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THURSDAY, ,DECEMBER 25, 1862
Ir OEDEIt that the gentlemen connected
with THE PRESS may be enabled to enjoy
the Chrismas holiday, we shall not publish
tin edit irnn t (,)-111 9111)w,
I?ORNEY 7 S WAR PRESS.
w Ai; Punss for ti'aturday, December 27th,
Is cow printed, and may be purchased at the
counter of Tn E PRP,SS. The great events that have
juit transpired, and the care we have taken to make
a full and complete history of them, will give it a
great value. The elaborate details of all the great
movements, AS furnished by the correspondents of .
this newspaper, with all the departments of the
army, have been condensed into a systematic and
consecutive form. These narratives are illustrated
by engravings of swim of the most graphic events
of our camp life at Falmouth, and, with the editorial
comments upon events as they have transpired, will
make a complete history- of the great week. The
other departments of THE WAR. PnEss have been
prepared with great care, and will be found to em
-brace a full summary of news from Europe and
other foreign countries—the internal condition of
the rebellious States, and all matters of interest
transpiring in Philadelphia. Able writers contribute
to its colmnns, and sonic of the most interesting
sketches of the, war have been, furnished to this
paper. ThOiterature of the war is fully represent
ed, wit, humor, poetry, and belles lett res being Made
prominent features. : As Tam-Wan Pi; Has has a
large Circulation in the rural counties of this State,
and indeed in the rural districts of all the States, we
have taken great pains to make it full and re
liable in its financial and commercial reports, as
well as the reports from ourvarious cattle-markets
The agriculturist, the - farmer, and the enterprising
merchant will find it an invaluable aid to their busi
ness,
ENGRAVINGSGeneraI Burnsides Headquar—
ters at Falmouth, Ira. Conversation between
Pickets on the Rappahannock -River, Va. Hauling
teams oat of the. mud, an everyAay scene on" the
road from Acquist Creek, to the headquarters of the.
Army of the Potoinae before Fredericksburg.
AN ORIGINAL STORY—The stky of.a: Fre
dericksburg Soldier : A Christmas War Stori&;:
CHOICE POETRYlteveric—A Revelation:.
The -Hying 'School-Mate—Dirge for a Soldier:
FOUR LETTERS FROM "OCCASIONAL." :
[The War Press publishes every:week all the Aet- -
ters of "Oecasional" that appear in the Eaily Press,]
WAR NEWS OF THE WEEK.
EDITORIAL—The: Report of Gen. Burnside
The Administration-H-The Alternative—Prize cases
at this Port—Democratic Veracity-"A Jewel and
a Man"—The 11“lettation of Fredericksburg—
Com fort for the Enemy—Gen. Banks' Expedition
—The ertaltint Four Hundred—Atlantic Telegraph
—lllr. Illonekton Mines, M. P., on American Ai-
fairs.
STATES IN REBELLION:
ARMY OF THE FRONTIER.
THE PIRATE ALABAMA. - -
MEETING OF PENNSYLVANIA SOLDIERS'
RELIEF ASSOCIATION IN WASHING-TON.
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. :.
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF.
A WEEK'S SUMMARY OF NEWS.
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
ARMY OF NORTH CAROLINA.,
FROM WASHINGTON.
EX-SECRETARY THOMPSON ON JAS. BU
CHANAN AND SECESSION.
LEG-AL INTELLIGENCE.
FROBI - FORTRESS MONROE.
WIT AND HUMOR."
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS-Sick and. wounded
c2oldiers---Gov. Curtin's Visit to Washington-The
Holidays.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL—The
Money Markett.- Philadelphia Market, &c.., &c.
Copies of the WAR PRESS, put: up in , :wrappers
for mailing; may he had for five cents.
THE - kindness Of our friends is so oppres
sive that we find ourselves this morning
with hardly room enough to wish them all the
• compliments of the season. After giving
the largest possible space to our patrons, we
arc'conipelled tq omit columns of valuable
advertiSements in, order 'that we may print
the news of the c - lay,
Our own duty is simply to observe—to
tell our, tory and nothingntore. It may be
that there is very little to say, and therefore
Silence must be regarded as discreet`and -Wel
come. Tbe:*orld seems to be at peace.:
The great :armies in Virginia arc panting
after their : late endeavorS, and enjoying as
happy a Christmas as their fearful busi
ness will:permit. In the North, the season
seems to be: one of thelpost joyous that have'
been known foryeara ; and not - withstanding
the great danger overhanging usnotwith
standing the thousands: that:have been be
reffbythe: swift edge orbitalc, there 'seems
to be a genuine aid general enjoyment of
inerr ChriStmaL4.' We. wish that all may feel
the greatest happiness of this glad time ; that
in the blessings we partake, , we may not
neglect the ' needy and ' unfortunate, and
that Ithen this 'sacred and soleMn season
comes .again, it may come to a people
ehas
tenecl and, purified; to a Republic trium
phant and mighty ; to a Union of peaceful
and prosperoUS States.
41CCOltDiNG to Rll accounts, the caucus of
the . Republican Senators, :like their subse
quent interviews With the President of the
United States,and all the members of his
Cabinet; with a single exception, was de
corous and patriotic. There was no at
tempt at - dictation on the part of the Sena
tors, and no
the
of irritation on
the.part of the President' and his Cabinei . .
The „snggestions:of the Senators Were pre-
Seined and enforced with dignity, and, the
spirit from which they sprung was that of.
a single and unanimous purpose, 7 -to sustain
the' Government Tin its great trials and com
plications, and-to recommend the necessity
of frequent confidential and. free consulta
tions bet Ween the ExecutiVe and his Cabi
net, and the Ecreat co-ordinate branch of
Congress, which, in
. harmony with the
Constitution and the experience of the past,
is consulted upon every great measure. One
of the secrets of the- strength of the most
popular Administrations of other days was
the frequency with which the Executive
conferred, - not only with the Representa
tives 'of the people, but the Senators in Con - 7
gross:
WASHINGTON.
Special Despatches to cc The Dress:,
WASEUNGTON, December 24, 1862,
Court of Inquiry. on Gen. McDowell.
The cress-examination of Gen. Swim was con
tinued. He stated that he had never received any
definite propositions from Gen. INlcDowii. con
cerning the defence of Thoroughfare Gap, and had.
known nothing of a division said to have been sent
to him whilst resting at Waterloo Bridge, by Gen.
AleDowEr.l.. He was aware of no preparation by
Gen: AleDowfaa. to meet the enemy at Thorough
fare Gap, though, on being asked if anything look
ing to mush an end had been provided in theGenerfil
Order No. 10, he replied that it liad. The court then
adjourned till Friday.
The Trial of General Porter.
General PORTER haying procured his witnesses,
the examination on the part of
. the defence began.
Major General PARKE, chief of BURNt4IDEiii staff,
was sworn, but deposed nothing of special import
ance. Colonel CLEARY, of the Quartermaster's, and
Captain Firma), of the Commissary Department,
were examined touching the condition of the roads
and the state of the night of August 29th. They
were both agreed as to the impracticability of march
ing troops at such a time. Captain Alowrs.mi and
Lteutenand WELD, both of General PORTER'S staff,
were summoned, and testified to having seen a bearer
of despatches from General POPE to General POR
TER on the night of the 27th of August, and to other
matters of minor interest. The court then adjourned
till Friday. •
Approval of a Sentence.
The President has approved the sentence of the
court martial held at Norfolk, for the hanging of
FRANK LETZ, a teamster, who murdered a colored
man at Camp Hamilton.
The Pennsylvanians in General Birney's
The following letter has been addressed to Gov.
DunTtx by General Binniv, who commands the
division lately under General KnAnny :
QuAuTuns IST DIVISION, 3D CORPS,
()Amu PITCHER, Dec. 19, 1662.
You ExclU.LtilVeY : It gives me pleasure to say
to you that among the distinguished regiments of
this old division, in the battle of Fredericksburg
'were the seven from Pennsylvania, our patriotic old
State.
The Wlth, Colonel Campbell; 63d, Major Danksi
106th, Colonel McKnight; and 99th, Colonel Leidy,
Were identified with the glory of the command. But
the 68th, Colonel Tippen; 114th, Colonel Collls;l4ist,
Colonel Nlidiel—new accessions—did much gallant
tervice, and Withßtood the enemy's charge with en
thusiasm, driving him to his breastworks and
cover.
It was with peculiar delight, as a Pennsylvanian,
that I led so many Pennsylvania regiments to the
support of the veteran "Rescrves,” and as that di
vision was slowly and sullenly retiring before the
.overpowering foe, that we relieved it front the pur
suit, and repulsed the enemy with terrible slaughter.
An of these regiments are fully entitled to have
tacialls' awarded to them,. from the Executive
power, the right to add "I , redericksbure to the
names already crowding their banners. May I ask
you, amid your many duties, to have this compli
ment promptly paid theuil
I regret to say that Colonel Campbell, Colonel
Leidy anti Major Hawksworth fell severely wound
ed whilst leading their commands. Many a brave
Pennsylvanian gave his life for the glory of the old
flag, and the honor of our good State and country.
' 1 am your obedient servant,
D. B. BIRNEY,
Brigadier General Commanding Division.
Governor ()eta tN, Harrisburg, Pa,•
Division.
New Project of the Secretary of the Trea
sury—A Loan Recommended.
The Secretary of the Treasury has sent to Repre.
sentative STEVENS his financial project. recommend
ing a loan of $900,000 2 000 at rates of interest not
exceeding those now authorized by law. The
Seci etary does not suggest any further augmenta
tion of Treasury Notes.
The Committee of Ways and Means have not yet
considered the subject.
A lieverse Decision.
The commissioner of internal revenue has decided
that slaughtered hogs weighing more than one hun
dred and fifty pounds each, shall be estimated by
assessors as exceeding six months old.
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Our Loss below 12,000—Return of a Via. , of
Truce—Ladies Refused Admittance into
the Rebel Lines—Rebels assert their Loss
to have been 3,000. •
I.IF.KOQII.A.I7EUS. OF TUE iLltAri OF THE POTOMAC,
December 23. -
Enough'of the missing have turned up since the
official reports of our casualties, which I sent you
on Sunday, to reduce our aggregate loss below
12 boo.
The flag of truce, under Lieut. Broom, of the
Fifty-seventh NeW, York, which. crossed the river
yesterday to ask permission to send three ladies
-into the rebel lines to join their friends there, was
unsuccessful. Longstreet responded that just at
this time he could not admit them. -
To a second' request that we might recover the
body of Captain Laughlin, of the 130th Pennsylva
nia, he replied, granting permission. Lieut. Broom
was received courteously by the rebel officers and
others, who assured him that their losses in the late
battle prove to be about three thousand.—Tribunc.
• • Southern News.
HEADQUARTERS. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC, •
December 24th, 1862.
ichmona papers contain a despatch from Charles.
ton, dated 19th instant, announcing that a very large
'steamer, freighted for the rebel States , GoVernment,
safely arrived yesterday - at a Southern port, bring
lag a heavy stock of shoes and blankets, an immense
quantity of cloth, and other supplies. ' -
It is stated by rebel officers that a large establish
ment is engaged in Richmond, making pantaloons of
the same color and texture as is furnished to our sol
diers. Large numbers of them appeared on the rebel
troops in Fredericksnurg, yesterday, during a flagpf
uce. Gen. Bonham has been unanimously elected
Governor of South Carolina in place of Gen. Maxey
Gregg, who was killed in the recent battle of Fre
icksburg.
Ex-Gov Wise is spoked of as a prominent candi
'date for Governor of Virginia.
DEPARTMENT OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Capture of Goldsboro ,— Return of Gen. Fos
' ter to Newbern-The Rebels Advancing .
upon our Position.
FORTRESS MONROti, Dec. 23.--Genral Foster ar
rived at Fortress Monroe this morning. After leav
ing Kingston, his force took Goldsboro without
nutch loss, tearing up the railroads, burning the ties,
and deetroying the rails so that they cannot be used
again. They also destroyed the line of the telegraph
connecting those points.
Theforces have returned to Newbern in safety.
ricrozi, Dec.. 24,A supplementary de
spatch frrAn Gen. Foster 'has been`received by the
Government in regard to the capture of Goldsboro,
in which lie states that the rebels are reported to be
advancing upon him in heavy force, estimated at
20,000, for the purpose of driving him from his posi
' tion. lie is confident of his ability sucatsfully to
resist until reinforcements can reach him.
AMY OF THE CUMBERLIND,
The Attack on Holly Springs — Our' Troops
Su prised by the Rebels—A Midnight At
tack—They Surrender to an Overpower
big Foreeintlitary Mismanagement.
CAIIIO, Illinois, Decemher 24.
Paroled prisoners taken at Holly Springs have
arrived here, and furnish the following facts :
On Thursday night telegrams, were received at.
Holly Springs, from Jackson, saying that that place
was menaced by the rebels,- and asking for reinforce
ments. On Friday morning all the troops but 800
were sent to Jackson. The same night the.command
at Holly Springs, being apprised .of the rebels ap
proaching that place, stationed pickets three miles
out on all the roads; but the rebels seem to have
come in between the roads, as the pickets made no
alarm, and first Marl that the enemy were in the
town firing' on our sleeping men. Some resistance
was made, but, of course, it was feeble, and in a
short time the Union troops were overpowered and
compelled to surrender. The attack was made at
day-break. - Two hundred Unionists were reported
killed and wounded, and one .hundred and fifty can
tured, but afterwards paroled. The balance escaped.
It was reported at Memphis that the rebels had
gone toward Grand Junction with the intention of
tearing up the road, but nothing was known posi
tively at Holly Springs. They burned a large quan
tity of cotton, over two hundred wagons, the depot
full of commissary stores, ammunition, &c., all
valued at $500,000. The estimated force of the
rebels was 50,000, under - Van Dorn.
Asniall guerilla force 'Made a raid into the sm.
Nubs of Memphis on Sunday. bight. They pillaged
several stores, carried OJT a hundred cattle, one hum;
dred and eighty mules. Great excitement exists In
MeMphis in consequence. A meeting was called on
Monday night to consider the • best means for de
fence.
General Sherman has reached Helena. He is pre
paring to move down the river.
It is reported here to-night that Jeff Thompson is
moving on New Madrid with 20,000 men from-Poca
hontas, Arkansas. 'Me was within , forty miles of
that place to-day,— .
A rebel forCe, operating in Northwestern Tennes
see, burned Union City and the bridge over the Obion
river last night. Every effort is being made to meet
them.
KENTICKY.
Threatened Rebel Invasion of Eastern and
Weitvin Kentucky*—Advance of Floyd
and. Marshall— Federal Reinforcements
Arriving—Preparations to Meet the Rue-
OSNCI - SIZATI Dee. 24.—Advices Irani Lexington,
Kentucky, report that fears are entertained of a
rebel 'raid, by Floyd and Humphrey Marshall, who,
inlirge force from Western Virginia, are rapidly ad
•Vancing through Pound Gap. A. movement has, hoW
ever; been, made by our forces from Richmond, Ky.,
thafwill relieve Eastern Kentucky of this new in
vasion.
ST. LotuS, Dec. 24.—Advices have been received
by Gen. Curtis from Brigadier Generai'Davics, com
manding at Columbus, Ky.; to the effect that he is
receiving reinforcements in ampleseason to prepare
him against the contingencies of an attack upon that
post.
He does not think that any attack is meditated
by the enemy in that direction. As to the injury said
to have been done to the railroad, Gen. Davies has
not "fully ascertained the extent , of the damage, but
expects to repair it at once. •
THE SOUTHERN COAST.
The Eleetien in Norfolk Accident to Cap
tain James Barnes--Return of a Supposed
Captive.
FORTNESS MONROE, Dec. 23.—The election of a
member of Congress from the Third District of Vir
ginia took place yesterday. It was very quietly con
ducted. The candidates were Dr. W. W. Wing, of
Norfolk, and John 'McCloud, of Portsmouth. The
voting in these two cities was very cloSe. Ther e- sult is not yet known.
Captain James Barnes, of the 21st New York Ar
tillery, fell through the hatchway of the transport
Lucintia.(lying in Hampton Roads), last night, frac
turing his skull. He is now in the post hospital,
lying in an insensible condition.
J. C. Jones, who was reported captured. by the
rebels, has.returned to Fortress Monroe. It was J.
D. Jones who had the trouble which caused the false
rumors which have previously been reported. Mr.
J. C. Jones requests that this esplanation be made,
in order to relieve him frOtithe'l•esj-)Mailitio;
DEFARTNENT OF THE NORTHWEST.
The Indian ".:ll.urderers—Their ':Exeention
Postponed ttuttA To-morrow, the day alter
Christmas. •
.
• • Sr. PAut, Minn., December 21, 1862. •
A' special' order issuett.by Colonel Miller, of the
7th 'Minnesota Peginient, is as follows : . .
• HIIADQUABTXII.S DUMAN POST,
• • ' • - ArANKATO,. Dec. 17, 1662.
The President of the UnitedStateit having fiirected
the execution of thirty-nine of the Sioux and half
breed prisoners now:pi myehargei.ori Fridtly;:the
26th init., he having uostponed tile. time from the
19th inst. ' said execution will be carried into effect
in front of the Indian prison, at this place, on that
dayat 10 o'clock A. M. • -
Tihe Executive, also enjoins that none of the pri
sonets be alloWed to escape, au hat they be pro
tected for future disposition by the and
the orders will be executed by the Military force at
my disposal with the utmost fidelity.
The aid of all good citizens is invoked to maintain
the law and constitutional authority of the law on
that occasion: The State of Minnesota' must not,
in addition to the terrible wrongs and outrages in
flicted upon her by the murderous savages, suffer, if
possible, still more fatally in her prosperity and re
putation at the hands of a few of our misguided,
though deeply injured fellow-citizens..
CHINA AND JAPAN.
Large Anival of Teas—Russian Aid to the
Chinese—Result of the Japanese Revoln-
Lion—Stcaniships, in Dernand. .
SAN FitAxersco, Dec. 23.—The steamer Scot
land has arrived, with dates from Hong Kong to the
30th of October, Shanghae to the Bth of November,
and Kanagawa to the 22(1 ult: The Scotland is the
pioneer of the new British line of steamers to make
monthly trips between San Francisco, Japan, and
China. The freight charge is $l2 per ton, and pas
sengers $250. She brings seven hundred tons froni
Chinn and three hundred tons from Japan, princi
pally teas. She left twenty-eight steamers and one
hundred and seventy-five sailing vessels in the port
of Shanghae.
It is rumored that a large bialy of Russian troops
is coining from the Amoor to aid the Chinese in the
recapture of Ningpoo, and put down the rebellion.
The Japan Herald, of the 22d November, says that
the revolution in Japan is complete. The Tycoon
is stripped of nearly all his special privileges.
There is considerable inquiry by the Japanese for
steamships, to.establish IL line between Oracara and
Yokahowa.
Large and Destructive Fire—Loss, $70,000
Sailing of the Arabia.
}los7o,r, Dec. 24.—The large granite block of
stores on Pearl street, known as the Atheneum
block, was badly damaged by fire last night. The
occupants were L. S. Jones, Underwood, Walker,
ft Co., Cochran, and Frost & Co., all boot and shoe
dealers. Their stocks were 'destroyed. Wheeler Sc.
, Co., Shaw & Child , Wra. Amee & CO., Cochrane,
Kimball, & Dimick, and Wm. Chilton had their
I Stocks damaged. The total loss amounted to from
$60,000 to $70,000, which is mostly covered by WM..
Lance.
The steamer Arabia sailed at it o'clock, with Pei'
000 in specie.
Arrival of Gold Dust from Denver.
ATCR ow, Dec. 22.—The Denver (Jay Exprees has
arrived, bringing 119,000 in gold 4witt
Tne Expedition of Gen. flanks—lts Arrival
in tile Gulf olOtexicv.
NEw Torah, Dec. 6.—The Key West correspond
ence of the Herald, dated 11th instant, 'reports that
11 steamships, with troops, jpassed.,there. Among
them.were the flag-ship North Star i with Gen Banks,
his staff, and 41st Massachusetts Regiment, Colonel
Chickering, the Potmnac, George's , creek. and- Che
Kiang. Colonel Molgan has -been - superseded as
Commandant at Key West by the Colonel of the
New York 47th Regiment. Quite a, number of small
light draft schooners hare been brought into Key
West as prizes by our blockaders.
New Orleans.
NEW Toni, Dec. 24.—The steamer Bio Bio,- from
New Orleans on the 11th; Vitt Havana on the 18th,
arrived here to-day: There is nothing new from
New Orleans. The Spanish steamer Noc Daqui is
reported as having landed 1,100 slaves near Cien
fuegos. The new Captain General had sent officers
there to investigate the matter. -
The. Funeral of Rev. Mr. Faller.
13osTox, Dec. 24.—The obsequies of the Rev. A.
B. Fuller, Chaplain of the IVlassachusetts 16th regi
ment, killed at Fredericksburg,: took' place to=day.
The attendance was large, including Governor An
drew and Staff, clergymen, judges, military officers,
and eminent citizens. The Cadets escorted his re
mains to Blount Auburn.
Markets.
13.kr.Torons., Dec. 24.—Plour dull and drooping;
Wheat dull, at 2@3e lower; Corn declining—new-2e
lower; Whisky quiet; Provisions firm;'Ness Pork,
$l5; Sugar steady. s -
THE: CZT Y.
The Christmas Carnival.
„Never were the streets More alive than they: have
been for the last week. Fathers - and mothers, sisters
and brothers, with brown paper parcels in their arms,
were to be seen skurrying to and fro with Christtrias
smiles upon their features, in unison with the phrist-'
mas-gifts in their embrace. Bits of boys, their cheeks.
tinged with the glow of enjoyment, and' their eyes
blazing with the fire of fun—little girls-haggling for.
small articles, and tottering' under the burden of
large ones, variegated the picture, and rendered it
complete. The streets wore a mostjovialand - baccha
within appearance. Chestnut street, Eighth street,
and all the chief thoroughfares were thronged.
Small boys plied whistles, (penny-whistles, we , pre
minie.) and large boys.whistled with : their fingers.
EXhitaratedfem ales, froth fifteen to thirtyfive years
of age, "sprang the rattle," sang songs in a gay and
festh - e 'style. People MiShed and were puShed,
crowded and were crowded.' Glass` were smashed,
and so were hats; frocks
. were damaged, and so were
reputations. Boys and girls; and men and womea,
and black-legs
: and blackguards, and boobies and
'rascals, nervous mothers and
,squealing babies; old'
fogies and young , biciOdS,liefectives, in disguise, jost
ling country bunipkinsall these, With nameless
and innumerable" others, were mixed : together in a
mass, anit gave to the streets; amid the glare of gas
light, a constantly. shifting and drifting kaleido
scopic aspect. X.ast night was a delicious time al
together. Several decent bOYS made the acqUaint 7
mice of ,public authorities in a manner in which
they never expected :to , make it. ChriStems] carols
resounded froM teiVerna ;: every variety , of store was
creurded oae needed, to be out in it, ade
eiately to comprehend and to (WA the; Saerie.'
The' - common custom of Christmas will require
the, banks and, custom-house to be cloSed. The
post-office will, during the forenoon; be open from
nine untll ten o'clock. The cattle-market was held
yestetdriy,' ibatead of to-d . ay—but the various city
markets will be open during the day and even
ing, so that those who have been behindhand in their
instalments may have the opportunity of making
up for lost time. School-boys' and school-girls,ali as
school-young-men and school-young-ladies, iejOice
in the fact (as doubtless do their teachers) that a
week's separation betweeri pupil. and scholar fur
nishes a - "distance" between them, which will
"lend enchantment" to their views of each other.
CHRISTMAS POETRY.
Verses and versicles, very seasonable, and, in the
majority pretty good, and almost readable enough
for publication, have crowded, of late, the private
portfolios, (and, we lament to say, the waste boxes)•
of every species of periodical. Several of these
poetic specimens are worthy of a more solid prospe
rity than the ephemeral reputation of the day.
_Sum
mer is the, time suppoSed to be most luxuriant-in
bloom and suggestive of poetic analogy. The hdcles
and snowflakes of the winter, and, above all, the
larity of Itlerry, Christmas, are, however, more than
sufficient incentives to poetic feeling; and to its dis
play in verse. Our nation's romantic histdrywill
afford a prodigious subject for poetizing upon in'the
little thinking time allowed during the gay carnival
of Christmas.
SUNDAY-SCHOOL FESTIVALS
The Sunday 7 -school Christmas festivals this year
will bear a contrast with those of past years. Seve
ral will be celebrated to-day. Hundreds of voices
will unite in melody and furnish sweet music with
the carolling of their holiday hymns. Churches and
other places_ appropriated to these festivities have
been charmingly decorated, and sparkled with the
vivid and frost-gemmed green of graceful wreaths.
Song and speech - will enter into the interesting
exercises to be held at the Northern Home for.
Friendless Children.' The children there, many of
who are those of our bravest soldiers, will reap a
harvest of joy on this occasion, and in their song
merely. speak• the music which their happiness ma
nufactures in their hears.
A FEAST OF ROSES.
If many parlors and drawing-rooms do not present
to-day literally. " a feast of roses," they at least
bloom, and bud, and blossom with, a profusion of
more rare, and, therefore, more precious flowers.
They are perfectly alive with the ,luxuriance of
leaves and flowers.-,Mirrors are encircled, candela
bras entwined, and every delicate ornament` clasped.
by tender tendrils and roseate buds.
CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS,
it is unnecessary to say, were never more upon the
alert to furnish kindness than upon'this occasion.
The sick and wounded have had wants anticipated
and luxuries provided. Soldiers in ;their suffering.
hate evoked sympathy in the breasti of others 'equal
to the bravery which they themselves evinced upon
the field. Many of the first ladies in the city,Whose
names we might mention were it desirable, have ex
tended the work of their hands, the comforts of
their homes,-to the necessities of those who needed
such, and not a single individual in sitting down to
his Christmas dinner will or can forgetthe bleeding
thousands who have battled for the home which he
enjoys. Not a single heart which thanks God for the
blessings of the , past; which `supplicates Him for
blessings in the future, and which burns with an
emotion_ i of love and admiration in the cause of those
hearts which bled for it, will or can refuse aid to
'those noble institutions of all grades which have
already made so noble a provision for the suffering'
PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENTS.
All the old and all the new places of amusement
will be open to-day. At the Academy of Music,
Hoods. Sheldon's two hundred little children
appear in the fairy spectacular pantomiine of Cin
derella. The Shetland ponies, Mac and Burnside,
will be:introduced. The price of admission to all
parts of the house is twenty-five cents, and to-day
performances will take place in the afternoon at 2
and in the evening at. 7%. . -
Mr:.and Mrs. E. L. Davenport, at the Walnut,
and Mr. 3. S. Clarke, at the Arch-street Theatre,
twill present a varied and well-executed entertain
ment. At the Concert-HAll lectoreroorn, Captain
Williams will rehearse his vivid and exciting wha
ling. voyage. Signor Blitz (we had almost said
Bobby Blitz) promises a unique entertainment at
the Assembly Buildings; and hints' of toys, and all
other •sorts of sood things for the little ones. Abel
& Co.'s Stereopticon, also at this building, will
furnish an attraction in their gun -painted-voyage
round the world. At
.Concert Hall, a. Historic
Mirror of the War will be presented, and no doubt
attract numerous admirers. !The places of amuse:
ment, large and small, old and new, we are sure,
will have no cause to complain to-day of small
audiences. . -
txcrrixe SCE NE—There was. a scene of
great excitement at the Western market house yes
terday afternoon, that althost beggars deseription. .
.- At twelve o'clock the contributions of the patrons
and occupants of the establishment, to the ,
families of Union volunteers, drew together
about threethousand people. In the course of a short
time the crowd numbered five thousand. Therewas
evidently a large number in the crowd - who had no
relationsi&e'. 4 .Y , ..r.!”. the army. These became un
ruly, , and in a short time the - SW t lyiug . multitude/
rushed. pelf melt , into the markethouse, aadli - wAii •
useless to attempt to restore anything like order.
Chief Ruggles and a posse of the, police were soon in
requisition and enforced the law. During the rush
several hundred dollars'worth of produce was stolen
by the parties who fomented the disturbance. Over:
one thousand applicants'received chickens, turkeys,-
ducks, geese, and meat of various kinds. All would
have been provided for had it not ,been for the 7
unpardonable rush of disorderly persons WhO mingled":
in the throng.. • .
COURTS. 7 -71n .our courts , yesterday. "%Try
little was done.: On accciuiit 'Or the'imirispriroach
Of holidays, cases merely of a technical and routine
character were taken up. .
POLICE.—The thieves yesterday took ad
vantage of Christmas to. ply their nefarious trade.
A number of cases were heatd before different
aldermen.
Rom .= DALE Ow-s-Nls Laviarts.—Messrs. J. B.
Lippincott & Co., of this city, have'just published,
in neat pamphlet form, the three letters of Robert
Dale Owen, formerly American Minister to Naples,
on the Policy of Emancipation, addressed respective
ly to the Secretary of War, the President of the
'United States, and the Secretary of the Treasury.
Those who have already read these tersely-written
and argumentative letters, in the newspapers, will
be glad of the opportunity of possessing them in a
more substantial form. . .
CITY' ITEMS.
SLOWLY JUDGE YOUR FELLOW-MAN--
Be not hasty in opinion :
Slowly judge your fellow-man ;
Haste may.hide the good dominion
Acts of folly have outran ;
What if he has erred often !
Should we not remember still
Gentle admonitions soften
And attract the stubborn will'?
Win his love, not his loathing,
In doing good be instrumental,
By telling him to buy his clothing
At STORES', 'neath the " Continental."
TEE BATTLE OP FREDERICKSBURG.—Gren.
Burnside has generously assumed the responsibility
of the passage of the Rappahannocic, and the attack
on the rebel batteries at Fredericksburg, and the
President has quite as generously issued a proclama
tion endoising and sustaining the General. Firm
ly convinced of the duty we owe to mankind, we
also issue our proclamation, and we announce to the
world our belief that the best, the most elegant, and
the most comfortable suite extant are those made at
the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Rockhill
Wilson, Nos. 603 and 606 Chestnut street, above
Sixth. •
• : SUPERIOR BIICKWIIBAT FLOUR.—Mr. C.
11 . !Mattson, dealer in fine family groceries, Arch
and - Tenth streets, has now in store a fresh supply
of the celebrated "Silver Flint" Buckwheat Flour,
which has deservedly become such a general favor-*
ite with the families of this city.' This flour is.un
questionably the best brand in the market, whilst
the prioe of it u lower than some others. Mr. lalatt ,
Ent is the sole eierit (et its ssle is this city,
DIE PREM.-PHILADELPHIA; THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1862.
THE GREAT ORMII4AL GIFT Boom EM
POI:II:My 439 Chestnut street, continues to maintain
the position it has so long held in the good gram- of
Holiday Buyers. _
At this popular establishment slay now be fount ns
full affsortment of the cholAftlrovlg4,,,standard anti
miscellaneous, of the most eminent: authors of thfr•
and other countries, all of Which may be had 4t as.
low prices as they can , be iiurchased at elsewhere,
with , the mldition of a present Of greater or less
valnowith each book sold. In the
.line of Photo
grapil Albumsr, visitors , willfflnd "439!r one of the
most popular and athmetive,eentma during the_pre
sent feetive‘season.: In a word, for every - desirable
essential—ehoite' literature; elegant albums, costly
presents; loW.prlces',.and politelreatrnent--corifirtend'
us to the "Great Originril.” (See advertisement,
in another colismn,y . ,
CEURTSTIFIAS PREsztirrs..—Bronze Match
Safes, Cigar Boxes, RYA Ash Pans, Porcelain Lan
.
terns, Drop Lights, and rasny:.other useful 'artiles
on hand, at lArarner,-itliskey, , . - ar. Merrill's, No. 718
Chestnut • de2tAt
A if NTQuE EsTABLIsMEENT.—If - nny one
is at a loss to know what to buy to present to his
friends, of either sex, let him go to Oakford &
under the Continental Hotel, and his mindwill
decided in every few moments This house has the
peculiarity of embracing a greater number of essen
tially different departments than any other in this
city. In Ladies , Furs, Gentlemen's Furnishing
Goods, Xmdies , Paris Shoes, fine Military_ Trap
pings for Army:and Navy Officers; Hats and Caps
fo:
.rprentlemen and:Boys, and niimber other 'ar
ides, their stock is rich beyond description.
GEOP,,OF. STECIc S B PIAN(S6.--S. E. Goillci;
Seventh and Chestnut streets, keeps open to-day
until 12 o'clock, to sell and send lin , rne - thele "inimita
ble instruments for Christmas presents.
Quainms.---Can::this be free country,
where you so frequently heat of people's memories
being taxed 1 '
Can the bootmaker who stretches your boots be
justified in saying, " Boots grow on a tree I"
' Ir a ledger weighs' fourteen poUnds, how many
stamps will it require to post iti •
What is the difference : between twOmen,•one of
whom does, and the other does ..pf, purchase his
clothing at the One-pripe Fashionable Evil:Orlin:a of
Granville Stokes, ,No. 609 Chestniii strectivhere
the finest . and cheapest - gam:korai nianufactured can
be obtained? • , 1 .
OVEBCOATS.--The newest:ag:bestAyles;
on moderate terms, for Christmal et,' 704, Market
'street. - Giiida VAN G-gATEN.
EDWARD P. KELLY Tailor 1.42 S.
street, formerly principal of kellk=& , Brotliai and of
Lulfens„Kelly, .5:..•8r0, has on hadd % •large assort
onent of choice Winter Goods; alsorPtittern Over
coats and Business Coats, of alll — the fashionable
stiles.. Terms cash, at low depl=l2t
CHRISTMAS RESENTS.--SINGER' S ,FA.III
- MA,enisE, with Hemmer and Braider
attached, is the best and mast usefid•of all machines
now in use. Those wishing to make valuable
'Christmas present, and one that will keep the giver
ever fresh in the hind remembranee of the receiver,
will do well to buy one of these maelitnes to present
as a seasonable token of real friendship. The price
is . 01. Call and make your selections -at I. IVI,
Singer br. Co.'e, No. 814 Chestnut street.
J. R GOULD, corner of Seventh and
Chestnut streets, is the only one in Philadelphia who
keeps the popular and truly beautiful (109. Steck
Pianofortes. .
A NEW ARTICLE Or T.,XPOII,TATIOR.—.
Steinway to Sons' grand square and upright Pianos
took twenty-six first premiums (gold and silver me
dals) at the principal fairs held in this'country with
in the last seven years, and in additionAhereto they
were Mt' arded the First. Prize Medal at the great
International Exhibition, at London, in 1862, for
"powerful, clear, brilliant, and sympathetic tone,
with excellence of workmanship, as idiom" luGrand
and Square Pianos.” This greatest triumph.of Ame
rican Pianos in England has caused dosenlation in
musical circles throughout the continent; andilia a
result, the Messrs. Steinway are in constant receipt
of orders from Europe, thus inaugurating a new
phase in the history of American pianos by creating
in them an article of export.
Warmooms at Blasius.Bros , " 1006 Chestnut street.
de23-5t
CURTAINS, CURTAINS, CURTAINS, CUR-
Curtains, Curtains, Curtains, Curtains.
'Curtains, Curtains, Curtains,,Curtaina : .
Curtains, Curtains, Curtains, Curtains.
Lace Curtains, Lace Curtains.•
. .
Muslin Curtains, Muslin Curtains.
Damask Curtains, Damask Curtains. '
De Laine Curtains, De Lathe Curtains: ,
Satin Curtains, Satin Curtains.
Brocatelle Curtains, Brocatelle Curtairis.
...-
Reps Curtains, Reps . Curtains.
New Styles, New Styles, New Styles. . -
New Styles, New Styles, New Styles.
New Styles, New Styles, New Styles.
Low prices, Low prices, LOWprices.
Low prices, Low prices, Low prices. •
Low prices, Low prices, Low prices.
~
It* /War 8; Co., 630 Chestnut street
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.—Binger's Family
Sewing Machines with Hemmer and Braider .at
tached, is the best fand most useful of all machines
now in use. Thosewishing to make a-terdylralua
ble Christmas preient, and one that will Iceep , the
giver ever fresh in the kind remembrance; bf , the re=
ceiver, will do well to buy one of these machineilio.
present as a seasonable token of real friendship.
The price is $5l. Call and make your select:lons at
I. M. Singer & Co.'s, No. 810 Chestnut street. si-5t
CHRISTMAS PREgENTS I—Get a 1461Htiful
Steck Pianb of T. E. Gould, - corner of Seventh and
Chestnut iitriets. "^..e4-117
CURTAIN MATERIALS ON. SALE ,
R. CArinlm's CuitTAlll •Srons, 719ClizsTritrT Si%
•
French Crimson Wool Reps.
• - FrenCh Blue Woid Reps. •1;..?; . •
- . • - . Green French Imperial Reps:"
Drab All-Wool Reps.
Crimson French Terry.
Wide French Satins.
Wide French BroCatelles. -
•.• Wide French Satin de Latne.
Wide Worsted Damask. '
- ; Wide Union Damask.
. tv . Wide Mricpiette, for Railroad Cars. •
••• :Frehch Flushes, for Railroad Cars.
Gilt Cornices and. Bands.
Cords, Gimps, and Fringes.
- ; Tassels and Loops.
• ' *- Hooks, Rings, and Brackets.
• Furniture. Coverings. , • •
EMBROIDERED,'EACWOURTAINS.
Lace Curtains, $5.00 a pair. •
• Lace Curtains, $7250 a pair. •
I . • Lace Curtains; $B.OO a pair."
.I.ftee Curaini, $8.50 a ,
Lace Curtains,:slo.oo a pair.
Lace Curtains, $12.00 a nitir..
- Lace Curtains, - $14.00 a pair.
Lace Curtains, $15.00 a pair.
Lace Curtains, $16.00 a pair. ..
Lace Curtains, $20.00 a pair. .
. Lace Curtains, $25.00 a pair.
•
Lace Curtains, $30.00 a pair.
.• 1
Lace Curtains, $40.00 a pair. -
Lacepurtains, $50.00 a pair.WINDOW SIiADE S ~' •
.
Painted and Gold Borders, in store and for Salt*
low prices,'with good fixtures ;complete for emit
'Shade. ' • ' *4l .
Gold-Bordered Shades niade..to ordei, iny.style at
size. • WK. 'EL OaLlißirL. - • • 'Jo
. • •
.t
• Chitalli•Store, •
. . .
de24-2t Biararlialli .71.9 C h estnut street...!
FINANCIAL AND COMERCIW r
THE MONEY MARKET. ""-
P.HILADELYHIA. December 24, MANI
. Business on -the street was very active to-day,.ll4‘
ill
p ices aie . generally unehatiged _Gold ruled at 'Mundt'-
eon, 'When it fell •M, chishig at 181%®'/,'.bid. • Old:dei-if
• da were steady at 1263‘. lifon e y•contlnues easy.;itte.
.iii'e 1. 'oil call. Government securities' were a s4ttk
. 5 er. •
hp Stock market was moderately active and priori;,
rm.
Seven-thirty treasury notes sold at 102, au improve-',i
' ment of )-.i. The sixes were a, shadeloNVer. ,Plilladelplial
.. .
and Erie si*es sold at 102/4,u adyarice'of 'X. •• Pentisyl-.'
gal:Lig : Ayes rose X, selling . freely,at 96U, liew ; city six";
rose ;_the old Wore steady at par....othmdenanai....l.m.Y 4
sixes, 1883, rtlld at 102. Suubliriand Erie seyeashrbiigki.'
3.0534; Elmira Railroad sevens, 99; Lehigh Valley Rail
-
• road sixes, 107 M ; Reading siges, 1886, 102, an advance .if
'l. Morris. Canal sold at 52 theiirciforred rose 1,
• ' Reading Railroad shares•were more active, at a slig
advance okYisterday's figure, 'Pennsylvania% r.
sellinit up to MX. Little Schuylkill Railroad rose 2K 'o
last *sales. • Catawisia meld nt'4,ll; the P.roferred' fif 1-13 i
North Fennsylypnia, &VB2( preferfeE at-31:4' ,
senders were steady,: Thirteenth gad Fifteenth sold
23, a 9 16%, an adyapoil
.11:41 Chestnut and - Walnut The market closed
steadyii , ll,lloo 'bonds': and•.. , l,9oo,Shafes . changing'
• ,DreitelACe.-giaote:
Linked States Benda, 1881 '
United States Certificates of kudobtedness
United States 7840 Notes'—
Quartermasters' Vouchers
OriWrs for Certificates of Indebtedness
001 d
Demand Notes
Philada. Stock Exc
CRepbrted by S. E. SLAYMAX
FIRST
- - - . ,
5000 Philada & Erie 65..102 I 100 Reading R. • • .eash. 371
0000 do . 102 ~1 11)0 J . do' . 37.4.'
11.00 Cain &Am Gs 'B3 .102 .200 do bBO. 87:89
26 Clievt & Walnut R. , 49' +2oMorris Canal 5 0 -
5 Elmira R prof 34 _ 21)1) Little Seintyl R.... 28
WM Iteadimr 6.4 'B6 ' ' 1.02 • 82.50 P Ft-W&( 3 inScp 68 - •
1000 do - 16 • 102, 1000 Surd) & Brie-75 • 105%.
1000 Lehigh 'Valley 65.'.107.% 1000 City as R 90%
.16 Catawissalt , 431 500 d0....0 &I' 90 1 .
50 Cousolidatleit'Dk:.. 27)4 477.26 Pen na 55 '55 96 ..
1160 U S 7-30 Tr N lilk.-102 - 1000 •do - 96 .:
53 North l'enna 8 ..... 9% 1100 . do • .96
1000 Elmira Ris -• 99.: 1.100 do ..... ;96 ..t
BETWEEN BOARDS. • . r
100 Reading R
SECOND
500 1.7 S 7-80 Tr IT blk —lO2 •
8 Penns R. • ..... . • 58N1
627.70 Penua SF.
POO abt do 9634
10 Spruce & Pine It • • 10g
200 Cataw l(pret. b 5. 14 i
100 Reading 37. m
6 Morris Canal pref.l3o
0013th & 16t1i4d R... ti
7000 Phil &Erioa.sbswit.lo2.3i
AFTER
60 Peuna R 583
GOO Cam & Ain Gs '5.3,102
CLOSING P
Bid. Asked.
Ss cans 'Bl.-103 103 k
II B 7-30 D blk, —lO2 -102 y
American Gold-131N , 13234
Philo 69 ..01d .... 99) 4 994
. .
Do new 103 L<
Alleg co 68 R..... 40
Fauna 68 . 9634. 0634
Reading R.• .; .. 3 7 % 37 . 69
Do . bde '64-108 110 •
Do bd510.:•16354 166'
Do bds '86—.102 10334
Penna R 68,k1 6034
Do tat m 6a..111 112
Do 2d in 65...106 1063]
Norris Canal.... 52 63
Do prfd108,122% 13031
Do Os '76:....163 • • •
Do 2(1 intg...loo
Snsq Canal . ..
Do Os. ...... . . • . • •
Schnyl ' 434 434
Do prfd 11. .112%
Do 6e 'PS.— 66 66
Elmint R ... . . 19. 20
Do - prfil ...... St . 343;
Do 7s Isl m.. 99 . 9954
' Do 10s: . : ... "
li Psalm R. 93'. . 86 631
Do Gs .88 2 '
X
Philo Oer & liar. 63 c -64
Lehigh-Val 66 4 4 . '
uise/skaVa/-tsps ‘ lo4
1
DECE.III;=;24 -- Evroid,l.
FL(..nra. '--Thet+? is 210 alteration in the nour Market
businefczl:s*(tnil. th a limited inquiry to Flote,•betb for
shipment' add hcitoe . use. Sales. comprise aboltt 750libts
at ea:a:CO.7g for Icci:t.tltivestern extra family, 61 . 47.150 for
Ohio do ; thsy trade airbuying moderately at.S4r@s.ai for
super, s6.litiEil for extrAcipiVier7.7s for family, and iidOS.sBo
It!
bbl for faticylirautls, areording to quality. Rye-Flour
ha.- further declined ; re&mtt bbls sold at 4;.5.2.5 Vbbi.
Eroim Meal is q 10.4, but ftrN at fs: - 3.50 tor retina, and $4:2,5 ,
for Brandywine.
WakAT C 0.9109 in sloWbr,and meets - with a fair
mind- at about' pnvions rates. About 10,0(X) bits hopv.e.
been taken, part sinr shipment, at 1460148 c for Wettest)!
and Pealasyl yank; rads. in store. White raitges at from.
Itf@l9l:J, as in gnalio Rye u' sea roe, and Pennsylvanias
is selling at 9,SeoltYlc-tt bu. G"orn is dull. A few. malt'
lotg'onlyThave been taken at 70>Ft?7tic for new, andlifi@tiqm
for old
. yetlow. Oats a refirm, and about 4,500 bus Penn- •
m
sylvaa ;told at 11@-13;71 , the latter for heavy. •
BARK italion; 50 Milli Ist No; Quercitron sold at $35 •
IR ton.
COTTOK. , -There is Very= little doing, and the -demand
is limited me W:6% for middlings,
GROCERJES arc guiet,..and'therelS very little doing in
tho.way.ot sales.. - -
PROVISIO•NS.—The market 19 Bryn. but inactive, at
*14.01014.75 for Mesh Pork.._-- Lard is selling at 9g(g11.00 i•
It for tierces. •
SEEDS.—There is less demand'for Cloverseed, and only
250 ima sold t :36.1.2W 6.40 ;- the latterfor prime. Timothy
and Flaxseed are unchanged ; • thelutter is selling at 114 . 3
Abu.
WHISKY ha thin; about 200bbls in lots sold at 43e, and
&rage at GC galloll.
What Makes a better, - more' acceptable; or more rice
fill I Christmas present, than an article of clothing?.
What will warm the heart of the wearer towards the
,
;donor, more effectually, than a CoMfertable overcoat?
• The' largest assortment of such presents in Philadel,
phianuty be found at our i , establishment, set:*
g,
lin for cash only It mach below-market rates. To
accommodate our many customers who reside out of the
.:city; and those who have net had an opportunity to equip
theinSelves creditably for Christmas,:oarstorewilibe kept
open te4lay:Until 3 o'clock P. M. :TOTER HALL t No, 518
MARKET- Sireet, Philadelphia. -
10 . 216 96
11
• • • NW
.. 101 K 101 k
7 disc.
8 64 disc:
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•• • • 263.027' 4
ange Sales, Dee. al.
BEt, Philadelphia. Exchanie.l .
BOARD. ,
3 days.. sm
BOARD.
500 City Ge New .:.1033
1000 do.. New 101 :
500 - do.:Weir - 1.033
2000 'Poona 6s ' • 96
600 do ...96'
• 230 • do 9 63
497.25 do 96);.
2000 US 6s 'Bl • 101
600 Pecuia coupon 65...107N •
1200 RD
ty Gs C St P 100"
Ci looo - 111)..0 & P
'ICES--STEADY.
80. Asked:-
Cate : wpm& R..... 4% 4%
Do prfd.. ".. 143( 16
'Beaver Mead.R' - 65 87
hitnehtti R 00 61 . .
Ilarrisburg R..
• • 80 ' • • 1
Wilmington R.- .. -. .".
Lehigh Nav es:: .. _ ,
_Do . shares.: ~ 62' OK!.
Do- scrip .... t) 3) ,'
1
Coin & - Arob 1t...152g 183 r-
Phila & Erie 86..1ft2 . 102)4,
Sun & Erie 7e:•......
L'lstand R .214 723‘i
Do bonds:.::' .. 100
Delaware Div..- -'• - . ....;-/
igloo:erre:l B E.... li • 1934 ' ....i
Chestnut-st R..• • 49 30
Arch-street R.— 35)4 ', 26 i
Raoo-street R_.. -7% 9
,Tenthedreet R... 34 ' 33 ' /
I fihirtenth-st R.. 22)4 32
}W Phile'R . 5834 ' 60 4
-Do -bonds-- - . • • • r
Oreeti-itreet R... 36 31
Do . bonds,- " • • -.
Second4treet R... 70 • 77.
.I).Rh-street R..'.. 52 83
DO''. borids. ~'„ f. .c'
Girard College u 2.5 2i g,
Sevrenteonth.st B AX: Dl
Philadelphia larKste
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CriItIST3TAS>
nv THE BARD OF TC*ER HALL.
ChristmaS The heartr that feels no glOw
.Of pleasure:on this joyous day, .
Must secret stings of conscience know;
Cr; in that bre:n:4 some curelesS wo
Must check the life' lnonit'S gerdal flow,
Till, like anicy current stow:
Enlivened byncogladsoine ray,
It scarcely MOWS allit seems to stay.
Alas I for hiM whose jovial cheer
Is net'avrakened once a:year
But ye who read my sportive rhyme,
Be merry at this joyful'time;
Good stoic of Christmas fare Provide
Let inirtlt at every board preside.
E'en now, while fierce Bellona reigns .
In distant fields, and savage strife•
The lifeblood of the nation drainS,
In Pennsylvania's blessed domains
War has not bared his bloody knife.
The comfort of domeStic life,
The board with rich abundance crowned,
And peace and safety here are found.
Our Keystone State, like TONtißit
Dispenses happiness to all.
GEORGE STECK'S r 2 4 1
.-'ll
rig • v rr
INIMITABLE PIANO FORTES, Glands and Squires,
are rapidly taking precedence of all others for their
Power, evenness of tench, and pure quality of tone. None
should purchase without examining them olosely.
The most eminent teachers are aimed daily selecting
them.
Prices to snit the times. J. E. GOULD,
oell-s tuth4Ot SEVENTH and CHESTNUT.
ONE-PRICE CLOTHING OP THE -LATEST
STYLES, made in the Best Manner, expressly for RETAIL
BALES. LOWEST Seilisg Prices marked in Plain 71.
gores.. All Goods made to Order warranted satisfactory.
Our ONE SYSTEM is strictly adhered to. All are
thereby treated alike.
del2-ly JONES Sr CO., 604 MARKET Street.
BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE!
THE BEST IN THE WORLD.
WILLIAM A. BATCHELOR'S celebrated Hair Dys
preduces a color not to be distinguished from nature;
warranted not to injure the hair in the least ; remedies
the 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, Sc.
./Xr The Genuine is signed WILLIAM A. BATCHB
LOR, on the four sides of each box.
FACTORY, No. 81BARCLAY Street,
(Late 213 Broadway and 16 Bond street,)
New York.
coyly
SINGER & CO.'S LETTER -A FAMILY SEW
ING MACHINE is the most bOdutiful; best, and cheapest
of all Sewing Machines. It embodies .the principles of
Singer & Co.'s well-known Ma.infacturlng Machines;
makes the interlocked stitch'; will sow on all kinds of
cloth, and with all kinds of thread ; will Bind and Braid,
Gather and Quilt, Fell, 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. M. SINGER & CO.,
N 0.458 BROADWAY, Nym YORK.
PHILADELPHIA OFFICE,
4x7-tu.thstde3l No. 810 CHESTNUT STREET.
DRAKE'S PLANTATION BITTERS.
They purify, strengthen, and invig?rate. .
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 enitien the mind.
They preirentlniasmatic and intermittent fivers.
• They purify the breath and acidity of the stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
. They cure Diarrhatha, Cholera, and Cholera Mottos.
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. Their tifeatitide of pure SE:O - roliHrtm, the eel°.
brateci. Calisaya Barlailite and herbs, and are taken with
the a beverage, without regard to age or time
6f day. Plarticnlarly recommended to delicate persons
requiring a gentle stiniulant. Sold by all ureters, Drug-.
_gists, Hotels, and Saloons. P. H. DRAKE & CO., 2102
BROADWAY. New York sendm
UPHAM'S HAIR DYE, 38. CENTS A BOX.—
Three - boxes for $1; the best in use. - Try Sold only
at UPHAM'S. 403 CHESTNUT Street. ee27-3m*
IVI.AXL=MD.
YOUNG—AB M ENT.—On Wednesdat December
24, 1662, by Friends , " ceremony, in presence of
Mayor Henry, Charles Young and Phebe Ann Ar
ment daughter ofNewlin• Arment, all of Delaware
county, . Pa.. :.[Delaware county papers please
copy . * .
. ,
"HUMPHIMYS—HICKEY.:;-On the 11th instant;
by Bev. Phillips Brooks, John HUmphreys to Mary
C. Hickey, both of Philade.Whis.
HANCOCK—OABSLAKE.—At Trenton N. J.,.
McKean,
Mr.the 23d instant, by his Honor Mayor
Dlr. D. Conrow Hancock of. Philadelphia, to Miss
Maggie Carslake, of Burlington county; N. J.
_.2 1
- - SIDIOII—TAILLOB.On'the2isI instant, by Her.
Joseph C Metcalf, Mr. I. Olifibrd Shock of Philadel
phia, to Miss Eliza M. Taylor, daughter of the late
Dr. H. Taylor, of Frankford. No cards will be
issued.
DIED_
NEWBOLD.—On the 23d of the twelfth month,
1862, Elizabeth P. Newbold, wife of W.-F. Newbold,
in the 53d year of her age. • • •
The relatives and friends of the family are parti
cularly invited to attend her funeral, from the resi
dence of her husband, Burlington,New Jersey, on
sixth-day, the 26th inst., at 2 o'cloc, P. M. without
further notice. • * V*
FIELD.—At Germantown, on third-day eve
ning, 23d instant, Rachel J. ield, in the 78th year
of age, relict of Thomas S. Field.
Her relatives and friends are invited to her fune
ral, without further notice, from the residence of her
nephew, William Dorsey, on Main street, above
Washington lane, Germantown, on sixth-day, 12th
month, 26th instant, at 2 o'clock P. M. Interment
to tie in. Friends' burial ground, on Main street;
Germantown. •
DALLAM.—On the 23d instant, John Hallam, in
•the 66th year of hie age.
.. The relatives and friends of the family are invited
to attend his funeral, from his late residence, No.
649 Tenth street, below Green, on Friday afternoon,
.at half past 1 o'clock. The funeral services to take
place at St.-Jude's Church, Franklin above Brown
street, at half past 2 o'clock.
RESSON & SON HAVE JUST BE
„ CEIVED
MUSLIN AND REVIERE BOWS; Linen; Mull, Tarla-
I tan, and Lace Collars and Sleeves ; wide Hem'd Handkfs ;
abolish Crapes and Veils; REAL ISIOHAIRS or Glossy
• Alpacas; Poult de Soie or Mourning Silks; Black and
:Purple de Lathes ; All-wool Black Cashmeres, Merinoes,
OTTOMAN POPLINS, Velour Reps, Tamises, Mousse
' lines; Thibet and Blanket-Long Shawls, &c.
de22 l MOURNING STORE, 918 CHESTNUT Street,
EYRE . & LANDELL,
FOURTH and. ARCH STREETS.
Have a large stock of
• Shawls for Pennsylvania Trade.
Silks for Pennsylvania Trade.
-Dress Goods for Pennsylvania Trade.
GO 0 D QUALITY BALMORA.L
SIIIRTS..—These Skirts are fall four yards wide and
One irid a quarter long. Colors all-wool, and styles are
adapted to genteel trade.
no2y-tf
NOTICES.
. •
ANNUM:MEETING OF THE FRE.
11/..." MIUM BXCIIANGN COMPAll e Ygß o l t p m ALlZtz
: 111 4, Pecember 26th, j atao oci,
LAII E GHIA. S4cretary.
C 1-I RIST la A S . GERMAN RID:
r** — . FORMED 4ffURCI4 RACE Street below Fourth,
Ivine service at lOg A. M. Evening:Sunday-School
eitival, commencing at 7 o'clock. it,
TILE 'ANNUAL . ELECTION • FOR
MANAGERS of tho "C ooper - Shop" :Soldiers!
,I-11 owe: will take place at the "COOPER-SHOP" RE
11BSELIIENT SALOON, on WEDNESDAY, January 7th,
&GI atS o'clock I'. M. B. S. MALL,
de2521• Sticretary.
. POST OFFICE NOTICE.THUES
DAY, (to=day) ?..-ith inst.; being. CHRISTMAS
;1Y; this office will he opon ttntillo o'clock A: M., and
etween the hours 014 and 6, o'clock P, M.
The sub-Post Offices will be open at the same delivery,
landThe' Carriers will make their usual • Morning delivery,
and will be in attendance at the ofltco iu the afternoon. to
,answer calla.
• The United States Penny Mail will make the mutat. 614
i` M. deliyery, and the 7A. M. and 6 P.. 31. collections.
, C. A. WALBORN, Postmaster..
; 71:1" . hilidelOia. Dec. '2.5, 1602. it
- AVIS AtX ELEGANTS.
PAUL ANDRIOT, Gerand 'de- maison de
, Tallieurs de GRANDVII,LE VOICES,. 609 CIIEST
NUT Street, PJilladelphie, a Phouneur prover& sea
nombreux amik et connalssances.qut Pone deja favorise
de lour clientelle, (ainsi que .les etrangers,>qu'il vient de
.reeeveir de Paris et . Londres les modes les plus recentes
et les mieux portees pour la sebum d'hiver.
M. Grandville Stokes a mts a sadispoeition les etoffes les
pins belles L et les meilleures qualltes, des premieres manu
factures d'Eurooe.
Les ndlitaires, ainsi eine les offleiers do toes grades y.
trouverens les meilleures qualites d'etoffes, a des 'prix.
.tree moderes. L'elegancede ale coupe, ainsi que le cachet
de distinction qui la caracterise est deja trop Poulin du
public ponren renonvelles lenrs merites.
.
T.O .T.l - 1E •PITSLIC— WESTERN
MARKET ROUSE, Dee. 24, 1562, P. M.—The un
deftfigned decree f•tii. duty. to.the public to make • the fol
lovOng brief statemOntregard to the distribution ,of •
the Christmas presents ot' produce at the Wm.:torn Mar
ket; Reue,cornenuf..ELXTEENTEt and•MAß.KET:Streets..
The original contribution connistnd of about OW worth
of produce. In addition to. this, 8500 worth more was
contributed. With this amount of stook, or material, ar
rang-ements•were made •to supply about two thousand •
applicants. ;At the time of commencement. at. noon. to
day, there were attend, three thousand persons present. )
and the work of presentation was commenced in goo
Order, it being determined that all should be. satistled,,
. even to twieo the extent of stock on hand, at ; first. The
applicants augmented very itt•st until nearly-y, five thou
tend were Present, .and unfortunately, not. preserving;
due order, a. great rush occurred ILDIOng• theta Withoot
. any Jnsticafition.whatever. It was evidont that many;
Unruly persons mingled with. the crowd--tio reltatipt,
tohttieser to over brave vs innteere=and used the occasion
for he purpose of theft. There was a consideral.oe yllall
titY of produce stolen during the rush. It is feared that
in this unexpected- and unfortunate crowding that many,
whW:wero entitled to tho presents,.were Oisappointod in
,
consequedce. Respectfitliv.
PlilLit LOWRY, Jr., • "
, , "Its. , ••• Superintendent...
MItY.ANT, STRATTON,'& .00.'S COM
=m-,_•III3EWALI.OOLLECIE, S. E. eonter . SIMESTHAutt
014F4TSUT • lEartie(s.-. Superior induceinents oirered:
Sead4or circular. -;„ . • c...det1540'
• '•• • .
, _... . . . .
• 11. GIADAY , .....OIFTSGO .To ItEt
. ' MEWS Gal fettiSECONi) Street. above Groan, and
bn (Qua I vorytype., - Thpy are the moit 'beantiirnt and
trtlexictiao6 ev9c tßa'd!i. invali4bll , lllo/ivitia4. 16
i t HOLIDAY:PRESENTS 4 16
•
WM. A. DROWN ecoo.,
kfARICET STREET.
drerxurw prepared with their usual eta*. of very euporior
UMBREL - LAS,
TERT SUITAVLE FOR ERESEIITS.
dela•tf
itYOU ARE INVITED ,TO THE
assortment of all grades of UMBRELLAS so ad
mirably adapted for Holiday Presents, at the Ma
nufactory of &BEEPER & Ctn, 1002 MARKET Street,
one door above Tenth, Philadelphia. de2O-6t*
ESTABLISHED 1812.
FIFTH AND CHERRY STREETS
A very large assortment . of Plain and Fancy SILVER
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
ENGLISH, *FRENCH,
dell al
.HOLIDAY PRESENT.
An assortment of USEFUL AND FANCY. GOODS
Now open at
'WILLIAM YARNALL'S
HOUSE-FURNISHING STORE,
de23•tfe3 No. 1020 CHESTNUT 'STREET.
BRITANNIA WARE OF BEST
quality, consisting of
TEA SETS, CASTORS,
PITCHERS, ' LADLES,
CIGAR LAMPS, SPOONS,
MOLASSES PITCHERS,
CUPS, JULEP MUGS, Sic., •
Comprising a fine assortment, in store and for sale
WITTERS &
bi
35 North EIGHTH Street,
Corner Filbert.
SEE TO IT. IS THE TPIE TO.
BUY - YOUR "CH ISTMAS PRESENTS," be'ore the
throng commences. WITTERS. & CO. offer a beautiful
lino ofg - oods in
SILVER-PLATED WARE, of every variety.
BRITANNIA WARE,
KEROSENE LAMPS, " "
Clocks, Fancy Goods, Gas Shades, &c., the whole form
ing a compleqassortment 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,
RILVERZIATED WARE OF BEST
QUALITY, consisting of
SPLENDID TEA SETS,
CAKE BASKETS,
TOAST RACKS,
BUTTER DISHES, _
MOLASSES PITCHERS, z •
RUBY AND PLATED BERRY DISHES,
RUBY AND PLATED SALTS,
NAPKIN RINGS.
LADLES, SPOONS,
CALL BELLS, FORKS, KNIVES, &c. &c.,
Comprising a fine assortment, in store and for sale by
WITTBRS & CO.,
No. 35 North EIGHTH Street,
Corner of Filbert.
OLD SPECTACLES, GOLD EYE
17 1 ,
°Laos; Vbild:Glaises,'. for Army and Navy use,
.11aleidoscopesiMieroecopes,Stereoscopes, and Stereosco
pic Views:and tc•varlety of other articles, appropriate
gifts for the season: . •• ' McALL [WES 4r. 'BRO.,
del9-7t • • • '72S CHESTNUT Street.
PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS-A
large variety for sale at low prices, by
- JAMES W. QUEEN & CO.,
924 CHESTNUT Street.
del34 if
MICROSCOPES, SPECTACLES, AND
SPY-GLASSES, for presents for sale by
JAMhS W. QUEEN & CO.,
924 CHESTNUT Street.
del3-tf if
nPER A... GL ASSES , OPERA
GLASSES. For sale by
JANES W. QITEEN .3r CO. ;
924 CHESTNUT Street.
delS4fif
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Paint Boxes, Photograph Albums, .
Writing Albums, Drawing Albums,
Picture Albums, Toy Albums,
Cartes de Virile copies from Engravinge, .
Pictures for Children:Pictures for Coloring.
Colored Engravings for framing,
Fancy Papers, Gilt Borders.
Also, Boxes with .Fans y Letter Papers and 'Save
/I:Mee. . - SCHOLZ & JANENTZKY,
. del-Im 1121 South EIGHTH Street.
Atexix - EsTE.4 . AND P A "FTC
ICSW STYLES
EDWIN HALL 1: BRO., •
- 20 South SECOND Street,
Have reduced the prices of
Fancy Silks, .
Rich Printed Dress Goods,
Choice Shades of liferinoes,
Beautiful Colors of Reps or Poplins,
All-Wool Do Laines,
All kinds of dark dress goods reduoed.
Also,
Fine Long Brodie Shawls,
Open Centre Long Cashmere Shawls,
Rich new styles of Blanket Shawls.
44 Lyons Silk velvets, pure Silk.
CORSETS I CORSETS 11 CORSETS !! 1
• Good morning, dear madam!
Why, how do you do? •
0 ! charming Mist, Julia! •
I'm so glad to see you;
But, have you discovered
Those CORSETS an flue?
They comfort and elegance
Truly combine. . .
T' improve the appearance,
They SO much conspire,
Nor Ladies nor Gentlemen
Can but admire!
Their workmanship perfect,
No blemish conceals—
On TENTH, below CHESTNUT,
• Mies: STEEL'S. . de!l-1-21.*
LADIES' • FURS
A splendid stock of Russian and Rudsen Bay and Mink
Sahli, Royal Brmine, Chinchillii;:Siberian . Squirrel; and
other styles of FURS, imitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW
YEAR PRESENTS. delliAja7
FURS! FURSI
.GEORGE F. WOMRATH,
NOS. 415 AND 41.1 ; ARCH STREET, • •
HAS NOW OPEN
A FULL ASSORTMENT
' OF
LADIES' FURS,
To which the attention of the public is invited. n01321n
LAD lEW. : FANCY FURS.
ETRE Sr. EANDELL.
My assortment of Fancy Fars for Ladies and Children
is now complete, and embracing every variety that will
be faihiomible during the preaent season. All sold at
the manufacture& prices, for cash. Ladies, please give
me a call. . . • • oc3--lmlf
DISSOLUTION.
The undersigned have, by mutual coneeut, dissolved
partnership this day.
J. 11. STONE,
, . JOHN F. BENNETT,
Formerly doing Liminess as J. B. STONE &.C4).
November 25,1E42. " lt•
61 7 ARCH STREET. .
. ,
MCO.
. .
• Haiie on iand a fine assortment of
CJ H EV-trlj
AND OTHER
GAS- rucru RES.
and Also French BroziePiguresand Ornaments, Porcelain
d M ica Shades, and a variety of
' • FANCY GOODS
SUITAB'L'E FOR
HO.LIDA.-Y d,l T p
1 - ,Whlch.they will sell at reasonable , prices. •
Please call and examine goods. de13.0
- s BALM.-
OF ROSES-FOR
'Just out: Said at 53 THlRDStraet.
above Cl~etitunG
its
. .
HOLIDAY GOODS
WILLIAM WILSON & SON,
MANUFACTURERS OF
SILVER WARE.
S. W. CORNER OF
WARE an hand, suitable for
OF OUR OWN HiMITFACTIIRE
ALSO, IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
AMERICAN PLATED WARES
RETAIL DRY GOODS.
MOUSELINE DZ LAINZS, ONLY T.to.
d 0... •' 4
0 40:1.. do. Vie
DESIRABLE FOR.HOLIDAY' GIFTS.
CITRWEN STODD AST & BROTHER,
450, 452, it 454 N. SECOND St..
"- Above Willow
LADIES' FURS.
• POR ' •
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
JOI3N A.' STA.MBACH,
WOMB AND MANUFACTURER OF
LADIES' FANCY FURS,
No. $26 ACII STREET, BELOW NINTH.
HAS NOW 'OPEN
JOHN ~ FA.REIRA,
No. '7lB ARCH STREET, BBLOW ETOTITN,
IMPORTER AND MANUFACTURER
LADIES' F•ANC7Y. FURS.
F BEE LURCHYFR:EE • LT1.1 . 011. I
carasTlo3 B:;EARL!S ST-4.TIIROUSE
SALOON, consisting of VENISON, TURKEYS, G ESSE,
PIG, &a.
011 A DELICIOUS SHAMPOOO,OR
F
artistic hair dyeing, go to FOURTH and BRANCH
ittreet&--+ r 'a• • . - dat-fitt,
G °BlfF
;N . GLADES, WESTERN, AND
Pennsylvania Butpnt:,_of choice qunitty,ponstantly
received and If& eale t. by - RHODES & WMLIAME,'IO7
South WATER Stree nal
N ";THE : .- ORPTIANSk COURT FOR
THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PMILADELPRIA. ,
. Estate of.JAMES C. McIINAINE. a Minor.
The Auditor appointed b the Court to audit. settle,
and adjust the account of LDWARD - GARRETT, Guar
dian of the person and estate of 11111188 C. MorlraMeia
minor, and 'to make distribution of the ' balance in the
hands of the accountant, Will meet the rattles interested
for the purposes. of his appointment .on WEDNESDAY,
January 7th' ISel, nt o'olnolc y., at his office. S. E.
corner of SIkTII and WALNUT Streets. in the city of
Philadelphia.. D. NY; O'BRIEN.
de2,141a tutit
Audiltn.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY. *
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
WATCHES,
• - • • JEWELRY,
SILVER AND SALVER-PLATED WARE
A fine assortment of Goods in the above line. 'mita
ble for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
. CASSIDY erd BALL,
desAia I+TO. 12 SOUTH SECOND STREET.
ig r o HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
THOMAS C. GARRETT,
712 CHESTNUT STREET,
OPPOSITE. THE MASONIC" HALL;
PRILADELPHLA..
Hasjust reeeived an assortment of
LADIES' GOLD .WATCTIES.,.
Of the newest styles, and of very superior cuutitty, att ,
Well as those adapted to men's and boys' wear.
He is manufacturing extensively a great variety of
USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLES OF SILVER . ,
And gives special attention to getting up things suitable
for
BRIDAL AND HOLIDAY PRESENTS..
PLATED WARE, •
Got rip under the proPrietor own inspection, in a great•
variety of styles, Will be warranted HEAVILY
PLATED with pure silver, in away to insure its wear
ing well.
Much of his
JEWELRY
Is manufactured on the premises, and his stock will be
found to comprise a great variety of fashionable goods,
from the smallest articles to
SETS OF - DIAMONDS.
These are offered for sale at
PRICES ADAPTED TO THE TIMES,
s -
And persons are invited to call and examine them.
del2-tf . • •
SILVER . CUPS,
FANCY AND PLAIN
SILVER WARE,.'
WATCHES, JEWELRY, AND PLATED GOODS, AT
HENRY HARPER'S,
del9-6t* 5'20 ARCH Street.
la , 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
find a large and desirable stock to select front at
STAUFFER & HARLEY'S,
den-121 No. 622 MARKET St., Philadelphia.
f a HOLIDAY PRESENTS_
We have now on hand a
SPLENDID ASSORTMENT
OF
WATCHES, DIAMONDS, SILVERWARE,
AND
JEWELRY,
OF ALL KINDS AND PRICES,
SUITABLE FOR
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
PRESENTS.
We invite smote' attention to the moderate prices of
our DIAMONDS.
LEWIS LADONIUS 00.,_
del2-tjal No. SO2 CHESTNUT STREET.
AMERICAN WATCHES.
B. MARTER, -
AGENT FOR THE
"AMERICAN WATCH COMPANY,".
NOW OFFERS, EXPRESSLY ADAPTED FOR
HOLIDAY PRESENTS,
A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF
AMERICAN WATCHES,
FOR
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,
AT MODERATE PRICES.
No. '712 CHESTNUT STREET,
SECOND FLOOR, OPPOSITE MASONIC HALL.
deg-Im
ta HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
G. RUSSELL,
No. 22 NORTH SIXTH STREET,
Offers a choice assortment of
WATCHES, DIAMONDS,
FINE JEWELRY,
AND
STANDARD SILVER WARE,
Suitable for Holiday Present% at the
LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. deS-lat
D. T. PRATT,
(817CCRSSOR TO PRATT & REATH,)
607 CHESTNUT STREET,
Is constantly in receipt of
ENGLISH, , SWISS: AND
AMERICAN WATCHES,
Of desirable styles and qualities, to suit all classes of
l a, ELI HOLDEN,
Dealer in flne
AMERICAN AND IMPORTED WATCHES,
JEWELRY, AND CLOCKS,
oc3l-sm* • 708 MARKET Street..
AMERICAN WATCHES,
IN
GOLD AND SILVER CASES.
JOS H. WATSON,
No. 326 CHESTNUT Street,
WATCHES, JEWELRY, &C
A FRESH ASSORTMENT
AT LESS TRAIT FORMER PRICES
FARR & BROTHER, Importers,
mb2o.tf 324 CHESTNUT Street, below Fourth
PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, dm.
STUART'S PORTRAITS
.GEORGE AND • tiARTHA.
WASHINGTON,
COPIED IN OIL COLORS BY E. C. MIDDLETISN,
Of Cincinnati, (foimerly of this city.)
These Portraits are produced by an entirely New Pro
ms% and are • more beautiful and life-like than the finest
brush 'paintings, and are furnished to Subscribers only,
at a remarkably low price.
What can be more appropriate for a •
. •
CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Than a pair of, these Paintifigs? They must be seen to
be appreciated. and the subscriber will call and exhibit
them to any in this city who will address him, through
the Post (Mice.
CHR.TSTM.AS.
JAMES S. -EARLE 45b -SON,
• HA VE MOW OPEN ,
THEIVNEWEST DEPORTATIONS
ENGRAVINGS,
PARIS PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM
• ' FOR CHRISTMAS SALES. • _
OM PAINTINGS. PICTURE AND PERMIORAPH
LOOKING GLASSES
IN GREAT VARLET. •
EARLE'S GALLERIES,
de44l 1916, CHESTNUT STREET. PHILADELPHIA
• .CUICUM.it.TING.,•LIBRARIES. - .
W - BROTHERIEEAin OIROULA;•
r• TING LI BR ARY.-All 'Cie NEW English . and
American Books, including ALL CLASSES of Literature.
This is the ONLY Library in the country that Includes
all the NEW ENGLISH BOOES that are not ESPB.L.NT
ED here. - - •
Terms $5 pa' r year ; months sll . li.three months $1.50 ;
one month 75 cents, or 8 cents per day. 21 8 South
EIGHTH Street. . seB-6m
E NGLISH AND FRENCH FA?
CIRCULATING LIBRARY AND CABINET DB
LECTURB3323 CHESTNUT. STREET:
Subscriptions per year, month, and day.
Catalogues furnished gratis on application.
Just ready, Catalogue of the Young Ladies' Prench Li
hrtry.
Catalogue de la Bibliotheque chaste des Dames et
des Demoiselles." M. M. MONACTIESI. Agent,
se6.4m 1323 CHESTNUT Street.
• •
. racoroGßApu.s.
.I[OLIDAYS.WHILE • THEY UM
all.shonld embrace thelMportn WEI-, and visit StEr-
KKR'S familia gallery and mow colored photographs.
Only $l. SECOND. Streetobore Clreen.
•
per
O PENED,. . . .
A. . NEW.I9IOTOGP.A.PH GALL E RY„
•
• . He. 906 ARCH STREET,
Wierelle • • •
FINEST'PHOTOGRAI'HIC PICTURES, O
TEE CARTE DE VISITrq O 3 THE IMPERIAL SIZE,
•
Are produced by the most . • 7
- • EXPERIENCED ARTISTS,
. Those ve!sblngr first-claim Pictures are breited.tc. ana
examine •speeimens.
A choice selection. of Albums, cases,. and frames on
band. • P. A.IGIIPt.
del7-3m . . • . O
PITRISTMAS.---TER AT YOURSE
to a life naturally and artistically coloredportrai
Life-sizopliotograplis.in oil colors. at ING3thrt'S
lery, SECOND_Street. above Green. War prices. ,it.
THE ENTERPRI S E
INSURANCE COMPM.OLPIIILADELPHIA.
j.
(FIRS INSURANCE EXCLUSIVELY.)
COMPANY'S BIJILDIN9,`.'S. W. 'CORNER FOURTH
AND WALNUT STREETS. 4,
.
Dill,' Buceits.
,
P. 'Ratchford Starr, 1 Mordecai L. Dawson,
William McKee, George IC Stuart,
1. Raihro Frazier, John H. Brown,
John M. Atwood, B. A_ Fahnostooi4
I
Benj. T. Tredick. ' Andrew D. Cash,
Henry rt
Wh aon . J . LArripiror.
i F. RATC FORD sum, President.
.GIABLIS W. 94X5, Secretary. relli
New and I rnproveu edition, 0 1 , tir , tect Patna., M g .
and bound to match e author s book, "n o
of Charlemagne."
Price &lat. Turkey extrO,Sa,
SONGS IN THE Nr:Gtil,.
nol6-3naif
A. BARLOW.
NEW Eit''BLICATIONS.
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