DISASTERS. oAD irrAiK isi i-ascabteb. MuNiness Failure and Nud«l*>»> Ooata *The Lancaster Express of last evening contains th No o i l v° e S l t E bas oecnrred in tbo buatness clrclesin thteMnnty formanyjeaw which bMcroatoaiso moch Wh an d caused such wiilo-spreau it* SordCß goid for any reasonable amount. The monev which ho borrowedto carry on his busiS was principally drawn from the banks oS endorsed paper- There are no liens upon his properly except ono mortgage of $4,000. The amount ot paper held bv the banks Md binking houses of this city is $55,<UO,uU of which is secured by endorsements. -Paper to the amount of $15,000 1b held by private parties;; which la ©lso secured by endorsements. Tni* banks will therefore lose .little or nothing. There are other' accouhts if gainst Mr. Hess, and the aggregate, it is 'thought, will foot apsomo *lOO,OOO to $125,000/ The assets are varlouslv estimated at from twenty .to fifty thousand dol lars. The assignees, We understand, have not yet been agreed upon. The sudden death', of , Mr. Henry Hess, the father and ehdorser,' of. Samnel Hess, yesterday morning, invests the case with a pplnfal interest. There can be no dohtjt that the excltemeat con sequent upon'the failure produced this sad ca tastrophe. The funeral will take place from the lata residence of deceased, in West Lampeter township, to-morrow morning at 9 o’clock. Mr. Samuel Hess, who started Wost on Wed nesday night, was intercepted by a telegraphic despatch somewhere on the road and Informed of hifl father’s dealh. He Immediately started upon his return home. Owing to the Euddeoneßß of the death of Mr. Henry Hess, It was deemed advisable to notify the’ Coroner, which was done, and_ that officer held an toques t on the remains. Tiio-evldence ebowod tb&t the deceased came to his death from apoplexy, and a verdict was returned accordingly. fatal accident. Tbs Supposed Drowning of Five Per. sons m tbe flononganela BiTer-Fur- User Particulars of sue Affair. The Pittsburgh Commercial of yesterday says: A special despatch from Morgantown, pub lished vesterday, stated that five men were sap posed to have been drowned between that place and Geneva. We have obtained the following ad ditional particulars of the affair. It appears that on Friday of last week John McNeeley, a resident of Morgantown, West Virginia, died in Monongahela City, and Mr. E. H Tower formerly a resident of Pitts burgh, R. J. Williams and Stockton Harvey, of Monongahela City, took the body of deceased to Morgantown, going up on the Brownsville boat to Geneva, the head of slack-water navigation, and from there across the country to Morgan town. On Friday these throe gentlemen, to gether with WiUlam Lowe, of Wooster, Ohio, and Beckwith Beare, of,Morgantown, started in a skiff to comedown to Geneva,a distance of about twelve miles, to meet the Brownsville boat, on which they expected to come down the river. Nothing has been seen or heard of the parte since. Their friends In Monongahela City becamb alarmed and telegraphed to all points between Morgantown and Geneva, but were un able to obtain any information of the missing party. On Monday last the skiff In which they started was found In tho river a short distance above Geneva bottom upwards, and a hat, identi fied ns the obe worn by Williams, has since been found. The affair has created a great deal of ex citement in Monongehala City, and cast a gloom over the entire community. The public generally entertain the opinion that the disappearing parties have all been drowned. BAILBOAD ACCIDENT IN NEW JEB -BEV. An Engine Buna In tlie River, Tho Newark Advertiser of yesterday says:— The engine Paterson, attached to an iron-train on the Morris and Essex Railroad, ran off the Hackensack hrldge, about nine o’clock this morning. The train was bound east. Too engi neer and fireman state that owing to the driving, blinding snow, which prerailed during tbo morn ing, they were unable, until they had run upon the bridge, to see tbo usual danger signal, which indicates that tho draw is open. The brakes were whistled down and tho engine reversed, but the wheels slipped upon the track, and pnßhed by a long, heavy train,the locomotive ran off the draw into the river. The engineer and driver had sufficient time given them to jump off noon the bridge, barely escaping with their lives. The first car to the rear of the engine-tendo broke its coupling, and so was saved. Tne engine and tender alone were precipitated into tho water. They are completely hid out of sight,the water and mud being, at that point, it is stated, nearly sixty feet deep. The loeomotive was a new one, having been in aso only about three months. FBOKI NEW FORK. New York, Feb. 27tb,— The trial of the salt of Mr. Chas. Reado, the English novelist, vs. Mr. Chas. H. Sweetzer and others, publishers of the weekly known as the Round Table, for an al leged libel, growing ont of criticisms on the story known as “Griffith Gaunt, or Jealousy,” was commenced yesterday in the Supreme Court, Circuit, before Judge Clerko and a jury. The day was mainly occupied by Prof. Geo. Vandcn hoff, who, being placed upon the stand, com menced the reading of ‘‘Griffith Gaunt.” At the hour of adjournment he had read about seventy pages. The trial will be resumed on Monday. The damages are laid tit $26,000. The will of James T. Brady was proved before Surrogate Tucker yesterday. His sister Annie receives $5,000, bis' brother John a portrait of Washington by Peale, and various articles of jewelry are left to other members of the family. Mr. Brady lived very nearly up to his iueome.and did not leave much property, . The German Republican General Commltteo paid a complimentary visit to Senator Carl Schurz last evening. To-night he will be enter tained at Delmoulco’s. Another railway war has just been instituted in the courts, this time between the Atlantic and Great Western and the Erie companies. It is Instituted by the Great Western parties to com pel Erie to appropriate certain moneys to pay ing mortgages on the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad. Magoldo's wounds have nearly healed, and he now talks abont his recent attempt at suicide very rationally. He says he committed the deed with a narrow bladed knife that had been fur nished him for his meals, and that he was in despair at the moment. SEW JERSEY HIAITISBS, Prudent and Imprudent People.— Theso dividuals are easily distinguished, especially in the email matter of cleaning Bnow from their pavements. Prndent people, as quick as the snow ceases falling, lose no time in cleaning it away, and thus free the passage in front of their dwellings from slosh and dampness. Imprndent people let it remain, to disappear by natural causes, making their pavements disagreeable and Blusby for days, or icy and dangerous, U the weather is cold enough to keop it frozen. A Utile pindencc and the expenditure of a little time and money, in removing snow when it is soil, would confer a blessing upon the com munity which those who perform such com mendable acts would enjoy as muck as any one else. The disposition and tastes of the citizens ol Camden, in this essential particular, can be easily read. City Nominations Last evening the Repub lican party of Camden held their City Conven tion. A full attendance of delegates was present, tbe regular organization had been effected, tho convention proceeded to go into nomination. Charles Cox, tho present incum bent, was nominated and selected by acclamation, for Mayor. John Kelley Brown, also present Marshal,was likewise nominated. Both nomina tions were thereupon made unanimous. The Republicans feel determined to let no effort be unemployed in tho present canvas towards elect ing fhelr whole ticket. Their ward nominations will be made on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Till! Election— The municipal election in Camden takes place on Tuesday, the ath of Tffy, ft A TT.Y fcVTTCtilNfl BULLETIN—PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, FEBBLFARY 27,1863. March. There Seems to bo a deejp Interest man- ■ Heated on the part of both' parties tOßecntO cou- ; trol of the cliy government for the next year.' The Republicans now have the numerical strength, if they will wield it in a proper and: united form. CITY BULLETIH. Tub Judicial 'Contested Election Case.— The Legislative Committee to try the judicial contested election caßeJheld a session in the Com mon Council Chambe r this morning. Btmon Rice was called to prove that' he voted for Greenback in the Sixth Division, Seven teenth Ward. Mir. J. Alexander Simpßon, counsel for contest ant, objected to tho reception of such, testimony ion the ground that it. was not rebutting evi dence. ; ■ ... T ■ , . ! i Mr. H. M. Deehart, for the respondent, Said that he desired to call those who had voted for Mr. Urcenbank during the first hour to, show that 68 legal voteß were cast for that gentleman. Mr: Blmpson responded that the legality of tho election wos tho, question, and not the le gality of the votes during the first hour. ; Senator Stinson, chairman of the committee, declared that no doubts bad boon throw upon the legality of the votes Cast, and the testimony offered would not disprove that the election was not conducted according to, law daring tho first hour. This ruling was accepted os the view of the committee, and therefore all witnesses on that point, 68 in number, were told that they were not required to remain. L - Peter McGUckcn testified that he has lived over 18 years in Sixth division,Seventeenth Ward; was at the polls all day on the Oelober election; when challenges were made they were regarded, and when sufficient proof was made the votes were accepted. ; No person named Maguire was knocked down. A German who wanted to vouch lor Maguire was struck- Not over five or six persons were sworn there that day—there was onfc voucher sworn—there were not more than five or six challenges there during that day. Peter B. Brower testified that he was Rotnm Inspector in Tenth Division, Nineteenth Ward,at the October election; he went there a little before beven o’clock; went inside, and in. a few minntos a crowd collected and ordered Mr. Hooper, the Judge, to leave; Hooper said that he WOUid nut go. and he waß put out; afterwards the witness was put oat; application was made to Court to know what was to be done; Judge Allison de cided that Hooper and witness were the rightful officers; they went back and Hooper knocked at the door; he was then attacked and beaten; 'Vitneßß was also assaulted; Hooper was after wards arrested and locked up; witness reported the affair to Judge Allison, and he issued a war rant for the arrest of the policemen, and they were arrested; witness was afraid to go back to the polls and remained away all day; Mr. Addis acted as Judge after Mr. Hooper was driven away. On cross examination by Mr. Simpson, witness said that Mr. Addis had been elected judge of the Tenth Precinct, Nineteenth Ward. Previous to the election thejprecinct was divided. Addis was left in the Fourteenth precinct, and ap pointed Mr. Hooper to act in the Tenth pre cinet. Emanuel Hooper was examined. His testi mony was substantially tho same os that of Mr. Brower. Olher witnesses were examined In regard to tho difficulty in the Nineteenth Ward. judge Allison was placed on the stand, and de tailed the proceedings which took place in court before him on election day. He told Hooperand the others to go back to tho polls,if thoy were the It gal officers, and demand their rights, bnt he ex pressed no opinion as to who were the duly quali fied officers. Tho Committee took a recess. Homckofathic Medical College.— The Twen ty-first annual commencement of this Institution was held this afternoon at Musical Fund Hall, in presence of a large audience, composed princi pally of Indies. Tho exercises were opened with a prayer by Rev. A. J. Sage. Tbc valedictory address was then delivered by Prof. Pembonon Dudley. Richard Gardner, Esq , President of the Ihsti tntiou, then conferred the degree of M. D. on the tollowiDg graduates: Allen, Samnol E, Philadelphia. Bancroft, A. A , Michigan. Burden, Win. W., M. D., Penn Yan, N. Y. Bcrridge, Edward William, M. B. B. S., Liverpool, England. Biadl'ord, Thomas L., Franclstown, New Hamp thirtx Brown, 8. Hastings, Philadelphia, Pa. Bucwell. Albert, M. !>., Lowed, Muss. Clara, John Newton, Golconda, 111. Chapin, Solomon A. M., Maldiii, 'Mass. Connell, Benjamin T., Counellaville.'Pa. Evans, C. Horace, Philadelphia, Pa. Fischer, Cnarlee, Auckland, Australia. Hull, narrieon 8., Camden, N. J. Harley, M. P., M. D , Philadelphia, Pu. Hollett, Arthur P., Sonora, N. Y. Huobnor, O. T„ Nazareth, Pa. James, Walter M., Philadelphia, Pa. James, Wilmer, Upper Providence, Po. Jones, J. 11., Bradford. Vermont. Porter, Edward, Clinton, Illinois. Kay, William, M. K. C. 8. K., London, England. Scot!, William K., Jr . Philadelphia, Pa. Scavey, Marti anna, Portland, Maine. South, Ephraim W , Wilmington, Del. Starkey, David W., Plato, Ohio. Stewnrt, Henry K , Philadelphia, Pa. Smith, Kalph C , Philadelphia, Pa Wardwell, Percival G., Lawrence, Mass. Wilson, M. T , Griseville, Illinois. Shaw, S. M., Dolavan, Illinois. St’KOlAt. PKOBEE. / Tellger Adolplme, P* iladclphia, Pa. Roiiiikries.— The dwelling of Mr. Davis, No. 115 Cutharlnestreet, was entered by prying open the front shutter, and was robbed of a lot of silverware. The residence of Mr. Cunningham, on Whar ton Btrect, above Third, was entered last night by prying a padlock off of tho frout cellar door. Borne silver spoons and clothing were stolen. Larceny.— James Slaughter was enticed into a house in Bay street, Fifth Ward, last night,and was robbed of his pocket-book, containing a check for $5O. Annie Austen is alleged to have committed the robbery and handed the stolen wallet to James McGnrk. Both were arrested, end, after a hearing before Aid. Carpenter, were sent to prison. Military Election.— The officers of the Na tional Guards held an election last evening for l.ieutenant-Colonel, to fill the vacancy caused by tho resignation of Wm. A. Leech. There were two candidates voted for—Colonel Harmanns Neil and General Joshua T. Owen. The vote stood: For Neff 11, for Owen 5. Promotion.— Brigadier-General St. Clair A. Mnlholland,Colonel of the One Hundred and Six teenth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, has been appointed Major-General by brevet, to rank from March 13, 18t>5, for gallant and meritorious conduct in several battles in Virginia. Fatal Raii.road Accident.— Andrew CoUins was rnn over by a train of cars on the Pennsylvania Railroad, near Haverford, about seven o’clock ibis morning, and was instantly killed. The deceased was abont fifty years of age, and resided at No. 2024 Rlttenhouse street. Sermon to Young Mrn. —Prof. T. Sanford Doolittle, of Rutgers Ooljege, will preach a ser mon especially to young '{men to-morrow (Sab bath) evening, at the Third Reformed Church, corner of Tenth and Filbert streets, at 7% o'clock. This series of sermons aro under the' auspices of the Yonng Men's Christian Associa tion, and arc largely attended by young men. Livery Stable, Houses, Carriages, Sleighs, Ac.—Thomas A Sons will sell on Tuesday next the well-known livery stable situate at the northeast corner of Beventeonth and Vine streets.’ On the Bth ol March they will sell tho entire stock,, including horses, carriages, harness, sleighs, Ac., Ac. See advertisements. Tns attention of our readers Is called to the advertisement in anothor column of Brown’s long established whoießaio and retail corset Btoros, wbero oil in wunt of good articles in their line cannot fail to be suited. Farrwell Sermon. —Rev. T. DeWittTalmngo has concluded to leavo the city, and will preach Ills farewell sermon to his congregation to morrow evening. There is a rumor in Berlin that tho Crown Princess Victoria has tho consumption, and that her physicians have recently advfsod her to take up her residence lu a Southern city, or go to Ma deira. THE COURTS. Sentence o: Joseph nt ( Donahue. Oyer and Terminer— judges Ludlow and Brewster.—This morning the dock contained three prisoners, brought into Court »o receive thelb sentences upon convictions of various gradra of- homicide. Surrounded by relatives ana friends anxiously awaiting the result of the 1 Judges'deUberations,th>e scene in Court was a sad ,one. ..... •. ,v... ."-v Joscpti M. Donahue, ; convicted of man slaughter, was visited by his wile, daughter and sister, ana had also the presence of Messrs: Gross, Page and W. L. Hirst, Jr., the three counsel who have so carefully watched histoureats, since the .case wbb entrusted to their keeping. When Donahue wbb called for sentence, Mr. Page made an eloquent appeal for mercy.! The prisoner, •he said, hewed with submission to, the verdict, but the counsel for him asked - tho Court to pauso a moment, and’ consider ’ tho cireamstaoccs :of the case, before entering judgment. Tho evidence presented • a; man, quiet, retired and avoiding contention, attacked iu hla own home, after being compelled to submit to Insalt. His adversary was a Strong, muscular man, and tho character of tho wound established that the,blow was given insldo Donahue’s room, and within ten feet of the wall. Mr. Page, in conclusion, urged the Conrt, while administer ing justice with a conscious regard of their duty to the community, to let mercy plead with them for the prisoner. , , Mr. William L. Hirst, Jr., who followed, made a feeling address, setting forth the facts of the case, and appealing to the kind consideration of the Judges. Here was a defendant against whom there had never before been a charge preferred, whose first appearance in a Cotirt of justice grow out oi blB effort to protect what he believed to be tbo sanctity of his home and the reputation of bis wife and child. His Character was so well known that, daring the three davs of the trial, Mr. Esler, his former employer, sat in court, ready In case of an ac quittal to lake him back into his employ. He has been a good father and kind hnsband; indus trloußfand peaceable, and his removal now from his family leaves them entirely destitute. What shall become of them in his absence, God only knows, for they are dependent upon him for support. At tbo close of the addresses, which, seemed to have produced an effect, the Judge - conferred tog‘ >lhAr . ° ftAr which Jndge Ladlow announced that the court hod taken the circum stances of the case into consideration. They remembered that the prisoner endeavored to avoid contention, and had retired to his own home and to bed,whon the deceased, who was In liquor, repeated the insults of the night. The Jndge said he did not recollect to have ever tried a case in which there was greater provocation by words than in this case. Words do not justify a killing, bnt the Conrt took the facts into consi deration, and would impose a sentence such as was required by law. Donahue was then sentenced to two years in the Eastern Penitentiary. Tnc JlcKlevc Homicide. Joseph Hart, the lad convicted of manslaughter (with a recommendation to mercy) in causlDg the death of William McKleve, on the 16th of November last, in West Philadelphia, was next called for sentence. Messrs. Kneass and White sides made an appeal for mercy. Judge Brewater. who entered judgment, said there appeared to be a growing mawkish state in tho community upon the BUbjeet of homicide. All mnrderers appear to bo divided into two classes. Ono claBS is where the party escapes conviction through the absence of witnesses, the neglect of the prosecution, or the ingenuity of counsel. This class are called by the public "he roes." There is another class who do not escape conviction, and who are executed, and they arc called "martyrs." It Is this sentiment that has led to tbo exhibition which this cbbo presented. The Jndge then referred to the unprovoked at tack made upon Mr. McKleve by o crowd of boys, and his murder on the public highway on a Sun day afternoon, and the fact that the prisoner first used a clnb and then stones, and, when arrested, expressed his regret that he had not killed a half dozen more. ...... Sentenced to two years and four months in the Eastern Penitentiary. CITY NOTICES, The Difference in Dress between a man of e nto and a fop Is, that the fop values himself upon his dresß, and the man of sense langha at L; at the game time he knowß he must not neglect iu It is a common saying that the “rfres? make « the man. It certainly doe?, bo far. as yuar gemeel appearance is concerned, which is a very Important consideration when vou wish to appear in society to the beet ad vantage : for who would tolerate a badly-dressed pe-r- Bon in circles where fashion ia respected? When properly represented, there ifl no necessity to go into extremes in drees to be fashionable; a reasonable in dulgence in fancy material, when it is selected in good taste, is allowed and admired. Awkwardness of car riage Is very alienating, and a total negligence o/ dress and air an impertinent insult upon custom <Ln J~, fashion. Always dress well and in good taste. If you doubt your own judgment in selecting the mate rial for your wardrobe, be Bure to secure the aid or an artist whose reputation is well egtabiished, and who ■you ore satisfied will dreeß you as a gentleman of taste and refinement. Such an artiet you wild be sure to find at the well-known Temple of Fashion, CuAiiLBB Stokes A Co. b, No. 824 Chestnut street. A. L. Vanbant, Manufacturer of French Con fectionary, choice preparations in Chocolate, delicious caramels, sweet Jordan-roasted Almonds, etc., at Ninth and Chestnut streets Pekoe Souchong—A very superior English Breakfast Tea. On sale by Fairthorne & Co., 1036 Market street and 205 North Ninth. Summer and Winter. Colo age & Co.’s Toilet Soaps we have used tor years, and fouDd them always softening to the skin in winter, and so pleasant in summer, that we could not do without ihem.— Religious Telescope. Those who lntend'participating in the in auguration of General Grant, and those who don’t aim, can be supplied with the lutest style hat or cap •at Oaltfordß’, Continental Hotel. Pantaloons cut by tho first artists in tho city, Chas. Stokf.b & Co.’s. All core and anxiety about burglary removed by applyiDi' tbe Bituglab Alarm Telkobatii. Hun* oreds are using it. Eight years experience. Never brokf n through. Pamphlets sent tree. 1111 chestnut street. Qoikt and sootho the pain of children teething— Use Bower’s Infant Cordial. Sold by all Druggists. The wonderful popularity of the great Amit.ioan Button-uole and Sewino Machine is the best possible guarantee of its vast superiority over all others as a family machine. It has already Decome the •aeutfavorilc everywhere with tho ladies. Sales rooms, South-west corner Eloventh and Chestnut streets. No inauguration ever equalled the inaugura tion of Chas. Otikford & Sons’, the great hatters, 834 and 536 Chestnut street. Corns, Bunions, Inverted Nalls, skillfully treated by Dr. J. Davidson ,No, 910 Chestnut street. Charges moderate. Hot Ckobs Buss, lreb'h ovcry day through Lent, Mouse, 802 and 904 Arch street. Deafness, Blindness and Catarrh. J. Isaacs, M. D.. Professor of the Bye and Bar treats all diseases appertaining to the above members with the utmost success. Testimonials from tho most reliable sources in the city can bo seen at this omce. No. SOB Arch street. The medical faculty are Invited to accompany their patients,as he has no secrets in mfl practice. Artificial eyes inserted. No .charge made Cor examination- ■ • _ : BonotoAL Instruments and druggists' sun- Snowden & Beotoeb, 23 South Eighth street. BOOTS AND NSIOKS. BARTLETT, No. 33 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, Begß to announce his New Styles of Gents’ Boots and Shoes, for Spring Wear, and is now ready to receive and fulfil all orders whioh the Public may favor him with. PmcADEO-niA. February 22d. 1609. < IMDumiATrFRENCH PBCNEa.-«0 OABEB IN TIN 1 cannlrtom arid fancy boxc*, importod find tor sale by JOB. B. BUBBIBB ttCo.. 108 South Delaware avenue, JOHN BURNS, 247 S Eleventh Street, above Spruoe Prices below Cheetnut. Eighth, or Ninth sireet. ■white goods 11, white goods i i 530 yards Plm4 Ml'tJnVoid lse. plaid and Striped Swiss Muslins, 20, 85, BW4 to 450, PllidSili. .00^18,25,81. Mg.eotolje. Beautiful M Speer Frcnoh Muslins, 800. np. Tucked Musing Jaconet and Undressed Cambrics. acof lufo'ot that SsauUful White Horded Pique, worth ttfnred Pique, beautiful designs, “ftlfured White Pique, 10, 55.,88. 87X, 50 to 81 25. 84 splendid bleached va Watson and Armstrong Damask Napkins, Si w per a °saS yards wido heavy Linen Sheeting. 81 25. 8160. b 4 a 8-4 Pillow Case Linens, 60,76, 96,81 05. DMP B»YP d '«»; !%o?§|BYt Ladles' estra lonaEngliehhose,62>4o.^worth 7s. . Enclieb euportino nairhose, beet imported. 91 Xc* • Watoisrool?3reet from the mills, best manufactured, $1 25, A ‘ LINEN DEPARTMENT. STRAWBBIDfIE & CLOTHIER Take pleasure in offering to the Public a partial Bat ot their largely increased stock of Irisb.SCotch and Barnsley LI bHEETDIO AND PILLOW LINENS. Blchardson. Sons it Owden’s Linens. Prime Golden Max Linens. Butcher’s Extra Heavy and Wide Linens. RUSSIA. BHEE'I INGB. Half Bleached and Bleached Huck Towollngs. Geiman 801 l and Glass Towellngß. Russia, Scots h and Domestio Crashei. 18, 20.22, 24 and 8U inch Hussia Plo Diaper. 27 end 86 inch Bird-eye. Shirt Fronts, U o?-r own'make, made from Blchardson, So wind?w BlmdtesaU widths,ln Buff,Green and WWte. 6-4. 7-4, 8-4, 9-4 Table Linens, good designs, and war- up. Towels, from 81 per dozen up. French Diinitieß for spreads. Jacquard Linen for furnitare coverings. WHITE GOOD! DEFAHTBENT. Our assortment is now complete, and stock larger than ever before. “^aMinViOKB. NAINSOOK CHECKS. PLAID MUSLINS. SWISS MULL. SOFT CAMBUICS. PLAiD. SWISS. TUCKED MUSLINS. SHIRRED MUSLINS. FRENCH MUSLIN. FIGURED PIQUES. PLAID PIQUES. BTRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER Central Dry Goods House, CO&NER EIGHTH AND DABKET BTBBETA. EDWARD FERRIS, No. 807 OHESTNDT STREET, IMPORTER OF WHITE GOODS, LACES and EMBROIDERIES, OFFERS TO THE TRADE. 200 Pieces Choice Pique*. 400 Pieces Plaid and Btriped Nainsooks. New Hamburg*. New Guipure and Valenciennes Laces, e New White Goods of all hinds, desirable for Bprlng trade. Just opened and for Bale at a small advance on cost of Importation. EDWARD FERRIS, Ho. 807 CHESTNUT STREET. laaft-tnUdA SPRING GOODS. JUST OPENED, A Large Aaioitment at Bed need Prices. NEW WHITE GOODS, BOTH PLAIN AND CHECK. Cambrics. Jaconet*, Nainsooks. Swiss* Book and Moll Muslins. Cambric Dimities, Hair Cord Muslim'. India Twill, Striped and Plain, Soft Finished Cambric, all widths Organdies and Tarletans, for evening dresses Victoria and Bishop’s Lawn. French Dimity* Cambric Long Cloth. CORDED AND FIGURED PIQUETS. Printed liinens and Percales, Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs, And a variety of STAPLE EMBROIDERIES. N. B.—Tha best makes of Domestic Muslins, in all widths, at the lowest Cosh Prices. Sheppard. Van Harlingen & Arrison, Curtains, Linens and Housekeeping Dry Goods, IOO© chestnut street. feSO s tu th IQfrpS _ * a 'V' Fourth and Arch., KEEP A STOCK OF DRY GOODS ADAPTED TO THE DAILY WANTS OF FAMILIES. FULL STOCK OF FRENCH GOODS. FULL STOCK OF BRITISH GOODS. FULL STOCK OF AMERICAN GOODS. SHAWLS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BLACK SILKS OF THE BEST GRADEB IMPORTED. m wstf . Ii e m. o v a 11 FOR IDE BETIEP. CONVENIENCE OF HER PATRONS, MRS. M. A. BINDER HAB REMOVED HER Drees Trimmings & Paper Pattern Store TO THE N: W. cor. Eleventh and Chestnut Sts. fe!7 lotrpt GREEN GINGER—LANDING AND FOR BALE BY J.B.BUBSIER & CO.. 108BouthDelawareavenue HOMER, COLLADAY & CO. their new establishment. CHESTNUT STREET, ABOVE doslre to coll the attention to the following deposition of the different departments of their business. silk. DEPARTMENT. This embraces not only the choicest productions of Lyons In the way of novelties, but every article for service from the b6Bt quality and make of Block Silk to the most moderate-priced that can be rolled upon and recommended. mantilla department will comprise all tbe novelties of Parle as tboy oppco rln that emporium of Style and Fashion. Here, also, will be found goods to suit the most moderate Ideas. DRESS-MAKING DEPARTMENT. This department will be in charge of most competent persons, and with our facilities for manu facturing and our Intimate connections In Paris, wc hope to make It an entlro success. Promptitude and attention will be given to orders. f will be found replete with all the desirable styles of this article. We shall offer at our opening the most elegant lot of INDIA BHAWLfI yet offered In this city. Every article used for dresses, whether of French, English or German production, will bo repre sented cn the shelves of this department; also, the best makes of American manufacture. It wIU bo our aim to present for sale every stylo and quality, so as to suit every taste and need. This department is Intended to supply every article of Ladies’ and Misses’ Underwear; also. Infants’ and Children's Dresses, Wedding Outfits, &c., &c. A Bupply will always be found on hand, and orders will be taken for special Wants. hosiery department. We have increased this department In scope, and dre prepared to supply all demands from the most moderate-priced to the finest articles made, in every slzo and In all varieties. lace and embroideries will contain every novelty of the season as they occur, Including Collars, Barbea, Handkerchiefs, Point and Bruesele, Chemisettes, Sleeves, and a host of s.nall nrUclea too numerous to detaff. HOUSEKEEPING GOODS. A full stock o! Linens, Linen Sheetings, Table Damasks, Napkins, &c., of the most tried and ap proval manufactures of Irish and French make,will always be found, together with all the material for starting housekeeping and also for replenishing. N g HOMER COLLADAY & CO. wish emphatically to state that thc7 intend to show at all times the best assorted stock of goods; but they are determined to sell them at as low prices as any house in this country. HB£*PBOOF HAFKh CHAMPION SAFES Philadelphia, January 18, 1869. Meesrs. PARREL, HERRING & CO., No. 629 CHESTNUT Street Gentlemen : On the night of the 13th instant as la well known to the citizens of Philadelphia, our large and extensive store and valuable stock of merchandise, No. 902 Chestnut st., was burned. The fire was one of the most extensive and de structive that has visited onr city for many years, the heat being bo intense that even tho marble cornice was almost obliterated. We bad, as yon are aware, two of your valu able and well-known CHAMPION FIRE-PROOF SAFES; and nobly have they vindicated your well known reputation as manufacturers oi FIRE-PROOF SAFES, if any further proof had been required. They were subjected to the most intenso heat, and it affords us much pleasure to inform you that after recovering them from the toldb, we found, upon examination, that our books, papers and other valuables were all In perfect condition. Tours, very respectfully, JAB. E. CALDWELL & CO. P. S—THE ONLY SAFES THAT WERE EX POSED TO THE FIRE IN CALDW ELL’S STORE WERE FARREL, HERRING & CO.’S MAKE. Philadelphia, January 18, 1869. Messrs. FARREL, HERRING & CO., No. 629 CHESTNUT Street. Gentlemen : On the night of the 13th instant our large store, 8. W. corner of Ninth and Chest nut streets, was, together with our heavy stock of wall papors, entirely destroyed by fire. We bad cue of your PATENT CHAMPION FIRE-PROOF SAFES, which contained onr prin cipal books and paperß, and although it was ex posed to the most intense heat for over 00 hours, we are happy to say it proved itself worthy of our recommendation. Onr books and papers were all preserved. We cheerfully tender onr testi monial to the many already published, in giving tho HERRING SAFE the credit and confidence it justly merits. Tours, very respectfully, HOWELL & BROTHERS. STILL ANOTHER, Philadelphia, January 19, 1869. Messrs. FARREL, HERRING & CO,, Gentlemen : I had one of your make of safes in tho basement of ■J. E. Caldwell & Co. s store, at the time of the great fire on the night of the 13th inst. It was removed from the ruins to-day, and on opening it found all my books, papers, greenbacks, watches, and watch materials, &c., all preserved. I feel glad that I had one of your truly valuable safes, and shall want another of your make when I get located. Tours, very respectfully, F. L. KIRKPATRICK, with J. E. Caldwpli & Co., 819 CHESTNUT Street. HERRING’S PATENT CHAMPION SAFES, “THE MOST RELIABLE SECURITY FROM FIRE NOW KNOWN.” Manufactured and sold by FARREL, HERRING & CO., Philadelphia. HERRING, FARREL & SHERMAN, No. 251 Broadwav, Now York. HERRING & CO., Chicago. HERRING, FARREL &. SHERMAN, N. O. fc2 tU til 6 tf" march.' Ist, i»ao. dress goods. lingerie. 629 CHESTNUT Street BROAD, rORKITOBE. dkc* GEO. J. HENKELS, CABINET MAKER, 1301 and 1303 CHESTNUT STREET. let Smrpt . OABBU6ISB. D. M. LANE, Builder of Firtt-claa* Light and Heavy CARRIAGES, Respectfully invites attention to his large Block of finished Carriage*. Also order# taken for Carriages of every de scription, at SUWFA6TOBY AffD WAREBOOIOT, 3432, 3434 and 3436 MABKET STREET, Xhree eauares west ol Pennsylvania Railroad Depot* West Philadelphia. fe2-tu-th-fM;mrp REAL ESTATE SAXES. rcbiul - bALb.—ESTATE C* A. E. ASHBURN BES er, E*«i. d« coa-td —Thomas & Sons, Auctioneers BiiiL Verv desirable Country Seat and Farm. 42 acres, Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad* about ten miles from Philadelphia, one-miartor of a mllo of ttoliucaburg. two quarts cast of the Bristol turnpike, and one-quarter or a fuuareof tho Pennypack Railroad Btation. Tvvonty-thua vv urd-On Tuesday, March 23,1809, at 12 oMock, noon, will be sold at public sales at the Philadelphia Exchange, all that very desirable country seat and farm, situate on the westerly Hide of the Philadelphia and Trenton kail road, at Penovpack Station, bounded by throe Private hints and within a short distance of two good driving roads and tho river Delaware, cottrprliing about acres of land, more or lira. Ibe improvement,, are a two and a half story stone mankiou, with porches on two aides; has parlor, dining room and kitchen on the first door; 4 chambers on the second andB attics above. It fronts on a private avenue, ban a lawn in front, laid out with gravel walks and boxwood, and planted with evergreen, shrubbery, grape-vines . shadtL trees Ac. Also, tenant house, large and weil-arranged sloSe barn, with stabling for 6 horses and 4 cows nnd other ont buildings; vegetable garden, apple orchard and a variety of other frnit and shuda-frees. A stream Of wa ter runß through one corner of too farm. The iandla in B high state of cultivation; in toe immediate vioinitypf several very handsome cnuntrynlaces, and convenient to . hurdles, stores, eehools. Ac. The ground is high, and it stands back from too turnpike on the first lane above the Pennypack creek, and commands a beautiful view of the river Delaware and surrounding country. A widow*" dowor. amounting to $251 42, must remain on the pro- Pt 7Vnns—s7,ooo may remain on mortgage. gar May be examined any day previous to sale. Possession Ist Agyiiam AB & 80NB , Auctioneer8 , fi*S7 i nihl3,2o 139 and 141 South Fourth street ■T-, PUBLIC BALE.—THOM AS ft BOMB. AUCTION- Sna cere.-Largo and Valunblo Clay tot l®* aorGd.lljlla- Binldelphia and Trenton Railroad, above " r i d SO etreot Brideebnrs, Twenty-third Ward. On M?*?» iith, 1869. at 13 o’clock, noon, will bo Bold at f übllC BBle. at the Philadelphia Eitciiange.all that tract eflnnAßltoatgM Whitehall, Twenty-third Ward, city and cpnnty of Phl^-, delphia -.bt ginning In the middle of Tno ony or ltlt or Mfg p oc 0 e og at Brldcßbmg BtSffijff&i*to of the drawbridge at Bridseetreeiau Babßtantltt i cob . Prom the Areonal to the city tncre j tß j a ng north . bleetone Pavement. * J {!lV,g.y a rc]f-for a number of yeare, eaet have been used aebrlck ThU I(in( j iB Bal ef and are now / n .“ u ®“5 a rtor quality brick clny. and ie well to bo very building purposes. It ie situated •adaptedfor farming and bu»uing^ )p e ln by tho Frank above 8 rnnkfoid . con e ford creek and Del ra ßroad communication to New ?ork and a?Hhe station*upon tho Philadelphia and Tren> ton b allroad. h g p lan ot tbe Auction Ronme. & SONB , Auctloneero, 139 and 141 Boutb Fourth ejroet. T —nifAL EBTATE-THOMAS & SONS' BALE.— XI “eVltory Brick Dwelling, No. 23M Brown Bstrcot,went of Twenty-third street. On Tuesday. oth 1869 at 13 o’clock, noon, will bo Bold at public at So Pblladclphla K ? cUoo ß e. oU that modem three etorybriok messuage, with two-story back building I lot of around, eitimto on tbo north side of Brown ?troit.M foot wcßt of Twenty-third Btroot.No 2307; con taining in front on Brown street 17 feet, and extending In d. nth 80 foot, being 14 feet wide in the roar. Tho house has 7 rooiDß, permanent wastißtana, gas, bath, hot ana cold water, furnace, range, &c. ' Terms - $2,100 may remain oa mortenpo. Immediate poeßOßßion. Keys with Mr. Gobi, at the 1 depot TQOMAS & SONB, Auctioneers, I fe37mh4 6 139 and ill South Fourth etroot.
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