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*