==:2 • ittrarear. Fran mailers will recoPeCt that this end to-morrow evenings are the two last of the bray of Mr. Kennedy, the famous ScotCh minstrel. Mr. Kennedy Nri)l give one of his' charming concerts thfa e-ening, at the Orme hall. prograriame con taints a large lumber, of Scottish ballads, which be ii lusftlitefl and sings Oracefol/F andwell.. Mr. Ken -nedy has s fine, rich tenor voice,and his entertainment, • unique sad original till it IS, Cannot fail to give pleasure to those who are present. Orr 1 nav ArrzIINOON next Mr. Hassler will give, we ions] matinee concert at Concert Rail. The fawning attisctive programme has been prepared. No. 3. We must state, was dedicated by Liszt to the King of Prussia, at the conclusion of his last cam "alga against Austria. Overture—Semlramid e. _ S. Solo for French Born—Berceuse_, Mr. littesvenmacher. 3. Oraztd Victory March—(new).... ~ . ... _.Liszt 4 . Vocal Quartet—Searching for Gel. :, ...Kreutzer 3lesers. Oral; fierwig,MlllerandTholey. 15. Minuet° from Symphony No, 2, In F...... —Haydn 6. Overture--Poet and Peasant..., ....... Suppe Grand Operatic Selettion—Fra Plavolo &fiber S. (talon—Toot a Vona_ ........... . .. .. .Kimball Too Gans:um& 011CILESTRA will „give thei s t' usual public rehearsal at the Musical Fund Hall to-morrow, at 13A1 P. M. with the following programme: . I. Overtztre•--"Le Rol d'Yvatot Adam Song--Erl King.. ~.• ....... .... . . . . ... Schubert 3. Waltz--Night Violets. .. . . .... .. , . Lamer 4. Andante con moto,fromith.Simphony.Vendelssohn Z Overtare--Semiramide (by request). .... ....Rossini ts. Scene and Cavallo& from Attila .. . .. . .. .......Verdi T. Finale from Oberon (first time) Weber 11.1ffilimatt 1 ENTAS• Tax Tnwunts.--The severe storm last night kept all but the enthusiastic play-goers at home, and the theatres consequently did an extremely poor ' business. At the Arch to-night , Mr. Edwin Adams will have a -benefit In the fine old comedy of Wild Oats. The per- Sormance will commence with the drama, Dreams of _Delusion. At the Walnut Mr. Brougham has a benefit in the Lottery of Life. Mlle. Zoe at the Chestnut wilt appear this evening upon the occasion of her benefit in the drama of Esmeralda, after which the farce of That 'Nose. The American offers a miscellaneous bill. Mee. LLsmis.—This accomplished actress will have s farewell complimentary benefit to-night,at the Acade say of Music, in the character of "Lady Macbeth; which she will play for the drat time in Philadelphia She will be supported by Mr. J. H. Taylor as "Mac sxuc MLx.x. JANAIMOVEL —This celebrated German =- tress will make her debut at the Chestnut Street Theatre on Monday evening next in Medea. The season will last but six nights. If report be tree, Mlle. denim etchek is not only gifted with remarkable personal beauty. but she possesses the very highest order of dramatic talent. Under these conditions she cannot Sail to draw large audiences. • Yesterday the sale of tickets began, and an immense number were sold, de spite the inclemency* of the weather, We seriously advise those who desire to see this great tragic actress, to secure their seats at once, for there is a perfect ;furore about her, especially among the intelligent Ger mans in this city. BUNYAN Tautaanx.—This series of aplendid paint ,lngs will be exhibited at National Hall this evening. Th • un d r e y i . Mew s. yC a th l e e y m , Cehu eminen Kyle,t Hunt in n d h n Cropeey, and others, having contributed to make these tableaux in every respect a most admirable and beau tiful panorama of the eventsdescribed in the Pligrim'a Progress. • The prices of addlission have been reduced to BO cents for a single admission. Four tickets for one dollar, and admission for children 16 cents. littamarra Brauer OPXIII. Housa.—The laughable • burlesque Surf will be given at this opera house to. Bight. A number of other burlesques are announced, - with extravaganzas, scaly, dandes, and the usual va rieties belonging to the minstrel stage. BL - rrz.—The immortal Signor will give another of those unique exhibitions Of magic for which he is fa mous, at Assembly Buildings, to-night. bignor Blitz has determined to withdraw from the platform at the • clog* of the present season, and those of his old friends who desire Bla c k him again in his character of Professor of the Art, stiould embrace the pre sent apportuinty. • Part.amzuntu. Oran Housx.—A most attractive programme is offered for this evening at this popular eetallatonent. Mr. Budworth will appear in several favorite characters, and the members of the troupe will constitute the customary eelections of vocal and . instrumental music, interspersed with humor, local Ints. and. burlesque. a[TY BULLETIN. Tzar FIRE DEPARTMENT.—The Board of Direc tors of the Philadelphia Fire Department held , a meting hat evening for the purpose of making uninations for the position of Assistant Engi neer of the First Fire District, for the unexpired term of Mr. McCusker, lately elected Chief En gineer. The following gentlemen were placed in nomination : James Pollock, Harmony Fire Company. John J. Malony, Hibernia Fire Company. W. F. Forman, Weecacoe Fire Company. William Butler, Southwark Fire Company. Thomas H. Peio, Hope Hose Compariy. - Alex. McClintock, Fame Hose Company. Joseph H. Foyer. Franklin Hose Company. John 0. Butler, Perseverance Hose Company. Canfield Dorf f, Good Will Fire Company. The companies belonging to the First Fire Dis trict will meet to elect an Assistant Engineer on Tuesday evening next, and on ,Wednesday even -sng the result of the election will be announced by the Boaol of Fire Directors. . Neauow ESCAPE.—This morning, about half past nine o'clock, a sleigh belonging to Mr. C. H. Clark was upset as it was being turned from the railway track on Chestnut street, between Thirtieth and Thirty-first streets. The occu pants, a hired man and a son of Mr. Clark, aged about 5 years; were thrown out in front of a car. The driver of the car put on the brakes but - the tear could not be stopped, and struck both man and boy. The track was slippery and they were pushed along for some distance, but the car did not pass over them. Both bad their heads cut, but were not seriously injured. A VIOLENT FELLOW.—An individual named Moses Clementson was arreste4 yesterday, by °Meer Shaw, at Colton and Main streets, Mane ytuak, for being drunk and disorderly. On the int,y tothe station-house he fought the officer furiously, and bit off the under part of his lip. Me had a hearing before Alderman Ramsdell, and was, committed in default of 81,200. While 'ln the ell he tore up a board from the floor, got into pe cellar, and then escaped. He was re captured, however, and was held in an additional *5OO ball. FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE.---A young colored named William Smith was arrested yesterday by Policeman Maybin, of the Eleventh District, , upon the charge of larceny. Re lived with a man named Mack, at Easton, and is alleged to have. stolen a double-barreled gun, powder flask said shot-pouch, a silver lever watch, and about seven dollars in cash from his employer. He "vent to Bethlehem and then came to this city. Be was taken back to Easton for trial. BEAT, HIS WlFE.—Recorder Enen had before him yesterday Edward Davis,charged with assault azud battery on his wife. He had deserted her, mid yesterday she went to a shoe, No. 1209 'Wood street, where he was employed, to ask for money for the support of herself and child. It Se alleged that he then boat hdr. He was held In *BOO bail to answer at Court. A JINX:Num Homy. THIEF.-A youth named James McLaughlin, aged 16 years, was arrested yesterday at Fourth and Calthwhill streets, by .Sergeant Bayne, of the Eleventh District Police, upon the charge of having stolen a horse from Jenkintown, Montgomery county. He was taken to Norristown, and was cot:Emitted by Justice Hnnsicker to await trial LICCTURE ON THE FAR WEST.-001. It. Stockett 3datthews, of Maryland, will deliver a lecture at IC,oncert Hall, on Tuesday evening next, on "The Far West and the Great Railways to the Pacific." Both the subject and the lecturer are very attrac tive, the former for its vast and rapidly inereas- Sng importance, and the latter for his brilliant eloquence. There should be a large audience on the occasion. CAE TIIE PAVEMENTB.—The ordinances of the city provide that the snow shall be - removed from the pavements within six working hours - after It has ceased to fall. The police will strictly 4enforde the ordinances, anal those who do not 'wish to pay a penalty silo d . promptly comply with the law. VIOLATINa THE LIQUOR LAW.--lingn James; proprietor of a tavern at Huntingdon and Sal =LOB streets, was before Alderman Sear vaster Ile day wa on s bald the in $6OO bail charge of se for tri al lling lon Sunday iquor. LA.mactry ov a WATcu.—Charlotte Sheriong 'Wu committed by Alderman Patchel, to answer the charge oftaving stolen a gold watch from a swot who had , been enticed into a house In the stelghborhood of Tenth and Locust strwts. .tuis.—L Fair in aid of the Alexander Presby terian Church will be held In the chbreh building; bilunisenth and firm streetaguat week, cow.- eads & on Monday evening. OVlrr NcYrrom BOWEres Guat Aititnro Ssmarrls quiet Cotghs, sheathe Inflamed steams; relieve hoarseness. pedos d soreness of the breast r a tottga I n°rD in fi r egin lyr i impart !finch comfortm Bronchial Irr a one. ade 13 7 Bower, Sixth and Vine 130"" Sold by druggists. SO Ma - box. BowEß's INFANT CORDIAL is a/certain, safe and speedy cure for. Chblic, Paine and Spaems--yielding greatrelief to children Teething. Laboratory Sixth and Green. Runnow'a SoArs.—Elder Flower, Tnrtle Oil, .01yeerilie, Lettuce, Sunflower, Musk, Rose, eSC, SNOWDZII & BROTTIEBB, Importers, 23 South Eighth street. DEAPNEss, BLINDNESS AND CATAMIII. J. Isaacs, AL IL, Professor of the Eye and Ear, treats all diseases appertaining to the above members with the utmost success. Testimonials from the most re liablesources in the city can be aeon at his office, No. 805 Arch street. The medical faculty are invited to ac company their patients, as be has no secrets in his practice. Artificial= eyes inserted. No charge made for examination. LUObOCk DRUGGISTS' Burman:a and Fancy Goods. SNOWUSS BUOTREIIB, Importers, • 28 south Eighth street. FAREWELL TO LUBIN'S EXTRACTS, FOREVER, fat ewell. The "Night Blooming Cereas" of Phalon & Son supplant them all. Who that has inhaled this royal perfumes in the halls of fashion can ever forget it or use any other hereafter. Iv you would keep warm This kind of weather, Yon can get all kinds of fine ram at Oakfords'. Continental Hotel VERY LARGE Cmisrma Almeria Grapes.— *rroaatii. & PLICTOMIL. 1204 Chestnuts tract. HOLIDAY PXESENTS, at Gars China Palaed, 1022 Chestnut street. An immense assortment of China Vase!, Card Re ceivers, Motto and Mustache Coffees, Tete-a-Tete Sets, &c. Bronze and Parian Marble Statuary. Gold Gilt Ornaments in endless variety. China Bouquets, Lava-ware, Bohemian Glass, and a hill line of Staple Goode, just landed. t Bought for cash from the largest manufacturers in Europe, and will be sold al pricee defying competition. Call and examine stock before along parchadee. Showroom open till 9 o'clock at night. RAituris, in whole, half, and quarter boxes. Citron, Orange and Lemon Peel. Currants, Sweet Cider and Pare Brandy for Mince Plea, Fruit Cakes, r• YOU would keep warm This kind of weather. You can get all kinds due Fars at Oakfords'. Continental HoteL LACE CURTAINS BELLING CHEAP.-No mistake. The finest ever received by the trade in this country, purchased at auction at remarkably low prices, and will be sold accordingly, by W. Henry Patten, 1408 Chestnut street. ExTriA Fora BLACK TEA By the chest of from 5 to 50 pounds. Birrommt.BG FLETOIIER, 1204 Chestnut street. A WORD OF Axil-tom—The stock of Holiday Presents at Gay's China Palace, 1022 Caestnut street, is complete, and we advise all in need of such articles to make their selections before the assortment is broken. IF YOU Would keep warm This kind of weather, You can get all kinds of tine Fars at Oak fords', Continental HoteL •No iltalTilla.—Uurtains and Shades selling at a great redaction. No pretence, bat real bona fide bargains at Patten's, 1405 Chestnut street. GENERAL BuTLEtt says if a man's house is wordrslo,ooo to-day, with the National debt at $2,- 000,000,000, when the debt is reduced one-half then your house is worth $20,000: and ergo, if the debt is reduced to nothing, then your house is worth $2,600,- 000,000. These are big figures, because we are dealing with big things (the national debt and General Butler) •, but to come to small figures, we would say that a small sum will buy a winter suit of Clothes ht Chas. Stokes a Co.'s first-class Clothing House, under the Conti nental. One visit will convince. - Boom.—The largest assortment of Men's Boots aria Shoes in the city. Bartlett, 33 South Sixth street, above Chestnut. ' VERT Fr= OLD GovEßNmErrr Very Choice New Crop Tca& • MITCHELL AG FurTonna, 1204 Chestnut street. Airmen CORTAINS.—Very elegant and very fine quality, selling at very low prices, at W. Henry Patten's, 1408 Chestnut, street. JONES' Horn, 235 Dock street, below Third, revived by W. P. Larkin on the European plan. Meals from 6A.M. to 12 P. M. Good lodgings for guests. Roue open all night. Rooms 60 eta. per night. WINDOW SHADES. - The cheapest window shades can be had at Patten's, 1408 Chestnut street, lie is always selling off. (Goods cheap, and no hum bug.) TIIE FLORENCE SEWING MAGEGWE.---JSMEB Par ton, in the history of Sewing Machines lathe At/antic Monthly,says: "Without presuming to give an opinion in regard to the comparative merits of the various ma chines, we may say that we were exceedingly struck Oh the elegance and ingenuity of the Florence." 'That is a commendation worth more to the reputa tion of the sewmg machine than any "Fair' gold medal premium. because it is the opinion of a man 01 genius and extensive observation. We advise our readers, one and all, to secure one for a holiday pres ent. There is no better none more beautiful, simple or durable. Office and salesroom, No. 1123 Chestnut street. WHITS GRAPES, Wurric Onerss, By the wholesale or singl AL e pound. NITOILILI FLILTOIIIIII, 1204 Chestnut street. GRoVER & BAKER% Highest Premium Be Machines, 730 Chestnut street. UrnorsTEnr.—For promptness, good work maosttip and low prices apply at Patten's, 140 S Chest nut street. "FANCY BONNETS AND TRIMMED HATS 'selling at vet low prices much below cost, to cloee the seaeon; al,o, a few fimAtrench Bonnets at. great bargains; the latest bonpet, frames, bonnet material, all selling out, at a great sacrifice LADY Arriass, Oranges, Lemons, Almonds, English Walnuts, Pecans, c. Birronsrs. & Furrows* 1204 Chestnut street. 628 HOOP SKIRTS. NO. OE& FALL STYLES. • Plain and Trail Hoop Skirts, 2,2.2 f, 2.341. 1111( and 8 yards round. of every len_ and sh ape, g and a nom. pletb assortment of Misses' an dkirfrou v a to 45 .1 impeder spri ngs , from 10 to 88 inches long , all of "Oun MA " in style, finish and durability. reallythe cheeped and most satisfactory Hoop SMres in the a mericannaarket. Warranted in every remect Skirts made to order,Laltered and repaired. CaUTlON.—Owing to the unprecedented reputation which "Our Own Make" of Skirts have attained. some dealers are endeavoring to put a very inferior skirt upon their customers by re resenting them to be "Hopkins's Own Make." Be not "Our Make" are stamped on each tabgW. Manufacturer. No. Arch street, iludelp aua also have the letter woven in the tapes between each afid Also, dealer in New York made .0 a t Tery lOW prices, wholesale and retail. Bend for catalogue of rtyleourfidpriente d Pu • No. 828 Arch hilndno_ mh&f,m,vajyrp WM. T. OPSLICS. P SKIRTS AND Eingra -308 '..,...a JLL BAYLEY, _No. 812 Irma W new Inlnufw.r a ii tog ado wino, of Hoop Mts. also IMO Heal French ecnieti deal" 47142 641 16 altered and remired SAFETY RAILROAD SWITCH MAIN TRACK UNBROKEN. I am now prepared to furnish railroads throughout the United States with my Patent Railroad Switches. by the use of which theXAIN TRACK IS NEVER BROKEN. and it is impossible for MO accident to occur from the DA/placement of switches. , The saving brans. and the great saving in wear of the rolling stook which is hi this means provided" with a level. smooth. and firm track at switches in place of the usual movable rails and the consequent severe blows caused by the open joints and battered ends. is a matter deserving the especial attention of all Railroad Companies. AS A MATTER OF ECONOMY ALONE this lam. lion needs only to be tried to Insure its adoption; but beyond the 'economy nIF. PERFECT inuanarr , FROM ACCIDENT caused hi . misplaced switches 1 is a subject not only of , Importance in respect to property saved from destruction, but it concerns TER LIFE AND LIMB OF ALL TRAVELERS UPON RAILROADS. I refer to the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Coal. .pang. and to the New York and HitAliffill Railroad Co lam now 1.,11. orders for various other Railroad uom. tlea , ant: will faaai dye an, Information , in detail WflL 'WHARTON,. Jr., Patentees Box Igo. 2745 Philada . 11 Pa. Ocoee, Ito. 25 South Third Street, Made - Factory, Walnut above 31st it., Ph lads. . ooloim rya , VITUITE CASTILE SOAP.-IMI BOXES GENUINE TT White Caatlle an ralh laTuaba tram Bria_P ala from Gesda, for Wale bi JOB. utm e tra ve ' (XL. 11011Bouth Delaware avenue. pEIEWEGOIMi er MAXinit BU 011.11.4 4 EytmAji. BuLLETIN.,PHILADELPRIA., PRIDAY DEOEMBER 18, 18 B=Ml== 1204 Chestnut street. WOOD & OAILY, 725.Cheatnut street. HOOP SKIRTS. ViEiit:'ff.N.l..,,'S'... - IM P-4.Q.:Y,E4::....D......':::.-.:::Q.-I.L': A CHEMICAL i'RFPAItekTION OF LARD. Or Lard 011, neutralizing its attraetioir for Oxygen, the sonnet' of gum. etc., and imparting to it (bythetnieit aflintty3 property of Whereby it is retained. in lubrication. C ONF.3TATLY PURE. The Oil on hand Rill resist a temperature of 43°. At an enhanced price it will be furnished to resist 32° to 851 Fahrenheit The Oil aubJect to return and credit, within fifteen days from date of delivery. if not satisfactory.' • . C ONSHOHOCKEN MILL. October •30. 1989. • ••• • - • • The "Wool oil" we find decidedly preferable to the best Lard or any oil we have heretofore need for that purpose: while keeping the wool softer, It also entirely obeiates the effect of electricity. • The "Lubricating Oil" we also find to answer all purposes recommended. Send us, immediately, one cask 'Lubricating Oil," and five barrels of "Wool OIL" • BENJAMIN BULLOCK'S SONS.. KEYSTONE SAW WORKS. Laurel, below Front street.} • Philadelphia, May F. 067. I have used several barrels of Vergne's Improved Oil in the last throe months with great satisfaction. Bly engineer reports that it is the beet oil for lubricating purposes that has been used about this establbshment, not excepting $ perm. Tor oiling bright surfaces, such as saws, Bc., we find the Improved 011 retains a bright polish, free from 'Sadness or corrosion , so that we do not require to apply it, or clean so often as heretofore.' HENRY DISEITON. PHILADELPHIA. August 98,1867. We have been ruling Vergne's Improved 011 for aU purposes for about mix weeks; as compared with the beet ells we have tried, we rind its durability from .36 to 60 per cent. greater. It is entirely free from gUM W ,__ - SELLERS & CO. •Flend oleo in the Preis snd Engine Boom of this paper NNW PIIBLICATIONe6 TheAmetican Sunday School Union No. =CHESTNUT STILEET. PHILADELPHIA, Has an t f nj i t s ts e &an i v u l:gg e v a :irl2 l c t r a f= a tlf e e t T o p u r i i i fited , pro• NEW AND SUPE kO IOB. BOOKS SUITABLE lt HOLIDAY GIFTS. Also, an extensive assortment of BIBLES & DEVOTIONAL BOOKS. Complete Catalogues of tk Society's Publica tions furnished gratuitously. &Witt§ THREE NEW BOOKS. Ecce Deus Homo ; Or, The Work ant filmdom of the Christ of Scripture. lltmo, Tinted paper. Ritz?. cloth. Price $1 51 • Hodgson's Reformers and Martyrs. The Lives, Sentiments and Sufferings of - some of the Re.- for mers and Martyrs before. ,lase and Independent of the Lutheran Reformation, By Wee. lionosos. One voL nolo. Fine cloth. Price $2 00. Fighting the Flames---A New Juvenile. • A Tale of the Fire Itrtgade. By B. M. BA.LLANTTNY, author of 'The wild Man of the West," —The Coral Islands? etc. With illustrations. Tinted paper. l2mo. Cloth. 51 tri. For sale by all Booksellers. Published by J. B. LIPPINCOTT & .00., 715 and 717 'Market St., Philada. &12.2 t Bpi G m BOOKS FOR THE HOLIDAYS! BUY THEM NOW AND GET THEM CHEAP. The largest and most beautiful assortment is at T. B. PETERSON & BROTHERS. No. 806 CHESTNUT street, Philadelphia, Pa., at very low prices.. CIIIIAIEN'S BOOKS AND GIFT BOOKS OF ALL kinds. The largest assortment in this city, and for sale andw prices. will be found at the Cheap Bookselling Publislaing House of • T. B. PETERSON & BROS.. 306 Chestnut street.- looks, WORK/31 STANDARD WORKS! Poets. meet The largest assortment of all kinds of Books, to meet all ages, all tastes, and all pockets, will be tound for mak, at low prices, at T. B. PETERSON dr BROS.. Stsifiliestnut street. rotas.ENem wotaid IRVING'S WORKS COOP ER'S NOVELS ! WAVERLEY NOVELS ! BIBLES! PRAYER BOOKS ! ANNUJILS ! BRITISH CLASSICS! BULWER'S NOVELS! LEVER'S WORKS, and misect laneous books, etc.. etc., etc. '1 he largest assortment in thlircity, and the finest bind ings, for rale at low prices, will be sound at the "CHEAP SELLING BOOK HOUSE' , of T. B. PETERSON & BROT tnut eHERS. gog Chestreet. Ur' All the NEW BOOKS are at PETERSOn'S. 132 t AT ' 4 .1.12E CHEAP tiouK STOttE.r. JUST RECEIVED. A Fresh Supply of the Ilso STANDARD POETS: Milton, Moore. Rogers, Scott, Tupper, klemans. Brim, &c., c. Selling below the usual coat of manfacturing 50 cents per volume. Also, daily_receiving, a new assortment of Ers $2 Books, Selling at. 50 cents. $1.50.800ks Selling at 25 cents. ' A SUPERB 'STOCK OF HOLIDAY BOORS, In plain and fide bindings, at a great reduction. Call early and avoid the great rush. Store open until 10 o'clock each evening. Holiday Catalogue ready in a few days. JAMES t). CLAXTON. . No. 1214 Chestnut street. CIUBTAIN 111A.TERIALLS. RICH LACE CURTAINS AT AUCTION PRICES! The)mbeerlbfsrs have fast received. troin the lets AUCTION BALES IN NEW YORE. • 800 PAIRS OF FRENCH LACE CURTAINS, From the lowest to the hlgheet quality. eome of the ty. RICHEST MADE. ,ALSO. Nottingham Lace Curtains, Embroidered Muslin Curtains, Jacquard and - . Muslin Draperies, Vestibule Curtain% In Great Variety. Sheppard, Van Harlingen & Anion, 1008 Chestnut Street, del-la 13 . Anallartis IN LACE CURTAIN% CURTAIN WITERLipt FUENITURE COVERINGS. WINDOW READER. AND =gummy GOO Of the Neweet Peados, Deed2o4 41 Qualities. PIANO AND TABLE OCIVERIB. And a full Uzi. of 111101108•inN=1311INQ LENIZBiIL 10(0' - Lt the I,oweet. Pripea O. M. STOUT* CO, 11.00 Chestnut„Street. snmitgrtia ATTRACTION FOR METALS, Samples furnished at Wholesale Rates. B. de la VERGNE, Agent, BRANCH MANUFACTORY, No. 100 Callowhill Street, PHILADELPHIA.; .a . l= i ;"l= Gentlemen's Wrappers. Gentlemen's Wrappers. , Gentlemen's Wrappers. Gentlemen's Wrappers.. 1 JOHN C. ARRISON, Nond and 8 N. Sixth St.Philada. I Is now offering an elegant and extensive , assortment of Gentlemen's Wrappers, Scarfs, Tie s, Muffiers,Gleves, Hdkfs., etc., etc., etc., Suitable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. ALSO. Nis usnal assortment of Merino, Silk and Woolen Undershorts and Drawers. Islll U 0 J. C. BARNES & CO. GENTS' HJRNISUING GOODS. lIANUFACTIJURI OF Fine Shirts, Collars, Wrappers, &op NO. 245 N. NINTH ST., oeeim PHILADELPHIA. IBUSVISANCII• Girard Fire Insurance Company, NEW OFFICE, s 639 N. E. coy. Chestnut and Sevenths% CAPITAL AND NIINPLUN, 10135'0,000. dB of wbkb h safely Wrested In Real Estate, Bonds and llntfilgeOf G l ivenimull Loans and other good deenritles. ~ • 1 This Company have rueeeedulb• insured' I:100.0005000 Of a 800 roperiy in the !sat 14 years,y anire. d paid MORE THAN Waal b It nss nearly doubled its es Malin this period. It has never belonged to any combioaMon of underwriters in thin cis. or of it. Ow* etas in Penrayivania. and elsewhere, have nor been i to loin any organiraticrn for establishing arbitrary rates and rules. We have our own tariff of Premiums a re g e not under the nee.eadty of borrowing from this e of others. 1 Brokera and Agents in Philadelphia prof to repro sent us in any particular, should be able to show ;oat written authority for doing so. Parties wishing insurance writ commit their own [Merest by calling In Lemon at this offiee. . . ...+ 1 DIEMOTIL OII: HA THOMAKCUMI. ALFREDM GMT% FURMAN 11W,PPARD, ii, 13,1. A THOMAS MACKELLAS, ' CHARLEI L MONT. JOHN SUPPLEE. HENRY F. KENNEY JOSH W. CLAGH&wan J ,ORN JOSEPH KLAPP. m. b,. a. THOMAS CRAVEN PREENT ALFRED S. GILLETT, VICE PRESIDENT AND TABARD/MU • 'IN= B. ‘:" YiIiZAPAItY. ' ' 1n ED IC INAL. READ THIEL Dawn gra: I was agreeably surprised to see by the papers that the genuine HOFF'B MALT EXTRACT has been introduced into,America. This acquisition is of the greatest Importance for consumptives. • My cousim• the Counselor of Medicine, Dr. Bandersleben, informed me a long time ago of its astonishing remedial properties; he , ordered from Germany some of your Preparations for a friend suffering from disease of the lungs, and obtained the beet results from their use, etc. I would like to try it now on my -friend and colleague, Dr. Caine, who is suffering from suppuration of the Jon lung, in conjunction with spasmodic asthma. 'Please for ward me one dozen, and if, as I do not doubt, your re. nowned Malt Extract does him good, the' reputation of his single case will kad to the universal adoption in our place, where so many consumptive people are residing. C. IL isien ) BEECHEN, M. D. m:mm:l T.Errg The health of my frd is improving. I consider your preparation is one of the most certain we have for diseases ortho lunge. '•2*. • ' C. H. BLE,CSEN, M. D. To L. Boer, Erq„ . 0:542 Broadway. N.Y. Sold by Druggists and Grocers. . JOHN C. BASER & CO., Sole Agents for Pennsylvania, Phlladelphia. ISAAC B6EVANS , • ......vant imam u, • OILS, PAINTS, VARNISHES, Naval Stores and Soaps No, 16 North Delawaie ivenitet, 1111110116 TU A Grrian - fr.s }IN i 1 • • 'kit J. B. suutiztia toe *NO DiIaWOOF, •MOYM. . Oltt 18 l ei` THE LARGEST AND BEST STOOK 01P FINE OLD RYE WHISKIBB IN THE LAND', IS NOW POSSESSED BY HENRYS. HEMS & CO., 218 and 220 ' SOUTH rIELIDNILI Who offer the same TO TER TRADB, In Lots, on very adevaitaggeogil Terms. Their:Stock o 1 /lye Whiskies, IN BOND, comprised, all the faineant OM NI OINI taut, and runs through the various months Of 196400% and of this year, ap present date• Liberal contracts made for lots to arrive at Pennsylvania B.Ro Dope% Units •on Line Wharf, or at Bonded Warehouses. ay partite may oleo*. an 'to lo RETAIL DRY GOODS. NOT ONE SHALL BE D ISAP PO INT E D To-DAY,' Or during the next Thirty Days. SELLING Off our Stock of new and elegant Goode at greatly REDUCED PRICES. CAUTION Our cuatomere and the public against listening to what Lutereeted persona may say u regards our Goods or Prices. but to call and JUDGE THEDISELVEEL We are determined to SELL QUICKLY, AND GITE ENTIRE lATIIFACTION. EDWIN. HALL &stil, 28 8. Second St. dell• 9 • SPECIAL FOR HOLIDAY SALES. TO RETAILERS Laws, Embroideries, Linens, White Goods, Muidirfs. LACE ARTICLES, auca AS COLLA➢S. SLEEVES; LACE EIdITD.. QED AND PLAIN lIDILFS.. ETC.. 'Omar t of varlG oods etr. am ndong which will be found a Large es sortmen itable.l or Holiday Gifts. RITTER & FERRIS, No. 36 South Eleventh Street, Will offer for one month - their Large and desirable stock u above at GOLD PRICES FOR CURRENCY. equiva lent to a REDUCTION OF 30' PER CENT. &Mgt POPULAR PRICES FOR DRY GOODS. RICIEY,SHAIi , BS; CO., 727 CHESTNUT STREET. .el}.tt ry Blankets at Reduced Prices. The subscribers foun ar in the now rever of \ ed to otrer the largest N. eortment to be city SUPERIOR QUALITY BLANKETS, /ill Wool and est rs widths, for beet family use, ALSO. OHM AND CIDADLE DLANKIETS. And a full line of MEDIUM BLANKETS; For Dotal, Mlle huditutions. eft. Sheppard, Van Harlingen & Arrison, ,HOUSEXUaIdIaiIING Dalt GOODS. Ito. 1008 Chestnut Street. 47 lot 1 • CHEAP LINEN GOODS. Sheppard, Van . liringen Arrison No.looB thwitaut Eltrctti Are now recetrinf from the recent AUCTION SALES, 1301E11 VERY CHEAP LOTOOF 03emeley Sheetinge,Tewele,Huokabeeke and Other Linen Goode, To wheat the thylito the otleticat of h_._litmf,tqiii BEING INEA.RER TO Ow raWma tlan P , D , lng they have RIM obfo to otke. • del•let IIItETAIL DRY GOODS* SPECIAL REDUCTION .. FOR TAE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, J. M. HAFLEIGH 1012 and 1014 Chestnut Street; Will Commence Monday, Dec. 9th To eeU the balance of bis stock of ]DRESS GOODS At Still Further Reduetiozus in Prices, Cheap Deputment Now Open. English Hosiery, Merino Shirts and Drawers, Skating dilaters, Skating Jackets, And 'Fancy Hosiery. lIOLIDAY PRESENTS LN LACES MUD EMBROIDERIES, Put up In beautiful Oriental Boxes. imported exPrelarY for tune. Camel's Hair Shawls and Scarfs AT REDUCED PRICES. de.74 m m wf uSt MARKET ca to a ak so ,1 1- 2,q 44 'IN. . PRICES STILL FURTHER REDUCED. We have just added BS Mew CLOAKENGEI to oar dock, width makes tt a most masaidant oak *ad Own all marked down to such low prime that they monad GOLD VALUE. Black Chinchillas, Black Velours, Black Tricots, Black Moscow*, Black Doeskins, Black Castors, Fancy Cloakings, Blue NorwaLka, Brown Norwalk*, Light Norwalk*, White Rorwalks, Pearl Chinchillas, Biown ChinohiLtaa, Light Whitney*, Fancy Velours. talloaes.llll CLOTHS. . - Our entire dock of CLOTHS hie been reduced finch below the market value,ln order to Ow out before Block Taklns. PERKINS, • No. 9 SOUTH NINTH STREET. de7•lnns4 BLINDS AND WINDOW SHADES. B. J. WILLIAMS & SONS , NO. 16 North SIXTH Street, hisnotacturem oC VENETIAN BLINDS' WINDOW SHADES. Meet assortment tn the ally, the oldest - establlsb. 11 ramizaarlfirtgtYaned " It e til lA Tfr nom SHADES MADE TOMMIt. Se46-ttrof CHARLES L. HALE, Gate Selman and Superintendent tor IA J. WlManm) NO. 831 ARCH STREET . RILANTOFAUTIUBJEMIOP VENETIAN BLINDS and WINDOW SHADE& LARGEST AND FINEST ASSORTMENT IN TEE CITY AT THE LOWEST moles. urHournause IN ALL ris . sg&Noini. • - STORE-SHADES MADE AND LETTERE% sel7.tf re• • PAINTINGS, &G. NEW OIL PAINTINGS. NEW BOMAN PHOTOGRAPpI, NEW CHROMOS; From end Florence. NEW .11,84:1ERS' GROUP, -firr.:BoHool. ExAzdniAtioN.7 Looking Glasses in every variety. JAMES B. EARLE & SONS, 818 OHESTNI3 1 1 1 WZILMIT, BALTI MORE rp-- . ;, , , - ; , , ,c - t- - , - IMPROVED BABE_ BURNING ( 1 1 7 - 03!ii , FIRE~OE HEATER 1 i )'; l_l4., f ' , , 1 d.. 01 3 . MAGAZINE& ILLUMINATING BOENi I e I The moot 011Warthl and Petted Motor 1p •--- 1100. 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