LITERATURE. Social Lifk or tdi Cbinkrr. By Rev. Justus DoolltHe, 1n two volumes. Harper A Brother, Now Yoik; J. B. Lippinrott & Co., Nos. 715 and 717 Market street, Agent. A work executed In a stvle slightly Chinese in iU character, and bearing as an Impress some of those cabalistic phonetic signs which are the alphabet of China, lajs before us. It Is copi ously Illustrated with appropriate engraving, and is printed In the clear typography which is Insured by the stamp of the Harpers. So much for ita exterior. Of the literary quality of the .work we must speak highly. Written In a style which could be censoriously termed too diffuse, it is nevertheless of irreat perspicuity, and, as a nariatlve, is spicy. It must be remembered by those who And fault wllh the author lor giving t wo largo volumes to the public, that if his pro duction is large, so also is the field which he intends to cover. And no ground, however fal low, can be valuable unless much time be de Toted to its preparation. Mr. Doolittle, at the outset, tells tis that he intends to treat of a sub ject which has never before been appropriately handled ; that a residence of fourteen years in the Celestial Empire has qualified him to speak understanding. The contents of these vol umes, we are alno informed, were originally pub lished in the China Mail, and, as usual, have reappeared in book form "at the earnest solicitation of numerous friends, on whose Judgment the author present instance, the friends was correct, but tion to the general rule. relics." In the Judgment of the this Is an exccp In the course of the work the author lays before the reader a perfect treasury of anecdote, incident, custom, usage, and superstitions. From the opening page to the last paragraph the interest is kept up, and the attention of the rea ler never for a mlnnte al lowed to flae. For this, however, the praise is but partially due to the writer, it Is rather due to the ceaseless variety of the incident of which he treats, that we are indebted for so delightful a work. As an author, Mr. Doolittle possesses comparatively little merlt.and its as a compiler of faots that his chief claim to popularity resides. But between the writer and editor he has given to ua a delightful work, discursively written, yet teemiDg with novelties, treating of subjects of which before we have heard but mere rumor, and drawing aside the veil of mystery which has so long enveloped the peculiarities of the Chi' nese. Considering that the citizens of China form the largest and, in point of age, the most civil ized nation of the globe, it is a strange fact that ao little has been laid before the Christian pub lic which reveals their true peculiarities. The work of Mr. Doolittle does much towards placing them In their proper light, and redeems their character from a reputation which confounds them with the Bhuddists of the Ganges or the child-slayers ot India. As an instance of the subjects treated of, we will quote the passago relatlvo to the causes of the sickness, which may be of value to our doctors when spring arrives: They endeavor to expel various deadly influ ences proceeding from evil spirits. Should any one who has had general good health be sud denly and mysteriously taen witn dizziness in the bead, pain in his eyes, or with inability to use his bands or feet as usual, his illness is not un frequently ascribed to the influence emanating from some one of seventy-two malignant spirits or gods. Immediate measures must be taken to counteract or expel this evil influence. A table is placed in the lightest part of the room in which the sick man is. On it are arranged threa cups ot wine, a platter having on it Ave kinds ot fruit, and a censer and a pair of candlesticks. A quantity of mock-money is also procured, ready lor burning. A Taulst priest is hired to recite the proper formulas, In order to secure the ex pelling of this malignant influence from the sick man. Sometimes he invokes the aid of a cer tain headless demon in this important work. The priest provides himself with a small bell, which he rings while he repeals his formulas; and with a bowl ot water, which he sprinkles or snaps w ith his fingers on the articles oifered, and on the sick person. He has also a bundle of various kinds of paper charms readv tor use wben needed, and a omall stick ot wood, with which be strikes the table at intervals during the recitation of his lormulaj. The incense and caudles are burning all this while, and at the proper time he sets the mock-money on tire. About the close of the performance ho produces three paper chnrms, one of which is to be stuck np over the door ot the room, another is to be worn on the person of the sick, If it be a man. or on her head, if it be a woman; and the third is to be burnt, and its ashes, mingled with hot water, are to be drunk by the sick one. Some times one of these charms is suspended on the curtain of the bed on which the alllicted person sleeps, according to the directions of the oill ciating priest, lie is supposed to know which of the ulll'erent methods of using the charms should be practised In any given oase. In case the priest is suecesslul in expelling the malig nant influence at an early period, medicine is rarely used in restoring the disabled individual to health. When the evil influence is removed, the person will soon regain his usual degree of health, as a matter of course. In their monetary transactions a great deal of ridicule has been cac upon the Chinese. For the benefit of our brokers, we quoto the curious and lucrative system of "money-lending clubs without interest'': It often occurs that an individual desires to have a certain sum of ready money to use, but which he finds himself uuable to command. Instead of borrowing the 3iim arid paying the exorbitant interest demanded ty money-lenders, and instead of trying to raise the sum among his 1'iieiidB as a gifc or as a temporary loan, he endeavors to induce them to form one of several kinds ol clubh. the immediate obiect of which is to furnish him with the desired amount, but the luture effects of which will be to fcupplv the famo sum to each one of its members, without the usual heavy interest. Ho induces a trusty friend to become second or assistant, he beinz its head or piincipal. Having prepared a number of red envelopes, each containing a small mm of money, he calls upon his relatives and friends who are able to encage in the club, and who he desires should enter it, explains to them his pinna, states the amount he wishes to raiso, each member's share, and all needed particulars. Those who are willing to engage in the club receive one of tin Re envelopes as a kind of bargain-money, and after that they may not withdraw without his consent, or unless he fails to secure the required number cf names. They are reearded by tho customs of society as bouud or plodged to perioral their part in the contemplated union. In case of not succeeding in obtaining the requisite number ot responsible names, the undertaking falls through. Many friends and relatives aro willinar to engage in a club to aid a person when they would not contribute to irlve the needed sum to h'tn, and manv are willing to trv and form a union professedly for their benefit, when they would not receive money as a tfift, and when Utev would bo ashamed to ask their friends to i on tribute money for their use. The Shulnng Club. This club is thus uamed fioiu the frequent tossing of dice bv its mem bers. The number of members ia not fixed, varying from five to twent or more. Suppose the sum to be raised is 100,000 cash, and the niiiabei of members is ten, eaeh man's share viU be 10,000 cash. Suppose the time for the Buvnieat ot the shares is quarterly, there i,-.iig ten payments, it will require to years THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAFH. PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1866. and a half before the business of the club will bo perfected. The business Is all managed by the heal man and bis assistant, and the meetings of tha club are held at the houso of the former, or at the place he appoints. He is at the expense of a feast for the member of tho club the firt time tlicy meet, It being tho time when he receives the sum of 100,000 cash, including tho sum which he is supposed also to pay in, thouirn really he docs not provide it, but bnlv receives 90,000 from tho other members. At this tlrn meeting no dice are thrown, it being well under stood' that the sum is to be taken by tho head man. Ac the next meeting each member brings his 10,000 ensh, which is glvon to tho ono who, on canting the dice, gets' the highest number of spots, the head man and his assistant not engag ing in the casting of dice, the latter, according to the rules petierallt adopted, taking his 100,000 cash at the third meoting of the club, without any appeal to the dice. At the fourth and Pvery subsequent meeting, those who have not drawn the sum thro the dice, according to the rules of the club, to decide who shall take the 100,000 cash. All who have previously drawn tho sum, excepting the head man and his assistant, at any meeting of tho club are expected to contribute a small sum tor the incidental exponses, as paper and refreshments. If anything is left unexpended, at the close of the tenth meeting, it Is consi dered as belonging to the man who has waited until this time, when he receives his 100,000 cash. In this manner, provided each man fulfils his pledgep, ench man will have paid into the club 100.000 cash, and eaen nave received oacK me same amount While his payments will have been small and at intervals, the turn received back will have been at one tlmo. The principal drawback against this method of raising money is the great uncertainty of very man's fulfilling his part according to the by-laws ol the club. These are fixed upon by the head mini, as regards times of payment, number of member.', aud amount of each instalment, at the time he gets it up. Sickness, misfortune, or death may pi event the payments ot some ot the members at the stipulated time. Such cases cause much trouble to the head man and others who have received the'r allotted money, who are held responsible by the other members. When the club breaks down in consequence of the inability of some members to pay in the sums agreed upon, those who have received money must return in small sums and at inter vals, if they cannot pay ul once, the amount received over and above the sum they have paid into the club. In case of positive dishonesty on the part of one of its members, the head man is considered bound to make up tho sum he ought to have paid. Each man, on receiving the sum paid in at one meeting, must give a document, with the names of two men as his security, oue a member of the club and one not a member, pledging himself to the proper fulfilment of his responsibilities in the case. Probably tew cases of downright dishonesty occur in connection with these clubs, because the members are gene rally mutual and firm friends of each other, and especially of the head man. Sometimes a club is got up among friends for comparatively very small suras, as In shares of two, tour, or six dollars. Poor men who cannot raise the sum desired at once, but who Dan save enough to make a payment every quarter, or oftener, sometimes engage in such clubs. In all coses, whether for large or small sums, whether the number of members be lew or many, or whether the intervals between payments be monthly or quarterly, the same principle is kept in view, the obtaining of a round sura of money for use without the payment of interest, to be refunded in instalments at intervals. TJie Snake casting-iis-skin Club. This union or club is so called from the circumstance that the head man, the one for whoso benefit the money is subscribed, pays it back to the members by recular instalments, as may be agreed on when formed, just, as it is said, the snake sleds or casts its skin gradually, or ot remdaled inlemals. There is no need of an assistant in the working ot this club. The members sucseribe and pay money but once. There is no division of this money among them ; tho head man takes it all tor his own use when it is paid in, which is done at its first and only meeting. At this tine he prepares a feast for its members. The money he then receives he agrees to refund to the subscribers of it at regular intervals, by uniform instal ments, in the order decided on by the drawing of lots or bv the throwing of dice, t the time of its being paid in. Each member must wait until his turn arrives for receiving back the money he subscribed. The Dragon-headed Club. This club is namod "dragon-headed" because tho first payments made by its members are much larartr than subsequent payments, resemblinsr, it is said, tho Chinese dragon, in the circumstance that its head is much larger than its body. The number of shares, times of payment, etc., are arranged by the bead man at the time he solicits the names of his friends as members. Suppose the number of members is twenty, in cluding the head man, and the first payment is 10,000 cash on the part of all but the head man, who advances nothinsr, but receives all that is paid in, the amount is 100,000 cash. In case the meetings are held quarterly, every thtee months after tho first meeting the head man pays into the club 10,000 cash, and each one of the oiher members pays in 1000 cash, making, in all. 2!,0()0 cash. It is decided by the throwing of dice to whom this shall be paid. In this manner, in five years from tho commencement, the nead man will have paid into the club 190.000 cosh, the amount he received at its first meeting, and each of the other members will hive paid in 29,000 cash, and have received back the same amount. The proportion between the first and succeeding payments asreed upon by the parties concerned, of course, will be the rule lor any club. The whole work abounds lu these brief, telling incident?. From the extract made, the exceed ing prolixity of the style will be perceived, yet with this defect, and it is a most serious one, we must give the writer credit for having sue ceeded in givin? us a most original and enter taining work on a new and heretofore obscure topic. Half a M illion of Money. A Novel, by Ame lia li. Kdwarct. Harper isrotner. J. u. Lippincott & Co., Nos. 713 and 717 Market street, Agents. Of all tho Bemi-sensatlonal novelists of our day, Miss Edwards has won the least dubious reputation. Mrs. Wood is simply ridiculous in her portrayal of character, and although of deep Interest to the lovers or the horrible, to the seekers after blood-stains, and the admirers o double-mated women, yet viewed in the light of discriminate criticism, can be only termed "ridi culous." Miss Braddon is a step higher, de scribing persons who, if one should live a few centuries, and be on intimate terms with half mankind, he could probably discover some of the traits of her heroines. But Mvs Edwards is a really talented and absorbing writer. Her reputation was made from the moment that her chef (Pceuvre, "Barbara's History," appeared, and it will not be diminished by "Haifa Million ol Money." The rapidity with which the ever, working machines, called the brain of author esses, can manufacture works, excites admira tion. "Miss Carew," an inferior little offshoot ol a random moment, wai laid upon our table but three weeks since, and here we see another of nearly two hundred page". That one is a serial concluded, does not lessen tho wonder. The present work is founded on the ramltica'dons of a law-suit, a will, testators without number, and all the delicious paraphernalia of a large inheritance. The tale is interesting iioin the commencement. The first chapter con tains tho will. Now what novel lover does not tloat and Elory over a will f What visions of ineenuity aud intricacy of plot and counter plot arise before his mind when a good sized will is faithfully transcribed on the pages of a well-printed novel! To commonce with a dying testnmcnt is to advertise for the reader's interest, and Miss Edwards has secured an unlimited answer to her card of insertion.' The style ot all this authoress' works is similar, and we have previously commented upon It In full. It is pleasing, yet ofttiraes too flowery. Wben we are told that after a series of exertions the par ti"! all come out right in the end. all the villains ere separated into two bands, one being trans ported and the other hung, that all the good things of life aro given to the good, we say all that is necessary to secure a fair notice of "Half ft Million of Money." COR BflLWOKTf On, TIT It SlWCKBH Lover. T. B. Peterson A lirotheis, No. 306 Chesnut street. To those who have a chronic dislike for the sensational wc would not recommend "Cora Belmont." While the lnteret of the work Is un doubted, and the plot most delightfully absorb ing, it is a fair sample of what can be appro priately termed a "sensational novel." It is full of incident, and verifies the motto that true love never runs smooth. In fact, in tho present case, it terminates in a cascade But we must not be tray the secrets of the book. To those also who read all of Messrs. Petersons' novels, and there is a very large class who do, we recommend "Cora Belmont." It is neither above nor be neath the ordinary run of such works. Told without tkill, yet maintaining its lntorest be cause of its plot. But to such as stand steadfast on the ground of real merit, pass "Cora Bel mont" by. The publishers have issued much hotter works, and if they would "maintain the claims of their uniform editions to literary ex cellence, tbey must in the future isue a far, far higher style of literature than the work bo fore us. A Light and a Dark Christmas. By Mrs. Henry wooa. t. u. reterson mothers, no. 308 Chesnut street. A neat little volume of the latest and, we think, the best of Mrs. Wood's productions is laid before us. It is short, a great merit; and it is absorb ing while it continues. As a Christmas story it has few superiors, and should be read by all w ho admire Mrs. Wood's stylo. Mosaics of Human Lifk. By Mrs. E. A. Thurs ton. J. B. Lippincott & Co. From tho title it might be construed that the typographically perfect work before us Is an original production of Mrs. Thurston. It Is, how ever, merely a compilation ot all that other writers have done, said, or thought on (he sub ject of betrothal, wedded life, babyhood, youth, single life, and old age. Under these subdivisions we have two generations of humanity traced out, and little extracts eiven to console either babyhood or old age. Tho design of the work is not very clear, but the selections are good. We see all our old favorites given an appropriate place, and the real worth contained in "Mosaics" is sufficient to counterbalance tho vagueness of tendency and make it a desirable companion. We had occasion, a few days since, la speaking of the poems of a Mr. Gar II. Naramore, to utter certain strictures on his style and taste. what we said was spoken in good faith, and with no design to excite the ire of any one. Mr. Naramore has seen fit, however, to take suffi cient of his time, undoubtedly precious, to send us his card, writing on the back of it: "To the Editor ot the Evening Telegraph, "With the 'superlative' compliments of "O. H. Nabamoke." At the risk of advertising the author, wo quote in full his business card, as we are not favored with any other. O. B. NARAMORE, IMPORTER, AND MANUFACTURERS' AGENT FOR BUTTONS AND CLOTHIERS' TRIMM1NO, 103 CHAMBERS STREET, NEW YORK. In that spirit of kindness that has prompted all we uttered on this work we will add a little advice. Abandon the Muse, and enter with all your heart into the sale of buttons. Buttons will pay ; the Muses, as they are dressed by Mr. Naramore's. fancy, never will. Therefore stand by buttons. But if the Groves of Parnassas must be entered, then devote the sweetness of your numbers to a congenial subject. Para phrase the "Song of the Shirt," pen a "Rhyme on Ribbons," or astound us with an epic on trim mings. On such a subject the author would be at home, and would never bo so merciless as to have an earthquake swallow up another lover while in her betrothed's embrace, and yet leave h'.m safe. It they had only been buttoned to gether; then a much better termination of the tragedy would have been afforded. A rumor is current that the monotony of tho Sunday edition of the Press is to be broken by the addition of a Billiard column, under the ?olo management of Mr. John Forney, Jr. Wo have cause to doubt the story, as Mr. Forney recognizes the necessity of the exclusive atten tion demanded by such an undertaking, and is understood to be unwilling to entirely abandon bis connection with the news department. Ior to manage two departments would be unto him a mental impossibility. Foreign Literature. A cheap edition of Sam Slick'9 "Season Ticket" has been published at two shillings. Mr. Martin Tupper has prepared a selection from his works, winch ia published by Messrs. juoxon vo. MHs Evre. the traveller in the south of France and over the l'vrenees. is sister of Gov ernor Eyre. The author of "Lady Flavia" and "Lord Lvnn's Wife" has in the press "Mar Peter," a new novel. Miss Bennett's translation of "The Life and Letters of Ueethoven, by Dr. Nohl," is in the nrcss. The author, under whose sanction ana revision it appears, is to participate in the protlte, Messrs. Maemillun & Co. are about to pub lish Mr. Baker's interesting narrative of his recent African explorations in the neighbor hood of Lake Nyanza. Mr. Craves, ot Pall Mall, i trying to obtain an act of Parliament with the viiw of assimi lating the English law to that of France for the protection of the copyright In prints and en gravings. A new literary "Year Book," on the plan ot Vnoereau. has been started bv Professor Gosche. of Hulle. It is divided into two nrincipal parts the first containing popular essays on ques tions touching European literature; the second, a systematic and critical iurvey ol ail tne lite rary events 01 tne year. St. Martin's Workhouse and Archbishop Tenlson'sl l.ihrarv and Schools have been pur chased for the enlargement of the National Gal- lerv. for the sum of 86.000. It would be desira ble to remove the barracks at the same timo, and then the whole space would be available for a grand national building. The first number of "The Net Cast in Many Waters," a new missionary niaua.ine, edited by Miss Annie Mackenzie, has lust made its aopoar- nnre. It rnntulrm amii iiilprcKtlnir nul'ticilllll'S iCFpeciiug the Umluv.l Mismou, auu of the Zulu- land, tho lanRuatre of which is ca'led bv the editor "beautiful untranslatable Zulu." In consequence Of lmwratlva order from the Austrian Governor of llols'.eln. the lonrreRta- blisbcd ami world-renowned observatory at Altona will poon ceaee to exirt. It Is U be trans ferred to Kiel, and a commission has been ap pointed to superintend the removal of tho obser vatory instruments and staff. A portrait, said to be that of Shakespeare by contemporary .painter, is now m the posses sion of Dt. Clay, nf Manchester. The painting, which is twentv-lour inches bv twontv. ha, it appears, been in the possession of one family for upwards ot ono hundred vears. The face la thoughtful and slightly touched with molan- cnoiy, me eyes Deiug remarkably expressive and pleasing. - Messrs. Hurst Blackett announce for an- pesrance in Januarv, "A Noble Life," by the author ot "John Halifax." in two volume! thn third and fourth volumes of the Hon. (irantlor lieiKPiey s ijire ana uecoueciions," completing the work; "The Llle and Letters of Lady Ara bella Stuart." including numerous original and unpublished documents, by Elizabeth Cooper, In two volumes; and "Falkner Lyle," a new novel, Dy sir, Aiaric teuton. . The lovers of Alfred Tennyson's verse and Gustave Pore's art and they are legion will rejoice to hear that he has undertaken to Illus trate the "Idylls ol the King." Mr. Dore is not sufficiently acquainted with our language to read this poem in the original; and we may. there tore, apprehend that the translation which is being prepared for him may fail to impress the artist with all the beauties and subtle meanings ot tli at fine work; hut it the translator executes his task well, there caj be no doubt that the clever French illustrator will find abundant matter to inspire his prolific and wonderful pencil. The Lancashire dialect is srraduallv obtain ing a literature of Its own. Messrs. J ley wood & Son, of Manchester, issue two little brochures, "Uncle Owdem's Tiles," and "Poems, Suitable for Recitation," by the author of "UncleJOwdem," both In the Lancashire dialect. From an ode to the New Year we give a specimen: "Mar o' on yo' wl eooi health bt bloat Hav o' on yo' live till yo're owd, An' to lb' oay when ) o're laid down to rest, May yo' never know hunger nor eowd. May plenty bt fund 1' oycb whoara, Whatever may come or may go; An' mar the new year 'at's just m Turn eawt a good irlend to yo' o" LADIES' FANCY FURS. LADIES' FANCY FURS. J01H FAREIRA, No. 718 Alt CII STREET, ABOVE SEVENTH STREET At his old-established store, IMPORTER, MANUFACTURER, AND DEALER IN FANCY FURS FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN. My assortment of Fancy Furs for Ladies and Chit dren ts now complete, embracing every variety tba will be worn during the coming season. Kemember the name and number. JOHN FAREIRA, No. 718 ASCII STREET, above Seventh. I have no partner or connection with anr othoi 1 tore 111 this city. iu i .mop SHIRTS, FURNISHING GOODS, &o T W. SCOTT & CO., SHIRT MANUFACTURERS, AND DEALERS IN MEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, No. 814 Chesnut Street, FOUR DOOR8 BELOW THE "CONTINENTAL," 8 261yrp PHILADELPHIA. PATENT SIIOULDER-SEAM K1I1UT MANUl''A(JTOKY . . AND GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING STORE. PF.RFKOT FITTINU BHIETB AND DRAWEES made from measurement at very ahort notice. All other articles of GMLJdft'tt DKi.88 GOODS in full variety. WINCHESTER & CO., 8 24 lr 708 CHK6H UT 8TKKET A P I E R M A C II E GOODS PAPIER MAC1JE GOODS. TARTAN GOODS, SCOTCH PLAID GOODS A fine assortment 0 l'apler Jlaclie Work Tablos Writing Desks, Inkstands, and Scotch Plaid Goods just received per tbe steamer "St. George," too lat tor Cbrisrmae sales, suitable for Bridal Gilts, etc, will be sold low. IbAAC TOWNSEND, House Furnishing Store of the late JOHN A. MDRPHEY, No'. 922 CUESNUT SlllEET, 124 Below Tenth atreet. QOFFEIUNG MACHINES. GOFFERING MACHINES. A large assortment of Goflorlng Machines just received per steamer "Bt. George." FOB SALE BT ISAAC TOWNSEND, llouse-Furnisbing Store of tbe late JOHN A. MDR PHEY, No. 922 CIIESNU1 STREET, 124 Below Tenth Street. - 4491 BOXES LAYER RAISINS. 1869 halt boxes Layer Raisins, 2H,',-, guar. ' mo " M.B. 1 161 half " 22HT quar. " " MO Italia Heedless ' 10.0OU bail boxes Valencia " 3ui) trull aoltilirll Aiuionos. too kens Malaga drape. 1000 halt boxes Wl boxes Lemoua. luO quarter cavks Olive Oil- ..rnllA T . ,.. Imported and bow himllug from the barque La Plata, and lor sule by N. IIEI.T.INr.S A into.. jj38t 1,0. 12 H. DKLAWARE Avenue, WATCHES AND JEWELRY. III A?TIYYT 11P11TT tr THITT T-r 804 PV . . ... I.M. WATCHIS AND CORAL GOODS. A large Invoice of Ladles' and OentV Watches of the bent makers 1 and FINE CORAL SETS, To which the attention of those aboit purchasing lain- vited. Juat received br LEWIS LADOMUS, DlAHORD DlALKB AKD JlWELLBB, 12 50 Ko. 801 CIlkBNUT STREET. $ UIGCS & BROTHER, Chronometer, Clock, and Watchmakers, No. 244 S. FRONT STREET, Have const an tly on hand a oomnlete assortment of Clocks, etc, for Railroada, Batiks, and Counting Rooms, which they offer at reasonable rates. N. ll. Particular attention paid to tho repairing of fine Watebei and Clocks. 1 6 lm A full assortment ot above hand at mode' ate prices the I from 2 to 10 beautiful Airs. roods constantly on liuical Boxes playing FAER & BROTHER, Importers. Ho. 824CHEt,KUr fiTBEET, 11 llfmttlvrp Below Fourth. CJIIOICE HOLIDAY GOODS. Large and handsome assortment of COLD AND SILVER WATCHES DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, SILVER AND PLATED WARE CLOCKS, BBOSZES, ErC. CLARK & BIDDLE, Successors to Ihomas C. Garrett, 5 22 lvrp No. 712 CHESNUT STREET. RICH JEWELRY. JOHN BRENNAN, DEALER Dt DIAMONDS, FINE WATCHES, JEWELRY, Etc. Eto. Etc 9 20 It No. 18 S. EIGHTH 81 BEET, Philada HENRY HARPER, No. 620 ARCH STREET Manufacturer and Dealer in Watches, fine Jewelry, Silver-riated Ware, in 801y Kolia Hilver-ware. TVTILITARY AND NAVAL AGENCY OP MATHEWS, P0ULS0N & CO., ATTORNEYS, ' Ko. 808 WALNUT Sueet, FblladelphU-Boz 3831. Claims for Bounty, Back Pay, Prize Money, and Pension Claims, promptly collected. E. T. MATHEWS, (Late of Treasury Department, at Washington, D. C), E. POULSOS. (Late TJ. 8. Pension Agent). A. TRUMP. 1151m JJARNESS ORNAMENTS WILLIAM LITTLE, Jr., MAHLFACTIIIEK OF ALL KINDS 0 HARNESS ORNAMENTS, No. C23 COMMERCE STREET Third Story), Entbakcb on Wbkeleb's Coi bt. ORNASIEKT8, MONOGRAMS. LETTEBS, CRESTS ROSETTES, ETC.; ' Of any Special Design, made to order at the shortest notloe. and at REASONABLE PRICES. 1 2luthslm No. 1204 CHESNUT ST. Have lust received SKW BITHT.FHKM lllICKWHKAT. DHlEl) PEACHES, PRIED CHERRIES, UKV YORK PLTJ.iS, JiEW PRESERVED GIHOEB 1 6m pA TENT W IRE W O R K, fOS, RAILING, STORE FRONT8, GUARDS. PARTITIONS, ETC. IBOSJ BEDSTEADS AND WIRE WORK, In variety, manufactured by M. WALKER & RON, 1 18 Im No. 11 N. SIXTH 8TBEET w I L E Y B R 0 T H E E, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS TV HAVANA ClUAKs AND MKRCHaDM PIPES, Ji. W. Cor. ElUUiU aud WALNUT Strata. We ofler the finest Havana Clears at prices from 20 to 30 per c nt. below the regular raits. Also, the celebtato'l LONE JACK" BMOKINO TOBACCO, which Is lax superior to any yet brought before tbe public Motto of Lone Jack; "SEEK NO FURTHER, EOH NO BETTER CAN BE JfOUND." 115 3ia I'O SI1IP CAPTAINS AND OWNERS. THE undersigned having leaxrd tbe KENSINGTON SCREW Doc K.begs toimonn his friends and the patrons of the Dock that h ia praiiared with lnoreasea faoliltles to accommodate those having vtaae a to be raised or repaired aud being a practical ahlp-oarpenUir and caulker, wl 1 give personal attention to the vessels en truntto to hlu lor repaint. taotulns or Agents tibio Carpenters, and Machinists having vesrela to repair, are solicited to call. Having the agency for ihe aale of "Wetterstedt's fatent Aleullio ( uiuposltlon" lor Copper Paint, (or the ptrrrrvatlnn of Yi'sceV bottoms, for this city, 1 am pre pared to lumlsb the same on favorable trms. " . JOUN 1L HAM MITT, Kens ngton Mcraw Dock, t II DELAWARE Avenue, above LAUlil X Mtreet. I WATCHES, JEWELBY, &c. ! . ; t ' MUSICAL BOXES. K? V AND FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES THE FIRE IN CHESNUT STREET letter from "Wells, Targo & CO. 810,000 SAVED IN IlEItMXG'S PATENT SAFE. Philadklphia. January 1, IBM. Messrs. Fabkl, Lamina A Co. Gentlemen rW hav J art opened our Kale, one of your manulMture, vblcb passed thro us h the detractive fir In Chasnnt street, last night. The Safe was in our office, Ro. ao I, which building w as entirely destroyed. The vat ta a warm place, as yon mar well suppose, andwna r4 hot wben taken ot t of tbe embers. We are well satisfied lth the result of this trial, and find our books, paper. nd some tt n thousand dollars In money almost a sr- . feet as when put In the fife. Nothing la Injured, It w except U leather bindings of the books, which are steamed : the money and papers are as good as ever. , Truly yours, WELLS, FARGO & CO., Per J. II. COOS. Agent Tbe above Safe can be seen at our store. PARREL, HERRING & CO., 11 No. 62 9UESNUT TBEET. gEVERE TEST OF MARVIN'S SFE At Charleston Fire, October 18, 1865. "After removing mv saf (one of Marvin A Co. 'a Patent) from the rtilna, where It had lain lor fistt Tt'RKR hour$ tTfct'dio m'rntf htal, I 'onnd my books In a perfto : state of preservation I express my dellpht and entire sa tstactlnn with the result and bear tlly ad vise all to purchase Marvin A Co.'s .-a'es. (Slgneaj "w. Ji. VHArBE." A full assortment of the above SAFES, the only per fectly dry, a well as thoroughly fire-proof onos In the market, for sale by MARVIN Jb CO.. No. 721 CHESNUT STREET, (Masonlo Hall), PhlU. No. 205 BROADWAY, N. Y. Dwelling House Sales, ornamental styles. Safes ot other makes taken In exchange. Send tr descriptive circular. 1 tl Ira ANOTHER TEST HEBRTXG'S FIRE-PRCOT SAFES. TBE riF.RT ORDEAL PASSED TRIUMPHAHTLT1 The Herring Sale used In the office of our' warehoaaea, deetroved by tbe dlsssttous fire ot tbe night of the 8tk Instant, was subjected to as Intense heat as probably any sale will ever he subjected In any fire ao Intense that the brass knobs and nountlnga of the exterior or same were melted off. and the whole surface soiled an 4 blistered aa II It had been In a furnace, and yet wheat opened the contents books and papers were found ts be entire and uninjured This Hare Is now on exhibition In our warehouse Seventh atreet, wlih the books and papers still rem si a lng In It Inst as It was when taken from tbe rutna. Mer ebanta, Bankets, and others Interested In the proteotiear of tbelr books and papers are Invited to call anl(- amine it J. P. B A THOLOW, A gent tor Herring's Sa es, 11 No 658 SEVENTH St, Washington, D. 0. PERSONAL. GREAT REDUCTION IN COFFEE, AT WILSON'S Tea Warehouse, No. 236 CHESNUT Street on CENTS. ROASTED RIO COFFEE. AT Oil WILSON'S Tea Warehouse. No. 236 CHESNUT Street v. CENTS. BEST ROASTED RIO COFFEE, JU at WILSON'S, No. 286 CHESNUT Street. 40 CENTS FIN I NEST OLD JAVA, ROASTED, S, No. 236 C HESNUT Street at WILSON 7fk CENT8. BLACK AND GREEN TEA 8IFT I ' ' I NOS, in quantities not less than one pound, at WILSON '8. G OOD DOLLAR TEA, BLACK AND GREEN, I niLOua o, ko. vao inr.oa u i street. TEAS AND COFFEES AT WHOLESALE I prices, at WILSON S Tea Warehouse, No. 2M CHEHl utii treet 12 Im TEAS, &Q. TEAS REDUCED TO- fl, AT INGRAM'S J. Tea Warehouse, No. 43 S. SECOND Htreot. BOASTED COFFER REDUCED TO 30 CT3. at INGRAM'S lea Warehouse, No. 43 8. SECOND Street 40 ,C. BEST MILD COFFEE, AT INGRAM'S Tea Warehouse, No. 43 8. SECOND Street. TEAS AND COFFEES AT WHOLESALE prices, at INflKAM'd Tea Warehouse, No. 42 8. SECOND Street' Try them. CAREEN COFFEES FROM 22 TO 28 CTS. A 7 pound, at INGRAM'S Tea Warehouse, No. 41 S. SECOND Street fry them. Hi m e-WTCfVA MAN UFACTURER, AND DEALER IN hi i BOOKS. BIBLES. PRAYERS. Uagazlncs, Novels, and all the I New Publication a. CARD, MEDIUM, AND IMPERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS. Stereoscopes and Btcreostopic Viewi. riclnrcs of all kinds Framed to order. ' 808 CHESTNUT BT. 803 .' i U Pr pOWN 4 MAGEE, MANUFACTURERS OP TRUNKS. VAIjISES' BAGS, ItETICULES. And all style ol jroodi suitable for Travellers and Excursionists. A large stock of MOROCCO TRAVELLING BAGS AND RETICULES, FOR GENTS AND LADIES, Of our own Manufacture, suitable for HOLIDAY PRESENTS. 1126 No. 708 CHESNUT STREET. T C. TERKINS, LUMBER MERCHANT, finooessor to R. Clark, J r., No. 824 CHRISTIAN STREET. 1 Constantly on hand a larjje d Yaned ortmeit of HuiJdin g Lumber. 6 " V DEAFNESS. BLINDNEfiS, AND CATARRH. J IMA ACS. of. D., Professor ot the Eye and Ear treats all diseases a i) pertaining to the above membeol ltli the utmost success. Testimonials IVom thamost reliable fourves In Uie oltr can be seen at blsoffioe. Mo. SID 1'INK f treat. Tne Medical Faculty are Invitod to ccomiMui) their patient, as he bus uo secrets Inhta racttce- 10
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