piilj? DAILY ;EVTENJNa TELEGRAPH Pmb&DfibPHlA. WKONKSDAr, DECEMBER 14, 1870. musical, Ann nRAnvnc. The ('1IT AmtiKeinonts. ATTnn ('iii?8j T Koowlcs' bfunttful play of The Hunrhbitck will 1)0 performed tlila sveninK, with a ptrotiRTMit Mr W. s- Fredericks will pononete 'Mmict Walter." Mr". L. i'avnport "Modus," Mr.charteaH. Tliorne, J.'., "Sir Thomas Clifford' Mrs. Hoott-Hlddons "Julia' and M'ss Kttle Il-nder-son Helen." It will be" ft treat to see the part of "Modus" represented by ioclian actor as Mr. Daren port. At tub Wai.nvt Mr. Edwin vooth will appear as "Richard HI." To-morrow evening Mr. Biottl personate "King Lear," for the iirst timo (a tli) b. . AtthiiAkcii the drama of Ac-odk ?t ' eonttntnl will bo performed this evening. . AtMkh. Waknur'j CiKcrs, Tenth and CiiUcVWi'" streets, performances will be given this altornoon and evening. At nm Amkhican Musnrw ani Mknaoimik, Ninth and Arch stret-ts, Uramatlo performances are announced for tills afternoon and evening. AT THK AKC'lI STPhKT Ol'KHA Il(irF. thOSO WhO desire to pasa a pleasant evening wlil llud nlmndant entertainment tn tho programme announced fur to- BIRht. AT Dni'KK. & Hkskdict's Opku llouaic an inte reatlnir varift.y of Bongs, burk-s'iiies, itnces, aid .Ethiopian comicalities will be presented this eve ning. SniNOR Di.it and his son hve sum appeared at the Temple of Wonders In the Assembly Uullding. They will ;ve performances this afternoon aud evening, when they will exhibit the "Double-headed Kphynx," tiie "Gr-nd oracle of Memnon," "IJibby," the birds, and many wonderful magical transforma tions that will interest and astonish bath old and young. Thb Gan! Bazaar in aid of the Bntlst Home, now beinsr held at Horticultural is a hindsomo uisplay, and s the object a nio.u worth? one we commend it, to the favorable notice of our readers. A Gka.vi Okkmav Sanitary F.uk will be lmld at Horticultural Hall from December 14 to.Ianuary 3 Th BwsTwivrn Sochty, under the direction or Its leader, Mr. .:rl Wolfsohn, will celebrate the Beethoven centennial anniversarv bv a grand con cert at the An id any of Music on Huturd-iy evening ii' xt. The p.- gramme for the occasion will consist of the ovmiine to Eiimont, the chorus "Tho JIfavt HS proclaim." bv the S'icletj; "Concern for vol!n,"by Mr. W.'stoll, Jr. ; scenn and arli, "Ah JVrudto," bj !-. Gibson Peacock ; "( horus l'antat sie." for piaao, ( Lorus, and orchestra, by Mr. Wolf si'hn, thu socii'iy, aud the orchestra, led by Mr. Pinion HasxliT; the andante and linaleut thc minor symphony, bv the orchestra; the nnartette from I'-.delut, by the society; trio, "Tremste emp'J Tre mate," by Miss Olara Lauderhach, Messrs. K. Dil lingham and (I. A. Comlv, nnd the chorns "Halle luiah," from Tho Mount of Olive, bv the society. Tun first soirkk of the AUt Male Kinging So ciety will be held at nity Institute Hall, N. K. corner of Eighteenth and Chcsnut streets, on Friday eve ning next, under the direction of Mr. Michael H. Cross. A fine programme of classical and popular music will be presented. tlTf lTTCBRg. Mrs. Gatks and Mm. Jambs. Mrs. Gates Good morning, Mrs. James. How well you are looking; far better than when I saw you last. Mm. James Oh yes; I am much better than I have been for a long time, and I am on my way for more of my favorite medicine Plantation Bittkiis. One bottle or It Is worth all the doctors in the world. No more doctors for me. Mrs. Gates Nearly every one speaks well of Plantation Bittkiis, and I have a mind to try It myself. The fact is, I have no appntite, Btrength, or energy for anything. Mary and Ll.zie are in the Bame way, and lounge about the house all day long, good for nothing. Mrs. James My word for It, Mrs. Gates, just let them try Plantation Bitters moderately thrc times a day, aud you will see a wonderrul Improve ment, CELKRRATKO PlUZK MkOAL SHIRTS, PERFECT IN KIT, SmfitNOlt IN QUAL1TT AND WORKMANSHIP, CHEAP IN TRICE. Onlers promptly delivered. A. M. Thompson, Manufacturer, No. H6 N. Fourth street. Boys, Boys, Boys. We are selling for ts Boys Overcoats that far sur pass anything ever offered for the price. Examine them at Rocxdill A Wilson's Great Brown Stone Hall, Nob. 003 and 605 Cdesnut street. N. B Oar f 10, $12, and $lf suits are going off by the thousands. Ms. William W. Cassidt, the Jeweller at No. 8 South Second street, has one of the largest and most attractive stocks of all kinds of Jewelry and Silver ware In the city. lie has also on hand a fine assort ment of line American Western Watches. Thoso who purchase at this store at the present time are certain to get tho worth of their money. Valer"8 Restaurant, No. 029 Arch strbbt, ele gantly fitted np, Is now In full blast, serving all the delicacies or the season from 6 A. M. to midnight. Parties returning from the theatres or opera house served at the shortest notice from an unsurpassed bill of fare. Ladles' Saloon on the second floor. Like "Quaker Guns," artlUcial teeth are of little one, and easily detected. Take care of the real ones. All you need is fragrant Sozodont. Use It dally, and your teetU will be the last of nature's girts to fall yon. Sea Mosa Farine from pure Irish Moss, for Blanc Mange, Puddings, Custards, Creams, etc., etc. The cheapest, hca'-ttiiest, and most delicious food In the world. The American House, Boston, has large and airy family rooms, quiet and retired, although in the centre of business and places of amusement. This house has no superior In New England. Bedding, best in the city, lowest price, and gua ranteed, by albkrtson 4 Co., No. 1135 CheBnut street. "Spalding's Olcs" mends Headless Dolls and Broken Cradles. DIED. Bsckett. Suddenly, on the llth Instant, Anna Mart, wife of Ashland Beckett, in tae 80th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respect lull y invited to attend the funeral, from her late residence, No. 83 North Nineteenth street, on Wed nesday, the llth instant, at 1 o'clock. To proceed to Odd Fellows' Cemetery. Lake. On the 8th Instant, Jacob Lake, In .the 60th year of his age. The relatives and friends, also the butchers and drovers, are respectfully Invited to attend his fuue ral, from his late residence, No. 14:6 North Fifth street, on Thursday afternoon, at 1 o'clock. To pro ceed to Laurel Hill Ceaietary. Tor Suddenly, December IStb, at Summit. N. J Hiss Anna Julia Tot, daughter of the late Isaiah Toy, of Palmyra, N. J. Funeral services at Palmyra on Friday morning, at It clock. Friends of the family are invited without further notice. INSUKE I0U11 LIFE AT HOME in the AMEIII'C AN IN8TJTlJCE CO. OF PHILADELPHIA. A LSI. WHII.LDIN, President, JOHN S. WILSON, Secretary. The AMEBIC AN Issues policies on ail desirable plans at low rate, and is uiuuipanae d in the advan tages offered to insurers by any Company in the Liu tea Bistes. ui to wsinxut 8. E. Corner Fourth and "Walnut Sti. CENSIHLE CIIRISTM A8 GIFTS. Initial l'aper In Fancy Hot, FINE WRITING DESKS, PORTFOLIOS, INKSTANDS, PAPKTRIE. GOLD PENS, ;arvid walndt brachets, novelties in fancy goods Before buyslDg elsewhere call at CHALLEN'S, KTATIONSR, ENGRAVER AND PRINTER, U 13 st No. 1303 CUSSNCT Street. SPECIAL. NOTIOES. ffcg- UNION LEAGl'K HOUSE, BROAD SIKELT. PDII.AnKI.PHIA, DtC. 1, ure. At the annual meeting of the Uulon Lesgue of Philadelphia, held Monday evening, December 1?, 187, the following gentlemen were eleoted to serve as officers and directors for the ensuing year: President MORTON McMICHARU VICE-PRESIDENTS. Adolph K. Borle, Charles Gibbon, J. OUlingham Fell, Wm. Sellers. directors. George H. Boker, James L. Clsgboro, 4-a,rd s. Clark Stephen A. Caldwell, John P. Verree, Kdward C. Kn?ht, Richard Wright, Joseph Trimble, John Rice, A. D. Jessap, Jos. Yi alley Smith, Charles K. Ue, Wm. E. Littleton, Samuel C. Perkl.is, Charles Gilpin. GEOKOK II. BOKER, Secretary. It THK AMERICAN U rrON-HOLE, OVER BEAMING AND SEvlTlfG MACHINE COM PANY, Office No. 1318 CHESNOT Street. Philadelphia, Deo. 13, 1S70. DIVIDEND NOTICE. The Tmnsfcr Books of this Company will be closed on THURSDAY, Dec. 22d, and reopened on MON DAY, the 8d day or January. 1871. A dividend of TEN PER CENT, has been de clared on the capital stock of the Company, clear of State tux, payable in cash on the asth day of Decem ber next to the holders thereof as they shall stand registered on the books of the Company at the close of business on the t'M ot December, payable at in. Is ofllce. All orders for dividends must be witnessed and stamped. r. B. MENDLN HALL, 18 14 13t Treasurer. r-7Y VALUABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT, to "u A SCHOLARSHIP AT CRITTENDKN'S COMMEKCIAL OOLLKUfi, No. c;,7 ClI KSNUT Street, corner of Seventh. Established 1S14. Incorporated H.Vi. BOOK-KEEPING, As practised in the bcRt HuincHg Houses. PENMANSHIP, Plain and Ornamental, Including a free, rapid, and beaut ful business style. COMMERCIAL CALCULATIONS, The best aud most rupld methods; also Business Forms, Commercial Law, etc. OPEN DAY AND EVENING. Students instructed separately and received at any time. 12 13 at TWENTY PER CENT. OFF REGULAR RATES. Kg- OFFICE BUCK MOUNTAIN COAL COM- PANY, NO. 320 WALNUT 8treet. Philadelphia, Dec 14. 1870. The Board or Directors have declared a Dividend or THREE PES CENT., clear or State tax, payable on the !7th Inst. Transfer Books will close on the 20th Inst, and reopen on the 2sth. F. 11. TROTTER, 12 14 wrmCt Treasurer. K5- TnE BOARD OF DT RECTORS- OI THE w LEHIGH VALLEY RAILKOAD COMPANY have declared a dividend of TWO AND A HALF PER CENT., payable at their oftiee, No. 303 WAL NUT Street, upstairs, on and after TUESDAY, December 20, 1870. 12148t L. CHAMBERLAIN, Treasurer. ey NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PAR- DON. Application Is ubont to be made to hfs Excellency John W. Geary, Governor of tho Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for a PARDON lor JOHN HASSAN, Jr., convicted of larceny, and new confined in the Eastern Penitentiary. 12 14 4t tjfy ST. CLEMENrSHURclLTTWENTUGTH w and CHERRY Streets During the Advent Reason there will be ch'Tal service and sermon every WEDNESDAY NIGHT at 14 o'clock. Ser mon to-ntght by tne Rev. A. LOUDERBACK. Sub ject Hell." It gy- FRANKLIN INSTITUTE. "ON TIIE RE lations of Geology to the Picturesque." Illus trated Professor A. R. LEEDS, THURSDAY EVENING, December 15. This lecture will be pub lished subsequently in the Archittctural Review. It JOHN SPAR HAWK, MERCANTILE COLLECTION AND LAW AGENCY for Pennsylvania, the Western and South ern States, No. 400 CHESNUT Street. Commissioner for Western States. 8 3 ws 6m t&s- LEASEOFT11E NEW YORK RAILROAD DELFEIN8TEIN & LEWIS' Railroad and Commercial Printing-house, VIFTH and CUKSNUT btreets. it .UMBRELLAS, ETC. CHUSTHU PRESENTS. EVERY VAUIETY OF Silk, Alpaca, and Gingham Umbrellas, WITH lVOllY, PIMENTO, AUD PAR TRIDGE HANDLES, . FOR SALE BY WM. A. DROWN & CO., No. 246 MARKET Street, 1214 10t4p PHILADELPHIA. ART GALLERY. WORKS OF ART AND MANY LITTLE GEMS roa HOLIDAY GIFTS AT LOW I?IMCES, GALLERY OF TINE ARTS. PORTER & COATES, No. 822 CHESNUT STREET, IS 14 17 19 S2 24rp PHILADELPHIA. fIDBR, CHAMPAGNE CIDER (EXTRA QUAL- J HJ), WliOieSUlS or iJ me nwreu HENRY . NIEMANN, 12 14 4f No. lo S. WATER Street. NEW PUBLICATIONS. 721 CHESNUT STREET. 721 Great Closing Out Sale. Astounding Reductions ! OnlyFifteen Business Days Rem lil id which to avail yourself of the Groat Uargnins Being offered in view of the retirement of the sub scriber from the Rook business on the 1st dar or January next. An ImmeiiHe Htoclc Of Books, etc., will be told without reserve at cuiuat sacrifice:. Embraced in this sale are all or onr recent pur chase or FINE HOLIDAY STOCK, Illustrated Works, New Publications, Standard Works or the best editions aud In every binding, Juvenile and Toy Books, Making, altogether, the Xinest Stoclc We have ever offered to the public A Catalogue or New Holiday Books for the season of 1ST0-71, is now ready lor distribution. t& We Hhall eU the Fietnrt, inrluding ShowCu Counter, etc., at I'ublic Sale on Dee. 80, at 10 A. X. DUFFIBLD ABHMEAD, Agt., It No. T24 UHE3NUT StreeL PUBLISHED THIS DAY: I. THE WILLIAM nENRY LETTERS. By Mrs; A. M. Duz, author or "The King's Lily and Rosebud." 1 vol. 12ino. Profusely Illustrated. tl'60. This Is one of tho roost delightful books or its kind ever published. Mrs. Diaz writes with perfect comprehension of a boy's nature his whims, appe tltcf, audacities, generosities, love of fun, and gene ral irresponsibility. The remarkably entertaining character of the book, its unique illustrations, and its tasteful appearance must make It a favorite with seekers of holiday gifts. II. BRAVE BALLADS FOR AMERICAN CHILDREN. TIIE FAMOUS DISCOVERER, TIIE WONDERFUL SLEEPER, THE BRAVE PATRIOT, THE GOOD PRESIDENT. Richly Illustrated with 10 full-page Pictures. An Illuminated Paper Cover, SO cents. This brilliant Holiday Book contains. In pleasing verse, the stories of Coluinhus, Uip Van Winkle, l'uuiam, ana wucoiii, uy popular American Authors. III. CINDERELLA. RED RIDING HOOD. These favorite tales of childhood are here pro duced in striking Holiday style, with colored illus trations. Illuminated Paper Covers, 25 cents each. For sale bv all Booksellers. Sent post-paid on re- cwipt ot pi ice by the Publishers, FIELDS, OSGOOD fc CO., BOSTON. It A HEW YEAR'S PRESENT. GODEY'8 LADY'S BOOK For .lanuary. 1871 The publisher or the LADY'S BOOK has pre. sen ted bis natrons with an extra number of emoel- Ushments for this month. "Looking for the Eclipse," a steel plate : a steel plate title-page; a six-figure colored fashion-plate ; nanasome Benin wooi-woric pattern, pnnteu in a variety of colors ; two beautiful wood-cuts, printed on tinted paper ; and the beat extension sheet of fashionable and nsefnl designs ever published. A large supplement, containing Instructions in guipure netting, Is presented to the subscribers for lii. fclngle numbers for sale at all the Periodical Stores. Subscriptions received at N. E. Corner SIXTH and CHESNUT, Second Story. - It 808. - 808. MAGAZI9E DEPOT. Jnniiary 3 a jji vA n w, Now ready at TURNER'S Cheap Book store, No. 808 CHESNUT Street. DIARIES FOR 1971, or all styles. TURNER k, CO., Publisher of Beautiful Snow, l14wths3t No. 808 CHESNUT street. CHRISTMAS. Books for Young Readers, BIBLES, Devotional Books, REWARD CARDH, Picture Books for All Seasons, Ilk. Ac &.C. fcO. AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1123 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. u 14 wim UI31 BONBONS DE PARIS. Paris Confections Of every variety and of the most exquisite flavors. Mr. PEN AS Is happy to announce that he has se rf ed his Importation of ( Paris Fancy Boxes, Comprising a magnlfloent assortment of BASKETS AND BONBONNIERBS. C. PENA8, Vo. 830 WALNUT STREET, lSSmwrct PfllLADBLPIIIA I WMT SHALL VE DO' WIT OUR $5 00,000 WOPtfH OF FIPJE READY;MADE CLGTHIMG ? THE LATENESS OF THE, SEASON f nd His consequent Uu'iness of Trad8 5 mmi with what wa had expected and prepated for LEAVE US WITH AW iftirtfEKISiE OVERSTOCK ! ! ! We will iiot carry if J" For we commence each season" villi an ENTIRELY NEW STOCK, and moreover WE NEED THE MONEY For invcGlmcnt in Spring manufactures. Therefore it Must be 8o!d- THE PRESENT MAMMOTH SALE ES REALLY A GRACED CHAft.CE FOR MEN?S CLOTHING. SnitP, Orerooats, Tantf, Vests, every tiling of onr own best makes, and selling at a heav discount on ordinary prio, HOYS' WEAR. Jackets, Overcoats, School and Dress Suits, as good as can bo had in Philadelphia, and offered now at lower rasn than such goods are likely ever again to be offered at. SIXTH PIANOS. 8 C HQ M ACKER & CO.'S PIANOS, Urcat Sale or Flrst-Class Rose wood lianos Atl'ricet Helowthe Acfual Cost to Manufacture. Havlncr determined to offer onr extensive stock of superior and highly finished Boaewood Pianos at prices below the actual cost to manufacture, we will sell dnrtriR the month of December at rates LOWER 'JUAN BVXiKUrifllKEU IIKKJCI'UIVHE, in order to close out our large stock by the end of the year. The reputation ot inean nrMt-ciass mmrumeniH makes It unnecessary for us to say a word in their favor; they are universally acknowledged to be su perior to any Instrument made. lllOSe WlSOlliK iu puruimse or ukhii iiih iu uiaKe CIIKISTMAS PRESKNTS will find that our special aud extraordinary reduc tion of prices will enable them to obtain A F1UST-OLASS INSTIH'MKNT at a price even less than a second-rate or Inferior one would otherwise cost them. Those wanting bargains should not fall to call at our WAKEROOJIS, NO. 1103 UIIKSNUT KTHKET, and examine our large stock, where they will oe readily convinced of the superiority or these pianos, and the sacrifice at which we are ottering them. eL HUM Al'KKlt fc ( U. N. B. Sole Agents for the celebrated BURDKTT ORGANS. A SPECIAL DISCOUNT OK 110 PER CKNT. Catalosues. with descriptions of styles aud sche dules of prices, can be had by applying at our ware- reoms, or win oe sent py man. ft izmwibtp xtt GEORGE STECK & CO.'S PIANOS, Grand, Square and Upright. . AX80, HAINES BROS.' PIANOS. Only place In Philadelphia for sale of . Eaten & Hamliu'i World-Benowned Cabinet Organs. For tale or rent, or to rent with view to purchase, and part o rental apply. 9 16 tf GOULD Ac FISCII12K. Ml t'hesBHt Street, lOlS Arch Mreel. J.K. CJOI LD, V3I. ii. FlBCHBH. fi STEINWAY & SONS' Grand Square and Upright Pianos. Special attention Is called to their ne Patent Upright Pianos, With Double Iron Frame, Patent Resonator, Tubnlar Metal Frame Action, etc, which are matchless in Tone and Touch, and unrivalled In durability. U1IA.I1L.128 1IL.A81US, WAREROOMS, No. 1006 CHESNUT STREET, 13 tfrp PHILADELPHIA PATENT Arion Piano FortcH, Warranted to stand in tone longer than any other Pianos tn the market. ALSO, ESTEY'S COTTAGE ORGANS, With the Jubilant E. M. BRUCE, No. 18 NO'th SEVJCNTH btreet. Music Bound at lowest rates. is a fmwlmrp WATOHES. Esitnlllliea in 1854, WATCHES. EVERGOING STEM-WINDERS, KEY-WINDERS, QUARTER SECONDS, MINUTE REPEATERS, ETC. ETC. ETC C. & A. PEQUIGNOT, No. COS CHESNUT STREET, ilmws PIIILlDdLTaiA . COME AT ONCE. OAK HALL, AMD MARKET STREETS. WINES. HArrY Christmas. A Suitabh Present for A1!. FINE OLD BRANDIES, DELICATE &HERRIES, DRY OLD PORTS, RARE OLD MADEIRAS, . GOOD OLD WHISKIES, CLARETS, SAUTERNES, HOCKS, MOSELLES, CORDIALS, OLIVE OILS, IMPORTED ALES AND STOUTS, HAVANA CIGARS, AND ALL THE STANDARD BRANDS OF CHAMPAGNES, All carefully packed, and delivered free of charge. H. & A. C. VAN BEIL, The Wine Merchants, No. I 3 10 CHESNUT St., 11 11 fniwftn PHILADELPHIA OARPETINQS. I IV V1TATION. Citizens and strangers are cordially Invited (cither as purchasers or visitors) to call and examine the many new and handsome patterns of Carpetlngs and Oil Cloths, of newly arranged colorings, OF OUB OWN IMPORTATION, In addition to a great variety of goods of American manufacture, executed in such a manner as to gratify all Interested In the progress of home production s. REEVE L. KNIGHT t SOH, No. 1222 CHESNUT 8treet, 11 16 mwf tl 1 PHILADELPHIA. RED CLOUD KAY TOBACCO. J. A. DLAKB A CO., BOLB MANUFACTURERS, No. 1907 MARKET STRUCT, 11 11 fm Smrp PHILADELPHIA. B R 0 w fJ, OA8 FIXTURES. CORNELIUS & SONS, BIAFIUFACTURISRS GAS FIXTURES Wholesale and Retail Salesrooms, No. 82 1 CHERRY Street PHILADELPHIA, We bate no More or aalearoosaa est Cliegnut street. 11 15 SroSp CORNELIUS ft SON8 JUST RECEIV ED, A large assortment ot ELIOANT PORCELAIN SHADES AT LOW PRICES. READING LIGniS. PROP LIGHTS, JUEcORATED biVdZH BHA.DSS, ETC. BAKER. ARNOLD & CO.. Manufacturers of Oas Fixtures, No. 710 CHESNUT Street, 11 1 imrp PHILADELPHIA CLASS AND QUEENSWARE. Gay's China Palace, No. 1012 CHESNUT Street, Wishing to reduce stock, are offering their goods at the follow lng nnpreced ntedly low prices : White French China Dining Sets, 150 pieces. . .30-0fl " " " 113 ... !1'M u Tea " 44 " ... T0 a ... 840 m i cupi ami 8aucers, is pieces, x- cups with handles 100 Stone China Dining feet, M places 0 Stone China Tea Sets (cups with handles), 44 pieces S'8 Stone China Tea Sets (cups with bandies) 4S pieces Stone Chamber Sets 8 S ' Cups and Saucers, per set, 11 pieces. ... M Dining Plates, per dozen l ot Table Tumblers, per dozen so Table Oobleta TS Gists Tea Seta (4 articles) TS Bohemian Cologne Seta, t bottles snd pun box M Bohemian Liquor Sets, 6 glasses, waiter and bottle An endless variety of Fancy Goods, suitable for Holiday Presents, at an Immense redaction frous former prices. Goods to go out of the city will be packed and de livered to transportation office frte of charge, Q4 inured sgalnst breakage to destination. Show Room open till 9 o'clock at ulgit, H yesinwlnirp v.