INTERESTING COURSE OF liECTUEE3. W© desire to call the attention of our literary readers 9° urae of lectures to be delivered i£• 4* SoeBft » tall of tbe University of fernsj Ivsnia. Among the subjects tre** ed wllibeth- Ja?cs, habits, . C Perkins R, W. J. G. W; Peter Williamson. R. W. G. T; John Thomson, R. W. 3. S Trustees of the Grand Lodge Charity Fund—Joseph 8. Riley, J. Lodensleger. George Giiftcom, John Wilson, br.'Joserhß. Boswell. 'Jrustees of the Girard Bequest Samuel H. Perkins, James Hutchinson, David Boyd, George Thomson, Dai.iel M. Pox. The Girard Insurance Company.— The Girard Fire Insurance Company yesterday took formal possession of new aud elegant quarters at the northeast corner ot Seventh aud Chesteut streets. Iheevei.t was made the occasion of a -‘house warm ing,” which was j articipated in byalarg* numbtr-of the fritndsof the Company, and which reflected equal cieritupon tbe liberality of the officers of the.Glrard and the professional skill and good taste of Mr. Frank Hiller, proprietor of Guy’s Hotel, who acted as caterer, Important Sale of Sheffield Plated Wass and Cutieby.—We beg to c»ll the attention of our readers to tola splendid sale (the last of the sea sen). Among the goo is wi 1 oe f'juad many articiei suitable for presents tor the comlag holidays. The name of >he firm (Deakln & Sons) i* a sufficient guarantee lor the quality of the goods. The eale takes vl-ceatfecott's Ar*. Gallery, l 20 Chestnut strest, on Wednesday aud Thursday mornings, sth and 6m lusts., at 10 o’clock. Fenian Meeting.—Last evening a meet ing of Fpnians. tbe first of a series to b* held this veek in different parts of the city, was held at tne As sembly Building,corner of Tenth aDdCn'stnat streets. The siege was tastefally decorated and the Hall was densely crowded with the friends of Irelaad, many of whom were ladie *. Mr. George Archdeacon, of Liver poo), and Senator Morrison, of Missouri, addressed the audience. Knocked Down.— Mr. Daniel Schutz, while passing along Thompson street, near Ash, about eight o’cleck, last evening was attacked by four men, knocked down and kicked iu the throat. Officer Grant came alone and captured two of tne assailants. Tue prisoner#* are named Thomas Vermillion and Benja min Flick. 1 hey Were held in $l,OOO bail to answer, ay Alderman Clouds. Robbing a Steamboat.—John Wilkin son was arrested yesterday at Bristol, by Reserve Officer Ingram, upon the charge of having stolen -clothing and other articles belonging to Captain Craw ford, of the steamboat Pilot Boy- Borne of the cloth ing was found on his person when arrested. Wilkin son was brought to tbe city last evening and was held in $1 €OO bail for trial by Alderman Beltler. A Double Charge.— Wm, McGary, who keeps a small tavern on Montgomery’s wharf at May l-ndville,TweDty-seventh Ward, was before Aid. Al len this morning; upon the charges of larceny and sell* Ing liquor on bnnday. The prosecutor alleges that he went into the place on Sunday last, got a drink and was then robb dof $l5O by McGary. The accused was committed in default of SL,2OU bail to answer at Court. The Tax Rate for 1867.—A meeting of the Finance Committee of City Councils was held last evening, at which it was decided to report the tax rate for 1867 the same as at present, viz: $4 on $lOO. it was also * greed upon to reDort tue expediency of a loan of \ 41.500,0u0 to fund outstatdlng warrauts. 1 The Pan Handle Route Westward.— The advertisement of the Pittsburgh. Columbus aud Cincinnati Railroad Company, published m to-day's parer, should receive the attention of travelers. The facilities and comforts afforded to persons using this route make it a very de&irable one to the West. Till Tapping.—The money drawer of a shoe store on Third street, b°low Noble, was robbed of $2O yesterday. The thief aod stolen money were captured by Constable Myers of the Eleventh Ward. The-thief*who rejoices 1*» the came of Smith, was sent below by Aid. Toland. Suspicious.— Michael Clark was arrested last evening at Fourth end Race streets for drunken ness. On bis person was founll cases of looseness, griping, vomiting, or other in ward grief, it gives Immediate ease. Sold by all drug, gists. Ladies, go to G. Byron Morse & Co.’s, 902 and 904 Arch street, for your Fried Oysters, Chlcxen Salad, Coffee and Waffles. C. C. Diterioh & 00., Merchant Tailors, Ninth street below Chestnut are now closing ont tbeS entire stock of imported CLOTHS AND CA6SI- N PRES, MADE TO ORDER in the latest styles. Superior French Confeotions made of pure loaf sugar, French Naugat, chocolate Cara ne e, Jordan Roasted Almonds. Chocolate Creams manufact*ttdbyA.L Vanssnt, Ninth and Ghestnat! Sweet A meria Grapes, Havana Oranges, Unolce Fears <6c Also just received a superb assortment of choice Paris Bon Bon boxes via late Bteamer. BrLVEB Plated Wabe.— Two hundred Tea 8»ts; liie amount of Patent Spout Ice Pitehfira Ushmentof 018 10 sn * 6 * the m amuacturing estab- FIiED. USTBFBEH), 233 South Fifth street. F. C; 2LEY2L&, Supt, Misses’ Hats, Children’s Hats, OAKFOBDS’ Continental Hotel, A Fine Display of Confectionery.— The demand for sweetmeats always Increase as the holidays draw near. George W Jenklra -No ion Spring Garden street, displays a chol^^nWmo'ntAr Preserved Gta&%fe Qta * Almone - No chttr « =“«■ DIED. MrB ’ Eli2ab6t!l FoU“oa „?3i T®’ 6^ 6B “idfnenda are respectfully Invited to , from tk ® residence of horsoo-im Ireland, 150 Franklin street, on Tnnre- Vm.on Cemeierf.' " °’ CloCk •' T ° PrOCeed 10 M °«'i at J h S evening of December Ist, Bessie T^n P ™’„i E f“? t dan e bt * r of William and Harriet if. **JU, aged sixteen months ard seven dajs and friends of the family are Invited fQB . < :E aI ’ , fro s? the residence of her grand- f a , b j-' r llliam Chapin, Esq ,No 200 u an nmer street, < - . c .? sday afternoon, a. 3 o’clock, precise!?. » £i — 9 n P 1 ® 2811 “ft-. Fanny Wbee'er, only child of Charles L.. and Charlotte W. Lockwood sgeo 2 years and 3 mouths. S LTNCH.-On ihe 3d inst., Fannie Whitney, twin daughter of Frank a., and Marie E. Lyuca and saiiss. 1 w“ Eiissfafeci France 3 a - «"*“»!* 33d fi£l? Srt£. a “ 24 ln3t - John c - *•“<».«»«>® ei?A- mai , e 'rienda are respectfully invited to attend ™ w-£? m 113I 13 late residence. 256 S. Fifteenth Sni L a W e S“2 s . tlay u De ?, t ' at 1 “’clock. The remains will be deposited In ihe Fami.y Vanlt, Tenth Preahr corner Twelfth and Walnut streets •« SMITH.— On the od inst, Elizabeth Tencent Smith • t?Svi r v. lat r® 3 BE ? ftleuds are respectfully invited to atnnd her funeral, from her late residence No 9us & STRir 6 r lee nV, o thTa2 rs ‘J“ y c i°/v Ein s', at Wa-SI- *• ,„. On the evening of the 3d instant, of acarlet ™ I ' u ".' a Saimond.son of Edwin K., and Mary r teel, aged 2 y ears and 6 days my - ?*« Tt and fi lends ot tbs fau lly ape respect* folly inyitfd to attend the fhneral, from his parent? residence, No. SG2North Thirteenth street, on Wedne* lnterment at Mt Moriah* m y ‘ n f,St;Uw l s 1 for Christmas; fine Silks, for Christ fffi^SSy“#Ultoe,"aM"* Hdkfs., Collars. 3^ASSOCIATION have reorganized for IheirwTn ter’i work, and ta.en rooms at Til RANSOM street, excepted 1166 daUy opeQ !rotn 10 tlu £ Sunday i-i.a aas ■'elation earnestly solicit contributions i n clotbirgand material t:> relieve toe great destitution or the freed people caused by the failure of their crops as well as contributions in money to carry on their nerk ofcducatlon. this branch of the commission work especially for thefreedmen. J Mrs AUBREY H. SSHTH. President. Mrs. JOHN F. FRAZER, Mrs. WM. > If. JOS. Parrish, Jr. Vice Presidents, noso et PROF. FRED. A. ROISE will deliver a coarse cl twenty lectures in Engilßb. drawn from the history, language and literature of 3 HE G EKMaN N aTION, at the hall ot the Univer sity o. Pennsylvania, on Tuesday evenings, at 8 o'clock, beginning on TUESDAY, December fthfomlttlng D& cember 2oth and January Ist. Season Tickets at ,10; Family Season Tickets, aimit tieg three, at J2e; 'tickets for one single lecture at ,1- immily 3 lcket, admitting three forone lecture atL' may be obtained at ihe stores of Messrs, G, Andre * Co.,Mr Louis Meyer, Mr. Charle, W. A. Trnmoler Messrs. Schaeffer <6 Koradl, and of Mr. Frederick Hi: k, janitor of the Un veralty. del 3t* fr'is* OFFICE CP 'i'HE PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTHERN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, N O. 314 SOUTH DELAWARE AVE N OE. ’ Notice la hereby given thatby a resolntlon ofthe Board of Director, of the above-named Company, adopted August 29th, 1866, the FOURTH and lastin' g“yi“ ep i ‘U *5? Capital stock of said Company, being THIRTY PER CENTUM or SEVENTY-FIVE DOL LARS per share, ha 3 been called in, and is due and payable at this office# WILLIAM J. MALCOLM, Treasurer, rrs» OFFICE OF “THE RELIANCE INBUR IM?ANCE COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA ” No. 308 WALNUT street. Philldelpsia, November 26th, 1866. The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of “THE RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PHILA DELPHIA ” and the Annual Election or thirteen (18) Directors, to serve for the ensuing year, will he held at their Office, on MONDAY. December 17th, 1866, at li O Cl ock,M. THOMAS C. HILt, Uo2£ tdel7{ Secretary. OF THE PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTHERN MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. 31, SOUTH DELAWARE AVENUE. PItILADEL* pbia, November sth, 1866. B '^9I. H 9 IJ I I t? B iaS O J rICIE -- fiab! ' CTlb eni to the Capital Stock ofthe Philadelphia and Southern Mall Steamship Company are hereby notified that certifi cates for the same are now ready, and will be Issued from this office In exchange for the Installment re ceipts. _ WILLIAM J. MALCOLM, noa-lms secretary and Treasnrer. INDUSTRIAL HOME, Corner of I*,“y BROAD street and COLUMBIA avenne, ts open for tbe admission of Girls from twelve to eighteen years ofsge.who are neglected or deserted by their garents, and who need the shelter and Instruction of a hrlstian home. If the public will sustain this instl tmlon .many girls may be kept from evil and made re spectable and ttßeful women. Contributions may be sent to James T. Shinn Treasurer, Broad and Sprnce streets. n022-rptf »TS» NORTH PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD #t=>f AND GREEN LANE, BEST SPRING MT. LEHIGH FURNACE COAL DELIVERED, |7 50; DO. STOVE. |B. ’ Box No. 62 Germantown Post Office, office No. 15 South SEVENTH street, Franklin In stitute Building. BINES Walnut and No. 126 South Second. _ • - . ALSO Large and small Booms soltable for manufacturing purposes, together with the use ofa steam engine. Apply to * fljjl JOB BALE, BY M. THOitAS ^ L^ mE “swra® ®™am „ ; Kngli | ee ; n , aud dealers will find a FULL ASSORT MENTOF.QOODYEAB’B PATENT VULCANIZED BUBBEB BELTING, PACKING, HOSETAO..at tb* Xanufoctursr’i Hsadquartem, "“1" “* GOODYEAR’S, 808 Chestnut street, ■ South lias, N. B,—We have a NEW and cheap ARTICLE al GARDEN and PAVEMENT HOSE, vSr chSp, to which the attention ofthe nnhUn Is *«it» T* F IMPERIAL FRENCH PRUNES.-SO oases to tin A. boxes, imported and for uM by JOS, B. BUBSIER A COA^IM South Dslaware IfWDI TTALTam VKBMIORrjjL-iOfl boxes flue quality, r hl !Sl l J 3p ?J t S d . and for “J® by JOS, B. BUBSIER & CO., 108 Beuth Delaware avenue. XtT ALNUTO AND ALMONDS.—New crop Granobi* „Widnnu mtdPaper Bhsll Almonds, for sale fey JBt BUBSIER A OOnlU tilWinn Annit JACOB K. ELLIS, Office No 2. No, 325-Walnut street. LADIES’ FANCY FURB, JOHN FAREIRA Ho. 718 Arch at, above 7th,, At hla old established Store, IMPOBTEB, MANUFACTURES and DEALKB FANCY FURS FOB Ladies and Children! My assortment of Fancy Pure for Ladles and Cttffi. cren is now complete, embracing every variety that wilt be worn during toe coming season* Remember thename and number. JOHN FAREIRA, No. 718 ARCH Street, above Seventh, I have no partner or connection with any other store nthpclt*. ryqn ■ yn tharp LADIES’ FANCY FURS A. K. k F. K. WOttRATH, - 417 Arch Sts s HAVE NOW OPEN A Full Assortment of LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S FURS I Also a great variety of FANCY ocii&gks o aad Sleigh Bobes. NEW LACE CURTAIN& The subscribers have now to stock, and are receiv ing irom tbe late Auction Sales to Hew York, NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS. from ordinary to rich style. FRENCH LACE OUBTAINS, From thejowest to the highest quality, some ot them THE RICHEST MADR, AIHO, VEBTIBULH LACB, EMBHOI’D MUSLIN CUHTA.IBB, JACQUARD do., And Ctutaln Maslina in grant variety.' Sheppard, Tan Harlingen & Arrison, 1008 Chestnut Street, 0c25-thsa tu-tf rps PAPER HAJtGiatl» A SHADES '1033 “ PAPERS as low as 10, 18J4 and 20 -*-';OOjcenta. Gold and Satin Papers cheap. Pine WINDOW SHADES manufactured, all alzes.at JOHNSTON’S DEPOT, No. 1033 Spring Garden street, Below Eleventh, TBAAO H ATHAKB, Anetioneer ut Moaey Broker, AN.K. cornerol Third and Bprnce streets,only on* ■onue below the Exchange. NATHANS’S Principal puce, established for the last forty years, Money to loan In large or small amounts, at the lowest rates on Diamonds, silver Plate, Watches, Jewelry, Clothing *>rtnN9dsof every description. Offlos hours from A. M. till 7 F. M. deß-tftp fPDBKEY FIGS.—2S cases new crop, varlona grades. SEDICAL. CHRONIC DISEASES TREATED DB, S. W. BECKWITH’S EIiGCIBICAI INSTITUTE, No. 1226 WALNUT STREET. » Ibn boDC-lit of those nroposlni; to undertake Elrw uical treatment fordtaeaae. we give in the following ,'<'v<>me more prominent and-most common in fJw, ant ' ti . lrep w tto In our practice, in all of which ve are most snccessml. In neably a r.y, cases nv IC a?? >. ASE BLECTBICrrY 18 A SURE REMEDY AM>U» ILL CASES SSNEFICIAL, IF PROPERLY *» p ™hL llio “ therefore, affllEed with cUiplaltte inX-'Tll »M“uß’ons e frS U recelve ««* iB.SSSK ,^ ore 9l? r S t - yttus’Dance, Paralysis, (BfQip.6si&), Neuralgia, Hysteria. Ncttoosiirm pai pitailon oi me Hear t, Lock-Jaw; eta ‘ " D t?^«» c « ,^? il {r oat *. l,yB Pj|P Olarrbcea, Dysentery,Ob stirateConatipaUon, Hemorrhoids or Piles Bilious. LiTe?aSd^]«S! nler ’ 8 C ° Ua ' anaall affectlon aof too s. Catarrh, Cough, Influenza, Asthma (when not S«,^S?iS rßan i 0 d ? easea of lh e heart). Bronchitis r i Cd . y J l a ’ Rheumatism of the Cheat consumption in the early stages, • » o i‘«?^ e L* l>s ? be J es v aiJd Sidney Complaints. Impo tence and Seminal weakness. The latter comol&inta nevw fail to sield rapidly to this treatment, t Lambaso, Stiff. Neck, Spinal Hlp Diseases. Cancers, Tumors (those last uXrn any f£?Sf d wlolont •*">■ or cutting, oi plas- Complaints, involving a mal-positlon, as nicer&Srm - t°rf rove f Bion ’ Hetroverafon, Inflammation d vatloua other affections of the Womb d *v * be Ladles’ Department un “ . r OWD care and supervision. Bt J * Mewonlon, 916 Spruce ;r* ®g* ltD » }o2* Hanover st.; George Douglass, above Chestnut, J. W. Bradley, 66 North ork * 51 North Third st; Col. T.W. 5 below Eighth; Geo. Evans, Arch ?wo. be io Pelouze * Third and Chestnut; Ed. city. a. Pieasonten. St. Louis Mo.; £ a( ?? b Vandegrift, Odessa, DeL R. A. Semple, Mount Dolly. N.J., with very many others. .k JB is lanB orBludente desiring to have instruction rficTlt correcl application of Electricity for the cure of diseases can apply at the office. * a .^ E # £ s lta 100 free. Descriptive circulars of cures enee to, wiih numerous references, car be had by ap plication at the Office, or bv letter WB FTavr; no OFFICE IN THIS OH ANT OTHER All letters addressed to f>r. S. W. BECKWITH, QrtOo . fn __ KO. 1220 WALNUT Bireet. oc2B-s,ta,th,3mrp{ Philadelphia, ELECTRICITY WUI CERE the most obstinate, long standing diseases when administered by DRS. GALLOWAY, WHIIE&BOLLES. TBE OLD AND ONLY RELIABLE 1 HELICAL ELECTSICIASS, S. E. cor Walnut and Thirteenth Sts. Twenty Tboosard persons have been successfally treated by us. Bead certificate aof Important cures in “Press’- and “Telegraph.” Mrs. Prof BoUes gives her spec al attenilon to the Female Department of the In stitution. Cures guaranteed Consultation free. N. B—Physicians and Students pan enter at any time fer a mil to, rse of instruction In this Great Dto cuvtry in the htaling art. Our former Students, who now practice cur old system, are especially invited to call and become Instructed in onr late and Important discoveries, so that they may learn how to euro more disease b, and In a much less time than by the old sys tem. Persons who have tried Electricity and failed In tettir geared are especially Invited to call, as we have cured many obstinate diseases after being treated electrically by others in this city, without any benefit. An Interesting ram pi. let maned free of charge. NO SHOCKS GUTS. BOOKS AND THE MOST IMPROVED INBTBU MEATS FURNISHED. FttJßs. J. €. STRAW BRIDGE * €0 The Entire Balance of their very Ele- N. W.COB. EIGHTH AND MARKET. ® market & * .t§s> '* , t«* v STOEE GREATLY ENLARGED—THE WORK COMPLETED—READY FOR BITSCNESS IK BOYa* CLOTHING BOOM. OVERCOATS. JACKETS AND PANTS, FINE CAi'SIMERE SUITS, $6, $8 AND $lO SUITS. noS-tn ths.m.rpj IQS tn th [satdMrpj STERLING SILVER, tßttMMannfnctnred expressly for BRIDAL Presents NEW JEWELRY. Of all the late Styleß. WATCHES Of the most Celebrated Makers. PEARLS. DIAMONDS. and other Precious Stones, Wedding and Engagement Sings. Old Set* of PEARL or DIAMOND JEWELRY n mounted In modem atyl^j Watches and Clocks repaired and adjusted by oom petent workmen. All goods warranted of first quality. Special attention given to DIAMONDS, J*T. Gallagher, Late of BAILEY* CO., . FORMERLY BAILEY * KITCHEN. Q^sffihSfP 81 NUT STREET. KITCHEN & CO., Have oponed their NewBtore. S. F. corner Tenth and Chettnut Sts., with; a pull stock of Watches, Jewelry, Silver and Silver Plated Ware, Fancy Goods, &o. Their stock being entirely new. end selected with the utmost care, they re* I confident of being able to the taste of those who wish artic es In their line. Ther solicit an Inspec ion of their uooda. a B. KITCHEN. N. RTJLOIS, Salesman SAK’L K. SHYTK. SILVER-PLATED WARE. S myth &. Adair, PRACTieAL MANUFACTURERS oy FEME BILVER-PLATED WARE, HARD AND SOFT MET AD, 1334 Chestnut Street, Opposite U. S. Mint, 2 floor. Factory 35 South Third Street. nol-th s tn 26trpJ Up Stain. CLOTHING. REMOVAL, J. HENRY EHRLIOHER.' Tailor, Has removed from S2l North THIRD street, to NEW BULLETIN BUILDING, NO. 607 CHEBTNUT STREET, SECOND FLOOE, FRONT. noB-Uarpf JONES’ Old Established ONI PRICE FINE Ready-Made Clothing flonse, 604 MARKET STREET, above Sixth. Now on hand one of the largest and best smart** Stocks of Beadymade Clothing In the Ooantr*-Z prices very reasonable. Also a handsome line of PtwM Goods for Custom Work. od-Smrpl3 EDWARD P. KELLY, TAILOR, 612 CHESTNUT STBEET, Hu now the FALL AND WINTFB BTYLH3 and, complete assortment of FALL AID WITTES GOODS. equal or superior to those of any otba? Plrst-Claaa Tailoring fotatnishment, at modenia prices, featisfacUon guaranteed. Pattern Clothes ta show the new and prevalent stylos for the' Inspectfaa of customers and public. WM. GRANGE & SON, Have.'opened their new and commodious building, No. 711 North Second Street, And stocked the same with a cholceselectlon of goods. Plain Gold Band and Decorated French. China