r :: ■ Streei --.v 43£&i ■ ■" • Cho cairi*rt. i »o» Inn MOTtwa, ■■■■ ", MoMnu,' ianrUHr u'*4; ;*!2 • Is --*.*# -r^st^i ■ ■' «• ■?>^:ggA^»;oiiiii;T^fi 8,00 J* -»>,'/ t‘W-,'l W•?« *f £*“•i*• 4« : «tf•» **•«' 18 00 if >;>*•*■* Btotiotterjji; j* *' :i M n -Jfch*' 5 Tf ’ Hi '' ‘ v ~; ’ r,y:' JpLATß;:kfv k ' .. k&iiv' • -. r"s; s 'v'v: *°<>*> ■:!-«.• ;• NHWB, ! s ;■>:% ' »* PAPBB, ’• f “'-u Vi ''irK-jV* - 1 S''‘W i-** '''V „, c -. ; ~,„9TZ» D;-’ OR!«Off «IZHD.V -,.i OW BOPEHIOB] QUALITY, stAlj* TO OBM ARltw mb tt lUaolMtttWWl' PitoM, »ir t : i -&'V.k P- H. WAHBHNj '•-• i ; * v ... • •• '•' l ‘ r ..:.V 5- ' ■ BSOTHEEy ;&; 00./ V ; ; ;. v \ •' No. lO VOtJBTH fiTItEJW, AOOOBNT-BOOK I£ANU7AOXUB£BB, V . V' BOOMMMBB, * WfATIONJIiUL f iOOOU.HT BOOKS; ’ Of eTwy de*arijt!on, on lumd/or Baled and Bound toPftttgni,foitil)]# im* 4 . f' &USROEANTO, UAMUf AOZUABBB,* ■ ' .BANKERS, BttOKBRS, INSDHANOI .ABB BAIiROAB COMPANIES. Warranted !i quality, and at lowest prloe#. IOMKM AND DOUBBnO BTATIONBBY, OOMUBBOIAL BXiANKS/ftO., &0. JOB B IUNTINS, IdTHOGRAPHT, y.-'-iij *v-.’ P DfICHJAXJTT ft BATIBFAOTION GUARANTIED : MOSS, BBOTHKH, 4t 00;, noll-fim ~ New $O/10 aOUTHFOUBTH fITBBBT, 1859. ,on 1859. . >, Bt^BSfIUAWABDED. '£ES T \ QUALITY -BLANK £ O OKS . ‘'>>Bis>a,lS'XilgKroiS BmiBIIIOK, - . : ...1 : ' ' ’■ Norember, 2868. ; / ' . Orders Ukenfor Merchant*, Banker,,-Insarfcnco, and „'it «• /£‘vr>v3iK*■ xOwpitro*s.- V;'" >' : ■' 1 ... : V ' > , ,o<mnUDgH<m«*'Stiitlon«r«; '' ,■«. -; 'i-i;-;^^"Bllb;t)irEBTHnT£tc«et, ■• : •ObANK sut* -JJ jwriber on' biii^Ln,large awortment ef. Blank A«HmntßopkiJ,'*a*pte£tjO frprf grade Of ’bail- J UfMVBU'JbM . v‘x ’'K- •':• - ' Check Book*, -41 , pstßoolb;’ - , f ledger, Boeka, ;V ,-.-3. ’ B«5ok«. Memorinduirr,Book«,' ;• Beoas, - 'Kotos, Drafts, &o. *, -> >Blaok £ookaof any else,' stylo of ’Mnding.or pattern, -. i ofrullng, made toorder at= short notice, and -warranted' „ of raHs£ijua!Uyof materials/ . and jiatabiUij;Q{ tluding. Kaw and old firms supplied , ; on favorable term*;, ULTHOQRAJHIO iNDLRXriIB. . ■ ;DB9BB PBINTIRGiBIUBaads, barda/Olrculart .'Slfc - _plcg.Bec«ipU,?ui4. erery deecrlptlons-of fJob • Prinfißk ; eaafiut^d.ia^ptrtorjrtylo; IfM, Al,oßElBttr , ' 1 -' ' r "Statloneraiid Printer, ', 658. THIRD 3 oppt*itofilricrdßank. ■ I fit:q D lAK I B •'XOt/ir#Vor the Peak; and 'pocket 3 treat raietyof style* and siiet of tkVjuatly celebrated - FHUiADBI4PBIA^XDITIOKBr L idf[dfte)x 'aapbrior In «»erjr<mpMl'to it&eNew ,YorVxdltlon*i Jor'wfle, .WiolmleandiUUQ;DythePabUßli6r« r .:/.- « ' AjoO*, *_ -• • J'trx M v■!•'Odantlng HoMeBtitlooers r V,. TOLankbooksand stationery. O DAVID M. HOGAN, Blank Book MuoTutoiir, SUUoaer Md Printtr, No. 100 WALNUT Stmt, (a pro pared at all. times tofornlah,.either from the shelve* ,or make to order,-Rooks of every, description; suitable for Bahks. Publfo Offices, Merchants, and Others, of the best quality of .English or American Paper, and bound ■in.various styled, in the most subetantUumahher. ,t- - .Orders forJOB PRINTING of-every description. Engraving and Lithographing executed with 'neatness'' and despatch. », 1 - A general assortment of Fogllsh, French and Auterl* eaastationery.. •- ' ' v : . Concerning Mr. Hogan's eontribwtios to the Franklin Inititute, the Committee e*y—“ This display of blink' books for banking and mercantile us jii the .best in the Exhibition. The selection of the material is good,-the • . workmanship most-excellent, and theirfinish and sp pearanee neat and appropriate*?’ " noSO-ff tDatr&is, J*to«l*a, &t. J E. CALDWELL & 00. HAT! BEMOVHD TO TDHIB NEW MARBLE BUILDING, No. 822 CHESTNUT STEEKT, OPPOSITE QIBABD HOUBB. .BdepeetfaUytaVite their etfstomen end the pablia to Inspect their. new- Goode* iwleoted by one of the firm teeentty ta Europe, eompHMog. : SUPERIOR WATCHES, ®IOH JEWBLKY, DIAMONDS AND PEABLB, BTBTTBOAN, BLOBENTINK, BOIXAN, AND NBAPOHTAIf SETS, BRONZE VLOCKSy CANDEEABRA3. AND STATUETTES, silver' AHD PLATED WARE, WEDDING STATIONERY, end OAKD BNOBAVINQ, OPEBA GLASSES, pans and ilaib pins, ELEGANT NEW STYLE PAPIER MAOHE. d8«lm JE. OALOWELL & GO., • 822 OHJBTNDT Street, • Have received, per steamers, new stylet Jewelry, Chewlalnur, Vest Ohilni. SjpleadldYeiieVllelrPiii*. ' fnUtBt*fid#/ottnrDaekete,' ; - - Corel, lat* end Mould Set*. v BOle'Ageata In Philadelphia for the cite of Glurlee »ro4lliim’» LONDONTIME-KEEPEBB. dot 8 J b; jarden abro. • xunrvAonnuiKßAiiDncpdxTnß Of w’ 7 0 SILVER-PLATED WARE, . V 6. 804 Obeetnut'Bmet', 1 -Above Third, (»p etelra,) «" u ’,l '" ; PbUaaelphU. : ' . “> fes ll »*> »r «I« to tho T nit, - BERTIOB BBT S> ® RH ® -PITOnBHfi, 9081.8T8. onpB, WAITERS, BAS “' nets, o abtom.knl vjbb,Spoons; »obk£ .'t'* i: ; LADLES. Jto,. Ac;. > Gilding end.plating on alTkinae of metal. eeB«ly Mvttytaol Safes. HJjtoSALAiLANIJEUSAPES. A lArgeweortinent of - - EVANS A WATSON’S . PHILADRLPHIA. MANUPAOTUBIB - SALAMANDER BAFEB, . VAULT DOOBfI, for Btstarand Stores.' BANK LOOKS/ -Sattilto xnj now In um, ' -IBOK books/ BHHTTBKS; *«., Onto rood term* oo o ay oilier c«t*bliflhmont In the United Stotea.hy - EVANS A WATSON, Ho; MSoati’FOURTH Street, • jphiledslphie. mlB-tf YLSABK GIVBUB A OAIX; ©rgr Affairs. BkBILtHK SHEETINGS TOE EXPOBT. h BKOWNi BtEAi-'aBD. fc JIME DBILLa. ’- j , BHEBTINOg,*“T - 8nlt&bl« for, Kjxport, for'««l« by , X. - IaOTHISGHAM*: WBIILBI' - - H BcuiK.FBQJiT.BT,,- tMUZKTITU' BT. ;*>< y ‘QTijtnimssiiiu f}fifhls. / r '" ( LinenUorapany’S superior style Brows ,'£intaOpatihgsr4l'«m&3ty various shades; Brows and -Bleached ~ Drills; ’ assdrtolentof the above Goods now .4 stmt. OOUTHWARK BAiTK,’ - 1 : r ,! ' ' “ Vmi.ibHLpnjl, Jana 28,1858, , Jlj;Umbjf .gJyTO,-th»>i‘’ Th« Southwark , Banker Philadelphia located inth* Cttj of Bhila ,4elphU.<nidore»t»it for Soaking jatrpoaea,- with a copl v : ; .tal oE two hundred and flUy thouiand dollar*, intend* s i.tOfinhkd.oppUoitlotr.-to tt»a.*t!lA*ialitnr« of thla : j : 'J;lCdinalpnw««3th for, *ndaot»ato:of , ono, hundred and ■'.'-X&Zi BrbftnjitiUfi Bostfpf Blrootewdr, ; , m: .»• ?. WMSL. Ouhier. ■v?*}-i ?; t-) a-sAsv») { • i-; Retail ilrs ©oo&a; : GIFTS! ; FINN' ESQUIMAUX AH? MOSCOW ■r FINN ERBHOB ■> ' HASTOS BBJLVSR CLOAKS, 5 -■ ... ? .»y«»oDO»n>iioH. > '-y U ■ ; | .. .. «*!> I A BROWN MiXKD AND GHAYMIXKD B NOLI 8 Hi; B EAVES OLOAK.S, REDUCTION dt TWENTT-EIVB PER- CENT., Owb-i-oubtii from former price*, PARIS MANTILLA AND OLOAK EMPORIUM) 1)0 all their Varieties, THH LARGEST STOCK- IN THB CITY J. TV. PHOCIOR & 0 0., '7OB. CHESTNUT STREET. diB-iat r . ... . . , BAEQ^XH.S; ’iOiiicT i'wi>« z'ArhioKit'addsk . I ; ETBE.& LANDELL, FOURTH AND ABOH, 'Here' reduced tho prices ’of some Ace Goode In order to promote the laadable preotioe of making ■ 1 ] - ' . *'■ VALUABLE OHRT6TMAB GIFTS! WFashionable Silks and Robes. ■ ' Good Plain Style Silks. • Extraßtout Glossy Black Silks, l .RithßUck llgdreA Bayadere Silk*. * »,■ Choice Colors end good. Black Moire Antiques, V\ Irish Bluß-. Browna and Black*. : * Plald'Vqplin* and Valencias, i [DeliiseKobrsftisd PopUA&obetf.' •'■ ; .. AU-wb©V6*yßtyleDeL*ln©ii, . all grade* . . '“- l.ObuWoollen’Lobg and Square Shawls, v . Needle-woxk Sleeve* and Collars. .•Ribbon-bound line Blankets. . /, Extra-fine,Double Damask Cloths. £ Plano CoTers.and Table Covers. ; - * '-’Pini,Assortment of Btaple Goode. . > IjOOO yards Scarlet And clack Plaid Cashmeres, re duced, for Christmas, to 90 oente. •'« '- ; •> . I,SQQ yards Bright Style Christmas D# Laine*, for , J - v.B.oooyards Past Colors;good Style OhintseS, at oentg.y. ,r ■ { - ■• ». " ? dig 'fti CLOAKS. 5 : / 11 . OPENING EVERY DAY - ■ FABIS MANTIH.A4: T OM)AK NKFOBIuk, . FIMKBBAYSR OEOAKS.' - ’t ' ! —""WKSBSTO^-^"•--• : ' MXBSEB’ CLOAKS. , . OPERA CLOAKS. ... ... .... MIX’D BEATER OL9AKS, Tlit hugest Assortment In the city. at ts» . PARIS MANTILLA AND OLOAK EMPORIUM. 708 - CHESTNUT STREET. . . J. 'f. PEOOIO B A 0 0., dl3-tf BE AT'SALE OF BROOHE SHAWLS U «.:• .AND CLOAKS l ! t ' Unprecedented Bargains!, < We’re had a perfect rush!‘ ' - We’re selling an Immensity of Goods! ■ Our trade's-increasing! ' Our Modeofdoing business seems to meet with gene ral approval!! Namelr— • * “ “To Have But One Price.” *’ To sell Oheap for Oaah.” ** - r ti Never to misrepresent Goods in order TO B7FBCT BAjLEB.” “ To deal fairly and Justly, and wait upon all custo mers with attention and politeness.” “ Thus to gain their confidence, and keep It by con tinuing to do right.” TSORNLEY * CHISM. We haro now on hand Excellent Long Brooke Shawls for $B. Btill better quality for $lO, $ll, $l2, $lB, $l4, $l6. $lB, $20,522. and $26. ’ ; Square Broohe Shaws from $5 up to $ll. Long and Square Blanket Shawl* In every variety. Ghlluren’s/Mlsaea, and Gentlemen’s Shawls, Ac. v Good Black Oloth Cloaks for $3. Every other quality and Style fors3 npto $l6. A JOB LOT OP OLOAKTiROM LAST SEASON AT HALF PRICE! Best Black Silks for 60c. to $1.50 per yard. Rich Fancy Silks really beautiful. Everyvariety ofDBBSSGOODS. CLOTHS!. OA88IMBRIS!! SATTINETTB, Ac.Ml Ileavy Black Beaver Clothe, fine French do., Ao., Ao. Flannels, and Muslins. In fact no better stock of general Dry Goods can be found than at THORNLEY A CHISM’S, Northeast Coiner JIGHTH A SPRING GABDIN. no!3-tf STOCK BED (JOED, v 7 . Ladies’,Beaver Cloths. Fine Black Oloths. . Boys’ Wear—Oagalmeyes. ■' ’ Batinetts. and Vestings. . All at WHOLESALE RATBB. DRESS GOODS. Heavy Valencia*., .18V to 45 oents. 26 sent Delaines at 17 cents. 1 5 Merrimack Prints at 11 cents. Merinoea—Colors—Floe Blues and Blacks. CLOAK BOOM. -Elegant Beaver Cloaks and Raglans, Very handsome Garments at mueh less than usual prices for same quality. $lO, $l2, and fl 6 Cloaks are UNSURPASSED. BROOHE SHAWLS. A very large stock also of Woollen Shawls. REDUCTION Will commence on thelBth DECEMBER. N. B.—No deviation from price. OOOPER A CONARD, dlB 8. E. corner NINTH A MARKET Sts. riBBAT REDUCTION IN PRICES OF wJT pRY GOODS, ' At No. 7 NoHh SECOND Street, above Market. FINE FRENCH MBRINOEB, at 70e., worth $l. RICH OABHMEREB, at 22 and 260. , DELAINES, 18X* naual price 260. .Just received, a lot of beautiful style MADDER PRINTS, at 80. LONG AND SQUARE BLANKET SHAWLS. . Greatly reduced in price. MARSEILLES QUILTS. 0-4,10-4,11-4,12-4, 18-4, of the most beautifal de signs. and in various qualities. towsn than itsa se rous OFFSBID. CLOTH CLOAKS. The balanoe of our oloth Cloaks to be dosed out, wit H otrr naoA&n TO COST. SHEETInG AND SHIRTING MUSLINS. ■ Constantly on hand a fall assortment of tho best makes. . SAMUEL S. HESS, 1 d!7-6t No. 7 N. BEOONP St., above Market. Heavy reduction for the HOLIDAYS.- MORAN’S UNEQUALLED SKIRTS, AT 1% 00, Price,elsewhere, $2 50. > J. 0 M Ji'X WELL A SON ZEPHYR AND TRIMMINGS SIORE AND FACTORY d2O-0t 'B. E. cor.ELEVENTH and CHESTNUT. fIBEAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.— VX B. v. B. HUNTER Hu BEHOVED from No. 80 to No. <0 South SECOND Street; where he te now prepared to furulnh the Ladle, with a fresh and well-eelooted stock of - S' - DBBBB GOODS, To whloh ha lnrlvea their attenUon, being determined to eell at exceedingly LOW PBIOEB. N. B—A large aeiortment of Broche, Stella, and French Blanket Shawls. Also, a yarletj of Silk and Cloth Circulars Constantly on hand, at the “ CLOAK EMPORIUM,” 007-&m No. 40 Santh BSOOND Street. GUN STORE. PHILIP WILSON & 00., 438 CHESTNUT STREET, BELOW FIFTH, WILL OPIS - MONDAY, NOYBHBBB S 3, An tMortment of' FINE O U NS OF THEIR OWN MANUYAOTUBS, THOSE OP THE MOST CELEB BATED UAKBBB . , ‘ ' IN EUROPE. The attention or SPORTSMEN 14 regne.ted to their Btook, whleh the/ ean pr SHALL NOT BE SURPASSED Bj any In the United State,, BULBS, T‘j. Oj«< *' ■ -V ' I in- (1 It ab I E 8:’ Hand mis s e b/' ' • I'.MMotiOa-k.s,- :-' 5 A'T ? BibUOSb PBIOBB* .. > .T >.v • --w <; ' * *.' * ' ’ . * ”J '* ''' ' ... , ,>■ - r ! THE LABOEBI'BXOOK;' . * -j -■ ‘mthjsoitt. IM-aBW OIi'O'A.WB . ■ . OPKJIIM *TSRT,pi,T» *0 IPHE CLOSE OP'TfIJB fiRABON. JINM LTdm pELVBT CLOAKS « r.dboWd mail. BRAVER CLOAKS-,, >• AT ItBDSOSD raiess. • AT BHbuOSD VfilOSS. MISSES’ AND CHILDREN'S OLOAKB, AT USDOOHD PHIOBS &ARIB MASK CLOAKS, All Imported Cloaks, - SPECIALLY DEVOTED SALK.OF THESE GOODS, ABD tfUBBB MAY AT ALL TIMES BE FOUND ©nns, pistols, Stt. PISTOLS,r ' , ' FLASKS, POWDER, . SHOT, Ao. -_ffUN tUBNIICBE IN ALL VABtBTY. nou-sm Sf«to‘ HttWiccUuma. \TE ANTIQUE BOOK STORE; 27 SOUTH -X BIXrH STREET.—J.- SABIN - respectfully an nounces that be has on saleAHe largeit variety of ENr GLIBH BPoK3lnthe city, all of-which, having been, /bought at auction, iriUbe sold at EXTREMELY LOW PRICES. Such of Ihe public who have hitherto been prevented from ah/ inspection of English Books, on account of their.high prioe, are respectfully invited to examine the stock, - AmOog the noticeable Books vrlll be found the ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS; complete from the t .-commencement 14 vols. foltb, half calf, $75. FENNY OYCLOP2RDIA, new edition, Just published, 17 Tola, cloth, $l5, or in half morocco, $7O. 1 NATIONAL CYCLOPAEDIA ; I 2 vols. doth, $9, or in hairojlf, $l2. ’BURKE'S DICTIONARY OF THE PEERAGE AND RARONSTAGB, last edition, royal Bvo. doth, $1.50, usual prioe $5. HOGARTH'S WORKS, best edition, folio; half moroc • co ( gilt edges, $B9 HOGARTH'S WORKS: 2 vols.4to doth, $B, or half calf gilt, $l2. ' GILLROY'S CARICATURES; 2.vqls. fqlio, half moroc - 00, $5O, 1 ' PURDEN'S ROYAL GALLERY OF BRITISH y ART ; a royal folio, comprising 48 of the choicest’engravlngd ever executed, In half moroeeb, $32 WILKES* UNITED STATES EXPLORING EXPEDI TION: with all the Maps, 6 vols. royal Bvo. doth,, $10.60, orinhalfcalfgilt.sls. BOWYER’S HUME’S HISTORY OF ENGLAND, com- Elete with over 200 fine'engravings. 6 Vols imp. folio','’ alfßussla, s4o,usual price, $BO. '.v ALSO- ’ , J ■ Tbn thousand volumes of Books in. various depart ments of Literature, for sale at one.thlrd, one half, and two-thirda of usual prices. ... . -dlB-tf dictionaries. .GKtFT, '' 4 . ;,por, any season; and of permanent ( TaJue;Js- - .‘, Drnugham • - . r ■ • ! “It has saved us time enough ip one year’s use to pay for itself, and that most be deemed good property which will dear itself once a year.”—[Mass. Life.Bo&t. PUBLISHED BY J. B. LIPPINCOIT A 00,, Philadelphia, ABD G. A 0. HEBRIAM, Springfield. VARIOUS BMALLER EDITioNS OF WEBgTER’B DICTIONARIES. ,Our extensive Btook comprises the most elegant pub lications leaned, including VARIOUS STYLES OP RICHLY BOUND BIBLES AND PBATBR BOOKS, SUITABLE POB HOLIDAY PRESENTS. J.'B. LIPPINCOTT & CO', 22 and 24 North POURTV St Holiday books i holiday books A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT, JNOUJDIHQ ELEGANTLY ILLUSTRATED WORKS in fins bind ings. STANDARD BOOKS for the Library. JUVENILE WORKS in great variety. ITT* All selling at low prices, by LINDSAY A BLAKISTON, 25 South SIXTH Street. THEY HAVE JUST PUBLISHED PALESTINE, PAST AND PRESENT. A work of enduring Yftlue by the Rev. Henry S. Osborn, D. D. Elegantly Illustrated by Engravings, Chromographs in oolOrs, numerous wood cuts, and a new Map of Pales tine Royal octavo. DR HoCANDLIBH’B LITE IN A RISEN SAVIOUR. An elegantly gUt edition, and with a beautiful Frontis piece, engraved on steel. Prloe $l5O. Alsoj an edi tion in plain doth, IV A BLUE AND GOLD EDITION OP WATSON’S OAMP FIBBB OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. With numerous Illustrations ■ ; - -- vr: . -v'Jv-V SUNBHINS; OriXATK VINTON:‘By'WW Bar jrieiß. McKeam.Prioo, In plain doth,, 70 cents; fhUgUtfL.* QUAINT SAYINGS AND DOINGS CONCERNING liUTHEB. Oolleoted and arranged By the Bev. John G. Morris,-D. D., author, of “The Blind Girl of Wit tenberg,Ac., Ao ’ Price 70 cents. ' VI. DR. STORE’S CHRISTMAS BOOK FOR. CHIL DREN. With a beautifully Colored Frontispiece and numerous other Illustrations, A small 4 to. to lame. Price 60 cents: LINDSAY A BLAKIBTON, Publishers and Booksellers, 420 20 South SIXTH Street, above Chestnut. BEAUTIFUL BOOK THE HOLIDAYS. TIM ILtUSTBATBD BOOK NATURAE. HISTORY. OONTAISIffO 8 ZAROB EmRATINGB Of BIRDS, £ BIN, TJED. o x LC QJiPBIS^ With 16 pages of Letter-press. ROYAL QUARTO, HANDSOMELY BOUND IN PRINTED BY s. ashmkad, GEORGE ST.) ABOVE ELEVENTH. 808 SALE AT ALL TUB BOOKSTORES'. dIS-lOt •M-ANUPAOTUREES, MERCHANTS, and IYX all Bueluese Pcreona who may desire a list of the Retail Storekeepers In Philadelphia, (in order to ad dress Circulars, Ao ,) will find the same arranged, both by streets and classification of goods, in the LADIBS’ PHILADELPHIA SHOPPING GUIDE FOR 1850. Price 26 cents. For sale by Parry A MoMillan, Ha sard Bros., Wm. 8. A A. Marties, Wm, B. Zleber, at the Stand In the Girard House, and at the Post Office. dlB-12t A MAGNIFICENT HOLIDAY GIFT BOOK. Messrs. JAMES OHALLBN A BON, No. 26 South SIXTH Street, publish this day— PALESTINE PABT AND PRESENT. By Bev. Henry S. Osborn. Superbly illustrated 'Tty Steel En gravings, Ohronographie Illuminationa In. Oil Oolors. and the moat exquisite wood engravings. It is without exception the most elegant work on Palestine ever issued. Edition in oloth nowTeady. $3 50. Also, new editions for the Holidays, of The City of tho Great King, uniform with above, doth. $3.50. For gilt $6. Turkey Antique $5.50. Haagitn Syria, Turkey $2; oloth gUtsl; cloth 750, In and Around Constantinople $1 26. Ohailen’s Juvenile Library. 80 vole. 260 pervol.,or $6 per sett. ' Cave of Machpelab, oloth, full gilt, $1; oloth 750. FOR SALE BY ALL BOOKSELLERS. dl6-12t IMLAY & BICKNELL J S BANK NOTE REPORTER, PHILADELPHIA. The oldest and ablest on the Continent. The cheap est and most rollable in the World. Per annum $2, weekly; $1.26 semi-monthly: 76 oents monthly. Single cbptesß oents. and always ready. Subscriptions may be vent. Office No. 112 South THIRD Street, Bulletin Bull dings. nolB-8m VERY CURIOUS, SCARCE, RARE, AND OLD BOOKS bought by JOHN CAMPBELL, Fourth and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia. Highest price paid. Orders attended to in every State or the Union. Books imported from Burope nlB-8m 'pijologTapljs, &t. A CARD,—To Photograph, Ambrotypo, and Daguerreotype Artists. I respectfully inform my customers that I have sold my stock establishment, 8. W. corner BIXTH and CHESTNUT 'Streets, to Messrs. McOLEEB & Co , and solioit for them a conti nuance of the favors I have received. Persons indebted to, or having claims against me, will please call for settlement previous to January Ist. McOlees & Co. will continue with increased facilities the Photograph, Ambrotype, and Psguerreotype stock business as above, where E. B. McOlees (late of Balti more) will be pleased to see his friends. de!B-6t* CG. CRANED PHOTOGRAPH ROOMS, • (Formerly VAN LOAN’S,) 682 AROH Street. All the various styles and sizes of Pictures, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs, and Ivorytypes arc taken, and at moderate prices. d7-Bm* Stereos copea. « |\TO HOME WITHOUT A STEREO J.l SCOPE.” E . FAKEI.SH, 800 AROH STREET, Offett an auectment of fin, Engtteh a,4 Yienoh STHHEOSCOPIO VIEWS, OF HIS OWN IMPORTATION. THE STEREOSCOPE, in every variety, for sale by JAMES W. QUEEN, did 921 OHEBTNUT Street. THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY IN THE Stereoscope, for sale by JAMES W. QUEEN, d!4 924 CHESTNUT Street. JJIHE WAREHOUSING COMPANY Off PHILADELPHIA DIRECTORS. PATRICK BRADY, PLINY FISK, ALEXANDER HENRY, GKO. L. HARRISOV, A. J. PLEASONTON, WILLIAM NEILSON, WM. H. BTEWART, 8. B. CRAWFORD. PATRICK BRADY, President. 8. B. CRAWFORD, Vico President. WILLIAM NEILSON, Secretary. THE WAREHOUSING COMPANY OP PHILAD’A ARB PREPARED TO RECEIVE GOODS ON STORAGE, Whether in Bend or Duty Free, at Current Rates, and will leette receipts or warrants therefor. Application may be made at their OFFICE, IN LAUREL STREET, Lately occupied by tho United Staten Custom House, or at their premises, better known as the TOBAOOO WAREHOUSE, DOCK STREET. PHILADELPHIA; DECEMBER 22, 1858. CHRISTMAS COMBS BOT ONOfe A V YEAR —Now 1b the time to boy presents for your* friendß and relations. A handsome BOOK is . the most acceptable present' to make to- & cherished friend,'and-' will he beat appreciated. * The -largefet stosVof Hooka In the United State*, and cheapest prices, iB to be Ipona at EVANS’ GIFT. VOOKSTORB,* - - * jNo* dB9 Chestnut atrtofc. -^ Beaides the Book, every pttrchasrr receives a- value-, ble GIFT, worth v from 50 cents to 9100,'thus getting' two valuable presents for the prioo of one. ' ANNUALS AND ILLUSTRATED BOOKS TOE TEE HOLIDAYS. . ;* r LOOK AT THE LIST. J ■ Book of Beauty Oriental Annual, , , ‘ Home Memories Heroines, Shakspeare Ladies Souvenir’ Sopvonlr Gallery , • Poets of 19th Century World-Voted Women ' Christian Eouveuir . Women of Beauty Keepsake Bepublioan Court i Lealletß of Memory Court of Napoleon [Diadem atratfordGallery •* j Winter Wreath • Berlin Gallery Atlantic Souvenir - Dresden Gallery. • " ** " Josephine Gallery . Munich Gallery [ 1 Book of the Boudoir ‘ Gallery of Famous Poets Floral Keepsake L Amaranth ,r 1 <> American Beanery . Lady’s Wreath' ; Lady’s Book of Flowers Keepsake of Friendship Poetry of Flowers Floral sWreath Casket ‘ Lady’s Wreath 1 ‘Forget He Not Moss Rose Friendship’s Offering Phllopoena Friendship’s Tokfen ' Freemason’s Annual' ’ ’ Gift Magnolia Gift, of AiTeotion ' Passion Flower Lady’s Wrtath- • • • Token f Lady’s Bcrao Book Emblem Memory’s Gift . • Garland Gem-Annual - 1 Ohiistian Keepsake. Snow Flake tUUgioua Bcu«enir Coronet Token of-Friendship. , THE ANCIENT AND MODERN POETS, INCALF, ANTIQUE. . MILTON , - SPENSER CHAUCER * MRS. HBHANB ‘ MRS NORTON . LONGFELLOW/ TENNYSON , OOWPER • WHITTIER , DANTE . B. W. ELLSWORTH- . . HOOD TAPPER GOLDSMITH WORDSWORTH' SHELLEY . MONTGOMERY v BRYANT ItAUxA. ROOKH OP THR LAO «YBON ’ t • 800TT. MOORS DttYDBN POPS . BURRS LEIQHHDNT MRS. SIGOURNEY BOQERB fiOUTHRY H. KIRK WHITE niiaan a MRS. JAMIESON ALICE CAREY KEATS EDGAR A. POE . Wo have theaters io all styles of binding, from plain cloth to the finest Calf and Antique, to eult all classes of purchasers We sell these cheaper than an j other house in the city, besides the additional advantage of a gift.', Works by the moat popular authors, living and dead, in all styles, from the most recherche and costly to the plain and substantial, at astonishingly loir prices. Bayard Taylor’s Trarele Works of Thos. Jefferson Works of J. Fennimore “ Ohaa. Dlokens Cooper _ “ Mrs. Bouthworth Works of J. T. Headloy <{ Mrs. Ilentz “ frank Forrester “ Mrs. Sedgwick , “ Hugh Miller Works of Virginia Town* “ Gapt. Mayne Reid ‘send “ Charlotte Bronte Works of S. M Smucker Works of Washington Irv- a T.S. Arthur ing- ' “ J. A. Ward • Works of Grace Aguilar “ A 8. Roe “ Ker. 0. H. Spurgeon “ D. P. Thompson u Capt, Mnryatt “ Bam Slick , “ Peter Parley 1 Jane Austin “ Mrs, Moodle “ Marion Harland “ Bmol'et “ MaryHowitt “ Fielding “ Obas. Lamb <* Lawrence glome (( Sdward Everett Waverly Novels “ Lorenzo Dow Works of Benj. Franklin “ Lordßaoon HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY BY THIS MOST CELB PRATED AUTHORS. Hume / Bancroft Macaulay < Russell Prescott Ferguson Gibbon . RolUn Robertson Lord Ueadloy Sparks And a host of others. - Call and examine and satisfy yourself, that EVANS has a greater variety of Books, and will Bell cheaper than any other house in the city.' Do opt forget that a valuable Gift, which will make a welcome Christmas Box, la presented to you, freejoc charge, at EVANS’S, besides getting your Books choaper than you can get them elsewhere. ALBUMS FOR THE LADIES. ; . Albums of all sizes and all styles of binding to salt all tastes. Profusely illustrated with magnificent Steel Engravings, Pet Album Leaves of Affection* Message Bird Album Pbllopoeoa Album Sunbeam Album Token of Love Gem Album Album of the Heart Rosebud Album Landscape Album . Gift Album Forget-me-not Album Album of Lore Album cf Memory Album of Remembrance Souvenir Album. Leaves of Friendship | Friendship Album - And others too numerous to mention/' . BIBLEB, PRAYER BOOKS, AND HYMN ' • * . . BOOKS. . Methodist Hymu Books . (Episcopal Prayer Books Baptist Hymn Books (Catholic Prayer Books Lutheran Hymn Books | Presbyterian Hymn pooka . Of all slate, and - bound In alt styles. Arabesque, Turkey Morocco, Antique, Velvet, Ac with and with* Cut clasps.' r FAMILY BIBLES.—A large assortment of family Bibles, Cf all descriptions ana all prices, froA !$l-to $6O, illustrated with fine engravings, printed with large type, on good paper, and Ju vaiionq styles of binding, from the simplest,to the most BlblCS.lp wdrteua . a very large assortment of JUVENILE BOOKS, to suite all ag«B and tastee. We have a larger variety of Children’s Bocks, at lower rates than any other house In the city, betides' the additional advantage of A gift, gratis, for the little ones. •* ffnst the eye sees the heart believes.” Anyone who wishes to examine for himself ig invited to call at EVANS'S and verify the above statement. We are con* fldent that he will go away satisfied that EVANS has the most variety. EVANS'S is the cheapest place. EVANS gives more for the money than any other. Our gifts consist of'gold and silver Watchos, gold Vest, Fob, Chatelaine and GuArd Chains, gold Brace lets ; Oameo, Mosaic, Coral, Garnet, and Engraved and Plain Bands, Gold Miniature Lockets, Gold Pencils and Pens, Ladies* Sots of Coral, Lava, Cameo, Garnet, Mo* salo. and Jet Ear-drops, with Breastpins to match) Gold Bings with Stone Settings, Gold Bosom Studs and Sleeve Buttons, Pocket Knives, Fortemonnaios, Gift Books, Silver Plated Cake Baskets, Water Pitchers. Napkin Bings, Sstß of Teaspoons, Butter Knives, and a great variety of useful, ornamental, and handsome gifts of intrinsic value, suitable for Holiday Presents, will be distributed among purchasers of Books, at the GIFT BOOK STORE EMPORIUM, 439 CHESTNUT Street. G. G. EVANS. N. 8.-Persons who are dissatisfied with their Gifts, can have them exchanged for others of the same value. Classified Catalogues free to all. d2I fit CHRISTMAS BOOKS FOR THE CHIL DREN. IDOLETTE STANLEY; Or, The Beauty of Disci pline. By M 61. B. 1 vol. 16mo. ,75cents; gilt edges and sides, $l. “ A highly entertaining and useful story; it is told with muoh spirit and toot and some chapters of it are very amusing, while the whole tendency is to show that the heart is made better by discipline, and so aflllctions work out good.”—[N. Y. Observer. “ Th's story Tery happily illustrates the importance of domestio discipline. The characters are well drawn, and the moral and rOliglous teachings excellent. Young readers, and many older ones, might learn wholesome impressions from this book.’’-.[Presbyterian. THE HEIGHTS OF EIDKLBERG. By Helen Has lett. Ivol.lOmo. 76 cents; gilt edges and rides, st. “ This is a highly wrought, exoitldg story, illustrating the elevating and gentle power or true religion, Its be nign influence in soothing every sorrow of life,”— [Christian Observer. i( Weare greatly pleased* with this modest volume. The story is deeply Interesting and brought out with much skill, while the grand aim to exhibit great re ligious itruth la successfully accomplished,”—[N. Y. Observer, BLIND TOM; OR, THE LOST FOUNp. Illustrated. 10mo. 60 eenta. Cloth, gilt sides and edges, 88 cents. ' t( 8o simple & matter as the reform of a blind little street boy and his intemperate mother. Is made, by the sheer force or »imple truth and naturalness, to assume -a pathos which the author of many a far more assuming work might envy.”—[Evening Bulletin. IV. EVELYN GREY. By J. MaegowAn, author of Aunt Edith, Olara Stanley, Ao. Illustrated. 18rao. 60 cents; gilt edges and sides, 76 cents. <( The pictures of domestic life m this Httlo volume are drawn with a delicate and tender hand, and the lessons inculcated are Bweet and good. It is a book that the young may read with profit, for It can scarcely fail to make a deep and pleasant impression on the heart.”- [N. Y. Observer. V. JAMEB OREMEH. THE YOUNG MAROONERB, Robert and Harold; or, The Young Marooners on the Florida Coast By F. R. Gculding. With twelve Engravings. Sixth Thousand. 16mo, 76 cents; gilt edges and sides, sl'. / “ This book or adventures on the Florida coast, will suit yeaders all along shore It is a c»pital produc tion. The writer understands pen and pencil, knows hoVtotell a good story, and (ketch incidents ingly well The book is Robinson Orusoe-llke Indeed, it Is much more Instructive than that famous narrative, whilst Its adventures are scarcely loss exbiting. The peculiarity of tho book is, that with all its incidents it communicates the knowledge of many interesting Jaets in nature, and of many txpedients In practical life. The moral tone'is religious throughout. We hare never read a story upon a more unexceptional plan.”—[Pres byterian Magazine, INFLUENCE. A Moral Tale for Young People, By Charlotte Anley, author of Miriam. Third Edition. 16mo. 76 cents. THE BASKET OF FLOWERS; or, Piety Tri umphant. With Illustrations. Sixteenth Edition. 18mo. Si cents. ROSA OF LINDEN CASTLE; or, Filial Affection. A Tale for Parents and Children By the author of Basket of Flowers. Illustrated. 18mo. 40 cents. BTQE KINGS; On, THE TWO ORPHANS. By the same author. Illustrated. 18mo. 81 cents. THE LORD’S PRAYER ON A OARD. printed In gold, with a richly embossed gold border. 16 cents. Published by WM. 8. & ALFRED MARTIRN. No 606 CHESTNUT Street, Philadelphia. /d2o*mwfcfr3t THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION yUBMSnRS MOM THAR ORB THOCOAHD CHOICE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS VOQ CHILDREN AND YOUTH , Being the Largest Collection In the Country. TBWT ARB BOW PUDLIBHIKO A NEW BOOK EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. Elegantly illustrated Catalogues may be had without charge, by addressing THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT Street. Philadelphia. A large assortment of Blbloa, togothcr with the de votional books used in the various Evangelical Churches, always kept on hand. 0011-U fJ\HE LARGEST DESK DEPOT IN A. L. ADAMS* IMPROVED DESK RACK. No. 259 South THIRD Btreet, Philadelphia. OFFICE, BANK, and SCHOOL FURNITURE. EXTENSION TABLES, BOOKOABES, WARDROBES, Ao. d3-3m ; |T*ro ffittblicttttgng. A BEAUTIFUL FftBRBNT. Cabinet fUare. THE UNION. HOGUET <fc HUTTON, (Successors to J. T. Hammitt,) MANUFACTURERS OF %\t J r tti . Wednesday, December 22,1868. ■ HiCnriosittes of French Succession. A oiugular montal operation, which passes ;o»r.slmple comprehension, though metaphy aiofii'ns may profess to understand it, is that of Motnory. Wo do not mean ordinary recol • leejion of ovehts, but passages in life, his. tdfi|, or letters brought into the mind, in one moment, realizing Byron's lino : /& Where busy memory Jlathes on my brain.” Jf. .tine, a breath, a perfume, a Sound of music, aglfince, will suddenly bring hack, vivid as if It f J|bre of yesterday, thoughts and things whlqh had been forgotten for years’. It is sinjjiilar, also, how slight a aauso will do this. I*Jf Balia Rookh,” the circumstance is thus notlcod— , . - AM how, like fort, to which beleaguer, win T/ohopel-for 011 trance through eotne friend within, . (he clear idea, waken&d In the breast JjyMemorj’s megio, lete in all thereat; What does this preface lead to ? may bo asked. Merely to say that we know not what slight causo, either in conversation or in study, hMfsmlndod ns of the singular fact that, fori JiWglHy three hundred years, the sovereign ruleis of France have rarely been snceeeded throne by their own sons; indeed, thav-from the accession of Lotus XIV, in 164 ff ,; no son of a Fronch monarch has suc.- coeded;to his father’s crown; There is not much chanco that the son of Natoleon 111 wilt eVer wear the crown, or that tho spoil will be broken in his person. Charles VIII, of Fiance, wbo died in 1498, left no lineal hoir to thi throne, and was succeeded by the oldest son of Charles, Duke of Orleans—tho oamewho, on ascending the throne, as Louis XU/ jiardonod tho wrongs he had suffered whil».a subject, with tho noble remark, “ The King.ol Franco does not recollect the injuries whiCh'the Duke ef Orleans received.” Louis, was succeeded, by his son-in-law, FRAacis I—the same who met Henry VIII of Engl and at the field of tho Cloth of Gold, in 1620,'And who, five years later, being dofeatod by Charles V, at tho battle of FaviAy»proudly wrote back to his mothor, as if ho still wero “ aye, overy inch a King,” that all had been lost oxcept honor. Henry II and FnAnois 11, respectively son and grandson to Francis, broke the spell, for thoy reigned in succession. Not very prosperously, though, for Henry was accidentally killed in an on oountCt at a tournament, and Fn anois 11, hus bnnd of tho beautiful and hapless Mary of tjcotliCd, was not more than fifteen months on and, dying childless, tho crown doscofiied to his boy-brothor Charles IX, who fcblds a dishonored place in history, as having 1 ; authorized, and actually personally participated in, the massacre of St. Bartholo mew. like his immediato succes sor, th)s weak, wicked, and intolerant ruler was succeeded by his brothor, Henry of Valois,,who resigned tho crown of Poland, to which he had been olocted only tho year be fore (1678), and became King of France, un der the title of Henry lll—boing the third son of (Oatherine of Medicis, who wore the diadem| Here again, in 1589, whon this child less HitNEY was assassinated by Jaques Cle ment, another branoh.of tho family of St. Lonis succeeded to sovereign sway in France. ‘ ' Whc has hot heard of Heney of Navarre, the herp of many a song and story of love and war—the conqueror, as Macaulay’s fine bal lad relates, at the great battlo of Ivry—tho belovod of the fair Gabbielle— the tolerant grantetfhf.the Treaty of Nantz, which secured to his lfiiguenot subjecta tho freedom of wor ship- £B^2 1 education—tho most popular man whd c@»Mt npon tho. throne-of Franca—tbn iAP.n*; tempofaries, awarded the title of “The Great” —the friend .of tho wise Sully —the bravest and most chivalric gentleman among a nation of warriors—that illustrious Henri Qdatre, whose statue evon yet stands on tho Pont Neuf in what he loved to call his “ own good city of Paris”—tho kingly chevalier who survived tho dangers of many a battlo, to perish, at last, a victim to the assassin-knife of tho fanatic Bavaillao. The son and the grandson of the great Hrnby:—-Louis the Thirteenth and the Four teenth—camh noxt, and henceforth the line of immediate personal succession was destroyed.' These two reigns ore remarkable in history from the'time they included and tho contemporary changes which took place within that extended period. Ono hundred and four years is an im mense period for the successive reigns of father and son. Yet so it was. Louis XIII camo to the throne in 1610, at tho age of nine years, and governed daring thirty-two yoars, with tho aid of tho great Cardinal Richelieu. Louis XIV, who was only four years old at his father’s death, was represented for many years by Anne of Austria, his mother, and Cardinal Mazarin, his minister and secretly her second husband. His reign covored a space of soventy-two years, and witnessed, among other changes, tho Revolution, Re storation, and counter-Rovolution of England, with the downfall of tho Stuart and tho acces sion of the Guelph dynasty in England; tho ’decline of Venice; the commencement of Rus sian empire under Peter the groat; tho erec tion of tho Duchy of Brandorburg into tho Kingdom of Prussia ; the extinction of even nominal nationality in Scotland, by tho logis latiro not of Union with England; tho rise and rnlo and death of Oliver Cromwell ; tho greater part of tho meteoric roign of Charles tho Twolfth of Sweden, and other events of stirring interest and importance. If any one bo so curious as to get a pretty accurate idea of the morals and manners of tho French Court, under this Louis and his father, with lively accounts of Anne of Austria and tho Duke of Buckingham, Cardinals Richelieu and Mazarin, Colbert tho financier and “Tho Man in tho Iron Mask,” can amply gratify his thirst for information {cum grano . salis ) by reading the veritable narrative, in which fact and fiction are artistically blended, entitled « The Three Mousquotairos,” with Half a dozen continuations, from tho teeming fancy and fertile pen of that remarkable ro mancer, Monsieur Alexandre Dumas. Of him, in that work, it may emphatically bo said that “ He lies like truth, and Mill moat truly lies.” ' With tho death of Louis XIV, fairly com mence the misfortunes which have since pre vented any King of France being at bis de mise succeeded by his son. This, bo it re membered, made a greater fatality by the fact that, with tho exception of Louis XVIII, none of them was childless. Louis XIV, dy inginl7l6, was succeeded by his great-grand eon, Louis XV, aged five, with the profligato Duke of Orleans as Regent. Tho real de cline of France commenced- in this roan’s reign, which extendod over a term of fifty four years. Ho was a mere sensualist, fond of expenso, ambitious of glory, avaricious for empire, and so convinced of tho coming decay of tho Kingdom which he ruled, that his favorito, careless expression was «« After mo, tho deluge.” So that tho Monarchy survived himself, its future fate was Indifferent to him. Noxt camo his grandson, fcoblo, good na tured, irresolute Louis tho XVI, whoso fa ther had died many years before, thus again breaking tho direct liueal succession. This monarch, more weak than bad, whoso death exhibited moro manliness than tho whole of his life had shown, perished under tho hand of tho public executionor, in the great French Revolution. His son, called Louis XVII, only by tho merest mockery of etiquette, miserably perished in imprisonment shortly after. Nai»oleon, whom it is timo to call tho First, if we do not designate him as tho Great, flung himself into the throne of the Bourbons, and had a child, proclaimed Napoleon 11, after tho defeat of "Waterloo, but only a child at the timo, and nevor exercising any sovereign power, though he lived to roach tho term" of manhood. Stanislaus Xavier, brother of the guillo tined King, assumed tho title of Louis XVIII, on tho death of his ngphew, the Dauphin, in 1795, hut went by the name of the Count de Provenoe until the (Restoration, in 1814. Dying childless, he was succeeded by his brother, the. Count d’Artois, in 1824, who, under tho name of Chahles X, terminated Ms roign in 1830, by flying from France, to avoid the perils of the Second Bevolntion, which his own mlsgovemment had precipitated, if not caused. ThoDncdoßEnnj,onlyson of Charles X, was assassinated early in 1820, and his posthumous child, the Count de Chambobd, an exile from Ms native land, has small pros pect of becoming King of France. Even if he shonld, he is a childless man. Louis Philippe, elpvatod to the throne, by the Kevolution of July 1880, as «the best of Republics,” was ignominionsly expelled, as “Mr. John Smith,” in February, 1848. His oldest son, killed by an accident, in 1842, would probably have succeeded him, had her been alive in 1848. As it was, tho Count de Paeis, eldest grandson of “ tho Citizen ” oc cupies tho same position as the Count be Cuahdord, his relative, and is hut a Pretender, to tho throne. Tho son of tho oldor Napoleon died a Co lonel in the Austrian sorvico, without ovor having worn the Imperial diadem which bis father’s valor and statesmanship had won. Tho prosent Napoleon is but “ the nephew of my uncle,” and the chances nro that his son, a child, who will bo three years old in March, and already has been promoted to the rank of Corporai v in a French Regiment (of boy-soldiors), will never wear the Impe rial purple. It was thinking upon his position and prospects that led ns into a train of recol lection which suddenly went off, as our read ors may perceive, into tho rapid resumi of French interrupted succession which we here have written down. There is only one thing more remarkable in modern history—pamely, the angular parallel which has been traced, more than once, be tween' the Revolution of England, com mencing in tho reign of Charles the First, and that of France, which be 6 an in tho time of Louis the Sixteenth. The decapitation of Charles Stuart and Louis Capet —the rise and reign of Oliver Cromwell and Napo leon Bonaparte— the Restoration, in both conntrios—the reigns of Charles the Second and Louis tho Eighteenth—tho final deposi. tionof tho succeeding brother of each—and the accession of remoter relatives in England and France, present wondrous points of con trast and resemblance, and, matter to be seri ously considered by those who devote, any thought to tho study of tha Philosophy of History. Nor is it loss _ remarkable that Louis Philippe himself, when on the throne of France, should have seriously meditated upon this subject. Among his private papers, found and published after his flight to Eng land, was this parallel drawn out with great accuracy and minuteness, continued almost down to the very day of his enforced abdica tion, and wrltton with his own hand. We have a copy of this document somewhere, and shall certainly publish it when we can lay hands upon it. Our Holiday Directory* As the present week will, by mtny of oar readers, be to a great extent oooupied In making purchases for the holidays, & column such as we here propose making will be convenient for reforenoe to many, and cot entirely uninteresting to any. Having already referred in dotail—in Saturday's edition—to the several Silver Ware establishments of oar city, we proceed next to the department of RETAIL DRY GOODB, as affording a field for the purchase of substantial and useful presents that should not be overlooked. Under this head we may notice, among the first, the house of T. W. Evass & 00., Nes. 818 and 620 Chestnut street. From an advertisement In Tht Press this morning, it will be seen that they are Belling the balance of their elegant fall and winter stock at greatly reduced prices Messrs. I*. JTXnvx A Co.,'Nos. 809 and'Bll on the. .same avenue, are also offering their winter stock at a Europe for the spring trade. • ■ Mesara. Bbssov A Sox, the chief “mourning » store in this city, No. 808 Ohestnut street, advertise a very choice line of mourning articles, very suitable as pre sents for ladies. Under this head, also, though some what different in character, Is the well-known cloak emporium of J. Vf. Pbootok A Co., No. 708 Ohestnut street. Their cloaks for ladies and misses are got ap in the best style, In every variety of fabrios, and their ssle of them during the present season has been immense. Messrs. Sbabpliss Brothsrb, on the corner of Eighth and Chestnut streets, the largest dealers here In goods for “ Friends' wear,” also offer great induce ments to buyers, in anticipation of the holiday season. Meiers. Eras A Landill, on the corner of Arch and Fourth streets, also, to a large extent dealers in Friends’ wear, have arranged a fine catalogue of Christ mas gifts, as "will be seen by their advertisement. Merna. Thounley k Chism, on the corner of Spring Garden and Eighth streets, have a large and varied stock of dry goods, both fanoy and staple, and from their announcement are giving their customers real “bargains.” Messrs. CuftWKH Stoddibt k Brother, Nos. 469, 462, aad 464, North 'Second street, are offering holiday gifts of a substantial and acceptable character in the way of handsome dress goods, at redneed prices. Messrs. Coorea & Oonard, corner of Market and Ninth streets, offer a very attractive stock of season able goods in the way of oloaks, shawls, and ladies’ wear generally. Tholr ttook of medium-priced cloaks is unsurpassed. I. MoElrot, on Ninth, below Market, No. 11, buy ing his goods at auction mainly, is enabled to hold out great Inducements in prices. Ills stock is also largo and varied. Mr. Bamubl S. Hess, No. 7 North Socond street, of fers a well-assorted stock of fanoy and staple goods at rates materially redneed from regular prices. The house of Mr. 8. V. R. Hunts*, lately removed from No. SO to No. 40 Booth Second street, has long had tho reputa tion of keeping handsome goods and selling cheap. His dress goods and cloaks are worthy of notice. Messrs. Jab. k Wm. E- Wood, No. 8 North Be coad street, offer a One line of cloths Tor men’s wear and ladies’ cloaks. Mr. Charles Adams, coynor of Arch and Eighth streets, has made speoial arrangements, as he says, for tho encouragement of useful holiday gifts , and beinga practical man, the community may safely take him at hie word. Oloaely allied with the department above referred to, In point of utility and necessity, Is THE RETAIL CLOTHING TRADE, tinder which head we will, in order to economize space, merely mention several houses, to either of which we can recommend the reader.with the utmest confidence and assurance that he will be waited upon politely, and suited to a dot in point of fit, fabric, and fashion. Of such wo may namo the houses of Mr. Gran- Villx Stokes, No. 607 Chestnut street; Mestfrs. Rrox niLL k ■Wilson, No. 603 Cheßtnutstreet; Messrs Cut ton k ALonronr, under Jayne’s Hall; Mr. E. H. Kl dridgb, tbe “ Old yranklin Hall Olothlng Emporium,” No. 821 Chestnut ssreet; Robert IX. Adams, S. E. cor ner of Seventh and Market streets; the “One Price White Hall Clothing Warehouse,” S. W. corner of Pourth and Market streets ; Jonbb k Co’s “Orescent,” No. €O4 Market street; and, last of all, there’s Tqwkr Hall, with stock so tall, that great and small find in it all, asult to suit, and cheap to boot. Of our merchant tailors deserving special notice, we may name the bouse of Messre. 9. A. Hott k Bno } on the corner of Tenth andjOhestnut streets, who de vote their attention to youths’ olothlng exclusively. the establishment of Mr. Jambs Bhbbidan, Ninth street, above Chestnut, and the now merchant tailoring palace of Mr. Samoil H. Mattson, No. 1126 Chestnut street. Tho present arrangements of Mr. Mattson to meet the wants of his patrons are after the seleot style of similar establishments in European cities. TJndor the head of articlos which may be more espe cially denominated HOLIDAY FANOY GOOD 3, we have several establishments to refer to that are particularly worthy of notice. Messrs. T H. Petbrs k Co.. No. 716 Chestnut etreet, have a stock of goods suitable for presents, of their own importation—which they offer at reasonable prices—that well deserves a visit from all who are curious to examine beautiful goods. Their stook Of perfumery Is superb. Mr. W. D. Glehn, No. 26 South Fourth street, IODg known as a leading importer snd manufacturer of this class of goodß, has this season made extraordinary pre parations to meet the wants of present-purchasers. His extensive facilities for wholesaling should be espe cially borne in mini by shopkeepers whose stocks may need replenishing. Mr. Charlbs Do-yssio’s great “Toy Emporium,” Nos. 86 and 87 North Eighth street, corner of Zane, is a perfect wonder, comprising In it several thousands of fancy niok-nacke to please the fancy of little folks, and a etook scarcely less extensive of more costly ar ticles to please the fancy of “ children of a larger growth.” His store new presents a busy scene. Messrs. Hassabd k Co., druggists, on the corner of Twelfth and Chestnut streets, offer to the public, in addition to the usual contents of such establishments, a full line of articles for tho toilot, among which we may name the celebrated “ Burnott’s Cocoaino” for the hair. This excellent preparation for the hair has obtained a world-w.de reputation, and Haaaard & Co.’a is the place to get it. Messrs Julbs Haubl k Co., No. 7M Chestnut street we need scarcely tell the reader, offer, as usual, a stock or perfumery, and every variety of articles for the hair, for whioh the world may be challenged to fur nish an equal. Messrs Gribtiani k Co., No. 45 South fourth street, importers and manufacturers of druggists’ articles and fancy goods, now offer ono of tho most complete stock* kTWO gents. of fancy soaps, foreign extracts, elegant ofefnft orna* meuts, &o M to be found in this country. Messrs. Martin k Qoatlb, at their toy and fancy goods emporium, No. 1035 Walnut street, offer, In addi tion to their elegant assortment of goods for the holi days, a dock of stationery, and •writing-desk articles, admirably adapted for presents. Next to toys and fancy goods, ' OUB GONFBOTIONEBB stand pre-eminent as caterers for the demands of the holiday sesßon. Of these Philadelphia possesses her quota cf first-class houses. STBFHM P. Whithik, No. 1210 Market «tre«t, has now, in addition to his immense atoek or the Bnest con fectionery ths market affords, a display or fine Paris boxes and French sugar toys worthy the particular at tention of families 8. Hbkrion’B old establishment, No. 712 Market street, 1b also stocked with a tempting variety of luscious articles for the palate, and fancy articles suit able for presents.. Mr. Edward A. Heintz ,on the southwest corner of Ninth and Arch streets, also offetß a ohoice stock of French and American confeotlonery, to which he solicits the attention of purchasers. . Messrs Laurent k Mason, northwest corner Sixth and Arch streets, also present a very inviting display Of confectionery, mainly of their own manufacture. Mr Hagy’s old established stand, on Market street above Ninth, presents Its Usual holiday attractions in the shape of choice fruit and fine confectionery. Man ufacturing jail their own goods they ore enabled to hold outsuperior Inducements to buyers. Messrs. E G. Whitman k Co., Second and Chestnut streets, are too well known to the candy-buying com munity to require comment. The extra floe quality and superior flavor of their confeotions have won for their goods an enviable reputation. LADIES’ PUBS. Under this head of suitable articles for presents, we may name the house of Mr. Geo. F. Wombats, 415 and 417 Aroh street, whose stock of fine fare Is unsurpassed; also the house ef Messrs. Charles Oaxfobd & Sons, No. 624 Chest nut street, whose stock of handsome furs for ladles is only equalled by their splendid assortment of hats and caps for gentlemen and boys. In this connection, also, we may name the emporium of “Wabburton’s Inimitable Hats, 1 ’ the wherea bouts of which is known to everybody. Mr. Warbur ton’s reputation for producing first class “ tiles ” is undisputed. Els stock of children’s haU is particularly fine. Mr. D. H. Sons, No. 622 Arch street, also offers a very large and superior assortment Ladles' Furs, em bracing all the varieties in the market, aud made up under his own supervision. His pnoes are reasonable, and goods warranted to be as represented. Another very essential and not-to-be-overlooked de partment Is that of ~ ‘ HOLIDAY BOOKS. Mr. Henry B. Ashmbid has just Issued an illustrated volume of natural history, containing eight beautiful, engravings, printed in oil, of different species pf birds, which, with the letter-press descriptions, make a most attractive holiday book for children. For sale everywhere. ' ‘ Messrs. T. B. Peterson k Brother,- No. BC6 Chestnut street, have, as usual, an unlimited number' of elegantly-bound books, designed expressly for present*. Messrs. Hazard Brothers, No. 724 Chestnut street, also offer a splendid collection of richly-bound, illus trated books, embracing desirable editions of every well-known author. The Sunday School Union, No. 1122 Chestnut street, offers, as usual, a large assortment of excellent books, which may be properly and profitably placed jin the hards of everybody. Messrs. Libdsat k Blaztbton, the well-known pub lishers, No. 25 South Sixth street, announce a very at tractive series of holiday books, among which are a variety of illustrated standard juvenile books, in fine bindings, of real merit, and which should not be overlooked by persons in purchasing presents for the young. Messrs. James Challeh k Bon, No. 25 South Sixth street, who have given so many enduring works, to the religions world more especially, offer, among other excellent books, the Bev. Dr.'Osborn’s “Palestine, Past and Present,” lately .published. This splendid “ illustrated (and likely to become Illustrious) vo lume,” we may predict will be made a welcome, as it will be a valuable gift, in many cases during the ooming holidays. t Mr. J. Sabin, proprietor of «Te Antique Book store,” No. 27 South Sixth street, offers to the curious in literature a rare collection of foreign and ancient books, chiefly obtained at auction, at low prices. •_ . Messrs. J. B. Lippisoott,& Co. , the princely pub lishers in this city, whose principal establishment i® located at Nos. 22 and 24 North Fourth street, suggest, as a “valuablegift,” their book—which Lerdßrougham pronounced “a necessity for every educated man”— Wtbsttr's Unabridged Dictionary., A good suggestion.- Mems. Burns k Biro, southwest corner Eighth and Chestnut streets, also offer a fine catalogue of elegantly illustrated juvenile books. 1 - Their catalogue will be .fpnnd a convenient guide for reference.-' ; ' ‘ : just removed toNo. 005 Chestnut street, efferin their' new quarters all,the novelties in the book line ttjtt the Besson affords, prominent among which* araßiblei'in every style, and a great variety of standard theological and religious works, finely illustrated, all appropriate for presents. , ' Messrs. Gault k Volkwar, successors to H. Gowpex thwaitA C0.,N0. 009 Chestnut street, also offer at this, time a splendid stock of books, including all the recent publications in this city, New York, and Boston. * Mr. G. G. Evans, No. 439 Chestnut street,’who, our readers.wlll remember, believes in “gifts” the year round, has spared no paisa to meet the wants of the publlo at this particular season on a magnificent scale. Messrs. 0, J. Prior k Co., 33 Bouth Sixth street, present a catalogue, as ueual, ro choice and desirable that the only difficulty in glancing over it is to decide which of the entire number it is possible to do without. Mr. John L. Oapbh, of the firm of Fowler, Wells, k Co., No. 9220hestnut street, offers a capital list of scientific and humanitarian works, which should be welcomed into every household. To those desirousof expressing their tokensof friend ship by patronizing the ’ FINE ABTB, oar Dsguorrean and Photographic galleries are all pre pared to do your faces ample justice. In paintings and engravings, the galleries of Messrs. Jambs 8. Earls k Sou, No. 816 Chestnut street, present a rare display of art, among which will be found the'productions of Landseer, Herring, Turner, Scheffer, Roche, Veruer, and others. Their stock of pictures, picture frames, and mirrors Is unsurpassed Messrs. E. Nbwlard k Co., No 664 Arch street, in this dopartment also, offer a stock to whioh we invito the special attention of the publio The frames manu factured by this firm, although moderate in price, are esteemed for their excellence. Their stock of oil paintings, water-color drawings, and engravings, is also very attractive. We have not room to continue this list, but shall do so as opportunity offers, and as onr friends send in their holiday annonneemonts. .Letter from New York. THE “AUTOCRAT OP THE BREAKFAST TABLE*’ IN GOTHAM—FIRST DAT OF TUB MOUNT' VERNON FESTIVAL : THIN HOUSE : BROUGHAM’S “ VISION” —OPIUM EATING—TESTIMONIAL TO A REPORTER— AKCHBianop HuanEs’a new organ—tbe mew ENGLAND SOCIETY—CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION IN JOHN KELLY’S DISTRICT TAMMANY AND ANTI TAMMANY—THE LATE MRS. ABBOTT —A FINE PRE SENT FOR PICCOLOMINI—AN ANGEL OF MERCY : THE BOUSE OF MERCY. [Correspondence of The Press.J Nxtr Yore, Deo. 20, 1858. Tho Autocrat of the Breakfast Table Is posted to de liver a lecture to-morrow (Tuesday) evening, at Rut gers-street Church, for the benefit of the Rutgers Fe male Institute. The ju cy little Eseulaplua has been some days in town, enjoying the hospitalities of onr literary gentlemen and wits, and was handsomely dined at tho Gentary Club on Saturday. In the evening a goodly number ef members dropped in, informally, and enjoyed the pleasure of listening, for a couple of hours, to the sparkling chat of tbe best Yankee talker in the country. As the olab, and what transpires within its walls, is strictly private, I am precluded from giving details. Whatever may be said to the contrary, by critics and reporters, who were not / present, the attendance at the Mount Vernon Festival, on Saturday afternoon and evening, was very far short or what was expected, and what it ought to have been. The house was not half fillod, and the performances weut off without any vim. The liveliest bit of tbe whole affair was John Broug ham’s “Vision of Columbus.” It was funny to see in the long advertisement of the Festival, that as an inducement towards contributing to it' tho contributor would hare the satisfaction of knowing that he was giving “a sou’s mite toward maintaining inviolate the home and tomb of the Ame rican who was born childless that the nation might call him father.” Born ohiMlesa is good! One of the curious facts recently revealed by the pub lication of custom house tables, is, that there was im ported into this country, last year, three hundred thousand pounds of opium. Of this amouat it is esti mated. from reliable data, that not more than one tenth is used for medloinal purposes. The habit of eating opium is known to be spreading rapidly among lawyers, doctors, clergymen, and literary men, and enormous quantities are used by the manufacturers of those poisonous liquids, which are dealt out In drinks in the s aloons and groggerios that infest every city and Tillage in the country. Tho gentleman who represented the New York Herald on board the United States steamer, Niagara during the cable expedition, is to be honored with a complimentary supper and testimonial by the editorial and reportorial force of the Herald , on the ocoaaion of hla retiring from tho staff of that paper. Mr. Mullaly, the gentleman to bo honored, is about to oommence the publication of a weekly Roman O&tholio paper, under the auspices of Archbishop Hughes, and it is to he, os I am told, the official medium through which that prelate will communicate with the public. The FYetman 1 * Journal , which has hitherto been the Arohbishop’s month-piece, has, it is supposed, assumed too much of political character to be effective as a religious pa per, hence the new enterprise. The Journal is con ducted with marked ability, by Mr. McMasters, and is understood to be In a nourishing condition. On Wednesday noxt, the descendants of the Pilgrims belonging to the New England Society of this city, ce lebrate the two hundred and thirty-eighth anniversary of the landing at the blarney-stone, by a sumptuous dinner at the Astor House. There promises to be a little excitement at the elec tion to be held on the sth of January, to elect a mem ber of Congress to fill the unexpired term of John Kelly. Thomas J. Barr, member elect, is the anti- Tammany candidate, but the Tammany men ore pre paring to place Alderman Stephen* in the field oa the NOTICE* TO. CORRESPONDENTS, Correspondents for « To Pubs” win please hear la mind the following rules: ; .' '•? Every communication must be accompanied by the aome of the writer. .In to insure ooneetnese is the typography, but one tide, of the sheet should bxc writtennpon. - w e shall be greatly obliged to gentlemen In Pent* Sylvanla and other States for contributions giving tie current news of the day in their particular localities/ the resources of thesnrronndJng country, the indreue of population, or any information that will be Interest ing to the general reader. “ regularly nominated V candidate, and to sustain hint tlld meanfl 'and appliances, whii’h are within control of the warriors and braves who acknowledge "7 “ th « Paint. The contest will be curious. Zt will ,be embarrassing for the President to take sides against Mr. Barr, whose rote will be needed in the next House j but Mr. Buchanan has announced his fc tention of recognising and sustaining Tammany, aff having the regular organisation, and' consequently must demand that the Government officials and em ployees vote for its nominee. As Ritchie, vert, use! tossy: “■JVottj verrons.” Mrs. Abbott, the actress, whose death’iaat week, was mentioned In one of my letters, was a native of Orang* county, on the New York and Erie Batiromd. Bhe wstf forty-four years old. Her last appearance in this eity was at Miss Cushman’s farewell performances at Niblo’s, last summer. She came to New* York at as early age, and was indentured tea milliner. During her service she became acquainted with several ac tresses, who encouraged her to go upon the stage., At twenty Bhe/debuted at the old Franklin Theatre, Chat ham square, then managed by Dinneford; remained a year} then to the Bowery for a year, and'tbence to the old P ark, where she remained until that establishment was broken up. In 1843 she married Abbott, a very gentlemanly man and clever actor, who early In life bad besn the companion of Georgy the Fourth, Byron, Hob house, Coleridge, Charles Lamb, and that set. He ??* |f *J* *P°Pl«y, while playing In “ The Apcs in *ad died In a few days afterward. Mr*. A. had laid up a competency for the “rainy day,” but came nigh losing it by endorsing for a woman in busi ness, whose affairs she took into her own hands, and to managed them as to come out without loss. She was very highly respected. , The Piccolomlni is in luck. A number of her lady admirers have purchased for her a beautiful present, consisting of a silver salver, pitcher, goblets, and an elegant watch and chatelaine, as a token of'their appre ciation of her talenfras an artist, and her amiable quali ties as a lady. * A year or two since, an intelligent,lady-tike,modekt. delicate woman, the wife of a clergyman, who, unlike meet of his was possessed of moderate wealth, established In this city “ The House of Mercy,” an in stitution for the reclamation of the unfortunates ef her own sex. Boon after Its usefulness began to manifes t itself, and the labors of the self-denying lady began to bear fruit, her husband died, leaving the entire miuag< ♦ ment of the institution, domestioand financial, upon her* Within a few weeks a payment of $2,000 would be oome dne upon the property. With the promptness and energy that have, marked all. her efforts in connec tion with the “House,” and the more noteworthy la ' , her from the apparent ’’childlike quietness and.meek nesa with which she goes about, she resolved upon having a Fair. Articles were obtained, by pdrohase and donation, sufficient to make a respectable show, and, a* she hoped, to bring in four or five hundred dollars. Tha doors were opened; friends and purebasers came thick and fast; the ladies gave to it their time, their hands, and their hearts;- the .gentlemen, untied their purse strings. The result was that Mrs. Bicbmcnd—that ig the lady’s name—was enabled to put'twelve hundred dollars, net, Into her “House of Mercy treasury, much to her satisfaction’end greatly b-yond her expec tations. She now contemplates giving a concert, ploying for that purpose the very best obtainable artists, and hopes to realize enough to payoff the whole of the approaching instalment. What would the chari ties and the houses of meroy do. in this cold, busy, bustling world, witheut such noble, self-sacrificing creatures as these blessed women ? GENERAL NEWS. A Smart, Sttzkdleb.—Last:Monday after noon, a man, apparently a German, called at the store of Messrs, white & Bird, New York! and de sired to be shown some sets of fnrs. The clerk, displayed different ; sets, and.at last the customer chose two mink sets, valued at $155, and stated he wanted them to present to a lady who had been very kind to him in. a fit of sickness, but would like--the privilege of exobanging them before Christmas in case they did not spit. The gentle man desired the goods to be sent to No. 179 East Broadway, and stated he would pay for the fhra there On© of the firm, to make sure .that no swindle oould be perpetrated, sent around to aso -ther store of theirs, a short distance iff, for a very sharp lad, to take the goods, which were sent to the house in Bast Broadway, where the oustomer met the boy at the house, and gave him a check on the Pacific Bank, New York. When the cheok was taken to the bank, it was ascertained to bo bogus. One of the firm immediately proceeded to tha house in East Broadway, when it was ascertained that the man who 'bonght the fora had engaged board at the bouse Monday morning', and gave, as a referenoe, a partner of his named Palmer, who, ho said, was conneoted with' him in a commission business down town. Hie deteotive force wero made acquainted with the facts of the case, but no clne conld be obtained of the swindler. s Dead Rabbits awat fboh Home.—Font rowdies attempted to stay over night in the vil lage of Mount Vernon, Westchester county, New York, on Wednesday evening last, but made them' clerk; and insoiehUy demanded acooMmooiitfoiis for the party fo/tfianigh't.' /Being refused, they west successively fe.two hotels, kept by Germans, and tried their game of intimidation with like failures; one of the Germans chased them with a loaded gun, and attempted to shoot at them, but the gun missed fire. Meantime, a few citizens had come together and joined in pursuit of tho marauders. They were found, near midnight, trying to force an entrance to a cottage occupied by a quiet Irish family, the members of which, they had so greatly terrified that,they were screaming for help. The scoundrels fled in hot baste, and took different directions, on the ap proach of the citizens, and were not seen again. Another suoh set will be warmly received there. Abbest of Body-Snatchers.—A gang of body-snatchers were pounoed upon by tbe polioe of Ohioago a few days since. Two of tbe number jumped from the wagon and took to their heels olose- Jy followed by tho polioe, but escaped after being fired at. The.third being accoutred in two overcoats and found -it difficult to maintain a very rapid gate through sand, and was overtaken. The wagon Was found to contain the implements for digging and lifting the coffin, and' also strong o&nvas Backs to carryHhe bodtyß in. The police brought their prisoner and prizes to the armory lie gives his name as J. R. Conklio, and we ar® informed is a atudont pt the Medioal College. The Ranney Pictures. —The sale of the piotnros of the late Mr. Ranney, amounting to about a hundred, and a similar number contri buted by his fellow-artists, for .the benefit of his family, was commenced Monday evening at the National Academy of Design in Tonth street. New York. The pictures brought remarkably good prioefl. Durand’s Study from- Nature brought $240 ; a Landscape by Casilear, $155; Hay’s Rab bits at Play, $135; Gray’s Fifteenth Birthday, $130; Hart’s Autumn, $lO5, and Rosslter’s Fe male Head, -$lOO. The bidding was spirited. The entire sales of tjie evening (An scarcely have amounted to less than $4,000. Working op Sawdust.—The logennlty ol Parisian oabinec-makcrs, in the Faubourg St. An toine, has found a use for oommon sawdust whioh raises the value of that commodity far above the worth of solid timber. By a new process, combi ning the hydraulic press and the application of intense heat, these wooden particles are made to re-form themselves into a solid mass, capable of being moulded into any shape, affd presenting a brilliant surface, a durability and beauty of ap pearance not found in ebony, rosewood, or ma hogany. Good. —An Irishman named McCarty, at Port Chester, N. Y., attempted to run away from his wife with all the money earned by her as a washerwoman, for olothes and articles given to her to wash. Just before tbe ears started, Mrs. MoCarty came running, and out of breath, looked over the baggage and identified her tranks. She next found her husband, collared bim, gave him a severe trouncing, tore his oo&t off bi* back and ordered him to walk back home. Mr. MoCarty obeyed. Mr. Hiram Todd, of North field, Conn, (a parish in Litchfield, adjoining Watertown,) was killed, on Thursday night last/by his sou, Martin Todd. Tho latter is said to have been, of late, partially deranged. He was making a noise in the Bouse, when his father reproved him. Getting into a T»ge, he stabbed his father in tbe abdomen. Mr. Toda survived but a few hours. He was sixty-five vears of ago, and his son is a man grown. He has been taken to the Litchfield oounty jail. Burlesque.— One of the funniest things got up in New York lately was the'excursion of an anger association, in burlesque of the target ex cursions. Bach man oarries an auger instead of a gun, a Calathumplan band accompanies them, and the exercises consist In walking blindfold to the target and boring a hole through it.. Not one man in twenty oan do it, and the blunders that are made cause a great deal of sport. The Cincinnati Times says the coke ovena attached to the foundries of that city are ohoioa spots, where river loafers, who spend all their money for whiskey, and beg or steal theirfood, resort to sleep in the cold wintry nights. These ovens stand out from the foundry, are always hot, and, every oold night, hundreds of these men sleep on the ground, olose to tbe ovens.. Patent way of Undressing.— At Dayton, Ohio, a day or two ago, a womaß, while stooping down to feel the shorts she was buying at the Commercial mill, had her olothes to catoh thfe up right shaft, and, before the mill coaid be shat down she was entirely divested of her garments, and had her arm brokerrbesldea. The Rev. Daniel Downey, Catholic priest of Staunton, Va., who was sentencod last month to eight years imprisonment, on a charge of having killed, in an alternation, a man who had seduced and refused' to marry a servant girl in Downey’s employ, has been granted a new trial. ' John Jone*, of Dancyville, Tenn., killed himself a fow days ago, because a coquette in.that place had promised her hand in wedlock to two young mon, and appointed Thursday, the 16th in stant, when both were to be made happy. Jones died despairing, but as ardent, in hi* attachment to the girl as ever. Return of Missionaries. —Six females re cently connected with the American Mission in tbs Rost, viz: Mrs. Sophia D.„Stoddard, Miss Sarah N. Stoddard, Mies Fidelia Fish, Miss Emma L. Goddell, Misses Catharine and Luoy N. Wright, arrived at Boston on Friday. The house of ex-Governor Gardner, of Massachusetts, has been a second time broken into by burglars. They left, in their fright, several artioles of their own, but took away none of tho Governor’s. A Skating Club is about to be organized at Buffalo; gentlemen’s tickets five dollars, tho ladies free; and a skating pond is to be prepared, to be used under oertain regulations. The Hartford (Conn.) people are talking of buying a steam engine, and employing a paid fire dopartment.
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