THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH -PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2;., 1870. 3 Ill Atlnlr. At BQc-eting of the Board of Guardians cf the Foot held yenterdfly, Mr. Kimball was fiormnated for the office of Hospital Warden. The President, Mr. Whitall, asked permis sion of the board to make a personal explana tion, and eairf that for some weeks past there had been ill-advised remarks made in the board, and as the members were abont en tering upon a new year, he hoped that in future all snob remarks wonld be dispensed with. So far as be was concerned, there luight have been something said by him which it would bare been better if he had not uttered, and hoped that he would be pardoned for so doing. He also referred to certain statements which had appeared in print, in which it was said a member had called him a liar. This statement he believed to be in correct. . The Northern Soup House, located at the corner of Fourth and Peters street, above Crown, was opened for the season yesterday for the daily distribution of soup. A large number of applicants were on hand,' and forty gallons of soup were distributed. During last winter there were ma3e and dis tributtd at this soup house from 2S0 to '!I0 gallons of soup per day, which was distri buted to .'!.'!; applicants daily. The officers of the society are, Charles J. Sutter, President; Samuel T. hild, Secretary; and T. Morris Perot, Treasurer. Yesterday afternoon, about 4 o'clock, one of the stills attached to the coal oil works of Tabor & Harbert, Monument road and Elm btreet, exploded with a loud report. The con terts of the still at once caught lire, involving loss of sixty barrels of oil, and the flames iben communicating to the connecting ben zine tank, 40 barrels of that fluid were- de stroyed. The fire was contioed to these two localities and the shed covering the still, the arrangement of the works being such that the several buildings are separated in order to avoid the danger of fire. The force of the explosion destroyed the sash in the windows of Mr. Cochran and Mr. Carroll, on the oppo site side of Monument road. A lady pissing at the time was slightly injured by a falling brick. The Iobb to Tabor & Harbert will not exceed sK'000. Domestic Affairs. Navigation of the Totomao has been dosed for four days past. Senator Wilson is sanguine of his re election by the Massachusetts Legislature. Some swindling operations in connection with the Indian funds are about to be ex posed by Mr. Welsh. Jonathan Crandell, a bank watchman in Westerly, 11. I., was brutally shot yesterday morning by a burglar. The China mails were received yesterday, having come through from San Francisco by the Pacific Railroad. There will be three levees at the Execu tive Mansion during the season, one in Janu ary nd two in February. The President will give a series of State dinners within the next two months, bat the time for the first has not yet been fixed. John Thomas, colored, was yesterday, in the Court of Oyer and Terminer of New York city, sentenced to be hanged on the 1 -th of next February, for having murdered Wal ter Johnson. In Washington yesterday, a little boy, aged five years, killed his sister while she was lying in bed, by pointing a-pistol at her, which, unfortunately, had been loaded the evening before by the father of the children. THE WAR.. LAfcT NIUUT'g DESPATCHES. TKE ADVANCE ON HAVRE THE OrEXINQ OF THE PARIS BOMBARDMENT PRUSSIA AND MARRIAGE OF THE ENGLISH PRINCESS. THE London, Deo. 28. It is rumored that the Prussian Court has expressed its disapproval to Queen Victoria of the matrimonial allianoe between the Princess Louisa and the Marquis of Lome. The rail Mall Gazette jwarns Englishmen that they cannot do worse than to persist in the idea that the people of the United States are friendly to England. The fact is diamet rically otherwise. At any moment the Ame ricans may intlict intolerable insult on the British people. The French Army of the-Obrth has concen trated around Arras. The health of the troops is excellent. Berlin, Dec. 27. Information has been received here that the Porje ordered the lioephorus and Dardanelles coasts protected by torpedoes. , The news of the opening of fire oa the for tifications of Paris was received here with pnblio rejoicings. Bordeaux, Deo. 28. General Faidherbe, in a despatch to the Minister of War, an nounces that, owing to the intense ooldness of the weather, he will encamp his troops near Arras and await the prosecution of a general movement throughout France for the relief of' Paris and the deliverance of France. . The weather in Southern France is intensely cold. The Prussians canonnaded the town of St. Calais on the 25tb. They then entered the place, where they committed many disorders. General Chanzy sent a formal protest to the Prussian General, and subsequently issued an address of the day to his troops, in' which be says: I have warned the Prussians against any further perpetration of such horrible actions as they committed against unarmed places and arhA mat tiAftav fvAaf manf. fmn tYiA enemy, because of their extreme humanity to l the Prussian sick and wounded. The General adds that it is evident that France is not combating legal enemies but 1 devastating hordes. Bat she will continue the struggle to preserve her honor and inde pendence. Versailles, Dec. 28. The bombardment of Fort Avron continues. The French reply with vigor, bat their fire is ineffectual. Versailles, Dec. 27. (Special to the New York Wei id.) Fort Avron, 2500 yards east of Fort Rosny, is a new work, mounting naval guns, reaching the towns of Chilles, Mont Fermal and Cucny. The tire from this fort, in reply to the Saxon guns to-day, was accu rate but not destructive. THE EX G LI $11 MISSION. General Beheaek'e InntractUan. TLe Dayton (Ohio) Journal publishes the main points of a letter written to its editor by General Scnenck In reply to one asking for par . tlcnlari concern ing his mission: He is intnsted with the discussion of the Alabama claims, and all other questions which have been withdrawn from the London mission. Thev all sro back there now. We had never sup posed that General Bchenck would consent to appea- t the English Court as a mere figure head, or be satisfied with the empty dignity of the nosition. His letter confirms oar opinion that all questions at issae between the Govern ments of the United elates and Great Britain are to be placed in lie hands for discussion and negotiation, and that sneta an assurance was given with the tender of the mission. The General states that bo will present bis recipnation as the Representative of the Third district on the reassembling, of Congress after the holidays, nnd expects to sail for England on the 18th or 10th of January, though this has not been so definitely settled as to justify him in engaging his passage for either of those days. In regard to the content, General Butler will tnke charge of that in the absence of General Schenck. In speaking of the English mission, Goneral Schema says that the present (Secretary of Legation, Mr. Moran, who has been connected with the mission for some twelve or fourteen years, is perfectly familiar with all its details, and is a gentleman with whom he is well acquainted, will continue to occupy the posi tion. This will serve as an answer to the ap plications which have been made for this im portant place. The General speaks of these applications as being "without number." SAD AFFAIR. Sn c de af n. iMember f the 0llsUlppl LecU lature. The Jackson (Miss.) Clarion of December SO save: Hon. A. S. Wood, member of the Legislature from Yazoo county, and who has been a patient for several months in the Lunatic Asylum, com mitted suicide on Sunday evening last, about 8 o'clock, by banging himself from an Iron bar of his room window. He employed for the pur pose a Jong towel, such as is used on rollers, one end of which be fastened to the bar, and making a loop of the other end, placed it around his neck. His head, when found, rested against the window sill, the distance from which to the lloor of the room was about three feet. He evidently threw the full weight of his body on the towel in a desperate resolve to make the work quick and effectual. He had been seen in the passage about fifteen minutes previous, and was found dead by one of the attendants who had entered the room with medicine. The de ceased was a native of Vermont, and thirty-six years of age. He was committed to the asylum soon after the adjournment of the Legislature; had frequently applied for a razor, and on one occasion w as detected putting carving-knife in his pocket while at table. The deceased had informed the Superintendent that he had a fit of insanity about fifteen years ago, and that the disease was hereditary. THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. The oflicial statistical returns made by the several annual conferences at their sessions held during the current year will soon be issued by the Book Concern in a large octavo volume of over 300 pages The figures show a year of noteworthv prosperity. The general summaries, stated in the briefest form, areas follows: Inrrtn U70. totr 18. . ISlPllcpS 8 Annual conferences 72 Travelling preachers 9,193 363 Local preachers 11,404 l,o4 Total preachers 21,234 2,004 Members In full connection.. 1,13,099 58,387 Members on probation 194,035 9.809 Total lay nu mbers 1,867,134 68,190 Ailult baptisms iC,4St 5,33 Infant, baptisms 60,453 8,944 Total baptisms Il,!i34 s.878 Number of churches 13,373 1,325 Number of parsonages 4,179 sit Value of church edifices.... t"a,f.l4,r9i 15,301,524 Value of parsonages f 7,293 513 8431,283 Number of Sunday-schools.. 16,912 61 S Sunday-school teachers 189,412 4.816 Sunday-school scholars 1,821,898 41,409 Benevolent collections f 907,862 (9,927 These figures are exclusive of the statistics of foreign missions in China, Bulgaria, and South America, the oflicial returns from which have not yet been received The Berlin correspondent of the Colonic Gxzctte, writing on the 21 st ult, mikes the following remarks on the article entitled "Oerrnany, France, and Eng land," in the Edinburgh Peciew:"Ttie flowing style, the Greek and Latin quotations, a certain pre dominance of the sentiment which pleads for Chris tian morality and free trade with equal ardor, and other characteristics, point, so It is said, to the dis tinguished Christ Church scholar, the author of 'Church and State,' the friend of Poerio, the pupil of Cobden, and the translator of Homer; in a word, to Mr. Gladstone. But, however telling these signs may be, we hesitate to regard them as, proofs, for the article Is an apology for France, and an accusa tion against Prussia. The author sees 'error on the side of France, but sin on the side of Prussia; and thiB distinction would, In the mouth of so emi nent a theologian as Mr. Gladstone, have a specially incisive meaning. He blames French diplomacy for having made a 'blunder' in selecting a wrong point of attack, an unskilful pretext for making war on Prussia. Hit tenderness for France makes him say that the Imperial Government has acted cruelly against its own Interests, because, after the with drawal Of the Prince of Hohenzollern, It was not content with having achieved this great diplomatic triumph, and with coming victorious out of a strug gle which would have left Prussia under 'a suspicion of discredit.' Hls bias against Prussia leads him to make witticisms against King William, his Prime Minister, and the culture which permeates all classes of our nation, In which truth, originality, and taste are alike wanting." "The pith of the whole article," concludes the correspondent, "is a comparison be tween tne manner in which Nice and Savoy were in corporated with France and in which our old Unpe- ial territories are to be restored to Germany. That this comparison is in favor of the Napoleonic pro cedure we needly hardly add. And we are told that the author of this produetlon is the statesman of a neutral power the Prime Minister of Queen Vic toria! It la scarcely credible.' Teeri is a vert prevalent and natural hesita tlon, says the Pall Hall Gazette, in admitting among the possibilities that threaten peace Just now the hostility of America to England. For our own part, we have said little or nothing on that head-con- tentia selves with pointing out that the German grievance instituted at the beginning of the war, and nourished ever since, is very like the American grievance, and that any favorable opportunity might combine them. It may be as well to point out that the fire wherewith they might easily be fused Is kindled already. The German Influence over Ame rican politics Is known to be very potent. The out break of the war between France and Prussia was balled with vast enthusiasm by that part of the populatioa of the United States which wields this influence. Recent events, If they travel In a certain direction, may endanger or embarrass the German uccesses in France. This embarrassmeat, should it come Into opera tion at all, will be mainly wrought by the hand of England, working against a possible arrangement between Russia and frussia for tneir own advan tage and to England's harm. In that case (and of course we are only considering the contingencies ef actual war) Is it not likely, is it not all but certain, that the German influence in America would be la. tjtantly arrayed in support of a movemeat hostile to England? German sentiment equally with Ameri can sentiment would be at once inflamed, and by the same agency; the German and the American grievance wonld be united. This hostility in which the Irish element would join might wen be more urgent than the American Government conld with stand ; it would certainly be powerful enough to give that Government a pretense which might cover any apparent shabblness in seizing upon an opportunity for the reparation or revenge which the whole country longs for. A Philadelphia). The Treasurer elect of the Stats of Missouri, Hon. Samuel Hays, is a native of Philadelphia, and was educated at the High School of this city. He Is a son of Robert Hays, Esq., now residing on' Thirteenth street, one of our most re spectable citizens and one ef the earliest members of the Pennsylvania Antl-Blavcry Society. The son achieved his prominence In the recent Browa move ment la Mlasourl.chlefly through his Introduction and earnest advocacy of the enfranchising amendment to the Coaiiitutioa la the last Legutlatore, which were ratified by an overwhelming majority in the recent taction. . MARINE TELE OR Aril. Far additional Kariue New $n First Fag. ALMANAC FOR PHILADELPHIA TH18 DAY. Sen Kisks 7-84; Moon Bhts... Sun 8tb 4-40iHigh WATia- 784 PHILADELPHIA BOARD OF TRADE. Gkoruk L. 1U zbv, 1 Gf.ohok n. Tatiiam, f Committee of tub Monte. J. Thick WETnKRiLi.,1 HOVfcfflKNTM UP OCEAN STEAMSHIP. FOR AMERICA. C. of Paris. .... Liverpool .... New York Dec 1 Batavla. Liverpool.... New York Dec. 3 Col B. Ayres.. London New York Dec. e Haromonia... Hamburg. ...Sew York. Dec 7 Theouecn.. Liverpool. ...New York, Dec 10 C. of Maneb'tr. Liverpool .... New York Dec. 10 Helvetia Liverpool.... New York Dec. 14 Colorado Liverpool .... New York Dec. 1 4 C. of Mexico. .Vera Cruz.... New Yorkv 11.. Dec. 16 Deutachland ..Bremm New York Dec. 17 Parthian Liverpool.... New York Dec 17 O.of Limerick. Liverpool.... New Yorkv. H.Dec 17 Anglla Glasgow New York Dec 17 FOR EUROPE. Pennsylvania.. New York. ..Liverpool Dec 81 UaDsa New Y'ork... Bremen, Dec 31 Caledonia New York... Glasgow Dec 81 C.of Brooklyn.New York... Liverpool Dec. 31 Colorado New York. ..Liverpool Jan. 4 C. of Brn8sel8..Near York. ..Liverpool Jan. 7 Anglia New York... Glasgow Jan. 7 Wisconsin New York... Liverpool Jan. 11 Dcutschland... Bremen. New York Dec 17 Parthian Liverpool .... New York Deo. 17 ' C.of Limerick. Liverpool.... New York v. U.Dec. 17 Anglla Glasgow New York Dec 17 COASTWISE, DOMESTIC, ETC. Norwich New York. ..Port-au-Prince.. Dec. 3 Tonawsnda.. . .Philadelphia. Savannah Dec 31 Geo. Wasbton.New York... New Orleans... Dec 81 Lafayette New York... Havre Dec. 81 C.of B. Ajres..New York... Southampton... Dec 31 Cuba. Baltimore.. . .N.Orls. via K.W.Dec. 31 J.W. Everman.Pnlladelphia. Charleston Dec 31 Yazoo Philadelphia. New Orleans. . .Jan. 3 Malls are forwarded by every steamer In the regu lar lines. The steamers for or from Liverpool call at tjueenstown, except the Canadian line, which call at Londonderry. The steamers for or from the Conti nent call at Southampton. CLEARED YESTERDAY. Br. ship Burmah, Churchill, Bremen, L. Westergaard A CO. N. G. bark Cardenas, Keller, Cardenas, Isaac Hough fc Morris. Brig J. Conlll, Cofllll, Clenfuegos, B. Crawley & Co. Scbr Lehman Blew, Clark, Galveston, D. S. Stetson & Co. Schr J. V. Wellington, Parker, with coal for Boston, David Cooper. ARRIVED YESTERDAY. Steamship J. W. Evennan, Hinckley, 72 hours from Charleston, S. C. with cotton, etc., to Souder & Adama Reports heavy ice as far down as Bombay Hook. (Bit Telmraph.) Lrwbb, Del., Dec. 28-11-30 A. M Brig Herald left for Philadelphia this A.M., under sail. Other vessels unchanged. Wind S. W. ; light rain. Thermometer, as 4 P. M. All vessels quiet since A. M. report. Schrs Fremont, of Provlucetown for Norfolk, and Concord, or Staten Island, are reported In harbor. Wind S. E , with gentle rain. Thermometer, 39. Brig Lena, on the point of the Cape, has been stripped of her pear and was sold yesterday. Tne underwriters will tke charge of the cargo. MISCELLANY. Ship Samuel Russei:, Lucas, irom Foochow for New York, with teas, struck on Glass Rock, Gaspar Straits, Nov. 23, at 8 30 P. M., and became a total loss ; captain safe. The wreck sold for $370, and the effects for about (1800. She registered 752 tons, was built at New York In 14", and owned there by A. A. Low A Bro., to whom the cargo was consigned. Steamer Wilmington, Cole, from New York for Galveston via Key West, after touching at the latter port, and during the night of the 24th Inst, off Tor tup as, lost her propeller in a heavy norther, and put back to Key west tsar unaer sail. &ne was towed from thence up to Key West on the night of the 2Cth by sicam-cuiier rsansemona. Nor. bark Anne, Wlengard, 10 days from Havana. In ballast, at New York yesterday. The Anne was uouna to rnuaaeipnia, ana put into rsew xorit on account of the ice in the Delaware. Scbr Charles Intrraham. at Portland 27th Inst. 11UUJ low A ui ft, icjjui ts i iutu iudu , nucu xi luiica off Boone Island, encountered a heavy gale and was . A7amIv ............. . ,K.W Inn. mhan , 1 w. ( I .. n driven 40 mnes east or ueorge s uauit; lost nying no and sustained considerable damage otherwise. On the 16th was run into by senr unzaoetn, capt. Gray, of Rockland, from New Yerk.for Portland. The captain of tbe Elizabeth reported his vessel to be la a sinking condition ana sanea assistance, out tne sea was so rough that none could be rendered. Both vessels hove to, hut at daylight next morning the Elizabeth was not to be seen. She probably sank, with all on board. A cable teleeram from Dublin states tnat brie Ageno'a, from New York, before reported ashore on the rocks In Dublin Bay, has been floated ou" and the cargo sold. Tbe hvne is reported as me name 01 an American vessel which put Into Cadiz from stress of weather. ' ' NOTICE TO MARINERS. East Florida Dangerous Rock near Baytoht. Mr. C. G. Head, mate of the scbr F. E. Hallock, which arrived at jsew York on Tuesday irom Bay- nnrt. East Florida. reDorts a dansrerous rock lvlnir about 14 miles W. y, S. from Bay port. It Is not laid down on any cnart, ana 8 as Heretofore oeen un known to the pilots of that vicinity. There are two fathoms of water alongside, and the top of the rock Is but two feet under the surface at low tide. The F. E. Hallock struck on It and carried away a por tion of her forefoot and shoe. EDUCATIONAL.. E DGEUILL SCHOOL MERCHANTVTLLE, N. J., Four Miles from Philadelphia. Next session begins MONDAY, January 9, 1871. For circulars apply to Slly Rev. T. W. CATTET-u MILLINERY. M R R. O N, KOS. 323 AJNU Sol toUUTU STKEBT. FANCY AND MOURNING MILLINERY, CRAPE Ladles' and Misses' Crape, Felt, Gimp, Hair, Satin, Silk, Straw and Velvets, Hats and Bonnets, French Flowers, Hat and Bonnet Frames, uapes, Laces, Silks, Satins, Velvets, Ribbons, Sashes, Ornaments and all kinds of Millinery Goods. 41 OENT.' FURNISHING QOODS. pAXENT SHOULDER-SEAM SHIRT MANUFACTORY, AND GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING STORE. PERFECTLY FITTING SHIRTS AND DRAWERS made from measurement at very short notice. All other articles of GENTLEMEN'S DRESS GOODS in full variety. ,. . WINCHESTER A CO., 11 No. 70S CUESN UT Street. WHISKY, WINE, ETO. QAR8TAIR8 A McCALL, No. 126 Walnut and 21 Granite 8ti IMPORTERS OF Brandies, Winet, Gin, 0Uv( Oil, Etc. WHOLESALE DEALERS IN PURE RYE WHISKIES IH BOND AND TAX FAUX tttgl YaBelle ft f?ki Kid Ibil ove BEST 11 SB KID GLOVE IN AMERICA. Every pair guaranteed, if Uey rip or tear, another pair given in exchange. r A. & J. B. BARTHOLOMEW, No. ,3 North E1UHTU Street. 6ole Agency .froleaale and Retail. 20 tathatf f ANTED BY A GENTLEMAN AND HIS Wife, two FURNISHED ROOMS (parlor and oed-room connecting) for permanent occupation, with Board. Central location desired. Address Box 2C06, City Fcsvocice. 12 82 ct BLANK BOOKS, ETO. BLANK BOOKS, AIL SIZES, OF THE BEST QUALITY, On hand and made to order. Counting-House Stationery IN GREAT VARIETY. Holiday Goods. Cold Pens, Pen Knives, Pocket Books, Playing Cards, ETC. ETO. Diaries for 1871. WM. M. CHRISTY, Blank Be ok Manufacturer, Trlnter, and S'.aMouer, No. 127 8. THIRD Street, H 19 mws6t EELOW CHESNUT. . FURS. CHRISTMAS GIFTS, runs i runs i ! runs 1 1 ! HENRY XIA.SI12, HAVING REMOVED TO NO. 830 ARCH STREET, Now oilers great Inducements In Ladies and Children's rancy rurs, IN A GREAT VARIETY OF STYLES, AT HALF THE USUAL PRICES ! THERE IS No HUMBUG ABOUT IT ! CALL AND EXAMINE FOR YOURSELVES ! ALL GOODS WARRANTED AS REPRESENTED OR THE MONEY REFUNDED. OLD FURS CLEANED, REPAIRED, AND ALTERED TO THE LATEST STYLES. nExrnv rasiee, 12 ISthstutf No. 830 ARCH Street. COAL. ANTHRACITE COAL, Per Ton of 310 Oelivered. LEHIGH Furnace, T 25; Stove, 17 60; Nut, S 85. SCHUYLKILL Furnace, J0.D0; Stove, I6-T5; Nut, ' 8HAMOK.IN Grate, I8 60 ; Stove, f 6 75 ; Nut, S 75. EASTWICK & BROTHER, Yard corner TWENTY". SECdND Street and WASH INGTON Avenue. 8 ao rptf Office, Hfo. 228 liOVli Street. poTflBKMEL Sc IflANXllfG, LEI1IGII AND SCHUYLKILL COAL, Depot N. E. Corner NINTH and MASTER, Offices i 43 Soutn THIRD Street, ' 724 SANSOM ' io n a dt l7K FOR A LONG TUN OF NUT COAL, 2h4 I Oat EASTWICK A. BROTHER'S Goal Yard, TWENTX-SECOND Street and WASHING TON Avenue. 8 20 rptf CLOTHS, OAS9IMERE9, ETO. LOTH HOUSE. JAMES HUDER. No. 11 North SECOND Street. Sign of tbe Golden Lamb, Ate w receiving a large and splendid assortment of new styles of FANCY CASSIMERE3 And standard makes of DOESKINS, CLOTHS and COATINGS, 3 28 mwt AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, CROCERIES, ETO. Vj Full assortment of every variety of KA1S1N8, CITRON, CURRANTS, ORANGES. GRAPES, NUTS, PRESERVES, CANNED GOODS, WINES, CORDIALS. CHAMPAGNES, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIO CHEESE, CIGARS, ETC ALBERT C. ROBERTS, 11 T Corner ELEVENTH and VINE Sts. FOR SAIb. FOR SALE NO. S53 MARKET STREET FOUR-STORY BRICK STORE. Apply to C. D. RITCHIE, A. E. WIEGANB, 12 20 tUthB4f NO. 6t8 WALNUT Street. BRICK YARD FOR SALE ON LIBERAL terms, favorably situated, plenty of Clay, latest improvements, large ran oi custom. Inquire No. 116 K FRONT 8TREBT. 12 81 12f TO RENT. TO RENT, RARE CHANCE, STORK NO. 636 CTESNUT STREET, UNDER CON TINENTAL HOTEL. Elegant Fixtures for sale, including Marble Conn, tern, large Mirrors, etc. Immediate possession. 13 15 tf IV ew Year CALLING CYltDS. DIARIES, I67i, 75 varieties. WM. H. HOSKIN8, No. 01S ARCH Street. Helen's Medicinal Cod Liver Oil, FOR COUGHS, COLDS, CONSUMPTION, BRO CDIT1S, ASTHMA, ETC. The utmost reliance may be placed on its genuine ness and superior quality. Sold in bottles only, by all Druggists. SHOEMAKER & SOLE If, PROPRIETORS, 12 8 ttstulm No, 121 South FRONT Street WINES. iiArrx cxmxsTox as. A Suitable Present for All. FINE OLD BRANDIES, DELICATE SHERRIES, DRY OLD PORTS, RARE OLD MADEIRAS, GOOD OLD WHISKIES, CLARETS, SAUTERNES, HOCKS, MOSELLES, CORDIALS, OLIVE OILS, IMFORTED ALES AND STOUTS, HAVANA CIGARS, AND ALL THE STANDARD BRANDS OP CHAMPAGNES, . All carefully packed, and delivered free of charge, H. & A. C. VAN BEIL, The Wine Merchant, No. 1 3 I O CHESNUT St., Illlfmw2m PHILADELPHIA. OAR PET IN OS. FIRST CLASS. CARPETING S OP American Manufacture. ALSO, Imported Axmlnsters. REEVE L. KNIGHT & SON, 1222 CHESNUT STREET, 11 10 mwf tl 1 PHILADELPHIA. DRY GOODS. PEICE & WOOD, N. W. Corner EIGHTH and FILBERT, Have just received several lots of Goods from New York, suitable for HOLIDAY PRESENTS. A lob lot of Embroidered Bets, from 50c. to 11-25. at 40 per cent, less than regular prices. t.mDroiaerea nans., ou, on, id, so, )i, ji-.'o. Lace Ildkfs., 75c, II, fl-85, 11-50, $2, 12-&0. A large assortment of Gents' Hemmed Linen Hdkfs., at 15c. np to 50o. Uents' uemraea nam., id isuicj doxcb. Ladies' Hemstitch Linen Hdfcfs., la . 18, 20, 25, 31, 88, 60, 62M. 75C. Ladles HOK1B., in penuiuea iiuxch. New styles Gents' Neck Scarfs and Bows. Gents' Kid Gloves, lined. Ladles' and Gent.' Cloth Gloves. Children's Cloth Gloves. Kid Gloves, 1 a pair, worth fl-25. Vanrv Onoda in KORsIa Leather. Gloves and Hand kerchiefs, Boxes, Jardinieres, Toilet Sets, Tea Sets, 25, 50c., fl : Washstands, Maichstands, Paint Boxer, Albums, Thermometers, Checker Boards, etc. etc. PRICE & WOOD, N. W. cor. EIGHTH and FILBERT. N. B Bargains In Flannels. Cauton flannels. Blankets, Table Linens, Napkins, To els. Black Alpacas, 25, 81, 37X 46 6'J, 75, S7tfc, Ii. . . . Black HllkB, ll'DU, il'iO, 12, I'1D, ino, iz-bu, J. t'BHlimere Reos for Wrappers. Black Velveteens, 02 , 75c, tl, fl-25, 11-50, a, fS-50- L 401 FURNITURE. -OTTRCIIASERS OF A COTTAGE CHAMBER SUITS And the various styles of BED8TEAD8 W A HTTSTAmH WARDROBES, BTC Finished In imitation or wainut, aiapie, or other ham wivwih." and now arenerallT Jmown as "Imi tation" or "Painted" Furniture, are hereby Informed that every arucie oi our m uuiuliuo m STAMPED WITH OUR INITIALS AND TRADB MARK. And those who wish to obtain goods of oar make rttiAr tainm t the nresent time, numerous lml tap tlons In the market), should Invariably ask the dealer of whom they are purchasing to exhibit our stamp OB the gooaa, auu mo uv uuicr, uu ui-iwcr wua representations may be made concerning them. KILDURN a CATC8, Wholesale Manufacturers of Cottage Furniture, Ho. 619 MARKET STREET, f amwfimrp PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE GREAT AMERICAN FURNITURE " DEPOT, 1202 MARKET STREET. 1204 Examine our immense stock, unsurpassed In va- neiy ana eieg- ue, uwwiw iuvi.ou.b. waINDT WORK A SPECIALTY. We sell 20 per cent, cheaper than auction prices mm mitu nndersold by anv house. Full M arble Top Walnut Suits. 6fl to 1600 Cottage Suits 133 to Parlor halis in Plush, Terry, Reps, and Hair Clotfi; . w Tlinln Hnnm Riittaln mrnat varitttv. All v iiiuiuvi mi. " m j - at Prices that distance competition. 10 84 mwHrp3m AMOIEMENTS, WALNUT PTRKFTTITKATRK. BEGINS AT TV. FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. EVERT NIGHT AND SATURDAY MATINEE, Dion Bonclcault's new romantic Irish Drama. THE RAPPAREB; OR, TnE TREATY OK LIMERICK. Scenery, Costumes, and everything from the models furnished by the author. Sc.-nery by George Hellge, Mechanism by Arthur Wright, Appoint menta by K. Wools. Costumes by Mrs. Kicker. Mnslc by Simon HwwW. To commence each evening with the Farce of THE RENDEZVOUS. DAVENPORT'S CHESNUT STREET JHKATKC Mil. AND MRS. W. .T. FLORENCE. THIS EVENING, in the Thrilling DomeHtio Drama of the T1UKET-OF-LEAVE MAN. with new Scenery, Appointments, etc Mr. W. J. FLORENCE as Bob Brlerlr Mrs. W. J. FLORENCE as Emily su EvreinoBd Mr. Jos. E. Nsgle, his first appearance, as llawksruw Admission, 1, i5, 50, and its cents. Commence at. 8 o'clock. Seats secured at Abel's Dramatic Repository, No. 1211 Ghesnot street, from 9 until B o'clock. HfRS. JOHN DREW'S ARCH STREET 1XX THEATRE. Begins UtA ft', CIOOK. EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK, the great Military Drama, OURS, with allits grand effects, march of the troops, etc By Mrs. John Drew and Company. Last Ours Matinee on SATURDAY. PF. ROTHERMEL'8 GREAT FICTURE OF "THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG'' will be open to the public on SATURDAY, December 24, and dally thereafter untu further notice, at No. 1003 CH ESN UT street. Admission, 85 cents ; Children, 10 cents. 1 Special arrangements will be made in a few days for tbe admlfision of Soldiers and Sailors or the War and the Children In our Public Schools. U 24stnthtf TTOX'S NEW AMERICAN THEATRE, CHESNUT X1 Street, above Tenth, BRILLIANT TRIUMFH. AMUSEMENTS OF ALL NATIONS. EVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE. SPECIAL NOTICE. FAMILY NIGHT EVERY FRIDAY, On which occasions the entertainment will be conducted upon the Bame principle as the Saturday Matinee. Refreshments will not be allowed In the Theatre, and everything will be arranged to amuse and delight a Family Audience. CIRCUS TENTH AND CALLOWHILL 8T& JUVENILE HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS. VICTOR LEON, the California Gymnast; WIL IIAM PORTER, the Favorite Clown, and the Grand CIRCUS TROUPE. Matinee every Afternoon at t o'clock. Admlsclon, asc Children under 10, 15c l20 3t ARCH BTREET OPERA HOUSE, . Anui oiree- aoove renin. SIMMONS & BLOCUM'S MINSTRELS, THE CHAMPION TROUPE OF AMER1GA. Everv eveninsr until farther nnticn lfnhprf KYaaar -a new Christmas Pantomime of HUSH A BYE BABY: OR, HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE. Box office open from tA.lL until 4 P. M. Matinee every Saturday. 0 tf TEMPLE OF WONDERS. ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS. COME AND BE HAPPY.ICOME AND BE GAY, CUMJS, AND 8EK BLITZ, liUBHi .and UIKDS PLAY. BIOJUOK BLITZ AJN1) HON. ino ATTRACTIONS. EVERY AFTRRNOON and EVENING at 8 and TV. EVERY AFTERNOON and EVENING at 3 and 7 V. Adn lsslon, 25c Reserved Seats, 50c. la 27 4t AMERICAN MUSEUM AND MENAGERIE, Northwest corner cf NINTH and A KCH Streets. Open dally from 9 A. M. f 10 P. M. 100.000 CURIOSITIES From all parts of the World. THIRTY CAGES OF WILD ANIMAL8. The Solendld Dramatic Comnanv anDearinff in the Lecture Room everv Evening at 8 o'clock, and Wed nesday and Saturday afternoons at 2 o'clock. Admission to all the Attractions, 25 cents. 1212 tf UPREZ '& BENEDICT'S OPERA HOUSE, or-i.vin oireet, oeiow area. AMI LLOYD'S FEMALE 12 27 6t MINSTRELS. MUSICAL FUND HALL. G ER MANIA R. chestra Matinees everv SATURDAY AFTER. MOON at 3X. Tickets. 60 cents. Packages of 4 for 11. 12 9 SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANIES. gECURITY FROM LOSS BT BURGLARY ROBBERY, r IKE, OK ACCIDENT. The Fidelity Insurance, Trust nl Safe Deposit Company OF PHILADELPHIA, . IN THI1R New Marble Fire-proof Building, Nob. 329-331 CHESNUT Street. Capital subscribed, $ 1,000,000; paid, ISOOjOOO. r-in'TTi'M nnNnn KTnpita opiiiiditi ra FAMILY PLATE. COIN, DEEDS. ad VALUABLES of every description received for safe-keeping, under guarantee, at very uioueraie rates. . The Company also rent SAFES INSIDE THEIR BURGLA h-PROOH" VAULTS, at prices varying from f 15 to f 70 a year, acnordtug to siz. An extra size for Corporations and Bankers. Rooms and desks adjoining vaults provided for Safe Renters. DEPOSITS OF MONEY RECEIVEO ON INTE REST at three per cent, payable by check, without notice, and at lour per cent., payable by check, on ten days' notice. TRAVELLERS' LETTERS OF CREDIT furnished available in all parts of Europe. INCOME COLLECTED and remitted for one per cent The Coir pan y act as EXECUTORS, ADMINIS TRATORS, and GUARDIANS, and RECEIVE and EXECUTE TRUSTS of every description, from the Courts, Corporations, and Individuals. " N. B. BROWNE, President O. H CLARK, Vice-President. ROBERT PATTKBSON, Secretary and Treasurer. DIRECTORS. . N. B. Browne, i Alexander Henry, Clarence H. Clark, Stephen A. Caldwell, George F. Tyler, Henrv C. Gibson. John Welsh, Charles Macalester, Edward w. ciara J. Ollllngbalh F1L Henry Pratt McKean. B 13 fmwS PROPOSALS "PROPOSALS FOR THE ERECTION OF PUf J. lAKj DU1LU1NUB. OFFICI OK TBI COMMISSIOMXRB FOR TBI Ekbction op tbs Public Buildinoa. Philadilphia. Nov. 8. who 70. Proposals will be received at the Office of the President of the Commission, No. 129 S. SEVENTH Street, until December 31, 1870, for the following materials and labor: 1. For excavations for cellars, drains, ducts, foun dations, etc, per cubic yard. 2. For concrete foundtions, per cubio foot 3. For foundation stone, several kinds, laid per perch of twenty-live feet, measured In the walls. 4. For hard bricks per thousand, delivered at Broad and Market street during the year 187L d. trot undressed granite per cuoio root, specify log tbe kind. 6. For undressed marble per cubic foot, specify lng the kind. 7. For rolled iron beams (several sizes), per lineal yard of given weight. The Commissioners reserve to themselves the right to reject any or all of the proposals. Further information can be obtained by applying to the President of the Board, or to the Architect, lohn MoArthur, Jr., at als omce, ho. 200 b. BlXTil Street. u ... Proposals must be sealed, and will be received until 8 o'clock of the day mentioned, but will not be opened until after the decision of the Court on the petition for an injunction now pending. Bv order of the commission. ' JOHN RICE, President. Cbas. R. Roberts, Secretary. 11 5 j. T. baSTOH. MlfAHOM, p ASTun fc MciriAiiom, BBtFPma and cosfiassioif tnsneoASia, No. S OOENTTR8 SUP, New York, No. 18 BOUTH WHARVES, Philadelphia, No. 40 W. PRATT STREET, Baltimore. We are prepared to ship every description Of Freight to Philadelphia, New York, Wllimnftoo, an4 lntenuadlata points with promptness anL jiespatoA. Canal Boau and steam-togs f ornlahed at the sherMsl toUce, .
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