. - - (Continued from the First Page.) - - *With regard to the first and second of the above guarantees - we have to, say that, in cur opinion, they have not been fulfilled. - The machinery of the Winooski has worked in the most perfect manner through out;( and its performance in, every parti u . lar :leaves nothing to be desired fo effi.- eiency in a paddle-wheel steamer. • I du rability , and reliability could be depended • .upon for any length of cruising. Its ork :- thanship, material, finish, ' • accessori s and; appointments are first class throe out. • .. The machinery of the Algonquin is,wanting . ' in these particulars and in proper adapation , for, marine purposes. In style, finish and convenience for manipulation, and in all its ... alapointment, it is much inferior to that of ' the Winooski. • - With regard to the third guarantee, we !.'.. find the machinery, of the Algonquin, in eluding water in boilers, to be 77,426 pounds heavier than the machinery of the Winooski. This excess of weight is one-eighth of the weight of the Winooski's machinery. If to it be added the 73 tons of extra ballast re quired to keep the vessel upright, on • account of defective distribution of her ma chinery, the excess of weight of the Algon quin's machinery will the 242,046 pounds, which is thirty-nine per cent. of the weight of the Win.ooski's machinery. This excess of weight requires about eight inches of draught water to permit the necessary dis placement for it,and of course greatly lessens the value and efficiency of the vessel. The Space occupied in the length of the vessel by the machinery and coal of the Algonquin is . seven feet and six inches greater than the 'corresponding, length in• the Winooski. This is equivalent to eleven per centum of the space occupied, by the machinery and coal of the Winooski; yet in the large space thus occupied in the Algonquin there is only 6,934 cubic feet of coal capacity, while in the lesser space occupied in the Winooski there is 9,424 cubic feet of coal bunker, the Winooski, thus carrying thirty-six per eentum more coal than the Algonquin. The contractor has, therefore, failed in fulfilling the third guarantee. With regard to the fourth guarantee, we we find 'that the machinery of the Algon quin developed only 54.29 per centum of the power developed"bp the Winooski's machi nery; and that the cost of the indicated horse power in pounds, of anthracite con sumed per hour with the machinery of the Algonquin was 18.58 per centum more than with the machinery of the Winooski, taking that of the latter for units. If the com parison be made as it properly should be, for economy of fuel, by taking the combustible matter of the coal, instead of the coal itself, for the expression of the cost of the power, as the per centum of refuse in ashes and clinker is an accidental and variable proportion, then the cost of the indicated horse power in pounds of combustible con sumed per hour with the machinery of the Algonquin was 23.28 per centum more than the machinery of the Winooski. In this most important guarantee for amount of power: and economy of faelthis failure of the.coutractovis the greatest of all, resulting in a loss of speed of nearly two geographical milesrper, hour, and a large increase of the oast ot the steam power, pro rata. hi r evety point guaranteed by the con tragtors...of the Algonquin's machinery he has failed, and we are of the opinion that it is totally unfit for the naval service. The steam logs of the experiments and the in dicator diagrams are herewith forwarded. Respectfully submitted by your obedient servants,. ROBERT DANBY, Chief Engineer U. S. N. EnwrN FermAx, Chief Engineer, U. S. N. ISlonmmthut. KELLOGG, Chief Engineer, U. S. N. Hon. Gideon Welles, Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. ' 'I.V ' - l AS--• - CITY BULL.ETIIt. ei..... , - t. TERTONIA SAENennatuNn.—This , fine , 4 ' Ertlinian Society, to the number of thirty, under the Directorship of Mr. L. Eugene, Nadulged the patients of the Insane Depart •l'kent of the Philadelphia Hospital, (Alms * house), on Wednesday afternoon, in a most delightful vocal entertainment, which elicited the most rapturous applause from ' its peculiar auditory. The Teutionia are strictly a. vocal association, depending en - tirely on the voice for the production of 'musical effect. The German portion of the patients - fairly reveled in the unusual luxury of the melodies of the Fatherland. The German element in the Insane Depart ment, this year, slightly exceeded fifteen per cent. and to " . give tempo rary relief to these, as well as enjoy ment to the other patients, a continuous series of concerts of the German Singing Societies, of which the Teutonia is the Mat, was projected by Captain Jacob COurad, of I„." k ".l:Nest Philadelphia. Perfect attention was '4,.',given to the band, and the strictest silence e',.pbserved, At one time, when the full num- W. , tier Are singing, a breath would have been '!"' auflible, the fall of a pin been distinctly hex ;over the note of the combinedsingers. The time, the per ct accord of this remark \ , Ole etillection of v ices, can scarcely be too f ..ighiY spoken of. ne other thing in rela- Con to the Teutonia—the material of which they are composed--are had almost said kneaded together—belong to the Guild, or fraternity i of Bakers. The Teutonia Saen gerbund s the Baker's Singing Brotherhood, _ i d a finer formed, more intelligent set of itii , i'i••o we scarcely ever had the pleasure of !:64,A ' • 1 oking on. m , -;,.._ ''' "t,' ' TILE ATHLETIC BASE BALL CLUB.—The •' complimentary ball given to the Athletic . , Baseßall Club last night at the Academy of • , Magic was a fine affair. The attendance was' not as, large as at some of the balls given recently hi the same building, and * therefore those who desired to dance could i*Zo so with greater comfort. The opening ceremonies took place shortly after nine o'clock, and consisted of tableaux, ballet performances and singing by the Saenger - • band and Young Maennerchor Societies. The dancing, was kept up until an early hour this morning. A number of. promi nent base ball . players from New York were present. Dung the progress ofthe festival a handsome case containing the numerous balls won by the Athletics from other clubs was presented to the club. The presenta tion speech was made by Mr. Seever Page. of the &ctive Base Ball Club of New York, and was responded to by Col. Thomas Fitz •.,gerald, the President of the Athletic Club. 'The whole affair passed off agreeably and satisfactorily to the particiliants. ' • SOLDIERS'. ORPHAN. BOYS' HOME.—From ~,..„.• . Went. Gen. Grant, Mayor. McMichael ,has - received the following communication: 'lit is with great pleasure I notice that the ladies of Philadelphia are about to repay,in softie measure,the debt we owe to the brave men Who lost their lives in defenc,e of our property and homes, by establishine a home for the special care of their orphan liildren. Every soldier whose life has bee spared ,will feel that his work is appreciated when he sees the care bestowed upon the children of his less fortunate brothers. I especially approve of surrounding them with home comforts and Christian influence during that period of life when a boy is for the first time. exposed to the temptations of the world; when he first attempts to make a living for himself. The ladies, and all con nected with 'the 'Lincoln Institute or Sol diers' ::Orphan; Boys' Home, i have my warmest sympathy and best wishes. "U. S. GRANT, Lieut. General." PRESENTATION OF AN EAGLE.—The large and handsome eagle which formerly adorned the front of the Union Voltinteer Refresh ment Saloon was presaMed to the Weccacoe '• 'Fire Company yesterday, and was raised upon the house of the Company, in Queen at. below Second. The presentation speech was made by John N. Hicks,' Esq.,. on be half `of the Union. Refreshment Saloon, and receiVed . in an appropriate manner by Jog. . ,~ }i • ~~ NTH E tAIL ' NC ;IL '. _ MLADELPHIA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1866. R. L yndall;Eaq:', PresideritOf th e WiSccimoe Engine. Company. Addressee were delivered by- Rey. Thomas Brainerd and Rev.lir. Washburn, ;;Rector of Trinity Church. After the presentatkm.a splendid collation was served inlhe hall:of the Coriopany, ten dered by the Members of the "i'irecc.scoe to 'be Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon Committee and their ladies, whO were pre sent as special invited guests. r • THE WASHINGTON GBEYS.—This organi zatlon paraded yesterday afternbon accord ing to announcement. There were 105 men in line, and they marched and looked ex' ceedingly, well, attracting great attention along thestreets. -Brigadier-General J. Wm. Hoffman was in command.liThe Greys paraded as a battalion of four companies, under the command, respectively, of Brig.- Gen: Gwyn, Col. Charles Ross Ward, and Brig.-Gen. Davis. {At least half of the men in the ranks have served as commissioned officers during Me war, and we doubt if there is a military 'organization of the same size in the country, ,comprising a finer array of gallant and veteran soldiers. The uniform of the men consisted of light blue pants, dark bluejackets and high hats with black plumes. The company was headed by . Birgfeld's Band. The men were marched into Independence iHall, where they were briefly addressed by Gen. Hoff man, after which the line of march- was taken up over the route previously agreed upon. Upon arriving in front of the Union League House, the battalion was halted in a hollow square formed by the Police in the crowd which thronged that vicinity, and was formally reviewed by Major-General Meade, accompanied by Brigadier-General Barstow, ,Lieut.-Colonel Meade and Major Emory of his staff. At the conclusion of this ceremony the Grays were greeted with three hearty cheers from the members of the Union League and other spectators, and then continued the route of their parade. DESCENT UPON A DISORDERLY HOUSE.- Last night about ten o'clock, Sergeant Mur ray and about twenty men of the Seventh District Police, made a descent upon an al leged disorderly house at the N. W. corner of Third and Noble streets. A dance was in progress at the time and the sudden ap pearance of the police created quite a com motion among the participants. One man jumped from the second story window and running up Third street, succeeded in escaping. All avenues of retreat were cut off and thirty-seven persons were taken into custody. The prisoners comprised both sexes between the ages of 17 and 30 years. John A. Porter and Geo. Snyder,the alleged proprietors of the place, were among those captured. At the hearing before Aldrman Toland this morning, they were held in 4500 bail to answer at Court. The others were held to keep the peace. A POLICEMAN SHOOTS A MAN.-A young man named James Ross, residing on Rich mond street, was shot in the head yester day by a policeman. It appears that Ross and another young man assaulted a negro on Frankford avenue. The colored man ran and was pursued by Ross and his comrade. Another negro came to his rescue, armed with a club. The officer made an attempt to dispersiNhe assaulting party, who im mediately fled, pursued by the officer, and failing to obey his command to surrender, he drew his revolver and fired; the shot took effect in the head of Ross, inflicting a severe wound. Ross was removed to the Pennsylvania Hospital. WASHINGTON MONUMENT ASSOCIATION. =This association held its annual meeting, yesterday. Mr. George F. Gordon was elected president, Joseph Cooper, treasurer, and H. Mather, secretary. The committee to whom was referred the treasurer's ac counts reported that his accounts were cor rect, and exhibited a balance of three thou sand five hundred and forty-six' dollars, seventy-eight cents, of which three thou sand three hundred dollars are invested in United States registered bonds. The funds have increased in the last year , one hundred and sixty-four dollars and seventy-seven cents. THE FEREHEN.—The parade of the fire men in honor of the return to the city of the Hibernia steam fire engine came off yester day afternoon,according' to the programme already . publied in the BIILLETES. The companies on parade turned out in full force, and made a fine appearance. Most of the apparatus were gayly decorated with wreaths, flags, etc., and many of the hand some banners which were carried in the grand procession in October last, were borne in line yesterday. The whole display was very creditable to the Department. The streets through which the procession passed were crowded with spectators. POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE.—At this institu tution, Washington's birthday was duly celebrated. Mr. Charles H. Boker, of Phi ladelphia; read the Declaration of Indepen dence, and Mr. Charles A, Evans, of New Jersey, delivered an oration appropriate to the occasion. Among the decerations of the tom, the portraits of Washington and Lin coln were conspicuous; while on a black ground, surrounded by our national ban ner, were the names of Mcllvain, Carter, Scott, Francine, Colwell, Clark, Law and lungerich, alumni of the College, who fell in the defence of the Union. THE GREY RESERVES. Company A, Captain J. D. Keyser; Company C, Captain W. W. Allen, and Company E, Lieutenant Muldoon. of -the Ist Regiment Grey Re serves, the whole dommanded by Colonel Charles M. Prevost, now of the Veteran Re serve Corps, paraded yesterday afternoon, accompanied by a fine band of music. There were 160 muskets in line. The men were dressed in-Nue uniforms with high military bats with black plumes. The marching was excellent and the display made was very fine. GENERAL WASH:MOTOR'S family carriage made its appearance upon our streets yes terday as a part of the celebration of the day. It attracted even more attention than when exhibited at our great Sanitary Fair, as on this occasion it was drawn by six magnifi cent horses, clad in scarlet cloth (foyers, each bearing the name of "Wanamaker ' Brown, Oak Hall," in beautiful silver letters,to whom our citizens are indebted ,for so excellent a view of this ancient and interesting relic. A NEW ENGINE' HOUSE. —The formal opening of the Assistance Engine house, in Sixth street below Coates, took place last evening iii the presence of a large number of invited guests. Speeches were made by F. A. Wolbert,•Esq., Capt. William Palmer and others. The building is three stories in height and is finished in a most substantial and convenient manner, with all the modern improvements. The' company is one of the most useful and efficient among the many fire companies of this city. DEATH OF COL. Reavemmi.-Atfive o'clock• yesterday morning Col. James N. Bancker, the oldest..circus manager in the country, died at his residence in this city. He had been a manager, performer and agent for many years, but was taken . some six months ago, since' which' time he (lid not appear in public, up to, the time of kis bene fit at the American theatre on Wednesday. His death was quite sudden. He was about 66 years of age. ' • HIGH SCHOOL REUNION.--Last evening a very pleasant meeting of the members of the Graduating Class of December,' 1843, 7.vas held at the St. James Hotel, on Walnut street. Among the assembly were some of our best known citizens, merchants, attor neys, bankers, &c. It was , a remarkable fact that although More than twenty-two years - has elapsed • since the gra duation. but one - member had died, and • every one - of the survivors are oc- Crlpying honorable . and creditable position& The character of the assembly formed pne of the best guarantees that could be desired for tile usefulness and intrinsic worth of the Central High School, preparing its studeints as it does for active, useful and honorable stations in life. • The dinner was presided over by George W. Mears, Esq., and passed off in the most fraternal manner„ SALE OF OIL PALIVIINGS.—Parties 'wish ing to contribute to the sail of Oil Paintings, to be held at Scott's Art Gallery, No. 1020 Chestnut street, on Tuesday and Wednes day, Feb?uary 27th and 28th, must have their paintings in store by , Saturday next, 24th mat. - UPHOLSTERY Work of every description done immediately on call, at Patten's, 1408 Chestnut street. PuTtE. LIBERTY WHITE LEAD.—wryit,and you will have none other. FOR MALLOW PASTE. Moss Paste, Oft Gum Drops, and other efficacious Confections for Coughs and Colds, go to It, G. Whitman & 510 Chestnut street. Dealers supplied. IT IS A midsummer madness to suppose that any genuine transatlantic perfumes are for sale in this country, and moral insanity to purchase the wretched "imitation s when Photon's "Night-Blooming Cereus," the rarest scent in Christendom, is sold every where, at one dollar per bottle. FunisaTunnSlips or Loose Covers cut l and made to order, at Patten's Upholstery, 1408 Chestnut street. - - PURE LIBERTY WHITE T,FA D.—Preferred by Dealers, as It always gives satisfaction to their cus tomers. BLINDS and Shades Repaired, at W. Henry Patten's, 1408 Chestnut street. DEAPTIESS, BLINDNESS AND CATAIMIX.— J. Isaacs, M.D., Professor of the Eyeand Ear, treats all diseases appertaining 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 eyesinserted. Ne charge made for eXalnlna• Lion. FEATHERS.—Syperior feathers for Bol sters and Pillows, at W. Henry Patten's, 1403 Chestnut street. SUPERLATIVELY FINE CorrrEcTioxs.— Choice and rare varieties for select presents. Manu factured by STEPHEN F. - WHITMAN. No. 1210 Market street. THE sTELEGRAPH.—A pair of lovers, fleeing from stern and cruel parents, were married in the cars, near St. Louis, the other day. Papa tele grahed to the conductor to send his daughter back, butte telegraphed back : "Never return a lair on this road." The groom won tis bride, it will be remem bered, by invariably dressing in the elegant suits made at the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Rockhill & Wil son, Nos. 603 and 605 Chestnut street, above Sixth. FURNITURE, Repaired, Re-Upholstered and Varnished, at W. Henry ratieu's, 1403 Chestnut street. FURS AT COST ! BUT Now !! We continue to sell at the very lowest prices. We must soon put away our remaining stock. We will sell at a heavy daunt rather than let the Furs remain over. Get a Set now ; Get them at the Great Far Emporium of CHAS. OAIIFORD & SONS', under the Continental Hotel CASTORS put on Furniture, at Patten's, 140 b Chestnut street WINE OF TAR Eynip. For Coughs, Colds and Affections of the Lungs. This excellent preparation affords speedy relief in all cases of a pulmonary character. Put up in bottles at Su cents. Harris Oliver, Druggists. S. E. corner Chestnut and Tenth streets. The trade supplied at reasonable rates. BOISTERS and Pillows of the finest quality at W. Henry Patten's, IRS Chestnut street. PURE LIBERTY WHITE LEAD.—Orders daily lucresaing. THE FINEST CARA3IELS and Roasted Al monds are those manufactured by E. G. Whitman & Co., slB Chestnut street. Dealers supplied. CHARLES STOKES& Co's first-class ready made Clothing House is 80. 8.2.4 Chestnut street, under the"Centlnental.” Funlrrrunn Oiled, Varnished, &e., made to look quite equal to new, at W. Henry Patten'ls.l4os Chestnut street. INCOMPARABLE GUM DROPS—Ever sol uble, and deliciously flavored. Manufactured only by STEPILMi F. WHITMAN, No. 1210 Market street. CARPETS and Matting Cat, Altered and Laid, at W. Henry Patten's, HoS Chestnut street. SPECELATION.—The farmers of Illinois are bolding indignation meetings to protest against, the high price of labor. They say that they have to pay their men twice as much us befbre the war, though .he price of produce is lower. It seems strange to the People of this section to bear that produce Ls lower than it was before the war. We have to pay twe or three times as much as we used to for all the country products consumed in families, except the coal sold by W. W. Alter, No. sn, North Ninth street, and at his oranch °tree, at Sixth and Spring Garden streets. INIMITABLY FINE CHOCOLATE CONFEC- Tmns.—A variety of choice kinds. STEPHEN F. WHITMAN, Manufacturer, No. MO Market street. LACE and Mogiiu Curtains, at Patten's, HOS Chestnut street. New Jersey Matters. ATTEMPTED M VRIMR.—This morning about one o'clock, a German was found in a small street running from Front alley, in Camden, to the river, lying in a helpless condition, with his face and head beaten in a terrible manner. He had been assaulted by four desperadoes, knocked down and robbed of all his money (about sixty-five dollars) and his watch. He was taken to the Station House, where medical aid was summoned. He is in a very critical state. THE WATER WORES.—Last evening the City Councii of Camden agreed to submit the question of purchasing the Camden Water Works to a vote of the people, and let them determine for or against the pro posed measure. This is just and proper, for it is assuming too much responsibility to in volve the city in a new indebtness of 000,- 000, without direct instructions from those upon whom the principal burden of the debt will fall. HOUSE ROBBERY.—On Wednesday night some bold individuals broke into the board ing house of Mr. Pan coast, on Bridge ave nue, and carried away a lot of China dishes, and other articles,decamping without being beard. DELEGATE MEETING.—The Union party of Camden hold their delegate meetings to night, to appoint the usual number to the city convention. AIIIIISEJMENTS THE THEATRES.—For Mr. J. S. Clarke's benefit this evening at the Walnut "The Member from Pike" will be produced. The scene is in Washington city, the time is the present, and the four acts embrace scenes incident to Pennsylvania avenue, the , con sultation of members, the speech of the Congressman from Pike, and the passage of a certain bill. The name of the member from Pike is Demosthenes Torrent I (Mr. Clarke), and' the play itself is written by a young American author, Mr. Edward Spencer. The interest of the plot depend 3 upon the integrity and true manhood of the member from Pike. Clarke will ;3116 ap pear in "The Toodles," -and Miss Giarmon will appear in "Nature and Philosophy." At the Chestnut the remarkably successful drama of "The Ice Witch" will be given. It is rapidly gaining popularity and is beau tifully played. At the Arch De Walden's "Sam" is the attraction, with De Walden, Chanfrau, Parsloe, Miss Logan and the strength of the company in the cast. At the American Wallett only appears thiseven ing and to-morrow. THE PEAK FAm_tror close their engage ment at Assembly Building to-morrow night. This evening they give an entirely 1 new performance, and to-morrow at the matinee and at the evening entertainment they , give their very best pieces. Their season has been remarkably successful And deservedly so, as we have.frequently taken pleaaure in saying. SIGNOR BLITZ, at Assembly Building, gives performances every night and on Wednesday and Saturday afternoon. I • THE OLD For s.—On Monday evening and during the week Father Kemp,'s Old Folks wilLappear, as will be seen by the advertisement in to-day's paper. Tha com pany consists of :twenty-two performers, with a fine orchestra and brass baitd.l ANIUSUp3MNI. Itizl4kA IS VON 'l`.Lbi iia'rELL NEWS EXCH4,ICGE. CHOICE SEATS To all places of amusement may be - had up to 6% o'clock any evening. • mtaii.tf CHOICE SEATS AND ADMISSION TICKETS can b(vhad at ' • THE PHOGBANDIE OFFICE. 481 CHESTNUT street. opposi , e the Post Office,, for the ABCH, CHESTNUT. WALNUT and ACAOEBIIr OF MIMIC, up to (o'clock every evening. see tt HANDEL AND'HAYD 8001,ETY. The Grand Oratorio of lE 1, I. J A. II Will be repeated at the ACADEMY OF MUSIC, On Friday Evening, Feb. 23, 1866. In consequence of•the pre-engagement of Mr. RII DOLPHSEN, DR. GIIILMETTE, of Boston, will sing the part of Elijah. Mr. ,SIM.PBON Miss McCAP FREY and Miss ALEXANDER will sing the other parts. same as at Musical Fund Hall. The CIaRMAN IA OR,..H.PBTRA wi'l be enlarged to over thirty instruments, all under tll% direction of CARL SENTZ. The Box Sheet is now opcin at O. W. B. TRUMP LER'S and at the ACADEMY. fel9-stl Secured seats in the Parquet, Parquet Circle and Balcony ONE DOLLAR. Family Circle 50 cents Amphitheatre for colored persons 50 cents The Oratorio will commence at 7% o'clock precisely AMERICAN ACADMIY - OF MUSIC. - L.RONA_RD GROVER • Director A BRIEF SEASON OF GROVER'S GRAND GERMAN OPERA COMPANY. ' I:TUTTED TO TEN NIGHTS, COALMENMaI MONDAY, Feb. 26tb, 1866, The Company at present embraces : Mile. ELVIRA NADDI, Madame JOHANNA ROT TER. Madame BERTHA JOHANSEN,PaIIe.SOPHIE DZIIIBA, Mlle. MARI PICONA ZZT Madame FRE REICA HAIIP I MAN, FRANZ HIMME'R. JOHANN ARMAND, THEODORE HABELMAN, ANSON EIRECK. JOSEPH HERMANS, JOSEPH WEIN LICH, 14FITNRIOR STELNECKE, OTTO LEHMAN. The repertory selected presents: WILMAI t 'TELL, Rossini; MIREILLE, Gonnod; FRA DLA.VOLO, Anber: HUGENOTS, Meyerbeer; FAUST. Gonnod; ROBERT, Meyerbeer. MARTHA and "ROBIN. ADAIR" act LA DAME BLANCHE. same night. DON GIOVANNI and MAGIC FLUTE, Mozart. The Operas are mounted and costumed with the MAGNIFICENT D.R.P.SIM, JEWRLS, TROPHIES; and PARAPHERNALIA of the CELEBRATED EBMER.SI..DA WARDROBE. ,f3O - The following significant brief quotations sum most conclusively the claims of the coming season; The Washington Chronicle: "And so closes what-we may justly chronicle as the most brilliant and satis factory season which has yet taken place in Wash ington." The Baltimore Sunday 2elearam: "With the per formance of last night closed the season, and the Director may well take pride in the result_ Certainly a season in many respects the most pleasing and satis factory which we have enjoyed for years. Its only Defect was its brevity." The Philadelphia Mercury: "We heard the Com pany but just now in Baltimore. ai_d they are certainly singing much teller than at any former season of Getman Opera." Aler The Director has the gratification to announce that the _SEASON BALE commenced on Monday morning Itt a most auspicious and flatter ngmanner. By far the greatest number of Seasms Seats have been secured, which have,:yet beet, sold in a single day. THE SEASON SALE CONTINCES AT TRUMP- LER'S. A SCALE OF PRICES. SECURED SMT FUR TEN NIGHTS, TESDOLLARS. sECLTRED SEAT FOR FIVE NIGHTS, alien:taxing ‘vith either First or Second Opera, - IX DOLLARS. It will be observed that the prices selected are TDB LOWEST AT WHICH THE GRAND OPERA II S BEEN PRESENTED at any time since the altered condition of the currency. el RAND GERMAN OPERA. I LAST DAY OF SEASON SALES. The sale for the season of GROVER'S GRAND GERMAN OPERA, c:( ses at Trumpler's Music Store to-day. The sale single Operas commences SATURDAY. The us.on commences at the AMERICAN ACADEMY USIA: next MONDAY,February :sand embraces "Icn of the most popular Operas. NO OPER A REPEAT BD EXCEPT "WILLIAM TELL." Secured Seats for Ten Nights, TEN DOLLARS. Five : tains alternating. SIX DOLLARS. NEW CHESTNUT STREET THEATRE. CHESTNUT Street, above TWEL VTR. LEONARD GROPER and WM. E. SINN. Lessees and Managers. THIS (Friday) EVENING, FIFTH NIGHT OP THE GREAT Err OF THE REASON, THE GREAT HIT OF THE SEASON. - THE GREAT HIT OF THE SEASON, THE GREAT HIT OF THE SEASON, THE GREA a• HIT OF THE SEASON, THE GREAT HIT OF THE SEASON, Pronounced by all who have seen it to be the most beautiful spectacle ever presented in this city. THE ICE WITCH; THE ICE WITCH; THE ICE WITCH; THE ICE. ITCH: THE ICE WITCH; THE ICE WITCH: THE ICE WITCH; THE ICE WITCH; THE ICE WITCH; on, THE SEA RING'S BRIDE. test with the full strength of the company. SATURDAY AFTERNOON, February 24th, NMETT-THIRD GRaND FAMILY MATINEE, Second Day Performance of THE ICE WITCH. - THE ICE WITCH.. THE ICE WITCH. Admission to Matinees, 30 cents to all parts of the House. Children, 23 cents. Doors open at 1.15, Cur tain rises at 230. Admission to evening performance, 23 cents, 20 cents ard $l. Doers open at 6.45. Curtain rises at 7.45. InTALNUT STREET TH &THE. Vl' N. E corner NINTH and WALNUT Streets. SPLENDID RM. BENEFIT OF MR. JOHN S. CLARKE. THIS (Friday) EVENLNCi. Feb. =, isee, First time of a new American Play by Edward Spencer, entitled THE MEMBER FROM PIKE. Local characters, local scenes, laughable and ef fective situations. The beautiful and accurate scenery by Witham, dances by Oeo. W. Smith, machinery by iiihn Furze. appointments by C. G. Long. DEMOSTHENES TORRENT, from rile Mr. J. S. CLARKE Scene—Vtl ash lb gton City. Period—The Present. To conclude with the glorious comic Drama of TOODLES. - - Timothy Toodle Mr. S. S. CLARKE o commence with the Laughable Cote edietta of NATURE AND PHILOSOPHY. It / f RS. JOHN DREVITS NEW ARCH STREET In THEATRE. Begins at 7.% o'clock. clock. .HOUSES 'KED TO SEE • SAM." BENEFIT OF MLR. CHANFRAI3. WHO WILL APPEAR AS 'SA.M." Aided by OLIVE LOGAN, C. T. PARSLOE, and the Author, DE WALDEN. TO _NIGHT (Friday), February Z 3 1368, DE WALDEN'S FIVE ACT COALED Y OF "SAM." SAM Mr. CFI ANFRAU LAURA OLIVE LOGAN D/CF., SAMS TIGER.— 0. T. PARSLOE BILL CROCKETT DE WALDEN Gen. Roslyn Mr. P. F. Mackay James Plushley Owen Marlowe Bllss Euphensta Roslyn Mrs. Thayer SA TURDAY—CHANFRA.L"S "SAM." tiEVi' AMERICAN THEATRE, GRAND NATIONAL CIRCUS, WALNUT street, above Eighth. LAST WEEK OF TwE EQUESTRIAN PERFORMANCE. LAST WEEK OF W. F. WALLETT. REAPPEARANCE OF MASTER BARRY. WONDERFUL SOUTH AMERICAN BROTHERS. EVERY EVENING AND ON WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY AFTER, NOONS. STAR EQUESTRIAN TROUPE. BRILT,LANT STUD OF HORSES, PONIES, MULES, &c. ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS, 8. W. corner of TENTH and CHESTNUT Streets, MOST POSITIVELY THE LAST TWO EVENINGS OF THE PEAK FAMILY SWISS BELL RINGERS. FRIDAY and SATURDAY, February 23 and 24. SATURDAY, LAST GRAND MATINEE. Cards of admission, 35 cents. Reserved Seats, 50 cents. Children, 23 cents. No half-price toeer t ured Seats, Tickets for sale at Chas. W. A. Trumpler's Music Store, and at the Hall. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Afternoon—Doors open at 2 o'clock; commence at 8. Afternoon Tickets—Adults, 35 cents. Children, 15 cents. fel.B•6Q CONCERT HALL. GRAND ENTERTAINMENT: CONCERT and READINGS on TUESDAY EVENING, Feb. 27, 1866. AMPHION QUARTETTE and Prof. N. K. RICH ARDSON, the distinguished Elocutionist. Tickets, 50 cents. No extra charge for Reserved Seats. For sale at. PUGH'S, Sixth and Chestnut; TRUISIPLER'S, Seventh and Chestnut, and RISLEY'S Book Stand, Continental Hotel. ierAt* ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS. THE ISPHYNX. THE fiIPHYNX. SIGNOR Will Introduce every evening this week the marvelous Illusion of THE SPHINX., which has created an im mense sensation in Europe and In this country. Commence, evenings at 73i o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 8 o'clock. admission, Yb eta.; Children, 15 eta.; Reserved Beata. 500, It iCIADEDLY OF FINE ARTS, CHEIRT/MT, above Tenth street, Open from 9 A. E. till A P. M. IleSuWAt's great Picture 0 T REJECTER. Still on exhibition. • • Jel4-11 GERMANIA. OBOKEISTRA,—PabIio Rehearsals every Saturday afternoon at the Musical Band Hall, at half-past three o'clock. Erniagemen_izi made by addressing GEOBGE BABTERT, agent us“ =oat erey street, between Race and Vine. ocau AMUSOM!MMiI. , N A T lON 4: H ALL, . Market Street, above Twelfth: MONDAY EVENING. February 20,_ and EVERY EVIMING DURING THE WEN GRAND MUSICAL JUBILEE' S FOR THE - MILLION. , • • The largest and most pornlar concert company, the most elaborate, unique, pleasing ano instructive enter tainments ever oliered the American people. First appearance since returning from England of the original • FATHER. HEMP'S OLD TOLES' CONCERT COMPANY, consisting of twenty two ladles and gentlemen, with a tine Orchestra and splendid .13,qAble. BAND, asaisted by EMMA J. NICHOLS, the Jenny Lind of America. Ali of whom will appear in costumes of one hundred years ago. tickets four for on to all $l. parts dren, LS cents.of the hall, 30 cents, Family Doors open at 7; commence at 5. • FATHER HEMP, Manager. fe.V.-4tl • ii. N. TEMPLE, Agent. REGISTER'S NOTICE. D EGISTEL'S NOTICE.-To all Creditors,' Legatees and other persons interested : notice is hereby given that the following named persons did, on the dates affixed to their names, tile the accounts of their Adminisfration to the estates of those persons deceased. and Guardians' and Trus tees' amotif whose names are undermentioned, io the office he Register for the Probate of Wills and granting ters of Administratirm, in and for the City add County of Philadelphia; and ,that the same will be presented to the Orphans' Court of said City and County for confirmation and allows ice, on the thu d FRIDAY, in March. next, at 10 o'clock in the morning, at thisCotusty Court House in said city. 1866. Jan. 26, Samuel W dec'd. right, Executor of JOSEPH BO HT, " 27. H. L. Oesterle, Exec'r of NAN - 7%,.:ETTE OTT. deed. " 29, Randolph J. Delany, Adm'r of WILLIAM DELANY. dec'd. Thomas Helverston and George F. Otto. Exec'r of WILLIAM OTTO, dec'd. - A John D, Brown, Guardian and Trustee of EMILY R. HUGHES. SALLIE W. BREN TON, ANNA L. CLEMENS. BENJAMIN D. CLEMENS, and MARY E. (FLEMENd, late minors. 31, Maria Shields and , Geo. W. Shields, Ex'rs of GEORGE SI -11- FLIVS, deed. Feb. 1, Samnel.Fox, Aim r of WILLIAM M. FOX, deed. - •• 1, W. A. Pachtinan, Adm'r of GEORGE BLACr:. dec'd. •• 1, Jeremiah J. Sullivan, Exec'r of ANN WHELAN, dec " 2, Thomas Magarge„ Adm'r of GEORGE KlCht BLE, dec'd. 3, Michael Fahy, Administrator of PATRICK DONAGHY, deed. " 5, Edmund C. Pechha and William C. PattersBn, Executors of HENRY CLAYTON, deed_ 5, Lewis C. Bauman, Adm'r of MARTIN BAU MAN, deed. 5, Elizabeth Brown, Adm*x of R. B. MONTGOM ERY. dec'd. " 6, Elijah Hallett, Guardian of MARY SMITH PARKER and THONt4 PARKER, late minors. " 6, Josiah W. Leeds, Ailm'r d. b. n. c. t. a. of PA TIENCE SIMONE, deed_ 6, Charles Pyre et al. Exec'r. of MARGARET 81.711.N5. dec'd. 6, William Wilson, Jr., Exeer of N. C. WILSON, deed, who was Adm'r of WILLIAM WIL EON, sr., dec'd. " 7, Charles C. Jeet,on and Matilda J. Palmer Exec'rs and Trustees of RICHARD J ACK- SoN, deed. 8. Franklin Woolman. Exec'r. of CONRAD C. ROTHENGA.S.'S, dec d 8, Catharine IL Wilcox, Adm'x.. of DAVID L. WILCOX., deed, " 10. Bert ard Bradley. Guardian• of JOHN and ROBERT CRAIG, late minors. " 10, Samuel la. Black, Adm'r. d. b. n. c. t. a. of EDWARD EVANS. deed. 1.3, George 137 Miller, Executer of BEBE3CA HOW RY. deed. ' Is. John 9. Phillips, et al, Trustees under the will of WILLIAM PHILLIP 8 , dec'd. 13, John S. Phillips. et al. 1 rustees under the will of ANNA Phillips . deed. " 13, Hari man Kuhn and Henry C.7amond. Exec'rs of ADOLPHUS PERMS. deed. 15, raSSMOM Williamson, Exec'r of JAMRa HOGE, dec'd. 15, William Matthews, Adm'r of DANIEL JOB NEON. deed. 15, James H. Creeson, Adm'r of WT.T7 &BETH C. KITE. deed. " la, John M. Harper, Exec'r of MAYA' HARPER, deed 16 John C. Cresson and Adam Everly, Rimers of ADAM EVERLY. died. " 16, Adam J. Was; Adm'r of FRANK J. GLASZ, dec'd. " 17, Archbald Mclntire, Exeer of WILLIAM CA31.11, deed. 17, William Braucher. Adm'r of SUSANNA BAILEY, deed. " 17, Charles ALGibb, Adm'rof BRIDGET EVEBS, dec'd. 19. John Rutherford, Jr., and Thomas G. Ruther ford. Adm'rs of JOHN BUTELERFORD, Sr., decd. 19, Wilson Kerr and John B. King, Exec'rs of JOHN BSIRD, deed. " 20, Randall Myers, Adm'r of JACOB MYERS. dec'd. 20, Thomas H. Skieaktuan, Adm'r of ISAAC P. EYRE, decd. •• 20, William F.Griffiths,Ex'r of SARAH HENRY dec • d. •• 20, John S. Phillips et A Pin LLIPS al. , dec`d. Dcec'rs and Trustees of Al l . N •• IM, John S. Philips et al, .1-eers and Trustees of WILLIAM PHILLIPS, dec'd. 21, William Bay. }2xec'r of DAVID RAY. dec'd. 21, John Floyd and William Hayes, EreerS of SAMUELIELAYES, dec'd. " 21, Albert Doolittle, et al., .ateers of HENRY DOOLITTLE, deed. John L. Shoemaker. Exec'r of DANIEL lANGSTBETH, dec'd. " 22, Isaac Hariehnrst„ Exec'r of MARGARET J. ORTON. Isaac Harlehurst, Trustee of MARGARET 3. ORTON, deed. 92. Jacob Longstreth, Guardian of ' the minor children of THOMAS CHAMBERS. deed " V., Willoughby M. Rex and David Haas, Trustees of JOSEPH RELX. and WILLIAM. REX, decd, •• 22, Thomas Leitch, Exec'r of ELIZA ANN BIER RA Y, dec'd. 22. Mary A. Hughes and Edwin A.Hughee,Adm's of WILLIAM HUGHES, dec'd. FRED'S M' ADAMS, Register. REAL ESTATE. Ei PUBLIC SAE.—THOMAS & SONS. Auction eers.—VEßY ELEGAINT COUNTRY SEAT, 43i A Ct ES, Germantown and Perkiomen Turnpike CHFSTNUT HILL, late the residence of Samuel Bildeburn, Esq. dec'd. On TUESDAY, March arth, 1566. at LI o'clock, Now_ , will be sold at public sale, at the Philadelphia Excffange. all that elegant country seat, late the property of Samq Ilildeburn Esq , deed, situate on the southwest side of the Germantown and Perkiomen Turnpike, between Hildeburn and Sunset avenues, Chestnut Hill. The Int containing in front on 'aid Turnpike 342 feet, and extending:in depth along Bildeburn ave. EN it,, and on the northerly line 522 ft. The mansion was built by the late owner in a very su perior manner, sparing no expense to make it an ele gant residence. Has large Hall in the centre, about 70 feet in length, wide piazza on tnree s des; elegant parlors, with sliding doors: library, dining room. breakfast room and I kitchens on the first floor ,9 chambers on the second floor, and 4 chambers and a billiard room on the third floor; bath, hot and cold water. furnace, cooking range, &c The lawn is beau tifully laid out, planted with shade and evergreen trees, with large stone wall in front, and the scenery is unsurpassed—overlooks White Marsh Valley and other beautifhl scenery, Raw - Immediate possession. May be examined any day previous to sale. The above is one of the most elegant and bean- Ulu' located country places in the vicinity of Phila delphia. M. THOMAS & SONS, Auctioneers, fe23,28,mh8,10,17,19 139 and 141 B. Fourth street. gFOR SA LE.—A earm. of To acres, with store room, in Chester county. one mile from Railroad. dlngs large; water good and plenty. Good land, and .a variety of fruits. For particulars address Wallace Post Office, Pa. H* LEVI H. CROUSE. i n roll, SALE.- • A FLEET-CLASS DWELLING. 1908 PINE. ..Tr quire on the premises, feis.tfrp from IP. M. tog P.M ILEIbtAU. NOTICEN. N THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE I (LITT AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. rust Estate of JOHN F. LEWlS,dec'd. The Auditor anpointed by the Court to audit, settle and adjust the account of Edwin M. Lewis and F. Mortimer Lewis,. Trustees under a Deed of Trust dated February 22d, 1825. and to report distribution of the balance in the hands of the accountants, will meet the parties In. terested fur the purposes of his appointment, on TUESDAY, March 6th, 1866, at 11 o'clock, A. M. at the office of Charles S. PancOast , Esq., No. 416 WAL NUT greet, in the city of Philadelphia. fe.34,m,wst* TNTHE ORPHANS' COURT FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. —Es tate of JOHN F. LEWIS, deceased.—The Auditor appointed by the Court to audit, settle and adjust the third and final account of Edwin M. Lewis and others. Executors of the last will of John F. Lewis, deceased, and to report distribution of the balance in the - hands of the accountants will meet the parties interested for the purposes of his appointment, on TUESDAY, March 6th, at 11 o'clock A. M. at the Office of Charles S , PHIICOSEIt, Esq., No. 416 WALNUT Street, su the city of Philadelphia. fe23-tm,w,st* TN THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR THE' CITY 1 AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA..—Estate of FELLS: TR.AN ER, deceased.—The Auditor appointed by the Court to audit, settle and adjust the account of ELIZA TRANER, Administratrix of Felix Trotter, deceased, and to report distribution of the balance in the hands of the accountant, will meet the parties in terested for the purposes of his appointment, on WED NESDAY, March 7, MK at 4 o'clock P. M., at his Of fice, No. 113 South FIFTH street, in the city of Phila delphMia. fe2 m Nen/ . WM. L. DENNIS, Auditor. TbrrialillßlifirlifirltTN.E. - BELTING STESAI PACKING, HOSE, mac. Engineers and dealers will find a PULL ASSORT MMNT OF GOODYEAR'S PATENT VULCANIZED RUBBER. BELTING, PACKING, HOSE, cite-, at the Manufacturer's Headquarters, GOODYEAR'S 108 Chestnut street. • South side. N. B.—We have a NEW and CHEAP ARTICLE of GARDEN and Fevrinw - Rivr HOSE. very cheap, to which the attention of the public is called. - ' - A MEDIA. GBAPEI3.-100 kegs of these splendid XI. white grapes in tine order landing and for sale by Jos. B. BB:BBLEB. & CO., lot south Delaware avenue ISSIMANCE. FIRE ASSOCIATION PHILADELPHIA. OFFICE No, 34 North Fifth Street. Incorporated March 27, 1820. Insure from Loss by Fire in the City of Philadelphia Buildings, Furniture and Merchandise generally. StatemPnt of Assets, January 1, 1866, published in con formity with the Act of Assembly of April sth, ]842: Bonds and Mortgages on property In the City of Philadelphia. $836,466 17 Ground Rent 5......„ 20,848 31 Beal Estate (Office No. 34 North Fifth 14,396 13 11. B. Government 5-20 Bonds 45,000 00 S. TreaSury Notes 6,640 00 City Warrants.. 646 00 Cash on hand...... —... 27,422 49 Total $951,419 10 TRUSTEES. GEORGE W. TRYON, President. WM. H. HAMLLTOa, JOSKPH R. LYNDA_LL, JOHN SOUDER, LEVI P. CuATS, PETER A. KEYSER, SAMUEL SPARITAWK, JOHN PEHLEIN, CHARLES P. BOWER, JOHN CARROW, JESSE LIGHTFOOT, GEORGE I. YOUNG. ROBERT SHOEHARER. fe72m,w,f6t WM. T. BUTLER. Secretary, MV Dilll IDWI c3IW:] A. S. ROBINSON, 910 CEESI NUT STREET. LOOKING GLASSES. P A TNTINGS Engravings and Photographs. Plain and Ornamental Gilt Frames. Carved Walnut and Ebony Frames, ON HAND OR MADE TO ORDER. WANTS. out tom s an ne er n e :; , 3 o T n en a Vi T onsan — dUlla t rs he t r o buyy th manufactory in complete running order, working a valuable patent. Apply at the N.E. corner EIGHTH and CALLOWHILL Streets, Id door. fezz-2t,1 rWANIED.—A GENTEEL HOUSE IN OR near Germantown; furnished or unfurnished. Address Box 17 P. O. fe23-f,m,w-3t* ANTED TO RENT.—A DWELLING HOUSE M It between Chestnut and Pine and Thirteenth and • wenty-first streets, with at least six or seven cham bers. Address Mr. G.. 1510 Pine street. :fill ratli FIRST-CLASS BOARDING IN GERMANTOWN.— Location Veasant and convenient. Two comma nicafing front Rooms. Best references given and re quired. Addrea "MOTIVE," Germantown Post Office. NE FURNISHED THIRD-STORY FRONT 0 ROOM TO LET—To a Gentleman, 104 S. THIR TEENTH street, first dwelling house below Chestnut, west a de. fe..M.2t* AND CO. 4# MALTSTERS 9 HOUFF'S PTrrr•a Thompson street above Ninth, Pear street above Dock, Office over Farmers and Mechanics. Bank, and Pro prietors of the ONLY MALTING ESTABLISHMENT, AT AVON, Livingston County, New York fanfi W 1.114 PAS' TO ADVERTISE IN CpUNTRY NEWSPAPERS! The undersigned is Agent for the best country pa pers in all parts of the ignited States, and contracts for advertising at the Publisher's lowest rates. His sys tem of advertising is such that no one who designs to make his business known in many different sections of the country should Lail to avail 'themselves of it. He represents and recommends only well established papers and GUARA/NTFFS careful insertions of ad vertisements in all cases. WILMER ATKINSON, No. 611 Chestn4 street, fers,m.w. fmS • Second floor. 13.1LIKITAEL s ORNAMENTAL HAIR MANUFACTORY. The laraeat and beat assortment Cl Wigs, Toupees, Long Hair Braids mad Ourla, Water-fails, Viotorinea, fsi settea, Beams for Ladies, .s mow LOWER than elsewhere. awl 909 CHESTNUT STREET. JAY COOKE & CO., NEW OFFICE. 114 South Third Street, Bankers, AND • ' Dealers in Government Securities, IL S. 6's of 1851, 5 20's, Old and New, 10-40's; Certificates of Indebtedness, 7-30 NOTES, Lst, 2d. and 3d Series. Compound Interest Notes Wanted. INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS. Collections made. Stocks Bought and Sold on Com mission. Special business accommodations RESERVED 'ORLADIES. PHILADEL.PIII,I. Fe6rnary fez SDI OAK SHADE OIL COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA. CAPITAL. - : - $600.000. SHARE9,I2O,OOO. PAR VALVE, ss'oo. PRESIDIUM WILLIAM BAILEY, • TRBASURE,R, tilcaurrAlLY, HUGH GAMBLE. J. DALLAS HALL. DrakaroEs, JOHN F. GROS", DAVIS KIMBLE, HUGH GAMBLE JOHN H. JOMES. VIIIJAM RA OFFICE, 329 WALNUT STREET`, PHILADELPHIA.. fel24nafrp Tyr ECM ALMERIA GRAPES—In prime order. VP landing kom bark La Plata, and for, ealegbp jOB, B, BLT.T4 EW)r. & 00..103 B. Daaware avenue.
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