ABRAIICAIII LINCOLN. Written on Thanksgiving Day s 186 d. BY MRS. A. P. TLBASANTS. Ile lies in his grave, far away in the west, Away fromihe scenes where he toiled; manrwhom to know was to love and esteem, Whose heart by no falsehood was soiled. elht many a tear has been shed on thy grave, And many a heart has been crushed; A nation the greatest of all earth can boast, Heaved sobs that. could searcly be hushed• This Day of Thanksgiving speaks loudly of him; So grateful, so loving his heart, Ahl little we thought, but a short year ago, From our President soon we should part. In the midst of his noble and matchless career, Struck down by the murderer's hand; With no moment of time for the brief parting word, Was cut off the beloved of our land With a smile on his face, with a smile-in his heart, He sat, that last night of his life, Surrounded by those who knew only too well How far from his nature was strife. Ah! fain would we trust that' his spirit looks down, And Still o'er our land hovein near, Wise Lincoln! our hero, our ruler so pure, By so many heirts Still held dear. The work he began ever prosp'rouashall be, In his footsteps the nation shall tread; And 'ever our prayers for his loved ones shal And Heaven's best blessings be shed. Thou sleepest, brave man! many long miles away, Yet close to our hearts shalt thou dwell; And as year after year passes swiftly along, Time will show why we loved thee so well. For our country, our ransomed and beauti ful land, Shall rise in fresh vigor and might, Redeemed by thy counsels, so wise and so true, For a destiny glorious and bright. CITY MIMI. KELT. PHILADELPHIA SADDLE AND HARNESS EETABLISHMENT.—At this season, when everybody is spending money - for the en joyment of their friends or themselves, one is perplexed to know in all cases what class of goods to invest in, and the thought has occurred to us in passing the splendid Sad dle and Harness Establishment of Mr. S. ,R, Phillips, Nos. 30 and 32 South Seventh street, above Chestnut, that for presents to gentlemen, rejoicing in the luxury of horses and carriages, there is a. most fruitful field for the selection of Christmas and New Year's gifts in an establishment of this kind. Philadelphians are especially fortunate in possessing so extensive and magnificently stocked a warehouse in this department, and one thas is conducted by a gentleman so thoroughly conversant with the wants and tastes of. our people, and so ready to gratify them:with promptness and courtesy. This popular old louse, as most of our readers are aware, 'has, during a period of znortkAllan' thirty years, stood without a ita this department; and the shield of old and silver Medals displayed in one of the windows proves that this pre-eminence is not local but ' world-wide. • One of the medals, for example, was awarded to Mr. Phillips by the World's Fair, London, in 1851, where all the foremost manufacturers of harness on both sides of the Atlantic had entered the lists for competition. The Bann proud triumph was achieved by this house at the World's Fair, held in New York in 1853, and was similarly acknowledged; our own*Franklin. Institute has repeatedly cor roborated this flattering verdict, in which it has been imitated by State Fairs through out our country almost without number. It has often occurred to us that the suc cess, influence and position of a business house of this character,are matters of public interest, and we trust that the liberty we have here taken will be tolerated on thesa grounds. Mr. Phillips began his business career in an humble way,aaud has attained Ads present eminence in this branch by hard :knocks. Having started on the true basis of supplying his customers with the best goods, . allowing no misrepresentations in selling them, living habitually within his income and lending his aid to every useful public enterprise according to his ability, he has grown with our city, become known to and respected by her citizens, until now every intelligent Philadelphian knows that the house of S. R. Phillips is the place to obtain the best, most elegant, and most reliable harness ,and all other trappings necessary to the outfit of a first-class stable. There are few classes of manufactures in which there is a wider field for the display, of taste and originality, or in which these .elements are more essential to success, than :in the production of Harness and Saddlery,' Both of these characteristics Mr. Phillips possesses in a high degree; and they are • like indicated in the construction and arrangement of his businessedifice,.slready . referred to, and in the style, variety and rare beauty of his manufactured goods. Nor is any: genius too expensive for him to employ, in order to preserve the unrivaled character of his workmanship. When he finds the right man for the right place in his work-roomsi, the latter is certain to be come a fixture, some of his assistants hav ing continued steadily in his employ during the last thirty years. Being by far the most extensive manufacturer of Harness in America, his facilities for obtain ing andkeeping constantly on hand the finest stock of matenals are correspondingly superior; and as his trade is not local but national, he is obliged to keep constantly (made up . ready for delivery at an hour's notice) an immense stock of all the various grades of Harness, front - the least costly to the most expensive. There is probably not a day in the year in which the house of S. R. Phillips does not contain from.two hundred to three hundred sets of double and single harness made to suit the wants of all—from the man who rejoices in the luxury of affording his family a single horse and wagon, to the millionaire, whose equipage is maintained at an annual cost of thousands. Nothing that taste could devise or wealth supply is wanting in his stock— his yearly importations of ornaments, made utp goods, and expensive trappings being larger than those of any other retail manu factory, in this branch, in the United States. THE Rrrunx OF Tnu"jfasumm§..—The . delegates from the fire companies which tend to, participate in the reception of the members of the Hibernia Fire Company, on their return front Washington,. holdanother meeting last evening. . The reception is to take place on. New -Year's Pay. The fol lowing route was adopted: Starting from the Baltimore& depot, up Broad to Christian, down Christian to Twelfth, Up Twelfth to Green, down Green to Second, down Second to Vine, up 'Vine, to. Third, down Third to Race, - up Race to Fourth, down Fourth to Arch, up . . Arch .to Tenth, down Tenth to HE DAILY EVENING BULLETIN : PH Chestnuo down Chestruit to Third, and down Third to the Hibernia Engine House. The 'following Assistant 'Marshals were elected, being one for each district repre sented in the meeting; Ist district; John Laird, Franklin Hose; 2d. C. 13. Dungan, Philadelphia Engine; 3d ;H. A. Burton, As sistance Engine; 4th. James Seebeth, Wil liam Penn Hose; 7th. Thomas Axworthy, West Philadelphia Engine s k' HANDSOME PRESENT TO A RAILROAD PRESIDENT.—Wm. G Moorhead, Esq., late President of the Philadelphia and Erie Rail ' road Company, to whose energy and busi ness tact the people of Pennsylvania are chieflY indebted for the completion of that great road, was last evening the recipient of a magnificent gift. After the lease of the road to the Pennsylvania . Railroad Co., Mr. Moorhead resigned the Presidency and went to Europe. During his absence the Board of Directors resolved to present him with a testimonial in appreciation of his services. Mr. Moorhead has lately returned, and the presentation took place last evening at the Continental Hotel. The gift consisted of, two full sets of silver, dinner and tea. The services contain twenty-seven pieces, , con sisting of salvers, goblets, urns, pitchers, tureens, chafing-dishes, kettles, pots, and the full components of table sets. A mas sive waiter, in the dinner set, is three feet long by two wide. It contains upon its face the inscription: "Presented to Wm. G. Moorhead, Presi dent of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company, by the Board of Managers, as a testimonial of their high appreciation of his public services in opening the first railroad communication through Pennsylvania be tween the great lakes and the Atlantic ocean." Tiy ornamentation of the services is ex tremely beautifuL The waiter is finished, in a unique medallion pattern, and is neatly engraved in scroll work. Every article is finished in the highest perfection of wit. The dishes in the tea set are all surmonnt/1 by figures taken from natural or mytholo gical history, each figure being cast in silver from dies made expressly for the purpose. The ornamentation of the pitchers and gob lets is equally fine. The handles of each dish in the dinner service are curiously formed of a lion holding a shield, the figure being cast as in the tea set. The sides of the pieces bear, in a quaint monogram, the ini tials of the owner, W. G. M. The elabora tion and artistic - finish equal anything ever before made in this city. Thepresentation was made on behalf of the directors by Hon. Ellis Lewis, who detailed the many struggles through which the P. ct E. R. R. had passed, and spoke in the highest terms of the able manner in which Mr. Moorhead had conducted its affairs. Mr. Moorhead accepted the gift in a brief, but modest address. The company present, comprising the Presidents and Directors of the Pennsylvania and Philada., &Erie R. R. companies, Hon. Morton McMichael, Mayor elect, and representatives of the various commercial, manufacturing and banking interests of the State, thin sat down to a substantial banquet, at which a number of addresses were made. Everything passed off pleasantly, and the participants sepa rated at a late hour. EASTWICK SKATING PASS. - Yesterday afternoon we visited Eastwiok Skating Park near Gray's Ferry, and witnessed merry scenes calculated to make the skater's heart bound with delight. This park not only surpasses all others of this city, but is also the most extensive,best regulated and safest in this country. Neither New York nor Boston can boast of one that is near its equal. Only those who have engaged in this happy recreation can appreciate the beauty of the scene on reaching this delightful park as we crossed the bridge. The lithe forms of the skaters sailing hither and thither upon the smooth ice; the gay scarfs streaming in the fresh breeze; the burnished skates flashing in the clear sunlight—all made up a scene to delight the eye; while the inspiring music of the band, as it floated out upon the sharp air, together with he music of a thousand voices and of the inging steel, charmed the ear. The surroundings are quite romantic. The icy lake is bounded on the west by steep hills, and skirted here and there with tall trees; while on;the eastern and southern margin masses of rough, wild-looking rocks rise like a distant mountain. With eager impatience we hastened to don our skates and mingle with the gay crowd. How pleasantly the hours flew by, unnoticed amid the pure enjoyment! By and by the sun declined, and the glittering steel glassy lake drank in his last red rays. Sr lit in the twilight the sport went on, and Vie pale moon looked pleasantly down on the gay scene. - As we have stated, Eastwiek Park is the best conducted in the country. None are admitted but subscribers for the season, so that the harmony is never disturbed by dis orderly characters. Mr. Lowry has spared no pains to make his subscribers as com fortable as possible, and has erected build ings, saloons, etc., that afford every conve nience. • THE IaSTRIBITTION OF SOUP TO THB POOR. —There are many associations in the city for the relief of the poor of Philadelphia. The most prominent institutions of this kind are the soup houses, of which there are now several in Philadelphia. Some ac count of the operations of one of these bene volent societies will give an idea of the immense amount of relief afforded to suffer ing humanity. The Northern Soup Society, which is located on Fourth street, above ,Brown, was established in 1817. The report for the year 1865 shows that the house was opened for the distribution •of squp on the 29th of December, 1864, and: was closed on the 25th of March, 1865. During that period 54,381 quarts of soup were gratuitously dis tributed and 2,094 quarts were sokl. The whol& number of adults-and child)rwn who were partakers of thWiharity was 3,288, whom 426 were colored, The following ticks were used in th(),' manufacture of soup: 157 bushels of:beana 8 bushels -ot peas, 30 bushels of turnips; bushels of potatoes, 60 bushels of hominy, 16 tons of coal, 7 barrels of flour, 1,173 legs and shins of beef, 70 pounds of pepper and 3 sacks of salt. As above stated, the society was estab lished in 1817. In that year 23,887 quarts of soup were made. With the exception of fourteen- years, the distribution has con tinued since that time. The quantity of soup distributed in each year of that timb has raised from 3,816 to 116,758 quarts. The distribution during the past twenty years has been as follows : Quarts. . 8,717 10,432 1846, 1847, . . 1848, not open, 1849, . . 18,5741 1850, . . 8,6571 1851, not open, —1 1852, . . 41,603 1853, . . 16,618 1851, . .19,890 1855, . • 116,758 BRA:UV:FM GOODS FOB CHIUSTMAS PRE SENTS.—We desire to call the attention , of our readers to the attractive card of Mr. Linford Lukens, the enterprising dealer in gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, at the N.W. corner of sixth and Chestnut streets. The card,which maybe found in anothercolumn of to-day's paper, contains a list of choice articles suitable for presentation to gentle men. These goods have been selected ex.• pressly for holiday sales, and the display, evinces good taste and discrimination throughout. Our lady readers who may be at a loss:what to,purchase for their gentle men friends will find at this place articlei acceptable, elegant and useful. Call and make youl. helectiona. Quarks. . 75,009 42,033 . 97,139 45,123 . 40,950 47,163 . 44,158 43,601 49,280 1856, 1857, . 1858, 1859, . 1860, 1861, . 1862, 1863, . 1864, 1865: . SHOE:ENO. SALOON AT !JANSEN'S SKA.TING Pio/K.—Messrs. Gump ' t 41/-8r0.,-N0.:134l Chestnut street, have w nan enviable repu tation for the splendi character of their cigars, their choice ck of tobacco and their elegant assortment, f pipes. They have established a smoking saloon at Dr. Jan sen's skating Park, at Broad and Wallace streets, and lovers of the weed can procure cigars of such brands as; "ElSol," ,'Caban as ' "Figaro Cortes," 1 "Flor de Rives,"' "I,ondres, &c., which have recently been received by steamer. These superb cigars are sold at the lowest rates possible, and cannot fail to delight all who revel in the enjoyment of a pure and good article. DOMESTIC MARICETS.—Prices in market this morning were as follows : Apples, 38@ 45c, per half peck; butter, 55@600. per pound; celery, 6@Bo. per brineb;•cranber ries, •15@)20c. per quart; eggs, 40@45c. per dozen; roast beef,c- 22@28c. per pound; sirloin steaks, 30@350. per pound; mutton, 12@20c. per pound; onions, 25@30c. per half peck; pork, 13@20c. per pound; pota toes, 20 ®2Bc. per half peck; poultry, 18© 28c. per pound; veal 12@25c. per pound, and cutlets, 25@300. per pound. HILLEBBAND & LEWIS'S SOIREE GYEI NASTIQI7E.—This grand gymnastic and ca listhenic demonstration will come off at the Academy of Music, on the evening ofJanu aty 16th. Physical culture is attracting merited attention, and the annual exhibi tions of the puplle of Professors Hillebrand dr, Lewis never fail to excite interest and to attract appreciative audiences. ACCIDENT. John C. Bane, aged 38 years, residing on Seventh street, below Fitzwater, was admitted into the Pennsylvania Hos pital last evening. While driving a mineral water wagon, in the vicinity of Sixth and Coates streets, he lost his balance and fell to the wound. One of the wheels passed over his head, lacerating an ear and break ing his jawbone. 1.4 k. FIRE.—An alarm of fire, between ten and eleven o'clock last evening, was caused by the burning of the shed used for bleaching baskets, attached to Thomas Heilerman's ,toy store, No. 1142 North Second street. The loss was trifling. HANDSOME DONA'hON.—Ifr. William Struthers, the treasurer of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, acknowledges the receipt of four thousand dollars, the balance on hand in the treasury of the Citizen's Volunteer Hospital. RELIGIOUS.—The eloquent Bishop of the African M. E. Church, Rev. J.P. Campbell, will deliver a sermon in the Union af. E. Church, Fourth street belov, Arch, to-mor row (Sabbath) evening. We bespeak fur 'this African divine a large audience. HOLIDAY YRF.SENTS. IN CHINA AND 01-ASS. USHFUL AND 0/LNASIXN - . DAL. Roman Vases. Fancy Toilet Fete Egyptian Vases. Fancy Oalognes. Parton Vases. Fancy Card utaads Frosted Vases. Fancy Demisters. NEW goods, at low figures. SAMUEL c FETHERSTON & CO., Y.;() South Second street, above Spruce ACTRESSES AND OPERA Sr NG ERS. —Use and endorse only exquisite' Ennall de Parts" for tm parting to the roughest akin the color. texture bud complexion of polished Ivory. L'Erualt do Parts s used as a dentate beautifier for theatre, saloon and ball room. Mlle. Vestvall, Mrs. D. P. Bowers, Lucille Western, and other ladles recommend it to the profes sion and public for Its efficiency and harmlessness. Sold ty druggists and dealers In toilette at tides. ELEGANT FURS rOR CHRISTMAS FRE sumB.—Messrs, A. K. F. K. Womrath. No. 415 Arch street have even exuelleil their own erect reputation this season to the extent and magollic.nce of their stock of Russia Sable, Mink Same. Chinclillia cud Rota Elrmine Furs, in each of which they offer superb sets at comparatively reasonable priced A. number of meigniflceut sets, some ;Athens ranging to valve from one thousand to two thousand dollars, are now being completed. to order, one of the customs of this house being to allow their customers to Detect the skims they wish, from their stock, and give orders for their mum facture. The extent and cnaracter of this expensive class of Mrs offered by the Messrs. Womrath, may be Inferred tram the fact that, In addition to their ewa enormous trade here, they base been obliged re supply the principal Fun len of New York from their Own mportatiors. CLOT - Hilt° FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Mews. C. Somers di Son. No. 1i25 Chestnut,' street. gra der Jayne's Ball, have reduced theprucroftlietrelepani stock of ready-made clothing, so as to place them w tt hhs reach clan. If the benevolent will bear tole tirmind and take those to whom anew suit of clothing would be a blessing, to this popular old establishment, aud•have them snited In a garment, they will be doini-ood to others, and' find a real pleasure to the act ofgiving , watch does not attach to ther bestowal of mere articles of mete and fancy. Sziniqo MACHINES Fos CECRISTMAS Par sznam—Asald all the clash and clang o f rival sewing machines, the Wheeler &. Wilson Machine, sold at No. 704 Chestnut street, stands up in the stern majesty and dignity of a Colossus. its supremacy Is indispated and indisputable. It Is the moat appropriate and valuable gift toe lady that - could be made. Their males for pre sents have, during the past week, probably exceeded those of all the other machines combined. Over 7.003 of these machines have been sold to Philadelphia. A GREAT CHRISTMAS ESTABLISHMENT IS A. L. Vansant's, Ninth and Chestnut. Superb French Boxes, the bean Ideal ors gift to a lady: delicious Qut lecdota, French and American Mixtures, chocolate Pre Lions, and a theusand tempting novelties now his counters. T i ff E DECISION NOT REVEBSIBLE.—WhiIe "twish.d . loop-stitch" and "reversible lonr-atitch" are endeavoring to decide through the columns of the daily papers which is the "beat machine' and which is most .. complimented" by being in the others company, the public adhere to their former , ,decisloa, oft repeated, that the 'Grover& Baker" is the only machine suita ble for holiday presents. as It is the only one that can du all kinds of sewing ;perfectly, and EY Rsox one. in addition. Their large sales for holiday presents attest the correctness of the above. , A CuniszatAs Rio.—An. ancient poet thus pt aka of Chtistmacc ' With fhotsteps slow In furry pall seciad, His brows ems - reached witn laurel never sere, Old Cams TYAS comes to close the waned year." This style of costume might have done in old times and for a mythical personage, but lbr the discreet Christmas ooservt r there is nothing like ;a tint-class suit from the Brown Stone Clothing Ball of RocknW et Wilson, Dios. 603 and. 665 Chestnut street, above sixth. CHRISTMAS Cata"'ECTIONS. CLIXISIMELS and Confectioners are as appropriate in conjunction as they are alliterative. To procure o , vfectiouery In the highest condition of perfection, It is only necessary to pay a visit to the famouspopular establishment of E. Whitman di Lb., No. sfii Chestnut Street, below Fourth. The drain upon the firm is immense at this time; but their resources are equal to it, and all comers are served promptly and satisfactorily with the best, the freshest, the most elegant., and the most whole some dainties. E. G. Whitman & Co.'s neat boxes of choice fancy confectionery are Just the thing for christ mas gifts, and they are immensely the rage. 4 . A CHRISTMAS GIPP.—No more thoroughly appropriate Christmas present can be made, eltuer to pourze(f or to o friend, than a ton or two of the splendid coal sold by W. W. Alter, No. 957 North Ninth street. Ita quality is the very best, and it is a, Id lower than the same article can be procured anywhere else is Phila delphia. CARAMELS for Christmas and Chocolate Creams of ten difterent varieties in immense quanti ties; also, French Candies of all kinds at A. W. Hoit's Caramel Depot, No. Leos Walnut street; also, Fancy Boxes, Bags, Toys, Bon Bons, dtc., in great variety. COUPONS, due January Ist, Gold and Silver wanted. Seven•thlrtles and Five-twenties bought and sold. Drexel & Co., 34 Solid: Third street. JI3LES HAMEL'S EAU ATEIRNIENNE, OR RAM RENOVATOR.—This chemical disa.very is not a dye; acting on the capillary tubes, it changes gray hair into a brown or black, beautiful and lifelike, whereby decadence is prevented, and the ravages of age and ill health repaired by a beautiful growth of the most soft and glossy hair. It will not stain the skin or discolor the nest linen. Sold by all Druggists, and at ,the Laboratory of Eugene Bize Fricke. succassors to Jules Hauel 6; Co., 030 Arch street, Philadelphia, GLOVES! GLOVES ! ! GLOVES !I !-z-Of far, buck. cloth, kid. silk, cotton, lined and without lining. all sizes and qualities. Largest stock in the city. and selling at reduced rates to snit holiday buyers. Call and examine them, at Henry Atkinson's, No. SZO Chestnut street. A. SUPERB assortnentof fancysearf, neck ties, new styles, rich and elegant, suitable for Christ mas gifts, at Henry Atkinson 9, N 0.620 Chestnut street. WRIST . CoMFOnTS, mufflers, gaantlets, driving gloves, and other goods suitable for skating sleighing, etc., in great variety, and at lOw prices, at Henry Atkinson's Gents' Furnishing masa; No. 629 Chestnut street, below Seventh, south side. • FINE HOLIDAY CONFECTIONS.—The pre^ sent holiday season Is marked with the finest achiev meats of the confectioner's art. Hr. August Twines, the popular dealer, at No. 205 South Nnth street, pre. sents a gorgeous array ofarticies in hisline. which for beauty of design. and excellence of material, cannot be surpassed. lils assortment of bonbons comprise over forty dlfferentkinds, and in connectiOn:with a brilliant and endless variety of Cream almonds French Nougat, Cream Chocolatesßoasted Jordan Almonds, Sugar Plums, Plain and stench Secrets. Candied• Fruits, etc., • renders this estAblishiment a most attractive resort for all in quest of fine confectionewy. We might state la addition that 2,1 r Tlllmei uses only the best qualities of sugar In the nunanfacture of the above articles. ' I LADELPHIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1865.---TRIPLE SHEET HOSIERY t" HOSIERY !! HOSIERY la ! Heavy. undershirts and- drawers, of lambs , . wool bbaker-knit, merino, cotton, etc.. all sizes and quail tics, at 3lienry - Atkinson's. ago Chestnut street., GREAT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL PER. , p tissataY Horan-Since our sumouneenient a few days ago that Messrs. Eugene Giza & Fricke, (successors to Jules Flatlet & C 0..) Igo. 950 Arch street, not only sold their popular -, toilet' preparations at. wholesale to all 'arts of the world, but that they were prepared to at> ceramodate the public at retail at the counters of tueir large establishmentabeir store has presented the ac tivity of a bee-hivei. The delicious odors that greet one o i entering this busy scene are ateculo.ted to make as feel like Imparting tie same enjoyment to others. which can he immediately done by investing in a few bottles of their most delicious extracts, and sending them to —. with the compliments of the season. A present of this kind Is always appropriate, and, t o a lady especially, always acceptable it ls not an eta pensive kind of pre-ent, and we are hence the better enabled tea distribute our favors among a larger number, WRAPPERS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.— , we would inform our readers who are now purchasing goods for Holiday Presents, that our friend. Mr. J. C. Arrlson, Nos. t and 3 North Sixth street, offers an ex tremely well-selected stock of Meaning Wrappers, Ulan wbich nothing could be ni ore appropriate or acceptable as a present to a gentleman His }neck or them era braces all the most desirable materials-cashmeres, merinos, and printed flannel, made up in the latest styles to snit all tastes.. His stack is large: but. as they are selling rapidly. purchasers wilt du well to call early. We would also invite attention to his silk shirts and drawere.merino, lambs' wool and swan's down, Canton flannel dltto„alt - o. Also, Gloves, ailk Scarfs, Ties, silk and linen HdErfs., Cardigan Jack-ta. Sus penders, ac. &c. In fact, everything. appertaining to - Gentlemen's wear, LACE CURTAINS, VERY CHEAP, SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY PRESICHTB.—Now teat Christens. L 9 80 near, and every one Is looking out for pr. petit, oar readers should bear in mind that Mr. John M. Flan offers at his store, Arch and Seventh streets, a splen die assortment of elegant Nottingham Lace Curtains. These goods are jest the thing to present to young couples going to housekeeping. In appearance they closely resemble the real article, but the difference in price is. of course, very great. an all who are inkiking of purchasing curtains or curtain materials we would say, read the • card of Mr. J. M.. Finn, publ shed in another, column of this paper to-day, and then go to his stort, southeast corner of Arch and Seventh etrreete, and examine the assortment there offered. HOUSEKEEPERS will find at Farson Co.'s, 252 Dock. street, below Walnut. ironing tables, tubs, buckets, tinware, cutlery, tea trays, etc., at mode rate prices. Garrs.-=-If yon want a handsome pocket knife. Rodger's or Wortenholm's make, superior razors, Ladies' scissors in cases-finest quality-go to MADEIRA'S, 115 Tenth street below Caestnut. THE LATEST NOVELTY is the new Skating Hat just introduced by Messrs. Wood & Cary 72.3 Chestnut street. They are pretty, stylish, tasteful just the idea for the Park, and are solo at moderate prices. W. &C. are closing out their stock of Winter _lasts and Bonnets at and below cost. Now is the time to buy. A MOST ACCEPTABLE PRESENT, to a gen. tlercen. Is a box of Fragrant Carers. CAFFEE. at BROAD and Clita..sTN UT, Imports all of tne Blatt' brands, and sells at cost -aa d MORE TOO. GENTS' Undershirts and Drawers, of lambs' wool. merino. silk, cotton. Shaker tiannel. etc.. •ill sizes and qualities, ate Heary Love's Furnishing Emporium, northwest corner of Filth and Chestnut streets. Do YOU intend purchasing a Holiday Gift for your wife? /Nothing more appropriate than the Florence. HOLIDAY GOODS. EXAMINE Our Ladles' Furs, Gents' Hats, every style. Wrappers for gent% Furnishing goods for gents, Misses' Hats, Children's. Haig, Emery. Gloves. etc., For Presents, OARFORDS. Under the Continental Hotel. GIE-I . e.—lf von have a deaf relative or friend get them an Instrument to assist the bearing at MADE' RA'S, Tenth street. below Chestnut. Music FOLIOS and elegantly bound hlos!c books for Christmas Presents. C. W. A. TIIIIMPLER. Seventh and Chestnut streets. DI A ICY of the Holiday Gifts merely please be fancy for a few days, and are then laid aside and forgotten. The Florence will last &lifetime. CARDIGAN JACKETS.—TiIe most Comforta ble article to wear to the house. Cs Henry Love, at the corner of Fifth and Chestnut, has a handsome stock of them. "OLD ADD" CIOARS.—Just imported, per "Stars and Stripes"—a new brand and very fate. Also, SENULNE Figaros, Portagas, Cabanas. Espanolas &c.. dm., by same vessel. at CAFFROS, 132.0 AD and CHESTNUT streets. J , SWELItY.—With the approach of Christ man the' demand (GT JewelrY becomes very genera. The object cif each person who intendspurchasing is I'. buy the best artic)e at the lowest possible rata. But as the r umber of jewelry atom' In Philadelphia is le gion, Inexperienced parties are cipalte at sea to know where aW , with whom to deal. No kind of badness °fn..= snob inducements fbr extortion as that of jew elry. Very few can distinguish the gua r dm. the counterfeit diamond, and fewer still can galust the dishonest dealer in the precious metals. Batmi. tatingly we re:Commend Mr. John Brennan , N. 1 3 Egghtli street. as a business man of the highest in= tegslty. Ma stock is most varied kind select. It nou gat:. of the rarest d g . ors, offered as reasonable prices. His selection of ends, precious stones, gold and silver watches,plated Ware and fancy articleols really beautiful; and if any reader, Intends paribastas Christmas present be should first pay a visit to Bren nan's No. 13 B. Eighth street. EVER ACCErra.BLE TO A. LADT.—Bought quick, and any •mount of perplexity saved In the cboloe of a Gltt, by the simple purchase at Needlea' brag Store,itth and Racesta,of a box of "Whitman's" Choicest Bun Bons. Phyalc and Doctors are at a discount at this season, so C. H. N. says. Confections stall role at his counter fbr a time. It has been inti mated that be in only working up an activedemand for his Pills and Potions after Holidays. Be that as it may, he has a beautiful lot of Caskets, Bores, &a., tilled with the choicest Conlectdons.at a range of pricss to snit all. PTANO CovEns, TABLE' COVEBS PniTENT SHOE-13LAMILNG Box.—This should be in every house. It contains brush, blacking and boot-jack, and a place to keep the slippers and boots. MartuEactured only by S. Macituran, V= Chest nut street: De you wish to gladden the heart of your deepest lady_ friend? Jent,purehase her a Florence a. a Holiday Gut. Gmernsmxic's Muss HA Ts ! • Two new.styies out. The "WINTER" and the "HOLIDAY."_ Both graceftd and unique. tientlemen who are in UM habit, of deferring the pur chase of their hats until the Holiday season; will find these exactly suited to their wants. W. F. WARBURTON, 420 Chestnut Street, Next door to Post Office. JUST THE THING FOR ' SEATEBS.-0:1 Henry Love has a splendid stock of mufflers, glo yes, gauntlets, wrist-comforts, etc., etc., which are now in requisition. LOVE„ N. W. corner of Fifth and Chest, n In streets. DOES your mother own a Florence? If O not, e. purchn.se best one, by all means, for a Holiday ELECTRO - SILVER PLATED WARE, best quality ibr famt/y use, and holiday presents. Campbell Davldhelser, 1317 Chestnut street. LUBIN'S EXTRACTS AND SoArs,Pom ADEs, Sachett, Powders, Fine Cologne, &c., &c. C &FMB, BROAD and CHESTNUT streets. TEE POCKET-FOLDING LANTERN.—No traveler should be without one. Wholesale and retail agent, B. Ilaeferran, 721 Chestnut street, HOLIDAY PRESENTS—PERFUMERY.—Har rIs & Oliver. southeast corner of Tenth and Chestnut streets, have lard to a line simply of Perfumery, put up in form suitable for Christmas presents. Ladies would do well to step In and examine the stock. In addition to this they have a large assortment of drugs ' care fully prepared, Pharaoh's serpents, 50 cents; mall, 55 cents. Do You desire something styligh way of Boarfh, ties, or gloves, call on TiaTzr. at the northwest corner of Fifth and Chesumtstreets CHRISTMAS GIFTS.— LACEY, 1216 CHESTNUT Street, Have a large stock of goods suitable for theaull days. Ladles French and English Reticules, Travel ing Bags and Dressing Cases, Gents' Trunks, Traveling, and Tourists' Bags Dressing and Shirt Cases, Lunch Baskets, Carriage Whips and Riding Twigs, kogiish Bunting Crops, Englisu Mountings, Rosettes, Freud/ and English Lap Rugs, Mats, fine stock of Robes. Of oar own rrianufa,ture, the largest stock, greatest vari ety, and the latest styles of :saddlery and Harness to be found in the city. Goods cheerfully shown. LA, MBEIri & CO.. 1216 CHESTNUTtreet, above Twelfth. AnE you looking for a Holiday Gift for your sister? The Florence will please her better than a thousand dollars' worth of trinket& RECHERCHE! ODOR VASES, SEVRES Vases; Cut Chum Colognes, &..c., &a. CAFFEE. BROAD and CHESTNUT streets. • DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS AND CATARRH.— T. Isaain,ld. D., Professor of the Eye and Ear, treats all diseases appertaining to the above members with the utmost success. Testimonials from the most reliable sources in the :ity can be seen at his office, NO. SlOPine street.. The medical faculty are invited to accompany their patients, as he has had no secrets in his practice. Artificial eyes inserted. No cinuzemade for examina tion. IVORY BRUSHES, SECELL Confits,_4e., &0., In great variety—moderate OA &E, • • • BROAD and OHOESTNUT streets. and WINDOW SHADES, Of ,every desirable style or color. I. E. WALRAVEN, 719' Chestnut street, Masonic Hall. HOLIDAY GOODS What should I give Father for, Christmas, A PAM OF CLOTH OVER GAITERS, ' To BE .11,433 or E E. HULVISH. delB-80 14 NORTH FuURTE. STREET. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Musical Boxes, Violins, Gaitars.Banjos, Accoracens, Flutes, Fifes, Drums, &c., &c., at C. P. PJ.RA kANTEC New Musical Instrument E4ore (nine twenty-nine), 929 CEiESTNUT Street. dea.s-ISt) bKATEb t SKATES! B.la.A.rilE S.! PHILIP WILSON & CO.. 409 CHESTNUT STREET. Plavejta3t received a large and desirable steck'of LA DLNh', 021E1sTa' and BO i is' BRATER, consisting of Shirlea's Patent, without straps; Philadelphia, New York and Boston Clun Skates. Williams, Morse & Co.'s superior Skates, of every , variety and style. isiondin skates, Brass and Silver Plated: and all de• scriptoria. to be found at STREET. n026-2it HOLIDAY PRESENTS. The best and most substantial present to a friend (or Soldier's Widow) is a barrel of our Superior Family Flour, And a bag or Pali barrel "MOUNTAIN" BUCK WHEAT WPAT, warraated whiter than Bethlehem Mee : l. ALLMAN & ZEHNDEIR, dell-18t/ FOURTH AND VINE. Cheap First-Class FURNITURE. A complete assortment of Rosewood Chamber and Parlor Furniture. A general assortment of Walnut Chamber, Parlor, Dining Boom and Library, at very reduced prices. Geo. 809 and 811 CHEB2 NUT BTREI CT I-140 LAD AIL' 40-IF'rrS, AT TILE New House Furnishing Store, No. 49 NORTH NINTH STREET, NEAR ARCh, Embracing Silver Plated, Japanned, Planisbed, Tin, Wood and Willow Ware, Table Cutlery, Salamis, etc. ALSO, FOR CHILDREN, Spring and Rocking Horses, Sleighs, Velocipedes,Toy Gigs, Tables &c,, d. 164 .4 J. S. -POST. Christmas Presents. PAINT BOXES. New Decalcomania. Wax Flower Materials. Fine Writing Portfolios. Chrorno-I_Athograplis SCHOLZ & JAKESITZKY, 112 south Eighth st., delSst BELOW Larurri tri% rtEORISTMAS PRESENTF3. THE GARDEN OF FLOWEBS, PrlcelL PALACE OF SANTA CLAM, HORSE TB AT JACIC BIIIIa. el SO. PICTORIAL MONUMENTS, es. Four boxes, each complete in itself. About one hun dred amusing games and puzzles. New, and the cheap est and most beautiltd presents for children and youth of which we know. .111.1KRRY13 HIJSEIThi, G. A. SCHWARZ, No. lOW Chestnut street. delltl6.l4,4Tns • • s • I :4 . .1 , ! •: • 01:• , ::To Air ap delirious flavor, wholesale and retail. for the hole. daya. GKO. W. JENKINS, Dlanufbctory No. le= SPRING GAMMEN Street, mamma below Eleventh. D RESS CAPS—Ladies to want of Head - Dresses an i Dress Caps for the 33 olidays rd a large an d handsome assortment at Mrs. S. D. Willits', 1.17 Nona Ninth street, on and atter Tuesday. 19th tun: dela el IifOLIDAY CANES OF SUPERIOR QUALITY. II with choice Confections, at the southwest corner or Nineteenth and Wallace streets. del,s-14t. LEGAL NOTICES. TN THE ORPHANS' COURT MR THE CITY AND A. COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. Estate of JOHN .ELLIOTT, deceased. The Auditor appointed by the Court to audit, settle and adjust the account of Edmund 3. Yard. surviving Executor oche last will of John Elliott, deceased, and to report distribution of the Balance in the hands of the accountant, will meet_ the parties Interested for the purposes of his appointment, on THURSDAY, Jan's , 4., 18643, at 4 o'clock, P. M. at the Wetherill House, transom stmet.above Sixth, in the City of Philadelphia. des-s,ta,ths, TN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOkt THE CITY 1 AND COUNTY OF PHILATIELPMA.—Estate of MARTHA THOM BSON,dec'd.The auditor appoint ed by the court to audit,settle and adjust the account ot John Sharp. surviving trustee under the last will of Thomas kJ ullin. deceased, for Martha McLoughlin, now Thompson). as flied by the Executors of the last will of the said John Sharp, deceased, and to report distribution of the balance in the hands of Ste aC countant. will meet the parties interested for the pur poses of his appointment, on FRIDAY, January. 61h, 1866, at 4 o'clock, P. M., at th, Wetberill House, No. 605 Sansom street, In the city of Philadel phia. de23-s,tu.th,st*, TN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR THE CITY AND TN COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA E.tate of pointed AlcliTjr.T.lN, deceased. The Auditor ap by the Court, to audit, settle and adjust the account of John Sharp, Executor of the last •will of Thomas McMullin, deceased, as filed by Benjamin Sharp and inhere, Executors of the last will of the said John Sharp, dec'd, and to report distribution of the bit ten& in the hands of the accountants will meet the parties interested for the purposes of his appointment. on WEDNESDAY, the 3d of January, • lose, 51.4 o'clock, P. M., at the Wetherill House, No. 605 Sa"som street. In th e City of Philadelphia. de2.3-5,tu,t13,5t5 TNDLA RIIVER MACHINE BELTING STEAM 11 PACEING; HOSE, .t.o. .ipiqineers and dealers will find a PULL ASSORT its NT OF GOODYEAHO PATEITT VULCANIZED RUBBER BET TING, PACKING, HOSE, &0., at the Manufacturer's Headquarters. GOODYEAR'S, • SW Chestnut street, South side. N. 8.--We have a NEW and CHEAP ARTIOLE of GARDEN and PAVEMENT HOSE, very cheap, to whi chthe attention of the public Ia t , AAC NATILOLDD3, Auctioneer and Money Broker, I N. E. corner of Third and Bruce streets only one only &Tr.below established t for the last forty AN y " Money to loan In large or small amounts, at the lowest rates * on Diamonds, Silver Plate, 'Watches. Jewelry, Oloth big, and igpods of every description. Officehours from 8A.M.W17 P. M. , delssfrp, , • ~, WE' HICREWITH. oakt, attention to :.,'.., -•-• -..;',/, our oent assortment of superior NANO, which , we alwayli have on , , I'' " Y , , and offer them atvery reasoM pricei . nrchwers. Zest of references and GII Invariablyenmity , THE UNION - pilaf° XANWAt7n7IIII , I9 'OM ' amp. . . . ' 1017 Walnut street, . , FOR TRIMGHT :OR OHARTER.—The ge , , schooner ELIZABETH: MAGEE, Magee. ---' master, 41.0 tODS burden or 4,000 bbls , capwd tv; coppered and copper thatenedv , now _le port and ready for any voyage. Apply to DAV.Ip youlliatet Notth Wltatveo.Ne , , de2A EDUCATION. A NEW ENTERPRISE TWO. THOUSAND YOUNG MEN TO. RECEIVE A COURSE OF INSTRUCTION 4136%6,0 cl BUSINESS COLLEGE GRATUITOUSLY This number of transferable Scholarships to be Is sued at $5O each, entitling every holder to fall instruc tion in the Commercial Course, with the privilege of assigning the same, after the completion of course, At Their Full Value, To a second: party, who will be entitled to the same course. The Object, To erect a Magnificent Building on Chestnut street or elsewhere, for the accommodation of the College. Every - student To have an interest in - the enterprise as a stockholder, and to become the patron of an Institution which, by its character and permanence, shall be an honor tothe city and its founders. Proposition. follhzeZbuyettnpgfirplin&to all quslifed aguw. QUAXEB, CITY BUSINESS COLLEn. Transferable Scholarships, TO THE Nununit_or TWO THOUSAND. Endorsed with a contract to give each original holder all the privileges of the Ins Ration, until he seal'. have completed the prescribed course, with the rlght after wards, or before (providing he surrender his right theretolto tfign the same for its full valve to asecond person, who shall be entitled to the same course. It being understood and agreed that when two persons shall have so received the benefits of the scholarship it ahall then be deemed canceled. The object of malting this proposition is to increase the facilutes and usefulness of the institution, to guar antee its permanence, and identify ft more closelY with the enterprise and spiritgf the Llty of Philadelphia as a city of schools and colleges, where general educa tional interests receive their just appreciation and liberal support, and I pledge myself to carry out the plan and purpose of erecting a building for the accom modation of the institution, which shall be ad that can be desired in architecture, dimensions and convent e_nces for the object, intended. it i• apparent that the success of the enterprise "WIE depend upon a large Increase of patronage, and if the rate of increase shall not be deemed sufficient, I re serve to myself the right to discontinue the issue of these scholarships at any time yet, without prejudice, to the rights of any who hold those already issued. L. FAIRBANKS, pitrsTrimlT OF THE QUAKER CI ry BUSINES COLLFAiE. ADVANTAGES OF THE SCHEME, First.—Under nocircumstances Call it be any disad vantage to the Student, 11:m31:anon as he will receive his instruction at the same trice as has heretofore been charged. and whatever be may afterward re ceive for his scholarship will be really a gift on the part of the propriet, is. If he dispose of It at tta call, m..urse or instruction will cost him nothing. second.—The scheme is entirely practicable, as Its success will require less Iran three times the patronage enjoyed by this Institution daring the past year. 'third.—Whether tt be eventually carried out or not, the student will be equally the gainer, for the contract with him will remain good at WI events, and his scholarship will be redeemable as above proposed. Fourth.—Parents and Guardians as vlng sons and wards to educate in the future can - save money by taking scholarships for them in advance or the tim eof their entering. Fifth—Young men without the necessary mesas to pay for a course of instruction, can borrow of those able and wilting to aid thim, assigning their Scholar ships as security. Sixth—Any person interested in the success of any worthy young man who may need assistance, can pur chase for him a ectiolarship. and reserve to himself the benefits to be derived from its subsequent sale. Such an investment would be a very acceptable pre sent from a 'Merchant to a faithful employe. Let the Merchants of Philadelphia remember this at the ap proaching holidays Seventh,—The Charter of the Col'ege, and an ar rangements already made for its continuance in the bands of Trustees, afford a guaranty of its perma nence, and at any time during its existence these Scholarships must be redeemed according to agree ment. whether in the hands of the present proprietors or of another. ADDITIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS SECURED. In addition to the building now occupied. the large HALL OF THE SPRING GARDEN INS fix wrz, N.E. CORNER OF BROAD AND SPRING GARDEN STREETS, has uperior s been leased, and will be immediately fitted up In style. This is one of the finest Halls in the city for this PCII , pose, and is admirably located to accommodate those relining In the northwestern portion of the city. It is leo feet long and 4.5 feet wide, and is now undergoing alterations and repairs casting about f 52,500. It will be furnished at an expense of six or seven thousand dol lars, and will be one of the moat convenient and at tractive school-rooms in the country. TEIEGRAPH LINE. The building at Tenth and Chestnut streets will be connected with that at Broad and Spring Garden streets by a Telegraph Line. thus giving additional facilities in the Department of Telegraphing.: TEACH:MS. Several new Teachers have been engaged, and every flicility will afford to those who enter the In tution fOr th e acquisition of a thorough Practical Imowledgeof business. TO PADICNTS, GUARDIANS AND YOUNG MEN. Immediate application will be necessary to secure the advantages of this offer, as the proposition will not be continued before the public without the fullest assurances of its ultimate success. All scholarship' issued, whether It be ten or one thousand, will be re deemed as agreed. Scholarships can be secured in advance of the time when it Is Intendedto use them, by remittances, per draft, through the mall, or by eSpreSS. Office Tenth and Chestnut Streets. L. FAIRBANKS, A. M., naM,B to t. h 1m rpl FLOUR ! FLOUR !! "Pride of the West: 9 "Musselinan." "Eagle of Ft. Wayne." "Lebanon Choice." "Lewistown." Brooke & Pugh, Nos. 1731 and 1733 Market Street, SOLE RE:MTVERS of the above well•known and established brands of Flour. Diummtzlinainmalavvol Sheppard, Van Harlingen & Arrison, No. 1008 Chestnut St., Are now receiving the commencement of their Pall Assortment of FRENCH AND ENGLISH LACE CURTAINS, .13ROCATELLE, BILE. TERRY, pr.A TN WOOL REPS, SATIN DE LAMES, FANCY UNION REPS, UTRECHT VELVET And a variety of other materials for CURTAIN and FURNITURE COVERING, noetf Ij_4latfuta :4 sow Is gort94 T ADIPB AND CEILDREN'es DRESSES DYED A. 4 all the , modern colors, and finished with the ' t original lustre , Broche and. Woolen Shawls, Table and Piano Covers cleaned and finished equal to new: Clentlemen'eClothea and Mourning done at short notice at B. W. SMITHE'S, N. Fifth street, below Arch. no2S.s.w,3m. DALE ROPE AND TWINE - 211.1uslUIPAUTUBED 11 and Mr ban?' .; • kWEAVER & orth Water street, and - • el North Delaware arum& PB.ESTD "Patton." del2-1m rp/
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