THE DAILY EVENING TELEGR APff-PHIL AD ELPHI A, SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1869. A Rtrxfctafa.1 Ska and nil Surr-nd.affif' It oil monarchical conntrtet, whore title Ueurp merit, and tbe man Is famous on the lam prlnolple aa a potato, because the valtubls (ttt U under ground, hereditary wealth keep up a race of drone, who would never rite above p anpera If their own exertions had to build their own fortunes. There, to be bora with a Hirer spoon in their mouths glres them a place Above their tellows, and to do nothing useful either for themselves or their fellow-men seems to be the passport to what is culled "good so ciety." Even there, some few, by perseTcrance and energy, accumulate great wealth, aad gather round them the luxuries of life, and lire in solcndld stvlo. but can never enter the charmed circle of the favored few, who have descended from the bold adventurer, the tin scrupulous soldier, and the minions of a mightier robber, called a hero or a kin 3. Even In Prance, under the Consulate, it was the favorite boast of the great Napoleon that every one of his soldiers bore in his knapsack a marshal's baton. That which 'in the French, man was a mero metaphor is in our Republic a plain fact; and the humblest boy, who runs about hatlees and shoeless, has the chance of becoming one of our great ones. It only re quires energy and virtue, and he will rise, held down by no trammels of bitih cr accident of name. To an enercetic man, In our country, it is but necessary to deserve success, and it will assu redly follow. Honorable dealiugs, ludustriou application, and unswerving per9everat.ee succeed iu building up colossal fortunes, trior: honorable to their possessors than all tht hereditary titles of a duke or peer. The one golden rule is that so facetiously (civon by Charles Lamb, "You'll get tat on a rock it you'll tick to it; a mussel does." Among the manv honorable examples 0 perseverance and honorable trading, leading to princely Independence, few are more marked than the career of Dr. J. H. Scbenck, of Phil a dclphia. For thirty years be has been engaged In the manuiacture of these world-renowned specifier, the Seaweed Tonic, Pulmonic Syrup, and hit Mandrake Pills. Knowing the intrinsic value of these medicinal preparations, and having confidence in their value, be spared no exertions to get them into the world's market. At first totally unknown, the struggle to intro duce them was an arduous oue, aud a less energetic man would have given up in despair; b'-l knowing tnat ne possessed wa must oe appreciated when fully known, for twenty-two ye' a he kepi them berore the public, liberally er. ending large susm In pushing ttiem by means 0 advertising, until they became in every ' iarter of this immense coutineut "a household ' ord,w and their names, as well as the articles themselves, might, without a pun, be said to bo In everybody mouth. About eight years ago the long looked lor reward began to assume eigantic proportions, and now he finds hi one If in possesbiou of a niairn.uce.t fortune, with the inellnatlons and taste to enjoy its advantages and extend the hospitalities within its power to a numerous circle of firm friends and ac quaintances. Looking back, over a space of thirty years, to the bumble period when tne Seaweed Tonic was prepared in a solitary barrel, and now gazine upon the macnidcent manufactory where it and the other articles are made in almost end less quantities, he may well feel proud of the results of perseverance and fair trading. As the leading tonic of the day the Seaweed stands without a rival. The large building wbieh, even now, in architectural beauty aod attraction equals anything else iu the city of Brotherly Love, has become too confined, and the next spiing will see erected on the northeast corner of Sixth and Arch streets a marble building tor the carrviug on of his immense trade, eclipsing in mugntdcence all other stores. In his laboratory every improvement kuown to modern science is employed, aud the nteum machine, with eccentric drum, tor tho exclusive manufacture of the Mandrake tills, is a curiosity of mechanical dexterity for lightening the labor of man. In giving the history of a fortune thus suc cessfully built up, it will not be out of place to Inquire into the manner of using so great an estate; whether the long years of accumulation nave ariea up me mgner quuiiues 01 mu iumu, or whether a liberal employment of the gifts of fortune show that the blind goddeas has for once bestowed it where it will be worthily used. Dr. Schcuck has at Scuenck's Station, fifteen miles from Philadelphia, and 011 tne rallrortd leading from Philadelphia to New York, built himself a country residence or summer retreat, which he has surrounded and filled with all the luxuries of ar; and nature which make the chief blessings of life. It is one of tho finest residences near the Delaware, erected at a cost of $50,000, and surrounded by a farm of some 300 acres in a mugnldceot state of cultivation. The situation is picturesque, the location healthy, and here the successful man of business, in the bosom of an amiable family, enjoys bis olium cum diqnitale, proudly conscious that he owes all to hU own energies. The whalo place reveals the man of wealth, refined by cultute and fine taUe. Conservato ries, in which are treasured all the varieties of Flora, both of temperate and torrid zones; a Sarden which Adam, in his innocence, might ave coveted; barns, stables, bnlldings, aud agricultural machinery of the most approved style, fine horses, unexceptionable carriages, and stock of the most expensive breeds, tho whole superintended by the best gardener, the best coachman, and the best farming steward In the United States. The farm is within a ring fence, and the different lots are separated by the most approved fence'. Tahe whole is so beautifully tilled and free from weed as to lie before the parlor windows a map of beauty and care. On the river hard by rides like a swan a splendid yacht, of which be is himself captain, and can steer to a miracle. On the low portion of the ground be contemplates making a private fish-pond, which will add much to the attrac tiveness of the place. Having paid attention to the surroundings, we will euler the house, where the host and his lady, wit- one amiable daughter aud two sons, are prepired to give us a plain, straightforward, unsophisticated welcome. An old-fashioned quilting is taking place for you must remember tbeae ate none of your new-fangled folks, who ape the manners 01 aristocratic absurdity, dui the Renulne old Eastern stripe, who make you at home in a minute, aud by their ease and heartiness remove the "stranger" feeling at a word. Withiu taste reigns supreme; and without mere ostentatious display, every thing la of the choicest aud most costly character carved furniture, plate-glass, richly chased sots of rarest plate, pictures by the old acd modern masters, a library 01 books gorgeous in true calf and Turkey morocco, all arranged with au exquisite eye for harmony, and all seemingly without straining after effect Here we were welcomed, ana nere, wuu ma noble-bearled proprlelor, his son Hayward, a worthy chip of tho old block, and the hospitable lady of the bouse, we felt what htppy home and cheerful converse could do. Separated from the boose Is a private billiard-room, where parlies can relax from severer cares ana enjoy t leisure the king of games. In addition to this palace, built ana fitted by the hands of commercial enterprise and deserved success. Dr. Bcheuck has in the city his winter residence, a high-stoop marble house, fitted with every comfoit, appliance, and modern improve ment. Thus lives the proprietor of the leading idmihl mtilointt of the day, and the founder, unaided, of a colossal fortune. Hale and hearty, fifty-five years of age. a long we trust, is vet before him, during which he may enjoy all those comforts and luxuries hlch he has so fortunately acquired and richly y.-erves. Our visit to his place is a green spot in nfe' history, and we shall al ways remembsr ith Dlcasure the old-fashioned hospitality we Moeriencod at Schenek's 8tatlon.-XooeMporf foioa) ZXwioorfl'. CI TT ITEMS. I a tow OaaiTLT Bedocki-M close o4 Wtn'cr tMntJcof Men's, youths' and Roys' Clothing. BMf-ay between Bbnwktt A- Co- t'ifUSand' V Town Hill. BixtA ttreets.) No. 01 U a -km t , FumoiLPHit, MO NO. 0 BBOADW-T. Maw Yobk. BtVs Atui.lbt. Mr. B, Fcott, Jr., la sow esceeed to refitting, allertDg, and Improving his Art Gallery, oa Ctaeinnl siren, oppoelte the Academy of Flos ArU, for tbe purpose ol enabling him to make a better dUplay Toi the plc-jrea H ired by him to the public In February and Vare Mr. Saolt wit h ld several Important ealcs or art works, and w II ' offer tome of the finest collections of pictures ever put op for pnblle sale In this city. Among others Mr. Pootl will ofler the very chi Ice art worki belonging to O. W. P. Calvert, Esq., 01 N. Broad street, on the occasion of the departure of that gentleman for Europe. Tbeae works were ae Weled by Mr. Calvert with great care for his private gallery, and the collfc.lea contains some gems that will be highly prised by art connoisseurs. When the alterations are completed la his Art Gallery, Mr. Bcott will be enabled to conduct his business of plo- ture lolling with much greater fao llttea than hereto fore, and with more aatiiTaoHtn to hlmaelf and the public . "Fo ACCrRATS) la tola eolenre (Life Initiranoe), that no Inveetmenta are more Bale man those which are beard 011 rucli raloulnl Ions, and there is no class of pecuniary Institutions that are mor certain it de (lord t become universal." Albei t Earn' "Life at Jhm doors and I'm." A tare Investment In Life Insurance la made doubly safe If It Is mad with such a Company aa "The American Life of Philadelphia," the rapid loorease of whose llat of losnred testifies to the correctness of Mr. Barnes' prediction of the destined universality of Life Insurance. Th KAa. The number and importance of the demands on the attention of Df. Hartley, and the gratifying amount of success that has a'tended tits treatment, have Induced him to prolong his stay In this city, Ofllce aad residence. No. 1107 Chesnut stre, Kals by Oiuit or thh Orphans' Coubt, Exa ction and OthKbs Meaira. Thomas A Bona' Bales, February 2, 9, 18, 28 and 30, will Include several very valuable estates by order of the Orphans' Court, executors, trustees, heirs and others. Bee their cata logues. Issued to-day, and advertisements on our eighth page. Hali. Davis A Co.'s Fisn.n possess the most superb aetlon, with unusual purity of tone, which Is one of lovely softneaa and great brilliancy. The agents, No. 827 Chesnut street, eahlblt thirty-four premiums over all others. CWsiso OrT Wixtis Stock . Closing Out Winter Block. Uloslug Out Winter block. ClosluK Ou' Winter Btock, Closing Out Winter Hto-k. losing Out Winter Htock. Closing Out Winter Stuck. 1'inaiue Out Winter Mtock. ---" If - -4a 7riif. Nn-rifR Doterrclied to close out all uia Mock of the lurmer firm, we again call attention to the fart that since the appra'seoient we have reduced the prices of all our gooua The awortment of Men a and lloya' Bulte atd Overooata atlll very good. ' Wanamakkb & Brown, WaNAMAKKB IUOWN, Wanamakhb & Baowai, Oak Hai.u Tub Labgkht Cixthino Hnnss, Thk Cob. Sixth avo Market Htrbkts, CIGARS. I N E CIGARS. A FEE8H INVOICE OF HAVANA CIGAKS, FaiiaaCtcanas, TXponana, and Marin. AIo, full assortmnt of 8. FUtJUET A HOWS' equally line MARIANA K1TAS, AT LOW PJUCES. SON GOLTON & CLARKE. 8. W. Corner liKOAD aud WALNUT Sts., 1 6 tuths PHILADFXPHIA. PIANOS. STEIJJWAY & 6OK8' GRAND I square and upright Pianos, at BLAMIUa 1UM CHKMNl u 1 ' Street, Sit HICK BRING Kooare and ft AM Ob. DUTTorrs. 11 8tf So. 814 OB KM NUT Htrmt, STECK fc CO.'S A IIAIXES liROS PIANO FOKTKS, AND MAt-ON & HAMLIN'S CABINET AND M.i.1 KUPOiiITAN UHUAJNB, with the new and beautltnl VOX HUMAN A. EveT Inducement offered to purchasers. J. K. QOULO, U I UthS tm No. Ml CHEbNVT btreei. LIFE INSURANCE. PERSON'S DESIRING LIFE INSURANCE will do well to consult with FORMAN P. IIOLLINSIIEAD, No. 302 WALNUT Street. Special Agent COM P AMY. A6BUBY LITE INSURANCK 1 80 2t COAL. ILL I AM W. ALTER, LEHIGH COAL, Also, Lorborrj and Locust Mountain. Depot, Jio. 057 North MNT11 Street, Below Girard Avenue. IsstMU Office, Cor. S 1X1 11 and Sl'KLNU (URUK3. HATS AND CAPS. JONES. TEMPLE A CO.. CJkfAbHlONABLlC HATTKKB, No. IS B. N INTH Street. First Qoor above Cheanut street. ITS WAHBCHTON'd LMPROVED VENTI tt lated, aud eaay-rHtlnc Press Kate (patented) 1 a NCT btreet. next duoi te the Pott Office. ilUiaV an tne ucproveu iiumuma 01 tu" season, lift IC&AOU. i;ilk4 GROCERIES, ETC. TT'AIRTHORXB & CO., iFALERS IN ISaS JJ and iUKHpIKi, are idling very choice, lirat Kii fi uvuju 1 1 t 1 1 nar pouna, at mxir 1 .':.tHLan o. Mo N NIN tH. and FOR SALE. mCOCMHr SEAT AND FARM P )H sale K or luaaurce, B laiul pike, aoove7ttt 1 il e atone, and near T atony, ilaunlou hoaaet.ua dwe!!lKa te let. Apply oa ibe premise or at No, mo MKCSfbireeU imt r TV--. DR. F.1UARD, VETERINABY811R. JttiC Gl'.OS. treeta all dlaeaaea of borsea and oa. tTiiidallinriilcal tlieratlona. with efficient acootu. motions1 for boraa at Ms Jnliriuarjr, Ko. ! W A Knit AM. Street, above Poplar. 1 M TK YOU WANT A DELIOHTFDIi SPUING 1 BED. neat, healthy, ana oomrortaoie, the Helf-faatenlng BedfeprlnKS. ) 1 1 peri Hat.iHfB.cUon iiaranted. 2 8. aaHt.il dOB 8ia TXTE HAVE THIS DAY ADMITTED JOIW Germantowa, Jan. 1 Its. n a it T I, A V I). UNDERTAKES, D. At bouUi TUIAT UNTH blreeV. UUId AN EXPLANATION ! W art often asked why am not otltar re roa die 1 in the market for Consumption, Coughs, Colds, nd other Folmonary affections eqtuU to Dr. L. Q. C. WISHART'S PINB TREE TAB CORDIAL? We answer 1. It cures not bj stopping oongh, bat by loosening and assisting nature to throw off the unhealthy matter oolleoted about the throat and bronchial tubes, causing Irritation and oongh. 2. Most Throat and Lang Rem piles are composed of anodynes, whioh allay the cough for awhile, but by their constringent effects, the fibres become hardened, and the unhealthy fluids coagulate and are retained in the sys tem, causing disease beyond the control of our most eminent physicians. 3. The PJec Tree Tar .Cordial, with Its Assistants, are preferable, because they re move the cache of Irritation of the muoous membrane and bronchial tubes, assist the lungs to act and throw off the unhealthy se cretions, and purify the blood, thusscieiitijkally making the cure perfect. The truth of whioh we hare living witnesses who were once given up to die. Read the certificates subjoined, and call at Dr. WISHART'S GREAT FAMILY MEDI CINE STORE, and examine onr file, and go and consult living testimonies, which are more satisfactory than reading or hearing of the wonderful cures of Dr. L. Q. C. WISH ART'S MEDICINES: Readixo, Pa. Dk. Wishabt Dear Sir: I have been cured, aa I believe, of Consumption, by the nee of your Pine Tree Tar Cordial, and I was so very low, and had been sick so long when I commenced to use it, that I had but little confidence in anything. I had tried many of the advertised medicines, as well as the prescriptions of several eminent physi cians. My symptoms were a dry, hacking oongh, which I had had for several years, with night sweats and frequent severe bleeding of the lungs. I was so very weak that I oould attend to no business, and had pain almost constantly through my breast and shoulders. Abont four years ago my brother, who resides in Philadelphia, told me he believed your medicine would cure me, and I commenced its use. I was aware that my disease had gone so far that I could not expect to be oared in a 'jw days; but in a short time I felt muoh t etter so muoh so that I was able to attend tt my business; and, after continuing its use Irr several months, I recovered my health and strength perfectly. I am convinced tliat this is not a mere transient relief, but a complete and permanent cure, as I have been gradually growing stronger ever since, and I attribute it solely to your Pine Tree Tar Cordial, for I know that I must have gone to my grave years ago, if I had not used your great medicine. I would say to those who are similarly aillioted, especially in cases like mine, where the disease has ran for a long time, that although one bottle wil relieve, it will not ellect a cure; but by perse vering in its use, I believe it will restore you to health, if you are not beyond the power of medicine. Mrs. L. S. Sat,kad8, ' No. 058 Penn street, Readiog, Pa. DYSPASIA ! DYSPi:i'SU ! Dk. Wiphart: I Lave been a oonstant sufferer with dyspepsia for the last eighteen years, daring which time I cannot say I ever enjoyed a perfectly well day. There were times when the symptoms were more aggra vated than at others, and then it seemed it wonld be a great relief to die. I had at all times an unpleasant feeling in my head, but latterly my sufferings so much increased that I became almost unfit for business of any kind; my mind was continually filled with gloomy thoughts and forebodings, and If I attempted to change their current by reading, at once a sensation of ley coldness, in connection with a dead weight, as it were, rested upon my brain; aieo a ieeiing 01 sickness would occur at the stomach, and great pain in my eyes, accom panied with which was the continual fear of losing my reason. I also experienced great lassitude, debility, and nervousness, whioh made it diffioult to walk by day or sleep by night. I became averse to society, and dis posed only to seclusion, and having tried the skill of a number of eminent physicians of various schools, finally came te the conclusion that for the disease at my present age (forty five years) there was no care in existence. Bat, through the interference of Divine Provi dence, to whom I devoutly ofler my thanks, I at last found a sovereign remedy in yoar Dys pepsia I'llls and Tar Cordial, whioh seem to have effectually removed almost the last trace of my long list of ailments and bad feelings, and in their place health, pleasure, and con tentment are my every-day companions. James M. Saunders, Watchmaker and Jeweller, !sTo. 453 North Second street, Philada. Formerly of Woodbury, N. J. Our l'Lyfilclan, who will be found in attend- ance Tuesday, vveanesaay ana inursaay oi . mmw -I IMI 3 . M each week, between 9 A. M. and & P. M., will give professional aid and counsel iRha OF CHARGE. OFFICE AND STOUL' No. 232 North SECOND St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Patients at a diatanoe oaa reoeire advice by mail free of charge. Write directions' plainly, aad BtaU symp toms of disease fully. FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFE CHAMPION SAFES ! FHiLAD-LPRf A, January 13,1469. Messrs. FARREL, HERRING A CO , No. 629 Chesnut street. Gentlemeni On the night of the 13th Inst., aa Uwell known to the citizens of Philadelphia, onr large and extensive store and valuable took of merchandise, No. 902 Chesnut street was burned. The fire was one of the most extensive and destructive that has visited our city for many yeans, the heat being so Intense that even the marble cornloe was almost obliterated. We bad, as you are aware, two of yoar valu able and well-known CHAMPION FIRE PROOF SAFES; and nobly have they vindi cated your well-knowa reputation aa manufac turers of FIRE-PROOF SAFES, If anyfurther proof bad been required. Tbey were subjected to the most Intense heat, and It affords us muoh pleasure to Inform you that after recovering them from the ruins, we found upon examination that our books, papers, and other valuables were all In perfect condi tion. Yours, very respectfully, JAS. K CALDWELL x CO. Till". ONLY HAFKS EXPOSED TO THK I'IKK IK CAMIWCLfN NIORE WUKE FAKItKL, IIKBUINQ A CO. PRii.AnKi.PHiA, Jan. 13, 1389. Messrs. FA UK EL, HERRING s CO., No. 629 Ctiesnut street. Gentlemen: On the night of the 13th Instant our large store, S. W. corner.of Ninth and Chea nut streets, was, together with our heavy atook of wall papers, entirely destroyed by fire. We had one of your PATENT CHAMPION FIRE-PROOF SAFES, which contained our principal books and papers, and although It waa exposed to the most Intense heat for over 60 hours, we are happy to say it proved Itself worthy of onr recommendation. Our books and papers were all preserved; We cheerfully tender our testimonial to the many already published, in giving the HERRING SAFE the credit and conndenoe It Justly merits. Yours, very respectfully, HOWELL BROTHERS. STILL ANOTHER. Philadelphia. Jau. 19, 1369. Messrs. FAUREL, HERRING A CO., No. C29 Cheanut street. Gentlemen: I had one of your make of safes In the basement ol J. E. Caldwell & Co.'s store at the time of the great fire on the night of the Wth Instant. It waa removed from the ruins to-day, and on opening It I found all my books, papers, green backs, watches, and watoa materials, etc., all preserved. I feel glad that I had one of your truly valuable safes, aud shall want another of your make when I get Iooated. Tours, very respectfully, F. L. KIRKPATRICK, with J. E. Caldwell A Co., No. 819 Chesnut Btreet. 1 A It 11 HUBL0 & CO., CHAMPION SAFES, No. 620 CHESNUT Street, 1 ti ir PHILADELPHIA. CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, ETC. Q LOTH DEPARTMENT OP COOrER & C0NARD, S. E. Corner of JilNTlI and MARKET. We hni.'e collected ra thin department o moat com ileA stock of WOOLLBXS, iU'i)tl to Men's and Hoys Wear. Out-Mr. COOPBR,maU,g Wt.ottcniatie.ciatf! mnfnp constantly In contact with the teller as ( as buyer, and having tt B'tys' Clothing and 3itlor VcjMirtini nt in our second-story, viltlch eon. rumcs large quantities of goods, ts enabled to buy uol only in large lots and at th lowest tntlrjei vrlces but tojndge t-fthe, want of the consume'. Our motto in business Is jrinliiiei. alvoys UU- tup, U'iei asked, what we know of a pieu- of goods. If all wool, ifparlcottoit, if hod J;, if iinijot tedor domestic, telling candid' y any of tfit and more Svodi not as rejresr nt'd trill a'anty be exchanged cheerfully. tOOVKR A CON A BO, 1 7 Ami .'. A' comer A'JSTJtand SI A R KKT direct. BLANK BOOKS, STATIONERY. JAS. Ha BRYSON & SON No. 8 NortU SIXTH S-treet, Stationers and Printers. Dlauk llooks. Ledgers, Day Books, Cash Hooks, Lid Etc., Made to order at th. abortrai notlca, at the lowaat ittirkm laiea. I-E1TFB FA PER. per rcao m. $2 50 Fuuj bCAP PAPER, par raaiu suo MuK l'APEU per li0,m....H... 1'iJ A l-U asaonmeut of Imparled and staple BTA TIONEBV. always on band; INKS, ViLXVlLH, l'EN BOLDKRH. ;to., In (rent varlstj, KNVKL0PE9. bud. letter fl'ta par 1000 bmui, at ibe lowest rates. mUlTKD BLANKS, CABDS, PAMPHLET, Eic.eiecuted In Ibe most approved stjls. IWlm EEAPNES8. STEBT UJSTaOMBKT THAI eolenoe aad sklU haTe InTenUjd to M.UI Ibe riiia Ln every dfree of daairuwt alao, PVr ton ihMi la uaa. al P. aLADxUBA'B. DO. 11 LHUUIUMi .nr ouiaxe u uae, a r. max JUClM Wiaek ow UksaaaL G RE AT OF OA SLIGHTLY WET AT THE LATE -FIKE AT NINTH AND CHESNUT STREETS.' J. F. $ E. 904 C EE S N U T HAVE DETERMINED TO CLOSE OUT THEIR ENTIRE STOCK OF CARPETIWGS LEFT FROM THE LATE FIRK AT A SACRIFICE 1ft PRICE, SALE TO ON M 0 ND AY, February 1. IMPORTANT SALE SPLENDID PAINTINGS, Now on Free Exhibition in ACADEMY OF TO BE MONDAY AND TUESDAY At Vt o'clook, at the Art Gallery of MR. CHARLES F. HASELTIME No. liar. CHESNUT STREET, BY THOMAS & SONS, AUCTIONEERS COLLECTION OF (ft. KMOE&LEIT, Successor to. tioupll & Co., New York. THE Being by far the most valuable lot of Falutlugs erer offered at L'uUic Sato lit IMtcItf- CATALOQTJE9 ABE SOW RE4.DY. UNDERWRITERS' SALE. FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING Slightly Damaged by Water. (; Stock to be closed out immediately. PAINTER, READ & ELDREBGE, No. 321 CHESNUT Street, ' A 1 E S3 S, B. ORRJE, STREET, COMMENCE OF tho East Galleries of the FIP1E ARTS, SOLI) EVENINGS, FEB: I aa 2; parxADi,raLa