r- • „Utz TRAPPINGS FOR AMY • •t; can be found, in grentea Rt VA ' : presents, at Onkford & Son's, tut . t Ilotel p, corner of Seventh and 1 ' 1 „ no only one in Philadelphia who and truly beautiful Geo. Steak de4-tf * • of SEWING MACITINEB Will t in e rest by selecting where they :,nice of either stitch, with the ~n g ing if not suited with their first on ly he done at Grover & Baker's, e'er' dels-5t • ".uirNTH GO'VERNMEIST.4-,: ' 11. We it a resohttion guarantying to Ixle Sam the payment of the In-, „,,, t ends in specie. The bondholders ;in coin, and they will be satisfied In the meantime, legal-tender ~:„„ good paper, will be freely re ft) r the elegant and comfortable I. at the Brawn Stone (nothing 't Wilson, Nos. 603 and 605.0hest- Shin, - —.E, W. CarrAei; Co. 715 I.ave a large assortment of Plated , l i e ry, Tea Trays, Willow Work for Holiday Presence, at mode ' dele-st WLS who would live happy knives, should make there a Christ ::: y, present of a Grovel' F.; Baker :4;ichine, office 730 Chestnut street.. p :lot the number of languages 4 . JrT number of men la about equal . women. The average of human years. One-quarter die before :1 one-half before the age of i, persons only one reaches one To every 106 only six reach , ; and not more than one in 600 1\ yesrs. To attain a vigOrous Old our renders to wear the elegant and of Granville Stokes, the great t--. 0 Chestnut street, where every gar , _ ,:;:cited in lit, fabric, and fashion. PItE,SEICCS I--Get a beautiful i: 01 J. 11. Gould, corner of Seventh and de4-tf R:l y or TUB.. PO'I I OIIAC.--NOVer -.Orr brsvery shown than that fight of •;-‘derieksburg, The Army of the bear the brunt" of this war. The is in propOrtion to its difficulty. • 10 ! 0, they conquer for liberty every ., a ring the Republic, they .will save I be battles we now fight belong to the . of history ; as when the Mahome ., ::cro arrested in France, Western ,• rd to Christianity. To die for ; but all who die for countri , now ally. Wherever they Re in bloody 1 :110. remembered ne the heroes through was saved and civilization, Uniforms ready.matle at Chas. '1.,1 Clothing Store, under the . Con- A lILTSBAND, father,. or-brother, ;:rit the drudgery of hand-sewingi when ,; lON er t Baker" Sewing - Machine can tor $lOl 730 Chestnut street, IqATETO.kLS 011 sale at W. 11. it dn Store, Masonic Hall : I'..oneh Satins. Fr ;melt Broeatelles. ,? v—neh Satin de Laine. anted Damask. Damask. :'.l4..lette, for Railroad Cars. l'lsslms, for Railroad Cars. ',i;(')r)i.!es and Banda. imps, and Fringes. iirld Loops. Pings, and 'Brackets. Coverings, am Blue Terry. ..•:. !. ()men Terry. French Terry. ...or.' Wool Reps. ..-1 Wool Reps. Wool Reps. union Reps. d. Wool Reps. tli'liftikl and Trimmings of every de. Dining Rooms, Libraries, and Sleeping Rooms. '3l idldered Lace Curtains: I.ce Curtains, $lO.OO a pair. Curtains, $12.00 a pair. :.,v Curtains, $14.00 a pair. I..er Curtains, $15.00 a pair. 1.1 P Curtains, $16.00 a pair. :•••• l'iutains, $lB.OO a pair. 1..• r Curtains, $20.00 a pair. Curtains, $25.00 a pair. ,Iturtains, $30.00 a pair. :.• e Curtains, $40.00 a pair. :..v Curtains, $60.00 a pair. '..l:lmv Shades of every style. :.cap. Masonic Hall, 11.9 Chestnut street. • W. H. oAnuirc. iLADELPRIA BOARD OP TRADE.. 11:1:1/. IfitirElß A /CONMIIIIIII OF rws Moms. A r 4 LETTER BAGS .. BXCIFIANGB, PHILADBLPRIA. Elttoll London, soon 111 V fil Rio de Janeiro; soon •lkil Liverpool, soon tl .. ..... Barbadoes, Dec 19 I Nu. I'4e:cowbell, yigos..7Cingston, Ja, SO OA Llig)ll l lpunt, Hering....Pt Spain, Trin, soon MARINE INTELLIGENCE. OF PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 18, 1862. ..717-SUN SETS.. ARRIVED. Van Dusan, Irelan, I days from in ballast to captain. • 14 Wheeler, Meletlaughlin, 9 days from Boa ' ..:At to Wannemacher Sz Afaxfielcl. 1, 0 ). Spence, 1 day from Brandywine, Del to It wI Lea. . 4. .a.lyard, 1 day from Newport, Del • to R DI Lea. Hunter, Pons, a days from Laurel, Del, cr to J 1V Bacon. Kenney, Shorter, 3 days from Cannon's ith wood to J IV Bacon. .11 Jane, Rider, 3 days from Snow Hill .1 es to Tir Bacon. CLEARED. ivetberill, Strobridge, New Orleans, D S n Dusen, Dolan, Newborn, NO, Hun a, Weaver Beaufort, do AI: ;envied, Hewitt, Hampton Roads, do .1 King, Wildey, Hingham, 0 A Heckacher Il Wheeler, MeGlaughlln, New York • I t.:.r&.• Maxfield. :isnee, Williams, 'Washington, Tyler V••••:vuler, Neal, do do Pickup, Pickup, Alexandria, do l'.• . mare, Gibbs, Baltimore, L Audenried • . 1 13 Harroughs, Brown, Jersey City, do Fisher Washington, Navy Agent. • :Am, Starr,' Bailin:ore, R lI Powell. I! l.': tW, Iler, Baltimore, A Groves, Jr. AYs:stite, Jones, Alexandria, Tyler, Stone 4014, Sehoonhover, do do ' , mem:Or:deuce of The Press.) RE&DING, Dec. 15. tI boats from the Unton Canal passed m - huylkill Canal to-day, bound to Phila .:l4.r 311(1 consigned as follows: ' Lind and pilot, with grain, and Lebanon our to Humphreys, Hoffman & Wright; k Conrad. grain to captain; Enterprise and bunk:. to Joshua Keeley. MEMORANDA. 1 k Lennig, Lyle, hence, at Port Spain At. rcutsiiied 17th, to sail in f days for Turks 3d, to lond for Philadelphia. fRAniH mi ' 2 lton, s foprgu nie, hence, at Barbadoes 13th Ist (inatialoupe. ;h ll (Br) sailed from Turks Island 27th Philadelphia. Aural, Morrow, hence, arrived at Barbadoes . . 4 4116520n, (Breen) Hageman, hence, at Barba •tol. ult. just arr. 11:ors Bride, Cohen, hence, ab Port Spain d stilled 17th for St Thomas, seeking. ‘ l, John Farnum, Hail from Providence for tlithia, sailed from Bristol 14th inst. H Mahony, Macomber, for Philadelphia, !-It Boston 16th inst. •• I. 13 Myers, Somers, sailed from Newbury " 4 j. Mat. for Philadelphia. himetto, of Trenton, from Turks Island for ‘: :k. was spoken 13th inst, Mt 3141, 10ng7.5 23. , •i, I amp°, Hurd, cleared at Boston 16th inst. for ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS, UP TO 12 O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT. "ItNude' Hotel—Ninth and Chestnut. ?,Nleit.ritson, Pittsburgh S McCombe, Delaware Pittsburg Mrs M Miller, Pittsburg • , El . :itT K wf, Towanda L Treager, York, Pa Porrey, ,York, Pa B Sau Redfield & l York, Pa_ "Mi. York, Pa j a, MO A.r)(.l Pickering, Penna T Demuth, New York , 6 Loy k la, Detroit S C Ford, Wash, D II Roach Wash, DC HD Hatch, New York ' Cf lottslier, w J E D . - 711 WNe York ilkins. S A 3lnj AReeside. Thompson Wash. S , U A N Mrs Loeser, Pottsville I,Lt•ther, Pottsville It 0 Luther, Pottsville \'‘, e lttllyer, PittsburgLippincott Pittsb , g • -km. Lewistown T Mathews, Ohio Carlisle 3liss 131le, " ,1 14ro C n, Penna Miss CamdderonC &arlisle ids, Pa I lsi lltasitle, Penns A P Bonney, Lowell ,1 t,ase, Lowell W H Dennis, U S S 11.11 t, Roston Geo W Hazewell, N Y - I t' i t l l4 3llls, Boston j Darner, Baltimore 1, 1 2 4 w. Baltimore EY Pierson, Baltimore New York Li 'Cusp, New Jersey childra, NJ Wm Chamberlain, N Y N Y Alex Strong. Boston ;''' \V Ware, l ßost I Howland,Weiv Bedford, Bora IN, Balt Isaac D Haines, N NeW Jersey L W Letlyard ii., 1 ; 1 1-lit t ell& son, NJ EA Munger, New York D Hamnn, Homer lennson, N Y A N Morris &lady, N . • • . Y k wife, N Y .T 13 Danforth _ ciPsis, Ni l s Fy n nose° John Johnson, Cal • & in, Carbondale W Httes _ _ triv.rrshaw James it Taylor, 1 . 4 . 1 AAV i' 1441 3 . 9 X York J B Walter, lirook.tyri 4.fer, Brooklyn W Downey, Lynn, firsts? i b4 ullin. Lynn, Mass M P Tupley, jr, Lynn t n , tri l 'itier• Boston Mrs It T. ROMftn, ren o I P ut. WIWI, Del E M Biddle, Penna j4t Itutson Pt Carbon F Shoener,Taniaqua 14: 11 .,Ittlynnk'e, N York Minlie Cordier,.N York - y 1 .t1;. 1118 . W Chester 3liss Ebbs & sis, W Ohes w, Bait M Penniman, Bit cj i b l i , ll 4llle . r, N York L it iss Case, New Yor a k 11.1, 4 ". New York It Van Tassel Blain, Baltimore C C Burr, New York z, ith W Xeity, New York j.'"s, Boston A G Pierce, New Bedford Cit js r"ltkie, New York M Courtriglit, New York n. England B I, Brigg, England • 1 :1,,,`,74'1h, New York P Dlurrity,,llew.York lißoston 0 W Tyler Boston • ,an, altstnisn I. I' Judd, Connecticut Connecticut Mr Franklin ;111 stnson, Maryrd Mrs Martin 4 N.ll, Manchester Wi3rittan& fa, Boston Jtllßoston H X 13arstotv & tvf,N York 1 16 1 ' 0 ( . 1 th . ATM l) 13 Webster, Connecticut •"7, leltent, Pa Jae Sutton, Indians, Pa Merchants... Fourth street, below &rob.. E B Godfrey, Pittsburg D W Hanna, Steubenv Geo A Runway, Ohio Dr Jas McMaster, U S N Gilbert McMaster, Pittsbg N D Cortright, M Ohunk S Ford, St Louis .T L Koethen fv. son, Pa Thos L McKeen, Easton D Dibert, Johnstown Dibeyt, Johnstown W A. Miller, Somerset,Pa Mrs Beaumont, Pittsburg Miss A Donnelly, Pittab Michael Malone, Penna G Atkinson, Baltimore H Coulter, Baltimore Edw Martin, Cincinnati M Barry, Lancaster L 0 Calvin E Doster, Bethlehem B G. Stevens, Maryland F H Schwalenberg, Md Allen Palmer, Wellsboro H StoWell, Jr, Wellsboro M Thompson & wf, Pa Bucher, lowa M B Prestley, Penna L G Kessler, Fenno 0 P Newdecker, St Louts Henry Adams, New York W M Holloway, Ohio American—Chestnut street, above Fifth. Jos F Sutller, Wil, Del Geo T Kay, Sussex, Del Bobt N Strong, Term A H Jameson, Reading Miss Archer Sanderson, Perma Thom W Acton,Salem.N J John M Laning, N J Dr .T H Mitchell, Del J R Mitchell, Del H F Payton, Pror, R I S H Brittick, New York H S Lenight, Baltimore B North, New York Mr Hoffeker, M Chunk .T F Mulony HT Milchsack, Fenna A S Hale, Hartford; -Ot J Van lliswrick.p U Jas McDermott, Md E S Tappan, Boston . F A Curtis, Delaware St. LouisMotel—Chestnut street, alb. Third. J Armstrong, Kentucky A S Kesler Rev T H Quintard, Balt S A Schilling Shippen, Pottsville W Donaldson, Pottsville Alex. Dick, Buffalo A Arnold, Prov, R I D C Collins, New Haven E M Hood,•New .Tersey Chas R Elmer, N Jersey;: Miss Sherwood, N York A Suydam, Brooklyn M Y Layton, Carlisle W Id Jimason. Wash, DC H McFarland, N Brunsw C Ingersoll, Wasli j L C Lt W•II Holmes, Ye 0 Robbins, New lork Thos A Segler, Ohio J M Ropes, New York A Ward, Salem, Mass W H Hutchinson, Mass The Vintion--Arcti street, above - Third. , Jl-1 Sedgiviek, N Jersey H C Robinson, Pa E,P Brewster New Jersey S. W Shaw, Bucks co M A Sanner,Somerset, Pa M W Kelm,Somerset,Pa ED. Cleaver, Del City DI L Davis, Pittsburg Mrs Pancost, Salem, N J Miss Barnes, Salem, N J M Burr, Delaware Chas E Ford, N Jersey Mrs A P Heston, N J John Pollock, St Clair H S Kerns, Lancaster co W D Smith, Indiana 1 T Tickenor R In, N Y Geo G Evans, Delaware II Dents, Pittstown, N National—Race street, above Third. J L Jones, Bradford RH Wilson, Rockland 0 Clearwater, Hawley,Pa H B Amerling,L Haven P S Williams, Col co, Pa R Guth, Allentown M S Guth, 'Allentown Danl. Weitzell, Reading John Bolger, Middleburg A S Boyer, Reading John H.Gross, Ephrata John Wise, Ephrata M Uhler, "Uhlerstown, Pa Cornmerelnt—Slxth street, below Market. C Nugent, Penna. J B Miller, Chester co M Pennock, Delaware J H Galbraith L S Imbrie, Pittsburg I Leedom, Chester co J Rough, Lancaster, Pa W M Wilson, Delaware W/Johnson, Maryland E H Kilgore, York co, Pa A Gelliner, West Chester C R Penna States Union—Sixth and Market streets. J Burns, New Jersey • JDI Smith, New York W Silvestri:, Easton, .Mil Z F Pool; Pittsburg D Davis, Pittsburg T Coffey, Pittsburg ML Steliley, Blair co J Cook, Harrisburg D Nengle, Waynesboro H B Huber, Centre co B Lightner, New 'York Madison Mouse—Second St., above Market. J S Truitt, Delaware T S Johnson, Delaware T F Knowles, Delaware C A Connway, Delaware W 0 Hamilton,N ; Miss M Watson; Penna T 1' Parry, Bla county George W .Knight W Poulteur kwf, Del City Mrs j Young, Del City Mra 0 I' Sherman, Del City W Ellison, Del City B N Farren, Mass , , : . Baxley Shertf-Second' street, below Vine. WP C Dupree, Bristol H Hardinge, New York D 'Wait, Newberry, Mass Corp Rudy, 3d Artillery T 0 Atkinson, Bucks co H Railman, Bucks co B Smith, New York T L Atkinson, Bucks co G Hibbs, Bucks co - P.K Pretz Sran,Doylestwn J R Rapp :Pa Capt A Craven, Pa Master W Craven, Pa M Patterson, New York S Watson, Bucks co • G W Huffnagle, N Hope S Snyder, Hartsville 0 Connard, Lahaska, T Ely, Bucks co -T Parry, Attleboro M Cornell, Northampton P McDonald, Pa S -Yardley, Pa • • WAyres, Newtown Wm Carr,' Bucks co P Johnson, Lahaska W Betts, Jr, Pa S Mitchell, Pa • Watson, Pa N -Needham, Centrehill R Meyers, Milltown - Mount Vernon... Second street, above Arch. W Buck, Delaware C A Conway, Delaware W H Moore, Delaware W P Shotwell, Brooklyn Geo Wright, Brooklyn Jos H Clark, Maas J A Donaldson, N.Y H Hicks • W W Ross Fs la, R I Wm-Riehardson, R I Bold Eagle—Third st., above Callowhill: John Manderbaek, Pa G V Pradenick, •Pa Jos .B Lambert, Bucks co A Richards, Penna J T Berger, Buck, Pa Joseph Doere, Penna. Black Deem—Third street, above Callowhill. 111 V B Vanardsdalen, Pa F Van Horn, Pa Chunk AI Van Horn, M Chunk Henry Berg, Bucks co I P Howland, Penns W, R Winter, Penns, SPECIAL. 'NOTICES. 07141:11 GEORGE STEOK'S INIMITABLE PIANO FORTES, &ands and Squares, are rapidly taking precedence of all others for their power, evenness of touch, and pure quality of tone. None should purchase without examining them closely. The most eminent teachers are almost daily selecting them. Prices to suit the times ocll-stu th 40t BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE! THE BEST IN THE WORLD. WILLIAM A. BATCHELOR'S celebrated Hair Dye produces a color not to be distinguished from nature; warranted 'not to injure the hair in the least; remedies the ill effects of bad dyes, and invigorates the Hair for life. GRAY, RED, or RUSTY HAIR instantly turns a splendid Black or Brown. leaving the Hair soft and beautiful, Sold by all Druggists, &c. Sir The Genuine is signed WILLIAM A. BATONS LON, on thefintr sides of each box. • FACTORY, No. 81 BARCLAY Street, (Late 233 Broadway . and le Bond stred,) Now York. zny2S-ly ONE-PRICE CLOTHING, OF THE LATEST arms?, made in the Best Manner, expressly for RETAIL SALES. LOWEST Selling Pricos marked la Plata Pt• gums. All Goode made to Order 'warranted satisfactory, Our Onz-Patcx SrsrEn is strictly adhered to. All are thereby treated alike. del2•ly JONES Sr CO., 604 3fAREET Street. SINGER & CO.'s LETTER A FAMILY SEW ING MACHINE is the most beautiful, best, and cheapest of ail Sewing Machines. It embodies the principles of Singer St Co.'s well-known Manufacturing Machines; makes the interlocked stitch ; will sew on all kinds of cloth, and with all kinds of thread; will Bind and Braid, Gather and Quilt, Pell, Hem, and Tuck—in fact; will do ALL KINDS OF FAMILY SEWING, and surpasses every other Machine for the great range and excellence of its work. Send for a pamphlet. I. H. SINGER & CO., No. 458 BROADWAY, NEW YORE PHILADELPHIA OFFICE. oc7-tu thotdeal No. 810 CHESTNUT STREET /3-'1%.1860X. DRAKE'S PLANTATION BITTERS. They purify, strengthen, and invigorate. They create a healthy appetite. They are an antidote to change of water and diet. They overcome effects of dissipation and late hours. They strengthen the system and enliven the mind. They prevent miasmatic and intermittent fevers. They purify the breath and acidity of the stomach. They. cure Dyspepsia and Constipation. They cure iarrheeha, Cholera, and Cholera Morbus. They cure - Liver Complaint and Nervous Headache. They are the best BITTERS in the world. They make the weak man strong, and are exhausted nature's great restorer. They are made of pure St. Croix Rum, the Cale. mated Calisaya Bark, roots and herbs, and are taken 'with the pleasure of a beverage, without regard to age or time of day.* Particularly recommended to delicate persons requiring a gentle stimulant. Sold by all Grocers, Drug gists, Hotels, and Saloons. P. H. DRAKE Sr. CO., 202 BROADWAY, New York. se2l4lla UPHAM'S HAIR DYE, 38 CENTS A BOX.— Three boxes for $1; the but in use. Try it. Sold only at UPHAM'S. 403 CHESTNUT Street. se27-3n3. F V 7 . -‘77"i'. DROWN—VAN NORM.AN.—On the Bth instant, in New York city, by Rev. D. 0. Van Norman, Lewis M. Brown to Louise, eldest daughter of the officiating clergyman. RICHARDSON—ELLIOTT.—On the 11th inst., by the Rev. R. C. Matlack, Charles Richardson to Emily Maria, daughter of Frederick Elliott, all of this city. DIED. BOLSTER.—On the 16th instant, Corleas Bolster son of Richard and Ann Bolster, in the 20th year of his age. MOSS.—The funeral services of Lieutenant J. Mora Moss, Jr., will take place this morning, Dee. 18th at 10 o'clock, at St. Peter's Church. I3EALE.—Suddenly, in camp, at Falmouth, Ye., William A. Beale, aged 27 years. The relatives and friends of the family, also Amity Lodge, No. 19, I. 0. of 0. F., are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the residence of his parents, No. 332 Mclllwain street, this (Thursday) afternoon, 18th inst., at 1 o'clock. BR INCKLE.—At Grove Ville, on the 16th inst., W. D. Brinckle, M. D. of Philadelphia. The male friends of 'the family are requested to attend without further notice. The funeral will move from Walnut- street wha2f upon the arrival of the 6 A. M. train from New York this (Thursday) morning, December 18th. HICKS.—On the morning of the 15th instant, Catharine M., eldest daughter of Mr. John Hicks. Her friends, and those of the family, are respect. fully invited to attend her funeral, from her father's yesidence, 233 Dean street, this (Thursday) after noon, at '2 o'clock. H SEAFF.—On _August 12th, at the 'United States General Hospital, Point Lookout, Md., Charles S. Sheaff, in the 26th year of his age, first sergeant, Co. F, Ist Pennsylvania Reserve Corps. His friends are invited (without further notice) to attend the funeral, from the residence of his father, Philip Sheaff, Haverford, Delaware county, on Friday, 19th instant, at 10,o'clock A. M. LAWRENCE.—Dec. 15th, 1862, after a protracted illness, which she bore with Christian resignation, Lydia A., wife of Richard Lawrence, in the 36th year of her age. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from the residence 01 her hus band, N 0.724 Minster street, this (Thursday) after noon, 18th inst., at 2 o'clock P. M. To proceed to Lebanon Cemetery. Affliction sore long time she bore, . • ... . Physicians were in vain ; ;.• Till Clodat last did hear her moan, •:•" And eased her of her pain. Dear Lydia, thou art gone and left us; , 7 Here thy loss we deeply feel. But 'tie God who has bereft us, He can all our sorrows heal. Yet again we hope to meet thee, When the di* of life luta Bed ; And in heaven we hope' to"greet thee, Where no fareliell tear is shed. • .* CONNELLY.-- . -On the .13th instant, Mary 'Mc- Aleer, wife of John Connelly, In the 32d year of her age- GREEN.—On the 14th instant, Miss George Annetta'Green, ilaughter of la; S. and M. B. Green, 'hi the 18th year of her age. . JACOBI .—On the 13th Instant, Mr. Charles 'Jacoby, in the 66th year of his age. - 11111."2.—On the 13th instant, Caspar Heft, in the : 901h year of his age. , , • RESSON SON -.HAVE' NOW IN STORE, • 'Black all-wool Morldoea,*l.l23 . 4* Do. do. Velour Eep:4, 0,373.4 to $1.50: . • Do. do. Ottoman 1 oplitm 873,1 to $l. - Do. --do.- - Casltinore, $1.1.2y, to . De„ „En gliall Itinm,tl to '37).c. Do. • Turin Cloths 50c. • . - Do.. Fara mottos, :11, 1 4 to 50c.; .I.lpaais; 2:36. to Do. ,'Dray drAlians,_ . s)c, Do. Bombazines, Mousaeli no, Tatnilout, &o. MOURNING STORE, 918 CHESTNUT Street, • • N..B.—Satoptes pot free. dels-tf EYRE .Iz, LANDELL, FOURTH and ARCH STREETS. Have a lame stock of BhaWls for Pennsylvania Trade. " 'Silks for l'fionsql mule Tniele. Dress Ooods for PenuAylvaola Trade. n027-tl.- .11.0 0 D QUALITY BALMORAL SiiißTS.—These Skirts are full four yards wide and onn and a quarter long. CoWm all-wool, and styles are adapted to genteel trade. n027-tf J. E. GOULD, SEVENTH and CHESTNUT EVRE & LINDELL fl' ANOTHER FAIR FOIL OUR SICK W s ad Wounded Waves will be held, in the roar of WEST ARCH-STREET CHURCH, corncr of Arch and Eighteenth streets, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY . of this week. Dec. 18th and 19th. Entrance on Eighteenth street. This will be n line affair. Rooms spacious; articles tasteful end useful ; toys for children; refreshments, ecc. ; just the place to visit before making (and in ordor to make) Christmas purchases. Come and see. Come and buy. Come at once. Deal liberally, where yon will got your money's worth. and...at the same time, help the suffering : patriot. Admittance TEN cents; children half price. delB-2t 11:z A' FAIR FOR THE BENEFIT. OF Sick and Wounded Soldiers, will be hold in the SABBATH-SCHOOL ROOM of the Alexander Pres. byterian Church, NINRTERATTI andß SRN Streets, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY from 3 to it I'. M., and on SATURDAY during the dny and evening. As this cora mendable enterprise is the result of the efforts of three little girls who have used their best endeavors to pro cure articles suitable for Holiday Presents, it is hoped this Fair will be liberally patronized. Tickota, 5 cents. dolfght NOTIC E.—TEUE UNDERSIGNED will - be in NEW !ORLEANS' during . the three months next ensuing, where he will be happy . to take charge of any consignments entrusted to his care. Ho begs to refer to Me ssrs. Thos. Richardson & Co., " Alex. G. Cattell & Co., " B. A. Sander & Co., Philadelphia, Jacob T. Alburger k Co., I Mr. George A. McKinstry, J ' • Mr. Philip Nathan, &qv' York. elBsl* A. F. HOPPEL. mm MANY OF THE :READERS OF c Press have no doubt been greatly - interested in the noble enterprise in operation in our city, known as the Soldiers': Reading Room, located in Twentieth street, above Chestnut. It Ls:gratifying to notice the fact that a Fair - for the benefit of the institution was getten up by the Teachers and Pupils of the Public Schools of the Ninth section, and hold by them at Concert Hall from the 2O'th ultimo to the 2d day of the present month, and concerts held nightly, in which the pupils of the Zenc-street Girls' Grammar. School and graduates of the Blind Asylurn, with other talent, participated. The proceeds of the Fair amounted to the handsome sun, of E;575. On Friday evening last, the Board of Di rectors of this section waited on the Managers of the Beading Roam; wh,en. John L, Young and William Gray Stills; the inlinag,era of the Fair, formally paid over the above ninou itt to the - Tree su Ter, George T. LIMOS, Esq - , land Mr. Richard Ludlow made a very neat 'speech ac companying the presentation, which was responded to by Mr. • Wm. P. Cresson, one of the Managers of the Reading RooM. Too much praise cannot he awarded to the Board of Directors of the above section, 'and .the Teachers and Pnpils, for their noble (Wells in behalf of the , sick and wounded Soldiers who now crowd our hospitals, and who are daily interested at the Soldiers' Reading Room. ' We hope this effort of the Reading Room may-be followed by- ether institutions which may prove dermal benefit to the convalescent soldier. . It 4 OFFICE=. OF THE WESTMORE LAND COAL COMPANY, (No. =South THIRD Street, corner of Willing's Alley.) PHILADELPHIA, De cember 17, 1F.6'2. • - At a meeting of,Directors; held this day, a:Dividend of ONE DOLLAR per share, on the Capital Stock was Oared out of the profits of the past Year ; payable on and after JANUARY 2d,186.3. The Transfer Books •ssill be; closed until Januaryph next. • : : F. IL JACKSON, der-tias : ' Treasurer,,, OFFICE lOF THE WESTIIIORE.; 1116 - .: LAND COAL] COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA, Pp comber 17, MI The annual meeting of the Stockholders of this Com- MY Will be .held at'their office, No. 230 South THIRD Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 7th-,of January, 1863, at 12 o'clock 111.; nt which' time an election Will be held for -- ELEVEN DIRECTORS, and a.SECRETARY and TREA SURER, to serve for the ensuing year. F. IL JACKSON; iSecretary. delB-(a IMP OFFICE OF THE RELIANCE IN— SURANCE COMPANY OF PHILADELPHIA, De cember 17,1862. At an election by the Stockholders, held on the 15th inst., in pursuance of the charter, the following-named gentlemen were elected to serve as Directors for the en suing year—viz : Clem. Tingley, Wm. R. Thompson, Samuel Bisphani, Robert Steen, Wm. Stevenson, 'Benjamin W. Tingley, John Bisseli And at a meeting of the Bel TINGLEY, Esq., was unanin delS-Gt B. M CITY , BOUNTY FUND 0041415-Notice -Notice is hereby given, that applications for bounty to this Commission must be made on or before 'he 27thinst.„ as the Commission will close on,that day. JOHN-C. KNOX, JOHN ROBBINS. - EDWARD OLMSTED, EDWARD GRATZ. WILLIAM BRADFORD, Commission. TOE DISTRESS ENGLAND.— The Committee to receive Subscriptions to aid in the relief of the DISTRESSED OPERATIVES in Eng,- land, will sit daily in INDEPENDENCE HALL from 12 :o 2 o'clock. JOSEPH WM. MILLER, JAMBS A. WRIGHT, GEORGE A. AtcKINSTRY. del2-tf THURSDAY, Dee, 11, 1562 M'HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITAL, HIS CUTI-IBEHT Street.—This institution is now open for the reception of sick and wounded Soldiers, who will be received and provided for in the most comfortable manner, reei of charge, B. F. GLENN, n022-ti Secret:l — fp of Board of Managers. PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTION . 11FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF THE BLIND.— The Annual Meeting of the Corporatorsorthis Institution will be held at the Institution Building,•- RACE and TWENTIETH Streets, on THURSDAY, December -18, 1262, at 4 o'clock P. AI, - clel6-tuth2t ROBERT P. KANE, Secretary. TO THE BENEVOLENT.-1110RE than two hundred Ladles have associated them selves, under the name of the PENN RELIEF ASSO CIATION FOR SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS, and arc devoting 0110 afternoon and evening of each week, at the' Spring Garden Institute, corner of BROAD and MIMI GARDEN' Streets, in making up such articles as are most needed by our sick soldiers. Committees of these ladies visit ever}• hospital in the city to ascertain the necessities of the inmates, and, as far as possible; to supply [Stem. They are also forward ing to distant points such supplies as are most wanted, where responsible parties are to be found who will re-! ceive such, and make a proper distribution of them. To do those things large means are required, and this appeal is made to the benevolent to assist them by dona tions of money or goods. • The following-mtmed gentlemen have consented tore ceive, on behalf of this association, any donations that cony he made : . . ALEXANDER HENRY, Fifth and Chestnut streets. TIIIMAS T. TAMER. Sr., 1622 South Fifth street. JAMES, KENT, SANTEE, Cu., EN and 141 North Third street. ItEIO74WIEST & ERWIN; 47 North Third street. JOHN C. SAVNItY, 807 Market street, LITTLE, SPOKES, .& C04`27 Chestnut st. del7-12t* VNIVIMEISITY Ole PENNSYLVANIA, (DEPARTMENT OF ARTS).—The Examination o the College. Claese at tho close of the First Term, will be held in the following order; TRIIRSDAY,IIth. From 9to 11, Juniors, by Prof. Ken dall, (Analytical .Goometry,) • and Sophomores, by Prof Fraser, (Solostology,) written. From 11 to 1, Seniors, by the Provost, (Moral Philosophy). FRIDAY 12th. From 9 to 11, Sophomores, (Geoznetry,) and Freshmen, (Algebra,) by Prof. Kendall, written. From 11 to 1, Juniors, by the. Provost, (Intellectual Phi losophy). MONDAY, 15th. From 9to 11, Seniors, by Prof. Allen, (Xenophon de re equestri). }rota 11 to 1, Juniors, by Prof.. Frazer, (Statics). • TUESDAY, 16th. From 9to 11, Juniors, by Prof. Allen, (Theocrittts). From 11 to 1, Seniors, by Prof Frazer, (Astronomy). WEDNESDAY, 17th From 9 to 11, Seniors, by Prof. Jackson,(Cicero's Tuccutanos). From 11 to 1, Sopho mores, 1:) , Prof. CoPPee_, (Logic), THURSDAY, 18th. From 9to 11, Sophomores, by Prof. Allen, (Polybins). From 11 to 1, Seniors4by-Prof Coppee, (English Literature). FRIDAY,I9th. Prom 9 to-11, Freshmen, by Prof. Allen; (Xenephon's liellenica.). From 11 to 1, Juniors, by Prof. Jackson;.(Juvonal). • • MONDAY, 22d. From 9 to 11, Sophomores, by Prof. Jacksim, (Tacitns' history). From 11. to 1, Freshmen, by Prof. Come, (History). TIIESDAI.2ikI. From 9to 11, Freshmen, by Prof. Jack son, (Ltvy). GEORGE .ALLEN. delo-9t • Secretary. NOTICE.—THE ANNUAL DIEETELVA of the Stockholders of the QUICKSILVER MI NING COMPANY willbahold et the CONTINENTAL HOTEL, in the city of Philadelphia, on MONDAY, the MTh ( 111 3' ofJfistinry, lB63, at 113‘ o'clock A M. dels-et; WILLIAM BOND, SecroterY. /PCP THE DON A.L DSON •IMPHOVE DIENT AND RAILROAD COMPANY—Office, No. 276 South TIIIRI) Street, Washington Building. PHILADELPHIA, December .16th, Owners of the Seven Per Cont. Mortgage Bonds of this Company are requested to present all Coupons now due to this Mitre for settlement, In accordance with proposi tion of the Company. delfi-6t ALBERT B. ECKEL, Treasurer. MOFFICE OF . TILE RELIANCE IN SURANCE COMPANY .OF PHILADELPHIA, December 1. 1862. The Board of Directors have this day declared a Cash Dividend of TEN PER CENT. on the Capital Stock, and SIR PER CENT. interest on the outstanding Scrip of the Company for the ELEVEN MONTHS ending on the 30th nit., payable on and after the 10th inst., free from Called States and State taxes. Also, a Scrip Dividend of FOUR PER CENT. on the premiums earned on risks determined during the said term of eleven months, and that Scrip Certificates, in the usual form, be delivered to the assured entitled to receive the same on and after the 15th inst. B. M. RINCHMAN. de2-tnthalm . ASecrotarr; I. OFFICE OF THE RELIANCE INS. CO. OF PHILADELPHIA, December 15,18 U. At an election for Directors of this Company, held THIS DAY, in pursuance of the Charter. the following named gentlemen were elected to serve for the ensuing year, viz: Clem TingleY. Robert Toland, Win. R. Thompson, J. Johnson Brown. • Semi. Bispliam, Marshall Hill, Robert Steen, H. S. Carson, Wm.. Stevenson, Chas. Leland Balkh W. Tingley, John Bissell:Pittsburg, William Musser. A meeting of the Board will bo held at the office of the Company on. WEDNESDAY next, the 17th inst. to elect &President. • .B. M. HINCEIMAN. • delfkit ' - Secretary. , AVIS AUX ELEGANTS. M. PAUL ANDRIOT, Gerund de la maim de 'lalHours de M. GRANDVILLE 'STOKES, 609 GUEST NUT Street, Philadelphia, a Phonneur de'prevenir ses: nontbreux antis of connaissancos qui l'ont dent fx.vorise de leur ellen tette, (ainsi que l&; et ranaersj quit vient do recevoir de Paris et Londres los modes les plus mentos et lee mieuxportees pour la saisou d' hiver. M. Grandville Stokes a mis a so disposition les etoffes les plus belles, et les moilleures qualites, dos premieres manu factures d'Europo. Lea milltalros, ainsi qne lea officlors do tomsgrades T tronverous lea meillettros qualites d'etotTos, a des prix tees modems. L'elegance de sa coupe, ainsi que le cachet de distinction qui la caracteriso 0.4 deja trop connu du public pour en renouvelles leurs merltes. del3-lm MOFFICE OF 'THE SURGEON - AR-. TIS'I"TO THE AEN. AND NAVY, PmLime pit; o, October 24,1862. Wounded Sol d ters and Sailors desirous et availing them selves of the National Appropriation for supplying Artifi cial Limbs, should apply Immediately at the office of the Surgeon-fu l tist.to the Government, No. 1609 CHESTNUT Street. B. FRANK PALMER, 0e26-tf Government Surgeon-Artist. COMMONWEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE :STATE OF PENNSYLVA NIA—Office, Commonwealth Building, No. 613 cuEsT NUT Street. PHILADHLPHIA, December 6,.1862. A• meeting of the Stockholders of the COMMON WEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY of the State of Penn sylvania will be held, at the Office of the Company, on DIONDAY, January 0, ISA at 10 o'clock. A_ M. An ELECTION OF TEN DIRECTORS, to serve the en• suing . year, will be held at.the same place, and on the same day, between the hours of 13 and-2P.M. • • SAMUEL S. MOON, Secretary. -PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAILROAD CO:-..-OYFICE T 27 Sourn•FOURTEI Sr PHILADELPHIA, December 8, 1862:—NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to the Stockholders of this Company * that the Annual Meeting and an Election for President. bix Mans.- gen, Treasurer and Secretary, will take place on the SECOND MONDAY (12th) of JANUARY next, at 12 o'clock M. W. H. WEBB, • deg-tjal3 Secretary. OFFICE RAI L RO AD CARBON AND •••• PORT CARBO COMPANY. • t • • PHILADUIantIA, December 8,1882, The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this Com pany will be held at the Office of tho Company, No. 407 LIBRARY Street, on MONDAY, December 29th, at half past ten o'clock A. M., at which time an election for of ficers, to serve the ensuing year, will take place. de9bl29 P. C. HOLLIS, Secretary.' NOTICE.--CORN. EXCHANGE BANK, PHILADELPHIA, November 4, 196 The following resolution was this day adopted by the Board. of Directors and ordered to be published: Rego 'vet; That the unsold portion of the Stock of this Bank be offered to the • present Stockholders at par, each Stockholder to -have the privilege of taking a pro rata share, according to a 13CRie 'adopted by the Board, pro• vided subscription and payment be made before the first day of January,lB63. b01.4-tjal - J.• W. TORREY, Cashier. M , CORN EXCWANGE . PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 24, MN. — At the election held November 17th, 186, 1 the following Stockholders were elected Directors of t,his Bank; Alexander G. Cattell, Christian J. Hoffman, Dell Nobilt, Jr., Robert Ervien, George L. Anzliy, IL W. Catherwood, Edward C. Knight, William P. Cox, 'William L. Maddock, Edmund A. Sender, James Steel, SamnekT. Canby, And at Charles E. Wilkins the meeting of Directors, his .day, ALEX ANDER G. CATTELL, Esq., was unanimously re-elected. President ; , ALEX. WHILLDIN, Esq , Vice President, and JOHN W. TORREY Cashier. no2htf J, W. TORREY. Cashier. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT "THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF PENNSYL VANIA " intend to apply to the Legislature of Pennsyl vania; at their next session, for K renewal of their char ter. Said Bank is located in the city of Philadelphia, with an authorized capital of one. million of dollam 7. a renewal of which will be asked for,with the usual bank . ing privileges. By order of the Board. jr23-tuEm NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN,. that an application will be made to the Leiziala. taro orrenneylvania, at their next Hossion. for a renewal of the Charter of the IiNNE ON TILE NORTIIYAN LIBERTIES. The neid Bank being located in the city of Philadelphia, with an authorized capital of live Iptudred thousand dollars. . . By order of the Board.. W. OUXATERFNC.whior. -Philadelphia, JUnr.!5A 18a9. ' . iIY2A4II" THE PRESS..--PHILADELPHIA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1862, Win. Musser, Robert Totem/, J. Johnson Brown, Marshall IL M. Carson - Chas. Leland,. :1, Pittsburg. • card, held THIS DAY, CLEM viously re-elected President HINCTIMAN, Secretary. S. C. PALMER, Cahhter. MILITARY HEAD QUARTERS PH ILADIILP HIA. CITY GUARD. 11.1711). REGIMENT, P. V. COL.• WILLIAM A. GRAY. PHILADRLPRIA, December 164.862. $1.75 BOUNTY ,j $175 When inustered in, cash $25 When the Company is full 75 At the end of the term of service A SUPERIOR GUM BLANKET. The pay - , of the recruit commences from the time he is mustered in; lie will also at once be fully clothed and equipped, and sent to Fort Delaware, in comfortable bar- racks,' abundant rations, and every attention paid to his heath and comfort By Strict attention to his duty, a soldier in this reg,i meat will receive rapid promotion Ey orders of tho - Secretary, of War, this regiment Ims been ordered on duty to Fort Delaimo For further inforniatiou, call, at hOadqup.rters WILLIAM A. GRAY, COLONEL 157th REGIMENT. P. V N: B,—There is room for one PULL COMPANY in the regivent, and such: ill he accepted, with all its officers. Immediate application must be made at headquarters. dein-61 • CONTINENTAL CAVALRY "Camp Metcalfe," near HADDONFIELD, - N.I. MEii wanted to complete Companies now nearly full, to secure the Citizens' Bounty - Fund awarded to the first Twenty Companies mustered into the service of the United States. Two or three positions of Second LIEUTENANTS are vacant, which will be assigned to young men of good re ferences, and who have seen service. dell-tf MILITARY GOODS. MILITARY GOODS. EVANS & lIA.SSALL, MILITARY FURNISHERS, 41s' ABOEt ErREET..PTIPLADELPIIIA. Templet° assortment of General, Field, and Line Oft- cars' [Swords, Sashes, Belts, Passants: Epaulettes, Can- teens, Haversacks, Yield Glasses, Spars, Candlesticks, Chapeaus, Hats, Caps, Drums, Silk and Burithig Flags, Camp Knives and Forks. Baldriei. Gam-cloth Over- coats;&c Also, a full llao of PRESENTATION SWORDS, Sashes, Belts, etc., and everything requisite for the Complete Outfit of Army and Wavy Moors, WHOLESALE & RETAIL. delMal FINANCIAL. S HARVEY rrnolus, STOCK AND BILL BROKER, No. 312 WALNUT STREET STOCKS and BONDS, and all kinds of U. S. GOVERN MENT SECURITIES bought and sold on Commission, ex clusively. • ' • Business Paper and-Loans on Collateral negociated at lowest rates. • Orders by Mail shall receive prompt attention. Refers to Messrs. Nathan Trotter .& Co., Geo. Parrish, Esq., John B. Myers & Co.. Sainuel.B. Thomas, Esq., & John Thomas, Es% delfeSmif JOHN C. CAPP & SON, STOCK ;-& NOTE" - 13R . OKERS;• NO. 23 SOUTH THIRD STRRET, . • . . - - DIRECTLY'OPPOSITE THE MECHANICS ' 'BAWL . - . 'STOOKS- ; AND BONDS BOUGHT AND , SOLD ON , colg - krs§ AT THE BOARD OP BROKERS. MONEY, TED AND NOTES AND LOANS ;NEGOTIATED ON' THE . • • BEST TERMS. - 4e3.31n GOLD, SILVER, DEMAND NOTES . , WIARTRRMASTERS t VOUCHERS, CHECKS ON WASHINGTON, and CERTIFICATE S OF INDEBTEDNESS. WANTED, 7 3-10 NOTES FOR SALE. . _ DREXEL 411 CO., no2llm 34 SOUTH THIRD STREET. r• • • FIVE-TWENTIES, R. • TWENTY-YEAR SIX PER CENT. BONDS. PAYABLE AT THE OPTION OF THE GOVERNMENT AFTER FIVE YEARS. I am-instructed by the SECRETARY OF THE TRU . - BURY to receive subscriptions for the above LOAN AT PAR. Interest will commence from the DATE . OF SUBSCRIP TION, and is PAYABLE IN GOLD at the Mint, or any Sub-Treasuri or Depository of the linitd States, on the first days of May and kiovember •of each pear. At the present rarmaint eX. GOLD, these Bonds yield about EIGHT per cent. per annum. 1 A full supply always on hand.. • JAY COOKE, SUBSCRIPTION-AGENT, no6-tf 114 SOVVEI THUM STREET. slo,ooo l et ° , e to t , $ 3,000,. Agl".) $2,000 ALFRED Oriftedreriittf, y. ' . „N0..4511. liorta SIXTH Street. 517 ARCH. "EMT' C. A. VANKIRIC. CO.M Have on hand a tine'assortment of . .0A? 1415 ELIERS - • . •AED OTEER. • .. • ~ . ••- .. • - GAS FIXTURES. Also French Bronze Figures and Ornaments, Porcela and Mica Shades, and a variety of FANCY GOODS • SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS. Which ther:will sell at reasonable prices: Please call and examine goods. dele4f THE COPARTFERSHIP HERETO -a- FORE existing between the subscribers, in the ma nufacturing business, under the firm of ORANLEEi NORRIS; At HURY, is this day dissolved by mutual eon bent. ' ROBERT GRANLEES, - WILLIAM NORRIS, 1113E1. Philadelphia, December • delVit* REMOVAL.—J. R. & J. PRICE HAVE removed to No. 247 MARKET. Street, runntnit through to No. 234 Church alley, (recently occupled•by McFarland, Tatman, S C 0.,) where, :with a largely in, creased stock of pry Goods, they would respectfully in the attentiOn'of the trade. •- - 073BISTMAS NOT. FOR •••• get to visit REIMER'S his Ivorytypes lank& (agreeable and 'approplhi te presents, their beauty and na turalness satisfy the Judicious. SECOND Street, above LOST ..-O•ERT IFI C A YE- !OF OrrY LOAN, No. 159, dated January . 2501, - 1800: In the name or John Perry and biaria btooncin-trnet foi Maria Moore, for WOO. Application, has been made . for: renewal of Certifitate.. Application JOHN PERRY. L'°'s.: T.:,...320,E ': F0L:1.40. WING .I).E. . ... . „ - -kiniaterafbe..inattiAlajit siiiiiiilie' iloilii iiiiiiii: :signed, haiiiug . fillleS to come to hand, application will be mad° to the.respectlye companies for the lb..nie of new • ' Drafts : , • - - , I• • Draft drawn by S. W.. 11111, agent of Penn. Mining, C 0.,, upon Sornl. I&Day, Secretary, Philadelphia,.datedt itiag. • agh, 1862, No. 116, to the order•of A': C. DllO6. for , 3;17: I;. Draft drawn by S. W. Hill, agent of Yenn. Mining Co., li, tipon Sand. M.' Day, Secrebo y, Philadelphia, datcd:Sept, ti 10th, IS6", No. 2U3, to the order of Ansel L. Extigara , , f or Draft drawn by C. B.Tetrie, agent Of Corttriti htiriing • CO , upon James M. Mills, Tresuoirott, Now 'York Anted Sept.:lat; 160, No. 1618, to the order of George tlaintv, for 1 'Draft drawn by .Tohn Cren, agent of Copper Falbi 1. Mining Co., upon Win. 11, Gagood;Preactirer, Boiton. No. : 1766, to the order oflt.-.I: Judd, for 4g61.41. ' Six Drafts drawn by .11. C. Davis, agent of Amygdaloid 1 - Mining Co., upon V. hi. Droxoli Treasurer. Philadelphia, 1 .1111rithered reapeettye.y - tl5B, 1611, 1612, 10X1, fe.)6,'and 1274, . each for.s6 , .-. '1 . 118000.813 111,(M& 00,, .. ~.. -: del7-2t*.' . 11.3 - Nortli THIRD Streot HOLIDAY GOODS. ROLIDA_Y PRESENTS l a W.M. A.'DROWN & 00., • 246 MARKET STREET. Are new prepared with their usual stack. of very,superior • U- - MBRELLK-S, VERY SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. , • delS-tf ESTABLISHED 1812. WILLIAM WILSON & MANUFACTURERS OF S I 1., "V . ''E 11, WAR E, s. CORNER OF FIFTH, AND: CHERRY SfiREETS A. ver large nssoitinent: of ?l.aixt - ' and Fancy: SILVER WARE on hand, suita,ble fur HOLIDAY I'RESENTS, OF OUR OWN MANUFACTURE. ALSO, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN ENGLISH, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN PLATED. WARES dell tjzcl 11OLIDAY PRESENT& assortment of USEFUL AND FANCY GOODS Nov Open' at WILLIAAC YARNALL'S liirUSE:PUitNISHiNGr STOit* No. 102.0 CHESTNUT STREET. de 3- e 3 11BITANkTA - WARE OF BEST oonsiating,.of TEA SETS, CASTORS, racREEs, LADLES, CIGAR LAMPS SPOONS, MOLASSES PITCHERS c, JIILi ur,P HUGS, &e., domprigng a fins assortment, in store and for sale by. WITTERS & CO., 35 North EIGHTH Street, Corner Filbert. SEE. TO IT-NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY YOUR " CHRISTMAS PRESENT'S," be'ore the throng eonimenees. WITTERS & CO. offer a beautiful lino of goods in I . SILVER-PLATED WARE, of every variety. BRITANNIA WARE, KEROSENE LAMPS, " " - Clocks, Fancy Goods, Gas Shades, &c., the whole form ing a eompleteassortment of the above goods, from which to select a " Useful and Appropriate Present." Call early by all means. . WITTERS & CO., 35 North EIGHTH Street, Corner Filbert, SILLVER-PLATED WARE OF BEST QUALITY; Consisting of , SPLENDID TEA SETS, CAKE BASKETS, TOAST RACKS • ' BITER DISIIAS, MOLASSES' PITCHERS, RUBY AND PLATED BERRY DISHES, - RUBY AND PLATED SALTS, NAPKIN RINGS. LADLES, SPOONS, CALL BELLS, FORKS, KNIVES, Re. Re., Comprising &Jim) assortment, in store and for sale by ' WITTERS & CO., No. 35 North EIGHTH Street, Corner of Filbert. A PPROPRIA_Tt GIFTS FOR THE SEASON.—GoId Spqctacles, Gold Eye. Glasses, Stere oscopes, and Stereoscopic Views, Photograph AlbninS, Card Photographs, Spy Glasses, Opera Glasses, Kaleid oscopes, Mathematical Instruments, Mantel Thermome ters; arid a great variety of other, articles, appropriate gifts for the approaching - holidays. NoALLISTER & BROTHER, (Established in 11796,) 728 CHESTNUT 'Street, del3-6 if IMPORTANT ..NOTICE TO'ALL WHOM IT MAX CONCERN. - o .SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. GUNS! GUNS GUNS! For sale, a lot of fine, English Double-bairel Shot Guns, -Laminated Steel, Stnbb and Steel Twist. Also, two Steel Twist Guns for boys. These gnus were the samples of an importing house, and are offered for sale very low. Call early and make your se lection as they cannot be duplicated. ' - - TROTTER & DAWSON, ' Nine Hundred‘and Nineteen MARKET Street (919). del2ret* 'c HOLIDAY. PRESENTS. CHARLES DUMMIG,- NO. .812 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA, Begs leave to inform his customers that his stock of newly, imported, goods, suitable for -PRESENTS, sur passes this year in elegance; variety, and cheapness of prices, anything before seen in this city. -- Please call and examine his good's before buying else- Where. - - - FANCY. GOODS. Pocket Books, • Work Boxes and Cahas, Purses: Porte-monnaies,. Writing Desks and Cases, Cigar - doses and Boxes, Bronze and Gilt Goads, Ladies' Bags,, , Chiniv&Parian Ornaments, Papier Mache Goods, - Bohemian. Glass and Terra Fine.putlery, ' " ' Gotta Ware. DRESSING CASES. Meerschaum Pipes and Cigar: Tubes. Games of every kind known. Cricket, Archery, and Gymnastic Implements. Walking Canes, Paris Fancy Goods generally'. -_„Musical Instruments of all kinds. . . In every - variety khown, in' ihotisands of differen kinds and styles. dell-12t if pHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS-A :IL large variety for sale at low prices, by JA.AIES W. RIJEbN & CO., 92 , 1 CHESTNUy Street. de tt • MTOROSOOPEB, SPECTACLES, AND SPY:GLASSES, for presents, for site by JAMBS W. QUEFaIi 3c CO., 024. CHESTNUT Street. dol f 11P ERA GLASSES, OPERA GLASSES. For sale by , JAMES W. QUEEN & CO4 - 921 GRESTN UT Street. de 3- if CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Paint Boxes, Photograph Albums, Writing Albums, Drawing Albums, Picture Albums, Toy Albums, Cartes de Visite copies from Engravings, Pictures for Children , Pictures for Coloring. Colored Engravings for framing, Fancy Papers, Gilt Borders. Also, Boxes with Fancy Letter Papers and Enve lopes. - SCHOLZ & JANENTZKY, del-lm 112 South EIGHTH Street. COMMISSION HOUSES. AIMY GOODS. DARK-BLUE COAT CLOTHS. DARK BLUE CAP CLOTHS. SKY-BLUE CLOTHS FOR OFFICERS ARMY BLANKETS, STANDARD .WEIGHT. 141-OUNCE DUCK. DRILLS, STANDARD WEIGHT. HEAVY. LINEN DRILLS AND DUCK. BROWN AND BLEACHED SHEETINGS AND SHIRT INGS. For sale by FROTIIINGTT AM & WELLS. aelif tf READY-MADE CLOTHING. VERY DESIRABLE Ili 'STYLE AND PRIOR. Suitable for the season. AN AVER & BROWN, ' rofinxit CLOTHING HOCISK, OAK HALL, • ' • S. F.. CORNER SIXTH AND MARKET STREETS I SPE ILL DEPAR NT FOR CUSTOMER WORK., I:=3 RKM)Y4WSF, OL'ObEU?RI. SOMERS tt SON; ' • No. 625 CHESTNUT STREET, UNDER JAYNE'S HALL Haven. • made up for sale an entire new stook of FINE • CIA/THING. Also, a all assortment of 01.0T}Iti, OASSIMEABS, and VZSTifiGS, which they respebtfully itylte the Dalin to .iixangriebefoye Purchasing elsewhere.se27-td3l . . • MAtERIALS POR - MINCE PIES. Burn. LAYER, AND SULTANA RAISINS,# CITRON, CURRANTS, SPICES, 4 ' • CIDER WINE, &c., &c. A f T.3ERT C. ROBERTS, ' DBAyg,R IN . PINE ELEVENTH Sip Via STS. dels4f tt • • -- 1 ' ..11,13218 - SAYE DEPOT. R. - A--111 , ED to No. 211 Beath SIMINTH Strttit, neat t . e ' =UM Institute. . • • The unersigned„ thankful 'for past. favors, and SW determined to merit future patronage, has socii di an elegant ar convenient store, and has now on od, a large as rtnient of Lillie's Celebrated Wror4 and Chilled ron Fire and Burglar Proof Safes . . o strictly flre and burglar proof safes made). Also, 1 e Unequalled Sauk 'fault, Safe, aod Sauk &mita. Lillte'spardr Vault Doors and Locks will beta.rni to order on short notloe. This is the stronmeat, beat pro , tatted, and cheapest Door and Lock yet °Urea. • Also, iartienlar attention is cslled I. hlllie's Naw Cabinet Safe, for Plate, Jewelry, &e. T3le, Safe IA QM. ceded to surpass in style anti elegant& anything yel offered for this purpose, and is the only oar that is strictly lire and burglar proof. Seel. NOTteg.-1 have now on hand say twenty of Farrel, erring, & Co.'s Safes; mtaef them nearly new, e t s and sow forty of other makers ; comprising a complete nesortm t as to sires, And all /lately exohanged for the now eel rated Lillie Nate, They. will he sold at Ten low Pri • ?WWI rail and re amine. _ ja'26.l. • /IL C. SADLER, Agent aENTLEAIEN'S •••,, WINTEa CLOTHING OVERCOATS AND BUSINESS SUITS, In great variety. WATCHES AND JEWELRY. 17- .4 1 1 HOLIDAY. PRESENTS. THOMAS. C. GARRETT, 712 CHESTNUT STREET, - OPPOSITE "THE MASONIC HALL, PHILADELPHIA, Has just received au assortment of LADIES' GOLD WATCHES, Of the newest styles, and of very superior quality, as Well as those adapted to men's and boys' wear. Re id manufacturing extensively a great variety of - USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLRS OF SILVER, And gives special attention to getting up, things suitable for BRIDAL. AND HOLIDAY PRESENTS. PLATED WARE, Got tip under the proprietor own inspection, in a great variety of styles, Will be warranted HEAVILY PLATED with pure silver, in a way to insure its wear ing well. Much of hi - JEWELRY Is manufactured on the premises, andlhis stock will be found to comprise a great variety of faationable goods, from the smallest articles to SETS OF DIAMONDS. These are offered for sale at PRICES ADAPTED TO THE TIMES; And peisons are invited, to call and examine them. del2-tf 4 „p HOLIDAY PRESENTS. WATCHES, JEWELRY, AND SILVERWARE, No. 622 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA. Persons wishing to purchase good GOLD or SILVER WATCHES, Fine Gold Jewelry, Solid Silver or Silver- Plated Ware, suitable for HOLIDAY PRESENTS, will fold a large and desirable stock to select from at STAUFFER ct HARLEY'S, del2-1.21 - No. 632 MARKET st., Philadelphia. 4 v a . HOLIDAY PRESENTS. We have now on hand. a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT WATCHES, DIAMONDS, SILVERWARE, JEWELRY, - OP ALL KINDS AND PRICES. SUITABLE' FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS. We invite special attention to the moderate prices of our DIAMONDS: LEWIS LADOMUS del2-tial No. 802 CHESTNUT STREET. AMERICAN . WATCHES. • -I .' .13 M R TE R. s . - • .. AGENT FOR THE, "AMERICAN WATCH COMPANY," NOW OFFERS. EXPRESSLY ADAPTED .FOR • • • HOLIDAY PRESENTS,,._ A MAGNIFICENT - STOCK' OF • AMERICAN -W ATC EtE FOR LADIES - . AND GENTLEMEN, AT MODERATE PRICES. : No: 712 'OHESTNGT STREET, SECOND FLOOR, OPPOSITE MASONIC HALL. • ' de9-1m • ' ' ' 11) HOLIDAY PRESENTS. al a. RUSSELL, No. 22 NORTH SIXTH STREET, Offers a simian assortment of WATCWES, DIAMONDS, FINE JEWELRY, AND STANDARD SILVER WARE, Suitable for Holiday Presents, at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. ile2elm D. T.-PRATT, (SCCCESSOR TO PRATT & REATH,) 607 CHESTNUT STREET, Is constantly in receipt of ENGLISH, SWISS, AND AMERICAN WATCIIES, Of desirable styles and qualities,—to snit all classes of ELI "HOLDEN,`- 4Jk Dealer.in fine. RV./ AMERICAN AND IMPORTED WATCHES, JEWELRY' AND CLOCKS__ oe3l-sm* 708 MARKET Street. „ AMERICANVtrA.TOTES, GOLD AND SILVER OASES. JOS H. WATSON, enl gm - - No. 326 CIIESTNIIT Etreet. WATCHES, JEWELRY, JaC FRESH ASSORTMENT AT LESS THAN FORMER PRICES FARR & BROTHER, Importers, uth2Oktf 324 CHESTNUT Strilet, befi* Pdurth LADIES' FURS. LADIES' FURS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. JOHN A. STAMBACH, IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER OF LADIES' FANCY FURS, No. 526 ARCH STREET, BELOW NINTH. ' ;* HAS NOW OPEN . A splendid stock of Russian and Fludsen Bay and Mink Sable, Royal Ermine, Chinchilla, Siberian Squirrel, and other styles of FURS, suitable for CHRISTMASap.d NEW YEAR - PRESENTS. ' dels FURS! GEORGE F. WOMRATEI, NOS. 145 AND 411 ARCH STREET, HAS lic . lNf t i t OPSZi A FLA ASSORTMENT L'ADIE'S' FURS, To which the attention of the public is invited. noi9-2m LADIES' • FANCY FURS. JOHN FAREIRA, No. 718 ARCH STREET, BELOW EIGHTH, IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER LADIES" FANCY FURS. - • My assortment of Fancy Furs for Ladies and Children is now complete, and embracing every variety that will be fashionable during the present season. AU sold at. the manufacturers' prices, for cash. Ladles, please give me a call. oc:3-Imif INSURANCE COMPANIES. GIIIARD FIRE AND ILARINE INSURANCE COMPA.NY OFFICE. 415 WALNUT STREET, FRILADELPRI CAPITAL $200,000. This Company continues to take risks on the safer classes of Property at low rates. The public cau rely upon its responsibility, and ability to pay losses promptly. Its disbursements for the benefit Of the public, during the last nine years, exceed 500,000. DOLLARS. and we respictfell7 solicit its favor in the future • • - DIRECTORS. • CHAS. I. DUPONT, JERRY WALKER, JOHN W. CLAGIIORN, JOHN THORNLEY, C. H HELMUT, • • ABRAHAM HART, - DAVID BOYD. JR.., PETER S. HOE, of N. V.l WM. N. SWAIN FURMAN SHEPPARD, JOSEPH KLAPP, M. D., N. S LAWRENCE, WM C. RUDMAN, JOHN SUPPLER • THOMAS CRAVEN, President. . • • • A. B.* GILLETT, Vice President. JAS. B. ALVORD, Secretary. • : apNolftf FAME INSURANI 406 CHESTNUT Street. FINE DIREG ,ND INS P RANCL TORS. F. N. Beek, H. D. Woodruff, Chas. Rielusison, John Kessler, Jr., Henry Lewis, Jr., P. S. Justice, Alex. W101.1.411x, • . Washington Jones, Gee. A. West, Chas. Stokes, 0. W. Da../.1%, John W. Everman,• FRANCIS N. BI K President. - CHARLES RICHARDSON, Vice President, WILLIAMS I. BLANCHAR.D, Secretary. , Cruhl9-Iftl COMMONIVRAIME , FIRE Wall HAWS COMPANY OF TBE STATE OF PERNSYI. DIRECTORS. ayne, Al D., Cherie& H. Rogers, John 111, Whitalf, . John Is. Walker, Rdward C. Knight, Robert Shoemaker, ].hums; S. Stewart, William Struthers, • Henry Lewis, Jr., Elijah Jones. • DAVID JA Y. D. _President. JOHN. WHITALL. , Vie° President. SAMD SS, S. MOON, Sesretary. °Office s Commonwealth Building, 613 calinizinji Street, Philadeink la. se! Iftl WEIStY 1 OLD Wills}r.zt WlifiSKl" Yvon our own and oak& celebrated Dist:norlea. We are cinistantlT rereiving OLD RYE WIIZAT, AND BOURBON AVALSWES. AVlCh.wWeil forprice and qualitr. AVY. QUALVENOCE COMPAVWX, Our Wh Isktes,for puritY, mellow ness, tqui. claimer, are RBIINEETLY TON BEST IN 'Atil WORLD. And we sell them at about HALF OUR .RETAIL DEPARTREDM Bag already become a eoutiaorable. feature in our 'busi ness. and tooontinne it in its nresvakstnii•mill to e.nbuge it, we'sliall sell;notwitbstaudius taisTa.st, about 4 cheap. IT us ever. CONSIDER TUESElltii.ltSt Monongahela Whisky, al eents par gallon Old Tiourhon Whisky, 7 oinks per gallon. Old Rye:Whisk. ,v por Eiztre. old Rye Whisky, 81.50 per ;Fallon. Very Choice Old Ryo Whisky, $7 per gallon. ' " • N. VAN REID.' . 118 North SECOE/1 &lett, nine doors above" Arab. •—• . . . BOOKS SITITABLE FOR Ali the neW Books of the season are to be found on our shelves, together with s. large well-selected stock of later dales. BIBLES IN FINE BlNDlNGS,various OXFORD and °Eh& ENGLISH editions. . PRAYER BOOKS. The. BOOK Ol' COXKON PRAYER., from the smallest 48mo. publiehed to the inmost folio for desk. 48mo. Prayer, Turkey Morocco, gilt edge • • • . 48mo. do. do. do. ribbon edge 48mo. do.' do. do. with elasp.. 48mo. do. rims andnlasps 48mo, do. velvet rime and elasps • . 16mo. do. Turkey-ilex 16mo. do. bevelled boards 32m0. Prayer,' (best edition published for children,) arabesque GO 32ma .Prayer, Turkey Morocco 1 75 32m0. „ do. rims and. clasps 250 32.firo. do. Y , velvet ' 350 And a ruite`tx, of stiles not mentioned, besides all the different Efiklish editions of PRAYER .BOOKS and CHURCH SERWOES. Also. uol6 m 1 FURS! E COMPANY, NO. NEW PUBLICATIONS. HOLIDAY PRESENTS, FOR CHILDREN, ' FOR PARENTS, - FOR SUNDAY-SW{OOT. TEACHERS, FOR CLERGYMEN, AND FOR FRIENDS. ffiOTOGRAPII ALTMAIS. A large stock:tot PEIOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, as hand some and as cheap as can be found in the city. FOR SALE AT THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL BOOR SOCIETY, 1224 CHESTNUT STREET. N. 8., For ,the accommodation: of Sunday-School Teachers that may not be able to make their selections through the day, the Depository i6ll be kept open in the evening during the week preceding Christmas. debtf THE LIFE AND WORKS _ OF - • R FUS C O'AT E . - - THIS DAY PLrELISITED, . . LITTLE, BROWN, & CO., 110 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON. TUB WORKS OF RUFUS CHOATE, WITH A MEMOIR 01' HIS LIFE, BY SAMUEL OILMAN BROWN, Professor in Dartmouth College. In two Svo. With portrait. Price• $.5. de - Ms tu DEAFNESS ! . A POPULAR TREATISE ON DEAFNESS, ITS CAUSES AND; PREVENTION, BY DRS. LIGRTIIILL, OF NEW. YORK. FOURTII EDITION. One 12nao, with Illustrations, Price One Dollar The very remarkable sale of this little volume is a suf ficient guarantee of its popularity , and value. Three edi tions MIN.° , been exhausted in as many months, and a' fourth is yusteady: The authors aim has been to produce a book - ' FOR THE PEOPLE, Not for the medical profession, but for afflicted individu als and. families, who, wishing information on the sub ject, have heretofore been at a loss for any work treating in unprofessional language upon Deafness and its attend ing evils. This book fills the vacuum. It is clear-and comprehensive, and should, therefore, find its way into the hands of every individual suffering with Deafness, or any accompanying affliction. Its value will be at once appreciated. Bold by Booksellers everywhere, and it will be sent by mailfree, on receipt of One Dollar, by ' • CARLETON, Publisher, (Late' RUDD & 'CARLETON), No. 413 BROADWAY; corner Lispenard street, 11. T_TOLIDAY JUVENILES.-THE:BOY FRIEND; or, All Can Help. By Aunt Friendly. 4 0 cents: • Harry's Atistakw, and Where they Led Hint 40 cents: Melodies for Childhood. With thirty illustrations. 90 cents. Charles Norwood ; or, Erring and Repenting. 90 cents. Buy an Orange, Sir? or, the History, of Jamie Wood .ford. 30 cents. • No 'Lie Thrives. A book for Boys. 00 cents. The. Young Marooners. Twelve ongraiings. 90 cents. For sale bi- WILLIAM S. ALFRED MARTIEN, dell; ' 606 CHESTNUT Street. CHRISTMASPRESENTS, DECEhi. BER, 1562. • .1 • •••_ • ' NO ADVANCE IN PRICE. ' HENDERSON & CO., 528 ARCH STREET. • Are now prepared to disposO of a - desiralito and well selected Stock of Books and Fancy Articles adapted for Holiday Presentation Gifts at the usual_prices. ' • WITHOUT „ADVANCE DURING THIS MONTH. Consiating in part of Standard Works, Fine Illustrated Books; all the New Books of the • Season ; Children's Honks and Games ;-Photograph Albums, of every style : Card Photographs of distinguished Americans and Fo reigners of the ' • FINEST TONE AND CLEAREST IMPRESSIONS. Pocket Books, Portfollos,Writing Cases, &c., &c. 6faTßemember, , No BUS ARCH Street. It CALLEMSIHOLIDVE BOOKS. YRUITS AND FLOWERS OF PALESTINE. ' 11. EL RHODE, THE HOLY.; OR. GLIMPSES IN THE ORIENT. • • • , PALESTINhiiST AND PRESENT. IT. CITY OFT GREAT KING. . The •abore are bound in cloth,All gilt, Turkey gilt, and autique.and are the . • • . • . • • HOST SUPERB HOLIDAY BOOKS. JUNRNILE BOOKS.. = . • • HADJI IN SYRIA:• Cloth. 75c. LIT g TLE PILGRIMS IN THE. HOLY LAND. Cloth, 5c • ilt, $l. • • "ABLE STORIES IN VERSE FOR THE LITTLE ONES AT HOME loth 50c• gilt, 31. _ CHILDREN'S BOOKS, GAIIIES,•&e., nreat variety, at , HALLN'S, dels-6t ' 130 C H ESTN UT Street. SIGOURNErg . ILLUS . TRATED POEMS—AN ELEGANT PRESENTATION VO LUME, printed on cream-tinted paper, with illustrations, designed by Barley, and engraved by various artists. Beautifully bound in various styles, suitable for pre sentation. _ • ' ALSO - - Au - nzrnot iTne.t.af_l3 D AcY-1491Z19, - ustrat eCIZSCIIII4- - ant and juvenile. LINDSA & BLANISTON, PUblishers & Booksellers, 25 South SIXTH Street, above CHESTNUT: GII - ST A 7-E D OSE . . . ILLUSTRATIONS • BRADY ON THE 18th OF DECEMBER. ; • • • • • DANTE ALBUM, Photographs from thirteen select Illustrations to Dante'a Inferno, by GUSTAVE DORE, in Portfolio, Cloth, $7.50: In Turkey Morocco, $lO. THE SLEEPING BEAUTY IN THE WOOD, by CHAS. PERRAULT, with Photographs from the Illustrations by GUSTAVE DORE. 1 vol. 4 to.. Bound in cloth, gilt edgos, $4. Turkey Morocco; $3.50. Also, Photographs of the latest Portrait of ALFRED TENNYSON, painted by G. F. WATTS, engraved by 'JAMES STE'S , , ENSON...Size.of the original, $1 Card size, 25 cents. . F: LEYPOLDT, Bookseller and Importer, 1323 CHESTNU'r Street. • "HOLIDAY .BOOKS. HOLIDAY BOOKS. The subscribers have on band an assortment of .. ILLUSTRATED AND STANDARD BOOKS, suitable for Holiday Presents; also, Jl.ll/KNILE BOOKS in great variety, and all the • NNW BOOKS Of Hie day. LINDSAY do BLAKISTON, Publishers and Booksellers. 25 South SIXTH Street, above Chestnut A'LECTURE FOR YOUNG MEN.- Just published, price 6 cents, a new edition of the late Dr. .CULVERWELL'S CELEBRATED LECTURE on the Abuse of theSeproductive Powers, inducing De bility, Nervousness, Consumption, Epilepsy, Mental and Physical Incapacity, Sic. The radical mode of treatment, without medicine, is fully explained, BO as to enable every one to be his ow' Physician at the least possible expanse._ A BOON TO THOUSANDS ' F SUFFERERS." - Sent under seal in a plain envelope, to any additi* post-paid, on receipt of six cents, or two postage stampe: Address the publishers, CH. J. C. KLINE St CO., 127 BOWERY, New Yoric,„ Post Office, Box 4,665: no4-3m if • PAINT.IISGS,:.F.NGRA.VINGS, &c. • W ' Alert P.OItTRAITp • . . ••.••• .• . • • • GEORGE AND:MARTHA WW.SHINckI I ON, COPIED IN OIL COLORS BY E. C. MIDDLETON, Of Cincinnati, (formorly . of this city.). These l'ortralbi are produced by an entirely New Pro cess, and aro more beautiful and life-like than tho finest brush paintings, and are furnished to Subscribers only, at a remarkably low - price. • What can be more appropriate for a CHRISTMAS PRESENT ' Than ti pair of those Paintings ? iThermnst be seen to be appreciated, and tho subscriber will call and exhibit them to any in this city who will address him, through the Post Mee. ' rt - 11„i STMA.S JAMES . •S.- EARLE .4t SON, !.. • HAVE' NON OPEN • • THEIR NEWEST IMPORTATIONS• • • FINE' ENGRAVINGS, PARIS PHOTOGRATTLALBUMS • FOR CHRISTMAS SALES. OIL PAINTINGS, PICTURE, AND PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES. • LOOKING GLASSES IN GREAT YARIETT. , EARLE'S.GALLERIES, d ei•tf 810 ',CHESTNUT. STREET. THIL ADEL P liIKAN)CRAPIis. TIP NOII.IVIANT A .000 D PIOT OMB, by all moms, go to ltErbfkat'S. His Colored-Photo graph for $1 are flue Me»esaes, and moderato charge: SECOND Street, above Green. ". 11.* JUST OPENED, . . • . • ~ , . A NEW PHOTOGRAPH , GALLERY. - No. 006 ARCE(STREET, ' • Where the " • • ' FINEST PHOTOGRAPHIC PICTURES, FROM • • TILE CARTE DE VISITE TO THE IMPERIAL SIZE, Are produced by the most • hXPERIENCED ARTISTS. Those w!shing firat-ciene 'Antares are invited to call and examine specimens. 'A choice selection of Albums, cases, and frame., on hand: . F. A. 0. SNIPE. d.17-3m . . • • VIESILY • ES'OBLISHED'W POP-U -a- LAR P.A.VOR,REISIER'S colored Photographs for $1 are a public zieccasity. - Their clleapness aud accuracy render them ludispeasolik. SECOND Street,- above Green. It cracuutfixO MTBAtiME.S. :BROTHERHEASYS CIRCIILA The Englloh and . JanerlaaaßookCinclnding ALL CLASSES . of Literature. This la the ONLY - Lthrtity in the coautri that includes all the NEW ENGLISH BOOKS that are not gEttEINT , BD here. Terme id per year; six 'months Vt;.. three months BLS: . one month 75'cents, or 3 cents per day. 218 Swat h EIGHTH. Street. ENGLISH AND FF,ENCII . -TAKII.X. CIRCULATING LIBRARY .AND CABIN= DB LECTURE,I323 CHESTNUT sTR BET. Sub6criptiola per yearonouth, and day. • Ca tillogueafurnishea gxatis on application. Just reads, Catalogue of' the Young Ladiee.Freumic brary. adt:EltilUe de - / 01 BRlbtathevie otkie des Damsel et des Deini4elleB." lit. M. MONAC Agent. • aeB.4ln . ; : 1323 CHESTNUT Street. E . 17 . :R Q Y. MAOIC POCOT sooss.' A large "urti t i gt i krl t un,t l g'etl eit, • •: •':' ' 'No. 17 AAN'ptroot, top otaiilo... ' dell& ' ' • Isow..l7orm liiIRELLAA: , OF AND G114G . - • ••1 - tartans styles of Bolsi', for presest4. . toS. 1 IJSSEL!. lend it- North'FOURTH. Street. 8111 i. tlißitklLL4lB, ON PARAGON 'AND TSBLF"lBB6, nicoaud ' li lit. 116. iif.Sand Snell; Sink: 51LK UMBRELLAS;; WITH -IVORY AND WOOD DANDLES, tot' iriments: JOS. FtiSSRLL, Nos. null 4 Notth Fourtra Fi 2 1,0 i5O 2.50 3 00 ...•... 225 . ....... 3 50 DEAFNESS! A.- BARLOW. AfICTICI?.. 7 4L \IAZA Ali— -NINTII AND 3 AN so‘t STREETS. YUBLIC SALE OF 5i.F.16 13 5, PN SATUUDAY MORKINU. At 10 o'clock: at the Bazaar, will be sold without re serve— A brgo collodion of handsome Sleighs, most fatillinttabk, style. Several Portland. Sleighs. • ALSO. Rcbts• Buffalo 80be ,, . Slcigli Bells, Vern Covers, ALSO, HORSES, CARRIAGES, AND if The titittill CatalOgtic of times, Carriagem," HArnobo,- Sn &Hes, No poetponeinent on account of the weather. ALFRED M. HERKNE6S, del7-2lif ' Anetiorteer. AMUSEMENTS. A MERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC. DIRECTOR S GRAU, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18: Second Opera Night. Debut of the celebrated Prima Denuu,, SIGNORA And the famous new Contralto, E MOKENSI. On this occasionVill he produced' • LIJOREZIA BORGIA. Signora T.ORINI in the celebrated role of Lucretia. ile. MORBNSI, Mallio BRIGNOLI, Gennaro. &Jan: A.lfonso.. Conductor and ]Nlusical Director...- ... MIYZIOt. Ticket Oilice at Academy, and Gould'e Music' Store. Chestnut and Seventh streets, wit ere seats can be socurz4. fur Luerezia, Dinorah, and "Ballo in Mascitera. dots AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIC-- DEBUT OIF MLLE. CORDIER, Mr. T. C RAU Begs to announce the production of Myer , beet's new Opera, DINORAIL (Le Pardon de Pleermeld This important and interesting work-will-be given for the first time in Philadelphia, ON FRIDAY, DECEMI3BR 19. Wherever this latest inspiration of the illustrious COW , Poser of "Les Huguenots" has been-performed, it has , been pronounced a chef dneuvv. The legend , on which: ,(11eOpera of DINORAR _ . is founded affords frequent opPorhinitieS for that'viri contrast of style and alternate change from "lively severe," which ho so much cultivates. - The'result s an , unique work of sit, so astonishingly feticitOus that, whi/er it delights, the general public by the irreiistible blan dishments of melody, it surprises the musician bylcs learned combinations and novel and beautiful effects of instrumentation. Mr. GRAD is fortunate in possessing at the present rno , - ment all ample company for the just interpretation of thin.:. production. CORDIER; MORENSI; BRIODTOI.I,' - AMODIO, - strsm,. *ill appear - in the principal parts; . MLLE. CORDIER Making her.debut :is A role to:pre:4ly written for a brilliant high sox:rano: NEW SCENERY • bas been prepared for the Opera by Mr. IL.Calye, Scenbr.:. ArtiSt.of the , New-York Academy. of Music, aud.the ecei* at the Mill Dana of the. . INUNDATION will, it is belloved„fully: maintain the higli remite of the- - establishment. • • ' NEW AND CHARACTERISTIC SCENERY: CORDIER ae Dinorah. MORENSI i.s Ist Ooatherd . BRIONOLL..as.-Coreatin...STOCKTON.as.2d.Goatherd AMODIO ..... .as..Hoel. ,SUSIINI.....as.The Hunter. TO give due effect to the Episode of the third act, Signor ' Brignoli has kindly consented to 'slug THE FAMOUS REAPER'S SONG, which can only be effectively given by an artist of su.- Mier merit. , The performance will commence with the GRAND SYMPHONIC AND CHORAL ..01TERTGRE, THE PILGRIMAGE TO PLOERIVIEL, being a musical description of the eventSlliat are Sup- - posed io have taken place prior to the commenee.ment of - the action. It will be performed b THE GRAND ORCHESTRA • • - THE INVISLBLE CHORUS.. The. musical portion of the Opera has beettprePaiedinti -. carefn I ly reltearted pier MUM). The Bra ise en , scene under the general Strperintentt- - - kIICO of Sig. SCOLA: ' • • . SPECIAL - NOTICE,_ • • - On a cconat-of the importance and difliculty.of the great Symphony; no interraptioM can possibly. be permitted.. during its performance.. Visitors are, tberefore,,,respect fully requested. to be ia their places before it commendeg.,: or ttey,yriil hays to await itsconclusion to be shown t 0..... ..... Lheir Keats. - SATURDAY, GRAND GALA NIGHT: • UN BALLO IN: IVIASCIIERA,— , The -Masquerade _,• For the first and orris- time, tho • • • • THREE ..FRIX.E. DONNE ON TIIN SAhIE EVENING . . mRs. J OHN DREW'S ABCH-STREEIT THEATRE. Business Agent and Treasurer.. . . SOS. D. WE . PM FORTY-SIXTY{ NIGHT . OF J. S: CLARKE. Another gradd combination.. • • • • TO-NIOIIT • (THURSDAY )Dec. IR, ISM • • OUR ASIBRICAN CbUSIN.. •,. Asi Trenchard J To conclude with•Tliß OCTOROON. Salem Scudder Mr. J. S. Clagilia. Zoo (the Octoroon)., . Drew. FRIDAY:BENEFIT OF J. S. CLrAREE. - CLARKE four ~, r lorious pieces. THE NAIAD QUEEN IS IN ACTIVERIEHEARSAL: Doors open at BS. Commence at • . .: Seats secured six days in advance. . WALNUT-STREET THEATRE:- Side-Lessee Mrs. M. A. GARRETTSON. Business Agent Mr. JO W E EK ONNELLY. SEVENTH AND LAST OY MR. AND MES..K L. DAVENPORT.' • THIS(THURSDAY) EVENING, Dec : 18; 1882.• Will be given Messinger's great play, hi five acts,. of n :NEW WAY•TO 'PAy OLD DEBTS: • Sir Giles Overreach ' • Mr. Devenport. To conclude with the thrilling Melodrama of the . - RED RONALD OF TILE LEONARDS., FRIDAY, BENEFIT OF MR. DAVENPORT, ! ' L g, lE. e T E RT HALL, CHESTNUT FOR A MORI' MR OTLY; Commencing AIONDAY, December 23,•and every Eve: ping d nring the week, • • • PEARSON'S HISTORIC•IIIRROR OF THE WAR:. The only • work • of. the kind in existence, sketched by eye-witnesses, and painted in the highest style of art by. the IllostNUllllCllt 1111108. under the supervision of the Well-knowMPEARS9N BROTHERS; of Ifew*Tbrk. ' 'The most interesting ' Objects and incidents connected with the RISE AND PROORBSS-OF THB RBBBLLlONvillus hated with S'PARTLINO DIORAMTiC , ACCOMPANI MENTS, • entirely new, and on a scale of magni fi cence, never before attempted. . The thunder „cif Amnon • und the din of the: battle-field fall upon. the ear of the audience. The fro and smoke of the• adVitheing hosts, and theii'despentte charges are seen; and the fearful work of 'carnage and , death is prented•witht distinct ness and vividness mocking reality, so that the audience • can readily imagine themselves actual spectators of the • sublime and stirring scenes represented. Tickets,. 2L cents. Packages of six, sl.' Dboraopen at 6X, to commence at 714 o'clock. - Exhibitions cin WEDNESDAY, SATURDAY: , and. CHRLSThiIiS - ' Afternoons ; at 3 o'clock,. When Children for-311..C1INTS:. • Persons desirous• of• obtaining Takata wilt:oleo* call at the Hall, between the hours of 10 and 12 A; M.sawl.l.- and 4P. M fdel7-409 D. WOODWARD. Manager. CONCERT 'TT ALL LF 0 TiIIII , II- ROOM—CHESTNUT Street, above Twelfth, CAPTAIN WILLIAMS' GREAT NAUTICAL ENTERTAINMENT, Every Evening . at TX o'clock.. • And SATURDAY AFTERNOONat , 3 o'clock, r This splendid Entertainment drew -crowded houses fdr ' 260 nights in New York ; will remain open a-few-wee/kw longer in Philadelphia. Every family , should- witmert- Capt. Williams' Great Whaling Voyage before its depar ture. Liberal arrangements will be made for schools and beneVolent purposes. Tickets - 25' cts., or Ave for SI. 171ERAL4,111.14...'.ORCITESTRA. P,ETB- N-A , LIC •RERARSALS every SA.TITRDAT. ABTER NOON at 334 o'clock, .at the MUSICAL. FUND. HALL. Carl Bentz, conductor. Tickete2.s cents. Packages of tickets,sl.—to be bad of Andre 'dr C 0 .., 1104 Chestnut street ; J. E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut, and at the ball door. . • • n027-tf HASSLER'S ORCHESTRA: 2a* South ElGlNNlNefgValant. • Masa pENNSYLVANIA: .A.O.ADElfir OF -A- THE FINE SCHESTNUT STREET, Is open daily (Sundays excepted) from 9 A. M. tni P. M. Admission ?l cents. Children half price. Shares of stock. WO. . iY9 WANTS. n.e., , ,,,,,,,, , ,n/k4WWWNAJWyVVVVWWWW , emsevws." WAN TED-A‘ALF.BM:A.N , WHO IS . ''T 1 th acquainted with the .Catilt Cloth Trade. d Address !Clo," this office. • - • . . elB-90 • TO PETROLEUM OIL REFINERS.- - Two Tonug men of several years experience wish .to Make-some arrangements with a party to lieltne Oil. ; Address 80x:2513, Inquirer Office. , 4.: Its . TO BOX M.A.N-10:F.AOTOBBRS -A-• . WANTED.-3000 Sprnce; Linn' .Poplar',' or Beach Zones per day, at C._ALBRIGET United States Bakery. Nos. 5 7 and DOCK Street. delltat* • PARTNER WAN TED.,-AN . OLD ES -18- . .tablished Fancy Dry Goods llonse, now doing a bust- Of swap, on a cash and short time basis, desires a partner having from WO,OOO to $1 , 3,000 to invest, in {d ace of amember of the Arm about to retire. !Address 'W: IL." at the office of The Press. Communications will be considered conAdential. • - - delUit BOARDING: ROA RD IN a.L 7 SITITES - : OF ROOMS J" for Fandltea, and 'aiutrlii - Rooms; at N. E. corner of SIXT ',MTH and LOCUST Streets. delS-3t EOAnDING. •• :LADIES AND GEN TLEMEN can ho aciommodsted with good Rooms and BOARDING at N 0.1506 CHESTNUT Street del7-61. A jBINGLE GENTLEMAN WOULD like tolumago a comfortably furnished roomier UM winter. .within ten minutes' walk of The Press office. Address "'Wiesen." at this office. den-tto PERSONAL. NMINLK 1Y MUSTER AND PAY ROLLS, AND I +3-•- ei i eet Government claims all kinds cashed or col. le ra tes; by JAMES FULTON, 4 54 WALICUT OtralPhiladelphia.. nos4f. PENSIONS.—SIOO. BOUNTY AND• Pay procured and collected for soldiers, sailors.% and the relatives of such as are deceased, at reasonable.. and satisfactory rates. Claims cashed or advanced lip= n by JAMES FULTON; Solicitor for Claimants, 424 waronar Street, Philadelphia-. Particular attention given to parties living at a die,. Mune. FOR SALE AN!) TO LET. 4,7C015TVEN.12,14T- PM A T.T,BousE 'and STOP, to LET; fixturoslorsele 10w.,. 68 arfilar -- TEETH . Street . - . • " . • del:-3t . fai • TO BE LEirsTORE NO. 1617 AIia3SARKST street. Fixtures for sale: Alik>l7 to sleltAt.• . M. PATTON, 29 South BIGIII 1.1,11 TH St. FOR SA_LE,OR TO LET-STO.RE Ala ict). n North Tam street. imintre st zro. 15t, opposite. , • del3-et. w h i p TO I,ET=THE DESEEtAi3L.F, 'FAWN:IW STAND; No.l l , North THIRD Street, corner. ofChureMelley.. Apply on the premises. delSSt• • SL 1 ilia —SIX WEL L rleitOVED -TAN A-v0 .. ;-•cmi t uND tßE,ris, •of thf:4 anln latt . r.. sate at ti dtaeonnt ; Irredeemable Ground,Rent of ‘ atrA) ;L.: annum % a number of Ground Rents, Irc.7z niCOD to si,op.; Apply to E PE'rrlT, ' del3 ' No. 309 WAIIIMStreet. LEGAL• nAnrk"Ann" ,,, 44MAnfne..":Nevvv , ""nnosiw....Y.l"^" , ":""'• , 1-IsT:I33.B:DOIrRIOT °WIRT FOR ZECH . . . -k. Cr. 4111) :COUNTY, OF PIIITAXDF.LPIIIA. • T 1 ' MUTUAL ASSURANCE - t! ANT vs. CHRIS-. TSAI' A. I).ANNAKER. Lovtui.,Facias, of - Saptonther, , Terty,. 1 462,, No. 61. • 1 4 1 . 03 a4tll'inr alb Pointed by the Cciart, to repo4 die:Wu, I . tion of Ule thud - raised" by the %NU:under due writ, of the. I folloWing 'described real estsda. to Wit : All that. certaitu I four-story, brick nmisnage or taninneut :tad .1,,,1t. or pipe., or : ground thereunto belonging,. sitnato on LF' ea s t side. of- i Delaware Third street., brotiontugat thediscance of nliont, I two hundred. and. forty feet ,one hack aThatt,ir,ctli; ' t ward frolu. the north side, ofS: , ...?..%Afrits str ew lathe nay 0... Ybitsdelphia, containing lb front orlififilt f, on .1114. 53101.* Third street seventeini fodt,autt in lou of diptA. east: Ward seventy feet. • 'Boupded northwa - I ,t. , tw,it'sd . and. southward by other ground of the said : itstlau A. Dan-. naltcr, and 'WetstwArd• by Third strect.aforesald,,,fiv,hich said Dot or. plece.ol•Aroaa - 4 boYe. t i nS9rihrlits.in.LVt , Mc Parcel of, a.. certals Attrar lot, of grountoth rtyrfeet fronk 'and one huudretl and ntuety feet it i s wh.lo.tatharine ? Ds onaker, by utdeifturo utea. tb4ritirtiet day of 'No:. v ember, Atino".lDOinifillS3l; Moon:W..ln 'DO • 09ik. A. 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ISAA.OB, v'Li+lS: amt AURTETE:gr9 rEt;le_7 4 , ll, ad. is jonallugptly 10(1.0.1 tta. 3LI. iN4 Stre!'o., where ha Z'Alltio at am aya r'; par ..afeatpic.ttkr. IA4 g g py if e u nible, ArtitiCia BY e, iuyert.3,l W7t1; , ..1.1 ji ohatieis Mau to' -3x.azur,tlra.. 4.0,3:10 .• •