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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1864.
The Release of the St. Albans Raiders,
The event which has just happened In
Canada Is well calculated to seriously affect
the public mind of both England and Ame
rica, Viewed independently of its cause
and circumstances, the release of thirteen
manifestly guilty men, already convicted
by the common jury of mankind of the
charges of robbery and murder, is suffi
ciently alarming. What makes the case
more aggravated is the fact that these men
were arrested after violating the neutrality
of Canada to rob and kill citizens of the
United States. They were not enough iu
number for war, but enough to do a bold
deed of outrage, whose impunity aston
ishes civilization and the world—quite
enough, at least, to ground a judgment ad
verse to the United States, and in favor of
the rebellion. If the people of the North
are itmazed at this act, they may well be.
Their position is only that of an innocent
man, whose life being aimed at, and whose
property destroyed, sees his enemies ac
quitted in the face of a mountain of evi
dence. ' .
It is due to justice that an event so im
portant should be accurately narrated,
pur ftelegram is, perhaps, but a meagre re
hearsal of all that was said and done in the
court at Montreal, but it seems to contain
the vital features of the case. The pri
soners appeared before Coursoi, the judge
of an inferior court, and were about to be
tried under the laws of extradition relating
to the Ashbnrton treaty. Trial of the real
case or cases upon the charges alleged
never occurred; and, by a legal device,
the question became one of jurisdiction.
After hearing the first indictments dis-,
cussed, the judge, with a readiness which ap
pears to have surprised more than one mem
ber of his court, decided that he had no ju
risdiction whatever, and thereupon ordered
the release of the prisoners. The points of
Judge Cotjksol's decision were that the
case came under Imperial act of the Queen
and Parliament of Great Britain, and not
under any law or treaty of Canada; and that,
therefore, the warrants for the arrest of
the prisoners required the signature of the
Governor General of Canada, instead of the
Courts, Thus, for want of an item of form,
the raiders of St. Albans were released, the
judge declaring that where the liberty of
person was involved judgment to that
effect could admit of no delay. To this,
Mr. Dermis, the counsel in favor, of the
United States, and a member of the bar of
Montreal, entered an earnest and logical
protest, both in behalf of British law and
international fairness, adducing ip argu
ment the great moment of the case,
the just and friendly precedents of the
United States in extradition, and the signi
ficant fact that the judge had ordered the
release of the prisoners on the invalidity of
one indictment while there we.re six others
which ought to be heard before any ma
ture decision. But "the British judge was
unmoved, and thirteen robbers, who have
committed the most heinous offences against
International and criminal law, were dis
charged. '
The immediate consequences ofthis novel
Canadian decision are apparent. The rebel
prisoners are at perfect liberty to make
their escape beyond recall, and a new cause
for indignation against the form which
British neutrality has taken will have place
in the mind of the North, in spite of effort
to the contrary. It is impossible to com
pensate for the loss and insult which, inde
pendent of jury, such an act involves, unless
the criminal can be again taken to trial and
convicted. Thetechnicality upon which the
prisoners were released does not weigh an
atom before the colossal crime of which
they are charged, nor can we be too curi
ous to inquire into the motives which ac
tuated their release. Had they been fairly
tried upon all the indictments, there would
have been opportunity to correct the infor
mality attending their arrest, and thus rob
bers and murderers, against whom it is the
duty of the law to use its utmost power,
would not have been sq_ gratuitously thrust.
at large by a British judge. Why it %as not
known before the decision of Judge Cotjr
son that the warrant required the signa
ture of the Governor General—why the
Governor General himself, and the court
which issued the warrant, were not aware
of the fact—why the judges of the Su
preme Court, which had concurrent juris
diction in the matter, were not called to
the trial—must remain a part of the myste
ry of this startling decision.
The rebel press places upon Mr. Lin
coln’s message its usual distorted interpre
tation. “Submission,” as tbe one grand
term of peace, is construed into all the
crimes of tbe calendar. “ Absolute, un
qualified submission, to be followed by
spoliation of our property and tbe Africani
zation of our country,” exclaims the Rich
mond Sentinel. To speak of the South
being Africanized is simply crying old
news. Wrong-headed opinions, such as
these, offer new reasons for tbe policy of
“submission.”
The Billiabd Match between Mr. YJfltor
Estephe, tbe ohamplon of Pennsylvania, and Mr.
Robert T. Byall, took plaee last night to Sansom-
Streefc Hall, in the presence of a large audience, a
number of whom were ladies. It resulted in a
vlotory for Mr; Estepbe by 234 points, the score
Standing 1,200 for Estepbe, 90S (or Ryall. tub sue'
cess was obtained by mnch beautiful and careful
playing, especially In tbe first two-thirds of the
gapie; to the last few hundreds his playing was to
ferlor. It Is doubtful, however, if Mr. Estephe
will be soon challenged again to make good
bis ' title to tbe championship, for the re
sult of this match has confirmed the decided
victory be won In tbe late tournament, when he
was tbe only player who lost no games. Mr. Sy
bil’s play was greatly superior to that be made In
tbe tournament, and he deserves no ordinary credit
for his steadiness and success during tbe latter paTt
of the game, long after it was evident that be bad
no chance of winning. None of the runs in this
match were remarkable, and the average eon*
tracts forcibly with that of tbe game be
tween Messrs. Parker and Ooon, played to Bal
timore yesterday, when Mr. Coon ran 273 points.
This difference is undoubtedly caused by tbe
wise prohibition of tbe push-shot in the Pennsylva
nia matches. The runs last night were repeatedly
Interrupted by the difficulty of oountlng without its
aid. The runs of 20 and over were as follows: Es
tephe-20, 22, fil, 21,33,48,36,49,25,34, 23, 27, 23,33,
28, 60, 29,21, 39,34,22 ; Kyall—24, 23, 33, 35, 76, 2B>
38, 21, 43, 20, 23. Innings, 113. Average, 10.71.
Time, tbrpe hours and fifty minutes. Mr. Michael
Phelan acted as umpire. Exhibitions so Interesting
and well-conducted must do mucb to Increase tbe
popularity of the game of billiards,
A LEOTCRB BY iWBNDBLL PHILLIPS GABBI
. boh, son of the distinguished Abolitionist, and one
of tbe editors of tbe New York Independent, will be
given this evening at tbe Spring Garden Institute,
Broad and Spring Garden streets. The lecture Is
entitled << The New Corner-stone,” and will present
tbe claims of the toture, to the reconstruction of tbe
Union, and the extension of Freedom and Justice
to all classes. The cause of tbe working-woman
will come under review. TbtswlU be toe first lec
ture of Mr. Garrison, .Tr.,ln this city, and be will
jio doubt receive a kindly welcome.
Pbtbbsok’s Dbteotor for December 16th, just la
shed, contains descriptions ofthirty-Blxncw oounter
felts that have been pnt to circulation since the Ist
of tbe month. In these days of unlimited paper
money, no business man ean safely do without a
Counterfeit Detector like Peterson’s. The eighth
year commences to January.
Labse and Attbaotivb S alb of nine hundred
lots of Plato, hemstitched, and embroidered ltoen
esmbilo handkerchiefs, hosiery, woolen goods,
Cloaks, &e., today, at 10 o’clock, by Panooast &
Warnook, auctioneers, 240 Market street. Particu*
lar attentton of the trade la Invited.
Sind Treatment or oar Betarmsd Pri
soners at Annapolis.
HaeeiSbtoo, Deo. 18.—The following daapatoh
was received by Governor Uurtta this morning
from Surgeon General Phillips, now at Annapolis:
Ash aeons, Deo, 12, 1884,
Governor Curtin :
I visited to-day all the hospitals at Annapolis In
which there are Pennsylvania soldiers lately re
turned from the rebel prisons. These soldiers re*
eelve the utmost oare and attention; The hospitals
are amply provided With ever; thing necessary for
the comfort of the rich. Ido not think it Is neoes-
Sary, under the eironmstanees, to eall on the olti*
ness Of Pennsylvania for supplies for the Inmates
Of hospitals at thlß place. J. S. A. Phttlirs.
cotton •! Cairn*—Steamers AgroniHl.
Cairo, Deo. 12 —The steamer Darling, from
Memphis for Cincinnati, passed np to-day with. 2J»-
bales oi cotton. The Belle, of st, X,ouis, brought
SO bales. Several steamers are aground at draw
mrd’s end other points On the Mississippi, above
Cairo, and prill probably freeze in.
Elections in Massachusetts.
Sravmw Dee. 18.—Ohas. Bohlnson Gainer was
THE WAR.
SHERMAN CLOSE TO SAVANNAH.
His Army in tine of Battle.
A REBEh I'OIiCE REPORTED CONFRONTING HIM,
Southern Reports of Foster’s Movements.
AFFAIRS NEAR RICHMOND.
.Great Snccoss or Warren’s Expedition.
FIFTEEN HUES OF BAUROAD DESTROYED.
Tlie Rebel Communications Out.
ADVICES FROM KKNTCOKV AND TENNESSEE.
MOVEMENTS OF THE REBEL FORCES,
The Latest Nows from North and South Carolina.
SHERHAN,
SHERMAN CLOSE TO SAVANNAH—HIS ARMY IN
LINE OB BATTLE—:NO TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICA
TION BETWEEN SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON.
Washington, Deo. IS.— The following informa
tion has been received Irom CItF Point by tele
graph i
•'The Richmond Dispatch, of to-day, says Sher
man Is near Savannah, probably not five miles dis
tant. He has not yet made an attack-, and It Is still
doubtful whether he will do so or make for the coast,
southeast of the city.
“It Is yery certain he has not yet opened com
munication with the coast, though he may do so
verv soon.”
A telegraphic despatch received from below
Charleston, states thpt Sherman was In line of bat
tle, we will not say where, confronted by a strong
Confederate force. Another paper states that there
has been no direct communication with Savannah
for several days, but we apprehend tjite wires have
been out between that place and Charleston.
REBEL REPORTS ON THB 12tB—SHERMAN THEN
FIFTEEN MILES FROM SAVANNAH.
Washington, Dec. is.—The Richmond Dispatch
.of Deo. 12th contains the following on Sherman’s
movements: - “ The latest news’ from Sherman Is
that on Saturday, December loth, he was at Bloom
lngdale, on the Central Georgia Railroad, fifteen
miles west of Savannah.”
GENERAL GRANTS ARMY.
GENERAL WABBBN’B EXPEDITION—GBBAT SUCCESS
OP THB MOVEMENT—PIPTEBN MILES .OP BAIL
KOAD DESTROYED—SEBEL SUPPLIES OUT OPE—
EXECUTION OF DESERTERS.
Headquarters Abut op the Potomac, Dec.
11.—The movements In this Department, which have
been In the course of exeoutiou tho past few days,
have finally been developed, and now the objects In
tended to be accomplished may he given to the pub
lic, as well as the results attained.
It was known tqpt the enemy wero procuring large
supplies for their troops by of the Weldon Rail
road to Stony creek, whence the; were wagoned to
Petersburg. The cavalry force sent there some ten
days ago not being able effectually to Btop their
operations, the sth Corps, with Gregg’s cavalry and
the 3d Division of the 2d Corps,: were detailed to put
a stop to It by destroying the railroad as far south as
Hlcksford, and opposite that station also. .
At daylight oil Wednesday morning the eolumn
started on the Jerusalem road, the cavalry taking
the advance. On arriving at a point nineteen miles
from Petersburg they diverged from the road about
a mile to the right, where they reached the Notta
way river, and the oommand at once commenced
crossing and then bivouacked on the south side for
the night.
At 7.30 on Thursday morning the .pontoons were
taken up and the column started, leaving a cavalry
detachment to pick up stragglers and return with
them. On reaching a point two mUes beyond Sus
sex Court House, some cavalry were encountered
and were driven back to whore the Weldon Railroad
crosses the Nottoway. • - .
About noon a Bmall force of the enemy made a
dash In between our cavalry and the advance of the
Infantry, but were Boon routed with slight loss on
both sides. Here a cavalryman was found who had
evidently been murdered and stripped of every
thing, even to his hoots. The advance then com
menced the destruction of the railroad by burning
the bridge across the Nottoway, and continued on
to-Jarrett’s station, bivouacking at that place until
Thursday night.
On Friday morning an early start was made, and
in the afternoon the advance reached a point near
Hioksford, where the enemy were found to he in
some force, and having a battery In position, with
strong works on both sides of the Moherrln river.
After the position had been examined, an attack
was deemed Impracticable on aecount of the strength
of the works and the dlffioulty of approaching them,
particularly with artillery ; therefore, It was de
termined to carry the line of works on this side
and destroy the depot, which was successfully done.
During this charge, the color sergeant of the Ist
Massachusetts Is said to have been killed.
Troops were seen moving into position at this
point, as'though they had just, arrived, aud the file
from the. batteries soon after showed that they had
been reinforced.
It now got dark and began raining, snowing, and
freezing. The troops oamped In the vicinity for the
night, and In the morning started on their return,
reaching Sussex Court House, and halting there on
Saturday night. The enemy’B cavalry and a small
body of infantry followed and endeavored to annoy
the rear-guard, hut each time were driven hack
with Iqsb.
This afternoon the Nottaway river was reached,
and the entire command crossed In safety, where
they found a part of the 9th Corps, who had started
to their aid In case of an engagement.
To-morrow they will he bask In their old position
in front of Petersburg, ready lor the next move
against the enemy, in whatever direction the Com
mander-ln-Chlef may deem most effectual.
The move may he considered as one of the most
successful of the campaign, and reflects honor not
only on the originator, but on those to whom Its
execution was entrusted. A most effective blow has
been dealt the enemy by the destruction of some of
the fifteen miles of railroad which they were fusing
extensively, some hundred cars passing over it every
day, loaded with supplies. The track was tom up,
the ties piled In heaps, with drywoofl from the ad
jacent fences, and set on fire, with the rails on top,-
tho heat bending and twisting them In every shape.
All the depots on the route were burned, as well
as numerous mills, barnß, and dwelling;, from
which the occupants had fled-, Or from the cover of
which guermasJw&Sred on our troops. One was
caught” ll'n a gun near where a shot had just been
fired, and it Is said the troops hung him near the
Nottaway river. Our loss in the entire trip will
not exceed forty or fifty In killed land wounded, be
sides a few stragglers, .who were captured.
The severity of the weather was the principal
difficulty the men had to encounter; but as there
was much wood on the line of maroh, and plenty of
work for them to do, they managed to keep them-,
selves from suffering.
Nothing has transpired In front Qf Petersburg to
day of Interest. The weather has changed, and a
cold wind storm prevails. Two men, named Edward
Bowe and Daniel O. Smith, of the 179th New York,
2d Division, 9th Corps, were executed yesterday for
the crime of desertion. They were hardened crimi
nals, not seeming to care for themselves or an; one
else. One of them mounted the scaffold smoking a
cigar, and taking hold of the rope gave It a, pall, to
see if It was strong enough to hold him. Sacha
lesson will, perhaps, have Its proper effeot on that
class of men who enlist for the mere purpose of get
ting the bounty, with the Idea that they can desert
to. the enemy with impunity.
KENTUCKY AMD TENNESSEE.
THE REBEL GENERAL LTON. MOVING TOWARDS
BOrjONSVILLB—BRECKINRIDGE TRYING TO JOIN'
Louisville, Deo. 12.—The rebel General Lyon
crossed the Cumberland river with his command the
day before yesterday, at Yellow Creek, about twen
ty miles below Clarksville. His force Is reported at
about 2,600 men, and when last heard from he was
moving toward Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and threa
tening that place. If he attacks It, the garrison,
being small, will be Compelled to fall back to a
stronger or more proximate point. Breckinridge’s
position seems to be In doubt. A loyal gentleman,
whose reliability is vouched for, says Breektnridge
is at Sparta, Tennessee, with about U,ooo men.
Thlß gentleman speaks of what he knows, and the
facts Indicate that Breckinridge Intends to reinforce
Hood, and, it possible, to reach the main rebel
army; but the position of our troops under Stone
man and Burbrldge indicates that he will have diffi
culty In forming a junction with Hood.
THE SITUATION AT NASHVILLE UNCHANGED—THB
WEATHER TOO BAD 808 OPERATING.
. Nashville, Deo. 18.— The situation is unchanged.
No advance has been made by the Federal troops
yet. -»
Some skirmishing took place on the Harding
pike, and several guns were dislodged from Fort
Negley. The slippery state of the ground renders
locomotion almost impossible, and hostilities will he
postponed until a change of weather occurs.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
THE SIEGE or CHABLESTOH—THE TBUdB DUBIHS
THE EXCHANGE 0* PBIBOKBBS BROKE* BY THE
REBELS—A* APOLOGY HADE.
Fortress Mohbob, Dec. IS.—The Charleston
Mercury of the 6th contains the follo wing:
« This Is the five hundred and fifteenth day of the
siege of Charleston. During the progress of ex
change of prisoners, now going on in the harbor,
and which will probably last for two weeks, the
bombardment of the city by the enemy Is to be sus
pended, Under this arrangement there was no
shelling yesterday. We understand that the trace
was also to apply to the various hostile batteries in
the harbor, but by some mistake, the cause ofwlffch
we have not learned, the terms of the truce were
not fully known at, Fort Sumpter, and one of our
sharpshooters at that,port shot and killed a Yankee
who showed himself at Battery Gregg. Thereupon,
several of the enemy’s batteries opened fire on Fort
Sumpter. Finally, however, by the activity? of
Captain-Hatch, the enemy were apprised by flag of
three of the matter, and an apology whs tendered
for the unintentional violation of the truce. Since
then matters have resumed their former quiet
aspect.”
P.KBEX. SBVOBTS or GBNBBAI. FOSTER'S
Baltimore, Dee. IS.—The Charleston Mercury of
the otoinst. publishes the following:
“ From the Savabnah Kailroad.— We have
received no definite Intelligence of any farther
fighting on the coast. We hoar, however, that the
enemy is quite aotlye lit that quarter. His main do-
THE PRESS—PHILADELPHI
monetration will probably bo next made against doe
aawatchle, while by feints at Focotallga and Gra
hamevllle he will endeavor to divide our forces and
distract the attention of our otfioera.”
NORTH CAROLINA.
A SUCCESSFUL EXPEDITION INTO BBKTIE AND HBET
FOED COUNTIES—DESTRUCTION OF REBEL AEMV
Fortress Monroe, Dee. 12.—The expedition
which left Norfolk, Va., on the 3d Inst., comprising
the United States gunboat Ohloopee and the 83d
New York Regiment, commanded by Lieut. 001.
Wm. Clark, for the purpose of breaking np the con
traband trade between the city of Norfolk and the
rebel agent on Roanoke Island, has met with en
couraging suooess. Lieut. Cob Clark, with a por
tion of the regiment, marched for several miles into
the counties of Bertie and Hertfoid, surprising at
one point a oompany of rebel soldiers guarding a
lofcof goods In transitu for the army, and captured
a camp In which wero found large quantities of arms
and accoutrements destined for, the iobel army.
They were all burned, and the whole force returned
in safety to Roanoke ißland on the eth Inst.
THE GUNBOAT OTSEGO SUNK -BY A TORPEDO IN
ROANOKE RIVER—THE VESSEL TO BE RAISED. .
Washington, Deo. is.—lnformation has reached
the Navy Department that the United States gun
boat Otsego, Commander Arnold, was sunk, a few
days ago, by a rebel torpedo In the Roanoke river,
six miles above Plymouth, N. O. Tho torpedo was
attache <fto a log and planted In the river, and as
the Otsego was moving up on a reoonnolssance she
struck the torpedo, which exploded and oaused the
ship to sink. There Is only six foot of water In the
Koacoke river whdte she went down, and she will
he raised and repaired. No person on board was
injured.
DEPARTMENT OP THE GULF.
ADVICES FROM FORT MORGAN—REBEL HAMS AND
GUNBOATS AT MOBILE.
New Torn, Deo, 13 —A Fort Morgan letter says
the new rebel ram at Selma is being armored. It
Is reported that there are seven rams and gunboats
inside the obstructions, besides four blockade-run
ners, with cargoes of ootton, waiting to escape from
Mobile Bay. -
THE BLOCKADE.
CAPTURE OP TWO VESSELS LOADED WITH OOTTON.
Washington,’ Dec. 13.—Tho Navy Department
to-day received a despatch from Rear Admiral Por
ter- dated at fortress Monroe, in which he report;
the capture of the blockade-runner steamer Emma
Henry, with a oargo of several hundred bales of
cotton, by the U. S, steamer Cherokee, and the
schooner Mary, with 80 bales of cotton, by the
Mackinaw. »
CALIFORNIA.
THE ELECTORAL MESSENGER—THE NEVADA STATE
GOVERNMENT ORGANIZED.
. San Francisco, Deo. io,—The Presidential Elec
tors of tho State have chosen .T. G. MeCullum mes
senger to carry their vote to Washington.
The heavy rains have temporarily checked mining
operations In this State, and Nevada and mining
stocks are depressed.
The Nevada State Government was Inaugurated
on the 6th. The Legislature meets on the 13th, and
will elect a United States Senator.
SOUTH AMERICA,
GREAT EXCITEMENT AT MARACAIBO—SEIZURE OF
A GOVERNMENT SCHOONER BY A REVOLUTION
ARY EXILE—A BATTERY TAKEN AND THB GUNS
SPIKED,
New York, Deo. IS —The barkentine Teresa,
from Maracaibo November 20, reports that Gen.
Poulga, a revolutionary exile, visited the port on
November 14 In a British schooner with a crew of
only twelve men, made prisoners of the officers and
crews of two Government boats sent to board his
vessel, and having thus weakened the force aboard
of a Government schooner, easily captured her. He
then went ashore,' drove away the garrison of a bat- •
tery, and spiked the guns. Thence proceeding
aboard the captured vessel, he fired into a Govern
ment steamer, killing one man and wounding the
Captain, and proceeded to sea with his prisoners.
The vessel iq which he entered the port was un
armed, except that her crew had. revolvers, Mara
caibo was In a great statepf alarm, fearingthe place
would be bombardeMand have to surrender. The
Teresa was detained three days, no pilot being wil
ling to go to sea until all fears were allayed.
THE ST. ALBANS EMBERS.
IH£ PKISONF.KS DISCHARGED BY
THE CANADIAN COURT.
©IiLT-ONE INDICTMENT HEARD BT THE JUDGE.
l3—The case of the St. Albans
raiders was reopened to-day, before Justice Cour
sal. The court-room was weir filled with speeta
tors. The appearance of tho prisoners' was much
the SamcTas at the last hearing.
At the commencement of the proceedings Mr.
Kerr objected that the court jiad no jurisdiction lu
the ease. He denied in f«fo his Honor’s right to
set there at all on this Investigation.
Mr. Derlln said that after having granted a delay
Of a month they had now met to hear evidence for
the defence, and not to listen to a legal argument.
After,a few words from the court, and from Mr.
Johnson, Queen’s counsel, Mr. Kerr was allowed to
go into an argument as to the jurisdiction .of the
court In the premises, and after some discussion be
tween the counsel, the court said that this was a
matter of most;grave importance, involving his
right of jurisdiction, and consequently the validity
ofthese proceedings from thelrcommeneement. He
should, therefore, take time to consider It'before
proceeding further, and for this purpose the court
would adjourn until 2 P. M.
The court reassembled at three o’clock, and’ was
densely crowded.- Justice Coursal, on taking the
-bench, said the matter ih question was most im
portant since Ms authority had been denied. He
had given the argument on both sides his most
serious consideration, and had. come to theconolu
sioh'that the case came under the imperial-act, and
that he was bound to act And to obey the Imperial
authority. In a national question like the one
under consideration, the imperial act was supreme
and must be his guide. Our own provincial act to
carry-lnto effect the Ashburton treaty had not re
ceived the special royal sanction- requisite The
ease was a most exceptional one, and being national
he could do no other than allow our own act to give
way before that of the lmperlal'Leglslature. The
revised imperial aot must rule herein, and that act
required that the warrant under which the prisoners
were arrested should be signed-by the Governor
General. If the court could have reserved the point
for a higher tribunal It would most gladly have
done so, but since;the liberty of the subject was In
volved there admitted of no delay,’ and since he had
not had the warrant of the Governor General, he
had come to the conclusion that the court possessed
no jurisdiction in the case, and he most order the
Immediate release of the prisoners.
Thlsannouncement was received with applause
by a number of persons present, but the demonstra
tion was Instantly checked. .
Mr. Derlln then arose and In a moat Impassioned
rech implored his Honor not to order the dls
rgeof the prisoners upon the remaining indlot
ment s., out In latrness ana jnstloe to the counsel for
the United States, and for those of the private pro
secutors, the hanks, to allow of a hearing. He con
tended that the prisoners could be discharged only
on this one particular Indictment, and the Court
owed it to the counsel to be heard oh the others.
Should It he said In an English court of justice that
the Judge, having decided In favor of the prisoners
in one case, he immediately discharged them In six
Hirers 1 what would be Bald outside 1
The counsel for toe' defence themselves knew the
course which toe court had taken was unprecedented.:
Had not his Honor issued six warrants, and -yet he
had but one warrant before him! He oalled solemn
ly on the court to hesitate. He (Mr. Berlin) could
netremain silent whilst thirteen men charged with
robbery, and even murder, were allowed to go at'
liberty without their several cases being Investi
gated. Our good name , for justice and fair play
was at stake, and though some amongst us might
he-sympathizers with the prisoners, we had yet to
learn that they Bet at naught the jewel fair play.
He again called upon the court to hesitate before
discharging these men, and give the counsel for toe
prosecution a chanoeof being heard, for here the
most important interests of all were at stake,
viz: International ones. He again Implored
toe court not to order this wholesale delivery.
Ho would put it to the court, was It treating
the counsel for the prosecution with fairness 1 If
the court should persist in doing this, then we must
be prepared ibr the consequences. No country had
dealt fairer with England in extradition matters
than had the United States. Their judges com
bined to give effeot to too extradition treaty. The
judges ©four Supreme Court had ooucurreut juris
diction with his Honor, and had counsel known of
the probable course of his Honor, they would have
desired toe court to allow these judges to have
seats on the bench along with him.
Mr. Berlin again, for toe last time, besought his
Honor to hesitate before he formally ordered the
liberation of toe prisoners.
Mr. Johnson arose and said that both-those who
represented the United States and those who repre
sented private Interests In this affair had upon them
a grave responsibility, but he thought Mr. Derlln
mistaken in the view which he took of the judgment
of the Court. The Court meant that the prisoners
were discharged on the one charge which had been
investigated.
The Court here said that Mr. Derlln had under*
stood the judgment of the Court aright, Thepri.
soners were discharged In every esse before him,
Messrs. Kerr, Abatt, and Laflamme, counsel for
the prisoners, objected to any calling In question of
the judgment. \
Mr. Bose, counsel for the United States, wished
to speak. He said he did not mean to call his
Honor’s judgment, just delivered, In question.
The court declined to hear further, saying that If
he had no right to arrest these men on one charge,
as he held that he had not, then neither had he toe
right to detain them on any others. . -
These men had been arrested on magistrates’ war
rants, upon his own, and then on motion Of toe police,
and now, when his Honor’s own jurisdiction (was
oalled In question, because his warrants were null
and void, he saw he had been mistaken, and It was
the duty of every British judge on finding that, to
rectify his errors. The court, therefore, ordered
that the prisoners be immediately discharged, and
was prepared to Incur the responsibility of Its own
act. Applause Baffin broke out In toe court, but
was again Instantly cheeked.
to a few minutes the prisoners walked through
the court-room, and were congratulated by a few of
their acquaintances, and when they emerged from
toe building a few voices were raised In something
meant to be cheers. They then separated, looking
S leased at their enlargement, and the crowd at onto
espersed, -
NEW YORK CITY.
New Y obk, Deo. 13,1864.
ARRIVAL OP ADMIRAL PABEAGUT.
The United States sloop-of-war Hartford arrived
here this afternoon, with Admiral Farragut on
hoard. '
THE EVENING STOCK BOARD.
11 P. M.—Gold 234%, New York Central 121.
Erie 94, Hudson Elver 116%, Beading 136%, Mlehl-
8 m Central 134%, Michigan Southern 78, Illinois
entral ISO, Cleveland and Pittsburg 112, Kook
Island 107%, Northwestern 43, do. preferred 76%,
Fort Wayne 104%, Prairie flu Obien 54%, Chicago
and Alton 92, Ohio and Mississippi certificates 86%,
Canton Company 36%, Cumberland 51, Quicksilver
*3, Mariposa 86%. .
THB CATTLE MARKET.
Beef Cattle advanced l%c; receipts 6,000 head,
quoted at 0@190.' Shipp higher, at 4@loe; reoelpts
18,000 head. Swine higher, at 18%@l4o; reoelpts
4,000 head.
MARINE DISASTER,
The steamer Cambria, with 600 soldiers from New
Haven, struck a rook in Hell date yesterday, caus
ing a serious leak. The soldiers were-taken off in
safety, and the ship was towed to her dook.
BOSTON.
Boston, December 13.
NAVAL COURT-MARTIAL.
The naval general court-martial sitting at Charles
ton navy yard for toe trial of Franklin W. Smith,
charged with defrauding the Government, con
eluded-taking evidence to-day. The oourt has been
taking.testlmony for sixty-seven days.and the evi
dence oosars over twenty-five hundred written
pages, ~9a days are allowed the connect to prepare
the defence.
NON-ARRIVAL OP THE CANADA.
10 P. M.—There are no algos of toe Canada at
the lower station. She will probably arrive late
to-night, apd/will remitto below till «*ly la the
monOPSt
WASHINGTON.
Washinotok, Deoembe
THE RECIPROCITY TREATY.
The original joint resolution in relation'
reciprocity treaty was reported by Represen
Elijah Wabd, of New York, ftdm the Oomi
on Commerce, last April. The preamble on!
at that time acted on, and.thls, among other t
declares that nearly all the articles which O
has to sell are admitted into the United Stati
of duty, while heavy duties are. now Imposed
many of those articles which the people o
United States have to sell, with the lntenl
excluding them from the Canadian market; ai
ther, that the President of the United states
tog the first session of the Thirty-sixth Oon
caused to be submitted to the House an offie
port setting forth the inequality and lnjustti
isttog in our present intercourse with Canada
versive of the, true Intent of the treaiy, owing iOthe
subsequent legislation of Canada.
With the view of carrying on commercial Inter
course reciprocally beneficial and sattsfaoti ry
both parties, a resolution was* appended, au
thorizing- and. requiring the Preslden; to
give notice to the Government of tne I nited
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland that it is the
wish and intention of the Government of the united
States to terminate the treaty unless a new conven
tion shall befere.the end or ten years from the nego
tiation of this troaty he oonoluded between the two
Governments, by which the provisions shaHlbeso
abrogated or so modified as to be mutually satisfac
tory to both Governments, and authorizing tae Pre
sident to appoint three commissioners for the revi
sion of the treaty, and to confer with othjf com
missioners duly authorized therefor, whenever-It
shall appear to be the wish of the Government
of Great Britain to negotiate a new treaty.
The preamble having been adopted at the last
session, the question to-day recurred on the adop
tion of the resolution, but. this was superseded by
the substitute offered by Representative' Mobbu-u,
merely requesting the. President to' give the Go
vernment of Great Britain and Ireland thenotlce
required for, the termination of the treaty, without
any reference whatever to a new one. The Senate
has yet to act upon the subject.
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
The Senate to-day in executive session confirmed
the nominations or I)Ayij> MoDowAUPtO be judge
of the United States Court for the District of Indi
ana, Baiip.m-t Pikb to-be District Attorney for
tne Western Distrtot of Missouri, and Ohabubs H.
Shriotb to be Collector of internal reyenue of the
Fourteenth dtstriot of Pennsylvania.
THE REGISTRY OF SEAMEN.
The Secretary of State communicated to the
House to-day the returns Made by tho eoileotors of
customs, in pursuance of the.aet of 17M, for the re*
lief and protection oi Amerioan seamen registered
In United St ates ports to 1664. Of the whole num
ber, two thousand seven 'kindred and sixty, 1,079
are returned from Maine, 13 from New Hampshire,
1,417 from Massachusetts, 81 from Rhode Island,' l
Rom Connecticut, 40 from New York, 97 from-Penn
sylvania, and 32 from Florida.
XXXVIII'M CONGRESS—SeeoM Session,
SENATE. ... -
- of Kew Hampshire, Pfeßidflttfcyro tem. t
m the chair, . . .
LOST CERTIFICATES’ OF INDEBTEDNESS, 1
Mr. SBMNER, of Massachusetts, introduced the peti
tion of Lake Brothers, bauker*roJr~Bo#on and New
Torb, in which they set forth that they were the owners
of certificates of indebtedness to the amount of $lO,OOO,
and that they were lost; that evidence was famished
the Treasury Department of the loss, bat that they had
not received fail compensation for the loss. .Titer pray
Congress to provide a remedy in their/spacial case: and
also, by further legislation, to protect the of
persons in such a situation.
As the question involved in the petition concerned the
finances of the country and the credit of the country,he
(Mr. Sumner) ashed its reference to the Committee on.
Finance. Referred. v -
PETITION FOR BELIEF FROM I JtTPORT DUTIES,
Mr. HOWARD, of Michigan, introdu.cs& .a> petition
from the Collector Of the port of DetroUrjptfyinft relief
from the operation of the joint resoluthmajd last -ses
sion increßßing the rate of duties on irnyvnltfaxtieies 50
per cent; Referred to the Committee Finance;
TBApBPBK OF A <?mil!OAT TOfftBBBIA,'
Mr. SUMNER, from the Committee on Foreign Bela-
Uone, repotted a MU authorizing the President of the
United State* to transfer a gunboat to the Republic of
Liberia. The bill provides that any one cftha.ganboats
of the United States navy may be to the Li
berian Government upon a-valuation to benxed by the
Secretary of-the Navy, ■who is enter into
a contract with any person duly empowered by the Li
berian Government by which that Government shall
engage to nay to the United States the value of the same
in annual instalments, not exceeding ten in number,
with interest at six per cent, per annum,
BEVBNUE GUTTERS F08798R XAKB9.
. Mr. SHERMAN, from the re
ported a bill authorizing the constracuoßLOf revenue
cutters for service on the lakes,; andaeppropriatiug
$1,000,000, or so much as may be necessary for that par
pose. He asked that the following letter from the Sec
retary of the Treasury be read:
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
your letter of the 7th instant, requei ting information as
to the number of revenue cutters now on the lakes, tbelr
efficiency and the necessity of their increase. Tr enam
ber of cuttprs heretofore maintained the Northern
lakes was sis. They are sailing vessels, Mid of such
build andl rig as to prevent their musing with effi
ciency. In 1861 five of'them were ‘ dirtied to be
brought down the St. Lawrence to, tbajftlantlc coast,
in the hope that they might be used-advantageous! via
the preventive service. One was left on the lakes, bat
was found to be worthless and wassoll. Baring the
last winter a contract was made with parties to build
an efficient steamer for revenue service on Lake Erie,
which vesselis so nearly completed that her. trial has
been ordered for to-day. This is the only steamer be
longing to the Government revenue
purposes on all the lakes. The r Jtcwfigim however,
for preventing smuggling alcrfig dur Honhem frontier,
which the Government has satisfactory evidence is
carried onto a great extent, induced the Secretary to
charter two steamers .for temporaiflheervice, one on
LakeEneand one on Lake Ontario/ One of .th*se was
lost on entering the harbor of Olevelahd, and the char
ter of the other has expired -and sheJias gone out of
service - I .therefore reccommeud that authority be
given to build oi purchase five.efficient’ vessels for the
use of the revenue department on the Northers lakes,
which, in addition to the one just completed, will
make the number of gutters preyiously l employel It
is possible that thenujnber.here recomniendea may not
be all required, The great fcagth^the' coast to.be
guarded, and in some parts its cloae proximity to the
Canada shore, .demand constant vigilance, and the
proper authority thould.beconfereediameeteoniingeh-.
cieg. u possible, such vessels shouM odeompletetL and
commissioned.by the "r-ntnrrf nnTMrrtfnn. h.
l am, very respectfully, yanTttoiHgE*wsr*S&, -
• „ . Secretarvof the-Treasury
Mr. FOSTER asked if the vessel* jt««
armed vessels? ..\v ,r •*
Mr. SHEBMAH replied that- be urderstood- revaaiTg
cutters were usually armed with pivot guns only: they
were not vessels of war. ■ ■
,Hr FOSTER said that by an - aoteaement between
the Govamnunt of the United Stat«SS3Sof Gmht Bri
tain. entered into in April, 1817.:there wee astlpnlatian
in regard to the armed forco which tho Government'of
the United Elates should keep on me lakes.- -
Hr.-SHEEHAN »ald the Finance Committee bad care
fully considered that arrangement before taking action
on the MU. It did not interfere with it in any way.
.The bill as reported was thenpassed.
TBB WIVES ABD CBILDBEH OP COLOKXT) SOI/DIERS.
Hr. WII SOS, of MassackUsetts, introduced a joint
resolution to encourage enlistmentedjn-the army, by
making free the. wives and oMMrtOCiof to i ore 4 aq.
dhrsnow held as slaves in the South. . ,
The resolution movides that the wife and cbildroc,
if any he have, ofany personthat has been or shall be
a soldier in the service of the United States, shall be
forever free, and in determining wko la-the wife and
Who are the children of the rnlisted person evidence
that he and tie woman (claimed tq be his wife) have
livi d together associated- as hnsbaha and wife, and so
conhnudu to nsVe lived or associated at the time of en
listment ; or that a form of marriage, whether ihe same
was or was not authorized or recognized bylaw, has
been celebrated .between them, - ana .that the parties
thereto thereafter lived together associated as hasbtnd'
and wife, and so continued to live as associate at the
time of the enlistment,'shall he'deemed sufficient proof
of a marriage, and the children'of such marriage shall
be deemed and taken to be the children mentioned in
this act. The above was referred to the Military Com
mittee. ■ i
IMMIGRATION.
On motion of Hr. LABS, of Kansas, it was ordered
that so much of the President’s Mewage as relates to
foreign immigration be referred to tta Qommittee on
Agriculture. . ••
EANKRUPTtrffcj '
A message wsb received from the-House of Sepresen
tatives announoing.the/passage by that body of a bill to
establish a uniform system of bankruptcy.
On motion of Mr FOSTER the bill waa referred to the
Judiciary Committee, and ordered to be printed.
THE RHODE ISLAND SBNATOB.
Mr. LANE, of Kansas, mbyed the Senate adjourn, hut
afterwards withdrew his motion to permit Mr Sprague
to present the credentials’of Mr. Anthony, as Senator
from Rhode Island, for six yeUfk, commencing March
4, 1865. .a
**, EXECUTIVE BBSSIOET.
The Senate then'went into executive session, and soon
after adjourned.
HOUSE OF kepresentatives.
LOTOSIAKA.
Mr. ELIOT, of Massachusetts,. introduced a resolu
tion declaring that the State Of Loaiei&B* may resume,
ita political relations with4beUove«MiiS3fc of the United
States. Kef erred to iheffiams}i|fc«ctoii the Judiciary/
’ BAILBOADS.
Mr. COLE, of California, introduced a hill granting
lands to certain railroad companies in California; Ke
feired to the Committee on Public Lands.
MIKXKO DBPAKTMBHT.
Also, a bill to establish a mining department, with a
commissioner and the necessary clerks and mineralo
gists, for the purpose of collecting and diffusing useful
information throughout the United States,. -
Mr. GOLB moved that the subject be referred to a
select committee of seven..
_Mr. BBOOKS. of New York, would have no objection
if at the same time an inquiry be directed as to'the mode
and mease of obtaining revenue from the mines.
Mr WASHBURNS, of Illinois, was opposed to the
whole scheme.
Objection thus beingjmade, the subject went over.
THB POSITION OP, LOUISIANA. ‘
Mr. JAMES C. ALLEN, of Illinois, moved to recon
sider the vote by which Mr. ESot’sproposition was
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Hewanted
it sent to the Committee on the KebeUious States It
was read for information, and proposes to’admit the
Senators and Representatives In Congress under the new
Cosstitntion lecently adopted in Looiaiaiia; The mo
tion was reconsidered.
Mr. ELIOT, of Massachusetts, remarked that when
be suggested the Committee,on- .the Judiciary, it was
because'that standing committee was the proper one
for the examination of the question, and because a bill
looking to the same end was heretofore referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary., He did not suppose the
subject would receive anything but kindness from the
Committee on the BebelJious States, nor had he any
reason to believe that that committee was oppoiedtj
this resolution. He would-have no objection to suoh a
reference.' ~
The resolution was referred to the Committee on the
KebeUious States.
TAX OK GOAL.
Hr. CHANDLEF, of flew York, introduced a resolu
tion, which was adopted, instructing the Committee oif
Ways and Means to inquire into the expediency of re
ducing the tax on mineral coals.
If A"VAL DEPOT OK THB LAKBS.
Mr. BROWN, of Wisconsin, asked leave, but objee
.tion was'made, to introduce a resolution for "the ap
pointment of a select committee of seven members to
whom shall be referred. aU resolutions, petitions, 4c.,
relative to a naval depot on the* Lakes, and whose duty
it shall be to select themoßi suitable Bite, and report br
bill or otherwise. '
BONDED GOODS,
Mr. STEVEKS, of Fennsilvania, asked leave to intro
duce a bill, with a view to* nutting it on passage, ex
tendingthe time for the withdrawal of goods from any
public stores or bonded warehouses in eases where the
three years’ time allowed by the law of July, 1852, has
been interfered with by any order of the President of
the United States. •
Hr, BKOWN, of Missouri, objected.
NAVY YABD FOB lEON-CLAD9, ,
The House resumed the consideration of the bill to es
tablish a navy yard for iron-cl ad sat New London.
Mr. O: NEILL, cf Pennsylvania', renewed the remarks
from yesterday in favor of Leafrue Island for a navy
yard for iron-ciade,&o. The Secretary of the Navy had
. risen above local prejudices in favoring that point,look*
ing only to tbe-infftreste of-tbe country and the promo
tion oi the efficiency of the naval service.
Mr. O’NEILL proceeded at length to show the supe
rior advantages of League Island, and remarked that
everything required for such a navy yard was. within
easy distance of procurement. Neither Philadelphia
nor Pennsylvania came here to ask for this location as
a boon or asafavjor. Heurged the selection for, among
otherxeasons, that there is fresh and deep water, an
adjacent population which can furnish all the requited
mechanical shill and all material in --abundance
League Island was the proper place, and no argument
hadbeen advanced to show that there was any other
place poeeesiing equal advantage*, i
Mr. BROOfiALL, of Pennsylvania, offered a substi
tute that the President shall appoint a commission of
seven scientific and practical men, three of whom shall
he officers of the navy, not below the rank of captain.
Who shall select a site fork navy yard for iron-clad
vessels, having in view fitness of location as well as
convenience of construction. A majority of said com
mission is authorized to make a report. If the report
be confirmed-by the President, the Secretary of the
Navy shall forthwith procure the title to such a site to
he vested in the United States, and shall adopt-mea
sures for the immediate commencement of the work
Mr. Broomhll,< while preferring League Island, said
his object in offering his substitute was that all
places should beproperly examined and the best site
selttted
Mr. PIKE, of Maine, said all we hare to do with tha
navy late keep the preaem force in We, ha re
, six hundred a»d seventy'oa«ve«««ls,whliih*ufllea for
all thewrposes of this war. Why abculd wo eater
upon the enlarged expenditure for the purpose of ere
, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 14, 1864.
monsters to avotd anne possible future
k«al?iL?Il r '.i and J p '*L a t * mc when the coaairy was
WftHfta ab, necessity to
provide nfeans for mij Uary purposes?
TOTS SUBJECT TABLED,
layr tlie whole pending subject on the
Iqws ; waß R 2r6«d to—yeas 80, nays 53-ae fol-
YBAS.
BOBCh,
Grider,
Griimell,
Bardin?,
Herrick,
Higby,
Po«roan.
Hubbard Clows),
Baibttrd,
Kellogg (K, X.),
Kernsn,
Knapp,
Kb
Le Blond,
«•«' lejlha.
Long,
Longyear,
Mallory,
Marcy,
McDowell,
McTndoe.
MPInr(ST. Y.),.
Morrill,
Morris (W. Y.>,
Morris (Ohio),
Morrison,
Stable,
HAYS,
Kelley.
Ke logg {Mich,),
Law,
Loan,
Marvin,
McAlHeier,
Mcßride,
McClur*.
Miller (Pa. )*
Moorhead.
Myers, Amos
Myers, Leonard
Morton,
O’KeUl (Pa,),
Pendleton,
Randall (Pa.),
Sice (Mass.),
o the
Mlv
ilttee
7 was
41ley,
Allison*
Ames,
Aefeiey,
Baldwin (Kick,),
Jfcxter,
Beaman,
Blair,
Blow,
Routwell.
Brooks,
SSfc*-"-
Cole,
Cox^
Cravens.
Davis (N.Y.),
Drisgre.
Erkiey,
Eden,
Eldiidge*
Eliot,
Farnsworth,
Finch,
G*uson»
Ancona,
Arnold, _
Bailey, t
Baldwin (Maes.),
Blaine,
Boyd,
Bnuadagve,
BrooaaU,
Davis (Ud.),
Dawes,
Dawson,'
Deming,
Dennison, .
Edger’on,
English,
Booper,
Hubbard (Conn-)
Ingereoil, |
tEOIPBOCITT TKBATT.
Ike Housei took up the joint resolution,reported at the
last seteion by BUjah ward, from the Gommittwe ou
Commerce, authorizing notice to be given by the Pra&i
rftnt to terminate the reciprocity treaty with Great
Britain, and the appointment of commissioners to negO'
tlate anew on the true principles of reclpro
fv. ty i>l s i ff ec i, ill^ r ¥ te between the Hailed Sutes and
the British ftorth American provinces. The question
pending irom last session was on the passage of ths re
eoJntloa. ‘This was now reconsidered, when
• Hr. fcORRJLL, of Vermont, offered a substitute, sat*
ting forth that the terms of that treaty are not recipro
cal and satisfactory, providirgforthe adju-tmsat of any
matters ofdiffeiesce between the two Governments,
and rtqussting the President to give to the Go verameots
of Gr*afc Britain and Ireland the notice required hr the
fifth ankle of \hi treaty of June 6th, 1854, for theter
.mmatioztof me same.
Mr. Morrill’s snMtitMe having been a treed to, Mr.
ELIJAH WABD moved to lay the whole subject on the
table.
This was disagreed to—yeas 45, nays 84.
• The original resolution, as amended by Mr. Morrill’s
substitute, was tten passei—yeas 85* nays 51—aa fol
lows:
YEAS.
Hotchkiss,
Hnbnard (Iowa),
Hubbard (Conn,),
Halbard,
Ingorsoll,
Jenckea,
Julian, ‘
Kelley.
Kellogg (Mich ),
KelloggfN. Y.),
KfimEißi -
Knox,
Loan*
ftarrLn,
McClure.
Miller (N. Y.),
Moorhead,
Morrill,
Morris (ft. Y),
Myers, A»
Myers, Leonard
Norton,
Odell, -
O’Neill (Pa,),
Orth,
Patterson,
Parham,
Pike,
NAYS.
Harding,
Harrington,
Herrick, :
Knapp, 1
Law.
Lazear,
Littlejohn,
Long,
Mallory,
Marcy,
McDowell,
Mctadoe,
McKinney,
Miller (Pa.),
Morris (Ohio),
Morrison,
Noble*
uned at half-past t
Allison,
Ames,
Ashley,
Bailey,
Baldwin (Mich.),
Baldwin- (Mats.),
Baxter,
Beaman,
Blaine,
Blow,
Bout well,
Boyd,
Brand agee,
Brooks,
Clark, A* W. ‘
Cole. •
Davis (Md.),
Dawes,
Dixon,
Eckley,
English,
Farnsworth,
Ganton,
Gooch,
GrinneU;
»fg»y.
Holman,
Hooper,
Alley,
Ancona,
Arnold. ■
Brown fWil.},
*Cbanler,
Cobb. .
Cox,
Davie (N.Y.),
Dennison,
Donnelly,
Eden,
Edgerion.
Eidridge,
Eliot,
Finch.
Frank,
Garfield,
Tlie House adjoi
COMPLIMENTARY TO CAPTAIN JOHN A,
Capt. John A. Winslow, of tbe u. S. steamer
Kearsarge, arrived in Philadelphia late on Monday
night, and yesterday afternoon be had :n reception
' in the commercial rooms of tbe Merchants’ Ex
change. A very large number of people, represent
ing: all classes In the community, called upon him,
ana had a shake of bis band. The Captain did not
desire any formal pnbllcreception, but as one whose
name Is endeared to tbe nation, and which bright
ess a page or two in naval history, the patriotism of
Philadelphians conld not let so distinguished a
naval hero pass through this city without ten-'
derlug to mm their hospitalities in an agree
able manner. Accordingly, it was determined bf a
number of gentleufen, under tbe auspices of the
Philadelphia Board of Trade, to tender, on his ar
rival In this city, a grand complimentary banquet.
Theevent came offlast evening at the Continental
Hotel, The banquet was prepared In the very best
style, Incident to the palatial place lit which It was
served. Parlor C was for the time converted Into a
reception rooms The banquet was spread in the
adjoining apartment, which was handsomely fes
tooned with American dags. The tables were
formed In hollow square, and were decorated with
many boquets from hot-honses of eminent ladles
and gentlemen. The embellished or fanciful con
fectionery was among the most prominent of
the sweet attractions on the table. A mi
niature steamer representing the Kearsarge
was placed on the front of the principal or head
table, In front of the president, Morton Mo Michael,
Esq. By the right of the president sat the dis
tinguished fcuest of the evening. Captain John A.
Winslow,.modestly attired in what may be termed
an ondresft uniform. Commodore Hall, Captain
Bocklndorf, Oaptain'GllHs, Major General George
Oadwaladar, Colonel oicott, Colonel Morgan, Cap
tain Wells, Hon. Simon Cameron, and T. Buchanan
Bead, were among the most, distinguished gen
tlemen present. About one hundred and fifty parti
cipated in the banquet,. The cloth being removed:
President McMlebaelarose. and,after apologizing
for Mayor Henry, because of hi# absence, proceeded
to Introduce the guest of the evening. He said that
Captain Winslow Is highly honored everywhere In
this country, hut'nowhere more than in Philadel
phia. He would therefore' give as a sentiment—
Captain Winslow, the gallant representative of
the gallant American navy. [Three cheers and ap
plause ] .
Captain Winslow, In response, said that he felt
gratified for the honor ttfus given him, and he was
grateful, indeed, for the manner in which It had
been reoelvtd. He stated; when he first received the
Invitation from the committee on behalf of the citi
zens of .Philadelphia, that be - did not desire any
formal reception, but that he would be happy to
meot with all the friends of the country In some in
formal manner while on his way to Washington.
He had no Idea that a festival of this kind was con
sidered informal. [daughter ] The distinguished
captain, In a modest style, now gave a brief history
of the battle between the Kearsarge and the
Alabama,' during which he paid a glowing tri
bute to the courage and skill of the officers
and men of his command. He alluded to the glow of
pride that must have prevailed In this country on
tbe reception of tbe news of the victory, while he
hsd an opportunity of witnessing Its depressing
effects on the minds of the “John Bulls” who are
opposing onr country, He {poke of honorable ex
ceptions among the Englishmen ; among the high
toned gentlemen of that country there are various
manifestations ol friendship for the Union. While
ashore in Europe one of the sailors of the Kearsage
took the conceit out of a John Bull. With that
peculiar offiolous bearing which-marks the charac
ter of that class of rebel sympathizers, “Well, you
’ad a pretty ’ard time to whip the Harlabama,” said
Mr. John Ball. The sailor looked at him a mo
ment, and said: “ Yes, the captain of her was an
American,land probably he would not have been,
so easily whipped had It not been for his d—n En
glish crew.” [Boars of laughter.] After a few ap
propriate remarks oh the effect of the news from
oungaUant army In Its onward course In crashing
out the rebellion, the Captain returned his heart-,
felt thanks fqr the civility shown him by the citi
zens of Philadelphia. “We are all brothers, we
all have one heart and hand beating for and ready
to rise In defence of the same great cause; we meet
to-nlght as brothers] let us be always ready to do
all in our power, on the seas or the land, to support
this glorious flag of ours.”
In response to sentiments, speeches were de
livered ty the Hon. Simon Cameron and General
George Oadwalader. - i
T. Buchanan Bead having prepared a poem on
the fight between the. Kearsarge and the Alabama)
delivered ft, in response to a very neat introduction
as given by. President MoMlohaol. Bur. Head was
loudly applauded during the recitation.
She whole affair was a most happy one, and there
Is no doobt that the distinguished guest fhlt satisfied
indeed at the entertainment of the evening.
CITY ITEMS.
A Graceful and Valuable Present.
HUSBAKDS.
As a gift from a husband to a wife, there could
be nothlfiarso appropriate as a Wheeler & Wilson
Sewing Machine. -
As a gilt from a father to a (laughter, the Wheel
er & Wilson Sewing Machine would come like a pa
ternal benediction. Try It, ye kind-hearted fathers,
and your ehlldren’s-chlldren will bless yon forever.
Nothing could he more acceptable,m a present
from a brother to a sister than one of these admira
ble machines, admitted to be the best in the world.
As a token of esteem from Mend to friend, no
thing could be more elegant than this world-re
nowned Sewing machine.
PHILAKTHBOPISTB.
Those who have a desire to do a great amount of
good at a small oost Should send a Wheeler & Wil
son Machine toaome poor struggling woman, and
thereby enable her to support herself and faintly,
and lay up something for the future. Those who
have a Wheeler k Wilson Machine are sure of plen
ty bf work at good prices.
To show the immense and growing popularity of
the Wheeler k Wilson Machines, we would state
that bver 60,000 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 satisfactory.
We advise' all to go to the elegant salesrooms „of
Wheeler & Wilson, No. 701 Chestnut street, and see
these wonderful machines in operation. Send for a
olrcular andspeolmens of work. No charge. Call
early and make your, selection.
Bur the « Flobbhcb.”— There Is a multitude of
Sewing Machines in the market that have certainly
desirable characteristics, bat in the' “.Florence ”
Machine, sold at No. 630 Chestnut street, we have
all the merits of the best Sewing Machines in the
world combined. ‘Every “ Florence ” Machine sold
Is guaranteed to give satisfaction, or the money will
be refunded to the purchaser.
Gbbat Saps op Oil Paihtikgb.—The lovers of
art have an Interesting event In prospect In the
great sate of Paintings, from the American Art
Gallery of New York, to take place at the auction
salesrooms of Mr. B. Scott, Jr., No. 602 Chestnut
street, on the evenings Of Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday Of this week, Deoember is, 16, and 17,
commencing at 7 & o’clock on each evening. The
colleetlon Is extensive, numbering nearly three
hundred plotures, and Is In every way worthy jthtf'
attention of connoisseurs. They consist ol Oil Paint
ings, Pastels, and Crystal Medallions, of pleasing
and varied subjects,,from Hie pencils of some of the
most talented artists In the country, and the collec
tion, we may state, Is to be sold solely fbr the encou
ragement of American art. Eaoh ploture la hand
somely mounted In a fine gold-leaf flame, which
wui in all oases be sold with the picture. Wer would
urge upon our readers the propriety of examining
this fine collection In advance, and attending the
eale on the evenings above named.
Mbsbbb. Wood a Oauv, 725 Chestnut Street, have
made a large reduction In the prices of all their
Bonnets, Fanoy Hats, and other novelties In their
line, to which we would ■dtrebt tfce special attention
pf pur*a»e««'.,
Odell,
O’Neill (Ohio),
Orth,
Patterson,
Parham,
Pike,
Pomeroy,
Price,
Rollins 4ft. H.)»
Ro*e,
Scott,
Shannon, '
Sloan, -
Steele (ft. Y.),
Staart,
Sweat,
Townsend,
Traov.
v *a Valkenborg,
Wadsworth,
Ward,
WaabnurnedH ),
Washburn (Mass)
W bale y,
Wiiaon,
Wood, Ben.j.,
Schenck,
Scofield,
Smith,
Smitherg,
Spaulding,
Starr,
Steele (ft. J.),
Steve as,
Stiles.
Phayer,
iU ption,
Webster,
Wheeler,
Williams,
Wilder,
Win«iom,
Teaman *
Pomeroy,
Price,
Nice (Mass.),
Rice (Majne),
Rebinsira,
Rollins (ft. H.),
Schenck,
Scofield,
Fcotfc,
Shannon,
Sloan,
Smith,
Smithers,
Spaulding,
Starr,
Stevens,
Thayer,
Thomas,
Tracy,
TJpeon,
Van Valkenharg,
W aehbnrne (ill.),
W aehborn (Mass)
Whaley,
Williams,
Wilder, -
Wilson,
Teaman.
O’Neill (Ohio),
Pendleton*
Radford,
Randall (Pft. h'
Rollins (MO.),
Boss,
Steele (ft. Y.>,
Steele (ft. J.)
Stiles,
Staart,
Sweat,
Townsend,
ads worths
Ward.
Wheeler,
wtndom.
Wood, Benj.
hree.
WINSLOW.
YATH3BS.
BBOTBEBB.
9BIENDS.
Ororaissraw bbtlbnishiwo thbir WAKOBOEaa
should visit the famous old house of Messrs. O.Sa
mew A son, NO. 625 Chestnut street, J»y»® a
Halt, Their stocko? roady-made garments Is
and their prioes reasonable. They Import most of
their fabrics direct, and can seU on more favoraWe
terms on that account. In their Customer Depart
ment, also, their facilities for gratifying gentleman
of taste are unsurpassed.
Mb. Edward P. Hippos, the well-known
Photographic, No, 820 Arch street, whose ple
twes are acknowledged to be unsurpassed by any
others produced-in Philadelphia, makes the Im
portant announcement that, notwithstanding the
large advance in the cost of all kinds of photograph
ing materials, he will Issue pictures of all styles,
during the holidays, of old prices. His facilities for
producing pictures rapidly, at short notice, are
scarcely equalled in this elty.
A CHRISTMAS PRESENT WORTH GIVING. —It h»S
become the settled conviction of thoughtful people
that every family in the land should be supplied
with a first-class Sewing Machine, and it la equally
their oonviction that, the machine whioh combines
more excellent features than any other Is the
« Grover & Baker.” It Is the only Sewing Machine
ever invented that executes fine embroidery, an ad
vantage which In itself entitles it to the preference
with all intelligent purchasers.
The Stock op Gentlemen's Fur wishing
Goons offered by Mr. George Grant, No. 610 Chest
nut street, Is the finest In the city, and Ms cele
brated “Prize Medal Shirts,’’ Invented by Mr. ff.
F. Taggart, are unsurpassed by any others In the
world In fit, comfort, mid durability.
Nrw Leather Company.—By advertisement
Msewhere It will be seen that a meeting for the for
mation of a company, with this basis, will be held
this evening. Those desiring to engage lu a legiti
mate enterprise, promising handsome results,
should make It a point to he present.
Mb. A. L. Vans ant, Ninth and Ohestnut streets,
surpasses all competitors as usual in his magnificent
display of French and American Mixtures, Choco
late Works, fine Christmas Confections, and Fruits
of all kinds. His splendid line of French Boxes Is
also a rich novelty. .
Photograph Albums in Evert Style.—Rtoh
Turkey Morocco, Antique, Ivory Mountings, Orna
mental Edges, &e. The largest, cheapest, and boat
assortment in the city. Wm. VT. Harding,
* Manufacturer,
No. 826 Chestnut street, below Fourth, south side.
A Dked-pul Soott Dkoisioit.—The Supreme
Court of Pennsylvania has decided in the ease ot
Tan Amburg vs, I*. E. Pliant, that If I*. E. Pliant
owes Yau for Ms board, though he may have helped
to draw the Van, Tan may keep 1., E. Phant’s trunk
until the debt Ip paid, and at the same time It was
made tolerably clear that a bsa-eonstrietor lying
dormant, as If dead; In a box, is.recoverable by an
action in the cose, but If the plaintiff mixes himself
up with thaboa-constrictor, so as to Identity himself
with it, he, the plaintiff's suit, Is not recoverable,
and If he should recover he may recover Mmself with
a new suit, snob as is furnished at the .establishment
of Chas. Stokes & Oil’s one-price, under the Conti
nental. This decision of the court, like the esta
blishment referred to, seemed to suit all.
Ah Autograph op Columbus.—A ourious auto
graph letter, written by the discoverer of America!
has turned up In Spain. It was written In 1493.
and it speaks at length of the American explorations
Of the distinguished author. He little dreamed that
there would ever spring up from the wilds upon the
banks of the Delaware so palatial an establishment,
as the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of BookMll A
Wilson, Nos. 603 and 605 Chestnut street, above
Sixth.
Diamond Set poe Salk.— A lady’s magnificent
set, consisting of Bracelet, Breastpin, and Ear
rings, with thirty diamonds of the first water, set in
full eighteen-karat gold. Weight between fifty and
sixty pennyweights. Address, for one week, «H.
P,,” at this office. ~ del3-st*
Children’s Clothiho pob Holiday Pre
sbntb.—Boys' - and girls’ overcoats, hoys’ suits,
children’s zephyr goods, misses’ dresses—the largest
and best assortment In the city, at M. Shoemaker &
Co.’s, No. 4 North Eighth street. del3-st*
To Neutralize Opphnsiveness.—ln many
forms we use disinfecting agents.- Impure breath,
caused by bad teeth, tobacco, spirits or catarrh, Is
neutralized by Sozodont. ’Tls a healthful_boautl.
fier, and a great luxury as a-dentrifice. The re
pulsive breath is by Its use rendered as fragrant as a
rose, and coldness by friends or lovers will be no
longer noticed.
Sold by all Druggists. dol2-mwi3t
Whitb Truant Wax op Antilles.— This exqat
site cosmetic has no equal for beautifying, whiten
ing, and preserving the complexion. It Is prepares
Grom pure white wax, hence its extraordinary quail,
ties for preserving the skin, making It soft, fair,
smooth, and transparent. It' Is most soothing utter
shaving, onres chapped hands or Ups, removes pim
ples, blotqhoe, tan, freckles, or wtnbnrn, lm
parts that pearly Wit to the face, neck, and arms sc
much desired by ladles of taste. Price 80,50, and 71
cents. Hunt & Co., 133 South Seventh street, an<
41 South Eighth street. ooS-swtt
Ah IHgbhioub Pocket-Book.—' The best pocket
books are those manufictured by Messrs. Mason a
Hughes, No. 44 North Sixth street. They are made
of One piece of leather, by folding wMoh dispenses
with the necessity of stitching, making a strong
and durable book. nol9-swBt
• Hunt’s Bloom op Bosks— A charming color fin
the check, does not wash off or Injure the skin
Mannfactnrod only by Hnnt & Co., 41 SoutbElghtl
street, and 133 South Seventh street, oeS-swtf
Flats Db Toilette Fbahoaisb.—For enamel
ling tee skin, eradicating wrinkles, small-pax
marks, pimples, &e. Price »l. Hunt & Go., 183 a
Seventh street, and 41 s. Eighth street, .ool2s&wtf
Ladies’ and osqldbbh’s Hats—Latest stylet
at Charles Oakford & Son’s, Continental Hotel.
' Eyb, Ear, 'and Catarrh, sneoessfUlly trentos
by J. Isaaos, M. D., Oculist and Auriat, 511 Fine st
Artificial eyes inserted. No charge for examinatton
Ladieb’ Funs—An elegant assortment at Charlsi
Oakford 6 Son’s, Continental Hotel.
Gbobgb Steck' A Co.’b Pianos, and Mason 3
Hamlin’s Cabinet 'Organs, for sale only by J. B.
Gonld, Soventh and Chestnut streets, noie-tf ‘
Ladieb’ Funs.—A largo assortment of elegant
goods at David H. Solis’, 622 Arch street, deia-St*
Fubobabhbs may rely upon getting the best Fort
at Gfiarles Oakford A Son’s, Continental Hotel.
Ladies’ Fubs.—A large assortment of elegant
goods at David H. Soils’, 622 Arch street. de3-6t*
Gbntlrmeh’b hats— All the latest styles at
Charles Oakford & Son’s, Continental Hotel,
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The Model Man.
BY YES BARD OF TOWBR BA Uu
It is a pleasant task to scan
Those traits that make the model man*
„ "Whatever his degree,
la the profession he pursnes,
He deigns no other plan to use . .„
Than that of honesty*
Duty and conscience always fix
The side he takes in politics—
patriotism tree ,
Would scorn, the fattest job,
Whose profits would Mb country rob
Of aught that is its due.
- Gentieand courteous to Ms wife,
. .He shuns all matrimonial strife,
And, if with children, “blest, -
Takes careful pains to rear them so
That all who meet with them will know
Their training was the best.
neatness and taste hi* looks express.
But prudence rules Ms course no less,
And, while Ms garb is thought *
To be remarkably genteel,.
The cost butlighUy does he feel,
For ’tiefrom Bennett bought!
Our assortment of Beady-made Clothing—Men’s,
Youth’s, and Boys’—is now full and complete, compri
sing the choicest styles of foods the market affords. We
have determined to close out our Winter Stock: at re
duced prices, -much below the rates at which it' could
be replaced. Those accustomed to wearing flue cloth
ing, made to order, will, find among our stock garments
in every way eonal, at prices so much lower, as to as
tonish the uninitiated. TOWEB HALL,
Ho. 518 MABKSF Street,
» - BBBflflTT* GO.
Hecht’s Cbotjf Sybup.
The following testimonial!from a lane number
which the proprietor is daily receiving, attest the esti
mation in which it is held by persons who hare tried
and proved Its virtues:
WiKCHEatBB* Colombiaka Couitty, OM®> •
December 2,1854.
O.E. Hecht , Easton, Pa,
Dear Sib : I feel it a duty I owe to parents and all in
terested in, or having charge of, children, to say that,
after two years 1 experience u Ith your V Croup Syrut>» * 1
I have so much confidence in it as a sure preventiveand
unfailing cure for the most stubborn attacks of Croup,
that I would be derelict in duty to retire at night
without haring a bottle of ft at hand. Within the last
Week one of my children had, unexpectedly, the most
severe attack I ever witnessed, in .which case lam sa
tisfied nothing hut your,Syrup saved his life. I cannot
do otherwise than recommend it, believingthat it never
fails; it certainly never has with me. - Tou may use
this as you Me proper.
Truly yours, _ HERBERT THOMAS.
Bbujgk Hampton. Long Island,
. ' October 33,1854.
C. E. Beeht, Etq.: .
Dear Sir: I have used two bottles of your Croup
Syrup in my family, and find it to be a most excellent
preventive and cure fer Croup, and also an unfailing re
medy for Colds, Coughs, and Sore Throat.
Yours, dec., THOMAS HcK. GRAY,
.. Paßtor of Presbyterian Church.
ELLIOT, WHITE, & CO.,
58 Hortli FOURTH Street,
Wholesale Agents.
. Preparedly C. B. HECKT.
deldSt . 1 ' Baston, Pa.
What the London Hair- Color Be-
BTOEBK ISB DRESSING Will, POSITIVELY 80. .
I* It will restore firay hair to Its original color.
2. It will make it grow on bald leads.
3. It wiU restore the natural eecretions,
4. It will remove all 4a-adraff an.d itching.
6. It will make ike hair soft, glossy* and flexible.
6. It will preserve tke original color to old age.
7: R will prevent the hair from falling off. .
8. It will core all diseases of thesealp.
HEAD THIS CSR.TZBKJATE *
X am happy to add mytesttmoiby to tke great value of
tke "London Bair Cofor Bettorer.” which restored
mykairto itroriginal dark color, and thehue appears
to be permanent, lam satisfied tkat tke preparation is
notMngHie a dye, but operates upon Ike secretions.
It is also a beautiful hair dressing, and; promotes tke
growth. I purchased the lint bottle from Edward B.
Garrigues, Druggist, Tenth and Coates streets, who can
alßo testlfy my kair was very gras when I commenced
Us use. Mrs. Miller,
No. 7SO North. Ninth slreet, Phllnda.
As this preparation contains no miter&l aubst&ncss,
and Is delicately perfiouned, its application to a pleasure
Instead of a task* As a dressing it is perfect. Price 75
cepta; slxbptilee, »4, Sold l*y DR. BWAYRI * SO ST,
390 JfortiBl?raßtwt,PWls4^j>WA I It
The Schomackeb
PIANOS,
acknowledged to be
THE FIIfBST IN THE WORLD.
eer,KBBATEo foil TttKta
SUPERIOR TONE AND FINISH.
KNOWS TO BE THS
MOST DUBABLB insteumbnts MADE,
ADD SOLD UPON THE MOST SEASONABLE TEEMS
AT THE WAKEROOHS,
No. 1031 CHESTNUT STREET.
We reepfetfoHjr Invite our frienfis and the public
generally to call at our wa?ereoms and examine oar «•
tenaive assortment of highly improved Square and
Grand Pianos. W© have received the highest premiums
’at all the great exhibitions ever hold in this country,
including the Prize Bfedfcl at the World’s Fair, Crystal
Palace, New York, and numerous testimonials from
the best artists in this country and Europe.
We feel satisfied that there are no Pianos made in this
country superior to oar own.
As Philadelphia we pride’ourselves in
having achieved a reputation for our instruments unex
celled hy any other makers in this country. It is a
well-known fact that our Pianos have for many years
maintained their high reputation, notwithstanding the
po verful competition of the Eastern makers.
New 1 ork and' Boston Pianos have been flooded into
ibis market through their agencies, and heralded by
them as the only Pianos-in the country; yet at ths same
time these same agents very seldom continue to soil any
one mat er’s ic strum- nts for. any length of time, for the
reason that they are inferior, and they are compelled to
take hold of other makers’, pe; haps still more inferior,
although puffed up by them as celebrated Pianos, when
at the same time such makers have never been kaowa
oi heard of in their own cities. The consequent is,
that our citizer s are often induced to purchase such in
ferior instruments, without considering their own or
the general interests of their city.
The advantages our citizens have in encoumginghome
manufactures certainly should'not be overlooked, for
the followingreasons:
First. It is acknowledged that Philadelphia is the
great manufacturing city of this country, and cele
brated superior and skilful workmen. .
Second. The purchaser obtains the Piano directly from
up, the manufacturers* and eaves the amount made by
the agent, who usually claims greater profits than the
manufacturer. f
Third. she agent’s responsibility a mounts to nothing,
there is no redress; the instrument he sells is made for
tbe maikot, and the, purchaser must run the risk.
Whereas, on the other hand, we, as the manufacturer?,
are held responsible, and cannot’ shirk the responsi
bility like the agent. Our reputation is at stake at all
times, and it is therefore to our interest to turn out none
other than first-class instruments.
Fourth. Admitting that such instruments might be
equal to our own when new, they cannot give the same
satisfaction, or wear the same length of time, for tha
reason that the agent depends upon others to keep such
pianos as he sells in order, and will of course not ex
pend any Of his profits to.do so, whilst we, the manu
facturers, have our own excellent workmen, who fully
understand the haziness, and will promptly give their
attention, and the Planosbe made to wear much longer.
Our establishment is one of the most extensive in this
country* onr new improvements now in pro
gress are completed, U will he one of the largest in the
world. Our object fs to makethis branch of industry
one of tbe great infctitutlone'of this city.
Our instruments also possess great improvements over
others, and our extensive facilities for manufacturing
enable us to beep*on hand a large stock of material, and
procure Hie best maebizery, Ac.
If persons desirous to purchase will give us a call, w*
will prove all that we have said in regard to our pianos.
There are, of course, always differences of opinion, and
prejudiced minds, and those who are interested in the
sale of other Pianos who may differ from us; to such we
have only to say that' it would give us much pleasure at
any time to test our instruments with, any other make
which they may choose to name.
We again ask ourfriends and the public to call and
examine our superior Pianos. We feel satisfied that no
house in this city can compete with u«, our priees being
reasonable and terms accommodating.
N. B. —Second-hand Pianos taken in exchange.
PIANOS TO SENT.
Orders fdr iuning promptly attended t><
So; 1031 CHESTNUT Street.
del4-wfmsfc
& Co.’S o^ff
Ann
BIBOS & HAMLIN'S
CABINET ORGANS.
■PIAITO Over 500 each of them fine CABINET
FORTES. Instrument!! hare been sold ORGANS.
PIANO by Mr. G., and the demand is CABtNBT
FOBTES. constantly Increasing. OBGACfS.
PIANO For sale only by CABINET
FORTES. J - E. GOURD. ORGANS.
PIANO SEVENTH and CHESTNUT Sts. CABINET
FORTES. noW-tf ORGANS.
Prop. Bolles’ Electrical Institute,
1330 WALNUT STREET. PHILADELPHIA.-Dr.'S.
W. BECKWITH, saeoassor, formerly principal opera
tor,lnvites tbe calls of all afflicted with acute or cbronle
diseases of every .bind; both, male and female. Lung
and Liver Diseases,'tbe Diseative Organs throughout,
and ah. kivds of Nervousness, Wsaknesß, and Debility
almost invariably aired. Tbe Electrical treatment 1b
more successful in all classes of disease Clan all other
jyracticce combined. Guarantees of care given wben
desired, if patients are pronounced curable. Tbe ser
vices of Dr. P. SHEDD, of New York, one of tbe best
and most experienced Electricians in tbe United Stater,
Will be continued. Mrs. 8. A. FULTON, a lady'of great
and varied experience, will attend to tbe ladies. For a
multitude of references, call at the office, ill business
letters addressed to Dr. 8. W. BECKWITH, 1330
WALNUT Street, Philadelphia. del- 12t
Gifts of Hardware.—Table Cutlery,
With ivory, robber, and other handles; Children's
Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, fine Scissors and
Razors In cases s Boxes and Chest* of Tools, from $2 to
s2>; Boys’ Turning Lathes and Work Benches; patent
Tool Bandies with miniature tools in'thsm; Boys’ and.
Ladles’ Skates; Clothes-'Wringers (they’ll save their
dost In time and clothipg), Carpet Sweepers, Plated
Spoons, Forks, and Better Knives, miniotnre Garden
Tools, Spice Boxes, Cake Boxes, Fancy Tea Bells, and
Spring Call Bells, Hnt Crackers and But Picks; patent
Anh-Siftei s (pay lor themselves In the coal saved), mid
a good variety of other Housekeeping Hardware, Cut
lery, and Tools, at
TRIJMAH & SHAW’S,
Hfl. 835 (Eixit Thirty-five) MARKET Street,
iefi-24t Below Eitth.
On. Wells.
Office of the Pubsiceft Petrolettm Company,
No. 71 B&oapway, Boom £fo York.
The corny any arc now ready to grant lotuses on liberal
terms to parties who wish to sink wells. Their lands,
underlaid by oil* bearing rock* are situated on the
Allegheny river, Hemlock and Porcupine Greeks* em
bracing an area of ton and one-half miles of
SUPERIOR ROBING TERRITORY*
and present great inducements. Por terms and particu
lars, apply to JOHN M. CLAPP, Resident Superin
tendent, stPresident, Venango county* Pena., or at the
office of the company, as above. „
AHOBY EDWARDS, President
J. E- Coxakt, Secretary. . del2-3t
Oke-Pmce Clothing, on the Latest
■tries, made in the best manner, expressly for RETAIL
SALES. LOWEST SELLING PRICES marked in
PL AIN FIGURES. AIT goods made to order warranted
satisfactory. The erne-price system is strictly adhered
to. All are thereby treated alike. JONES’ OLD-ES
TABLISHED ONE-PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE, 60*
MARKET Street, near Sixth. de2B-ly .
OVEECOATS FROM $l4 TO $55. OVERCOATS.
OVERCOATS lEOH til to *55. OVERCOATS.
« «« M
*• «• ll
VERCOATB PROM *l4 to *65, OVERCOATS.
*» (i <•
«• .. ..
ERJ3OATS FROM 514 to SSL OVERCOATS.
WAXAKAKBB A BROWN,
OAK HALL,
8. B. comer'SIXTH and MARKET Streets.
Vonn* Men’s Snlts and elejant .Tsriety of the
best-class CletMnr at REASONABLE PRICES.
Wheeler & Wilson’s Highest Premium
io eK-g.rn on "
SEWING MACHINES,
THE CHEAPEST, SIMPLEST, AND BEST.
Salesrooms. 704 CHESTNUT Street, above Seventh.
X^XDEiX^.
T COWELL.—On the evening of the 13th? lAßtanf, Mr.
J ?f,\ V -. Cowe l l ’J n P* S* l *- l ear of Ms age. Sottce
will be riven of the funeral. *
STOEES.-OH Tuesday morning, 13th instant, Mrs,
Sarab A. Stokes. • t
HerreJatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral* from her late residence, Moores
town* New Jersey* on Thursday morning* I6th Inet. • at
10 o’clock. .4*
S ?£ os L < Ls ia,r morning* 12th Inst., Mrs.
Sarah Evans, in the 77th year of her age.
Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral* from the residence of her son-in
law* (Samuel Adams, No. 1337 Spruce street, on Fifth
ly lsth in*t, atlOo’cloek. **
BORNS.—At Darby. Delaware county, Pa, r Martha
TvHonie. in the 83d year of her age.
The relatives and friends are requested to attend the
funeral- at l o’clock on Thursday next. ***
■ ROrHSRMSL —On the 11th instant. Mary Agnes.-
daughter of Daniel and Charlotte Rothermel* aged 12
ye*reand2BdaFs.
. The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from the residftn.es of
her parents. No, 37 North Fifteenth street* below Arch,
on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock.
SuLhary papersplease copy. ***
STACKHOUSE. —On Beventh*day afternoon, Kith
instant. Rebecca Ann Biackhouse, widow of Samuel P.
Stackhouse, aged 66.
The relatives and friends of the family are invited to
attend her funeral, from the residence her son-in
law. Charles J. Ellis* No. 1239 Franklin street*, on
Fourth-day,l4th inert., at 2 P. H. Interment at Fair
Bill.- • ♦
NRWBOLD.—On Friday, the 9th instant, Rebecca T.,
Wife of John L. Newbold.
Ber relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend hei funeral from her late residence* 2017 Bprtng
Garden street* on Thursday afternoon, the 16th Instant*
at 2 o’clock, without farther notice.. Interment at Lau
rel Bill, \\ ****
OESFON & SON HAVE JTJM RB
*> ceived-
Large Crimp English Crape for Veils.
Barge Crimp English-Crape Veils.
Black Alpacas and Glossy Mohairs*
** W&ent. Cambrics, and Chintzes.,
“ Crinoline and Book Muslins.
** Saak Flannels. ~ .
Gray and Black Balmoral Skirts.
Gray and Purple Balmoral Skirts.
While** Black Striped
defl-tf No. 918 CHESTNUT Street
jyjERRIMAC CALICOES, C-
O-2,000 yards, new styles, for Christmas. 1
6,000 “ »ewDS LAIN®, for Chriataaa.
1.000 ..I BLANKET*. f or Christmas.
600- **. flue WHITE BLANKETS, for do.
Good Gloves, fine Hdkfs., Point Collars. Ac., Ac.
dels BYRE b LANDBLL.
IW LUTHERAN CHUKCII CITY MIS
IIONARY'-bOCIETYi-The Osarterly P-Mio
MeeUrw of the Society -will be held In « John’s
Pbcrch. RACE Street, above Fifth. THIS (Wodneaday)
EVENING, at Bo’clock. . .. It*
ia»“ SO THE LORD WILL. THE DE
_DICATSON of- T a BOR PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH, S. W. corner of EIGHTEENTH and CHRIS
TIAN Streets, will take place on TIIUBjsBAY EVE
NING, December IC, 1364, at ball past 7 o’elock-
AU wbtt love the lord Jeans Christ are kindly In
vlted. - • del4-2t«
I®- THE NATIONAL CHON ASSO.
■I®Lj>iato>nofTHBEWBTEENTH WARDwill
meet THIS (Wednewlay) EVENING, at Rxeelrior Hall,
PRANKEORD Road, OTPosUe Msater street, for the
purpose of receiving aMaifiom Die loynlladtes of the
WBJtf. Dndiee are invited. •
T@IUS f. ■; MregiaT.n BresidahL
Abes. APAias, Bew»tepj\
SCKOHACKSB & CO.,
IW* **.* ***££%%
. BOAIUU'* of i; UOk f|
Of the *
CITY. OF
ndsAssodetSoahM complin U 1 (,..
WIU coouaence tta regular 88 J6i». u 3,
Seeona of JauneaT.l
Hw following are the offlcer*
*• 8 SEBBIU
SBCRBTART*
J. C. JOHKSOB
IRKABSRgj»
wittiAir WA^ojf
EXEoorrvß
THOMAS S. SERRIIe,
ROBERT J. MERCER,
'«OBoo^
JOSEfn , '*
CLEMEKT MARCH,
T. J. withingtoh, qeoL 8 ! 11^
ADAM W ASTHMAS, RSr *' o ®*<
JAMES ALBBBBICB, a * '^ k^-
ThjejtUl be two regular
Board, viz: at half past 10 a M
M., wtei a regular call
eluding the list of Oil Share, at wi* 1 <*»
la invited to be present. Eg c - 0 6r '“V* s '• -asu,
hour only, unless the time is 'J!“*
the members present. ij ,
Proper notice will i* g ; m
new Stock ExcliaߣB. 1 ’
THOKAS s. into
J. C. Jomreos, Secretary.
VjrtilP 9 T?®
£%
m'-ra l «r onr Karkutelna p; 0 ?' i ll ll !: i 'f’’r>|'- 5 *
on tb« street, io aeU tbetr 'i ***£
We make this s’&Uinem a. ~,,'
Coniict's statfd tfce names wer» r ?;
TOose who tccnred the nairoti 'YL I,S Wi
every one called open triUUe t o s
is the Memorial: 810 *s« n, f s !]i
The Memorial of the, redeniir-,
Of Philadelphia, rtepeet/elt,,
TJatttey regret £o leant that a» I r“ '' l
thrir fcras. They bdiev,, shat t, f VSi
wises ftem Oie Pnuat nse of tu*. I**' »i’4
pose?, but that great k h *■ 3 -
msm -mho have arrestedia Proi "’; 'H tblW
hood from the aforesaid mark?!* ■* If * { U»
lie interest seems-to require th fl
a« 20 citizens residing i tt th* Vl > i;
ashed to-have each mark* 4 * rk
morialiets earnestly Protest
otdinan.ee referred to: * WWR pasjJ*;
Oswald Thompson.
‘ Bsifltiel Carttalrs. 319 South Th B(
Jdward A. Sooder, we.
Sawnel Grant, 22j Pi M! stwit ™
E K. Neff, 23Q Pmo street
Wilmar Whilldiu 518 South F»w
Emil Mathieu* 130 TamllS £%!£***.
Charles Korris, SSI South
James Carstairs, 532 South Wv.a.t. '
Dr. -David Jayne & Sea, 2;2 Chen*,*,..
Francis Gurney Smith. 220 Lwnbi?S ,a #-
Homer A Gitbras, M, wt
Efeiiiyßai, 526 Sooth Second
Caleb Wood, 624 South Second street j
Joseph H Hackney, 472SoataSec^ t t P «
John A Ever®, 621 South s>er.ad
gear? A Jones, 616 South Third
Bichard Buchannin, 314 South SeuT.nri'-,...
B. E. Burt, 308 South Secoad?trl« ds
Collins Wtet, 3028 nth. Second street
John A Keenan, 626 South fectndaiMt
James 4lB South Sec >ad atfwi
John Howe 434 South Second sire*? fB^‘
J A. Gilbert, 546 South Second street
Wjd. Tupmaa, 209 South street.
0. W. Smith, 227 South street.
B. J. Kenney, 31S South Second t
Win. Bile?, 311 Sonth Second street
H. C. Conway, 312 South Second s.r**t
Wm. C. Stevenson.
Wm. MoCully, Second and Lombard #tm.
Wash. B. Quigley. SecondasdLtmbariaL*
Wjn Keitcfcttnft. B4n< *
J Tu*ton Eldridge, 426 South Second sW
A. J- Dare 428 South Second street ***
Elwood Bally, 430 South Second strict
Job Bftweon, 422 South Second straat
Samuel Powell, 412 South Second street
George White* 4CB South Second *
Red Jtyerly. 348 South Second street.
Henry S. Gilbert, 848 *oath Sesocd etrset
John Johnston, 3i2 South Second street.
Wm. Kennedy, 327 South Second street
mC. Murphy* 410 South Second street.
Jacob B. Isaac, Second and Lombirf
-Wm. Gilbert, 419 South Second street
B. Tempest, 208 Lombard street.
Wm, Adams, 2i3 Lombard street.
Philip Moore.
John McElroy, 214 Lombard street.
Henry B. Boilise, 364 South Second street,
Francis Conway, 219 Lombard street
IST thee nammTASu m
MBITS BELIEF ASSOCIATION a:W
the receipt of the following coiitributlojis ‘
2,1964:
Miss Bareissa 5t0ne*....................
Mies Fanny Clark
Through w. Lloyd Garrison.
A Friend, through Israel W. Morris-.
Mrs. Alvin H0we........
H. C. Bobeits..—.-.,
BeiiieJ Snnday School.
Mies Webb......
£2O frcrn Edinburg Society for Colored Befi
gees, through Miss WJgnam.
A Friend, _throngh J. M. McK1m...........
A Er!«ia, through Ber""i>! ’ Brooturo '
*««. C. S. Olde;.
.Richard Sharp.....
W. H Allen..
H. C. R0bert5..........
Miss Susan 10uiatreth..*....,........
John W. Field
Sunday School. Church of Saviour, W. Philadi.
Cash
Mrs. H. 3>. 8......
Charles P. Fox.
Cash, through Bev. Mr. 8r00h5........
J. Gordon Maxwell..
Thos. B. Wattson
Mrs. W.« through Dr. 8. Jackson.
B. H. 8art01.......
Ca*h....................
Geo. J. Gr 055......
Mrs. Eckford...~
JohmS. Haine5...............
Henry C0pe................
Alfred Cope *
F. B. Com
Thou P. Cope.
•W. Hawkins, through Rev. Mr. Cooper.
O. D, C., do. do. .
Mrs. MargaretSbippen ..............
B. C01we11.... ..
Atherton Blight-
John A McAllister........
Adeline Thomas-.—.
a Friend, through Rev. P. 8r00ke.......
Israel Horns...
J. 5tewartDepay.........................
Edward Buckley
Thomas Mott..
JacobP. J0ne5..........
J Cooke & Co.-...
EL W. Clark & Co
Previously received...........
3L W 7
FextosylYanfa Treedmen’a Belief A*** sri?:
Jfo 35 Botch MISDSw
!SP> KEY.It. B. LiWE®SCE,Ot
will preach in the GBEES-«IH®
CHTJROH THIS (Wednesday) AETEKEOOb, »
o'clock.
USION WBAOTE HOt-SE.
CHEST2TOT STBEET.
PIOT ADET/P nIA ]}** lv-
At the Stated Meeting: of-the HJfinJF LEA'jCS-
Deee inter 12,1£64» the following Officers s/
serve durinr the ensuing year:
PREBITJEST.
J. GILLINGHAM FELL
~ VICE PRESiDEiT-- .
Wib, H. Ashhorst, | A4olp& r.. Bsn*..
Horace Binney, Jr., {Horton McfficUeL
, __ DIRECTORS.
J. L Clark Hare, Danl. Smith, Ir ~
Lindley Smyth, IT. B. Browne,
Jas. L. Clagliom, Jae. H. Uraa,
Chas. Gibbons, H. C Lea.
Gej. H. Bolter, Win. Sailers,, „
Job. B. Townsend. EUersiia Wap*#; l
Geo. Whitney, Cadwaladar Kat*
J. B. HauMjr ,
de!4-4t
*SB*> SEW MSATHER COMM'J;
■«S» of those destron* form au’
panyfor the manufacture of LEATHER o& a
Emcb Improved proves, will be held
at 1% P. M, at the oa<* of the nnderßiwrf*« J
Those in the Leather Trade, and others defray
gate in oar enterprise, presenting wmsaatir £»*
aretaTited *° sommL
. S. B. coroerFOUKTH
Gbo. gQBART, Beerataiy.
ts* BAMOBAI ®SIOS nff*®
'*» TIVB COMMITTEE. ~, ,•*,
All ftdjouzAed meeting will be h«la
flay) AfTB&KOON, at the UNIOF CLUb »-
OBBBTNTJT Street, above Eleventh. ar
dsely. Every member Is requested to *» v- •
bueiness of importance will bs , ;
WIbLIAM BLLiOrT,
Robert T Gibe, is o ,.rAtßTfa«
Wm.B Leeds?, fSecretark.-.
KSBf* WEKDBIJ. PHTMIFS GA.
“THE
kwthg OAmis INSTITUTE,
(Broad and pr !^*
WBDIBSDAX. Deramft*; M, rißo cW|,
Tickets 25 casts. atPUGH B» 1314
Streets.
gar-:: FOB ■mooP|->
»VOUJ^ffiS S^ > BESBSTiTIVE P^/gu
ss B tfi‘£SfTs^ c^iSpr;n^, l
o o iiX^iTpo^|iW d fHsgg
a^tadM-tafttollgg
Mo SALtY.-PiXSW. fiw
Claim and Saturn’ 1 "-.-,. ,»
P S.-Persons living out of tafe. cl * r -JJu
roiled and liable to draft, can have •:?
TttTES or REPRESENTATIVES swora »»* n
RINK, KAVY, and REGULAR
SAME placed to their credit, and
district in which they live; PROVIDE' l r S fpr
furnish us with a CERTIFICATE from ts.‘,r
Maishal. showing that they are BKEOhLP fcQ*
to military PiX SOS.J&
Clataa l?l S »| l |
EF. B. —SPECIAL arrammmeiits ms be
clubs numbering QTer FOUR. „ .«
•CT- MBCMABTM3S’
SOUTH WABK —A number of S* ,"r. ; e!
.southern part of the city havedetermu-®* v .. ■: *J
Institution to its former usefulness. Air*-.vi;
years part been a disgrace to the
they will need the aid ofaliberal oublic _ e J%.{■
to sutceed in their undertaking. The to-B* $.l
stitute has made tctexn a generous ton* ' & «
hoped the public wili second their effort®- \ £*i
of the institution are to furnish a Liorarf »■*
R om for young Ad to have lww?* ,$1
during the winter sgtedn.. They have I
thousand volumes;*; ?,
The following gentlemen have hepn stfp' *>)
nanee whom any contrite
gratefully received; &'
Rev. SAMUEL 3SURBOEOUGH,
Tenth street. _ v.’bi-' 5 '
THEO.D.BPE4RB, secretary. 402 80s
Dr. BLWTJS, Waluuthtreet,.above BrcftC-
J. 6 AVERY, H© Washington street;
ALEXANDER SLOAK,s2oBnterori»Y;S. %
Rev. F. B MILLNR, K2S South Fifth
mr+SP** USIVEBSITY OF ■sg®
W YABIA, (UEPARTKEIfT OF *
ruination of the _Coiiege .Classesat j 5 r
first Term, will be held in the °ij ftj
. Monday* I2flt From 9 toil, Juw>*f\.
KeudabuCAnafjffieaA Geometry*) ?C! 7f r „'„nv-'5
1,-fitafer* by Professor Fraser,
" lSfftrFjom 9 to 11,
Kendall, {lntegral- GeUeubw) VI
Professor
Language*) written. FromlTtol, J tu, ‘ J
fe**or Frazer,-<Jfcchanfc-& ) oral* _ v -. c &r r-
HBiw»wkJl». ? T ™A{ ~If ’fasirv*;'
sorJaeksou, (Horace sJsj)iefles.) **<*■;
Professor Frazer. (JBbibtohv > *
Jt&nfor*. by Provost, UnUlttetU' J P”*j &\ r. '
SfaWNfewMO. Ft»m 9 toll,
Alien, (Antigone of EorihoeUs, and -
feasor Kendall*
#e»torg, by the Provost, (Mbro?
Friday* 16»- Fre»m * to 11, n
■er.KendjOl, (ffawngnr,) f
wforg, by Professor CoppSe, (Mahan 3 s.
Amt'BtoH. rjs^
. sor AlJes. tXeuopkou’B ? .•
1, jtt»*>rk,-by Pfotasror JacKeoa. Jf l
(id ) oral _ . , ~ H
2V««fay, 9MJi, Rom 9 to lb
fassor Alien. (ThucsdldM. ,
FromlltoA. JW»Km«n. byFn>fM»> r «'
•jssf*' iswj jsawrf»
oojnntfj^
GEO. H. BJSES