W le fress. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19,, 1863. The continually increasing advertisement patronage of The Press compels us to omit, to-day, much interesting matter. Our read ers and correspondents 'will please indulge ■us during the holidays. BETTER FROM “ OCCASIOML.” Washington, December 18, 1863, Very instructive aie the-lessons gathered from these experiences of the ■war. We are all being educated-to a newer and grander appreciation of the destiny of our country and the marvellous resources of our coun trymen. Three years ago, when secession was in the bud and had not blossomed into rebellion and ripened into war, we would have been struck with a deep:and dreadful sorrow if some wizard had'attempted to point out the path before us, and to predict the blood and the death through which it was fated so many, then in life, were to pass to their graves. Even a half belief in such a prophecy would have been followed by utter despair for the Union. Well, we now look back, probably not with so much pride in our national prowess and progress - ("because our recent past, if crowded with victory and vindication, is also full of grief for the glorious dead,), as we look for ward with high , hope and courage that the end cannot be other than well for our people and all the races of civilized man. Among the many cheerful aspects of the present must be classed the numerous and •extensive organizations for the relief and comfort of the soldiers in the field and the sailors on the. sea, their families, and the families of all who have fallen in battle. Vast and as are the Government hospitals, in which the wounded and sick are cared for and often cured, these noble institutions are fully rivalled by the liberal and well-disciplined charitable organiza tions originated and conducted outside of the Government, Indeed, a main auxiliary in these hospitals is found to be in the iund raised by these organizations, and in the various suggestions and expedients of the ladies and gentlemen concerned in them. The 'Western people, not satis fied with their former profuse con tributions and efforts for the benefit of the Bick and wounded, and the fami lies of those who have fallen in battle, have begun a series of great exhibitions and fairs, to which all classes are invited to send gifts of every description, the proceeds of the sale of which to be devoted to the sup port and relief of the troops of that section now in the service of the Government. The fair at Chicago was a splendid triumph, and a great sum was raised for the soldiers of Illinois. At this fair Mr. Lincoln’s auto graph copy of the Emancipation Proclama tion was sold for $3,000 ! Cincinnati, not to be outdone, follows with her exhibition on the 21st Of December, which is to be a sort of Holiday Carnival and Bazaar, and to extend beyond the New Tear. General Hosecrans is the president, and is as sisted by a host of eminent citizens, in cluding the ladies, of course. ' Hercule an exertions are making to make this an occasion of extraordinary interest. Com mittees are soliciting presents from every comer of the land; and the list of curiosi ties and more solid contributions already de. posited, is very great. Objectß of oiriM,"Such Us old paintings, autographs, statuary, re lics of other ages, of hvery sort, have been sent from private houses pro fusion. The mementoes of the battle-fields of this war for freedom are there with their melancholy, and yet glorious, memories around them. The original of the last Pro clamation of Mr. Lincoln, offering pardon to the penitent people of the South', is the great object - of the exhibition, and will excite much competition. As much as $lO,OOO is expected to he obtained for this great word of mercy. So it is that the people unite with the Government in" the cause of humanity Mid Christianity. What nobleFretum-could Ibe made for the sacrifices and sufferings of the heroes and inartyrs of Liberty ? TOY OF THEPOTOMAC. Another Boldßaid of Mosby’s Band; ISrllUant Conduct of a New VToi’ir: Company. Washington, Dec, 16.—The Republican extra haß the following: ' . Lieut.’Peck, of the 2d Regiment District Volun teers, haa given ua the'particulars of a hold raid made by Stuart’s cavalry, last night, upon the Orange , and Alexandria Railroad, about one mile and a half beyond Fairfax Station. The rebels, about eight hundred strong, and ac companied by the notorious Moaby, at six o’clock attaoked the guard upon the railroad at that point, •which consisted or Company. I, of the 155th. New Tork Regiment. The company made a brave rasiat. ance, and were only captured by the cavalry entirely surrounding them. , , , The rebels had previously cut the telegraph wires, but word was conveyed as quickly as possible to Colonel Drew, in command of a battalion.of four companies'of the 2d D. O. Volunteers, at Fairfax •Station, and he Btarted with his oommaud to rein force the attaoked. The progress of . the train was stopped at Pope Eun, where the rebels had burned the bridge and torn up the-track for about two miles. Y "When Colonel Drew arrived at Pope. Run it was extremely dark; and the rain poured down furiously He fired several volleys at the rebels, which they re turned. None of our men were wounded. Itwas evidently the object of .the raiders to cap- railroad train from Alexandria, loaded with large quantities of provisions arid forage for the army, Which was due at the time. Thd.train hap pened to be an hour and a half late, ami consequent ly escaped capture. It is quite, llltely that the rebels committed.further outrages upon the railroad be yond Pope Run, of which we have not beea in -/ormed. This raid revives very foroibly the former exploit# of Stuart's cavalry in this line of business. wabhington, Dec. 18.—The Starhas the follow ing account of the raid: we learn, through despatches received at head- Suarters ol this department, from General Corcoran, bat last night Company I, of the 195th New York Reriment, at Sangater’s Station, in the midst of the : terrible storm then raging, were attacked by a body; of Stuart’s rebel cavalry, about one thousand strong, i imder eommamd of; the rebel General Bower, which left Fredericksburg on /Wednesday night last, on this raid. Contrary to- their expectations, the company on tailroad guard duly there maije a gallant, and, as It Slimed out successful resistance, having beaten ' Ihem off four times before being flanked, and having -all their tents burned by a; portion ot the enemy, Who got in the rear. The company was then forced ■So retire with a loss ot but two men wounded and one taken prisoner. . . ~ • . , ■ The rebels then attempted to burn the bridge oyer Pope’s Run; but took a stampede before succeeding in doing it any damage to speak of, aB it was re paired m two hours this morning, and the trams are now running. On running off, the rebels sent back to Fredericksburg three ambulance loads of their wounded, and left one prisoner in our hands. They left in the direction'of Centrevillifc As soon'as daylight appeared, (General Corcoran, in command of Fairfax, sent cavalry in pursuit of vthe foe. and has sinoe reported that its advance had juimauD with the rebel rear; The wounded rebel , taken prisoner hss since died. HU nsme was Van Mata, of OantiiiL Cortwell’l oompspi llth Vir. bibii n. vl ],p ns raporti nil oiptiin sun lout l |oim« or msoompwiy as amongst the rebel killed, MOSBY’S RAJP. Hradqttabtbrs, Army off thb Potomac, Ded. IS.-X.wrt night; shout 8 o’olook,Roper'a brigade, of Stuart's rebel cavalry, eame upon the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, from the south, near. Sang; «ter’s Station, and destroyed two bridges oyer Pope’s gun. Thence they, went northwest, and hare proba bly reiiohed the Blue Ridge before this. ' No trains have since arrived here from Wash ington military executions. Theffollowingexecution* took place to-day: Pri vates "William H. Devoe, 67th New York. Volun teers; John Tc'gue, 6th Vermont Volunteers; John "MoMann, 11th Regular Infantry; Winslow N. Al len, 76th New York Yolunteeia, and George Blow er*, 2d Vermont Volunteer*. The execution* took Jilaoe in the leapeotiye diviaion* to which they be longed. CHARLESTON. Baltihobk, Bee. 18.—The correspondent ot the American furnishes the following: CHABLEaTON, Dec. 13.—General Gilmore again •shelled Charleston on Thursday night, throwing a •number of shells into different part* of the city, and ■it 1* believed doing much damage." All the rebel bat teries opened, and a heavy bombardment ensued for .several boura. The storm ia washing away the rebel obstruc tion*. Yesterday a large number of heavy timber*, bolted together with Iron, came floating down with the tide. They were secured and towed inshore by our lug*. The amount of timber ia so large that it jj believed that the obstructions must be seriously .damaged." the obstructions in the harbor _ SWEPT AWAY. Nuw Yobk, Dec. 18.— By the Arago it is stated that the reoent heavy gale swept away nearly all of the rebel obstiuctlons, and their remnant* lme the fthore. The entranceto the harbor i* believed to be clear, and it is supposed that our navy Will take due ad vantage of the fact, - • ■ niiutn of uommotiure 1 v außruuti BoeTOK, Dio. iß>Oommodore Vanbrunt; ot tbg tinned Stati# u&vy, died to-day at Dedham, Mass. DIVISION OF THE MISSISSIPPI LONGSTREET TERNS UPON AND ' EIGHTS HIS PURSUERS. GENERAL WILCOX FORTIFYING AT TAZEWELL. Cumberland Gap, Deo. 16.—A portion of Gen. Ijongstreet’s army made a deaoent from Roger*- viileon Monday, and engaged the advance of our force* near Sean*’ Station, and fighting continued at interval*. It ha* since been reported that the rebel* captured twenty-two load* of quartermaster’* etore*. Gea. Wilcox’s force* have fallen bach to Tazewell, and are fortifying themselves. A later despatch of the same date say* the Union citizen* are leaving Knoxville, and going in the di rection of Big Creek Gap. A fight is in progress at Blair’s Cros* Roads. Cincinnati, Dee. IS. —The Commercial has .re ceived a special despatoh from Ghattanooga, which says: During the march of our. troops from Chatta nooga against Dongstreet at Knoxville, General Granger’s corps got in the advance of JLongstreet’s ammunition train, while Howard’s corps, was in the rear. There being no esoape for the train, forty ear loads of ammunition and two looomotives were run into the river by the rebels. A portion of the force sent’to Knoxville has re turned to Chattanooga. The situation at Chattanooga is unchanged, anil our army will soon be in winter quarters. liBAVBKWobth," Deo. 18.—Accounts from the Plains represent great suffering among men and stock. In consequence of a severe snow storm no hay or grass could be had. The stock were dying off by hundreds. Many lives are known to have been loßt by the intense cold. As over 100 tralnß have been sent out, much anxiety is felt for their safety. fourteen inches of snow has rallen here, and a great deal of it having drifted, all the roads are blockaded. To malls have been received here for three days, TIfE AUSTRALASIAN AT NEW IrORK.l r ORK. STORM ON THE ENGLISH COAST, Wreolts and Loss of Info. New Yoke:, Dec. 18.—The steamer Australasian, with Liverpool dates to the 6th instant, has arrived. The great storm of the 3d inst. has proved most disastrous in England, both on sea and land. The damage to property has been most extensive, and the coasts are strewn with wrecks. At Holyhead fifty*four bodies floated into the harbor, and many more were seen coming in. The pressure of the wind at Liverpool was greater than for manyuyears. Many collisions and disasters occurred in the Mersey. - 1 The American ship Weston Merritt was among those damaged by collision, but not seriously. The ship Pensacola was completely wrecked on the Great jßarbo Bank. The crew were saved. The ship De Witt Clinton was totally wreeked off Formby; crew saved. * Tlje ship Mary Bussell, from Liverpool for Bath, was towed back dismasted. A letter in the Daily News says it is understood that the newiebel privateer Rappahannock, still believed to be at Calais,'iß very fast, and the correspondent charges that it was well understood at Shecrnesß what ahe was intended for. The Pope of Rome had received a deputation from the Confederates, who presented a letter from Jeff Davis. It is believed that the reception had no offi cial character, and that the letter was merely com plimentary. THS STEAMER CITY AT NEW 'New York, Dec. 18.—The steamer City of Washing- i ton, from livorpool on the 2d inst-, and via Queenstown on the 3d, arrived this forenoon. , Ihe Bohemian arrived on the 2d inst. ; Cotton had declined 3@2d, -with. sales, during four days, of 13.000 .bales, including 5,600 to speculators and. ' exporters. The marketclosed very dull. On Tuesday flourlwas s eatfy; wheat firm.' and holders askinSlhighev rates. Corn firmer, and 6d higher. On Thursday Breadstuff's were quiet and steady. Provisions closed dull, and tending downward. The Bank of England advanced the rate of interest on Wednesday to 7. and on Thursday to 8 per cent., causing much depression in the funds. In London wheat advanced Is per quarter; flour 6d - per barrel; sugars dull, and 6d@ls cheaper; rice active, and 6d higher; coffee steaoy. - • •• •i, . The United States steamer Yanderhilt.was at Port , Lories, Mauritius, Oct. 6. ' , The steamer Beliona, twenty-six days out from New York, for London, was bring insured at thirty guineas premium. , It is resorted that an .undoubted ram was lately launched at Bull, with steam up; and immediately put • to sea, with sundry Southern-looking gentlemen. It is reported that the two rams on the Clyde,-intended for the rebels, have been sold to Russia. Rumor states that there is danger of complications be- - tween France and America, owing to California and , Sonoia supplying the Mexicans with arms.: - / A-doubtiul" rumor prevails of the resignation of the Duke of Newcastle as Secretary of the Colonies, on ac count of ill health, and that Lord Clarendon-had suc- Sir John Lawrence has been appointed Governor General of India, vice the Earl of Elgin. , Abdel Kaderis reported dead, ■■*'_' • The three war steamers recently sold by the British Admiralty, in addition to the Victor, alias Rappahan nock, were the Phoenix Cyclops, and Amphion. The latter was a-26-gun screw frigate. ■ It is feared that they are intended for the rebels. , , - % ; , Austria andPmssU have agreed to abide by the treaty of 1*52, as regards the crown of Denmark. Great Britain will advise Denmark to make concessions, and thereby remove the danger of hostlttilea. Denmark will regard the entrance of German Federal tooope into Holstein a declaration of war. The Federal Diet has, however, not yet determined to carry out coercive measures. - The Danish Government will ask for an extraordinary credit of fifteen million rix dollars. THE LATEST BY TELEGRAPH‘.TO-QUEENSTOWN. Lokdox, Dec. 6. - The British Crown lawyers have , .pronounced the condemnation of the British bark Spring bok^'by the Hew York District Court, as illegal and. ? vexatious, and Lord Lyons is iin tructed to remonstrate. The Gldbe newspaper contains strong comments on the Springbok’s condemnation, and the Government organ tays the owner of the Springbok is a Northern partisan. A great meeting'was held at Preston, which passed re -1 'solutions in favor of continued neutrality. • if. Fould’s financial statement shows that the accumu -lattd deficits nowyreach 972,000,000 francs. The Mexicin expenses, at the'end of the year, will reach 210,000,C00 francs." '■ ■ ■' •- Three ships are fitting out to blockade the west coast of Mexico as far as Acapulco* l * " r The Bourse was firmer. •• Rentes, 67f. 10c. r. The position of the Danish-German question is un i .changed.. Ecglard.and Russia are making .for a pacific adjustment. • The racing steed of the Earl of Stamford has.been sold at auction, realizing 28,750 guineas. • Mr. Ten Broeck made some hfavy purchjißes. : ’ „ , , - ■ Itwas not known on what day the prize fight between Heenuh and'King would take place,-out as Belle's Life notifies all.persona wishing to be pi-esent that they must be in London not lateu: Jtban the Bth, it was aupposed that the 9th was the dak. Occasional. One hundred thousandmutkett,intended for the Prince of Augustehbnrg, had teen seized at Altona. The King was suffering from : of bronchitis. . Commercial Intelligence* : •: LIVERPOOL COTTON*MARKET.— St. John’s. N.F., Dec. 6.—The following is the latest report of the Cotton market furnithed-,by the steamer Hibernia: i livHurooL. Dec. s.—The sales of- Cotton for the week .'amount to 5,000 bales, at a decline of A fair bu siness is being done to-day. XXXVUItIi COISGItESS—Ist SESSION, On motion of Mr. HALE, of Now 1 Hampshire, ‘Mr, Foot took the chair, the Vice President being absent. Mr. G HIMES, of lows, asked to beexensed fromfnr tber service on the Committee of Naval Affaire. He was, apart from this, ontwoother committees. A brief conversation ensued against granting the re quest, the chairmahof the Naval Committee (Mr JHale) savin* the services of the gentleman were very impor tant at'th'ls time; when, there was a neceesity forsa re form In the Navy Department. ■ ' , • , The further consideration of the subjoctwas postponed of Wisconsin, presented a memorial from ' citizens of Wisconsin, asking that action be taken with tb e view of an amendment of the Constitution to prO- hlbit slavery in the States and Territories/ Mr..GR]MBf, of lowa, nreunted one. understood to be of a similar import. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. ; . . . , ~.. Mr. HAKDIDiG of Oregon,'introduced a' bill autho rizing the President to negotiate treaties with certain bands of Oregon Indians., , i * Bills from tile Military Committee. iHr. WILSON, of Massachusetts, from the. Committee on Military Affairs, reported back the bill with amend ments to the bounty laws; also, the bill amendatory to the enrolment act, with amendments; one of them re pealing the three hundred dollars commutation, and as to rhat ha had very serious doubts. ■■ . Mr. BISON, of Connecticut, offered an amendment ex empting the clergy from the draft. r . Mr, HENDRICKS, of Indiana, also introduced an amendment, but its substance was nor itaied. ' The amendment was ordered to be Minted;. v Oathi of Allegiance—Case of Mr. Bayard. 1 Mr. SUMNER', of Massachusetts, called up hisresolu tion for a new rale, requiring that Senators before enter ing on their duties take the oath of allegiance prescribed by theactof ConereES. • , * . • Mr. bAUJjSBURY».of. Delaware, said* that hi« col league. Mr. Bayard, ia the.only 'Senator to be affected', by the order, and baa the right to ask that the question involved be referred'to the Judiciary Committee for their action and opinion He made the motion accordingly. Mr. TRUMBULL, of Illinois, opposed Mr. Sauls- of Maryland.'aud'COLLAMEß, of ..Veunrnt,;did not see any evil to result ■ from the refer- believed that io report would affect the minds of Senators, and urged prompt action. * Mr. CLaRK, of New Hampshire, saw no reason for ' the reference. , ... Mr BAIARD. of Delaware, said he was unwilling Without the decision of the Senate. Burring hts views against the constitutionality of the oath, he could take . the Oath as readily as any member of the body. ~ /> Messrs. MoDOuGALL, of California, and PO wELL/of Kentucky .'advocated the reference to the committee. :■ Mr. TEN EYCK, of New Jersey, could see no good re- Bultfromareferehce. as the Judiciary Committee is the same now when they reported the art. ~ The question was taken on Mr.- Sanlsbury’s motion to saSot and daoidedin the necttira i YEAS. Hardin?. ■ Harris, Henderson, Hendricks. McDougall. NATS. Buciolew, Oollamer; Cowan. Davis. r flok. Anthony, Hale, Brown, Harlan, Clark,, • Hicks,; Connees. ’ : Howard, Dixon, ? om ;, Doolittle. • Lane (Hid). Fessenden, 1 , Lane (Kansas), Fester, .. , Morgan, . Grimes, . • Morrill, Mr FESSENDEN 'explained Hint he had voted against (he reference because the subject had been considered in committee- before the* law/ wasrpassed:, He.therefore thought It was entirely, unnecessary,. It we* certainly a auesuon of interest; to- the Senator from Delaware and that Senator’s colleague.. , ■ ~ . . Mr SAULSBUKY said the former deserved to be heard nP Mr the Senate ouaht not tp,*jdjoum over for any holidar nntil this question is decided. Mr DAVIS said lliat, althouah the subject had hereto fore been' considered by the Senate, there were new ten at ora here who had not had an opportunity to dis- C °Fendir K the.debate, the Senate went into executive till Monday- New YOBKj'Dec. 18.— Thesteamship Creole, from New Orleans on tlic 18th instant, h>6 arrived at this port. , • •, • She has $ too,coo in specie. The papers contain no'news. . . A salute.of a hundred guns was fired at New, U*» honor of Grant’s victory. REPORTED RECAPTURE OF PUEBLA BY JUAREZ New York, Dec. 18.—The New Orleans Picayune 'Di the 9th has information of the recapture of Puebla by Juarez’s forces and that Comonfort was advanc ing againitthe French. The French in Tampico are in a state of siege there, and have lost 800 men from the effects of the yellow fever. Nkw Yobk, Deo. 18 —The steamer Arago has ar rived from Portßoval.. Among her passengers are Brigadier General Foster and stair, Colonels Idttle woodVon Gilaa, Henry, and Plaisted. The bark Alice Prevost, from Philadelphia, with coal for the navy at Port Royal, has been .wrecked, and la a total loss. She went aahorc on Martin's Industry. '■■■■. , Tuksalcof/ancy goods by Gillette & Scott, yea tttilsYi weutcff wiffi !P I J i )i' m ' 1 cat Salt the catalogue tom uuiioiefl un: ins naianop will db iom/. Hi la morning at li.o'clocKi ~ Tbs moat valuable are. t o be aolil to day, including'the silver-plated ware. KANSAS. - EUROPE. DENMARK. ■SWEDEN. Washington, Dec, 18, 1863, SENATE. iSeimith. 1 Powell, ISaulsbury, Sherman,.. I Wright; Pomeroy, Ramsey, Sumner, Ten £yck ( Trumbull,. Fan Winkle, Wilier, Wilson. Wew Orleans.- Mexico. Port Royal. CITY ITEMS. “ Incentive to Inventors.” Under this oaptton we observed ah artiole in one of the morning journAl! of this oity, a few days Ago, AtatiDg that certain gentlemen intended to enlist the Franklin'lnstitute in the “oosi'question," with a view, if possible, to reduoing tho consumption r of fuel. The writer said that a series of experiments would probably be inaugurated, and competition of inventive genius invited, in order to solve the practi cability of warming a number of buildings by a single beating apparatus, adding: " It is undoubtedly true that thousands of tons of ooal are annually thrown away in heating super fluous gases that escape from flues and ohlmneys, end if there can be anything adopted to counteract or neutralize this tendency, we may promise to the inventor in advanoe a handsome fortune." . With all due deference to somebody’s judgment, we must say that the proposition to heat several buildings by the same apparatus is absurd, if it is not impracticable. It would be quite as wise to propose, on the soore of economy, that one house should do the marketing, cooking, washing, and : sewing for a dozen ofjts neighbors. Suoh an ar rangement might, in the aggregate, save expense, but it would be very unsatisfactory. What is wanted to meet the case in hand is such healing and cooking arrangements as every family can employ for itself con structed on such scientific principles as will save one-half or two-thirds of the amount of fuel now consumed in doing the same amount of work. ; We confess a deep interest in this subject for the public good, and have at various Umes called atten' tion, in theee columns, to what seemed to us valua ble improvements in this department of trade and manufactures, and we do not hesitate to say that there is now a popular stove in use, whloh, if i* could be] universally introduced, would meet the wants of the public a thousand'times more effectu ally, than any suoh community heating .arrangement as was recently agitated in Councils. We refer to the great Air-tight Stoves invented, manufactured, and sold by our ingenious fellow-townßmanf James Spear, Esq,, No. 1116 Market street. The expert ment has been tried, and the most respectable wit. nesses will testify that more than double the amount of heat -is extracted from a given amount of coal in using these stoves than can be obtained by the use of any other heating apparatus extant. We give this information pro bono publico, and if people will etill persist in throwing coal away, at nine and ten dollars a ton, by employing inferior stoveß, ft is no fault of ouis. This we must be permitted to boast, however : that we have the inventor, and the inven tion, and the promised “fortune,” notwithstanding that Mr. Spear’s prices are reasonable considering the great superiority of his stoves, we are glad to say, ; looks, as if it was being made, judging from the fact that he has this season sold more stoves than probably any other ten dealers in the country. Besides the Stoves here referred to, Mr. Spear has al«o an improved Beater, which, from its superior construction, and from what we have seen of It in operation, also economizes full fifty per oent. in fuel, compared with any of the old heaters in use. In order to speak advisedly, in giving these details to our readers, we visited Mr. Spear’s warerooms yesterday, to learn whether he would be able to meet the popular demand which the announcement we . are here marking would :be likely to stimulate, and learned that his facili ties for manufacturing are now so perfectly or ganized that before the close of another season, at least, he wUI be able to supply the largest home and foreign demand at the shortest notice. While there, we also examined his Improved 13x9- burning Cook Stove, which has had such a run this season,.that, with deep regrets, many who could not obtain it, wore obliged to purchase the ordinary ar ticle. The high price of fuel renders the subject of healing doubly important, and if anything superior to what Mr. Spear ha, produced oau be.elioited, we shall be the first to welcome and give it publicity. In the meantime the use of the Spear Heaters and Stoves, if generally adopted, would be a great public bene&t, and we therefore take the liberty to suggest, that if Councils wish to 'do something practical they will instruct the school directors at once to supply our publio schools with the Spear Heater, and thus set an example of economy worthy of general imita-, tioh. We may also'add that Mr. Spear uses only the best imported Russia sheet iron in manufjtctur ing, having already, as a commencement for the coming season, purchased the entire stocks of this iron from two of our largest importing houses, and hopes to be able in future to supply promptly the enormous demand for hi, oelobrated Stoves and Heaters, which.he has not’been able tbacoomplish •heretofore, ' ' ; Useful Holiday Presents. We are glad to find that a large proportion of the money now being expended in preparing for the holi days is for goods of substantial value. Among this class may be justly enumerated the article of Ladies’ Furs, which we learn are haying an immense sale for presents. The famous old house of George F. Womrath, Nos. 41S and 417 Arch atreet,;have, within the past week, sold more valuable set, (such as could probably not be found in any other Fur establish ment in the oouhtry) than, a fdw years ago, could have been sold by any. one house in twelve months. The stock of Mr. Womrath, a, we ascertained yes -terday, is still very rich ip the finest and most costly, as well as in the medium grades, so that thOße who have not yet made their selections need suffer no disappointment in not finding what they want His prices? moreover, are moderate for the character of good, sold, and there is a satisfaction in purchasing Furs at Mr. Womrath’s, &om the fact that his goods are, in all cates, what they are represented to be. For really magnificent presents, Mr. Womrath’s is the place to go to. ' 4 ■ Another .very elegant olass of goods are Ladles’ Cloaks, of which the largest and best assortment in the country is offered by Mesßri. J. W. Frootor-& Co., at their popular Paris Cloak and Fur Empo rium, No. 920 Chestnut street. Their immensestook of these elegant garments is rendered doubly at tractive at this time by the fact of their having just "made a great reduction in prices. Their assortment of Ladies’ and Misses’ tine Cloaks, also elegant Furs of every description, is still large, and presents the most splendid attraction, to buyers. Fine Groceries constitute another olass of sensi ble goods to invest in by these times, either for yourself or ftiends,'and one of the very best stooks to selectfrom is that offered at the old stand of Mr. Albert C.-Eoberts, corner of Eleventh and Vine Btroetsr His stock of goods now wears a Christmas aspect, embracing a hundred choice things to eat and drink, that arc calculated to tickle the palate and rejoice the heart. Give him a call, all who are in want of the best quality of groceries. - . Watches. Jewelry, and Silver Ware; are also pe culiarly inseason, and we desire to invite the special' attention of our readers, this morning, to the splen did stock, offered by Messrs. F. P. Dubosq & Son, No. 1028 Chestnut street. .Their assortment of fine jewelry, of their own manufacture chiefly, is rich in style and superior in quality, and being manufac tured in large quantities by themselves, their prices are moderate. They arc prepared to repair all de scriptions of Pearl Work, Watches, el cetera, neatly, and at the shortest notice. For a beautiful preseat of utility and value this stock offers remarkable inducements. ‘•Last, but not least;” rather should we say, latest and greatest, the world-renowned, Grover & Baker Sewing Machine, sold at 730 Chestnut street, ’thunder, its claims upon the popular ear with irre sistible power, notwithstanding the sound of its operation is like whispered music, and the ease of its motion the beau ideal of gentleness itself. For a Christmas present of real value, enduring benefit to the recipient, and most credit to the giver, we commend, as incomparably superior else, a Grover Baker Sewing Machine. Slave the first of December over one thousand of these great instruments have been sold for gifts alone, to brides, •wives, daughters, sisters, mothers, and others, and we say, in the name of common sense, and the health of the sex, let the good-work go on. Go and witness these superb machines In operation. They are so simple that a little obild can work them, and so varied and efßoient that the inoßt delicate, artistic, and diffloult sewing, even to elegant emhroid cry, is performed bythem in a manner far surpassing •the finest hand-sewing. A, an article of furniture they are fit to adorn the moßt fashionable parlor, : while as a help in the house to clothe the family and save woman from spinal Affections, consumption, Boured temper, and an early grave; there is ho inven tion equal to the Groyer Baker instrument bo- . heath’ the stars. Ordfers should be sent in for them, at once, in order to insure deliveries before Christ- : mas. - ■ In Confectlomi, which are pre-eminently suited for holiday purposes, the largest and finest stock in the - city, as hundreds ofour readers have learned from; experience, iaolifered by the celebrated old house of Messrs. E. G. Whitman {£ Co., ITo. .318 Chestnut street, below Fourth. Their present atookof roast ed almonds, chocolate preparations of various styles, French and American mixtures,'delicious sugar' plums, fancy jelly preparations, fine bonbons, oaro pnels, and a hundred other novelties, all put up in: handsome boxes, when desired,' constitutes a most' attractive establishment in the Christmas retinue. Their store has been crowded with customers during theiMVtW?xyeelia. > -> l ' ■ “Gbt this bebt,”—lt must be exceedingly graU« Tying to the agent in this city for the sale ofthe celebrated 11 Florence" Sewing Maohine, at' 630 Chestnut street, to find that on Its own merits, without any attempt to urge it upon the attention of the public, this great labor-saving instrument is gradually eclipsing all its old rivals, by its undoubted perfection as a Sewing Maohine.^An examination of ten minutes will satisfy the most skeptioal jof this fact. It performs prodigies, and that with the greatest ease, and .the public is welcoming it with open arms. The agent is selling large numbers for holiday presents, and taking orders already for de liveries to be made several weeltß hence. We ad vise every body to visit 630 Chestnut street, and see the “ Florence,”, before buying any other maohine, as it is the'best, and its prices ore no higher than others. ;■ ______ TABTBBUL ABTIOLBS 808 THE SEASON.—MI' John M. Finn, proprietor of the popular old stand at Arch and Seventh streets, has how in store a variety of choice /and elegant goods peculiarly adapted for the season, such as fine Morocco Satchels, elegantly steel-mounted; also, less expen sive ones, suitable for girls’ dinner satchels; Pocket Books, Book-markers;, an', elegant‘.line'of fancy Colognes, fancy Slippers, of rich and tasteful de signs, selected with care from the finest stocks in the country, aDd a great variety of other articles of taate.and value, worthy the attention of buyers. A Substitute bob I mposted Zkphybs,— Having heard muoh said of late in tavorof the “ Ger mantown Wool,” as a substitute for. the imported zephyrs, we have taken pains to examine into., its comparative merits. In the first place, the.Germsn town Wool is much cheaper than the imported arti cle, while for all purposes to whioh the latter is de voted it is found to ahswer as well. In texture, it falls slightly below the German zephyrs but in co lors it ia equal in brilliancy and durability to the best European dy es. Mr. jOhh M. Finn, southeast corner of Arch ami Seventh streets, is now having a large sale for the Germantown Wool for carriage Afghans, Sora Spreads, evening Mantles, and other similar aitioles of dress and comfort. Holiday Bookb. —From an advertisement else where, itwili be seen that the Messrs. Challcn, Pub lishers anil BoohjfilJfirti 1308 niiertmrt rtreet, olli»r a _ vHr’MtrMHbe itfiiU of Homuj Hooii*, Knotogrum • Albums, Toy Boobs, Games, awl ottiet assumable myeltics in their line. ? THE PRESS.—PHILADELPHIA,' SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19,1863. New Styles Vignette Card Pioydbes, by Wendbroth & Tay'lor,— The eminent Photo* graphic Artiste, Messrs. Wenderoth & Taylor, Noe. 912, 914, and 919 Chestnut street, have jaet intro* duced a novelty In card pioturea, from the French, which empanel the moet exquisite specimens of Photography yet invented; we refer to their “ Illu minsted” cartes de visile. The peculiarity of these pictures Is, that they present the whole figure In the vignette style, with auch an array of accessories in troduced as to impart a truly picturesque and beau* tiiul effect. The pictures, while neoenarily small, are more perfeot and UfeJlke than those of larger sire, while the artistic effect 1b vastly more pleasing. They must, however, be seen to be appreciated,. ■■ Substantial .Christmas Presents,— For the purpose of inducing their patrons to purchase pre sents for their friends of substantial value, the well known house of 0. Somers & Son, No. 625 Chestnut street, under Jayne’s Hall, has' made agreat reduc tlon in the price of their fine Overcoats and Cloth ing generally, and we hope that the opportunity thus offered, by a firm who never say what they do not mean, will be largely embraced by our citizens. Their stock of clothing is one of the most splendid in Philadelphia, ' Sdlkndid Stock oe Fancy Goons.—Those of our readers who are shopping' for-fancy goods for - the holidays will find a Buporb stock at the house of MBrtin ’& (iuayle, No. i 036 Walnut street, belpw Eleventh. To afford some Idea of the nature of this attractive holiday stock, we may Btate that it embraces a flue assortment of Parian, glass, lava, ■ and China articles; dolls of unique designs, in Bplendid variety, together with dolls’olothing and iurniture; elegant fans; ornaments for Christmas trees; a fine assortment of perfumery and toilet articles; a good assortment of games, bows, and cricket bats and base balls, together with an endless line of writing and folio desks, portfolios; work, glove, jewel, and dressing boxes: porte-monnales ; iwatoh stands; backgammon and chessmen; ;pholograph albums; toyB; stationery, and fancy goods of every description. In short, it is such a stock as purchasers of holiday goods will find indis pensable in making their selections, and the throng . of customers which has marked their store for qoiho , days past proves that we are not aingular in ester ; taining this opinion. - Holiday Festivals.—Now that the festive sea son is upon us, when entertainments both private and public are particularly in voguo, wc take the liberty of suggesting to gentlemen that their guests will be more sumptuously served, and with much less trouble to their women folks at home, by avail ing themselves of the professional skill of Mr. J. W. Price, proprietor of the Gentlemen’s Dining Sa ' loons, southwest comer of Chestnut and Fourth streets, whose courtesy and good taste are nowbeing extensively brought into requisition for the gusta tory purposes here Indicated. We may state, in this connection, what very many have learned for them selves, that the meals, Including the choicest game, the best oysters, and the finest wines and^malt liquors, furnished at Mr. Price’s tables, are unsur passed in this city ox elsewhere. ■ Gentlemen’s' Furnishing Goods yob Holi. day Pbbsents. —Mr. Linford Lukens, Sixth and Chestnut, offers si splendid stock of Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, especially adapted for presents, suoh as elegant scarfs, mufflers, fine gloves, oravats, neckties, handkerchiefs, and every description of hosiery. Purchasers will please bear this in mind. Gbbat Fall in Bonnets.— For the purpose of reducing their magnificent stock of Bonnets, and Ladies’, Misses’, and Children’s Walking Hats, Messrs. Wood & Cary, 725 Chestnut street, have re duced their prioes, in many cases below the cost of manufacture and importation. Theirstore was yes terday crowded with customers picking up bargains. Go to Headquarters.—Most.dealers in Gentle? men’s Furnishing Goods buy their gooda. Mr. Grant, 610 Chestnut street, manufactures them himself, and benoe sells at lower prices. His stock) both of home-manufactured and imported articles, is really brilliant, of which we desire buyers to take notice. The “Prize*Medal Shirt,” invented by Mr. John F. Taggart, it will be borne in mind, is indlgonous to thiß establishment) and a great Shirt it is, as we know from experience. ? FIKE CHATAF AONKS “Green Seal,” “Moselle,” “Heidsieck,” “Bruch-Fouoher, 1 Also, fine Brandies and Wines, for medicinal purposes, for sale by Davis & Richards, Arch and Tenth streets. GREAT SEDUCTION IN Pr.TOBS. Great Kecrtiction in Prices. Ladieß’ and Mieses’ Fine Cloaks, Ladles’ and Mieses’ Fine Cloaks. Also Rich Fursofall kinds, Rich Furs of all kinds. In anticipation of the close of the season, we are now prepared to'make a large concession from former prices on all our stook. - J. W. Pbootor & Co„ The Paris Cloak and Fur Emporium, 920 Chestnut street. Gentlemen's Dressing Gowns, in great variety, made from the richest materials, in the latest styles, and at moderate prices, are offered at the old stand of Mr. G. A. Hoffman, No. 606 Arch street; also, a splendid assortment of Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods, suitable for presents. 1 ' Fair Continued.—Owing to the stormy weather of the present week, the Fair held by the ladies of the First Raptist Church, at the Coromis»ioners , ~Han, didnot'ol6sediit rttglii,' as. —intended, but will remain open this r day and evening. We advise our readers to avail themselves of this opportunity to purchase' their Christmas Presents, as we understand the supply is abundant, beautiful, and cheap, Faib and ConobeT.— Concert by the Germania Band, at Handel and Hay®- Hail, (N. E. comer or Eighth and Spring Garden,) in connection with v fair in aid of St. Matthew’s P. E. Ohiiroh, oh Tues day and Wednesday, 22d and 23d of December. Re fresbinents of coffee, oysters, confectioneries, &c., will be served, beginning at 10 M. Tickets ad mitting to both fair and concert, 20 cents. To be had at the door, : de!9 4t* Good Taste and Economy can both be consulted in the selection of an Album at Creiner & Co.’s, IS South Eighth street. . ' Gold, Silvbb, and Blued Steel Pababola Spectacles.— These Spectaoles are- unsurpassed by any glasees now in use. They assist the.vision, while they do not Impair it—a fact which cannot be stated in reference to other Spectacles. The genuine Parabolas are sold only by E. Borhek, No; 402 Chest nut street, and by no other optioian in the city. Gold Spectaoles, Gold Hand ©lasses, Silver and fine Steel Speotacles : also, a fine assortment of Marine and Opera Glasses, mounted in Leather, Ivory, Pearl, and Black Japan, suitable for Holiday gifts, for sale by E. Borhek, Optician, No. 402 Chestnut street. , Oheistmas, Bibte-Dat, and Wedding Pre sents.—The Holy Bible, Harding’s'Editions, ac knowledged to be the most reliable: text, family, pulpit, and pocket Bibles, in beautiful styles of Turkey morocco and antique bindings. A new edi tion, arranged for photographic portraits of families. William W. Haudink, Publisher, No. 326 Chestnut street, below Fourth. Photograph Albums in Every Variety op Style. Rich Turkey inoroooo, antique, ivory mountings, ornamented edges, &0., &o y holding from twelve to two hundred photographs, the cheapest, the largest, and best assortment in the city. William W. Habding, No. 326 Oheßtnut at., below Fourth, south Bide. Holiday Presents for Gentlemen.— An ele gant stock of Wrappers, Scarfs, Cardigan Jackets, Gloves, and other choice goods for presents. de!9-6fc Winchester &do \ 706 Chestnut .St. Carriage Rugs.—lalvaried style and price. dei9 6t "Wimuhestbe & Oo.i 706 Oliestnut St. Willcox Sc Gibbs’ . Sewing Machines, For Holiday Present*. - Faibbankb & Ewing, des-tf 716 Chestnut street. Oakfobd’s Continental Hat Emposiux. Holiday -Fbbsents at Farson Sc Co.’s, Dock street, below "Walnut. 'JOutlery, Tea Trays? Japan ned and Plated Ware, Hobby-Horses and Sleds, &o. del6-w*mtf . New Pbbsent f.ob Abut Officers.— The novel and handsome Ridgewood smoking oases, combining pipe, tobacco-pouch, ami match-safe, in one pooket case, will be solil to order at the fair to be held at Handel and Haydn Hall, on Tuesday and Wednes day, the 22d and of December. [They are a most convenient article for-army officers and for travellers, as well as for all smokers. . - - del9-4t* , WILLOOX:4t'GIBBS’ SBtniiO MAr,iTHfy.Bi For Holiiuy PMKnti. 1 1 1 • -FaibbAnss-& -Ewing, ' deS-tf 715 Chestnut street. Soft Hats, Oakford’s, continental. Cabinet Obgans fob Holiday Gifts. J. E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut. COURTLAND- SAUNDERS INSTITUTE. AdirSSS Kov. Dr. Saunders, Philadelphia. nl4-tu«lot* A Beautiful Present fob ■ Chbistmas.—Tho improved’ Sioat Elliptio Family Sewing Machine. Salesroom 721 Chestnut street. - , delo-151 . “A Slight Cold Coughs.— Few are aware of the Importance of, checking a Cough or “slight cold” in its ilrit stage. That which, in the begin- - nliig, would yield to a mild remedy, if neglected; soon attaoks the lungs. 11 Brown's Branchial Tro ches”. give sure and almost immediate relief, MU& lary Officers and, Soldiers should have them, as they can he carried in the pocket, and taken-as occasion requires 1 ,: C. Oakford & Sons, Continental, , Geo. Steck fc Oo.’b Pianos, . - For Holiday Presents. A Large AssoBTMBhT of useful and orna mental Iron and other Patent Rockers', Skates, &c,, at No. 721 Chestnut street. de!7-8t ' ■ S. Maoperban. Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Funs—the-largest and best stock in-the city, at Charles Oak ford & Sons’, Continental Hotel. Geo. Stech it Co.’s Pianos ' , For-Holiday Presents. Cabinet Oboanb fob : Holiday Gifts. J. E, Gould, Seventh and Chestnut. Corns, Bunions, Invbbtbd Nails, Enlarged Joints, and all-diseases of the feet, cured without pain or inoonvenience to . the patient, by Dr. ZachAkik, Surgeon Chiropodist, 921 Chestnut street. Refers to physicians and surgeons of the citv. d*t7 6t W illcOx & G-ums’ Bitwraa MAOBiHiis, rot notion* rniieuHi FtfnsAn&a * Ewikoi ' 1 ■ r fiS Chentaut nitwit Christmas in Olden Times.—England was sser ly England when old Christmas brought his sports again. 'Twas Christmas broached the mightiest ale; ' ’Twas Christmas told the merriest tale; A Christmas gambol oft would cheer The poor man’s heart through halt the year, But the Christmas observers of those old times lacked one great advantage which the moderns en joy, to wit: the privilege of procuring elegant and comfortable wearing apparel from the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of BookhiU &s Wilson, Nos. 608 and 606 ' Chestnut street, above Sixth. Willcox & Gibbs’ Sewing Machines, For Holiday Presents. Fairbanks & Ewing, de9-ti 116 Chestnut street. Nbw Style Hats—Charles Oakford & Sons, Continental Hotel. Putting thbie Foots in it,— The Eeb. Mem miegerbas upset the finances of the O. S, A., Jeff has upset the army, and Foote is trying to upet Jeff. When rogues, fall out, then just men get thelldias." Let us hope that this proverb may be verified, though in an extended sense, in the present “ pret ty quarrel” that is now going on in the Confedera cy. But the faot is, the currency has ruined ltcelf beoause its foundation is bad; the"army has ruined itself, for its cause is bad; and Jeff haß mined him self, because he is bad, and the recrimination from one to the other is the result altogether of every thing connected with the parties being had. But we are satisfied that our cause is just; “ famine and fighting ” will not assail us, and Charles Stokes & Co.’s one-prloe Clothing Store, under the Continen tal, will continue to flourish, in spite of all Rebel dom. _■ Cabinet Organs bob • Holiday Gifts. J.E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut. Oakbobd’s Hats, Continental Hotbl, There is an outer world, and there is au In ner centre, and many varying rings concentric round the set/. For, first, about a man, iB the wife of his vows and affections; next comes the band of children, “ a tender nest of soft young heartsthen comes societyi a due regard to which will induoe-all men of rightly-balanoed minds to purchase the beau tiful winter clothing manuiaotured by Granville Stokes, merchant tailor, No. 609 Chestnut street. Geo. Steok cc'Oo.’r Pianos For Holiday Presents. Furs at Oakeord’s, Continental, Kin-Ne-No-Ne-Aw, Indian Smoking Tobacco. This Tobacco, used by the North American In dians, is manufactured from the finest quality oFTo bacco, and commingled with the most healthful and odorous loots, barks,, and herbs, indigenous to the Bocky Mountains, in suoh proportion as to impart to it its distinctive .'character, and secure for it, where ever it becomes known, a hearty weleo'tne. A long residence among the Indians of the Rocky Moun tains, insured an acquaintance with their habits, customs, and modes of life, and among other things, an insight into the composition of thhir Smoking To bacco, and a knowledge of the means by which the exquisite aroma is produoed, which renders it so pleasing to the smoker, and so acceptable to those who are not. Smokers, who once become acquaint ed with this Tobacco, will never be without it. Sold by all tobacconists; and by the manufactu rer, E. H. Hunt, 511 Chestnut street, Philadel phia. dels-tuths-3t Military Goods, Oakford’s, Continental. " SPECIAL NOTICES. On Omens. v BT THE BARD OF TOWER HALL. Some people talkof omens much, With reverent faith upon them leaning And in the theories or such Most things have a prophetic meaning. A dog, who with, the toothache howls, Or fiery, fungus-like formations On candle-wicks, or hooting owle. Are excellent prognostications. While we such portents can despise And pity those who give them heed. There: are prognostics which the wise In email and common thing* may read. When you behold your coat look pale And faded fromjts pristine hue, When seams gap wide and stitches fall And worn-out button-holes you view? Then may you this plain truth, foretell— ' Assemblies of the rich and gay Ko longer will receive yon well - And m&ny friends will turn away. - And yet you may the spell reverse. And all yonr former luck recall, This but reauirea you to disburse, A proper sum at Tower Hall. - The larsest and best assortment of Ready-made Cloth ing In Philadelphia on hand and sellins at lowest prices. , TOWER HALL, ' ■ No. 518 MARKET Street. It BENNETT & CO. Gray Hair Bestored—Baldness Pre vented. * . London Hair Color Restorer Will make hair grow 1 on bald beads. London. Hair Color Restorer Gives the hair a rich and glosßy appearance. ~ London Hair Color Restorer Excites the scalp. cleanses and invigorates. .... London Hair Color Restorer . Is not a dye; yet it restores gray hair. London Hair Color Restorer ,; . < Ojjly pO cents ft bottle; Six bottles for $2.50. London Bait Color Restorer the only Attested article thattrill absolnWy restore the hair to its original color and beauty, causing it to grow -where it has /alien off or become thin Wholesale aai retgtl at Dr. SWATHED, 330 North SIXTH Street, Philadelphia. It Drap Made to \Hear;— Suitable and APPROPRIATE PRESENTS toielativesacd friends are the -ACOUSTIC. AURICLES, and other 'instruments to assist the hearing. Also, -Pocket Knives, Razors, and Sci&eors, ofJtho finest quality, at P. MADEIRA’S,~IIS South TENTH Street, below Chestnut. de!9-6t Coughs , Golds, and Consumption.- Thirty years 1 experience, and the testimony of thousands who have been cured by itfe use, prove that JAYNE’S EXPECTORANT is, without exception, the most reliable remedy in the world for COUGHS, COLDS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, CONSUMPTION. PLEURISY. CROUP. WHOOPING COUGH, SPITTING OP BLOOD, and all PULMONARY COMPLAINTS. Here is a portion of the evidence: Rev. N., M.. JONES, of Protestant Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, says: “In all cases of Consumption I recommend Jayne’s Expectorant.” Lieutenant Colonel LOUIS WAGNER, now in com mand of Camp William Penn, Chelton Hills ,Pa,, writes: “For Coughs, Colds, &c., the Expectorant has always proved a certain cure. ” '' Rev. Dr. DOWLING,/of New York, writes : ‘ • From my own experience, I believe the Expectoranl to be one of the befit remedies for Coughs and Colds. ” "Mr. SAMUEL C. DAWSON, of No. 1217 Clarion street, Philadelphia, says: “After suffering for moaihs.with Bronchitis, I am happy to say, by the use of Dr. Jayne’s Expectorant, I am once more like my former self. ” Rev. L. j. ROBERTS, the well-known Chinese mis sionary, writes: “For Pulmonary Complaints I find the Expectorant Invaluable, always easing the pain, and removing the symptoms.” •_ Mr; C. T. POOLER, Superintendent of Akron Schools, Ohio, writes: ✓ “ In three .days the Expectorant cured me of a long standing and troublesome Cough.” s - Mr. W. C. FISHER, of Weston, Spalding, Lincoln shire, England, writes: “A little 1 nephew of mine was. recently thoroughly cured of the Whooping Cough by Dr. Jayne’s Expecto rant.”^ Rev. B. F. HEDDEN-, ef First Baptist Church, Camden, V. J., writes: *'Tour Expectorant has completely cared me of a severe Cold, and* entirely removed the accompanying hoarseness.” Mr. ANDREW GOWANLOCK, of Bayfield, C. W., writes: ' . •• Jayneis Expectorant has effectually cured me of a violent attack of Inflammation of the Liyjgs. ” JOHN HARRIMAN, Esq., of Stewartatown, N. H. writes: ‘•‘One of my children obtained Immediate and effectual relief from an attack of Croup by the use of Jake’s Ex pectorant.” Rev. A. WIBERG, of Wittengen, Hanover, writes: “A friend, who was troubled With an obstinate Cough, accompanied by Slitting of Blood and Hectic Fever, has entirely recovered his health through the use of Dr; Jayne’s Expectorant. ” ■ . Mr. JOHN; VAN WORT, of Aurelhiß. Mich., writes: “Aftersuffering from a hard, tasking Cough, until I was thought past ail cure, I tried Jayne's Expectorant, after using two Mtlaa of wiilck I found myself well, imutA. ana iieurty. ’ Mr. C. W. WHISTLES, of Mercer county, Pa., says: * * Your Expectorant has entirely relieved me of a very painful Cough,,accompanied with Sore Throat.” Rev. Drl BEFITS BABCOCK, formerly President of WaterviUeCoUegeVMaine, writes: •»The Bxpflctorant I highly esteem as a safe as well as eminently beneficial remedy/’ . Dr. D. 0. GABKILL, of Milton, Nova Scotia, writes: •«The Expectorant I Relieve to be about the best medi cine in usefojr the diseases for which it is recommended. Rev. J. J. WALSH; Missionary of Presbyterian Board, Fntteguch, India, says: **lt is ilhin my knowledge that Dr, Jayne’s Expec torant has been the means, under Providence, of curing a case of Incipient Consumption,” Mrs. HANNAH J7PUGII, of Turman, Sullivan county, Indiana writes: * t After suffering for some months with Consumption, my case being pronounced hopeless, I was eventually restored to good; health by persevering in the use of Jayne's Expectorant." The EXPECTORANT, and all of DR. D. JAYNE & SON’S FAMILY MEDICINES, are prepared only at No. 3d:S CHESTNUT Street. delG-ws2t Kendall’s Amboltne, FOR TH E, HAIR ‘ • U AMBOLINE . MOISTENS* BEAUTIFIES, -OfIOIUTES,, - lengthens, INVIGORATES. V’. NOURISHES,. EMBELLISHES THE HAIR. A PURELY VEGETABLE COMPOUND,- made entirely from stimulating extracts of / ' ,ROOTS,' HERBS,' AND FLOWERS, prevents the hair falling out or from turning prema* tarely gray. Ladies wbo desire a .luxuriant heffdol hair should not fall to xWe the. AMBOLINE a trial. Price per box, coutaluiog two bottles. ranrAuuD osi»v by KENDALL & CO.. 506 BROADWAY, New York. ' A(!KKTs IN PHIIjADEIiPHIA, JOHNbTON, HOr.LOWAY. & COWDBN, de7-i«wH3m ; • No- North SIXTH Street. J’jMUVKI’JiTiIY ASTWOT by Kr k. tt.BTt*TSBB. WlSBoatt MM 6«0ABB, PilladsliAUC , no»-« I’ve Got a Bad Cold I Cough, O woh, incesBanti.t f Cak’t BLBF.r at Nioßtf!—How frequently We hear this remark ( Persons thus afflicted should us* at once some reliable remedy, and from the experience of thousands who have fairly tested the virtues of * ‘Dr, Swayne'e Compound Syrup "Wild Cherry,” We firmly believe it has no equal in effectually caring sdl Pulmo nary Complaints. Sven In neglected cases, where the cough is seated, Pains, Breast or Side. Fever; Bloody Expectoration, Night Sweats, Lungs Disordered,- it will not fail to give relief,, and wonderful cures haveH'aken place, when to ell human' probability it could iso* be possible. Dr. SWAYNE’S Priscipel Office, 330 North SIXTH Street. 4elS2t Deafness, Eyf,, Ear, Throat Diseases, CATARRH, treated with the utmost success by Hr..VON MOSCHZISKER, Oculist and Aurint. Numerous test*- menials, and the very highest city references of sucoess* fal cures, can be examined at hiaoffice, 1097 WALNUT Street. ’ * • ' • delfrfit* Dr. Sweet’s Infallible Liniment cures Cuts and Wounds immediately and'leaves no scar. , Steinway’s PIANOS. The fame of these lnstniintnts ba*-es: tended to-every part of Earope. We find on the programme of the Phil* harmonic Concerts'Ll Bremen and Brunswick a note itating that the grand piano fortes used were "from the manufactory of Messrs. Stehtway & Sons. Hew York. n We also see by a London paper, noticing the fact of Willie Pape playing before the Prince and Princess of Wales during the bridal festivities, that "the piano ased at the castle waif one of Stbinway 6 Sons’, New fork, which took the prize medal at the World's Fair. *' BLASIOB BROTHERS, Ho. 1006 CQESTHUT Street mm! WW-SWtf HOLIDAY P R E SEN TS. STECK& CO.’S PIANOS.-. MASON & HAMLIN’S CABINET OEfliJ! J. B. GOULD, no2l-tde26 MABSIED. HEULING S—EMLEY. —At Prospect Hill, on the 17th. Inst., by Friends’ ceremony, In the presence of Mayor Foiber. Lieut-. William H. fieulingfl, A. A. Q. W. First Army Corps, to Mary L., daughter of tho late William S. Emley. of Bordentown.. • * WHITTAKER—NEaFIB.—Ia this city, on the .17th instant, by Kev. R. Jeffery. D. D., William. H. Whitta ker, E?n , to Mary E , danghter of Jacob G. Neafie, Eiq.., all of Philadelphia . *■ KAUFMAN—STOEVER —On Thursday morning, De cember 17th. 1563, in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, dew street, by the Rev. E. W. Hatter, Mr. John Kaufman to Miss Margaret nnn StoeveT, niece of the officiating cler gyman, both of .Schuylkill Haven, Pa. * MOORE—CUMMINGS;—On Thursday evening, De cember 17th, 1863, at the residence of the bride’s father, by the Rev. B. W. Hutter, Mr. Edwin F. Moore to Mias Jane M , daughter of James Cummings, E»q., all of Philadelphia. - ~ * ELLIS—ELLISON.—On the 17th m3tanfc, by the Hon. Alexander Henry. Dr. GeorgeW.'EJlia to Meta, youngest daughter of John B. Ellison, all of this city. * * S rDIZEHQ. MAY. —ln’ this city, on the morning of the 18th inst., Rev.- James May, D. D., in the 69th year of his age. His relatives: and friends, the clergy, and officers and students of the Divinity School, are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, from his late residence, No. 1520 Pine street, on Monday, 21st instant, at 12 o’clock. Sar vices at the Church of the Epiphany at 1 o’clock P. M, V HUDDELL. —On the 18th instant, of diphtheria, Samuel Harlan, son of George H. and Rebecca Haddell, aged 4 T ISHTT. —ln Brldesburg, on Thursday, December 17th, Emily St. John btitt, adopted daughter of Mrs. Ann and the late Alexander Stitt. Her friends are respectfully invited to attend herfane ral, from the office of Mr. William H. Moore, Arch and Fifth streets, this (Saturday) morning, at U o’clock. To proceed to W.oodlands Cemetery. * LETCBWORTH.—At Juliustown, K. J. on Fourth . day. the 16th instant, Mary Letch worth, daughter of the late John Letcbworth, of Philadelphia. ThB funeral will take place from her laie residence, ia Juliustown, this (Seventh.day) morning, the 19thinst,, at 11 o’clock. '■ ... .. ♦ ■ . TRIMBLE—On Sixth day, the 18th instant, William Trimble, in the 7Ut year of his ago. . • ' • ■ , His relatives, and friends of the family, are Jnvited to attend his funeral, from his late residence. In West Whiteland. on Third, day, the 22d.inst., at 11 o’clock-. Carriages wi.l he at Oakland to meet the 8 o’clock train, on tfce Pennsylvania Railroad. * DAVISSON.—At Trenton, N. J., December 14th, 1853, John Davisson, in his 85th yeaT of age, * BK.QCK.--On the 16th inst., Preston Brock, aged 43 T His relatives and friends are respectfully requested to attend his funeral from the residence of his brother-in law, MahlonYardley,Doylestown, Pa., this (Saturday) afternoon at half past 1 o’clock, without farther no * fcice. JOKES.—On Wednesday, the 16th inst, EdwaTd S, Jones, aged 28 years. • • * . Bis friends and those of his brother, George. S. Jones, and the members of Lafayette Lodge, No. Jl, A. Y. M., are requested to attend his funeral, from his late resi dence, No. 624 North Eighth street, on Monday, the 21st of December, atlOo’ciock, A. M. ***. PEARCE.—On the 15th Inst., Frank Clements, son of Robert and Mary M. Pearce, in the 10th year of his The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully Invited to attend his funeral, from the residence of mB parents No. 1653 Girard avenue, this (Saturday) morning, 19th inst., at 10 o’clock. . : \ * GETTY.—At the La Pierre House, on the 16th lnit„ 12 o’clock noon, Samuel Getty, late of Louisville, Ky. Due notice will be given of his funeral. **** DLACK DRESS GOODB.—CASH MERES, Yelour Reps, Tamises, 3-4 and 6-4 Moux* selines, Merinoea, Henrietta Cloths or silk-warp Cash meres, Ottoman Poplins, Irish Poplins, English and Trench Bombazines, Alepines, corded Moussellnes, Aus tralian Crapes. Baratheas, Turin Cloths, Paramatta*, DeLalnes. OrientalLustres, Alpacas and Mohair Lustres, Reps Anglais, Mourning Bilk, Armure. Poult de Bole and Oros Grain Silks. BESSON A SON, - 0e23 - Mourning Store. No. 918 CHESTNUT Street. TfYltlS & LAY DJ'JLIi, AS IS' THBIS usual custom in the twelfth, month, have reduced some fibe Silks, .Shawls, and Poplins, to Tavor the land able practice of making • VALUABLE CHRISTMAS GIF rS, Fashionable Rich Silks; ~ Expensive Long Shawls, Gorgeous Pisco Covers, , . Balmorals, of fine grades. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL &C£=* CBDBCH, FRANKFORD-Road and MONTGO MERY Avenue'. Preaching' at 10>£ A. if. and IK P M., : by Rev- D. L. GEAR. The Annual SOIREE of the Sih bath School will take place on WEDNES OAY EVENING. The programme will consist of Declamations, Dialogues,. Vocal and Instrumental Masl<t, of a varied andinte* resting character. Admission. cents. * - It CONCERT HALL-REV. OR. PLUMER will preach in Concert HaU. CHSSC NUT Street, above Twelfth, TO-MORROW EVENING. at 7>a o'clock. . ..It* CHURCH OF THE NEW TEST A MENT—fcLEVBNTH and WOOD Streets. Rev.. TBOS. H STOCKTON, is expected (D. V.) to-preach at 10>a A. M. Services as usual, 1H P. M. - It* THE CONCERT FOR THE BENE -ICS»FITOF fcAMUSL H. PAIST, is POSTPONED, onaccotintof the sickness of several persons who were to take part therein.-. It BS* SOUTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Cornel* of THIRD and REDWOOD.—The Rev. JOHN MOORE will be installed Pastor of the above Church TO-MORROW (Sabbath) EVENING, at 7i£ - . It* teg** REV. GEORGE W. SMILBY WILI. preach TO-MORROW, at 1% P. M.. upon“ The Soul in its Disembodied State. ” Morning sarvics at 10>tf o’clock. . Church in Handel and Haydn Hall, corner of EIGHTH and GREEN Streets. , v It* THIRD REFORMED DUTCH CBUJiCH, corner.TENTH and FILBE RT Streets, Rev. DENNIS wORTMAN pastor. Service TO-MOR ROW, at 10# o’clock in the Morning and at 3# o’clock in the Afternoon.' - It* CHIIiDRENIN HEAVEN.-FOURTH of series of discourses on the : * * Joys of Heaven 51 in ST. M ATTHBW’S LUTHERAN CHURC «, N SW Street, below Fourth, by the pastor, Rev. E. W. HOTTER, on TO MORROW EVENING, 7K o’clock. Morning servics 10 X o’clock. -v • ' - . It* THE FAIR HELD BY THE LiDIES Lc!£fr of the FIRST BAPTIST CHUHCH, West Philadel phia; at Commissioners Ball. MARKET and THISCY SEVENTH Streets, will close TO-NIGHT- Arare oppor tunity to purchase useful and fancy articles for Holiday Presents, cheap. B RADICAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH.- All persons willing to take an active-rait; in. or ganizing a Practical, PRES-WILL BAPTIST CHUROS, of non- Sectarian, Liberal, Progressive, and Noble Chris tian Principles, are at once solicited to addr.ss, It* .. REV. S; MOHLEB, Pnilada. P. 0. REV. DR. ADD AY WILD DELIVER hjs Popular and Patriotic LECTURE on The Hour and its Lessons.” (Our Country, Past aud Pre sent.) in the ELEVENTH STREET M. E. CHURCH. ELEVENTH Street above Washington Avenue, on WED NESDAY Evening, December 30,15:3, at 1% P. M. Ad mission 26 cents. - . ■- ■ ' " B SECOND UfIiITARIAN SOCIETY- L -Rev WM. L. CHAFFIN, Pastor. Services in WASHINGTON HALL, Spring Garden and Eighth sts , every SUNDAY at 10ft A. M. and 7# P. M.. AUpersons desirous cf establishing a liberal Cnurch m the north west part of tba city are invited to attend. It* CHURCH OP THE INTERCESSOR, lcS»‘ SPRING GiBDEN Street, below Broad.—Divine Service at 10>2 A. M. and 734 P. M. Rev. Dr. .CA.RDBN wUpreacb MORNING and EVENING. Subject,.in the eveninsc. “ The Present Limit! of Science and Religion.’.’ Young men cordially invited.-. . ' It* RRY.®. MV. B.\RTIKB, I>. D., Witt, preach a Special Sermon in Emory ME. Church. CALLOWIIII.E Street, above Eighteenth, TO-MORROW (tnndar) AFTERNOON, at 3 o’clock. Subject-'‘lf a Men Die shall he Live Again?'.’ Job 14. 14: and Rev. WM. BARNES, Pastor, morning and evening. u* ■eSciCHAFEI OF SPRISGGARDES CSfcT. STREET M. E. CHURCH, MOUNT VSRaON, below TWENTY-SECOND.— Preaching TO-MORROW (Sunday) MORNING, at 10K o’clock, by Rev. Andrew Longacre, pastor of Trinity M. E. Church; and m the Evening, at 7 o’clock, by Rev. R. H. Pattison, pastor of St. George's M. E. Church. It' •rS&sOJE HUNDRED-ASD-THIR- TaENTH Soldiers’ Meeting of the_Army Com mlttee.of the YOUNG' MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA TION. attached to the United Stams Chnstian Commis sion, will.be held TO-MORROW EVENING, m the Third Reformed Dutch Church,corner ofTENTH and FILBERT Streets, at.7Ro’cloch.;Rev._D, Wonmanpre siding. - Interesting addresses "will be delivered. It C^VElSiT'o™W T J[BBl%iM: : S& 0 e f -J»re® and PINB Streets, TO-MORROW (Babbath) EVENING, at 714 o’clock. . Addreeses will be deliveredby the Presl gSf'T&S IS‘rd ES Sv.°| ra 4“S£ wlUbe mken° T ' ?/ It* ° ■ Chairman Committee on Pablic Meetings. CHRISTMAS OTMNER FOR THB POOR.—There will be a Dinner for the Poor Children of the Bedford-street Mission Sohools. at the Mission House, 6X9 BEDFORD Stree * on CHRISTMAS of the poor are requested to wad donations of money; turkeyr, or provisions, aaid come and see tne - h To ar give to .no one unless are perßonallv acquainted with, them, and send your dona» tkins to the Mission Honse. 619 m care of the Missionary. J. H. BECKWITH, or the fol* IOWiDK mana #DMtJ N D B. YARD. 209 Spruce street. GEORGE MILLIKEN, 828'Arch street. JACOB H. BURDSALL. ol^Chestnacst. del9-6t JamesL. BISPHaM, 710 S; Secondst. SPIRITVAI.ISM,—MRS. A. A. CI7R BIRR. of Massachusetts, -will Lecture at SAN bO&LSTREKT BALL, on SUNDAY, at 10K-A. M.yon * ‘ The Revival ofAstronomy: or. the Star Gazers of Jhe 16th Century;” and at 7>£ P. Mi, on,. Life And Times of Galileo Galalei.” Admittance, 5 cents. It GERMAN AND THE c W d S ,J C ?Aa ESETpfof. C. C. SCHAEFFER, 919-LOMBARD, q 400 JSStKUT Street. del - 9 ' 2t THE class, for Ladies and Gentlemen, will meet for the first lJctSre on TUESDAY EVENING..-at ® South TENTH Street. As only a limited number,can be accommodated, to' secure tickets apply on or before p that time, to' J. L. CArEN* del6-*&rn2t • ' - : application will be made Managers of the MERCANTILE LIBRARY rntTpANY for renewal of Certificate of one Share of Stock No in. the name 'of. MARY B. COOKE, the sam« having been lost or mislaid. de19»21-28-3t* 1 • ___ OFFICE OF THE liOCUST MOITN i2£T TAIN COAL AND IRON COMPANY, Philadel phia, D* c. 18, 1863 ' _ The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of tteldCom pany will bo held at their office. No ,5430 South THIRD Street, on MONDAY, the 38th day pf January, 1804, at 11 o’clock A* M., at which time an election will be held, for seven Directors, to serve for the ensuing- year.. The transfer books of the Company willbe closed ior fifteen days immediately preceding tne day of election, del9 tjalB JOS. C. COPPUCK, Secretary. ■Wf GUARD FAIR IN AID OF MK LcST CITIZENS’ VOLUNTEER HOSPITAL, at CON cIrTHaLL. opened on MONDAY, and-wiUl* eon; ilta rrfTTT BEVBNTH AND CHESTNUT. rs 3- white slaV&& mimt lovisi- AKA' REBECCA EUOB. 10 ?«< old: ROSA DOWNS 7 years old: CHARLES TAYLOR, Byesrt old. Intelligent WHITE Children, laud? liberated from slavery by order of Major General Baoias, ana WILSON CHINN. a Griff Negro, „ . Branded on the forehead with the iaitVala of his Lpe master's name, and wearing the Iron Codiar and other inetrumehta of torture used to time his noble nature to the level of the Patriarchal Institutions (!) c? the South, will be present on the platform at CONCERT HALL. M t . At a Meeting to be held on MONBAT next, Doc. 2lßt. at 8 o’clock P. m. Hon. GWEN LOVEJOY. Col. MONTGOMERY, of Vicksbarg, And otfc&r distlngaished speakers, will address the meet ing. ' The proceeds will be for the benefit of the FREE SCHOOLS OF LOUISIANA. , Tickets. Twenty-five Cents; for sale at No. 1210 Ches tnut street; at the door daring the evening; C. H. Needles’, Twelfth and Race; T. B. Pugh’s. Biath and Chestnut; Anti-Slavery Rooms, No 106 N Tenth.street; Martiens, and at Eeimer’a Photographic Rooms. de!7-4t pHILABEr.PHU AND REaDIJlfr RAILROAD COMPANY, Office No. *37 South PODRTH fct. PniLAT»ELPniA, December 14, 1863. . Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders of this Com pany. that the Annual Meeting, and an Election for Pre sident. six Managers, Treasurer, and Secretary, will lake place on the Second MONDAY (11th) of Janoary »ext, at 12 M. WM. n. WEBB, Secretary. de!B-tjall ' OFFICE OF THBIWESTMORE S3tL*ND COAL COMPANY. PuiLADBLpffTA, Dec. 16, 1853. The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this Com puoy Tvin he held at their Office. No. 330 South THIRD Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 6th January- 1864. at 12 o'clock M.. at which time an Election will be held for eleven Directors and a Secretary and Treasurer to serve for tba.eDßaine year. de!7-tJ6 F. H. ’JACKSON, Secretary. OFFiCE OF THE WESTMORE- LAND COAL COMPANY, No. »30 South THIRD Street, corner of Willing’s alley. - ' Philadelphia. December 16,1963. At a-meeting of the Direcrors,Afield this dav, a DIVI DEND* OF FIFTY CENTS PER SHARE on the Capital Stock was declared out of the profits for tbe past'six months, payable on and after JANUARY 2. 1861 The Transfer Books wM be closed until January 4th next. F. H. JACKSON, de<7»tjaS ' Treasurer, ■ygs-OTVERSITYOP PENNSYLVANIA. |<> (DEPARTMENT OP ARTS ) - 0 be Examination of the College Classes, at the close of the First Term, will be held in the following order: Dec. Htb. From 9 to 11. Juniors, byProt Kendall. (Analytical Geometry.) and Sophomores, by Prof Fraser, (somatology;) written. From 11 to 1, Se niors. by Prof. Frazer.) Spherical Astronomy,) oral. Tuesday, 15th. ) rora 9’to 11. Seniors, (Integral Caicu- Ins,)and Freshmen. (Algebra,)by Prof.,Kendall, wnt ten. From 11 to 1, Juniors, by the Provost, (Intellectual Philosophy,) oral. •• • , . „ . Wednesday, 16th. From 9 to 11. Seniors, by Pro! Jackson, (Horace’s Ars Poetica and Juvenal,) and Sopho mores, by Prof Kendall, (Geometry,) written. From 11 tol. Juniors, by Prof. Frazer, (StStics,) oral. . Thursdat, 17th. From 9 toll, Juniors,by Prof. Allen, (Theocritnc,) and Sophomores, by Prof. Coppee, (Clark’s English Language.) written From 11 tol, Seniors, by i the Provopt, (MoTftl Philosoohy,) oral. Friday, 18th. From9toll, Seniors, by Prof. Copp6e, (Mahan's Field Fortification.) oral -From 11 to 1, Jo-_ niors, by Prof. Jackson, (Cicero’s Tuscolaa Disputa tions,) oial, Monday. 21st. From 9 to 11, Sophomores, by Profi Jackson, (Tacitus’ Aaricolft.) oral. From 11 to 1, Fresh* men, by Irof. Allen, (Xenophon’s Hellenics.,) oral. Tuesday, 22d. From 9to 11, Freshmen, by Pror. Oc-sm pee. (History.) oral From 11 to 1, Sopbomoxes, by Prof/ Allfn,(Thucydides.)oral. . ' : • Wednesday, 23d. From 9 to 11, Freshmen, by BSreD Jackson, (Livy,) oral GEORGE ALLEN, de!4-9t Secretary of the Faculty of Arts. NOT ICE.-A MEETING OF ÜBffi Stockholder of the THIRD NATIONAI*.BANK OF PHILADELPHIA will be held in. tne office of-the West Philadelphia Trust Company, 14r»0 MARKET 1 Street, on SATURDAI AFTERNOON, 19th. inst.-, at 4 o’clock, io elect Directors. delS-2t APPLICATION WILL BH.MADE to the Managers of the MERCANTILE LIBRARY COMPANY for renewal of Certificate of One Share of Stock. No 779, standing in the name of DAlt-IBL KBY SER.'the same having been lost or mislaid,..- delfrs3t* DIAMOND COAX. CCfcMfPANY.- NOTICE. —The Annual Election lor seven Direc tors. to serve tbe eosuing year, will be* held at the offi '# of the Company. *l3 MARKET Street, on WEDNES DAY, January 13th, 1864, between of 12 and 1 o’clockP. M. • ED. FiAGE, President, delfi-tuths tjal3* • - emWESTEKN M ARltftT HOUSE, SIX TEENTH and MARKS 1‘ ctreats.—The public are respectfully incited to visit the Market House on. the openiDtr night of the FIFTH ANNUAL PRODUCE FAIR. TUESDAY, December 22d, at 2 o'clock. The Fair com merces for the sale of Produce ca Wednesday moraingj, the 2sd last,, and continuee until Saturday. January 2d, 1864. FQHiIP LOWRY. Jr v de!6 6t •' Superintendent. PHILADELPHIA.- AND REAMNG RAILROAD COMPANY, Office No. 331 South FOUF.THfStreet, ' PgrLADELPHiA, December 2,1863. DIVIDEND NOTICE —The Transfer Books of this Company-will be closed on THURSDAY, 17th instant, and reopened on TUESDAY, January 12, 1864. A Dividend of SEVEN PER CENT., clear of State tax, haa b6en declared on the Common Stook, payable in Common Stock on and after tHB 31st December next to the holders theredf as they shall stand registered on the ' books at the close of business on the 17th inst. A Dividend orTHREE AND A HALF PER CENT., dear of State tax, has been declared on the Pre ferred Stock, payable in Cash or Common Stock, at the option of the holder,on and after the Slst December next, to the stockholders as they shall stand registered on the books at the close of business l7th inst.. * * Holders of certificates which have been discharged from this office, or-either of the Transfer Agencies, are particularly reouestedto have them duly registered on - the Transfer Books to whfchlheykftYe been transferred, prior to the 17th tnst. , , , ~ • _ Stockholders -whose names are registered on the hew- York books will be paid at the Farmers Loan and trust Company, and those whose names are registered on the Boston books will be paid at'fche office of Messrs. I. E. ■ Tnayer & Brother. S. BRADFORD, de3-tf . : , Treasurer, UERCANTIhE LIBRARY -THE Board of Directors have just decided that Library Scrip (on whichi if not converted, no tax wilibe charged forlS64 ) may be transferred into stock and duplicated at any time next year, thus giving the privilege of two share* of stock for $lO. This being the par value of each share, persons are already seeking these scrip certifi cates as an Investment. Either stock or scrip,to be sub ject' to duplication, must be taken before January Ist, 1864. A share of this stock would constitutea most valu able Christmas Present. Price at the Library for stock or scrip, $lO. • . • dels- 6t MERCANTILE ‘LIBRARY. L£Sa The Price of this Stock, at the'Library, i3only TEN DOLLARS/PER SHARE. . No more useful Christmas Present could be found for either lady or gentleman- ' _ - . , Any one purchasing before January Ist will be en tttlB4 ADDITIONAL SHAKE, FBEE OF CHARSE. The public are invited t<s visit and examine the rooms at any time before Christmas. - , . . No library in the city can now ompare with thig,m the value of its importations, the number of its pur chases, the stock of its Periodicals and Newspapers, or the popularity.of its Chess Department.. , de!s-9c OFFICE OF THE RELIANCE IR* No. 308 WALNUT Street. w •_ , OM PhiladeipftA; November 30th, 1563. " The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Be- ’ Uance Insurance* compsnyy of Philadelphia,” will be held 'at their Office on MONDAY, !>©<»©jo*iww_ gist. 1863. at 12 o’clock M., and the Annual Election of Thirteen Directors, to serve for tbe ensuing year, will he held .on the same day, at the same place, between the hours of 12 H. and 2 o’clock P. M. THUS. C. HILL, no3Q-td2l Secretary. THE QUICKSILVER MINING KfTCOMPANY, No. 31 NASSAU Street, New York, December 7,lB6l—The Annual Meeting of the Stock holders of this Company will be held at the CONTI NENTAL HOTEL, In the city of Philadelphia, at 11 A. M. on MONDAY, January 4,1564. v The Annual Election of Directors will he held on the 6amB day, between the hours of 12 M. and 2P. fif. The Transfer Books will be closed on Saturday, De cember 19,1863, and reopened on Tuesday, January 6, 1564. By order. ' J. B. BANDOL, de9-20t . • , ; ■ Secretary. KSfa. COHN jEXCHASfGB BANK, FHILA DBLPHIA, November 23d, 1863. ' : At the Election, held 16th Inst, the following Stockhold ers were .duly elected Directors of the Corn Exchange Bank- ' Alexander James Steel. Robert Ervien, William P. Oox, Samuel T. Canby, Philip B. Mingle. John F. Gross. And at the meeting of the CATTELL, Esq., was.usanit ALBX.WHILLDIN, Ssa.'.Yi TORBEY, Cashier. n024-3m , -■ Mte MA.JCTJFACTDREKS 1 INSTJRA.ICE Egp* COMPANY, Office, No. 411 WALNUT Street. , Philadelphia, Decembers, 1863, The annual meetingof the stockholders-of the Manu facturers’ Insurance Company will be held at the office, on MONDAY, January. 4, 1864, between the hours of 4 .and 6 o’clock P. M., for the purpose of electing Ten Dl re^ r ?Ji 0 BMYe f ° r 018 PETTIT. Secratary. mrszm- AT A MEETING- OF THE STOCK- Es* HOLDERS OP THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF PHILADELPHIA, held THIS: DAY, the following n«.med g.ntlemen ware elected Directors: Nathan Hilles,. Simon E-Snyder, Oeorsie W. Shawn, Edward Hayes, Benjamin Rowland, Jr., John Millies, Lewis ShalicroEs, Benjamin H. Deacon, Charles E. Kremer, JV. H. STTAWN. Secretary. ErANKFORD, Dec. 11,1563. ' * - - At a meeting of the Board of Directorsofthe Second National-'Beni: of Philadelphia, held THIS DAY, NA TH \N HILLES was unanimously elected President. - EDWARD HAYEa, Sec. pro tem. FBAygFORP. Do 11- 1563. de!4 6t THE NORTHERN SOUP SOCIET Y will open their hou*e, situated as the corner of PETER’S Alley, FOURTH Street, above for the tratuitoua distribution of Soup to the poor, on MONDAY, the 2Ut of December, 1563. This Society has added to its other valuable gratuities a free Bathing establishment for women and children, at which about 9,000 baths have been taken this year.. Donations m money, flour, meat, vegetables, coal, &c., will be thankfully received at the house, or by either of the President, No.. CallowhiH st., SAM’L T. CHILD, Secretary, No. 824 North Second sfc„ T MORRIS PEROT, Treasurer, No. 621 Market at., SAMUEL JEANS. No. 1023 Arch street, HORATIO 6 WOOD, No. 117 Chestnut street, JOHN O No. 239 North Third street, , RICHABD W. BACON. No SCO Market street »hd W any of the other managers of the Society. del6«o. Kjb HEDICAX PBRVBTOR’S office, No. 7 North FIFTH Street. Philabelphia.Nov. ll ISSJ. t InlTKrters and Dealers in 'MEDICINES* _HOSPITAI» SToSeS, HOSPITAL PURNIJURE, 'BEDDING, ICE, 4o„ are invited to submit their Price Lists from time to 09 - . ■' Snrgeon and Med.cri Pur7e'vor. CUSTO.II HOPSE.PHILADELWIIA Pt Collector's Office, 16,15«. _ ®NUice is hereby given to SHIPPERS and SHIP O WN ERS that the restriction prohibiting the departure of vessels between sunset and snnrise is removed, during vessels will he required, as usual, to sub mit their papers to the officers of the Ear enns Cutter for -; Wm.IAM B. THOMAS.^ - * MIXING COMPANY (OP MUSHIG AN.y—Thefirst Meeting MINING COMPANY- undai? Auoflatiom rKKK'ffflK^tStir b.'a hoopes.. Two of the Associates of said Corporation. Philadelphia, December 16.1658. dele-lot -V-pa. JERSEY SHORE, PINE CREEK, EStAND STATE LISE HArLROAD. r Agreeably to Sevioaß notice, a Meeting of the Commissioners ol'the aboveeatwprise was bold, at the Girard House, in Phila delnMa “the 10th inet., and after the transaction of hnsmees they adjonrned to meet again at the FEANKLIN Hotle? in Jersey Shore, Lycomitgcounty, onTHORS- D at. the 4th day of February, 1664, at 10 o clock A, M., to open hooks and receive subscriptions, prsparatory to organizing the Company. A report on the general character of the route will he made by the Engineer at thattixoe ' December 16, 1563. IWFICK OF THE PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPAH 1. 931 CHEST ION —au Election for NINE TRUSTEES, to .MTOfor th?ee ffarS rrtH bo.Ma at the Office of the Company, ou MONDAY, the 4th day of January, ISof. PO d»o f a4 Oml ° tol2A U M -S- STEPHENS, Secretary., FIRST NATIONdiBASKOFPHI SSTIaDBLPHIA. —The annnalalectionforDu-BCtors of this Bank 15111 be held on TUESDAY thellth of Jana ary. 1864. between the hoars of 12 and 2o clock, at the BANKING MOUSE. S. E. Dec. 12, 1863. delB-tntbgtjal2 ' Cashier MWBANK OP SORTH AMERICA, |«sV December Ist, 1863. , . AN ELECTiOS for twelve Directors, to serve the ensu ins year, will be held at the BANKING HOUSE, on MONDAY, January 4th. 1864, between the hours of 11 Rl The aniiuai meeting of the Stockholders will be held at the same time and place. J. HOCKLEY, del-tu4hstja4 ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ . ■ uaehler. MSBW PMTT.ARECI.FHIA AMD READina ■» a rt.'RO aT> COMPACT?. Office SJJT Samth Street. Phtxadulphia, September 2,1863. DIfIDEND NOTICE.—The followinK-fißmed pereoiif are entitled to a Dlvidend on the Common Stook of this felnd nSrylhlX &SS •Difdend stook * konld be rsr^o^Dr&r.^* DMttWHI. BTOCKHOLDBRS’NAMES. Mrs Harr Bishop* I S. Lancaster. mitafttliTO Borle» PeroyM. Lewis, „ jbssssf' P&ABB&A- , WDebbie A. Huifes. Besy. |. Newport* . _ Baml T. Harrison, |Be®j.rott _ James Hallowell, „ W*. James W. HaUowell, [Sarah. Am. .Richards. Catherine C. Koppele, DanielKlapp. Mar'ia L.Sadler. Maxy-Knhn. Ap.drewTnr ner. Chao. Kuhn, HartntonSnra. Itobeoea Olrloh. Kuhn, khd J. H. Kuhn, Asher M. Wridh'. "'ayjTuum WANTED—A BOY, OF ABOCT'SfX « » teen years of age. to learn the Drag bnsinew!. Inquire at No. 32-1 North TfllKl/Street. deleft* ■/ A YOUNG MAN, HAVING CONSI DURABLE acquaintance in the country, and soz*fe knowledie of the business, desires a SITUATION la 9 Dry-Goodet Johbing House or Wholesale Grocery A®- drees *‘B. M. L„ "at the Press office.* del9-2tf - JtfcT OOf) —A YOUNG MAN, BOSSES . good businessqaalifications.destres to, INVEST this amount in some profitable business requiring his services. Address *‘S.O P.,"atthe/V,dfir office. • del3-2fc* WANTED—A SITUATION AS JA '* * NITOR in a Public or Private Building. Satlefac torv reference and security given Address at this office deld-St* tele GRAPH OPE -7* RAToRB.—Young Men to instruct aa Telegraph Operators. The demand for good Operators is always in excess of the supply. Mr. FAIRBANKS has consented to gratify the desires of several gentlemen* interested in telegraph lines, and has fitted np a complete Telegraphic Denat tment in the Quaker City Busiaess College, coraec TENTH and CHESTNUT Sweets, where perfect instruc tion is guaranteed, as if on a.regular line:. For terms, apply as above. Few applicants only received. dllHk* WANTED—EMPLOYMENT, by a V* Single Mas, in any respectable positron. Best city references. Address Box ll 00 Poßt Office; delß-3t* WANTED—A LA© IN A WHOLE * * SALE Bookßtoi®. Addreas ‘‘Box 2753,” Post del7-3t A GEN TLEM AN WITH FROM $10,009 to $16,000 is wanted, to engage In a respectable, safe, and fair-paying Manufacturing Business. Address “ la dOßtry,” at this office. del-tuthatf ■ROOM WANTED—SECOND OR Ah' Third Btory, for Business'Office. Address “Davis,'* Bress office, it* •' A JOBIftNG DRY GOODS HOUSE, doing a large trade. desire* to employ several FIRST-CLASS SALESMEN ■ from the first of January next. A pood opportunity Is here presented for men of energy who desiro a good stock to sell from. A Man who has had large experience In the NOTION TtCADE Is also wanted to take charge of the Trade of the House In that Department, and to each a person a food salary Will be given, The same house wantH an-ENTRY CLERK, as well a* a Yontig Man who has had experience in Catting Men’s and Women’s Wear In a Jobbing House.. Addresß “ Jobber/’ at this office, in the handwriting of the applicant, with references, and state for which, position yon are an applicant. All communication b treated confidentially. delB-3t* TO ATTORNEYS, CONVEY ANGEES, A Ac.—The advertiser, a Yonng Man, and member of ths bar in another State-, desires a situation with an es tablished Law, Collecting, or Conveyancing, firm, to at tend to office business writing, and anr other business of the firm. He is well qualified, and with good city re ference. Address “ Hamilton. ” Pr&>B office ded7-3t* ■WANTED—AN ACTIVE OR SPB " " cial Partner, with ss.o;o to sia,cw. in a lu-* - crative business well established. Address “C. K. 8.," F, Q. Box 3388. . dal&6t SITUATION WANTED.—THE AD- YERTISER. a young married man, of practical busi ness abilities, (a good Accountant and Bookkeeper,) wishes to connect himself with some well-established Wholesale or Manufacturing Establishment, where the services of an active working man ara needsd. Would be willing to engage at a fair salary until both parties were fully acquainted, and if mutually satisfied, wilt invest some capital, in the concern. Satisfactory reference as to integrity. &c. Address “Pennsylvanian/' Girard House, Philadelphia. d!6-4fc G. Cattail, Christian J. Hoffman, ' ‘ H. WV Catherwood, Edmnsd A, Souder, Charles E; Wilkins, David Yanderveer, Jonathan Knight. ». i Board this day ALEX. <J. monsly re-elected President; r ice President, and JOHN W. J. W. TORREY, Cashier. delG wstfel WANTS. S A MONTH I—l WANT TO HIKB * Agents in every eounty at $76 a month, expen ses Paid, to sell my new cheap Family Sewing Machine*. Address.- 8. MADISON. Alford. Maine. 0c23-d<Srw3ai ® WANTED TO RENT—A DWELL JNG, with modern improvements; Location pre ferred on Arch street, we*t of Tenth, or on Chestnut or Walnut street, west of Broad Address B. KEPNER. northeast corner FRONT and POPLAR Streets, delg 4t* DEPUTY QUARTERMASTER fiiSfeGENERAL’S OFFICE-Philadelphia, Peb. B, YESSELS WANTED immediately to oarry COAL to the following points; Toituffas. Key We3t, Fla. Fort Monroe, Y&. Alexandria, Ya. Newborn. N. C. Port Royal, SC. A. BOYD, felO-tf Captain and Assistant Quartermaster. BOARDING. A FINE SECOND-STORY FRONT BOOM TO RENT, t j a man and wife or single gen tleman, with Board, at No. 150 North SEYEhTH St. References exchanged. It* BOARDING—TWO GOOD CHAM BERS, also a Parlor on first floor, vacant soon. afc~ 1403 WALNUT Street. de!9-6v* PKOPOSAIS. "DROFOSAIS FOR BUNTING AND Jl drygoods. . T _ BtTREAr OF NAVTfIAmSf, „„ Natt Department, Washington, Dec. 16. 1363. SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at this office Until.l2 M., on the 16th day of JANUARY next, for fur bishing the requisite supply of Banting and Dry Goods' ' fox the üb6 of the navy at the Brooklyn Navy Yard du ringthe balance of the year endingthe 30th Jnne, IS6L Proposals must be endorsed “Proposalsfor Bunting and Dry Coeds,” and directed to the chief of this bureau. The articles to be included in these proposals ais parti cularly described in the printed schedules, ccpiaa of ‘ which may be obtained on application to the Navigation ; Officer at the Brooklyn Navy Yard or to the Bnreac. 6am - pies will be seen and special information obtained on ap plication to the Navigation Officer. All articles must be delivered to the Yard atthe ex pense and risk of .the contractor, in suitable ptekages ►with his name'properly marked thereon; and theartlcles ; must be subject to inspection, measurement, wei£ht, &c.. -at the Yard, and entirely satisfactory to the NaHgaUon j Officer thereat. . _ „ -EYeiy offer must be accompanied by a written gu&ran ■ tee,- as required by law. . Sureties in the full amount will be required fcc sign th*.. ■ contract, and their responsibility certified to byi United .States- District Judge, Attorney; Collector, or Navy t Agent. dtl9-s4t X.EGAK. PI THE ORPHANS’ COURT FORTHE countjj>r p^LADELPari.^' EstaWof MARY HART, .Deceased, j Notice is Hereby given to Elizabeth J. Longhead, j Catharine Bertram, Francis B. Rankin, and Rickard J • Rankin, Euean B. Roberts, and Richard Roberts, and to • oil pthor Keiro «.ad..iecal representatives of said MARY i HART, deceased, ana: to other parties - inter® 3tad.'that ■ the said Orphan’s Court Shave granted a"rulenipon them, 'returnable on JANUARY % 1864, at 10 o’clock 4. H.. to : accept or refuse tbe Estate of the decedent at the va\ua tions thereof by the Sheriff’s inauest; and in case all ne glect or refuse to take the same, then to show cause, if any they have, why the same should not be sold accord.* ingto law. IHOS. BRADFORD DWIGHT, de!9 sa-2t* Attorney for Petitioner. SHERIFF’S SALE. CHEKDET’S SALE.—BY VIRTUE OP V 3 a writ of Venditioni Exponas, to me directed, will be exposed to public sale or vendue, on MONDAY Evening, January 4,1884, at 4 o'clock, at Sansom-streetHall, All those certain two brick messuages and lot of ground situate on the south side of Arch street, two hundred and four feet eastward from Twentieth street, in the city of Philadelphia; containing in front on Arch street twenty feet, and in depth ninety feet. [Which said premises Linus W. Dexter et ux, by deed dated May 1, 1954. re corded in Deed Book T. H. ,No. 145, page IS7. &c., con veyed unto Jacob Carrigan in fee; reserving a ground rent of one hundred snd twenty dollars.] CC. P.; D.. -’63. 173. Debt. $60.22. Schofield.] Taken in execution and to be sold as the property of Jacob Carrigan. JOHN THOMPSON, Sheriff Philadelphia, Sheriff’s Office, Dec. 17,1863. del9-3t \TBW STORE. - WATCHES, JEWELRY. AND SILVER WARE. The undersigned, formerly sale man in the establish ment of T. 0. Garrett. Chestnut street, has opened the Store No. 33 South EIGHTH Street. above_CbesJnut, with an entire new stock of WATCHES, JEWELRY. SILVER, and PLATED-W ARE. selected with great care and attention, which will b 9 soHat lovr ae!9-3t* 33 8. EIGHTH Street, above Chestnut. in non nosth branch canal IU,UU»J BONDS, and 10,000 Brie Canal Bonds wanted, for wMck the hinhest market price will.be paid. Inilaire ofC. B. WEIGHT, lla S. EOPBTH St. dflMf &1-THINK. OF TP.—ACCU- Likenesses, of fine quality, and natural stria and coloring, for the moderate charge of *1- REIMSS S Colored Photographs. SECOND Street, above Green. It* Kem oval.— henry a- drees, SEEDSMAN and FLORIST, will open his new Store, No -71dt CBESTNOT Street, (opposite the Masonic Hail,) on MONDAY, December 21, 1863, where he will offer forthe CHBISTMiS HOLIDAYB, . A large stock <sf Rustic and Fancy hanging Baskets, Fam Stands, Flower Stands, and Baskets of the most exquisite patterns, entirely new and novel Also, Im mortelle Wreathe, Crosses, &c., Bouquets, and baskets of th£chOlcestfiowers. tastefully arranged Evergreens, salt- H.Wff for Christmas Trees. H.ESRY A. l/nEBR* dill It* Tit CHESTNUT street. rpRE RUBBER SOLE I HAVE USED A- FOE TEAKS. I would not part with it for a thou sand dollars. It keeps out the damp, prevents slippuur. and wears five times as long as leather. For woman, a boots it is invaluable.—JDr, Lewis. * These soles are pnt on m the B^j‘f r 0 N, No 303 North TWELFTH SlrSt.* Gum Shoes repaired. - de!9-St rro BOOT AND SHOE MANUFAC TD:RELfather Rolling Mills.. . “ Splitting Machines, i 4 Skiving ** Heeling Crimping .* Welt and Counter Skivers. Standing Eyelet, Punch and Sets ComDlnadj * \nd all other Machinery and Goods for nailed ana. sewed work, to he *« Dealers in Shoe Findings. 30 S’. THIRD St. Agents for Hilton’s Insoluble Cement. del9-Im* TVORYTYPES—B. F. REIMER’S/624 J- ARCH Street, is the beet place to purchase piotnrea of this style. They evince the greatest merit, as is seen at a glance. ' fL— TEAS BY THE BOX, 65, 70, 75; CAPE _L CoS** 55_- S*>- il™_ Xi tHSRAUJS « s*©a -435oullt§fiOWv3Xt>eiownIa rhot ' W - A PPLICATION WILL BE MADE TO ■Xa. the 3lanacersoftheMEstCANTlLE LIBR WHITE VIRGIN WAX- OF AN f V mrf t t?c i nev French Cosmetic for beautify- W wh“f.' and D pmervlnk the o omPle X lon,. It ls the most wonderful compound of the age- Thera to ohellr Sowder, magnesia bismuthnor talc lulls composition Strains composed entirely of pure 'lrgin. wlx-hence its extraordinary qnalitiesjfor preserving A,ostein” makin g-11 soft. smooth. falr,.and transfirrent. r n'.sites ™e old appear yonng. the homely handsome. mote'beautiful, and the most be tut,M price. '’•l and 50 cen«.s. Prepared only. irS •Pertaoer? ■*l Sonth EIGHTH Street, two doors fbove ChesS. and!33 South SEVENTH. St. (YARD. raQM SIHON (jartland. UNDERTAKER.. No 35 South THIRTEENTH Street To the p-"3i>ic —lt has been fchecnßtenUn.thia countnr an other countries, be far as I lo use the inverted torch on monuments and tombstone, which is an emblem of death, as the same emblem.' The Christian believes He that belleveth, though he was desd.yet shallhelive,"which Is therM son that I took the liberty to place theffiame of tbe torch on my’Bearee upwards. I aleo-cairthe attention of too public to the fact that since bnitding my grand hesrtr®- fhe Plan of which was furnished Ry Mr Napoleon La tS-nu arol itect. there have been over thirty Hearses built in ibis city; and previous to the building of mine. W* were Wit daring the g pe™4 flva y PhWpelphia. Dec. 15.J563. - dl7-6>*‘ _ fN JYE B. F. BEISIEB At CALL, AT sj 824: ARCH Street Hie pjoturenaro without tmes tionlofwondrousaccuracy and beauty, as is evincad lu his ueclmeas of Ivorytypcs. •• • >. ■ -■?. “ - CPEOIAL INYITATION.—THE PUB -55 T.TC are invited tccali at NSWBLL’S PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY. Y3* ARCH Street, where they can procure nARTES PE VISITS unsurpassed. de!7-3t V /CARTES DE VISITE, Kj The finest in token ■ BoB,C HE It N e U T° Z ST KE ET, r n ■ Entrance through the Card and Album Btore».- o»ia-o» NOTICE.—THE STEAMSHIP ■SOsSLnORMAN. for Boston. wHI reoaivo Freight th deiTa k ' tiu 61> - M - 011BAT & CO- CHEB.BY WINK.—VKBY BDfBBIOB 0 OTUit >.f JK&wnt In. bondil inita uan. .vwiklttv oat* l *-**** o***sbK. wo TriißOT, £»X fti (mswissa.
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