-■ •• agS^iMUtPig.:'^^- 1 * '•>•» • "irir**!tf*#'ji»iAs¥4wN>**® W®** •-*'• ■ rC-' ; 1 ■- ! NiBi;PjUDS>-GttW Justice Lowne—ln tho case of Michael; Jofiawii'snd wifeoj. John lewis and fordynages for a malicious prosecution,' before honied a verdict for the Dial qti ffstoir' P lerce'and Lntta for plaintiffs r sS'3VSWtelM»tt^3^<^«f„ 5/•-.>:» it V LewisvTbripipwn vs, HenryYeagor. An aetion for damagM done to plaintiiPsvlnud* overflowing of a mUI-dstn. .Jury out, rWi-;D,KeUey.fbrgift plalnufff. Lesley tor defendant. . - v-v fejartf .{vs^rA*^'' ?-* Allison;—-The 1 eateof, loaao M.’Fost,cbi£tfifti W'lthpefjtiry, beforere- ’ ported, occupied’ the attention of the;bouri nearly all day. JJtufy out. oir - '•••’-* *> r l is ’. Jacob Shuster, altos Toa Hftfid,, tr|sput?bn'. trial.; oharged yrith, the of connteifBlv ten dollar blllflflMi’the Baok of-Delaware County; also, with making a certain 7 bank-iiote maeufaoture of the sameV Only' one" wife efes was amiued, and the .oase wae adjourned tothis morning-. General Hubbell appears for-the defendant.' ; A SoraULAR pauper, named Rudolph, waspieied>P;snnda/ 4 last, near the; corner of. Chestnut. aod--irldjfewatof‘,streeta, In the Twenty-fourth ward,in a«tqpjae4iConditlon...He was taken to the whore . he'w&s kept for a short time) and was then taken to the almvhoiiSa, where kTaosday.' ■' It .was supposed at first that' polioh had._beeu;administered, but subse, qaent events Jcs4 to /tb'e belief that his death wssoo oi6ioned:hy to extra dose Of croton oil)' The whole affair ;. . , . , The;~xonseoration :of! - S t.• Matthew’s (Pro - esUnt'EhUcppal) church', corner Of Girard avenue and Eighteenth Stmt-Under the rectorship of the Rev! Dr. Hare, wflL tako place this morning at, eleven o’clock. Bev. HeDry.Bowraan,l>.D.V Assiitint Bishop of the Dio* c«se, •> •/ r:f '~ l > - 1 ' ' - , . Sic|ionatum» (Reported for the Press.J; - r -** • ; / -’■ Elizabeth; Lannier--42rxs mdse 30 do woollens 6 bales' Cloth Cbas YezlnA Ooj 20 boxes mdse 2 casks win9 T Wlcbi;& Ltokenauj 10 boxes mdse Obertouffer A Ffeytag; 12 oa*ks wine. Adam Kehlj 3 box hook* Bchafer Afßor*dl;lO bXt mdse Wm Welssenbarn; 4 casks do Win H Sohitely, 1 caskdo F H Harjes; 1 bex A G Manuel;! box mdse Dr D Jayne A Son: 2075 demi johns 4hxs 2i6aeksindee o’rder. ' .r ‘ • ' PHILADELPHIA BQABDQF TRAD*. John R.JPsskobb, 1/. . . - -•, .-,v r B. Y. Mbbriok, ; I OoxkttTKi or ths Moirra. B. Oc x ßHidktr 11 ,.V> •- 1 - ‘ ' BAGS . . r ,. ■ At irks JtoetaaU! JJzrAongs, ■; fiblp Grey Bagl«. , de Janeiro, soon Barque Mary-UrKenaall, Bhaakland..^«;Havana, soon' Dtrque Meta, 8ai50he.’.;...... ..St Jago de OOba, soon' , . Barque Jamas Maxwell, Davis*..«..Laguarys r Ac,soon* Barque Unlohj fowet.iV.'*..Pernambaoo, soon Bsrqtte BherwoodvD*wson.:.; .....gt. Catharines, soon Barque Thomas Dallett ) D<U..i*,,. .'..-.Daguayra, soon Barque Oxibo l Grispinf.*v; : ..;« / ,;«E’lDg«ton t Jam, soon Brig Thos Walter, .Brig JohuWelßh,...; i 4,, •< kV.-.'i Trinidad de.Onba, sbon Brig Oanlma, I’lnkham ..;Mkyagaez, Boon Brig Oalvert, Wiilar,,West Coast pf Africa. Deo 29 Brig BacchUß l Zul4eman...\i.';,. k .-...;.L0nd0n, aoon Bohr RhodaAßeulah, Hoffman, Cardenas.and . .soon Bchr Monterey,;Arrants.4i, ; .......i.;.BarbadoeSj'soon .» SOaritu JnttiJiiieni*: PORT OF fHIIADEIiFHIA, Bee* 23, 3548. SDK £1818...-..',„».,7\26 35 ABBITSD. Steamship Delaware, Copes; 39 hours from New York, with mdse and'phssengers to James Allderdiee. Passed ‘ a ship at anchor above the Buoy on the Bcovn; barque Elisabeth; from Bremeniaboye.the Buoy on the ledge) brig lltihry:Leed9;‘lrbrd‘ihockland, off. ilorrls -Liston’s; ship DelfthavbnVfct NewGrleaoß, barque Gem, for Bos ton, and Bllg'Mary* B'Mllllken, ror. Havana,'below Reedy Island. ‘ Bohr 8 tT'BklthV'BmUhj'lO days from Oharleston.with mdseto Pettit,;Hartin ACo 7 ; ; Bchr Jas;Maitlu, Hall, 5 days from Providence, with mdsetb'Crok'en'A;CdUtos.^/^':V' Fchr John'M &ys from Norfolk,- with shingles to Boiton, VandsrveerA CoV ;, 'vj r -.~ ficbr American -KagleiPendleton,Bdays from' New York,wUh°mdsetoCroreUACollins.• 'C- Bchr U J Garde/ Smith, 3 days flora Now-York; with' barley to'ordOr?' *>%'. v :v -‘ ' ‘ -- •' v Bchr George* 5 days from Norfolk, with aborts to captain.' - Bchr Qibenlabd/ Fliey, 7-days.frbni Norfolk, with lumber to fiaptaln.' \ ; - _ Schr T P McColiey, Dendty. l day from Milford, Del, with corn' to JH MeCoHey, - h ' ‘ • ■ ' ' Bchr Emma Brooks, X day from New Castle,'Del, with wire'stto Jasßirratt AfionT- *- Bchr MoohaaicV Hendrickson, I dayfrom Odessa; Del, with'com to Ja* Barrett'A Bon/ Bcbr' Johni. A Thomas, i day from Odessa) Del, with cats to Jas Barratt fc'B6n; c; ~ " ' ■ tirhr Mirj'/BDen; Co , Uiugham } c 7 pays from Deep Creek, w-thlumber tbceptaln. ' 1 ■ Bchr Reaper) Enn!s;2 days frqm'MilTord; DClfWith' com acd bark tolßlehardjion'& ; OvermaUi v ' r - Bchr H P BimtUdei/ Batrett; from New. Yotk*. Bchr K Chester, Broker, Horn New York, - Bchr J Frambes, Frambea, ; frem Dififhton.- Bchr Ocean WavevhnglJeh, from Norwich: ' J ; Bchr D M French, French, from Providence/ Bohr Pequdnnvckj Burroqgbs, from Boston. , 7"‘ GDRARRD. /; Bchr B H .Rowley, White/Matansas/Wm P MoLaen A Co. -; w ' - * ’ ’ • BchrC A Heduher, Stubbs, Cardenas, SAW WelsK Bchr R L Tey, Lake, Savaunab, Binoickson A Glover. Bchr J Williamson, Jr, Winsmore, Boston/ do Bohr Boston, John R White. Bchr Treasurer,'Fisher/Bouton, ’ -■ do‘-‘ Bchr Pequohnockr Burroughs, Boston, Blaklston A Cox Bchr Crisis. Renear, Chelsea, Van Dusen, Norton A Co Bohr Q P Simmons, Barrett, N York', Baum, Ogle A Co.' Bchr Ocean Ware, Engllah, N York, Tyler, Stone A 06. Bchr Invincible, Qodgaon, Salem,if fetrrrtev&nt A Co. \ Bchr E Chester, Brower; Providence, Repplier A Bro/ BtrH L Gaw,Her, BaUlmorcr) AGrovee, Jr. r , [BV ISLKOBirH TO THKPaBBa.J . . * - • SATJhJUn, GAZ/Dec 22. -' Arrived, ship Bbabnon/from Glasgow.' < Nbw Oklbakb, Dec. 22. , Arrived, ships Uaion/lSsco'rt, and Victory j from New. •York;barquVJSpanning,fremdo. /.* , _yV MEMORANDA. . < r> BteamshlP Penns; for PhHadelphiaj sailed from JBlchmond2H>4nstr r '. .. Bhip Marengo; from-London-, itfN ved” at Dfi^rleston S9th inatv. ‘ 7 \ ' Bhip 7 A Calmer, from Callao for* Cowes, was spoken Bept 18 ofl Cape Horn :r/ ; ,7, ' nhip Genrge Tarner, Ilsley, from Shields, B, arrived at Bostra 2lat Ih&U Bxperiencsd very heavy weather., Bhip Cyclone, Osgood, from Oalcatti Bept% at Bos ton 2lstlust “ ■-' , 1 > ■ - ■ ■ Ship Belvldere, Jackson, from Calcutta Sept 2, Sand Heads 6tb, at Boston 21et lost. . . . Barque Tacony, Hardy, sailed from Havana 12th Inst, for New fork". Barque v Bleot»io, Heppel r from Malaga, arrived at Baltimore2l»tlnst. 1 l' ■ V Bng Harriet Ann, Crowell, hrnee,' arrived at Kiogs aton, 80th ttlt. -. ’ * • • Brig Wm Moore,Eatonj. hence,.arrived at Havana 13th inst. , . . .... -• ■", Hrig Billow, Wentworth, from- Galala.for Philadel phia, sslled from Salem 20thiait. 7 7, Y .'Y r~7,., , Brig Canton, Arrived rt Boston 21st iQiUot.. w .* Brig Thoa Aohdrnj Heating*. from Portland. orriTOd at Cardenas lOth lhat. r' ■* - - Brig Job Path, Perk, from Pernambuco, arrived at Boston2lstinst, _- t< , { ‘ "7 Brig Huotreaa, Donation, for. K?j West,.Bailed from Havana 14tb intt. ' - ~ Bcbr Village Gem, Hinckley, hence for Boston,'at N York yes’erday. .... Schr Effort, Dtnmlngj fromYKorr'York. 'arrired.et Oherleiton 18th tost -'‘r, i! * ■" ; ' gchr Electric, Lord/for ‘Philadelphia, sailed from' Richmond Blit inst.- ! '’"V ‘Y 'Y' ( . Bohr A 3 Ifigersoll, Hlgbee, (tom ’ Boaton.wafl. below. Mobile Inhibit.’ ,:. r -7 7 v Y;V :V '‘ Btbr GeoWKrebs, Emerson,' hehoe/ exxit ed it BaUi more yesterday;-". ' .-77/7 '7'- v -* 5 " • Behr Mlnnoaha, Yflttfcg,frbm Uharleatbd,- arrived at Baltimore yesterday,'.?‘ ! v . 7.' Ftihr L B Oetrp&thwaite.' Rogers from New York, arrived at WilmisgtonYNO. 21sf inst . * ' Bobrs WKebneoy.Chriatlan, and George Franklin, Tyler, hence, arrived At Norfolk2oth inst/ / Scht M B Carlls-er Wlnamore/from providence, ar rived at Norfolk 2Qth inst.- ‘ * Behr Sidney Price,,Godfrey, at Ma tan tM'l2 th Inst, from Catenas.- _'"Y' Sobr 9 BHolmes. Campbell, hence, arrived at New Bedford 20th Inst. ,- Bchrs Bile, Packard, and I#YA Danenhower, Miller, heaco,arrived at BostonfilsHnit. J ' I ’- Bohr G W-OtttnmiDgs: WaldinYbecce } arrived at Fall' Hirer 19thiist.> Schr Gyolonef Ball, from Neyr Bedford for Philadel phia, at Newport 29th lust'-:-' ' ; ' 7' Schr 8 A Hammond, Paine, bonce, arrived at' Boston 2!st inst, was ashore on George’s Island;'does not leak, and was only damaged In her bulwark*. . v ._ Bobrs WD Fergaibnj Smith; henee/aridChief, Foun tain. from Seaforf r Del, at Providence 20th lost. Schr £re!yn, Williams, sailed from Proridence 20th tftit. for Philadelphia ' . . ’ Schr Fidelia, Wheaton, hence lor Somerset, at Fall Birer 18th inst. • '* Bchre James English, for Philadelphia, and J 8 Wei* den, for Brandywine, sailed from N Haven 20th Inst. Propeller Ooneord, Norman, cleared at New York yesterday for Philadelphia. -, ABRIVALB AT THE MNCIfAL HOTELB, BP to OKB O'CLOCK tBIS XOBKIha. GIRARD HOOBE—Oheethut street, helpw Ninth. WMuUigan, StLouis. ,'T Armstrong, Ohleaso 'JB Mead* Ohipsgo J T Hale, Beliefonte B B ArteU, CileTeUnd, O.'. T J Yorke, jr, N J ; - Hr* Jli Johns,SO. .Y h,O Jones, Hartford. ■. v - , A Dunham, Hartfoid Mrs M A Bavti, N Y - 'J) Oomeyge, Del HO Low. Oin . - N* B Graham, Ind .. '.Mr.Banaroft fc la, N Y . . TLHnoVrlee, Boston p ** O J.Wfse,Btchmood, Ya G H Lemmon,\* ..., . .J W.Grabam, h 0 J Grow. N York ; ,J H Oasam, Balt ’?.« PentsTPa; - BAllen.HalneaPoint JWBoss,Pa ■' Hliertolot,Detroit . • W Waterman, NY . . W. APattekdn, Md.‘ ' Jas Moore,* Hd • Y N Y - Afia F Thompvon & la,N Y J h- ‘ , MMbefferta & XoVNJt.- - : -A j -H 3 Cooper & ls, Brookl/n. .W E Anderson; BaJelgb ThoeThompson,Edenton ’ Mrs T Thompson,- PO Bmith A la, Cincinnati ff-HWalker,Mioh'gan W P Alen, N York'' YV ‘ J ArmslroDg, N Y B B Benson. Beading ' ' Mias LiJkln & aist, Del ; Mas Clatk & slst. Del Miss Thomas A slat, Bel Mr Mitchell A la, N. Y ■ .T HvWiUlama, N Y H amton. Boston * . A Oimeron, N Y. Jas F Briscoe; Detroit r :/• J WYrost; N J ' 7 F 8 Ledsporfc, Pa YW. Coles, Ya Chaes amithj N V - 8 Q Porter, Conn ' OCortin. BArtford,Coan John 8 Barry, Baltimore '• DLKaolp&la.NT' .;. " DrTChild/,Mm, ■; . Ch'te A weiebr Boston O Kmp, N j ■ Miasßllwood, NJ: JBHarris.N Y ' . WtaHpihithVN Y-G W BeecnraAn, N Y ’ ‘- ilFHoti/cs/N Y . Wm £ Shorit, Va , EB Gardi er r Na hflile Whitingi Boston ' - NBandallAla,N it '[ ' UD Walbrldge, NY BnnlOßrown,Faston.Y,77'. L > w HOTEL—Chostbut at., abevo’ Flflb. Sv: «r JoMoß.BMton ~ Min n.rrljon, Jioalon, Gvo Hartwell, Mass . lire LBrinton W iitiAitap m t PßroWorfdh««cit, : l ::'gidiYh^ WUllestBr fi: ; ; KG Hub>!n«iN Y ‘., Ker J T &lj «i ‘ . o)uGooloier,NY '■ ■. V Pratt,sV-'V 15 , •ife ...HA Bto(*ton, NT _-ChMflrfl«,» y 51 ‘ 'AV: -.C.r ff H.ger, Bortoa J O Wllklruon. Boßtoh • >f. .; ADhervN v' v>:- ,v« ? - i Kinhel,N.i“ “ I Sv,,vi t ji!A'.pMi.rsN-Y-- f - .■ • f-.*- j , CH LittloQeld, RI - 1 M Bririgmau, M y 0 : :\ip. Thompson; Bilt V.'! ' 7 .Y-®W Hi 7!t, fhr' ' WP.Andrews; Dsylesfown ?4> Helfehalelh. Jr, Pa -* r rj;.- 6hto • k f - Jaa N Hlce, N J If f v H Battling,. K(«ilo g r JfclndT.'Bpntoat •■A - J I. KMton; Boit«n v j flh6pn»rd. : Nj ’ “ ” tfYs-Jti JWfeN3r.i AK^;%r;rjta^t”L/ndl Ihnnt 1 hnnt P» / m':Y' i JiaO;Baufiderß, N J\ • • A- Y/r-; ii-% LknoM' --r '>"* MEKOHANTB; it.. AMII - , Joa B.Young, L HDriffto; Ft Wayne . ; . I aShomMon, Btiouli; W» L Wlftroir. -DanvUla Ii .eFryA-U. Mobtg’r od W I/Oh.pm.a. Cin, 0 Hou J L Yoit * 1», Pa ; 1 Mf“l ri 7 - I ”8 l0 '‘> Pa B bearing,■ '■*' ’ - ' 3 AP;o»U»eli, Tenn a.» P Ha hes. N J Jacob* V ITugb.a. N J - ? Kfagorlce, Hatrlaburg ■Kim StricH.na.W Cbccttr JP»Ti». Newark j MoKim Oorioan, Md Jaa Butharrord, Va tawla Walker, Pa » H Nieman, B.ctou W. Pratt. NY J fl Hilt A son, N Y 80H*.ydon. California -D B Hammond, NY. NY ' GKuchler,-Baltimore : M Rives, New Haven- ' • MfAsJV Spang', Pa W A Duncan, Pa M Pratt, NY IFRANKLIN HOUB&—Oheithttt. street, above Third R M Patterson, N J ' Miss L Ackley, N J Miss 8 Ackley, N J - David T Draper, NY G Daral. N Y M 0 Chaplin, Pbila Bobt MoFarlane,-Pittsbg ' EliManwarlng, N Y ISO Bliss,' Cal - WmOowin,NJ 0 M Hiil, Pottsvllle - M Bushneli, Ohioago .Lewis A Cleunan, Newark 8 Longman. Brooklyn , A Platt, NY S M West, Vermont -3ft Fountain, Del W Lawton, N Y T-L,Rivers, Missouri . MADISON HOUSE—Second st., below Aroh. •W Wilson) Ohio . , . WmOaratt, Pa A B Hart, Lauo co - GNLow.Md Wro Stein, Clnhciiiatl W Wilson. Md John K Jarvis, Del Wm B Jeandel, Del John Temple, N J \V J Jackson, N Y -MOUNT VBRNGN HOTEL—Second st., above Arch. Benj Frick, Pa - Ohas Christman, Norrlst’n R G Perter, N J Mr Malshy A la, Del BLACK BEAR HOTEL—Third st., ab. Oallowhlll. C B Fletcher,’ N J ' John Gerhard, Bomville W M Buckmsn, Jenkint’n Jos'G Bechtel, Pa •8 Roads, Southampton H Maurer, BschtelsriHe Geo Kline, Eaflvlfle / , F Hartael, Ridge Valley BLAOK BEAR INN— Fifth and Uerohant streets. Geo Clark, PctteviUe’ G Gardner, N J. A Thompson, Pa- O D Browubaok,Pa Bichd Cafey, Chester co T M Shomburg, Chester oo W 0 Pueh, Montgomery co J M Barclay, Coatesville Mrs Braltoni Chester co > -MUs Webster, Chester co 'Mies'Good, Chester co John Kerr, Chester co Alias co H S Evans, West Chester F Reese, Chester co . Caleb Pyle, Oheater co Jos Roese, Chester co J T Peanock, Ohester co Jesse Heanock, Chester co IJ W Bockham, N Y Mr Darlington, Pa AT MoVeigh/Pa BALD street, above Oallowhill, 8 Klstler, Pa B Sheaffer) Bucks oo . J-H Kell, Quskert’wn H M Fetter, Bethlehem H L Baugh, Quakert’wn Benj Smith, Bucks co John Sheets, Buckeco John H Walker, Phils -BARLEY BHEAF HOTEL—Becond street, bslow Vinr. Robt Brown, Stroudsburg - J fillvus, Lambertvllle ,P. Torn Bon, Lambeitville -H Carr, Pa P States, Pa'- ' John Polk, Pa TO Myers, Buetleton A D&nnennower, Pa Thos Dyer, Doylestown ' T 0 Jones, Pa J Jones, P* “ * ' AT Daffield, Dansvllle 88tuefcert,NJ _ . P O Hoff, Lambertvllle 8 Hoppoek, Lambeitville J Simpson, Bucks co - r D.FeU, Bucks co " 8 E Broadhurst, Backs oo E GUUagham, Rucks co D W McNair, Bucks co 8 Btradling. Newtown G Ellam. Chester oo A Clayton, Newtown MW Balderston A la, Pa J G Lovett, Newtown ’ Thos Barton, Newtown ,T 8 Snyder, Hartsville J 8 Merrick, Bucks co J,W Merrick, Bucks oo TB Ely, Bucks co Mrs 8 W Kirk, Pa ' 8 Hendrickson, N J 'W HoUgh, NJ ' B 0 Bradshaw, Pa E Atkinson, Bucks co A Blaker, Newtown JUarriaaee. By Bev. T. Stork, Mr. F H. Miller to Hies LUOIA ALTHEA ROWE, both of this oity. # On the 12th .instant, at the parsonage, 720 North street; by Rev. J- H. Tamer, Mr. JOHN 38. LINTON to Miss HARRIET B. BYE. [The Wilmington, Bucks county, and West Chester papers please oopy.] # ■ On the 6th instant, at Hope Church. Fort Bladison, lowa, by Rev. Wm. Addely, 80UTHWI0K GUTHRIE to SOPHY W. CAMPION, of Philadelphia, Pa. * On the 30th instant, at Bv«amore, Dekalb county, 111., bv Rev. Mr. Sanborn, Mr. TH. JSFFERPON GHOSH, formerly of this city, to Miss ELIZA CONNOR, of Elgin, 111. . * ffleatds. ' On the 20th iostant, ROBERT H. PATTON, in the 39th year of his age. y , . His taUt(y*o friends and those of the family are resbeolfuUy invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence,; No 1 - 710 ,Bouth Thirteenth street, below Bhippenj this (Thursday) afternoon,at 1 o’clock, with out farther notice. To proceed to New Philadelphia Cemetery.- " ' * On the 20th Instant, Mr. WILLIAM McOOURT, In the 50th year of bis age. The relatives and friends of the family are respect fully invited to attend the funeral, from his late resi dence, Zane street, above Seventh and below Arch, this (Thursday) morning, at 9 o’clock. # ' On the 21st instant, ELIZABETH J. WALKER, in the 41st year of her age. The relatives and friends of the family are respect ,fully invited the funeral, from her late re sidence, No. 320 Franklin avenue, between Hanover and -Union streets, this (Thursday) afternoon, at two o’clock.* # ' On the 20tH lußtant. JAME 3 LEES, son of Joseph add Maria Lees, aged 7 months and 20 days. - The relatives and friends of the family are respect fully invited to attend the funeral, from the residenoe bffils-grandfather, Peter Hinkle, Ridge Road, Box* borough, near the' nine milestone, this (Thursday) af ternoon, at 1 o’clock. , _On the 20th Instant, ELLEN. LOCKHART, aged 45 -years.. The relatives and friends of the ; family are respect fully invited to attend the.funerar, from the residence of her brother-in-law. Joseph Massey, back of No. 920 Ogdenstreet, bslow.Tenth, this (Thursday) morning, at 10 o’clock, without further noilce. To proceed to Mount Moriah Cemetery. - , # : On the 21st instant, PATRICK McOABE, aged 83 years.- *• . The relatives and friends of the family are respect fully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of his mother, Mrs. Mary McOab9, No. 785 South Front street, below Almond,.to-morrow (Friday) afternoon, at 3 o’clock. Funeral, service at Bt. Philip de Nerl. Intermoat at Cathedral Cemetery. ** On the 21st instant, MARY ANN, daughter of Geo. and Ann Ward, in toe 9th year of her age The relatives -.and friends of the family are respect fully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of. her grandfather, James MaUon, 3205 Catharine street/tois (Thursday) afternoon, at I o’clock, without .furthernotice. Funeral to proceed to Cathedral. C emetery. * On the 21sHostant, MARGARET O’SHEA, relict of .tk&lAto Dennis O’Shee, aged 67 yean. ' 7Tbe relatives and Mends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, from her late residenoe, Dudley £lace, Christian street, above Fifth, this (Thursday) afternoon, at I o’clock, without further notice. Inter ment at Cathedral Cemetery.' * On toe 21st instant,'MAßY EMMA, daughter of Hi ohael and Elisabeth Hartman, aged 10 monthß and 21 days!, . ’ . Y- .-The, relatives And friends of the family are respect* Tally Invited to Attend the funeral, from the residence of her parents, No. 817 North Fxontstreet, this (Thttra* day) afternoon, at 2 o’clock: - ~ ‘' # Od the2lst instant, DANIEL, son of Bobert Porter, sged 21 years, The relatives and friends of .the family are respect* ,faliy invited toatcend the.funeral, from the residence or,his brother in-law, Charles McCarty, 2017 Carlton street, between' Twentieth'and Twenty*ftrat, bolovr Cailowhtll'atreet; this (Thursday) morning, at nine o’olock, without futtbernoV.ee. To prooeed'to Cathe dial Cemetery. * '. On the 21st instant, Mrs. BOS ANNA WHITE, wife of Mr. Joha White, in the'6lth ye&rof her age. The friends of the family and relatives are respect* fully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence of her husband; No; 106 Vine street, at 0 o’cock, to morrow (Friday) morning. To proceed to Cathedral Cemetery. v ; Y ** A CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT. . DR. BOYNTON will give one GRAND EXHI BITION OF BRILLIANT AND AMUSING EXPERI MENTS in Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Electricity, and Electro-Magnetism, at $ < DK. JAYNE’S HALL. SATURDAY EVENING, December 25. With a complete set of apparatus, he will show tho form, motion, and situation of the Heavenly Bodies. Prove the Earth'a Magnet, Charge and Discharge HUg nets - Show why the Magnetic Needle points North. Suspend a Bod of Iron In the Air on nothing. Suspend a Boy by Electricity. Give a series of brilliant Experi ments in Electro-Galvaolsm with his immense IBON-9ALTANIO BATTBHY I . Load a small Cannon with Water, and fire it off with au'lclcle. Set Water'on Fire, and make a Bonfire of lee. Show how the English were to blow up the Ships at Sabsatopol, Ac. The whole to conclude with a beau tiful BALLOON ASCENSION, With a Net and Oar attached. Dr. B. will endeavor to combine rational amusement with valuable inatiuc- ' Tickets only 26 cents, to all parts of the Hall For sale at Hsmrd’s Bookstore, No. 724 Chestnut street and at Jayne’s Hall during the day and evening; and at Concert H&U daring the day. - N. B,—The Geology Tickets will not admit to this entertainment. open at 6#. Experiments to comment at 7# o’clock. d2B LOST OR* STOLEN.—Supposed to Dave been at or in the vicinity of the Exebaojre, on Tuesday evemag, a Pocket Book, containing W.G, Wlllhton’s check on the' Girard Bank, Ne 162, dated i December 11th,1858, for $5OO marked u Good,” endorsed by Finkoo So Wheatley, B. Mur ry, A. Oas, and William Gummero,. Cashier; and the followlog notes, Ac , with the , Notarial .returns at tached; vis: Ohas. Q Orgood’s note in favor of aod ’®’*' B - Pennock,' Jr dated September 18th, 1858, »t 3 month., for *874 90. Ollrer * Jar g«r>,« not.. In fayor of Ahoott A Oo , ,n 4 oodoMeJ hr them, and Sami, A. Abbott, August 18th. 1868. 4 moatbs. $76. Bobert D Reeves’ note in favor of George O Barber, and endorsed by him andO Yanhorn A 00., dated 9th mo 18, 1868 3 months, for $lOO. - Robert .CulborV on’s note io favor of Job. Culbertson, and endorsed by Joseph Oulbertsor, Jr., and O. 0. & F, M .Bmith, dated Sept. 18.1868, 3 months, for $86.60. .AKetferlintu’ note in favor of JohnC. Dhvis, and endorsed .by Mm and Ph. Dcpleln, August 18.1858 4 months, for $126. , ’ * H.B. Pennock, Jr.’s note in favor of Ohas Q. Os good, and endorsed by blra and Austin Brown, dated Sept. 18,1868—3 months,ss74.oo. ■ >V. H. Witte’s acceptance or George Gets’s draft in favor,of Mary L. Ritter, and by her and William J. Reech eecroUry,-endorsed, Dcc. 8, 1868, i* days,-for $B5 H Hell A Co.’a chock on City Bank,'dated Pee 38, 1858, in favor of themselves, and endorsed by Sherk A Miller andEdwwd A. Übler, for $3OO. . Payment of the Checks has been stopped, and as the other papers are of no value, except to the undersign ed, a liberal reward will be paid ou their return to P. O. ELLMAKER, Notary Pnbtio. ' ,d2B-tf. , No. 218 WALNUT Strett. , IMPORTANT NOTlCE.—"Whereas Letters Patent or the'United States have been granted to Lr a d ,t rßi 8 D b * ari DB date Maroh 9th, 1858, for BLACK, d mode of “ Generating a vapor or gas for me chanical purposes, by Electing into a suitable heated vessel or generator a mixture of atmospheiio air and wate*, ’’ notice is hereby given that any infringement upon said patent will be dealt with accoidlnr to law. ‘ : SCOTT, TODD. A OO , > d23-3t 023 MARKET Street. Holiday phesents.—a barrel of Virginia, (“ITarper’e Ferry,”) Kentucky, Bt. -Louis, or Ohio Extra Family Flour ; also, Ist Premium Buckwheat Meal, at lowest cash 'prices. ALLMAN A ZRHNDBB. It* FOURTH and VINE, f^ULTQN ,fl INSURANCE, ADJUSTING, J? •AND COLLECTING OFFICE, • No.. 608 CUES I NUT STREET, ’ PHJUDSLPniA. ~ The undersigned' having been preQUcally engaged for unumber of years in different capacities of the Insu rance huainess—for several years .-in-adjusting losses exoiDjirelyfor the Insurance Companies—now offers his servicee to those sustaining Loas or Damage by Fire to property insured, in making out their proofs Of auoh loss or damage in toll compliance wifi the intricate and .conning,conditions .of. Policies of Insurance, in such a fm 11 !!*** 6^7i &t3 pTea or .excuse forrednetion or jHOptloa by companies 80 feolitoed,’or others.’ ■ ■ V 1 legal oounsel in Pblladel particular, attention to the Collect gainst Insurance Companies. «r?«?if^w^^ &tiy ] r } 1 A o J JaTBflaBtaln ® cl lo« fl by Fire n? Ko P nnJli^^i d ’*s°? the experience psrUaily or enurcly yoid .at a certain time after a fire ocbuM.lo dQttstqUence of carelessness or mlsmoage “fnfln effecting the insurance, or for some othercaule, trhleb, although an I mportant fact, is scarcely ever Se covered or thought of, until it iitoo late.. In order to avoid such disastrous , ocqutrenties, 'the underpinned will also effeoflmnhmca In: reliable Oompani/eoSrr and examinepoUCiesefficted'by others (in nost baseil extra charge. ~ , ' - YTattieisnstaining loss or damage, by fixe, as above. Yiri find it id their interest, to:consult the undorslned faß^naftertlieflreaanciislMe.. ' JAMES FDLTOM, 23.' 18581 '• - „ Ne.ro JJttblufltiona O A R 1) . The undersigned, fie Founder and Publiaherof VAN COURT’S GOONTERPEIT DETECTOR, Desirous of BETIRINa from this brsnoh of business, bss merged that old established work lu the popular ; BANK-NOTE REPORTER XMXiA~Sr SC BXOKJNrEXjL. HaTlug published VAN CODRT’B DHTECTOB Blnoe 1689, the undersigned reluctantly parti with his old friends and subscribers; but this reluctance Is lessened by the conviotion that In IMLAY A BIOKNELL’S BANK-NOTE REPORTER they will reoelre a work that matches the times. J VAN COURT. Philadelphia, December 20,1868. NOTICE. ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS TO nytLA^r sc BioKisrEiavs BANK-NOTE REPORTER Are payable scrupulously IN ADVANCE. The COINS OF THE WORLD, issued by Imlay A Blcknoll, will be given gratuitously during January to all old and new subscribers. All Coins, Charts, Guides, and Man uals, as compared with this, may bo eonsldered waste paper. IMLAY & BICKNELL, No. 112 SOUTH THIRD ST., BDLLBTIN BUILDING. REV. DK. CUMMIN’S LIFE OF MRS ft Portrait PUBLISHED JIHIS DAY THE LIFE OF MRS. VIRGINIA HALE HOFFMAN, late of the Protestant Episcopal Mission to Western Africa. By the Rev. George D. Cummins, D.D., Rec tor of St. Peter’s Church, Baltimore. With a beautiful engraved Portrait, Ooe volume, 16mo. Price in plain cloth, 75 cts. In full gilt. $l.OO. also, just published I. PALESTINE. PAST AND PRESENT. A work of enduring value by the Rev. Henry 8. Osborn, D.D. Ele gantly Illustrated by steel Engravings, Ohiomographa In colors, numerous wood outs, and a new Map of Pales tine Royal octavo. DR. MoOANDLISH’S LIFE IN A RISEN SAVIOUR. An elegantly gilt edition, and with a beautiful Prontls* ilece, engraved on steel. Prloe $1 60. Also, an edi ion in plain cloth. Price $l. A, BLUE AND GOLD EDITION OF WATSON’S CAMP FIREB OF TUB AMERICAN REVOLUTION. With numerous Illustrations Price $2. SUNSHINE; Or, KATE VINTON. By Miss Har riet B. MoKeever. Price 76 cents. Plain gilt $l. V. QUAINT SAYINGS AND DOINGS CONCERNING LUTHER. Collected and arranged By toe Rev. John G. Morris. D. D., author oi “TheEliud Girl of Wit tenberg,” &0.. Ac Price 75 cents. Plain giltsl. • VI. DR. STOBK’3 CHRISTMAS BOOK FOR OHIL DREN. With a beautifully Colored Fronttepieco and numerous other Illustrations. A small 4to. volume. Price 60 cents. LINDSAY & BLAKIBTON, Publishers and Booksellers, d 23 26 South SIXTH Streep Above Chestnut. Anew year ,s gift for every YOUNG MAN. This Day Is Published, MATERIALS FOR THOUGHT j Designed FOR'YOUNG MEN. i Yol. lGmo. Price 60 Gents. This volume is Intended as a New Year’s Gift, to aid Young Men and others to begin tho year well. Young Mon have an important part to act in the benign and glorious enterprise of winning souls to Christ. All have something to do for the glory of God, and the good of man. Let eaoh one, then, be up and doing, working while the day lasteto, seeing the nfght of death will soon come, when no man can work. rffrora the Presbyterian.] An excellent little volume. The selections of which it Is composed are judicious, practical, and v gorous. andaie adapted to make a salutary impression It will be an appropriate New Year’s gift for yonng men. [From the Christian Observer.] This volume contains a series of well-written articles, on topics of general interest, selected from various sources, which claim the attention of young men. *** A copy will be sent by mail, post-paid, on re ceipt of the price. WILLIAM S. A ALFRED HARTIBN, Publishers, Booksellers) and Importers. d23-tf No. 605 OHESTNUT Street. Philada. “ Suddenly there esme a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chain- ber door, “’lissome visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my cham ber door,”. “Saying”— “ BUY THIS BOOK, IF NOTHING MORE.” TUST PUBLISHED, tf POE’S POETIOAL WORKS, Beautifully illustrated with more than ONE HUNDRED ORIGINAL DESIGNS. By DARLBP, BIRKET FOSTER, PICKERSGILL, TENNIRL, OBOPSEY, SKELTON, MADOT, ROGERS, Aos Ao. And engraved in the finest style of wood engraving by LINTON, COOPER, EVANS. A CO. Splendidly Bound, Price Six Dollass. “ <’ in Morocco, Nisa Dollars. “ POE stands as much.alono among Poets as SALYA- r TOR ROSA among Painters. (Spectator London ) J. 8. REDFIELD, Agent, 34 Beckman st. 03“ Sent by mall, postage prepaid, on receipt of price. 1120-24,427 of no, A del } 4,8,11,25,18,22,23, A 24-lf PJIO LOVERS OF ART.— ~ MILES STANDIBH ILLUBTR4TKD JUST PUBLISHED, (With expresspermission and approbation of the author) „"VOr/tnYEHJ T’HOTOGIXIA.I’HS, From orlgloal drawings by John W. Ehnioger. illustra tive of LONGFELLOW’S NEW POEM,. The COURTSHIP ot MILES STANDISH. The work contains eight large highly finished Photo graphs, executed by BRADY, the eminent Photo grapher, whose name alone will attest their superiority. The special peculiarity of these Illustrations Is, that they are Photographed on a reduced scale from the ori ginal drawings, which are thus re-produced, even in the’minutest touohes, and have all the delicacy of tho celebrated Paintings upon Dresden Ohina. Th se im pressions are pasted upon heavy plate paper, with inter seotingcream-colered leaves, containicgthe descriptive text ,* the whole bound in large quarto massive Turkey morocco covers, with beveled and gilt edges. PHIOE SIX DOLLARS. Also, now ready, 818 ALDRICH’S NEW VOLUME, THE BALLAD OF BABIE BELL and other Poems. BY THOMAB BAILEY ALDRICH, Muslin, 12mo. Price 76 ots. “One of the most delicate and exquisite books of verses whirh has ever been published in this country. The mechanical execution, type, paper, and printing, are unsurpassed.” *** These books are sold by all Booksellers, and sent by matt, postage free, to any part of the United Stttei. on receipt of the price, by RUDD A CABLE TON, Publishers and Booksellers, No. 310 BROADWAY, New York. dlB-s tu th tf Ye antique book store, 27 south SIXTH STREET.-J. SABIN respectfully an nounces that be has on sale the largest variety of EN GLISH BOOKS In the city, all of whichj having been bought at auction, will be sold at EXTBKMKLY LOW PBIOE3. Such of the public who have hitherto been prevented from an inspection of English Books, on account of their high price, are respectfully invited to examine the stock. Among the noticeable Books will be found the ILLUSTRATED LONDON NKWB, complete from the commencement 14 Vols. folio, half calf, sts. PENNY OYOLOPiKDIA, new edition, just published, 17 vois. cloth, $l6, or in h&U morocco, $7O. NATIONAL CYCLOPEDIA : 12 vols. cloth, $O. or in half calf, $l2. BURKE’S DICTIONARY OF THE PEERAGE AND BARONETAGE, last edition, royal Bvo. cloth, $4 60, utual price $6. HOGARTH’S WORKS, best edition, folio, half moroc co, gilt edges, $B9 HOaARTH’ti WORKS: 2 vols.4to doth, $B, or half C»irgm,sl2. ’ GILLROY’S CARICATURES; 2 vols. folio, half moroc co, $6O. PURDBN’S ROYAL GALLERY OF BRITISH ART ; a royal folio, comprising 48 of the choicest engravings ever executed, in hair morocco, $32 WILKSB’UNITED STATES EXPLORING EXPEDI- TION, with all the Maps, 6 vols. royal Bvo cloth, $10.60, orin half calf gilt, $l6 BOWYER’S HUME'S HISTORY OF ENGLAND, com- Elete with over 200 fine engravings. 6 vols imp. folio, alf Russia, $4O, usual price, $BO. ALSO— ‘‘ Ten thousand volumes of Books in various depart ments of Literature, for sale at one third, ono half, and two-thirds of usual prices. dlB-tf rfIHE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL JL UNION TUBLISBXS KOXX TEAK OWE THOUSAND OHOIOE ILLUSTRATED BOOKS FOB CHILDREN AND YOVTH> Being the Largest Oolleotion in the Conntry, THBT AM VOW rOBLISHIRO A NEW BOOK EVERY SATURDAY MORNING. Elegantly illustrated Catalogues may be had without charge, by addressing THE AMERICAN BUNDAY-80H00L UNION, 1122 CHESTNUT Street, Philadelphia. A large assortment of Bibles, togothor with the de votional books usod in the various Evangelical Churches, always kept on hand. 0011-tf VERY CURIOUS, SCARCE, RARE, AND OLD BOOKS bought by JOHN CAMPBELL* Fourth and Ohestnnt streets, Philadelphia. Highest prise paid. Orders attended to in every State of the Union. Books imported from Europe. n!0-3m MEN'S WAXED AND WATER-PROOF ITA BOOTS, WOMEN’S OAL FBKIN BOOTS, with heels, suitable for tho Country Trade. Brat city manu factured. Lowprices&t DUTTON’S. No. 11l North SECOND Street, (coat side.) above Aroh. “ BIGN 0 J THE BED BOOT.” B2s.thAfn4t*S COUNTRY PHYSICIANS. —Advertisers who wish to reach COUNTRY PHYSICIANS, es pecially at the South and West, in the best possible manner, can do so through Ihe MEDICAL AND BUR. GIOAL REPORTER, published wvxklt, in this city Subscription price, $3 per annum, in advance. Also A LARGE CITY CIRCULATION. 1 Address the EDITOR, 701ARUH Street, Philadel phia. dlO-fstuth-BL* Drugs, eto. 600 lbs ',Oll Peppermint; 200 do. Sassafras; Oar raway, Hemp, Fennel, and Canary fiesds: Carb. Am monia, Cream -Tartar: 81-Carb. Soda. For sale, as wanted, by WILSON Sc MERRITT, dim 208 MARKET. M MINIATURE HOUSE.—A Miniatnro ' House, haring six rooms completely furnished, for sale by MARXEN & WITTE, Masonlo Temple, No 713 Ohestnnt street. d22-3t* OALE ROPE AND TWINE manufactured JL> and for Ml. by WftAVKft, PWr.ER A 00., No. MRorlU WMer .tree!, end 23 Hwth Whams. a 22 > CTomimaoiott fjouses. JB. VALENTINE A 00., • OOMMI3BION MERCHANTS FOB TUB SALE OF. AMERICAN MANUFACTURES, No. 51 COMMON STREET, NEW ORLEANS. Special attention given to Collecting and Remitting Exchange. d2B 3m# Linens for men’s wear. American Linen Company’s superior stylo Brown Linen Coatings, H and Jit various shades; Brown and Bleaohed Linen Buoks, various styles; Brown Linen Brills. A choice assortment of the above Goods now on sample, and for sale by JOSEPH LEA, dl6-tf 12S and 130 OHKBTNUT Street. Auotion, COMMISSION, AND GENE RAL AGENCY BUSINESS—p. WELLINGTON having permanently located himself at Ponsacola, Fl*., Informs the public In general that he has opened on PALAFOX Btreet, nearly opposite the Market House, a general Auotion. Commission, and Agency Business, and would respectfully solicit consignments of all kind 0 of goods and merchandise for Auotion, or on Commls* slon. dO-raw&f2m&W2m 3netmmce Companies. (SAFEGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY, £9 409 WALNUT Street, Phllalelphlu. Capital paid in (securely invested) $2OO 000 Surplus $1,450 Tbia Company having been thorougly reorgan'zed, is now ready to make Insurance upon all kinds of pro* party, merchandise, &o , against LO3O or DAMAGE JBY FIRS ONLY, upon favorable terms. DIRECTOR*. Hon. S. B Cashing Charles V. Watroos, Elihu J. Baldwin, J. A. H Hasbrouck, Aaron Close, JobuH Beach, Matthew Keiloy, Alex. O. Lawrence Alfred Olapp, Wm B. Forbes. KEELER, President, Jacob N. Keeler, Francis Blackburne, Robtrt P. King, K B English, George U Levis. Joseph E, Btidfold Jobn Prentice, Edward WUer, P E. Birckhead, Henry R. Foote, JACOB * Henry R Foots, Seoreti Philadelphia, Dec 231. Great ‘western insurance and TRUST COMPANY. OFFICE IN COMPANY’S BUILDING, 403 WALNUT STREET. STATEMENT 09 BUSINESS EOR TEAS ENDING OCTOBER 31, 1858. .$2*13,800 00 ' 61,453 03 $275,263 08 Capital... Surplus.•• Beoeired for Premiums 91,665 45 “ « Interest, Renta, &o 7,825 49 $99,890 94 Paid Loasea, Expenae Oommla elona, T©-Inßur&nc©, Return ed Premiums, &o. - $70,883 00 ASSETS. Real Estate, Bonds and Mort gages.... .......$141,240 00 Stocks 47,915 00 Bills Receivable 59,886 78 Unsettled Premiums and other debts due Company 17,828 02 Cash on hand, and in the hands of Agents... 8,389 28 1276,258 08 At a meeting of the Stockholders, convened on the 16th inst., the following persons were elected DIHJBO* TORS for the ensuing year, vis: CHARLES 0. LATHROP, 1423 Walnut street. ALEX. WHILLDIN, merchant, 18 N. front street. WM DARLING, 1838 Pine street. ISAAO HAZLEHURBT, Solicitor. JOHN 0. HUNTER, firm or Wright, Hunter, ft Co. E. TRACT, firm of E. Traoy A Co., Goldsmith’s Hall. JOHN R. MoOUBDY, firm or Jones, White, ft Mo- Curdy. THOS. L. GILLESPIE, firm or Gillespie ft Zeller. JAS. B. SMITH, firm of J. B. Smith ft Co. JOHN R. VOGDES, cor, Beventh andSaosomsts. . DANIEL L. COLLIER, firm of C. H. Grant ft Co. THOMAS POTTER, 229 Arch street. OHARLEB HARLAN, cor. Walnut and Sixth streets JONATHAN J. SLOCUM, 354 S. Fourth street. At a subsequent meeting of the Board CHARLES 0. LATHROP was unanimously rebooted President, and Hon. WU. DARLING Vice President. JAMES WRIGHT, Seoretary. This Company has DISCONTINUED MARINE HULL RISKS. FIRE, INLAND, and MARINI CARGO RISKS eon tinue to he taken on the lowest terms. &27-dftWtf Storings ,£inti)a. SIX-PENNY SAYING FUND, corner of WALNUT and FIFTH Streets. Open every DAT rom 9 to 8 o’clock.* and on TUESDAY and (FRIDAY EVENINGS until 7 o’clock. Large or small sums re ceived and returned on demand, with interest. JOHN THOMPSON, President. J. Hxbmis Hoboklby, Beo. ft Treasurer. d2B lm if oalca bji 2tntlioit. fi\_ BAZAAR, NINTH AND GEORGE STREETS—AuotIon sale of Horses, Ac., on FRIDAY morning, at 10 o’clock, (Saturday being Christmas Day,) comprising— An elegant and stylish brown Horse, one of a pair that' cost $2 000. A handsome Coups, for two horses, cost $1,200 A Watson Barouche, cost $760. A light Sleigh, for two horses. 2 sets of donble Harness, by Hensel. 1 sot light Harnoss, by Pea-ce, cost $2OO. Bide Saddle, gent’s do., oovers, Ac., Ac. fL/" The above are the property of a gentleman breaking up his stable, and ore to he sold without re serve. —ALSO— A very superior bay Morgan Horse. 8 years old. A Stallion “ Mayday,” 7 years old. A bay Mare, 4 years old, hands high. A handsome brown Mare, 4 years old A bay Mare, 7 years old, 16 hands h’gh A bay Horse, 16# hands high, 7 years old. A black Horse, Dunlap, wagon aad harness. A gray Mare, 9years old, 16 hards high. A Northern bred dapple gray Horse. A bobtail bay Horse, 8 years old. A bay Horse, 8 years old, 16 hands high. A bright bay Horse, 8 yea** old. bobtail.. A gray Mora** Puny, 9 years ell. - A gray Horse, 16 hands high, 8 years old. A hay Horse, 8 years old, 15 k hands high. A brown Mare, 15)4 hands high, 8 years old. Also, other 1 Horses. . A Urge collection of desirable new and secondhand Carriages, % With the sale will commence PORTLAND SLKluna, Previous to the sale of the Horses will be sold, with* out to close invoices— / 32 LIGHT PORTLAND BLEIGHB 10* No postponement on account of the weather. 10* Auction sale of Carriages, WEDNESDAY, 29th Inst, to close this year’s account. f133-2tif ALFRED M. HBPKNEB3, Auc’r. JJ SUOTT, Jr., AUCTIONEER, No. 431 OIIK3TNDT STREET, (Above Fourth Street) SPECIAL SALE OF FURS ON FRIDAY MOBNINO, 24th imt., SALE OF FURS, FOE LADIES’ AND GENTS’ WEAR EDriefc .Fruit. PEACHES. —THE UNDERSIGNED being desirous to close out their Dried Fruit pro j ▼lous to let of January, will sell to private families, In each quantities as they may desire, their Pare 3 Peaches at 18 cents per pound, their Peachts in quar tets at 11 cents—all Southern Fruit, and equal to any in the market. Signed, B. 6!. JONES 4. OO . 612 MARKET Street. Umbcelliig. Blue, black, green, and brown SILK UMBRFLLAS, nloely finished with Ivory and Pearl, for Presents. A largo stock to select from. JOSEPH FUSSELL, d22-3t* N, W. cor. FOURTH and MARKET, Phlla. CALL AND EXAMINE THE FINE Stock of Silk and Gingham Umbrellas prepared and for rale by JOSEPH FtJSSKLL, No. 2 N. FOURTH Street, Philadelphia. d22-3i ! * LUE, BLACK, GREEN, AND BROWN Scotch Gingham Umbrellas, all sizes. Soino very prettily gotup for Children’s uso. Wholesale and'rotalf. JOSEPH FUSSELL, No. 2 North FOURTH Street, Philadelphia. d2'2-3t* pi)olofltnpl)9, &t. A CARD*—To Photograph, Arabrotypo, and Daguerreotype Artists. I respectfully Inform my easterner* that I have sold my stock establishment, fl. W. corner SIXTH and CHESTNUT Streets, to Messrs. McOLEESA Oo , nud solicit for them a conti nuance of the favors I have recoivcd. Persons Indebted to, or having claims against me, will pletiße call for settlement previous to January Ist. JAMBS OREMEK. McOlees & 00. will continue with increased facilities the Photograph, Ambrotype. and Daguerreotype stock business as above, where E. B. MoOlees (late of Balti more) will bo pleased to nee his Mends. delB-(U*- CHRISTMAS*— Beautiful Photographs, of all sfr.es. finished In the highest style of art; also, those gems of art. the Dsgnerrootype and Ambrotype, Orayon style, will be made at the Jowtnt prices for the holidays at the ROOT Gallery, *2O OUEiI NUT Bt , and corner of FIFTH and OUKSTNUT. dtS-stuthtf CG. ORANE ,S PHOTOGRAPH ROOMS, • (Formerly VAN LOAN’S,) 632 AROH Street. All the various Btyles and sizes of Pictures, Daguerreotypes, Ambrotypes, Photographs, and Ivorrtypes are taken, and at moderate prices. d7-3tn* NS. LAWRENCE. • PAPER PRINTERS’ CARDS, AND ENVELOPE WAREHOUSE, No. 405 COMMERCE STREET. dJI-Ot?- SECRETARY AND BOOK-CASES, in K 5 great variety, at manufactory, 260 Fouth THIRD Street. . MfARDROBES OF ELEGANT STYLES, * . for aalo cheap, at manufactory, 269 South THIItD Street. Extension tables, suitable for ships, steamboats, hotels, and dwellings, forsale cheap, at manufactory, No. 269 Booth THIRD Street. d!8-lm Racked whale 0i1.— 2,800 gallons Northwest Coast, for rale byR.W. I*. ALLEN. M South DELAWARE Avenue , dlB-6t Bleached winter whale oil— -2.600 gallons in store, and for sale byR.W P ALLEN, 14 South DELAWARE Avenue. * dlB-6t. f^ANDLES.— 80 boxes best Sperm Candles. VJ 60 boxes best Adamantine Gandies, for sale by R, W. P. ALLEN, 14 South DELAWARE Avenue dlB-0t CEGARS.—SOO,OOO Havana Segara, cholco brands, bylnte arrivals, Id bond and htoro,for aalo by A. MERINO, 140 South FRONT Street. 020 VIfHEAT WHISKEY.—2OO cases of Pure Wheat Whiskey In store, and for sale by E. P. MIDDLLTON & BRO., 6 North FRONT Street. d2O-6t SJOAP. 85 boxes Chom. Olivo Soap, 26 do. K 3 Brown Soap, and 10 do Pale Soap. For sale by R W. P. ALLEN. dlB-Qt 3 /Christmas dinner extension « g 0 0? cheap, at manufactory, 360 Bouth THIRD Btreet. J 1 Oil DON PORTER AND BROWN STOUT.—26 casks Barclay A Perkins’s Brown Stout; 25 do. do. Porter, la store, and for sale bv A MERINO, 140 South FRONT Street. d2G DUTCH CAKE made expressly ior the Ohrlstmaa Holidays. O. D OAB3ADY. • 1223 MARKET btreet. A {GENERAL assortment of Pies fresh every «£-*- day. o D. OAS3ADY, d22-2t* 1223 MARKET Street. SELECT RO-MAGNETIO and MAGNETO- M.A ELECTRIC MACHINES, for Mollcal use. manu factured and for saie, at No. 3K South SEVENTH jlttW, by W, 0. A J. NBFF. d22-4tt Retail sDrn ®oo&*. QHBISTMAS. THOS. W. EVANS & CO. ARE SELLING THE BALANCE OF THE{& FALL AND WINTER STOCK, EMBRACING SHAWLS, CLOAKS, DRESS GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, Ao., GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. 818 and 820 CHESTNUT STREET, aso-tf JJOLIDAY PRESENTS. L. J. LEVY & GO- Aro now offering, at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, A large variety of Goods suitable for Holiday Presents, such as— SILEB and BILK ROBES, EMBROIDERIES, LAOS ARTICLES, SHAWLS, , CLOAKS, —AND— WINTER DRESS GOODS GENERALLY. All the above articles are offered at prices below the coat of Importation,'to close out, as nearly as possible, before the New Tear, the balance of WINTER STOCK. L. J. LETT A CO. aro now having manufactured for them in Europe a variety of 3STE*W GOODS FOR THE SPRING TRADE, Which they will receive early In the Season. 609 and 811 CHESTNUT Street. d2o*6t • Holidays. SHARPLKSS BROTHERS Will sell throughout this raon'h— HANDSOME FANCY SILKB. EMBROIDERIES and LAOS SETS. NEW WINTER FABRICS. At a great reduo ion from the usual prices. dlSif CHESTNUT and EIGHTH. SHAWLS. \J LONG BLANKET SHAWLS, $8 60 to $6. REVERSIBLE BHAWIS. BROOHE SHAWLS. FRENCH WOOLLEN SHAWLS. TRAVELLING MAUDS. SHARPLESS BROTHERS, d!5 If CHESTNUT and EIGHTH. CLOTHS, BEAVERS, OAB9IMERES, Vestings, Batinetts, and Tailors' Trimmings. LADIES’ CLOAK CLOTHS. All of the moat reliable makes at reduced prices, at the Cloth Store of JOS. A WM S. WOOD, No. 8 North SECOND Street. &27-stuth jal DRY GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS. —CLOSING OUT OF WINTER DRESS GOODS. CHARLES ADAMS, A EIGHTH and ARCH Streets, Has rnVde extensive preparations for the encourage ment of useful Holiday Glfta. Black Lustrous Silks, every grade. Plaids, all wool and paitcotton. Delaines, plain and gar colors. French Black Cloth for Ladles’ Cloaks. Alpacas, Paramattas and Lavellas, Poll da Ohenes, Valencias, and Saxons. Satin Travers, Ginghams, and Chintzes. CLOSING OUT OF FURNISHING GOODS. Marseilles Counterpanes; Flannels, Muslins, and Tickings; Bureau, Table* and Piano Covers; Towelliogs of every description r Table Cloths, Napkins, and Doylies; Blankets CLOSING OUI OF SHAWLS. Brcche Long and Square Shawls, French Blsnket Shawls, i Thibet and Mod* — Kevenlble Shawls, , Misses’ Long Shawls, Round Corner Shawls, CLOSING OUT OF MEN’S GOODS. Men’s Kid Gloves, double and single stitch; filet’s Black Bilk Cravats; ?Men’s and Bovs’ Neck. Ties, cheapest to be found, - - - Men’s Mauds, different styles; Men’s Si Ik and Linen Handkerchiefs, EMBROIDERIES, HOSIERY, MITS, GLOVES, of various descriptions. Jaconets, Nainsooks Dimity, Oarabrie and Swiss Muslin, Ac , Ac;, all of which wc aro determined to reduce onii*half before taking stook. d2l-tu th sa-tf CLOAKS,, RAGLANS, AND OI'ROU LABB.—MeBLROY respectfully invites the La* dies to call sad examine his stock, embracing many elegant styles not t 8 be found elsewhere. As there were a number of oar customers unable to be suited last week, in consequents of our assortment being di minished, we hare put on an extra quantity of hands, and hopo that we will be able to supply all who favor us with a call. LONG AND BQUARB BBQOHE SHAWLS, of superior styleß and fabrics, all shades and colors, at greatly reduced prices. Long and Square Blanket Bhawls, of oholce colors, decided bargains. McELROY, No. 11 South Ninth street. 125 yards Bsyadere Poplins at 25, usual price 40 ets. The choapest Black Silks in the city. A large assort* mentor French Merinoes at 51, cost to import $1.25 j 2,000 yards of figured and plain Merinoes, at 60, 65, 65, and 76 cents. 4,QGQ yards Cloth, fresh f.otn auction, for Ladies’, Gents’, and Boys’ wear, from 75 cents to $2.50, deci dedly tne greatest bargains in tho oity. 600 yards Cosslmere, at 44, dieap at 76 cents. 6 bales of Blankets, from $2.26 to $lO. 600 Undershirts and Drawers, at 60 cts ; usual price $l. The largest and cheapest assortment of Velvet Ribbons in the city, from 10 cents to $1.76, warranted all silk. Embroideries and Ribbons, Gloves, Hosiery. Trimfaings, Fringes, and Linen Cambric Hdkfs.. a full assortment, at the renowned MeELROY’S, n27-s tu ill No. 11 South Ninth street. TO THE LADIES.— Opening of DRESS OAPB and HEAD DRESSES, at No. 718 AROllBtreet, below Eighth. The subscriber will open, TUEBOAY, 2 T *t Instant, a choice lot of Dress Caps and Head Dresses for tne Season, and will commence this day selling off his rich stock of Winter Bonnots, French Flowers and Ribbons, without regard to cost, to make room for spring manu facturing. THOMAS MtmGANi d2l-12t 718 ARCH Btreet, below Eighth. /fw. AN OPENING OF DRESS CAPS on TUESDAY December 21st. Mrs. M. A. BURKE, 802 CHESTNUT BTREET. The balance of Winter Hats will be sold at cost to close soason. d2O-lt* {Dissolutions cut!) (Eouattnmliips. TIHE FIRM OF QUINTIN CAMPBELL, JR., & CO., having been dissolved by the death of QUINTIN CAMPBELL, Jr , the business of the late firm will be settled byH. A. BHACKBLFOR D, or his attorney, W. 11. INBKEEP, Philadelphia, r by SHACKELFORD, HAGAN, A ETTLA, No. 17 MUR RAY St oet.Now York H. ALLBTON SQAOKELVORD, Surviving Partnor. PniLADKLPnta, Nov. 80,3868. The Subscribers have this day associated themselves, for the trausaotion of tho Jobblog of FaNOY GOODS, at No. 17 MURRAY Street, New York, under the firm of SHACKELFORD, lIAGEN, A ETTLA. 11. ALLSTON MIAOKELFORD, MATT T. HAGEN, DAYID It. ETTLA. PniLADKLpniA, Deo. Ist, 1868. dl-lm Seunmj iiTacljinea IT ARRIS’ O BOUDOIR SEWING MA AA CHINE is offered to the public as the moat re liable low-priced Sewing Machine in use. It will sew from six to sixty stitches to an inch, on all kinds of goods, from coarsest bagging to the finest cambrics. It Is, without exception, the simplest la Its mechanical construction evermado, andean he run and kept inorder by a child of twelve years of age. The dubabilitt of this machine, and the quality or its work, are war ranted to be unsurpassed by any other. Its speed ranges from three hundred to fifteen hundred stitches per mi nute. Tho thread used Is taken directly from the spools, WITHOUT TJtB TROUBLE OP JIBWINDJMO. In fact, it Is a machine that is wanted by every family iuthe land, and tho low price of THIRTY DOLLARS, at which they aro sold, brings them within the reachof almost every ono. 8. D. BAKER, Agent, d2O dOm W-oow-6in 23 South EIGHTH Street. CJEWING MACHINES. K 3 SAVAGE’S PATENT. TUB MOOT BISIPLB—MOST PBRIBOT.* No. 722 CHH3TNUT STREET. The most dOßirahto Sewing Machines for Families yet znado d 8 lmlffc ©cutlcmcn’s jpurnisljiitg ©oeba. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS FOR GEN TLEMEN.—Dressing Gowns of new and beautiful VMTRAPPERS. —Now and beautiful wrap v v pers are befog constantly furnished at W. W. •KNIGHT’S 606 ARCH Street, wheie the largest and best Assortment can always be had. Also, just opened, a new lot of Gentlemen’s Scarfs. Neok Ties. Muflters, &o. ' d2O-6t ANNOUNCEMENT* R. O, WALBORN * 00., (Now) Nos. 0 and 7 North SIXTH Street, Have now in Store a most complete and varied Stock of— GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS, BDITABLB fOB OHRIST&UB PRESENTS. They beg to inform the pnblio in general, and the Lalies In particular, that their line of GENTLEMEN’S DRESSING GOWNS Is unequalled in this oity. dll-lmif ITALIAN AND RUSSIA WHITE ROPE manufactured and for sale by WEAVER, FITLEK, A 00., No. 23 North Water Street and 22 North Whams. N m JQBST GOODS—REMOVAL. JOSHUA L. BAILiY, NO. 218 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, An entirely new and attractive STOOK of WINTER DRY GOODS, FOB BALE BY THE PIECE OB PACKAOB, CASH AND PROMPT SHORT-CREDIT BOYERS ADVIOE FOR THE COMING HOLI XV DAYB Gents, do you wish to bur a good HAT OR GAP ? GO TO OAKFORD’S. Or a far Gap, Collar, or Gloves ? GOTO OAKFORD ? B. Or a handsome far Robe ? GOTO OAKFORD’S. Or a beautiful Oane or Silk Umbrella? GOTO OAKFORD’S. ladies, do you wish to purchase a handsome set of f ars that you can deoend upon as being what they are represented, and CHEAP? GOTO OAKFOHD’S. Or a Fancy Hat or Oap for yoor children ? GOTO OAKFORD’S. Or a beautiful Far Hood, far Gloves, or Foot Muff! GOTO OAKFORD’S.' Or ft splendid Silk Umbrella made expressly for Ladies ? GO TO OAKFORD’S. la fact, all who want to purchase any of the above articles, will find them good and 0 HRAP AT OAKFORD’S, d2l-6t No. 024 CHESTNUT, below Seventh. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRE SENTS. Gall at 116 South EIGHTH Street, and examine ear stock of Paint Boxes, Drawing Books, best English Oil Colors, Studies, plain and colored Pictures for Training, &0., Ac. You will find cheap prices and a large variety of other saitable presents. SOHOLZ ft JANENTZKY, d2I-6t 116 South EIGHTH Street. STEREOSCOPES AND STEREOSCOPIC YIRWB —A large and beautiful of Stereoscopic pictures. Stereoscopes from $1 upwards. MoALLISTER ft BROTHER, 728 CHESTNUT Street. C’l OLD HAND AND NOSE SPEOTA- T OLES in great vaiiety, very suitable for Chris tmas Gifts. MoALLISTER ft BROTHER, __ 728 CHESTNUT Street. POLYORAMAS OP VARIOUS SIZES— An appropriate present. MOALLISTER ft BROTHER, 7kB CHESTNUT Street. KALEIDOSCOPES, MIOROSCOPES, SPY GLASSES, Ac.,4c.,&0. MCALLISTER’S, . 728 OHEBTNUT Street. THERMOMETERS FOR THE MANTEL, bronxed, of beautiful patterns. MoALLISTER ft BROTHER, 728 CHESTNUT Street, d!8-8t if nearly opposite Masonio Hall. JjIANOY GOODS HOLIDAYS. T. H. PETERS & CO., Have just received a large variety of Articled suitable for Presents, which they are offering at very low prices. Being articles of their own Importation, they can afford to sell them at reasonable prices. Part of their stock consists of— WRITING DESKS, ROSEWOOD, MAHOGANY and PAPIER MAOHE, OHEBS TABLES, BOARDS and MEN, LADIES and GENTS’ DREBBING OASES, PARIAN, BISQUE and BRONZE FIGURES, LADIES’ HAIR PINS and. HEAD DRESSES, TRAVELLING BAGS, PORTE MONNAIXS, CARD CASES, GLOVE and HDKF. BOXES, ODOR OASSB end BOTTLES, VASES, TOILET BOTTLES, CARD PLATES and BASKETS. FANS, PEARL, IVORY and PARTY FANS, OPERA GLASSES, JEWEL BOXES, INK STANDS, CIGAR OABES, Together with a large variety of Gilt Fancy Goods and other articles, suitable for Christmas Presents. T. H. PETERS & CO., PERFUMERS AND IMPORTERS, 716 OHEBTNUT STREET, d!4-12t Opposite Masokio Hall. Fancy goods FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE HOLIDAYS, W. E>. GLENN, NO. 26 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, Offers at low prices a large variety of new goods of his own Importation, consistiagln part of— LADIES’ TRAVELLING BAGS AND OABAB, PAPIER MAUHE WORK-BOXES* DESKS Ac., TOILET BOTTLES, Richly Gilt and Decorated. PORTEMONNAIES AND POCKET-BOOKS, . In great variety. FANOY INKSTANDS, In Bronze, Porcelain, Glass, Ac. CARD OASES, CIGAR OASES, CIGAR STANDS, In Rosewood and Ebony. DKEBSING OASES AND PORTABLE DESKB. MEMORANDUM AND BALL TABLKTB. ODOR BOX US AND GLOVE BOXES. MEDALLIONS IN PLASTIC IVORY. SCOTCH WOOD FANOY ARTICLES, SNUFF BOXES, Ao. CHESSMEN, BACKGAMMON BOARDS Together with many other artlolee, to all of whioh th attention of dealers and the pnblio is invited. dlO-tjal-if rjp o let- THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT granite FRONT STORE, INQUIRE ON THE PREMISEB SHERIFF’S SALE.—By virtue of sundry writs of execution, will be sold THIS MORNING, B« comber 281, 1868. at the southwest corner of T WEN* TY-FIRST and SPRUCE Streets, at 10 o’olook, tho Lease, Goodwill, Stock and Fixtures of a LUMBER YARD. Also, a lot of Horses, Carriages, Carts, Har ness, Ac., Ao. On the same day, at 12 o’olock, at No. 1719 SPRUCE Street, a spleml d lot of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Ao., Ao It* FOR SALE LOW—Two good Horses, suitable for farming or milk wagons. Inquire at 6 North FRONT Btreet. U23-2t ®FOR RENT.—A desirable store-room, No. 1020 Chestnut street. WM S. CAMPBELL A CO-, d22-ot* St Lawrence Hotel. FOR SALE.—A splendid farm of 157 acres in Cheater county, convenient to the Peuu’a Cans tral and Chester Valley.RuUroads, and within 1 % hour 1 ride of Philadelphia. Inquire of D. B. TAYLOR, A CO., COATBS-Street Wharf. d2l-tu thsa.lOt* TO LET—Third and Fourth Stories of Store No 410 COMMEROE Street. Apply on the premises. <122 6t ® SHALL HOUSE TO LET—No. 1127 Sheaff atreet, near Twelfth and Race. One 740 Twenty.fourth street, by Brown. One on Randolph, near Sixth and Oxford. AMOS BURTON, d2lot* 189 South SEVENTH. ®TO RENT.—Tho store No. 19 Straw- BERRY Street, with the 2d, Bd, and 4th stories, 21 feet front by 133 feet to Becond street, well lighted throughout j would be suitable for a Dry Goods Import ing or Commission House Apply to ROBERT MA GREGOR, 233 South THIRD Street. d2o*l2t* Philadelphia local express will give particular attention to the delivery of HOLIDAY PRESENTS throughout the city. Office 28 South FIFTH Street. OAKMAN A CO., Proprietors. dib-Tt* SE HT presents. The ADAMShXPRBSSCOM PANY will give particular attention and care to the forwarding of HOLIDAY PRESENTS intended for re sidents of other cities. The articles should be well packed, tnd addressed with the name of street and number of dwelling. When the delivery is desired on a particular date, it should ha noted on tne package Philadelphia, December 9. JOHN BINGHAM, Sapt, dlO-dtjal-lf Penn Division. W. W. KNIGHT, GOO ARCH Street. «|\TO HOME WITHOUT A STEREO IV SCOPE.” 800 ABOH STREET, Offers an assortment of floe Koglieh and French STBRBOSOOPIO VIEWS, THE STEREOSCOPE, in every varioty, for sale by JAMES W. QUERN, ,514 021 CHESTNUT Street. The marriage ceremony in the Stereeseope,fer sale by JAMES W. QUEEN, <ll4 " 024 QHEOXNUT Stuet, SDrj) ffioobo Jobbers, Having removed to hie NEW STORE, lUB NOW OPEN AT A GREAT REDUCTION REGENT PRICES. Ijolibag ®00&0. FOR THE 716 CHESTNUT STREET, ■for Bale ani) to £et VERY DESIRABLE No. 237 CHESTNUT STREET, (Stress QEomptnms. E . PARRISH, OF HIS OWN IMPORTATION, iOatcljes, Jtmelrg, &t. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. MM JACOB LANGSDOBJ, importer and Manufacturer, Nos. 6 and 7 North FOURTH Street, above Market, east side, offers his entire stock of Watches, Jewelry, Silver and Plated Ware, Spectacles, Porte-monnaies, &o- for retail, until tjie 16th day of Janaary. 1859. at wholesale prices, and invites his friends and the public in general to call and examine his splendid stock., aa he feels confident they will be astonished at the low prices be is disposed to sellatdnring the time mentioned. Particular atten tion given to Repairing of Watches and Jewelry. dio6t CHRISTMAS PRESENTS! CHRIBT- AfcyMAß PRESENTS! '—Fine W*tchea, Gold Jewel ry, oiUerware, and Fancy Go*da, Gold and Silver Ame rican Watches, Vest and Chatelaine Ohaiofl, Band Bracelets, Necklaces, Studs, and Sleeve Buttons, Faney Gilt Hair Pins and Combs, ac., at WM. B. ELTONHEAD’S, 310 South SECOND street/Between Pine and Union. dlB'7t* [JOLXDAT presbnts. THOMAS O. GAERETT, NO. 326 CHESTNUT STREET, Inyitee the attention of the pttbjlo to bit large and Fashionable Stock of WATCHES, JEWELRY, AHD silverware, Laid la at low prices for Cash, which will be sold cor respondingly low. d16t25 OHRISTMAS SAMUEL W. PEPPER, / (BOCOEBBOB TO QEttEY J. PBPPKE k SOB) WATCHES, JEWELRY, AND SILVER WARE, 714 CHESTNUT ST., OPPOSITE THE MASONIC HALL. Enjoying every facility appertaining to the Business, and having an excellent location at a LIGHT RENT, He Is enabled to sell the same class of Goods at an advance folly ONE-THIRD LESS Than any of his competitors, WATCHES CAREFULLY REPAIRED. dlsto2sif CHRISTMAS PRESENTS OF Jtfdl FINE JEWELRY, Allow prices. Jnst received Coral, Lava, Oam!?, and Gold Jewelry in sets. Also, Scarf Pins, Seal Rings, Shirt Studs, Sleeve Buttons, Bracelets, Chains, Ac. English, French, and American Watches, at G. RUSSELL, dd-lm 22 North Sixth street. Bailey a go., IOUDtII BAILEY k KITCHEN, Have removed to their new Fireproof, White Marble Store, 819 CHESTNUT STREET, NORTH SIDS, BELOW THB GIRARD HOUSI. Now opening their fall stock of IMPORTED JEWELRY, PLATED WARES, AND FANCY GOODS, To which they invite the attention of the public. SILVER-WARI, WATCHES, DIAMONDS, AND PEARLS, 4* WXOXJKBILS 4XO BIY4tL. aulT-lftf MEADOWS & CO., UJL MixuriOTunaiß op STERLING SILVER WARE, No. 310 CHESTNUT Street. An extensive assortment of Holiday Gifts constantly on hand- d7»lm Confectionery £JHRISTMAS PRESENTS. AT S. HENRION’S OLD ESTABLISHED FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, No. 712 MARKET STREET, ABOVE SEVENTH. JUST RECEIVED, a rich and varied assortment of F-A-XsrOY jAJRTICJIjES, Of the newest PARISIAN styles, suitable for CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESENTS, CONSISTING OF BONBONNIERES. CORBEILLEB, BASKETS, RICH SACS, AND CORNETS. Together xith a complete assortment of FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, Of every description, manufactured of THE BEST MATERIALS. d!8-7t JjIRESH CONFECTIONERY. EDWARD -A.- HEiaSTTZ, (Late of Henrion's of 712 Market street,) IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, S. W. Corner NINTH and ARCH Sts., Has just received from Paris the MOST DESIRABLE STOCK OF CONFECTIONERY, FANOY BON-BONS, BOXES, BASKETS, SACKS, CORNUCOPIAS, CUPIDS, SUGAR TOYS, Ac. That has ever been offered to the Philadelphia public. Persouß wishing to purchase Fresh and Choice Con fectionery would do well to examine my stock before purchasing elsewhere. d!B*7t LA U R £ N T & MARON’S CONFEC TIONERY, Northwest corner SIXTH and AROH Streets. We have now on hand one of the finest stocks of HOLIDAY CONFECTIONERY In this city, together with a great variety of TOYS AND FANOY GOODS ; TOYS FOR ORNAMENTING CHILDREN’S TKEEB; Fancy Boxes. Cornels, and other articles suitable for CHRISTMAS GIFTS. As we manufacture all our own goods, with the excep tion of those we Import, our prices will be found lower than usual. _ A „, _ Our assortment of Fancy Sugar and Fastlllage Toys, for ORNAMENTING TREEB, Will be found unequalled. dig.At LAURINT & MARON. iUouefi. 4 -nnnd TO LOAN, in sums to suit upiJ*/eVlUvrappllcants, upon Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Guns, Merchandise, Clothing. Ao , on mode rate torms, by JONES A CO., Brokers, N. W. corner THIRD And GABKELL Streets, below Lombard. Es tablished for the last Sfryears. Office hours from 7A. M to 7 P.M. d!7-Im If FARGO, & CO., 400 CHESTNUT STREET, Purchase the Interest COUPONS STATE OF CALIFORNIA dT-tjal ittintelr itleat. MINCED MEAT—Tho eubsoriberTiira commenced manufacturing his NE PLUS ULTRA MINCED MEAT, which he offers to his customers in large or small quan tities Orders through Blood’s Dispatch will be punc tually attended to. JOSHUA WRIGHT, SPRING GARDEN and FRANKLIN Sts., dO-lm-lf Philadelphia. lUmotwls. rWOTIOE.—Tho office of The West Phila- II delphia Passenger Hallway Company hM been romoved to the Depot, N W. Corner of iJiVERFORI) Road and LOGAN street, Tiranty-foqrth ward d!4-12t •OEMO V A L . SAMUEL H. MATTSON. MERCHANT tailor, HAS REMOVED TO No. 1128 OHEBTNUT STREET, THIRD DOOH B-I.OW TWELFTH. South Side, Where he is prepared to execute all orders In his line, having on hand a full supply of GOODS for Gentle men’s wear. SAMUEL H. MATTSON, n25-3m-Lf No. 1126 CHESTNUT Street. Dr. e. McClellan, Removed io No. 1441 WALNUT Street, dlO-lm Northeast corner of Fifteenth street, Wanting. PRIVATE LESSONS IN DANCING, MUBIO and ENGLISH BRANCHES.—A Lady, experienced. in instruction, is desirous of obtaining pupils In the above accomplishments. Classes meeting at each other’s residence received on the most favorable terms. All the fashionable Dances taught in Twelve Lessons, AddrewVisiting GoTwnesi,” Blood’s Di- foont*. TO DRY ,GOOD3'JOBBERS.—An active and energetic SALESMAN desires an engagement with a first class Jobbiog-hou* e, where he can influence a large amount of cityandnear, short-time Trade. Would engage with a good house either on stated salary or commission. Address <( Salesman," at office of T/m Press. . dELSi* WANTE D—A second-hand Standing Press, Stewart's or Brass's Patent. Address "6.," Press t He*. d2S-.li A SHTON’S COMMERCIAL AGENCY. J IA. . 605 CHESTNUT Street. 812,000. —A Partner wanted with a capital of 813,000 in one of the beat appointed Iron Works, Foundry, Machine Shops iu the environs of Philadelphia. The Srovince of the new partner tp attend to the city office, i receiving orders, making codec Kona, disbursement*. &c. Apply to or address' »* Ashton's Commercial Agency,” 605 CHESTNUT Street, from 8 to 10 A. M., or from 3# to 6 P. M., where satisfactory evidence of the capacity and standing of the Advertising parly will be exhibited. d2l-St* ASHTON’S COMMERCIAL AGENCY, 505 CHESTNUT street —A PARTNER wanted, with a cash capital of from 86 000 to $lO,OOO, to join the advertiser (who furnishes equal means) in the eosduet of the NET CASH DBT-GOODB JOBBING TBADE. One accustomed to counting-house duties desired. de22-Bt* A YOUNG MAN PROM THE COUNTRY desires a situation in a Wholesale Dry Gooos House where he can make himself useful—speaks both Sngdsh and German. The very best city end country referen ces given. Address <* gchaffner," office of The Press. d22-2t* * A RARE CHANGE— Wanted a Purchaser jy the exclusive right for this City or State, of a valusgie article, just patented, affording large profits and of universal demand and great utility. It only needs to be seen to be appreciated. For particulars, eau at the American Hotel, CHESTNUT Street d32-2t* y. O. GOODWIN. A GRADUATE OP CRITTENDEN’S X*. Commercial College desires a Situation as Book keeper. Address “T.P.,” Blood's Dispatch. d22-6t* WANTED —A? Salesman familiar with W ▼ account*; to one who understands the Dry Goods business and acquainted with Western buyers, a good situation and liberal salary will be given. Ad dress Box 502, Postofß.ee. d22-2t* A FIRST-CLASS BOOK-KEEPER, with first-rate* city references, will be at liberty to accept an engagement to tike effect on or after the Ist of January, 1859. Address <{ Journal,” at this office. d2l-6t* 1 WANTED— By the let of January, an en gagement as sales u&n in a flr«t-class Dry Goode Jobbing House, by an experienced salesman who eau influence a fair amount of near cash trade. Address “ Traffic," office of The Press. d2O-st* WANTED. —An experienced BOOK SEE PEB desires an engagement. Satisfactory references will be given. - Address “ Rodney,” office of this paper. - d!8-6t» ANTED, FOR THE UNITED STATEN Tf OAVALBY—AbIe-bodied, aamanfed mail, whom will be fires good pajr, hoard, clothing, and medical attendance. Paj ftom VIS' to 983 per month. No mao haring a wife or child will be accepted. Apply for MOUNTSD 81BYI01 at No. 81T UABKXT Street, abort lighthj north aide, I. N. MOOSE, let Lieut. Ist Dragoon** Beerniting Ofiew. Soattotts. A LADY HAVING TAKEN A HOUSE, No 1417 Locust street, is now ready to date a few Boarders with oommnnic sting or single rooms d?2-6t* BOARDING —A private family hayings well-fa’nlshed and comfortable home, will board. a few gentlemen, or gentleman and 'wife References given and repaired. Address “H. 0 , 5J office of Tht Press. dlB 6t**| S&nweemems. ■VirALNTJT-STREBT theatre. TV A CARD. Miss J. M. DAVENPORT has the honor to announce her FAREWELL BENEFIT, To take place on FRIDAY EVENING, DEO. 24th,. When will be repeated, by particular request, the tragio Pity of After which, a new Petite Corned/, in two acts, adapted for the stage bj Leander K Lippincott, Esq . of this city, from Charles Readers Novelette, entitled NATURE vs ART. Anne Oldfield Bonn (her Cousin)... Box Book now open ...MlasDsvenpoit. Miss Bichis^s. d23-lt TUBS. D - *• BOWERS’® WALNUT-BT. ITA THEATRE, oorner of NINTH and WALNUT Btreeti. LAST WEEK OF MISS DAVENPORT. THIS (Thuisdaj) EVENING. Betembw 23.1858.*9 CAMILLE; 08, THE FATE OF, A COQUETTE. Camilla Gautier. Mias Davenport; Mona. Dural, Hr. Ri things; ArmandDnval, Mr Ferry; Bt, Frivcle, Mr. Drew. Piioas of adml*sioa—£eeond Tier and Family Circle, and Tliird Tier, 26 cents; Parquet* 87# cents; Dress Circle, 60 cents; Private, BSxes,according to their locale, S 3 and 85; Single Bftffii in Orehestr* and Private Boxes, 76 cents. Doors open at half past 6 o'clock; Curtain rises at T o'clock. \MTHEATLEY & CLARKE’® AROH-ST. If THEATRE,—WiIIiam 8. Fredericks, Acting and Stage Manager. - THIS (Thursday) EVENING, December 23,1858, OUB AMERICAN COUSIN. Asa Trench ard, our American Cousin, Mr. J. S. Clark: Lord Lundiaary, Mr. Wheatley. WILD OATS. Borer, Ur. Wheatley; Sim, Mr. Clarke. Admission, 26 ets. Secured Beats in Dress Circle, 27# ets; Orchestra Stalls, 60 cts; Beats In Private Boxes, \ 5 ets; Gallery, 18 eta; Gallery for Colored Pe»ons,26 ets ( Private* Box in Gallery for Colored PereonS. 88 cts; Whole Prirate Box, $3. Doors open at half past 6 o'clock; commence at T, prcoleely [VATIONAL CIRCUS, WALNUT ST., jL 1 above EIGHTH—LEWIB B. LENT. Manager. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY, Afternoons and Nights, and upon CHRISTMAS THREE GREAT SHOWS, Morning, at 10# j Afternoon, at 2#; -Evening, at 7lf o’clock. THIS (Thursday) EVENING. Dae. 23. 1868, EQUESTRIAN FEATS, GYMNASTIC FEATS, By all the Company. 1 BOALE OF FRIOJSS. Dress Circle and Parquette 40 cents Children under ton years of age...... 20 Family Circle ..*.*,20 «* Doors open at quarter to 7 o’clock. Performancet will commence at 7%. Hs* Performances on Wednesday and Saturday Af ternoons. Dr. valentine in his inimita ble PARLOR ENTERTAINMENTS, CONCERT HALL, CHRISTMAS EVE AND OHRIBTMAS NIGHT. The Doctor says there are three muscles to draw the mouth up, and only one to draw it down, which signifies that we ore to laugh three times as much as we cry. These ENTERTAINMENTS have always been at tended by full and fashionable audiences. ■ Tickets 25 cents. To be procured at the Hall during the day. ... Doors open at quarter before 7 o’clock. Ba*ertain» ments to commence at quarter before 8. d23-Bt* •MUSICAL FUND HALL—P. A. FITZ -IVA GERALD’S laat Lecture.on THURSDAY EVE NING, Dec 23d. Subject—Love, Courtship, Matri mony. and Woman’s Rights as far os Consistent. Tickets to be had at Lea 6c Walker’s Music Btore, La Pierre House, Bt. Lawrence Hotel, Girard Home, and Ashland Home. d23-lt# CHRISTMAS HAT.—FOUR GRAND PERFORMANCES—Commencing at 10 A. M , 12#, 3, and 7# P. M m and every AFTERNOON and EVENING daring the Holidays, at 3 end 7# o’clock. BIGNOB BLITZ At the ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS, TENTH and CHESTNUT streets The LEARNED CANARY BIRDS. Ventriloquism, Magio, and the Wonderful Automaton Bope Dancer, who surprises and delights. Admission, 26 cents; Children, IS cants. dSS-lm# Grand combination concert. GUbTAV BATTER Baa the pleasure to announce that his SECOND AND LAST FAREWELL CONCERT Will take place at MUSICAL FUND BALL, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 29, Wh«*n he will introduce MISS SUSAN MAY, . The young and beautiful American Oantatriee to a Philadelphia audience. She will make her “•Debut” On this occa-ion ADMISSION... .FIFTY CENTS. The Ticket Offices will be at the Mosie Btores of Messrs. G Andre & Co . No. 1104 Chestnut street j Lee A Walker, and Beck A Lawton. Admission Tickets at the Hall on the evening of the Concert. For farther particulars, see Programme in the Music Stores. d23-2t Aqrand raffle at our house, LIBRARY Street, above Fourth, THIS EVE* NING, at 7 o’clock, for a fine lot of TUBKIBS Oratorio —« the Messiah”— I this celebrated Oratorio, by tbe Immortal Hkndel, will he produced at the MUSICAL FUND HALL, on TUESDAY EVENING, Dec. 28th, lost., by the HAN DEL AND HAYDN 800IETY, numbering nearly2oo voices, supported by the full strength of the GER MANIA ORCHESTRA. Leader, OaRL LENTZ. The whole nnder the direction of Prof. PHIL. BOHR, Cooduotor of the Sooiety. Subscriptions for the series of three Concerts $3, entitling subscribers to three tickets for each Concert. To be obtained at BEOK A LhWTON’S, Seventh and Chestnut streets. d22-6t* A GRAND SPARRING EXHIBITION will be given by J. H. SHEPPARD (Morrissey’s trainer) and 3 AMES KELLY, the Australian Ohampion, on FRIDAY, (Christmas Eve.) at 8 o’clock, at the FRANKLIN HALL, North SIXTH street. Tickets of admission 60 cents, to he had at the door and at all the sporting houses, d 22 3t# THOMEUF’S VARIETIES!—(Cafe Chan tint,) N. W. corner of FIfXH and OHBSTNUT streets. OROWDED HOUSES! DELIGHTED AUDIENCES! Second week of JULIA BARTON!! THREE PERFORMANCES ON CHRISTMAS! Vie: Morning, 10#: Afternoon. 2#; Evening, 7#. THIS, and EVERY EVENING until further notion, will be dresented the successful Olio, from the Opera of * THE BOHEMIAN GIRL. Arliue Miss JULIA BARTON. Other characters by Miss Moreley, Alias Julia Price, Messrs. Beckett, Moyer, Ac., Ac. • Gipsy Dance-by Mis. VALLES. To bo preceded and followed with a grand MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT, in whioh Miss Julia Bar ton, aided by the entire vocal corps, will sing (in char acter) several gema of Opera, amongst which “ Franco Adoree,” from The Child of the Regiment, In which part she really has no superior. The entertainment will he interspersed with dances by Mias Vallee, and Ethiopian eccentricities by J, Wambold. Commencing at 7#. Admission 10 cents. Orchestra seats, 16 cents. dftbOt T. A’BEGKET, Stage Manager and Conductor. mHE PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF X THE FINE ARTS, No. 1026 CHESTNUT STREET, IB OPENDAILY (Sundays excepted) from 9 A. M. till 6 P. M/T Admission 25 cents. Children 12 cents. Shares of Stook, entitling the holder’s family to ad mission at all times, 330. d7*tf ©ANFOBD’S OPERA HOUSE, ELKVKNTH Street, adjoining tlu Penna/lranifi Ballrotd Depot, GREAT filUi jor the patrons of SANFORD’S OPERA HOUSE. THIS EVENING, Will be presented Banford*etrae rerslon of ANDY’S DREAM; 08, THE MAGIC APPLE. The largest Company of MINSTRELS IN THE WORLD. EVERY EVENING Nev Songs, Glees, Choruses, Bafraifis, Ao.,.with D analog bj the SANFORD CHILDREN.' Admission 25 cents; Children ISX cent*. di-tf ItyfUSIOAL FUND HALL.—THE GER XTA MANIA OBOHESTRA will commence their Pnbllo REHEARSALS on SATURDAY next. Nor. 20th; Single Tickets 26 cents; a paokago/of eight tiokets for $l, which may he obtained at Andre’s, UO4 Chestnut street; Beck A Lawton’s, corner of Seventh and Chestnut, and at the door of the Hall, The per- Q’rtwkf.W. wll-tf
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