THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 18CJ. 3 straws suraaiAivs:. litv AH.ilr.. Tlic German Press Association of Ibis State will meet In Uil city to-morrow, at the ball of the (iermnn Society, South Seventh street. This association numbers among Its member editors, publishers, teachers, and ministers. Revenue Detective tinmen Brooks lias seized fifty-four barrels of whisky which had not been properly marked. A claim for the whisky has been rut In by John O'Byrno, on behalf of Wil lium Alarms Fat tun, an alleged lunatic. Work has ceaned upon the Masonic Temple for the year, the walls now belnjf under cover to protect them from the winter. Thus far the woik accomplished lias come within the esti mates made by the building committee, and a handsome margin Is left for the resumption of the work In the spring. The following shows the nmount of fines and penalties paid to the City Treasurer during the present year by the committing nmgis trats: Samncl Lutz, $174: J. T. Thompson, cM: J. C. Tlttermnry, $230; C. M. Carpenter, :;00; L. Codbou, tiM'SO; John Swift, 37: 8. P. Jones, tlW; W. 8. Toland, 14ti-7.r; J. A. Masscy, 1370; C. E. Paucoast, t-J7: A. T. Epgleton, $2S0; William K. Hclns, f 1S7; F. Hood, IM27M); O. L. llamsdell, H.'J; William Nelll, t341,S0; J. 8. Bonsall, 70; Thomas Dal las, t28; T. Stearne. 5)'J8 50; Wilson Kerr, t8!)0; T. Randall, G7; A. Morrow, 1S3. Total, 4,4S3-75. A meeting of clergymen representing the different denominations was held yesterday afternoon at the rooms of the Young Men s Christian Association, for the purpose of adopt ing plans for the observance of the first week in January as a season of prayer. Rev. Dr. Beadle presided, and Mr. Thomas Marshall acted as Secretary. It was decided to hold the meetings every afternoon during the week. After some discussion the following places were agreed upon in which to hold the meetings: Monday, First Reformed Presbyterian Church, Broad street, near Spruce; Tuesday, First Reformed Church, Seventh and Spring Garden streets; Wednesday, Spring Garden Methodist Church, Twentieth and Spring Garden streets; Thursday, Tenth Baptist Church, Eighth street, near Green; Friday, Pin9 Street Presbyterian Church; Satur day, Church of the Epiphany, Fifteenth and Chcsnut streets. The following subjects were also adopted : For Monday, Personal Religion; Tuesday, the Nation; Wednesday, Family Re ligion; Thursday, Christian Unity; Friday, Mu nicipal and Church Ofllcers. Domrmlo Aflulr. Gold closed yesterday U 120. The Governor of Jamaica has announced the disestablishment and disendowmcnt of the Church in the island. A bundle of bonds, stolen fifteen years ago, was left at one of the New York police stations yesterday, by a boy. The President attended at his office yester day for a short time, but received no visitors. No Cabinet meeting was held. Playfully snapping a pistol at ono Thomas Corcoran, at Mount Pleasant, Ohio, on Monday, Duncan McDonald shot the man dead. It has been decided In St. Louis that it is not only possible but practicable and desirable to hold a world's fair at St. Louis in 1871. At a meeting of the teachers of the State of Indiana, held at Indianapolis yesterday, the question of colored schools was discussed and the nccebsity for mixed schools fully demon strated. The proposed reduction of the tariff on pig iron, to three dollars per ton, was discussed at a meeting of iron manufacturers in Cincinnati, yesterday. Governor McDougall's family arrived at St. Paul yesterday, on their way to Canada. They deny that he had anything to do with arming or inciting the Indians to rise. A man named Steve Bennett was mnrdered at Bell's Station, on the Momphis and Louisville Railroad, on Thursday night, by one Tom Jud son, who was taken from the police, on Monday night, and lynched. Fore Inn Affairs. The Dalmatian Insurrection is entirely sup pressed. As yet the question f Papal infallibility has not been submitted to the (Ecumenical Council. The French Ministry resigned yesterday, and M. Ollivier has been requested by the Emperor to form a Cabinet. Pio Nono says that the members of the Oecumenical Council have no voice in the regu lation of that body. Yesterday the new session of the French Corps Legislatlf commenced, and Schneider was re-elected President. - Reviewing the Alabama claims yesterday, the London Times comes to the conclusion that England need not fear the resumption of the negotiations. The Spaniards yesterday opened their cam paign against the Cubans In the Camaguey Dis trict, and expect that, if successful, it will end the insurrection. MARINE TELEGRAPH. For additional Marine News see First Page, ALMANAC FOB PHILADELPHIA THIS DAY. Scm Rises 7-24 1 Moon Rises 3 33 Son Sets. 4 40 1 iliuu Watkb 11-24 PHILADELPHIA BOARD Off TRADE. K. A. Boitper, ) (ilOHC.B I.. Bl 7.HY, COM MITTKB OF THE MONTH. UlOHUB N. TathaM, ) MOVEMENTS OP OCEAN STEAMSHIPS. FOR AM K RIO A. Cell London ..Now York..... Dee. 4 Iowa, Glasgow New York leo. 10 'i'arifa Liverpool ....New York via Bos.... Deo. 14 England Liverpool.. ...Now York Deo. 16 Manhattan Liverpool. . ...New York Deo. IS CotWaahingtonljveruool.....New York Nov. 16 Caledonia Glasgow New York Deo. 17 Leipzig Southampton.... Baltimore Deo. 18 Nemeais. Liverpool ....New York Deo. IS Paraguay Iondon.......New York Deo. 18 St. Laurent.. ...Brent New York Deo. 18 HRmmnnia Havre New York Dec. 18 O. of Baltimore. Liverpool New York, via Hal. .Deo. 18 FOR EUROPE. Rerlin Baltimore. ...Bremen Deo. 29 Russia New York. ...Liverpool Deo. 29 Nebraska. New York.. ..Liverpool Deo, 29 Rbein New York. ...Bremen Doo. 30 Tripoli New York. ...Liverpool Deo. HO O.ol waamngtonnew York.. ..Liverpool Jan. 1 Cells New York.. ..London Jan. 1 Helvetia New York.. ..Liverpool. Jan. 1 Iowa New York.... Glasgow Jan. 1 Uity of N. York. .New York. ...Liverpool Jan. 8 4J. of Baltimore .New York.. ..Liverpool, via Hal. ..Jan. 11 Cftvnf Hnston ..New York Liverpool Jan. IS O. of Brooklyn. .New York.. ..Liverpool Jan. 22 UOAM WISK, JJWMKBTIU, I1U. Eagle New York. ...Havana. Deo. 30 Tou.ivraiida Philada Savannan Jan. 1 Yason Philada New Orleana Jan. 1 11 ail are forwarded by every a learner in the regular noes. lol steamers ior or irom jjiverpooi oaii at vneenabown, ei eept the Canadian line, whiobcall at Londonderry. The llHBsn w r iiwd hji uvuudo&i vau ab ouuuiaiupwoi CLEARED YESTERDAY. Steamer Diamond State, Wood, Baltimore, A. Groves, Jr. Br. barnne Bessie Harris, Cork or falmouth lor orders, D, R Kl.atl.aon A Co. Barque Bam Sheppard, Evans, Oieafuegos, Geo. O. Oarson A (Jo. Baruoe Dover, Rtilpben. Lisbon, D. 8. Btetson A Co. k. . . I I If m.n ".... I .... U M MJ 117-1-1- V'Iir II, t. mi un'uj . wui, i u 1 1. i.a, .... ... , i u i BU . Hchr Houhie Wilson, Nownll, Mat.aniaa.Jobn Maaon A Co. Si hr Mary J. Adams, Billings, Barbados, JJ. 8. btetaoo A Co. Kchr E. B. Everman, Corson, Savannah, 8. T-athbury A Co, hchr Sarah, Cobb, New Bedford, Buober A Co. ARRIVED YESTERDAY. Btearjiahin Yazoo. Catharine, from New Orleana via Ha, vana, days, with mdse. to Philadelphia and Southern Mail Steamship Co. Passengere from New Means Mr. Tucker, Mr. Darlington and brother, Mr. Wallace, and iiiree en uecK. rrora nsvane mr, vvoons. ,-tmilluil lOUaWttUUU, 'BUIU.,. IV UU11I1 i roiu nttvun nab, with cotton, etc., to Philadelphia and Southern M ml (Steamship Co. Passengers Miss Reppard, Mr. Kidom, Mr. Porter. Mr. Dnnlnv. Hteamship Roman, Baker, 72 hours from Boston, 1th muse, ana passengers to 11. rv insor a v,o. boor J. T. YV saver, Weaver, from Mew London. MrMnn A NnA. ' Steamship Jnnlata, Uoxie, heuce, sailed from Havana jr.iuiu.j iui ,j . vtrieana. Bteamahii Pioneer, Barrett, honoa, at Wllmlngton.N.O. veitterday. ' Hleamabin Hnnter, Harding, for Philadelphia, sailed from Providence i:)th Inst. Steamer Centipede, t euton, hence, at New Haven iith 1DBUDI. rnbrs Mary E.Rankin, Fuller: Ida F. Wheeler, Dyer an4 f aJvin. Westoott. hence, at Purtland fi;ith inat. bchrMaryL. Vankirk, Haley, fur Philadelphia, sailed tram Peteraborar. Vs.. 23d inat. Bebr C. E. Winer, Caraon, at Jacksonville SUth lntt. from Hobr Kraneis Hatch, Yoong, sailed from 8avannah 23d inat., lor reoee river, to losu lor ruiladeliibia. .j -.i .. , , i. I. - ar . . . hk h, i Bchr Artie Garwood, Uwlfrcy, from Baltimore, at bavaa M mh F hr Carrie Heyer. Poland, hence, at, Ralem Sfth Inst. Kt hr J, W. Yannaman, Vannaman, hence, at Boston Stith In.tsnt Mchr Ocean Wave, Bryan, hence, at Newport P. M. 24th instant. r-chr Cordelia News irk, Hnntley, for Philadelphia, ailed from Providence 25th Inat. MISCELLANY. 8rhr L. O O. Wlnhart. Maaon, at Charleston from New York, reports tbstonth Ihth inat. experienced a heavy gale, In which split the rndder bend, damaged aailf , and received other Injury. SAFE DEPOSITE COMPANIES. --HE PHILADELPHIA TRUST, SfiFE DEPOSIT AND INSURANCE COMPANY Chartered ly tho Legislature ol remisylvania, pril, 18G0. Osapital, - 500,000 Kslnbllahed for the Exerutlo of Trnaf , Exfru toralilps, Elr.t the Hafo crplnn of Valun blee, nnd tho Kentlng Nmnll Mnfrn In It Burglar-Proof Vn. lilts In iheiirnnlle Fire-Proof JtulldlnR of the Phlla ttrliihla National Bank Chts nut 8treet. This Institution will bs opened for the transaction bniinesson MONDAY, December 27, when the Oompa, will lie in readinens to recoive Hi'F.riAl. Depohith fort I Bai'k Kef.I'INO of Govkhnment HoNDHaud other SecU kitieh. Silver and Gold Plate, Jewelht, and othet portable VALUAbLFfl, under special guarantee, atratt si eilar to those charged by other SAPrt Deposit Co via Niks in the principal oities of the United States, and to Rent Small, Safes inside its Buikilah-froop Vaults at rates varying from $16 to 1175 peryoar, according to sire and location. These Vaults are well lightod and venti lated, of enormous strength, and no effort or expense bss been Kpared in their construction to ren der them ahholittkLT m'IKJLAR rnooF. Watchmen of undoubted character, vigilance, and intelliirwa will be on duty day and night (Sundays and holidays included) inside and ontside the premises; and every conceivable precaution nas neen aaopten in tne internal arrange ments to preclude the possibility of stealthy or sudden theft. Nothing has been omitted to provide for the con venience and most perfect attainable security of Deposi tors and Renters, and afford absolute Safety against r ire, i Hit ft, bi KdUAity, ana At'CiDF.NTtne means for which, as adopted by the Company, are nuf, it is believed, excelled in the country. All fiduciary obligations, such as Trusts. Guardian. shins. Executorships, etc., will ba undertaken and faith fully discharged. Coupons, Interest, and other Income will be col. leoted when desired, and remitted to the owner for a small commission. Suitable accommodations are provided for the conveni ence of ladies. Circulars, giving lull details, forwarded on application. Office Bouts, 9 o'clock A. M. to 4 o'clock r. M. DIRECTORS. THOMAS ROBINS, LEWIS R. A8LUIURST, J. LIVINGSTON BRRLNGER, R. P. McCULLAGLI, EDWIN M. LEWIS, JAMES L. CLAGIIORN, BENJAMIN B. COMEGYS, AUGUSTUS II EATON, F. RATCHFORD STARR, DANIEL HADDOCK, Jr., EDWARD Y. TOWNSEND, OOUN D. TAYLOR, HON. WM. A. PORTER. OFFICERS. President LEWIS It. ASIIIIURST. Vice-President, J. LIVINGSTON EllllINGEB, Secretary and Treasurer, ROBERT P. McCULLAGII. Solicitor, RICHARD L. ASIIHURST, 1311 lmrp HOSIERY, ETC. nOW OPEN AT HOFMANK'S HOSIERY STORE, No. 9 NORTH EIGHTH STREET, GENTS' WHITE WOOL SHIRTS, GENTS' WHITE WOOL DRAWERS, GENTS' SCARLET WOOL SHIRTS, GENTS' SCARLET WOOL DRAWERS, GENTS' MERINO SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, ' LADIES' MERINO VESTS, LADIES' MERINO DRAWERS, LADIES' CASHMERE VESTS, CHILDREN'S MERINO UNDERWEAR, GENTS' COTTON SHIRTS AMD DRAWER8, LADIES' COTTON VESTS AND DRAWERS. Also, a very large assortment of 4 T wall COTTON WOOL, AND MERINO HOSIERY. OURTAINS AND SHADES. y H. CARRY!. Has resumed the Curtain Business with hla Sons at No. 723 CHESNUT STREET, Two doors above his Old Stand. CURTAIN DECORATIONS, of the newest fabrics. ELEGANT GILT and ROSEWOOD CORNICES. TASSELS, FRINGES, WINDOW SHADES, LACE CURTAINS, from the plainest to the most elaborate and expensive. RAILROAD SUPPLIES. W. H. CARRYL & SONS, No. 723 CHESNUT STKKJST, 11 26 31 Two doors above onr Old Stand, FURS. SABLE FURS, RUSSIAN AND HUDSON'S BAT The subscriber having made the above articles SPECIALTY in his business, has prepared a large as sortment In different styles at his Store, No. 139 NORTn THIRD STREET, rniLADELFHIA. Eatabliahtd 44 pears ago. lostwsmrpi JAMES HX2XSXX1T. OARRIAGESi (CARRIAGES ! CARRIAGES ! WM. D. ROGERS, OjYIIIIIAGE BUILDER, Not. 1009 and 1011 CHESNUT St DR. M. KLINE CAN CURE CUTANEOUS Kroationa, Mark on tha Skin, Uloer la th throat, moat ha ad .um. aura leaa aod aorea of avarr conoeivabla ehareuw. Otto. No. tbeul JUJCYlUjl'U, lMtwa WIN ES AND LIQUORS. TJlt"lfA:fA HIAi; tOJIl'A.WN Imperial Champagne, A Tnre, Rich and Trusty Wine, ma'le aftr the French method, superior to any American and niaoy brands of imported CHAMPA G IV 15, FOR SALE EY JAMES R. WEBB, WALNUT AND EIGHTH STREETS, 12 10 thstnlOt miLADBLrHIA. her majesty; CHAMPAGNE. suxYTon & Lnssorr. 215 SOUTH FRONT STREET. rpBE ATTENTION OF THE TRADE IS .1 anlicited to the following very Choice Winea, ato., for tale by 215 SOUTH FRONT STRKRT. CHAMPAGNKS. Aennta for her Maiaatv. Tina An Mnotehello, Carte Bleue, Cnrte Ulanrho, und Charles arre'a Grand Vin KuKonie, and Vin Imueriul, M. Kltm. mnn At)o..uf Mayence. Huarklinc Moaella and UHLNK WINKS. WA1KIKAS. uifl Itiland, South Side Koservo. KHKRRIKfi.-K. Unddhihs. Amnntilhulu. T.nini. Vl. lc tlc, l'nle and (ioldcn liar, Ciowa, eto. IWl o - viniio Vellio Heal, allolto, and Crown. CLARKT8. PromiB Aino A f'ie.. MonLferrand and Bor deaux, Clarota and huuterne Winea (.IN. ftlencr Bwan." UKA ND1J-.S. Uenneegcy, Otard, Dnpuy A Oo.'s various vintaaes. 4 5 QAR STAIRS & McGALL, Nos. 136 WALNUT and 21 UKAN1TK Streets. Importers of BRANDIES, 'WINKS, GIN, OLIVE OIL, ETC, AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS For the sale of PURE OLD RYE, WHEAT, AND BOURBON WHIS- CAB STAIRS' OLIVE OIL-AN INVOICE of the above for sale by 6 2g 2pt Nos. 126 WALNUT and 21 UKANITK Stn. JL BharpeBS the Appetite. V 1". -L Makes the Weak RohnBt. V M J. Adds to the term of Life. V P. X Is Unadulterated. YI M. Is superior for Mince Meat. Yl. M. Makes Best Whisky Punch. V I". M. X e Cnres Dyspepsia. Is the Best In the World. 12 31m LUMBER. 1 QPCi SPRUCE JOIST. -TOCO lOOy SPRUCE JOIST. iOOU HEMLOCK. HEMLOCK. 1 C CI fi SEASONED CLEAR PINE. 1 Q A lOOy SEASONED CLEAR PINE. lOOU CHOICE PATTERN PLNK 6PANISU CEDAR, FOR PATTERNS. RED CEDAR. -tQP( FLORIDA FLOORING. 1Qn lOOy FLORIDA FLOORING. J.OOt7 CAROLINA FLOORING. VIRGINIA FLOORING. DELAWARE FLOORING. ASH FLOORING. WALNUT FLOORING. FLORIDA STEP BOARDS. RAIL PLANK. 1 Gfi Q WALNUT BOARDS AND PLANK. -t nprv 100 7 WALNUT BOAItDS AND PLANK.l00y WALNUT BOARDS. WALNUT PLANK. 1CnO. UNDERTAKERS' LUMBER. 1 Qt lOOy UNDERTAKERS' LUMJJER. 100t7 RED CEDAR. WALNUT AND PINE, 1869 6EASONED POPLAR. Qnt SEASONED CHERRY. lOOy ASH. WHITE OAK PLANK AND BOARDS. HICKORY. 1CJA CIGAR BOX MAKERS' iOCCi lOOy CIGAR BOX MAKERS' lOOy SPANISH CEDAR BOX BOARDS, FOR SALE LOW. 1 Qf JO CAROLINA SCANTLING. lOOy CAROLINA II. T. SILLS. NORWAY SCANTLING. tan CEDAR SHINGLES. 1869 1869 OUi7 CYPRESS SHINGLES. MAULE. BROTHER ft CO.. 115 No. 2600 SOUTH Street. JJNITED STATES EUILDERS MILL: FIFTEENTH STREET, BELOW MARKET, ESLER & BROTHER, Froprietori. WOOD MOULDINGS. BRACKETS, ETO. BALUSTERS AND TURNING WORK. A Larjje stock always on hand. n 8m "PANEL PLANK, ALL THICKNESSES i l ri.Ai iy, alii i rmjii.rlU3t31a. 1 COMMON BOARDS. I and 2 KIDK FJCNCK BOARDS. W111TK PINK FLOORING BOARDS. YF.LLOW AND SAP PINK FLOORINGS. lUandfV, SPRUCE JOIST, ALL BIK8. II K.mY-OOK JOIST, ALL SIZES. PLASTKRINU LATH A SPKCIALTY. Together with a general assortment of Building Lnmbst for wile low for cash. T. W. SMALTZ, 11 24 em FIFTEENTH and STILK.S Streets. UMBER UNDER ALWAYS DRY. .o v a Walnut, White Pine, Yellow Pine, Spruce, Hem lock, Shingles, etc., always on hand at low rates. WATSON 4 GILLINGHAM, W No. 924 RICHMOND Street, 18th ward. LOOKING CLASSES, ETO. 8TABLISHED 179 ft. E A. 8. ROBINSON, FRENCH PLATE LOOKING-GLASSES, ENGRAVINGS, BEAUTIFUL CHR0MOB, PAINTINGS, Manufacturer of all kinds 01 LOOKING-GLASS, PORTRAIT, AND PICTURE FRAMES, NO. 910 CHESNUT STREET, IK Fifth door above the Continental Phlia, 8TOVE8, RANGES, ETO. TnOM80N'S LONDON KITCIIENEJ or KUROPKAN RANGE, for families, hotels, t publio institutions, in TWENTY DIFFKKKW klKK. Alao. Philadelphia Kances. Hot Air lu naees. Portable Heater, Low-down Grates, Fireboaru Stoves, Bath Hollers, Stew-bole Plates, Boilers, Cooking Stoves, eto., wboleaaie and retail, 17 uie manufacturers, , rillARPK A THOMhON, )1 1) so 6m No. laN. SECOND Street ILLIAM ANDERSON & CO., DEALERS in fiat naiasies, . , Z lit nortk 600OND Btreet. DRY GOODS. BARGAINS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. EYRE & LANDELL, FOURTH AND ARCH STREETS, HAVE REDUCED FOR THE HOLIDAYS Fine I i y Groods AS LOW AS OTHERS ARE OFFERING TRASH. HOLIDAY SHAWLS, HOLIDAY SILKS, HOLIDAY VELVETS, HOLIDAY POPLINS, HOLIDAY ROBES, HOLIDAY DELAINES, HOLIDAY CHINTZES. 1000, yards ASSORTED DRESS GOODS reduced to day to 26 cents. P. 8. Handkerchiefs, In'cplendld boxes; Linen Seta, In Cartons ; Point Lace Collars, Valenclenne Sots, Camels' Hair ScariB; Cashmere Scarfs, CO cents and 100; Velvet Ties, fl; Roman Sashes, Fashion able Gloves, Rich Embroidered Piano Covers, much reduced. 10 18 sraw OLOTHS, OASSIMERES, ETO. jVEW CENTRAL CLOTH HOUSE. PRIES, MALSEED & HAWKINS, S. . CORNER EIGHTH AND MARKET. Closing Out Winter Stock. Great Reduction in Prices. Astrachans, Velvet ZScavers, Caracullas, Chinchillas, Overcoatings, Waterproofs, Velveteens, liptnthsan Cassimeres. QUOTH HOUSE. JAMES & LEE, No. 11 NORTH SECOND STREET, SIGN OF THE GOLDEN LAMB, Are now receiving an entire new stock of Fall and Winter Coatings, To which they Invite the attention of the trade and others, AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 3 23 w PIANOS. GREAT SALE OF First-Class Rosewood Pianos, AT PRICES BELOW THE ACTUAL COST TO MANUFACTURE. Having determined to offer our extensive stock of m jterUr and btautijully JiiihheU -veii octave Jiosctoootl iinn$ at prices oeiow me avium vusi, w iunouiaoi,uro,.we win soil during tne mouin 01 uecemuer, at raies Lower than we ever Offered Heretofore, In order to close out our surplus stock by the end of the year. The reputation of onr instruments makes it unnecessary for us to say a word in their lavor. Thoy are aoknowielKuu to be equal, if not superior, to any instrument made in the world. Parsons wiahibfr to purchase, or desiring to make CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, Will find tbat'tlie special and extraordinary reductions of our prices will enaoie mem to ooiain A FIKST-OLASS INSTRUMENT At a price even less tban they would otherwise have to pay for a second rat er inferior one. Those Kuutiuc bargains should not fail to call early at our WAREROOMS, No. 1103 CHESNUT STREET, And examine our stock, where they can readily be con vinced of the superiority of our instruments and the aacii- uces at which we are onering taem. SClIOnACKER & CO,, WAREROOMS, No. 1103 CHESNUT 8TRKET. N. B. Sole Agents for tbe celebrated BURDETT ORGAN. A special discount of 3Upercont. doring the month of December. li 1 uiwiim tfgE$ STEINWAY & SONS' Grand Square and Upright Pianos, With their newly patented RESONATOR, by which tbe original volume of sound can always be retained, the sams as in a Violin. BLASIUS BROS., No. 1006 CHESNUT STREET, S27wtf PHILADELPHIA, ALBRECHT, HIFKK8 A SCHMIDT, MANUFACTUHKKS l)F FIRBT-OLAbS PIANO-FORTES. Full guarantee snd moderate prices. 8 WARKKUOM5. No. 610 ARCH Btreet ircSk3 BRADBURY'S AND OTHER Tfyi Hpianos, m Taylor A Farley's, slao Oarhart A Neerihnm's Organs, from b0 upwards. WILLIAM (1. FIKOHKll. No. lull 110 taiu btreet ana Ho. at a. KLKVKNT1I Btreet. 1123 am WANTS. WANTED-41000, A3 A LOAN FOR TWELVE MONTHS. The Subscriber having lately started iu business, so far has found it prosperous snd bidding fair to continue. A want of capita) prevents him from securing advan tages which would evidently result in tbe success of bis undertaking. The amount mentioned above wonld be sufficient, and conld only be received as a trust, witb psyinents to be made at &, , or M daya. 'J be security given will be the subscriber' notes and a life insurance policy. With the above understanding an opportunity is offered to advance the welfare and success in boMnetaof the applicant, by addressing 'WALTKK,n NEW PUBLICATIONS. CHRISTMAS BOOKS. Tlie FinoHt Htock IN THE CITY Selling- lit Low rrlccs. DORE'S WORKS COMPLETE. GEORGE CEQQIE, IMPORTER, No. 730 SANSOM STREET, 13 16 13 PH1LADF.LPHIA. C1URTI8 LIFE OF WEBSTER. ) FIRST VOLUMK RKADY FOR DELIVERY Til SUBSCRIBERS ONLY. UKUKHK UKBBIF,, IS 16 lmrp NckTS) SANSOM Street. PHILOSOPHY OF MARRIAGE. A New Course of Lectures, as delivered at the Nen York Museum of Anatomy, embracing the snbjAOt: How to Live, and What to Live for; Youth, Maturity, and Old Age; Manhood Generally Reviewed; Tbe Cause ot Indigestion ; Flatulence and Nervous Diseases Accounted For; Marriage Philosophically Considered, eto. eto. Pocket volumes containing these Leotnree will be for. warded, post paid, on receipt of 1 cente, by addressing W. A. LKARY, Jr., 8. K. corner of FIFTH, and WALNUT Streets. Philadelphia. idi WATOHES, JEWELRY, ETO. XtWIS LADOMUS & CdT DIAM05D DEALERS A JEWKLEKS. WiTt HR8,ilVfILRT SILVER WARk. .WATCHES and JEWELEY EEFAI&ED. g3Chtnqt 8t., Phl Ladies' and Gents' Watches, AMERICAN AND IMPORTED, Of the most celebrated makers. FINE VEST CHAINS AND LEONTINES, In Wand 18 karat. DIAMOND and other Jewelry of the latest designs. Engagement and Wedding Rings, in 18-karat and col Solid Silver-War for Bridal Presents, Table Cutlery, Plated Ware, etc 11 8 f raw ESTABLISHED 1828. WATCHES, JEWELRY, CLOCKS, SILVERWARE, and FANCY GOODS, G. W. rtXJtSJSELL, NO. n N. BIXTH STREET. PHILADELPHIA. RICH JEWELRY. JOHN BIIENNA N, DIAMOND DEALER AND JEWELLER, NO. 13 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET, 8 9 mwl 9mrp PHILADELPHIA. WILLIAM B. WARNE A CO., Wholesale Dealers in WATCHES AND JEWELRY. b. E. corner BEVENTU and CHESNUT Street, 8 iK I riecond Uoor, ana ute of No. 86 6. i'UiKU Bt. BLANK BOOKS. Important to Book-keepers. JUST TUBLISHED, THE "CATCII-WORD" LEDGER INDEX. (COPYRIGHT SECURED). Book-keepers and all others having to use an Index will And this a very valuable book. By using the "Catch-word" Index, It will not only save time and eyesight, but the finding of a name quickly is a mathematical certainty. You are invited to call and examine It. TTELISDED BY JAS. B. SMITH & CO., Wholesale and Retail Blank Book Manufacturers and Stationers, No. 27 South SEVENTH St. 12 S3 thstnSm PHILADELPHIA. O ARRI ACES, ETC. c& GARDNER & FLEMING, 23 CARRIAGE BUILDERS, No. 214 South FIFTH Street. BELOW WALNUT. A Large Assortment of New and Second-hand C ARRI A G E H, INCLUDING Coupe Rockaways, Phictons, Jenny Llnds, Baggies, Depot W agons, Etc Etc., 3 83 tuths For Sale at Reduced Prices. ORUOS, PAINTS, ETO. JOBEBT SHOEMAKER A O O. N. Corner FOURTH and EACE SU PHILADELPHIA, WHOLESALE DRUCGI8T8, Importer and Manufacturers of r White Lead and Colored Falnti, Patty' varnishes, Eto. AGENTS FOR THE CELEBRATED FRENOH ZINO PAINTS. Dealer and consumer, supplied at lowest prloe tor cash. ' nil M. HARSIIAL.L, DRUGGIST AND CHEMI3T, AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN PAINTS, OILS. GLASS. AND PATENT MEDICINES, Nos. 1301 and 1303MARKET St. 1U HI UutatJui EDUCATIONAL.. rp II E EDGE II ILL SCHOOL. A BoardlDK snd Da Hobool for Bojs, Hold in tb. new Academj Buildinir at MBRCHANTVILLK, NJW JKRSKY. For Circulars apply to REV. T. W. OATTKLX, 6 28tf ' Principal. PAPER HANOINQS. T OOK ! LOOK ! ! LOOK ! ! ! WALL PAPERS lj and Linen Window Rhadn. Manafaetnre4, the cheapest In Uie eiljf.at JOUNbTON'tt teput. No. lUiiS OaHliKN (it root, blow KlevanUi. brauch, No, ;U,LikAi.i,Ul, CuMta, St. AMUSEMENTS. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC. ITALIAN OPKRA. 14 PERFORM A N0r"8,OLY CIS. NO-FICK. THE EUBSCRIPTION CLOSK3 THIS HAY, AT S U'dliUUK. r. .1 ... . . . : TO MOliKOW ( I III KhliAY) MOHNINd, at Trnm pier's. Ho. VM Cliesnut street, and at tlie Aoadnmyik Musie. UJfXt LAURA KEEN E'8 OHKNNUT BTRF.KT TUKATKHj By Viniverftal Desire, THKCHRIbTMAM MILL KKPFATKD. Cbarics Dickpns' Christmas Carol, In three act. CHRINTMAH KVK: OR, THE WIhKR'8 DREAM. LAURA KFKNRas LITTLE TO. t leo, tbe t.rrat Kairjr Piece of ItKAU I Y AM) THE BEAST. Doors open at 7 : commence at quarter to 8. CiJAAIPAC.NK; OK. BTKP BY hi KP, Written by MATILDA HKRON and LAURA KKENKT, will be postponed for a few nights, owing to the great loo. cess ol the two l'lnys. Til K DAYS WR LIVE IN. a comedy In five sets, by a member of ihoPhiladelpbI press, has been accepted. WALNUT STREET THEATRE, N. E. COR NINTH and WALNUT Streets. Begins at Wto8U THIS (Wednesday) KVKN1NO, Deo. 3. Fonrth and last week of the eminent artiste, MISS HAT KM AN, who will appear for the aixth time In hee preat original character of LKAH, in the celebrated Play, in five acts, of LKA11. Lenh, her original character Mis BATEMA5 Supported by ear. George Jnrdsn snd Miss Virginia Frarols. SATURDAY A KTK.RNOON, Jan. L 1870, ONLY KATKMAN MATINRR, When will bo presented THE LADY OK LYONS. Psnline MISS BATKMAH MR8. JOHN DREW'S ARCII STREET THEATRE. Bee-ins 7 NEW V FAR 8 WEEK. MONDAY AND F.VHRY NIGHT, LITTLK. DORRIT: Or, Rcenn. in EnRland and Rome. With new Sconery and Oroat Oust. Mrs. JOHN DR RW as Mrs. Olennam Mrs. K. D. WALLACK as Little Dorritl Aided by the fall company IN PREPARATION-LITTLE KMILY. Boats secured sis dsys in advance. FOX'8 AMERICAN THEATRE,' OPIIN THE YEAR ROUND. EVERY EVENING MR. LARRY TOOI.KY, Ethiopian Comedian, PROF, DODD and his wonderfol Performing Dogs, MR, HARRT LKSLIK, tho Hero of Niagara; Mad'lle Lnpo, Mad'lla Bertha; Harlequin Tom, Fairy of the Lake; Mad'lle D Rosa. AVHNTUREH HEN OR1SRTTEH. F.te. Matinee on SATURDAY AFTERNOON at o'clocte DUPREZ & BENEDICT'S OPERA nOUSfi SEVENTH St.. below Arch (Late Theatre Comlq A MATIN FK N EW YEAR'S PAY at S H o'clock. THIS AND KVKRY EVENING, DUPREZ A BENEDICT'S Gigantic Minstrels and Burlesque Opera Troupe. Wish a Happy, Prosperous, New Year to All. IMMENSE BILL FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Urst Time Comio Festival, F'ound Alive. Admission, 6c. Paruuet. 76o. Gallery, 2fto. 13 VI 6t NEW ELEVENTH STREET OPER HOUSE, ELEVENTH Btreet. above Oberant. THE FAMILY RESORT. OARNGROSS A DIXEY'8 MINSTRELS, the (Teat Star Troupe of the world, in their an eQ nails ETHIOPIAN 801rEE8, BEAUTIFUL BALLADS. BONGS. OPERATIO SELECTIONS, and , LAUGHABLE BURLE8QTJKL EVERY EVENING. J. L. OARNGROSS, Manager. R. F. BIMPSON. Treasurer. 816 am, TEMPLE OF WONDERS, A8SEM BL Y BUILD' INGS. HOLIDAY WERE.-COME AND BE MERRY. SHiNOR BLITZ Assisted by his son THEODORE BLITZ. Performance every alternoon and evening at and V. All the new Mysteries from Europe. Admission, 25o. Reserved Seats, SUo. 13 37 6t V1 ALER'S (LATE MILLER'S) WINTER v uui, imos. rjn, 7.-J. 734. ana 7UB VIN K Street. THJC OKAND OKGH KSTRION, formerly the propertl of tbe GRAND DUKE OF BADEN, purchased at gror expense by JACOB VALER. of this city, in oomhinati. with FLAMER'8 ORUHEbTRA and Miss NELLU ANDERSON, will perform EVERY AFTERNOON aut EVENING at tbe above-mentioned place. Admission free. 1 13tf OENTZ AND HASSLER'S MATINEES" O MUSICAL FUND HALL, 1S69-70, everf BATUR. DAY AtTERNOON at 3 o'clock. 1018 FOR SALE. p O R SALE ON ACCOMMODATING TERM 8, THE LEASE AND PERMANENT FL j TURES OP THE FLOUR STORE, o. 1830 JUKUET HI'IKKE'Q A pply on the premises to LI S P J. EDWARD ADDICKf roomy snd not extra larare. Terms will be made accommodating to purchaser. . ' JOHN WANAMAKER, 1311 SIXTH and MAHKET. - ' - ; TO RENT. " FOR RENT. jX. La-ig-o Store, In Splendid Order, Centrally Locate ON SOUTH SIDE OF CHESNUT STREET , Address "L. S. H." Inquirer Office. 12 20 V2t TO LET TI1E STORE PROPERTY NO. 722 Chesnut street, twenty live feet front, one hun dred and forty-five feet deep to Bennett Btreet. Back buildings five stories bigb. Possession Miyl, 1870. Ad dress 12 lOtf THOMAS S. FLETCHER, Delsnco, N. J. TO LET THE RAILROAD DEPOT. Nos. VM and !83 MARKET Street. It la nrnTlri.i with itwo railroad curves snd tracks through its en tiro length. It is admirably adapted lor a Forwarding ant Produce Commission business, for which purposes it had long been and ia now employed. The present occupants are about to retire from tb, business. Inquiries can be made on the premises. 12 23 0t TO LEASE NEW HOTEL BUILDING tx eignty moms, uhbbwut Btreet, above FlfV KEN 1 11. Address, or .Duly at buildinir. No. lMOHla NUT Btreet, or to JOHN CRUMP, No. 1731 OHE8NUT Btreet. MTO KENT A PART OF A LAlidtt Store, on tbe south tide of CHESNUT Street s Seventh, suitable for a Jewelry or Piano Store, oc other similar business. Address "Store, Box 1!MK, Phils. delphiaPoat Office." 12 20 hit TO RENT. ON CHESNUT STREET ," A first -class Store, suitable for. Jobbing Irv (londs. lat and Can. or Notion House. '2h foat hv lHtt. well litfhtad. and good location. Address, with real name and busi ness, BoxBd'aP, O. 12 27 3t rpiIE PRINCIPAL DPO FOR TBR SALE OP REVENUE STAMPS No. 804 CHESNUT STREET. CENTRAL OFFICE, NO. 105 S. FIFTH STREET (Two door, below Chesnut street), ESTABLISHED 1 8 8 8. The sale of Revenue Stamps Is still coutluucd at the Olil-Kstalillslied Agenclce. The stock comprises every denomination printed by the Government, and having at all times a large supply, we ore enabled to All and forward 0y Mali or Express) all orders, Immediately upon receipt, a matter of great Importance. United States Notes, National Rank NoteM, Drafts on Philadelphia, and Post Office Orders received la payment. Any Information regarding the decisions of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue checriully and gratuitously furnished. Revenue Stamps printed upon Drafts, Check Receipts, etc. The following rates of commission are allowed Stamps and Stumped Paper: On l-iSaud upward. )tpcn.,r loo " s 00 " 4 Address all orders, etc., to STAMP AGENCY, KfcSOj SSEHVT BXrWi FWiAPBpjiiA.. f HANDSOME NEW DWELLING, WEtl II Spruce Street, No. 2IU7, four-story (French rof eil built, for owner's nse. This is mst tlie kind of a residence nun vnnf holitl