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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1864, !
OTIB SITUATION.
That General Schofield' won $ victory
-fit Franklin cannot be questioned, though
the falling back of our army from Frankliu
to Nashville, eighteen miles, may be mis
interpreted as a retreat. It is aslced, “if
we heat the enemy at Franklin, what need
-pf retiring?” But the fact is that.this
battle was simply the interruption of our
movement towards our base. jWhen
Thomas left Pulaski and moved north
ward lie could not have intended to stop
short* of the fortifications of .Nashville,
and though the enemy were defeated at
Franklin, it was after the day had gone
against us, and was in no respect a decisive
battle. The exaggerated accounts of the
demoralization of Hood’ s army by this re
pulse are not to he believed. The truth of
the matter is that Hood caught our. forces
nt a disadvantage, attacked with all his
-force, drove in a part of our lines, was
flanked, and badly beaten with heavy loss,
and then our army quietly retired touts
chosen position, where it is now concen
trated, and ready for Hood at any time or
in any'way. All the advantages are on
our side, and* the result of the brilliant,
-fight at Franklin shows how little chance
there is of Hood’s obtaining v any ' suc
cess. „It is likely that a great battle will
be fought, and we have every reason to
hope so. /' ' ..-v.
v From two sources we. havC>reports that
Gherman, is within forty miles of Savan-
nah. : The Richmond papers of the Ist in
■ slant admit that-he has crossed the Oconee,
-•and .the JSmminer concedes, that Ire will
■reach the coast. That he is now within
miles of it is not improbable. About
Hie 20th of November, he was at Mil
iedgevillo, distant then about 180 miles
, from Savannah, in a bee-line. An average
l -rate of march of eight:miles a day would
' ll aye carried him eighty miles .up to the date
of these Richmond papers. The likelihood
of this success is increased by the move
ment of General Foster from Beaufort—
evidently intended to be co-operative with
; ■SciEEMAN. In a few days we shall.un
doubtedly hear from Sherman himself, and
‘ probably his first despatch will be dated
-from Savannah.
General Greco’s raid on the Southside
\ -railroad wasta decided success. Its chief
value was as a reconnoissance, proving that
■f ISE has sent no troops from Richmond.
England and Brazil,
Mr. ’W- DOugal; Christib, the diplo
matist who, as British Minister in. “Brazil,
unused so much trouble in Kio Janeiro not
.long ago, including a quarrel with General
'Webb k our own Ambassador there, lias
. been finally .replaced by the Hon. J. G.
Scarlett, 'lately accredited by England
to tie King of the Hellenes at Athens.' -It
may be remembered that the Emperor of
Brazil -was compelled to dismiss . Mr,
Christie, and send him back to England.
His return to Bio being.impossible, he
proposes imaMng an attempt to enter Par-
liament at the approaching general elec
tion,. Mr._ Scarlett, his successor, is son
of the famous English lawyer, Lord Anrs--
gbr, formerly Chief Baron of the Ex
chequer in England, and is about sixty
. years old. Be has had considerable expe
rience in the diplomatic service, in which
he has been engaged since 1825, and has
, the advantage of considerable personal
•hnowlddge of Brazil, having been paid
attache at Bio' de Janeiro from 1834 to
" 1844, and haying been British Ambassador
■■■; there' from 1856 to 1858, It would appear
that England was about resuming friendly
.relations with Brazil. The matters in dis
. pule between the two empires haying been
■ referred to and examined by the King of
the Belgians, he has reported that England
was wrong ;in every r particular. > Mr.
.Bio, by tendering an apology to the
EmperoT Bon-Bedro 11. At this mo
i ment, when attempts arc probably being
made to involve this- country with Brazil,
bit account of the capture of the Florida in
the port of .Bahia,.it is important that the
British minister at’Bio should be a man
•with a clear head, good temper, and Lull r
experience. Mr. Scarlett has the reputa
’. lion of possessing these desirable qualifiea
. . lions. ’■ ,
Tbe IDast of Mullers
The horrible and disgusting .spectacle of
a public execution- again'.took place in.
England, oh’ the 14th of last:month,- the
.subject being Frakz Muller —the victims
-.the good people of London. According to
custom, the gallows was surrounded by
.thieves and sans culottes, while, amid’
unearthly yells and curses, gouging and
robbing went on at its foot. Muller, who
had been suffering officious persecution
from a number, of confessors, protested his
innocence almost, to the very last, when,
asif weaned with denial, he' said, “ I have:
done it,” 1 a reply of/uncertain meaning, as
it was given in ' agitation, the clergy
man ■■'■iiot- : ';even attempting to repeat*
•the -question, and the prisoner next
moment being hurried ; into, execution.
"We- have always thought that Muller
was.entitled to reprieve, and this seems to ’
be the general opinion of his German
countrymen, the Dukes of Saxe-Weimar,';
Baxe-Coburg, and even the King of Prussia:
having sent private'telegramsito Windsor
Castle, urging his, : respite. But’ the English;
public, determined thatlie xyas indeed guilty
-or ought to be, have at last extracted some'
sort of confession, which, whether pleasant -
or not to the German papers, with whom
■the; War of Schleswig-Holstein and SfuLf
are intermingled, will
d oubtless be satisfactory to the British •
niind. We notice that, immediately after
the supposed confession of Muller, a dis
tinguished phrenologist of London made
out a chart of his “ developments" in ac
cordance with the facts. > . /
The Constitutional Amendment.
• -As Union and Liberty are one and inse
■ '•y.aiiWej' so Slavery; and Disunion one
and inseparable—this is the conviction to
-which the opinion of the Korth has ! flb;ally'
■settled. The tendency of the hour is,
it)ievefore,to.banish slavery from discussion
"by its eradication from the law, and ; we re-‘
juice in'.the indication that the Democratic
(party will take part in the coming Congress
to remove its own stumbling-block 1 out of
- path of national progress, If the moral
Jonn of the question has heretofore word
lo them an illegal face, to-day the subject
is both' moral and legal. A constitutional
’amendment abolishing slavery will at once
dispel the Lears and exalt the hopes of the
■ twbole country. The disposition among the
leading journals of the Democratic party to
meet the question with candor encourages
, expectation that,' since the. election has
sealed a pro&ise of support to the vital
measures of the Government, the 'example
of the Opposition will be faithful and sub
..al.au.tial, Because it the most patri
•iOtic, the alfclition of •slavery is the wisest
.ef party measures.. Let the. Constitution,
•purged of the guilt of misconstruction, now
icad as its objects were written; “ To'
. effect' is. move perfect Union, establish jus-:
ties; injure domestic tsran quality, pro vide for
the common defence, promote the general
• Welfare, and secure the blessings of liber
ty to us and our posterity.’’
Northern Sympathy in Europe is not
•now in plight, blit prosperity. M.. Lxu
one of the': editors of the Betide- ties
jirnm Monties, now'in the Norths says,
jspeaking independently ;of the arbitrary
' •soovemmemt of France : “ Ask a hundred'
.Efenchdieh if they believe in a restoration’
'pf the Unionj and one in the number will
. [tell /you that he does not-* but ask the. un
_ ibciidvers'if* they desire the disruption of
•tlie Union, and eT • will 'tell you~ ‘ Ho. ’
<Uuf cause has enlisted all the Liberals,
•Crlcanisls or , Bepublicans-r-LABOTOAYE,
<v’a spawn, ’o6cnm, Berryer,. Favre,
3Ti >ft AiiBMBBRT, Martin, among ntates
■' men and publicists ; and Prevost-Para
®or.. Dor cade, r.ud. Lanprey, the best'
French journalists." Professor Goldins
Smith gives almost as favorable.a view of
British opinion. The O’Donoghue is
registered among the most earnest our
' Irish friends. The German press is re
ported bodily in favor of the North. - Eu
rope has become wiser, or America has
more knowledge than! before Both, per
haps, are better acquainted.
lord Russell on America.
Earl Russel!) was installed, on*tbe Llth
of November, into the office of Lordßector
of the University of Aberdeen. It is merely
ah honorary appointment, generally con
ferred upon public men who have obtained
popularity.. The election is made by the
alumni or students of the University, who
enter the Scottish colleges unusually early,
the fact being that, for the younger stu
dents, a Scottish University is very much
like one of our own High Schools in essen
tial points. The young gentlemen selected
Lord Russell to-grace their Alma. Mater
with his name during the ensuing # year,
and he may be the more proud of the com
pliment, perhaps, because lie happens not
to be a graduate of any University. It is
no great distinction to be Lord. Rector of
Aberdeen. On the contrary, the office in
Glasgow has been occasionally an object of
no small interest and public competition..
Brougham, Jeffrey, Campbell, Macau
lay, Peel,” Macintosh, Disraeli, and
other eminent men have filled the office,
And their inauguration addresses ex
hibit eloquence and thought in no
ordinary degree. On one occasion, Sir
Walter Scott was a candidate, - but
the Glasgow students objected to his"
Tory polities, and rejected him. The de
feat was a severe blow to his sensitive
mind, and caused no small sensation, not
only in the literary circles of London and
Edinburgh, but in those of Paris and other
lands, where Scott was. honored as the
first living author of the age.
Lord Russell has been honored by the
scarlet-gowned, lads of Aberdeen Univer
sity-'rather for his political than his lite
rary reputation; for, though he has writ
ten a great deal—plays, poetry, history,
biography, essays, even a novel—he has
not been a successful man of letters. His
installation address, which was elaborate
and long, was a political discourse, into
which he dragged the inevitable subject of
the war now raging in this country. As
Foreign Minister of England, his words
have weight, and he is -too prudent to utter
them without grave consideration before
hand. It is well known, because he. rather
ostentatiously proclaimed it, that his sym
pathies as an individual'are strongly with
the South; while the policy of the Cabinet
of which he is a leading '‘member is 1 to ob
serve neutrality. At Aberdeen lie touched
upon one part of our question in language
which is worthy of a man who claims to
act, in public life, as successor to Charles
James Fox, who is entitled to credit, amid
a lifetime of political failures, - fqr the legis
lative abolition of thef&lave Trade.
On this subject, it is satisfactory to find
Lord Bussell decisive and plain.- He said:
“ Thero is another portion of the globe where wo
still have to lament the scenes of bloodshed which :
are to he witnessed; where we still have to lament
the Woody arbitrament of war has not been brought
to a close; and, If there is any bright spot on that,
dark scene, it is for the African race. [Applause.]
For I cannot but .believe that the eivil war in Ame
rica, whichever way it may end—whether the States
are again united, or whether there is to be a. final
separation—X cannot but believe that out of these
events ike African race are to receive their freedom.
[Applause.] lam suro I need hot speak to you of
abhorrence of slavery, because we must all have
that abhorrence as strongly as we have had; but
there is one thing which makes it impossible that the
master and the slave should ]ever live in harmony to
gether. With regard to other kinds of property, to '
which the slave-masters assimilate them—with re
gard to horseß, dogs, and other animals—it is the
interest of the master to keep them well Jed, happy,
and contented, He is quite sure that these animals
have no conspiracy against him; but with regard
to slaves—to the human slave-master
knows that the . Almighty has' planted, a spark of
freedom in the breast of every man, and he always
suspects,'and always fears, that the.diy may come
when the slaves may conspire together ;against hig:
Interest and against his person. [Applause ] For
this reason, then, among many others, we must all
wish that among future benefits that are to be eon
klTuVofr-Afrirsaji slavery.
Trill reach, its termination.”
These sentences are not merely humani
tarian—they also are eminently statesman
like, for they declare that, happen what
may, Africap slavery—the bondage, in this
country, of colored persons—must be con
sidered as annihilated. Nothing can re
store it. The. relations of owner afod-slave
have terminated. And, if nothing else,
come of the ordeal of blood and fire
through which we still are passing, this
truth,' decidedly enunciated by the Foreign
Minister of England, is a result worth all
that has been paid for it.
A Difference.
The New York News places the follow
ing passages side by side to prove an iden
tity ;■/- v : >v:
TEE TIMES. /- : I THE NEWS. • ■
, There Is a prevalent! Respective prejudices
opinion here in the North in Tegarrt to, slavery may
that it Is fighting for have precipitated a con
slavery. It is erroneous, dition of warfare ; but', as
Though a passion for a social question, it is not
slavery was the immedl- a legitimate subject for
ate occasion of the war, it an appealtoiarms, and it
does not now sustain the!is certainly not the point
war. ' " V (of antagonism- between
..'.Thereis.'here a seeming agreement, but
a real opposition. Without' parting the
difference, we think, both: statements are
wrong. Diyested of all’its black color, the
direct cause .of the war was Secession,
the;! supposed right to secede,
Union and the right to govern.
This, however, was only the skeleton of
the trouble, without 'its nerves, feelings,
mind,, and soul. Slavery was .the animus
and Ann of secession, which was merely
an adjunct'and ‘ pretext; without slavery
secession was null and valueless. ' That
“slavery does not now sustain the war”
is liable to misconstruction.. Witness the
protest of the'South against emancipation,
either by its own; Government or ours; the
enlistment of colored troops by the North,
and their treatment by the South - eman
cipation resisted, by our own pro-slavery
men ; and the rebel harvests still furnished
by the work of negroes. Freedom and
Slavery are still the prime movers of the
‘ war, and neither should bo forgotten for
the moment, till the one has sheathed its
sword and the other has been buried.
. "When Slavery is truly dead, Secession, in';
«its doetrine and with it, and
•Union and Liberty surmount the sacrifice.
No great war was ever permanently solved
by lawyers alone. Morals make popular
wars, and-such a war as our own. Free
dom must decide the question of Union.
The World makes an ingenious but
alarming parallel between the Chicago Con
tention and mineral magnetism:
-" If over a mingled heap of pins and ndedles, a
powerful magnet besuspended at a' dlstanoo and
several of the steel needles on the very top of the
heap he observed to stand partially on end, agitated.
hut not lifted, it Is safe to Infer that, were the mag
net brought nearer, It would -be an overmateh for
gravity,' and that only contaot was needed to lift up
the' clinging heap,- with the whole mass (if the -
weight were not too heavy) of intermingled and on--
tangled pins. Such a magnet Is the Democratic
party 5 the South, the mingled metallic heap; the
brass pins, on whlch the magnet will not act, the
Secessionists; the' steel-needles, the Southern
Unionists, Mr. Stephens lying at the top of the
-whole pile.” -
This is neat; but not accurate, and we
are reminded of -the fabled loadstone rock
Which drew mariners to shipwreck. Be
sides, the real magnet in the ease was the
South (not the Chicago Convention), with
Messrs. ‘ Ciay and Sanders at Niagara
Falls, and “ j&lr. Stephens lying at the top
of the whole pile ; ” v
“ WASHINGTON.
Washington, Dec. 2,1884.
POSTAL FACILITIES.
■ The Post Office Departmenthas been notified that
the Erie Railroad Company,have placed two addi
tional dally trains upon their road to Cleveland,
which reduces the number of ears'on a train, and
will enable them to deliver the malls for the West
on , the schedule time. Arrangements are being
made for certain connections with , the trains west,
from Baltimore and Philadelphia, which will save
about 12 hours time In the travel to Cincinnati and
the West. ■ : ■ f
Representatives of the several railrokds between
Washington and New York were; yesterday and to
day, In consultation with the Postmaster General
and Messrs. MoDellan and SmvBLY, [assistant
postmaster generals, relative to thlssulSjeet and,the
making of two trips each way dally between Wash
ington and New York In ten hours, a through clear
track for the trains being agreed upon as essential
to this Improvement.
the sections.
the mm
SHERMAN ADVANCING ON SAVANNAH
HE IS REPORTED TO BE BUT FORTY MILKS AWAY.
Admission of the Itoftels that he will
Reach the Coast.
A CAVALRY RECONNOISSANCE
FROM GRANT’S ARMY.
The Danville Bailroita Out, and a Station Burned.
GREAT DESTRUCTION OF REBEL
GOVERNMENT STORES.
MANY MEN AND CUNS CAPTURED.
GEN. TIIOMAS CONCENTRATED TREES
MILES FROM NASHYILLE.
THE BOAR OF HEBEI. MUSKETRY
HEAISD IN THE CITY'S STREETS.
FULL PARTICULARS OF THE BATTLE OF
FRANKLIN,
-THE. REBEL OBNKtIAI PAT. CLEBURNE .KUIED.
THEIR GREAT LOSSES AND OU R GAINS
CONFIRMED,
Thomas’ Position Secure, and his Men
Hopefnl.
Advices from California, Port Royal, Sow Orleans.
GENERAL SHERMAN’S ARMY.
REBEL: REPORTS OF SHBRM AN’S . WHEREABOUT 8,
1 Washington, Dee. 2.— lt Is .‘said by those who
have seon Richmond papers of .Wednesday that they
contain only a repetition of the statement that Sher
man was still “floundering in the Interior of
Georgia,” and that a detachment of our cavalry
sent out in the direction of Beaufort were all either
captured, killed, or dispersed.
opinions or rkbkl papers—official -desp atch
FROM GENERAL GRANT.
The following has been received at the War De
partment. City Point,,Ya., Deo. 1.
Hon. Edwin M. Star Jon, Secretary of War :.
: The Richmond Examiner of to-day admits that
Sherman will succeed In reaching the sea coast.
Other papers admit that he has crossed the Oconee.
- XL S.-Grant, Lieutenant G eneral.
HIS- ARMY REPORTED WITHIN FORTY MILES OF.
savannah.
The New York ,papers say that a letter dated
Port Royal, South Carolina, November 25, received
yesterday by a gentleman In that city from his cor
respondent at that place, says:
“ There is good news to-day by flag of truce—Sher
man within forty miles of Savannah.”
Another letter, from the same correspondent, says
'that the citizens of Fort Royal have been dalied to
arms and organized into a Home Guard, in conse
quence of the departure of a part of our troops from
that point to co-oporato with Sherman.
A despatch just received from our correspondent
in'Washlngton reports that the Rlohmond papers
of Wednesday contain no mention of Sherman’s
movements.
GENERAL SHERMAN HEARING; SAVANNAH.
New Yoke, Dec.2—An'Augusta despatch of tie
26th alkyls a Richmond paper received here, says
that General Sherman’s army was 45 miles south of
Augusta, and so far has been bafllad. [This Indi
cates that he was far on his way to Savannah.]
COENJEKAI, THOMAS’ ARMY.
ITS RETREAT TO NASHVILLE—THE REBELS PRESS
ING IT. CLOSELY—SKIRMISHING WITHIN THEBE
MILES OX THB CITY.
XiOmsYiLLB, Deo, 2.—This morning’s Journal
says General Thomas has abandoned his strong po
sition at Franklin, and has formed his line of bat
tle within throe miles of Nashville. Yesterday the
two hostile armies were engaged in skirmishing,
and the rattle of musketry could plainly be heard
in the streets of Nashville. A battle, terrible in
fury, is imminent, but we do not believe General
Thomas has any fears of the result. He Is not as
weak as he would make the. rebels believe, and
can offer battle to better advantage to himself in
front of Nashville than at any other point. His
left wing rests bn Murfreesboro, and when strength
ened.by the forces at Chattanooga, If will be strong
enough to close upon Hood’s rear and cut off his
retreat. - ■; ~
The rebel general Is pressing blindly forward, and
Thomas prepared a trap, the bait of which the foe
is too eager to nibble.
Each hour the threads of the net are more com
pletely woven. We will not tremble Tor tho result,
but will feel strong and hopeful for the cause, and
•confidently look for victory to perch upon our
banners. »
Our tioops are here, and General Thomas is an
able commander. We predict the rebel arms will
meet with a terrible disaster.,-Thomas has altered
his plans, and will either capture or destroy the
rebel army.
DETAILS Or.TEI BATTLE AT ERANKLIN—THIRTY
STAND OB COLORS OABTURBD,
Nashville, Deo. 2.—1 have received full ac
counts of the late battle at Franklin and its. out
skirts, which must be chronicled as one of the most
brilliant in its general results of tho whole war.
For three days sharp skirmishing was kept up
during the retirement of our army from Duck river
to Franklin, during which time a multiplicity of
exploits and successes resulted to the national army.
General Cox conducted the rearguard, and on the
28th ult. achieved a splendid victory over the re
bels at Spring Hill, while General Wilson’s cavalry
gained a series of Important suceasses over For
rest’s advance, under Roddy, on the pike between
Trevino (?) and Spring Hill. - ; ' .
During the afternoon of the 30th uit, the rebel
army sorely pressed us, under Hood, who had Cheat
ham’s and Stewart’s corps, anil a portion of Dick
Taylor’s command, numbering in all over 22,000
men.:'.- ;. -■ '■
Owing to Oox’s gallant check at Spring Hill, a
portion of the 4th and- 23d Corps were enabled to
gain Franklin early In the day, where they threw
up light breastworks, extending from one end to the
other of the- curves in the liver, and behind which
our entire infantry command took position.
At 4 o’clock precisely the entire rebel foroe made
a charge, and succeeded in making a temporary
break in our centre, commanded by Wagner. With
characteristic impetuosity, the soldiers or Chea
tham’s corps dashed into the breastworks, co-ope
rating with an attacking party on their left,'in an
attempt to envelop and - destroy our left. I n tbe
hick or time the troops of Wagner were rallied,
and, throwing'their whole force upon, the rebels,
drove back the storming party In great disorder,
capturing ’several hundred prisoners. Four times
after the robels charged our works in three lines,
and were as Often repulsed with great slaughter.
The, rebels numbered nearly four to our one, as
nearly half of the 4th and 23d corps were in
reserve. Our; breastworks were only knee high.
They lost in killed - and wounded three timesas :
many as we did, while, the number of tbelr wounded
is at least six times more than ours, most of our men
being wounded in the head, arms, and breast. The
artillery fire of the enemy was made with great pre
cision, but their ammunition consisted chiefly of shot
and shell, while for two hours immense quantities of
moye murderous missiles were hurled with fearful
fury into - the rebel lines. AH'-the attempts of the
rebels to gain a permanent advantage were frus
trated, and at- dark the Federal position was un
changed,while the rebels retired under cover of the
woods, south of the Columbus Pike. The rebel loss, '
as before “stated, is fully 6,ooo,including over 1,000
prisoners, an unusual number of which were officers- -
Our loss reached a total of about l, boo.
An artillery duel was kept,up till nearly midnight,
when our foroes commenced crossing the Harpeth
river, bringing all our trains and paraphernalia
over In safety before daylight. - The enemy then re
tired to Wilson, four miles from this city, at which
point our front lino confronts the enemy, /
• The falling back of the army is in accordance to
the' programme, and the battlo’• at Franklin, al
though one of the . most brilliant form, was an In
complete afl'alr, and brought about owing to the ne
cessity of checking the rebel advance, and insure
the lafe crossing ofyhe river by our troops.
XM.
Nashville, Dec. 2.— Additional reports received
Increase the magnitude of the late victory at Frank
lin. 'Thirty stand of colors were captured by the
Union forces of Gen. Stanly’s corps; tiie 49th Indi
ana captured five; the 88th UUnols three; General
Reilly’s old brigade 18, and the 23d Corps captured
■four, . , ; - : ;
. Gen. Stanly, commanding the 4th Corps, had a
very narrow escape, having had his horse killed
under him, and was shot In the right shoulder, the
ball traversing the back, and going out the left
shoulder. He is in the city, and -though suffering
considerably, is still attending to duty,
o ls confirmed that Gen. Pat Cleburne, of Ten
nersedfis killed.
General Kimball, commanding the 2d Division of
General Stanly’s corps, in the heat of battle passed
a rebel major general, who told hinrhe was mor
tally wounded. His men succeeded In carrying off
the body.
It Is believed that Hood’s main army is threaten
lng Murfreesboro, and Forrest’s rebel cavalry Is
making a demonstration on our front and right
dank
Commander Fitch is here with a fleet of Iron
clads, and sufficient forces have arrived td insure
not only the' safety of Nashville, tint another Union
victory In case of a battle under any circumstances.
Military men all unite in the opinion that Gene
rals Stanly and Schofield- conducted the retirement
from Pulaski In the face of the enemy with admira
ble skiil, crowning all with the magnificent Union
victory at Franklin. - ' . .
raSEKAit GRANT’S AItMY.
SOLDIERS BADLY WOUNDKD, JOE THE BNTER
... TAIN.MBKT OP FNOLIBH- VISITORS—ARRIVAL OF
GOV, BBAPFORD,
.Headquarters of. the Army of the Poto
mac, Nov. 30. —The utmost quiet prevailed along
the lines for several days past until yesterday after
noon, when our batteries at Fort Hell opened fire
for the entertainment of some English visitors. ‘
The enemy’at first did not reply, but after a short
time they opened from several points, and for a
ffiort time a perfect shower of shot and. shell fell in
and around Fort Hell., ' !
Unfortunately, just at this time some of the
troops on duty In the vicinity were being relieved,
tnd several-casualties occurred, among which was
■he wounding of Lieutenant Colonel Stafford, of
he 80th New: York Volunteers, who, It la said,
jannot recover. Towards dark the artillery firing
TITE PRESS.—PHrLADELPHIA, SAITJRDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1864.
ceased, bat the ptcketibkept tq» their exchanges all
night. To-night they are briskly engaged In the
same pursuit.
Deserters continue to come into oar lines daily,
all seeming heartily tired.Of the war, and telling of
the discontent and demoralization prevailing In
their ranks, and expressing their belief of the speedy,
disruption of the Confederacy.
Governor Bradford, of Maryland, accompanied
by a number of prominent citizens of- that State,
arrived here to-day. They come to present fl ags to
several of the Maryland regiments in the sth Corps,
and the affair will probably take plaoe to-morrow. ;
. A CAVALRY RKCONNOISBANOE UNDER: OEM. GREOB
—CAPTURE OX A STATION ON THE SOCTHSIDB
RAILROAD. ‘
Cl?y Point, Ya., Deo I.—Gon. Gregg’s cavalry
was sent south this morning on a raoomiolssanoe,
more particularly to discover if the enemy were mo
ving troops south. The folio wing despatch is just
received'in relation to it:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMACfDeC. 1. '
To Lieut. Gen.yGrakt:: } ,
I have just heard from Gen. Gregg. jHisdespateh
Is dated 3,46 P. M. He reports having'captured
Stony Creek Station, which was defended by In-,
fantry and cavalry In works with: artillery. He cap
tured two pieces of artillery, but had no means of
bringing them off, so he spiked them, and destroyed
the carriages. He has 190 prisoners, eight wagons;
and. thirty mules. He burned the depot with 3,600
sacks of oorn, 500 bales of hay, a train oars, and a
large amount of bacon, clothing, ammunition, and
other Government stores. He destroyed all the
Shops and public buildings. !
The 2d brigade, Colonel Gregg commanding, had
the advance, and it is reported as .most gallantly
carrying the enemy’s.,position. .General Gregg is
now returning to camp, No information could be
obtained of the passing of any'troops southward,
either cavalry or infantry. The bod of the branch
road from Stony creek has been graded, but no nils
were laid. At Duval station, south of Honey creek,
much property was destroyed, and a large amount
of railroad iron found, which was attempted to.be
destroyed by Are. :
When the staff officer who brought the despatch
left, the enomy were showing signs of having con
centrated; and were following, but he thinks Gregg
wilij.be In camp by midnight. 1
Geo. G. Meade,' Maj. Gen.
: -E H. McBRIDB’S COKRESPOITDEH'CB.
AOTIVri’V AT TUB FRONT—PBTkKSBtfRG IK COM
; MOTION— GENERAL LEE:BEEN FROM, OUR PICKET
' xine, a Vf;--'' I '...S’.- ::
. - : BEFORE PETERSBURG,Pe.O 1, 1864,'.
Last night there was unusual activity among the
troops along the extreme front positions of the line.
It was the last of the month, and has’ beea.ushered
out with many a rattling discharge of musketry.
The evening was one of unusual beauty—tho tem
perature exceedingly bland. Above was the modest
moon,.displaying only a silvery crescent and the
world of silent stars; below, the wilderness of flash
and flame—the hostile sounds of war.
Petersburg was thrown into Commotion yesterday.
That obstinate place has been noticed so little
lately, the denizens thought they were never more
to be visited by bursting shells. Everybody had re
turned, however, and many boldly declared their
intention to remain'thcre till spring. :T0 all such,
the first discharges aimed at their devoted town
must have been provoking in tho extreme.
While visiting the picket line, an officer was ob
served passing along tbe rebel 'front. One of our
men, who had long been a prisoner In Richmond,
declared the soldierly-looking rebel officer was no
less a personage than General Lee. lam told he
frequently makes long tours along the entire front
of his fortifications. He is a wonderful man, and at
this time the Atlas of the would-be Confederacy. A
genera] change of men on picket has been made on
both sides. They know not each other. It will re
quire but a short time for. them to get acquainted,
when there will be much ißss skooting.
The soldiers fifing up their Saps when the' tidings
ofthe Florida’s fate reached horo. All the military
men sympathized with Collins, and if. possible
would have demolished the dilemma, horns and all,
by a great fight. Now they think the matter hap
pily Settled to their great satisfaction,
Scouting particacohEtaiitly perambulate tbe wide
extent or country in our rear toward Ream’s Sta
tion. No enemy has yet been discerned. ' The ene
my keeps close within Ms fortifiea,Tines, seldom
. moving out when there Is the least chance of losing
' a man.
DEPARTMENT OP THE SOTTJMX.
AFFAIRS AT FORT ROYAL—ENROLMENT OF THE
■ CITIZENS—PROBABLE NAVAL ENGAGEMENT.
New Yojik, Dec. 2.—The steamer Melville, from
Port Royal, with dates to the 27th, has arrived.
On the 26th, General Foster "issued orders for all
' the citizens to be enrolled and report for duty on the
27th, They were to be formed into companies for
home protection. The United States forces were
to move immediately, their destination being un
known. ■■■■■■ -
The Melville also reports 'that, after leaving Port
Royal, at abont 6 o’clock P. M,,-heavy and quick
firing-was heard, but could not tell the meaning.
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF.
NEWS'FROM NEW ORLEANS—BURNING OF. THE
STATE PENITENTIARY AT BATON ROUGE.
Caiuo, Dec. I.— The steamor Luminary has ar
rived with New Orleans advices to the evening of
the 25th ult. . ■
The cast wing of the State Penitentiary at Baton
Rouge was burned on the night of the 22d, in eon*
sequence of the careiossnoss of contrabands quar
tered in the building; 140 mules, 50 horses, and 75
sets of harness, belonging to the Govempiont, were
< consumed, which, with the building, involves a loss
Of $75,000. ;■ V:';.- ’
Nothing doing In cotton. Sugar 19>jo. for good ;
common, 20X@25c. ; old yjellow, clarified, aft. I- .
■IN e;v York, Dec. 2.—The steamer Evening Star '
has arrived, with New Orleans advices of the
26th ult.
Afire occurred at Baton Rouge on the'-22d ult.,
destroying a large building used as a Government
stable. Over $70,000 worth of property was de
stroyed, consisting of mules, horses, ahd harness.
CALIFORNIA.,
HEAVY RAINS—THE STEAMER ANTELOPE ■ NOT
Sad Francisco, Nov. 28.—The rains have abated.
Six inches fell, giving tho land a good soaking.
Farming and mining opeiations will now be re
sumed. The reporter the sinking of the steamer
Antelope is incorrect. The mail steamer Sacra
mento, from Panama, arrived to-day. Also, ar
rived, ships .Atacoma,' from Valparaiso, and Cali
fornia, from New York.
S'ATAI, NEWS.
FURTHER OF STEAMER NORTH STAR.
New York, Deo. 2.—Nothing has,yet been heard
of the steamer North Star. The Sacramento, with
the North Star’s outward-bound passengers, arrived
at San Francisco on the 28th ult.j so that If any ac
cident has occurred it must have been oh her return
’trip.' '■
, The steamer Chesapeake, from Portland, collided
.with a ferry boat this morning. Both were some
what damaged. ■ ■■. .:■;■■■
The gunboat Adele has arrived 1 here from Key
West for repairs. ■ ". •
THE MISSING STEAMER NORTH STAB.
New York, Dec. 2.—The report that the steamer
North Star, how overdue from Aspinwall, had been
spoken by the Matanzas, with her machinery disa
bled, was obtained from passengers on the latter
,vessel. Captain - Leisegang, of the' Matanzas, says
he saw nothing of the missing-steamer.
TElie Antecedents or the Rebel Agent
Montgomery.
Baltimore, Dec. 2.—The party referred to in
the statement of the paroled soldier from Georgia,
as connected with the incendiary plot to fire
Northern cities, is understood to he one Norris
Montgomery, a prominent participator in the se
cession movements in this city about the-m3mora
blo 19th of April, 1861. At that time he was an offi
cer in the Maryland Guard, and left Baltimore du
ring the first year of the war to' join the rebel
army, ■ ■ •’
A Canard Exposed.
New Yobk, Dec. 2. —The .despatch appearing In
Boston papers of Wednesday, under a .New York
date, stating that Burnside, with 20,000 men, had
sailed for the South, was not sent from the agency,
of the Associated Press, nor can such a rumor bo
traced to any respectable source In this city.
Trade ltcgulations with the South.
PLAOBB 0>" J’X-KCHASI! -M.D AGENTSaI'I-OINTIID— -.
HOW ADD AT WHAT EBIOES POBOHASES SHAU
BE MADE— ORDER Op THE PRESIDENT.
Washington, Doc. ! 2.— The general regulations
for the purchase of products of the Insurrectionary
States on Government account have yust been pro
mulgated, providing for the appointment of agents,
by the Secretary of the Treasury, at the following
designated markets Or places of purchase, viz,: New
Orleans, Memphis, Nashville, Norfolk, Beaufort,
Port Royal, and Pensacola.
Tbe price to he paid for any of the products pur
chased shall be. agreed upon between the seller and
purchasing agent, but in no owe to exceed the
■market valid in tie olty of New Y,ork according to
the latest quotations, which are to be daily for
warded to the agents, and to the collector and sur
veyor of customs, lees a sum equal‘to the Internal
revenue, tax, [the permit fee, and such deductions
as will cover transportation, insurance, and other
expenses, and to such arrangements for payment as
may be prescribed in special Instructions.
It is further provided, among other things, that
the sales of products: purchased may be made
weekly at public auction to the highest bidder, not
exceeding in quantity one-fifth or the amount re
ceived during the previous week, unless under pe
culiar circumstances. Any pereon brihging In pro
ducts for sale to the purchasing agent, desiring to
repurchase and transport the same to a loyal State,
may give notice to atttio time of making
sale, when, under certain regulations, the ' accom
modation will be granted ; but the products sold
shall not bo resold until alter transportation to a
loyal State, or to a foreign port, and shall be liable
to forfeiture for breach of this regulation.
The President, having approved the regulations,
has Issued an order upon the subject, Ihwhloh he
says all persons, except Such as may be In the civil,
military, or naval service of the Government, and
having in their possession any products of S tates,
declared In insurrection, which the agents are au
thorized to purchase, and all persons owning or con
trolling such products therein, aro authorized to con
vey the products to either of the places which
have been or may hereafter be designated as places
of purchase; and such products so destined shall
not be liable to detention, seizure, or forfeiture
while In transition or in store awaiting transporta
tion. . '
Any person transporting, or attempting to
transport, any merchandise or other articles, ex
cept In pursuance of the regulations of theVc
cretary of the ' Treasury, or transporting, or at
tempting to transport , thorn, or articles contraband
of war or forbidden by any order of the . War De
partment, will be deemed guilty of a military of
fence, and punished accordingly. The' War and
Navy Departments have revised General Orders,
with a view to carry out'the above trade regula
tions. ’ '
Counterfeit Notes in Circulation.
Boston, Dee. 2 —The pohee have information
that counterfeit Jss bills on the Bank : of< North
America wguld be put In circulation to-day. '
NEW YORK CITY.
- New York, Deo. 2, 1864.
ARRIVED FROM NEW ORLEANS.
: The steamer George Washington has arrived
with New Orleans dates of the 2Gth ult., but they
contain no news.
THE STEAMER ARABIA BOLD.
IThe steamer Arabia has been sold by the Canard
company. ,
THB EVENING STOCK BOARD. .
10 F. M.—Stocks very dull. Gold 232%, and after
the call, 231. . .
New York . Central, 119%; Erie, P 3%; Hudson
Elver, 1X7% ; Reading, 136%; Michigan Central,
130; Michigan Southern, 69%; Illinois Central,
121%; Cleveland and Pittsburg, 111%; Chicago
and Rock Island, 104; Northwestern, 40%; ditto
preferred, 75%; Fmt Wayne and Chicago, 104;
Ohio end Mississippi certificates, 36%; Cumberland
Coal, 46%; Mariposa, 35%,
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
Arrived, brig Antelope, Santa, Cruz; brig Ocean
Traveller, Manzanilla. ’
EUBOPJE.
. ARRIVAL : OF TUB • STEAMSHIP, 11 OSINA”—SEVEN
■■ -Di-VB LATEP. NEWS—EXECUTION OF MULLER—
■ HE MAKES A PULL: CONFESSION, OF THE MUR*
. DKE—AKEiyAL OF. THE' I’IBATB “ BEMMBS" AT
" JAMAICA—-THB ITALIAN QUESTION. AND -THE
CITY OF BOMB. .
_ Sandy Hook, Deo. 2—l o’clock P. M.— The
royal mail steamship China, from Liverpool on
the 19tb, via Queenstown on the 20th November,
has passed this point, bound to New York, where
sbo will .arrive about 2. o’clock P. jvft;. The steam
ship New York arrived at Liverpool on the 17th
nit. Tho dates, of the China are seven days litter
thou those already reoeivod.
The British Admiralty have issued stringent or
ders against naval"officers engaged in blockade
running. -;
.Muller was executed on the 14th, after making a
■confession that he had murdered Mr. Briggs, There
had been great excitement in Germany at Muller’s
.execution, believing him innocent; but his confes
sion ot course had a tranqiiiUzing effect.
The ship Great Western is still detained at Liver
pool, pending an inquiry into the alleged Federal
recruits to bo shipped by. her. The local authorities
would not move alone in the matter, and numerous
affidavits by alleged reorults have been sent to Lon
don lor the consideration of the Home Secretary.
A large number of those on board the ship declined
to go «bore. It is stated that of four hundred or
five hundred passengers on board the ship nearly
two hundred were engaged for alleged glass works,
and persisted th going. ~ .
A severe engagement between .the Italian troops
and <Saribaldlans_occurretl on the T6ch, at Bagoie
no, 'ln Non hern Lombardy, and many were killed
and wounded on.both sides. Part of tho insurgents
were captured and the rest dispersed. The official
Turin Gazette denounces the insurgent movement,,
and proclaims the intention of-tbe Government to
puT.it down. The Austrian Budget shows a defi
ciency cd 30,000,000 florins. .. ..
The Jam aica Tribune, of Oct. 24th, says that Cap
tain Semmes arrived there on the 22d: of October,
with twenty adherents, members of the late orew of
the Alabama.? They proceeded to Navy Bay. This
contradicts the statement that he/was aboard the
Sea- King, off Madeira.: . .
■ 7 • The Army and Navy Gazette says; the recent cap
ture of a blockade-runner commanded by a distin
guished British naval offioer drewiorth a remon
strance from Mr. Seward, and has led to a stringent
order on tbe subject from tbe Admiralty.
British Cabinet Councils are frequent, and it is
stated that the Government contemplate a mate
rial reduction ofthe naval and miiicary expendi
ture, ai d have, also resolved to discontinue the
transportation of criminals to Australia,
The new screw-steamer Cuba, for the Canard
mail service, had arrived at Liverpool, from the
Clyde, after a very satisfactory trial trip. She sails
on her first voyage to New York on the 3d of De
cember. The Cuba Is the 128th vessel built for her
'owners; and several others are now on the stocks.
, The Celebrated Russian General Todieben had
been visiting Manchester and Liverpool, paying
special attention to the Whitworth gun at the for
mer place, and to the Mackey gun at the latter.
Messrs, Pothonief & Co., of Liverpool; had ehar
. tered three steamers to the agent of . the Mexican
Government, -to convey the “ European contin
gent ”of the Austrian army to Yera Cruz.: ;
The commission to inquire into the recent riots at
Belfast continued its labors. The inefficiency of the
police force is plainly admitted.
The weekly returns of ihe Bank of Prance exhibit
an increase in the ca sh on hand of oyer 7,600,000 f, .
Pari; letters a iiiounce that Messrs. EeugOniOnt
:'e Lowenberg &■ Co , bankers, who recently sus
pended, with liabilities for abont £BOO,OOO, have
Goade arrangements to resume payment; at once,
their connections having agreed -to loan them
roo.coof. :
Messrs. Hasselbrink A.Orlot, of Havre, have sus
pended. Their liabilities are not stated.
La Prance, of the 18th, asserts that as soon as the
votes on the Convention and the bill for the transfer
of the capital have been taken in the Italian Parlia
ment; Cardinal' Antonelli will address a despatch
to Paris explaining.the views of the Pontifical Go
vernment in reference to these measures.
The Patrie states that a despatch of M. Drouyn
de I’Huys, dated Nov. 7th, declares that the rigor
ous application of the principle of non-intervention
cannot be admitted in respect to Roma—the seat of
Catholicism. The minister reiterated fils assertion
that France reserved her right to liberty of action.
Three royal proclamations were issued at Copen
hagen on the 17thi; ; ■■■•'.
The first releases the inhabitants of the ceded
Duchies from their oath of allegiance, and the
second is a farewell address to the people of Schles
wig and Holstein. The third is addressed to the
Danes, and'says .-
“ The separation from the kingdom of those in
habitants of Schleswig who were bound to Denmark
both by sentiment and by language, is the most
painful sacrifice ol all. We; have lost much, but
have; not lost hope. The future belongs to those
who are in earnest.”
The uncle of Prince Frederick of Augustenhurg,
the Prince Noer, has married, an American lady,
named Lee, and in consequence has been forced to
f mounce his rights as a member of a sovereign
buse, his bride having refused; to consent to a mor
ganatic marriage. At the solicitation of the bride
groom the Emperor of Austria has conferred on him
the'title of Prince, and the children born of the
marriage will bear the title of Counts of Noer.
In the Court of Common Pleas the case was ar
gued as to the liability of the underwriters for the
cargo of the captured steamer Peterhoff. The
judges took time to consider the master.
: The arrival of the Canada with the news of the
e!cction"Was- awaited with tho greatest intaiest.
The r opinion Twas almost universal that Lincoln
would be re-elected.
The Bank of France has gained over 7,500,000
francs in, cash during the week. The Bourse was
firmer at 651.05. ; ■
The treaty of peace between Denmark and Ger
many was ratified at Vienna on tho 16th of October.
The Franco-Italian Convention is still pending in
the Italian Chamber of Deputies. t
The U. S. steamer Sacramento passed Deal on the
17th, bound westward.
The American ship Goshen, from Labrador for
Hong Kong, foundered at sea.
Ex-Minister De La Revere'is dead.-
VERY LATEST VIA'(iDEENSTOWNi
Liverpool, Sunday, Nov. 20.—There is no po
litical news of importance to-day.
There has been no actloh'taken in relation to the
detention of the ship Great Western on the allega
tion of being concerned in conveying recruits to the
United States for the Onion army.
Paris, Sunday.—The Bourse closed steady. Throe
per cent; rentes closed at 65f. sc.
: Commercial Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. —The sales of Cot-'
lon lor the. Week amounted to 85,000 bales, including
35, OtO. bales tor speculators and exporters. The market
is buoyant,' with an advance of }£®l& ior American,
and 3@2d for other descriptions. Tne sales on Friday
wire 25,000 hales, the market closing firm at the follow
ing quotations:
„ , Fair. Middling.
Organs..... 37<t. 25Md.
M0bi1e................ .26Kd. 25d.
Upland .....;...26d. 1 24d. '
The stock in port Is estimated at 335,000 bales, of
which 18,000 bales are American', -
. rbe Manchester market is firmer,-and the prices are
SuVSICXDg.
-BHEADSTtws.-The market is quiet. Wheat is easier
Provisions. —The market is dull Lard buoyant.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, Nov. 19-Contois
Cloi-ed 2aBt evening ai Bo%@n for money. The bullion
in lhe Bank «f England has increased -£205,000 during
the week.
AMERICAN STOCKS.-The market is qniet. but
steady. ' i- ; ' ’
TBE LATEST MARKETS VIA LIVERPOOL.
Liverpool,- Saturday Evening, Nov. 19 —Cotton—The
.sales to,day amount to 25,00 u bale*, including 12,000
bales to speculators and exporters. ; The market is
buoyant at an advance of J4@id on the fair qualities.
Breadstnffs qniet and fteady.
Provisions are inactive.'
Produce-iB quiet and Bteady. . .
Loudon, Saturday Evening, Nov. 29.—Consols closed
at 91@91« for money. 1 , 1 .
AMERICsN STOCKS —The latest sales ire- Erie 40®
41. Dlinois Central Railroad 61@52 per cent di< count.
LONDON MONi Y MARKET. -The funds on the 18th
were firm and coniols;slightly improved, closing; at
90H@9l for money. The hank minimum remained at
5 per-cent: , but in the open market the tendency was
downward,' and first-Claes bills were taken at 7 per
cent., and in exceptional cases at a fraction lower. There
was a considerable demaid.for gold in export to the
ccniinent; Baring Brothers quote bar silver ss. Id.,
dollars ss. Id.i eagles 76«.. 2Xd.
AJIEBICAN SEODRITIES. —Messrs Baring Brothers
6 Co. eay there has been a fair amount of business this
week in United States 5-20 bonds, and the price to-day
is ;40jf@41jf. All other stocks without movement or:
business. Some Virginia 5s were offered at 42. .
Tlie Bavaria off Cape Race.
Cape Race, Dec. 2.—The steamer Bavaria, from
'Hamburg via Southampton, with dates to the 16th'
ult., passed here at 4 o’clock P. M.
THE EXECETIOH OF MCLIEE.
BIS HANGING AT NEWGATE, ON THE 14TH—NEARLT
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND PBOI-LB WITNESS IT—
DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT OP SOME OF THEM—HE
CONFKSSES TM ;MURDBR: ON THE SCAFFOLD. .
In our foreign files received by the China,'which
arrived at 'New York yesterday afternoon, we find
a full account of the execution of Franz Muller for
the muider of Mr. Briggs, in a compartment of a
railroad ear. Although the night had been very
rainy, the sun camebut brightly on the morning of
the execution—Monday, November 14—and it is
supposed that nearly one hundred thousand people
gathered to see the death. The London Times of
•the 16th bays: „■■■ ';
The occupants of “ cheap seats" and ‘‘ good ac
commodation” .were particularly numerous. ' The
windows of the several houses in front of the drop'
were well filled, whilst numbers were sluing on the
roofs. Preachers of various religious sects were scat
tered about, and worked with commendable zeal
in the distribution of tracts. ,-,ln one part a
three-jointed fishing rod was employed, to
which which was attached! a scroll with the
inscription: “ Be sure your sins will find you
out ;” and r in another Instance a party of men
was stationed, one of whom held up a walking-stick
with a text attached, whilst the others discoursed
on Scriptural subjects, and took part In reading and
singing hymns: Another man, more conspicuous
than the rest, was working his. way through the
crowd withaMU placed before him as an apron,
calling attention to the publication of a pamphlet
Issued by the City Gospel Hall, and called “Should
Murderers be put to Death 1” There were a great
many foreigners .present, and to them selections
fromithe New Testament, printed in the Ger
manTtnd other Continental languages, were pre
sented. But while this was going on in one part,
none but those who looked, down upon theawful
crowd of Monday will ever believe in the wholesale,
open, broadcast manner in whloh garrotlng and
highway robbery were carried on in another.
We do not now speak of those whom the mere
wanton mischief of the crowd led to “bonnet”
as they passed, or else to pluck their hats from off
their heads and toss them over the mob amid roars
and shouts of laughter, as they came from all sides
and ivent in all directions, till sometimes even they
fell within the.eneloßure round the drop, and were
kicked under the gallows by the police. The pro
priety of: such an amusement at.such a time admits
of question, to say the least, even among/-such
an audience. But even this rough play falls into
harmlessness beside' the open robbery and Violence
which yesterday morning had Its way virtually un
checked in Newgate street. There were regular
gangs, not so.much In the crowd itself .within the
barriers as along the avenues which led to them;
and these vagrants openly stopped, “bonneted,”
sometimes garroted, and always plundered; any
person whose dress led them to think him
worth . the trouble;' the risk' was nothing.
.Sometimes their victims made a desperate resist- ■
anoe and for a few minutes kept the crowd around
them violently swaying to and fro amid the dreadful
uproar. In no instance, however, could we ascertain
that “Police!” was ever called. Indeed,.one of the
solitary Instances In which theyjinterfered at all was
where their aid *vas sought from some houses
the occupants of which .saw. an old farmer, 1
who, after a long ar.d gallant struggle with his
many, assailants,: seemed,' after having been
robbed, to be In danger of serious Injury as
well. This, however,: about the farmer, is a
mere episode; the rule was such robbing and Ill
treatment as made the victims only tooglad to fly
far from the spot where they had- suffered it, and
• who, If even then they ventured on giving any in
formation to the police, could hope for no redress
■ in such a crowd. Such were the open pastimes of
the mob from daylight till near the time of exeeu
tion, when' the great space around tfip prison
seemed choked with its vast multitude. ■ ,
- Up to the very last moment he dented his guilt.
Shortly before eight o'clock he was led from the
session house to the gaol, and from thence to the
press:room. Hefwalked briskly across the court
yard, followed by the authorities. There he was
pinioned by the executioner,'and underwent the
ordeal with unßhaken courage. While all about him
were visibly touched, not a muscle in his face mo ved,-
and he showed no sisns of emotion. He was docile
withal, and respectful in his demeanor. Again and
again Dr. Oappel approached him. and sought
to sustain him by the use of encouraging words.
The convict, repeating the words after the re
verend gentleman, repeatedly said, in German,
“ Christ, the Lamb of God, have mercy upon
roe.” The process of plaionlDg over, Mr.
Jonas, the governor, asked the convict to take a
seat, which fie declined,' and remained standing
until the prison bell began to toll which was to
summon him to the scaffold. As he remained in that
attitude, one could not help being struok with the
remarkable appearance of physical strength which
his figure denoted, and still more by his indomitable
fortitude. Though short in stature, he was com
pactly and symmetric illy made, and there were vary
striking Indications of vigor about his chest, arms,'
hands; and the back part of his neck in particular.
Blb clothes were well made, and he was dressed 1
with remarkable neatness. : When the : execu-i
Uoner was removing his necktie and shirt collar,
In arranging which much care appeared to have
‘ been bestowed, the convict held up his head to
allow of his doing it with more ease. This wasabout
the last of the preparations. A signal was given
by the governor, and the Rev, Air. Davis, the ordl
,nary, led the way to the scaffold, reading, as he did
so, some of the preliminary verses ofthe burial s«r
. vice. He was lollowed by the convict and the Rev.
Dr. Oappel, and then by the sheriffs and unler-she
riffs. - He ascended the scaffold with a Arm step, ac
companied by Dr. Cappel, and as he did so the mul
titude, on his being confronted with them, raised a
mighty and indescribable hum. At this moment
tbe sun shone brightly, thoughrain had fallen more
.or less all through the night. ,
After tbe convict had been placed upon the drop,
and the rope adjusted round his neck, Dr. Cappel,
his spiritual aaviter, addressed him with great
animation and solemnity: Muller, in wenlgen Au
genblicken steben Sie vor Gott; ich frage, Sie
nocbmals, nfid zum letzen male: Sind Sie schuldig
Oder unscbuldigi Muller—lch bin unschuidlg:
Dr, Cappel—Sie Bind unschuldigl Muller—Gott
welss was ich gethan habe. Dr. Cappel—Gottweiss
was Sie gethan haben. Weiss er aiioh, doss; Sie
dies Yerbreohen gethan haben 1. Muller— Jap tell
habe es gethan.
This conversation, translated, reads:
Dr. Cappel. ,Muller, in afewlmtautes you will
stand before God; I ask you again, and for the last
time; Are you guilty, or Innocent 1 ,
Muller. lam innocent.
Dr. Oappel. You are Innocent 7
Muller. God knows what I have done.
Dr. Cappel.' God; knows what you have done !
Does he know, also, that you have committed: this
crime 1 • ■ ■■ ■•
Muller. Yes,,l did it. -
These.wefe'bislast words. The drop fell, and he
poon ceased to live. ’ So greatly relieved was the
-reverend gentleman by the confession that heYashed
from the scaffold; exclaiming; “ Thank God ! thaak
God I” and sank down in a chair, completely ex
hausted bV his own emotion. •
Public Entertaiumeuts.
Akch-strrbt Theatre.— This week Mr, Clarke
has appealed in a succession of 'his lighter rides—
some of which have no less merit than his more
elaborate performances.' The comedian has this
advantage'Qverthe tragedian, that he does not need
an entire evening and five acts for a field. The
tragic actor invariably has a limited repertoire,
passiDg fiom Hamlet to Sir Edward Mortimer in an
endless cirele .of repetitions. But the comedian has
frequently, as in the case of Mr. Clarke, a great
number of small parts, and, by playing them alter
nately, can: give freshness and variety to his per
formances long after the publie is perfectly familiar
with Ms style. In these trifles, whichare nottrifies,
be may show the full power uf his genius. The
Waddilci.'c of Mr, Clarke is excelled by very few/of
his more ambitious personations, either as a piece of
humor or a, character. It will not do to say how
funny it is, but those who have enjoyed It the most
know that the very kernel of its humor Is its truth
to nature. It is the universal Ray—Falstaff as he
might have been at school. Cousin Joe, which Mr.
Clarke has not yet played In tbis engagement, la
equally fine as a character.:. For: the Paul Pa
tents, Clarkes in Russia, and Jack Sheppards, we
do not much care. They arc amusing, or course, for
Mr. Clarke gives a degree of inspiration e ven to the
dullest parts; hut they are not characters. Yet,
taking his whole range of farce-acting into recollec
tion, wo do not know another comedian who is
so groat in. so many little parts. .Mr. Clarke’s
lime ai; a low comedian rests chiefly upon the re.
markable variety, originality, and contrast of his
acting in this long list of small farces. But there Is
another hind of personation, in which low comedy Is
yet more closely united with the development of
character. Paul Pry is an instance of how well Mr.
Clarke can reconcile the most absurd burlesque with
real fidelity to nature. A still better instance is Major
Be Boots, in “Everybody’s Friend.” A. more gro
tesque caricature, of humanity there could not be,
There is a German satire of a man who educated an
ape, and introduced him, dressed, wigged, and
gloved, into society as a rich English nobleman. It
narrates how the animal’s ridiculous bobavior was
pardoned as eccentricity, how the young ladies'
called him such a wild, charming fellow, and
the old ones 'thought Ms baboon gravity the
indication of profound wisdom. Of this story Mr.
Clarke’s Be Boots reminds us. This odd and fan
tastic figure seems like the link between the most
intelligent of gorillas and the. most ridiculous of
men—a sort of intermediate creation. Yet, out*
rageous parody as it is, the very beauty and fun of
the performance Is its suggestivoness asVcharaoter.
Mr, Clarke has taken human nature as his subject,
and in the broadest spirit of burlesqne has ex
aggerated all Its oddities to 'the, jjery limits of
the possible, hut he has never lost sight of the origi
nal truth of the character. It is probable that in
the wildness, and exuberance of ;Mr, Clarke’s fun
people fail to appreciate the artistic power that cre
ates it. But you laugh because it is so ludicrously,
natural. ■ •
. It Is not as a low comedian alone that Mr. Clarice
’ should be judged, Thb: broadibaie of his. ekeei
lence Is pure humor, but his power also lies in a
region rarely reached by comedians. It reaches up
into tragedy—that strange tragedy which finds its
expression: in a laugh. Shakspeare is rich iti this
element, as In “Hamlet,” where the Prince, still
trembling from the terrible colloquy with the Ghost,
calls him: “ old mole” and " truepenny,” and asks his'
friends if they hear “ this follow in the eollarage 1”
Blr-Cla?sto has hot fully revealed his power in this
direction, but passages in his Bob Tyke show what he
may yet do. Then, In the •“ American Cousin,” a
part hot Very well written, and “ Peter Waxein,”
badly written, ho shows unusual ability to portray
feelings tender and pathetic. There is much in the
“Tloket-of-Leave Man” which Is very fine in the
same peculiar way, and it is plainly in Mr. Clarke’s
power to ereate a new field, in which he may outdo ;
anything he has done. . ' ’ -
Chestnut-street Theatre.—Those who permit
“Pauvretto” to be withdrawn without seeing,lt,
will miss a beautiful spectacle, made, more pleasing
by good acting.. It is to he presented this afternoon
for the matinee, and will form the\ohlef feature of:
the evening’s entertainment.
Walnut-street Theatre.—The appearance of
Miss Lucille Western, for the last time during this
engagement, in “ Satan In Paris,” is annonnead.
Miss Western sustains six characters in this play;
■ The evening’s performance will be’ concluded by
the “Evil Eye.” .
Matinee.—The seventh grand matinee of the
season will be given this afternoon at the National
. Circus. The scenesiwill be, very amusing and en
tertaining. Mr. Samuel; Sticknoy is a clever
down, and occasionally sparkles out with original
wit—a fare thlrig in these days of progress. Mrs.
Warner" will introduce the celebrated dancings
horse Mayfly this afternoon.
Sig. Blitz.—This accomplished magician and
ventriloquist will hold a matinee in addition to his
evening performance. The Signor is a great friend
of the little folks. - i
Germania Orchestra.—The following excel
lent programme wlll’be given at the rehearsal, at
Musical Fund Hall, this afternoon:
1. Overture—“A Night in Grenada” Kroutzer.
2. Song—“ Erl King”........ Schubert.
3. Waltz—“ Telegraphic Despatches ".... .Strauss.
4- First part of Sinfonie No. 2.......... Jieethoven.
5. Overture— 1 “ Caiharlna Carnaro ”...... Lachner;
6. First Finale—“DlhorahMeyerbeer.
7. Galop—“Storm”. ..Keler Bela.
—A, London publishing house hasTonghadlu
preparation a magnificent edition of the Bible, upon
which no less a sum than £90,000 has been expend
ed for Illustrations. ■
The Raid.— We have had a large supply of
poetry of the war—a good deal of it very well written.
The Subject has not much engaged the pencil, as
yet. Mr. H. O. Bispham, 624 Walnut street, one
oi our most promising young artists, has just com
pleted, (to orderpa picture, six feet by four, contain
ing several full-sized figures and many animals, the
subject being “ The Bald.” It will be exhibited in
Messrs. Earle’s window before being shown in New
York and Boston, and Is a fine subject well treated;
.We have.compiled a full list of the Senators
and Representatives v in the next Congress’, but &
space does not permit its publication to-day. '
.Extra Yaluaeleßkal Estate and Stocks.
—Thomas & Sons’ sale, on Tuesday next, will com
prise some of the most valuable real estate and
stocks offered this season. See pamphlet catalogues
Issued to-day. : f : ‘
Fonebal of an Old Mason.— The funeral.of
Joseph McMifliin, aged 87 years, a member of Wash
ington Lodge, No. 59 A. Y. M., took place yester
day afternoon, from his late residence, No. 610 N.
Twelfth street. The deceased has been a Mason Jb r
sixty odd years, and his connection with the order
dates further back" than any other member of the
United States. He took an active part in the war
of 1812, was for some years engaged In business in
the vicinity of the “ Old Drawbridge,” and subse-.
quently became largely Interested In the West India
trade; For his age he was remarkably active, and
only a week or two previous to his death, started
with some friends on a gunning tour. His funeral,
yesterday, was largely attended by members of the
Masonic Order, and a large host of personal friends.
Rev. John Chambers officiated on the occasion.
'■;: CITY ITEMS.
Zephyr Coeds for Christmas.'
We know of nothing more popular or more appro
priate for presenting purposes during the holidays
than the elegant zephyr-work articles that have of
late become so fashionable. A gift is always She
more valuable for having upon It the marks of
loving fingers; What, therefore, could be more de
sirable or suitable than the' beautiful designs in ze
phyr for slippers, chair seats, cushions, rugs, and a
•variety of other articles, filled up In the plain parts
by the hands of a friendly or affectlonato giver 1.
Ladles who.entertain our Opinion on 'this point
should visit the store of Mr. John M. Finn, Seventh
and Arch streets, wLere they will find the most
magnificent assortment of embroidered zephyr- de
signs,. of the class above referred to, ever offered in
tbls city,. Some of those contain capital represen
tations in zephyr of tufts of flowdrs, game heads and
.tioploal birds, which, to be appreciated by the lovers
of the beautiful, need only to. beseen. We would also
state, in this connection, that Mr. Finn has a very
large assortment of zephyr, which he is selling at
as moderate prices as any other house, Don’t for
get the place: John M. Finn, Seventh and Arch.
STOCKING TARNS,
■ A very large assortment of stocking; yarns, em«
bracing nearly one hundred different varieties,
suitable for fine ladles’wear, the heaviest.articles
for gentlemen’s use, artloles for the soldiers, every
description of Infant’s wear, all odors suitable fyc
gloves, including! the fine white Saxony (German
make), will be found at the store of Mr. John M.
Finn, Seventh and Arch streets.
GERMANTOWN WOOL.
This elegant and. deservedly popular substitute
for the German Zephyrs Is rapidly being Introduced
for all purposes for which the zephyrs are adapted.
The colors of the Germantown Wool are equally as
rich and durable as the zephyr, the fibre nearly as
soft, and the price a great deal lower. The place to
get it Is at John it. Finn’s, southeast corner of
Seventh and Arch streets. '
FANCY ARTICLES SUITABLE FOE PRESENTS,
In this department such things as Morocco Satch
els, Pocket-books, fine Brushes, Hand Mirrors,
Beads, Colognes, Soaps, Umbrellas, and goods of
that class are always acceptable gifts. A very su
perior assortment of them may ba found at the popu
lar store of Mr, John M. Finn, Seventh and Arch
streets.
TRIMMINGS AKD SMALL WEAK.
At this season also good style Dress Trimmings ate
much in demand, The most extensive assortment
of'fashionable Buttons, staple Trimmings of ail
kinds, what are denominated under the general:
term of Small Wear, also Oloth and Silt Gloves In
great ,variety, now offered by John M. Finn, south
east corner of Seventh and Arch streets.
HUSBANDS,
As a gift from a husband to a wife there, could be
nothing so appropriate as the Wheeler &-Wilson
Sewing Machine. ‘ s
FATHERS.
As a gift from a father to a daughter the Wheeler
&, Wilson Sewing Machine would come like a pa
ternal benediction. Try It, ye kind hearted fathers,
and your children’s children will bless you forever.
BROTHERS.
Nothing could be more acceptable as a preseut
from a brother to a sister than one of these ad
mirable maohines, admitted to be the best in the
world.
FRIENDS.
As a token of esteem from friend to friend nothing
could be more elegant than this world-renowned
Sewing Machine.
PHILANTHROPISTS,
Those who have a desire to do a great amount of
good at a small cost, should send a Wheeler & Wil
son Machine to some poor struggling woman, and
thereby enable her to support herself and family,
and lay up something for the Suture. Those who
have a Wheeler & Wilson Machine are sure of
plenty of work at good prices.
To Bhow the immense and growing popularity of
the Wheeler & i WilEon''Maohlne, we would state
that over 50,000 of them will have been manufac
tured this, year, and nearly 6,000 have been sold
In Philadelphia alone. Every machine warranted,
and the money returned if not entirely .satisfac
tory,- We advise alt to go to the elegant sales
rooms' of Wheeler & Wilson. No, 704 Chestnut
street, and see these wonderful maohines in ope
ration. Send for circular and specimens of work,
Nocharge. ■- .. a.;:.'
CALL EARLY AND MAKE YOUR SELECTION.
SHekinah I’srnor/sirai Company. —From an ad
vertisement in another column It will be seen that
a new Petroleum Company," entitled the “ She
klnab,” has been organized, with a capital of
$1,500,000, the amount- reserved for “ working” pur
poses being $30,000. The stock is divided into three
hundred thousand shares; the subscription price,
$2.50 per share. The prospectus, which we have
examined with care, embraces leases on Oil Creak
and Cherry Bun, which, although but partially de
veloped, are now yielding sufficient oil to pay divi
dends of one per cent', per month on the capital
stock. Besides these valuable Interests, the com
pany own. in fee simple, a tract of 157 acres on
Cherry Bun; a one-twelfth of eleven acres on the
Miller Farm ; an undivided half part of the .Barber
Farm; containing 40 acres; a lease ol acres on
the Benny hoof Farm, on w hioh is erected a refinery,
and one on the Buchanan Farm, .
The showing of this Company is certainly vary
flattering. "We are not ad vised as to whether there
is any cf the stock to he had at subscription price
but presume that if there is there, will ho little
difflfultv in haying it taken. The office of the Com
pany is located at 132 Walnut street, second story.
0. M. Stout & Cods Hew Curtain Store.—
The elegant new Curtain- Store of Messrs. C. M
Stout & Co., No.' 1026 Chestnut street, is highly cre
ditable to that department of the trade of our city.
The Store Itself is fitted up In superb style, and the
stock of Brocatellc, Cotoiine, Terry, Muslin, Satin
' de Laine, Kop, and Lace Curtains, together with a
rich assortment of Window Shades, and everything
else incident to this branch of businesses at once
new, fashionable, tasteful, and Inviting to all who
are In want of such articles, more particularly as a
large proportion of the goods offered by these gen
tlemen were purchased when gold ruled low, and
can consequently, be sold correspondingly cheap.
From prices quoted to us we know • this to be the
case. - In conclusion, we would say to our readers
that for anything they may require appertaining to
the drapery of windows, if they wish it done satis*
torily and promptly, the beautiful hew establish
ment of Messrs. C. M. Stout .& Co., No. 1028 Chest
nut street, Is the one to patronize.
Delicious Cakombls and am other choice
Convections bob thb'Holidays caubeobtatnod.
In greatest richness and perfection at E. G-. Whitman
& Co.’s, No. 318 Chestnut street. In fact, theirs is
the r Confectionery headquarters of our city. “The
yery choicest , things that genius could Invent or
cultivated taste appreciate can be had here, fresh,
wholesome, and Inviting, put up In neat boxe3,
either for present or family use. Thoir various can
dles, ehoeolate-preparation, mixtures, &c., are a
most delicious and healthful See their ad
vertisement elsewhere.”. . . ...
More about On..—The business in the oil stock
market is active, and additional capitalists are turn
ing their attention dally to the all-absorbing topic.
While we do not desire to make any Invidious dis
tinction in respect to the many companies formed
for the-development of the-great commercial arti
■ cle, yet we feel constrained to call especial atten
tion to the “Washington and Walnut Band Com.
pany,” whose office, at present, is-located at 314
Market street. The land under the control of this
company is situated in a region of country where
wells are producing hundreds of barrels of oil daily
It is very evident that the stock of the “ Wash
ington and Walnut Bend” will rise speedily, and
ftach not less than 500 per cent. In the next ninety
days. Persons who desire to invest should hot fall
to .pay attention to the claims ret forth by the gen
tlemen who form' the company. They are well
known, high-toned businessmen of Philadelphia!
and this , alone should entitle them to'respectful
% consideration. They are energetic, and bound to
add many barrels of excellent lubricating oil to the
various markets at home and abroad.
GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS Mr. j. C.
Arrison, at the old stand, Nos. 1 and 3 North Sixth
street, has just opened an .elegant assortment o f
scarfs, ties, gloyeß, &o. His stock of underclothing
and. gentlemen’s wrappers cannot be surpassed.
Give him a call. Remember, Nos. 1 and 3 North
Sixth street.
The Success ob our Armies will Impart a
. great stimulus to business of all kinds, and espe
cially to the sale of the superior Coal sold by W.
W. Alter, at his famous Tard, 957 North Ninth
street. Send in your orders at once. You will save
money and get the best Coal by dolng so.
Gestlemeu, Replenishing thsie Wardrobes
should visit the famous old house of Messrs. C; So
mers St Son, No. 625 Chestnut street, under Jayne’s
Hall. Their stock of ready-made garments Is large,
and .their prices reasonable. They import most of
their fabrics direct, and can sell on more favorable
terms on that account. In their Customer Depart
ment, also, their facilities for gratifying gentlemen
of tastp are unsurpassed. '
Pkepaetno fob _the Hoiidats.—Mr., A. X.
Variant, a the popular confectioner of this city, is
preparing to startle our citisens with his magaffi.
cent preparations for tho approaching holidays, In
the way of choice and novel French and American
Confections, tempting Fruits, and a superb impor
tation of beautiful boxes, suitable for gifts. The
latter constitute a very attractive.display. »
The Stock op Gentlemen’s Furnishing
Goods offered.by Mr. George Grant, No. 810 Chest*
nut street j is the finest in the city, and Ms celebrated
“Prise Medal Shirts,” Invented by Mr. J. F. Tag
gart, are unsurpassed by any others In the world in
fit, comfort, and durability.
Evert Description op.. Popular Hats, for
ladies and children, including the celebrated “Con
tinental,” for sale by Wood & Cary, 725 Chestnut
street . Making' old hats new is also promptly at
tended to at this establishment. \
At the‘Westchester Countt (New York)
Agricultural Fair, recently held at White
Plains, the first premiums for the best Machine and
the best Machine work were awarded to the Grover.
&. Baker Sewing Machine Company.
Gen. Karns wishes us to'say that-his military
command is not In West Virginia. His headquar
ters are now in Grease, and he has chief command
oi ail the Hand forces.
“Times Change and Men - Change with
Them.”— There was a time in New York when every
body on meeting Ms neighbor would ask, “ Have
you seen . her 1” alluding to either the : Chinese
junk, then in their waters, ox to Jenny Bind, and
the answers showed that always the party replying
did not exactly understand what was in the inlnd of
the interrogator, that might have been
very appropriate to’the “junk ” were not so to M’lle
Xind. Now* a* days we say, “How much stock have
you?” supposing, of course, the person has been to
see the “ Oiliphant,” and the reply indicates that
every other man counts Ms Oil; stock by the thou
sands. It may be all right, but we know one invest
ment in which there Is no doubt ; that is iu a new
suit of first-class clothing at Charles Stokes & Co.’s
one-prioe, under the Continental.
Bted Poodle.—The ladies of Paris, not content
with dyeing their hair red, now dye their lap-dogs
to match the'color of dresses. Green dogs, yellow
dogs, and sky-blue pugs are all the rage. We have
not attained to that sort of Mgh art on this side of
the Atlantic, but time out of mind we have dyed
the wool of sheep, not, however, until It was taken
off their backs. We have done still (better by
having this wool mad(| up Into elegant wearing ap
parel at the Brown Stone ClotMng Hall of Ebcktfill
& Wilson, Nos. 603 and 605 Chestnut street, above
Skjth. ■
Bargains in Clothing, : -
Bargains in Clothing,
Bargains in Clothing, /
Bargains in ClotMng,
At GranviUo Stokes’Old Stand,
At Granville Stokes’Old Stand,
•■ ' At Granville Stokes’Old Stand,
\ . At Granville Stokes’pid Stand,
No. 609 Chestnut Street,
No. 609 Chestnut Street. * ■ :
No, 609 Chestnut Street.
No. 609 Chestnut Street. # . '
Photograph Albums in Evert Style —Rich.
Turkey Antique, Ivory Mountings, Orna
mental edges,*&c. The largest, cheapest, and best
assortment in the city. Wm. W. Habdino,
No. S2G Ohtstaut street, below Four side.
Do YOU WANT SOMETHING NICE in
neckties, scarfs, pocket handkerchiefs »i
-warmers, shirts, collars, etc. 1 Y o u
Love’s Furnishing Depot,
streets. • aw
Gm the Bust.— Clergymen, as a c , te
recommsßd an article unless they have mT
to know It to be valuable. Procure
one of Mrs. Allen’s 'circulars of her 'vy“ 7 ,' ii \.
Restorer and Hair Dressing, and you can"* 16
twenty testimonials of our most
each one recommending In the strongest t ®*
use of these preparations. They restore
and beautify the hair. If you wish to re t*®' l
retain your' hair through life, use tw l<!t *i
druggist sells them. Er
.'■Sbasxb' Flaks el shirts and d e
Gentlemen will And a large assortment, al j 3
C. Henry Hove’s FnrnlsWng Depot, noWa*®*' 1 -
'ner of B£r Filth and Chestnut streets, *. '*•
• r ■ .... .3—-. T ~
' Undershirts aktl .Pki'sttcrs, of siifc
lamba’ wooS, cotton, and chamois, ma.7w t!l! ‘
Henry Hove, Je&'FUtti. and Chestnut' „„ *
• ,AKZ> •' CftzEDßßir’S -H-ATB— Lat^p.
at Charles O&kford & Son’s, Continental c?^
...;•; ; ■■■ • •. ' • - -
Eyb, Ear, 'and CATAEBH. rocoesEraih
by 3". Isaacs; M. I>., Oculist and Aurlst. sy pj
Artificial eyes inserted. No charge for cVat,,!, !
SIJBPEKDKKe, GAUNTI.ETS, GLOVES, Of ta
cloth, buck,'ete., constantly on hand at c »
’■ Love’s, northwest corner of 'SS'FlßhardCj,,
.'Greets. - _____ - ' d s |
Rice Cashmere, Silk, and Satis s
The most elegant goods ever Imported f ur
men. To he had of C. Henry Love,
Chestnut streets.
Gknti.kmeb’B Hats—AH the latett s>-,
Charles Oakford & Son’s, Continental Hotel
■Hunt's Bloom op Roseb—A charming
the" ehebkfdoes not wash off or injure the,
Manufactured only by Hunt & Co., 41 gong.,-
street, and 133 Sonth Seventh street.
Whit* Vibsin "Was of Autiolk;.—T rJ ,
site cosmetic has no, eqnal for
tog, and preserving tho complexion, it if L
from pure white wax, hence its extraordhajl,,
ties for preserving the efdn, making it so ' ft ! ;
smooth, and transparent.' It is most sootMab
shaving, cures chapped hands or lips, remits
pies, blotches, tan, freckles, or sunburn, i z .
parts that pearly tint to the Sice, neck, and
much desired by ladles of taste. Price s»,
cents. Hunt & Co., 13b South Seventh strsg
4T South Eighth street. ’ ■
Pi ATS BE TOItSTTE FBANeAIBIS.—For ;■>,
ling the skin, eradicating wrinkles, 3 ®t
marks, pimples, to.. i Price *L. Hunt a Co. •
Seventh street, and.4l S, Eighth street. ossi
Pubohabbbs may rely upon getting the bert:
at Charles Oakford & Son’s, Continental Si%
An Inobnioub Pocsbt-Book.— The beatp,
books are those manufactured by Mmrst sj 5
Hughes, No. 44 Worth Sixth street.
of one piece of leather, by folding which dj !p
with the ■ necessity of stitching, making a ,
and durable book. ~- y ■■ nois.,,
Xiadibb’ .Eubs—An elegant assortment at £.
Oakford & Son’s, Continental Hotel.
T.aoieb’ Fuss.— A large assortment oife
goods at David H. Soils’, 622 Arch street, jj
Geobob Stbck & Co.’s Pianos, and H»
Hamlin’s Cabinet Organs, for sale only i;;
Gould, Seventh'and Chestnut streets.
SPECIAt NOTICES,
The Discontented Youth,
, BT THE BAKD OP TOWEB SALS,
"Telline, ye vexing powers of fata.”
He cried, in tones of woe,
“ Why many have heenbomso great.
, While lam placed so low ?
• It mine were rank and lofty birth,
I’d prize them more than they
Who have them, yet know not the worts
Of titles which they sway!”
“Cease, boy, ’ 5 bis sire did thus commit
’ ‘‘ To mourn your destined state:
Your birth has chanced within a land
Where r-my may be great.
Here you. need not your boasts maintain
On what y our race ha ve d one,
For all the glories which you gala
Shall by yourself be won.
“Natureno meaner gifts reveals.
Of body or of mind,
In us than in the prince who fee La
Contempt for all his kind.
The proudest noble that does view
Himself m nhxrors tall.
Looks not superior to you,
In clothes from Tower Ham.!*’
We are selling Heady-made Garments, s,je
every.respect, style , Jit, material, and weri-nm
to any* made to measure, at Kite 50 per cent.;
pricss. We have si fall and complete assortment
choicest goods in. the market, purchased for »
the lowest prices of the season, and sold for cai
therefore at the lowest prices possible.
TOWER Hits,
No. 518 MARKET Sms
it BESSETrs
Ghat Haiti Bestored to its Osh
Youthbul Color—Baldness Pretexted.
BOBS NOT SOIL'HAT, BONNET, OR TAB H!
LINEN.
It is the only attested, article that will a»li
without exception,' restore the hair to its original
and beauty, causing it to grow whers it las fila
or become thin. It is not a Bye.
■ ‘ London Hair Color Restorer and Drssshi."
1 ‘ London Hair Color Restorer and Brsssiaj."
I sin happy to add my testimony to the great ral
the’" London Hair Color Restorer,” which res
my hair to its original dark color, and the hue ss
to be permanent. lam satisfied that the preps
is nothing like a dye, hut operates upon the seas
It is also a beautiful hair dressing, and promt
growth. I purchased the first bottle from Idwi
.Garrignes, Brnggist, Tenth and Coates street?,
can also testify my hair was very gray whefi
menced its use.- Mrs. Miller, No. 730 Nerd:
street, Philadelphia.
Price; 75 cents per bottle; or six bottles sf. S:
Br. SWAOfB & 50!
It : No. 330 North SIXFS
Gkobgb Steck & Co.’a gg
frwrfi pianos, rn
ASD
MASON * HAMLIN’S
. CABINET ORGANS.
PIANO 1 Over 500 each of these Sna (Hi
FORTES, instruments have been sold ‘OK
PIANO by Mr. G., aud the demand u iCiS
FORTES. . constantly increasing. josj
PIANO Por sale only by ]<“
FORTES.’ J E. GOfJLB, jOfe
PIANO SEVENTH and CHBSTNBTSts. iCAa.
FORTES. 'J nolS-tf 10®
A Cough or Incipient Constwi
However Sobelx Developed, Qficklt CtEii.
SWAYNB’S COMPOUND SYRUP WILD OS:
has proved to be the most efficacious remedy re:
vered for all pulmonary complaints, Cough,
ness. Asthma, 'Bronchitis, Hemoptysis, Spittmri
Short Breath, Croup, Wasting Flesh, Pains asi
ness, Weak Breast, all Throat, Breast, ana tns?
plaints. Prepared oily hy Br, SWATXS iSO*
North SIXTH Street, Philadelphia.
A Convention op Tobacco Ccn
Segar, Snuff, and. Plug Tobacco Kanufacrareis,
hers, Dealers, Tobacco Growers, and all otkersis
of having the tax applied solely to the leaf, ?
same time exempting the producer, and devoW
the purchaser the payment of ihe lax, will he e
the city of NEW YORK, at 10 o’clock A X, <u
NE6DAY, Becemher 7th, atthe COOPER INn®
By order of the Committee.
E. McClain’s Celebrated Co»
OIL AND QUINCE SEED is warranted to f»
strengthen, darken, and beautifjltheh&ir, snee
eradicate dandruff, without soiling bat ot '
linings. Manufactured and sold by W. E
Perfumer, No. 334 North SIXTH Street.
N. B. —A liberal discount to wholesale 1
One-Price Clothing, of the h
styles, made in the best manner, expressly 6' P
SALES. LOWEST SELLING PStCES m*
PLAIN FIGURES. All goods made to order w
satisfactory. The one price system is sirittlf ’-
to. All are thereby treated alike. JOSES' ei
TABLISHED ONE-PRICB CLOTHING ®>»
MARKET Street, near Sixth. &•
Colgate’s Honey Soap.
This celebrated TOILET SOAP, in sttchtaW 1
stand, is made from the CHOICEST material!.*
Hid EMOLLIENT in its nature, FEAGEAFt^ 8
SD, and EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL in its s® 5
the Skin. For sale by ail Druggist* aEdfi j:!
tealers. " te&&
Jones, Clothing,.
A A corner SEVENTH and Mi* 1 '
JONES,CLOTHING, S.E.cor. SEVENTH sol®
JONES,CLOTHING; S.E.cor. SEVENTH ami®
JONES,CLOTHING, S.A cor. SEfSNTHsnd#
JONES, CLOTHING, 8,8.c0r. SEVENTHS®!®
JONES,CLOTHING, S.E.cor. SEVENTH an!®
TONES,CLOTHING, S.E.cor. SEVENTHand®
IONES,CLOTHING, A Acor. SEVENTHand®
IOPIES,CLOTHING, S.E. cor. SEVENTH sad®
TONES,CLOTHING, S B. cor. SEVENTH and!
JONES,CLOTHING. S.E.cor. SEVENTHaad®
JONES,CLOTHING, S.E.cor. SEVENTH and ®
JONES, CLOTHING, 6. A cor. SEVENTH am®
JONES,CLOTHING, S.E-Cor. SEVENTH and®
JONES,CLOTHING, S. A cor. SEVENTH and®
JONES,GLOTHING, Si*cor.-SEVENTH a»d®
lONES,CLOTHING, S. A cor. SEVENTH and*
JONES, CLOTHING, S.E.cor. SEVENTH and*
TONES, CLOTHING, S. A cor. SEVENTH sad J;
TONES,CLOTHING, A A cor. SEVENTH and®
oclfl'ttnih if
Hotel Burning in Hew Yost
Our. poom is on the seeoad floor:
We put our boots outside the
We toss aside our outer clothes
• And think *we’U have a night's tfP-*
We lay our sleepy, weary head
Upon the pillow, on the bed; ,
And, (haying safely locked the ar '
jGet ready for a gloritus snore.
But soon a most tremendous eofc*
Of shouting men and scmaitn#
** Halloa! good people l don't refc *
Pox this hotel’s been set on
Truly, ’t would he a diemali 3 *? ,
To perish in the flames and
We tear our hair, and screak
And rneh elsewhere to spend t
n The scamps sent men with pho
To mahe a searehudfassfe*
If General Dix doth catch
He’ll make a foes and scar®
A*“GOOD ADVICE : t>f“
Wear GOOD Clothing. ‘
get it CHEAP. ’ . citf . j
. tiSTr Thelargest and best stock mi , (,*«-]
. ASS’* “ Large ealee, small P rali j;'„ .. git’ll
dy, 1 ’ our motto. * WANaMAKHK s
S. A cor. SIXTH and 1
4S~ Great Bargains in Overcoats.
Wheeler & Wilson’s ' 1
lOCK-STI5 efl
- SEWING MACHINE J
. S' I
THE CHEAPEST, SIMP I^3 ' r ' ,H
Salerooms, TO4 |