-13 MY BIOMMN.
BEDFORD, 'SPAFFORD AND BAKER
STREETS BY CANDLE LIGHT.
DESTITUTION, DEATH, RAGS
AND RUIN.
WOrk for Humanitarians.
A. HOUSE OF CORRECTION
WANTED.
The following brief narrative exhibits,
with painful eloquence the condition of
men, women and children who live, or
rather stay, in the haunts of vice, wretch
edness, misery and ruin in Bedford', Spaf
ford, aker and other streets in different
sections of our city. There are many just
such places as are described in the follow
ing. Years since there were even worse
scenes in these streets than those which are
herewith presented. Long ago, the Bun-
METIN came to the conclusion that a well
organized house of correction, such as they
have in Boston and other Eastern cities,
would be among the most valuable irustru
mentalities to effect reform and afford per
manent relief to the poor wretches who
hatint the infected districts of the city. With
a _view to giving the public an itutight to
thareal condition of things, so as to bring
about the reform we advocated, a reporterof
the BULLETIN. carefully explored the entire
diatance as fir back as January 1853. His
descriptiOn of'. the terrible scenes he wit
nessed, twhich'afterwards was published in
pamphlet form,) created a profound sensa
tion and the project of establishing a House
of Correction was at once mooted.
There were various bills passed by the
State Legislature looking • to the giving_
practical effect to this project; but a House
of Correction thus far exists upon paper
only, while vice and misery continue to
flourish. Until the establishment of such
an institution philanthropists will find
plenty to do, and their work will increase
heavily on their hands, and finally they
- will grow sick and weary of the task. The
streets named are simple the vestibules of .
perdition—one step more and the poor
miserable wretches, reeking with all their
moral deformity. pitch headlong into the
bottomless pit of eternity. The vast
majority of the people of Philadelphia
would stand appalled upon visiting the
dark, damp, cold subterranean dens, where
shivering, emaciated creatures are perish
ing by inches. Read the narrative, as re
ported by a gentleman, who made a visit in
company with a committee, of which four
were ladies:
A few evenings since at half-past seven
o'clock, accompanied by Mr. Siegfried, the
superintendent, Miss Mellen, the physician,
and three lady missionaries connected with
the Home,for Little Wanderers, No. 820
South stret, we started upon a tour of ob
servation and relief through Bedford, Spaf
ford and Baker streets, commencing in
Bedford, near Seventh. Our equipments
consisted of two large bags and several
baskets of bread, a box of matches, a couple
of tallow candles, and a steady determina
tion to see what was to be seen, and relieve
what we could of the misery we were certain
to meet at every point of the route we had
laid down. Entering Bedford at Seventh
street, we knocked at- a closed celiar door.
There was no response. Shoving open the
door and lighting a candle, we descended and
found a man lying asleep upon the naked
boards, covered with a piece of ragged car
peting.' Perhaps he was drunk; at all events
we failed to wake him. We left a loaf of
bread in his hand and departed. In the ad
joining cellar, after a few vigorous raps, we
succeeded in gaining admission, but only to
witness a scene of sad, sad suffering. This
cellar was about eight by twelve feet, with
earthen floor,
and occupied by three fami
lies. The 'first was that of a sailor, who had
seen twenty-three years' service under the
- flag of his country. For three weeks this
poor manhad been in that wretched cellar,
in a filthy bunk. His only covering con
sisted of a piece of ragged carpeting. Behind
him and against the cold stone wall lay a
pretty little girl, whose thin features gave
tokens of pinching want. The wife and mo
ther leaned sadly upon the bunk. This
family were without food; we gave them
bread. In the adjoining bunk was another
sick man, *while a Pale-faced woman sat
sewing some ragged material by the light of
a wretched tallow-candle. Where the third
family slept, God only knows, as there was
scarcely standing room beside the bunks.
Emerging from this second den of misery
we found the street literally crowded with
women and children. The unusual number,
appearance and equipments of our party had
created a sensation. It was rumored around
that we were dispensing bread, and in five
minutes we were surrounded by an eager
crowd of famishing women and children.
Mothers, half-clad and shivering with cold,
pleaded for a loaf for their perishing little
ones; children,bare-footed and bare-headed,
crowded around and patiently waitedin the
icy street for the little pittance we were able
to give them. Our supply was soon ex
hausted, while the crowd of hungry human
beings had augmented. We divided
loaves, and finally were compelled to
return to the Home for more bread.
Cutting the loaves into pieces before
- we started, we procured a lantern and again,
bag on back, sought Bedford street. In
the meantime the ladies had effected an en
trance into another cellar, in the far corner
of which, with her head propped against
the stone wall by a bundle of old rags, her
wasted body resting upon a few rags on the
bare ground, lay a dying woman. Sad and
sorrowful as was this scene, there was a
beauty in the calmness and resignation
with which this poor creature bore her sor
rows. The Rev. Mr. Siegfried, and those
with him, knelt in prayer, and as the voice
ofpetition to: God reached the clamorous
crowd on the pavement, one by one their
-voices were hushed and there on that cold
winter's night, with ice under foot and
chilling frost above, barefooted, almost
naked and perishing for food, that wretched
crowd listened to the prayer which was
being said for the dying woman; and when
the petition ceased and the Ip.dies sang a
sweet little hymn to the words— .
"We shall walk through the valley In Peace,"
all was as quiet and hushed outside, as
though the listeners above were seated in
crimsoned pews, beneath vaulted roofs. We
have heard the great and eloquent pleading
with the Father for the poor and perishing;
we have listened to music from the great
masters, performed by our finest artists,
but never has our heart been touched as by
that earnest, heartfelt prayer, and that
beautiful little hymn going up to Rita who
bears and sees all from that abode of
wretchedness and poverty.
Reaching the street again, we'commenced
anew to distribute the bread we carried with
us, continuing the work until our supplies
and ourselves were both exhausted. lathe
three streets named, we visited some thirty
cellars, garrets, and sheds, which proba
bly, sixty families, numbering from two to
six persons each, were found. It will
scarcely be credited when we state thatwith
one exception we did not find a single bed
fit for a human being to lie down upon, and
not more than five that had even the slight
est claim to the name of bed. A few rags,
the hard floor, or 'the cold ground, formed
the resting places of nine-tenths of the mo
thers, fathers, and children whom we saw.
Inoue house we found a woman sick unto
death. A physician was tent for. He came,
,and without asking solitary question of
the poor woman, offered her a line to secure!
her admission to the, almshouse, and;
departed. This wonian:was found without!
food or fire, lying.pon a hard settee. Herl
son was with her, stone blind. When the;
physician of the Home volunteered heri
services, this poor blind' man told het he,
would grope his way to her office the next
day to procure the muchneeded medicines.'
He was, of course, spared the walk. We i
did not learn the name of the first physician;
referred to. Cellar after cellar was explored,'
only to find a repetition of the sad scenes.!
Gaunt poverty stalked abroad everywhere,,
and he laid his cold finger upon the father,l
the mother, and the child, almost without;
let, or hinderance. As the evening pro
greased, we frequently found the inmates of
the places at which we called, in bed, but'
this did not deter us from asking admission.
'There was magic in the word " Bread." It
opened every door in an instant; and as we:
waked up the sleeping children and gavel
them a piece of bread, their drowsiness was;
forgotten at the sight or the tempting food,l
though it was but dry bread. Should those,
;who kindly contributed the means where-:
with that bread was purchased have seen,
the eagerness with which it was clutched,'
and the ravenousness with which it wasl
deVoured, they would, surely have slept;
sounder for the sight. Who shall say how:
many sad little hearts were gladdened by;
our hasty visits, and how many mothers!
made to rejoice at the thought that starve.;
tion had been driven away for a while at:
least? God in the great day will tell it all.
"Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of;
these little ones, ye have done it unto me."
Shall we go on with this sad narrative?!
We have not recorded the thousandth part:
of the sorrow and suffering we witnessed;'
and had we the power of a Dickens and a'
dozen columns of space instead of a single'
one, we should utterly fail to convey any
thing like an adequate idea of,,:the terrible'
wretchedness, the heart-rending realities of
our night tour through the Five Points of
Philadelphia. Men and women of Phila
delphia, if ever a solemn, holy duty de
maiaded your attention, you have it before
you now. In the very midst of this great ;
and wealthy city, world-renowned for its
benevolence, within a stone's throw of some
of your palatial residences,there is a sink of
iniquity, destitution and suffering, which
should not be allowed to exist another ,
twelvemonth. Human beings are perishing
with cold and hunger—human beings are
being drawn into this terrible vortex of crime
. and degradation—fathers are training their
children for deeds of crime—mothers
their daughters for shameless lives, and
cold blooded men are steeping the souls
and bodies of all who come within their
baleful reach in the broad, dark, deep gulf
of beastliness. Men and women of wealth
and influence, now, if ever, is the time to
stay this flood-tide of human iniquity. You
can cheek it if you will. Will you do it?
Or will you permit the foul stain tb remain
upon the fair escutcheon of our city, and go
down to your graves with the bitter con
sciousness that "ye knew of your duty and
ye did it not!" Go, see for yourselves. A
visit will more than verify all we have
atfempted to describe. Go to the Little
Wanderers' Home, familiarize yourselves
with its workings, see how much good has
already been accomplished, and then join
the generous ones, who during the past few
days have given so liberally of their abun
dance to the good work.
Some time since the subject of erecting a
House of Correction was introduced into
City Councils. One member desired to
know what such a place was wanted for.
The above is an excellent answer to his
question.
WATER RENTS FOR 1866.—The Register
of Water Rents is now engaged in receiving
the rents for 1866. The amounts to be paid
in each Ward of the city are as follows:
Amu uut
Ist, $24,017 25
2d, 28,099 25
3d, 17,074 00
4th, 17,919 75
stb, 27,24 25
6th, 31,341 00
7th, 32,245 001
Bth, 3.3,114 00
9th, 28,877 00
10th, 28,634 50
11th, 17,711 50
12th, 18,609 25'
13th, 26,514 50
14th, $30,312 00.
This amount is an increase of $27,061 30
over the sum paid in 1865.
UNION SCHOOL AND CHILDREN'S HOME.-
The sixteenth anniversary meeting of this
institution was held last evening at St.
Andrew's Church. The annual report was
read by the Secretary. It states that the
total amount received was $8.699 83, all of
which has been expended. The bills re
mainingunpaid amount to $1,942 78. During
the year seventy-nine children were ad
mitted into the home, sixty-five were placed
out, and forty-four returned to their parents
or friends. The report spoke favorably of
the children's health, and also of the pros
perity of the institution. The exercise con
cluded with brief addresses by Rev. Messrs.
Beadle, Boardman, and Bringhurst, and
John M. Maris, Esq.
ALLEGED BIIEGLABY.—Before Alderman
Baitler, yesterday afternoon, James Riley,
a young . man, was, charged with burglary
in entering and robbing the dwelling of Mr.
William Ayres, 608 North Eighth street. It
was testified that at the residence of the
defendants some clothing and other pro•
perty was found, which had been stolen
from Mr. Ayres' house, also property
which had been stolen from the residences
of Wm. H. Billing and the Rev. J. H.
Kennard. Riley was held to answer at
Court.
M. E. SUNDAY ScßooL.—A meeting of the
Board of Managers of the Philadelphia M.
E. Sunday School Society was held last
evening in the Lecture Room of Trinity. M.
E. Church. About twenty delegates were
present, representing a like number of Sun
day Schools. - Several of the delegates gave
very interesting accounts of the progress
that had been made during the past three
years in the schools which they represented.
KNOCKED DOWN AND ROBBED.—Owen
McNally was admitted into the Pennsylva
nia Hospital, last evening, with a fracture
of the right shoulder blade. He stated that
he was knocked down, at an early hour yes
terday morning, by some unknown person,
on Washington street, near the Baltimore
depot and robbed of his pocket-book, con
tain' g the sum of $275.
oAro ACCIDENT.—David Donaldson,
aged twenty-two yeari, residing at Chester,
Pa., fell from a freight train on the Phila
delphia,: Wilmington and Baltimore Rail
road, yesterday, when near Crum Creek, a
few miles above Chester. A portion of the
train passed over both legs, nearly severing
them from his body. He was admitted into
the Pennsylvania Hospital.
RUN OvEn.—A - lad named John Lebro,
aged nine years, was run over by a fire an
paraths at taermantown avenue and Oxfot'd
street„ yesterday afternoon. The lad re
ceived painful injuries about his head. He
was conveyed to his home; corner of Ger
mantown avenue and Vanhorn street.
THE LINCOLN MONUMENT IN. JEFFERSON
SQUAEE. The Lincoln Association will
give a citizens' dress ball, at Musical Fund
Hall, on Tuesday evening' next. The pro
ceeds are to be devoted to the erection of
the Monument in Jefferson Square.
ADDEIMANIO FlNES.—During the Year
1865 the amount of fines and penalties paid
into the City Treasury by the several police
magistrates, was #9493 03„ as follows:—John.
Sw i ft , $ 35 8; W. H. Butler, $388; Charles
•Panceask V 242; Lewis Godbou, $287; J. R.
Massey, $3ll 50; R. Hutchinson $330; 0o L.
THE DAILY ILYENING BULLETIN : PHILAD
Amount
15th, 50,340 00
16th, 21,560 25
17th, 18,926 25
18th, 24,501 50
19th, 35,526 50
20th, 52,767 50
21st, 3,258 00
23d, 527 00
24th, 18,144 46.
2 25th, 4 0 83 00
26th, 23,630 00
$615,359 '2&
Ratnsdell, $129 50: John Clouds, $261, and
James Allen, $72 25. - •
THE FENIAN BROTHERHOOD.—ACTION OF
THE PHILADELPHIA. CIRCLE.-At _ . a meet
ing of the Yhiladelphia Circle of theTentau
Brotherhood, held, last evening, the dele
pates of the Circle-to the recent Congress
made a full report of the proceedings of that
body, whereupon the following resolittions
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the Philadelphia' Circle.
have beard with the most eminent satisfac
tion, the report of their delegates to the Con
gress of •the Fenian Brotherhood, recently
held'at New York, and rejoice that the un
fortunate difficulty which has temporarily
disturbed the harmony of the Brotherhood
has been finally removed.
Resolved, That we welcome the re-estab
liEhment of the office of Head Centre, and
the election of Col. O'Mahony, as sufficient
evidence of the future active and snebessfal
co-operation of the Fenian Brotherhood in
America with their brethren in Iteland,and
are proud of the fact that our record shows
an unfaltering devotion to the chief who is
so cordially endorsed by James Stephens
and the Brotherhood.
Resolved, That we accept the report of the
Secretary of the Treasury, B. Doran Kil
lian, as a most satisfactory financial docu
ment, and regard his re-election as of in
calculable benefit to the success of the cause.
Resolved, That the Philadelphia Circle
will combine all its strength to aid the lead
ers of the Brotherhood in overcoming the
difficulties with which treachery has sur
rounded them, and that we will renew and
redouble our efforts to aid in supplying
them with the sinews of war, fully confi
dent that by a co-operation of all the circles
to this end thecause will soon be brought
to a successful issue.
Resolved, That the Centre of this Circle be
requested to furnish a copy of these resolu
tions to the Head Centre.
Tits OPENING EXERCISES of the New
branch of the Quaker Cityßusiness College,
at the Spring Garden Institute, Broad and
Spring Garden streets, came off last evening.
Besides the students of the Institution,
quite a large number of ladies and gentle
men were present. Prof. A. B. Danton
gave a brief lecture upon Penmanship, and
explained upon the black board his excellent
system of rapid writing. He was presented
with a purse of money containing $l7O, by
the students of the college, as a token of their
appreciation of his serviees as a teacher,
after which Mrs. Denton and Mr. Samuel
Adams, the elocutionist, gave some select
readings. We were much interested in the
exercises, and were pleased to learn that it
is the intention of Mr. Fairbanks, the Presi
dent of the Institute, to have there a regu
lar course of interesting and instructive
Lectures.
This spacious Hall has been fitted up at
great expense, and it is well adapted to the
purposes of a Commercial College. We
congratulate the young men of that section
of the city in having so accessible an insti
tution, which is second to none in the coun
try in the advantages which it affords for
giving a thorough practical business edu
cation.
RECKLESS DRI VINO—ACCIDENT ON GER •
MANTOWN Ro A 10.—We hear many com
plaints of the reckless driving of "fast men"
along the Germantown pike. An accident
occurred yesterday afternoon from this
cause, which came very near having a fatal
termination. Mr. Wm. D. Jones, of No.
1826 Arch street, was driving out near the
Lamb Tavern, in a two-horse carriage,
accompanied by his wife, and his niece,
Miss Lloyd. While passing near the tavern
spoken of, two vehicles came along, driven
at a furious rate, one of the horses bein. ,
unmanageable and having run off. The
racers Passed Mr. Jones's carriage
and on reaching the tavern the horse which
bad run away turned and came back to
wards Mr. Jones' carriage, frightening one
of Mr. J's horses, so that it shied and upset
the carriage. The carriage was dragged on
its side for a distance of four squares. Mr.
Jones was thrown out, had his left arm
broken and was badly bruised. Mrs. Jones
was knocked insensible and bruised, and
Miss Lloyd, after being dragged two
squares, was thrown out and consideral?ly
hurt. We hear also that another accident
of a similar character occurred during yes
terday near the same place.
A LARCLE CHURCH.—A new church is in
course of erection at the Northwest corner
of Fifteenth and Ogden streets. It has a
front of 64 feet on Fifteenth street, and runs
parallel with Ogden street 92 feet. It is built
of brick and stone, rather plain, but neat
and strong. Mr. Daniel Slick is the con
tractor, who seems to be carrying out the
the plan to the letter, and performing his
work in a creditable manner. The vestibule
down stairs is small,thtts giving every inch of
available room to the school or lecture room.
The second floor, to be used by the congre
gation, is quite a commodious apartment,
neatly finished, and well lighted. It is
being constructed by a German Lutheran
congregation, which branched off from the
old church in the vicinity of Fifth and
Cherry streets. The building will be opened
for service the latter part of the coming
spring.
SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS'HOME.—The his
tory of creation, as developed on the earth
we live in, is a subject on which curiosity is
never weary. Its discussion, in popular
language, by a clear and able lecturer, and
with all he accessories required to explain
its difficulties, must prove highly attractive
to the public; and we take pleasure in draw
ing attention to the lecture on this subject
by Dr. Rodgers, of the University of Penn.
sylvania, whith takes place on Wednesday,
the 17th inst., at the Academy of Music. We
trust that a crowded attendance will reward
the Professor, and aid the funds of the
noble institution in whose behalf he labors.
GRAND MASQUERADE BALL.—The Maen
nerchor Vocal Society, the oldest in this city,
will give their annual Ball Masque, on
Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Academy of Music.
Great preparations have been made to make
this the grandest and most perfect Masque
rade ever held in Philadelphia. The Balls
and:Masquerades of the Maennerohor, have,
for more than twenty years, been known as
the most respectable and best arranged en
tertainments of the kind. Persons wishing
to enjoy themselves in this way should not
fail to visit the Academy of Music, on
Tuesday night, Jan. 23.
LITTLE, WANDERERS' Host.E.—We ac
knowledge the receipt of the following sums
in aid of the funds of this charity :
G. B. B. .
G. R. . .
C. H. &C. .
Germantown.
Previously acknowl4dged.
Total. .
A NEW FACTORY.-Mr. John Taylor, an
enterprising business man, intends to erect,
the coming spring, a large hosiery and
woollen manufactory at the corner of Tenth
and Columbia avenue. This will be a valu
able addition to , the industrial establish
ments of that growing neighborhood, and
give employment to a large number of ope
ratives.
SOIREE GYNNASTIQUE.—The eighth an
nual exhibition bythe pupils of Hillebrand
it Lewis' gymnasium takes place this even
ing, at the Academy. The programme
embraces calisthenic exercises,. gymnastic
exercises military exercises, singing, etc.,
concluding with a grand tableau. These
exhibitions enjoy a well, deserved popu
larity, and they never fail to be attractive.
Rmove'rnvG.—The buildings recently
damaged by the fixe on. Mervin- street,
above Columbia avenue_ are being repaired
and put in order:by 4/Lr, X,'Vriok. Thla
occurred about four :weeks since, and.
()wily damaged.twelve houses and, one
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.. : lANKETS •AT CH_EAPX.RICES.—We leave
already taken occasion to inforM our readers that the
Jarest and nest-selected assortment of Blankets in
Ph adelphia is offered by Messrs. J. C. Strawbridge 6:
Co., northwest -corner of Eighth and Market streets.
The large salesroom, devot d expressly to the sale of
Bla eta. has presented an acti ye scene for some day
pas , in consequence of their 1 having reduced the
1 ,,k.
prices of all their. Blankets from -thirty to fifty per
cella.' They are unquestionably giving purchasers the'
gte test bargains in thwe goodsithat have been offered
in is city since the outbreak of the rebellion; and we'
are hot surprised to see our citizens taking advantage
of this opportunity to secure good Diatom's at very
mo erate prices. Their general assortment of Dry
Goo, we may also state in this connection, is one of
thepest in the city.
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ARYLAND HAMS, MARYLAND HAMS.—
A n iv let of these choice Hams, in store, and for sale
by MITCHELL & PLETCHER,
. Successors to: Wm. Parvin, Jr.,
,1204 Chestnut. Street.
CE CURTAINS and V,estibule Laces and
Rcds, in great variety.
W. TrytwltY PA'PTEN,
,-14C8 .Chestnut street.
HALL'S VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR RE
XEWBE. •
_ _
Haiti s I'e ßene the
Hair.
Ha
getable ? Yadkin Hair Renewer
Restores gray hair to the original color.
Hall 3 Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer
Prevents thehair from falling off.
Halls Vegetable Sicilian Bair Renewer
Makes the hair soft and glossy.
Hall a Vegetable Slcitian Hair Renewer
Does not stain the skin. •
ifaa's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Eeneuer
littSi proved itself the best preparation for the hair ever
presented.to the public. Price $.1...
For sale by all druggists.
ODD Furniture overhauled mended and
re upholstered at W. TrAilcitY PATIMIC'S, 11US Chest,
nut street.
. DYSPEPSIA CI:MED.—The most successful
remedy of the day. For sale by all Druggists and
Family Grocers.
Wholesale Depot,
24 North Sixth street,
MILLER & CO., PrOPrletors.
WINDOW SHADES, Curtains, Curtain
Goods and Bedding at W. HENRI' PATTEN'S old
establiahed house, 1408 Chestnut Street.
SACHET POWDERS.—peucato perfumery
is an important article to the toilet of every person of
refined taste, Messrs. Barris & Oliver, at the corner
of Tenth and Chestnut streets, have always on hand
the celebrated Sachet Powders, from the best French
receipts, which impart a delightful incense to clothing,
gloves, etc.
UPHOLSTERING, Carpets laid, Bedding,
Blinds, Shades and Fornitnre Mended and Upholster.,
tug
work, of any description. done immediately on
call, by as many workmen nsare required. at
W. HENRYK's,
Ms Chestnut street.
NOVELTIES for Ladies,Gents, and Misses,
In furs, flats and Caps,
In Fars. Hats and Caps.
and at low prices.
Call at OAB.FORDs'. under the Continental Hotel.
To DYSPEPTICS.—Crimean Bitters, a most
agreeable and efficacious remedy. For sale by
HA Riffs OLIVER. Druggists,
THE MERRY, JINGLING SLEIGH BELLS
were beard all lust night and this morning. and those
who affect this sport had a delightful t.me. As fur us
,ve are sedate enough to prefer home comtorts. partici
tarty when we can sit by a parlor Ore made of the
c .s h o r l a t t a i iii i d il ttlztl ee id t coal sold by W. W. Alter. No. 5.57
ROIIAINE'S CRI3IIIAN BITTERS.—This
popular and approved remedy for Dyspepsia. Fever
and Atue, de..
For sale by
Do Yor feel prepared to die, Thomas?"
said a worthy friend by Tom's bedside. "'Yee." said
- I think I do; but I'd rather stay where I was
better acquainted." We all like to stay where we are
~..quainted. and the reason is that we want to be
tboughtof, and thought well of, and the latter is ac
complished by purchasing our clothing at Charles
btckes & Co.'s one price, under the ContinentaL
Pla_NO COVERS, TABLE COVERS
and
WINDOW SEAMS,
Of every desirable style or color.
L E. WA.LRAVE—N,
719 Chestnut street, Masonic HAIL
MATRESSES AND BEDDING renovated and
rnbde up equal to new. at W. ILELNRY PATTEN'S.
1;0 Chestnut street.
FOR DEVNER AND EVENING PARTIES.—
spetlaltt in Fine Confections. Bon-Bons. Crrstalized
1- [nits, Conards, Victortas. snapping Secrets, Sc
sT.E.PHY....N F. WHITMAN.
1210 Market street.
HAVANA CIGARS AND LYNCHBURG
Tonactlx..—Rest in the cit y. at fair prices, at Flaherty's,
ar: Chestnut street, opposite the Continental. Notice.
,tore closed on Sunday. Customers please purchase
Su turn ay night.
WINTER YET—Cold to-day.
Furs last for years.
Get a Sant Cost.
rto sale Ibr Furs
In summer.
OA.E.FORLrs" under Continental
THE APPOINTED TIIIE.—" There is no
time like the present," is a truthful maxim that has
' , rennet sigulficance, in view of the fact that now is
the time to obtain cheap wearing aopnrel. at the Brown
stone Clothing Hall of Rockhill & Wilson, Nos. 603
and say Chestnut street. above sixth. They are closing
out the tine stock of gooce rescued from the late great
tire, and stunning bargains are the order of the day.
Is Hoc VlNCES.—Romaine's Crimean
Bitters. For sale by
MITCHELL & FLETCHER,
1°..)4 Chestnut street.
ELECTED SIMPER PLATED WARE, best
quality for family use, and holiday presents. Campbell
tq. Davldhelser, Mr Chestnut street.
DEAFNESS, BLINDNESS AND CATARRH.—
J. Isaacs, M. D., Professor of the Eye and Ear, treats all
diseases apperlalning to the above members with the
utmost success. Testimonials from the most reliable
sources In the city can be seen at his office, No. 51s Pine
street. The me di cal faculty are invited to accompany
their patients, as he has had no secrets in kis practice.
Artificial eyes Inserted. No charge made for examina
tion.
The Chestnut had a good house in spite
of the weather last night. "Red Rover" will
be repeated this evening, together with
"The Sleeping Beauty." There will be a
matinee to-morrow. At the Arch "For
tunio," with other attractions, is drawing
handsomely. At the Walnut Mrs. John
Wood is in her element and presents dash
ing bills to superb houses. At the American
the Circus troupe is still doing a good busi
ness every evening•and on Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons. Heller, at Concert
Hall, gives . new and sprightly programmes
each evening, and Signor Blitz is equally
attractive at Assembly Building. Both
Blitz and Heller have been presenting many
novelties recently, among which we may
mention Blitz's automaton dancer. Heller
gives something new every night, though
his musical arrangements (including the
"Boarding-School Miss") are perhaps the
most amusing.
an Affair of Love, Deception and Myste
rious Disappearance.
CINCINNATI, Friday, Jan. 12.—An affair
of love, betrothal, deception, sequestration
of property and mysterious disappearance
has just come to light. Dr. J. McChristie,
late Assistant Surgeon of the 9th Indiana
Cavalry, was engaged to a widow lady in
Liberty, Ind., and pending the marriage she
intrusted considerable funds with him. The
day before the expected marriage the doctor
was missing. The second day afterward a let
ter was received from a stranger in Kentucky
inclosing a pocket memorandum of the doc
tor's, and saying that he had been found
dead with a bullet through his body. The
letter was sent by the United States Express
from, this city, and on being shown to the
betrothed she recognized thehandwriting of
her faithless lover. At once she determined
to find him, and, arriving in the city, got
her suspicions confirmed at the express
office, the clerk remembering the appear
ance of the man who left the package, and
recognizing him by a photograph presented
by the lady. The officers have been placed
on the track of the fellow.
. . $5 00
. . . 200
. . 10 00
. . 500
. 65.00
. $B7 00
CURIOUS LAW.—Law and justice do not
always travel hand in hand. We have
before us an account of a case where a man
who was guilty of a great crime, near
Albany, N. Y. has been all the time at
liberty on bail, and finally escaped al
to&ether, while his victim was kept in
prison from May until January—eight
months—as a witness. It is a curious in
stance of the way they inanane matters in
the State of New York, bin it may add to a
proper understanding of the matter when it
18;explained that the persiOn, wronged was a
poor Irish girl, with no Agenda, while the
scoundrel who was allowed to escape was
rich and infittential.
LPHIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1866.
S. E. cor. Tenth and Chestnut streets.
0. T. HUBBELL, Druggist.
1410 Chestnut street
AIirSEMENTS.
New Jersey Matters.
THE INAdatm anort.-Although the wea-
ther was- very inauspicious, and a pretty
'deep snow covered the ground, a large
number of private citizens and many politi
dans left Camden in the early trams for
Trenton, to participate in the ,ceremonies at
*the inauguration of Governor Marcus L.
Ward. The display.was designed to be one
of the most imposing character, not only in
a civic but also in a military. point of view.
_The following is the order In reference to
the milit!try designated by the Adjutant
General in the programme: 'First. The
escort will consist of the Ist, 2d and 3d In
dependent Battalions 'New Jersey Rifle
Corps, the Monmouth 'Veteran ,Artillery
anda Veteran Battery, under command or
Major William Hexamer. Second. The
organizations above named will report at
Trenton on the morning of the 16th of
January, fully armed and equipped, with
overcoats for escort duty. A large number
of other military companies of the State
volunteered to be present, and the affair
was arranged for a grand exhibition of
popular jubilation at the new Governor's
induction into office.
THE SIDEWALKEL—If the citizens of Cam
den desire to do themselves and the public
a great benefit, they could not do it in a
more.acceptable way than by removing the
snow from their pavements into the streets
beyond the gutters. By so doing, free Pas
sages would be left open for the water to run
off when the snow melts, thus preventing
the sidewalks and pavements from -being
flooded. Usually,- - however,- the snow is
simply removed sufficiently to admit of a
narrow passage,. and as soon as it thaws,
the crossings and walks are deluged to such
an extent that it is exceedingly difficult for
pedestrians, especially females, to get along.
By removing the snow as proposed, all this
difficulty would be obviated, and the pave
ments would befree of water, slush, or other
in cumbrances.
DIRECTORS ELECTED.—At the annual
election for directors of the First National
Bank of Camden, held a day or two since,
the following gentlemen were chosen for the
ensuing year: Jonas Livermore, N. N.
Stokes, Maurice Browning. Hon. John F.
Starr, Charles A. Sparks, Geo. L. Gilling
ham, Clayton Lippincott, W.S. McCollister,
John F. Bodine. After the election a meet
ing of the Board was held, and Jonas Liver
more was re-elected President, and James
H. Stevens, Cashier.
GOOD SLElGHrso.—This morning the
snow made excellent sleighing, and the
roads diverging into the country from Cam
den were soon lined with sleighs filled with
parties enjoying the luxuries of a good ride.
SKATING PARKS.
SKATING ON NEAP ICE.
SKATING AND GOOD MUSIC.
SKATING BY GASLIGHT,
AT THE
Central Skating Park
Fifteenth and Wallace Streets.
SPLENDID SKATING
ALL DAY AND EVENING.
NATIONAL SKATING PARK,
Twenty-first St. and Columbia Avenue.
The Park having been cleared of the late snow, will
have :-Itattt g this afternoon and evening.
Good music and good lights.
ake Paige Avenue and Seventeenth and Nineteenth
Streets Cars. It
pa I a I) cw so, a:1111
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Heve proved, from the most am le , experience, an
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to popular use—so simple that mistakes cannot be
made in using them; so harmless as to be free from
danger, and so efficient as to be always reliable. They
have raised the highest commendation from all, and
will always render satisfaction.
No. Oents
1, Cures FEVERII,I: Congestion, rna.mm - 0n.—...45
. WORMS, Worm-Fever, Worm-Colic.---25
s, " CRY ENG-COLIC, or Teething of infeata___26
4, " DI AB.RHCEA of children or adults .—___2s
5, " DYSENTERY, Griping„ Bilious
6, " CHOLERA MORBUSN, ausea, Vomiting--2s
7, "
COUG Broni-h trig ..25
S. " NEURA
141. A., Toothache, Facesche.-_23
10, H Al - UCH:Ps, Sick Headache, Vertigo ---.25
10, " DYSPEPSIA, Bilious Stomach __..26
11, " SUPPREC, , ..ED, or painfal Periods._..---......25
12 " WHITES, too profuse Periods..__--_.25
" CP.OITP ri ar, difficult Breathing. ----23
14, " SALT
11, " RILEUMAT 'l.B, 33 E s e l =c Pate .._._.....25
is, " FEVER and Ague, Chill Fever, Agues-..... 50
17, " PH:FS, blind or -... -.50
" OPEMAMMY, and sore or weak Byes...-... 50
is. " C.ATA_BRII, acute or chronic, Inlinensa...-..50
" WHOOPING COUGH, violent Conghs.--.50
21 , " ASTHMA o ressed
LA IL D aßOES,lmpatredHearing.-.-50
A " SCROFULA enlarged Glands, 8we11inge......50
24, " GENERAL DEBILITY, Physical Weak
ness. .-.—
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27, " KIDNEY DISEASE Gravel_ ___so
23, " NERVOUS DEBILITY. Involuntary Dia.
coarsest- . —.—.01 00
" SORE moFili, — Caisker... .
" URINARY Incontinence, - wettl4 - tred..—.so
31, " PAINFUL Periods, even with Spasnis._-..50
" SL.c.s ERINGS at change of Life 00
53, " EPILEPSY ' Spasms Bt. Vitus' Dance.... 100
44, " . ulcerated Sore Throat-- --50
FAMILY (IA clV.a
35 vials, morocco case, and b00k5.....
20 large vials, in morocco, and book.. 6 00
20 large vials, plain case and 5 00
15 boxes (Nos v Al m o nand s 00
'AMY SPECIFICS.
2fahogany cases 10 00
AW These Remedies, by the case or single box, are
sent to any part of the country, by mail or express,
free ofcharge, i lMNAthe price. Address
S' ffPEOEFIC
HOMCEOPATIEIc srstaClNE COMPANY,
Office and Depot, No. =Broadway, New York.
Dr. SII2.[PICREYB 1.3 consulted dotty at his office
personally or by letter, as above, for all fin= of db.
ease.
flyarr a CO, JOHNSON, HOLLOWAY & COW
DEN, T. R C.ALLENDER and AMBROSE SMITH
Wholesale Agents, Philadelphia. I.IV-th.s.paYTP
COPARTNERSHIPS.
DISSOLIITION OP CO-PARTNERSHIP.—C. A.
_LROBINSON having this 'day withdrawn from the
nrm of D. M. ROBINSON & 00., Stock Brokers, by
mutual consent, his interest is the same ceases from
and after this date.
D. M. ROBINSON,
C. A. ROBINSON.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9, 1866.
All matters relating to the firm will be settled bk D.
M. ROBINSON, at No. 1911 South TAM') street, where
the business will be continued under the style of D. M.
ROBINSON & CO.
MBE undersigbed will continue the Stock Commis
sion business at No. 2,17 LODGE street.
C. A. ROBINSON.
RELLADELPIELA, Jan. 15, 1166. NUM*
AIISI4OCACYFiTENACE, January 15th, 1 8 65.
Thomas T. Jager, having purchased an inter
est in the Monocacy Furnace is this day admitted as
a member of our firm,
jal6-st* - THOMAS, COOK & CO.
REAL ESTATE.
VFOR SALE,—PremlsesNo. 1908 Locust street.
Walnut street, above Fifteenth street.
o. 1609 Spruce street.
No. 2015 Pine street ; by
C. H. XIIIRICEID,
Jal6 10t •
• 205 South Sixth street.
J. L. CAP EN. PHRENOLOGIST.
Co ,
fir gives written and verbal descriptions gs w cr i rp r ilg e s ils oP
racter with Charts, daily,
de22-e,tn,th-12trpi No. 255. TENTH Street
6 GOLD AND MIME WATORM OR OUB
own Importation, reliable In own? and a 1
Low Odom.
BARB a KROTMEanDertan,
194 Chostnut street, Fourth,
cementALL attention to our
t of au= PIANOS,
• w ch we always have on • end, one
them at very reasonable prime to purchaaem. Peat of
references and PULL • OITABANTEE Ixtvarlabil
given by
THE UNION PIANO NANIIPAOPUEINO 00.,
amo tell Walnut MOM.
MONEY TO ANY AMOUNT LOANED
UPON DlAMO'lk?)):lls,iVArn JEWEL.
( to., a s
, JOBBs= dr. OWS
OLD .E BT ATt mint!) LOAN °BMA
Oorner of TAD and OAEOULL lama%
Below Lombard.
E. B BUXOM" wATeams, JEWELRY?
GUM, etd., PORSALE AT
Rim vac vtLY LOW BRIMS.' uuzi,-"",-*",
- 116GOON.—Y 0 boxes Bide Bacon, fbraalerb7.B. A. WV
4.4l)ElUilk 00. s Dick atteet Wharf, • -
!-AIIIIISUNIffTS.
AL WIVE gOrAiliantegl
i l m!=efi
:CHOIOS SEATS
To all planes of amusement may be bail Op to
O'clock any evening.
riHOICE SEATS AND ADMIIEISION TICKETS
can be had at
THE PEOGRANDE OFFICE,
481 OBEEITNUT stree t , opposite the Poet, 01Elicakfile
the ARCH., CHESTNUT, WALNUT and AOADMAY
OF /ALIBI°, to 6 o'clock every evening. mutt '
WrY, NNERCHOR! MMNNERCHOSt
GRAND MASQUERADE
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
On TUESDAY EVENING, January 23, Ha
TICKETS, e
To be bad, by subscription only, of members of the
Society and the following managers :
Messrs. Fred. Steeb, J. H. Camp, A. Birgfeld. Conrad
Leibrich, Pet. Reitz, L. Herbert, Col. W. A. Mann. A.
B. Beichenbach, A. Lafore, L. Ladner, Adam J. Glass,
A. Hempen., Leon Benkert, Prof. Roese, E &hemmer,
H. Von &sea, D. Rosenbeirn, P. Siegfried, Dr. W.
Jansen, Peter eicbemm, G. B. Schwartz, E. Tanen, A.
Paquet, Prof. C. Wollsohn, Aug. Frohman, rhil.Schaf,
H. Calm Crum. Benkert. J. P. Wiltberger, J. Lee, 0.
Vetierlein, J. Hein, B. Herwigh. A. Klein, A. Dries.
back, M. IL Mnckle, R. Stein, Edw. Hutchinson,3l- C.
Cross. F. Gottlieb. H. Dunlap, Edw. Wolten; Oscar De
Dobbeler. J. H. Ehrlicher, J. Frank, Jos. S. Fox. Robt,
Glendenning, Jr.. B. Levy, Jos. Dryfoos, PhiL Helm
back, Chas. Knecht, Louis Meyer,' Chas. D. Partridge,
J. C. File, J. Rattinger,. J. B. Flues, H. Volmer, A.
Wenderoth andmembers Or the Society. ,
.NEW CrtIESIt %xi STREET THEATRE, •
Chestnut street. above Twelfth.
LEONARD GEOVEB and WM. E. SINN,
Lessees and Managers.
Tffiß (Tuesday) EVENING, Tan. 16, 1866.
will be pr esented
)T1 reTILBSEMING NAUTICAL DRAMA,
BF.;.D ROVER,
OR THE
7AI7T/NY ON THE DOLPHIN,
which will be practiced wilh
NEW AND HANDSOME SCENERY
b. Mr. 'Richard Smith, including a GRAND EA.NG
RA MA - of Newport. Rhode Tala”d
New Mechanical Effects. Correct Propertles,Brilliant
Music and an Excellent Distribution of Characters.
, LAST '
of the grand Suectactdar Burlesque,
THE SLE.e.PING BEAUTY.
Mlss Josie Orton ea the Sleeping Beauty,
with Its extremely magnificent
TRANSPORISLATION SCENE
ite entire New and Beautiful Scenery. Coetly Proper
ties, Elegant Costumee, Original Music and
POWEB.FITh
The performance will commence with
' REP BOWER.
Alteration of time frir this week only_ The doors
will open at 6.45; commence at 7.30 o clock.
THURSDAY EVENING. January 18,
BENEFIT OF ME. RICHARD SMITH.
WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY AFTERNOONS,
January 17 and 20.
an AND FAMILY MATENTEES,
and hnt
DAYLIGHT FEBFORTIANCE OF
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY.
Will be revived on Monday, January 22,
- 'The Great Irish Drama,
ARRAH-INA-POGUE.
TALNUT STREET THEATBE.
T N. E. car. NINTH and WALNUT. Begins at, 7.3{.
RE-ENGAGEMENT.
The Brilliant Vocalist and Comic Actress,
MFRS. JOHN WOOD.
7RIU3LPHA—NT RUCCESS OF
1 aL QUEEN OF COMEDY AND SONG.
In John Brougham's Celebrated Extravaganza of
PO-OA-HON-TAB.
The Greatest Living Representation of
H. R. H. PO-CA-HON-TAB.
THIS (Tuesday) EVMDENG. Jan.l6. 1866,
A PRETTY PIECE OF BIISINFSS
Dr. Lancelot Shee,... C. Walcot, Jr
After which John Brougham's Extravaganza of
H. R. H. Po ca-hon-tas ..--...Mrs. John Wood
To conclude with the American Comedy of
THE PEOPLE'S LAWYER.
_Mr. 0. S. Fawcett
Solon Shingle.
MRS. JOHN DREW'S ELE
TItE.W ARCH STREET
THFA
FOBTUNIO. FORTUNIO. PORTE - NM.
LAt-T WEER OF MRS. JOHN DREW.
TUESDAY, AND DURING THE WEEK,
with New finery, Machinery and Costumes,
FORTUNIO
AND HIS SEVEN GIFTED SERVANTS.
FORTCNIO Mrs. JOHN DREW,
Supported by tiie full company.
For particulars of New Scenery, Incidents, Music,
Dances, dc., see the Distributing Bills.
To commence each evening with
A FAVORITE COWYmilia - 2A,
and close with A GLORIOUS FARCE,
FRIDAY—BENEFIT OF MRS. lOM's: DREW.
SATURDAY—MRS. I. DREW'S LAST MOST.
MONDAY—MISS JEAN HOSMER
CONCERT HALL.
RENEWAL OF THE ENGAGRwFVF OF
ROBERT HE VI. PA,
The management has the gratification to announce
that, in consequence at the
ma - BRED AND PRODIGIOUS SUCCESS
which has attended
M.R. ROBERT WVIJ.RR
in this city. it has succeeded in Inducing him to
remain
FOR TWELVE NIGHTS MORE.
WtSDAY EVENING. JANUARY Is,
AN ENTIRELY NEW PROGRAMME.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PHILADELPHIA.
THE GREAT SENSATIONAL PHENOMENON.
THE SPHYNX!
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AMERICA,
A PURELY NOVI9 L. AND musical. SKETCH;
And, by SPECIAL REQUIMT,
"THE BOARDING-SCHOOL MISS,"
Embodied in a Grand Melange of
'MIRACLE, MELODY, COMEDY AND MYSTERY.
The Piano ased upon the occasion will be the mag
nldcent Steinway Grand Piano Forte, sent expressly
from New York for Mr. Heller's use at these enter
tainments.
Admission, 50 cents; Reserved Seats. 71 cents.
Seats may be secured three days in advance. at Chao.
W. A. Trampler's Music Store. Ticket Office opett
every day from 9 to 4. it
AMERICAN THEATRE,
GRAND NATIONAL CIRCUS,
WALNUT street, above Eighth.
Engagement of (at an enormous expense) the won
derful
. _
.13EDOIIIN ARABS,
Six in number—the real Children of the Desert—
FOl2. ONE Ww.v ONLY.
EVERY EVENING,
and on Wednesday and Saturday Afternoons. Also,
MLLE ZANFRETTA,
the most astonishing Tishri - tope Artist in the world
and the grand spectacle of
THE FIELD OF THE CLOTH OF GOLD.
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF IUSIC
SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' HOME.
Prof. R. E. R'IDGE:EIS, M. D.. of the LTniveralty of
Pennsylvania, will deliver a
LECTURE
for the benefit of the SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS'
HONE. on
WELONESDAY EVENING, January 17th, 1866.
sl7 - 13.TECT:
"A GLANCE AT THE WORLD WE LIVE IN."
It will embrace a sketch of the probable former con
dition of our Earth, contrasted with its present, and of
the prominent forces and operations of Nature: treated
In the language of familiar science, and illustrated by
experiments, drawings, &c.
Admission to ad parts of the Haase, 50 cents.
Secured Seats without extra charge.
Tickets for sale at Pugh's Book Store, Southwest
corner of Sixth and Chestnut streets.
Boom open at 7 o'clock P. M. Lecture to commence
at 8 o'clock. ' jal34-tti-wst
AKEMICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
SOIREE GYM NASTIQITE,
BY Tax. PUPILS OF
HILLEBRAND & .LEWIS'S GYMNASIUM . ,
TUESDAY EVENING. January 16.
A rich programme of
GYMNASTICS
by the pupils of both sexes.
Orchesneu, ce
Acrobau, Fencing, sparring, Drilling, Chorusj al2-44 wit
Reserved Seats .50 cents
A SSEMBLY BUILDINGS,
TENTH and CHESTNUT.
UNABATED SUCCESS—NEW FEATS.
SIGNOR BUN
SIGNOR BLITZ,
EVERY EVENING at 7. 4 5 o'clock, and
Wednesday and Saturday Afternoons, at 3 o'clock.
This week, the 'Wonderful Rope Dancer, the Ante
maton Turk, Humorous Ventriloquial Scenea,Learned
Canary Birds. jal2-24t
Admission, 25 cto.; Children, /5 as.; Reserved seats. 5°C•
FOYER OF THE ACADEMY.
MR. C. H. JARVIS'S
SECOND MATINEE.
FRIDAY, lath January, at 4 P. M.
Single Admission One Dollar
Tickets and PrOgrammee at the Music Stores. jaIS.MI
CIERBLANTA ORCEIZESTRA.— PubIic Rehearsals
lir every Saturday' aftrnoon a t the Ittutiatl Band
R a n, a t hatiteast three e
o'clock. Engagements madO
by addressing GEOSEM BAtiITERT, agent, EU Hon
erey street. between Race and Vine. eclat
ACADEMY' OF FTlNE enth ABMS, CHESTNUT, above
Street,
Open from 9 A. M. till 6 P. M.
BenJ. West's great Picture of
CHRIST ',TECTED,
Still on exhibition,
THEITITIMON FOR THE BLIND. Exhioltion
1 every Wednesday at 334 F. ghl. Admission Tea
Cents. Store. Noll South Eighth street. Its
WART&
TITANTED TO RENT—Two good "sizedunfurnished
VI ROOMS, in a pleasant neighbornood. with or
without board. Address, C. H. D.,No. 21South SIXTH
Street. jaISM•
-rgAge NATHAN% Auctioneer and Money Broker.
.L.N. E. corner of Third and Spruce streets, only one
square below the Exchange. NATHAN'S'S Principal
Office, established for the last forty years. Money
to loan In large or small amounts, at the lowest rates,
on Diamonds, Silver Plate, Watches. Jewelry, Cloth
ing, and goods of every description. Office hours froze
M. Ull7 P. M. ellet3-tfrp,