DID I OFFEND ? |
Did I offend? Pretty cousin, believe me,
Nothing on earth could be half so provo
king;
Nothing on earth, pretty cousin, would
grieve me
Nearly so deeply. But say, are you
joking?
Ail-very well, as a joke, ta pretend—
Tell me sincerely, though—did I offend?
Only a kiss! Is it wrong to make merry
Just at the merriest season @f seasons?
Take the cold weather—the lips—and the
berry;
.Not as excuses, but only as reasons.
Mistletoe, Christmas, and Beauty befriend
Sinners, if Jbe one. Old I offend?
Kisses, of course, I shall have by the dozen,
, Kisses—but not of the kind that I value;
Not like the kiss of just one pretty cousin.
Shall you forget it? —Oh, answer me, shall
yout
Ere you forget it you must condescend
Frankly to answer me; did I offend?
What are our games, and our gifts, and our
- dinner;
What are our mistletoe-boughs and our
holly?
How—if I sneak through the day like a
' sinner—
How can the festive occasion be jolly?
Do put my fears and my doubts at an end:
Look In my face, cousin—Hid 1 offend .*
CITY BUIIETO.
CONTROLLERS OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.—
■yesterday afternoon an adjoumed meeting
of the Board of School Controllers was held
to revise the list of books to be used for the
year 1867 in the publio schools of this city,
President Shippen in the chair.
IThe Committee on Text Books, to whom
had been-referred the report of thespeeial
committee to consider a revised selection of
the,same,.reported .that,: while much time
and. patience had . been expended by that
committee, it had failed to fulfill its object,
viz,, recommending a uniform list of text
books. The Committee on Text Books pro
posed the following resolution:
•Mesolved, That the following list of text
books be adopted as the only one to be used
in the grammar, secondary, primary and
unclassified sohools of this district;
Arithmetic—Ehoad’a Primary; United
States, first and second parts; Key to first
and second parts; Brooks’s Written,
Brooks’s Elementary, Brooks’s Mental Pri
mary, Brooks’s Key to; GreenleaPs Com
mon School and Elementary. Bibles.
Scholar’s Companion. Hart’s Constitution
of the United States. Copy Books, Plain—
Becker’s, Becker’s copy slips. Dictionary—
Laidiaw’s Pronouncing, Webster’s Rival
Octavo, Worcester’s School, Worcester’s
Elementary, Worcester’s Comprehensive,
Worcester’s Universal and Critical. Geo
graphy—Mitchell’s Intermediate, Mitchell’s
Primary, new; Mitchell’s Geography and
Atlas, Warren’s Common School, Warren’s
Primary. Grammar—Hart’s first and
second parts, Parker’s first and second
parts, Fewsmith’s. History Martin
dale’s, Roberts’s, Historical Companion,
first and second parts. Mensuration—
Yogdes’, Rodgere’. Poetry—Hart’s Class
Book. Pronouncing Gazetteer. Readers—
Emerson’s first, second, third and fourth
class; Lovell’s first, second, third, fourth
and fifth class: Sanders’ first, second, third,
fourth and fifth class; Wilson’s Primer, first,
second, third, fourth and fifth; Hillard’s
first, second, third and fourth. Interme
diate, fifth and sixth parts; Child’s first and
second. Spelling Books—Nos. 1 and 2 Penn
sylvania, Worcester’s Series, Philadelphia,
Wilson’s Primary and Larger, Butler’s
Gradations.
Mesolved, That the following books be
stricken from the list of text books: Dic
tionaries—Webster’s Primary, Common
School, High School, Academic and Uni
versity: Geography—Mitchell’s Old Pri
mary, Allen’s; Grammar—Smith’s; History
—Davenport’s United States; Roberts’;
Speller—Comly’s.
The report was adopted without dissent.
Mr. Freeborn, Chairman of the Central
High School Committee, presented the re
signation of Mr. F. A. Bregy, Professor of
the French language in that school, to take
effect January Ist, 1867. The Bhort notice
given was owing to the action of City Coun
cils, last Thursday, in refusing to increase
the salaries of school teachers. Professor
Bregy has accepted the Professorship of
French in Girard College, at a salary of
§2,250, instead of §1,500, as given in the
Boys’ High Sohool.
Mr. Carrigan offered the following:
Mesolved, That the thanks of this Board
are due and are hereby tendered to Edward
Shippen, President of the Board, for his uni
form courtesy, impartiality and dignified
bearing; and to H, W. HalliweU, for bis
efficiency and thoroughness as Secretary of
the board; and to James Dick and George
E. Prentice r :his assistants, whose valuable
services deserve recognition,and to William
S. Ruff, the faithful and attentive Messenger
of the Board.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
President Shippen eloquently returned his
thanks for the compliment, and the old
Board then adjourned sine die.
School op Design.— The regular yearly
examination of the drawings and paintings
« f the students of the Philadelphia School of
Design for Women has just taken place at
the institution, N. W. corner of Penn Square
and Filbert street, with the following re
sults: Miss M. K. Bugby §2O, for the best
set of anatomical drawings of the skeleton
and cast of the muscular system; for the
best drawn and shaded busts from the an
tique, Miss E. Beeson, $l5; forthe next best,
Miss M. A. Wyman, §8; for the best set of
studies of landscape in oil, MissS. E. War
ren, $10; for the best set of shaded drawings
of details of the figure from the antique,
from casts, Miss E. Beeson, $10; for the next
best, Miss Van Derbitt, $6; for the best set
of shaded drawings, from casts of architec
tural ornament. Miss H. Watkins, $l5; for
the next best, Miss E. Stanbridge, $8; for
the best set of shaded drawings of leaves,
flowers and fruit, from the cast, iVTtns H.
Watkins, $8; for the next best, Miss Susan
Smyth, $1; for the best set of groups from
the cast, composed of vases and geometrical
figures, Bhaded, Miss Susan Smyth, $6; for
the next best, Miss Arabella Ward, $3; for
the two best sheets of shaded geometrical
figures and vases, from the cast, MiBS Susan
Smyth, $8; for the,next best, Mlsb Julia Mo-
Clintock, $1 50; for the five best drawn pro
blems, m practical geometry (school series),
Miss Amanda Lambson, $6; for the next
beßt, Miss Nellie Sprineer, $3.
The school-house at“ Penn Square and
Filbert street, is filled witn the works of the
students,' and with the most beautiful col
lection of casts of ancient, middle-age and
modem figures, ornaments, flowers, &0.,
which will remain until next Tuesday.
Open free for public inspection until 10
o’clock on each evening.
Coboner’s Inquest.— Coroner Daniels
held an inquest, yesterday, on the body of
John Logue, who was killed on Thursday
morning, by the fall of a wall at the north
west comer of Twelfth and Market streets.
Several witnesses were examined as to the
condition of the wall after the fire which
partially destroyed the building, and they
thought it unsafe. Mr. Leggett informed
the Fire Association of the condition of the
wall,- and a man was sent, who pronounced
it all right. Weird was also left at the Build
ing Inspectors’ office, bnt no attention was
paid to it One of the Building Inspectors
testified that the Board bad no right to act
unless a complaint, sighed by two citizens,
■was.made. The jury rendered a verdict that
liogue came to his death from injuries re
vived by the wall falling upon him,
" iHih Wll, i IS VBNIW BULLETIN: PHILADELPHIA, SAT
Gband Lodge of Pennsylvania—An-
isual Grand Communication.— St. John
ih e Evangelist’s "Day, - Philadelphia; Deo.
27th, A. D. 1866, A. L. 6866.—The following
named brethren having been "elected, Deo*
:id., A. D. 1866, A. L. 5866; forthr ensaing
Masonic year, were this day installed:
Brother John L. Goddard, R. W. Grand
Master; Brother. Richard Yaux; R.. ,W.
Dep. G. Master; .Brother Robert A. Lam
lierton, R. W. Senr. G. Warden; Brother
Samuel O. Perkins,R. W. Jnnr.G. Warden;
Brother Peter Williamson, R. W. G.
Treasurer; Brother John Thomson.R.W.-G.
Secretary. ■' -- -
The following brethren were also elected
on the 3d of December, 1866: '
Trustees of the Grand Lodge Charity
Fund—Brothers Joseph S. RUey, Jacob
Londenslager, George Grisoom, John Wil
son, Sr., and Joseph H. Boswell.
Trustees of the Girard Bequest—Brothers
Samuel H. Perkins, James' Hutchinson,
David Boyd, George Thompson and Daniel
M. Fox.
Among the business, the R. W. Grand
Master was pleased to announce the follow
ing appointments for the year
Grand Chaplains,—Rev. Bros. John Cham
bers, Wm. Snddards, Daniel Washburne,
Wm. R. Gries, Allen John, R. H. Pattison,
J. Andrews Harris.
Senior Grand Deacon—Brother Henry M.
Dechert.
Junior Grand Deacon—Brother Harm anus
Neff.
Grand Stewards—Brothers Thos. Brown,
Joseph H. Hedges.
Grand Marshal—Brother Henry J. White.
Grand Sword Bearer—Brother Gordon
Monges.
Grand Pursuivant—Brother S. Kingston
MoKay.
GrandJTyler—Brother Wm. B. Sohnider.
DistrictDeputyGrand Masters—l. Brother
Charles M. Howell; ef Lancaster, for the
counties of Lancaster and York.
2. Brother RobertL. Muench, of Harris
burg, "for the counties of Dauphiii, Perry,
Lebanon, Juniata and Mifflin;
3. Brother Joseph L/Stichter, of Reading,
for the county of Berks. -
4. Brother Christopher Little, of Pottsville,
for the county of Schuylkill,
5. Brother William Turner,of Honesdale,
for the counties of Monroe, Wayne and
Pike.
6. Brother George Sweeney, of Easton,
for the connties of Northampton, Carbon
and Lehigh.
7. Brother E. P. Kingsbury, of Scranton,
for the county of Luzerne.
8. Brother J. K. Robins, of Catawissa, for
the counties of Northumberland, Montour
and Columbia.
9. Brother H. T. Beardsley, of Lock Ha
ven, for the connties of Clinton, Lycoming,
Tiega and Potter. ..
10. Brother Alex, M. Lloyd, of Hollidays
burg, for the counties of Huntingdon, Blair
and Bedford.
11. Brother Wm. Chatland, of Browns
ville, for the countieaof Fayette, Westmore
land and Somerset.
!2. Brother A. M. Pollock, of Pittsburgh,
f>r the connties of Alleghenv, Butler and
Aimstrong.
13. Brother Wm. McKnight, ot Mercer,
for the counties of Beaver, Lawrence and
Mercer.
14. Brother Samnel B. Dick, of Meadville,
for the counties of Crawford, Warren, Erie
and McKean.
16. Brother J. O. Archeson, of Washing
ton, for the connties of Washington and
Greene.
17. Brother J. H. Dosenbnry, of Great
Bend, ior the connties of Bradford, Wyom
ing and Susquehanna.
18. Brother Wm. W. Barr, of Clarion, for
the counties of Yenango, Clarion, Jefferson
end Indiana.
19, Brother R. H. Thomas, of Mechanics
burg, for the counties of Cumberland, Adams
and Franklin.
Gband Holt Royal Abch Chapter op
Pennsylvania.—Annual Grand Commu
nication, St. John the Evangelist’s Day,
Philadelphia, December 27th, A. D. 1866, A.
J. 2396.—The following named Companions
having been elected November 19th, A. D.
1566, A. J. 2396, for the ensuing Masonic
year, were this day dnly installed: Comp.
Samuel C. Perkins, M. E. G. H. Priest;
Comp. George Griscom, M. E, King; Comp.
Michael Nishet, M. E. Scribe; Comp. Peter
Williamson. M. E. Treasurer; Comp. John
Thompson, M. E. Secretary.
The M. E G. H. Priest was pleased to
announce the following appointments, viz:
Comps. Alfred R. Potter, Grand Captain
of the Host; John Wilson, Jr., Grand Prin
cipal Sojourner; Robert H. Thomas, Grand
R. A. Captain; Jas. W. Van 03ten, Grand
Captain Third Veil; David B. Taylor,Grand
Captain Second Veil; Geo. J. Becker. Grand
Captain First Veil; Edward M. Masson.
Grand Marshal; John L. Young, Grand
Pursuivant; John C. Uhle, Grand Sr. Mast.
Ceremonies; Charles E. Meyer, Grand Jr.
Mast, Ceremonies; William B. Sohnider,
Grand Tyler,
Grand Chaplains—Rev. Companions John
Chambers, Joseph J, Elsegood, Daniel
Waßhburne, Joseph Castle, Jame 3 Mc-
Gowan, Robert H. Pattison.
District Deputy Grand Hioh Priests,—l,
Companion Charted M. Howell, of Lancas
ter, for the counties of Lancaster, York,
Adams and Lebanon.
2. Companion Robert L. Mnench, of Har
risburg, for the counties of Dauphin, Cum
berland and Franklin.
3. Companion Joseph L, Stiohter, of Read-
for the counties of Schuylkill and
4. Companion George Sweeny, of Easton,
for the connties of Carbon, Northampton
and Lehigh.
5. Companion E. P. Kingsbury, of Scran
ton, forthe counties of Luzerne and Wayne.
6. Companion John H. Dußenbury, of
Great Bend, for the counties of Wyoming
and Susquehanna.
7. Companion Robert C,Simpson,of Walls
boro’, for the counties pf Tioga and Brad
ford. 4 1
8. Companion John K. Robins, of Cata
wissa, for the counties of Columbia, Mon
tour and Northumberland.
9. Companion Harrison T. Beardsley, of
Lock Haven, for the connties of Clinton,Ly
coming and Centre.
10. Companion Alex. M. Lloyd, of Holli
daysburg, for the counties of Blair, Cam
bria, Huntingdon and Mifflin.
11. Companion James C. Acheson. of
Washington, for the counties of Washing
ton, Fayette and Greene.
12. Companion Thomas Davage, of Pitts
burg, for the cohnties of Allegheny, West
moreland, Beaver and Armstrong.
13. Companion Bamuel B. Dick, of Mead
ville, for the counties of Crawford, Venango
and Mercer.
14. Companion Charles L. Wheeler, of
Titusyille, for the counties of Warren and
Erie, and Chapter No. 207, of Titusville.
Frauds on the Revenue.— The Con
gressional Committee relative to revenue
frauds, Hon. W. A. Darling, chairman, was
m session yesterday afternoon at the Conti
nental Hotel, and continued their investi
gations to-day. A number of witnesses
were examined in regard to alleged corrup
tions perpetrated upon the Internal Reve
nue Department.
Drowned.— Yesterday the body of an un
known white man, aged about 35 years,was
found drowned in the Delaware - river, at
Green sbeet wharf. His description is:—
Height five feet nine inches, dark hair aud
moustache, black-ribbed sack coat, light
ribbed pants and vests, white check and
gray flannel shirts, gaiter boots. Coroner
Daniels took the booty in charge.
Scalded. —John Quigley, employed in a
brewery in Fishbnme’s place, below Wash
ington street, near Seventh, was dangerouslv
scalded, yesterday, by the head of a still
Wowing out. He was taken to the Hospital.
Ljl Cotebib Carnival.— The date (Jan.
14th) set apart for this affair is fast approach
4hg, and,we have been advised.by the man
agers that their arrangements have been
nfearly perfected; : The decorations for the
stage and danoing floor, will doubtless be
themost magnificent ever presented at the
Academy, in fact we opine that; ownbined
With the newdeco rations of the grand build
ing, the scene of grandeur will be One of
unsurpassed beauty within Its walls. , The
for: refreshments in the
foyer and saloonwlllbe ofthe most ample
kind, the caterers for the occasion, Messrs.
Conley, Hunter and Houok, will spare no
energy or . expense to provide for -the wel
fare of their patrons, their larder will be
stocked with every delicacy, and’all the re-,
sources of .the building will be availed of
with attendants sufficient to give satisfac
tion.' They will have in use for the first
time a complete outfit or,table parapherna
lia which has been manufactured expressly
and will be presented npon this occasion for
the first time.
The wardrobe and dressing rooms will
be in charge of responsible parties, and
every means adopted to facilitate the receipt
and delivery of articles deposited.
of no admission, except In F&noy costume,
will be strictly enforced; and in order to
enhance the same, Messrs. Abel <fe Risley
bave .engaged the services of the most popu
lar of the New, "Sprit costumers, who will
open for exhibition and hire, on January
sth, at the French flower Btore of A. Rothe,
No. 160 North' Eighth street, below Race,
an assortment of oversoo new and elegant,
costumes, which have been in preparation
daring the past year. The subscribers to the
carnival, from the fact of its being the first
Fancy Dress Ball of the season either in
New York or this city, will have the advan
tage of procuring dresses which have never
been In nse, and we advise them to secure
them in time. The admissions to the car
nival have been limited, the number being
several hundred less than that of last sea
son.
The feature of seats being secured by those
who wishtobeonly “lookers on in Vienna,”
will add to: the comfort :of the occasion.
Ushers and an efficient police will he in at
tendance during the entire; evening, and all
rules and regulations for *OlB occasion will
be strictly enforced. The ticket holders to
the family circle and amphitheatre will be
admitted npon. Locust street only, and
as their number only comprises the
complement: necessary to fill that por
tion of the bnilding, a repetition of the
confusion prevalent last season will
be avoided. The tickets already se
cured have nearly reached, the limited
number, therefore, the subscription list Will,
be dosed on Saturday, January sth, and
notice is hereby given to those gentlemen
who have entered their names, that unless
their tickets .are secured and paid for,
the right of admission will be-forfeited after
that date. It is therefore advisable to 1 call
at the office at once and secure tickets at the
subscription price.
An Escafed Prisoner Recaptured.—
A man named Samuel P. Ramsay was first
arrested in Philadelphia on the 25th of No
vember, 1865, by government officers,
charged with selling counterfeit fractional
currency of the denomination of fifty cents,
and was committed to Moyamensing prison
in default of §5,000 ban. About eight
months since, and just before his time of
trial, he made his escape from the prison, in
company with a man named Murray, by
letting themselves down from the roof of
the building with a rope. Murray reached
the gronnd safely, but Ramsay slipped and
broke his ankle. He was carried off by
Murray and placed in a back,and thus both
effected their escape. On last Monday, the
24th, Ramsay was arrested in Baltimore by
government officers. He has been brought
to the city and again lodged in Moyamen
sing Prison. When arrested he had on his
person two counterfeit fifty cent notes.
Advent P. E. Church.—The Christmas
Festival is dnly honored in all the Protes
tant Episcopal Churches and the edifices
are pretty generally decorated with ever
greens. Among the most beautifully fes
tooned and attired churches is that of the
“Advent,” York avenue above Button
wood streets. Its neat Gothic style with its
colored window lights is greatly enhanced
by the skillful display of evergreen, which
is enlivened by a beautiful design in gas
jets over the altar. The side walls and
organ stand are handsomely arrayed in
Christmas dress. The building presents a
very neat appearance, the decorationshaving
been arrayed with exceedingly good taste
and very creditably to the members of the
congregation engaged in the work.
City Loans Canceled.—Mayor McMi
chael, the City Controller, Mr. Lyndall, and
John Welsh, Esq., Commissioners of the
Sinking Fund, met at the City Treasurer’s
Office yesterday, and canceled, in the pre
sence of Mr. Bnmm, the City Treasurer,
and Mr. S. P. Hancock, Chief Clerk of the
Controller, the following loans of the city,
purchased during 1866: Plain five per cent,
loan, §59,750 35: Plain six per eent., $441,-
113 35; Pennsylvania Railroad, $315,600;
North Pennsylvania Railroad, $144,800;
Hempfield Railroad, $47,900; making a total
of $1,009,163 70. The debt of the city is
therefore reduced the above amount by the
action of the Commissioners.
Academy of Music.—The beautiful Ara
bian Nights’ Tableaux and Father Kemp’s
Old Folks continue to draw large and fash
ionable audiences. Every body seems
pleased and delighted with the entertain
ment. Emma J. Nichols is the sweetest
ballad singer we have heard for many a day.
This attractive exhibition closes on New
Year’s evening. This afternoon and Tues
day there will be matinees. Go by .all
means and take the children. You cannot
spend two hears of time more pleasantly.
A Successful Fair.— The fair at the Al
exander Presbyterian Church, corner of
Nineteenth and Green streets, which has
been in progress during the past two weeks,
will close this evening. It has been a de
cided success and a handsome amount of
money has been realized' as the result.
Quite a number of articles both fancy and
useful still remain and will be offered at low
prices to those who may be present this
evening.
Caucus Nominations.— The Republican
members of the new Board of Controllers of
the Public Schools held a caucus yesterday
afternoon, and nominated Edward Shippen
President; Henry W. HalliweU, Seore
tary; James Dick, Assistant Secretary, and
the other officers for re-election.
Child Burned.— Last evening a little
girl named Mary Haraty was dangerously
burned by her olothes taking fire, at No.
527 South Front street, during the tempo
rary absence of her mother. Shet was taken
to the Pennsylvania Hospital,
A Free Service is to be held to-morrow
(Sunday) evening, in the Clinton Street
Church, Tenth street, below Spruce, and a
s ®. r “°“ March. Subject—" The close
oi the Year.”
The Year 1866,—The dirge of 1866 will
soon be sung, and 1867 will soon be rang In with merry
chimes and other joyful noises. Bre theoldyearde-
Paris forever, we wish to offer a piece of advice appro,
prlate to the season, vis,: Neglect not toSmrchase your
coal at the yard of W. W. Alter »57 N. Ninth street
or at his branch office, at Sixth and Spring Garden
streets.
Elliptic Sewing Machine Company’s
J ? » r vT?i. ,a '?. loc )E Bt !! oh sewing machines lncompa
*“dlyuse. Ilighestprenllum(cold
medal). Fan Maryland Institute, New York and
Pennsylvania ,state Fairs, 1866. No. 928 Chestnut
Dr. Leon’s Electric Hair Renewer.—
Preparation for the hair. A posHlve
immedlateiy arrests felling out of
Kffiy l <>cka to their original color
° ne trial TflU satisiy yoiL ffcMjw
AY, DECEMBE
“I could a tale unfold whose narrowest
word would harrow up toy soul, freeae thy yonoi
bkod ” in the words of Mamiet’s gtnst, and indeed in
these winter days it would benothmg diffiqoittqfreeze
one’s young or old blood, either. To sec ore ourselves
against such a mishap, we should “l<aula•V■ /,
whose tall will sot unfold. These new and superior
overcoats are only to be bed at Onae. Stokee&Co/a
first Glass Beady-made Clothing House, under, the
Continental. ' .
Parisian Novelties andAmerioan
Pkepection.—Mr. A. L. Vansant,’Ninth and Chest
not, la delighting onr foshlonables with the most ez*
qnisite French novel ties in the way of/ancy box«» And
with his French and American confections,: the finest
inthe world. His fine mizmres.glaced fruits and rich'
chocolate are indescribable luxuries.
; .An Important Removal.— -Messrs.
Somers &.Son, thewell-known clothiers,have removed
their uncut goods to their new store. No. 809 Chestnut
: -s n »®fr®t° c k of ready made clothing is still at
the old stand, No. 625 Chestnut street, wnereit is being,
rapidly, disposed of at prices regardless of cost. Gen
tlemen have here an opportunity to obtain the most
fashionable clothing of the best materials at extraor
dinary low rates, cidl and see for yourselves.
Now is the Time.— The Honey-brook
Coal is acknowledged by all who have used It to be the
best article for household use. It is free from slate and
dust, and leaves no residuum in burning bat ashes.
**£ ?,• Markley, at the N. W. corner of Eleventh
and Noble, has the agency of this pai tlcular brand, and
those who are about to supply themselves should
on him. •
What Shakspeare Says.— “ Some men
are born great, some achieve greatness and some have
greatness thrust upon them.” Mr, Charles Elchel tae
artistic Bootmaker at No. SW, North Eighth street,
has achieved greatness In his vocation by furnishing
his patrons with elegantly modeled Boots, that fit
closely, yet comfortably, and . are made of the best
material. Gentlemen who df sire such boots ata very
reasonableprice are earnestly advised to call on Mb,
icbjbi,. He cannot fsil to please all who patronize
him.
Holiday Goods ! Holiday Goods 11
Examine onr stock of
Ladles’ Fnn. Gents’ Hats.
ChUdren’s Hats, Misses’ Hats,
Also, a stock of
Gents’ Goods,
Suitable for Christmas Presents.
OAKFOHDS’, Continental Hetel*
G. Byron Morse <fc Co., 902 and 904
Arch street, take pleasure in announcing to the
publio that they are new: prepared to furnish to Par
ties a Ihu variety of Flue ana Fancy Cafcee, Table Or
naments, Charlotte De Busse, Marauques, Ice Creams,
Ice *i ■Tgllea. etc., Chicken and Lobster Salads, Cro-
Fried Oysters, AC. China, Glass and SUverand
a full corps of First Class Walters on short notice.
Ladies, go to G. Byron Morse <fc Co.’s,
902 and 904 Arch street, Ter your Fried Oysters, Chicken
Salad, Coffee and Wattes. .
A Fine Display of Confectionery.—
The demand for'sweetmeats always increase aa the
holidays draw near. George W. Jenkins, JNo. 10S?
Spring Garden street, displays a choice assortment of
Bon-Bons, Caramels, French Secrets, Candy Toys, &c„
Ac., which are exceedingly attractive. He has also, at
all times. Foreign Fruits, Nuts, Almonds,Sardines,'
Preserved Ginger, By rape, Ac.
Rockhill & Wilson,
603 AND 605 CHESTNUT STREET,-
CLOTHING,
NEW STYLE SKATING JACKETS,
NEW STYLE SKATING JACKETS.
NEW STYLE SKATING JACKETS
Caution! Caution! Caution!—Book
sellers STATIONERS, BUYERS!—Beware of
the Imitation- or Countemfkit Book and Paste
board Slates, offered by sgerns, and which are made to
i -eemble In appearance onr Slated Goods The Imita
tions are not labeled. The genuine PEIRCE'S
SI.ATESare all either labe ed en the back or the
package labeled and marked 'Patented Feb. 10. 1863 ’■
and the manufacturer's name and place ot business
printed thereon This is the only PATENTED AND
t-KNUINK STONE SURFACE now oefore the public.
E; ware ol all IMITATIONS! The genuine are war
tahted! L NEWTON PEIRCE Sc CO.,
427 N. Eleventh Street,
Philadelphia.
Dr. Leon’s Infant Remedy.—lnvalua-
M lor all complaints incident to teething. A mild yet
f rp and speedy core for colds, cramps and windy
V* <O9. Bold by all druggists.
High Hats Again Popular.—
Get asm: Hat from
OAKPOBBS*, Continental Hotel.
Deafness, Blindness and Catarrh,—
j asses, M. D„ Professor ofthe Eye and Ear, treats
» diseases appertaining to the above members with
t . ntmostsuccess. Testimonials from.the most re
-1 oie sources In the city can be seen at his office, No
Pine street. The medical faculty are Invited to ad
t pany their patients, ashe '-aabadno secrets in hli
r -'tics. Artificial eyes tn*»» ad. No charge mm.
1 I
i 'residential Reception. There is
ii .cial. authority for stating that at eleven
c :ock, A. M., on the Ist of January, 1867,
ti «r President will receive the members of
t - Cabinet and Foreign Ministers, the
3 .dges of the Supreme Court of the United
8 - res, Senators and Representatives, the
J t ‘iges of the Supreme Court of the Distriot
oi Columbia and of the Coart of Claims. At
half-past eleven o’clock the officers of the
Army and Navy and Marine Corps will be
received. The reception of the citizens will
commence at twelve o’clock, at which hour
the gate of the inclesure will be opened, and
will terminate at two. Ladies will be re
ceived. Carriages will approach the Man
sion by the east gate, and leave by the west
gale.
The custom of New Year receptions will
bo more generally observed in Washington
on the Ist of January next than heretofore.
The Secretary of State will, however, not re
ceive on that day, owing to his recent do
mestic affliction.
Travel to the East,—During the year
1565 the steamships of the Peninsular and
Oriental Company performed three hundred
and eighty-four voyages from Southampton
and Marseilles under their India and China
m ail contracts. This represents a total dis
tance of 1,023,792 miles. The number of
first-class passengers conveyed outwafds
was 2,891, and homewards 2,448, at an ave
rage charge,including all provisions,wines,
Ac., of from 2Jd. to 3id. per mile for each
passenger. These vessels are found to con
sume more coal, and to travel slower, when
t ransferred from the Mediterranean to the
! odian seas.
Confirmation of the Fort Kearney
J.'assacre. A despatch received at the
headquarters of the army, from Fort Lara
mie, confirms the statement that a terrible
massacre occurred on Friday, the 21st inst..
r ear Fort Phil. Kearney. Brevet Colonel
I' e Herman, Captain Braoon and Lieutenant
Grsmmond, of the Eighteenth Infantry
v iih ninety-one enlisted men, ofthe Second
Cavalry and the Eighteenth Infantry, were
surrounded by Indians, and every officer
ind man was killed.
HiggM NEW
PHEIGHT ROUTE
To the South and Southwest,
VIA the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti
more and Delaware Bailroad,
ToCrisfield, Md., thence by Steamers of the Great
Southern Inland Navigation Company to Norfolk, Va,
ana Baltimore Ball*
? K re to offer inducements to
shippen or southern end Southwestern freights which
have not been afforded heretofore by any other line.
eropofnt? 111 * 0f Siven to ail prominent SoutS
I or farther information apply to
CHART,KS E. WILMS. Agent.
Broad and Washington Avenue.
CHARLES EL BILEES, Agent.
No. 411 Chestnut street.
CHARLES K. IDE, Master of Transportation,
noX7-tf rpj ' P.. w. and B. R7fe.
THOMAS WEBB,
(Successor to Win. F. Hughes,)
Forks of Second and Christian Sts.’
Baled, Fresh, Salt and Packing Hay.
Baled Oat, Wheat and Bye Straw, for
SHIPPING AND CITY USE.
no3s&w6mrp
Wholesale Cotton Yarn Commission
Warehouse.
R. T. WHITE & GO.
Mannfaotorer's Agents for the sale of
Cotton Warps and Skein Yams, all numbers,
Hosiery Yams, In the Skein or Oop,
Cotton Linen and Woolen Carpet Chain,
Jute Filling for Venetian Carpets.
Gllling Seine and Flax Twines,
Extra Heavy Bl'k Wadding fer Clothiers’ nse, Ao.
Mo. 237 Market Street, Philadelphia.
E, t, white, J.JS, J)U gQia
29,18 66.-""TRIPLE SHfifiTj
WATCHES, JEWELBY, AO.
]g* STERLING SILYEB,
daillggMnf>>«iWr^ ; CTpi^yihritferhAT.if4itflni,
NEW JEWELRY. •
_ Of all the late styles. ■
WATCHES
■ Of the most Celebrated MaJcera.
PEARLS, DIAMONDS.
and other Precious Stones.
Wedding and Engagement Bings.
Old Sets of .PEARL or DIAMOND JEWELRYt*
mounted ta modern style.;
; Watchee and Clocks repaired and adjusted by pom
petent workmen. •.
All goods warranted of first quality..
Special attention given to DIAMONDS,
J» T. Gallagher,
Date Of BAXLEY A CO.,
FORMERLY BAXLEY A KITCHEN
ol^tiS^F 80 NUT STBEB
SAM’L K.BMYTH. ; EDWARD P. ADAIR,
SILVER-PLATED WARE.
Smyth Sc Adair,
PRACTICAL MANUFACTURERS
' - L ' ‘ ‘ OF .
FIFE BHVEE-PLATKD WARE,
BARD AND SOFT METAL,
18340hestrmt Street,
’ Opposite V. B.Mlnt, 2 floor.
Factory, 35 Sooth Third Street
nol-thstu2StrpJ Dp Stabs,
HARPER, g*
620 ARCH STREET.
WATCHES, GHAUTS,
, JEWELRY. v
SDiYERWARE AND SILVER PLATED
WARE.
del9-l2trp|
JXJI4KB JTJRG JENSEN’S—The finest Watches im
ported. An assortment for *«.ia hy
FABB & BROTHER, Importer of Watches^&c..
824 Chestaut street, below Fourth,
MANTitI, CLOCKS, OF SUPERIOR FINISH.
made in Paris to our own order, 'and warranto
accurate timekeepers.
FARR & BROTHER. Importers,
a . m 524 Chestnut Btreet. below FotirtV
LOOKING GLASSES.
JAMES S. EARLE 4 SONS,
with greatly increased facilities, and a large corps of
first-class workmen, are now ma-nnftu?taping
LARGE STOCK OF
LOOKING GLASSES,
tteBEST FRENCH PLATffI ONLY OR
NO feALK.and would call attention to their daily aug
menting ASSORTMENT as UNEQUALEO andat
VARY HODEBATE PBICEB.
EARLIS’ GALLERIES,
noa 816 CHESTNUT STREET.
CONNECTICUT MUTUAL
LIFE INSURANCE CO.
CAPITAL, ■ • ■ • $13,000,000
ASSCAL INCOME, ... 6,000,000
Annual Dividend to Policy Holders, 60
Per Cent.
£ B T?»Tra?r?Sv B ?JS r wll i I’S tlc, P» ,e in the Dividend
y»iil aiso be allowed a credit
Send* the premium in anticipation of the Divt-
-Applications and examinations for membership
daily from 9 A. Mi to 5 P; M., at the office, '
4C4 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.;
WALTER H. TILDEN, Agent.
deis-a,w,2mrpg * °
coufectiomeby.
H. SUNDERMEIER,
MANUEACTURER OT
Plain and Fanoy Oonfeetionery,
WHOLESALE AHB RETAIL.
No. BS9 Arch Street}
BELOW NINTH ST.
n^uuJ^ItADELPHIA.
J. H. BURDSALL’S
CONFECTIONERY,
Ice Cream and Dining Saloons,
No. 1121 Chestnut Street.
GIRARD ROW.
FRUIT and POUND CAKES of all sizes, with a
large assortment of iCONPEOnONKBY, Ac. for the
HOLIDAYS. dell-lm rp.
MEW PVBUVATIOm
CAIHOLIC PRAYER BOOKS
Suitable for HOLIDAY PRESENTS, from the'nlaln
m to the richest style of binding. B plaul
Those baring Catholte friends, and who desire to
mahe them a suitable present at tnls season wtu find
a choice stock to select from, and at tho lowest prices,
JOHN B. DOWNING,
139 Booth EIGHTH Street,
del-tf rpl Two doors above Walnut.
BTECK & CO.’S PIANOS.
BROS.’ PIANOS.
fITITIIIABON & HAMLIN’S CABINET MSail
• oboanb«
Only at J« 35. QOUXJD’B.Sev&nth & Cheetnat. nio.tffip
/Sbt *.> VERBAIi BBSORIP.
i}9su l J >^jSiia] s®^ r ».wlth advice on businees,
health, education, etc., given dally, by *
at No. 722 Chestnut Street. Jl Ll OAP;KN '
noi6»wj,m?b^ri>|
MONEY'TO ANY AMOTTOT TJUlron
TOON DIAMONDS .WATCHES, JHW.
A Amy, PLATE. CMTHINQ^&Sfit
w ,<#► JOKES <fe OO ’S
OLD ESTABLISHED LOAN OFFICE.
Corner of THIRD and qahktt.t. Btreea,
__ Below Lombard.
Q Wto,™* 8, WATCHES, JEWELRY,
EOB SALE A*
lY LOW PRICES. dea.^"|
atogjr(l&S,Spp»
THE FINE ARTS
GENTS’ furnishing ooom
NOTICE TO GENTLEMEN
WRAPPERS,: ;
WBAPPERS;
■ :-Vi-. ?i r: v WRAPFEk&
The largest and best Stock can beseen at
JOHN 0. ARRISON&
Nos. laud 3 N, Sixth Street.
• . • • PHILADELPHIA. -
Hosierv.
Gloves,
And all tbe latest
NOVELTIES FOR
Prices to suit the times.
PRESENTS FOR GENTLEMEN.
TIES, . .
SCARFB,
- FINE SHIRTS.
dressing robes,
BREAKFAST QOATS,
SKATING JACKETS,
CARRIAGE RUGS,
, - , BEATING BELTS,
SLEEVE BDTTONBi "
SCARF RINGS,
! . GLOVES.
WINCHESTER & 00.
Chestnut St*
des-im rp
GEHTS' FUBNISHNi GOODS.
P. HOFFMAN, Jr.,
(LateG. A. Hoffman, successor to W. W. KnlghU
FINE SHIRTS
.. . AND WBAPPERS.
HOSIERY AND GLOVES.
Sillt, Lambs’ Wool and Merino
UNDERCLOTHING.
835 ARCH STREET.
no27tuths3mrp J-k-Ljahi-l-.
LADIES’ FANCY FURB.
JOHN FAREIRA,
Ho. 718 Arch »t, above 7th,,
At his old established Store,
IMPORTER, MANHPACT U KBB and DEALS
FANCYFURg
Ladies and Children.
My assortment of Fancy Furs for Ladles and QM*.
arenis now complete, embracing every variety ths
win be worn during tne coming season.
Remember the name mid number.
7lB ABCH Street, above Seventh
I have no partner or connection with any other si ora
n theclty, , oc2ostntMm
LADIES’ FANCY FtJRS
A. JL k F, K. WOMRATH,
417 Arch St« 9
HAVE HOW OPEN
A Full Assortment of
LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S FURS!
Also a sreat variety of
FANCY
JSgjP** asd Sleigh Bobes.
M£Dl€A£»
ELECTRICITY
Will CUKE the most obstinate, long standing
when administered by
DRS. GALLOWAY, WHITE &BOLLES,
THE OLD AMD ONLY RELIABLE •
MEDICAL ELECTRICIANS,
S. E. cor. Walnut and Thirteenth Sts.
Twenty Thousand persona have been success telly
treated by ns. Head certificates of important corea In
"Press” and “Telegraph.’' Mis. Prof. Eolles gives her
special attention to the Female Department of the In.
stitutlon. Cnresgaaranteed Consnltatlon tree.
N, B.—Physicians and Students can enter at any
time for a full course of instruction In this Great Dis
covery In the healing art. Onr former Students, who
now practice our old Bystem, are especially Invited to
call and become Instructed In onr late and Important
discoveries, bo that tßey may learn how to cure mere
diseases, and In a much less time than by the old sys
tem. Persons who have tried Electricity and foiled la
getting cored are especially invited to call, as we have
cured many obstinate diseases after being treated
electrically by others In this city, without any benefit,
An Interesting pamphlet mailed free of charge. NO
SHOCKS GIVEN.
BOOKS AND THE MOST IMPROVED fNSTBU
MKNTB FUBNISHED.
LEA & PERRINS’
fTTCTVF.Fm ft TTRm
WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE,
PRONOUNCED BY
Connoisseurs
TO BE THE
“ONLY GOOD
SAUCE”
AND APPLICABLE TO
EVERY VARIETY
OP
DISH.
The success of this most delicious and unrivaled
condiment having caused many unprincipled dealer®
to apply the name to fipuriom Compounds , the Pobud
is respectfully and earnestly requested to see that the
names of USA & JpjgKßljra are upon the wrar
PER. LABEL. and BOPTLE.
Manufactured by
LEA & PEBBIHS* Worcester*
JOHN DUNCAN’S SONS,
AGENTS FOB THE UNITED STATES.
New York.
OCl7w&SlyBp
.WP-. HAINES’ BEOS.’ PIANOS.-I__—
fc=®3havo dealt in them for 14 years, armftjiutt
111 *' 'guaranteeeach (for 6 years. Prices mTST*
from 1300 to IK*. o J.E. GOULD,
nolo.tf.Bp - Seventh anil fihyttmt.
CI EOWN EEANB LAYKB BAlSlNa—Wholes
V/ halves, and quarter boiea of this splendid fruit.
n?m ll sfS a for J 08.3, BPSSHat & 00., 1M
BUBUiJJeiawateaTinne,-
Underwearw
r’S WHABa
deStjflft
JOHN FABEIBA,
noB th a tu 8m Bpf
EXTRACT
of a Letter from a
HELICAL GENTLE-
St MADE AS, to hla
Brother at
Wobcesteb, May. *514
“leu LEA&PEE*
BINS- tbat their
SAUCE is highly
esteemed in India,aM
is, in my opinion, the
most palatable aswog
as the moat wholf>
some SAUCE that is
made,”