocks and drawers/undershirts, &c. We appeal for; the continuance, With re newed energy, of every organization and means for strengthening the Conunission. Let the yGarbe.one of the most earnest labor, guided by strong faith and prayer, and we are sure that at the 'end of it, there shall be,for all things done, the fullest recompensed’ S • : GEO. H. STUART, Chairman, •.i.;11 BjifiTstrcet. 5 He teiricnibered the Foijroflcn" was beautifully said of Howard the philanthropist. It also applies to every m&n.who brinks the ameliorations, oomfoits, and en tovments of life within the reach of persons and classes who are otherwise' deprived of their advantages. Es neo'leuymay it be said of him who laboriously seeks and finds new means of preserving health, —“the poor man 1 8 capital and the rich man’s power.” We think this eulogium properly applied to J. O. Ayer, Of Lowell, the renowned chemist of New England who, spurning theitrodden paths to fame, devotes his .entire abiltties acauirements to the discovery of Nature’s Most ef fectual remedies (for disease, when the hidden blea- Jsl has been revealed, he proceeds to supply allman mafl, alike, through our druggists, at such fow, prioea thktuoor and.rich nay alike enjoy its benefits—[Jouf- Enquirer; Portland, Me.] KBQWITS I A neglected Cough, Cold, an Irri i t tated or Sore Throat, if allowed to J BEON Cninh progreea, results In serious Pulmo- . nary Bronchial and .Asthmatic Dis- TRQCHES eases, oftentimes incurable. Brown’s Bronohial Troches reach directly, ... you the afflicted parts, and give almost _______ immediate relief. For Bronohitis, COUUXIO Asthma, Catarrh, and Consumptive coughs, the Troohes are useful. A?* 1 * Pumio speakers and singers should . -onT-na ' have the Troches to clear and ViUJUUu' strengthen the voice. Military offi cers and soldiers who overtax the voice and are exposed to sudden changes, should use them. Obtain only the genuine. “ Brown’s Bronchial Troohes” hav ingAtOvla their efficacy by a test of many years, are highly recommended and prescribed by physicians and. tranceons in the,amy, and have received testimonials from many eminent mem. ,U i ; ; ; ;• .ui.,.... Sold .by Druggists and Dealers in medicine in the United States and Most foreign countries at 36 cents pisibox. ' 1 Henry A. Hitchcock, ‘Secretary School Committee, St-udbridge, Mass., writes: We regard Mas. Wiysr.O''.''e Soothixo Svr.rr as invaluable for the purposes for which it is designed, and should have it if its price were double what it is now. We shall do all in our power to-introduce it among our friends and acquaintances. Mothers! Mothers! ! Mothers !! ! DON’T fail to procure Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children Teething. This valimblo preparation is the prescription of one of the most experienced and skillful Nurses in New England, and has boan nsed with never-failing success in THOU SANDS OF CASES. It not only relieves the child from pain, hut invigorates the stomach and bowels, corrects acidity and gives tone and energy to the whole system. It will almost instantly relievo Griping in the Bowels and Wind Colic, And overcome Convulsions, which, if not speedily remodied, end in death. Wo believe it the Best and Surest Remedy in tho World, in all oases of DYSENTERY and DIARRHOEA IN CHILDREN, whether arising from Teething or from any other cause. Full directions for using will accompany each bottle. None genuine unless the fisc-simile of CURTIS & PERKINS, Now York, is on the outside wrapper. Sold by all Medicine Principal Office, 48 Dey Street, New York. PRICE ONLY 25 CENTSPER BOTTLE. mar!9 ly] ROVER We have lately intro \J and duced a new Style Fam- BAKRR’S ily Sewing Machine, — making the Shuttle Stitch, or stitch alike on both sides, arranged NOISELESS FAMILY SEWING in the same "style and MACHINES, sold at the same prices on . as oar Grover & Baker *46.00. : f Stitch Machine. At our office alone can purchasers exam ine the relative merits of each stitch and be guaranteed ultimate and thorough satisfac tion by our privilege of exchanging for eith er style if not suited with their first choice. GROVER AND BAKER’S NUMBER NINE SEWING MACHINE Sy CALL and examine our Machines before purchasing' elsewhere. W e manufactye a large variety of styles of each stitch, and adapted to the requirement of fa milies and manufactu rers of g o o d s where sewing is employed, janl? ly YOUNG LADIES’ INSTITUTE, , WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. NUMBER LIMITED TO THIRTY. Building New and Conveniently Arranged. S pacious Grounds, for 5 Exercise. Charges “ " J! ' ‘ ’ "'modefafe. Next Session commences the First Monday in September. For information, address Rev. THOMAS M. C ANN, A. M., Principal and. Proprietor. .* - Catalogues' can be had, at the Music stores of j. E. Gould, and Lee & Walker,- Chestnut st. dr at the office of the “American Presbyterian.’ ’ july3l ly Family Boarding School, FOR YOUNG MEN AND BOYS, At Pottstowm, Montgomery County, Perna. THIS School was established Eleven years' since, by Rev. M. Meigs, formerly President of Delaware .College. The course of study is extensive, thorough and practical j including the usual preparation for Colleges, and) the various branches', of! a substantial English Business education. The studies of pupils will be conformed to their future vocation, so far as it may beactually determined, or reasonably anticipated. The Principal gives his undivided personal attention to the School, and is aided by expe rienced assistants, in all the departments. The. ensuing Summer Session will commence on Wednesday, May 6th, and continue Twenty one weeks. Circulars, containing references, names.pt patrons, and full particulars, will-be. sent by mail, on application to the Principal, REV. M. MEIGS, A-M* Pottstown, Aiiril 2d, ap3 ly WANAMAKER & BROWN’S POPULAR - • -> OAK HALL, S. E. CORNEB SIXTH AND MARKET. PINE CLOTHING READY-MADE. [,.00 O HO '0 .wV;. ;; ,5 W. & B. ' i , ; - WANAMAKER & BROWN, MERCHANT TAILORS. CUSTOM. DEPARTMENT, /: NO. 1 SOUTH SIXTH STREET. - The Newest Styles for Fall and Winter - Now Beady. Sep. 21—tf. * pens; ' Manufactured by the - - . $ ) ■ ; . American Gold Pen Company. These Pens have gained great popularity in a short space ot time, and’are acknowledged, by thebest writers, to be superior to all others now in use. Also the ARMY PEN, Made expressly for the Soldiers, are the best and cheapest manufactured, and are for sale by most of the Jewelers throughout the country. COMPANY’S SALESROOM, S. E. comer Eighth, and Chesnut Sts. J * MASTER S EASER, ; 6ni. Agents. k 7.7 ; - 7'\ 7 GROVER BAKER’S LOCK STITCH F AM I L Y SEWING MACHINES. $45.00. OUR ' NUMBER NINE MACHINES Are admirably adapted to the wants of all man ufacturers, and are far more simple, durable and cheaper than any other Shuttle Machine in use, and a great fa vorite wherever intro duced. GROVER AND BAKER’S Sewing Machine DEPOT, No. 730 ■ CHESTNUT ST., Philadelphia. DATA’S ELEMENTARY GEOLOGY. Published this day (January Ist.) “A Text-Book of Geology: Designed for Schools, Academies, and General Readers, By James D. Dana, LL. D.” Illustrated by 375 Wood Cuts —Beautifully En graved and Printed. Price, in beveled muslin, $1.75. BSP Teachers desiring copies for examina tion will be supplied, postage prepaid, lor THEODORE BIISS & CO., . - Philadelphia-- We Publish: Professor Dana’s Manual of Geology, 814 pages, with Chart, and one thou sand Illustrations, . , . $• .00 Professor Siliman’s Principles of Physics, t.so Professor Silliman’s Principles of Che- ! ( mistry, . . . . . . Greenfield's Greek Testament, with Lexi- con, . . . . . . L Lovell's U. S. Speaker—New Edition, L Lovell’s School Dialogues, . . . 1, Lovell’s Series of Readers, in five num- bers. . i Copies forwarded, prepaid, upon receipt price. p LADOMUS & 00, DIAMOND DEALERS AND JEWELERS, I WATCHES 4s SILVER WARE, I V WATCHES 8c JEWELBt RSPAIHED. A . Have always on hand a splendid assoxtmeS I! of Gold and Silver Watches of all kiads:and pieces. DIAMONDS. We have constantly on hand a largeiand beautiful assortment of Diamond Rings, ’ins, Studs, Earrings, and Diamond Sets, at less than usual prices. JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE Our assortment of Jewelry arid Silverwi rc is complete, embracing almost every artic i in that line. ■ Particular care paid to repairing Wat :hes. Diamonds mounted in the most beautiful nan ner. The highest price paid in cash for old Jold and Silver. TO JOHN GOOD, ESQ., 821 SPRUCE ST. —The undersigned, having used the “Rich ardson Premium Air-Tight Sepulchral Cask ets” in their families, deem it but jus tie to say that their many egrallent qualities deserve their approval, and rnMjy merit public patron age. They are well calculated for what they were intended; and, as all end joints are dis carded by the invention of circular ends) they are much more durable, and greatly relieve the minds of those wlio may be called to mou|j(i the loss of the revered and beloved of unhappy im pressions. Rev. J. W. Smith, 514 S. Tenth St., PMla. Richard Gardiner, M. D., 62# Spruce Edward Hutchinson, 622 Pine St. ' <* Stuart Hibbler, No. 40 N. Third St. .1. S. Morton, 217 South Third St. Jacob Bartholomew, 908 S. Fourth St. Dr. David G. Walton, 154 N. Seventh jjt. Robert Johnson, No. 514 N. Fourth St. Wm. C. Flanigem 1520 Locust St. lit. Rev. Thos. M. Clark, Providence, R. I. Rev, Daniel March, 822 Pino Street. BOOKS FOR TEE HOLIDAYS. JUST RECEIVED BT ASHMEAD & EV A NS, -A- (Successors to Willis P. Hazard,) NO. 724 CHESTNUT A large and elegant assortment of '• CHRISTMAS BOOKS, BIBLES, ■' PRAYER BOOKS, JUVENILE iiOOKS,. 5f In endless variety. All the American and English Publications Of the season will be found on our counters, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, We have the largest stock of Albums in the city, someof them most superbly bound in .Morocco, Extra or Antique, Panelled, Velvet, Ac., Ac. Also, the FAIRY ALBUMS! For the little ones, with handsome Pictures to match bound in Muslin, Morocco or Velvet.. We invite attention to’bur stock, the whole of Iwhich has been bought exclusively for 6aSH, . . . ' ' cw, > •' y- 0 '■ and selected with great care, and will be .sold at LOW PRICES. : 2t A. L. YANS A N T , MANUFACTURER OF FRENCH CONFECTIONS, _ South-East cor, NINTH and. CHESTNUT, ad: joining Continental Hotel, Where he invites his customers’ and others who love pure and good Confectionary, using nothing but pure loaf sugar :jp -Manufacturing;• ■ Also, always on hand fine Grapes,iSsteet Oranges,: Figs, Raisins, Almonds,. Also, a large assort ment of Fancy Boxes, fresh Imported French and American Glaced Fruit. • 3m. An Elegant'Stock of E ST Y & G.R E E N ’ S MELODECNS AND HARMONIUMS. Upwards of twenty different kinds, some of which are entirely different from’any other in the market. Also, pottage Organs—a splendid instrument for Churches. Every . instrument warranted, . BRUCE & BISBEE, Oct. ly. i No. I 8 N; Seventh St.Philada. • V, :<! ::1 h : ... : ! .... USEFUL AND VALUABLE DISCOVERY! Great Discovkri ! HILTON’S INSOLUBLE CEMENT! Ia of more general practical utility than any invention now before the public. It has been thoroughly tested during the last two years by practical men, and pronounced by all to be Applicable to flie useful Arts. Superior to any Adhesive Preparation known. Hilton's Insoluble Cement Is a new thing, and the result of years of Btudy; its combination is on SCIENTIFIC PRIWCIPI-ES, And under no circumstance or change of temperature, will it become corrupt or emit any offensive smell. A new thing. Its Combination. Boot and Shoe Manufacturers. BOOT AND SHOE Manufacturers, using Machines, will find it the beat article known for Cementing Channels, as it works without delay, S not affected by any change of tempera, ture. Jewelers. JEWELERS Will find It sufficiently adhseive for their use, as has been proved. It is especially adapted to FamillM. j •; Leather, And we claim as an especial merit, that itsticks Patches and Linings to Boots and Shoes sufficiently strong without ’ stitching. •• It is a Liquid. LIQUID CEMENT Extant, that is a sure thing for mending Fiunltiiret Crockery^ Toys, Bone, - Ivory, And articles of Household use, Remember. Hilton's Insoluble Cement Is in a liquid form and as easily applied Hilton’* Insoluble Cement Is insoluble in water or oil. Hilton’s Insoluble Cement Adheres oily substances. Supplied in Family or Mnnnfoctnrers* Packages from 2 ounces to 100 lbs. HILTON BROS, ft CO., Proprietors, PROVIDENCE, R. I. Wily. . Agents in Philadelphia, LAINO & MAGINNIS, REMOVAL. O. H. WILLARD, Photographer, Has removed froin' 1628 Market Street to his new and spacious: galleries, : Ho. 1206; Chestnut Street- would say that his . accommoda tionSEPw are of the most commodions and,ex tensive character; and he feells confident that, by close personal attention to his business, to give his patrons a much finer quality of work tnan has heretofore been produced in the city. A THOUSAND, YEARS! Word’s Great War ■ Song. Words and MvMc in January Number. . ——-Ar-BCHoojf.' mr aft Agrnrß free 1 CLARK’S, SCHOOL VISITOR,—Yoi The Publisher of this 1 favorite Monthly, in order to reach all schools, will send the Visitor one year, gratis, to one person, (who will act as agent,} at any post office in the United States. This-is an unparalleled offer. Address, with five cents enclosed for parties lars, J,.W. DAUGH AD AY, Publisher, It. 1808 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. FOE MARKING LINEN, MUSLIN, SILK. > &C. ■; By years of use has proved itself THE BEST, MOST PERMANENT, MOST RELIABLE Marking Ink in the World. ' MANUFACTURED ONIITiBT ' TARRANT & CO. , ' .i27h : }EhtednHicSL..Sfa«et, ‘NeW 'York. 5 -j (FOB SAW BY ALL DRUGGISTS.) For- THIRTY YEARS has received- the Fa vorable, Recommendation of the PUBLIC, and has been USED AND, PRESCRIBED by the ; .. FIRST PHYSICIANS IN THE LAND AS THE . I BEST REMEDY KNOWN ' • 1 - ROB ; V .. . . .. , , si c k Headache, - ' '■ ' ' Nervous Headache,'' : ' -; -. Dyspepsia, Sown: Stomach j Bilious Headache, Dizziness,'. .Loss of Appetite, Gout , Indigestion, Torpidity of the Liver; Gravel, Rheumatic Affections, Piles, ' Heartburn, Sea Sickness, ■' , •> : ; , Bilious . Attacks,:; fi' ;, : Fevers,.,&c. . . .... : For Testimonials, &c., see Pamphlet with each. Bottle. MANUFACTURED ONLY BT. 1; .. TARRANT & CO. , .278 Greenwich Street, Npw York. (for SALE BY AI.L DRUGGISTS.) ' ONE PRICE CLOTHING, ;* 1 : [ .No.' 604 Market'St. , PhiLAoA,', 1 Made in the latest styles and best manner, ex pressly for retail sales. The lowest selling price is marked in plain figures on each articles, and* never varied from. ' All goods made to order, warranted satisfactory, and at the, same rate as rettdy-made. Our one price system is strictly adhered to, as we believethis to be the only fair way of dealing, as all are thereby treated alike. JONES & CO., 604 Market St., Philadelphia. MISS ROBB’S SCHOOL, FOR YOUNG LADIES AND CHILDREN, No. 816 South Eleventh Street, Phila. • , Usual branches of English education taught. ITTS the only remember i: vnr; U. S. 5-20’S. The Secretary of the Treasury has not yet given notice of any intention to withdraw this popular Loan from Sale at Par, and, until ten days’ notice is given, the under signed, as “ General Subscription Agent,” will continue to supply the public. The whole amount of the Loan authorized is Five Hundred Millions of Dollars. Nearly Four Hundred Millions have been already subscribed and paid into the Treasnry, mostly within the last seven months. The large demand from abroad, and the rapidly increasing home demand for use as the basis for circulation by National Banking Associations now or ganizing in all parts of the county, will, in a very short, period, absorb the balance. Sales have lately ranged from ten to fifteen millions week ly, frequently exceeding three millions daily, and as it is well-known that the Secretary of the Treasury has ample and unfailing resources in the Duties on Imports and Internal Revenue, and in the issue' of the Interest-bearing Trea sury Notes, it is almost a certainty that'he will not find it necessary, for a long time to come, to seek a market for any, other long or perma nent loans, the Interest and Principal of which Payable in Gold. Prudence and self-interest must force the minds of those contemplating the formation of National Banking Associations, as well as the minds of all who have idle money on their hands, to the prompt conclusion that they should lose no time in subscribing to this most popular Loan. It will soon be beyond their reach, and advance to a handsome premium, ns was the result with the “Seven Thirty" Loan, when it was all sold and, could no longer be subscribed for at par. It is a Six per Cent- Loan, the Interest and Principal payable in Coin, thus yield ing over Nine per Cent- per annum at the present rate Of premium on coin. The Government requires all duties on im ports to be paid in • Coin. These duties have, for a long time past, amounted to over a Quarter of a Million of Dollars daily, a sum nearly three timeis'greater than that required in the payment of the interest on all the 5-20’s and other permanent loans. So it is hoped that the Surplus Coin in the Treasury, at no dis tant day, will enable the United States to re sume specie payments upon all liabilities. The Loan is called 5-20 from the fact that, whilst the Bonds may run for 20 years, yet the Government has a right to pay them off in Gold, at par, at any time after 5 years.. The Interest is paid half-yearly, viz: on the first days of November and May, Subscribers can have. Coupon Bonds, which ore payable to bearer,, and are $5O, $lOO, $5OO, and $1000; or Registered Bonds of same de nominations, 1 and ‘in addition, $5,000 and' $lO,OOO. For Banking purposes and for .in vestment of Trust-monies the Registered Bonds are preferable. .■ : . > - These £-20’ s : cannot be taxed by States, clnesptcrwngr-rw- ooiuii.pfj. jj.flfl the Government tax oh them is only one and a half per cent Ton" the amount of income, when the income of holder exceeds Six Hundred Dollars per an num. All other inyestmenss, such as income from Mortgages, ’Railroad Stock and Bonds, etc., must pay from three to five per cent, tax on she income. Banks and Bankers throughout the Country will continue to.dispose of the Bonds; and all orders by mail, or s ptherwise, will be promptly attended to. ' The inconvenience of a few days’ delay in the delivery of the Bonds is-'Unavoidable, the de mand being Iso great; but as interest commences from,the day of subscription, no loss is occa sioned, and every efforts is being made to 'di minish the delay. JAY COOKE, SUBSCRIPTION AGENT, V 114 South THIRD Street, Philadelphia. PhilddeljpJiidj November 25 tK, 1863. Dc. 16—2 m. SILVER PLATED WARE ■ SAMUEL .SMYTH, r 138,6 Chestnut Street, opposite U. S. Mint.. Manufacturer of Silver.piated Ware, viz.: Tea Sets, Castors, Ice Pitchers, Cake Basket's, But ter Dishes,. Waiters; Spoons and Forks, Ac. - Old Ware Repaired and Replated tp give en tire satisfaction. ■ . ■ ■ Orders for Ware or Plating to the Trade will receive Prompt attention- All Plating warrantep;'done acCording-itb order. Entrance to Plating Rooms on Sansom below Broad. Streets. . 3m.. A NEW GAME FOR THE HOLIDAYS r THE BEAUTIFUL GAME OF THE ' e U “ FOUR POUTS,” a moral; instructive and amusing pastime for winter evenings: For said by all oobksellers: ■ . , Published by - , •> ‘ ; T.’ EL WOOD ZELL & CO., 2m > Nos. 17 and 19 S:'6th Street. : JUNE CONFECTIONS . _ . [ : ' FOR FAMILIES AND DEALERS. The. most Superb Assortment ever, offered to the public. We invite all lovers of GOOD CONFECTIONERY To give ns a call. ' ■''' El ©. WHITMAN & CO., Manufacturers, J --in ZLSjChestnvt Street,-^ P. & El H. WILLIAMSON, SCRIVENERS 4ND CONVEYANCERS 6ly] S. W Arch and Seventh Sts. ■*gji ' LADIES’' FANCY FtRS. ggtjak JOHN FAIUEimA, No. 718 Arch St., below Eighth. ADB • Importer and Manufacturer LADIES’ FANCY FURS, My assortment of FANCY FURS for Ladies and Children is now complete, and embracing every variety that will be fashionable during the present season. All sold at the manufac turers’ prices, for cash. Ladies, please give me a call. . * Octl4 . PROSPECTUS OF THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN AND THE BANNER OP the COVENANT FOR 1864. These t%o papers arc no* ; ssueii frora thc office, 1334 Chestnut St., Seco,.., enlarged form, and as DOUBLE SHEETS. Though of larger size, the price r-; , il( , raised, and they are therefore the cheapest ro . ligious papers in this city, or in the Presbyte rian chnrch. We shall seek not only enlargement but tin every way shall labour to improve the charac ter of the paper. Particular attention will be paid to tbe re markable progress of PRESBYTERIANISM IN GREAT BRI TAIN AND ON THE CONTINENT. Onr Correspondence will be unusually a:, tractive. We have one of the BEST ARMY CORRESPONDENTS in the field, whose original and striking letter; come fresh from the front every week. OUR ROCHESTER CORRESPONDENT is an experienced writer, who acquaints onr readers fhlly with events of interests in that im portant section of the chnrch and country— Central and Western New York. He j making arrangements still further to increase the value of his weekly letters. OUR LONDON CORRESPONDENT has excellent and peculiar advantages for gain ing information. His very full and valua ble letters will appear twice a month. RET. J. J. MARKS, D.D. author of the remarkable and popnlar volnre “The Peniusula Campaign,” in which he has proved himself an independent thinker, a fear less, patriotic, and devoted man, and able writer, is our regular WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT Onr excellent contributor, known as “M. K. M.” Mrs. Colonel Sangstkr, will furnish ar ticles of a miscellaneous character, and will also wield her pen in the JUVENILE;jPEPARTMENT, a sphere in whioh she has won decided suc cess as the author of a number of volumes for the young, issued by one of the largest of our religious publication societies. PREMIUMS FOR NEW SUBSCRIBERS FOR THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN Without offering any long list of premiums, we will pay cash to every one procuring os three or more new subscribers, with the pay gjg; * for one year in advance, ONE DOLLAR FOR EACH SUBSCRIBER. Send us at the rate of $l, (or $1,50 in the city,) for each new subscriber, and retain the balance. FOR THE BANNER OF THE COTT-NANT. On acccraat of-liMieiiiasß arrangements with the former proprietor, we are enable to offer so liberal a cash premium for new subscribers to the Banner. We offer fifty cents preminm for each new sabscriber, or for the price of three new names, a fourth copy, gratis. PREMIUMS FOE SUBSCRIBERS TO EITHER PAPER. We offer to the Sabbath-School of the Church in which the largest number of new sub scribers over twenty is obtained, before the Ist of February, A Library of One Hundred Volumes, and to the Sabbath-School of the Church se curing the next best list, over twenty, A LIBRARY OF FIFTY VOLUMES, all of first. class Sabbath School books, pf latest issues. To the School of the Church seeding us the third largest list, .over twenty, A Large Colored Map of Jerusalem, worth $lO. PHOTOGRAPH OF THE HUMMIBTON CHILDREN. This elegant large-sized photograph executed by the best artists : in the city, worth $l, will be sent, postage paid,:m return for a single new subscriber in advance. TERMS UNCHANGED. i'OR THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN To subscribers paying in advance, By mail, By carriers, - Clubs of ten or more, 1,50 each in ad vance, “ “ “ by carriers, 2,00 “ “ . Home Missionaries receives the paper at $1 per annum,; Minister, Ministers’ 'Widows an<S*. Theological students at $l;50 per annum; j strictly in. advance. In the city, 50 cents ad j ditional is charged. J If not paid until 3 months .due, 50 cts. addi-. tional is charged on all the above rates. j FOR THB BANKER OF THE COVENANT. Mail Subscribers, per annum, By carrier in the city, - Ministers and Minister’s Widows, by carrier," "' - ' *'■ Clubs of ten or more by mail, * ft ' " by carrier, f : - nfi. OQ If notpaid until three months due, 50; cents additional is:charged on all the. above rates. - Papers will be seat to the..Army,and Navy at dab rates, $1,50 .per annum. , V-J»( * HATES OF ADVERTISING- The increased circalation of the paper makes it still more desirableas an-advertising me-; dium. The rates are slightly-advanced and are j as follows : , • . - . For a single insertion, from one line to Ten cents a line. ; a Each additional insertion, six cents. Ten lines, or one sqnaoe will be inserted For one month $2,50. For three months For two months $4,50. For si* months $lO, For one year $15,00 , T : A liberal redaction for long advertisemossA Special notices 50 per cent, higher, thui f&i above rates, • ‘ *■' ■ $2,00 - 2,50 - ¥%> - 2.25 . . 1.50; - “2.M - n.s(j
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