CO-PARTNERSHIP 3. Notice. —The arm of bishop, suvtons & CO. is thiß day dlssolTCd hy mutual oonseat, The business of the firm wiß he settled by either of the undersigned. S. S. BISHOP, January 23, 1864. NOTICE.—S. S. BISHOP haying associated ■With him his son CLEMENT BABCLAY BISHOP, JAMES HELMS, and WILLIAM H. MOBISON, will continne therCOMMISSION AND SHIP BBOKEBAGE BUSINESS, at 10S ABCH Street, under the firm of BISHOP, SON ft CO., from this date. S. S. BISHOP, C. 8. BISHOP, JAMES HELMS, w. h. mobison: ja : '3-BtuJctlilm§ January 23, 1864. "VT OTICE.—THECO-PARTNERSHIP h«reto- J3I lore existing under the name of SHARP LESS BROTHERS, is this day dissolved. The business of the firm will be settled by either of the - under signed at 801OHESTN UT street. SAMUEL J. SHARPLESS, CHARLES L. SHARPLESS, HENRY H. G. SHARPLESS. Philadelphia, Ist mo., 15th, 1861. The subscriber will continue the Dry Goods Busi ness as successor to the old firm of Sharpless Brothers. CHARLES L. SHARPLESS. Philadelphia, Ist mo. ,15th, iSf>4. jaiBm-th6ws BISSOLUTION. —The co* partnership hereto fore existing between ROBERT L, ALLEN and HUGH WILSON, under the style and firm of ALLEN A WILSON, is this day dissolved by the withdrawal of Hugh Wilson therefrom. \ HUGH WILSON February 9th, 1864. feb9-lt* TAs OTICE.;—JOSEPH LEA & CO. HAVE THIS day admitted Joseph Tatnall Lea as a ge neral partner in their House. Their business in the city of New York will be conducted under the style of J. A J. T. LEA & CO., 112 Reade Street, New York. Philadelphia, Feb. Ist, 1864. fe6-2w* CARD. —An unexpected event having interfered with the intended arrangements of the sub scribers, it is deemed advisable to withdraw the notices of the Dissolution of Partnership and Co partnership.of M. B. MAHONY & 00., in which we are severally interested, that were announced on the first instant. M. B. MAHONTi J. P. STACKHOUSE, i O. A. MAHGNY. Philada , Feb. 4th, 1861. CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE —We haye this day admitted Mr. CHARLES A. MAHONY as a partner in our bouse, to date from, the Ist inst. The style of the firm will remain unchanged. M. B. MAHONY A CO. Philada., Feb. 4, 1864. fel-lm* Harry l. oarpenter, is this day admitted to an interest in onr business. W. & F. CARPENTER, Tailors, 825 Chestnut street. fe4-lm# Fhxi-a. , Feb. 1, 1864. "WX7TLLIAM H. HOWELL aad THOMAS T. W BABB are this day admitted members of oar Brm. BEYNOLDS, HOWELL & EEIFF. THE UNDERSIGNED -will continue the ■Wholesale Grocerj and Tea bnsieess, under the name and style of REYNOLDS, HOWELL & REIFF, ISO North Third street, Philadelphia. And HOWELL, BAER A CO., 9i Water street, New York THOMPSON REYNOLDS, CHARLES HOWELL, BENJAMIN REIFF. WILLIAM H. HOWELL, THOMAS T. BARR. fel-lm* The firm of jaees ba.kra.tt & son having ceased by the death ot the late JAMES' BAKU ATT, the hnsiness ■will in future be earned Jh by the undersigned, surviving partner, in his trwnname. ' JAMES BARRATT. Fbbbuabt 1, 1864. Jel-12t# PHILADELPHIA, JAN. 1, 1864—The co-part nership heretofore existing between Thomas A. Biddle and Alexander Biddle, in the business of Stock and Exchange Brokers, under the firm of THOMAS BIDBIiE A CO., Is this day dissolved by mutnal consent. The business of the late firm -will be settled by either of the partners at No. 386 Walnut Btreet. JANUARY 1, 1864 THCHAS A. BIDDLE, ol the late firm of Thomas Biddle A 00., has this day associated with him HARRY PEALE, and will continue the business of Stock and Exchange Bro kers, under the firm of THOMAS A. .BIDDLE A CO., at No. 326 Walnnt street. > jal-2m{ CO-PARTNERSHIP NOTICE.—The under signed have this day entered Into Co-partner ship for the transaction of the DRY OOODS COMMISSION BUSINESS, under the name ol JOHN H. WILLIAMS & GO., at No. 329 Chest, nut street. JOHN H. WILLIAMS, 1 JOHN WTEST, Philapa., Jan. 1, 1864. NOTICE. I have no further interest in the firm of HULL, OgRUES & CO., having eold out said interest to THOS: HULL. * January 16,1864.] fe9-3t* WM. P. OORLIES. PROPOSALS. Proposals for raising wrecks at NORFOLK, VA., ANDIN THE VICINITY. Navy Dbpastmekt, February 4, ISG4. PROPOSALS: will be received at tbe Navy Department until tbe 3d day of March, 1864, for raising or wrecking and removing the materials, and delivering at the United States Navy Yard, Gosport, Va., tile wrecks of the following ships, viz: f Frigates ‘‘Cumberland’ ’ and “Congress,” at Newport News; and ‘ ‘ Merrimack,’ ’ near Craney Island. The email steamer “ Whitehall, ” at Old Point. Frigates “Raritan” and “Columbia,” and Line-of-battle ships “Pennsylvania,” “Dela ware,” and “Columbus, ” in .he. vicinity of the Navy Yard. Bidders for this contract will take into considera tion that the\ Government requires the Frigate “Cumberland,” and whatever may be on board :oi her, either public or private property, to be delivered at the Navy Yard, Gosport, Va., or at An other convenient place which the Government may designate, without any further mutilation than may be absolutely necessary to raise her. • It will be required by the G overnment that the contractors commence as soon as practicable on the-“ Cumberland, ” and not to engage or com mence on any other wreck, without permission from the Government, until she is disposed of. The Government will also claim the right of de signating the order in which, after the “Cumber land, ’ ’ the wrecks are to be raised; also, to deter jnjn? whether a wreck shall be blasted or raised whole. No sale or appraisement can be claimed by the contractors oh any wreck until all the vessels named shall have been removed, and duly received by the commandant, unless by authority of the Navy Department. No wreck will be considered removed while any portion of keel or floor timbers remains. Ail the wrecks, as well as fragments of timber ann other material, (which may tbe the result of blasting,) must be deposited at the Navy Yard at snch place or places as the Comm'andant may de signate. And such property, after having been received by the Commandant, shall be considered in charge of the United States Government, until disposed of agreeably to the specifications of the contract to be made. All the appliances used in raising the wrecks must be furnished at the expense of the con tractors. The cffer must state the rate per centum, or sal vage, for raising and del. vering each vessel, also, for wrecking; the vsilue to be ascertained and de termined by two persons to be appointed by the Depariment, and ore person to be appointed by the contractors, or on i-lie actual proceeds of a sale at public auction, for the whole or any part, as the Department may elect. The offer must be accom panied by the guarantee of responsible parties that the contract will be executed if awarded..—The Department reserves the right to reject all bids of parties who have not the proper means provided for executing the work, and of annulling the con tract if the work is not executed in due proportion to the time fixed for completion. The proposition must also state the lime required to do the work. Proposals -will he marked, “Proposals fpr Tailing wrecks at Norfolk, ” Ac , so as to prevent them from being opened with other let ters. ' fe3-mAth-3w EDUCATION Bowdoin college. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. The 44th Annual Course of Lectures in the MEDICAL SCHOOL OF MAINE, at Bowdoin College, will commence February 36th, and con tinue sixteen weeks. Circulars containing full in formation can be bad on application to the Secre tary, at Williamstown , Mass. ■ P- a. CHADBOURNE, M. D., Secretary. Brunswick, 1804. - fel-18t French and English boarding and "DAY SCHOOL for Y oung Ladies. Tbesecond term of tbe season commences FEBRUARY Ist. For circulars apply to the Misses BUCK, 1417 SPRUCE street. ja3o-12t* - BORDENTOWN FEMALE COLLEGE, BORDENTOWN, N. J. ‘i Thiß Institution is- pleasantly located on the Delaware River, 1 * hour’s ride from Philadel phia; Special attention Ispaid to the common and higher branches of ENGLISH, and superior ad vantages furnished in Vocal and Instrumental Music. FRENCH taught by native, and spoken In the family. For Catalogues, address Rev. JOHNH. BRAKELEY, A. M., jal4-2m* President. LATHS.— A cargo of 600,000 for sale by E. A. BOUDBR* CO., Dock street wharf. HENRY SIMONS. ja23-stuAthlm} jal-3m* TRAVELING; GUIDE. SJUraet-TKg] READING RAILROAD. SMSSSBipj G-REAT TRUNK LINE Si PHILADELPHIA TO THE INTERIOR OF PENNSYLVANIA, THE SOHUYL- - • KILL, SUSQUEHANNA, CUMBER- : LAND AND WYOMING VAL . ' -LEYS, THB NORTH, NORTHWEST AND THE CANADAS PASSENGER TRAINS Leave the Company’s Depot, THIRTEENT and CALI.OWHILL streets, Philadelphia, at the following hours: . MORNING- MAIL, At 8. 15 A. M., for Reading, Lebanon,. Harris burg, Pott3ville, Pinegrove, Tamaq.ua, Sunbury, Williamsport, Elmira, Rochester, Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Allentown, Wilkesbarre, Pittsten, York, Carlisle, Chamhershnrg, Hagerstown, Ac., &e. This train connects at READING with the East Pennsylvania Railroad trains for Allentown, Ac., and with the Lebanon Valley train for Harrisburg, Ac.; at PORT CLINTON with Catawissa Rail road trains for Wilkesbarre, WilliamspoiLock Haven, Elmira, Ac.; at HARRISBURG with Northern Central, Cumberland Valley, and Schuylkill and Susquehanna trains, tor Northum berland, Williamsport, York, Ohambersburg, •Pinegrove, Ae. AFTERNOON EXPRESS. Leaves Philadelphia at 3.30 P. M. for Reading, Pottsville, Pinegrove, Harrisburg, Ac., connect in gat Harrisburg with Pennsylvania Central Rail-, road, trains for Pittsburgh, Ac., Northern Central Railroad trains for Sunbury, Northumberland, Elmira; Ac., and at Port Clinton with Catawissa Railroad-train for Milton, Williamsport, Elmira, Buffalo, Ac. READING ACCOMMODATION. Leavesßeiding at 6.30 A. M., stopping at all way stations; “arrives in Philadelphia at 9.25 A. M. Returning. leaves Philadelphia at 4.30 P. M.; ar-. rives in Reading at 7.25 P. M, Trans for Philadelphia leave Harrisburg at 8 A M. and Pottsville at 9.15 A. M.,arriving in PhUa. lelphia at 1.50 P. M. Afternoon trains leave Har rlsDurg at 2.00 P.M., and Pottsville at 2.30 P.M.., arriving at Philadelphia at 7. OOP. M. Market trains, with a Passenger car attached, • aves Philadelphia at 1 P. M.for Reading and all way stations; leaves Reading at 12 Noon, and Downingtown at 12.30 P. M. for Philadelphia and all way stations. All tne above trains run daily, Sundays excepted. Sunday trains leave Pottsville at 7.30 A. M-, \nd Philadelphia at 3.15 P, M. a CHESTER VALLEY RAILROAD. Passengers for Downingtown and intermediate points take the 8.15 A. M. and 4.30 P. M. trains from Philadelphia, retumingfrom Downingtownat7. OS A. M. and 12.30 Noon. NEW YORK EXPRESS, FOR PITTSBURGH AND THE WEST. Leaves New York at 7 P. M.-, passing Beading at 12midnight, and connecting at Harrisburg with Pennsylvania Railroad Express Train for Pitts burgh. Returning, Express Train leaves Harrisburg on arrival of Pennsylvania Express from Pittsburgh, at'6.3oA. M., passing Reading at 8.45 A M., and arriving at New York at 1.45 P. M. Sleeping Car accompanying these trains throngh between Jersey City and Pittsburgh, withont change. Mail train sfor New York leave Harrisburg at 8 AM. and 2 P. M. Mail trains for Harrisburg leave New York at 6 A M. -and 12 Noon. SCHUYLKILL VALLEY RAILROAD. Trains leave Pottsville at 7.15 AM. and 3.30 P. M., returning from Tnscaroraat 9.05 AM. and S. 45 P. M. SCHUYLKILL AND SUSQUEHANNA RAIL- Trains leave Auburn at 3.45 A M. forPinegrova and Harrisburg, at 10 A M. and 1.20 and 7.18 P. M. for Pinegrove only; returning from Harris burg at 7.30 P. M. and from Pinegrove at 8.15 A 81. and 4 andA Pl M. / TICKETS. Throngh first-class tickets and emigrant tickets to all the principal points in the Nosth and West and Canadas. The following tickets are obtainable only at ths Office of S. Bradford! Treasurer, No. 227 South Fourth street, Philadelphia, er of G. A Nicoll*, General Superintendent, Reading. COMMUTATION TICKETS, t At 25 per cent, discount between any points de sired for families aad firms. MILEAGE TICKETS, Goed for 2,000 miles, between all points, at 846 3* •Och, fsr families and firms. SEASON TICKETS, For three, six, nine or twelve months, forholdsr only, to all -points, at reduced rates. ' CLERGYMEN . Residing on the line of the Road will he fur nished with cards, entitling themselves and wlvss to tickets at half-fare.' EXCURSION TICKETS, From Philadelphia to principal stations, good for Saturday, Sunday and Monday, at reduced fare, to he bad only at the Ticket Office at Thir teenth and CallowhiU streets. FREIGHT. Goods of all descriptions forwarded to all ths above points from the Company’s New Freight Depot, Broad and Willow streets. FREIGHT TRAINS Leave Philadelphia daily at 6 A M., IP. M., and 6P. M., for Reading Lebanon, Harrisburg, Pottsviile, Port Clinton, and all points beyond. MAILS Close at the Philadelphia Post Office tor all places on the road and its branches at SA. M., and Sir the principal Stations only at 2.15 P. M. r~n ljiwi[i-n GERMANTOWN AND NOR TOWN RAILROAD. ~~~ ~~ TIME TABLE. On and after December 7th, 18G3. Until further notice. -FOR GERMANTOWN. Leave Philadelphia—6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, A M.; 1,2, 3.10, 4,5, 8,7, 8,9, 10, 11 and 12P.M. Leave Germantown—o, 7, 7*, 8, 8.20, 9, 10, 11, 12 A.M.; 1,2, 3,4, 5,6, 6*, 7,8, 9, 10 and 11P. M. • •• The 8.20 down train will not atop after leaving Germantown. ON SUNDAYS. Leave Philadelphia—9. 10A. M.; 2,7, 10* P. M. Leave Germantown —E. 10 A. M.; 1,6, 9* P. M. CHESTNUT TULL RAILROAD. Leave Philadelphia—6, -8, 10, 12 A. M., 2, 3*, 3*, 7, 9 and 11 P. M. Leave Chestnut Hill—7.lo, 8, 9.40, 11.40 A. M. 1.40, 3.40, 5.40, 6.40, 8.40 and 10.40 P. M. The 3* and 5* up trains do not stojym German town Branch. _ ON SUNDAYS. Leave Philadelphia—9.lo, A. M.; 2, and7F. M. Leave Chestnut Hi 11—7.50 A. M.; 12.40, 5.40 and 9.25 P. M. FOR CONSHOHOOKEN AND NORRISTOWN. Leave Philadelphia—6, B*, 11.05 A. M.; I*, 3, 4*, 6.05, 8.05, and 11* P. M. Leave Norristown—6, 7, 7.60, 9,11A.M.; I*, 4* and 6 Pi M. * ON SUNDAYS. Leave Philadelphia—9 A. M.; 2* P. M. Leave M Leave Philadelphia—6, By, 11.05 A. M.; 1* 3, 4*, 6.05, 8,05, and 11* P. M. ' „ Leava Manayunk—6*, 7*, 8.20, 9*, 11* A M. - 2, S and 6* P. M. ON SUNDAYS. Leave Philadelphia—9 A. M.; 2* and«*P. M. Leave Manaynnk—7* A. M.; 5* and BP. M. H. K. SMITH, General'Snperlntendent, Depot, Ninth ana Green streets. rr LilWWlllLl 1863. PHILADELPHIA AND ERIE RAILROAD. 1863. traverses the Northern and Northwest counties of Pennsylvania to the city qi Erie, on Lake Erie. It has been leased by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, and under their auspices la being rap idly opened throughout its entire length. It is now in use for Passenger and Freight busi ness from Harrisburg to Emporium, (195 miles,) on the Eastern Division, and from Sheffield to Erie (78 miles) on the Western Division. XIHBO? PABBBHSKK TBAIH AT PHILADHLPHIA- LEAVB WSSTWABD. Mail Train 8.00 A. M. Express Train 10.30 P. M. Cars ran through without change both wavs on these trains between Philadelphia and Lock Haven, and between Baltimore and Look Haven. Elegant Sleeping Oars on Express Trains both ways between Williamsport and Baltimore, and Williamsport and Philadelphia. For information respecting Passenger business, apply at the Southeast corner of Eleventh and Market streets. ' .. _ And for Freight business of the Company’s Jr., Cor. Thirteenth and Mar ket sts., Philadelphia. J. W. Reynolds, Erie. _ JM. DriU, AgentN. H o. R. General Freight^Agent,^PhfiafUdphlfl. General Ticket Agent, Philadelphia. JOSEPH D. POTTS, .mbs General Manager, Williamsport. iSCemnSKa OFFICE OF THE ADAMS ■B£SSe™SS§L EXPRESS OOMPANY, 328 (HUiSTNTITwrREETt Philadelphia, January 27th, 1862. ‘ aston.. 1 50 FaretoMauch Chunk .2 5® Through Tickets must he procured atthe Ticket Office, THIRD street or BERKS street, in order to secure the above rates of tare. ap!B fILIiIS CLARK, Agent. bbss agsss'nsissss: VIA MEDIA. WINTER ARRANGEMENT. On and alter MONDAY, December 7th, IBS3, me Trains -will leave Philadelphia, ftom the De pot, N. E. corner of EIGHTEENTH and MARKET streets, at 8.00 and 10.45 A. M., and at 2. 00 and 4.00 P. M. Trains leave the comer of Thirty-first and Market streets (West Philadelphia) 17mrantes after the starting time'from Eighteenth and Market streets. , A Freight Train, with passenger Oar attached, will leave the comer of THIRTY-FIRST and MARKET streets (West Philadelphia), at 8.30 P. M. «' Trr -e West Ohr ■at 6.40, 8.20 and 16.35 grains leave . jester a A, M., and at 1.25 and -1.35 P. M. \ ON SUNDAYS, Leave Philadelphia, at 8.00 A. M. and 2. OOP. ‘ ‘ West Chester, at 750 A. M. and 4.00 P. M. The Trains leaving Philadelphia at 8.00 A. hi., and 4. OOP. M., connect at Fennelton with Train* on the Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Bail road, for Concord, Kennett, Oxford, Ac., Ac. sel4 HENBY WOOD. Superintendent^ PHILADELPHIA AND EL MIqwB MIRA RAILROAD LINE. _ GALLANT) WINTER ARRANGEMENT. For Williamsport, Scranton, Elmira, Buffalo, Niagara Fails, and all points in the West and Northwest. Passenger Trains leave the Depot of Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, cor. BROAD and CAIRO W HILL streets, at 8.15 A. M. and 3.30 P. M. daily, except Sundays. QUICKEST ROUTE from Philadelphia to points In Northern and Western Penns ylvanla. Western New York, Ac., Ac. Baggagechecked through to Buffalo, Niagara Falls, or Intemedlate points. For farther Information apply to JOHN S. HILLES, General Agent, Thirteenth and Gallowhill streets, •M and office N. W* cor. Sixth and Chestnut. TRAVELING GUIDE. 1 RAVELING GUIDE. ' SS WKST JERSEY RAILROAD —Running time of trains, com- FRIDAY,'Jan. 1,- 1801. „ I JROM WALNUT STREET WHARF. For Cape Hay at 9A. M. Returning at 6 A. M tor Millevillef Ac., at OA, M. and3P. M. Re turning at 809 A. M. and 110 P. M. ’ ior Bridgeton, &c., at 9A. Iff. and 4P- Iff. Re „ turning at 6.30 A. M. ana 130 P. Iff. eorSaless, Ac,, at 9A. M. and 3 and 4 P. M. at 4 and 8 A. M. and 110 P. M. * nT „„ ,p ’' ,t >rv, Ac., at 9A. M. and 3, 4 and BF. Returning at 7.00, 7.48, 9.38 A. Iff. and 2 45 P. M. J. VAN RENSSELAER, Superintendent. . SALEM RAILROAD. Running ol trains, commencing FRIDAY. Jan. 1, 1804. , K lo ™ Walnut Street Wharf at 9A. M. and 3 and 4P. M. Freight 12 Iff. Returning, leave Salem at 4 and BA. M, and 1.10 P. M. k’l e jsht daily each -way. Apply to MORTON MILLS, Agent, 2d Covered Pier above Walnntst. J. VAN RENSSELAER, Superintendent. CAPE MAY AND MILLVILLE RAILROAD. Running time of trains, commencing FRIDAY. Jan. 1, 1564, from Walnut Street Wharf. For Cape Island, Conrt House, Denniavllle. Tnck&hue, Port Elizabeth, and by connecting •ines of stages to all parts of Cape May county, at 9 A'. M. Returning, leave Cape Island at 6A. M Due in Philadelphia at 10.15 A. M. Freight sent or bronght daily. Apply to MOR TON MILLS, Agent, 2d covered Pier above Wal nut) street. no 12 J. VAN RENSSELAER, Snp’t. S 5 Philadelphia and BALTIMORE CENTRAL WINTER ARRANGEMENT. On and after Monday, Dec. 7th, 1863, the Train* will leave Philadelphia from the DEPOT of the W. O. iP. R. R.Co., NORTHEAST CORNER OF EIGHTEENTH AND MARKET STREETS, at 8.00 A. M. and 4.00 P. M. Returning, leave Oxford at 7.00 A. M., and 3.10 P. M. i The Train leaving Philadelphia at 8.00 A. M connects at Oxford with a line of Stages for Peach Bottom, in Lancaster County, returning, leaves Peach Bottom to connect with the afternoon Train for Philadelphia.' HENRY WOOD, •614 Superintendent. jvi p.i'm ;ai,. TBE GREAT TKIUMPH OF MRS. M. G. BROWN’S “Metaphysical Discovery” over all qmckery. Read carefully the following t tendered me tor the benefit of all suffering humanity: GbOCCKSTKIt, N. J., Jan. 30, 1881 •I» Mr. ‘William Dee, of- Gloucester, Camden county, N. J., do certify that my wife, Ellen, has been tuflVring severely with a complication of diseases’ for eight years. The first symptom of ditease was a womb complaint, on its first ap pearance she was confined to her bed for seven weeks; diseases of various kinds set in one after another, ull my wife was an entire wreck. She has been under ths treatment of ten of the first physicians, all of whom failed to render her any relief, an-4 she was fast sinking in the arms pf death. It is more than fonr years since she was able to attend to household duties. I have been compelled to employ a housekeeper. We had given up doctor ing as useless. Most pjovidentially and through the blessing of God, my housekeeper went np to Kingsessing, Pa., to see her sister. She found that her sister’s neighbor, John Richmond, had given np all work and was at the point of death. He sent for Mrs. M. G. Brown’s “Metaphysical Discovery,” had been restored to health and Is at his work again. When my house keeper returned, she told me the circum stances, end prevailed on me to writs to Mr.Rtch ,mond, and ask him the particulars. I done so, and received an answer, which you will find at the bottom cf my certificate We then sent for Mrs. M. G- Brown’s “Meta physical Discovery* and my wife has used H laiihfuliy. ard the result is that tte womb disease, weieb was so bad, is entirely gone. She can now co the work of her own house,-which she has not -7t Tp LEOTBICIT Y. WHAT IS LIFE WITHOUT HEALTH. Messrs. GEIM and AT.T.F.N, Medical Electricians, formerly associated wild Professor Bolle* and Galloway, having dissolved partnership, the SracUce will Be continued by THOS. ALLEN, at te old established office, No. 723 North TENTH Street, between Coates and Brown where he will still treat and cure all curable diseases (whether acute, chronic. Pulmonary or Paralytic, without a shock or any pain,) with the various modifica tions of Electricity and Galvanism. This treat ment has been found remarkably successful iu all cases of Bronchitis, Diphtheria, and other diseases of the throat and respiratory organs. A few of the diseases in which successful cures have been made are mentioned below. Consumption, first and General Debility. second stages. Diseases of the Liver or Paralysis. Kidneys. Neuralgia. Diabetes. Fever and Ague. Prolapsna Uteri (Falling > Congestion. of the Womb). Asthma. Prolapsus Ani (or Piles) Dyspepsia. Nocturnal Emissions, .Rheumatism. &0., &c, Bronchitis. Deafness irfluensaand catarrh. Nocnargefor consult^! 0 A. M. to6P. M. Testimonials to be seen Manhood awd the VIGOR OF YOUTH RESTORED ‘ iv potra weeks, by DR. RICORD’S ESSENCE OF LIFE! Dr. BlcorcJ, of Paris, after years of earnest soil* citation, has'at length acceded to the urgent re quest of the American public, and appointed an Agent in New York for the sale of his valued and highly-prized Essence of Life. This wonderful agent will restore Manhood to the most shattered constitutions, whether arising from excesses, the effects of climate, or natural causes. The time re quired to cure the most Inveterate case Ib four weeks: and, if used according to printed instruc tions, which are very simple, “failure is Impossi ble. This life-restoring remedy sheuld betaken by all about to marry, as its effects are permanent. It is acknowledged by the inedical press to be the greatest discovery ever made. Its developing powers are miraenlous. Success, in every case, is as certain as that science overthrows ignorance* Dr. Ricord’s Essence of Life is Bold in cases, with full instructions for use, at S3* or four quan tities in one for 89, and will he sent to any part, carefully packed, on receipt of remittance to hii accredited agent, PHILIPROLAND, , 447 Broome street, One door west of Broadway. N. Y. de7-3m* UMELLE’S COMPOUND SYRUP OF DOCK.—We often hear it repeated by those ■who have nsed JUMELLE’S COMPOUND SYRUP OF DOCK, that among all the thousand remedies offered to the public, thereis none of them so salutary as a cough medicine,so potentaa anin- Tigorator, so effectual as a purifying specific, and so shooting and restorative in cases of physical de bility, nervous irritation and a general sinking or a prostration of the system. _ For sale by the proprietor, F. JUMELLE, No. 1525 Market street, and by all DrOggists. ffe4-3ms ESTLAOK’S DIPHTHERIA LOZENGES. — These Lozenges are a safe and speedy cure for Diphtheria, Coughs, Sore Throat, Hoarseness and Bronchial Affections generally. Try- them. THOMAS ESTLAGK, Jr., Druggist, S. W. cor. of Eighteenth and Market ete., Phila. ja2B-3mj ttion, Office Honrs from at the office. dea-fen^ HUAftY 11, 1864. MEDICAL. QPAX. JJENTALXINA, A superior article lor cleaning ,018 Teeth, de stroying auimalculte which infest them, givini tone to the gums, and leaving a feeling of fra grance and perfect cleanliness In the month. It nayJjSueed daily, and will be found,to strengthen weak and bleeding gums, while the aroma and de tersiveuess will 'recommend it to every one. Be ing composed with the assistance of the Dentist, Physician, and Microscopist, it is confidently c,tiered as a RELIABEE substitute for the uncer tain Washes formerly in vogue. Eminent Dentists, acquainted with the constita ■mts of the DENTALLINA, advocate its uses: 11 contains nothing to prevent its unrestrained em ployment, Made only by - JAMES T. SHINN, Apothecary, BROAD and SPRUCE Streets por safe by Druggists generally, and Fred. Brown, D. L. Stackhouse. Hassard A; Co., Robert C. Davis, (J. R. Keeny, Q-eo. C. Bowers, Isaac H. Kay, Charles Shivers,. O. H. Needles, a-. J. Scattergocd, J. G. Turnpenny, ACa Charles H. Eberlo, James N. Marks, E. Bringhurst A Co,, Dyott A Co.»- H. C. Blair, Wyeth A Bro. T. J. Husband, Ambrosb Smith, Thomas Weaver, William B. Webb, James L. Bispham, Hughes & Coombs, Henry A. Bower, Electricity. -- Vr.OWDEB.FPL DISCOVERY Aim WOK- DERFUL RESULTS, Ail acute and chronic diseases cured by spe cial guarantee, when desired by the patient, at! 1220 WALNTJT street, Philadelphia, and in case of a failure no charge Is made. No drug- J ging the system with uncertain medical agents. All cures performed by Magnetism, Galvanism ’ or other modifications of Electricity, without shocks dr any unpleasant sensation. For fur-! ther information send and get a pamphlet, which contains hundreds of certificates from, some of the most reliable men in Philadelphia, ! who have been speedily and permanently cured after all other treatment from medical men had failed. Over eight thousand cured in. less than four years, at 1220 WALNUT street N. B. —Medical men and others who desire a knowledge of my new discovery, can com mence a full course of lectures at any time. Prof. BOLLES has qualified over one thousand physicians, who use Electricity as a specialty. Consultation free. PBOFS. BOLLES * GALLOWAY, ; oc!4-tf 1220 Walnut street, Phila. ■ A FRIEND IN NEED—TRY IT—DB. SWEET’S INFALLIBLE LINIMENT it prepared from the recipe of Dr. Stephen Sweet, ci Connecticut, the great, bone setter, and has beer used in his practice for the last twenty years with the most astonishing success. As an external remedy it 1b without a rival, and will alleviaV; pain more speedily than any other preparation. For all Rheumatic and Nervous Disorders it It truly lnfallbie, and as a curative for Sores, Wounds, Sprains, Bruises, Ac., Its soothing, aealing and powerful strengthening properties •xcite the just wonder and astonishment of all who have ever given it a trial. Over fonr hun dred certlflcates of remarkable cures performed by it within the last two years attest this fact. Sold everywhere. mlO-ly HODGSON’S BRONCHIAL TABLETS ABE found to bean indispensable requisite in tht treatment of Bronchitis Catarrh, Hoars ness, and similar complaints affecting the organs of ths voice; particularly recommended by public speak ers, singers, and amateurs. Prepared, wholesale and retail, by LAN CAST ER A WILLS. TAYLOR’S ARNICA OIL OB EMBROCA TION.—A reliable article. Positively cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia aud Sprains Frosted Fees Chillblains Pains in the Limbs Chest, Sidt Bask. For sale by the Proprietor, H. B. TAY LOR, Tenth and GallowhiU streets. Pries £5 cents. no2l-3m« JUST RECEIVED BY LATE IMPOBTA tion, Hennessey’s fine Old Brandy, expressly tor medicinal use. LANCASTER A WILLS, Pharmaceutists N. K. corner ARCH and TENTH Sts.. Phils «e3S BUSINESS OABDB. SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF PHILA DELPHIA. B v T-BANKFORD. Capital SlOO,OOO, with the privilege of inoreas ing to £500,000. NATHAN HlLLES,President: WILLIAM H. RHAWN, Cashier, late of the Philadelphia Bank. directors. Nathan Hilles, Lewis Shallcross, George W. Rnawu, Charles E- Kremer, Simon R. Benjamin Rowland, Jr., Edward Hayes, Benjamin H. Deaeon, John Cooper. The Second National Bank of Philadelphia is now open at No. 131 Main street, Frankford, for the transaction of a General Banking Business upon the usual terms. Collections upon all accessible points will be made upon liberal terms. Respectfully, W. H. RHAWN, fe3-3ro* Casher. 6KO. O. 6TANDBIUIXJB. gTANDBRIDOE fc OOi, BANKERS AND EXCHANGE BROKERS, No. 49 South THIRD street, PHILADELPHIA. STOCKS AND BONDS BOUGHT AND SOI*D ON COMMISSION. UncnrrenVßank Notes and City "Warrants bought at the lowest rates of discount. jai-Cm g'VANS&WATSON’S SALAMANDER SAFES, STOKE Ho. 1# South FOURTH streat, PHILADELPHIA, PA. A lgrge variety of FIKE PBOOF SAFES alvray* on hand, cheap for cash. myl9-ly PETEK WEIGHT A SONS, IMPOBTEK& OF EAKTHENWAKE, SHIPPING AND COMHISSIONMEKCHANTS NO. 115 WALNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. [OLRM2KT A. GRIBOOH, *• • iTHEODORE WEIGHT. »0 JAHBfi A | THOBHTOH PIES, riORN EXCHANGE November 23d, 1253, At tne election held Stockholders were dnly Com Exchange Bank: Alexander G. Cattell, John F. Gross, James Steel, Christian J. Hoffman, Robert Ervien, H. W. Catherwood, William P. Cox, Edmund A. Souder, Samuel T. Oanby, Charles E. Wilkins, Philip B. Ilingle, David Vanderveer, Jonathan Knight. And at the meeting of the Board this day AT. r.A G. CATTELL, Esq., was unanimously/re-eleot. ed President; and ALEX. WHILLDIN, Esq., Vice ” resident, and JOHN W. TORiIEY. Cash ier. J. W. TORKEY, no2»-3mo Cashier. Gas fixturfs—warneh, miskey a CO., No. 718 CHESTNUT street, Manuiactu rers of Gas Fixtures, Lamps, Ac., Ac., would call the attention of the public to their large and elegant assortment of Gas Chandeliers, Pendants, Brackets. Ac. They also introduce Gas pipes into Dwellings and Public Buildings, and attend to extending, altering and repairing Gas pipes. All work warranted. ja3o_ J. VAUGHAN MERKIOK, WM.H. MERRIOK, ’ JNO. E. COPE. SOUTHWARK FOUNDRY, FIFTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS, PHILADELPHIA HERRICK & SONS, ENGINEERS AND MACHINISTS, Manufacture High and Low Pressure Steam En gines for Land, River and Marine Service. Boilers, Gasometers, Tanks. Iron Boats, &0. Castings of all kinds, either iron or brass. Iron Frame Roofs for Gas Works, Workshops at Railroad Stations, Ac. Retorts and Gas Machinery, of the latest and most improved construction. Every description of Plantation Machinery, such Sugar, Saw and Grist Mills, Vacuum Pans, Open Steam Trains, Defecators, Filters, Pumping En gines, Ac. ■ _ Sole Agents for N. Billeux’ e Patent Sugar Boll ing Apparatus, Nesmyth’s Patent Steam-Ham mer, and AspinwaU A Woolsey’s Patent Centri fugal Sugar Draining Machine. l a ~ J . PENNSYLVANIA WOBKS-oa'M ““ WARE River, below PHILADELPHIA, CHESTER, Delaware countv. Pa. REANKY, SON A AROHIiUL.II, Engineer? and Iron CONDENSING ANDjNON-CONDENSING Iron "Vessels of all description, Boilers, Water- T-REANE^B^ffl^s’^Oli, ■r* .s.kv' 1 SEED. —TWENTY-FIVE~BBIaS I j prime Canary Seed In store and for sale by VnptrM AM A CO.. Na. 13j Wain, street SANK, Philadelphia, L6th last. the following elected Directors of tin SHIPPINGS WEEKLY TOZiIVHI- toiiching at QUEENSTOWW (v. orrv.Harbor,,.—The well-known Steamers of Its Liverpool. New York and Philadelphia Steamihl* Company are intended to sail as follows- ' . EDINBURGH .......Saturday, Feb. 13 CITY OF WASHINGTON....Saturday’ Feb 20 GIT'S OF LONDON. Saturday! Feb. 27 And every succeeding Saturday at Noon, -from Pier 44 North Eiver. • RATES OF PASSAGE: -PAYABLE 19 GOLD OB ITS EQUIYALBST XU OPI '' BBHOY. -- Ist Cabin.,**...B6o Steerage..... ....S3* M Ist Cabin to London. 85 Do. -to London 34 M Ist Cabin to Farit.... 55 Do. to Paris.. 48 00 Ist Cabin to Hamburg 90 Do. to Hamburg 37 60 Passengers also forwarded to Havre,' Bremen* Rotterdam, Antwerp, &c., at equally low rates. Fabbs i’Bon LrvEBPOOL ob Q,UkkMBTOwn. First Cabins 875. 885, 8195. Steerage from Liver pool and Queenstown, 820. Those who wish to send for their friends can bny tickets here at these rates. . . a For further Information, apply at the Compa ny’s Office*. , , JOHN G. DALE, Agent, - . 111 Walnut street, Philadelphia* BOSTON AND PHILADELPHIA STEAMSHIP LlNE—Sailing from each port on /Saturday—From first wharf above Pina street, Philadelphia, and Long wharf, Boston, on Saturday, February 13, 1864. The steamship NORMAN, Captain Baker, will sail from Philadelphia for Boston on Saturday*. February 13th, at H) o’ clock, A M. ,and steamship SAXON, Captain Matthews, from Boston for Phil adelphia on Saturday, February 13th,at4P. M. These new and substantial Steamships form a regular line, sailing from each port punctually on Saturdays. Insurance at one-half the premium charged by sail vessels.' Freight taken at fair Tates. Shippers are requested to send slip receipts and bills of lading with their goods. For freight or-paiesage, having fine accommoda tions. apply to HENRY "WINSOR 4s CO., 332 South Delaware avenue. FOR ALEXANDRIA, GEORGE- and WASHINGTON—Hand’s Steam Line, via Canal—ETery Wednesday at I M., and, every Saturday at BA. M. Steamer LEADER, Captain Callahan. Steamer H. J. DEVINNY, Captain Bristow. Steamer S.. SEYMOUR, Captain Room* Steamer E. CHAMBERLIN, Captain. Stewart. These steamers form a semi-weekly line between Philadelphia and the above ports, sailing regularly as advertised, and carrying freight lower than by any other rente. Freights received every day and bills of lading given. Apply to THOMAS WEBSTEBr 14 North Wharves. _ selO-tf FOE NEW YORK.—DESPATCH SBsS&aad SWIFT-SURE DINES—Via Dela ware and Raritan Canal.—'The steamers of theca lines are leaving daily at 12 o’clock, ML', ands o’ clock, P. M., from third Pier above Walnut at. For freight, which will be taken on accommo dating terms, apply to v» 11,1.1 AM M. BAIRD It GO., 132 South Delaware avenue. FOB NEW YOBK—New Dally Line Delaware and Bari tan Canal— Philadelphia and New York Express Steamboat Company will receive freight and leave dally at I P. M., delivering their cargoes In New York the following days. Freight taken atreasonable rates. WIT.T.IAM P. CLYDE, Agent, 14 South Wharves, Phllada. JAMES HAND, Agent, Piers 14 and 15 East Elver, N- Y. FOB SAN FBANOISOO. COLEMAN’S CALIFORNIA LUTS. SAILING- B.EG-ULAKLY AS ADVERTISES* The A l ExtremS Clipper Ship EMEBAJS) ISLE, Cornish, Commander, Is now rapidly loading‘ at pier 15, B. B. loot "Wail street. This magnificent clipper ship is one of the fastest sailors afloat; has made the passage to Liverpool in same time as steamer America. She has 3 decks, superior ventilation, and is in every way a first-class ship. We invite shippers to inspect this vessel, and send their goods along side immediately. We expect this ship will beat the fleet now loading. For balance of freight, apply to BISHOP, SON ft CO., 105 Arch street, above Front. XU FOB BARBADOS—The fine British echr aria JANE, Parritt, master, will sail in a lew days. For freight or passage, apply to GEORGE ALKENS, Nos. 10 and 12 SonthDela ware avenue. JOU. FOB CIENFOEGOS —The British brig SSgGEOBGE CBUHP, Winchester, master, having good accommodations for passengers, w ill sail as above in a few days- For passage, apply toE. A- SOCDER A CO., Dock street wharf HAVANA PACKET NOTICE—EagIe jSgSLine.—Shippers per packet prig SABAH jILqRSEN trill please seed their goods at once to second -wharf below Walnut street. She will re ceive freight until Saturday, 13th instant, at 5 P. 51., unless sooner foil. This vessel has first class accommodations for a few passengers. Pas sage S2O in gold. For freight or passage, apply to J. E. BAZLEY * CO.. 122 South Wharves.lelo-4t* A* FOB NEW ORLEANS, La—Direct— SggThe fast sailing regular packet bark OOMET Captain P. H. Morrison, haring twotthirds of her cargo engaged, will have quick dispatch for the above port. For balance of freight or passage, apply to WORKMAN A CO , 123 Walnut street. n. FOB NEW YOBK—Express Line—The Wggflne packet schooner C. E. ELMER, Cap*. Mason, is now receiving freight at Willow street wharf, and will sail for the above port with prompt dispatch. For freight, apply to DA V 111 COOPER, lb North Wharves. fell A. fob PROVIDENCE.—Express Line— SggThe fine packet schooner SILVER MAd- Ktr, Captain Call, is now receiving freight at Callowbiil street wharf, and will sail for the above port with prompt dispatch. For freight, apply to DAVID COOPER. 18 North Wharves. fe3 FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER—The following first class vessels: The brigGlL- BoRF. MEREDITH. 450 tons, 4.500 hhls; brig ALBERT ADAMS, 192 tons, 2,000 bbls; brig EVELYN GINNi2SO t0n5,2,600 bbls: brig ELIZA ANN, 226 tons, 9,200 bbls; sebr HARPER, 12S tons, EDO bbls. For terms, apply to J. E. BAZ LEY & CO.. 125 South Wharves. feH-4t .0,. FOR SALE—The coppered and copper fastened bng ELIZA ANN, 223 tons register, tens coal, 2,200 bbls. capacity; bnilt in Blue Hill, Me., 1E51; length 98 feet, beam26feet, depth of hold 10 fett 6 inches, metaled-1860, in good order, ready fur sea, can be sent to sea at no ex pense; will be sold reasonable if applied for witbin three- days. For terms, apply to J. E. BAZLEY & CO., 122 South Wharves.■ fell-5t JL JOHN SHINDLER A SONS, SAIL ■DSmaKERS, No. 244 North WAR YES, below Vibe street, Philadelphia. - All -work done in, the best manner and on the lowest and most favorable terms, and warranted to give perfect satisfaction. mhls-tf particular attention given to repairing-. The UNDERSIGNED having rented their Ship Yard, located between Queen and Christian streets, with the Marine Railway and Sectional Dry Dock, to A. S. SIMPSON’A BRO.» take ibis opportunity of expressing their thanks to their friends and patrons for their long and con tinued kindness. A. S. SIMPSON A BRO. being practical Ship wrights and Caulkers, we recommend them to our late customers and those that nave vessels, to re pair. and are confident whatever is entrusted to them will be carefully attended to. Sw-lm* J. SIMPSON A NEILL. Philadelphia, Feb. 1,1864. ■ Steamship nokman, erom boston— Consignees of merebandise-per above vessel will please send for tbeir goods, now landed on Pine st. wharf. HENRY WINSOR A CO., 332 South Wharves. fell-3t NOTICE Brig ,WM. NIOHOLS, Kipp, mr, Irom New York, ie now discharging on lower side of Arch street wharf. Consignees will please attend to their-goods as soon as possible.' ED MUND A. SOUDER & CO., No. 3 Doek st.felo-3t PERFUMERY. WHITE VIRGIN WAX OF ANTTLLES.— A new French Oosmetio for Beautifying, Whitening and Preserving the Complexion, it the most wonderful compound of the age. I here Is neither'chalk, powder, magnesia^Jbismuth qr talc in its composition, mid we P? e L?; 05000 to any chemist or other person who .can file* cover any of these articles inTts manufacture. It entirely of pure Virgin Wax-heace, Its extraordinary qualities for preserving the skin, making it soft, smooth, fair and transparent. It makes the old appear young, the .homely handsome, the' handsome more beautiful, ' and the most beautiful divine. Price 25 and 50 cents. For sale by HUNT A CO.,Perfumers, No. 41 Soutn EIGHTH Street, two doors above Chestnut street. * - de!s-2mo»^. DBAIN PlPE—Montgomery Terra Cotta "Works Price List for 1864. _ 2 inch pipe per 3 feet leßgUi 30 cents. 3 inch pipe per 3 feet length 36 cents. 4 inch pipe per 3 feet length 48 cente. . . 'tggjs^gaftaaaaaga Liberal discount to tee & isai Market street Philadelphia. TiOKSALE. —SOOTonaKeyWest Stone, fwtaidp F New England. got tenna appiy to PKTEa tmeffl?*SONS, nsWWnntittw*.