TbeXateSteamboat Explosion ©a James River. Fortress Monroe, Deo. 10.— At 5 o’olook yesterday morning the disabled steamer Thomas Kelso arrived at Norfolk, in tow of the steamers- John Sylvester and Oity of Norfolk. At 9 o’clock the Coroner held, an inquest on the bodies 6f the three firemen, Who were killed instantly by the explosion. The following are the particulars, as gath ered from passengers and officers of the Kelso: The explosion occurred as staled at 31 o’clock on Saturday morning, about three miles to the northward of Half Trap Light Boat, which is off the mouth of the Rappa hannock river, and forty-five miles from Norfolk. The wind was bio wing moderately from the southward and eastward, and a heavy fog overspread the Chesapeake bay. The connection in the Bteam drum burst by the rivets, some dozen or more coming out on the heads breaking off. An explosion immediately and the steam passing along the deck and up into the saloon, ex tinguished all the lights and fire in the steamer, leaving jt in total darkness, and the passengers not knowing what had occurred, were for the time left in the most terrible suspense. It was diffi cult to conjecture what had occurred. Whether the boat was sinking or on fire, and a considerable time elapsed before the real -condition of affairs was ascertained. There was great excitement after the collision, the passengers rushed terrified over the steamer, the wounded suffering intensely, but -the exertions of Captain H. B. Cralle and the officers of the steamer, of whose conduct in that trying moment the passengers speak in the highest praise, aided by manyof the pas sengers, restored quiet and calmed the fear •of the panic-stricken when the extent of the -disaster was ascertained. A small sail boat 'was dispatched to Cherrystone, some five or six miles distant, with instructions to telegraph the disaster to Baltimore and Norfolk. When the Kelso' anchored, the attention of all on board was directed to the suffering wound ed, the dead, of whom -there were three, being, past all assistance. Every attention' was paid to the sufferers, and Dr. Turner Wilson, of North Carolina, is spoken of very highly for his efficient services in as suaging the sufferings of the viotims, and the energy and coolness he displayed throughout. The steamer City of Norfolk, from Annamessic, now hove in sight at 10 o’clock A, M. 1 , and seeing the signals of dis tress took off all the passengers and bag gage from the Kelso, and arrived at Norfolk at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. A visit to the City of Norfolk revealed a sad sight. The sa loon was filled with the suffering wounded, some of them moaning with anguish,others bearing their intense suffering without a murmur. A large number of the physicians of Fair fax, amoDg whom were recognized Drs. -Jackson and Samuel Seldon, together with Mayor Ludlow, and many members of the City Council, visited the City of Norfolk and rendered all the aid in their power. About -5 o’clock P. M. a number of vehicles arrived at the steamer landing, and the wounded were taken to the Hospital of St. Vincent de Paul, where they have all been well at tended by the noble Sisters of Charity. The following is a complete list of the killed and wounded: Killed—Thomaa Ennis, coal heaver, Chas. Adams -colored: Harmon Batts, fireman, and an unknown colored fireman. Paasengeis Injured—Stephen Hays, badly scalded: James Davie, Blightly: May EngeDie Carter, hands badly: Mrs. James, slightly; Edward Zealler, slightly- Dr. A. T. Osborne, Oxford. Md , badly: Charles W HJdon', Chowan, N. C , very badly; John T. oawllne’ slight; 1. A. LangteUer. slight. s ' Officers and Hands lnjnred-Charles Reed, of Balti more, chief engineer; Vance Wilson, assistant engi neer; M. Waldrop,baggage agent: Wm. Hair, fireman; -John Bowan, slight; Samuel McKenny, badly;--amnel Young, colored, slight; John Thomas, colored; sllgat- John Coburn, slight; oaptaln Crallee, thecommancter of the Kelso, was slightly Injured in the hand. About twenty horses and mules belong, log to one of the passengers, Mr. C. W. Mixon, weijß scalded and ruined. They were -on the lower deck, tied, several feet in front -of the engine, and singularly enough, though their heads were turned from tne boiler, they were injured alone in that part of their bodies. The hair was completely scalded from the skin, and their tongues burned so as to prevent their eating, and most of them, having inhaled the steam, suffered terribly. Mr. Waldrop, the baggage master, was awakened by ibe concussion, and springing up, crawled out of his b'erth through a small opening in the window, and reached the upper deok, badly scalded.' Captain Craele baa a short while before given the steamer dn charge of his second officer, and had been asleep hut a short while when he was awoke by the coccnssion. He rushed from his state room, bewildered and confused. On feeling a stifling sensation, as if in a heated atmosphere, and gasping for breath and grouping aronnd he struck the bulkhead, opposite the open door. He finally reached the door, and entering the large saloon found it in darkness and filled with steam. In making his way to the after part of the steamer he struck the eabin stove, and was knocked down, injuring his''left shoulder, and badly bruising his body. Recovering, he reached the stern of the vessel, and as sisted many of the excited passengers out of the saloon window on to the guard of the steamer, where they were free from the stifling effects of the steam. ; It is considered fortunate that the accident -did not occur sooner. All the passengers Bad retired, and the doors of their state rooms being closed, accounts for the com paratively small number of scalded. Had it taken place before they retired, and while they were in the saloons and social hall, it is impossible to estimate the loss of life that ■would have occurred. Many of the passen gers that were sealded received their inju ries by pushing through the saloons in their fright to ascertain the nature of the concus sion,which had startled every one on board. -One lady had her face burned by looking out of her state-room door before the danger had passed. This was the only lady pas ;senger injured. The following accurate information was furnished yesterday by Dr. Samuel Geldon, .of the Hospital of St. Vincent de Paul:— From the arrival of the steamer City of Norfolk with the wounded, during their transportation to the hospital, and during the nighVthe following phvsieians were in attendance, viz.: Drs! R. W. Rose, S. J. Browne, S. K. Jackson, Samuel Seldon, H. M. Nash, aided materially by JohnE.Todd apothecary, who furnished the physicians with bandages, lint, stimulants and dress ing. Tha following is a list of the patients under treatment at the hospital: Chas. W. Mixon, N. C,, sit nation critical. Stephen Hayes, N. J., “ “ Dr. A. F. OsbomejOxford.N.C., doing well.- Samiiel Kinney, Baltimore, “ William Wilson, “ “ John Rowan, right hand and arm badly scalded. John Martin, colored, condition oritical. All the rest are doing well. B The Bisters of Charity, presided over by Sister Isidore Kenney, the Superior of the Hospital, were indefatigable in their atten tion to the sufferers, and remained up with .them all night. The Kelso has had her cargo discharged, and she now lies anchored in the Elizabeth river. She requires but few repairs, not toeing materially injured. Sales of Public Lands, — Daring the month of November 62,256 acres of the pub lic lands were disposed of at the Minasha (Wisconsin) and Booneville (Missouri) of fices, the greater portion having been taken for aotual settlement and cultivation, and ■will add about three hundred and fifty -farms to those States. Returns from Oregon tor the month ofOo tobershow that 28,160 acres of the publio lands were disposed of at the following lo cal offices: Traverse City, MiohigaH, 23,055 acres; East Saginaw, Michigan, 5,095 acres. The greater .portion of .the lands we re taken under the Homestead law, for actual settlement and cultivation. .By Atlantic Cable. : . London, Dec. 12.—1 n the Uommisaion to adjQßt the 'Alabama claims! those of this country against the United States, in losses of British subjeots by depredations, <fti, during the war, will, be brought promi nently forward. Lond'on, Dec. 12.—A factory for the pre paration of Greek fire has been discovered by the police in Dublin. The Minister of the United States of Co lombia has made a demand upon the• Gov ernment for the restoration of the steamship Bolivar, and it is probable that she will be given up to her owners without farther de lay.' . . v. ' Paris, Dec. 12.—1 t is now stated that the Imperial Commission will agree' upon a similar plan to that adopted- by Denmark for the reorganization of both the army and navy. London, Dec. 12.—1 t is rumored here and on the Continent that the Emperor of Rus sia has proposed to the great powers that they hold a conference to take into conside ration the position of the Christian subjects of the Snblime Porte. - Rome, Deo. 12 —An American frigate has arrived 'at Ciyitta Vecchia, and it is sup posed her mission is to carry Surratt to the United States for trial. From Mexico. ? ec ‘ 12 -~Thesteamer Eagle,fromHa x£. ec ' £ tb - b S? arnve<l here. The steamer Elder from Vera Cruz, Dec. 6th, had arrived. ' B fS U,Bnh . aild * olaell nocto abandrn the Em appearedaPloClamatlon commnQlcalin 8 said fact had ~J c ?e . E?,'t eilsts ?e a frl S at ® Snaqnehanna had arrived atSscrafictos. Veracruz jonrnalsattribate to tslier- arrival, the deteJmlaMlon“f Maximilian to remalji, and callnpon the Mexicans to States? 1 thß ab3orptlon of their country b; the United “!? y*}dez attacked Zacambuo, according ™Si e t CA !i 0 " i<ta ’ T l *? i -200 Otga and 4 pieces of arttU* 'fS. 111 ® 04 b^ ttß garrison, although it con aiiif 4 o^o nl y‘I°omen. 1 °0men. The Liberals retreated to the hills They made three distinct attacks at Tuancingo, 'to somender. The garrison, which coni ahtfck° f 800 and 400 Mexicans, repnlsed every ofMexlco, ofthe 26th; says that the french citizens who escaped the massacre ofoonora are a T rlve *t that city. Others escaped to tower California. Two priests arrived at Gnayamaa, one ofwhozn had walked sixty leagues. •• ••• . pen. Catagosy reached Guadalajara on the sth, with i,4io men. it la reported that lie went tnere to cover tne retreat of the garrison of Mazatlan ■ There were at anchor at Mazatlan six men of-war. °i ™ hic , h were American. Toe Church party had offeied Maximilian $3,000,000. Gen. Dou»y. with-a por tion of his division, arrived at Mexico on the 2id and proceeded to Pnebla. The garrisonwaa to leave Zaca tecas on the 27th. Jnarez was at Baitillo. The com mandantßerthelln was killed at Barrancas del Bel tran. amonu the passengers b? the Elder, from Vera' Crnz, was the private secretary of Maximilian. He comes to New York in the Itag.e and all three proceed to Tatis by way of Southampton. He has been very reseryed since hta arrival and it may be possible he carries despatches or has particular buslntss to leave Mexico. hlkw OBfZANs, Dec. 12.—The well-informed corre spondent of the New Orleans sttcay une, writing from Veracruz on the 2a Inst., gives the following: JlheErupire has just passed through a serious crista. Max has proved himself a clever gold seeker: he hw dune more than draw blood from a stone. He ha, got money ftom the Bishops. The clergy or this country. ?. f™ a ?° placed at the Emperors disposal 320,t00,600, for immediate use, and promise a similar sum annually to enable him to keep up an army. Tne merchants of Mexico pledged themselves at the same time, to give him J 100 ,000,000 annually, and on these terms he has decided on retaining his crown, andshed dlng the last drop of blood in defence of tnenatlon. \ era Ckuz, Dec. 4.—The following Is the proclama tlun from ihe Prefect which was published In the sheets ofthe city: Vera Crazeani— One ofthe most important events fcr tne Mexicans has jnat taken place in tne nation. His M.jfsty the Emperor, who has made so many sacrifices for the welfare and happiness of our dear country, has given the last proof ur.tne regard which be claims when borne down by the natural sentiments which conflicted yet straggled in his soul otcanse of the Indisposition of his august and noble wife. Our beloved Sovereign, it may have been nelleved ror a moment, that he had temporarily abandoned lheconntrym devotion to the sacred duty of render ing to his meritorious consort the care Bheso much needs mher present delicate con.ltion. The Emoeror nevertheless, sacrifices himself for ns, prefers hla only ss a man to that which honor as a rnie directs him at these critical moments thiough which the country is pawing,solemnly {declares that he will be at its head, and flgntwilhout rest, even to the spending ofthe last diop oi his blood in defence of tne nation. Vera Onzeans let ns congratnlate ourselves; let ns give thanks to God for having preserved the lntegrl.y of onr territories, and let us hall the resnrrectlonday ol cur pailonallty which was about to disappear. [Signed] d BUREAU. The susqnehenna’s arrival hasdone nothing towards strengthening tbe good feeling of the French for the United Stales. The French oflicars here are very angry because the French flag was not sainted, aad they say that although the American, do not recog nize the Empire, they recognize France, and they feel slighted by tbe omission. Consequently, when a Lieutenant of the Susquehanna landed on Saturday morning, the Ist Instant, he was stopped at the gate of the Custom Honse by the Port Captain, a Mexican who Informed him that he conld not pass Into tne town wlthont permleslonof the French admiral. The Lieutenant then made his way to the French fl.g-shlp, and after a delay of a couple or nours, re tnrned with the permission required and was allowed toi-mer. Hereurned to his ship very shortly with papers and letters apparently escorted by MASaolnlt-r the American Consul, The Snaqnehanna remained at her auchoruntll la P. M. on Sunday, when she left oy report, for Tampico.- Itlasald thatPorfiero Diaz has given In his adhesion to theEmpsror,andthat Urtera’s partisan!, as a whole body, are following salt. San F aancisco, Dec. 12 —The steam, r Continental fri m Mazatlan, arrived last night. She brings the par ticulars ofthe evacuation of that place by the Impe rialists and French troop 3 on November lltb The French fleet, consisting of .the Rhine, Marie and rallsman appeared off the harbor, which was the sig nal for a general excitement among the troops and people, as it was believed that General Corona would attack the French while embarking, and the fleet *c uid shell the city. The American consul volun teered his services to induce' Corona io let the Erench embark In peace, which were unsuccessful. Corona having declared it his duty to Inflict as much lnltuv as possible. ‘ 1 0 be suns evening the Liberals made an attack noon •be french lints, but without any effect The next day a strong attack was made and hard flxhtink took piece, the Fiench losing heavily ;ln men and officers. On the loth the French Admiral sent a flag of truce to Corona, the result of which was the French were allowed to evacuate the place The same afternoon the Liberals entered the city in fine style and without the least disorder, and were greeted with great enthu ■• iasm by the people, on the arrival, of the Continental at Mazatlan. the L.btral Government proposed to seize her for violation of tr e neutrality laws during the past two years. Tola was energetically opposed by Captain Sherley. of the United Stateseteamer Suwanee, and the steamer was not molested, t 'i he French evacuated Durango on the morning or November 13th, thua leaving that port free fromthe forces of Maximilian. The city was left entirely to the protection of the merchants, and four days later was oocupled by the Liberal forces under command of Gen. Auza. No disturbance occurred, and trade has been restored The French, while on the retreat to the City of Mexico, were very much harassed by the Liberal forces At a place called Arenael, tweaty-four miles from Durango, on the road to Sombrero the French column was entirely cutnp, leaving two hundred men and three pieces of artillery on the battle-field. Guadalafsra advices of Nov. 10,from reliable sources stale thatMaxlmlllan was still at Orizaba, with iheln tentlon to abdicate.. His Mlulstry'sent a commltteeof three ofthelr number to have an Interview with him but he refbfed to receive them. The French will re cognized the Government of Jnarez, and.through the medlm of the United States, will settle the French nlftlmn. To thia effect, they will appolat a commission of thre a to meet in Washington a similar commission of three is exicans, composed of Benora Lida, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francisco Zearco,the eminent states man, and; Romero, Mexican Minister. In case the commissioners cannot agree then three citizens of the United States will be appointed to act as medla-crs. ban Lnis Potosi was evacuated on November 13th General Castagupy was in Guadalajara awaitiug the arrival of troops from Mazatlan, and together with the French troops in that city, will march to the ouy of Mexico. In accordance with the orders the French will withdraw next spring. They will concentrate in the CUyofMexico and will leave the Government in the hands of Porfiero Diaz, Mr. Schleiden, son of William Schleiden, of San Fianclsco, has been arrested by Corona. Commander Shirley. o/the United States steamer Suwaaee.fcad demanded bißrelease, as an American citizen. The demand had been refused on the ground that yon r »g Schleiden was a citizen cf Mexico, having beea born In Vera-Cruz',-•• The steamers Continental and Panama had been teized by Corona, General-in Chfcfof the Mexican Ar my of Ihe West. The Continental was afterwards rej l*a»ed under an agreement. . Prom lata Mexican correspondence It appears that ihe .Liberals, afier driving the French and Imperialists cut of Gnayamas ana J&iapa. commenced quarreling aLd intriguing among themselves. Camlllo Cruse, Chief of Staff to Gen. Martinez, shot a prominent merchant of Guay amas, forwhich Martinez attempted to arrest him; whereupon Cruse fired upon ihe General, at d was instantly shot by the latter. Mar* tinezhas been unreasonably pressing Gov. Pesaulera lor money, and declaring his ability to ges it If ic was not forthcoming. Gov. reequlera left Guayamas for Hermoselli. sav ing be would remain no looser. to have his authority as Governor Insulted. Martinez pursued him and bejgfd his return, to which the Governor finally con sented. Martinez then left for Sinaloa with his cavalry, his lDfantry going byseato Mazalan. The people in Sonora were greatly rejoiced athh de parture. Governor Pesqulera ißvery popular with the Americans, and bao done much to luvlie immigra tion. Ihe heavy dues imposed by the Imperialist* have been greatly diminished, and the passport sys tem abolished. The onerous interior duties havebeeu enitrely dona away .with. BEOEQE PLOWMAS, 6ARPENTER AND BUILDER,. 838 OAHTSE STBBE'r j AM Id DOCK STKKRT Bfafflilm Wortc and MBlwriUng promptly astmdv. ; - ' - tm-rp. CALT.-5,600 sacks LIVERPOOL GROUND oaSA g e »T«r»wW“ , '“ 4 ‘ orwiih * THE DAILY EVENING BULLETIN.—PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13 1866 ITS* CHRISTMAS DINNER TO THE POOB.- JKSr.The teacheis and managers of the Bedford Street Mission Intend giving a DINNER to the poor PblhDen attendingtheirday and Sabbath schools, on CHRISTMAS DAY, between-tbe home of 12 and I o’clock, at the Mission House, No. 619 Bedford street. The friends of the cause are, cordially. Invited to oe Piesenfc Donations In Money, Poultry.: Provision!, Clothing. <fec„ tbankfolly received by the Missionary, no, 619 Bedford street, or by the undersigned. EDMUND S. YARD. SO9 Spruce at.; ?. JACOB H. BURDBALL, 1i25 Ghestnnt st. GEORGE MILLIKEN, 828 Archet, , JAMESL BISPH AM, 7108. Second at. - , JOHN PARKER, Jr!7 deH-tu,tb,s.3tB ... 807 Spring Gardan st. ITS? OFFICE OF' THE FKANKFORD AN V iteSf ' PHILADELPHIA PASSENGER RAIL SC AY 'COMPANY,' Nci 2453 FHANKFoRD Road,' Phila delphia, recember 4, 1866. ■ A It persons wbo are subscribers to or holder, or the Caritaistcck of this Company i and woo have not vet paid tbe second Installment of FIVE DOLLARS per share then on, are hereby notified that the Bald second Installment has been called In, snd that they are re oulred to pay the same at the above Office on or before DNEsLAY, the 2d day of January aext, 1667. By Resolution of the.Board'of Directors. lies-]4t} - JACOB BINDER, President. fr'xzr OFFICE OF THE PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTHERN MA' L STEAMSHIP COM PANT,' NO. SI4SOETH DELAWAREAVENUE. n oUce is hereby given that by a resolution ofthe Board of ,x>f the above-named Company, adop'ed Augnst29ih, 1866, the FOURTH and last ln smiiment ot the Capital stock of aald Company, being THIRTY PER CENTUM or SEVENTY-FIVE DOE LARS per sbareybaa been called in, and Is dne and - WILLIAM J. MALCOLM, BeStf Treasnror. ITS* OFFICE OF “THE RELIANCE INBUR ANCE COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA,” No. 308 WALNUT street. Philldelphia, November 26tb, 1866. Yhe Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of “THE RELIANCE INSURANCE company op PHILA DELPHIA ”aud.lhe Annual hlectlon-or thirteen (is) Diret tors, to serve for the ensuing year, will he hela at their Office, on MONDAY. December I7th.iB66.atli o’clock. M. THOMAS C. HULL, J DQ26 tde!7B OFFICE OF THE MILL CREEK AND OvV MINBHILLNAVIQATIONAND RA TT.RnA n tx MPAHY. Philadelphia, Dec.‘s, 1868. The A&nasi Meeting of the stockholders of this Company »ill be held at the office of the Company. No. 407 LIBRARY street. on MONDAY', December 31 1866 at 12 o'clock, M., at which time an election for Officers to serve for the ensuing year; will also take I'laee. P. O. HOLLIB, delOitSl} , Secretary. OFFICE GF THE SCHULKILL VALLEY NAVIGATION AND RAILROAD COM ficKY, —Philadelphia, December s, 1866. - The annual meetlngof the Stockholders of this Com pany whi be held at the office of the company, No. 407 LIBRARY Btre&, on MONDAY. December 31. 1866, at half-past > leven o'clock, A. M , at-which time an elfctn n for Officers to serve the ensuing year wlil also lake placet P. C. HOLLIS, delot3i,e ... - Secretary. fr'S? 1 ’ OFFICE OF THE SCHUYLKILL NAVI QATICN COMPANY, No. 417 WALNUT ST.- December llth, 1866. Notice la hereby given that the AhnnalMeetlne of ■be Stockholders and Loanholders of this Comoany, and an Election of Officers for tbe ensuing year, will be held at this office, oh MONDAY, the Seventh day or January next, at 11 o’clock «. M. W, M. TILGHMAN, dell tu,tn B,tJa7s bocretary. OFFICE MOUNT CARBON & POST RAILROAD COMPANY. Phila.- December sth, 1866. Ibe annual meeting of theStockholdersof the Com pany will be held at the Office of the Company. Nc •l'»7 LIBRARY street, <.oo MONDAY, December 3lstl U6B, at eleven o'clock, A.M., at which time an election for i mcere 10 Berre the ensulog year win take place. dFiMdesli p. c. HOLLIS, Secretary. THE PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL BANK. Philadelphia, Dec 4. iB6O, me annual tletloD for Directors of ihls Bank will 0* held At the Banking House on TUESDAY, tbe figh hday of January, 1867, between II o’clock a. M. nod 2t> cl* ckP. M, B B. COMEGYS. de4 m,ih>s-tjaBl Cashier. fTS* MECHANICS’ NATIONAL BANK, PHtiA delpbia, Decembers iB6O. i he Annua] Election for Director* of this bank will be held on Wednesday, the 9th day of January, 1867, at the Banking House, between the hours of 10 <•’* lock a. H, and 2 o’clock P. M. des-tjp&l J. WIEQAND.Jb., Cashier. fT !^ 2, Y.^9P^ TH national BANK OF PffILA DELPHIA.723 ARCH Street, Philapelpitta Dec. sib. lSr-6. i Tbe Annual Election for Directors of this Bank will oe held cn TUESDAY, the Btb of January, 1867. be* vween «he hours of ll A. M. and 2 P M. BA ML. LUAG MULLEN, Cashier. first national bank of phxlabel *tSr PHIA, Philadelphia, Dec. 6, 1866. Ti e A nila.l BJ.ctlon lor Directors of this Bank will be teld on TUESDAY, the Bth of January 1867, be tween tbe hours of 10 A. M and 2 o’clock P. M. „ MBBTON McMICHAKL, Jb-, dtiotjas Cashier. KFHSINGTON NATIONAL BANK, Phil delphia, December S, 1866. An elecilon for Directors of this Bank will be held at the Banking House, on TUESDAY. January 8,1867. between the hours of 10 A. M. and 2 P. M ' WILLIAM MCCONNELL, deiotlas Cashier. IT'S* FARMERS’ AND MECHANICS’NATIONAL BANK. Philadelphia, December 7, Utl ihe Annnal Election for Directors of this Bask win ’ ehild at the Banking House on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of January next, between the hoars of lc o'clock A. M., and S o'clock P. M; del 14J9 W RDSHrON, Jb., Cashier. fr'^v 35 CHILDRENS HOME, WEST"PHILADKL* PHIA.— I The annual sale of useful and fancy ar ticles will be held at the HOME. Forty-flrst street, above Market, West Philadelphia, on WEDNESDAY THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the 12th, 13th and Uth instants. Admission 25 cents. Rase Ball Implements io be vo ed for. ' dell-3t£ **3* A GRAND FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FRENCH. PROTESTANT OtfURCH win be held at the Assembly Rooms, TENTH and vJHKesTNUT.Tommenclng MONDAY, Dec.loih.aQd continuing through the week. Season tickets. 25 eta * single admission in cents. dell*f>t* ” •P‘G'l icF.—TRENTON, Dec. loth.—The Dela ware and Raritan Canal will be closed for navi gation on TUESDAY, the 18th Inst, unless sooner dtvpped by ice. J. G S TEVENS, ceii Btj Engineer and Superintendent. DIVIDEND.—I heDirectors of the BUTLER COaL COMPANY* have this day declared a .vidend from ti e piofita of the company of ONE DOLL a R i er share c ear of taxes. (It being the second •: vidend for same amount declared thi* year,) pay. *n)eonandafter2lth Inst nt, to stockholders or ihat date btockboldfrs residing in New York will be ( >t>id the dividend at the office of the Farmers* Loan anu Trust Company. SAMUEL DUTTON, Treasurer, _ No. 411 Chestnut street. Philadelphia: Dec, 6,1868. decBt24 OFFICE "OF THE LEHIGH COAL AND NAVIGATION COMPANY, PgiLATicr.pWTA Aov. 27, 1866. . The Board of Managers have this day declared a Dividend of FIVE PER CENT., or TWO DOLLARS AND A HALF PER SHARE, on the Capital Stock of illb Company, payable on demand, clear of Nations] ahd State taxes. - SOLOMON SHEPHERD. noSTjtf? Treasurer, IRESH ADAMS COUNIY PEACHES, In Gallon, Half Gallon and Quart Cans. Fresh Quinces and Tomatoes Also 100 doz Tomatoes In uiase. 100 doc. Green Corn. For sale by JAMEttK. WEBB. WALNUT and EIGHTH Strec POTATOES—Prince Alberta and Jackson Whiles just arrived from Portland, and for sale in lots to suit from schooner Ida F. Wheeler, at v attell’e wharf below arch stieet. dell-61* pRIME NEW JERSEY hEAP lartv jnat received j_ and for sale by • Q o. knight * 00.. pois-lm B, E. corner Water and Chestnnt streets. I?OX*8 FARINA CRACKERS, r FreshCrackera of this unrivaled Brand always on band and for sale In bbla. and y 9 bbls M by ALDRICH, > ERKES <fe GARY, 18,20 and 22 Letttia street, no6-3mg Exclusive, Agents. If) FRESH PEACHES, WINSLOW IV/.vvuCorD, Fresh Tomatoes. Green Peas, Straw berries Mushrooms, Ac,ln Btore. and for sale, whole*, wale or retail, by M. >. SPILLIN, N. W. corner Arch aud Eighth. DRIED FRUIT.—Very handsome pared peaches ?o. dried apples. In store, and for sale *>y M. F. bPILLIN, N. W. corner Arch and Eighth. OUCK WHEAT, BUCKWHEAT.-6,000 lbs. of tfi- U rel.brated BllverFllDt Buckwheat, in store an lor sale by M, F. SPILLIN, Tea Dealer and Grocer, N W. corner Arch and Eighth. VKW BAISINHAND FlGS—Superior new Lay3i Choice Elma Figs, for sale by M. F sPILILIN, N. W. corner arch ana Eighth streets. BETHLEHEM BUCKWHEAT * WHITE - 1 HoDe L in* tore and for sale at COUSTY’S nsat End Grocery,-No. 118 Bonth SEOuND street. QCFF-K OLIVER.—3OO gallons choice large Queen rT Pi.t®s> *n s *°i 6 and for sale by gallon or barrel, at Ur TV'S East End Grocery, No. 118 South SECOND street.. . \TORTH CA BOLIN A BOMINY GRITS* NEW ii Bcminy, paied and unpared Peaches, just re- MANGOES AND FEPPEBS,GENUINE ChutDey Sauce. Bobinson’s patent Barley and Greats, always on hand at COUSTY'S Bast End Gro cery, ho. 118 South SECOND street. auu ' SIMON Q&RTLAND, UHDBBTAKBR, No. 35 Sooth Thirteenth Street. Intermentsmade in all the Cemeteries dell 3mj i>. oeeyroii Bntsti SPECIAL NOTICES. DIVIDEND NOTICES. MiswussssiEo. I AMES A. FBEEM AN„ AOOTIQSfiCER. ” UinDTOBiSTO : »o.'42eWADiniTfetrflß*. glflHTEafll'ii FAJLti AT THE EX- ' ‘ , CHANGE. DKO. IS, 1866. . • This Bale, on. WEDNESDAY,at Uo’clooknoon si the Exchange, will lncltMLAttS ' ! I -IJ,. STOCKS. -_:>J rr.';..-,' Share in Atbenpom. jSxcculors’ &aie ' ■ nf^« T GAGEOPm. apurchaleSoney martgage 2JS- two secured by a sqaare of * S ' *«“ tecured - and Mmtl ■aSHyS?H* 'AMBKK STO-Property Wo. 2007 north fVont and.looo Amber st 240 ground rent. Or °t J3nid B.Broum.dcc'tt. aWOISING-Three story brick hoasa No 2005 N. 8t * .Obw* Bline Estate. Sr—Frame honao and lot. below Otlr, ?ate Wood, l9ib Ward. Clear. Sane Estate ‘ IVc PINE—Two building l:)Ui,Wf st 1 OOfleet. Clear. Peremptory ftale. ■PJ-FTH bricK dwelling,-. Sani4 l>!Ma f^d ***-*** of IiWi^LLIN(Jc-,'t WENTIKTH, ABOVE GBEBN.— 1 £ a ”, d V 0I ?.S, l - ew lhr i e ator J’ hri “ k dweWugUonsea, v-ith back bandings and the modern lmprov6m o nts one at the tt. E. corner of 20th and Worth *ta, the other tbejarst house above,Wallace at., each 19 by 87% feet. WALLACE ST—A three story brick residence, east by IC3 feei. tsimilar lathe above with the addition of aside yard. . Cleir MANSION, WALLACE ST—Hands o :a 9 double mansion cb ambers finished in walnut, east of 2otb, 40 by leo feet, Part may remain on each of the above. These are very desirable properties, and may be exa mined any time. Clear. CEBMaNTOWN—btone dwelling, stable and lot. Mecfcanioet..B.W of Mortonst. 2$ by 9* feet, diaie possession Executrix Sale-Estate of John Began , 220 , 8* ST—A three story brick dwelling w:th back building, 23>£ by lto feet Bents for $640. C!ear - - EKCUtor * sac-E,tauor ST—A genteel dwelling with back bnildii gs. 19 16 by 80 feet; marble vestibule, etc. Clear* came Estate. bC. liy N. SIXTH ST—Office building, 34 by 74 fret 9186 groundrent. Yields a rental off isoo per Annum, 0r S^ r * Bate—Estate' or BobertM. Eee, deed. JO* Bull descriptions in catalogues now reaiy. Becreuirfr A _ __ 4 Orphans* Court Sale on the nr e mises,' FACTORY AND LUT, FOURTH AND streets, nineteenth ward with anglnbh jusb, engi .On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, December 21st at 2 o clock P. M., will be sold on the premises, the estate of Charles Hammann, dec*d, vii: A tbree-aiory brick Factory, with basement, engine house, 20 home power, engine, biller, Property 101 s ieetem Hacklej street byaboutl3sfeet toFoarta BtreeL 9*40 ground rent per arraam; B*rjrh£**tire buildings and machinery have been erect'd within a year, and the location rapidly improving /or manufacturing purposes . . v SALE OF MACHINERY. WORSTED AND COT TONYA&NB. Ac. Afterwards. 16 Looms, S&aiting, Palleys. Belting. 81 oclerp,Bobbin Windpr, <fec. YARNS-Also, Worsted and Colton Yams, <fcc. S&~ Machinery nearly new,. AT. PRIVATE SALE. Purchase money Mortgage of 94,01.0. B vß.BooTr, JitjCTi . . ~ • Ho. 102 C CHESTNUT street. ATTRtenVB SALE OF HOLIDAY GOODS. OH THURSDAY and FRIDAY MOaNINGS, „ . 13th and 14th insts., A l lO% o'clock. at ecoU’s An Gallery, No 1020 Chest* • ut street, an attractive Sale of Holiday Goods, belne the surplus stock of a leading retail bon e SHEFFIELD M.ATKDGOODS James ElxouA bona’ (Sheffield beet quality Castors. ( Eke Baskets. Vegetable Diabes. Tea beta. Hand aad Tea 'J raya. Butter Blahea, Sugar Dishes, Dish Covers, 'X oast Backs dc. Alto. Waies of other manufacturers, BRONZES. Bronze Figures. Groups cf all sizes. <fec, CLOOK d. Brorze, Haible and Gilt Clocks, with. Figures to maion. HARBLKSTATUARY. From the celebrated School of Design at Florence. VEUDfi ANTIQUE STATUARY. FANCY GOODS Decorated Porcelain and Bisque Vases, Figures and Groups. L» atber Reticnles and Work Bags B3F The wbcle compridng the largest and finest quiul.y »f Goods ever offered in tnis slty Tull porUculars In catalogues Sale positive. Oi en for examination on I cesday and until mornioe ■ ■feale. . ■-- PHILADELPHIA ARTISTS' SECOND ANNUAL SALE OP OHIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS Will lake place at SCOTT’S ART GALLERY. 1030 Chistnntetieet, ON FRIDAY EVENING, Dec. 14- at 754 o’clock, when about 100 entirely Orlgi cal oil Paintings will be sold, direct fiom the easels of the Artists themselves. Among the Paluters xepr* semed are— -1 fcorc&a frullv, E. Moran, W. Sheridan Yonng, Edmnna B, Bensell. P. F. Rotbermel, 7 bomaa J. Fennlm George F. Bensell, F. Deß. Richards, J»mes Hamilton, W. V. de V. Bonfield, J. Faalkner, A. Gerlech, Edmond D. Lewis, W. E. Winner. J: B. Galvan, B.P. Byke G. W. Nlcbolsen, R. Heber Reed. LB Wilson, Milne Ramsey and others. The Paintings are now on exhibition at the Free Gallery of the Fine Arts 927 Chestnut stieet. where they will remain until evening of sale. SPECIAL SALE AT CONCERT HALL BUrr.nTVa No. 1119 CHESTNUT street. By B, BiOlT, Jr., Auctioneer. SPECIAL SALS OF FINE FKENCH BBONZE FIGUBES AND GBOUPK3. Ro'-alta China Vases, Etsquet Sets and Figures. highly decorated; Gilt and OiinDln Clocks, AJahaaler Vases, Urns and r&szas, Verde Antique Groupes. Parisian Fancv «oods, Ac., being a special Importation of Messrs. VIT-'. B -tOS_ (late Vito ViU A Sons.) per Steamers Manhattan, Araco and buiopa.to take puce On WEDNESDAY and TETDBSDAY MOBSINGS, December 19th. and 2u h. Commencing at 21 o'clock e»ch day. a*, the spacious Store lu COnce t Hall Bui ding, No. 1219 Chestnut at., engaged expressly lor the occasion. 'the Collection will be arrangtd on Tnesd&y, isth lEBt. Particulars in future advertisements. 8* JOHN B. MYERBA 00.. AQGiiO^j^* No* 7SJ &Qd 234 UAJBKIH'itmt <v*Ti»r v LARGE POSITIVE SALE OP BBITI'H, GERMAN, FRENCH AND AMERICAN DRYGOODS. THIS DAY END TO HOBBuW. A CABD-We call die attention of Bayers to oar 8 *ie of European and Domestic Dry Goods, comprising loco Pack ages and Lots of Staple and Fancy Articles* especially adapted to the fall trade to be peremptorily sold by catalogue, on four months' credit and part for 1 asb. THIS MORNING, commencing at 19 o’cLol-k, to be continued on FRiDaY MORNING, at same hoar. , , ON FRIDAY. A fall assortment of Linen Cambric Hdkfo., Shirts, Shirt Fronts, Hoop Skirts. Suspenders Ac. a fall assortment of Traveling Shirts, Shirts and Drawers. Clothing, Ac. a fell assortment of Gloves, Hosiery, Ties, Yarn, Zephyr Goods, Ac. LARGE POSITIVE BALE OP BRITISH, FRENIH GERMAN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODa We will hold a Large Sale of Foreign and Domestl Dry Goods, by catalogue, on four month* 1 credit an< part for cash. On THURSDAY MORNING, December is, at le o'clock, amhraring about oc< pm sages and lots of stable and fancy articles. t: <voniesa worsteds, linens, sUks and cottons, to which ■xe invite the attention of dealers, : N. B.—Catalogues ready and goods arranged fo •lamination early on the morning of sals LARGE POSITIVE BALE OF CARPETINGS. Ac. ON FRIDAY MORNING, Dec. 14, at ii o'clock, will be sold, by catalogna. or ;our months’ credit, about 200 pieces of superflm and fine Ingram, royal damask, Venetian, list, Dutch bemj cottage and rag carpetings, embracing a assortment of superior goods, which may bo early on the morning ot sale. LARG E PEREMPTORY SALE OF FRENCH AND OTHER EUROPEAN DRY GOODS. Ao. . ON MONDAY MORNING. DEO. 17. At be sold, by catalogue. ON FOUR MONTHS CREDIT, about 700 lots of French, IndlLoer man and British Dry Goods, embracing a fall assort ment of fancy and staole articles In silks, worsteds, •.voolons, linens and cottons. N.B.—Goods arranged for examination and cats ’.ogues ready early on morning of sale. LARGE POSITIVE SALE OF BOOTS, SHOES. traveling bags. *O. ON TUESDAY MORNING. DEa 11. At 10 o clock, will be sold, by catalogue, on fou> months’ credit, about 3,200 packages Boots, Shoes, Bal aorals. Ac., embracingaprimeand fresh assortment of fijst class City and Eastern manufacture. Opes lor examination with catalogues early on the menunj of sale. 4 HOLLAND, AUCTIONEER, a.* _ 1208 MARKET street. Pales of Furniture at the Auction Store EVER 1 * WEDNESDAY, at 9 o’clock. Partlcnlar attention given to Bales at-Private Res 3 denote *1 HE NEW CENTRAL AUCTION HOUSE.- Capacity- Four floors each 75 oy 24 feet. Location-In the very Centre or the City, and adjoin log ihe Farmers* Market .Advantages—Has been a first-clasa Secondhond Fur niture Stand for over thirty years. Storage—Superior accommodation for Storage of Furniture. Inducements—Very liberal terms effered to persons having Furniture and Merchandise for sale. - Refereeces—Over one hundred of the most promi nent citizens of Philadelphia. SALE OF DRY GGOD3, HOSIERY, NOTIONS. ON aATUKDAY, Dec 15, at(% o’clo k. at the auction store, 1203 Mar. ketstreet, consisting of Dry GoodaShlrtsand Drawers, Hosiery, Notions, Photograph Albums and Frames, Stationery. Cutlery, Plated Wares, <ftc. All to be sold without reserve. Cl J. WOLBERT, AUCTIONEER No. 16 . South )m SIXTH street, between Chestnut and Market SPECIAL LARGE SALE OF FRENCH CHINA AND WHITk GBANTTE WARE. ON FRIDAY MORNING NEXT, Dec. 14 at precisely 10 o’clock, at No. 15 South Sixth streetr-The contents of 10 cask 4 French China, com* prlslne 2(0 pairs superb beautiful designs Marble Vase 3 of a>l sizes; Chamber sets, Tea Sets, Mugs, Cups and bauctrs Spittoons, letes, &c., and a larue quantity of plain white, comprising Dishes, Tureenß, Plates,Soap Tureens, cups and Saucers, Ac. Also. SO crates White Granite Ware just landed from Liverpool, c mprlaing a desirable assortment.. N. B.—'‘he Bile will be commenced at precisely 10 o’clock, with the French China, arranged in oar second story. Terms cash. dell St* By babbitt * oo„ acctionihejel. ’ Oa&bAntipinHopset_ No tso Market street, corner of Bank street Cash advanced on consignments without extra charge PEREMPTORY SALE OF DRY GOODS. • ON FRIDAY. _Dec, 14, at 10 o'clock, 800 lots Dry Goods, Hosiery, Hoop Skirts, Felt Hats. Saßpenders, Notions, Shlxta h&a Prhuers, Fancy phltta, sweM AUCTIQjg SAXES. AiPOMOBg aaAT.TBR T ■*“■ h*tsooshpoinri'a*>. J . t „ H^ g ? O g STOCKS AND BEALKSTAIB ~ TUESDAY. M lttf'cloii* noon, ♦kass: cpWßi comprising several boidred tbquaanddollara, including every description oi cltj property,from 1 the smaSSSdSraiMar 0 *? po^.w jf&fWMSSg**? ** «>«A ?l a;^.^ok g *£~.£™« •ttonaon rlvsn to tain at Private : BTOCKB, LOANS, Ac. am. TDESDiV. DEO IS, " ** noon, at the FhiladelpPla Ercbanee lj Xr'to C B C tjSnl° D fl do^SL ;EaUrOad Ba nd »- doa 18 « 3 - too & P^tt^ffi^ SoOlatloll ' „ . „ ,BEAL ESTATE.SALE, DEO. 18. d wSP°™*^*^ d“d of DWEi.IING.OtIa at.,east abov“ e Moore at., aborning the MODERN TR REE-STORY BRICK RESIDENCE. N.W corner of Tw-rifih and Wallaceata/ w* .VJSEY VALUABLE COUNTRY SEAT AND JAPM.7O ACRE-. vtasnlngton lane. Ui miles east of Yo , r £ Bp £d and iy miles from Uhelton mil. btntioi on the Noru Pennsylvania Baitroad N . BTUl4 ' bbick DWELLING. No 1650 North Tenth at, south of Columbia aveuue Eiecotora BA]e-£Bt&ie o f George Thomson dftc'd— TWO Bl OKY BRICK DWELLING, No ittS Serial Garden st.,wl>b a ihree-story Brick Dwelling In the rear on Nfctarinest. - Same Estate- IaEQB AND VALUABLE LOT N E. corner of 23d and arch ata. ' 3,1 and otlirt5 atC—LOT ' K ' *• corDer of Girard avenue fS?A a W - “““O' STORE and f^w , BS I FSSS as,MIOB, BRIOK DWBU - H l ssass:si2s5 H " OBT bmok stose - TAVKEN onnTv^l'-a AB1B: raA, - Td OB ' LAND, Sullivan Vkby VaiUAiiKßDsmEsa Stajcd -FTVE-SrORY BBICE STORE, No. It south front at, aud No 12 Booth Water at,, below Market at Vaioabuc Business Stand—FOUß-STOR Y BjycKBTOBE and DWe.L ■ ING. No. 211 Arch at. ?Cn?j^m B ™ S Y DEICE STORE and DWELLING. - Es ate of Andrew Johnaton, dec’ll— THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING. No. ; 1625 Lombard at- with a Threeetory Brick Dwelling In the rear on Richards at. HANBBUML MODERN RESIDENCE. No 1B1» North BROAD STREET, aonth of Columbia avenu° 2a feet front, 80 feet in depth, througu to Carlisle at Sfd out * modern conveniences: gareeu hands jrnely MODERN THREE-STORY ERICK RESIDENCE, nfencea epti “ B Qaxden »*• Has aU the modern convey THREE 43TORY BRICK DWELLINGS. No 689 Legan street ’ BUILDING LOT. B at. between Thompson a ,d Masier and 22d and 23d ata 2otu Ward-128 feet f, ont very valuable hotel and large lot known as ’The Abbey.” 1 ownabip Line Road, near tbe. W issahlcfeon. Peremptory Sale-ToClosean Estate-F VURSTORY BRICK DWELLING. No. HU Lombard at. west oi btead. Baite EataV—LABGB and DE3IRA.BI.B LOT w. corner of tiomtra&i at. and Trenton avenue. fiaip absolute THKEE-STORY BEICK DWEI LING, No. 132 New ai.d 1442 North =*cond at " os ' tame Estate—BUrlNE S STAND—THREE. STORY BRICE Sri ORE and DWBin ING S. W corner of Second .and .feffeia *n ata. .tS^ e . Etta,e_ 4 THREBrijTOR Y BRICK DWELL JNGaNcs. 1489 1441 1443 and 1445 Phillip at ““ lemeEttate— FRaM». DWELLING. j tr* aonat MODERN TWO-STORY BRICK RESIDENCE N W. corner 18th at and DeLancey Place, fro, all the modem conveniences. Lot 36 feet iront BABE AND VALU- BLE BOOKS. ON THURSDAY AFfrtBNOON. Dec, IS,con.me cing ai4 o'cl.ck, av. luable Private Library, ItcledlDg French. Sp.rlsh and Classical Wcrks. SALK OF ENGLISH AND AMi-RICAN BOOBS ANNIJAIS, Ac. ON FRIDAY AFTaRVOON. Dec. 14 at tl eaucltun Here, English and American Works, Bibles, Pi ayer Books, Annuals, Juveniles <tc. suitable for the holiday a Administrators' Sale No 614 Pine street. SC PERI OK FURNITURE MAHOGANY BOOK CAPPS. OFFICE TABLE. SUPERIO SEWING MACHINE, FINE BRCBSELS OARPErS &c ON TUESDAY MORNING. Tec. 18, at 10 o’clock, at No. 684 fine street, by cata logue, by order or -dn lnlatraiora. estate or Kev. 1 hemca Bralcerd. the aupenor Household Furniture, large Mahogany Bookcases, Office Tail.a Sheris and Curiosnicß W heeler A Wilson Sewing Machine. In order; fine Brussels Carpets. &c May be examined early on ibe moraine of tale. *3O EKlST—Several Offices Harmony Court. 'T'KOMAB BIKCH A BOH. ACimnvi:ag. 1 commission merchants?^ No. 1110 CHESTNUT sireet, __ (Bear entrance 1107 Sansom street) HOUSEHOLD . FURNITURE OP MV leUv n- SCRTPTION RECEIVED ON CONSIGNMENT SALES EVEBY FRIDAY MORNING. Sales of Furniture at Dwellings attended to on ti most Reasonable Terms. / SALE OP REAL ESTATE, STOCKS. Ac.. AT Tli EXCHANGE. THOMAS RIROH & SON respectfully inform £te. friends ana the public that they are prepared to alias to the sale of Beal Estate by and at extra t« salt Bale at No. ino Caesium street. HOUSEHOLD FCBNtTuRE. PIANO FOBTE3 MIRUORS CARPETS? &C. On FRIDAY MOKNING.t At 9 o'clock, at the auction store. No. 1110 Chestaoi street, will be sold— A large assortment of superior Household Furniture for Parlor,Chamber, and Diningroom: Rosewood Piano Forte?, French Pla:e Mantel and Pier Mirrors, carpels,Reds Matrctbes, &e VASES AND ORNAMENT 3, Also, an assortment of elegant Mantel Vases and Ornaments. FINK GUNS. Also, a number office Fowling Pieces. PIANO FOSTER. , ON FRIDAY MORNING. At the ancilen store, will be sold, superior Piauo Fortes, made by bcbcmacker A Co, Roardman A Gray, fechuy lex, Relchenbark and others. ~ .TOY aODr-ES. Also, severalbaodsome't oy Bunses. LilUtS HIRROBK Also, fonr large Martel Mirre-s and two Pier Mirrors OFFICE OERRS. Also, several Office 1 esks. SALE OF VABFB, MANTEL ORNAMENTS, PLATED W-< Bfe AND FANCY GOODA ’ ON TUESDAY MORNING. Dec. Is, at 10 o'clock. at the auc-lou store. BALE OF THE COLLECTION OF SHELLS AND BOOKS RELATING TO NATURAL HISTORY and Science, belonging to the late Charles A Pool son, Esq. ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. DEC 19, At s o’clock, we will sell at public sale, by order of the executors of the late Cbarles A. Ponlson Esc., the large ano valuable collection or shells, recent and fossil. Also, thecollectlon ot valuable Books relating to Natural History and Science. 1 he Shells and Books will be open for examination on and after Monday, Dec. 10, when catalogues will be ready.: Sale No. 1104 Market street. STOCK, GOODWILL ANi- FIXTURES OF A RE TAIL CIOTHTNG STORR ON THURSDAY MORNING. Tec.2o. at w o’clock at No Hot market street, will be sold without reserve, the entire stock of Be&dy msde Clothing, comprielng-r-ine Black Dress Frock Coats, full Business Suits, Plain and Fancy oasslmere Pants and Vests Overcoats frock ai d Sack Coats. Ac. Thef-oodwill and Fixtures wlllne sold at the'com mcncementof the sale. . 'J’HE PRINCIPAL MONEY FSTAjBLISHMET a 8. E. corner of SIXTH and RACK streets. Money advanced on Merchandise general}.. Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold and Sliver Plat mdon all articles of value, for any lengtb of tin agreed on. •WATCHES AND JEWELRY AT PRIVATE SALi Fine Gold Hunting Case, Double Bottom and Ope race English, American and Swiss Patent Lev- Watches; Fine Gold Hunting Case and Open FaceL olne Watche® Fine Gold Duplex and other Watohc Fine Sliver Hunting Cose and Open Face Er glial American and Swiss, Patent Lever ' and Lenin Watches: Double Case English Qoartter and oth: - Watches; Ladles’ Fancy watches: Diamond Brew Pins: Flnjer Rings; Ear Rings, Studs, Ac,; Pine Col. Chains: Medallions; Bracelets; Bcarf Pins: Bresr Pins;Finger Rings; Pecdl Oases, and Jewolry.gsns rally. - -FOR HALF.—A large and splendid Flroprocf Obes I suitable for a Jeweler, price $660, Also, several Lots lb South Camdes Fifth an- Chestnut streets. TYAVIB & HARVEY. AUCTIONEERS. I.’ (Late with M. Thomas & Sons.) Store No 421 Walunt street. ■■ ■ VALUABLE RNGLISFLIIUSH AND AMERICA^ ON THURSDA Y EVENING* At 7 o'clock, at the auction rcomi. 421 Walnut street a valuable coliectiou.ofMlsceila eons Books, English, Irish and American editions; of choice authors, In fine bindings. Also a number o r Medical Works, May bo examined the day previous to sale. FURNITURE BALES at the Store every Tncri-.- SALES AT BHkil Diem Oita will -ecelvc particular attention. > . .. ... , , PHUJF FORD * oo;, ’ „ - -AUCTIONEERS No 606 KARKIcr street SALE OF 1700 OASES BOOTB AND SHOES, ON MONDAY MORNING, DEC 17. , • commencing at ten o’clock..we will sell by catalogue 1700 cases prime Boots, Shoes,'Brogans, Bs moral*, dc.. of city and Eastern manufacture, comprising a general -assortmentof goods* T- L, ASHBBTDGE A OQ„ AUCTIONEERS, , No. 686 MARKET street, above Fifth, gafrdow sale* w& UwtouuUasQt Ml kin<M j3oUoitq& BMgffl gBMiaHUB BIMIUH QLIVER PK-ESSJ, - No. 44 N, Sixth Street, ' Between Market and Arch straeta. Phi iadnipf.l., Baa a lull assortment of i GENTLEMEN’S WRAPPERS, SHIRTS, COLLARS, ae«-lm STOOKS,4a. QtMTB FURNISHIMG GOODS, SHIRTS made of NEW YORK MTT.TJt Mualln. onlywoo. nsum price W 5A SHIRTS made of WAMSUTTA Mualln, only t) rs. usual price *5. ROY s HIRTS on hand and made to order. A überai reduction mad*j to wholesale buyers. A full stock of Welsh, Shaker:and Canton Flannel Undershirts and Drawers.: Also, Scarfs, Neckties. Gloves, Suspenders, etc,, in great variety. r T, L. JACOBS,. noB-2m} No. 1228 CHESTNUT Street, Phllad*. R IOH A B D B aT B~ K 'IEN YEABB WITH J MOORE A J02H.0. Has opened at No. 58 North SIX TEC ntreet, ; -Below -arch street, Philadelphia. he intends to heep a variety of And OOODB, Ana to noanaracthre The Improved _ • SHOULDER SEAM SHIRT. & ™ Bnrr JJ oore ' which lor ease and com lortcacßolba gorpnaaed. dell-lmf OOOPb FOB LADIES. LADIES’ CLOAKS, Now Open, A FINE ASSORTMENT IN AT.T. THE BEST MA TERIALS AND NEWEST DBS HJNB, AT AGNEW& ENGLISH’S, noE^tg? utll Street. LEGAL NOTICES. rsi HE ORPHANS' COURT FOR THE CITY AND coni'TY OK PHILAI’KLPHIA. - Estate of ™ Mutl WILLIAMS, deceased. Tne Auditor ap poinied by the Court to audit; sattle and adjust the ao tS?? 1 !- t°£t.?P^ E - WILLIAMS and THOMAS *1“IAM8, Jr, Executors of the e<tate of said dec’d, and to report distribution of the balance in the hands ofthe accountant, will meet the parties interested fir ttiepurttree ol bi< appointment, on BAIURD AY the —£. ua 5 b f December. 1566. at 11 o’clock, A M., at his Office. No. 12Shouth STXfHstreet inthe City of Pin— d^ 1 ?: JOHN E. LATTA. <3ei.r-tb s,tu,st* Auditor* IN.1 N . lonar for the uity OF PHILADELPHIA-E-tate of CRAIGE, dec’d.—.The auditor appointed by - - *9 Bndlt, settle and adjust account a/mEKCEB ana JOS TO A B. LIP PIN CuTT,**qsy Executors of the last will and testa ment -BKTIi CRAIGE, dec’d: and to report Qlairiba :lon of tbe balance in the bar.dsof theaccouataat.. wtii meenbe parties interested for the purpose of hla appointment, on MONDAY. December*4 18*. at U clock, A. M ; , at bis office, No. 128 South SIXTH sk. In the city ox Philadelphia. * , , c „ JOHL,- C. REDHEFFEB, dels-th.g,tp,stg Auditor. f K THE COTRTOF COMMON PLEAS FOR THE 1 CITY ANDCODNTI" OF PH LADELPHIA.— habeiet b. small vs. Daniel smalg, jr. Ju-e *erm, 1868, No 81. Jn i.ivi'rc a . To DANIEL SMaIL, Jr.—Respondent: P’easetaka notice that a rule on you has been taken In tbe above c*se, returnable on Saturday. December 22, 1866, to ebow cause why a divorce avmculo Tn'drimoan should not be decreed. H. C. THOMPSON. dei314,19,21 At* Lioelant’s Attorney. Ft THK ORPHAKS 1 COURT for THE CITY' OOTJISTY OF PHILADELPHIA.—Estate ot CHRISTIAN GRISSIM, (iec'd, Tbß .AndUoc AO* pointed by the Court to audit, settle and adjust tfie account of MARTHA GRIS3IM. Administratrix' of the estate of, CHRISTIAN GRISSIH, deceased, and to report distribution of the balance in tbe hands of tbe accountant, will meet tbe parties interested for the purposes ofhls appointment-onMONaAY.Bececa r at s o'clock P. M. at bis office, No. 501 GREEN street. In the city of Philadelphia. ~ OHAS. N. MANN, v Auditor. deB-e,ta,th-st* E ORPHANS’ COURT FOB THE CITY AND a- C S^SSJ Y i >I ' PHILA DEXPEIA.—EStateof ELIZA A. HOOD, deceased. The Aadltor apoointed by the Coert to audit, eel tie and adjust the first and final ao “n‘ ‘ iC.JfiJP 3 CaRSTAIBS and WILLUK H. CLEMENT, Executors of the Estate of ELIZA A. HCOD, decetsed, and to report distribution of the balance in the hands of the acconhtants, wilt meet the P"*"®, IntereMed for the pntpose of his appointment, bm UEEBAY, the 18th of December. 186 S, at 4 o'clock, PBB, at 707 WALNUT street, In the City of Phlladel’ Ph d^thA,tn,st 5 THOS p - . ORPHANS' COURT FOB THE CITF AND TOTJKTT OF PHrLADELPHIA.-Kstate of ANDREW J. PAGE,deceased, Tbe auditorappointed an SJi’ settle Bn<l adjust the account of jOH-N HASHA, Executor of the estate of ANDRE <F J. PAGE, deceased, and to report distribution of the balance in thehanda of the accountant, will meet the parties interMted for the purpose ol his appointment. on MONDAY, the 17th day of December, 1866, at 4 o'eiochP.M., atK o. 129.* South Fourth street, In tbe city of Philadelphia. - dec6-th,B,fc,sti IS THE ORPHANS' COURT FOE THE CITY iAKD COUNTY CF PHILADELPHIA.—Estate ef \Vr I.L; AM KATZ, Deceased.—l he Auditor appointed by the Court to audit. settle and adjust the first and finalaceount of MICHAEL KAIZ. Administrator oC the Palate of WiUism Katz deceased and to Report distribution of the Balance in the bauds of the Ac countant, will meet the parties Interest-d Ibr the pur pose of his appointment, on WELNESDAY. the ill fit day ni Decfmber. 1866, at 4 o’clocfc.P. M., at his efflce. liO. 619 NOBLE Street, In the city or Philadelphia. THOMaS COCHRAN, Auditor. de6-th.s-tn.st} IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA,—Estate of ANDREW J. PAGE, Decea'ed.—Notice Is hereby given that CATHARINE HUBER, late Page, w dow ot raid decedent, has filed la said Court her petition. In which sae claims to be allowed |3OO In cash, oat of the Estate of eald dec* dent. In pursuance of the act of April 14,1851, dnd-lts supplements, and that the prayer of said: petition will be granted on SATURDAY, De cember 15th, 1866, unless eieeptlons thereto be filed. WILLIAM! B HANNA, dc6-th, f,4t{ Attorney for Petitioner. IN THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA;—Estate of WILLIAM STEVENSON* deceased. The Auditor appointed by the Court to audit* settle and adjust the &i count of SAMUEL GRANT* surviving executor of the Estate rf taid decedent, and to report dis tribution of the balance in the hands of the accountant, wili meet the parties interested fbr the purposes oi hia ‘ appointment, on MONDAY, the 17th day of Decem ber, 1566, at 4 o’clock P. M., at his office No. 529 vine street, in the City of Philadelphia. - EDW. & CAMPBELL, Auditor. de4*tu,tll,s‘st* f N THE ORPHANS' COURT FOR TEE CITY i AND COUNTY OF PHUiADELPHIA—tCataie of WILLIAM W. ENIGHT, Deceased. The undersigned Auditor appointed by the Orphans’ Court of Pniiadel-* pnia County, (In lieu of JOHN B CHAPRON, Esq.,) to aualt settle and adjust tbe account ofHARJM>*T KN GHT, Administratrix of said decedent, will attend to the duties of his appointment and meet the parties Interested, at bis Office No. 8U ARCH street* Philadelphia, on MONDAY, December 17. 1866. at S o’coikiP.hl. de4 tu.th.s st* HENRY C. TOWNBEKD. P* the ORPHANS’ COURT FOR THS CITY AND COUNTY OF P R ILAD KLP Hla7—Eatate orELIZABHIH MORRELL, deceased. The An?” ior appointed by the Court to audit, set le and adjust 'he account of FREDERICK H. MORRELL • and CATHARINE O. MO-HELL. deceased aEd to report distribution of the balance In the hands of the accountant, wilt meet the parties Interested for me purpose of his appointment, on MOsDiY. Ufcemberseventeenth.ltes at 4 o'clock, P.lLVat his olhte 614. CREaTNUi' Street, in the caty ofPhita delpeiai \ d. 4-tnjth.a stj GEORGE H. EARLE. Auditor. [N THE ORPHANS’ COURT FOR THE oITT COUNTY OF P-ILADELPRIA.-Estate 0.4 WlWAltfrS.-HALLOWELL, deceased. Notice is heieby given that the widow of said decedent h>s pre sented and died In the said Court, an appraisement, and her petition, claiming to retain the pe.'Ronat property belonging to said estate therein mentioned, to the value of $3OO. under the Fifth Section of the Act of April 14, 1851, and supplements thereto, and the Court will approve theßame. on SATURDAY, Dec. 15, 1866, at 10 A, 21., on»es« exceptions he died thereto. CHARLES M. WAGNER, Attorney for Widow. d(3-m,th.4t* f-N'THE ORPHANS’ COUBTFOR THE CITY AND 1 COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA. Estate of JOHN o. DEIMLING, deceased.-Notice is hereby gived:that the w dowof said decedent has presented and filed in the s<Jd Conn, an Appraisement and her petidoni claiming to retain the personal property be loDei' gto »aid estate therein mentioned,to thevalue ofl3to,nnder the Fifth Secdon of the Act ofAprlli*. lbai.andsnpplements thereto, and the Court will ap prove thesame on SATURDAY, December 15, hwe. at 10 A. M..unless escepiiois be fil«d thereto. , . i : . CHARLESM. WAGNER, ; 1 dec3-m<£th,4t* . , . Attorney for Widow* T 7 STATE OF JOHN A DOUGHERTY, Ii letters. Testamcntar* upon theaboveEstatehave been granted te the undersigned, all persona having claims against the Estate-of said decedent will makn known the same without delay, and all p&rtiealn. debtedto said Estate sire r« quested to make navment ,toW.H DOUGHERTY. NKcorner Flfwlhth and GIRARD avenut; CHARLES A DOUGHERTY N North SIXTH street; THOMAS EGILLNo! 840 North SEC OND street. Executors. aC torney, 'JOHN E. DATTA. 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