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«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.
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lowed when clubs are formed. Single copies, put up
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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.