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• 3 1 - -'■jEvvrcti’e croon Papers.’’
. ;>Y»s, Edwaed Evekett, one of‘the fore-
Vj ’ »-roo»t-men' of states
,jiaan’,' -diplopiatißtj orator, patriot —Edwabd
'" VEyfeßEra, sYrit93 . tor, the New York Ledger,
and,,wolbqUeyo,.will write every week daring
ihe ensuing yoar. This is an event in- Jonr
-■ naltemy - Publicists and politicians affect to
'thing, slightly of jourhdißm as a profession
'' and pf Journalists as a class. Tel these aro
,; the persons who' lobk to editofs'for support in
'i their troubles, aims,'; ambitions, and are made
• »nd-often iinmade by tho pen. How,many
_leading; men in this country end abroad have
'been writers for the press; At this moment,
u-; i 'liOrdPAnstEßsrojiahdMr.DisEjuaiarejonr
.palisfs,', J7;e do not jhink that Hr. Everett
, lets himself down by writing for the New York
Xcdger,_& jonrnal of high character, vast cir
. dilation, great influence. The masses of the
• ‘ 'comtnunity will read, ahd.it, is wise policy to
' - provide : proper pabulum for their mental
. appetite. Mr- Everett, and other jonrnal
... . ists all over this country, are performing the
- _ > part Of tiachera.' The New York : Ledger,
1 with -.over a million of . earnest readors, per
forma two things—it makes large profits for
- Jir. BoNHER and his. contributors, and, sup
rplanting the abominable yellow-covored liter
i • .'ature,’ whieh infused pOison'into the minds of
" ’’J_ yonng! people, only a few, years ago, provides.
'/ the multitude with roading matter healthy in
, tono and whelesome in nature.
•• : The hallowed, purpose, which has induced
. Mr. Everett to become a contributor to tho
. . New York Zcdgsr, must invest “ The Mount
• Vernon Papers” (as'his articles are. to he
; called) wlthnnusnalinterest.' The flrst of thom
appears in ,the, opening number of the New
-York Ledger for 1859. This initial article is
: • introductory, bnt suffloient to show; that the
series which it opens will possess many fea
.'teres. of -permanent interest. The , very
■ - - name denotes the aim which'has prompted
: their composition. Mr. Everett’s eloquent
and popular style, clear and’expressive as it
is, wfll bo appreciated by crowds of admiring
readers, because he writes Bo that every sen
tient mind can understand him. , , *
i-j- This first number of the * Mount Vernon
'-Papera ”. occupies , naatiy three, columns—a
( ; sufficient reply, to the suggested doubt whether,
■ u,, if as Ifii Eveeett’s name .alpne was wanting,
;1 ; half B column would probahly bo tho limit of
. . hiß - weekly contributions.’?-' Not only these;
h : articles,but every btWir.ttntfin; the Ledger is
-'.. copyrighted. Yet Mr, BqsVrarmnst permit
. -.. '■im; to elucidate the. snbjeot of Mr. v Everett>
• contributions,- to quote one* passage, which
J ' Jhows very distihctively what the public may
axpoet from this sourco. Mr. Eveeett says :
r ;'“'As they will generally be written under the
. ipressure of other, engsgements and duties, the
' ' considerate reader will not expeot to find iu them
- that, elaboration and finish which he has a right to
~ demand in compositions prepared at leimre, espe
. .■ cialiy When lhey.yleld an ample personal remnne
, ration; to ; their authors. ‘I ean. only endeavor to
• \do the .Wet’in,my power under the well-known
cirenm'stanees of the ease, and candid persons will
”, judgp them accordingly. 11
• *He then proceeds to add: *
■ <( Bat though'called the ‘ Mount Vornon Pa
pers, 3 it is not intended that these articles should
he oxolustvely or even ohiefly taken np in discuss.
- log the snbjoof of the purchase of,Mount Vernon,'
'■ or the ;topioir connected or,associated with it.
■ They will indeed fnrnish an appropriate channel,
' ;for whateverinfonaationicCah-&ttresti»gisharaD
- ter I may. bo able to offer, the public bn thatsnh--
, K-jeef." It was ondof the chief inducements for
-' nndortokinn > their preparation;. that. they would
: afford e fiord mo an opportunity for. the' attempt
-to'interest a’rery large circle of readers in an
1 'enterprise whieu T have’ eoianoh at hearts I ■
shall accordingly"submit- to them; from time to
time, an aeeonnt of'the progress and prospects
--- 'of the work;-as far'as they fall .under my observa
- --‘tlon.-- BoaideS this, the country abounds with
■ recoliections and traditions of Washington con
• neoted- wlth hfa civil and military career; with
-- -localities'' rendered-; interesting by his battles, his
■ -*1 visits,“or- bis sojourn; and with individuals still
i', . living who saw him; and of whom a fejr'wero per-'
Bonally known-to him.’ There ,an many original
- -portraitsof ;him : -in eristoncei of which a few re
main to bo described; numerous autographic let
. -terfl ae yetnbpublished ;and personal reliosof
... v.every-description.Many of these', traditions
~ and objeots of interest are constantly brought
_- .to ,my notioe, in visiting different parts of the
-.. country, for. the. purpose of; repeating my-address
, . on the charaoter of Washington, ana, if T do not
,'mistake, will furnish materials for a
fow of ihoso papers; It. is; intended,-however,
..that .they shall, upon the whole, he of amhoei
, laneous oharaoter, and exhibit aa-mneh variety in
'.-thesubjeets treated as can he ox poo ted from the
fproimsiionspf onopen.” .. ,
- ■ t' After vindicating tho eharacter of tho present
. . proprietor-df Mouht Vernon.,frdm, unmerited
. .. ‘reproach, Mr. EyEßETT.lamonta the predatory
-. % , yisits often paid to tho Tomb of Washington,
*. iwtti*h»vqdestrqyedmany rolicaofgroatinto
., rest. He calculates that tho readers of the
■ Now York Ledger nre Ono million, (they must
..be nearer Two, at five persons to each copy,)
and says that .'if each of these contributed
half a dollar, -thd . fall'amount pecessary to
f, ■ ’pritohasq Homo and Tomb, ojf Wumaoi
would be raised at once.. -For the other points
, , of Mr. Evkbett’s articlo wo refer to tire Now
.h York Ledger Itdeif,-which;.we may 'aay snpas
. satit,’ promises to presont to its readers, in a
weUk.br two,- ** a' more ■ novel and rUmarkable
■- foaf tire than over yet was exhibited in any
, Joumalm this country.” What can it be? .
i; ,-Mr. EWfcBETT concludes his articlo, most
- ‘ cOiirtoonsly, by, acknowledging tho 'khjdness
1 nnd llberality of the Fresidenta of several
• --Railroads In furnlahlng'him ’with; tree tickets
•'/* when trayelllng for tha.purpose of delivering
his address on Washington, spoken oven one
hundred times,-in aid of the fond now raising
■ by the’Mtsint Vernon" Eadies’ Association' to
. ' purchase'the Home, and Tomb of WAsimro
■ toe. .; He also thanks..various lines of steam
• boats, and adds, “Finally,my acknowlcdg
, . monts are duo to the proprietors of Adams’
• Express,.for tbelriiberalliyih forwarding, free
; of' exponso, whatever parcels connected with
■ ; the Mount Vernon purchase I may .have
' .occasion to transmit to any part of the conn-
TVs are pleased to observe that the authori-
ties of .Washington county have
at once t,o obey the decision of the United
, j. JSltatos Circuit Oonrt in the case of McCoy tis.
. The County of Washington, and provide for
' ;V ihe' triterest on th? bonds of the county , issued
in payment of a subscription to the Hemplleld
Ballroad Company. This is what we expected
■ froth th'e iaw-abidirig.clllzena of our State, and
. indiCatcs the course that ought to be pursued
•>- the Commissioners of Alleghany cotmty.,
‘ "'-'i ■: saytfiat respect for the deci-.
n ipfbns'hf.'onr courts is; obedience to the laws j
for judges are only the expounders of the'law.
- 'lu 'the caae' of "the bonds of Alleghany
I 1,; conntyythe highest tribunal in the State has
decided that they.arewalid and 'the interest
■ should bo paid,' and the same principle was
decided in the case.’aboye referred to by the
, . : United States Court.,',,! i'.
: ■ Wbaty then, la the>clear duty of Aiio'ghany
~ county? 'lt is to levy a,tax, as commanded,
payjho interest on her bonds. \This will
/, ,I'at once restore crodlt’ aridconfldence, arid ra-
W.iMOve every Vestigo of dishbrioiifroin her
:• •;: 1 - •
.; what wfll jbe thealtertfav
■f* vXotMng but delay—a postponing of
-j: iMo evii aiy j ! foi, 1 suppose thatin this age
. •:; ftT^ ioiho law-abiding Stato of Pennsylvania,
. .v a hody of citizens whodislike the deo.reo of a
-H its enfoteomantj
jiutimploijs/ There
' J * ? owo f. in ftB - tribnhal of this
i,, more in the Circuit
i ‘ ,'ft® ; TT » i f« 4 Stetos-to ehfo rce their
-To, toe latter Washington
:C,7jC?naty has rendered a speedy obldieuiieV and
• Alleghany CO nntv
It Speaks Again!
Weeks upon weeks ago, the Atlantic Tele
graph made what was supposed to be its last
sign,, made its last signal. There is a roporj
that its animation was.: suspended, not de
stroyed, that some very gopd currents were c
received at Nowfoundland on Saturday, and
that, about the time when Mr. Henley was
expected to commence operating with hia ap
paratus, thqwor4j“ Henley” W aB '
received at Trinity' Bay byTho cable’. Only
think! if this be true, we have a chance of
again having short, almost saucy despatches
from tlie mysterious De Sauty, comiaunica
ting nothing.^
■ Tiie whote mflDagenient of tho Atlantic Ca
ble haa been absurd/has been bad enough to
prevent its working. Before any, attempt to
nsb ft was made, tho end of the Cable, at each
terminus, should havo been secured, (as was
subsequently done at Valentia,) by joining it
oh the cable stout enough to protect it from
shore-abrasions. 1 Moreover, the proper elec
trical apparatus for working it as a message
conveyor, should havo been put up at each ter
minus, with able, scientific men to operate,
before the Cable was laid down. As it was,
nearly, all essential points were neglected, and
tho United States, urged by Now York City,
which emphatically went off at half-cock, ran
into a 'frbnzy of excitement, celebrating as
completed an undertaking which wosthon only
. commenced.
Hon. Horace Mann’s Lecture at Conceit
Hall Last Evening.
' In consequence of the inclemency of the weather,
the leotare before the People’s Literary Institute,
last evening, was leas numerously attended than
any former one of the course, although the leotare
itself,was one of the finest of the season. The
venerable lecturer, although he has recorded in
one ef his works that he has not seen a well day
for the lost thirty in quite as well
preserved 4 condition as when he leotured in this
olty five years ago.
His subject was “ Oollego Life and College In
fluence,” and/his treatment of it was, iD the
highest degree, philosophic and instructive. With
out intending to‘give unduo importance to the
alumni of our collogeß, he could not but realize
-that the bat, the pulpit, and the press were to
day represented more honerably and efficiently
in the persons of graduates of college, than by
those who never enjoyed such advantages. Yet,
while this was trne, he was as free to admit that
those institutions of learning graduated a suffi
cient number of dunoes every year to furnish
whetstones for wits who had never been to oollege
to sharpen their arrows upon.
• The great defeot in our oollege systems, in the
speaker’s opinion, was that too little import&noe
was attached to propor physical development and
moral training. The boy who had inforred, from
the affixes /‘A. B.V and n A M.,” that they
meant that one had mastered his alphabet as far
as *» B,” and the other &s fsr as “ M,’ ’ might have
fallen short of the truth in his estimate; but he
hoped and believed that the time would oome when
no onewottld be rewarded with these honors unless
EoBseseed of a good moral character. One of the
rat and greatest objeots to 1 be aobieved by the
Btudent,wns, the mastery ovor his appetitesi and
he might add that the young man who, amid all
the temptations to over*indu!ge, had learned to
practice,healthful moderation, was already half a
gentleman, half a hero, and half a Christian.
For his own part, ho entertained a high regard
for the fasts inoulcated and imposed in the Old
Testament; for the man who could restrain hie
appetites sufficiently to observe them, necessarily
beoame morally strengthened in tho viotory.
These set fasts although not enjoined in the New
Testament, were in a more general sense, never
theless, implied. -The most rational way of fast
ing, he believed, was for every man to hold fast
when he had onough. The lecturer’s views on this
subject, although by no means sew,were important,
and if more generally enforced, would doubtless
contribute muoh to the sum of human happiness.
It was Horace Mann who once wrote, that how
ever meroiful God may deal with the soul, He
sever pardons either stomach, muscles, lungs, or
brain; all these must pay the penalty of trans
gression most unvioariously.” His sentiments last
evening .respecting tho fluid future, which to
every man remained to be moulded into irrever
sible and uncbangnble solid forms, as it passed
the meridian of the present into the ocean of the
past, bespoke at once the scholar, the sage, and the
philanthropist. Upon tho whole, it was a brilliant
production’, and we hope will some day be given
to the public In a more enduring form than an
evening lecture. . -" -
BY MIDNIGHT MAIL.
Letter from Washington.
Correspondence of The Press.j
"Washington, Deo. 21,1868.
Late advices from Arizona inform us that con
tinued discoveries are being made in the gold re
gions, and that emigration is still pouring into the
Territory from California. Some'four or five
miners have penetrated to the Bed rook, on tho
Gila.river, and were extracting some fifty dollars
per day. Emigration was moving from tho caste
era to th 6 western portion of the Territory, and
additional numbers were being daily added to tho
mines. An assay of this gold, made by the United
States assayer at New York, yielded a dooimal es
timate of 9.481, while that of the California gold
stands at 8 75; the former valued at $19.60 per
ounce,.and.tho latter at $17.55. This gold, from
all analysis as yet made;seems to equal in
•bUHr-axatHUan metaTT .
:On the principle thatWery llttlo helps—to make
favorable Impression, at »ny rate—-I note tho
fact, that- through the economy of the Engraving
Committee, of whioh Hon. G. B. Adrien, of New
Jersey, is chairman, a sum of $75,000 was saved to
the Government at tho last session of Congress.
Following the advioe of the immortal Capt. Cattle,
.this foot should be made a note of.
. Lieutenant Mowry, delegate eleot from the
.unorganised Territory of Arisons, has again ar
rivod in town, having just returned from alitorary
tour in Hew York, where he has been engagod In
delivering several lootures. He is in good health,
and it is to him that we are indebted for the in
formation contained in the above advices.
Tho workmen, who have been engaged on the
Post Office extension, are still " hoping against
hope ” in their re-employment, Captain Meigs be
ing unwilling to meet their wishes, unloss an ap
propriation is made for that purpose.
A tour of tho Departments has rovealed nothing
of interest, all matters of that nature at presont
emanating from the Capitol. Col.
Public Amusements.
Though the weathor was about os bad as it
could be, as regards theatricals, last night, Miss
Davenport played to a good audienoo Bt Walnut
etroet Theatre.
Mr. John McDonough, an able and reliable ao
tor, and an intelligent and well-eduoatod gentle
man, will take his benefit in Walnut-street
Theatre on Monday ' evening,. wo understand.
One of the performances, we believe, will be “ The
Oorsiean Brothers,” in which, on its original
prodnotion In this country, Mr. McDonough made
a very decided , hit. Mr. MoDonough ought to
have a bumper' benefit, and will have it, too, as
he has, what another Mao., we mean Macbeth,
wished for, “ troops of friends.”
The report that Mr. and Mrs. Conway and
Mrs. Bowers have accepted an engagement at one
of the leading theatres in London—we might say
at the leading theatre—is true. Wo shall regret
these admirable performers, personally as well as
professionally, but trust that onr loss will be their
gain. They are certain of creating a sensation
and gaining a reputation in England.
"Th eon dit that Mr. Wheatley thought of intro
ducing “ Oar American Cousin ” to the Baltimo
reans Is not “founded on foot.” Mr. Wheatley
has no saoh intention. Ho is the undoubted owner
of the play, if thore oan be any oxeltuive pro
perty in it, by purchase from Mrs. Bilsbee, but has
no design of playing it oat of his own Aroh-street
Theatre.
Appeal of the Home Missionary Society.—
We invite attention to ao&rd published in another
column, of the Managers of the Home Missionary
Society of the City of Philadelphia, and trust that
the appeal to the benevolent oontained in it will
be responded to liberally. ?o those at all ac
quainted with the hnmane efforts of this Christian
organisation, we need, not say that its labors , in
the past entitle it to the consideration and confi
dence of the entire community. The gentlemen
upon whom the burden of oolleoting funds more
especially falls, we know are averse to thus ap
pealing to their fellow-oitisens for aid; yet, rather
than suffer the efficiency of the society to flag for
want of means, they have felt it to be their duty
to acquaint the public with the facts. On the 15th
.of. the present month, they had hut $4.87 in the
treasury. Disguise it as we may, the Christian
mission wbioh makes no provision to alleviate
pbyeioal deprivation will accomplish compara
tively little in diffusing the mere spiritualities of
Christianity. We believe the community will re
spond to this appeal, so that the society may not
only prosecute its beneficent mission to the un
fortunate poor as heretofore, but with a genorosity
that will enable it to augment its usefulness in the
future. Donations will be received by the trea
surer,' Mr. Thomas T. Mason, Ho. 434 Market
street.
Illustrated Newspapers.— Prom Callendor
& Co., Third and streets, wo have re
ceived the Illustrated London News and illus
trated News of the World— oapital numbers,
and literally orowded with engravings, some of
them first-rate in design and execution.
Pibst Page Curiosities of French Buooos
sion; Our Holiday Directory; Letter from New
York; General News. Fourth Page.— The
Courts.
Splendid Books von Christmas Presents.—
This (Wednesday) .evening will be sold, by Messrs.
M. Thomas Sc Sons, at their auotion rooms, a large
collection of valuable and interesting books, beau
tifully-illustrated, In rich and olegant bindings,
suitable for gifts for the coming holidays.
Pianos and M&lodeOns for Christmas.—J.
B, Gould, Seven til and Chestnut etreots, has an
.elegant stock of Mason & Hamlin Melodeona, nod
Raven, Bacon, & Co„ Nunns Sc. Clark, and other
Ptynop, . ,
THE PREISS.— PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1858.
THE LATEST NEWS
. BY TELEGRAPH.
THIRTV-JFIFTH CON&IIESS,
Second Session*
Washington, Dec.,2l
SENATE.
A number of memorials, of no pubUo Interest, were
presented and appropriately referred.
A bill making fippropriations’for the improvement of
the Bt. Olair Flats *rae ? taken up and passed—yeas 29,
nays 23. '
The Paclflo Rellroed bUI came up.
Mr. Sbward. of New York, addressed the Senate.
He raid the desoendnotsoF-the Dutch colonists of New
York keep forever bright the memories of their Father
land. When, however, he travelled In Holland, he
conld hardly And there one lingering traditiCn of the'
Settlement of thA Netherlands. -It la always so. The
affection of emigrants for their native country Is ever
stronger than the sympathies of .that country for it*
exiles. The Benators from California—as yet the
only representatives here of society on the Pa
cific coast—are committed to this great, measure,
and are earnest In Its support. So he hoped that
df ‘his, arguments In response to them seem to
he addressed to the Senators from the Atlantio Btates,
they will do him justice to refieot that it is only on
t iiß side of the Rocky Mountain* that the snow and ice
of Indlfferenoe and prejudice resist conviction. He
would not say muck concerning the details of this bill.
If he, were allowed to.prescribe a route, and the policy
of constructing a Pacific Railroad now, he would ohoose
a path which would be a continuation of the read
that our great northwestern emigration, has hitherto
followed. 'He wonld discard all employment of cow.
? antes, and all grants of publio lands, and would buUd
he road as a military, postal and national high
way, with the money and credit of the Fede
ral Government, and surrender the lands along
its route to the actual settlers, free of cost. He would
Increase the revenue by increasing the tariff on im
ports, and create a sinking fund to absorb "gradually the
pubUo debt. But he had concurred in presenting the
bill new under consideration because it was the only
alternative. He admitted that there were many objec
tions to the bill, which were obnoxious. But It is time
for deliberation to end, and for action to begin. 80,
being earnest in his desire for a Pacific railroad, he
Would acoept the bill as it stands.
Mr. Seward then answered, successively, the general
objections against the construction of the road. Com
merce, he said, is only an incidental interest in connec
tion with the road, It is wanted, first and chiefly,
for postal and military purposes. It is a grand
error to rely on commerce for such highways in terri
tories where society has to be oalled into existence, or
that it can be engaged la before eoeiety is created.
The treaty of Guadtlupe-Hidalgo extended the na
tional jurisdiction across the Rocky Mountains to the
Pacific, and from that moment tho necessity of postal
and military highways across the country was dis
posed. Our contentions in Utah. Central'America,
Mexico, and with Prance and England, are legitimate
consequences of reliance in routes through foreign
countries instead of our own. He did not pretend to
know how long we intend to flonndor on in this erro
neous policy, but it Is certain that the interior region
will not jic settled until the railroad is built; and pro
bably the Pacific States will not forever remain united
to tho Atlantio States, if they aro not so connected.
The fates are always busy in weaving a fatal wsb for
lodotent and improvident nations, audit depends on the
action of Congress now whether the city of Washington
shall remain the capital of the whole United States, or
only of the United States of the Atlantio, while the city
of Mexloo may become the capital of the United States
of the Pacific. He wonld not debate the constitutional
power of Congress to authorise the construction of the
rood, for ev*n the'strictest constructionists of the Con
stitution admit the power of Congress. In cases of real
necessity, to construct post roads within the unorgan
ized territories of the United States,and, in ce*e of pos
sible danger, to construct military roads. Bet us be
deeply impressed with the fact that the American peo
ple now number thirty millions and increase at the
ra*e of one million annually of free, ambitious men.
Buch a people cannot remain stationary.
Activity is a law written in the social constitution
of all States. Under its influence France has dis
tracted the two hemispheres for two hundred years.
Great Britain has extended her domain around th o
earth; Spain ban-discovered and colonized half the
globe; Portugal has reclaimed a portion of it which
before had been lost. The abolition of fendahsm and
slavery in modern Europe, and the conversion of the
Western nations to Christianity, are the results of the
same national activity. In obedience to the same law
we have rescued the country we inhabit from Spaio,
France, and Great Britain, and all of our renewed dtp
lomatio conflicts are so many manifestations of the
energy and ambition of the Americans proper. It is
obvious that this activity must take either a martial or
a civic direction, sod that if it do not receive the
latter from the hands of the Government it will force
the Government to guide it into the former. How
otherwise can we explain the constant agitation of the
filibuster movements, the Oatend manifesto, and the
Monroe doctrine? To him it seemed dear that this
peaceful acting, far more than military activity, is for
e:ery nation more safe, cheap, frugal, Hiving, and In
creasing continually the number and wealth of the na
tion,- .War Is hazardous, desolating, and its greatest
benefit obtained at a fearful cost. History teaches ua
tbat the constant practice of war is incompatible with
the permanence of a system of self government. If
he were asked why the British race on this continent is
republican, he would say it is because tho national an
tmty assumes a peaceful character* as monarchical
countries assume amililary one. If this national ac
tivity. Is to have a peaceful direction. It must be con
fined In its energies chiefly within our own territory.
Our domain, already broad enough, and the opportunity
for oar activity commensurate with it, the necessities
of order, safety, and of the Union require us to cousoli
.date our energies within it.
The Paclflo Railroad, with its connections, and lines
of telegraph, are the engines by which this consolida
tion most be effected. He did not shrink from the on*
terprlse because of its magnitude ; were it less formi
dable, it wonld be less adapted to the sp’rlt and genius
of the American people. The enterprise is not really
formidable considered in relation to the benefits of
peace, wealth, and strength to bo derived from the
agricultural, mineral, manuftcturlog, and commercial
resources of the region. In conclusion, he would aay
that it the nations! activity is to take a peaceful
and beneficial direction, the responsibility of directing
it belongs to Ooogress-rit cannot be left to the States.
The revenues belong to the Federal Governmont, and
it alone has power to act within the Territories. He
called on every Senator to win for himself the grati
tude of poeterity by connecting his name with this
great work. It seemed to him that there was no easier
wav to win the character given by the Roman hlsiorian
to the honored statesman— <( He labored for hiurnlf
wi.h moderation—for the Commonwealth with earnest
nesa.’' <
Mr. Wird, of Texas, addressed the Senate In favor
of the Texas route, hat his remarks were indistinctly
heard.
Mr WiisoN, of Massachusetts, moved an amendment
tbat the road be located between the parallels of 34
and 48 degrees
The debate wWi then postponed until to-morrow.
Among the resolutions presented to the Senate was
t OommlUee on the
-juatofary .to report - if any farther legislation was ne
cessary to stop the slave trade.
Mr. Hayib, of Mississippi, objecting, it was lost.
Mr. Doolitti,*; of Wisconsin, offered a resolution
calling for the letters between the President of Nica
ragua and Commodore Paulding, if any, in the Navy
Department. 'Adopted.
Mr. Seward offered a resolution requesting the Se
cretary of War to inform the Senate ir there was any
land in New York harbor that could be had for revenue
purposes. Adopted.
Mr. Davis offered a resolution calling on the Secre
tary of War for information respecting the rights of
British subjects in Oregon Adopted.
Mr. Bbiout, of Indiana, from the Committee on Pub-
Ho Buildings, reported that the new Senate chamber
would be ready xbr O'.cupanoy on the 4th of Janaary.
The President sent to the Senate, through the Secre
tary of State, part of the correspondence between
Robert Machine azd Mr. Parker, Minister to Ohtna,
hut withholds a portion in consequence of negotiations
being still pending.
A bill was passed authorizing an advance of $2,500 to
Hiram Powers, for the statuary now in progress for the
Oapitol.
After an executive session the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. Phelps, of Missouri, from tbo Committee of
Ways and Means, reported a bill making appropriations
for the orniular anddiplomatio service, and also for the
support of the army.
Mr. Kellogg, of Illinois, asked, but did not obtain,
leave to introduce a resolution Instructing the Com
mittee on Territories to report a bill providing for the
eleotion of ail local officers In tbe organized Territories
of the United States by the people, they to pay the ex
penses attending the election; also, providing that the
Government shall grant lands to actual settlers; also,
th«t a State Constitution may be formed when there is
sufficient population for one Representative in Con
gress—the Constitution to be submitted to the people
for ratification.
Mr. Cavanicoh, of Minnesota, Introduced a bill to
organize the Territorial Government of Dtcotah.
The House then went Into Committee of the Whole
on the pension bill for the soldiers of 1812.
A number of amendments were offered, which, after
debate, were rejected. '
The enacting clause of the bill was stricken out by
six majority,; This had the effeot. as was intended, to
terminate further proceedings on tne bill In committee
and brfngthe subject before the House.
TheBpeaker, In reply to a question, said that if the
House ooncur in the recommendation of tbe Committee
of the Whole to strike outjthe enacting clause, the bill
would thereby be defeated.
The question on agreeing to the action in committee
was negatived—yeas 75. nays 127.
Mr. SAVLos, of Tennessee, offered a substitute
(whioh was agreed upon In caucus last night) for the
bill, proposing pensions for all who bad served sixty
days or more, or who had been eogaged in the actum
war of 1812, or daring that period. The benefits of tbe
act to be extended to the marine oorps. and in the
event of, the death of the pensioner, bis widow to re
ceive the pension during her natural life The pen
sions are graduated so as to give those serving twelve
months $O6; those serving six months $75 j and those
for sixty days $5O per annum.
Mr. Fenton, oi New York, offered a substitute pro
viding that pensions which have been or may be
granted to the various olaesea of persons, shell be con
sidered to commence with the time of tbe wounds or
other disabilities, and be calculated according to the
existing invalid pension law. Tn cane of the death of
the widow, the children or next of kin to receive the
pensions,
Mr Fenton’s substitute was rejected by two ma
jority. ,
The substitute of Mr. Bavege was then agree! to—
yeas 122, nays 61.
Pending the question on the passage of the bill, as
amended, tbe House adjourned.
From Havana*
arrival op tub steamship black warrior-
THB SPANXSn* MEXICAN UIUROOLIO SETTLED—
THE SPANISH FLAG SALUTED AT TAMPICO
SENATOR DOUGLAS REMAINS AT HAVANA.
Nkw York, Dec. 21 .—The steamer Black Warrior,
from New Orleans via Havana on the 16th instant,
arrived at this port this eveoiog.
Senator Douglas who left Now Orleans for New York
in the Black Warrior, stopped at Havana.
The fpanisb-Mexican imbroglio has been settled,
General Garza having refunded all moneys obtained
from Spanish eubjeote by forced loans, and tho present
Government of Mexico having acceded to all the de
mands of Spain.
The Spanish flag was sainted with twenty-one vans
at Tampico.
Two ibonsand soldiers had arrived at Havana from
Gael*
Commercial Thtblliqenok.—Sugars were firm, bat
anobanged. The stock at Havana and Matansas was
not over 30,000 boxes. Molasses—New Clayed, on the
coast, was quoted at 4 reals, and Mueoovadoes at &
reals.
Exchanges were unaltered—freights dull; on the
United States improving, the rates be!ng7s©sl.
Nothing was doing in freights for Europe.
Pacific Railroad Convention*
Nstv Orleans, Dee. 21.—The Pacific it allroad Con
vention assembled here yesterday, in pursuance of the
adjournment. Gen. Richardson offered a resolution re
quiring the stockholders present to register the amount
of stock represented, so as to show what was the majo
rity of shtros required to decide questions.
A heated discussion arose relative to the fraudulent
stock.
Mr. Chilton mado a statement onlthe authority of
Mr. Lturanson, which was replied to by Mr. Fowlkes.
Col. Post also replied to Mr. Archer’s charges, and
read the balance-sheet, showing the liabilities for stook,
after deducting tho donations, to be but $2,600,000.
Col. Post has over $400,0C0 worth that the Northern
friends of the road surrendered freely.'
After the discussion, the explanations in ado bad
greatly strengthened the confidence of the New Orleans
stockholders, disaimed their suspicious, and harmony
was restored.
The Northern Railroad of Canada.
ToRpRTo, Dec. 21.—The Government Inspector has
ordered the stoppage of the Northern Railway,as unsafe
for passengers j but freight trains, with a passenger’*
coach attached, continue to run at a reduced speed.
Considerable excitement exists about the matter.
Steamboat Accident.
St. Loots, Deo. 21.—The steamboat Aubrey met with
an accident a few miles above St. Louis, Hat night,
causing the 103$ of four or five lives. The beat ran on
the wreck of a sunken steamer, cauaiog the steam pipe
oonneotiug with the wind-receiver to burst. A panic
ensued among tho pts<eugers, who rushing t»i mettst
i?to,th® yawl upset it, by which several were drowued.
Their names are unknown.
Washington Affairs,
Washington Doc. 21.—The President sent to the
Senate to-day, for restoration to the active list in .the
navy, the names of about thirty.*** of the sixty gen
tlemefr whose oases were investigated by the naval
eburts of inquiry. Commodore Stewart’s name would
have been among the number, if it were not for the fact
that he did sot appeal to those tribunals, but the Presi
dent has intimated that It would afford him pleasure if
Congress would provide for his restoration to the active
list by a speoial law. ;
A letter received here from a commercial house in
Tampico stateß that, the arrangement between the
Spanish fleet and the Governor of the city, for a settle
ment of their difficulties, has been broken off, and that
two Spanish steamers were then biookading the harbor.
A Spanish force was daily expected to land at Tampico
and take possession of the city.
The form of the pension bill agreed upon by the
House to-day proposes to give $96 per annum to those
In actual battle, without regard to the period of their
service, and inoludes within its provision* - the Tegular
army, State, and Territorial troops, volunteers, 'or mi
litia, together with tho marine corps The pensions
are secured against attachments for debt.
John Kelly has addressed Mr. Bpeaker Ore his note
of resignation as a member of Oongresafrom Neir York,
to take effect on the 25th instant.
Senator Bigler’s Remarks—A Cor
rection*
Washington, Deo 21—Senator Bigler’s remarks, of
yeatqrday, in connection with the Paoifioßailroad, were
incorreotly reported in one of the Philadelphia papers.
What he did aay was, that American iron was worth
one per oent. per nnonra more than the foreign article,
being an aggregate of from twelve to eighteen per cent,
in favor of American iron.
United States Supreme Court.
Washington,Deo. 21._N0.28. William E. Mason vs.
Henry VonPhu.l, et al. Error to the Circuit Court for
the Northern dlatriot of Illinois Cause dismissed for
want of jurisdiction.
No. 29. Daniel H. Lounsdale, it al.. vj\ Joaiah L.|Par
rish. Argument continued for both sides,;
Excitement in Alban?.
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS PROHOUSCED ILLEGAL.
Albany, Deo. 22.—The Board of .State Canvassers
discovered this afternoon that in several of the Repre
sentative districts members have been illegally return
ed as members of Congress, which makes it likely that
several of the districts will be declared vacant, inclu
ding the third, fourth, sixth, seventh, 'eighth, and
thirty-second districts. Nothing certain Is known as
yet, however, as, if the returns are 1 amended by the
cmnty canvassers, they will be accepted. board
meet this evening, when final action will be taken.
The nhembers eleot from these districts were as fol
lows: Third district, Daniel Siokles, (Dem.;> Fourth,
Tbos. J. Barr, (Dem.;) Sixth, JohnCo:hrace, (J)em.;)
Seventh, George Briggs, (Bep.;) Eighth, H. F. Clark,
(A. L. Dem.;) Thirty-second, E. G. Spaulding, (Rep )
Railroad Accident.
Sombbvills, N. J , Deo. 21 —Cornelius H. YandeN
veer, a respectable oltlzenof this place, was Instantly
killed today, by being run over by two tmins of cars
on the New Jersey Central Railroad, which left here at
noon. Mr. Y. was walking on the track in the same
direction with the train, and stepped from the north to
the south traok just Ahead erf the engine. Being deaf,
he must not have been aware of the.approach of the
trains. A passenger train of thirteen oars and a coal
train or fifty cars (which was immediately follow
ing) passed over the body, and it was horribly mangled.
Great Chess Exploit of Ten Blindfold
Games by Air. Paulsen.
Fittbbubq, Deo. 21 —The game of ehess between
Lewis F&uUen and ten of the Pittsburg Chess Club, in
which the former played ten games blindfold, com
menced yesterday afternoon at 2 o’clock, and was con
cluded at 1 o’clock this morning, Mr, Paulsen won six
of the games, and lost four. ,
Telegraph Line to Kansas City*
St. Loots, Dec. 21.—The Kansas city telegraph line,
extending frpm this city to Leavenworth, was opened
for business to-day.
THE CITY.
Sale of Splendid Cabinet Furniture —The
stock of elegant Cabinet Furniture.manufactured
by Messrs. Klaudbr, Deqinther & Co., to be sold
at the tvare-rooms No. 1014 Chestnut street, to
morrowmorning, is now arranged for examination,
with catalogues. Inducted in the sale are a num
ber of oleg&nt Chairs, in fancy coverings, and oth
er articles, suitable for Christmas presents. The
sale of the entire stock peremptory and without
reserve, to dose business. See Thomas A Sons’
advertisement.
Sale of Bich Fancy Goods.— This morning at
10 o'clock, at No. 912 Chestnut street, will be sold
by Thomas Birch, the stook of rich fancy goods,
imported by Messrs. Glenn, and comprising most
beautiful papler-macho ware, bronze goods, toilet
ware, dressing cases, work boxes, paintings, desks,
and other goods, suitable for Christmas presents.
The sale will be continued in the evening at 7
o’clook.
Controllers of the Public Schools.—
An adjourned meeting of this body was held yesterday
afternoon, at their chamber, corner of Bixth and Adef
pbi streets. Mr. Read in the ebalr.
A resolution was read, resolving that the Board ac
cept the resignat : on of Professor F. A. Bregy, who was
engaged as teacher of foreign languages at the High
School for the last fourteen years.
A resolution was passed, resolving that the publio
schools of this city be closed on Friday, at twelve
o’clock, and re-opened on Monday, the third of Jan
uary, so as to give teachers and pupils an opportunity of
enjoying the approaching holidays. -
A motion was made to proceed to the election of a
professor of laogusger. to fill the vacanoy occasioned by
the resignation of Proreisor Bregy.
Sir. Booth opposed the motion, and urged the pro
priety of coming down to a plain, practical, English
education. He thought the slight knowledge of French
; whiob was obtained by the majority of tbepup-ls of the
High School vu of no praotfcal are to them. Even
tho Alumni, with A. B for their titles, could not be
admitted into the Freshmen’s class of the University,
without first haring to undorgo a year’s private tuition
in the classics. He thought the scholars should have
a good, sound English education to fit them for me
chanical business. Mr. Booth moved that the election
of a ProTeiscr of French he indefinitely postponed, and
the department of Frenoh be abolished.^
Mr. Jacksj& considered this movement an atttek
upon the High School to .impair its efficiency. He oon
tendod thit the scholar* are sot to be prepared for the
workshop alone, bat foriany positioner profession^
Centra! High 05*aot=-&et>nly wanted to abolish what
he* considered a nsslfss department, - It was ooce
thought advisable to introduce Gefmau, hot after a
trial of it for a few years, it was abolished, and the
Central School still exists, and it will continue to ex
ist though the Freuoh be aboltibed. *-
After farther debate. In which Mtarr*- Leech, Fry,
and Hollingsworth participated, Mr. Booth modified
his motion, that the farther consideration of the sub
ject be postponed. Tho motion prevailed.
A report from the Committee on High Schools was
submitted, relative to prayer meetings In the publio
school houses. It opposed the project, and set forth
at considerable length the reasons therefor. If one
seot was permitted, all other scots maintaining diverse
opioions should have the same privilege, and maoh bad
feeling would arise. The report closed with a resolu
tion that tbe application of R. 0 M’Neil, and others,
for the use of a room in the High School building for
the purpose of holdings prayer meeting, be not granted.
Mr. Farrand moved that the prayer of the petition
ers be granted. He said that ia a long and eventful
life, he had never known that prayer was at all secta
rian, and that it would not lojare th 4 Committee of
High Schools if they dropped in oocaslonatly and took
part In the exercises. Qe, therefore, moved that the
prayer of the petitioners should be granted.
A motion was made to lay the resolution attached to
the report on the table. Lost—ayes 9, nays H.
The question being taken on the resolttion was lost.
AyeslO. nays 11.
A motion was made that the prayer of the petitioners
bo granted.
Mr. Leech moved a postponement. He considered
the granting of tbe school-room for prayer meetings
was an outrage. He did not believe that this body had
any legal rignt to grant any school-room for this pur
pose. The buildings are erected by the fußds of the
publio treasury, to which all religious seoty contribute.
If we grant the use of the sohool to one sect, we will
have them all knocking at the door, and we cannot
then consistently refuse them. •
Mr, Hollingsworth opposed tye appropriation of the
sshool room for the purpose of holding prayfr-meetiogs.
Mr. Farrand hoped that the subject wuuld not be
postponed, but tbat the resolution would be pasted. He
could not see why members should opposq this, when
they, on a former occasion, voted in favor of approprl- ,
atieg primary school-houses for mission purposes.
Mr. Doffleld warmly advocated the passage of the re
solution, and spoke at some length on the sabjeot.
Mr Davis could not see that tbe rule appropriating
the primary schools for mle/tlon purposes b*i anything
to do with tbe question now before tho board. He was
In favor of passing tbe resolution ’
Mr. Booth gave a short history of the students of the
High Sohool in their attempts to establish prayer
meetings. They have always behaved ordetly, and he
ha! never heard of their disturbing the peace of the
neighborhood; let them hare theroom*for the pur
poies of prayer, either silent orvocal. It cannot do
any harm, and may be the means of doing much good.
A motion to make tbe subject the special order of the
day for tke next meeting prevailed by a vote of 11 ayes
to 10 nays.
The order of the dav was next called, of considering
tbe list of books furnished to the publio schools.
The committee to which were referred sundry bills,
among whioh was one of J. Ballinger, for plastering,
report© d eorrect, and It was ordered to be paid.
The board then considered the class books for the use
of tbe schools, a publication of which would bo of no
interest to the general reader. Tbe meeting then ad
journed.
We copy from Tackett’s Insurance Journal
the following well-merited tribute: ' s
The Seamen's Saying Fond —We observe that this
popular institution has removed to the northwest corner
of Walnut and Second streets—a location much better
suited to its purpose than it has heretofore occupied.
The excellent design of this society, to encourage sea
faring men to save their earnings, instead of squander
ing them, as they usually do, as soon as they step
ashore, baa been partially successful, 'many sailors
having availed themselves of its advantages—but the
well-known improvidence of Jack’s character too often
leaves him no rest while a dollar of his hardjsarned
wages is in his pocket, or in reach—and thus the Saving
Food becomes quite familiar with his face by seeing it
continually, until the spending process is over.
We learn from the officers, that the largost portion of
their exteneivo list of depositors consists of persons
not connected with sea-going life, and that they re
ceive, with equal attention the deposits of all who
oome, whether employed on land or sea, The scorn
modatirg mode of doing business pursued by the Sea
men’s Saving Fund removes all the difficulties hereto
fore experienced by depositors, in some saving funds—
they pay all demands promptly without previous notice,
and pay interest as often as a depositor wishes it,
at the rate of five per cent, per annum—all which seems
to be properly appreciated, if wo may judge by the
large numbers who depoaltwith them—from tbemodeat
possessor of a single dollar, to men of active holiness
pursuits, and capitalists from city and country. '
The managers are well known as men of prudence
and reliable character, and the institution desorves the
favor already lavished upon it. We commend it to all
who want a safe, and, at the same time, a profitable
depository for their money.
Real Eat ate, Stocks, &c.—Thomas &
Sons’ sale of. Real Estate, Stocks, Ao., took place at
the Philadelphia Exchange laat evening. The follow
ing are the sales:
1 share in the Mercantile Library Company, $9.60:
66 shares Farmers’and Mechanics’ Bank, $6B 62; 62
shares Bank of North America, $141; 9 shares Dank of
Pennsylvania, fl : four mortgages—No. 1 for s7oo,'No.
2 for $770, No. 3 for $720, and No. 4 for $760; 40 shares
MoodvllieGss and Water Company, $2; twowell-secared
? round rents, $470 and $860; three-story brick duel
ing, No. 330 Oallowhill street. $29,650; Jones’ Hotel
bid to $05,000; mansion, hotel, tenant’s house,and
out-hulldinga, and 8)4 acres of land, on the Pennsyl
vania Railroad, $18,000; valuable Delaware farm of
about 300 aorea, Loipiio Station, $37.60 per sore, mak
ing $11,260; handsome residence, extensive grapery,
largo stable, and 6 acres of land. Garden street. Mount
Holly, N. J., $7,400; ooal lands or the North Oarbondale
Coal Company. $5,800 Private sale since last report—
Property sontheast corner of Seventh and Carpenter
streets, above Chestnut street, 510,000.
Accidents. —An elderly man, named Chris
tian Kolbe, had bin band and arm badly crushed by a
plate of pig Iron falling upon him while at work Isa
factory in the Ninntoenth ward, on Monday last. Ho
was taken to the Episcopal Hospital.
Two men were Admitted the same day v one having
fractured his skull, and the other severely-bruised au<l
wounded, by the breaking of a shaitin a carpet factory.
Miohael Brennan, about forty years of age, was also ad
mitted at tho saino institution with a fractured arm,
which was caused by a fall on tho pavement white in
an intoxicated condition.
Swindling Operation.— A young man
named Patrick Long, was bofore Alderman Ogle yen.
torday afternoon. On the charge of forgingth»* name of
L. W JfelaVb Id to a draft or $33 23, of the laroonr of
$260 worth of Halmhold’i Extract of Buchu, and of
purloining hitlers from tho post ©Alee. and extracting
the contents therefrom. The testimony in reference
the first two charges was strong against the accused,
and he wan held to answer them in $l,OOO ball. The
latter charge was ftMiftirt by the magistrate,
Chess Tournament.
f e s oQ d game of the Chess match between tho
Philadelphia Athenroum and the New-York Chess Club
was resumed last evening.
•On Saturday night thirteen moves were made. TFe
publish below the moves made last evening as well as
at tbe previous meeting.
Muoh interest has been excited in Chess circles, re
garalng the present game, as it has been determined to
make It final and decisive; and notwithstanding the
inelemenoy of the weather, there was a large atten
dance at the office of the American Telegraph Oompany,
over whose reliable wires the moves are transmitted,
Gill* no. 2, (sootoh gambit.)
White— ’Philadelphia. 4 Blaok— New Yo r h,
Mosers. Montgomery, Messrs. Licbtenheim,
Thomas, Elkin, Randolph, Thompson, Mead, Perrin,
and Dr. Lewis. Umpire— and Maracho. Umpire—
J. 8. Dunning, Esq. James Abbott, Esq.
1. PtoK4th. 1. PtoK4th.
Kt to K B 3d.
P to Q 4th.
B to Q B 4th.
PtoQß3d.
P toK 6th.
BtoQKtSth.
P takes P.
QKttoQgd.
B takes Kt.
Q to Q B 2d.
B takes Kt.
Kt toKKt&th.
KttoQßSi.
P tekes P.
B to‘Q B 4th.
Kt to K B 3i.
P to Q 4th
K Kt to K sth.
B to Q Kt 3d.
Castles.
P takes P.
Kt takes Kt.
BtoK Kt 6th.
P to K Kt 3d.
Q to her B 3d,
P to K R Bd.
Kt to KB 3d.
B to K B 4th.
B takes P,
19. Castles on Q side. j
Farther play was then
evening, both sides possessv
The full time allowed for es
was generally occupied last
or two instances, and, as w
on each side were made.
19. PtoQB 4th.
. adjourned over until this
>ing about equal advantages,
ach more (Qfteoo minutes)
t evening, excepting in one
nil be seen, onlj six moves
The following is the position of the game as it now
stands:
White.— King on Queen’s Bishop’s Squarej Queen
on Qaeen’a JUishop’s 3d ; Rooks on Queen’s Square and
King’s Rook’s Square; Knight on King’s Bishop’s 3d;
Bishop on King’ssth: Pawns on Qaeen’s Book’s 2d;
Queen’s Knight’s 2a, King’s Bishop’s 2d, King's
Knight’s 2d, King’s Book’s Bd, and Qaeen’s 4th. Loss—
Two Knights and tiro Pawns.
Hfaefc—Kingon King’s Knight’s Square; Queen on
King’s 2d; Books on King’s Bishop’s Square and
Queen’s Book’s Square j Bishopi on Queen’s Knight’s
Sd and King’s sth; Pawns on King’s Rook’s 2d, King’s
Knight’s Bd. Queen’s 4th, Queen’s Bishop’s 4th,
Queen’s Bishop’s 2d, and Queen’s Book’s. 2d. Loss-
Knight, Bishop, and tiro Pawns.
The Susquehanna Canal Company.—A
large and respectable meeting ef the stock and bond
holders of the Susquehanna Canal Company, was held
yesterday, pursuant to a publi'hed call, in the Ex
change. Mr. J. K. Pry was made chairman, and Mr, 3.
B. Okie, secretary. Mr. 8. 0. Ford, one of the board
of dlrectots, made a statement of the ciroumetancea
pnder which the meeting was oalled, and introduced
Mr. G. W. Bobbin, of Baltimore, president of the com
pany, who laid before the meeting an Informal report
of its financial condition. It appeared from the report
that the cash in the treasury is insufficient for the obli
gations aooruing on the first of January next, neces
sitating some expedients to save the Company from
embarrassments at the hands ef its creditors. After much
discussion, from which it was elicited that the future
of the company is fall of encouragement, if present
difficulties no surmounted, it was resolved to appoint a
committee to meet the directors, and decide upon the
coarse to be adopted, and report to an adjourned meet
ing. The Chair appointed Messrs 8. Parke, of Lancas
.ter; G. H. Abbott, Franklin Platt, Charles Cambios,
and H. 3. Biddle, of this city, to compose the commit*
tee. It is understood that these gentlemen will pro
ceed to Baltimore and meet the directors there next
Monday. Tho meeting adjourned to meet at the Ex
change at noon on the 30th instant, to receive the com
mittee’s report, and finally decide as the emergencies of
the company requiro.
Bobbery— Candidates for the Gallows.
Yesterday morning, about 1 o’clock, the office connect
ed with the lime kilns of Messrs. Hugh Maxwell & Co ,
at Twenty-foutth and Wood streets, was entered by
means of false keys, and robbed of a let of tools. The
thieves left lying upon the desk in the offioe an insolefet
note, signed “Jack Sheppard,” and “Joe Blue
skin.” The tools will probably be used in other
exploits, and the burglars are fairly on the road to the
gallows. The names they loft behind them indicate
the sohool in whloh they have received their moral
training, and they will probably reach the same end as
the exemplars they have chosen.
Bobberies.*— The store of T7m. H. Toland,
No. 418 Coates street, was entered last evening and
robbed of a lot of umbrellas.
The residence of Mrs Kenton, in the Twenty-fourth
ward, was robbed or a quantity of wearing apparel, a
gan, and a lot of jewelry. ,
Good Arrangement.—~ An arrangement has
been effected between the Second and Third, and Baoe
and Vine-streets Passenger Hallway lines, for the com
mutation of tickets, by which passengers can ride from
the Navy Yard to Pairmonnt, for eight cents. The new
arrangement goes into operation to-day.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Tire Money Market.
Philadelphia, Dee. 21,1868.
The Stock market was very dull and inert to-day, the
salea small, and prices tending downward.
The weekly statement of the New York banks for last
week shows a decline of $580,645 in the amount of the
specie reserve, and it is apprehended that, when the
new ten-million loon Is negotiated by the Government,
the reservo will fall from its present mark of $20,600,000
to below $20,000,000. Tho probability that a call for
the moneys loaned on demand would then be simulta
neously made by the banks upon those carrying stocks
with borrowed money makes the market unsteadyj and
the tendency to a decline will most likely continue
until the new loan Is sold and the equilibrium again re
stored
The coal tonnage on the Sbamokin Yal’ey and Potts
ville B&liroad, for tho week ending 18th instant, was
2,058 tons. '
The Boston Post is engaged In the work of comparing
the “facts” exhibited, as the future ef the copper mining
companies becomes the present, with the “ anticipa
tions” upon which speculation has been long busy in
flating prices. The results of the comparison are far
from flattering to the hopes of those who have been
buying these stooks for speculation, without any very
well-defined or accurate Ideas of their intrinsic worth.
We are in receipt of Tackett’s Insurance Journal for
December, In frhleh the leading article is a detailed
statement of an interesting law suit upon tho merits
of the abandonment to the underwriters, and the sale
by the fl«fiaao* of. underwriters’ remon*
air**efS,'at a cargo of deals, in txxn»Uu from a port in
Russia to Hull, England, the vtssel having t»*n lost on
the coast of Norway. The practical fnformat’on given
in this Article is alone worth, to shipping merchants,
many times the cost of the animal subscription to the
insurance Journal. Besides this article, there is a
variety of weli-writteo papers on the marine disasters,
Insurance, brokerage, paid fire department, assets of
insnranoe companies, and kindred topics.
The Post says that the Boston banks are heavily In
debted to New York, and that the New York banks are
ordering back a portion of their overgrown balances In
coin.
Tho following is a statement of the amount of coat
transported over the Lehigh Valley Railroad, for the
week ending December 18,1858:
Mitres. Tons. Cwt. Tons. Cut. Tons. Cwt.
Hazleton 947 03 8,191 04 4.138 07
East Sugar L0af.....1,239 10 2,456 16 3,690 11
Couneil Ridge .2,363 0Q 2.651 11 4,015 00
Mt. Pleasant 699 16 441 12 1,141 03
Spring Mountain... .3,217 02 4,080 10 8,197 12
Coleraine 987 14 1,313 04 2,800 18
Bearer Meadow 700 14 -023 12 1,624 00
N. York AL0high...1.737 10 1,703 07 3,441 00
North Spring M’tn.. 019 10 1,601 19 2.421 00
South Spring M’tn 19,C8 10 03
German Pa. Oo 671 01 1,430 08 2 001 09
Other Shippers..... 63 18 80,16 144 12
Total 18,448 02 20 604 00 34,042 03
Corresponding week
last year 8,004 10 10,501 18 28,406 17
Increase 4,643 03 1,002 08 6,545 II
PHILADELPHIA BTOOK EXCHANGE SALES,
December 21, 1858.
tXPOXTXD BT MAKLST, MOWS, A 00., BAHK-XO7B, BTOOX,
AMD MXOHANQB BBOKEBS, XOBTKWSBT OOBHBB THIBT
ABD OHZSWOT BTBKBTB.
PJBST BOARD.
SOOOftt&’A Ohat’fl 10s 69\
1000 do 69*
IflOO do b 5 69*
4 Mineblll R, 01*
100 Read’gßsd;6&in 25*
3 Penrta U A.%
2 do 42*
1 do 4 iff
82 do 42*
1000 City Ofl CAP 09#
600 do 90*
2000 City R 99*
1000 N Pennaß 6i.b5 63*
1000 do bfi 63V
SOOOReadirg *R Cb >B6 76
8000 do 70
1000 do 70
2000 d 0..,.,
20 Lehigh N&r 60
BOARD.
7O
AFTER
1000 do
COPennaß 42^
60 Reading R e& 26*
60 do 25*
6 Lehigh Nay &0
5 do-... 60
20 Oatawleaa R 6j;
8 Minebill R 01*
300 City 6s R...C&P 09*'
600 Hun’n&B Top 7s 48
500 do 48
2000 Reading R 6s >B6 76
1000 do 76
60 Morris Canal.... 47*
50 Sch Nav Pf.C&P 16,V
22 Pt>noa R... .sfiirn 42*
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS, Dec. 21—Evening.—
The rainy weather has operated unfavorably on busi
ness again to day. There la no alteration in the Floor
market, but the demand, both for export and home use,
continues limited; 200 bbls Broad-atreefc mills super
floe, a selected lot, sold at $5.87#, but standard brands
are offered at $6.12# bbl, without finding buyers.
The sales to the trado are to a moderate extent, at
from theso Ogares up to $G®7 bbl for superfine extra
and fancy lota, as to brand and quality. Corn Meal Is
quiet, but rather scarce, and Pennsylvania Meal is held
at $3 26 bbl Rye Flour is not irqulred for, and of
fered at sB.B7#®s4, without sales to any extent.
Wheat—There is not much demand, and prices favor
tho buyers,* 2,000 bushels red sold at $1 2501.20# for
prime Southern, 1,600 bushels mixed at $1.32, and some
small lots of white at $1,860)1.40, the latter for prime.
Rye is wanted; Pennsylvania is worth 80c, and De
laware 780. Corn is dull to-day; there is not much
offering, but buyers are not disposed to oporate to any
extent and about 2,000 bus new yellow only sold at 70
®720 for dry and G7o for damp lots, mostly at the latter
rate afloat. Oats are firmly held, with sales of about
1,600 bus p.ime Pennsylvania at 46040 c. Cotton—We
have only to notice sales of about 360 bales in lots at
previous rates, and the market is quiet. Seeds—There
is a steady demand for Clorereeed, and some SOO bus
have been deposed of at $5.5007 76 bus, as in qua
lity, the latter fer prime lots, which are scarce, and
generally held above the views of buyers. Groceries
—There fs some little movement, with private sales of
Bugar to note at steady rates. Provisions—The market
continues at a stand-still and juices the same as last
quoted. Whiskey is offered more freely; drudge at
23#, bhda 24#, and bbls 26#c20c Ohio, and 21#a>250
for Penn.
Mfukets by Telegraph.
Daltiuorb, Deo 21—Flour dull- without sales.
Wheat firm ; white $1.36® 1.60. Corn firm. Provisions
unchanged Lard in good demand.
Cincinnati, Deo. 21—Flour firm. Whiskey has de
clined #c, and is quoted at 22#c. Hogs advance! 25c ;
sales of 2,000 to-uay at SO 26©7.12#c, the latter price
being paid for hogs averaging 200 lbs iu weight. Mesa
Pork is quoted at $lB.
NEW YORK STOCK EX
SECOND
46000 Missouri 0a s6O 89
10000 111 Oeu Bds eGO 84
13000 do 86#
1000111 Freeland Bds 86#
2000 do 85
16000 La O&U t,G s3O 23#
180 Union Bk 111
100 Pt»e Mail 800 00#
160 111 Oen R 130 07
160 do 07
100 do 00#
69 co elO 00#
100 N Y Oen R bnw 83#
ZOO dll ar> 83#
200 do s 3 83#
100 Co
100 do alO 83#
100 do b 3 83#
300 Heading It 61#
100 do s3O 61#
1170 Panama U 12Q
ICHANGB— Decembor 21.
i BOARD.
100 OMo & Rook lad R 68) ff
100 do sSO 68#
200 do 68%
100 do b6O 68#
100 do &30 68%
400 do 68k
100 Mioh 8&N Ind t6O 20
100 Michigan Gen R 49%
60 do bOO 49 k
SOMhS&NI Quar rBO 47
60 do «3 47 V
100 Oa & Ohl R 1)00 70#
200 do 7034
100 do fOO 70
10U do 70%
300 do 70V
100 do TO#
300 do 70
800 L&Cro»Be fc MU R 2#
176 do 2%
TIIR MARKETS
Aencß -The inquiry l« fa
Pots at $5 60, and Pearls at
OoPFfea. —The market is
1 000 bags good to prime IU
The stock on band at the
circular, mwiprises 2i*,022 h:
TUo and Santos m 10,410 baf
Cotton --The market
hoary. Wpquotes
»ir lor both kin,ls; sales of
$5 75
i active ami firm ; sales of
lo at U^o.
? olcse, an per Mr. Food's
ags atm mats ; that of
ga.
is my AnH ami MmwhU
• Uplands. Florida. Mobile. N.O.ftTex.
Ordinary 10# 10# 10# 10#
Middling 12 12 12 V 12 V I ~
Middling Fair... 12# 12# 13 13
Fisn—The market remains quiet, but prices are
firmly maintained. The receipts are more frequent,
bat the supply is by no means large and the few aalea
making to the retailers from second hands are at ex-
treme prices; for instance, extra large mackerel com
mand $2102260
Plodb, fto —The demand for western canal flour is
light, andthe market is easier in State brands; but
cholco brands are sustained, with a fair inquiry.
The r&leB are 6,100 bbls at $4 25@4 46 tor superfine
State ; $505 15 for extra do ; $5 05®5 25 for low grades
: of western extra; $5 40®5 60 for shipping brands roucd
hoop extra Ohio ; $5 60®7 00 for trade brands do ; $5
500 776 for extra Genesee, and $5 60©8 60 for St Louis
brands. Canadian flour is quite firm *, the sales are 400
bblsatss 25®9 30.
Southern flour is without change; sales of 1,200 bbls
at $4.76®6.40 for mixed to good brands Baltimore, fto ,
and $5 55®7.4G for fauoy and extra brands. Bye Floor
Is quiet at $3 3504,10. Corn Meal is in better demand;
Bales of 200 bbls Jersey at $3 50, and Brandywine $4.
Ohain—.There is a bettor demand for wheat, and the
market is steady Bales of 12.000 bushels at $ll5 for
red Southern: $1.30 for white Michigan, and $1.27 for
good white Canadian, de’lverea.
Bye is loweT. the supply fair; sales of 2.6C0 bushels
Northern at 77 #o. Oats are firm and in demand for the
trade at 48061 c for Btate, 64®56#0 f>r Canadian and
Western.
P to K B 34.
B to K B 4tb.
B to K sth.
P tekes P.
Q to K’s 2d.
Corals better, the demand is fair for the trade and
for distilling ; the arrirals are light—sale* of 18,000
bus at 76#©77#© for Western mixed, 75#©70 for new
Southern white, and 7C®7O for do yellow.
Hiors are steady and fairly aotive; sales of 1,000
Buenos Ayres at 20#, 1,000 Bio Grande at 25#, and
2 000 Ohagres, 18 lbs average, at 23c 6 mos, usual se
lection .
Lbatjibb.—A good inquiry prevails, both for hemlook
and oak, at steady rates. i _ f
Molasses in in limited request at 35036 c for New
Orleans, with sales of 300bbls. Foreign is still dnll.
Provisions—The market is again better for Pork,
tbe arrivals are not large; sales of 8,500 bbls at $l7 60
©17.60 for old meqs; $lB 12#@18.25 for new do; $l7
for old thin mess; $l3 75 for new prime, and $2O for
dear.
Included in the sales are 1,100 bbls old mess on tie
spct at $l7 50®17.60: 800 bbls new uninspected mess
at $18; 300 bbls new do for next week at $lB 60; 1,000
bb'snew do for January at $18.20018 30.
Beef is without change, tbe arrivals are large;
sales of 200 bbls at so©o 50 for couotry prime ; $7 6009
for’do mass: $8 60010 for repacked mess, ana sto 600
11 60 for extra do.
Prime mesa is in moderate demand ; sales of 100 tea
extra Chicago\at $lB. Beef bams are quiet; Balea of
70 bbls good Western at $14.60©14.76. Out meats are
dull but firm.
Lard is prime and in fair demand; sales of 1,450 bbls
and tea at ll#c; included in the sales are 1,009 bbls
for April delivery at ll#c. and 100 bbla Coi*all the year
1869 at 10#c
Sco &rs are very dull; the sales since our last include
3,600 bags Pernambuco at 6#, and 500 bhds Cuba and
New Orleans at fl®7c.
Whiskey.-—The market is lower; sales or 300
bbls at 260.'
The Warehousing Company of Philadelphia
—From a pamphlet recently issued by the Board of Di
rectors of the Warehousing Company of Philadelphia—
whose efforts to secure to this community the commer
cial facilities existing in New York, and in Great Bri
tain and elsewhere, are praiseworthy in the highest de
gree—we learn that the Warehousing Company of (Phil
adelphia exists under a charter by the State of Penn
sylvania, and is privileged to warehouse goods andmer
chandise of every description, whsther foreiga or do
mestic, or whother the same be In custom-house bond,
duties paid, or free of duty. Also, that merchants stor
ing their goods in the warehouses of this company will
have receipts or warrants granted therefor in a negotia
ble form, ready for the purposes of their business, or for
any emergency.
A special committee of the New York Ohamber of
Commerce, under date of the 18th August, 1857, rati
fied at a subsequent meeting on the 4lh February, 1868,
when reporting upon similar recoipts or warrants, thus
characterizes them : “ The Dock Warrants er Ware
house Receipts to be issued by the company, will oonfer
upon property in store a character of convertibility,
by furnishing titles thereto, both secure and available."
Also, some of the most respectable merchants and
Linkers of New York, on the 16th June, 1867, thus re
cord their opinions of the Warehousing Bystem :
New York, Juue 10ih, 1857.—T0 tbe Corporators
of the New York Warehousing Company:
Gentlemen—Having teen requested by you to state
oar views of the advantages which the trade and com
merce of London derives from the system of Dock War
rants in use there, we beg to submit to you the follow
ing brief remarks: _
Dock Warrants—that is, certificates of deposit of goods
and merchandise in warehouse, to be made available as
negotiable securities—have existed from very early
times, and the ns© of them has grown with tbe growth of
English commerce; legal decisions in the highest courts
of th« kingdom have given to the nsages of trade the
sanotion and authority of law, while the mutual rela
tions and responsibilities of merchants, factors, bro
kers, and warehousemen in the use and transfer of these
warrants, have been sharply and accurately defined in
practice; therefore, the system of dock warrants has
become part of the usual routine of a merchant’s count
ing house, and In tbe same portfolio with bills of ex
change and bills receivable may be kept the titles to
merchandise in warehouse; the one class of securities
equally as negotiable, with or without endorsement, as
the other—equally protected by every legal sanction,
and in every way as onrrent. either as fall delivery of
goods actually sold, or as collateral security; thus the
titles to property pass from hand to hand with the same
faolilty as bills of lading for property still at aea,
while the property still remains undisturbed in ware
house, subject, without cavil or dispute, to the order
of tbe actaal holder of the warrant, and guarded from
peculation by all the forms and safeguards which long
experience and Jealous watchfulness can suggest.
It is not alone, however, in thus making merchan
dise (if the expression may be naed) a basis of circu
lation, that tho advantages of this system of dock war
rants is found; it is evident that the saving of time in
effecting the transfer of property to the purchaser, be
sides saving the necessity of personal inspection of tho
property la warehouse, which common p udence dic
tates under any system, is a point of no small impor
tance—again, facilitate the transfer of merchandise
between bnyer and teller, or lender and borrower;
give all perßODs a moral certainty that no /rand or de
preciation, beyond changes in the market value, can
occur, aod to the extent that this is done will charges
or commissions to buyers or borrowers he diminished.
We have thus briefly hinted at some of the beneficial
results of this warehousing system. You have not
asked ns, and therefore we need not state the means by
wnioh th/s e maaence m tub warraots has been begot
ten and is sustained.* " Confidence is a plant of slow
growth,” but the guarantees yon present to the public
in your new enterprise, and the safeguards which your
own experience will no doubt be able to throw around
thecustody and transfer ot the goods entrusted to your
care, will, we hope and believe, in due time, firmly es
tablish this desirable system in our midst.
(Signed,) MAITLAND, PHEoPS, ft CO.,
GILLESPIE, DEAN, ft CO.,
BARCLAY ft LIVINGSTON,
H. S. ROUTH ft SONS,
WOTHER9POON, KINGSFORD, ft CO.,
THOMAS RICHARDSON ft CO.,
W. H. NEWMAN ft CO.,
BROWN. BROTHEBB, ft CO ,
> W. C. PBORERSGILL ft CO.,
FRANCIS MCDONALD ft CO.
The New York Journal of Commertt % in Its remarks
in the money article under date of 14th of September
laet, thus adverts to the operation of the New York
Warehousing Company, and the high estimation in
which warehouse receipts or warrants are held amongst
capitalists there, as the most secure basis for the em
ployment of money:
Mosbt mabkbt, Friday livening, Sept. 14.
The demand for money continues, hut & large portion
of the paper offering la of dates too long for bank dis
counts. We notice an increased amount of business in
loans upon warehouse receipts, the liberal law of the
lost session of the Legislature having given great addi
tional security not only to the transfer of the receipts
of the <( New York Warehousing Company,” but to all
warehouse receipts. There is, therefore, so safer basis
for money loaned than a warehouse receipt for mer
chandise actually instore, and this ia now recognised
bymanyof our leading capitalists.
’Pbxtiovblt.
In conclusion, we have pleasure in pointing the al
tentlon of our readers to the advertisement of the
Warehousing Company of Philadelphia, to be found in
our columns The company, we notice, occupy the ex
tensive premises in Laurel street, lately used by the
Un'tod States custom house, together with tho city
warehouse, better known as the “Tobacco Ware
houses,” in Dock street.
CußisTitAa Dinner for the Children of Bed
ford stsekt.—Among the n any announcements which
the approaohing holidays are eliciting, that which we
poblish this morning, in another column, of the dinner
to be given to che poor children of Bedford street, must
be peculiarly gratifying to every one that has ever ex
perienced how much more satisfying to a generous
heart it is /ogive than to fietive. Tho young men of
the Central Home Mission, of that locality, are now
preparing to make glad the hearts of those illy-cared-for
urchins by giving them a good at the_ Mission
Houto, Bedford street, on Christmas day, and we %re
sure that very many ef our readers will make their own
bounteous repast all the sweeter by embracing the op
portunity thus afforded of sending contributions of
poultry, meats, groceries, &c., to either of the gentle
man named in the advertisement, to be appropriated to
that benevolent and worthy object We may suggest
that those who purpose sending donations should signify
it to the managers early, that they may be the hotter
advised how to proceed with their preparations.
An Attractive Establishment.—ln passing
the well-known confectionery establishment of Mr. A.
L. Yaonant, on the southeast corner of Obestnnt end
Tenth streets, a few days ago, wo were induced to enter
and examine the trays of elegant French and plain con
fectionery, of his own manufacture, which he is now
exhibiting. • It is no exaggeration to say that Mr. Van*
sant has this season succeeded in getting up one of tho
most attractive Christmas stocks ever offered to tho
public. His stock of candies, which arc all made of
the purest materials and most deliclonaly flavored, pre
sents a tempting variety, at once picturesque and in
viting. His establishment has long eDjoyed the very
foremost reputation for keeping the finest stock of
fruits, but this season his confections deserve a similar
compliment. Indeed, eo complete Is his stock of holi
day goods Jot the palate that shoppers cannot go ami»s
for anything in that line ; and those who h&vo not yet
c >raploted their pur oh as eo in that department should
not think of doiog so before visiting Mr. Yanfaot’e, at
Tenth and Chestnut.
Seasonable, Sensible, and Superb.—Wo fauvo
a word of advice to our present-buying fnendn,and that
is, that in view of tso “ perfect looseness” with which
the weather has been u going it,” for several days past,
tho moat sensible Christmas-present that a gentleman
can make to a lady—or vice versa — is an Umbrella. As
the good sense of such an act will not be questioned,
much less the seasonableness of it, It only remains to
estiblish the third term of our caption to make out a
case. The flue umbrellas manufactured by Messrs. Tfm.
A. Drown & Co., No. 240 Market street, expressly for
the holiday season, and now selling &t their store, are
as well entitled to be callod superb as tho most exquiai.o
ornament wo have seen this season. For the informa
tion of the reader, we may state that no finer umbrellas
are rnado in this country than thoso manufactured at
this establishment. They have now a magnificent llao
of these desirable articles, made of the best materials,
and finished in the finest stylo, both for appearance and
durability. Present-purchasers should bear this in
mind.
Adviob vou To-Day.—As we writ© tho henvens
are frowning, and worse, but Hope bids us look f>r a
brighter morrow; whether the weather be auspicious
or not, however, we believe it will ptove of lasting be-
nefit for everyone, who has not yet done so, to go at
once to the celebrated gents’furnishing store of Mr J.
Burr Moore, Nes. 1 and 3 North Sixth street, and select
present* for their friends from tho elegant wrappers,
gloves, cravats,smoking caps, anl handkerchiefs, that
are found m splendid variety hi this ostnbJisiimont
To the Ladikk.—lll shopping fur presents, be
tween now and Christmas, don’t Jail t,> visit tho model
geuta’ furnishing store of Mr. \Y. W. Knight, No. COG
Arch street Ilfs stock of geut-P dressing gowns, fine
shirts, mufflers, collars, hosiery, and cravats, and all
kinds of undorolotblug, cau’l be bn.it.
A Bust Scene.—To be waited upon at Messrs.
E. (1. ‘Whitman*s popular confectionery establishment,
Second and Chestnut street, it is now necessary to go
early in the day, sud (l take turns.” We looked In
yesterday, and found them thronged with a perfect
crowd of ladies and gentlemen. Oauso -their fltnrk of
fine cpßfwtienery fa unrivalled,
|NBW YORK CLASSIFICATION.
CITY ITEMS.
We observe by an advertisement in. our paper 1
to-day that Rev. Dr. Murray is to deliver a lecture on'
‘‘Matrimony,” this evening, for the benefit or the poor
of his church. Persons who have heard this lecture
pronounce it a capital affair. The object, certainly, Is a
worthV ono, aod those who are about to consummate this
most important event should avail themselves of the
useful instruction which the lecture doubtless affords.
Dr. Murray is abundantly able to do justice to his
subject.
A Valuable Invention. —Wo yesterday wit
nessed the operation of a very simple and useful ma
chine, which will no doubt soon find its way into the
c;anting-hoasea, stores, and factories, of nearly every
businessman m the community. It is called after the
inventor, “ Phelps' Economist Printing Press,” and is,
in fact, a cheap and compact handprinting pretto, em
braced .within the limits of a fcot, and so simple in
construction as to enable the most inexperienced to exe
cute every desoriptlonof printing; suoh as cards, circu
lars, bill-heads, wrappers, ftc., in as perfect a manner
Os the most skilful workman. This capital contrivance
was first introduced In New York, and although only
brought into public notice within a month, we under
stand that it is fast getting into general use in that
city. Its coetisbut trifling, and by its agency every
bnsinesß man can do his own printing, and, of course,
as much as he pleases, without the aid or expense of a
printer, whether it be the imprinting ef advertising
circulars, wrappers, • envelopes, cards, or In fact any
thing that his interest or fancy may diotate. It is ob
vious that with such an auxiliary every businessman
can not only greatly extend his businesa/but in a short
time save the price of the press. We commend slip arsons
having an eye to business to call at tbe American Hotel,
Chestnut street, and examine this Improved press.
' Important Agbncy.—By his card in to day’s
paper, it will be seen that Mr. James Foltoh has open
ed an office at 608 Chestnut street, where he proposes
to effect insurance in reliable companies, to examine in
surance policies, and to aid parties who haTe sustained
losses by fire in adjusting claims against insurance com
panies. Having had &‘ number of years' experience in
different capacities of the insurance business, and un
deratondingfully the flaws which are frequently con
tained in policies, persons who desire to effect in
surance, or persona who are already insnred, will find
it their interest to consult Mr. Fatten. Hia agency 1*
an important one to the business community.
Geology.—lt will be remembored that Hr.
Boynton gives another of his attractive leotores, this
evening, at Concert Hall.
C. H. Needles, Twelfth and Race streets, in
forms his friends that he has received a selected lot of
Havana C/gers, and Is prepared to All orders per M or
single box. He commeds h»s present stock as of un
usual quality, and solicits the attention of all who
would provide themselves with' choice Cigars at fair
prices.
Badjes—at least all who are indulgent to cigar
smokers—can'obtain acceptable gifts for such by calling
at Needles's, Twelfth and Race streets, and have him
select from his elegant assortment a Box of Choice Ha
vana Cigars.
The host terrible foe we have to encounter
;n this country is Consumption. First manifesting it-
self in the form of a slight cold, it gains strength while
Its victim is unsuspicious of danger, and sooner or later,
in nine cases onto! ten, terminates fatally. Among the
various remedies before the public for the care of this
terrible i isease, none is equal to Hooflavd’s Balsa
mic Cordial. Sven this may not cure yob; but, If
the disease is not too far advanced, you may confidently
rely upon it. Try it.
Prepared only by Dr. 0. M. JACKSON, No 418 Arch
street, Philadelphia, and for sale by Druggists generally
throughout the United States, and Canada. Price 76
cents per bottle.
Winter Comforts.
Chilblains sore on all your toes,
Icicles hung from your nose,
Bheumatis' in all your limbs,
Noddle full of aches and whims,
Oh&ps upon your hands and lips,
And lumbago in your hips,
To your bed you shiv'ring creep,
There to freeze, but not to sleep,
Fgr the sheets that look so nice,
Are to you two sheets of ice.
But If you do as other folks,
And bay your clothes of Gbanvillb Sroxrs
You'll sure escape the many woes s
Accruing from ill-fitting clothes.
' No. 607 Chestnut street •
Tbe Holiday Recess of Congress.—ln a few
days Congress will fake the usual holiday- recersofa
week or so. It has been suggested that before the ad
journment takes place the President ’ shall send in a
message recommending the members to make a short
viaitto Philadelphia, for the purpose of procuring new
anits at the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Bookbjll
ft Wilson, Nos. 603 and 605 Chestnut street. By
this step they will at loast look like even if
they should so far forget themselves as to set otherwise •
Tub Silver Plated Ware manufactured by E.
W. Cabrtl, 714 Chestnut street, is unrivalled in beauty
of design, fineness of finish, and quality of plating He
h&s a large lot of articles suitable for Holiday presents.
An exchange says: “ The general opinion is
that the vainest of all birds is the peacock We think
the goose is. ” So says a cotemporary ; and we have no
reason to dispute his opinion. Ad interim, we would
remark that the greatest geese are those whose vanity
indaces them to neglect oar advice, and buy their cloth-
ing elsewhere than at the u OldFranklln Hall Clothing
Emporium ”of S. H. Elpqisgb, No. 821 Chestnut
streji.
To the Ladies, —At this season of the year tho
question is often asked, « Where shall we purchase our
Furs?” As we axe not judges of tho article, and there
is so much decepVon practised in tho Far trade, where
shall we find a reliable furrier? Our answer is, go to
Oakford's, No. 624 Chestnut street, below Seventh
street, who have the largest and best stock in the city,
and are able to sell cheaper than any other establiah-
TnAnt, halng Impartciu owl manur*t*Wrt3rfl uf tbe Furs
they sell. You, therefore, will be sure to get the worth
of your money. fit
Special Nonces.
The Man who can make two blades o( grass
togrow where hut one grew before, is a benefactor of
the human race. So, too, the man who furnishes two
Christmas Gifts for the price of one' is a philanthro
pist. That man is EVANS, of the Gift Book Store, No.
439 Chestnut street. He has every newly published
and standard book. He sel’a at the booksellers' lowest
prices, and with each purchase is given something
valuable. Gold and Silver Watches Geld Chains, Me*
dalllons, Pencils, Pens, sets of Coral, Garnet, Cameo,
Mosaic, and Florentine Jewelry, together with a large
lot or silver-plated Ware are now being distributed
among purchasers f books. Do not fait to call at 439
Chestnut street. d2l-9t
A Grand Opening of Confectionery and Fancy
Boxes Pound, Fruit, and Fancy Cakes, the finest as
sortment in the city. Oar motto, small profits and
quick sales. FRANK FORD,
d2l-3t# Eighth and Market streets
An Unprecedented Demand has sprung up for
JULES HAUEL’S EAU ATHKNIKNNE, or Hairßs
storkr. The bald are made to rejoice in the possession
of a luxuriant growth of hair, while that impaired by
disease or age, is, by itis use, restored to its original
life, color, and pristine beauty. Sold by all Druggists,
and by JULES HAUBL&CQ , No. 701 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia. d2O-9t
Holiday Gifts!—Suitable and appropriate pre
sents are tho “ Ears for tee Beat ” Over sixty va
rieties of Instruments to assist the Hearing, at P.
Madeira’s Ear Instrument Depot, No. 103 South
Eighth street, four doors below Chestnut. dl7-&t
“Modern Aristocracy and True Nobility.”—
A lecture on the above subject will be delivered in San-
Bom-street Baptist Church, on MONDAY EVENING,
December 20th, at o’clock, by the Rev. J. DOW
LING, D. D., for & benevolent object. Tickets 25 cents.
Seamen's Saving Fond—Northwest Corner
of Second and Walnut streets. D/poeits received
ia small and large amounts, from all classes of the
community, and allows Interest at the rate of five
per cent, per annum.
Money may be drawn by checks without loss of inte
rest.
Office open daily, from 9 until 6 o’clock, and on Mac
day and Saturday until 9 in the evening. President,
Franklin Fell; Treasurer sad Secretary, Charles K.
Morris
830, 890, 890, 890, 890, 890, 890, 890—
SINGER’S SEWING MAOHINES.-PRIOES RE
DUCED,—A new and elegant Family Sewing Ma
chine for $6O, and the general scale of prices greatly
reduced. All who want a substantial, simple, and re
liable Sewing Machine, which has an established repu
tation* for doing the very beat work on every kind of
material, are Invited to call at onr office and examfee
the new machines, at the reduced prices. They can
not fail to be satisfied , I. M. SINGER A CO.,
Do2-tJi2 No. 603 CHESTNUT Street
Fine Clothing at Greatly Reduced Prices
Closing out the entire Stock of fine Fall and Winter
Clothing, at a reduction of from, fifteen to twenty per
cent on the former moderate prices, to prepare for
Spr'nv busice«s. Every gsrment manufactured of t‘ o
best materials, and cut, made, and trimmed in the most
Elegant Styles, at
Rout. 11. Auama’ Nbw Stork,
dll-d tjal S. E. cor. of Seventh and Market Bto.
Dyspepsia. —There Is probably uo disease
which experience has eo amply proved to he remedia
ble by the PERUVIAN SYRUP as Dyspepsia. The
moßt ineeterato forms of this disease have been com
pletely cared by this medicine, as ample testimony of
some of our first citizens provoß.
For sale In this city by F. Brown, corner Fifth and
Chestnut, and Hansard A Co., corner Twelfth and
Chestnut. dlO-d&Wtf
One-Price Clothing of the Latest Styles, and
made In the best manner, expressly for rktail salkf.
We mark our lowest selling prices in tlais fiqorxb
on each article. All goods made to order are warranted
satisfactory, and our onb-friok system is strictly ad
hered to. Wo believe this to be the only fair way of
dealing, as thereby all are treated alike.
Silver’s Gas Consuming Stoves {--Unless these
StoTOB aTe made in a proper manner they are no better
than the common old-fashioned heating Stoves.
I employ nous but the best workmen, and use the
choicest imported Russia iron.
I warrant every Gae Consumer I sell to be pullt
equal to those I bad on exhibition In the Franklin
Institute, and which attracted the attention and
admiration of visiters generally The Committee
conceded that GALLAGHER’S make of SILVER'S GAS
CONSUMING STOVES were the best iu the Exhibition.
I call attention to tbe following letter:
“ I have examined the 1 Silver Gas Consumers > tna
nufoefcured by Mr. A J. GALLAGHER, and pronounce
them fully equal to auy l have overseen. Tho Russia
Iron Is the vbrt brbt, the workmanship unsurpassed.
The whole stove fully embraces my invention. I re
commend with pleasure to my friends and the pnbll
Mr. Gallagher’s make of Stoves. J. S. Silykb.”
A. J, GALLAGHER, Stove Manufacturer,
nothumw No. MB N. SECOND, above Vine. ,
UntneJUdCacoaine—
.1 - BURNMT’a COOOAINI.
A rtngl. application render, the halt-no mate w
..iff and dtp—soft and glorep lot rent* d™ I ,
Tan BSBT AHD CHBAPtat Hajb Daasa, “
WoaLn. HAMABD CO.,'Twelfth and Ohertnut Skf
hotui® ’ M “k a,ale «*»«ap, at 60 eta p„
nolOtf
Window Urapery,
BRQOATBLLE.
SATIS DAMASK.
SATIS DB LAINK,
WORSTED DAMASK,
KHM, MOBEBSB and PLUSHFE
*&u.th.
JZv°oZ° t pTIZZa'IC tltZ
oat, node, . n 4 pat up, lower than prteee elrewhera
Also, White Laca and Mnalin Curtains orerery destip
tlon.honght at auction, and selling at half the nsnal
pile. Window Shades,. Oold Bordered, Lretare™
Gothic, Fresco, Plain linen, and Oil Ofoth, at whole*
B&le and retail.
nrf=* Tt irl . e , e,llh Ward Basins Areociallon
WEDN? ST?Av l °? th * Association will bo h.ld
Hon ‘» °' A. LAWBESOB
E3SS Sssrta: jsai
recepg 1 " gtS*
KF*C Perkin? 11 ? 1 and ihe
a cS?B^M 8 tA ,q ' ,wm iJ ellTer Ihe introduc
1
men are cordially inr-ted to’be present d2Mt
Lecture on MATRIMONY, in thePlrat Meth*
dist Froteetent Church, corner of Alerentb aod Wood
streets, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING. Proceed* to
ba devoted to the relief of the POOR of the Church
Doors open at 7 o'clock Looter* to commeno* at 7»i
O'clock. Tickets canbe had at the door Pri“i e&
(tT‘oOAT ,, nmTo°a'iw' S' ,h * Wcatinorelaud
2lrt, 1858, 00M?ANY '—PE't-.csLpan, Dooimber
n Stockholders of this Com.
peay will be held at their office, No. 280 South THIRD
Street, on WEDNESDAY, the’sth of January,lBs9
Si*® ® wh “* tints an election will be held for
Eleven Directors and a Secretary and Treasurer to
serve for the ensolng year. ’
y H. JACKSON, Secretary.
QJ“boad company"' 11 *“»-
p ’ L ’s® meeting orthe Stockholder, of the North
nffiea/r Rl ' lro& <> Oompaor will be held at the
office of tho Cwnpan., No 407 1 V ADNUT Street, Pblla
if Ip at wWch f «m?t r a «m o’clock
Gme andpl.co »n election will bo held for
jear B,l4,Ut Md Te ” Dlreolotf - ,0 eOTe r °t the ensuing
d22-Ua!o EDWARD ARMSTRONG, Secretary.
ry»» Get a XAfc-sizo Photograph In Oil, then
, 6urt ? * likeness, or an Ambrotype, at
BRIMSB’S extensive GALLERY, SIOOND Street, ab.
Green. Its*
iy» Masonic Notice. - The Officers and Mem
* j*-3 bars of the Grand Ledge, the officers and mem*
bora of Lodge No 3, A. Y. M;, and the members
of the Order in general, are respectfully invited
t> meet at tbe Masonic. Hall, CHESTNUT S'.rcet.
on WEDNESDAY MORNING, at 9# o’clock, to attend
the funeral of oor iate Brother. : p. M. NICHOLAS
HELYBRSON. By order of “
d2l -2t* EDMUND BREWER, W. J|.
rVy* 6i , °108y.-Dr. Boynton TVI 1 LrctQr« at
Uss HANDEL and HAYDN HALL, on TUESDAY
KVEIUNGa. Dec 2lst and 24th and at
CONCERT HALL, on WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY,
and TUESDAY EVENINGS, Dec 524. 23d, and 28th.
Tickets 25 cents. To commence at 7 « o’clock.
da.22,23,24,g7ft28-6t* * OCIOCK *
Prof. Coppee's Fonrlli Lecture will be
LL3 delivered on WEDNESDAY EVENING at eight
o'clock, in the Hall of the University, gubjic'—
English Journalism " d2l-2t
(Y’Xp* Christmas Dinner for the Children of
Uof BEDFORD ST —APPEAL TO THE BENEVO
LENT.—The Managers of the Young Men's Central
Home Mißßlon, of Bedford street, a-e now preparing for
their usual CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL to the poor chil
dren of the Mission Schools, and would earnestly aak
for the co-operation of the benevolent to arsist them in
furci’-bing the tables for the occ&rion.
The number of childrenitterdtag the schools Is larger
than ever before; which, together with the many desti
tute families in the district; who have learned to look
to this Mission for aid in their distress, compels the
Managers to ask of those who are blees d with abun
dance to contribute a little of it to feed the hungry acd
oiothe tbe naked. Contributions of poultry, meats po
tatoes, ftc., for the Children’s Christmas Dinner, or
floor, meal, groceries, coal, clothing, or materials for
clothing, for the relief of destitute families, will te
thankfully received by the Missionary, T. B. SEWELL,
at ’the MISSION EOUBE, BEDFORD Street, between
Sixth and Seventh streets, or any of the following mana
gers': ' * - .
Edmund S. Yard, ZOO Spruce street.
Gecrge Mlllikea, 611 S. Ninth street. '
John M Maris, HI Market street.
Wn.O. Stevenson, 712 8. Second street
Israel Peterson, 805 N. Frent street, above Brown.
Joslah B Steelman 52 8. Second street.
Jacob Bardsall, Mitchell's Saloon, No. 633 Chestnut
street
Dr. E ficoffln, N. W. corner of Pine and Ninth streets.
d2l-st* . .
(Visa Department for Supplying the City with
ULS WATER.— Philadblveh, DecemberSfith.lSeS.
Persons who have not paid their Water Rent* for
1858, are hereby notified that they will be deprive! of
the water forthwith- until such rents ,are paid, and the
amonnt sued for, with two dollars added for the ex
pense of cutting off. Water Rent* most b* paid at
this office. ANY ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ELSE
WHERE IS WITHOUT AUTHORITY The public
are requested to report to this office any incivility on
the part ofits agents. W. J. P. WHITE,
d2l-3t Register.
rysa Jayne** Hall Prayer MecllDss—tSolice
ILs Owing to a previous engagement of the H«U, tho
BUSINESS MEN'S UNION PRAYER MEETING will
he held, until farther notice, in the BANBOM-BTREET
CHURCH, (rear of the new hotel.)
All are eordially invited to attend, and the mooting
Is open for all to take part who are members of any
Evangelical Chnrch. d2o.tr
UT?* Office of the Merchant*’ -and Mechanics*
Iks INSURANCE COMPANY.
An election for twenty-seven' Directors, to serve for
the ensuing .year, will be held at the cffice. No. 223
WALNUT Street, on MONDAY, January 3d, 1869, at
12 o'etook. [d3o-tia3] J. D. GEORGE, President.
rv"=s=» Commonwealth Insurance Company, of
U 3 THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA —Office N.
W. corner of FOURTH and WALNUT Streets.—Phila
delphia, December 8,1868.
Notice Is hereby given, to the Stockholders of this
Company, that the annual meeting, and an election for
ten Directors, te serve the ensuing year, will t*ke place
at the office of the Company, on the first MONDAY
■ (3d) of J&anary next at 12o* clock M.
d9-tja3 SAMUEL 8. MOON, Secretary.
Office Philadelphia Gas Works, ftov.
UJj 25 th, 18681
Proposals will bo received at this office uutll noon of
the 30th December next, for the sale of Stock of tbe
Germantown Gas Company, and, also, of the Richmond
Gas Company, to the Trustees cf the Philadelphia Gas
Works, as an Investment to the Sinking Fund of said
works. . n26-td3o. W. FENNELL,-Cashier.
rvsa Office of the Franklin Saving Fond
Ujj SOCIETY.— PaILADELPfIia, Doc. 17th, If 53
A meeting of the Stockholders will beheld at the Office
of the Company, on MONDAY, Dec. 27th. 3868, be
tween the hours of 11 and 3 o’clock, to elect Thirteen
Directors to serve the ensuing yew.
dIB Slot# OYRUB OADWALLADER, Treasurer.
ry—=» Safeguard Insuri
LkS YORK AND PENNS
Street, Philadelphia, and U
The annual meetirg of the
pany, held at their office, i
DAY, December 13th, 1851
were elected Directors there*
Jacob N. Keeler,
Francis Blackbarne,
Robert P. King,
E. B. English,
George H. Leris.
Hubert R. Clark,
Joseph E. Stldfeld,
John Prentice,
Edward Wiler,
v P. E. Birckhe&d,
William K. Forbes.
Daniel Messmore,
At a subsequent meeting
KEELER, Esq., was unaci
and Henry H Foote *Soci
Squires, Eeq., waa appointee
this Company at the city of
dl7-lm HENIt
f The Clinic of the Female Medical Col-
Lkif LBG3S. K*. 627 ARCH Street, la open regular
ly on WEDNESDAY and BATCBDAY, from ll to 1
o’clock Female Professor* will always be fooml in at
tendance to examine and prescribe for patients, dl-lm
n^r—- Otllce ot the Fast illabanoy Railroad
UJJ COMPANY, No. 407 LIBRARY Street —Phila
delphia, December 9tb. 1858.
Seale < proposals will be receded at this-office until
one o’clock *\ M , on WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of
January, 1859. fos excavating a Tunnel through the
Broad Mountain, and the approaches to the same,
A Map and Profile will be exhibited, and aU necessary
information given on application at the Company’s
office.
The Board of Directors reserve the right to reject any
and all proposal* which may not he considered satisfa*
tory in all respects,
dlO-fm&wtjsS*
The Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Hal
LLS TIMORB RAILROAD COMPANY, Decem
ber 10lh, 1868.—The anneal meeting of the Stockhold
ers of thin Company will take place in WILMING
TON, at the office of the Company, on SION DAY, the
30Jh of January next, at 22,y P JI, for the elect!on of
Directors to sem for the ensuing year, and for the
transaction of saoh other bnriness as may legally come
before the meeting.
dlO-f&ratjalO ALFRED HORNER, Secretary.
rv-=a Office of the East ftlahanoy Railroad
LLs COMPANY.— Philadelphia, December 18tb,
The annual meeting of the S ockboldeia of this Com
pany, and an election for rfficers to serve the ensuing
year, will be held at the office of the Company, No. 407
LIDRABY Street, on MONDAY, the 10th day of Janu
ary next, at 10 o’clock A. M.
d2O-mw&fr tjas A. JfcINTYBE, Secretary.
Oilicc of the iiiitle Schuylkill Nayigs-
IkS TION RAILROAD AND COAL COMPANY.-
Philadblpuia, December 18th. 1858.
The annual meeting of th* Stockholders of this Com
pany, and an election for officers-to serve the en-ming
year, will be held at the office of the Company, No 407
LIBRARY Street, on MONDAY, the 10th day of Janu
ary next, itll o'clock A. M.
d2O-u>w&fr ijaS JOHN ANDERSON, Sec. & Trea’r.
University ol Pennsylvania—llepurt-
UJ? MBNT OF ARTS.
The examination of the College C!a*ses. at the close
of the First Terra, will be held in the following order :
Tuesday, December 14th.—From 9to 11 Seniors, by
the Provost, (Political Economy,) and Sophomores, by
Prof. Fraser, (Somat< logy.) written. From 11 to 1,
Juniors, by I'rof Allen, (Theocritus.)
Wbdsbsday. 15.—From 9 to 11, Seniors, by Prcf.
Kendall, (inalytical Geometry,) and Juniors, by the
Provost, (Mental Philosophy,) written. From 11 to 1,
Sophomores, by Prof. Allen, (Thuoydides )
TnoasDAT, 16th —From 9 to 11, Juniors, by Piof.
Kendall, (Conic Seotions,) and Freshmen, by Prof.
Jackson, (Livy.) written. From 11 to 1, Seniors, by
Prof. Fraser, (astronomy)
Fhid'at, 17th.—From 9 to 11. Seniors, by Prof. Cop*
pee, (Shaw’s English Literature,) and Freshmen, by
Prof. Kendall, (Algebra,) written. From 11 to 1,
Juniors, by Prof Frazer, (Statics )
Saturday, 18 h.—From 9 to 11. Seniors, by Prof.
Jackson, (the Anlularia of Plautus.)
Monday. 20th.—From 9 to 11, Juniors, by I'rof.
Jackson. (Juvenal,) and Sophoraorea, by Prof. Cop.ee,
(Logio ) written. From H to 1, Seniors, by Prof. Al
len, (Lucian )
Tobsday, 21st.—From 9 to 11, Freshmen, by Prof.
Allen, (Xenophon’s Grecian History ) From 11 to half
past], Sophomores, by Prof. Jackson, (Tacitus's Life
of Agricola.)
Wkdsbbday, 22d.—From oto half*past 11, Sopho
mores. by Prcf. Kendall, (Geometry.)
Thursday, 234—From 9 to 11, Freshmen, by Prof.
Coppeo, (Weber’s Universal History,)
On THURSDAY EVENING, the 23d, at 8 o’clock, an
Exhibition of Declamation of original compositions will
be held in the College Hail.
d!4-t23 GEORGE ALLEN, Secretary.
JONES A CO.,
904 MARKET Street.
ry-==* election.—Penn Dlataal Life Insurance
[JjJ C IMPANY.
An election for Nine Trustees, to serve for three
years, will be held at the Office of the Company north
east coroer of Third and Dock streets, on MONDAY,
the laird of January next, between the hours of 10 and
12 o’clock A. M. JOHN W. HOBNOR. Sec’y.
December 13,1363. dl6« irot tjasif
PATTEN’S CURTAIN STORE,
. 1 680 OHBBTNPT gtrret.
:ance Coinpnny of New
SYLVANIA, 409 WALNUT
12 WALL Street, Nor York,
to Stockbo dera of this Com'
in Philadelphia, on MON'
>3, the folloriog gentlemen
;of for the ensuing year:
Bon S B. Cashing,
Cbsrles P. Watrous,
A- V. Stout,
EUhu J. Baldwin,
J A H. Uashronck,
Aaron Close,
John M. Beach,
Henry R. Foots.
Matthew Kelley,
M. Rader,
Alexander O. Lawrence,
Alfred Clapp,
of the Board, JACOB N.
lmoU 4 ly elected President,
iretary thereof, and Belah
d attorney and cooneellor of
Now York.
LY R. FOOTE. Secretary,
JOHN ANDERSON, Engineer.