«very reason to believe that the work will, not bo per mitted to languish. hat that, at aa earlier day thanooald have been reasonably anticipated, the entire line will be C °?2ff extent and unsurpassed richness of the gold fields recently discovered in Arizona, together wltu our pre vious Knowledge of the vast mineral wealth of Hew Mexico, is well calculated to impress all who reflect upon the subject with the necessity of a branch road from the Union Pacific lo Panta F 6. and such other points in the Territory of New Mexico as may be neces* as rv-to the development of the mineral wealth and trade of that country; and although Congress may be unwil ling to lend pecuniary aid or credit to such an enter prUe, it is believed that a liberal grant of land, both arable and mineral, of comparatively little present value to! the Government, to the companies now or ganized, or to one to be chartered by the Territorial Le gislature of hew Mexico, wminnue its speedy con .etiueilon. There are vast fields of iron ore, and coal suitable for its manufacture, convenient to thelineof the proposed branch road, and though the enterprise .may appear stupendous, the income to be derived from it would doubtless soon affoid ample compensation to ihose who might accomplish it. I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obe dient fervent, J. P, USHER, Secretary. - The President of the United States 0 * S|r firm. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1863. FORNEY’S “ AVAIL PRESS,” For the weekending SATURDAY, December 12, tB jnst Issued. The following is a samraary of tba principal content*: ILLUSTRATION.—Lookout Mountalu before the As eault. POETRY. —To Major General Grant—The Sailor Boy’s Ferewell to the Family Fleet—Geographical Allitera- tions. ORIGINAL SKETCH—Emancipation: By Mrs. Emma Eglleeon. ORIGINAL STORY.—Abigail: Continued. EDITORIAL.—The President's Message—Proclama tion of the President— I The Speaker of the House—Gene ral Grant’s Strategy—Congresa—How to Help the Rich mond Prisoners —William Lloyd Garrison—Report of the Secretary of War—Report of the Secretary of the Jfayy. . THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE. THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION OF AMNESTY. LECTURE OF WILLIAM LLOYD GARRISON—At Concert Hall. LECTURE OF HENRY WARD BEECHER-FULL REPORT. SPEECH OF GOVERNOR CURTIN. LETTERS OF “ OCCASIONAL. ” LETTER' FROM GENERAL HITCHCOOK—The Ex change of Prisoners. LETTER .FROM SECRETARY CHABE-The Pacific Railway. Letter from Washington—The Opening of con. RTBB3. • LETTER FROM NEW YORK—Extensive Conflagra tion LETTER FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC- The Late Advance. LETTER FROM WAUHATCHIE, TENN.— l General Geary’e Division. Tije WAR HEWS.—The Battle of Chattanooga- Complete Union Account—Rebel Acoount of the Battle. THE WAR MEETING IN NEW YORK. £HB BURNING OF THE STEAMER ISAAC NEWTON REBEL-VIEW OF EVERETT’S ORATION. CAPTURE OF : STEAMER CHESAPEAKE PIRATES. . THE FINE ARTS—A Fine Collection of Oil Paintings 4 * Washington Irving and Hie Friends. ” . THE RETURNED PRISONERS AT ANNAPOLIS. COMMUNICATION—The Militia and the Army. RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE. AGRICULTURAL. CITY MATTERS. SUMMARY OF THE WEEK’S NEWS. VARIETIES. WIT AND HUMOR, Ac., Ac. THB MARKETS. Specimens of the “War Press" will be forwarded -When requested. The subscription rate for single copies las2per year. Areduction.fromtheaetermswLU.be al lowed when clubs are formed. Single copies, put up in wrappers, ready for mailing, may be obtained at the counter. Price, five cents. The Beport of the Secretary of the Treasury. An arithmetical analysis of the statistics of the Secretary of the Treasury would cessarily be a restatement of the figures Mr. Chase has so clearly arranged. Few will care to thoroughly study the details of that vast problem which he has mastered, but there are none who are not personally interested in the general result. The leading statements, and the argument of the report, can be, and should be, fully understood by every intelli gent citizen, for the financial administration underlies all other administration, and upon the solvency of the Government depends the future of the country. Too much im portance, therefore, cannot be attached to this report, which so faithfully exhibits the condition of the national finances, and points out the only method by which their present prosperity, in defiance of increasing debt, can be maintained. Time has windioatcd-the principles upon: which Mr. Chase founded his extraordinary system. Ihe measures advised by him and sanctioned by Congress have relieved the treasury from all danger of exhaustion; have supplied the Government with the means of paying the expenses of the war, and have not embarrassed the business of the country. The rebellion forced upon the nation enor ' mous debt, but the principles upon which that debt has been contracted, the pro visions made for its payment, are so sound that to bear it honorably, and pro sperously will require no sacrifice that cannot easily be made by a wealthy and resolute people. The Atlas that supports the war is not crushed by his burden, and it is but justice to say of Mr. Chase, that his far-seeing wisdom, his prudence and power in the financial administration of the past three years have so much lightened the load, that what might have been ruin is transformed into success. He has accom plished a task which might have baffled a Rothschild. If to-day we find ourselves happy and prosperous, our armies victori ous, the credit of our Government respected at home and abroad, Mr. Chase must have no ordinary share'of the gratitude. Good has sprung from the bitter root of debt. In Oriental countries the women who bear heavy burdens on their heads are straighter and stronger for the habit, and we, called upon to sustain unprecedented moral and material adversity, have already been made a nobler and a better people for the responsi bility. The report satisfactorily shows that the income and the expenditure of the Govern ment have been so nearly balanced in the past, that no doubt of its ability to prosecute the war vigorously in the future can be just ly entertained. It also shows that the in crease of debt will be less than the country had just reason to expect. Mr. Chase’s estimates are not undervaluations; on the contrary, the element of misfortune always enters into his calculations ; and when he states the present and probable future con dition of the national finances, we know that the worst is revealed. Upon no other prin ciple eould any department of Mr. Lin coln’s Administration have retained public confidence. It is especially gratifying to find this perfect candor in the report of the Secretary of the Treasury.' In contracting unavoidable debt, the Secre tary has aimed at its distribution among the greatest possible number of holders. Thence the establishment of the national currency, and the distribution of bonds. Mr, Chase truly says of the five-twenty loan, that “the history of the world may be searched in vain for a parallel case, of popular financial support to a national government,” The distribution of bonds to an amount of nearly four hundred millions of dollars is proof of tha confidence of the people in the strength and solvency of their Government, and of the ability of the Government to procure all the money necessary for the present, by borrow ing alone. But here a point suggests itself which strikingly shows the prudence of our financial Administration,, and that true eco nomy which will not provide for the present at the entire expense of the future. Mr. Chase, must yield to the necessity of pro viding for further expenditure by further loans, for other methods are by themselves insufficient. “ No prudent man will recom mend economy at the expense of efficiency,” aays the report, and very truly, for no thing could he more disgracefully extrava gant than to pause to-day, while victory .awaits us to-morrow. The greatness of our gain compels greatness in further effort, ■ otherwise we have incurred a debt of over ■one thousand millions to no good, and the nation has*, lost the precious investment of blood and money it has already made. But Mr. Chase as fully understands the evils of absolute dependence on credit, as the evils ■ of extreme economy. He firmly refuses to yield to the perpetual temptation to increase the issue of United States notes, and be lieves that our debt should not he our mas ter, but our servant. , Therefore, the Secretary of the Treasury urges upon Congress the necessity of pro viding for expenditure by increased taxation. Upon this provision depends our future pro sperity. Revenue must approximate expen diture. “A system of taxation certain to produce a sufficient revenue to pay the whole ordinary expenses of the Government, in times of peace, and the entire interest on the public debt, and to create a gradually increasing fund for the redemption of its principal”—this, Mr. Chase, in 1861 de clared indispensable. In. 1863 its necessity is even more apparent, for what was then a theory is now a fact. Congress cannot too early address itself to a revision of the r in ternal revenue law, and should not commit the error of the last session, in taxing too lightly profitable manufactures and commo dities. The inequalities of that law should be removed, and its application enlarged. The internal revenue should reach the origi nal estimate of one hundred and fifty mil lions a year, and the wisdom and energies of Congress should immediately be given to the subject. These are the leading points of a report from which its author says many things aro necessarily omitted, but which to ns seems exhaustive of its subject. Closely argued and deafly expressed, embodying the only true* principles of financial integrity, and recording facts in the highest degree hono rable to the loyalty of the people, it is a docu ment which cannot fail to confirm and in crease the trust in the wisdom and integrity of Mr. Lincoln's Administration. Not merely as the representative of the peo ple, nobly executing their will, nor only as the statesman who has decided by a master stroke (so great that we know not if it bo honesty or genius;) the mighty problem of reconstruction, is the President so emphati cally the master of the situation. Seldom has he shown more sagacity than in the se lection of his officers, and not only his Ad ministration, but the country, will gain honor from the unrivalled financial ability of the Secretary of the Treasury, and the strength and beauty of the great system he has established. A New Navy Yard.- for Iron-Clad Vessels. The selection, of a site for the establish ment of a new navy yard suitable for the construction and repair of iron-clad vessels is earnestly recommended by the Secretary of the Navy, and will no doubt receive early attention from [Congress. The Dela ware river has certain claims in this con nection, which are nowhere more fairly and emphatically acknowledged than in the re port of Secretary Welles. With this en dorsement, the great interests of our city and State have double force in urging upon our Representatives such vigorous action as will secure this indispensable result. The fresh water of our river, its safe and ample har borage, its great commercial port and me tropolis, the vast mechanical and industrial resources, and coal and iron wealth of our city and State, offer a thousand advantages in favor of this vicinity above all others. These advantages are unopposed by a single objection, and neither our city nor the Go vernment can afford to disregard them. The subject of “A New Navy Yard and Establishment for Iron-clad -Yessels and Machinery” is thus plainly presented in the report of the Secretary of the Navy: In consequence of .the omission of Congress to I take any action on the subject of enlarging the pfe- 1 sent circumscribed navy yard at Philadelphia, or to signify its acceptance or rejection of .League Island, tendered to the Government for naval purpoaea-by the city of Philadelphia, or in conformity with-my suggestions to initiate means for establishing a suitable yai d, workshops, and docks for an iron navy and the machinery and armature which modem im provements render necessary, no progress has been possible during the year on that important subjeot. The Government is destitute of a suitable establish ment for the construction or repair of iron vessels, their machinery armature, nor has it any place for preserving them when laid up in ordinary. Some proper and suitable accommodations for ves sels of this description are necessary where there is fresh water, and, as stated in my communications to the last Congress, it has appeared to me that no place combines so many advantages as are to be found on the Delaware, In the vicinity of Philadel phia. A commission of naval and scientific gentle man was appointed under the authority of Congress to examine League Island, and aIBO to “make a survey and examination of the harbor of New Lon don, Connecticut, and its surroundings, with refer ence to its capacity and fitness for anSyalddpdt and navy yard, and whether the public interest will not be pxomoted by establishing a naval ddpOt and navy yard in or near said harbor of NewLonaon, instead of League Island, and that they also make the same investigation in regard to the waters of Nar ragacset Bay.” The majority of this board recom mended the establishment of an additional navy yard at New London. On that subject it is unne- I cessaiy that the Department should express an opinion. It is a question for Congress, which insti tuted the inquiry, to decide whether an additional navy yard on the old plan is wanted at New Lon don, and, should it be in the affirmative, it will be the duty of this Department to carry that decision, jvfcenjnade, into effect. But, aside from-and .in dependent of the question of an additional navy yard,is that of more extended accommodations and more ample facilities on the Delaware than we now have in the narrow and wholly insufficient limits of the navy yard at Phila delphia. Those limits, as stated by the chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks in his able and practical report, can be enlarged to about double the present area by purchase, at an expense of about $300,000 5 but, with that addition, the yard would still be wholly inadequate to the public necessities, and too small for such an extensive establishment as the wants of the Government require. It would un doubtedly be the part of wisdom and true economy to procure ground with ample water front for such an establishment as the increasing public wants dfr mand, in the vicinity of Philadelphia; and, so soon as it oan be made available, to dispose of the present grounds, and apply the proceeds towards improving the new location. The chief of the Bureau of Yards and Docks, whose experience and judgment entitle his opinions to con sideration, suggests another locality than League Island—at Marcus Hook, a few miles below Phila delphia, on the right bank of the Delaware, which be supposes may, perhaps, be procured at a reason able rate. From the examination which I have been enabled to give this subject, I am not prepared to Bay that the advantages are, to my mind, such as to counterbalance those attainable at League Island, which has been tendered to the Government for its acceptance, nor is there assurance that land near Marcus Hook oan be procured at any price. Either place, however, might, I apprehend, be sa tisfactory, and,' as I have already stated to Con gress, there is no donbt that, for the purposes of a navy yard, and establishment for an iron navy and its wants, the banks. of the Delaware present ad vantages that are not to be found elsewhere in the United States. Prompt and judioious action by the legislative branch of the Government upon this subject, is, in my urgently needed, and will, when it shall have been had, be carried into effect by this Department with all possible activity. As will be seen, Secretary Welles re peatedly recommends the Delaware river and the vicinity of Philadelphia. In the ques tion between New London and League Island, the latter has a superiority which it would be preposterous to dispute. For the harborage of iron-clads fresh water is of absolute necessity, and a great navy yard should be in instant reach of a great centre of labor, skill, and material. In a large public spirit, our municipal authori ties have offered three hundred acres of land to the Government, and this fact is another argument in favor of. League Island. Leaving this aside, larger accom modations than those of our present nar row navy yard are a pressing requirement. Even when enlarged, its limits will not be sufficient, arid the purchase of a new ground and water front is recommended to Con gress. Every one practically acquainted with our navy yard can appreciate the justice of this suggestion, which is not a moment prema ture. The whole question of a hew navy yard is now virtually confined to a choice of places upon the Delaware, In default of League Island, the Chief of Yards and Docks recommends the vicinity of Marcus Hook, a few miles below Chester. This site appears to possess no merits counter balancing League Island, while there are doubtless nearer tO Philadelphia, whose proximity to population and railroad convenience would prove important, and where otraers would be willing to give property for the sake of accruing inte rests. But the liberal donation of the three hundred acres composing League Island is added to its merits of accommodation and position, and will command chief attention. This subject is now fully and directly before the public, and it will depend upon our Representatives to secure alike the best inte rests of the city, State, and country. LETTER FROM “OCCASIONAL,” Washington, Dec. 10* 1803, The President’s remedy for the “ restora tion” of the Union has undoubtedly consoli dated all the friends of the Government. I have never ■witnessed a more cordial and enthusiastic units’ in any party or com bination of men. -Those who have been classed as radicals on the slavery question, as well as those who have been denominated conservatives, earnestly accept and’endorse it. It was gratifying to> watch the effect of the reasoning of the message introductory to the great remedy, “ The Proclamation.” The difficulty with which the President had to struggle in attempting to reach a reasona ble solution of the tremendous questions growing out of the fact that slavery began the war, and that the war could never be hap pily closed unless slavery is fatally struck or wholly extinguished, could be best real ized by observing the intense and almost painful interest with which his argument and closing suggestions were heard. A sense of profound relief seemed to speak from every loyal face; and when those who have the great work of legislating, in some degree,upon the President’s recommenda tions, came to discuss the Message and Pro clamation in their social circles* it was most pleasing to note their gratitude to the Chief Magistrate for what he had so nobly and ably done, and their fervent expression of their determination to stand by him to the last. For undoubtedly we have been sur rounded by a sea of troubles, in regard to what is called "reconstruction” and "re storation. ’' The boldest have hesitated, and many of our most experienced statesmen have quailed before the task of debating this subject. Some, indeed, havo run iuto wild extremes in consequence of the contu sion, and have proposed alternatives far more patriotic than practical; and others have caught at the hope that there was no path to lead the nation out of this labyrinth of furies, or to rescue it from the profound morass of what seemed to be inevitable dissensions. All men looked for a leader to give tho word, and with unfaltering hand to apply the key to that mystery from which so many retired in dismay. The President, wisely appreciating the fact that upon him devolved tho duty of initiating a policy, spoke the brave word at the right time, and with a modesty only equalled by the dignity of his utterances, invited the country and the country’s Congress to consider his coun sel. How simple, how true, how humane, and how constitutional his remedy, is per haps best established by the manner in which publicists and statesmen of heretofore adverse opinions receive it. In this remark I think I may include many who yet call themselves Democrats. The mere partisan will, of course, seek to find flaws in the proclamation, but the patriotic public man will ponder well before assailing a proposition which contains so much that cannot be fairly challenged and so little that can be fairly criticised. What Democrat, for instance, will deny that the leaders of the rebellion should be forever deprived of citizenship, and should be inexorably- punished for their treason? Who that' claims to be a loyal man will say that the liberated slaves of rebels shall be remanded to bondage ? Who will ask that any plan of reconstruction shall.be offered to the people of the South by which the patriotic Union pioneers of the South shall be ground to the earth, and probably mur dered by the restoration of the rebel fiends in human shape to their former power? But the subject increases on my handstand I must close in order to catch the mail. WASHINGTON. Special Despatches to The Press. - WashutotOh, D. o>, Dec. 10. Affairs In Congress. Mr. Asiilkt will introduoe an important bill at an early day, providing that the free States may re cruit to fill their quotas in the rebel States, offering such bounties as they please. It is supposed that Mr. Washburne, of Illinois, will be the chairman of the Committee on Com merce in the House, and General Schrnok, of the Military Committee. The Floyd bonds case will come up in the Court of Claims to-day. The National InleUigtnccr has a friendly criticism on the President’s message. Bepresentative Xittlejohu. Hon. D. C. Littlejohn, of New York, has been confined to his room with severe sickness sinoe Mon day. The Army Estimates. The estimate of clothing for the army for the next fiscal year is fifty-eight millions of dollars. Nine, hundred thousand dollars are asked for the . benefit of prisoners of war. The engineer department estimates that $5,750,000 are required for fortifications, Ac., for the year end ing with June, 1865. Congressional Honors to General Grant. The joint resolution of the House, tendering the thanks of Congress and a medal to Major General Grant, was yesterday laid upon the table in the Senate as a mere matter of form until the new com' mittees shall be appointed. It win then be referred, as usual in such cases, to the Committee on Military Affairs. Some of the Senators, while having no doubt of the propriety of the immediate passage of the resolution, desired that it should he referred for fear that a precedent might he set liable to future abuse. There is no doubt that the resolution wiU be unanimously adopted by the Senate, as it was by Ihe House. The Beciproclty Treaty. Representative Morrill, of Vermont, has given notice of his intention to introduce in the Houbb a bill, having in view the termination of the recipro city treaty, between the United States and Great Britain; and Representative Elijah Ward has proposed a joint resolution to authorize the ap pointment of - commissioners to negotiate a new 'treaty with the English Government, for the Brit ish provinces of North America, which will be based upon the true principles of reciprocity. Pardon of a Beber General. The President has signed the pardon of E. W. Gantt, of Arkansas, from the penalty, of treason, which he incurred by aooepting and exercising the office of brigadier general in the service of the.inaur gents. The pardon also reinstates General Gantt in all his rights of property, excepting those relative tosl&ves. Transferred to Chattanooga. Captain Abram Edwards, for a long time past quartermaster at Point Lookout, Md., where he gave great satisfaction, has been transferred to Chattanooga, for a more extended sphere of useful ness, under the immediate command of Q.uartermar ter General Meigs. The Bichmond Prisoners. The Star contains the following despatch from Fortress Monroe: Fortress Monroe, Dec. 9. Major General E. A. Hitchcock : My belief is that our prisoners on Belle Island are in tents. I have requested Mr. Ould to share the clothing and subsistence sent by the Government with our citizen prisoners. I have no doubt that it has been done, S. A. MEREDITH, Brigadier General. ARMY OF THE POTOMAC. In Statu Quo—General Meagher Not Cap . turerl—Reported Change in the Chief Conr- Washington, Deo, 10,— Advices received from the Army of the Potomac state that we oaoup; the same position precisely as before the advance. Thus report that General Lee had thrown a force acrbsslhe R»- pidan is incorreot. The report that General Themas Francis Meagher was taken prisoner by the rebels during the recent movement of the Army of the Potomac, while on a visit to the remnant of his old brigade, is without the least foundation. He recrossed theßapidan with the brigade, as he accompanied it over, and is now the guest of General Corcoran, at Fairfax Court House, [Special Despatch lo the New YorkTimes.] Washington, Dec. 9.—General Meade’s army is quietly encamped in Culpeper county, on the south bank of the Rappahannock. Lee occupies his old position at Orange Court House—his advance line guarding the Rapiaaa fords. The picket* are again on friendly terms. There ia but little duelling, and few casualties on either side. Bushwhackers, of course, are beginning to swarm again on our hanks and rear* Jeff Daviß issued his annual message to the rebel Congress on Monday, a copy of which you will re ceive through the usual channels. The document is mournful. Deserteiß say that Lee’s army does not exceed Ihirty.five thousand, and is creating huts for winter a i] ar rers along the line of the Rapidan. * General will soon be relieved of his com maud. Hto‘»U«o*S°* haa , n °‘ n *PP°i at ® d - It is, however, known tn»J the President and Mr. Chase favor the restoration of liw llcr ' while the Secretary of War hesitate* between him 5“ u Lren ’ Thomas. In the event of Thomas taking the ouw" mand, it is the general impression that Hooker will succeed him in command of the Army of the Cum berland. ; There is no truth in the rumor that Gen. Pleason ton has been assigned command of the Army of.the Potomac. It has been determined to reorganize that army. . HARRISBURG. Important Call on the People'to I*/event the Draft—A General Order* Harrisburg, Deo. Curtid to-day received a communication from the War Depart ment announcing that the Government’ declines to adopt hit suggestions! made some weelcs ago, upon the-subject of recruiting. Nor new organizations are allowed to be formed except of a few companies tb fill incomplete regiments. A general order has been issued from the office of Adjutant General Bussell defining, the plan of re cruiting adopted, and falling upon the people of the several enrolment districts and scb-dlstriots of the State to offer bounties to volunteers. The deficiency of Pennsylvania being, in propor tion to her population, less than that of any of the adjacent States, it is hoped by a vigorous support her quota-may be filled by volunteers, and the draft thus be prevented. NEW TORE. T 33 NEW YORK VOLUNTEER BUND, New Yokk, Dec. 10.— The fund for the cncouo agement of volunteering in this city amounts to. $750,000.; NORTHERN NAVIGATION*. New Ybkk, Deo. 10.—Navigation on the upper part of tie Hudson Slyer "has' been almost entirely closed, and in a week the boats wilhprobably be stopped. - . - ■ The Tfeiw York Central Railroad: Election, Albany, Dec. 10 — The New York. Central Rail road election progresses slowly. Mr. Oioott’s proxies were not all in until nearly, noon to-day. Mr. Coming’s proxies are now being voted. It is estimated that Mr. Olcott has received a vote of be tween five and six million dollars! worth of stock. A Hebei Canard* New Yokk, Dec. 10.—Mobile despatches reports the Yankees defeated at Plaquemine, Sm., with the loss of 2,00 men on the 27th ult'., and that the navi gation of the Mississippi was virtually olosed. On the 29th ult., 200 Yankee cavalry were driven from the' Plains Store, five miles into Port Hudson, 13 ol them being killed and wounded. The Pursuit of tiie Chesapeake- BosTos, I>ee. to.—The prize ateamor Ella and Anne, and the V. S. war steamer rioonderog*, h»ys IjrtartCiUn ptitautt of the Oheiaposka, THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA’ FBIUAY, DECEMBER 11, 1883. TEE FIRING AT CHARLB9TON THE OAVAI/RY SKIRMISH AT RINGGOE3. MFSHAGR OF .TEFFEKSON DAVIS.- VVAtiM INOTON, Deo. 10.—The Richmond, Whig or Oth, oontslns Ohurleston dates to the Bth instant: “A hriclt lire opened between Fort Moultrie and Buttery Gregg this morning. The Yankees have oensed firing oh Sumpter. They are altering their battericß and entrenohlng Gregg to the eastward. One monitor has timber work around her sides, to protect her from torpedoes, “ Our batterieß kept up a slow tire upon the ene .my'fl working parties yesterday. Slow firing was kept up yesterday between the enemy’s batteries and ours. » Biuetol, Dec. 7.—General Longatreet has raised the siege of Knoxville, in consequence of heavy re inforcements being received by Burnside. On Fri day night our foroe fell back to Morristown, where a stand will probably be made. <> The work of putting the East Tennessee and Vir ginia Railroad in running older will be pushed for ward by Colonel Owen. “ Our losß at Knoxville is 600, principally of Hood’s division. Colonel Ruff, of Georgia, was killed; Colonel Fisher, of Mississippi, severely wounded, and Captain Dunn, of Dongstreet’s staff, was wounded in the assault on the 29th, which failed in consequence of forged orders recalling Ander son’s brigade. " “ Dalton, Dec. B.—The enemy’s cavalry appeared yesterday at Ringgold, but being attacked by our cavalry under Grigsby, were driven a mile beyond the town. “The President’s message was received sad read, in both houses of Congress, yesterday, 7th Inst,” THE STEAMER CHESAPEAKE. Details of the Scheme to Seize the Ship. Plot of Confeclei-nte -Agents. Ja. St. Joes, Deo. 10.—The Evening Globe gives the following, aB connected with the ospture of the steamer Chesapeake: “The saheme was matured here by Confederate agents. Meetings were held, and the passage money of the parties who were to make the seizure, was paid through to New York. They were promised $6OO each, on the steamer being safely taken into Wilmington. It was also that at a certain store in New York eaoh of the parties were to call, at different times, for a parool, containing a revolver, ammunition, and a pair of handcuffs. It is believed that the oargo, which was very valuable, was shipped by Confederate agents to the South, and it was arranged that she should be seized on this particular trip. The managers of the plot represented. si»t the Chesapeake was to have beep taken while attempting to run the block ade, and this was but a harmless effort to get hack Southern property. - We have the names of five of the parties who were engaged in the seizure. They belong to this city, and left here with Captain Bralne. They are of that worst species of humanity,denominated as “roughs," ■and one of them is just out of the penitentiary. They all went from here in the steamer New Eng land, on the 3d, to Boston. The Chesapeake did not coal here. She called off the harbor, and took on board Capt. Parker, former ly of the privateer Retribution, who took command. The citizens generally regret that this city has un wittingly afforded a temporary shelter to the con ductors of this scheme, and that any person from this place should be concerned In it. Publio opinion condemns the act entirely. Capt. Miilett and the passengera and crew were provided for by the steamer New England to-day. Occasional, THE LATEST. The Chesapeake is reported to be below Pubulco Harbor, near Cape Sable. Cairo, Deo. 10.— The ateamera St. Patrick and Schuyler have arrived here from Memphis. The Memphis IhtUclin says Gen. Beatch and staff 1 are busy in mustering volunteer companies into ser vice. Seven full companies were mustered into ser vice on the 7th Instant, and as many more would be on the next'day. den. Beatch had extended the day of service. The steamer Sallie had arrived at Memphis from the Arkansas river. She reported that the steamer Esnswas fired into when en route from Duval’s Bluff to Jacksonport. A major and captain on board of her were wounded. A skirmish occurred on the Little Bock railroad, between a party of Federaia repairing the road and a band of guerillas. Several were killed, when the guerillas were repulsed. The steamer Fannie'Mcßride was sunk below Fort Pillow on the 6th. She was valued at $30,000. The steamer McClellan arrived at New Orleans on the 3d, &om Brazos, Texas, bringing as passengers General Banks and staff. The steamboat: Clara Belle had .arrived, with 'eleven hundred packages vegetables for the Sanitary Communion. The Memphis Cotton market was inactive, with sales of 140 baleß at 50@700. The Bteamer Pike brought 266 balss, the St, Patrick 40 bales, and the Continental a large lot of Cotton. Boston, Deo. 10.—Capt. Crawford, freight master of the Montreal Ocean Steamship Company, drop ped dead in Portland to-day, while attending to his duties. . Louisville, Deo. 10.—The Journal has advices which it credits, that the rebel General Morgan was in Cumberland county, Kentucky, on the morning of the 7th Inst, in company with dveofhis officers, pro ceeding towards the Souih. Amboy, 111., Deo. 10.—A Are broke out in the basement of the City Hall this morning, whioh, at one time, threatened the destruction of the entire business portion of the city. Ten or fifteen build ings were destroyed, causing a loss of about $33,000, Baltimore, Dec. 10.—The boat from Fortress Moure, this morning, brings no further reports from the steamer Ariel, which put in at Hampton Boads for coal. No news Bom the Isthmus has been re ceived. ' The Interest on Indiana State Stock. Indianapolis, Deo. 10,—The July interest on the Indiana stocks which the State Auditor and Treas urer declined paying because the Legislature failed tornake the necessary appropriation, will be paid after the 16th instant, at Winslow 1 , Lanier, & Co.’s Banking House, New York, Governor Morton hav ing arranged with them to advance the necessary funds, and alto for the interest due on January next. XXXYIIItb CONGRESS—Ist SESSION, Mr. FOSTER) of Connecticut) gave notice of hi* intention to present a bill to encourage enlistments in the naval service of the United States, and to credit such enlistments on the military quotas of the several States. Mr. SUMNER) of Massachusetts, presented a memorial from the President and Professors of the Theological School at Meadville, for the emancipa tion of all persons of African descent held to slavery. Mr* SUMNER also gave notice of his intention to introduce a bill to repeal, all acts for the rendition of fugitive slaves. On motion, the Senate?then adjourned till Mon day, • The SPEAKER laid before the House an un official letter from the Secretary of State, stating that the Russian Minister has informed him that TnC Admiral will be ready to receive the members of Cnn£fei» slid their ladles, on 'Saturday, at noon. Boats are to , be ready at the Nary Yard to take them sn board of tn* fleet. _ _ . ../ Mr. FENTON, of NeN York, gaVi notice that it was his intention to introduce a bill to facilitate the payment of the bounties due"on the accounts of de ceased soldiers. On motion of Mr. WASHBURNE, Oft Illinois, it was resolved, that when the House adjourn to-day, it should be until Monday next. , Mr. PENDLETON, of Ohio, gave notice ot his intention to introduce a bill to admit to seats upon the floor of the Senate and House of Representa tives, the members of the Cabinet, with the right to d ebate the matters pertaining to the business of their Departments respectively.- The memorial of Thomas L. Price, contesting the seat of ‘John W. MoOlurg, from the Fourth distriot of Missouri, was referred to the Committee on Elections'. ■The SPEAKER laid before the House the an nuaT report of the Secretary of the Treasury on the finances. The House then proceeded to an election for Ohaplain. Eleven candidates were placed innomi , nation. Mr, Chaimiiig made Chaplain over Bishop Before the result wa* announced numerous gentle men changed their votes for the leading candidates, who were Bishop Hopkins, of VermonVthe author of “ The Bible View of and w*,H. Chan* ning, a Unitarian minister, of Washington.. The following was- the result of the voter. ■ ■ For Kev. Mr. Channing................ 8G For Kev. Mr. Hoplcins.... 55 The other votes were scattering, so Rev. Mr. Channing was declared eleoted as Chaplain of the House. [Mr. Channing is a very strong Union man,} The House then adjourned. Synopsis of the GencraVs Re port. The Postmaster General reports that during the last fiscal year the financial condition of his Depart ment has been one of unusual prosperity. The re venue has nearly equalled the expenditures, the latter amounting to $41,314,206.84, and the former to $11,163/789.59. There is good reason to believe that the Department will be self-sustaining in a brief pe riod of time. The whole number of post offices , existing on the 30th of June, 1863-, was 29*047, being au increase on the preceding year of 1*72. Bight hundred and thirty offices have been? established, and 658 have been dis continued. The number of speolal agents on'June 30th, 1663, was sixteen, with an aggregate salary of $26,500, and 357 route agents, at an aggregate salary of s2so,- 200 ; also forty-tive local agents, at $27.84$ Baggage* masters, in charge of express-mails, have received $7,440. The total coat of transatlantic mail steamship service was $332,534 80*, This price covered 132 round trips to various European ports. The Postmaster General regretstn state that no progrras has been made in negotiations for a new postal convention with Prusaia,embraoin» the States composing the German-Austrian Postal Union, on account of some obstacle presented byAustria in regard to territorial transit obarges. ' He renews bis rcoommenoation on Maroli 3,1862, to the postal committee*in Congress, thatall private ships departing from the United States for foreign REBEL mm, The Retreat of LongstreBt. MEMPHIS. Boston* The Movements of Morgan* Conflagration at Amboy, 111. The Steamer Ariel* Washington, Deo, 10, 1863, SENATE. Enlistments. Tire Fugitive I*aw. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Tire Russian Officers. Hopkins' ports s&ould bis required, as a condition of clearance, to convey mails pn such terms as may be Allowed by Congress. ‘ , During the year the inoreaßed length of routes has been 6,566 miles, buJtbe annual cost of mall trans portation has decreased $113,268, or about 2 per cent. The value of stamp* toned to postmasters during the-year is $9,683,382; stamped letter envelopes, $734,821, and stamped newspaper wrappers $20,645. The total value of these sold to the public was s9,* 624 529.62, being an excess over the previous year of $2,7M,397.73. - The Postmaster General renews Mvlavt year’s re commendation to Congress to authorize him to ad just ami allow the claims of the posSmaatera who have sustained Josses of stamps and stamped enve lopes “by reason of the occupation and robbery of their offices'by bodies of armed men.” These claims thus far presented amount to about S6,OOF* Hto calls attention also to the fact that these postmasters have suffered greatly ia the loss of private-property. Be requests additional legislation in reapeot to post office thefts, and recommends that the Btealtog of letters and stamps be made a penal offence; THE DBJM> I/BTTBtt OFJFIOB, There has been a continued inorease off letter* containing money and other valuables. The num ber of dead letters covering deeds, bills of exohange, drafts, and other valuable papers, received, regis tered, andreturnedfor delivery to the writers, wan 8,322, with an aggregate nominal value of $41644,- 277.61. Of these letters 7,559 were delivered to the owners* Lett' rs registeredand mailed, containing money, pumbered 18.21&' Of these, 16,048, containing $63,- 627.72, were Anally delivered. Sixteen thousand seven hundred , and sixty-three letters of less vVue have been received, nearly 4000 of which contained daguerreotypes, and wero re ceived and registered; 8,273 have been restored to the writers or senders. The Postmaster General recommends that a postal money-order system be established to facilitate-the transmission of small sums through the malls, which he is confident would prove not only a groat convenience to soldiers and citizens, but would al most entirely obviate the loss of this olass of remit tances. ' In regard to letters addressed to pointß to the re bellious States, the Postmaster General says“ By reason of the continued suspension of regular postal communication with sections of the country under insurrectionary control, a considerable number of letters, amounting In the aggregate to 24,£14 found their way* by various channels, to the Dead-Letter Office/r.Of this number, 3,312 were of foreign origin, and were_returned to the countries where they ori ginated. Those originating in loyal States were turned over to the military authorities, and, after examination, most of them sent by Hag of truce to their destinatipn,” The Postmaster General has instructed postmas ters to forward to the Dead-Letter Office, except in special cases, all letters remaining unclaimed one month alter being advertised, instead of two months, as formerly. In conclusion, he asks the consideration of Con gress to the revised oode of laws submitted by him at the last session, which is mainly a digest of ex isting postal laws. EUROPE. New York, Dec. 10. —The steamer Etna arrived this morning, at eight o’clock, with Liverpool dates to the 26th ultimo. Cabinet councils were held in London almost daily, and Earl Rusßell being present clearly oon tradlots the report of his resignation, whioh is now pronounced totally unfounded. Mr. Cobden made a speech at Rochdale, in which he reiterated his belief that the South could not achieve independence, and charged those with igno ranee who believed that it could. He did not be lieve that there could be two nations of Americans in America. He considered it absolutely impossi ble. He repudiated the idea that the South wishes to establish free trade, and said that he always found more sympathy on that head in the North. The South had no other motives than the interests of slavery. Mr. Oobden also spoke in opposition to the proposed European Congress, and denounced England’s policy towards Japan, Mr. Bright spoke on local topics only. The Daily News confirms the statement that Eng * lspd will send a clear statement to Franoe, showing wHy it cannot agree to the Oongres*. The Russian reply has been received. It is re ported that it asks for the objects to be disoussed. La France says that all the Continental Powers had acceded in principle to the Congress, except Austria, whose reply has notbeen received. An extraordinary agitation prevails in Germany relative to Prince Augustenburg’s olaim to the Holstein succession. A collision is regarded as quite possible. - The National Government of Poland has issued a proclamation denying the rumors that the Poles axe on the point of laying down their arms. The Brithh channel fleet will visit Copenhagen on the occasion of the coronation of the new Ring of Denmark. Liverpool, Nov. 26, P, M., via Queenstown.— The London Times says that the British Cabinet gave the most serious attention to the proposed Congress, but, with the greatest respect for the Em peror, resolved on courteously declining. The Times believes that the other Governments will follow this example. The Holetein question creates continued uneasi ness, and it is rumored that Kussia desires to inter vene. The steamers Germania and City of Washington arrived at Queenstown on the 26th, and the Nova Scotian at Londonderry on the 26th. Commercial Intelligence. Liverpool, Nov. 25.— The sales of Cotton for two days have been 14,000 bales; all qualities having advanced to a trilling extent. The sales to speculators and exporters were 4,C00 bales. 1 lie advices from Manchester are favorable, prices being firmer. Bieidstoffs firmer; wheat still advancing. Provisions quiet and steady. The circulars of MessrsJWaksfleld,Bigland,Athya & Co., report Flour with an upward tendency. WHfeat firmer, at an advance of l@2d; red Western Wheat, 6t@Bs lud; red Southern and white Southeru 8@10s; mixed Corn steady at 20s. Beef quiet and steady. Pork dull and downward. Bacon quiet. Butter easier Lard active at 6d advance. Tallow quiet. Crude Petroleum inactive alls lOd. • . . _ i Bosin, common flat; Spirits Turpentine, without sales; Sugar steady; Coffee steady,without sales; iiice steady; Linseed Oil inactive. Loudon, Nov. 25.—Bread stuffs firm, with an advance for all qualities; Sugar advancing; Coffee firmer; crude Petroleum dull at la lid. ... , ‘ - London Nov-25. -Americansecurities declining; Illi nois Central shares 2t@22 discount; Brie Baiiroad 63 @66. Liverpool, Nov. 26.— The cotton sales on Wednesday and Thursday were 28,000 bales, including 13,000 bales to speculators and exporters. The market dosed buoy ant, ano a trifle higher. Breadstuffs are firm, and unchanged, - Provisions are quiet, and steady.. Produce steady, and unchanged. T.ont>ox, Nov. 26—P. M.-Codbols for money. 92% American securities firmer; Sugar stllladvancusg. An Important Fact* To the Editor of The Press. Sib :*lf anything were needed—and we feel that the apathy of our citizens and counoilmen concern ing the last call for volunteers proves that everythin in the shape of argument is needed—to stir the slow blood to a quicker circulation, the knowledge of the following fact may do something towards it: Neio England and New Jersey are-carrying into the ranks of their regiments all our,spare men. Many of the small towns of the Eastern States are offering such large bounties that it pays to give men in Philadelphia three, or even four hundred dollars, freight them to their destination, (providing them with rations, &0.,) and yet make a good round sum off the transaction— say one hundred dollars, Volunteers from not a few localities receive as high as $640 bounty. Our people can see at a glance the result of suoh pro ceeding*. While we lie supinely on our backs, our soldiers disappear, and the result will be that many will have to join the army who, if they had stimu lated themselves and others, might have retained those who are leaving. Lot our citizens look to it ere it is too late. The substitute brokers are engaged largely in this business, which, perhaps, is none of purs—for a man is justified in making money by all fair meanß in his power, and so we cannot blame him, But it is our duty to be on our guard, to see that our shortsightedness does not involve ÜBin difficulties and greater expenses, to say nothing of the comparison of the enterprise of small villages with that of the lordly city of Philadelphia. Let our councilmen wake up to this important item, and take such measures as will tempt our men to enlist for our own credit. I am, sir, respectfully yours, FREEMAN# Philadelphia, Deo. io, 1803. Volunteering—A Liberal Proposal* To the Editor of The Press :. Sir : As the time for volunteering will soon dose, and I do not desire as a Philadelphian to see a draft take place, thinking that there are five thousand men in Philadelphia who can afford to give one thousand dollars apiece, which will make five mil* lion dollars, I propose to be one of this five thou sand, the money so subscribed to be used in en couraging volunteering by giving to each Philadel phian who volunteers a proportion of this fund, in dependent of what he receives from the City, State,' or National Government. If this proposition should fail, to show you that I am in earnest, I will be one of twenty-five hundred who will give two thousand dollars for the same purpose. Now, Mr, Editor, it is no time to talk; action is the word, prompt and decisive action; no lover of his country can hesitate in;this,the most momentous crisis of man’s capability for self*government. Alll havel owe to God and the institutions of tills glorious Republic. Hoping that this simple appeal will have the effect that I intend, and that you may see I mean all I say, I leave with you my name, not to be published, but as an evidence that I will perform all I have said in this article, when called upon. I am, sir, veiy respectfully yourt, • NINETEENTH WARD. Philadelphia, Dec. 10,1363. A Hint to Opera Goers. To the Editor of The Tress: Sir: Will you allows stranger a small space in your columns to orltiolße the Ollte of your city. I at tendedthe operalast night, and must say that I never saw, either in Europe or America, so respectable an audience—so many handsome and beautifully-dressed ladies. The stockholders’ seats, especially, werere splendeniwith beauty, and so brilliant was the dress of the ladles, that that portion of the Academy re sembled a flower garden in June. But, Messieurs Stockholders, I know that you are rich and aristocratic and public spirited, to build so'beautiful a theatre ; so please don’t try so hard to imprest this faot upon the audience, by looking so coldly upon any stranger who happena to invade your “stockholders’ seats,” in the endeavor to find a seat numbered the same as his ticket; and by regularly summing from your seats and facing the au dience every time the curtain falls, aethough to say, “ See me, I am a stockholderand by so often going out and coming in by that private door. Wow, don’t do so any more, and oblige me. I am, sir, very respectfully, yours, BOSTON. PBILADELMTA, Dec. 8, 1883, Public Entertainments. Italian Ovkua. —The crowded state of our oo umns forbids us to give usual space to amusements, but we - must call attention to the admirable cast with which Mr. Maretzek will produce the “Masked Ball” this evening.. Mesdamee Medori, Brignoli, and Sulzer, with Mazzolenl, Bellini, and Colletti, will give the opera with unequalled effect. Verdi is fortunate in the voices of the present in terpreters, and our public more fortunate-than ho. Thk Temrle of Woxdkbs, last night, was a scene of pleasure to a crowded audience, who fairly soreamed with laughter at the Little Wonder’s trloks—for they ore tricks—but yon can’t see them. We were there, and we dnassert,, without Scar of con tradiction, that in plate-daholng Blitz excels Bobby, the birds, and all the other wonders that could be gathered together In this city. Go and see the King of Magic, at his beautiful Temple, which really is a wonder to all who visit it. ■ • GrrmariA Obchs&tra.—The rehearsal at the Musical Fund Hall,to-morrow afternoon, wiU have the following excellent programme: , 1 Overture “ Martha” Flotow 2 Ballad—" The Two Grenadiers”—R. Sohumann 3 Waltz— Fitnie” ...Lanncr 4. Smfonie—Finale from the fir5t.......-Beethoven 5 Overture— 11 B.ebriden” ( Fingal a Cave”)— .Mendelssohn 6 Procetßion from “ Lohengrin”. ..R. Wagner 7, First Finale from “ Bon Juan” Mozart The “Germania” i» doing much to make good musio popular, and the variety of its performance* 1» well illustrated by this programme, which ranges from Flotow to Beethoven, and Includes schools op posite, as thoss of Wagner and Mozart. - THE CITY. [I?G% ABDITIOWAI OJTY I?2fWB, OX3 FOURTH Jofrjl JB# Gouglf at the Academy of iissat EveMrig. The comparative inattention-to lectures last sea- , sen is being 'more than* atoned'For this, if we may judge from the immense audiences gathered in this city during the past week, to hear those two lectu ring" magnates, the Rev.Hbnry Ward Beecher ami John B Gough, Esq. The house-attracted by the latter at the Academy of Ifiißic lasTevening, to hear his new lecture on “Peculiar Peopte,” wae unpre cedented* T-be reserved cents,-as our readers were adviced,.were sold several days and the large number or steading tickets Binoe issued hart the effect to precipitate a great Tush at the opening of the doors, -at* seven o’clock In fifteen minuses the unreserveri'seats and wore all dense ly filled, and premiums for oven these* were*freely offered at t2s‘e'entrances. Mr. Gough, always popu lar in Philadelphia, has mad6 ! ’himaelf doubly so by bis alaunoh Dhioniam, which lonever failo to*intro duce with thrilling effect, on all fitting? oocaoions, aud it 1b doubtiece measurably to this, with-the fact that hie lecture-last evening waa’a me w (me in- Phil a delphia, and tba-objectof its delivery a praiseworthy charity, that this-grand ovatiomis attributable The platform wsb largely ooeupied by clergymen of various denominations. At 3-o’Clock Mr. Gough entered the platform, looking in-©xoelldnfc health, and evidently plowed with the “ house-.”' He was received with enthusiastic applause. George H. Stuart, E?q , in introducing the lectu rer »aid he was happy, in the name of tk4a large and intelligent audienee, to welcome*to our midst John B. Gough, Esq , the friend of Temperance and the friend of our country. He conciuded-hte remarks by saying that another opportunity toheac Mr. Gough would be afforded to our citlzenathia (Friday) eve ning. The lecturer introduced his subject with a Bketclsy reference to the universal variety that to seen in the face of Nature, from the pebbles on the seashore up to the “human face divine.”’ He announced Ms subject more accurately to bathe Peculiarities* Pe culiar to the Public Generally; whereupon he branched offin a laugh-provoking episode upon the various practical interpretations of what is ttceanf by “ the publio generally.” The elements whioh conatitute a true gentleman then olaimed his attention. In the presence of such the brave were nerved for noble deeds of daring, but from whose presence the dastard shrunk away like a coward. A bitter castigation was administered to what la sometimes termed blunt honesty. Men possessing this quality, he said, generally prided themselves on epeahing the truth plainly, the illustrations given in corroboration of which elicited alternate roars of laughter and thunders of applause. A man, he said, might be very pious, but he was a horrible nuisance if he had an eye only for things that he disliked. Inveterate grumblers; men and women who knew nothing but to find fault and oritlciso otbers, and who never saw a smile on other people’s faces without interpreting it into a personal matter about themselves, were a despicable species of hu manity to the lecturer; and if there, were any such in hia hearing, they had the mirror held up to them with graphic sarcasm. Tact was defined as that peculiar inallnot which turned its possessor from everything that was calou lated to wound the feelings of others, either in word or action. • • - ~ The slow* obtuse men were next reviewed, and appropriately classed among that very numerous family, the family ol “ bores I” The “ photograph ” mania next olaimed the lecturer’s attention. He could see no Bense in giving one’s photograph to everybody to gratify a mere whim, when, in doing so, it was just as likely some day to turn up face to face with Tom Thumb or some Southern guerilla. Between Mr. Gough’s comic noting, aide-splitting ecdotee,aiid semi- clownish vocalization—all oi which are utterly irreportable—hie audience kept in an almost incessant strain of laugbAet, and, to this extent, bis effort was a &U6<jess, It was uaayg £l* itctUres usually are;ohlv more so, the “peculiarities” delineated havingpainted no one’s more distinctly than the speaker’s own. Evan as a .effort, which undoubtedly is Mr. Gough’s essential ’peculiarity, his lecture last evening ranked below many of his lectures on Tem perance, and in point of solid interest was not to be compared with his lecture on “ Eloquence and Orators,” which we are glad to announce he is to repeat in Philadelphia this evening. As a purely humorous entertainment, however, the lecture here noticed was a hit in the centre, and all who went to the Academy to be treated to a rare “budget oi fun,” had a feast, their appreciation of which was unstintingly expressed in the way of laughter and applause. Hospital Items.—A young man named William A. Roy, residing at Tenth and Dickerson streets, was admitted into the Pennsylvania Hospi tal yesterday morning, suffering from a wound in the head, caused by being jammed between the dumb waiter and wall, at the new store of Howell & Bro., Ninth and Chestnut streets The accident took place about 9 o’olock on Wednesday evening. Charles Quinn, aged forty*five years, was also ad mitted yesterday. He was badly bruised by falling down a flight of stairs, at Eighth and Fitz water streets, on Wednesday evening. Charles Lannergan, aged forty years, was admit ted,with hiß right arm fractured, caused by failing down the hatchway of a propeller lying at one of our wharves. - . • West Philadelphia Children’s Home: —The enterprising ladles of West Philadelphia, du* ring the last two days, have held a successful fair in their capacious and beautiful building, which has been erected by their active benevolence. Last even ing the Courtland Saunders Cadets, who, it will be recollected, gave an exhibition last spring in the Academy of Music for the benefit of *• the Home,* attended in a body, and were sumptuously enter tained. The Subscription Agent reports the .ale of $679,850 five-twenties on Thursday, Decern ber 10th. Sale Off Cabpetingb, Feathers, &c.—The at tention of purchasers is requested to the assortment of ingrain, list, and hemp carpets, feathers, Ac., to be peremptorily sold, by catalogue, on four months’ credit, commencing this morning, at 10% o’clock, 'precisely, by John B. Myers & Ob., Nos. 232 and 234 Market street, FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL. THE MONEY MARKET. Philadelphia, Dec. 10,1863. Stock and money circles were much excited to-day, anxious inquiries being frequent, as to the effect the' President’s message and the forthcoming report of the Secretary of the Treasury would have on the various markets. Of comse there was much discussion, pro and con, which generally ended in about asnear an approach: to what the reality will be, as a financial estimate of the business of a commercial community in 1903 would be if made in iB6O. So exactly contrary to all predictions the operation of certain provisions has been, and from which we may fairly assume that other new, and as yet un ried experiments may disappoint either the authors of them or the many who essay to give opinions of them. Take the national banks. When they were proposed a storm of ridicule and abuse followed the enactmeut which created them. All kindß of prophecies of failure and destruction to existing inst'.tutiona followed the first attempts at an organization. Tet now they are in the full tide of success, and their ene mies are silent. ■. The results of the practice of the bill for calling out the national forces felled in its main item, just in proportion as the princi pal feature of the national banking act succeeded; so it is only when'a proposition has been practically tested that we are able to decide on its merits. Adayortwo ago it was said Mr. Chase had a grand scheme in view, which should be the greatest financial triumph he had yet achieved. Gold immediately fell off three or four per cent., and had the triumph beenofflcially blazoned to the,world* it would have fallen considerably more. But there that matter ended, and the bulls raised their flag, on which was inscribed, M Secretary Chase totally at a- loss for expedients to raise money,” and straight way gold advanced,' and has been advancing slowly ever Eince, and nowstandsat 150>«, against 146 of last Tuesday. Up to the present time we have been unable to peuue the entire report of the Secretary, To-mor row will be a decisive day for the bulls or bears. Money ie easier, although the bulk of opeiatione is made at 7 per cent. The fitc ch market was feverish and excited, the ten dency being for higher figures. A desire to buy was ex tensively developed, but the caution Inspired by the nonl appearance of Mr. Chase’s report caused a nervousness Tphich influenced the market, , and made buyers some what tame. Catawissa vraB,ontheopeningofthe Board, very firm, buyers being very anxious to purchase the preferred, which speedily drove it to 82. The bears en deavored to keep it down, but succeeded only in moving it Y per cent was quiet, though firm, closing at yesterday’s figures. Little Schuylkill advanced >«, closing at fiSKbid, 53 ssked; £ Pennsylvania Railroad declined; Schuylkill navigation common dcelinedJa* while the preferred ad vanced Yi\ Elmira Bailroad. Long Island Bailroad. and Lehigh Coal were firm at yesterday’e quotations; North Pennsylvania declined closing at 25 to Jay Cooke & Co, quote Government securities, &c., as follow*: U. S. 6s 1881 108^<®109>4 - - ~ • ' '^©lo7 u'. & ’7S*lo*Wotes, 106«©107- Certificates of Indebtedness, old 102 @10234 Certificates of Indebtedness, new.. 98 © 9S# Quartermasters’ Vouchers. ■ * , G01d...*........ ............ ItOX&ldlH Sales of 5.20 s to*day $;79,800. The fo. owing is a statement of coal transported on the Delaware and Hudson Canal, for the week and season, and the same periods last year;. _ , ; low. lro3. For the week. For the ending Dec 5. ■ Season. Tons.. (Tons. Delaware and Hudson Canal C 0... ..19,123 BM. 378 Pennsylvania Coal Co* 0q1i.017 Total.— For the same period last year Delaware and Hudson Canal Co< Pennsylvania Coal Co. The following are the comparative receipts of the Bus* quehannfr Canal Company for the week ending: December 6, 1863 Weris. Previously. Total. *7,140 05 #201,189 46 #203.329 51 6,338 89 169.460 64 114,793 72 Increase •• *»..»»$1»801 07 $81,728.82 The New York Evening Post of to-day say* The loan market-ia working easier: as the supply of capital is accumulating, and the confidence of the public is being restored* a revival of the speculative spirit is likely before long to be developed. The stock market opened steady, and closed firm. Governments are strong, railroad bonds firm, and rail r°Erie?Hud?on River, Pittsburg, are the moat active on the first session gold was heavy New Toik Central was anoted at ML'i, Erie at 104i@ IC4Jf, Pittsburg atlo3@lo4, Hock Islandat 101, Michritau Central at 124/2, Cantonal3l. and Cumberland at 30*4® appended table exhibits the chief movements of the market compared with the latest prices of yoster day; Shnr. Wed. .Adv. Dec. U B. 6e, 1881, rtg.—.lo4 104 V S os. 1881, con MX 109 • . X U.' S. Seven-thirties... .10654 M)i H D.S. lyrcer., g01d....102 102 IT S 1 VTe eoi>—9B 98 American Gold MS*’ 143* Tennessee 0s 69 Missouri 65.•—.......... 66 68 Pacific Mall • 2M New Y0rkGen.8»»...».132* Erie......-- — .IKiJa 104/s Erie Preferreds— 101* 101^ Hudson River.. ....119& 120 Harlem....-•♦«•»♦••••».• 86/-a BS*"* Harlem Preferred...- 103 R'o Heading.—........—.11?.'* 1/4 Michigan CentraLa.....l2u I^. Michigan Southern—- JS* 78 U Michigan Bouth. . X Illinois Cen. Scrip X Pittsburg |9£<«‘ Toledo Rock Island 102 101* <* Foit "Wayne ..a... bOV SOI* X PJhllaulau Stock Exch (Reported by 6. K. Slaymaxki TIBST 1 '2CO N Pa R CO dye aft 30 316 d0.’.............. 253$ 6 ElmiraßPwf »..t>6 64 ICOSpmce& KM..... 18 200 Cataß Fr*£ ....M Slf4 2CO d 0,... ...b5 3IX ICO do &80 3Ui ICO do y* 2dScLuyl JSayPref.* 33 100 do. 1000 renaaCcup 100Cata B...Pret 100 do.*-.* .W!SIH ,C 0 do. ••SW.Ui Stf Konb Venna S 25 -t Rm. <} ; Vi .71 SBCQSrp lCOUnion Canal ..J’rnf J’V 4COCata K Fref....bSO 315? 100' do b3O 31% 100 do 30% GO do b2O 31? i 000 to 31% 1M do bSO 31H ICO d 0..... 66131% 100 City fla '7B C * P.. .100 do ’73 CAI’.WOJi SXGO Panca 5s .. 99& Js«o do 99,*; eSO’KtacHne 56‘. GO IW9 do hd.SQX closing pri _ „ „■ j ßid. Aitei U 8 730 Notes.-..ice# Kf7 PMlafo ICOK 101 Doebw- 134' IM£ Feana&j........ ffi#- 100 Do Odupb Beadina-B. s? 59>£ Do M* ’70.. 106 Do fls'Bo’43. .. Dobd» I SoconT. •• 118 PeajjaS'»*‘*a--* 70>£ 71 1 Do f'afnv&sUO Do 68.106 IO6K Little Scbiyl 8., 62* 63 Morris C'i cosaol . • 72 Do 2d mt*.- •• 6«h.uyl Sa-?..... 13 18# Do 33 3S* Do 8a 89# 90 -Blmlraß..- £B Do prfA..-.., 64 66 Do 7a ’73.-...107 WH Do 105...... L Island K*. Do Mo-',..,. LebJfffc. Eav..... 6ft Do scrip.... 49 49Jf Do sbrxeo.. •• .. N Penna E 25 26# Do Cs SO# e& Do lOs.- Thera is v«ry little export demand for Flonr, and th» market is dull; .sales comprise SOObbls Ohio extra at $7; 800 bbls extra family at s7'oo; anaJ 1,900 bbla City Mills. Bed stone, and,Delaware, on terms kept private, The retailers and bakers are= baying at from $5.75@6.25 for superfine;.£6 75@7.26 for extra; %7.50@S 20 for extra fa mily • fa-ncy brands,a) to quality, lire Flouros *carce: small sale* are making at $6 60@ 6 7&ijlbblt Corn Meal Is quiet; Pennsylvania i 3 offered at 0, and Brandywine at £6 bbL. GR^lCJ.—There ie more Whoatoffering, but the rmar kot in dull; about 3 oColms prime Pennsylvania red sold at ie4@}Gsc, in etore, and 2.0G0 bus Kentucky white at £2 r bna. Rye is scarce and in demand at 135 c, Corn i& da) l and. lo'w er, with 6alea of 6,000 bus at 101 c for new yellow* IjBc for old do, and 108 c for mixed. Oatß aro in eieady demand, with sales of 5,200 bus Southern and Pennsylvania, sold part private, and pirtatSTc, weight. 1,000 bus Barley Malt sold at 160 c I*. fins. BafcK. —A sale of 25 hhds Ist Mo. 1 Quercitron was made at ton. GGTTON.—The market is quiet, and prices remain about the eazne as last quoted; small sales of middlings are aiakincat 80@81c lb, cash. GROCERIES —Coffee is scarce but firmly held, with fnj&ll sales of Rio at lb. In Sugar there is little or nothing doing for the want of stock. SEEDS.—Clover is in demand at $7@7.60 1?. 6+ tbs. Timothy is selling at $2.6C@2 75, and Flaxseed $3.15 9bu. PROVISIONS are firmly held, but there ii very little doing. Bacon Hams are in fair demand, at ll@ 13c sMt> for plain and fancy. 250 casks Pickled llama sold at 11 ©llMc f> lb. Lard is held at 12>a@13c lt»Tor old and new. ■WHISKY.—SmaII sales of bbls are making at 87@90c, end drudge at 85c gallon. The following are the reoelpts of Flour and Grain at this port to-day: Ashes are quiet at £8 SO for Tots and $9.73 for Pearls. Bbbadstufps.—The market for State and Western Flour is I; cents higher, with a hotter demand for ship ping brlndE.. ~ _ rue sales are 19,000 bbls at $5 80@6.10 for superfine States £6 25@b.86f0r extra State; $5.50©6.10 for super fine Michigan, Indiana, lowa, Ohio, &c.; £6 90@7.40f0r extra do, ircluding shipping brands of rouad-hoop Ohio at £7.95@7.46 / and trade brands do at $7.60@0 50. Southern Flour is a shade firmer, with a more active demand ; sales I.Bsobbls at $7 &@B.IQ for superfine Bal timore, ahd sB.l?@lo.7sforextra do. Canadian Fleur was rather more steady, with an im proved demai d; sales 750bbls ats6 20@fi.3fi for common, and $6 4C@D for good to choioe exira. Rye Flour Is quiet and Bteady at £5.75@6.90 for the range of fine and superfine. Buckwheat Flour is steady at $3.2f@3.37>£ H 100 lbs. Corn Meal is quiet and firm. , ' , Wheat is T@2c higher, and more active ; sales 54.T00 bushels at & 41@1.44 for Ohicago spring ; £1 42&©i- 45>£ for Milwaukee club ; $1.46@1.47 for amber Milwaukee ; £l.4&©L 64 for winter red Western ; £1.67@1.61 for am ber Michigan. •••••■ Eye iB dull and nominal at $l.3C@l 33. Barley is a shade firmer, with sales of 3,500 bushels at $1.55 for inferior Canada. East, and $l4l for State. Corn is a shade firmer for lots o a the spot,‘and decided ly higher for forward delivery; sales 42,000 bushels at $1.24@1 26 for prime Western mixed in store; and 75 0-X) bufhels do.deliverablefrom Ist to 20th February at $1.50, securities exchanged to-day; and 40,000 bushels, same time, at £1.60. Oats are one cent better, and in fair demand at 6o>£@ 67c for Canada; S6J$@BS for Western, and S7@SSfor State. ' CIT Y ITEMS. .33,032 1,476,395 Weak. Season. ..'...25.030 39,366 $33,530 79 3 X •• hang* Sales* Dec* 10. ss, Philadelphia srch.au go. ] BOARD. 2000 Bace & Vine Bd s.. 60 13 Second & Thirdly. Bibi 200 Beading cash 69,*£ 100 do s3O 59& 100 do..bCC& PALut'o9>A SCheß &Del 60) U 8 7-30 Tr K End 200 liity 6s New 60 Man & Mocha Bit . 27 2Fai&MechaßitGam 5a 200 Gata K......... -bSO 10}* BOARDS. - 25 Little 9tfmyl B. .» 51M ICO Readsna R C&VbSO 59? S tsOOO OS7-SorNblkA&Oc 1C0« 1000 do. ;A4oc icc£ 1000 'ReadUs 0* m...i »l«$ BOARD. : c Sh of Penn ToW» « 4900 West Chest S 3 4&OOUS rive yrs Opt’n IJO’Cata & b3O 150* d0,.-. IDtf. 125 Bnsq Canal .....*•• 800 do ~.15% 100. db. . b 3015« . 13 Wiwjhill 8.*..,.*.. 9 -American Fire Ins. 165,5! 4 Schu7l Ntv..f;swn 18>£ 60 Rbamokin Valley.* 40 150 New Creek.... *.... 1 STEADY. Bid. Asked. C&tawissa R Con 10 10*4 Do prfd..**.'SlX .31H Phila&Erle R-. 29* 80 Second-street S.. 88*4 84K _Do bonds... •• Fifth-street E.... » 80 Do bonds..... .. Tenth-street B « Thirteenth-el E. .. Seventeenth-st B .. 13 Spruce-street B-. 13 13 Chf»Btnnt-8t R WPhila B n Do bonds Arch-streetß..„ 31 Bl>£ Kaee-3treet 8.... IS>- 19 Greoa-street B-. 44 -55 Do prfd— Do 6s *7B: Do bonds Girard College B 27 Lombard & South.. Ridge Avenue R. 21 Beaver Meadß.. .. MineMU 8.~.~ .. Harrisburg-»..**• Wilmington 8.. .. Susa Canal*.* Do 6s. .*,«*... Lehigh Valß Do bda.-**,. . ■ Phila Gar & Nor. . * Cam & Amb E... ** DelawareDiv**. *- Do bda.-*-., 40 42 PhUadelphla Markets* New York Markets, December 10. £i Get the Best.” EXAMINE THEM ALL—COMPARISON THE ONLY TEST. The Florence Sewino Machine Comp ant (General Agenoy and Salesrooms No. 630 Ohestnut street) are now offering their celebrated Reversible Feed-Lock and Knot-Stitch Machines to the public as being the most perfect] and adapted to more different kinds ofwork, than any other Sewing Ma chine now in use. Tears have been spent in their perfection, as the company were determined not to put the Maohines into market until they could sustain the assertion which they now make, that they are THE BEST IN THE WORLD. An intelligent examination of their merits will show that they have accomplished their object. "We take the liberty, in this connection, for the direction of our readers, to append below - the valuable features of the “floebnce” OVER ALL OTHER MACHINES, Ist. Its reversible feed, feeding either to the right or left ; its perfectreliability, never skipping stitches; and the making of four different stitches, for the va rious kinds of work. 2d. It is almost noiseless; runs very fast; the change of the feed and stitch are. made whilst the machine is in motion. 3d, It makes the lockstitch, which has been con sidered heretofore, by an almost universal verdiot, as the only reliable one made. We add to that the double lock, which makes it doubly sure; the half and full knot stitches, being a perfect knot to every stitch, which is more durable than can be made by any other machine, or by hand, and in all cases leav ing the stitches on both sides of the work alike. The feed may be reversed at any point desired without stopping the machine, , Changes for the various kinds of stitohes are made while the machine is in motion. Its stitches are the wonder to all. The beauty of it is unsurpassed. No other covers so large a range of work. N Sews light and heavy fabrics with equal facility, and without change or alteration of tension. The work will feed either to the right or left. Runs quietly, sews rapidly. No difficulty experienced in sewing across thick seams. Needle more readily adjusted than in any other machine. Tailors and Shirt Makers cannot afford to do with out them. Every family should have a “ Florence.” Its motions are all positive. Will last a lifetime. No springs to get out of order. Is thoroughly practical. The hemmer the most practical in use. Turns wide and narrow hems, and fells beauti fully. It braids neatly and handsomely, without the slightest alteration. The inexperienced find no difficulty in using it. Oils no dresses, all its machinery being on the top of the table. Every machine warranted to substantiate all we claim for it. Bsmum’i Self-Sewer, which guides the work it self, furnished with each one of our machines, free of charge, . Samples of sewing and descriptive circulars will be sent to any address, on receipt of stamp. Address Florence Sewing Machine Company, Salerooms, 630 Chestnut street. N, B.—All persons having Sewing Machines, as well as those who contemplate purchasing, and me chanics especially, are invited to call and examine the merits of the “ Florence,” at our New Store, 630 Chestnut street. Astonishing Cures by Electricity.— The cures that have been achieved by the skilful use of electricity daring the last few years, sinoe the remedial virtues of that mysterious, imponderable agent have become better understood to the medical faculty, are too pregnant and too strikingly attested to admit of reasonable doubt. We are glad to state in this connection that among the most successful operators in this department is Professor T. Alien, Medioal Electrician, Wo. 123 Worth Tenth street. Our reason for speaking or Professor AUen’s success In this pointed manner is, that he has recently effected several cures of chronic catarrh and sore throat of long-standing, upon gentlemen in this city intimately known to us, and for which we ourselves desire to express gratitude. Professor Allen is a scientific man. His treatment is free from shocks, pain, or any inconvenience. Ladies are treated at his rooms by one of their own sex, and poor soldiers are treated gratuitously. New Attractions at "Wheeler & Wil son’s Sewing Machine Establishment.— The fact has become so well known to the publie that the Wheeler ft Wilson Sewing Machine is the best and the cheapest machine in use that to repeat it is but to reiterate a truism. All day yesterday cus tomers were pouring into their splendid salesrooms, Wo. 704 Chestnut street, in a continuous stream, and the number of these inimitable machines that have been Bold for presents alone, during the present week, is almost incredible. Sinee establishing the Sewing Department their establishment has become more attractive than ever. In it all kinds of the fines* family sewing is elegantly, promptly, and oheaply done. They have also constantly on hand a variety of ladies’ ready-made garments. One very great advantage that should not be overlooked lu pur chasing a maohine is, that the Wheeler & Wilson Company obligate themselves to keep all machines old by them in perfect repair free of charge. Superb Stock op Gentlemen’s Wrap pers for Holiday Fresbntb.—Mr. John C. Ar* rison, Wos. 1 and 3 North Sixth street, first stores above Market, offers the fiacst, largest, and most varied stock of Gentlemen’s Wrappers in this city; also, a rich assortment of. Furnishing Goods, suitable for presents. Prices moderate. Embroidered Slippers are very ac ceptable articles for Christmas Presents to gentle men. The place to get them in the most elegant styles is at Mr. John M. Finn’s, southeast corner of Seventh and Arch streets.' He also now offers, suitable for Presents, a large assortment of Morocco Satchels, handsomely mounted; also, Fanoy Book Markers, Hand Mirrors, and a hundred other articles of fancy And utility adapted for the season. A Word to the Ladies.— Ladies now shopping for Christmas Presents will find a magnifi cent stack of goods adapted for presents for their hUßhands, brothers, sons, fathers, or lovers, at the Gentlemen’s Furnishing Store of Mr. R. C. Wal born, Wos. 5 and 1 North Sixth street. Splendid Wrappers, made up In the best manner Rom the . handsomest materials, and gloves, mufflers, cravats, Ac., make tastefuband always acceptable presents. ’ Mess Mackerel— The finest in the mar ket-just received by Davis & Richards, Arch and Tenth Btreets. Messrs. Wood & Cary, 725 Chestnut street, have reduaed the prices of their entire slook, embracing the rlohestand most varied assortment of Ladies’ Bonnets and Misses’ and Children’s Hats in the olty. Davts A Richards, Arch find Tenth streets, BeU Drake’s Plantation Kilters at seventy five cents per bottle. Rich Heavy G'oBv?' aih Goods. Rich Eeavy Ctr-" I *'- 0 Good,. Rich Heavy CurtAin Goods* Rich Heavy Curtain Goods* Brocatellcs, Cotelinec, Silk Terry, Worated Terry. Brocatelleß, Cotellnes, Silk Terry, Worried Terry. Broeatelles, CotcUoea, Silk Terry, Woraied Terry. Satin de Laines, Satina, Satin DamaskC- Satin de liaineß, Satina, Satin Damaska. Satin de Laines, Satina, .Satin Damaska. Plain Bepa, Figured Reps, Bordered Heps. Plain Reps, Figured Reps, Bordered Kepi. Plain Reps, Figured Reps, Bordered Reps. Wool Damask, Half-wool Damask, Cotton Damask, Wool Damask, Halfwool Damask, Cotton Damask. Wool Damask, Half-wool Damask, Cotton Damask. Silk Bordering, Silk Tassels, Silk Loops, Silk (Hmp. Silk Bordering, Silk Tassels, Silk Loops, Silk Gimp, Silk Bordering, Silk Taseels, Silk Loops, Silk Gimp, Rich Gilt Cornices and Banda. Rich Gilt Cornices and Bands. Rioh Gilt Cornices and Bands. Kbltv, CABEmaTorr, St Co., (Late Hetty & G 0.,) No. 723 Chestnut street, deltat Next door to the Maeonio Hall Cabinet Organs for ' Holiday Gifts. . J. E. Gould, Seventh and OhestaoC Soft Hats, Oakford’s, Continental. Willcox & Gibbs’ Sewimo Machines, For Holiday Piesenta. deMf A veut UEeful Christinas present in- a family is a Horareopathio Medicine Case, with book of Domeetio Prßtice. Caeea especially gotten up for presents; very neat at the Homcbgf athio Phar macy, 635 Arch st, of E, Bobuiokh. detl-ftuth6fc» Wulcox & Gibbs' Sewing Maghinks, For Holiday Presents. Dsobmbbb to —Evening. • Geo. Stkcz & Co.’s Pianos I*'or Holiday Presents. Oakpobds’ Continental Hat Expo si™:. A BEAUTIFUL PRESENT FOB CHRISTMAS. —The improved SJoat Elliptic Family Sewing It*, chine. Salesroom 72! Chestnut (street. delOlSt Willoox & Gibbs’ Sinnxo HL&.OKnrBB, For Holiday Presents, Pbesh Maryland Tomatoes, open, and Belling by measure, on and after the 12th in«t. Fa miliee, Hotels, and Bestaurants supplied. Thomas Waring, 117 Franklin Market House, Tenth street, below Market, 2t* The Battle of Gettysburg.—This battle of three days will compare, in magnitude and far-reaching consequences, with any of the great battles of modem timea. In the battle of Waterloo the Allies hail 12,0(10, the French 80,000; in this the Bebels had 90,000, the Federate about 60,040 men. The British had 186 cannon, the French 262 ; the Be bels had upward of 200, and we an equal number. The Allies lost 20,000 in killed and wounded, the French 40,000 in killed, wounded and prisoners; the Federate lost about 20,000, whilst the Bebels lost, in killed, wounded, prisoners, and deserters, 40,000. The battle of Waterloo resulted in effectually crushing the power of Napoleon; the battle of Get tysburg resulted in turning back the Bebel hordes from indiscriminate plunder of Philadelphia. Among the most desirable objects of search, ne doubt, would be the " one price” clothing store of Charles Stokes & Co., under the “ Continental.” Willcox & Gibbs’ Skwino Machines, For Holiday Presents. .. 2,100 bbls. ..10.100 bush, 9,800 bosh. .. 5,£00 bush. Fairbanks fc.Ewrwo, 7is Chestnut street, Fairbanks & Ewing, 716 Chestnut street. Fairbanks St Ewing, 716 Chestnut street. Fairbanks fie Ewnro, 715 Chestnut street. Cabinet Obgans fob Holiday Gift*, J, E. Gould, Seventh and Gheataut. Oakfobds' Hats, Continental Hotel,' The President's Proclamation.— The proclamation of the President of the United States, offering a free pardon to the great bulk of the re bels, provided they acknowledge their fault and pro mise to behave themselves in the future, is causing no little stir. It remains to be seen whether Seoesh will listen to reason, and come to terms, or whether he will persist in wrong-doing and defiance to the laws. In the meantime we will imitate the presi dential example and proclaim to all the world and the rest of mankind our firm conviction that the best, the most elegant, and the most comfortable garments extant are thGse that are sold at the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Rockhill & Wilson, Nos. 603 and 605 Chestnut street, above Sixth. Housekeepers, and those about going to housekeeping, can save from 10 to 15 per oent», by purchasing their housekeeping article* at E. St Farson & Co.’s Kitchen Furnishing Rooms, No. 22S Dock street, below Walnut. 0022-thsm-tL Geo. Stuck & Co. ’ a Pianos For Holiday Presente. • Fobs at Oakfords,’ Continental. “Temperance,” says Franklin, “puts wood on the fire, meal In the barrel, flour in the tub. money in the puree, credit in the country, content ment in the houee, vigor in the body, intelligenoe in. the brain, and good clothes on the back,” which Ist* ter may be had. of the finest fabrics and latest styles, at the metropolitan establishment of Granville Stokes,- No. 609 Chestnut street, where prices are fixed to suit the times. Windo'w Shades.— W. Henry Patten, the manufacturer. Shades, wholesale and retail, cheap. _1403 Chestnut street. de3-3k Cabinet Organs fob • -'. Holiday Gifts, J. E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut. C. Oaeford & Sons, Continental. Ladies’ ahd Gentlemen’s Furs— the largest and best stock in the city, at Charles Oak* ford & Sons’,-Continental Hotel. Military Goods, Oakfobds’, Conti- MENTAL. Gao. Steck & Co. 7 s Pianos For HoUday Presents. New Style Hats— Charles Oakford A Sons, Continental Hotel. SPECIAL NOTICES. NOTICE* U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE. To\ the Residents of the Twenty-second, Twenty-third , and Twenty-fifth Wards: Fifth Collection District, Pennsylvania. Yon are respectfully notified that the ANNUAL AS SESSMENT for the above* named District of all persons liable to tax on Incomes, Carnages, pleasure Yachts, Billiard Tables, and Gold and Silver Plate, and also of all persons required to take ont licenses, having been completed, the taxes aforesaid and taxes on monthly returns for the. TWENTY-SECOND and TWENTY FIFTH WARDS will be received at the office, Lang stroth's Building, GERMANTOWN, and those for the TWENTY-THIRD WARD, at the office, FBANKFORD Street, Frankford, oa and after MONDAY, the 23d No vember, between the hours of 9 A* M. and 3 P. M. On WEDNESDAY, December 2.1863, William H. Mil ler, Deputy Collector, will be at Hand’s Hotel, comer of RICHMOND and WILLIAM Streets, between the hours of 9 A. M. and 3 P. M. to accommodate those re siding in the Twenty-fifth ward.. PENALTIES. All persons who fail to pay their annual taxes on or before the 12th day of December,* 1863, will incur a penalty of ten per cent, on the amount thereof and costs, as provided for in the 19th section of the Excise law of Jnly 1, 1562. All persons who in like manner shall fail to take out their license, as required by law, on or before the said 12th day of December, will incur a penalty of 10 per cent, additional to the amount thereof, forfeit three times the amount of said license, and be subject to a term of im prisonment not exceeding two years, in accordance with the provisions of the 19th and 59th sections of the Excise law aforesaid, and the 24th section of the amendment thereto. Money.of the United States only received. No farther notice will be riven. To Avoid ihs Dangers of a Cough or COLD, use an’effective remedy it once—one that, whilst It destroys the disease, strengthens the system, and renders it less liable to a re-attack. Such is ■ “Dr. Svrayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry. sl t4 Dr. Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry. ” ‘ * Dr. Swayne’s Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry. ” * ‘ It cleanses the Lungs of all impurities, : » *• Infusing strength, vigor, and new life” “Into the diseased and debllirated system.** A trial of many years has proved to the world that 'this remedy is more efficacious' in curing all Throat, Breast, and Lung Complaints, than any hitherto known to mankind. For Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Asthma, It is a sovereign remedy.- For the weak and debilitated it acts as a strengthening alterative. For disturbed sleep its use will give repose. Prepared only by Dr. S WAYNB & SOU, No. 330 North SIXTH Street- Sold by dealers everywhere. • ' • de9-tf One-Price Clothing, of the Latest Styles, made In the Best Manner, expressly for RE TAIL SALES. LOWEST Selling Prices marked In Plain Figures. All Goods made to Order warranted satlsfae tory. Onr Ose-Peiob Ststkm is strictly adhered to. All are thereby treated alike. delS-ly JONES & CO., 60* MARKET Street. Hair Dye I Hair BteM BATCHELOR'S celebrated HAIB DTE is the Best in the World, The only Harmless, True, and Sellable Dye known. This eplendid Hair Dye is perfect changes Bed, Busty, or Gray Hair, instantly to a Glossy Black or natural Brown, withont injuring the Hair or stain ing the Skin, leaving the Hair Soft and Beautifnl; im parts fresh Titality, .frequently restoring its pristine color, and rectifies the ill effects of bad Dyes. Tbe genuine is signed William A. Batchelor; all others are mere imitations, and should he avoided. Sold by all Druggists, Ac. FACTOBT. 61 BABCLAY Street. New York. Batchelor’s new Toilet Cream for Dressing the Hair. . Deafness, Eye, Ear, Throat Diseases, and Catarrh, treated with the utmost snccess, by Dr. YON MOSCHZISKER, Oculist and Aunsfc. Numerous testimonials and the rosy best city references canbeex amlned at bia office IOBT WALNUT street de_-lflt Dr. Sweet’s Infallible Liniment affords immediate relief for Flies, and seldom Me to care. Electricitly Scientifioaly Applies by Dr. A. H. STBVBNS, I*lB South PENN SQUARE. Philadelphia. . .. holiday - PRESENTS. STBCK ft CO.'S PIANOS- MASON A HAMLIN’S CABINET rfWfl ORGANS J, E. GOULD. sstsuth *an> chrststot. JOHNW. COWELL. Collector.
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