Daily evening bulletin. (Philadelphia, Pa.) 1856-1870, January 14, 1868, Image 2

' ,VEER roncr. AND Ills Cirewimity
- Inc niches - or. II is Collection.
Our readers are aware that the splendid
library of Peter Foree','Esq:, has been bought
by the Government. A Washington corres
pondent "bf the Chicago Tt'ilmne: gives the
following interesting account of a visit to Mr.
Force about the time that he parted with his
treasures.
The library had just been sold to the Gov
ernment (for $100,000), and the books were
being conveyed to the Congressional Library,
where shelves in a fire-p roof wing of the
„Library bad been prepared for them. The
proposition to keep the library intact has
*lnce been abandoned, and tha books are
scattered over the entire space occupied by
the Congressional Library. I called on him
in his library—a most fascinating place with
all its dust, and age and barrenness. lie met
us while passing out of one of the rooms. If
the library is dusty, and aged and barren, we
thought, then the library and the man are
counterparts. The winds of near eighty
wintersliad bleached his hair to a snowy
whiteness, but the dust of as, many summers
bad made it gray and dingy. His eyes had
faded in their color, but the sight is good, and
so are his other senses. He leans heavily on
his cane, and his memory—well, that could
hardly be expected to survive its heavy re-
quisitions.
"Do you read much now, Mr. Force?" we
asked, observing the thickness of dust upon
his old table.
"No," he answered, "I read very little, and
rarely ever write. Sometimes I read the In
tcl(igencer a little, but it has lost its interest
for me."
We thought what need is there .of writing
now? Half a ton of manuscript in his own
band, wrapped up, labeled and stowed away
on his shelves, and 60,000 volumes of books,
reaching all the way back to 1467, the date of
his oldest book! Ras he not done enough, we
thought, even though his earlier works are
blotted out? •
His library filled four or five large rooms on
the second story of his house. The rooms
were without carpet, ornament or furniture,
s save an occasional decayed chair or sickly
desk. and the dusty backs of these old books
stared at us forbiddingly like so many dead
faces, and dared us to a nearer approach. The
rooms were cold and dark and exclusive, and
yet (what an expression!) they were classic
ally grand and inviting. One feels in such a
place like building a fire, lighting the gas,
locking the doors and, giving to those books
the balance of his life.
We have not seen Peter Force since that
day, and had never
h seen him befoseen out
re. For
many, many yes e was seldom
side those rooms. He had been a hermit
among his books, and we could not imagine
how he would appear away from . them. We
could not separate the two—they so strangely
belonged to each other.
Peter Force came:,to Washington a jour
neyman printer in 181 having served his
apprenticeship in New York with William A.
Davis. It is next to impossible to estimate
the immense labor he has performed since he
arrived here. One can only get a compara
tive idea of it by spending days among his
books, his manuscripts, and his published
works. He commenced his life as a journal
ist in writing for the National Intel,' igeneer,
of this city. In 1820 he commenced the pub
lication of an annual volume of national
statistics, which he named the National
Calendar. This was continued until 1836.
He also published, during the years
from 1823 to 1830, the official journal
during the administration of John
(Piney Adams. In 1833 he commenced
the publication, under the patronage of the
Government, of a documentary history of the
American Colonies, of which nine large folio
volumes were published, bringing the history
from 1774 down to 1 i 79. The plan of the
American archives was to publish all the im
portant State papers, letters, narratives and
other documents relating, to the* settlement
and history of the United States from the dis,
cover) , of America in 1499, to the establish
ment of the present Government in 1789. In
the nine volumes published, there is no com
ment or opinions of the editors; but the docu
ments presented give a complete and con
nected narrative of each year's history. The
index of the work alone seems the labor of a
lifetime. Peter Force spent more than fifty
years in the prosecution of this work. It
seemed the only ambition of his life. lie
was unable to continue its publication for
want of means, but the cords of manuscript
which he transferred to the Government will
some day, it is hoped, see the light. Mr.
Force has also published four volumes
of. historical tracts, chiefly relating to the
origin and settlement of the American
Colonies.
Mr. Force showed us a perfect copy of
Filet's Indian Bible, the last copy of which,
offered at auction, brought $BOO, and which
two years since, resold at 51,000; forty-one
different works of Increase -and Cotton
Mather, printed at Boston and Cambridge,
from 1671 to 1735; a large number of still
earlier books and pamphlets, by Norton,
Cotton and other Puritan divines; and a very
complete file of the numerous and much
sought for publications of. Franklin and the
Bradfords. We also saw- a large volume
printed in 1476 by Peter Sheffer. The first
book, or the nucleus of Mr. Force's collec
tion, was bought in Philadelphia, and was
printed in 1475. Many of the books, by the
monks, probably, are valuable only on ac
eoutt-of their rarity and age, and to show to
what an alarming extent the beauty of let
ter-press printing has degenerated; for
the letter-press of all these books is abso
lutely wonderful and beautiful. Printers,
ink-makers and paper-makers, had better go
back into the fifteenth century and learn their
business.
A copy of the American Weekly Mcr
itu,ry, of September, 1735, we also examiacd.
It was "printed and sold by Andrew Brad
ford, Postmaster, at the sign of the Bible,
Philadelphia." Editorial applicants for post
zuasterships of to-day need have no lack of
early precedent, and cannot, certainly, be
accused of "new-fangled notions" in pressing
for eolith illation.
The files of the newspapers printed from
, the above period down to 1800, are unusually
complete, and relate to the Stamp act con
troversy, the Revolutionary war, the estab
lishment of our present Constitution, and as
late as 1814-15 describe the capture and
burning of Washington by the British, in
August, 1814. Before the acquisition of the
Force collection, the Congressional Library
possessed no copy of any Revolutionary
newspaper—the earliest American journal in
its collection being the Boston St:ntina, of
1780. 'Mr. Force had '215 bound volumes of
newspapers printed -prior to 1800, besides
about 700 volumes of journals printed from
1800 to the present time. Of pamphlets
printed prior to 1800 there were 8,310, while
• those printed between the latter date and the
present, reached' the number of 30,000 or
_more. There were not in the Congressional
library o,ooopamphlets, all told:
:In-the way of autographs the Force col
leetion exceeded all others. He had forty
' eight folio volumes of historical autographs
of great variety and interest, embracing a
collection of revolutionary lettcrei, military
And•political, and all of unquestionable au
' ,thenticity. 'The libraky of Congress had no
• Autographs of the revolutionary period. Mr.
,; 1 1Porce bad also two volumes of the original
military journal of Major-General Greene,
covcrlng the years 1781-82; the private jour
liatof Arthur .LeC, while Miuister to France,
in 1716-7; over a dozen military journals of
British officers during the saute period; man*
vacant - narratives of military expeditions, all
~, u npublished; twelve folio volumes of the
Aral of Paul Jones while commanding
eciin
•
American:vessels from 1771 t to 1778; two
autograph journals . of Geo. Washington, one
dated 1755,!Auring Braddotk% expeditiori,
and one in 1787, at Mount Vernon. A. man
uscript of Las Cases, in three folio volumes,
entitled "flotoria Antigua de Nueva Espana,"
and four folio volumes entitled "llistoria
Apologetich de los IndlaS Oceidentales," also
belonged to. Mr. Foice,
Mr. Spofford, the capable Librarian of
Congress, stated, after having carefully ex
amined the Force Library with a view to its
purchase by the Government, that he believed
it to possess greater value than Any like col
lection in the world, and that it "is unquestion
ably true that so extensive a collection of the
most rare and valuable books and manuscripts
relating to America could not be assembled at
so late a ‘ period as the present, even with un
limited means." We are indebted to Mr.
Spofford for assistance in gathering the above
figures, and for the following:
"The British Government is now engaged
in publishing the materials for the history of
that country, as found in its own unpub
lished archives, and in those of foreign na
tions. On this work it has expended £15,000
annually for the past ten years, or $150,060;
about the same amount our Government ex
pended on the unfinished American Archives
of Mr. Force. The British government ex
pended, in 1805, £22,000, or $llO,OOO for
books, manuscripts and binding for .its na
tional library, the British Museum. It has
spent over $lOO,OOO per annum for several
years past for the same purpose o f enriching
its collection of books, besides large sums for
salaries, antiquities and objects of natural
history." .
The old man went to the door with us as
we were leaving him, in the early spring, and
as we gazed at his dusky figure we wondered
if the Force Library would be remembered
and sought for in the stomach of the cor
morant overlooking the avenue, for almost
the last words he said to us were: • "I have
refused much more money than the govern
ment pays me for my books; but I would not
consent to have the library divided;" and,
poor old man, he 'believed that the Force
Library, occupying a separate wing, and
remaining a distinct unit, would be known
as long as the Congressional Library As he
held our hand at parting, he said : "Well, I've
worked hard up there (pointing to his library),
and I have been hopeful. Whatever I have
done 1 have done with great self-denial,
for I have been very poor all my life.
If I lati.-‘known the world more, I should
have accomplished less. For thirty years
I have worked from four to eighteen hours
up there, and a hundred thousand dollars is
not much to a dead man, after all."
"Mr. Force, what will you do when your
library is removed ?"
"1 can only say, with the last departing
book, 'Farewell, Othello's occupation's
gone.' "
The flay oY Samana..
The negotiations for the purchase of the
Bay of Bamana by the United States, which
were broken off some time back, have been
renewed, It would appear, by the Secretary
of State, who, on Tuesday evening last, gave
a detailed statement of them before the Senate.
Committee'on Foreign Affairs, and, a similar
statement relative to the purchase f Aliaska
and the Island of St. Thomas. The Bay of
Samana lies on the northeastern coast of the
magnificent Island of Hayti, and has advan
tages which hail) long made the possession
of it an object of desire with the maritime
nations of Europe. It commands the cele
brated Mona Passage, between the Islands
of Hayti and Porto Rico, from which
latter it is not more than two hun
dred miles distant, and a glance at the
map will show that it is situated just about
midway of that chain of small islands, which,
beginnincr b off the southeastern coast of Flo
rida, gild ending in the Gulf of Paria, com
pletely encircles the Caribbean Sea. The
power that holds it, having the needful naval
strength, would be able to dominate the
whole of the Windward and Leeward Islands
on the one side, with Hayti, Cuba, Jamaica
and the Bahama group on the other, and to
control completely the two passages leading
from the Atlantic into the Caribbean, viz.:
Windward passage and the Mona passage..
To control these would be in effect to control
_the whole trade of. Europe with the West
Indies, Central America, and the Northern
States of South America, by way of the
Caribbean.
The following description of the bay is
from the official report of General William L.
Cazneau, "United States Special Agent to St.
Domingo.
"f. , aniana Bay is a grand land-locked her
bor, or rather series of harbors, :to miles deep,
and in all its characteristics is one of the
noblest harbors hi tropical America. It em
braces within itself all the requisites for the
construction, repair and supply of vessels of
every class. In addition to its safe, ample
and convenient anchorages, it hasAne timber
for ship-building, excellent water,‘Oensive
coal fields, and bold shores beautifully in
dented with' sheltered coves, in which the
navies of the world may ride out all weathers
in safety.
"A protecting line of reefs and islets
stretches across the inner entrance of the bay,
and effecttially guards its Interior basin from
the heavy seas of the open ocean, but this
barrier is traversed by a deep and 'commodi
ous channel, which affords easy access to the
largest ships. Just within these protecting
reefs.there are to the north—only separated
by a tongue of land—two deep bays, nobly
backed by commanding acclivities, and sen
tineled in front by the Gallo* Alevantados.
In entering them from the east there are about
eleven fathoms of water, which gradually
shoals to eight, six and four on approaching
the beach.
"I personally verified, by soundings and
measurement, on a coasting visit which
made in expectation that the United States
Government would establish a naval depot in
the vicinity,. that a wharf two hundred feet
long would enable a vessel to lay alongside in
four fathoms of water, with clear bottom.
Several springs of the purest water fall into
this double bay, and forests of excellent
ship-timber surround it for miles deep in
land.
"There are numerous other good harbors
and anchorages on this extensive bay, but j
e x a mined these with more attention on_ ac
count of their situation near the on,
trance of the bay, and the capabilities of the
position in a military and naval point of
view.
"The salient promontories Which inclose
them, and the raking position of the sentinel
A /cyan/a/Los insure an absolute command of
the bay, and with the_defences recently con
structed by the Spanis engineers, thiS point
presents an impregnable fortress in our Amer
ican seas."
The territory, a part of which it is proposed
to sell along with the Bay, comprises one of
the finest portions of the island, being unsur
passed by any other portion in beauty, fer
tility.and mineral wealth. The head of the
Bay is the eastern termination of the great
plain or valley of the island, known as the
Vega Real, or Royal Meadow, which val
ley is situated in the centre of the island,
between the two great chains Of mountains
running across St. Domingo., and is watered
by the numerous streams which flew thence,
forming the rivers Yaoue and Tuna, the latter
of which empties itself into the Bay, and is
navigable for steamers of light draft for a dis
tance of :JO or co miles from its mouth. im
mense beds of coal have been discovered in
the district, and as the mineral is found near
the surface, it could be easily mined, and,
With little expense. Specimens of rich silver
ore have also been taken out at Point Bit
landra, on the Peninsula, ;Ind rnarlftle of
THE DAILY EVENING BULLETIN.-PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14. 1868.
various kinds, as well as native iron, is
known to exist.
Consolidating the Debt.
[Front the New York Herald.)
The—following suggestions for the con
solidation of the public debt from the pen of
a Wall street banker are interesting at the
present juncture in financial affairs :
It is impossible not to. respect the motive
which prompts the prevailing eagerness to
liquidate rapidly the national debt. It is open
to question, however, whether the desire is
as wise as is plausible. To pay off a debt
of two thousand millions within twenty or
forty
. years is no light undertaking, and those
who imagine that the people would submit to
an onerous taxation for a generation for this
purpose cherish a very flattering estimate of
the public patience. It cannot be conducive
to public content and harmony that the peo
ple should be subject to a burden of fifty
millions to one hundred millions a year for
the purpose of paying off obligations which
may be allowed to run for an in
definite period at interest. Nor could
such a course be consistent with the
commercial prosperity of the country. Few
observers of the history of national debts
would have confidence in the continuance of
such a policy, if undertaken; and few states
men would deem it prudent to put out au
immense issue of obligations requiring to be
provided for at a stated period. Nations
cannot forecast their vicissitudes; and they
should, therefore, be cautious in contracting
their obligations. The government is under
no necessity to pay its debts within anyVven
period. On the contrary, holders of national
securities would, as a rule, prefer an intermi
nable loan. They require the interest, not
the principal; or when they do want the
money they have invested, they can produre
it by the sale of their securities. Investors,
too, are apt to have more confidence in an
interminable loan than in one maturing at a
definite period, especially when the debt is
very large, inasmuch as the government
has much less difficulty in providing the
interest• than in
,paying the principal. The
United States Government has its choice be
tween issuing bonds payable at a given date,
and putting out a consolidated loan, termi
nable by purchase in the market. The latter
form would not exclude the possibility of re
ducing the debt; but it would have the vital
advantage of leaving the extent and the pe
riod of reduction to the option and the con
venience of the government. The takers of
such a loan could have no question about the
ability of the government to redeem it; for no
redemption would be stipulated; they could
have no misgivings as to whether the loan
would be payable in coin or•in paper money:
and they could bequeath their interest in such
an investment to their descendants without
liability to molestation of the principal,which
would render the loan especially desirable to
an important class of investors.
Upon these considerations it does appear
that the best way of settling the vexed ques
tion of consolidating the public debt is to au
thorize the conversion of all outstanding
interest-bearing obligations into an intermi
nable five per cent. stock, corresponding to
the consols of the British Government, the
interest to be, made payable in coin of the
United States. This form of loan would so
entirely obviate the doubts besetting the five
twenty bonds that there can be little question
that foreign bond-holders would promptly
make the exchange, and a large proportion
of home holders might be expected to give
the new loan the preference. The
especial esteem in which, this class
of investments is held is apparent from
the high price at which consols have always
ranged; and it is to be noted that their high
standig is due not merely to the sound credit
of the British Government, but more to the
fact that its credit is not unduly taxed by.en
gagements to pay principal which it might
prove unable to fulfil. The consolidation of
the whole debt into this form would entail
upon the country a permanent interest pay
ment of $100,000,000 per annum; and it is
impossible to see how, with our rapidly accu
mulating resources, such a loan could fail
to command a degree of confidence which
would enable the Treasury to negotiate
it fully at par. At the same time it would
be desirable to surround the loan with every
possible guarantee. For this purpose the pub
lic lands should be made available. The gov
ernment lands are steadily increasing in value,
and as the country becomes more fully devel
oped they may be made an important source
of revenue, especially If they are no longer
permitted to be given away to corporations.
An act authorizing a loan of the character
suggested should, theretbre, include a provi
sion forbidding any future donations of the
public domain, and requiring all proceeds of
sales of lands to be reserved for the purchase
of so much of the public loan.
HENRY CLEWS.
Gambling Extraordinary.
The,newspapers have a story. of Commo
dore Vanderbilt seeing a blackleg's bluff at
poker, and going a thirty-thousand-dollar
steamboat better; but this is hardly up to an
affair of which we recollect reading long since
in a Mississippi paper. In the days when the
Hon. George Poindexter represented the
State in the Federal Senate, say some thirty
-five years-ago,--before the -time-of railroads,-
he started from Natchez by an up-river boat
on his way to Washington. The Agri
cultural Bank, having a heavy deposit to
make in one of the Pittsburg banks,
intrusted the money to his charge. Before
twenty=four hours had - elapsed- some of-the
sporting fraternity were making up a little
game, and invited the Senator to take a hand,
to wkicb, nothing loath, he consented. The
game ran - about the usual course of such
things while the professionals were taking
the measure of their intended victim, and
guessing at the size of his pile. When these
-points were settled to their satisfaction, the
business began -in earnest. An overpower
ing hand was dealt to Mr. Poindexter, upon
which be made a small bet, and the others
passed, with one 'exception, who "saw
him" and went a thousand dollars bet
ter. To this he responded with another
thousand dollars better, when the gambler
replied, "I see your thousand dollars and
go thirty thousand dollars better"—for, per
ceiving that his customer was pretty flush,
be did not dare risk a few thousands. Polo
dpzter replied that that was more money
than he had, buthe would put up his pile,
which entitled him to a sight. This the other
denied to be the law. "Certainly," said Mr.
P., "I always understand that a gentleman
has a right to a show for his meney." "Not
unless it is stipulated beforehand;" and the
gambler appealed to the "gentlemen" present,
who sustained him. "Come," said the ruffian,
throwing down a well-filled pocket-book; and
laying his watch on the table, "I g) thirty
thousand dollars better, and give you five
minutes to raise the money." Poindexter
bid him count his money; and there
it was, sure enough, in good'
bills, "Well," said he, rising, "Is
will sec if I can find any friends who will
furnish the funds," and ho passed into the
ladies' cabin,
in which was his state room.
Ile lingered some time; and as the hand was
nearing the last minute, returned quietly, took
his seat, drew a bulky pocket-book from his
breast, and laying. it upon the table, calmly
said: "Sir, I sec your thirty thousand d6llars
and a hundred and twenty thousand dollars
better, and give you five. Minutes to raise the
money." It was the turn of the astonished
gambler to call for a count, but before Mr.
Poindexter got through with the hundred and
fifty thousand, he threw down his hand—
there being too many spectators to make
safe to raise a row—and, with his companions,
H out: ashore at the next woodyard.--.MobiMI
X1 ..%,7 ,
RETAIL DRY GOODS.
1101 CHESTNUT STREE
1 . . ,
E, M. NEEDLES ct COI '
Will be prepared to offer for '
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
Splendid accortinenta of
•
‘ A . F e s dr. Goons,
HANDKERCHIEFS.
a VEILS,
EMBROIDERIES, &c.. dic..
.
' i, , , • At Prises to Insure Ilales.
5 Their stock of
House -Furnishing Dry Goods
0 , Will be offered at the lowest rates.
Eleventh and Chestnut streets,
GIRARD ROW.
ifi tic to 01111:1'4411Mizictitt•littliii
WOOLEN GOODS! WOOLEN GOODS!! WO now .
V offer especial attractions to those desiring Woolen
Goods; FiThil All Wool Blankets, choice, $5 Oe ; Fine and
heavy All Wool Blankets, $525. $5,50 nod $6.00; one lot
heavy English Gray Blankets; cheap Cassimorcs for Boys'
Wear, much reduced; Fine mixed thuisinsercs for Youths'
Suits ;Flannels STOKES es and grades, reduced.
& WOOD. No. 7021 Arch street,
LIDWIN HALL & CO., 213 SOUTH SECOND STREET.
XI would invite the attention of the Ladies to their deck
of Clothe for Sacks and Circulars.
Real Velvet Cloths, finest quality.
Beautiful Shades of Purples.
Beautiful Shades of Browns. „
Beautiful Shades of Blacks.
Beautiful Shades of Whites.
Chinchilla and Frosted Beaver Cloths, &c.
LONG AND SQUARE BROCHE SHAWLS FOR SALE
at lees than use recent Auction sale prices.
Black Open Centres.
Scarlet Open Centres.
Black Filled Centres.
Scarlet Filled Centres.
Black Thihet Shawls.
GAY AND PLAIN STYLE BLANKET SHAWLS.
EDWIN HALL dc
28 South Second street.
GROCERIES, LIQUORS, &O.
OMEN & 'MADDOCK,
(Late W. L. Maddock di C 0.,)
No.:115 South Third Street,.
CHOICE ALMERIA GRAPES,
410 Cents Per. Pound.
DOUBLE. CROWN DEIIESA RAISINS.
SINGLE CROWN DEHESA RAISINS.
LONDON LAYER RAISINS.
LOOSE MUSCATEL RAISINS.
SULTANA RAISINS.
SEEDLESS ItA.iSINS.
'NEW LAYER FIGS, PRUNELLOS,
PRUNES, PLUMS,
NEW PAPER-SHELL ALMONDS,
ORANGES, CITRON, 'CURRANTS,
And a great variety of Goode euitable for the Chriatinsui
Season, at the lowest price.
ALL GOODS WARRANTED.
ded.fditu.3ln§
NEW FRUIT.
Double and Single Crown. Layer,
Seedless and Sultana Raisins.
CUrrants, Citron, Oranges, Prunes,
Figs, Almonds, &c., &o.
ALBERT C. ROBERTS,
Dealer in line grow*,
Corner Eleventh and Vine streets,
FRESH FRUITS.
FRESH RASPBERRIES,
PEACHES FLUMS,
TOMATOES in Glue and Cana
For male bY
JAMS la R. WEER
RYA and EIGHTH s treets.
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(:) \-P 4 „it IF i r ( a 3 g lj rant rr ir
are rget e y i r no l i ' p l l
C.) 4 . 0 r o i workmen from the best
materials, and are
• known
. y aN tic h a e le S rs rA a N irCi
N cus tomers.
• Sold everywhere.
MEW JERSEY LEAF LARD OF SUPERIOR qt.;•AL•
ity in /lamb and Firkiue, for Bale by
E. C.'KNIGIIT & CO..
S. E. corner Water and Cheetnut Ste.
NEW CROP CITRON IN PRIME ORDER, 35 CENTS
per pound, at COUISTIPS East End Grocery, No. US
South Second etreet.
ALMERIA GRAPES.-1.00 KEGS ALMERIA GRAPES.
in largo clusters and of superior quality. in store
and for sale by M. F. SPILLIN, N. W. corner Lighth and
Arch streets.
NEW CROP CURRANTS, IN PRIME ORDER, m
cents per pound, at COUSTY'S Eant End Grocery,
No. 118 South Second street..
NEW LEMON AND ORANGE PEEL- , 35 CENTS
per pound. at COUBTY'S Ea' .ct, End Grocery Store.
No. 118 South Second street.
't•TEW• CROP RAISINS—IN WHOLE, HALF
East
Endquarter boxes, at low prices, at COUSTY'S East
End Orocery Store, No. I.IS South Second street.
DURE SPICES. SWEET CIDER, COOKING WINES
JL and Brandies, at COUSTY'S East End Grown ,
Store, No. 118 South Second Arcot.
PRINCESS ALMONDS.—NEW CROP PRINCESS PA
eer
- hall Almonds just received and for sale by M. F .
BPILLIN. N. W. cor. Arch and Eighth streets.
1D AISINS ! RAISINS ! I—MO,WHOLE, DALE' AND
It quarter boxes of Dot ble Crown Ralaina, the beat
fruit fn the market; for vale by M. F. SPILLIN. N. W. eor.
Arch and Eighth atreets.
CAIIPETINGS, &C;i•
ENGLISH CARPETINGS.
New Goods of onr own importation lust arrived.
ALSO.
A choice selection of
AMERICAN CARPETINGS, •
OIL CLOTHS, n&c.
English Druggetings, from balf.yard to four yards wide
Matting', Ruge, Mats.
Onr entire stock, Including now goods daily opening
will be offered at LOW PRICES FOR CASHprior to
Removal, in anuary next, to New Store, now building,
1232 Chestnu J street.
R. L. KNIGIIT d: SON,
807 Chestnut Street.
0012. s to th tl mhl
RENIOVAL. •
LEDYARD&BARLOW
RAVE REMOVED 'rum, •
LAV AND COLLECTION OFFICE
TO
No. 19 South Third Street,
And will continue to give careful attention to collecting
and securing CLAIMS throughout the United 'States.
British Provinces and Europe.
Bight Drafts and Maturing Taper collected at Bankers'
rates. )aJ lm
Li EWES' rvlttlV&tltil VOOllOO4,
GENTS' I'ATENT•SYRING AND BUT
t aTa d b:Po v :i r 2 lit e g_ 4 Blaeigt it tigth white
Velvet LogAinge ; auto made to order and
. of eTers?ggt;troili.Reilial,Clitr (lean
- ' street, corner of Ninth. The beet Kid Glover
or ladles and gents, at
RICHELDERFER'S BAZAAR.
nnll•tf9 OPEN IN THE EVENING.
IIIIBIOAI I.
M . -_.
R. P) ARCRIS lIARMON V CLASSES COMMENCEon January 2d. For particulars oPPIY at the Mud°
Btoreo. d.,28,0,tu,th.140
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ALNUTB AND ALMOND .—NEW~OROP (WE
Wnoble Walnuts and Paper Snell Almonds, for Cale b)
H, Boom South Delaware aralauelf
•
GLOBE MUTUAL LIFE INSU
_
RANCE COMPANY,
NEW YORK.
PLINY FREEMAN, President.
•
HENRY C. FREEMAN, Secretary.
LORTNG ANDREWS. /
JNO. A. imaribNBERGH. Vice Presidents.
Cash Assets, - $1,000,000,
Orgganized;June, 3.13(34 , .
All policies tron-iorfeltaMe. Premiums payable in cash.
Losses paid in cash. It receives no notes and giver! none.
By the provisions of its charter, the entire surplus be.
longs to policy holders and must be paid to thorn in Divi•
donde, or reserved for their greater security. Dividends
are made on the cont. ibution plan and paid annsally,
commencing two years from the date of the policy. It
has already made two Dividends amounting to 51u7,000,
an amount never before equaled during the first three
years
taken company. No polic rat e s , required. Female
risks t the usual printed no exti a premium
being demanded.
Free Permission Given to Travel
IN THE
UNITED STATES AND EUROPE
At all Reasons of the Year.
Applications for all kinds of Policies. Life, Endowment.
Ten-year Life or Term, token, and all information cheer.
fully afforded at the
BRANCH OFFICE OF THE COMPANY,
.408 Walnut Street, Philadelphia.
ELMES. & GRIFFITTS,
MANAGERS.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA.
(WAS. E 1• LVIES, (late of Philada. Nat Bauk).
WM. F. GRIPI.ITTIL Jr.
Fire, Marine and Accident Insurance effected in the
York,elabe Companies of this City, and in those of New
New England and Baltimore. ocZttu thll4t
1829 - CHARTER PERPETUAL,
F.ELANIKLAIN
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF
PHILADELPHIA,
Nos. 435 and 437 Chestnut Street.
Assets on October 1, 1887,
$2,580,3433.
Capital.. ... . ........ $400,000 00
Accrued Surplue.. 1,000,7 n 00
Premium 1,17. 4 .698 00
UNSETTLED CLAIMS. INCOME FOR 1.1303
s9,b'l4 13. $300,000.
Loses Paid Since 1829 Over
*5,500,000.
Perpetual and Temporary follcies on Liberal Tenn
•
• DIRECTORS.
Chas. N. Bancker, Geo. Pales.
Tobias Wagner, Alfred Ritter,
Samuel Grant, Pratt. W. Lewis, N. D..
Geo. W. Richards, Thomas Sparks,
Isaac Lea. IVm S. Grant
CHARLES N. BANCKER, President.
OE' ). PALES, Vice President.
JAR. W. MeALLISTER, Secretary pro tem. fel:3
TIELAWARE MUTUAL SAFETY INSURANCE COM.
JJ intny. Incomrted bY the Legislature of PolansYl
vania. WI%
Office. S. E. corner THIRD and WALNUT Streets,
Philadelphia.
• MARINE INSURANCES
'On Vessels, Cargo and Freight, toall parts of the world.
INLAND INSURANCES
On goods by river, canal. lake and land carriage to all
parts of the 'Union.
FIRE INSURANCES
OO mStcohrand D is w egllennegrsally.
,
ASSETS OF THE COMPANY.
November 1.1867.
5200,000 United States Five Per Cent. Loan.
1640's . —. . . .... . . . $231,000 00
120,000 United States Six Per * Cent Lo • all.
1351. . . . . 131,400 00
maxi United Staten 7 310l'cr Cent. Loan.
Treasury Notes. 61,55"1 60
200,000 State of Pennsylvania Six Per Cent.
Loan.. 210,0104)
126,000 City of Philadelphia Six Per Cent.
Loan (exempt from tax) 125,625 00
6000 State of New Jersey Six Per Cent.
Loan. . ... ~ . ...,, • NM) 00
20,000 Pennsylvania Railroad * First .51ort.
gage Six Per Cent. Bonds.. Blur
. 11 1 ,800 00
25,000 Pennsylvania Railroad SecondMoit.
Western
Six. Per Cent. Bonds... . 23,375 00
26,00() Western Pennsylvania Rallroad * Six
Per Cent. Bonds (Penna. RR.
guarantee) 31.000 00
30,00) State of Tennessee Five Per Cont.
Loan mouo 00
7,000 State of Tennessee Six Per Cent.
L0an....... .... . .................. 4,270 00
16,000 300 shares shirk Germantown Gas
Company. Principal and interest
aratteed by the City of Phila.
)plphia 16,000 00
7,1011 1" shares stock Pennsylvania Rail.
road Company... ..... .... . 7,800 00
6000 leo shares stock NorthPerciaiilvania
Railroad C0mpany..........• 3,010 00
0,000 60 shares stock Philadelphia and
Southern Mail Steamship Co 15A/0 00
201,900 Leans on Bond and Mortgage. tint
liens on City Properties 001,900 00
51.101,400 Par
my9l-tud:th-ly§
Market Value 81.101,fe1l 50
Cod. 851.0.679
Real Estate .. .
. . . ..... .
Bills Receivable for fnetirmaces
made... 718133 dl
Balances due at Agencies Pro-
mime on Marine Policies—Ac
crued Interest, and other : debts
due the Company.. 43,334 36
Stock and Scrip of eundry Insu
rance and other Companies,
535,016 00. &Striated va1ue..... .
3,017 00
Cashin Bank.... ..... .. . ..... 10
Cadhln Drawer........ • • • • 2148
103,31.5 Cd
DIRECTORS:
Thorns! C. Hand. James C. Hand.
John C. Davis,' • Samuel E. Stokes,
Edmund A. Sander, James Traqualr,
Joeeph 11. Seal, William C. Ludwig.
Theophilue Paulding. Jacob P. Jones,
Hugh Craig, James B. McFarland.
Edward Darlington. Joshua P. Eyre,
John B. Penrose, John D. Taylor,
H. Jones Brooke. Spencer Mellvaine r
Henry Sloan, Henry C. Dallett, Jr..
George G. Leiper. George W. Bernadoch
William G. Boulton, John B. Semple. Pittsburgh.
Edward Lafourcade. D. I'. Morgan.
Jacob Riegel. A. B. Berger, "
'oMAS C. HAND President.
.. -- . P. _ _ ...._
JOLIisrirDAVIS, Viceiiiialdent
HENRY LYLI3BRN, Secretary.
'HENRY BALL, Militant Secretary. deb to oca
qui 1.1 RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PHIL.
ADELPII lA.
Incorporated in 1841.
Charter Perpetual
Office, No. SOB Walnut street.
CAPP' AL $300,000. _
Insures against lees or damage by FIRE, on Houses,
Stores and other Buildings, limited or perpetual, and on
Furniture, Goods, Wares and Merchandise in town or
count] y
14,18 . 5 ES PROMPTLY ADJUSTED AND PAID.
A55et5..............................................d4:11.177 l' d
•
Invested in the following Securities, viz.:
First Mortgages on City Property,well secured ..$126,0)0 00.
United States Government Loans........•—.... 117 000 00
Philadelphia City 6 per cent. Loans
75 001 e 0
Pennsylvania Ega,ooo,ooo 6 per cent. Lean— . 26,000'0
l'ennsylvaniaitailroad Bonds, first and second
Mortgages. . ... . ....... . ... . 35,000 00
Camden and Xiliboy ............ 6 per
Cent Lodi ... „.• . ... .. . ...... 6,000 00
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad lompauy's
6 per Cent. Loa u.....
. . ... . ...... . . . 5,000 00
'Huntingdon and Broad Top 7 per Cent.. M ort
gage Ponds. .......... ....... . ..... 4,560 00
County Fire Insurance * Company's Rtock 1,u50 (X)
Mechanics' Bank Stock— ... 4,000 00
Commercial Bank of Pennsylvania Stock 10,000 oil
Union Mutual Insurance Compa' Philadelphia's . 860 00
Reliance Insurance Company of
Stock., ." .... ... ...... ..... 3.250 00
Cash in Bank and on hand ...... ..... '137 76
Worth at Par.
Worth thla date at mark , t
DIRECTORS.
Thoniaa IL Moore;
Samuel Captner.
Jamea T. (mug,
laaue F. Baker,
Chrle4anJ Batman,
Samuel B. Thomas,
1 Biter.
M. TINGLEY, President.
Clem. Tin, ley.
%Vm. Minim . ,
tiamuellepham,
D. L. Canon,
'Wm. Stevenson,
Benj. W. :MOO'. Edward
CLE
THOMAS C. HILL, Secrota
PIIII.6DEI.PIIIA. December
A MFRICAN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY.—
II (Alice Farquhar Building, No. l .Walnut street,
Marine and Inland Insurance. Risks taken on
Cargoes and Freights to all parts of the world. and on
goods on inland transportation on rivers. canals, railroads
and other conveyances throughout the United States.
WILLIAM CRAIU, President.
PETER CULLEN, Vice Pruideut ,
ROBERT J. MEE, Secretary.
DIRECTORS.
Williatn Craig, Wm. T. Lowbor,
Peter Cullen, J. Johnson Brown,
John Dallet, Jr. Samuel A. Rulou,
William ti. Merrick, Charles Conrad.
Glllits Dallett, Hon. yL. Elder, •
Benj. W. Richards, • .S. Rodman Morgan.
Wm. 14. Baird, Pearson demi%
Henry C. Dallett, jal9
VIRE INSURANCE EXCLUSIVELY.—THE PENN
sylvania Fire Insurance Company—lncorporated 836
—Charter Perpetual—No. 510 Walnut street, opposite In
th_Pendence Square. •
This Company, favorably known to the community for
over lot ty years, continues to insure against loss or dam.
age by tire, on Public or Private Building.., ei her perma
nently or for a limited time. Also, on Furniture, Stooks
of (e' do and Merchandise generally, on liberal terms.
'I heir Capital, together with a I..rge Surplus Fund. is in•
vested in a most careful manner, which enables them to
offer to the insurtd au undoubted security in the 01003 of
loss. DIRECTO KS. .
Daniel Smith, Jr.. John Deveremr,
Alexa..der Denson, Thomas Smith,
Isaac ilazelhurst, Derry Lo . is,
Thomas Robins, J. Dilllugham Fell,
Daniel H.ddock,•,Jr.
DANIEL Barra, jr.. President.
WiLLIAK G. Cuower.L, Secretary,
FIRE ASSOCIATION OF PIIITADEIe
Oda. Office, No. 84 N. Fifth street. Incor. ,
4- A poratcd March 21 lir2o. Insure Buildings,
Household Furniture and Merchandiew
generally. from Loss by Firo (in tho City of
'• - Philadelphia only./ -
--- Statement of tho /sects of the Association ,
Published in compliance with the provisions of an Act of
Assembly of April sth, 1842
Bonds and Mortgages on Property in the City
14
of Philadelphia only ...• • ... .......... (1241,366
Ground Rents (in X'hiladelphia 0n1y).......... 20,148 C l l
Real Estate—. . .. .. . .. ....... ........ 28,u2il
U. B..Govornment (5:20) Loan 46,0(4 01
U. S. Treasury Notes.. 6,1 , 90 011
Cash in Banks 44,552 81
Total
VIIIIB . TEES.
William IL Hamilton, Levi P. Conte,
John Sander, Samuel hparlutwk.
Peter A. Keyser, (Marks P. Bower,
John Philbin, ;Jesse Lightfoot,
John (Jarrow. Robert Shoemaker,
George I. Young. Peter Armbruster.
Joseph R. Lyndall,
WM. 11. HAM LTON, President.
SAMUEL SPARHAWK, Vice President,
WM. T. BUTLER, Secretary
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rrliE COUNTY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.—Of
..L fire, No. 110 South Fourth street, below Chestnut.
"The Fire insurance Company of the County of Phila.
delphta," incorporated by the Legiolstare of l'ennsylva ,
nin in 1830, for indemnity against lusa or damage by fire.
exclusively. •
CHARTER PERPETUAL.
This old and reliable institittion,with ample capital and,
contingent fund carefully invested, continue , ' to insure
buildings, furniture, mereliandise,&c., either permanently
or
lowest limited Unto, against loss or diming° by tire; et the
rates conaistent with the absolute safety of its cua
tomes.
Loses adjusted and paid, with all possible despatch.
DIRECTORS:
Chas. J. Sutter. . Andrew U. Miller.
Henry Budd, fames M. Stone
John Horn, Edwin L, Reakirt.
' Joseph Moore, I Robert v Msesey, Jr.. •
George Medic. Mark Devil' fi,
CHARL 'AS J. BUT !•ilt, President.
13 4 Esruaser; F. Secretary and 1 reasnrer.
NI X INSURANCE
OFD PHILADELPHIA.
INCORPORATED 1141—CHARTER PERPETUAL.
No. 224 WALNUT street, oPPonito the Exchang e .
IRE
This Company insures from losses or damage by
F
on liberal terms, on buildings. merchandise, furniture,
&c., for limited periods, and permanently on buildings by
deposit or premium.
The Company line been in active operation for morn
than sixty years, during which all losses have beet)
promptly adjusted and paid.
DIRECTORS.
John L. Hodge, David TIMM,
M. B. Mahonv, Benjamin )fitting.
John T. Lewis, Thos. H. Powers,
William S. Grant, A. I t. cHenry
Robert W. Learning, F.dno M nd Castidon,
D. Clark Wharton Samuel Wilcox,
Lawrence Lewis, Jr. Lends C. Norris.
.101 IN 1.. WUCHEKER, President,
BANIMI.VII.O I X, Secretary..
rrHE ENTERPRISE ' INSURANCE COMPANY or
PHILADELPHIA.
OFFICE -- S. W. CUR. FOURTH AND WALNUT
STREETS.
FIRE INSURANCE EXCLUSIVELY:
TERM AND PERPETUAL. ,
CASH CAPITA L.. ... - ............ Si•s),(sss •;)
OASh Asburs. Jule 1, . as.)
F. Ratchford Stan% J. L. Errin ger,
Nalbro' Fierier. . lieo. AV. Fahuestock.
ohn M. Atwood, Jollies L. Clachoru,
Benj. T. Tredick, W. G. Booltou,
George lit Stuart. Charles Wheeler,
John IL Brou n. Thos. U. Montgomery.
F. RATCHFORI t SPARK, President.
THOS. 11..MONT(1 0 M FRY. Vice President.
ccl - 31.31n1 ALEX. W. WISTE.R. Secretary.
. A NTH itaclTE INSURANCE COMPANY. -CHAR
-1-1. TER PF.RPETUAL.
Office, No 811 WALNUT street, above Third, Philada.
Will Insure against Loss or Daniago by Fire, on Build.
Inge, either perpetually or for a limited time, Household
Furniture and Merchandise generally...
Alen, Marine insurance on Ve,rl , . Cargoes and
Freights.. Inland Insurance tCTORS. all parts of the Union.
DIRE
Peter gleser,
.1. E.
Win. F. Dean.
John Ketcham,
John Li. Hey',
WM. ESHER, President.
WM. F. DEAN, Vice President.
Wm. M. Sum!. Secretary. tu.th.alf
JEFFERSON FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PHl
ladelphia.—ollice, No. 24 North Fifth street, near
Market street.
Incorporated by the Legislature of Pennsylvania. Char
let Perpetual. Capital and Assets,. $1.50.000. Mako In•
pumice against Loss or Damage by F Ire on Public or Pri
vate Buildings, Furniture, Stocks, Goods and Merchan
dise, on favorable terms.
DIRECTORS. _
George Erety. Frederick Doll,
August C. Miller. Jacob Schindler,
John F. Belstcrling, Samuel Miller.
Henry Troomncr, Edward P. Moyer,
Wm. McDaniel. Adam J. Glass,
Christopher 11. Miller, Israel Peterson.
Frederick Staake, Frederick Ladner.
Jonas Bowman.
Wm. Eviler.
D. Luther
Lewhi Anacnried.
John R. 11!Marton.
Davis Pennon.
GEORGE MET Y. PreeidetiL
.1011 N F. BELSTERLING, Vice Pretideut,
PI111.11" E. COLEMAN. BCCIVLIVY.
AMERICAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, INCOR
porated llde —Charter perpetual.
No. MU WALNUT etreet, above Third. Philadelphia.
Having a large raid up Capital Stock and Surplus in•
vested ie sound and available tiecoritics, continue to in•
cure on dw , Rings. stores, furniture, merchandise, reessela
in port, and their cargoce„ and other personal property.
All losses liberally and promptly Rdjneted.
DiitEuToßs.
Thomas It. Mari.
W 'Janice P.. Campbell,
;101111 CIESII, Edmund Outillt,
Patrick Brady, .Charlcs W. Poultney,
John T. Locals. I ferael Morris,
John P. Wethenli.
THOMAS R. IlAll i, President.
ALUF.ItT C. L. Cnae, von'', Secretary.
VANE INSURANCE COMPANY, NO. 4.:74 CIIESTNUT
Street,
PIIILADELPITIA.
FIRE AND INLAND INSURANCE.
, • DIRECTORS.
Francla N. Buck, Joint W. Evermas.
Cbarilea ItlebarcLou, Robert 11, Potter.
Ileury Lewle, .Ino. KeAer.,lr.„
Robert l'earec, • E . I). Woodruff.
P. S. Jurtice, (had. Stoked,
Geo. A. S' Jo , . D. tall:.
FRANCIS N. It Ut IC., l'rceid.mt,
CHAS. RICH A SDSON, Vice Precldent.
w. 1. BrA NOIIA 111.. Secretary.
$1,507,60 15
BECKHAUS & ALLGAIER
Respectfully Invite Asto c ttention to
r their large and valise ,
k of llupeior
FAMILY CARRIAGES
Of retest styles. with all the most recent improvements:o3
finish.
ELEGANT LANDAU.
juIt eLAROC te E d. COACHES Ai and COUPES of 41fores0
Malta
MANUFACTORY AND WAREROOMB.
1204 FRANKFORD AVENUE,
0e66.8mrp4 abv. Girard avenue.
POCKETBOOKS. POILTERIONNIENaIso
Logany
citing
-mks.
ii 421,177 76
WATCHES, JEWELRY, &G.
$412 0 , ...1 26
Western Watches.
,zrs;
National Watoh Company, Elgin,lll
Watch-makers Supplied at Factory ['aces.
JOHN M. HA tt PLie R,
N 0.300 Chestnut, St. (Second Story.) ,
de2Allarel
jal-tu th 6 tf
SADDLES. lIAItNESS, &c.
HORSE COVERS,
Buffalo, Fur and Carriage Robes„..
eIIEAPER THAN 'Olll (NITA PEST, AT
lAN hASS'S,
031 [Market Street,
Where the largo Homo etands in We dour. )al-IY
JUST BEA BY —BIN GIIAM 'S LATIN °HAWK/M.—
New Edition.--A Grammar of the Latin Language.
For the two of Schools. With exercises and vocabularies.
By William Bingham, A. Al, Superintendent of the - f
Bingham School.
Tim 14,141011 m% take pleasure in announcing to Teachers
and friends of Education generally, that the new edition
of the abovo work is new toady. and they invite a careful
ex aniin4tion of the BMW, and a comparison with other
works on the same subject. Copies will be furnished to
Teachtte and Superintendents of &hoots for this purpose
at low i awe.
Price 111 to.
Published tuy
PL Ti. BUTLER & CO.,
Jo south Fot,rth street
Philadelphia.
OM for pale by licolmllers generally. null
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$1,0e6,069 am
COMPAN
OAItRIAGI'.
go,.
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Portemonntes,
Cigar Cases,
Portfolios,
Dressing Cases,
Bankers' Cases.
Ladles' & Vents'
Satchels and
Travelling Bags,
In all styles.
Ladles'
land Gents
Dressing
Cases.
NEW PEBILICIATII firm
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From Washington.
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itoyom, Jam 13.
yrtyritrrccitok coLcc;"usil
messntina ailyerclosinnerTetv,
Neu
Aiken; and Woodward, of the Pennsylvania delega
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• tion, have united In recommending John G. Brenner,
Esq., for Collector of the fort of Philadelphia, and a
paper to that effect, signed by thorn, has been Bent to
the Secretary of the Treasury.
• • ' INTERNATION.IO. SUIT,
4 Information has been received Imre to the effect that
General Dix, American Minister at Paris, has brought
oust in the name of the United States; against M. Er ,
longer & Co., blinkers, and several other prominent
• 'Z
parties, to force the restitution of six millions of dot-
Jars paid these parties by , the Con
' ..1; federate States, for ships built and not
Cieliiered, but subsequently sold to the Prussian and
•
other governments. The United States further claims
two millions of dollars, fin expenses incurred in send
. ing vessels to the French coast, to prevent these Con
federate cruisers from potting to sea.
INDIAN DELEGATION.
A delegation oft he Um Indians from Colorado, ac
companied by their agent, B. C. Oakes, Esq., 'called
on the Commissioner of Indian Affairs this morning,
merely to pay their respects to him. This tribe has
always been friendly with the whites, and had not
participted inan,y,of the late hostilities. They reached
the city on Saturda', and others will soon , arrive, the
object being to make treaties with the government.
The visitors of to, day were chiefs among the tribe of
tics.
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7IIE SUPREME COURT
The Supreme Court, to-day, had before it, the ease
of John K. Elgu, admlniatrator, plaintiff in error,
ye. Oliver Lovell
Riga, it appears, was the President of the Louisi
ana secession Convention in 1861. About foar hun
dred bales Of cotton belonfting to him were seized in
the State of Mississippi, by an agent of the Treasnry
Department, as abandoned property, and transferred
to Mr. Lovell, also a Treasury agent, and, under the
provision of law, removed to a State not in insurrec
tion. Suit was brought inn Missouri court to recover
the property. Some time after the commencement of
legal proceedings, Sign availed himself of the am
nesty proclamation of the President, by whicit he
claimed be Was restored to all his rights of property,
mid among others; his. right to the cotton.
Distinguished counsel are employed on both aides of
the question, Attorney-General Stanbery appearing
• for the United States, In company with Messrs.
llnglies and Drake, who were retained by the tieere
Lary of the Treteinry.
Xl.th CONGIIESS-SECOND SESSION.
CONCLUSION 01 :-ATURDAY'S PROCEFI. ANGS
House of Representatives.
T 111; SellitME L40"11.T.
Mr. WILSON. of lowa, asked 'leave to report back
from the Judiciary Committee, with an amendment,
by way of an additional section. the Senate bid do
clarittg what shall constitute a quorum of the Supreme
Court.
Mr. Ross objected, and Mr. WILSON moved to tem
pend the tubes, stating that he didanot propose to call
rip the bill for action for a week, or until the gentle
man from Pennsylvania, (Mr. W interne.) who had fire
introduced the subject in the louse. was present.
The House refused to suspend the rules--yeas, 72;
Mr. WitioN said he interpreted the vote ria an ex
prestion of the will of the House to have the bill
acted Upon immediately, and he would therefore
modify his motion and move to suspend the rules to
allow him to relent back the bill for immediate con
sideration, and that when the House. shall order the
main question the vote Stetllft)e taken without diliatory
motions. The question was taken by yeas and nays,
and resulted, yeas 113, nays —. So the rules were
auepended, and
Mr. \Vinson, of lowa. from the Judiciary Commit-.
tee, reported back the `Senate bill declaring what shall
constitute a quorum of the hapreme Court, with au
The bill declares that any number of the Justices of
the Supreme Court not leas than five, being in ma
jority thereof, shall constitute a quorum. The amend
ment declares that no coast pending before the Su
preme Court. involving the action or effect of any law
of the United States shall be decided adversely to the
validity of such law without the concurrence of two
thirda of all the members of the Court
Mr. WILLIAMS, of Pennsylvania, offered an amend
=cut requiring tbealecietomaof the Cou caees
lo be unanimous. lie explained andadvocated his
amendment-
Mr. Puce:, of New York, declared that on his re
turn to the Iloitee after a few weeks' abisence, it ac
tually seems - r!to him to-day as if the country was in
the midst of a revolution.
The Howe bad before it to-day a proposition of a
most extraordinary character. It was proposed by
one act to strip ten States of the little authority left
to them: to deprive the Executive of its power. and
now it was proposed by this act virtually to rob the
Courtin rendering this decision of Congress, which
abentld be the hienest dean of the nation, and in
which there were Over a hundred and sixty iawyere.
Mr. Marshall declared that of all the revolutionary
measures brought before the last and present Congress,
tending to subvert and destroy the institutions; of the
country, this was one of the very gravest. It was net
vela striking a blow an but eubaercieg one of the C:).-
ordinate branches of the government It had beam a
theory of the government that it was a government of
cheeks and balances. anti that there was no arbitrary
power that could put ita foot upon the people ana
moon other co-ordinate branches of the govern
ment.
It was the assertion of an abaoluti' - _midi the peo
ple would repudiate, unless they , illina tube
deprived of their liberiles, se - awe the institu
tions of their fathers tra-- ; .der toot. A more
euorineue proposition peen brought before
any deliberative bdy. Th, very bringing forward of
such a measure was a plea of guilty on the part of the
majority in Conarese, and S. confession that its acts
were unconstitutional, and that, therefore, they were
unwilling to have them brought nefore the eTeal
judicial tribunal of the country. There was no power
er the Federal Constitution to pass such a law. It
v.ae a moat palpable and manifest tiaurpation; and it
was not safe for any' party to come forward to trample
iu the duet that great tribunal, Which had , eatablleited
ouch a reputation under the lead of the great men who
Ind presided in that body.
r There. was a reverence for that tribunal, for its jus
tice. its learning, it-conservatism, its ability. its ad
herence to the gnat principles of the government.
which would not permit any Conan :se to trample on
and crush it out of existence for partienn purpoQeu.
lie appealed to gandenten not to attempt to place
their unhallowed feat en the Supreme Court, an in
atitut ion which was deemed so important for the pre
aervation of the check' , atid- balancea ofethe govern
ment, and so absolutely necessary for the protection
of the rights of CI2I7AMIS. If this law was passed there
'would not be one of the guards of the Constitution
worth one cent to the citizen.'
Mr. n11:011AM, of Ohio, desired to know whether
the gentleman from Illinois was not aware of the fact
that the bill reported from the Judiciary Counnittee
proposed no more than was - required by-the original__
judiciary act of 1759, under the administration of
Washington?
Mr. Manama's, was not aware of the fact and de
sired Mr. Bingham to read the section of the law that
lie referred to.
Mr. BINGHAM read from the judiciary act of 1789
the section declaring. that the Supreme Court of the
United Statea shall consist of a Chief Justice and tour
Aseociate Justices, and form Of whom shall constitute
a (minim.
Ile argued that when all the members were present
it would require four to concur in a decision, which
- would be two-thirds.
Mr. Mailman. declared that het had great respect
for the abilities of the distinguished gentleman from
Ohio, but the claim he had now pet forward was one
of the most palpable and shameful dodges ever at
tempted to be imposed on the /lOUS°. lie was aston
ashed that that gentleman should attempt to palm off
the idea that there was any analogy between the act of
3789 and the measure before the House.
Mr. SPALDING, of Ohio, supported the bill as re•
ported from the Judiciary Committee, It he were
• qualified to hold a seat on the Bench of the Supreme
Court, and if he bad that honor, nothing would
gratify him more tban the passage by Congress of
this measure. lie did not believe tint one judge of
that high tribunal would object to It relieved the
Court of very great responeibility, and it made the
4lecision more satisfactory to those whom the de
affected. nO objected, however, to the amend
ment requiring that each justice ehould assent to the
- decision.
Mr. Willies, of lowa, moved to add to the amend
meat reported from the committee a proviso that, if
any circuit or district court of the United States
should djudge any act of Congress to be unconstitu
tional or' invalid, the judgment, before any further
proceedings were had upon it, shall be certified up to
the Supreme Court of the United States, and shall be
considered therein, and if on consideration thereof
two-thirds of all the. , members of the Supreme Court
shallmot aflirm the judgment below, the same Shall be
- declared and held reversed. '
Mr. BINGHAM said he would have preferred the dis
.leuseien to have been carried on in a spirit different
from the partisan spirit exhibited by the gentlenumn
from Illinois (Mr. Marshall). That gentleman should
mot have assumed for himself and the party he repre-
Sented that they Were the only guardians of the Con
stitution and the people's rights, nor did he recognize
the title by which that . gentleman assumed to pro
amonnee judgment upon the majoalty in Congress in
the name Ot all the people of the United States.'
It would be a sad day for Americium institutions, and
for the sacred cause of republican government, it any
tribunal in this land, created by the will of the people,
was above and superior to the people's power. That
Court, he repeated, bad disgraced not only itself 1113 a
tribunal of justice. but it had disgraced humanity
• When it dared to mouth from its high seat of justice
the horrible blasphemy that there were human beings,
"Other in this land or in any land, whose rights white
alien were not bound to respect.
Mr. Marten...la , remindsd. the gentleman that the
;Supreme Court bad never said such a thing.
Mr. PIIIINN,- of New York. also desiredato make a
remark in that connection.
' Mr. BINGHAM, not yielding the floor, said he Im
.aleratood very well the petal, which gentler= would
make. lb did not say that the Court held that doc
trine.. Be htd only said that it mouthed that horrid
blasphemy. Ile knew that it was no &claim
Mr. Itourson, rising to a question of order, made
the point that it was not In order for the gentleman
from Ohio to make such a charge against a co-ordinate
branch of the government.
br•ret:r:n overruled the point of order, holding
that be could not declare out of order tor - attack on
another department of the government when made
in parliamentary langtiane.
Mr. ROBINSON, of New York, made the further point
of order, that gentlemen standing around Mr. Bing
ham should be made to take their seats.
The SPEARINt sustained that point of ordcrand re
quested the gentlemen to resume their seats.
Mr•. Btsoneat went on to Hay that from that deolsion
of the tinpreme Court of the United states an ap
peal had been taken to the public opinion of the coun-
fly.
It would not do for any men who ever read the Con
stitution of this country. to rise in his place here and
ray that the Congress of the United States could not
reduce that tribunal,to a single person, or to three
persons. If the number of judges was fixed at three, of
whom two would be a majority, would it not require
these two to concur in any decision? What objection
was there to this law The gentleman from Illinois
would have to find some other objection than his ad
cantanctum statement that it was a violation of the
Constitution, when I e had called that gentleman's
attention to the fact that in the First Congress the judi- !
ciary faw of 'B9 was passed, under which no judgment
could -be pronounced upon any question whatever
without the concurrence of twollards.
Mr. Mansliam, of Illinois. inquired whether the
Court bad not been so organized that it required the
same number of Judges to declare a law valid.
Mr. BINGHAM. admitted that it did.
Mr. MAIVIIALL held therefore that there was no
analogy between the two cases r
Mr:Wit...sox, of lowa, moved the previous question,
stating that he would not do so except for the order
of the House making a special order for to-morrow
of the bill reported from the Reconstruction Commit•
tee.
The previous question was seconded and the main
question ordered.
Mr. WimoN, of lowa, being entitled to an hour to
cluscithe debate, yielded twenty minutes of his time
to
Mr. Woonwinn, of Pennsylvania, who declared
himself Opposed to botilthe bills of the Reconstruction
Committee and that of the Judiciary Committee, be
cause be believed them to be unconstitutional. Con
gress had no more right to dictate to the. Supreme
Court bow it should decide questions, than the Su
preme Court had to dictate to Congress. The Su
preme Court was a co-ordinate branch of the govern
ment, and its decisions were to be made under the
principles of the common law by a simple majority.
Mr. Botrrwma, of Massachusetts, inquired whether
it was not within the power of Congress to change
the common law by a statute
Mr. Wooowann admitted that, it was if .he matter
were one with which the legislative power- had any
thing to do. Another objection to the bill was that
it would be found impracticable in operation.
Mr. Iltornann, of Connecticut, having had five
minutes' time allowed him by air. Wilson, opposed
the bill, declaring that it was a usurpation on the part
of Concreee. Lakes the three coordinate branches
of the government could be held together the Consti
tution or the country would no longer exist. The Su
preme Court was not the creature of Congress, bat
was created by the same power that had created Con
gress. Both came from one parent, and when one
child 'ought to slay the other it was entity of the same
crime of width Cam was guilty in the older world.
lie denied that Congress had any more right to pale
this law than It had to declare that the verdict of a
jury should not be unanimous.
It was perfectly well known that, this law was in
tended to reach a particular case; and the House was
called upon to vote on it in bet, indecent., indecorous
haste. It was urged because thereavae a rumor that a
large majority of the Judges of the Supreme Court
were adverse to a particular measure on which Con
gress seemed determined to hang it» political life, it
wee, therefore, propoeed to muzzle the Supreme
Court.
Mr. Wraeme. of Itiwa, closed the debate. lie be
lieved that the first section of the bill had not been
challenged by any gentleman who had addressed the
House. That being so, the whole principle of the bill
was yielded.
Mr. W lISON. of lowa, after replying to some inter
in. Hal lone by Mr. Mungen and other memners, de
clared that instead of this .being a radical measure - if
was a conservative measure.
Mr. Wll.l.lAala remarked that that was the reason
why he wee opposed to it.
Mr. Wil-SOti said that Congress in this bill was
simply} declaring that the Supreme Court should not
haae legislative power without the concurrence of at
least two-thirds of its members"
The house then proceeded to vote on the bill and
pending amendments.
Mr. Ross moved that the Rouse adjourn.
The kireanen declined to entertain the motion on
the ground that the House was acting under an order
made on the emapenelon of the roles that the vote
should be taken without any delatory motions.
Mr. ROISMON appealed from the decision of the
Chair.
be question was taken, by yeas and nays, and the
decision of the Chair was Suetained-lears re, nays 25.
[The following named Democratic members voted to
sustain the Chair:) Messrs. Burr, Chanter, Eldridge,
Wield, Kerr, Marshall, Murphy. Phelps' and Sit
e la-Salt:Ea
Mr. Li-MIDGE moved to lay the bill and amend
ments on the table.. Negatived-yeas nil, nays 113.
The question was taken on Mr. Williams amend
ment requiring the unanimous decision of all the
judges, and it was rejected-yeas 25, nays 121.
The leas were Messrs. Arnell, Ashley of Nevada,
Ashley of Ohio, Bingham, Cake, Clarke of Kansas.
Collide, Farnsworth, Harding. Judd. Lawrence of
Ohio. Loan Logan, Maynard, McCarthy. McClurg,
Mullins, Pile, Price, Trimble of Tennessee. Van Aer
nam, Van Dorn of Missouri, Ward, Williams of Penn
eylvanin. and Williams of Indiana.
Mr. Wilson's amendment. adding a proviso to the
amendment reported from the Judiciary Committee,
was adopted-y(113111, nays in. and the amendment,
ea amended was agreed to-yeas 110, nays; 311, as fol
lows:
aa--Mesere. Aimee, Anderson, Arnell, Ashley of
Nevada, Ashley of Ohio, Deily, Baker, Baldwin, Banks.
b'earnan, Benjamin, Benton, Bingham; Blair, Boat
well, Bromwen, Broomall, Buckland, Cake. Church
ill. Clarke of Ohio. Clarke of Kansas, Cobb.C.iburn.Co
vodka Cullom, Dawes. Dixon, Dodge, Donnelly,
Drigga, Begleston, Eliot, Ela, Farnsworth, Ferri..
Ferry, Garile,d, Gravely, Griswold. Harding, llieby,
Haltallooper,Hopkine , h übbardof West Virginia,lllll
- Hunter, Ingersoll, Jeuckes, Judd,Julian, Kelley,
Kelsey, Ketcham, Kitchen, Koontz, Latlin, Lawrence
of Ohio. LincolnaLoan,Logan, Lotighbridee, Mallory,
Martin, Maynard, McCarthy, McClurg. Mercur, M,l
- Moorhead, Morrell. Mullins, Myers, Newcomb,
Nerd), O'Neill, Orth, Paine, Perham Peters, Pike,
Pile, Pomeroy. Price, Raven, Bobeitson, Sawyer,
Schenck, Scofield, Shanks, Smith, Spalding, Stevens
of New Hampshire, Stokes, Taylor, Thome. Trimble
of Tennessee, Trowbridge, ;Twitchell, Upson, Van
Aernam, 'Van Born of Missouri, Ward, Washburn of
W isconein, Washburne of Illinois, Witehburn of In
diana. Welker, Williams of Pennsylvania, Williams of
Indiana. Wilson of lowa, Wilson of Ohio, Wilson of
Pennsylvania, Windom., and Woodbridge-11G.
Nava--Messrs. Adams, Archer, Barnum, Beck,
Brooks, Burr. Chandler, Getz., Glossbrenner, Gonadal',
Grover, Haight, Ilawkine, Holman, Hotchkiss, Hub
bard of Connecticut, Humphrey, Johnson, Kerr,
Knott. - Marshall,-McCormick ,_Morrieeey,
Niblack, Nicholson, Phelps, Pruyn, Randall, Robin-.
eon, loss, Sitgreavea, Stone, Tabor, Trimble of Ken
tucky, Van Aitken. ood, and Woodward-So. -
Mr. Wilson moved to amend the bill by adding to
it the words, `'and requiring a conearrence of two
thirds of the members of the Court to declare a law
of the United States invalid."
Mr.TVeramame, of -Penneylvanim aug,gested instead
of that to make the amendment read, "and to regu
late the juriediction thereof.
Mr. Wiasore accepted the suggestion, end the title
was so amended.
Mr. Gartman, of Ohio, moved to suspend the
rules that lie might introduce a bill to reduce and im
prove the military establishment by the discharge of
one major-general, the one who was last commis
sioned in that grade before the Ist of January, Ma,
(General Hancock.).
After a very decided indication on the part of
Meesrs. Brooke, Randall and others that a resort to
fillibusterbig would be had to prevent thebill passing,
Mr. wean withdrew the ration, givin notiee
that held renew it next Monday, and then g ,
at half
last six o'clock, the House adjourned.
Pennsylvania Legislature.
January 1:3.
Senate.
The following are the standing committees
,of
the Senate:
STANDING cOantiTTEEs.
The Speaker announced the following . as 1
the Standing Committees for the ensuing st,ssion,
viz.:
Federal Relations—Messrs. Lowry, M'Con
anghy, Brown (Lawrence), Wallace and WCand
less.
Finance—Messrs. Connell, - , Worthington, Lan
don, Errett and Jackson.
Judiriari, General—Messrs. Shoemaker, M'Con
aughy, Wallace, White and Burnett.
Judiciary Local—Messrs. Cowles, Stutzman,
Fisher, Davis and Stinson.
Accounts—Messrs. Stinson; Coleman, Nagle,
Shugart and Linderman.
Estates and Escheats—Messrs. M'Conaughy,
White, Wallace Cowles and Searight.
. Pensions and Gratuities—MMES. Fisher, Lowry,
Randall, Brown (Northampton), and Mclntire.
Co2porations—Messrs. Ridgway, Taylor, Brown
(Mercer),•Glatz and Nagle.
Am/Av—Messrs. Brown (Mercer), Connell,
Lowry, Randall and Brown (Northampton).
Canals mid Inland Naiigat2on•-=-Messrs. Taylor,
Shoemaker, Scaright, Linderman and Stinson.
' Railroads—Messrs. Coleman, Lowry, Ridgway,
Randall and Errett.
Election- Districts—Messrs. Stutzman, White,
Jackson, Billingfelt and Mintirc.
Ritrenchtnent and Rvin . nt—Messrs. Browne
(Lawrence), Billingfelt, Errett, Davis and Beck.
Education—Messrs. Worthington; Browne
(Lawrence), Cowles,' Brown (Mercer) and Sea
right. _
yrieulture and Domestic Manufactures—
Messrs. Stutzman, Landon, Billingfelt, Glatz .and
Shugart. ..
3filitary White, Taylor,
Fisher, M'Citnittess and Davis.
Roads anti Bridges—Messrs. Billingfelt, Lan
don, Taylor, Glatz and Nagle.
THE DAILY EVENING BULLETIN.-PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 186 g.
Onnpare . Ilills•L,Mesßr,3. Jackson, Stutzman,
Bißingfelt, M'Candless and Nagle. •
lice and Immorality—Messrs. Browne (Law-
Teri:), Worthington, , Taylor.. Burnett and Lin
de man. • _ . „.. •
Private Claimg and Ifinnageß—Messrs. Fisher,
Stu tzman, Bhlingfclt, Beck and M'lntire.
Libparg—Messrh. Worthington, Cowles -and
Wallace.
Public Printing—Messrs. Errott, M.'Conaughy
_
Connell, M'Candless and Searight.
Public Boildinim—Messre. Boleinan, Brown
(310 rcer) and Glatz.
New Counties and County Seals—Messrs. Brown
(Mercer), Shoemaker, Lowry, Searight and Beck.
The following bills were introduced: One by Mr.
Connell, incorporating the Honorable State Council or
Bons find Daughters Of America, and one releasing
personal property, moneys at interest, bonds and
mortgages, except those issued by corporations, from
taxation.
i The appointment - of General C. M. 'Prevost as
Major-General of Militia in Philadelphia, was con
firmed. Numerous local bills, affecting no public in=
teres ts. [were introduced.
Mr. Szenniter, of Fayette County, introduced a bill
restoring pensions of soldiers , of the war of 1512 to
their widows.
Mr. McConnuonv, of Adams County, offered a reso
lution inetrueting the Judiciary Committee to in
quire why a bill cannot be framed to require the in
-vestment of the current surplus in the Treasury and
sinking fund, so as to produces revenue to the State.
Passed.
Mr. Lownr, of Erie, offered a resolution instruct
ing the Finance Committee to report upon the feasi
bility of the State purchasing the first mortgage bonds
of the Brie Canal.
Messrs. Lowry, Browne of Lawrence, and Taylor of
Beaver, favored the resolution, and Fishercif Lan
caster, opposed ,
The resolution, fitter being amended so as to refer
to the Judiciary Committee, passed. Adjourned.
House of 'Representatives-
The 'House met at eight o'clock.
The tin:elan presented the annual reports of the
Western Saving Fund. Lehigh Coal and Navigation
Company, Girard Trust, State Treasurer, and Phila
delphia Saving Fund Society.
The Governor's message was presented, and on mo
tion, the reading of it was dispensed with.
Mr. NrcitomioN moved to" ' print 10 000 copies of the
mi....ege in English, and 3,000 in German. On mo
tic.f, the subject was postponed until to-morrow.
Mr. MANN, of Potter County, offered a resolution of
respect to the memory of A. W. Benedict, late Clerk
or the House, who expired 'during the recess of 1807,
Be referred to the active, cheerful, and christian life of
the deceased.
Mr. Bum. introduced a resolution . instructing the
Judiciary Committee to inquire' into the expediency
of appointing a gasinspeetor. and allowing consumers
of gas to dispute their bills by giving secarity for the
amount, which the. Trustees might- ultimately re
cover, and prohibiting the Trustees from turning off
the gas.
The committee were Instructed to report by bill in
favor or otherwise. . .
Mr. THORN, stated that no committee had yet been
appointed, and therefore moved to postpone for the
present.
Mr. BULL denounced the management of the Gas
Works, and especially the Trustees, who, he said, sat
with closed doors, and against whom man dare not
lift his hand.
Without any further discussion it was agreed that
ae no committee had been yet appointed. the whole
matter should be postponed until next Tuesday week.
Mr. WII-•;ON, of 411egheny, offered a resolution pro
viding for the payment to all returning officers of the
Botts.' for ten days service at the beginning of the
session.
Mr. Mime moved to amend so as to pay only such
principal officers as the law allows to return.
The amendment was agreed to, and the bill passed.
Philadelphia Baltic Statement.
The following is the weekly statement tne Phila
delphia Banks, made up on Monday afternoon, which
presents the following aggregates:
Capital Stuck ..... .......... ...... ........$16,01 050
Loans and ............... 52,593 TOT
Specie ........ ..... ......... 400,615
Due from other 8ank5........ .............. . 4,951 05S
Due to other Banks ' • 6,858 803
Deposit ..... ....... • ........ ..... 37,13,1, 870
Circulation. . . ..... . . .......... ..... 10,639 096
U. S. Legal Tender and:lemand Notes 17,037 995
Clearinga ..... ...... ......... 34,075 269
Balance 3,247 345
The following statement shows the condition of the
Banks of Philadelphia, at various times during the last
few months:
1667. • Loans. Specie. CirculatiOn.Deposits.
Jan. 1.....52,512,6 2 3 903,633 10,389,820 41,3 1 13,320
Feb. 4.....52,551,130 574,564 10,430,693 39,592,719
ar. 4.....51,979,173 626,563 10,581,800 89,367,388
A )aril 1....50,180,306 603,148 10,631,532 34,150,285
May 6....53,054,267 386.053 10,630,695 37,574,054
June 1... .52,747,306 3.34,393 10,637,132 37,332,144
July 1....52,538,962 365,187 10,641,311 36,616.841
Awr. 5....53,427,640 302,055 10,635,925 53,094,543
Sept. 2....53,734,667 307,653 10,625,356 36,323,354
Oct. 7....53,041,100 250,303 10 627,921 94,657,405
Nov., 4....52,504,077 273,590 10,640,820 33,604.001
Dec. 2... .51,213.435 216,071 10,646,819 34,817,965
1869.
Jan. 6.....52,002,304 235.912 10,639,003 36,621,274
'• 13-52,693,707 400.615 10,039,.96 37.131. 5 40
The following is a detailed statement of ,the but
ters of the Philadelphia Clearing House for the past
week, furnished by G. E. Arnold. Req., Manager:
Clearings. Balances.
6,331,301 09 604,394 96
5,911,693 52 512,224 15
5,575,524 34 496.535 92
6,096,443 40 421,538 35
4,735,313 25 556 . 032 6.7
5,375,064 05 650,618 75
3 M. 6
111017BILENTS Or
AREtIVE.OCEAN STEAMER&
TO
siiirs rnolf FOB PATE
City of Limerick—Liverpool—New Y0rk..... .....Dec. 21
\Vrn Penn London.. New Y0rk..........1 ice. 2.8
8ritannia..'........... Ghtegow..New York.... .. . ... Dec. ‘i
tHy of Baltimore..Liverpool—New York... ........Jan. 1
Erin.. .... Liverpool—New York ...... .. ..lan. 1
Perieire........ ....... ..litivre..New York.... ...... Jan. 2
Win Penn. ..... ....London..New York _Jan. 4
Auetralailan ...Southampton..New York ...... .. _Jan. 4
Aleppo... .... ..... „Liverpool—New Y0rk..... ....Jan. 7
Minueeota..... .. —..Liverpool—Now York Jan. 7
Weeer South ampton..New York Jan. 7
Belpian Liverpool—Portland Jan. 0
Germania. Southampton.. New Y0rk..........Jan. lu
TO DEPART.
Trip01i..............New York ..Liverpool ...........Jan. 15
Manhattan......... New York ..Liverpool.... ....... Jan. 15
San Francieco,.....New 1 ork..Grevtown, Nic Jan. 15
Cuba................N owl 0rk..1..ivi1.rp001.... ....... Jau. 15
Pioneer. ..... ....Philadelphia..Wilmington. Jan. 111
NV vowing... ....Philadelphia ..Savannah Jan. Pi
Colun Ida— ... --New York—Havana—. ..... —.Jan. Id
Bremen. .New York.. Wein en Jan. Id
Penneylvania.. ...New York_Liverpooi.... ....... Jan. 15
Ilibeinia New York..Glaegow .............I an. IS
510raviau............P0rt1and..LiVCrp001........... tau. IS
I 'Ry of lialtimorc.New York ..Liverp001.............ian. 15
Stars and Stripes— .Philad'a..lla‘-ana Jan. 21
Hiring Star .New York..Aepinwrill..... ...... ,lan. 21
Pertia........ ...... New York.. Liverpool.... Jan. :II
North America.... New York.. Rio Janeiro Jan. RI
Eni opa New York.. Glasgow .......Jan. 25
Juniata . .. ..... Philadelphia..N. 0. via Havana...lan. 27
i 24,075,269 71 3,247,315 1)3
BOARD OF TRADE.
(WO. N. TAI HAM,
ANDREW W HEELER, ISONTIILY COMMITTEE.
D. C. MoCAMMON,
t) fro szeDigiori nNosoll
PORT OF PH ILADELPHIA-JA.NUAILY 14
7 . 171, BUN SEIB. 4 411 Hiatt WATER
• CLEARER YESTERDAY.
Schr Dauntlee., Coombs. Lisbon, Jobe de Bessa Gairatt•
rains.
4110
MEMORANDA.
Ship John Clark, Letournan, hence at Baltimore 11th
instant.
Ship Lancaster, Jackson, for Liverpool, was towed to
felt from Mobile 4th inst.
Ship Joseph Clark, Carver, from Baltimore for Panama,
was spoken loth ult. lat 124 lon 28:5.
Blot) Mary Goodell, Sweetoer. from Baltimore for Yoko
hama, Japan, was spoken 6th ult. lat Bii N, lon 45 W.
Ship Canvas Back , Johns, from Bristol, E. for Aden.
was spoken 12th ult. lat 90 S, lon 26 E.
Ship Melrose,.Nichols, from Manila 7th Aug for N York.
was spoken let inst. lit 31 22 N, lon 70,
Ship Swallow, McLaughlin, at Liverpool 10th Instant
I rom San Francisco.
Steamer Tonawanda, Jennings, henco at Savannah
yesterday.
Steamer Roman, Baker, hence at Boston yesterday.
Stomper City of Cork... Phillips. from Antwerp 2 let Dec.
with.lol passengers, at New York yesterday.
Steamer Alhambra. Barrett, at Liverpool 28th ult. from
New Orleans.
Steamer Gen Meade, Sampson, from New Orleano 4th
Inst. at New York yesterday.
Steamer Hammonia, Ehlers, cleared at New York yes
terday for If amburg.
Steamer Boole, Edmondson. at Queenstown 29th ult.
from New York, and proceeded for Liverpool.
Steamer Liberty. Bain, from New York for Havana,
was passed 9th inst. 45 miles NE of Frying Pan Shoals.
steamer Nova Scotian, Aird, sailed from Portland llth
inst. for LiverpooL
Steamer Golden Clty,Lapldge,sailed from San Francisco
llth inst. for Panama.
Steamer Tybee, Davidson, at Galveston 2d Inst. from
Nov 'Nor in crossing the bar at the former port, loot her
rudder and rudder post, and her propeller. It
ported that she was severely Injured and in a leaking
comiition but the Oloto report the damage to be trivial.
not reaching the hell. _
Bark Devonshire , 11111, at Leghorn 26th ult. for this port
20th inst.
Bark Danish. Gilkey, at Newport, Eng. 27th ult. for
New York.
Bark New Light, Brown, at Rio Janeiro Din' Nov. front
Baltimore.
bark Prowess, Hibbert, heuco at Havre 27th tilt.
Z Bark (hum, Pettingill., at Clergenti 29th ult. from Mar•
seines.
Brig Helen 0 Phinnev, Boyd, hence at.tithraltar 20th
tilt. and cleared for Leeorn.
Brig Geo T Ward, illeby, hence for 1110ime lies, was
spoken Bth ult. lit 91 24. lon 17.
• Brig Barry Stewart, Weeks, remained it -Pilermo 20th
. ult. for this port next slay.
chr A Hammond, Paine, from Boston for Baltimore,
returned to Newport 9th inst. on account of head winds.
Schr Hattie, Carter, hence for Gloucester, at Holmes
8010 11th inst.
Behr 'l' D Wilder, . Heathers Cleared at Now York llth
inst. for Aspinwall. _ •
Scher Hiawatha, Disney, at Ilulheatore 11th inst from
Newbwy
Behr A Ii Learning. Brower, cleared at New York llth
Mot. for Wilmington. Del. • •
Schr Surprise, Beet hence'for Boston, put' into 'New.
port 11th lust. with HAUB split, and leaking 1600 strokes per
tour.
. BebrP Faust, Lord, from Savannah, at Jacksonyille
list tilt.
Schur E B Shaw. Shaw; from Boston.for this Port; J B
Austin and Samuel Sharp (both supposed front Boston for
this port), were at anchor in Dutch bland harbor 10th
instant
Srlms II Timmons, Godfrey, hence for Boston; Ralph ßoder, Crosby do tar do ; UMW Lim Iggrwii:k, do LA
Portland, and Bottle. Taylor, from New Castle, Del. for
Boston, sailed from Holmes' Hole Ptli that.
MARINE MISCELLANY.
Pears are ',entertained for the safety of sho Br, ship
Black Prince, Cochran, which called from Boston Nov P,
for,Savannah, in halladt..and .has not since been heard,
from. The B PlB an Al vend of SW tons, owned by Mo.
an, CialiOWRY d:, Co. of Liverpool
Sclir Carrie D. tionary. from New York for Cibraltati,
&c. put into Boluses. Bole 10th inst. for ••Medical attend
ance, the captain being nick. had lost two enaca water
by freezing. •
Behr L Newton, of Quincy,from Nevy-Y4q t .f or Boston,
Is ashore on West Chop.
Bark Chanticleer. from Baltimore for ..Gibra tar, ashore
at Swann Point, is being llghtered, Vessel remains
tight.
Schr Montezuma, Purnell. at Baltimore from Boston,
experienced northenat and Southwest guise on the Ist and
2il inns ; lost boat and main rib,smashed wheel and swept
decks fore and aft.,
%he echr Washington. from Pocomoke River, loaded
with wood, was so badly cut through by the ice while
being towed up to Baltimore on Sunday that she sank at
the wharf foot of Conway attest. The crew of tho schr
got ashore safely, and it Is. thought that she will be raised
and the cargo saved.
STOVE'S AND HEATERS.
REMOVAL , .
W. A. ARNOLD
miaremoved Me Depot for the sale of FURNACES
RANGEB, GRATES, SLATE MANTLES, Ate.. from
No.lolo CHESTNUT Street to
jyl l3op CHESTNUT STREET.
myr 1 •
THOMSON'S LONDON KITCHENER, OR EU
ropean Ranges, for families, betels or public hied
tutions, in twenty different sizes. Also. Philadel.
phis Ranges, Hot Mr Pinnaces, Portable Heaters,
Lowdown Grater, Fireboard Stoves, Bath Boilers. Stew.
hole Plates, Broilers, Cooking Stoves. etc., wholesale and
retail. by the manufacturers,
SHARPE & THOMSON,
No. 209 North Second street.
n025-m.w.f-6m4
l a THOMAS S. DIXON SONS.
Late
Late Andrews dt Dixon.
No. 1224 CILE.STNUT Street, Philadelphia.
Opposite United States
Manufacturers of
LOW DOWN %C .
CHAMBER.
OFFICE.,
• • And other GRATES.
For Anthracite, Bituminous and Wood Fire.
wARma reA RNAcEs,
For Warming Public and Private Buildings.
REGISTERS, VENTILA.TORB:
AND
•
CHIMNEY 'CAPS.
CK W INHGRANGEEa BnAETAIILLERS.
COAL AND WOOD•
LEWIS CONRAD,
COAL DEALER,
• • B. W. CORNER NINTH AM) MASTER.
ALL TUE CAREFULLYCO CONSTANTLY ON
ELAND AND PREPARED.
nol4.th a tu.3n
P. McGABRY & SON, DEALERS IN
'WEST END O COAL ISTRTVIYEET BRIDGE.
ALSO,
BLACKSMITHS . COAL,
HICKORY, OAK AND PINE WOOD,
n027-2m¢
F REM'S CELEBRATED CENTRALIA,
RONEY BROOK LEHIGH AND
OTHER FIRST-CLASS COALS
WEIGHT AND 421.7Aurry GUARANTEED.
own & CARRIM_
1846 MARKM' STREET.
nollano
-
M. MASON BOOM JOUS F. 81111W11,
THE UNDERSIGNED INVITE ATTENTION TC
their stock of
Spring Mountain. Lehigh and Locust Mountain Coal,
which, with the preparation given by us, we think cannot
be excelled by any . other Coal
Office, Franklin Institute SH B ailding,_No. ES 15 South Serre
eet. 'ntt
str IEAFF,
MU Arch ertreet M wharf. Schuylkill
INSTRUCTION.
coNVENT OF THE HOLY CHILI) JESUS,
Ayo
AXAFF.MY FOR YOUNG LADIES.
ST. LEONARD'S HOUSE. CHESTNUT STREET,
Pll ILADELPHIA.
Under the Patrohage of the
RT. REV. DR. N\ 00D,
Bilahop of Philadelphia.
The Religious of the Society of the holy Child Jesus
intend opening, on the lot of February, an Academy for
Young Ladice, in the newly-erected building, lately pur
chased by them, at the corner of Thirty•niuth and Chest
nut streets.
Boarders SP well as Day Scholars will be received. For
particulate, apply to the Superioreso. Sharon, near Darby,
Delaware county, Pa.,or 1135 Spring Garden street, Phila
delphia. ja13.2m1
_ _
TE I EIIIGH UNIVERSITY. ROUTH BETHLEHEM,
_L Pennsylvania, (founded by Hoy. Asa Packer). The
second term will open on 51.0,NDAY, February 3, 1869.
Regular and Spe ci al etudents received into the elasses,and
into the special schools of General Literature, Engineer
ing (Civil, Mechanical and Mining), and Analytical Che
mistry. Apply to
jal3,lm) HENRY COPPEE, LL.D., President.
fIENI RAL INSTITUTE, TENTH AND SPRING GAR
1J den ettee...—Boys prepared for College or for Bust.
lICBB. 11. MoGirlr.E, A. Al , Principal,
jr4 J. W. 8130E5 A KEE, Vice Prin.
HORSEMANSHIP.—AT THE PHILADEL
PHIA RIDING SCHOOL, Fourth street, above
Vino, will belound every facility for acquiring
a knowledge of this healthful and elegant accomplish
ment. The School ie pleaeantly ventilated and warmed.
the horses safe and well trained.
An Afternoon Class for Young Ladies.
Saddle Horses trained in the best manner.
Saddle Horses, Horses and Vehicles to hire.
Also, Carriages to Depots, Parties, Weddings, Shop
ping.clm
O.; tf THOMAS GRAME & SON.
DRUGS.
ptiOBERT SHOEMAKER & CO.. WHOLESALE
Druggiete. )1 corner Fourth and Race etreeta—
incite the attention of the Trade to their large stock
of Fine Drugs and Chemicals, Essential One, Sponges,
Corks, &c. nolli•tf
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES.—GRADUATES -- MORTAJA ,
Pill Tiles, Combs, Brushes, Mirrors, Tweezers, Pull
Boxes, Horn Scoops. Surgical Instruments, Trusses, Hard
and loft Rubber Goods, Halid e es, Glass and Metal
Syringes. Vie.. all t "firt prices.
SNOWDEN South
BROTHER.
apsttrp Zi South Eighth street,
11DEGJBAR.B ROOT, OF RECENT IMPORTATION.
it and very superior quality; White Gum Arabic;
FAA India Castor Oil; White and Mottled Castile Soap;
Olive Oil, of various brands. For sale by ROBERT
SHOEMAKER & CO., Druggists, Northeast corner of
Fourth and Race streets.
YURE PAINTS.—WE OFFER TO THE TRADE PURE
Y White Lead, Zinc White and Colored Paints of our
own manufacture, of undoubted purity ; in quantities to
Ellie. purchasers. ROBERT SIIOEIVIAICE & CO.,
Dialers in Paints and Varnishes: N. E. corner Fourth and
Rice streets. n027-tf
EithiliDA AND OEORGi.A. ARROW ROOT.—THY
New Crop—sweet, pure. and of d 07 71 ng whitenau
directly from the growers.
Sold at standard weight, and guaranteed in freshman
and purity. HUBBELL A Apothecary,
mrlittf HID Übeatnut street.
t.AIIIEB I - - TILLEIIMINOS• _
SPECIA L NOTICE.—
FALL AND WINTER FASHIONS FOR 1%1,
Mrs. M. A. BINDER. 1031 CIIESTN UT STREET.
Importer off(Ladies , Dress and Cloak Trimmings in
Fringes,
.Satin Tritleallingß, Tassels, Gimps, Braids, Rib
bons, (impure and ClunyLaces. Crape Trimmings, Raney
Jot Collars and Belts.
Fast Edge Velvets, in choice shades.
—ALSO—
Black Velvets, all widths, at low prices.
Parisian Dress and Cloak Making in all its Departmen's
Dresses made on M hours notice. Wedding and Travel
ins outfits made to order in the most elegant manner and
sx such rates as cannot fail to please.
.( Suite of mourning at shortest notice.
Elegant Trimmed Paper Patterns for Ladies' and Chß.
dress's Dresses.
Sets of Patterns for Merchants and Dressmakers now
ready.
Patterns sent by mail or express to all parts of the
Union.
Mrs. Hutton's and Madame Demorest's charts for sale,
and system of Dress Cutting taught. 5e:3441
BUSINESS CIAELDS.
J AMES A. WEIGHT. Tnoearrote mxr. marmorr ganoWei
THEODORE WRIGHT, THANK 1.. srme.w...
PETER WitiOßT d; BONS.
Importers of Earthenware
and
Shipping and Commission Merchants.
No. 115 Walnut street. Philadelphia.
iuTTON AND LINEN. SAIL DUCK OF WENN
./width from one to six feet wide, ell numbers. Tent and
Awning Duck, Pepqmakere. rolling. Bali Twine, &a
JOHN W. E — VERMAN & CO., No. 102J - once* Alley.
Ditl.VY WET 13.—OWNEItEl OF PROPERTY—TH I S
1 only place to get privy wells cleansed and disinfected.
at very low prices. A. PSYSSON. Manufacturer of Pott ,
drettc. Goldsinith.s Mall. Library street.
TIIE, PENNSYLVANIA FIRE INSURANCE
Company.-In conformity wltb an act of Assembly
of April 16, 1842, this ComPanY Publish the following list
of their Assets, viz, :
Mortgages, being all First Mortgages in the
city of Philadelphia $269,370 00
Bills Receivable- .......... ........ ........ 29,.150 00
lima Estate.- .. .. .. .. . ..... ........ 30,000 00
Schuylkill Navigation . Company Loan... , 19,244 45
Camden and Amboy Railroad Company Lean. 53,493 55
Chespeake and Delaware Canal
Baltimore 8.602 50
Wilmingtim and hail- road Company stock (500 abares) 22.057 38
Pennsylvania Railroad Company (400 shares
5t0ck)....,.., . . . ....... 19,718 43
l'enusylvania Railroad .. Company 19,000 00
Philadelphia -and Erie Railroad Company
Loan. ... . . ... ..... •- . . 24.600 00
North firinsyyl;:isfa VtairOad .......... 27,331 50
Harrisburg, meter, &C., Railroad Company
Loan ...... . . . ... • . . . 10.500 00
Lehigh 6ai and Nitviga . taM Company , 34,570 00
Delaware Division Canal Co. Loan 17,615 00
United States Loan, 6 Per cent .1881 ' 20,25,50 00
5-20 000 1/0
a. .. 7.5 0 • 56,000 00
o " 7.30.1888 50 000 00
" 5.10, ti per . . ...... 50.000 00
10.990 00
5,535 00
..... 67.130 40
..:..
• • 4 Pali 75
5 0000
26 00
24,34
~. 11,000 00
6,500 00
18.00 00
2,897 73
008 84
7,069 24
.Cineizurati sixes
Pittaburah axle
Philadelphia sixoa
Philadelphia fives— :••• • •
l'enneylyania Btato LOOM •
l'hilanarkhla Bank (234 aliares)
Western Bank. 010 raw ea).., ..
(Budd Bank (1.71. *harem).' . . .
North America Bank (100abaresi.......
Franklitalre Ineuranoo C 0.030 shares)
Elanayunk Qaa Vo. (SO share*)... .• • . •
()auk On t hand. .... . ... .......
FOR SALE—ONE OF NEW DWELLINGS ,
in' new block, now being finished In modern style., on
Beventeenth street, between SpruceandPine: Brown
Stone finish; French roof: Terms made favorable.
Aunlyfti . - .•
Witfifirt,"
slirtifii 142 South Third street.
FOR SALE' OR RENT, PARTLY FURNISIIED,
an elegant Four-story Brown Stone Residence; built
and finished throughout in the y very best manner,
expressly floors, occupancy of the resent owner, with
deadened lingo provision vault, heaters, low-down
grates, and every convenience, handsomel painted in
fresco, and in perfect order, situate on West Lomat
street, near St. Alark's Church. Immediate possession.
J. M. GUMMY & SONS, 508 Walnut street.
inFOR SALE. TIE HANDSOME TIIREF,STOWI
Brick Residence, with attics and donblo back build
ings, furnished with every modern convenience,
finished throughou the best manner, and in perfect
order; situate No. 1114 Vine street. Will bo Rid low, if
sold within two weeks. Deep lot, running_ through to
st, eet in the rear. J.GUMMEI: BONS, 503 Walust
street.'
rFOR SALE.—NO. 818 N. SEVENTH ST.
m , No. 1714 Girard avenue.
" HIE. orner Blond and Columbia avenue.
amton etreet, W. Philadelphia.
Store and Dwelling, 756 S. Second street.
No. 7611 S. Front street.
ita3 lSionteme7 avenue.
Apply to COPPUUC Az JORDAN, 4111 Walnut street
. .
ARCH STREET.—FOR SALE--THE HANDSOME
E"four-story brick Residence, with double back bnild•
Inge, situate No. 1308 Arch street; has every modern
convenience and improvement, and is in perfect order.
Lot 20 feet front by 140 feet deFp. Immediate poßeession
given. J.M. 01.11111,1EY ,k SONS, NA Walnut street.
FOR SALE.—A HANDSOME MODERN RESL
rdence, with double three-story hack buildings, fur.
" 'nished with ever, convenience,aud in perfect order,
situate on Tivtutteth street, above Wallace. Lot 19 foot
front by 90 feet deep. J. M. GLIMMEY do BONS 908
Walnut street.
1868.
LING,
1868. 111111118ili DWELLING; 1868.
No. 1931 WALLACE STREET.
House 40 feet front, lot 160 feet deep to a street.
FOR BALE—
MAULE, BROTHER & CC.,
2500 tenth street.
rFOR RENT.LTHE HAND SOME MODERN R.
sidence, with three - story double back buildings,
every convenience, large yard, and in excellent re
pair, No. 1112 Race street. J. M. GUALMEY & SONS, 6.8
Walnut street..
MARKET STREET.—FOR RENT—A VALUABLY,
EStore Property, 25 feet front, with lot 150 feet deep,
" situate on Market street, between Seventh and
and Eighth streets. PORPCSSIOI_I February Ist, 1868.
J.ll. GUMJIEY & SONS, 508 Walnut street.
WiLLIVA G. CIIOIVIIVir
woes NAME.
ELEGANT RESIDENCE. 1868
ELEGANT RESLDENCIE.
NO. MO SPRUCE ST.
FOR SALE—TERMS EASY.
MAULE, BROTHER dt CO.,
delft:an' MO South Street.
de3o Im.
TO RENT.
inTO RENT—THE THREE STORY DWELLING,
B. E. corner Broad and Columbia avenue, with all
the Modern Improvements. Immediate posseesioa.
Also. a Farm of WO acres. Apply to COPPUCK tit
JORDAN. 4D Walnut street. .
jeIFOR RENT—FROM DECEMBER IST. A LARGE
new Store, on Delaware avenue below Chestnut it
Apply to JOS. B. BUkSIER dz CO.,
no 6 tf 108 South Delaware avenue.
------
Volt REST--A VALUABLE STORE AND PART
of a Wharf, No. :r22 South Delaware avenue, extend.
ing through to Water gtreet. Suitable for the grain
huPinees. Apply at 44 and 46 S. Front et. jalftuthent•
TO LET—STORE AND CELLAR NO. 420 NORTH.
Eighth 19treeL WILLIAM SADLER,
VA North Eighth street
'lO LET—HALL, BROAD AwD wALNUT,.2SxES
JOHN HUGHES EDWARDS,
2t* 152 South Fourth street.
To RENT—WITH IMMEDIATE POSSESSION, TWI
second, third, fourth and fifth fleors of very eligible
brambles on Market street. Apply toll. SLEEI'ER &
CO., No. 7243 Market street. deSAft.
JLIIMLBER•
.7F. 11. WILATA.A.MS,
Lumber Merchant,
Seventeenth and Spring Garden streets,
01. k 1R A LARGE STOCK OF SELECT LUMBER AND
HARDWOODS AT REDUCED PRICES. nor-s to th2m
1868. RUNS CLEAR CM: 1868
CHOICE PATTERN PINE.
SPANISH. CEDAR: FOR: PATTr.P.N.S.
MAUVE BROTHER & CO. •
moo SOUTH STREOP.
1868. FLORIDA FLOORING.
FLORIDA FLOORING. 1868
CAROLINA FLOORING.
VIRGINIA FLOORING.
DELAWARE FLOORING.
ASII FLOORING.
WALNUT FLOORING.
FLORIDAIL PLANKSARDS.
RA
. 'AT REDUCED PRICES.
1568. WALNUT B U S, ANDTea 1868.
WAL.NUT BOARDS.
WALNUT PLANK.
LARGE STOCK-SEASONED.
18(58. ORITTIEEO LUMEN: 1868.
RED CEDAR.
* WALNUT AND PINE.
1868. SEASONED t;lligim , .. 1868
ASIi.
WHITE OAK PLK. AND BUS.
HICKORY.
1868. CIGAR BOX MAKERS.
CIGAR Box MAKERS.
SA LE
SPANISH CEDAR Bo
LoW.x BOARDS
FOR
1868. atilain - PP. 1. Wig': 1868.
NORWAY SCANTLING.
LARGE ASSORTMENT.
CEDAR SHINGLES.
CEDAR SIIINGLES.
CYPRESS
SHINGLSHINGLES
W. PINE ES.
1868.
BED CEDAR POSTS.
RED CEDAB POSTS.
CHESTNUT POSTS.
CHESTNUT PLANK AND BOARDS
1868.
fikliCE JOIST.
SPRUCE JOIbT:
PLASTERING LATH.
OAK SILLS.
MAULS BROTHER
ZOO spurn STREET.
1868.
50.000 7t . ,,friZT&fg ii 1 71.1• 4 111 ° . RIDING
ing ; Resorted width Shelving and beaded Fencing; dry
Pattern etuff; 4 inch Yellow Pine Bills; cherkp.Boxiug.
Sheathing e.ud Floorin,g; Cyprese and White Pint
Shirifflee, low prince. NIUriOLBON'ii. Seventh and Car.
penter etreeta nolB-21n4
LONG BOAItDS-18 TO 24 FL, FIRST AND SECOND
cola., and roofing; also, 8-4 and 6-4 Sign Board 94
feet long; Undertakers' Case Boards for sale low. NIGH•
OLSON, Seventh and Carpenter streets. nolB-3ni9
Autrinors SALER.
W• 13 THOMPSON CO; AUCTIONEERS. •
CONCERT HALL AUCTION ROOMS, 1319
CRESINUT street and 1319 and 1231 CLOVER groat.
- - -
CARD.—We take pleasure in informing the public that
cur FURNITURE SALES are confined strictly to entirely
NEW and FIRST-CLASS FURNITURE, all in perfect
order and guaranteed In every respeat.
Regular sales of Furniture every WEDNESDAY.
Om door sales promptly attended to.
SALE OF SUPERIOR PARLOR, CIIAMBER AND
LIBRARY FURNITURE, ON' WEL NESDAY, JAN.
15,1868, AT 10 O'CLOCK.
ON WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Jan. 15. 1868, at 10 o'clock t at the, Concert Ball Auction
Rooms, will be eold, a complete assortment of Household
Furniture comprising Parlor Suits, in pl
ush.
Dada , Bu
terry, repf and hair cloth; Oiled Walnut Bedsteads, Bu
reaus and Washstands, In the• Grecian' Antique and mo
dern styles; Warrdohes,Bookcases, Etegeres.Sideboarde,
Extension Tables, Hat Racks, Library Tables, Desks,
Studio and Reclining Chain, dm. •
Also, ono Rosewood Piano Forte, by Schomacker.
MATRESSES AND BEDDING.
Also, an invoice of pure Curled liairMatremes, Feather
and Spring Beds, Pillows and BMWs.
Open for examination Tuesday, day and evening.
SPECIAL SALE OF WINES, WHISKIES, BRAN
DIES, GIN, &c., &c., from ono of our oldeet-estab.
Belied Importing flonsea.
ON THURSDAY, JAN.
Particulars hereof ter.
BY BABIUTT & CO. AUCTIONEERS.
'CASLI AUCTION HOUSE,
No. ill) MARKET street, corner of BANK street.
Cash advanced on consignments without extra charge.
SPECIAL SALE OF READY-MADE CLOTHING.
By Catalogue.
ON THURSDAY MORNING.
Jan. 16, commencing at 10 o'clock, comprising 500 lots of
Fashionable and Seasonable Clothing of recent manufac.
ture, viz.; Over, Sack and Business Coata, Pants, Vests,
&0., in lots and suits.
Also, 260 deg( n Belknap and Woolen Over and White
Dress Shirts, Shirts, Drawers, &e. Also, Blue Military
Pants, Overcoats, Blouses, &c. '
BY J. M. GUMMEY & SONS,
AUCTIONEERS.
. . . No. 508 WALNUT strOot.
Hold 'Regular Sales of
REAL ES'PATE, STOCKS ANC SECURITIES AT THE
EXCHANGE.
ItSr Handbills of each propertyy issued lionarstoly.
Ifsrr One thousand copies published and circulated,
containing full descriptions of property to be sold, as also
a partial list of {property contained in our Real Estate
Register, and offered at private sale.
friar 7 Bales advertised 7.)AILY in all the daily news
papers
IM L. ASIIBRIDGE di; CO., AUCTIONEERS,
1. • No. 505 MARKET street, above Fifth.
SPECIAL SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES.
ON WEDNESDAY MORIUNO,
Jan, 16, at It o'clock,wo will hold . a special sale,by eata.
logue, of about 1000 cases, Boots and 'Shoes, embracing a
Prime assortment, of city at d Eastern manufacture, to
which the attention of the trade is called.
Open early on the morning of sale for examination with
catalogues.
D. "Qc"" ° bIKNESSORS TO
MoOLELAgo4 As CO. Auctionvm
• • Nd.'6uu MARKET struOt.
LB. SCOTT. Jig., •
LA SCOTTS luer ULIIHR, No. HOO CHESTNUT
Wept, Ptdiadelvtila.
n ViIoNCEII24
boa, 999 itudU23R4Br.ol
41tPtiAT4atiel6(4.coruor Bra atreot.
WAXES hORB To
B, Mllllit3 Qi CO,
ATICTION SALEX
1\ A" THOMAS & SONS, AUU7 loN EBBS.
Nos. 13f# ANDI South E S TATE
SALES OF wrocKs REAL
VW" Public sales at the Philadelphia Exehange Y
TUESDAY. at 12 &clock. .v.)
IRV Handbills of each
_propertyissned separately Is
addition to which we publish, tin the Saturday movie=
to each sale, one thousand catalogues, in pamphlet form.
giving full descriptions of all the property' to be sofd en
the FOLLOWING TUESDAY. and aList Of Real Estate
at Private Sale. •
I Our Sales are also advertised in the following
newspapers : Noarn Amv.ineen, PEERS: LEDGE% Lamm.
INTELLIGENCE% INQUIRY.% AGE, EVENING BULLETIN.
EVENING 7 ELEGEM.% GERMAN DEMOORAT,
THUR SDAY
Furnithre Bales at the Auction Store EVER 'S'
.
VALUABLE sTocks, LOANS,
UN TUESDAY. Jan. 21. 1866.
At 12 o'clock, noon, will be gold at public gale, at the;
Philadelphia Exehause,•
For Account of Whom it may Concern:
3,500 sharers Mount Carmel Locust Mountain Coal CO.
Executors' Sale.
150 shares Pennsylvania Railroad.
63 shores Farmers' and Mechanics' National Bank.
140 shares Mattufactmers National flank. •
82 64 . 8) United States Coupon Bonds. 1862.
945 shares McClintock Reserve 011 Co. ,
60 shares Perkiomen Consolidated Mining Co. stock.
250 shares Mount Farm Oil Co.
Executors' Sale—Estate of James Knox,
60 shares Lehigh Coal And Navigation Co.
50 shares Americnn Life Insurance and Trust Co.
10 shares Pennsylvanie Railroad.
60 shares Mine bill dud Schuylkill ltavon ItaiLread.
58 'shares Planters' Bank of Tennessee,
86 shares Union do. di).
201 shares Union Cherry Run Basin Oil and Mining
Company.
200 shares Decatur Oil Co.
900 shares Jersey Weil Oil Co.
100 shares Philadelphia and Providence Oil Co.
300 shares lir iggs 00 Co.
Elt , shares Globe Oil Co.
100 shares Washington and Walnut Bend Oil Co.
100 shares Rock Oil Co. of Pennsylvania.
200 shares Great Basin Oil
200 shares Philadelphia Mutual Petroleum Co. •
200 shares Bingo Oil Co.
• For Other Accounts
-50 shares Delaware City National Bank, par :Stu%
'2O shares Delaware and Chesapeake Tow Boat Co► .
33 shares Empire Transportation Co.
REAL ESTATE SALE JAN. 21.
Orphans' Court Peremptory Sale—Mato of James
Stewart. dce'cL— BRICK and FRAME DW E LLI NG S,Nos.
248 and 25e South Seventeenth street, and Nos. 171.2 and
1704 Latimer Place, between Locust and Spruce ste.
Same Estato--TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLING, No..
1231 Lombard street. and 2 Two.story Brick Dwellings ha
the rear.
Orphans' Court Sale—Estate of Samuel C. Mott, deed.
THREE-STORY BRICK DWELLING. No. 327 New st.,,
east of Fourth at.
Same Estate—THßEE STORY BRICK DWELLING.
No. 325 Now street, adjoining.
Peremptory Sale by Order of Heirs—Estato , of Thomas
Rirdmandec'd.—VALUADlX BUSINESS Loos:mos—STOßE
and DWELLING, No. 42 South Fourth street, between.
Chestnut and Market, Salo absolute.
3 TLIREE43TORY BRICK DWELLINGS. Nos. 1545.
1547 and 1549 Warnock street, between Tenth and Bin.
venth, 20th Ward
MODERN. TLIKEE43TORY BRICK RESIDENCE, No.:
249 South Sixth street, 22 feet front , 926 feet deep; has the
modern conveniences. Immediate possession. Also, 2
Three-story Brier Dwelling') in the rear.
Sale by Order of 1 reins—Estate of Bernard Schwelkerts
deed—THREE.STORY BRICK. STORE and DWELL
IN G, No, 435 North Tenth it.
VLUABLE; Businros Svann--TIIREE-STORY BRICK
STORE and DWELLING No. 8.0 Race Kt.
Peremptory SaIe—V ALUABLE TIIREE.STORY
BRILK BUILDING, No. 1117 Filbert street, formerll;
occupied by the Columbia Fire Encino Co.
WELL SECURED GRO l'N I) RENT, irdi a year.
Peremptory Sale—VA IX AI:LE BUSINESS STAND—
THREE-STORY BRICK STORE, No. 403 CIIESTN uz
street, west of Fourth.
Catalogues on Saturday.
SALE OF ENGLISTI AND AMERICAN
ILLUSTRATED WORKS, Azc.
ON TUESDAY AFTERNOO,
Jan. IL at 4 o'clock.
GOVERNMENT SALE.
VALUABLE. CHEMICAL APPARATUS, COPPER
VESSELS. STILLS, CEDAR TUBS, _ IRON TANIGS,,
STEAM BOILER, SHAFTING PULLEYS, BELT
INGS, dtc.'
ON WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Jan. 15. at 11 o'clock, at the United States Laboratory,
corner of Sixth and Oxford etreets, the valuable Chernicat
pparatus.
Full particulars in catalogues.
Also, a Quantity of bottles, assorted. .
MISCELLANEOUS POOKS.
Theological IVoiks, English Editions, School Boole?.
Juveniles, &c.
ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON,
Jan. 15, at 4 o'clock.
Sale at Nos. 139 and 141 South Fourth street.
VERY SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ft
Iti,SEWOOD PIANOS 3 FINE FRENCH PLATE
MIRRORS. LARGE FIRE VROOF SAFE, HAND
SOME BRUSSELS CARPETS. &c.
ON THURSDAY MORNING,
At 9 o'clock, at the auction rooms, very attractive
assortment of Furniture, including—Very superior Wal
nut Parlor, Chamber and Dining-room f urniture, three
fine French Plate Mantel and l'ier Mirrors. two tine
toned Rosewood Phew Fortes. Mahogany Piano, large
and excellent Fireproof Safes, 15 sots Furs, Counters,
sa-
Parlor Walnut and. Oak Office and Countinghouse Furni
ture, superior Bookcases. handsome Brussels and other.
Carpets, 9.11ne English 011 ice Clocks, &c.
ELEGANT BOOKCASE.
Large and elegant Oak Bookcase.
MUSICAL BOXES, WATCHES, &c.
Two fine Musical Pings. French
ladies' and gents' Gold
etches, Finger Rings. French 51 antel Clocks, .Gold
J AMES A. FREEMAN, AUCTIONEER,
413 WALNUT street.
REAL ESTATE SALE. JAN. 15, 1808.
This Sale, on WEDNESDAY. at 12 o'clock. noon, st. the
Exchanice,wiu indinde the following— •
No. 708 NEW MARKE'e ST—A three-story brick
dwelling, lot M. by ad feet, clear. Orphans' Court Sale.—
.Cetate. of I tense! awl Sommer, minors
1411 and 2420 FACTORY ST.-2 three-story bride
homer, with frame back buildings. Seventh Ward; lot IS
by 55 teet, eubject to ;$2O ground rent. Orphans' Court
gate—lfstate a 1 Edward Baxter, dent.
ISS arr—Mary et., above Somerset, th Ward,
100 li by 70 feet. Orphans , Court Sate—Estate of John,
Kell it, deed.
NW. ibois lIBLMUTII, AND 1605 RICHARD ST3.-
2 three-story hick dwellings,7th Ward, lot 16 by feet,
enbject to 820 ground rent. Erc'rs Sale—Estate (
Willion.. deed,
NO. 776 S. SECOND ST.—Store and dwelling, with tws
brick honeee in the rear, lot 233 , 5 by 100 feet deep, being 4$
feet wide ou the rear. Subject to 840 ground rent. Said
absolute.
NO. 128 CHURCH ST., FRANKFORD—A neat three.
etory dwelling and lot, 20 by 1911 feet, clear.
NO. 2204 FRANKFORD ROAD—A neat threc-storp
brick dwelling, above York et.. lot 10 by 91 feet, clear.
NO. 1024 VINE sT.—A lot of groom!, with 4 frame and
2 brick boitees erected thereon. 18 feet front on Vino et.
by 80 feet deep, being 60 feet wide on the rear. Orphans'
(Ant , t Nate. P.:gra re of Ellen itoineick, dent,
143 8;28 hot ND RENTS—Ou Saleate of ground, Vino at,
below 11th. Or pitons' Court Sante P.NtAte.
62 ACRES—A valuable tract of land, intersected yyyy
h ::6th, 57th. :Nth, Lancaeter and Berke ete, and Mont
gomeryy ny.Mh Ward, Plan at atom. Orphans' Court
Salo. E state of John Root, deed.
ACRES—Ridge Road. Montgomery and Columbia ay.
25th end. 26th ete. Plan at the auction Store. Orphans`
Coml. Sole. Same Estate.
riff CATALOGUES NOW READY
1868.
1868.
1868.
ON TUESDAY. JAN. 28,1818
At 12 o'clock noon, will be sold et ;lbite sale. at the
01lite of the Drake Petroleum Company, No 142 South'
Sixth street, Philadelphia-1,51(1 shares of the Stock of
said Company. unless the assessment of live cents per
share upon the same, duo December 5,1867, is sooner paid.
By order of W. D. CO:N - WY:S,
Secretary and Treasurer.
HOMAS M---
TUCH SON, AUCTIONEERS. AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
No. 1110 CHESTNUT street.
Rear Entrance 1107 Stinson!. street.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE OP EVERY, DESCRIP
TION RECEIVED ON CONSIGNMENT.
SALES EVERY FRIDAY MORNING.
Sales of FUrniture at Dwellinge - attended - to - Orr the
most reasonable terms.
SALE OF FINE TABLE LINEN,. LINEN SHEET
ING, FRENCH AND AMERICAN BLANKETS, FINE'
TOW ELING, LINEN CAMBIUL: HANDKERCHIEFS...
&e.
(iN TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY MORNINGS.
January 11 and 15.
At 10 o'clock, at the auction store, No. 1110 Chestnut
"street, will be sold--
'
A largo assortment of Fine Goode, consisting of—
Linen Shectings, Pillow Case Linens.
Linen Shirting, Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs.
Barnsley Bleach Table Linen by the yard.
Ilicharilson's Bleach Extension Cloths various RIM.
Richardson's and Scotch Napkins, various sizes.
Scotch, Bath, Iltickaback and lino Diaper Towels..
French Coffee Cloths. '
English Toilet Quilts and American Counterpanes.
A him assortment French-and American Blankets, ates
The goods will bo open for examination on Monday.
SALE 'OF FINE STIEFFIELD . PLATED WARE.
• TABLE CUTLERY, with Pearl and Ivory 'Handles,
Elegant Bohemian Toilet Sets, Candelabras, Vases.
dm, just received per steamship Sidon.
ON TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY EVENINGS.
At 13 o'clock, at No. 111 U Chestnut street, Od etory„
will be sold, by catalogue, a large assorttnent of Fine
Sheffield Plated Ware, just received per stem:midis
Olden, from JOSEPH DEAKIN 6:: BONS, Sheffield.
England.
TABLE CUTLERY.
Also, a full assortment of Pearl and Ivory Handle
Table Cutlery, with and without cases.
rir - Goode open for examination on Monday.
DAVIS & HARVEY, AUCTIONEERS.
(Lido with M. Thomas &Sows.)
Store No. 411 WALNUT street.
FURNITURE SALES at the Store EVERY TUESDAY ,
SALES AT RESIDENCES will receive particular
attention;'
Stile Po. 413 North SRcth tltroet, at We Pennsylvania Betol.
HOUSEHOLD
.FURNITURE, FEA'FliElt BEDS.
CARPETS, &c.
ON WEDNESDAY 51ORNING.
At 10 o'clock, the Household Furniture, ahout Rinse's,
Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows, Bedding, China and.
Glassware, Kitchen Utensils, WI Cloths, Carpets, Stoves*,
&c.
SALE OF VALUABLE BOOKS—ALL NEW ANII , ,
Vl:Esti STOCK.
_ ON THURSDAY EV ENiNG,
At 7 o'clock, at the auction rooms, Valuable Standard
Works. elegantly illustrated and in handsome bindings..
Including- Complete set Irving% Works; Prescott's
Werke; AVevetly Novels: Bancroft's United tlatfoi fir
vols.; Den Quixote. illustrated by Dore: Elaine. illus
trated by Dore; Appleton's Encyclopedia,22 vols., Sheen;
another copy, half morocco; Dickens's Works:, Globe and
Riverside editions; Cassel's' Natural Hist•iq, Rebottle*
Record. 11 vols., half morocco; Tharke's _.:"iN orkiti:UrtWis
Dictionary, :; vols.; Wright's History France 3 Vols., &e.
May be examined on Wednesda and Tbuiada,Y, With
catalogues.
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J. corner of SIXTH and, RADE streets. . _
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Money advanced on, Merchandise . peneraill — waleue l fi
Jewelry, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Plate. and, on an
articles of value, for any WWII of time egret tol e __,
WATCHES AND JEWELRY AT PRIVAT/S - ;154L1A,
Flue Gold limning Case,. Double Bottom and Qten Face
.lEnglialt,_ American and Swim Patent Lever Watolltai,
Fine Gold Hunting Case and Open Face Lerlt4e Waralalett,
%
Fine Gold Duplex apd other . Watches; Finn Silver libiltko
inn Case and Open Face Enidhlh. Aulerfea4 Na lainal
Patent Lover and Levine Watches; Double Dui_
,Quartlor and other Watches: Ladies' Fi ~ 11110 W I.
llignond Dreastir ; Finger Rings; liter rungiu, ,
ire.:l Flue ("icld• 'hul as, medallions.; Brecelberk
I•'ins ; Breastpine; singer Rings ;Pelnu C 11,00 0 11 : 11 4rllW
general? ,
FOB S A LE . —A, largo and valuable rirePrek
suitable for a Jeweler: cost SONO. ' ' - ,),,,,,..s,:
Abu, several lotd iu South fdauldell, nth, ivid osor
, treels.