V fterivvl , •sm Ntol-rv6ft-14;,--
• • ',0HR18T31.4.9. EVE.
Those.Christmesy.v 7 es sve must regret.
- Our childish days adorning,
- When ,scarcely we to sleep eould get
• Forthuaking of the moroing!
Bet many young ones Will be flocking,
.This Christmas Eve, - to search the stocking
l • That bangs, crammed fall of toys,
• Pleotypf,which we W ould propose
For, all your girls and boys; • ..•
• - But, for your eons of larger size, .
giftis like a'Snit of clothes
That Tower Hall so cheap supplies! f.•
7.7sefieland acceptable Christmas Presents.
GENTS', YOIT24IS AND Boys' CLOTHING..
TOWER HALL,
No. 618 Market Streellt
BENNETT & CO.
Peiies greatly reduced to suit the times.
Nar Goods • sold at lower' prices than for several
•., PERRY do CO'S '
' • CHRISTMAS ADDRESS
TO . T.H:s PATRONS AND FBIBNDS
OF TELE.STAR CLOTATNG -EMPORIUM,
609 CHRST.NUT STREET,
• ABOVE SIXTH..
Again comes the season of bright festiVe Joy,
And thistinte arrives with less sadden'd alloy—
For theiWarfare IS past, Peace again rules supreme,
New bonds are cemented that past feuds redeem;
We wish, and we hope, thathenceforth there may be
33%0 AM land for the brave," but "one home for the
free,".
That the past be forgotten, nor frowns cloud the brow
Of those we again hold in fellowship now;
And.we take by the,band, mow the conflict is through,
All thoseWe think loyal, ono honest, and true.
But BithoUgh we desire all the past to efface,
And:Would blot from our memories all hostile trace,
We cannot be blind to results that wilt show
Fora long time War's carnage wherever we go,
Thernalm'd, crippled veteran, meet when we will,
Bencinds ol past conflicts and blood-Rain'il fields still
Nor shbuld we attempt, at a season like this,
The thoupt to dispel, the reflection dismiss,
But remember thrice the late struggle has cost,
And drop one sad. the_ep tear for the gallant lives lost.
But few at this time can remain sadden'd long,
As they mix with the joyfiff and gay, happy throng.
When they join in the frolic and pastime °cyan,
Thatindicate CHRISTMAS has fairly began,
When we all are profound in the science of toys,
And the carnival gladdens the girls and the boys,—
Again shall the stockings at bed post be hung.
Where the active Kris Kingle oft presents has flung,
And the. Waking child finds on the morrow redeem.'d
The promise on which all night long it has dream'cl.
Surely this is a season we thould not forget,
The bountiful PATRONAGE that we have met,
Andfor which our acknowledgments now we extend
To every kind patron.andevery true friend:
We solicit all those who have tried us thus far,
If pleas'd, for the future to visit the Emus,
And accept for that future the terms of the past,
STYLE, FASHION and Goons that altho' CHEAP will
LAST;
On all we would wish to impress our desire,
To give satisfaction to those we attire;
And remember, the Grvrs that true comfort impart
Can be quickly obain'd from our widely.known MART.
Fo the present from further remark we refrain,
.Our friends will hear from ns before long again,
Folks at this time to ptearure their moments devote,
Nor care to discuss about Pants, Veit or Coatt -
Of course to their humor profoundly we bend,
Knowing well they will visit the STAR in the end.
In the meantime, we wish them- all right noble cheer
With abrlghtmerry CHR/STMAS—a happy New Yuan!
gar Special Reduction in Prices in order to secure an
unusually large share of Christmas patronage. Our
friends and the public will please bear this in mind.
PEER,Y & CO.. 't
,•STAB CLOTHING EMPORIUM,
It No. 609 Chestnut street, above birth.
A FAVORABLE NOTORIETY.—The good reputa
tion and extended Ilse of "Brown's Bronchia/ Troches'
for Coughs, Colds, and Throat Diseases. has caused the
Troches to be extensively imitated. Obtain drily the
genuine "Brown's Bronchial Trochee,"and do not be in
fluented by those who make more profit by selling
worthless:imitations. -
STiat CLOTELING )MAOIIIIIIII,
Although the largest in the city (covering morespace
than -ht y other), does not depend on the size of Ita
building, nor the beauty of its architecture, to sell Its
goods, but the cheapness and elegance of thegarments
themselves. It has adopted the molts), "Low price
and fitahloruible;goods." and everything Is conducted
in accordance with that idea. It has placed Its reliance
on the titecelminatingladgruent of the public, whose
generous and . ,rspidly increasing patronage Is pen
elusive of the led that it is appreciated.
ST/Ka Clornixo illatroarma,
Low Paicra AND FAsnaosraaras Goons,
609 CDIESTNIIT STDEBT, ABOVE SIXTH
PEII.II,Y a 00.
STKENWAY & SONS' f ig, /
PIANOS
are acknowledged t he best
instruments in Europe as
well as America. The following letter from the great
Artist and Composer,' Alex. Dreyschock (Pianist of the
Emperor
tin
of Eusaia), sTrans peaks for itself:
[lao,i
"ST. PETlOrantrlia, dept. 29, lais:—Afearrs. Steinway &
Sons: I cannot refrain from expressing to you my un
'disguised admiration of your, in every respect, match
less, grand Pianos (which I used at my last concert in
Brunswick), and desire nothing in the world so much
as to be able to perform upon one of those maz. , ,..er.
pieces here. Send me, therefore, care of iota= David
Hoerle & Co., in :tn. Petersburg, one of yourConeert
Grand Pianos, of course at the moderate artist's price,
and inform me, without delay , in which manner - I can
best remit the purchase money to you. Respecthilly
yours,-_ • ALEXANDER. DREYSCHOCIC."
Linder European news, from the New York Weekly
Review, we read: "H. VON BULOW (the greatest
performer now living), gave a series of concerts in
Berlin:. (Pros:de),ar:ld played on a Steinway Piano, one
of the moist magnificent instrznnents ever heard in
Germany."
Prom Miss FANNY REED, in Boston, we learn
that FRANZ r.rAZT (the king of pianists), frequent 2
accompanied her on a Steinway Piano in Rome Utal
and was in ecstasies about its superiority over
others.
ALFRED SAELL, G. SATTER, and others use them
also whenever they can be procured.
The demand for these Banos, so popular here
has increased so much in Europe that Steinway dalons
are not able to supply one-half of the home demand.
In Ptuladelphia for sale only,ay
den BLASIUS BROS., 1006 Chestnut st.
• CHICKHRING PIANOS are now re•
`"'" , v cognized in America and Europe, by all
, the great artiste of the Piano and mu.
sical people, aa superior to ail others in
tone. mechanism and performance. In competition,
the Cbickerisgs have taken the highest premiums.
Fifty-six Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals, In Europe
and America. Fourteen Medals in the last three
months. Splendid collection of Grands,Square Grands
and Uprights,' New Chickering Rooms; sli Cheat=
street.
del9.6t* WM. H. DUTTON.
. CABINET ORGANS. •
CABINET ORGANS. -;, 7 1 , .. - -42, - '7„'"_,Tt
CABINEr ORGANS ,
oe_arrrET ORGANS.. I Y
These, truly beautiful instruments (made only by
Mason & Hamlin), are inimitable in their flutelike
quality of tone, and have attained a celebrity in this
country and Europe never equaled by any other reed
Instrument. • For sale only by J. E. GOULD,
de2-tf . , Seventh and Chestnut streets,
•.• HOLIDAY PRESENTS. • - -am
PIANOS! PIANOS!!
, PIANOS ll' Of superior, ;r ,
_ ' tone and 'finish, - from " '
Eindt, Manz & Co.'s manufactory, formerly with
Steinway. Also, the Monitor Pianos, by Gale & Co.,
G. Steck and others, of superior finish and tone, at the
lowestprices, ranging from 1220 to 1700.
A. tiOHERZEIt,
- 525 Arch street.
dell-m o w,s-11.t/
MEYFat'S NEWLY aIIIPEOVED
%KG PIANOS,
I • Acknowledged to be the best.• London
Prize Medal and Ai hest Awards in Amerleareeelved.
MELODEONS AND SECOND-HAND PIANOS.
iY2S-w,s,m-Enl Warerooms, 722 Arch st., below Bth
, ALBREOH ,T
=EEO & SOIHIMOT,
7 Piano - Manufacturers. 7 ,
l• ' A fine assortment of our '
'
Int-class Instruments, of superior tone and hobo, on
'hand. Pull guarantee and moderate prices. Ware
Rooms. No. 46 North THIRD street. noll-s,tu,th-smi
C
ORGANS and MELODEONS, immense
collection. ChiPlrering Piano Rooms,
• 914 Chestnut street.
nomo-to-24 W. H. DuproN.
GOLD AND SILVER
BEEDALSjustawardedby ;‘;24`7".!",11?5,12-,
r the American Itu3tittde..
' New York, to Geo. Steak I I •
Co., for e rand and Square Pianos.
noB-tf J. E. GOUDID, Seventh and Chestnut sts.
HOLIDAYS. -Go early, time short, obtain Photo
graphs of rare artistic merit, - prices reduced. Ob
tain Pictures suitable for presents, at E. P. =arms
Gallery, 624 Arch street. •
EVERY WEEK in the year your Chrbitmas Gift
weuld bring you into' gratefill remembrance if it
was one of our Cog -Wheel Clothes Wringers, which
we know is the most durable. It saves aches; time
and clothing enough to soon pay for itself. TEIIM.A
SHAW, Mo. 835 (Eight Thirty-five) Market street,
below Ninths
CIHRISTKAI3 HOLIDAYS.—Lose no time if you de
sire .REMIHRS popular styles Colored Photo
graphs Ibr presents. Go early; days short. avoid the
rush incident to Holidays. Second street,above Green.
TN NEAT MOROCOO CASES we have fine Table
JL Cutlery from 12 to 53 palieces; so, plated Nut Picks
In oases. A* general , assortment of Pooket Knives,
Scissors and Table Cutlery, at TBI7MAN at SHAW'S,
855 (Eight Thirty-live) Market strant,below Ninth,
tHE DAILY kilt ENnst BULLETIN •
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‘EkTRA'2i3III:6 ;- ". - 3114:1T - 4* - `aoLD
Adoption of Ndw Stay Law.
Demand for the Reitoration of the
' Habeas Corpu.sl.6i.c.
[Correspondence of New' pork Vines.]
RIcHAMND,. VA., Tuesday, Deo. lb, 1865.
In the Senate to-day the usual business
hOurs were consumed by debate on the
proposition to repeal all the statutes enacted
relative to the blacks in the State, some of
which impose restrictions . not only on'
slaves, but on free colored mon. An amend
ment was introduced allowing' negroes to'
testify only in cases wherein they are in
terested, and finally the whole subject was
referred to the Committee on. Courts of.
Justice.
The House of Delegates had • under'. con
sideration the Stay Law: The bill original
ly presented is sweeping in its provisions,
and will attract considerable attention and
draw forth lengthy debates, consuming
considerable time. It was thought proper,
therefore, to pass a law on, the subject of a
temporary nature, as the demand for the
act is immediate. Accordingly an act was
introduced and passed, summarily staying
all proceedings in the courts of the State
against debtors, to take effect on add after
the first of January next. The original
bill was then referred to the Judiciary
Committee.
A proposition for a 'State Corivestion to
amend the present Constitution of this State
is. being agitated here, 'and seems to find
favor with quite a number of tile members
of the Legislature. The friendsof the move
ment urge that the constitution is defective
in its present form, and has been rendered
so by the radical changes effected during the
past year. While those who oppose it admit
the ftirce of. this argument, they maintain
that in the present anomalous condition of
the State, with military power reigning
almost supreme, and no representation in
Congress, a convention could not act free
from outside influences, and would not
fairly express the wish of the people. For
this ileason they hope that no convention
will be called till after the convening of the
next (fortieth) Congress or at least until
after the admission of Virginia's Congress
men to their respective seats in Congress.
I find that a growing sentiment 'exists
here in favor of new franchise laWs, from
which the State convention proposition
probably originated. It is the theory of
many Virginia statesmen that the war has
demonstrated the fabt that we have had, too
many voters, and it is therefoce proposed
to restrict the privilege by adaing to the
present qualifications of voters those of
reading and writing the Englishlangaage,
and the possession of a certain amount of
property. There are a few of.the friends
of this proposition who are -willing to
include the blacks, and they argue that by
so doing they will assume a position to
disarm "Northern fanaticism," while only
a few freedmen can qualify themselves,
and those who can will, from their very
nature, be "the most conservative of con
servatives."
The question of negro testimony is being
presses on the public here by the newspa-,
Ei ti
is
pers of this city, and of course it ttraots
great attention. The fact that oth South
am States have already acted on
ject, and thus placed themselves 11014 of
"the Old Dominion" in complying — With
this important part of the President'arecon-
Itecßy
‘O2
straction requirements,
has undou
something to do with the revivin g
matter at this time as well as the al
mission of the Virginia members. .It Is
argued that to make the negroes compete&
as witnesses, is merely to give them the
privilege of being heard, and that, tire, jdry
must decide as to credibility; bat the most
effective reason for admitting negro testi
mony in the courts of the State is the fact
that President Johnson has so warmly ap,
proved of similar action in other States.
There is no doubt but that the Legislature
will move in the premises, sr after the '
holidays, if not before.
Newspapers abound in Richmond, or I
rather, Richmond abounds in newspapers,
and it is a mystery to a stranger how they;
are supported, for there are seven dailies
and several weeklies. There does not seem
to be much diversity of opinion expressed
by them at present, but on the contrary,
they harmoniously accord on subjects of
importance, and on the whole, are more
conservative in their tone than they were a
few months since. The Examiner, Whig,
_Enquirer, Dispatch and Sentinel have been
revived from the dCbris of the Confederacy,
and the first-mentioned pro as to take a
position as important now that • occu
pied during the Davis regime. Whig
has departed from its old cumbersome style,
editorially, and is now a sprightly and
energetic news sheet; very bitter against
radicalism, however. The .Republic, which
has had the patronage of the General Go
vernment, is of recent growth, buthas un
doubtedly got a firm stand, as it deserves,
being a sound loyal sheet.
The political reconstruction of this sea -
tion,altifough tardy,does not delay the phy
sical rebuilding of the city or Richmond.
The "burnt district" is fast disappearing,
its ruins being cleared away and replaced
by new structrues, some of which compare
favorably with the finest bptillings on
Broadway. Adopting the economy of New
York city, many of these aew buildings are
being constructed with two or three stories
under ground, and all of them are of a more
substantial and costly style than originally.
Quite a number of . temporary ' wooden
buildings have been erected; but those in
tended for permanent use are nearly all fire
proof.So urgent fs the demandfor the compel
lion of these buildings that - the workmen are
engaged-on some of them constantly, with
out regard to the weather, even when it is
cold enough to freeze, instead of drying, the
mortar. This, of course, will render the
edifice a little shaky, but the force of cir
cumstances seems to warrant it. The great .
fire will, in the future, be acknowledged as
one of Jeff Ddods' few truthful "blessings in
disguise," for, although it has ruined some,
and nearly ruined. , others,: it has knocked
old business connections An the head, and
established many new - commercial relations
based on energy and ' activity, which, of
course, are bound in, succeed; and thereby
a _ new impteus has . been given to every
branch of trade.- ' '
The operations of the Freedmen's Bureau.
here, are, perhapS, more extensive' than in
any other of the' Southern States, for its
officers have a larger amount
told
abandoned
property on hand.' I am told that although,
40,000 acres have been restored to the ori
ginal owners, nearly 60,000 yet remain , in ,
the possession of .the Bureau..: -This 'state
ment does not include city propertY;ir great
deal of which: fell into the temporary cue- great.,
deal
of the government int Norfolk alai
Portsmouth. In Richmond, however,,
the bureau has but little property,
for the reason that ' but. : few' families
abandoned their homes at the, capture of the
place. - A large number of Veteran Re
,
serve Corps officers, recently ass' ed to
the Freedmen's Bureau, have r orted
here' and been sent to take charge 0 coun
ties in different sections of the State. I be
lieve that it is intended to have one officer •
in each county, whose duty it is to adjudi
`sate , in the cases of complaints in which
freedmen are hater. &ell parties. ,The dis
tribut ion , ef thoel'!ftlleers. vOy naturally,
not iiivetably redeiyed - h/the
=and is said to be conducive to alteration or
opi saltineon the subject pimittingnegroe.V
. .
te thct,wftriewstand:
RICTIBIONM YA.,:Wedneiday., l :Dec. 20th,'
:4 65 :; -- alli'readfirs of . „ oft: Zinte will rebel
- ltottliefa Shorttiticie since. 'an account 'WAS
• • ptiblished of•th'edistributiori, by Extra Billy
_Suaith,,of 421.000:ingold'and silver coin.. It
'etas stated, and•has sineeheen proven to be
titie,, that, , anticipatingjthe.. evacuation of
.Richmond, and the entire occupation of the
Slate by the National fettes, the rebel Gov.
,SmithcireW from the Exchange Bank of
Richmondtheabove'-inention aura; and par
celed it out among his friends, staunch and
tiue. The House of Delegates appointed a
committee to investigate this affair,' and to
dhy a report of the.coramitiee was received.
Te committeetwere 'instructed by resolu
tion fto -report whethet the fends Were in
the hands •of the proper authorities;
and
,whetlier, if they were not, if arty legis
lation was necessary to legalize any distri
biation that might have .been'tnade. From
• the report it Beagle' that the money was,
- originally horrowed f ,hy " the usurped and
. pretended government at Richmond," as
the Alexandria 'Constitution ,of the State
calls the rebel 6rganization,, 7 ,from the Bank of
the Commonwealth, in Match, 1865.? The loan
was apparently voluntary, but in reality
was "compulsory." This bank not being
an authorized:depository of the State, the
money was 'transferred to the . Exchange
Bank; from - which it was drawn 6n an order
dated April I.:(QuetY—Did Extra Billy then
know that Richmond was gone up?) As
the money belongectto the nsurpingorgani
ration, the committee argue that by right of
conquest it belongs
_properly to the United
States. To use their'oVn words, "the twee
sent government, representing the State of
Virginia, cannot assert any claim to thjs
Money by right of conquest, for all the rights
of, conquest, tvhatever they be, belong to
the United States. This government is the
continuation -of the rightful government
which existed prior to the ordinance of se
cession," and doe§ not succeed the usurping
power. Its contitutioti provides that it shall
not provide by law for 'the paymedt
of; debts contracted by the assumed
organization' of rebellions power, and,
therefore, it cannet take charge of money
obtained by such debts, unless perhaps by
estoppel, which would only prove effective
in case the funds were found in the State
Treasury at the time the rightful govern
ment took possession of the capitoV And
offices at Ric.hmond. ' The committee find,
hoWever, that the distribution was "notins
tified by law nor-excused by thw. circum
stances, and recommend that no action be
taken in the premises by the Legislature,
although,_ in their opinion, the Exchange
Bank has a right toque the parties to whom
the money:was gtven, and declare the whole
subject as ohe fit for judicial action.
The report of the committee is lengthy and
verbose, but the gist of it is given above,
and will be seen to assert in a new form the
demands of this State to be recognized' as a
legal organization under the Constitution
of the United States. The report is consid
ered by many as a masterly argument in
this particular.
The Senate revealed the Stey Law which
was passed yesterday.
After its repeal it was ,amended, passed,
and sent to the House fOrr' concurrent action.
• The amendment merely provides that the
operations of the law shall not affect debts
or obligations contracted since the 2d of
April., I have thought proper to give it in
full,because, a large num bm-of New - 1. - orkers
areparticularly interested in this suNectas
they have debtors scattered throughout the
,whole State. It should be understood from
'the third section of the act, that the law is
temporary in its provisions, and merely in
tended as a relief against the demands of
creditors for the present. After the holidays
another and more complete law on the sub-
Oct will be passed.
The Senate concurred in the House reso
lution authorizing the purelase of drms for
thee "Priblic Guard," whie:b• is stationed at
the State Penitentiary.
Senator Dulany, from the special. corn-.
)nittee on the subject, presented the follow
ing report, which was adopted by the Sen
ate and at the same time by the House:.
The joint- committee to whom was re
ferred the resolution in reference to the ,
pardon of Jefferson Davis and all other
political prisoners, and the restoration. of
the writ of liabeaa corpas, have had the
same under consideration, and beg leave to
submit the following preamble and resolu
tions as the result of their labors:
Whereaa, It is desired that the Union of
these States should be speedily consmn
mated, and as a peace now prevails within
'our,entire limits and with all foreign Pow
era, it should be the first great object of the
American people to restore good will and
public confidence in the full restoration of
the State and Federal Governments to a re
cognized constitutional baais of reciprocal
dependence' Finder legal guarantees; and
believing, as wndo, that the only legitimate
object of war is peace; and whereas, the
recent civil war, so unfortunate in its con
ception and so disastrous in its results,
was the consequence of our evil pas
sions and sectional strife, yet we
rejoice that the eohstitution of our fathers
still remains intact, and is now our sure
security against sectional strifes and pas
sions; and believing that a reunion upon
any other basis than the constitution would
be productive of like , consequences and re
sults with Ahem through which we have
just passed, and Virginia now recognizes in
good - faith all her constitutional obligations
and submits to all the results of the late
conflict; and believing, as she does, that the
surest guarantee of public quiet and na
tional stability is mutual confidence between
the people, State and Federal Governments,
and that the most reliable guarantee of
future harmony will be the generous for
bearance of the conquering party to those
States and individuals lately in opposition
to them; therefore,
Be it resolved by tie' General Assembly.
of Virginia, That, as a means of restoring
pubic confidence and reinstating a proper
feeling of amity between the several States
and the people:` thereof 'Excellency,
we most respectfully
recomme44 to His Excellency Andrew
Johnson, ?resident of the United States, to
releasefrom confinement Jefferson Davis,
and to restore to him his civil rights, , as a
testipionial to the world of the magnanimity,
iorbearance" and sagacious wisdom of
a great republic based on the en
,llghtene# freedom of independent States
and cemented 'by, the compact of
its' illustrious founders. That we further
recommend the release of all bolitical pris
one*, the restoration of the writ of habeas
- - .
coipus, not only as a solid guarantee of
restored peace, but as permitting the States
to stand reunited, looking to the constitu
tion created by our fathers for their protec
tion and safety, with the renewed assurance
that Virginia will enter with mutual conft
• deuce . and reciprocal good faith with her
sister States upon her duties under the con-
stitution enacted and susudnedby the spirit
and teachings of her illustrious son, George
Washington. - •
All of which is respectfully submitted. '
Gov, Peirpoint some time since appointed
officers to fill vacancies which had occurred
by,the resignation of three of the common
wealth officers, and: now, in compliance
with the law provided in such eases, the.
L eg i a a a t u f a b its a ,p
se t art,tha 15th' of Janu
-B'7 as - the - day on which .these apnointments
shall be ratified by regular election, or new
men: chosen4to ffil, their places,,As the
Legislatnre'is the elective' bodY; the canvass
"is confiried - mostly'to its Members; ;and as
the day approaches, tbe interest manifeeted
bY . th w e public materially,. increases: if The
contest will, lie ,between the Conservatives.
and the Disloyalists; the former seeking for
the election of the present Incumbents,
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7. It will prevent the hair fromlhlling oft
IL It will care all dinettes of the scalp.
Only, 15_cents a botcle, 'elk' bottles, 21, Sold 'at Dr.
SWAY=II, '. 219; North SIX I'M street, .above
Vine, and'ailthe immng Druggists and Fahey Goode
- dealers. oc2l-a,m,w,f-tf
HOPS—Growth
~..I ses. aunt receiveC
, Instate
407
ISlNi v id tar Web
128' ifivirirliatware avenue,
2
• , - - -
other ;pen equally pure as to their Union
---
sentiments, and the latter 'striving for the
'reinStatement,t4f the men' who -", were elected:
with Letcher , andoyeri•in'olfice afthe time'
'of the.fall of the rebellion. Early in the ses
sibitit was: thought . that the- Let(t)cheroust
•
reliefs were in the ascendancy, but.from i
recent indications it 'IS 'quite probable' that
they will be defeated." The election ofGov.
Peirpoint's appointees is greatly desired"by
his friends, as an indorsement. of his con
gervative policy, and would most assuredly
be conducive to the strengthening of the
germ Unionism which clearly shows itself
even in "pride driven Virginia;" but the
great object to be obtained is the defeat of
the Candidates of t i tle 'rebel war party.
To. this end all of the Conservatives will
combine, and it may therefore bebome
necessary to take up new men.
The gentlemen whose political heads are
in danger, are Wm. F. Taylor, Auditor of
Public Accounts ;I, Charles F. Lewis, Secre
tary of the Commonwealth, and Francis F.
Smith, Treasurer. No fault is found with
any of them on account of their policy in
conducting the athirst of their respective
offices, and therare consideriar competent
and worthy gentlemen. Secretary Lewis
was, I belleVe, once elected by the Alexan
dria Legislature.
It is the generally accepted opinions of
Northerners that but oneparty 431013t9 in the
Sduth of any formidable size; and that that
party is, if not disloyal, very near it. The
apparent unanimity with which the South
ern people act in matters pertaining to the
rebellion undoubtedly justifies the opinion;
but when one comes to close investigation
in the premises, it is readily perceived that
two parties are assumingoutward form and
shape, and-will soon pa ce themselves in
earnest rivalry for the endency; and Ido
not hesitate to predict that a thorough,
un
compromising Union party will eventually
rule the "Old Dominion." The facts in the
case are, that the original Union men in
Virginia are slowly, but surely, and perhaps
unwittingly, organizing themselves into op
position against the original secessionists
who led tliem.with hot baste into the rebel-
lion.„, It is merely human nature that they
should do so, and under careful guidance
and fostering care, they can be led to take a
t
stand in our na Una' politics which would
astonish them i luntly proposed now.
It is not nece - ary to recite the circum
stances'which le Union men of the South
into the war. Suffice it to say that the sur
roundings were of such a nature that but
few of them, high or low, could withstand
the influence. Many yielded reluctantly.
and others were forced by the enthusiasm
of the original Secessionists, into a half be
lief that the Southern cause was a righteous
one, and fought , as men have fought before,
against their hottest convictions. These men
are, of course, 'tkilly aware that they have
committed the crime of treason, and very
naturally, although earnestly repentant,
they are sore when it is charged upon them,
and are most anxious to cover it up. With
this object in view, they have, in many in
stances, acted with the thoroughly dis
loyalists in their efforts to make the rebel
lion and rebels comparatively respectable.
However, they are gradually weaning
themselves from such associations, and wi I
soon be open in their dialike • to the appar
ently dotulnent party now. When we con
sider the fact that to the mind of every
thinking man the failure of the ebnfederacy
was apparent two years before its armies
were whipped, and that the semblance of a
government was merely kept up by the
I "bomb proof' rebel leaders during that
time, it is natural to infer that some one
, will be held responsible, and that when the
responsibility is fixed on any class of men,
they will be effectually killed. One legged
and disabled soldiers will eventually learn
to lay their physical afflictions at the door
of the original Secessionists, andt they will
array themselves with the Union party. It
is only necessary that the government
should dealt:honestly and justly with the
leading criminals, and nurse tine' bueinf re
volution in sentiment, to have it bloom in
411:1 qu esti aria b 1 to Republicanism. ,
The Virginia Legialature, now in session,
fintishes conclusive proof of thistheory,
and the rebels, knowing it, denounoe the
majority of its Members as "weak-backed.”
They may• petition; for general amnesty
and for the releoA, otJeff Davis,yet I do not
think they will be actuated by n di ; s . loyul mo
tives, but. merely with a salodeeire to
make their own participanoy in the rebel
lion less odlow3, and some will give their
voice to the petition hoping that it will be
disregarded.
Notwithstanding the distressed condition
of this section financially, there is. a gen
erally, expressed wish that our government
should become embroiled in, a foreign war.
This wish finds its origin With a certain
class, in the heartfelt longing for an oppor-
tunity to wipe out the disgrace now attached.
to them on account of the rebellion. There
.are men here who held high offices in the
Confederate . army who would willingly
enlist as privates under the "old flag," in
case of a war with France or England.
While hesitating to acknowledge it puts-
Hely, ,a majority of the people of the South
feel the disgrace which attaches itself to the
name of rebel, or bitterly regret their li)Ily
in winning for themselves that of traitor.
To free themselves from this imputation
antito put themselves again on a level with
their Northern brethren, they are willing
to do almost anything. "If we get up a
Mexican war," said a prominent official to
me last evening, "Gen. Lee will almost be
willing to go as a Lieutenant, and Jo.
Johnston would serve under him as a
Se leant." E. P. B.
-4c x
A.KILLWOMIATH.
BFAlrculm
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Muffs,
Collars,
Cuffs, &c., &c.
Russian Sable
HailsoA n ta gat y Ils irmtne•
chinahma.
A. K. & F K. WOMRATH
415 ARCH STREET.
i
149 w , friiced,'White ',and Co' ored,
EMAINITSJETS.
.
• r Jost opened , a large at( ,
c't of the above goo, which
will be closed oat at; ' ' . . : I
. , . .
Gieatly Reduced Prices.
CURWEN STODDART & BR D. ;
450, 452, 454, North Second St.,
.
deiti4t/ • '
REDUCTION IN PRIOES
OP
White Blankets.
Purchased at a great reduction, a lot or White
Blankets.
FOR 134/ . .E AT $l, ip and $6 PER PAIR.
Low Prices to close out this season.
CTIRTFEN STODDART & BROTHER
Noi!s. 450, 452, 454 N. Second ;St.
IN THE WILDERNESS.
An Incident of the Battle Field of the
Wilderness, May 7th, 1864.
This Group,
By Samuel Conkey, of New York,
Simi ar to Rogers' Groups,
Just Itecelved and For Pale by
SAMUEL S. FEMERSTON & 011,
South SECOND Street.
CHRIST MO PRESENTS.
French and English Silk
Umbrell.ls.
For Presents. For Sale by
WJT TAM A. DROWN Is. CO.,
246 Market Street. i
del4-6t2
'dew Paintings.
JAMES S. EARLE & SONS,
Have Just Opened,
Verb Fine New Paintings,
4 At Piodevate Prices
istmas Sales.
Earles' Galleries
AND.
- Looking; Glass Warerooms,
816 CHESTNUT STREET. 11464 t
414
Cava' Reduction,
Grins Reduction,
Gress Reduction,
To Close Winter Stock.
To Close Winter Stock..
To Close Winter Stock..
• JONES'
o.lcDEstablith' tided One- Erie° •
• . : cLOThmG sousir..
601 Market Street,
de2o-104/ 4p ABOVE SUCTit.
Wimatimok {
it itmelfent Clothing. } Oak Seth
Rzamir,
ligrantaxamas }B. .E. car. S:a
Handiome Suits and
Esownr. Marked.
wAN,..v.vvej
?sow's, French Backe. Oak
wAs•u•.-1 •
English Walking te , E. car. 6 / 21
Bacoars, ' Jac3W3 '
Market.
W.tztemaxsak{
Chesterfield Dross } Oak •
Haw« .rs, Coats.
Wixemk]ccalft in a otta=t ll.. E. Cot. 6th
RitoWN, 8411"4" et.
.{Pavorit i e f
a Mle Gent} Oak fitaul
WANArcuzza
Popnlorand 11 2 .. E. cor. 6th
Raovac Po Prices. /Ind
CT Marttet,
LADIES' FANCY FITRS.
JOI3N PA.ELEIJELA.,
No. 718 ARCH 13TRBET, '
Above Seventh street, at tds Old Established Stry.*
Importer, Manufaotnrer and Dealer in
FANCY FURS
LADIES. and CHILDREN.
Having how hi store a very Le sod heautthil
aortment of all the different lan and connate ol
Fancya Furs fOr Ladies' and Children's wear. I BOUM
from Close in want.
strtombnr the name and manlier. '
JOHN PARMA.
• MEI Arch street above Seventh.
I have no partner or connection with any other etoth
In thls atty. oc44m rpf
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
FOR
• I
•ci-iii.ro 'no N.
Rocking Horses,
Chair Horses,
Velocipedes,
Wheel Barrows,
Express Carts,
Sleight+,
Also, a fewEAlif OY 61AE16103 fbr little girls. I.
At the old Stand,
214 Deck street, nbove Second.
j k YOST Manufactur
GOOD -GOAL' CHEA's
Ise TON FOP;Gooplazon NUT COAL
fd A:TON FOR GOOD STOVE and NEATER
CURL,
aC :
AIATER I S
" • 00A 01710 E,
n02 , 34A1l PO:. - .Corner Sixth and Spring Garden
yauit BALE .- TO EndPPero, (Grocers; ~ Hotel - keepers
nd others—A 'very. superior • lot of Obarap_apie
Ander, by the barrel or dozen, r 4 JORDAN
aott-rptt 220 Pedretreei, below Tlidrd and ,W • ni
Miliiii
-4 CHOICE - COLORS PARAMETTAS.
44, .59 and 60 Cent's.
CHEAP "GOODS FOE HOLIDAY _PRESENTS,
CUEWIN STODDLET & POL6PHEL
Nos. 00, 452 and 451. N. SECOND Street, ab. Willow.
de22-35 rp . .
BALMORAL SKIRTS OF
54 7
, CIIRWEN ODOAIIT SDBOTHER,
Nc s. 450, 452 and 4 N. SECOND St., above Willow
de223t rp
ii
LONG EEO I E gIiAWLS
•OF AL GRADES.
Prices, $lO, $l5, $2O, $25 $3O, $4O, 0 . 0, $6O, $75. $lOO. $125.,
From Late Auction Sales
Noe. 450,452 and 154 N. SECOND St., above Willow
de..22 at IT
Dress Goods for Holiday Gifts,
Doable Fold Printed Alpacas-
Rich Plaid Dress Goods.--
Rich Plaid Dress G00d5...-.
Above Willow
With a full stock of Superior Gmdes. Prices ranging
from 44, 50, 55 and 60 cents.
Fos. 450, 452 and 454 N, SECOND St., above Willow
rp
111ARKET
-44
-er". NINTH.
1 4 P .
Christmas Cloaks.
Fine Broche Shawls.
Merrimac Prints.
Christmas Delaines.
Royal Blankets.
Staple Dry Goods.
SELECTED GEMS,
"The `Battle Cry of Freedom." •
"Tramp, Tramp, the Boys,",
"Annie Laurie."
"Beautiful Star in Heaven," etc.
Faust-March."
`Auld Lang Syne."
`Moine, Sweet Home."
"Dixie's Land," etc., etc., etc.
Also, selections from "Norma," "Traviata,'"`Trova
tore," 'Lucretia Borgia," with a beautiful variety of
Waltzes, Polkas, Schottisches, etc.
A freak Importation by , recent steamer% at very
moderate prices.
Fine Watches, Jewelry, • Silver Ware,
etc. etc.,
:bwriA_BLE FOR
•
Christmas Gifts.
FARR & BROTHER,
1111PORZE:103,
• 324 Chestnut street, bel. Fourth.
deisth.a,na,th.f,Sarpt
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.
CHRISTMAS HOL DAYS.
liscundon Tickets will be Issued at need Fares
between all Static= on Main Road and Branches - ,
Good from SATURDAY, MI inst., until WEDNES
DAY, January Bd. 1868.
G. A. NICOLIA, Qen'l Supt.
deis42U
AIRBANKS'
STANDARD - SCALES.
R. R. TRACK,
ROLLING MILLS,
DEPOTS,
End every branr able ob of bagmScale en
r whered. e a correct and dal
Is requi
FAIRBANKS &
MASONIC
715 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
=soul
WA 1 ,-
.K.igo_ WATCHES,
FINE JEWELRY,
Silver Plated Ware.
HENRY HARPER,
ocsOlilall
THEO. H. M'CALLAs,
FASHIONABLE
HATTER,
At his Old Established stand,
Sleds, tio
804. CHESTNUT ST.
del-1m rpi
LONG BC/DARE THREAD LAOS VEILS.--OEO.
W. VOGEL, No. 1016 Chestnut'street, luni just re.
calved from • Paris, an invoice of• Long Snare Thread
Lace Veils; also, a new case of French Breakfast and.
Demi ;Toilet Bele, trimmed with .Chiny and Valen•
clauses Lace; a new case of Infants' Trimmed Caps;
also, a•case from Bruxelles: with Bich Point Lace Ooi- •
jars, Sets, Ilarbes, Handkerchiefs, dcc.; Beai Black.
Lace Pointes, Bashes, Bich G nipnre , Palm Trimming
for Dresses, Beal Black Lace Flowers and Medallions
for tal r ni 'g dresSee. . • del9-6crpo •
'll °°P e tind e ti t ordel lr 4alZtrottbD:
best Alp; Weis re li c ts . airl 1 1
- .
818Vinea1nt% atorre tti;
NEW AND DESERA_BE STYLES.
' At Reduced icea.
CURWEN STODDART BROTHER,
CIIRIVEN STODDABT & BROTHER.
FROG 01111
MUSICAL BOXES. I
ADAPTED FOR
SIIAVEI;LWA.RE
AND SUPERIOR
520 ARCH STREET
-....25 Cents
Centa.
...ray.' Cents
COAL.
RAY,
CATTLE,