CITY 111:110GETIN. BANK. •DIRECTORS ELECTED.-A. number of the banks ih thiS city held their annual election for Directors to-day. In addition to those published yesterday, the following , elections have occurred: &fond National Banla—Nathan Hilles, ClOorge W. Rhawn, Benjamin Rowland, Jr.. .Ed ward Hayes, Benjamin H. Deacon, Lewis Shallcross, Charles.E. Kremer Jno.Cooper, William Ervien. Consolidation, National Bank—James V. Watson, John H. Bringhurst, Henry Croo ke', Joseph H. Collins, Edwin A. Landell, Ludlam Matthews, Seneca E. Malone, Robt. Shoemaker, Robert F. Taylor, John, W. Thomas, Joseph B. Van Dusan, John P. Verree, James S. Watson. Trademnen's Nationalßank.—H. Rogers, Geofge C. Thomas, Joseph B. Bloodgood, James McCann, Robert Coane; John Car row,' I. B. Baxter, Jr. • Southwark Bank.—John B. Austin. Thos. _Sparks; John Thomann, HenryG. Free man, William M. Baird, James Simpson, 'George W. Smith, Hugh O'Donnell,Samuel 'Cashier. ' National Exchange Bank.—A. Boyd,Ben.- (jambs Bullook, Jos. B. - Hodgson R. 'N. -Rathburn, Charles H. Cumming4George A. Kohler, Watson Malone, A.L. Crawford. 'J. Franey Smith, Stephen G:Smith; John Everman, R Gillingham, John liVil " City .National Bank-Mm. F, Hughes, Josiah Kisterbock, Chas. W. Trotter, Geo. - W. Fahnestock, John Baird, Thos. Potter, 'S. D. Walton, A. Boyd Cummings, Chas. E. Lex, Colin Colket, Frederick Wilcox, J. P. Wetherill, C. Henry Garden. Farmers' and Afevhanics National Bank —S. A. Mercer, Edwin M. Lewis, John Ashhurst, Anthony J.- Antelo. Benjamin A. Farnham, James R. Campbell, Francis Tete, William M. Farr, Lindley • Smyth, William H. Merrick, Willam 11. Wood ward. Richard C. Dale, Pemberton S. Hutchinson. Vie Manufacturers' National Bank—John Jordan, Jr., Curvreti Stoddarti Michael Moyer, John Gilbert, Emmor Weaver, Lewis Haehnlen, D. D. Jones, Lewis Royer, Jno. G. Repplier. Commercial National Bank—Jos. Jones, Thomas H. Powers, Leon Berg, . Alfred G. Baker, Thomas Williamson, George Fales, Daniel Haddock, Jr., Joshua Lippincott, ~.krchimedes J.Bucknor, John Garrett, Wm. Musser, George W. Steever, Archibald Campbell. Girard National Bank—D. B. Cummins, 'Charles Rugan,William Gillespie, Redman Cooper, J. H. lichener, T. B. Wattson, T. W. Markley, Washington Butcher, S. Cald well, Jr., Edw. S. Handy, Daniel McDev itt, Samuel Norris, Adam Ruth. Mechanics' National Bank—Joseph B. Mitchell, Benjamin W. Tingley, G. D. Ro sengarten, Isaac F. Baker, Robert Steen, George H. Stuart, James T. Young, Ebe nezer Maxwell, L. C. lungerich. THE GrvErt CONTESTED EL.EcTION CASE. —General Collis, the examiner, yesterday afternoon resumed the hearing of the testi mony from the army in the contested elec tion case of D. P. Weaver vs. John Given. Lieutenant L. T. Brewer, Company F, 2d Regiment Pennsylvania Artillery, was the only witness examined. The company returns were sixty-nine votes for John Given. None were recorded for his opponent. Lieutenant Brewer de posed that no election was held on the 10th of October last among his men. His com mand unanimously declined to vote in such manner. Witness called them out, and proposed to them that they should vote if .they desired. Upon being shown the alleged returns of the vote cast by his company, he recognized the names of a number of men who had long before been killed in action, and of others who had been discharged from the service in 1864. Of the men who signed the alleged election return witness could identify not a single signature. One name, Samuel T. Long, whose signature in the documents is attested by a mark, could write a wry good hand. Another man, named Shaffer, whose signature is attached to the returns, was not able to write at all. The hearing was then temporarily sus pended, owing to the absence of witnesses. DESTITUTION IN GEORGIA.—The Ameri can Union Commission of this city has re ceived advices from their agents, and other reliable sources in this afflicted State, that thousands of her people are now suffering for the commonest necessaries of life. Nor is their suffering limited to any one class in the community. The once opulent, the poor white trash, women and children, sick and crippled, loyal refugees,negroes and others, suffer to a greater or less extent for food, clothing, medicines, &c. Those of our citizens who desire to aid the noble effort of the American Union Com missionato relieve these people can send contributions of money to Mr. Samuel Work, Treasurer, 36 South Third street, and clothing, provisions, etc., to Mr. Joseph Parker, Secretary, 1210 Chestnut street. We commend this beneficient enterprise to the generous consideration of our readers. THE ASSAY AT THE MINT.—The com missioners under the thirty-second section of the act of January 18, 1837, to make an annual trial of pieces reserved at the Mint and its branches for the purpose of securing a due conformity in the gold and silver coins to their respective standards and weights, appointed by the Secretary of the Treasury and approved by the President, are as follows: Professor Joseph- Henry, of Washington; Professor John Torry, of New York; Professor James McClune, of Phila. delphia;Profeesor Fairman Rogers, of Phila delphia; Henry Davenport, of Boston; T, S. Bell, M. D., of Louisville, Kentucky; J. H. Alexander, of Baltimore; and Jonas R. McClintock, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Commission will meet at the Mint; in Philadelphia, on Monday, February 12. A FENIAN MEETING.—A. meeting was held last evening, in the hall on Locust street above Eighth, for the purpose of organizing a new circle of the Fenian Brotherhood. Mr. John Hasson presided, and Mr. J. Brennan acted as Secretary. Mr. James Gibbon made •an address, ex planatory of the difficulties which exist in the Brotherhood, and was foliated by Mr. Carlin, of Emmet Circle. The new organi sationreceived the name of General Sweeney Circle. Resolutions were adopted, endor sing the action of the Fenian Senate, and pledging the support of the Circle to Presi dent Roberts, Secretary of War,Sweeney, the Senate, in everything tatt in, their judgment would further the Fenian cause. THE WEEK OF PRAYER.—The second meeting held in observance of the week of prayer took place yesterday afternoon, at the First Reformed Dutch Church, Seventh and Spring Garden streets, of which Rev. J. H. Suydam is pastor. The subject to which attention was specially directed, and for which the prayers were offered at this meeting, was "The Christian Church; that its testimony f may be clearer, its faith- stronger, and its devotedness, litoerality and zeal enlarged." (LOBE OF' THE CONTEST.—The Weccacoe Fire Company carried off the prize fire hem which was voted for at the fair at St. Philip's Church. The result at the voting was as follows: Weccacm, Shiftier . Franklin Hope Engine, Moyamensing, Schuylkill Hese, . Gas METER Exrnosiox.—Last evening a gas meter in the 'residence of Mr. Hacker, Fourth street, below Spruce exploded:with a loud report. The explosion was caused by taking ,a light - into the cellar after an escape of goo through a leak in the pipe, The floor was .set on fire, and tbe firemen attended, but their services were .not required. NEVADA MININet—THE FRANKLIN; COM FANS.—Great interest is expressed at this time in the yield of silver in Nevada. In another column will be found the adver- ' tisement of "The Franklin Silver Mining Conipany," whose office is at No. 432; Chestnut street. The prospects of the com-' pany are bright, and its interests are in very able hands. We fommend a careful, study of its prospectus to al who are in terested in silver mining. DEATH OF A DARTMOOR PRISONER.— William Hirst, Sr., died at his residence, No.. 210 Christian street, on, the 7th. He, was in:the 80th yearof his age. The deceased served in the U. S. Navy in the war of 1812. While in the Essex he was captured off, Valparaiso, and became one of the Dart moor prisoners. His funeral will take Owe on Friday afternoon, and will be attended, by the soldiers and seamen of 1812 and the 'members of the Union League. UNION SEATING PARK.—We call atten tion to the various advertisements of the Skating Park at. Fourth and' Diamond streets. A brass band'is in attendance each afternoon and evening. To=morrow there will be a base ball match on skates, and on Friday the "Aurora Borealis" will be el hibited during the evening: 'No park has better accommodations than this one and none is more popular. THE SKATING PARK at Twenty-first street and :Columbia Avenue is one of the most popular in the city. The accommoda tions are superb, and the place is extremely easy of access. We, heartily commend its attractions to all lovers of this delightful winter amusement. . Ac' umiEs AND OPERA SINGERS.—Erse and endorse only exquisite "Email de Paris" for im parting to the roughest skin the color, texture and complexion of polished Ivory. L'Emsd I de Paris is used as a delicate beautifier for theatre, saloon and ball room. .Mlle. Vesteall Mrs. D. P. Bowers, Lucille Western, and other ladies recommend it to the profes sion and public for its efficiency and harmlessness: Bold LY druggists and dealers in 'toilette ai tides. FOR DINNER AND EVENING PARTIES.— ftwetalties in Pule Confections, Bon-Bons Crystalized Frills, Conards, Yictoriss, Bnaßping 12lee-rets &c. sTEnchal FF wEctilue.s. THE TIME TO Buy HOUSE FURNISHING Day Goons.—We wish this evening to direct the attention of our readers to an important class of dry goods, which we believe are more largely purchased at about the opening of the year than shy other, to wit: Linens and all kinds of White Goode that are used for house furnishing purposes. Appreciating the popular demand for these goods at the opening of the year, the popular Dry Goods House of Messrs..l C. Strawbridge Co.i.northeast corner of Market and Eighth streets now offers one of the largest and most complete stocks in this department. embracing a magniticeut assort ment of Marseilles Counterpanes, Bird-Eye Linens an° Table Tamaeks, Napkins, Pillow Case Linens. et cetera, all of their own importation, arid In quantities to suit the most extensive or moderate buyers. Their orders to furnish hotels and vessels with these articles have become very numeraus; and their facilities for catering to these wants, on the most favorable terms, are not excelled by any other house in the country. Give them a call. his. A. L.VANSANT, Ninth and Chestnut, has an elegant assortment of French Boxes. delicious Confections, French and American Mixtures, Chocolate Preparations, and a thousand tempting novelties for tile holiday 84,880 D. Fuom tropic flowers, with wondrous art ex preasea, "Night-Blooming Cereus," gives a magic zest To .leashion's todet—of all scent e the nest; queen of the Perfumes of tbe -Golden Crest." Phalon et. Son, manufacturers, N.Y. Sold everywhere. THE SKATING SEAsori.—The skating mania seems to be on the increase, and the Schuylkill anti the parks are crowded with male and female votaries ..f the sport. Home comfort. are fuley enjoyed after the skaters have tired themselves oat, and we know of nothing pleasanter than to sit in parlor or study and thoroughly enjoy the warmth given out by a fire made from the coal sold by W. W. Alter, No. Sr North Ninth street. SEATERS, ATTENTION ! beta Muffler or Fur Gloves! Get a Muffler or Ntir Gloves ! At a small advance on coat. of °ABSORB, under the Continental Hutel. THINGS TO BE REMEMBERED IN JAN - CART, —Be charitable to the poor, and be just to your connec tions. Examine the state of your affairs. and _prepare to improve your position by fresh energies. Exercise in tine weather, and dress warm on the damp, foggy days. Dress well and economically, and, as a sequence, buy, your clothing at Charles otokes t Co.'s One price, under the "ContinentaL" FIIR HATS FOB SKATERS! Fur Rats for skaters! Fur 31uffiers tor skaters! Fur ..11utliers for skaters! Skaters' Fur store! Skaters' Fur store! Oakford's, Continental HoteL THE BROWN STONE CLOTHING HALL.— The customers of .Messrs. Rockhill .t Wilson. Nos. 603 and 605 Chestnut street, will find the business der partment of the firm at Iv o. 36 South Sixth street, the old rear entrance to their store. Their customer work will be attended to there as usual, and within a very few days the firm expect to be in full blast at their regular old quarters. Plawo CovEßs, TABLE Coves and 'WINDOW SHADBEI, Of every desirable style or color L E. WA.LRAVEN, 719 Chestnut street, Masonic Hall. DIARIES! DIARIES ! DIARIES ! DIARIES! DIARIES! DIALR ! _ . Splendid assortment,embracing everyvariety or style and price. Fifty different kinds, from 25 cents to fp. • Manufactured, wholesale and retail, by _JOHN GLADDLSO & SON, 44 South Fourth street. SACHET POWDERS.—Delicate perfumery is an Important article to the toilet of every person of refined taste, Messrs. Harris & Oliver, at the corner of Tenth and Chestnut streets , have always on hand the celebrated Sachet Powders, from the best Fr enck receipts, whichlnapart a delightful incense to clothing, gloves, etc. OPERA CLOAKS, OPERA JACKETS, OPERA CIRCULARS, With HOODS. Wn:rra OParts: CLoaxs, Psarcy COLORED OERRA CLOAKS, OPRRA Bears of Camel's Hair. A Large assortment now open at ELECTRO - SEWER PLATED WARE, beet quality for family use, and holiday presents. Campbell di. Davidheiser, 1817 Chestnut street. DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS AND CATABRIL-L J. Isaacs, N. D., Professor of the Eye and Ear, treats all diseases apperlaining to the above members with the utmost success. Testimonials , from the most reliable sources in the city can be seen at his office, No. 519 Pine street, The medical faculty are Invited to accompany their patients, as he has had no secrets in his practice. Artificial eyes inserted. No charge made for examinee Mon. New Jersey Matters. TEE COLD AND THE POOR.-At the last meeting of the City Council, an appropria tion was made for the purpose of rendering assistance to the poor of Camden, and a committee was authorized to see that the moneys thus appropriated were properly distributed. This is a step in the right di rection. The hearts of the affluent in Cam den are as humane as those of any other city, nor are they willing to be behind in any work of charity; but, the tide of chari table offerings and contributions . has set so strongly in favor of sending funds and other necessaries to India and other uncivi lized regions, that the destitute and suffer ing of our own are overlooked. There is •as much necessity for exhibitions of philan thropy. among the poor and needy in our own midst as there is to attempt to elevate races thousands -of miles away who are ignorant of the teachings of Christianity. "Charity," it is i said, "begins at home," to thosb who do the greatest amount of good with the worldly blessings Providence has bestowed upon them among the poor in their own midst, should be accorded the greatest praise and honor. The channels of poverty and dis tress in Camden are numerous, and call loudly for humane consideration, and the council having_this fact • in viety , very wisely and thoughtfully took the subject into con sideration and promptly acted in the mat ter, But, the extent to which their appro priation will apply will not cover one-fourth of the families whose circumstances require charity. Many of, these families are com posed of widows and little children, whose husbands and fathers have been killed in defence of the national honor, and it does seem hard that they should be left to suffer when plenty is 'enjoyed everywhere around them. What are the churches doing in this matter? . 6880 495/7 . 2950 46 34 . A NOBLE PRospAyr.—The project of eatablialling a Home for Friendless Chil- THE DAILY EVENING BULLETIN : PHILADE _ 'dren.in Camden was one having for its aims and purposes objects of the most , humane characteristics. Its ineipientmove- ' menus, however, were more in the nature of experiments, in order to test the liberality of the citizens towards the support of such an institution. The experiment has proved a complete success. Many harmless little waifs have been protected within its com fortable walls, and a number of others through its instrumentality have been pro vided 'with good and respectable homes. ' The ladies connected with the institution deserve the, greatest commendation for the untiring zeal and efforts they have dis played in perfecting and bringing to suc cess this. Home. At present the building they occupy is too small and unsuitable to accommodate the applications made, and the Board of. Managers have applied to the City Council, asking that body to appro priate to the Houle a lot of ground at Fifth and Market streets, for the purpose of erecting thereon a convenient building, sufficient to meet all the requirements arising from the constantly increasing num ber othomeless children who maim appli cations for admission. The City Council could perform no more charitable act than to donate this lot for that pihpose. CROSSING , ON THE lon.—The ice in the river above Cooper's Point, is sufficiently solid to admit of persons crossing, and large numbers avail themselves of it this morn , . ing. ' The ferry boats, how,ever, kaep the channel clear, and experience little difficulty in making their trips. The Cooper's Point boats have found it convenient ,to cross through the canal; in consequence of the thick ice in the usual line of their crossing to Vine street. HANDSOME HoßsEs.;---The Weecacoe Steam Fire Engine Co. have purchased a beauti ful and large pair of horses, to be employed in drawing their apparatus to and from fires. MO Market street. PROCTOR'S, 9W Chestnut street SOUTHERN RAILBOADS.—A ride over any Southern road during a storm is ,anything but a luxury, find puts to test both one's powers of endurance and his morality. There is not a road in thEi South that is con sidered safe fora fall or fast train; conse quently they are run at half speed, stoppings are long, and frequent, but so great is the precaution against accidents that fewer occur than upon most Northern roads. The cars are universally worn out, rickety, leaky affairs, no time being given the com panies to repair their stock during the past four years. My trip from Jackson to Mo bile was during a fearful storm, the del uging rain penetrating every crack and cranny, wetting some of the passengers. During the storm a land-slide occurred a few miles beyond Corinth, filling up the track; this was discovered by the engineer, who had the obstacle removed, and we made Corinth in safety, and nearly on time. While the storm was at its height a decayed tree, standing beside the road, was blown down, falling across the express car, smashing it from roof to floor. The tree was eighteen inches in diameter. Had it fallen ten seconds later the loss of life would have been fearful. The'Mobile and Ohio road is in better order and better managed than any other Southern road, but the entire railroad in terest became so demoralized during the war that trains can nowhere be run with any degree of accuracy. Operatives care little for the interests of their employers and nothing for the comfort of passengers. They stop when they please, and as long as they please, notwithstanding the efforts of the officers, who, upon the Mobile and Ohio road, at least, are arduous in their exertions to effect a thorough reform and to accommo date passengers. The worst of the matter is,it is almost impossible to procure suitable, competent men, and companies are obliged to put up with what they cannot remedy.— Correspondence Chicago Tribune. OLD FASHIONED Witkereits.—ln the year 401 the Black Sea was entirely frozen over. In 763, not only the Black Sea, but the Straits of Dardanelles were frozen over, and the snow in some places rose fifty feet high. In 822, the great rivers of Europe, the Danube, the Elbe, tee., were frozen so hard as to bear heavy wagons for a month. In 860, the Adriatic was frozen. In 991 everything was frozen, the crops entirely failed, and famine and pestilence closed the year. In 1067, most of the travelers is Germany were frozen to death on the roads. In 1134 the Po was frozen from Cremona to the sea; the winesacks were burst, and the trees split by the action of the frost with immense noise. In 1237, the Danube was frozen in the bottom. and remained long in that state. In 1308, the crops failed in Scot land, and such a famine ensued that the poor were reduced to feed on grass, and many perished miserably in thefields. In 1317, the crops wholly failed in Germany; and wheat, which some years before sold in England at 6s the quarter, rose to M. In 1368, the wine distributed to the soldiers was cut with hatchets. The successive winters of 1422m3.4 were uncommonly severe. In 1683, it was excessively cold; most of the homes were killed; and coaches drove across the river Thames, the ice of which was eleven inches thick. In 1709, occurred what was long called "the cold winter," when the frost penetrated three yards into the earth. In 1716, booths were erected on the Thames. In 1744 the strong est ale in England, exposed to the air, was covered in less than fifteen minutes with ice an eighth of an inch thick. In 1809, and again in 1812, the winters were remarkably cold. In 1814, there was a fair on the frozen Thames. THE CHAUDIERE GOLD FIELDS IN LOWER CANADA.—If the Provincials are making but little headway with their commercial treaties, they seem to find good compensa tion in he produce and prospects of their gold mines. The Chaudiere fields are un questionably the most productive and pro mising —judging from. the brief period since they were put in the market—of any. diggins east of the Alleghenies. If we are to believe the reports of the lateit scientfic and practical explorers, the Chaudiere mines will shortly equal the most fertile fields of the Pacific. The following is a portion of a recent• letter (publiehed in the Montreal Gazette of the 6th) received from the Lower Canada district bordering on the River du Loup, a tributary of the Chau diere : "Three men last week found over $l,OOO worth of gold on the River du Loup. They found one very large nugget said to weigh thirty-three ounces and several others of a smaller size, and they say that everything looks favorable. Large parties of people are working on the veins of quartz. More than twenty shafts are being sunk through the quartz with a splendid show of gold in them. They expect to have five or six crushing mills next Spring. A Detroit party is making large preparations to develop, the mineral wealth of the dis trict.—.N" Y. Times. • DEATH OF A PROMINENT MERCHANT.- says the N.Y. World: Mr. Robert B.Minturn died very.suddenly at 12 o'clock on Monday evening, of a paralytic stroke. His decease was entirely unexpected, as he had been at his usual post in the counting-house through out Monday, up to :5 o'clock in the evening, and did not seem to be other then in his ac customed condition_ of health. For some years past, however, he had been compelled to pay great attention to his diet and general mode of living it being apprehended that he was affected with a disease of the heart. He was in possession of a large and ample fortune which he employed, to a great ex tent, in various acts of charity and benevo lence. He was one of the trustees, of St. Luke's Hospital, and paid great attention to his duties in that regard,tuul recently be stowed a large donation upon this institu tion for the purnose of enlarging its accom modations for the reception of incurable children. PHIA, WEDNESDAY, JA.NU: Inn , . &Wraith chiesaro. A despatch from Chicago says: -An im mense audience assembled in Crosby's Opera House to witness the funeral cere monies of the gallant dead of the Chicago batteries.' There weranineteen bodies The meeting was presided over by Charles Randolph, Esq., President of the .Board of Trede, and was most eloquently and feel ingly addressed by the Rev. Dr. Tiffany. The streets were thronged along the whole route of theprocession. *most dangerouti forgery has been dis coyered. It is supposed that some specimen checks of Watson irk Hoes, jewelers, which contain the water mark of the firm, were obtained from the lithographers and used forithis purpose. The checks came through Eastern Ipanks. botrTHENN LANDS.—From Jackson, Ten neesee, to Mobile, three hundred and eighty five miles, the roads run through a gener ally poor country. The most desirable lads for farming, generally, are found in Tennessee particularly in Madison county. If Cotton bei the sole object, the emigrant shOuld come further south, into the real cotton country. In Mississippi and Ala i ba a lands can be leased or purchased for le than in Tennessee, the prices ranging fro $3 to $2O per acre, according to quality, lin rovements and location. Land in Mis- Bill ippi can now be bought for $lO or $l5 per acre that five years ago would have brought $5O. Thebigher priced lands all have, im prirements upon them, and frequently buildings cost fully as much. or more, than is now asked for the whole property. Most of rlie larger plantations are for sale, in quantities to snit purchaser& - Even with the ruinous mode of cultivation .practised in the South, immense fortunes have been made in cotton raising, and there is no reason why northern farmers, with their n ti k owledge of agriculture, their known en rgy and economy, cannot make quite as much money at the business as the old cotton lords. TRACES or TEE WAIL—On every side are seen the devastating effects of war. Not a plantation is passed, not a town or city but shows die ravages of opposing armies. It will cost fabulous sums to alone replace the fences destroyed, especially in the neighborhood of cities. Corinth was the thatre of so many conflicts that little re mains of what was the city before the war; bit with an energy almost unequaled, the people have commenced rebuilding their city in earnest, and are progressing at a rapid rate. It is a most important railroad connection, one hundred and forty-four miles from Columbus, three hundred and twenty-eight from Mobile, and near mid way between Memphis and Charleston. It has one or two daily papers, and wholesale business houses in abundance. South from Cdrinth the country is very fiat,opening out into numerous small prairies. The soil varies greatly, in some places being com posed of deep black loam, while in others it is light and sandy; but all of it brings good cotton. One of the stations reminded Ent strongly of Southern Illinois; it is ca led Egypt, and promises to become a most important point.—Letter from the SOU th west. SKATING PARKS. SKATING ! SKATING 1 ON Philadelphia 'SKATING PARK, Thirty-first and Walnut Streets, The ICE is In splendid condition. Band afternoon and evening. Open till 10 o'clock and brilliantly illu minated. SEATEi TO HIRE. i-logleadmis.sion tickets sold at entrance. It. Take Market Street ears to Thirty-first and Market, Superb Skating ! Ice Never Better ! NATIONAL SKATING PARK, Twenty-first St. and Columbia Avenue. Thasie This Afternoon and Evening. SINGLE ADMISSION-- OW. CENTS. SKATING ! SKATING ! SKATING I CENTRAL SKATING PARK, Corner of Fifteenth and Wallace Sts. • SPLENDID SKATING ALL DAY AND EVENING. The Central Park Band will be in attendance After. noon and Evening. The Central y Gas-1 Pa ight rk Is the only Park brilliantly illti ndeated b. jas-tf SKATING! SEATING!! SKATING!!! HOOD, GLIB, GLASSY, GLORIOUS SKATING. SUPERBLY EXCELLENT SKATING. INDESCRIBABLY SPLENDID SKATING. UNPRECEDENTEDLY SUPERIOR SKATING. ON UNION PARK, ON UNION PARK, FOURTH AND DIAMOND. FOURTH AND DIAMOND. ELEGANT BRASS BAND IN ATTENDANCE. FINE BRASS BAND IN ATTENDANCE. THIS AFTERNOON: THIS AFTERNOON. ILLUMINATED THIS EVENING. ILLUMINATED THIS EVENING. It{ A URORA BOPP 'LIS, AURORA BOREALIS, OR NORTHERN LIGHTS, ON UNION SKATING PARK, ON UNION SKATING PARK, FOURTH. AND DIAMOND, FOURTH AND DIAMOND, ON FRIDAY EVEN iNG,WEATH_ER PROPITIOUS, NOVEL, GRAND - - BEAUTIFUL and own; EOI'S SPECTACLE. ATHLETIC ON SKATES! ATHLETIC ON SKATES! BASE BALL MATCH ON SKATES. BASE BALL MATCH ON SKATES. ATULEITIC vs. HAMILTON FIRST IN THE ICY FIELD. TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) AFTERNOON, TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) AFTERNOON, AT UNION PARK, FOURTH AND DIAMOND. AT UNION PARS, FOURTH AND DIAMOND. ACCOMMODATIONS FOR 6,000 PERSONS. Mt ELEGANT SAND OF MUSIC IN ATTENDANCE. `EATING'. kJ! MMMI GOOD GLIB. GLASSY and GLORIOUS SKATING, SUPERBLY EXCELLENT SKATING Es.:DESCREBABLY SPLENDID SKATING, IflN - PRECEDENTEDLY SUPERIOR SKATING, ON UNION PARK, ON UNION PARK, FOURTH AND DIAMOND, FOURTH AND DIAMOND, MUSIC THIS AFTERNOON, MUSIC THIS AFTERNOON, ILLUMINATION THIS EVENING. ILLUMINATION THIS EVENING. GRAND AND BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF FIRE WORKS -THIB EVENING. GRAND AND BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF FIRE. WORKS THIS EVENING. jng.til FLOUR. LOUR ! FLOUR !I "Pride of the West." "Masseloom." "Eagle of ri. Wayne." "Lebanon Choice." "Lewistown." - Brooke & Pugh, Nos. 1731' and 1733 Market Street, of the above well-known eatabUshed brands of Flour. ARY 10, - 1866. R'rmlwg' To all plods Of allculemens oar, be luta ni zo oMS o'clock any evening. (MOIOIO RUNS AND ATM: lON TICKATB 1..) can be luAllt inammud i opmms. 0136ESTEIUT street, opposite the Poet Otbie, for the 11_114111, OEMS kV LI WALNUT and ACLADMILY OF =KO, an to B o'clock every evening. [WM AMERICAN ACADEMY OF 2117a10. LEONARD OBAVER...«- .DIRECTOR. THIS r (WIDNIISDAY) Ev ENING LAST NIGHT BUT THREE of the season of the MARET7FTC . GRAND ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY. The last representation by the Company of , MEYERBFXR'S GRANDMAS rERWORE. L'APRICAINE. L'AFRICANE. L'ARRICAINE. L'AFRICAINE. The very great expense attending studying and pro ducing this wonderful Opera must always preclude its production, save where a number of highly remunera tive houses may be confidentl - expected. - L'APRIOAINE Is beyond all cavil THE MOST POPUYAR OPERA KNOWN TO • LYRIC FAME. The following facts within the reach of every musical critic will evidence it: L'AFRICAINE has been cast doubly, and presented every night during the entire season at: both Opera Houses in London. L'APRICAINE is cast doubly; and Presented every evening of the season in Vienna. L'AFRICAINE is cast doubly, and presented every evening of the season at BERLIN. L'AFRICAINE has been steadily: presented at PARIS three times each week, at both the principal opera houses, since its original introduction. L'AFRIOAINF: is at this. time _playing steadily at THREE-FOURTHS OP ALL SH.E OPERA HOUSES OP THE WORLD. , EXCURSION TRAINS; 'EXTRA ABENDZUG, en titled L'AERIUAINE trains, are - daily run from the cities and towns surrounding the principal cities of its representation, thronged with multitudes anxious to witness L'AFRICAINE. • %ar...CAST 'OP Timoinrii.S.' , At-bb city in the world is held to be superior to that which first. presented It in America, and which sus tams its arduous rotes to-night. . bIsLIKA. a Slave....--Signora CABOZZI ZHCCHI, ' Her first appearance Chia season, INEZ, daughter of Don Diego Signora EleltiCs_ErfA BOSIBIO, Her first appearance in Philadelphia; Anna; an attendant...—. . ----Madame Reichardt. VASCO DI °ALLA ...sig. .111tANCIf3041. - .MAZZOLINI, His first appearance this season. mErusx.o, a Slave_ _...Sig. FERMAN .n.O SELLINL DON PEDRO..-- .---....Signor ANTONUCCL GRA.ND SACRitDOTE.LORINL irrOrriSrToll. DON A LVAN DON Di EGO ORANDRIM._. Signors ,YES.R.ESS7IDA, DU VERNE, AMBROLI, CONTA, RINI, VICENZO. ENQUISITORS.—Signors ALBRECCI, SWICARDI, BER.NARDOITI, MAcSABRRCCI, WANT. SALLORQ SOLDIERS. CAVALI ERS. INDIANS, DOitNAS, AMAZONS, BAYADERES, _ _ _ _ By the Ladies and Gentlemen of THE GRAND CHORUS, and the ladles and gentlemen of Council Clatanber of the Bingof Portugal. Sentence of Vasco di Gams. Scene I—The Garden of the Palace. Scene 2.—The 'I - pas Tree. THE MISE EN SCENE, Including the celebrated ship ,rcene. is from the Few York Academy. Miro ISSIOD .. - ..DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS. Secured seats (for this ocession) IWO DOLLAR. AND FIFTY c•Trs.. Family Circle SE vENTY- F CENTS ni phith eatre TWEN•TF-FIVE CENTS. Sesta may be securea and tickets for all.parta of the house purchased at the Aearteruy and a.t. Trump• let's Music Store to-clay. PUBLISHED BY LOUIS filEYEIt i 1323 Chestnut Street, corner Juniper. ROBIN ADAIR (Scotch Song to Dame Blanche). Only correct edition as sung by Mr. Habelmann. So prano sr Tenor 40 cents: Alto or Baritorie, 40Icents. eiERENA DB 'HULLING. Soprano or TenoT,oo cents; Alto or Baritone, SO cents. Dedicated to hir. Babel mann. One of the most enchanting Songs 9ver coin. posed. jal.o NEW CH_EISTHOT STREET THEATER, Chestnut street above Twelfth . LEONARD DROVER and WSL E. SMNIir. Lessees and Managers. M& E. Resid ent-- Manam a THIRD r OP THE St IFFTING BEL t rry . DOUBLE ATTRACTION. DOUBLE ATTRACTION. SLEEPING BEAUTY AND THE PHANTOM. ST PRYING BEAUTY AND THE PHANTOM. SL.I.EPING BEAUTY AND rts..r. PHANTOM. SIVT , • LNG BEAUTY AND TEE PHANTom. SLEEPING BEAUTY AND THE PHANTOM. FEPING BEAUTY AND THE PHANTOM. SLEEPING BEAUTY AND TEE PHANTOM. SLEEPING BEAUTY AND TEE PHANTOM. SLPING BEAUTY AND THE PHANTOM. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING. Jan. 10, 1666, THE SLEEPING BEAUTY, with its powerful cast and the grand TRANSFORMATION SCENE. MMR4TIffM ".6 I . R'rftVIIVt7g ;' JVIIIIMa To comme , ce with Bond=We sPnv.st, onal leggin oar? Drama, in two acts; entitled THE PFLANTOM, In which Miss Icsie Orton, Mr. Frank Marl:Jaunt, air. W. Lennox, Miss Annie Ward, Mr. J. T... Ward, Mr. F. Foster. C Levis and other favorites will appear. ALTERAI 101 s: OF TIME.—For this week bray. the Doors will open at 6.45, and the Curtain will rise at 7.33. On SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Jan. Ilth, EIGHTY-BEYOND GRAND FAMILY MATINEE, when the SLEEPING BEAUTY will be perfOrmed. Admission to Matinees, cents to all parts of the Rouse. Children, M cents. Doors open at 1; curtain to rise at 2.K. TIT A_LICITT STREET THEATRE, VW IV. E. cor. NINTH and WALNUT. Begins at PA' THIRD NIGHT of the Brilliant Vocalist and Comic Actress, MRS. JOHN WWII). .• acknowledged by the press and public as THE QUEEN OF COMEDY. First night of John Brougham's Extravaganza of PO CA-HON-TAB. THIS (Wednesday) EVENING. Jan. Ph 1.866, CAPTAIN OF THE WATCH. . Viscount deLi .. Chas. Walcor, Jr After which Brougham's Extravaganza of H. R. H. Po- ca-hon-tas H. J. Pow ha-tan.. ... Chas. Walcot, Jr To conclucle with — th. langh_able Crunediettabf UNCLE F00ZT.7 1 % • Uncle Footle ..lifx. Geo. H. Griffiths lIII.DAY—BENEFIT OF MRS. JOHN WOOD. N RS. JOHN DRE THEATRE.W'S NEW ARCH t3TREET MRS. JOHN DREW AS NELLY AP.3IROYD. LAbT TWO NIGHTS. LOST IN LONDON. 'WEDNESDAY and TRURS.DAT. LOST IN LONDON. LOST IN LONDON. With its Magnificent Scenery, thrilling interest and great cast. welly Armroyd Mrs. John Drew To conclude with the IaJONESugh abIeB AST. piece, 'S Mr. William Jones .. —.. Robson FRIDAY—BENEFIT OF JOB DREW. First time—TlLE N wwIWITL. In active preparation, New Seesea, , FORTIINIO AND RIB GDFTEDSERVANTS. Seats secured six days In advance. N EW AMERICAN THEATRE, GRAND NATIONAL CIRCUS, WALNUT street, above 132gbtit. EVERY EVENING. And on Wednesday and Saturday Afternoons. STAR EQIIERTRLAN TROUPE. Last week of the great Pantomime, OLD DAME TROT AND HER COMICAL CAT. The celebrated WM. F. WALLETT will shortly.ap pear. Look out for the grand Historical Spectacle, the FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD. Fifty Horses and one hundred performers. SICATUNG ! ! I CONCERT HALL. CONSTANTLY INCREASING SUCCESS. SECOND GRAND SERIES. OF SOIREES DIABOLIQUES OF I MR. ROBERT HELLER MIRACLES, MEtLODY, (X)M - F,TtY AND MYST.EB.Y I "THE CAGLIOSTRO OF THE NINE T EENTH CENTURY." THE, MARVELOUS GOBLIN DRUM will be Introduced in the first part Of the pro. gramme. PRUDENT THALBERG AND AN INEBRIATED REMINISCENCE OF FAUST, in the second • THE CELEBRATED WOOD MINSTRELS in the third; and TEE DAVENPORT CABINET OF PHANTOMS UN VEILED in the last part; constituting altogether an I UNPARALLELED PROGRAMME OF MARVEL, FIIN, MUSIC, • , contuott forma The Plano used upon the occasion will bethe meg nificent Steinway Grand Piano Forte, sent expressly from New York for. Mr. Heller's use at, these enter. tainmenta. Admission, SO cents; Reserved Seats. 75 cents. Beata may be secured three .days in advance. at Chas. Nir.•A. Trampler's Music store. Ticket once Wen every day from 9to 4. • • "Paxton." AMERICAN. ACADEMY OF ht - usie. GRAND GYMNASTIC Ft • lITBITION__ TUESDAY ENTEl . lll%,,TanuszY Reserved seats, 50 cent& beau° them m time, at Hiumulii.l 4 lD i LEWIS' Gymnasium, corner of Ninth and Arch, or at 170/ErS, corner or Sixth and Chestnut. . jas-54 de12.1n3 rPi aauniosulim:ws." AL NEWEI 11ZOLlinall CLECI,MI SEATS - - . REICHARDT. ACTH. Prison of the Inquisition at Lisbon. ACT 111. Interior of the ship "Isabella.' ACT IV. Grand Indian Festival. ACT` v. TO MORP.OW (Tli utr.sDAY) LAST NWT/ T BUT TWO, IL PURITAN'. FRIDAY —LUCRETLI BORGLA.. PU-CA-HON•TAS SECOND oRAITD MAT INEE, -13.ELTUILDA.Ti ',,Tatkruiry la., Jag tS Apscm‘fßLY BIIIESVINGI6. SIGNOR B N 2 SIGNOR EL EVERY NIGHT THIS . at TX o'clock. MONDAY, WEDNASD,,Y_ AND §ATIIRDAY AP- _ . Introducing New Mrneriments, New Wonders, Conde Scenes in Ventriloquism, and the Learned Canary Birds. • - n dmiBSlol3, 25 cents Children, la cents. Reserved front seats. 50 cents. de1.2.24te E:MALICIA ORCHESTRA.—PubIic keneambh, G every Saturday afternoon at the Musical Farad Hall, at half-past three o'clock. Engagements made by addressing GEMGE BASTE - BM, agent, /231. Mon erey street. between Race and Vine. ocHtf ACADEMY OF TINE ARTS, CEEBSTIIIIT, above • Tenth street, Open from 9 A. M. till 6 P. M. Dent. West'sreat Picture of CHRIST REJECTED, Still on exhibition. df'EITZSVTtat el !akg.E6illl At tioneers.—Pursuant to an order of the Orphans' Conn for the city and county of Philadelphia, will be sold , at Public Sale, on TUESDAY, January 30th. -1866. at la O'clock, Noon. at the Philadelphia Exchange. the fol lowing oescribed property, late of FRANCIS MOR OA N deceased. viz: )..o I.—Three story brick DWEL LING, No. 818 CAJtPENTER street. west of Eighth street. Second Ward—All that lot of ground, with the three-story brick messuage thereon erected, situate on the south aide of Tadmarsh, or Carpenter streei,l44 feet west of Eighth street, - Second Ward; containing in front on Carpenter street 16 feet, and In depth 102 feet: Bounded on the east by a ldt of ground granted or in tended to have been granted to. Charles Brown. on the south by ground now or late of George Goodwin, and on the west by ground. granted or intended to have been granted to Robert Thompson. No. 2—(No 3in Order of Sale)--t FRAME DWEEL INGS,.4II. MONROE street. between Fourth and .Fifdr. streets. All those three contiguous' frame mosauager and the lot of ground thereunto belonging, sit.ata on the south aide of Plumb. recentlycailed Monroe street, between Fourth and Fifth streeta, formerly South wark; containing in front on. Monroe street 18 feet,and ext•riding in depth 84 feet. Bounded on the - east - 13,7 ground granted to John Saylor, on the south by Pryor a ground and, on the west by ground of James Me- G,assin. - N:11.-1 he improvements are a two-story frame dwelling, No. 418 Monroe streets with a three-story frame and '2 two-story frame dwellings in the rear, forming a court- No. 3—(N o, 4 in the order ofSaIe.)—TEUREE-STORY BRICK DWELLING. No. 8011 CARPENTER street, with 2 two-story Frame and 2 two story Brick Dwell ings in the rear, forming a court. All that lot of ground with three-story brick messuage and 2 two. story frame messuages thereon erected, situate on the north side of Carpenter street, 75 feet westward from Eighth street; containing in front on Carpenter street 20 feet, and extending to depth 90 feet to ground new or late of eamnel Tudor. Bounded northward by said ground, eastward by ground of Samuel Tudor. Jr., and westward by ground granted or intended to have been granted to Amos 110 n. N. B. The improvements. are a three Story brick' dwelling, No. bea (kispenter street, with 2 two-story frame and 2 three-story brick dwellings in the rear, forming a court. No. 4—(No. 5 in the order of Sale).-13 BRICK AND FRAME DWELLINGS, 824 and 826 CARPENTER Street. All that lot of ground (composed of two con-, tignons lots) with 7 brick messnages thereon erected, situate on the south side of Tidmarsh or Carpenter sire. t, 178 feet east of Nir th street; containing in front on Tidma.rsh street 32 feet (ereih lot 16 feet), and ex tending in depth erg feet. more or less. to ground now or late of George Goodwin, now of—Woods . Bound ed on iheesst by ground of Robert Thompson, on the west by ground now or late of James Brown. N. 8.-The Improvements are a 231-story brick dwelling, No. 824 Caree_nter street. with 6 two-story brick dwellings in the rear, forming a court, and a one story brick dwelling, with two story brick and frame dwellings in the rear, forming a court. No. s—(No. 9 in the Order of Salel-7 DWELLINGS, No, b 42 ~ , , W A:s;sON street, between Queen and Chris tau streets. All that lot of ground, with seven mes suages thereon erected. situate on the west side of ansnn street, between Queen and Christian streets, late Southwark: containing in front on Swanson street 40 let t, and is depth on the south Ito. 13-1 feet 10 inghts, and en the north line 118 feet 6 inches or thereabouts, being at the back end thereof 33 feet wide. Bounded on the north by ground ofsernuel Pyle, on the west by ground of Willi! in Falconer, on the south by ground ofJohn Wharton. !Mgaor B4.BELLL, N. B.—The improvements area two-story brick store and dwelling, with two-story frame back building, No. 541 Swanson street, with sit two-story frame dwellings in the rear. forming a court. _ _ _ By the Court, E. A. .MERRICE, Clerk 0. C M. THOMAS & SONS. Auctioneers. ja10,17.!.9 CZPEREMPTORY SALE —THOMAS & SONS, A lletiOneers.—T WO THRFF,- , tzTORY BRICK DWELLII%GS Nos. 312 and 314 NEW Street, between Third and Fourth and Race and Vine streets.—Ou. TUESDAY, January 16th. 1566, at 13 o'clock noon. will be sold at Public Sale, tritholE reserve, at the PHILA DELPHIA N GE, the foil owin g described pro perty , viz: No. L—All that three-story brick messuane with attics, and lot of ground, situate on the south side of New street. between Third and Fourth streets, No. 312; containing in front on New street 15 feet 6 inches, and extending in depth 93 feet more or less. It has gas, water, &c. Clear of all incumbrance. No. that three-story brick messnage and lot of ground, adjoining the above, of same size and de cription. Clear of all incumbrance. ifgr Sale absolute. M. THOMAS fi SONS. Auctioneers, It 139 and 141 South Fourth street SPRUCE STREET—FOR SALE.—One of the s i r i9 mnstidirable Dwell ing+ In Portico Row, WWI' e Spruce Street. west of Ninth street. Anplv to J. H. LLTRTLS di SON, Real Estate Brokers, 4..T3 Wal nut street. FOR SALE.—The three-story Brick Residence tra with three-story double back buildi Us. and Innfisbed with every modern convenience. situate S"ntb Twenty-first streak In excellent order. t 31.6133111:EY & SONS, SOS Walnutstreet. J A 11U . ,13 A. This sale, at the Exchange, at 12 o'Clor:k noon, wB nclude— STOCE.l3.—Particulers to-morrow VIRGINIA LAED—A tract of 600 anrce, In Rock ingham county, about 15 miles from the County Town. Title ncd. la - Sale without Limit. LOT, IeTH WARD—A lot, America et, below Dau phin st:eo by 12.13 i feet. Orphans' Court Absolute Sale —.Estate of James Smart, dec'd. /UT. PLEAS.AST ST-2 lots Mount Pleasant, near Minor and Esher sts. 20th Wand. Same Estate, . - - No. S. EIGHTH ST—A genteel residence, Bth, below Fitzwater. at by 72 feet. Eg This is a near pro p-My, rery trell bu il t; gas heaters, range. Arc. Suitabtes L for a awyer. Doctor or Real Estate Agent. tar Imme diate PO 4 senion. Aar Sale peremptory. No. 881 N. SECOND IsT—Store and dwelling, above Brown: !Vs: bn 121 feet. ere - Good business location. Estate of Daniel Fitter, rlsr'd. No.loo N. SECOND ST—A lot, by ISO feet to St., John st. Has a frame store on 2d st. a brick house In the middle of the-lot and a frame house on St. John St. 1.70 ground rent. Same Estate. No. 950 N. SECOND ST—Three story brick dwelling and lot adjoining. same description. Sam ^ Estate _...Mrs. John Wood CANAL BT—Lwo brick houses and the 1. Canal st, above2d sh leet 2 ir.che3 front by 57 feet de, 2. Same Fatale. TAVERN, RICH MOND S'f—A three story brick tavern stand. known as the "Washington House." No. ray Richmond st, near Otis st, 40 by 10. feet. Same Estate. _ _ _ - lvo laM RACE ST,-A_ genteel three atory brick re3i dance, le by 75 feet with the use of an alley leading Into 17th st. /VW' Larpe saloon:paelor, hot and cold water. gas &c. Sume.Estate. No. 219 N. 17TH ST—Three stcry brick dwelling. above Race 5t 15 by 54 feet, with the use of an alley. Some Estate. ' No. 2.4 t: FEANE.FORD BOAD—Property above Huntingdon st, 18 by 74 fret. air A three story brick and a two story frame dwelling are built thereon. Execulors' Sole—Estate of Peter IteGraity deed. No. 216 S. SECOND ST—The valuable three story brick store and dwelling, 17 feel 8 inches front by 160 feet deep, with the use of alleys into Second and Dock sts. .E..ecutore Sale—Estate of Henry Kraft deed. La- Handbills andrun particulars may be obtained at the ..ducticm Store. THOMAS BIRCH & sON. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, No. 1110 CHESTNUT street. (Pear entrance 1107 hansom street.) LARGE PRENOH PLATE GLA SLARR. ON FRIDAY At the auction store, will be sold— A number of Elegant Large French Plate Manta and Pier Mirrors. FORTES. Two Superior Rosewood Piano , Fortes. DENTISTS' INSTRUMENTS. At 12 o'clock on Friday will be sold a complete set of Dentists' Instruments. PAPER CABE. Also, one Case:for Papers, with 52 drawers. ER Businesa TH lNlV E $5, 000. o fn ca P ilo ll n g t t il' od. Address fbr can be largeipV'inoTereeased_n_nt one week, B. J. T., Box 2508 P.O. . jae.st* A LADY WOULD WISE A SITUAXION AS A GOVEENEsS, to teach Children the rudiments of the English Language; would take charge of a gentle man's house, or as a companion to:sLady, wouldthave no objection to go South or West. Address Emicilto, BULLETIN OffiCe. Jet 6tBps'. IXT.A.NTED. — CANVAbSING AGENTS for a First class LIFE INSURANCE Company, for the OE7 and every County in the State. Apply at the Philadel phia office of the 'Phtenix Mutual Life Insurance Com pany of Hartford, Connecticut. No. 247 South Third street, between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock. Liberal terms offered. gontB for Delaware wanted. $1430.000 —Theist= of One Hundred Thousand Dollars, to be lnveated in the purchase or mortgages of not over $15,000 each. Apply to J. H. CURTIS & SON, Beal Estate Brokers, 433. Walnut street. ,t 4 n—FOR SALE—A wecured Gro 405.00tritent of three hundred lars perann ou property worth over on.ostreet, sout Chestnut. , Apply to S. H. CURTIS & SON, Real EState Brokers, 433. Walnut street. ' mega $7..4000,T, lye°, 000 233 to-Loan on isertgage 4t* - I ' j• Worth Ten } l. • MORRL9, th Street.' , . . / - 10'PTON AND - 1.124XLq 9A.11. DIVIT of Over! Width' from one to abr. feet wide, all numbers. Tent and Awning Duck, Papermakers feittna Sall TWIIIB tbO. JOHN W. EVE&M.A.I‘ a do., No. I.o2,7ones'a Alley, lUMCIMMENTS. TERNOONS, at 3 o'clock REAL ESTATE. Store, 139 and 141 South Fourth at. ffn .7 =T7I:TIIM‘ AUCTIONEER. No. tat WALNUT street. REAL. ESTATE, G A 7.11' JAN. 17. 1866. WANTS. FINANCIAL. de30.12t rpe