TC3fITE» STATES SWINDLERS IS CA- NADA. “4 Kew Way to Pay Old Debts.” PHILADELPHIA CBA.FT AND BOSTON BIMPLI- IFrom the Montreal Gagette, Sec. 12th. J Bomeof the Boston and New York papers j*pcently inquired respecting the wherabouts -of the members of a firm which recently made a decided sensation, in the former -city, owing to the brilliant and almost nn- i jrecedented way in which they “operated” -upon the credulity of some of its merchants. They asserted that they had fled to Canada, •and for once were right. We now herewith beg to introduce our readers to the young and enterprising firm of Wm. D, Edson & Co., late of Boston, U. .'S., who a unfortunately for their creditors, were recently obliged to leave “their coun try for their country’s good,” and have de termined to take up their residence in our ] midst. The general public may already have heard ef these gentlemen, but a slight .sketch of their antecedents may, neverthe less, be necessary, by way of introduction to their appearance here. They originally came from Philadelphia, where they are , connected with some families of wealth and standing, and as snch, soon acquired the en jtree to similar circles in Boston in which city they concluded to “go into business,” last spring, with the ultimate vie w,it no w appears -of showing the proverbially “smart” and ■■“ solid men” of “the hub of the universe” a trick or two, which we are glad to say are mot very common in their own staid and re spectable town. They arrived in Boston -early in the spring; spent the usual amount, in such cases, on gorgeous door plates, .ledgers and fittings; spoke of their resources -and capital, and then gave orders right and daft for goods of every description, which they immediately shipped to New York for sale, and paid for witn their own valuable notes at three or four months. The proceeds flowed in rapidly, and Messrs. Wm. D. Edson & Co., soon proceeded to take advan tage of them, and launch into the gay and . dizzy whirl incidental to fast living. They rented splendidly furnished houses; drove spirited blood horses, and generally ..sought to drain the “oupof pleasure” to its fullest extent—diamonds, plate, ball and opera tickets coming in for their due share of attention. The “solid men” were almost startled out of their propriety by the flood of success which had seemingly at tended the operations of the concern and the natural result ensued. Credit to an -almost unlimited amount was almost forced upon them; but they scorned to take an un due advantage of it, and as soon as they had acquired the comparatively moderate sum of §300,000 or §400,000, concluded to with draw, and leave their dupes to whistle for tbeir money. This was soon effected. The 21st or 22d of November saw them safely over the lines, and quartered in Montreal. Their servants had at the same time re ceived instructions to follow with the horses and carriages, and all the valuables they could bring along. One or two of them succeeded in getting through with a few handsome trotters and vehicles by follow ing the country roads; but, we believe, the bulk of them were arrested at St. Albans by some of the creditors, who also suc ceeded in seizing some merchandise and carpet goods oa a Grand Trunk train bound North. The creditors, you may rest as sured, did not remain long at the scene of Bennett Young’s great exploit. They fol lowed the trail, and it brought them in due time to Rooms Nos. 12, 13 and 14 St. Law rence Hall, in which they ascertained that Mr. Edson was luxuriously rest ing alter his arduous campaign among the Bostonians, and keeping open house, with champagne and “other fixins,” for the good of his friends. Their inquiries appear to have been brief and unsatisfactory, and in the end led them to consult some legal gentlemen. Some .of them employed Messrs. Laflamme, and one or two others, Mr. Girouard; bat, not satisfied with this, -also called upon Mr. Edson hims9lf. The remainder of the narrative maybe gathered from the affidavits and proceedings filed in the different causes in the Superior Court. •One of the victims of misplaced confidence, who had received a bogus check for §7OO in pavment of a snit of diamonds the day ‘Edson left for Canada, states that, in his interview with that remarkably frank and unsophisticated child of nature, he spoke as follows: “I admit that I have swindled you and se creted mygoods;that lam a d—d scoundrel; hut I have goneto the devil,and I guess he’ll take care of me. My creditors surely don’t think that I am going to pay a d—a cent. No; that won’t do; I wantsdi my funds to ke_ep myself said family.” The unfortunate creditor here expostu lated a little with the impulsive Mr. Edson, hut he went on to say— “l’ve got §200,000 in my pocket, but it is not for my creditors, No, sir-ee. I know the laws of Canada.or the States can’t touch me. I have got the money and none of you • can touch it.” The creditor again remonstrated, but Mr. Edson again went bn te say: “Well, you have been a nice fellow to me and always treated me handsomely. Come and stop a few days at this hotel and I’ll pay your expenses. Come along and we’ll have a bottle of champagne.” ‘ We do not know if the creditor accepted the Cliquot; at all events, |the conversation ended there. Some other creditors were . meanwhile arriving by every train and frantically rushing to the Sc. Lawrence Hall. Among them, more recently, came a member of one of the oldest and wealthiest firms in Boston, who is undrstoodto have a pretty heavy claim, and placed himself in . communication with Mr. Girouard with the view of haviug some of the goods seized. .. It was evident by this time that all the weightier goods trough by aud seized on the Grand Trunk trains were comparatively -valueless; that the horses and vehicles which had arrived here had been sold, and that nearly all the goods which had been -obtained in Boston had been converted . into diamonds, jewelry, greenbacks and United States bonds, and were, as Edson ’ had stated, carried about in his possession. The ordinary process at law in snch cases - would certainly have failed, andthecredit ir applied for an attachment, which, under t!;e - special circumstances of the case, the Judgs, late Monday evening, ordered to ba eu - forced, if necessary, at any time, night or • day, in the rooms 12,13 and 14 St. Lawrence Hall; evidently so that the diamonds, jew elry, moneys and other valuables in Edson’s pocket and trunkß might be seized. The execution of the writ was entrusted to a ■ Sheriff’s officer, who instantly perceived that a little strategy would have to be ex erted, and who accordingly, at an early - hour yesterday morning, ensconced him - self in the passage leading to Edson’s rooms, . and patiently awaited an op portunity to take him by surprise. The ; hours slowly went by, hut all things must sooner or later oome to an end, and soon after five the fireman of the Hall made his appearance, rapped and was admitted into : the room for the purpose of lighting the fire. The Sheriff’s officer saw the door quietly open and rushed in after him, but alas! in stead of finding Mr. mid Mrs. Edson soundly snoring in the arms of Morpheas, to bis in tense disgust only saw Mrs. Edson sitting in full dress before a splendid fire in a rook ing chair. The bird had flown, Mrs. Eason saying he had gone to Sweets burg to eonsult his lawyer, Mr. Devlin, No “diamonds” met the officer’s gaze, no greenbacks, no jewelry. The ‘jewels” should have been on the bu reaus, but unfortunately for the creditor they were not, and the officer had to make - his apologies and retire discomfited, the creditor exclaiming at the same time, “Oh! we have been sold! ” The gay and festive THE DAIL YB.LINING ; PHILADEIPHIA, MONDAY DECEMBER 17,1886.-™ TRIPLE SHEET. Edson was in the meanwhile taking a con stitutional walk through the streets, enjoy ing a cigar, and-shortly after seven o’clook came into the hall passage, where the creditor was also walking down his disap pointment and seeking consolation in the fumes of a Cabana. - He accosted him, when the following conversation ensued: Mr. Edson—l understand that you are Mr. . How is it that you are one of my creditors?. Mr. . Because the notes you gave to so-and-so were transferred to me. Mr. Edson.—All right. Now you thought you were pretty smart, but Igueasyou were not smart enough to catch me. During the night I got notice of your proceedings. If yon had caught me, as you intended, you would have got cent for cent on the dollar, but as yon were not smart enough, you and the rest of the creditors will not get a d d cent. I know I have been a scoundrel, and have to act as such. The unfortunate creditor consolingly and trying to coax the self-reproachful Edson— No, you are not naturally a scoundrel, and twenty years from this you’ll see that re morse will make you repent. Edson—No, no; I sleep quietly now; and I am sure that my present creditors will not disturb my sleep then. The creditor—Well, if that is the case, I guess I’ll have to leave like a fox with my tail between my legs. Mr. left in the course of the day ac cordingly, and Mr. Edson and Mr. Baratow remain in possession of the field with the diamonds, the jewels, the greenbacks, and the bonds, and the will and disposition to quaff champagne and laugh at their creditors Mr. Barstow is of a retiring disposition and resides in University street, near the moun tain.. It is certainly to be regretted that the law does not apply to such a notoriously scan dalous case as this, and that swindlers of this description cannot be reached by a capias because they are foreigners and debtors for indebtness in a foreign country. It is astonishing that such a fraud is not re puted a crime as well in this country as iH the United States, coming under an extra dition treaty, for the protection of commerce. A man who commits a larceny of goods, a few oents in value, would be sent to jail and perhaps to the penitentiary, bat the mer chant who does likewise and acting on a dif ferent basis swindles hundreds of thousands, escapes with impunity. It is evident that the law is inconsistent and ineffective. A Live Dan. Dr. Schenck, who was, as it were, many j ears ago, a walking skeleton, in this city, in the last stage of consumption, was taken’ over to Moorestown, N. J., to die. He is yet alive, and a large, fleshy man. He cured himself with the same medicine which he is curing thousands. He is vibrating every week professionally between the larger cities with great success. We publish the following from Thursday’s Boston Journal, showing that Dr. Schenck i 3 appreciated in that city as well as this; As Houbat Db. Schenck’s.—lt is plea sant, as well as profitable, to see a really live man, and at the same time to glauce at an unmistakably live business. Such a man is in an extraordinary degree is Dr. ScheDck, and snch a business is the Doctor’s, as conducted at No. 35 Hanover street. We spent an hour there lact Wed nesday, and it was full of interest and in struction. Few people, we presume, have any conception of the very large practice which fallsto Dr. Schenck, and not near as many as ought, for their own benefit, know his remarkable skill in the care of disease. Having saved himself from the grave, as it were, he fully comprehends what it is to be given over to die by the reg ular doctors, ana hundreds if not thousands are those thns given over that have been taken in band by Dr. Schenck, and are now in the full enjoyment of health, with every prospect of a good old ’ age. Dr. Schenck, we have intimated, is a live Djaa, His enterprise, his activity, his per severance, his skill and his power te trans act professional business, are of a positively herculean magnitude. His perception is wonderful. He judges almost by intuition. He can tell the instant he places his eye upon a patient the diseases which,to a great extent, beset him. Very rarely does he mis jndge, as subsequent searching examination proves. Evidently Dr. Schenok was “cut out” for a physician. If cares of a most re markable character, and in nearly all the thousands he treats yearly, is evidence to the point, then is he without doubt the most successful physician in America, if not of modem times. His pleasant and elegant reception rooms are thronged npon visiting days, and the scene presented at almost any time is of the most interesting nature. Daring the hour we were present not less than thirty persons arrived to consult with the Doctor, and nearly all were what would commonly be called “hard-oases”— that is, the subjects were exceedingly sick, and very largely given over by the run ; of “regular” physicians. They were appa rently sfliioted with all sorts of maladies, and in ages running from yonng men and women of 18 to those as far advanced as 60 and 70. Some conghed dreadfully and looked worse: some were bent with the weight of accumulated diseases; not a few could scarcely draw one foot after another, so weak and exhausted and worn were they; and all, as before remarked, were desper ately sick, as it seemed to ns. They had now, in a sort of despair, and yet in hope, made a last effort to obtain help. This was one picture. There was another, a brrlghter and more, gratifying aspect. It was a score or more who had come in with thankful heart and ready tongue to pour sinoere benisons upon the head of Dr. Schenck for their restoration to health and happiness, and ;prospect'of long life. These, we were assured, were in as deplorable a condition when they first placed themselves under the care of Dr. Schenck as any that were then in the rooms. They had been restored in terms variously from a few weeks to as many months. It was glorious to hear their truthfal, simple and really eloquent testimonials to the skill and resources of Dr. Schenck. It was also pleasant to witness those who had jost emerged from the Doctor’s examination room,' so hopeful and encouraging were his E remises of aid and core: ana as they left is apartments, well supplied with his life giving medicines, their step had kn unwonted'elasticity and purpose. As one and another came and went, and the ' Doctor infused his own electric spirits into their being, we could not resist the impression—we will say con viction—that he is doing an immense amount of good. We fancied to ourselves wbat cheerfulness and light and new Ufe he carried to many a household; what real joy aDd gladness his ready skill and hearty sympathy Bent to many a family circle; wbat exhaustless gratitude filled manj a heart that had once been almost dead with despair because no hand seemed able to cope with their consuming maladies. He, we thought, is a genuine .Benefactor, an unmistakable Hero. For who, let us ask, is a benefactor and who a hero, if not he who every day of his life is bringing back to health and usefulness and happiness those who had crully and mistakenly been condemned to a speedy death, or a life of lingering pain and torture. Here, we farther ana to ■’ourselves, is a physician of a positive genius for his profession, aman gifted of nature and with a solid basis of common sense on which to aot, who euros instead of kills, who builds np instead of destroying, and who, notwithstanding all this, is condemned by M.D. societies which assume to be public censors and claim- to possess all the virtues, but which, as a mat ter of fact and history, are the real quacks and pretenders of the community; hero is a man doing more andbetter than half the dootors in the land; combined, a man- of sympathy of heart; deeper in the philosophy " of his difficult profesaion than any that can he named. Wby. we still pondered, should „notBnchAJhattK.rjghUyiUuder3_ i «.;d, ap preciated, honored? And so, bi - « the Doctor a good day, we: brought away with us a greatly augmented esteem for his ster ling qualities, both as a physician and a man. ; ‘. ’ - ' atAßßim ARMOR—MILLER.—On Lee. 11th, by the Rer. J. G. Geteman, Mr. Wm.iG, Armor and iuaa Kmma D. MLier. all of Pittsburgh. KEKNEFY—CAMJCBON.—On Dec. 11, at the bride’s parents, by the Rev. 35. E. ewift. assisted by the Hey. J. H, Clark, D.D., M. Kennedy and Mary Jyoungest daughter of Alex. Cameron, both of Allegheny ci'j. DaXSOLEY—HAMJJLTONJ-In Edlnboro. Pa.. Dec. Sd. at the residence of the bride’s father, Mr. George A. Langley to Miss Rannah Hamilton both Instruc tors Id the State formal feebool in that place. LAW—"WING.—On the 5 hlnst, at Harborcreek. Pa„ by Rev. G. W. Cleveland. Mr Oscar Law, of Wesley* ville, to Mfsa Augusta 35. Wing. _ O’BRILN-.bTJRNS —On the 14th of Nov. by Rev Father Lymer. James O’Brien to Miss Mary M. Rums, all of Baltimore county Md. ‘ , - r SHANNON—NOBR-S—On Dec, 6th, by Rev. L. M Gardner, Francis G. bkannon, to Miss AnnieL Norris, all of Bahimoje, DIED. DANGER.—At Holrcesborg, on the 15th inst., Mrs Marla Dangel. »n the 84ih year of her age. Fnnerel services will beatEoranuel Cnurch,Holnies burg, on Tuesday morning, the 18th Inst., at 11 o'clock precisely. KIMMEY.—On tne 17th inst .’Margaret Klrklane. relict of the iateCamain Abram Kimmey, intheB2d year of ber age It KNIGHT.-Onßnndsy morning, 16th Inst, Mary A., eldest daughter oi Reuecca A., and the late Thomas Knight. Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral, from the resldeuca of her mother, No. 31 Korib Third street. tamden.N.J., on Wednes day, the 19th Inst, at 2 o’clock, P. fit ~ *•, McaLLISTER.—On Saturday, »ec, 15th, at his resi dence, in Susquehanna township, Dapphin county,Pa., (Fort Hunter,) John O, McAl isver, a*ed 76 years. BSDNSR,—On Monday morning, Decemter 17th, .1866, after a short ilinf* «,of ecarlet fever, Kate, only daughter of John L.,a-.d Mary A. Redner.aged 6 years. The relatives and friends of the family are Invited to attend her funeral, from her father’s residence, No, 2018 De Lancey Place, on Wednesday afternoon, I9tn Inst, at 2 o’clock. Interment at Woodlands. *•* MELODEON COVERS AND RICH PIANO COVERS, FOB CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. ; Fine Sbawlß, for Christmas; tine Silks, for Christ mas; Christmas Delaines and Prints: Hdkfa., Collars, Gloves Scarfs. EYRE & LANDKLL, Fourth and Arche SPECIAL NOTICES. ftjg* THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT WE HAVE KSi TAYLOR & YOUNG’S PIONEER YEAST POWDER for the last two years, and find It superior to anything of the kind that Is offered in the market. J.C. KINGSLEY & 00., CONTINENTAL HOTEL. Philadelphia, Nov. 24, Uf€. THE MA* OH OP THE CITY OF PH*LaDEL HiA, DKCEMHKS, 17,1866. SPECIAL NOilCE.—The aiUuUon or tbe citizens of Philadelphia is tapeclally called to the foPowiag section of *r Ordinance decl«riug Public Nolaaao*: fcxcT 9 ToßUiTe.' or permit slow to rtm&Li more than sir working boon*, after the same may chasq to fall, on any Daved FOOTWAY or dC r of the city, infiont of or adjolcing aDy church, public build kg, house, store sr>or, *-t*b:e or tenementof any alud. or the adjoining side yard thereof, or vacant lots: and the otcupier or the owner of sucb pr mlsee, if unoccupied, shall be liable for the penalty herein aiur 1/rcsoribrd f >r such offeree. PENALTY TWO DOLLARS. Measures will be had to enforce a strict compll&uce to i be above, and ail officers ol tne Police PepArtment are hereby directed and required to promote all of fenders against the provisions of this Ordlnanoe. By order of the Mayor SAMUEL G. BUGQLES. Chief of Police. H. G. Clabk. High ConaUOie. It pANTA OLA.US IS COMING—and G. W PITCHER. 808 CHEATNUT atreet, la setling ai panic prices. Toy, Juvenile and Fma Presentation Bot As, Family, Pew, and Pocket Bibles, Prayer Books, Photograph Albums, Book Ikcks, Easels, Brackets Fiames. and Pictures from the o»rd to Drawing room sj/.e, Cord and Tatseis every kind, bteieoscoplc \ iews, the largest assortment in the city. Writing Desks, Portfolios. Claries, and loot otherardciei, suit able lor Holiday Presents, can be found at G. W. PITCHER’S Cheap Picture, Frame and Soofcstore, 80S CHESTS C f street. ALL REDUCED TO PANIC TRICES de!7 tt.rpj KENSING’iON SOUP HOUSE,247 ALLEN STREET, Dec. 12, 1566 _ A t a meet be of the Managers of tbe Kensington Buup eoclety, held this evening,Mr. ihANiEL B MIC KLE was elected the duly autnoiized Agent to collect and receive contributions In money, floor, meat or vegetables fort ho Society. Donations will be thank fully received by Mm or the Officers of the InsUtatiO-i. GEORGE bTOCKHAM, President, Iff. K. Eleventh and Arch:ELl GARRISON,Vice Prealdent,io3l Shack &maxon at; GEO-J.iiAMI rer, 1010 Marl borongbst; CHARLES M. LUKJsNti.secretary, 103 i Reach street. -- deis,6t* THE INDUSTRIAL HOME, Comer of BROAD &txee&&Bd COLUMBIA avenue, is open for the admission of Girls irom twelve to eighteen j-ears of age, who are neglected or deserted by their u&rtnls,&Dd who need the shelter and Instruction of a Christian home. If the public will sustain this last!* tution.many girls may be kept from evil and mads re* 3pectable and oselbl women. Contributions may be sent to James T. Shinn, rreasnrer. Broad and Spruce streets. noss-rptf IT'S* NORTH PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD ILy AND GREEN LANE. BEST SPRING MT. LEHIGH FURNACE COAL, DELIVERED. |7 50; DO. STOVE, tB. Box No. 62 Germantown Post Office. Office No. is South SEVENTH street, Franklin In stitute Building. BINES A BHKAFB, no2Q-2Ctrp2 North Penna. R R and Green Lane. LORRERRY CRkhK RoILBOAD COM- PaNY.—Philadelphia, Drc. i7ih, U 66. ‘ibe annual meeting of the stockholders of the Lorberry Creek Railroad Company will be held at the office of the Philadelphia and Beading Railroad Com pany. No. 227 Sonth FOURTH street, Philadelphia, on MONDAY, January 14th, 1867, at 10 o'clock. A. M., when an election will be held for a Pieaidint, and six Directors to serve for the ensnlngyear. del7-tfal4 WM. H. WE3B, Secretary. FESTIVAL! FAIR! REGALIA! the Festival and Fancy Fair now being held in the new Sunday School building of Gloria Del Church, and for the benefit of the Sunday Hchool, are myriela of articles to please the tancy, salt the taste, and ad minister to the gratification or the palate. A superior Regalia of the A. P. A. is also to be voted for votes 25 cents each. Fair, &c., closes Friday nlebt. No chances, no auction. deci7*3trp* ALLENTOWN" RAILROAD COMPANY, ttajx FniLADXUHTA. Dfember 17. Us€. The Annual Meeting or the stockholders of the Al lentown Railroad Company will be held at the office of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company, No. 227 Bonth FOURRH street, Philadelphia, on MONDAY, Jarnary 14, 1867, at 10X A, M . when an election will beheld lor President and six Dlrectois, to serve for the enaaing year. del7-tja!4 WM. H. WEBB, Secretary, MANUFACTURERS’ INSURANCE COM* w*(£y PANY, Philadelphia, December 17th. 1866. Übe Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this Company will be held at their office. No. 431 WAL NUT street, Philadelphia, on MONDAY. January 7th, 13t7, between the hours er 4 and G o’clock P. M,. when an election w 111 be held for Ten Directors, to serve for the ensuing year. df!7-18t| M, B KEILY, Secretary. ~ PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAIL ROAD COMPANY—Office 227 80Uth FOURTH siiteL— Philadelphia, Lee. 17ih,'1866. NOTICE is hereby given to the stockholders of this Company, that the Annual Meeting and an election for President, six Managers, Treasurer and Secretary, will take place on the SECOND MON JAY (14th) of January next at 12 M. WM, H. WEBB, del7,Ljanl4 Secretary. MERCANTILE dENEFIOIAL ASSOCtA . T3oN.—^The terms of admission are as follows: Lite Membership..- 425 oo 8 oo Entrance fee—..... i oo Application for admission to membership may be made to any manager, or to WILLIAM A. BOLIN. Sec’ry., del2-w f,m,tja3orp2 739 Market street. JUNCTION OIL COMPANY.—A special meeting of the stockholders of tbe Junction Oil Company wtl be h» Id at the office of the Conu any, No. 236 bouth THIRD street,on MONDaY NEXT, 24th inst., at one o’clock P, M, SAMUEL ALLEN,: del7-7t{ Secretaiy and Treasurer. PEOFBSSOR FRED. A.ROKSfc’B Course of IKiEz Lectures at the Hall of the University, to-mor row, TUBSJbAY, the 18tb, at 8 o’clock. "Dai belungen Zied.” Tickets to be obtained at the mUsic stores, and at the door of the Ball. \ it* HOWARD. HOSPITAL. NOS. 1518 and 1520 Lombard street, Dispensary Department, Medl caTtreatment and medicines furnished gratuitously to the poor. - jy-S* MERCANTILE LIBRARY.—What better \hSr CHRISTMAS PRESENT than a share of this Stock. Pxlceonly tio. Life membership $lO. dlM2trpj HOLIDAY GIFTS AT - ' Grange’s New Stores No. 711 North Second Street, - We h.vejast received and opened a splendid assort, meat of French Goods soluble for Holiday Gifts, com- Pilßlfglnpart,Goldßandand Decorated China Tea, sinner, Toilet and Tete a-Tete Sets, Cologne Sets, China, Darlas and Lava Vase, In great variety; Motto Cofiee Cops. Card Eecelvers. Clear Holden. Tobacco Bozea, Jewelry Bor es, Children's Tea Sets, Ac. : Peraona desiring any article In our line will find It to their advantage to call and examine oar stock before purchasing elsewhere. WILLIAM GRANGE! A SON, n022-lm •; 711 North Second Street; MAKTEIi OLOCKB, OF SUPEKIOB FINISH, made In Pails to our own order, and warranted accurate timekeepers. ■ ; . ' FABB & BROTHER, Importers, 32* Chestnut etreet, below Fooitb, SEW PUBLICATIONS. - WM. G. PBBBY. ; ■ 7t* ARCH STKEET. • •. ’ ~ . (formerly Eourtn and' Race.) Begs to announce that he is prepared to offer his pa trons a very eztenßive.Btock'of goods, at prices which will recommend them to buyers, for- HOLIDAY or for every-day use His regular stock of . JBOOKS ANJD STATIONERY, l j will be found new and inviting. In soliciting a continuance of public patronage, he wishes to call attention to the following items, which will be found very full and complete.and selling at lo w* eat cash prices. BIBLES, from the largest family Bible to the smallest Packet edition. . HYMNS of all the churches, and Prayer Books In every style of binding. DICTIONARIES in Russia, Turkey, and library Binding. JUVENILE BOOKS In. great variety; Including a. large line of books entirely new, written by the most popular authors, beautifully illustrated, and hand* somelybound. . WaUTTNG DESKS of all sizes. A. very larae stock of e qu&re and Regency Patterns, Papier- H&chu, Rose wood, Mahogany, Walnut, and Morocco, embracing some ntw and beautiful designs. PORTFOLIOS, Bankers’ Cases, Pocket Books, Purses, and Traveling Bags. Di &RIE9 FOR IB*s7, A full stock, embracing over eighty different varieties. INKBTANDb in enoltss variety, including a very large sleek of recent importation of the choicest . artistic designs. GOLD PENS AND HOLDERS. Allsizes. wlthafull lineof PabberPen and Pencil Cases gold mounted. CUTLERY. A choice assortment of English aud American Pocket Cutlery, a great portion of which has been put in stock expressly for holiday sales. OPERA GLASSES. A beautiful assortment, con signed to ns direct, prices of which are based on the low gold premium. IMPORTED PRINTS AND ENGRAVINGS. A fine collection of the most popular subjects. STATIONERY, This department challenges compe tition with any establishment In the country. The stock, which is very large, comprises not only every th ice new and choice In Fancy Stationery,, but every article, also, in OountinaSoule Stationery known to the trade; also, in addition, a Blank Book Manufac tory, where the best books are made to any pattern, and ruled for any business. LITHOGRAPHING AND PRINTING. Certificates of Stock, Diplomas, Notes, Drafts, and Checks, Let ter Heading, Cards, Circulars, <&c, In the best style. Call and examine specimens. CARD ENGRAVING AND FANCY STATIONERY. —Embracing all the choicest styles of French, Eng lish and American goods, and to which every new style will be added as soon as produced. Wedding and Visiting Cards engraved and printed In the best style, hfenograma, Greats. Initial*, &c, designed, engraved ana printed, either plain or In colors. Odd sizes of Paper made to order, aud strict attention paid to the execution of all work and its prompt de* Jlveiy. Furauucrs are respectfully requested to call and amine the stock, additions to which are being made daisy , W. G. PERRY, del? ctg 628 Arch street, JJOGKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. BOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, BOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. The cheapest place In Philadelphia to buy all kinds of Christmas Books, from the plainest toy-book to the most beautlfhl and expensive work, Is at T. B. Peter son <fc Brothers’ Book Blore, No. 306 Chestnut street. Th-ir stock of Standard Ameilcan Works. Children's Books, Illustrated Works of all kinds, their different tunions of the Works of Charles Dickens, Waverlr Novels, Mrs. Eoulhworth’s Workß, Mrs. Hentz’s Books. Prs. Ann S. Stephens’ Novels.-Scott’s com plete Works, Cooper’s. Irving's, Coelr Books, <fcc., and iiiiact everything in the book line, is larger than cui be found, any wht-re else, all of which they are now sell ing at retail at very low rato3. We advise all to call in at Petersons’ and examine their assortment before purchasing elsewhere. Address all cash orders to T.B PKTSBSON <6 BROTHERS, sat Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa. STORE OPEN EVENINGS. del? a WM. A DBOWfi & CO , 246 Market Street, Have now in Btcck an ELEGANT ASSORTMENT OF UMBREL LAS, MADE FBOH Superior English and French Silks, OF THEIR OWN IMPORTATION, finished with the LATEST STYLES or IVORY. WALNUT AND PARTRIDGE HANDLES. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. dHltde£srp FFF. 6. FLOUR. The Best in the World. FOR SALE BY THBHFBOX BLAOK ft BON, Broad and Chestnut Btrast. delotLrp BAKER’S ORNAMENTAL HAIR MANUFACTORY. The largeat and beat assortment ol Win, Toupee*, Long Hair Braid* aii Gnil*, Water-f&ll*, viotorine», Tri> . lettei, Iliuaive Beam* for Ladiea, At prices LOWER than elsewhere. [mhlMF 909 CHESTNUT STBEET. SKATES! SKATES! SKATES! ‘ EXTRA QUALITIES, . For Ladiea and Gentlemen, of the finest cast steet. Skates made to order. Also, Skates sharpened and repaired at the shortest notice. I. J- Tku HkwT, No. 103 Sonth EIGHTH Street, dee-2mrp Three doors below Chestnut, FOR NEW YORK. “"""express steamship line. Commence their regular • OUTSIDE TRIPS, to continue daring the close of Canal Navigation, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18th.' NORFOLK™.... —.Capt. VANCE ALEXANDRIA Caot. ALLEN VIRGINIA. Leaving from each city, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, From first wharf below MARKET street, Philadel phia, and Pier 14 EAST River, New York. These steamers insure at lowest rates. FREIGHT received DAILY, at onr usual low rates. WM. P. CLYDE* 00, Agents. 14 Bonth WHARVES, Philadelphia, JAMES HAEiD, Agent, del7 104 WALL street, Ne wVork. CS TO LET.—ANEW DWELING with three-Btory flea back bnildtngs, and modern conveniences,Tenth street, below Wharton. Apply to janes gallagher, It*] S. W. corner Tenth and Wharton streets. PERSISTENT SOAP BUBBLES OF GREAT strength and durability. They will last for many honrs, may he punctored without breaking, and can be blown to twenty Inches In diameter, showing the .moBtbrilliantprtemaiiccolors and ihrnishlng a ;de lightful entertainment for adults and tchUdren. Sola* tion sold by Qneen,Porter and Booth;*c., and by the manufacturer. ; JAMES T. SHINN; decll-rptfj Broad and Spruce streets. KMEBSON pianos. EaSSil The new style Cottage Square Plano, fun 111 *ll Seven Octaves, beanttinlCarved Oases, .the moat charming tone. Low Price, guaranteed dnrahulty, M 4 CHESTNUT Street. • OCS-tf 4p ' W, H, DUTTON. ■ T mmwrtCttTNß GRAND PIANOS, M 9 814 CHESTNUT STREET, 111 1 ocs-tf4p -W. H. DUTTON. Holiday presents.—head dresses. DRESS CAPS. Mrs. a D. WILLITS, No. IST North NINTH street, wtll open on TUESDAY-Dec. 18, a large and handsome assortment of Head Dresses and Dress Caps, of the latest .Impor tations. dell-11 trp* TT ALLAN VKBMIOKLLL-100 boxes fine (reality, _L white, imported and for sale by JOS, S, BUS3IEB & oo„ iwsbußx Deiawwe »vww. BETAILDBT 60098. The Cheapest, Best and. most Usefal Chrlßttnaa present* a£ BAMBERGER &BBO9A 195 North Eighth street, ; Christmas Presents Christmas Presents —BAMBERGER BROS, have received this week a very large assortment of Goods. Bnltaale- for Presents, which they sell at nnnsoaUy low prices. A very large as sortment of French Fancy Goods Work Boxes, Pocket Bocks, French China Figures. Satchels, &c. ; , at about half the regular prices. Bamberger & BROS., los Rorth Eighth street. Hokfs., Hdkfs., Hdkfs., for Presents. —Just received* an Immense assortment of Ladies’ aud Gents' Linen HdkiS., plain, hemstitched and em broiaered.at extremely low : pncce. Also* a fine as sortment pf white *nd colored Silk Hdfeta.for Gontle* men, at BAKBBBGAB, BROS, 105 North Eighth St. Gloves, Gloves. —Scarlet, White, Blue and all other colon of Cloth Gloves for Ladle, and Children. Also, a very large assortment of Hen’s Gloves.at very low prices. BAMBERGER.BROS., los NerthiElghth street. Hosiery, Hosiery.—The Cheapest and best Ladles 1 . Wen's and Children's Hosiery in the city, at BAMBERGER BKOS\ 105 North Eighth street. Bamberger Bros, 105 North Eighth Street. Importers of Hosiery. Gloves, Undershirts, Ac. have the most complete assortment or the above articles, which they retail at Importera’ prices. ladies’ Merino Veits and Drawers. Wen's Merino Shirts and Drawers. Mlsaea’ Merino Vesta and Drawers. Boj’b Merino Vests and Brewers. Children's Merino Vests and Drawers, of every sice, and qnality and description, at Importers’ and Man fLEactorert*. pxicesAt BaMBRkGEK BROS.' 105 North Eighth street, third door above Arch. Bsst Needles and Pins at 4 cents Paper. Beet Pearl Buttons at 4,6, and & cents. Bret Toota Brashes* at 6.8 and 10 cents. Hair Brushes. Corsets; Linen Goods; <fcc. at retail and wholesale prices, at BAHB&KGER BROS. I dels>s»m,w,osrpg Save Money on your Overcoats. J. G. STRAWBRIDGE & CO, FBENOH OVEBOOATINGS, FINE CASTOR BEAVERS, IS. EEAYY BLACK TRICOT BEAVERS, 13 50. FINEST BLACK ENDEBDON BEAVERS, fS 50. FINEST BLACK FRENCH ESQUIMAUX BEA VERS, 96 so. FINE BROWN MOSCOW BE AVERS, r. FINE BLUE MOSCOW BEAVERS, |6. FINE FRENCH CHINCHTT.L AB, |7. ELEGANT FROSTED BEAVERS, p 50. HEAVY FEOSTED BEAVERS, 95 57. FUSE WHITNEY BEAVERS, H 60. An elegant assortment of LADIES’ CLOTHS, For Skating Sacqnea we are selling Heavy St. Bernard’s at $3. Extra heavy St. Bernard’s at $3 50, J. C.STRAWBRIBGE &CO., N. W. COB. EIGHTH AND MAMET. USEFUL OHBISTMAB.PRESEST3 Tbe subscribers have received' some choice articles ef Dry Goods, eminently suitable, from their usefai. nees and rarity, to make Acceptable Christmas Presents. Such as EXTRA BED BLANKETS. The finest made. ’ - SPLENDID DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS, In sets.) NAPKINS to match. FRENCH DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS. Union designs. FRINGED FRENCH TABLE CLOTHS. FRINGED FRENCH NAPKINS AND DOYLIES. BUPBRIOK FRENCH DAMASK TOWELS, with, and without Fringes. FANCY AND HUCKABACK TOWELS, French and Fngllßh Colored Borders and Fringe. , MARSEILLES QUILTS, extra fine. EMBROIDERED PIANO ANDTABLE COVERS. Also, In our fancy stock, which can be sold at the lowest prices: LADIES’ EMBROIDERED CAMBRIC HDKFS. with Initials. CHILDRENS’ EMBROIDERED AND HEMMED with Initials. ..Capt. STONE EMBROIDERED LACE AND MUSLIN SETS, In very great variety, <£o. Sheppards Van Harlingen & Arrison, (008 Chestnut Street. deu-tf rp} POPULAR GOODS; , , FOB THE HOLIDAYS. EYRE & LANDELL. FOURTH & ARCH STREETS, Have reduced some fine, goods to lover the giving ol CHRISTMAS PRESENTS OF VALUE. LONG BHAWtS, reduced. , FINE POPLINS reduced. "’J - ' 1 RICHEST GAY PLAID POPLINS. CLONV LACE COLLARS and SETS. POCKET BDKfS,, ftoa (20 to 20 cents. .... N, B,—Merrlmac fast-colored Prints, of new styles. 2.000 yds. Mouslln ce Lalne?, choice styles.*s andssc, P. &—Lot of Gentlemen’s Hands, reduced for Christ, mas Presents. ... deissmwtf rrußKKlf FIGa-25 cases new crop, various grades A landing and for sale by JOS. B, BUSSIfiR i CO., 193 south Delaware ayeatts, ARE SELLING THEIR FINEST AT VERT LOW PRICES. BETAIiu DRY GOOD. BLACK LYONS CLOAKING VELVETS FROM AUCTION, CLOAKS MADE TO ORDER AT A' SHORT? HOi ■ TICE. CTJBWIE BTODBAET & BEOTHEB. Nob. 450, 452, 454 ST. Second St,. deir stj Above Willow. RICH LACE CURTAINS . FROM AUCTION. CTTBWEHf BTODBAET & BEOTHSB, Nos. 450,453 and 454 N. SECOND ST.* del7-3tj ABOVE WILLOW. MILLIRH’S LIKEN STORE, 828 ARCH ST. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Ladies’ Handkerchiefs, Gent’s Handkerchiefs, Children’s Handkerchiefs. New Styles. The Largest Stock of Linen Goods in _ the City, ; Bei7mwftde3lij> J « MARKET NDTTH. *^9* % 4 DR Y GOOI> (9 CHEAP ENOUGH. We are selling at the very reduced prices oar entira Mammoth Stock. FINEST FROSTED BEAVERS. HAOJSIFICKNT OVERCOATINGS. FINEST STOCK CLOAKINGS. NOVELTIES IN CLOAKINGS. CLOAKINGS |2—UPWARDS. RICBLY T RIMMED CLOAKS. - ELEGANT SACQUFS. CHEAP. HANDSOME SHAWLS. CHEAP AS EVER. GAHNBT AND MODE POPLINS. GARNET AND BLUE MEhINOES. SU PERB POPLIN AND MERINO STOCK. TWWRRfW A -PA TjICOBS. ALL-WOOL DELAINES, sf) CENTS. BALMORALS. EXTRA CHEAP. CHRISTMAS SCARFS. BLANKETS LOW DOWN. BEST BLKACrt F.D MUSLBSS, SO CENTS. dels-tfrp HOLIDAY PRESENTS EDWIN HALL & 00* S 8 S. Second St., HAVE A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF FINE SILKS, MOIRE ANTIQUES, IRISH POPLINS, FRENCH MERCTOES, CASSIMERES AND DELAINES, BORES DE CHAMBRE, ■WRAPPER From which to select a nice Christmas Present dlst^ A-T retail, SILKS, SHAWLS, VELVETS MD DRESS HOODSa FOE THE HOLIDAYS? JAMES. R. CAMPBELL & CO, No 737 Chestnut Street. del&Bt rp} ttANXft. (l*l n eon ob t3,c00 wanted on,' most* Yi0, 500 wanted on First Mortgage, or (3.5C0 on a Be cono Mortgage (liberal discount allowed). Well se cured upon a good city property valued at (20,000. ■ uf ply at ‘ : 129 North NINTH Street. A FIBS'! -BATE PAPER-MAKER Wanted as| Fore man and General -Manager In a new Bag;Prlnt MUL Address "J. J. D.,”; Office of, thi3 paper; or better still, call at No. 1 State street, New York. Boom 9. J ' , - del72t,rp* A YOUNG COLORED MAN WISHES A SITUA [TION as Coachman or Porter In a Store. Best of references. Apply to 1250 MERviNK street, below THOMPSON. ' - nomtrnt MUSICAL A FEW SELECT PUPILS CAN SECURE TUITION lx. upon the PIANO, by a Lady, whose proficiency us a performer, and whose ability to impart lustrucHon at testified to by Borne of the highest Uvingauthdrity. For In interview, address MUSIC. at this office, noit.tfkpt A -R. TAYLOR. TEACHER OF SINGING AND .PIANO, 1207 FILBEBT street, Slngfog clamae now forming. „ ■ SKATING PARKS. T7BEE SKATING—ALMSHOUSE MEADOWS.—A X - good Ferry to cross' ihe Schuylkill. South street Care run direct to the Ferry. ... . . .Ferry, 3 cents. . . - delS-ttrp* TUT ARKING WITHIHDKLIBLB INK, Bmbxoideu iU. ing, Braiding, stamping, Ao. a. tokrey. tsoo Filbert surest, FRENCH POPLINS*
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