*».*t'*J*r*rS
* tiiS ), n*'H iftHfßTfl c*rHfcßT.
& **
1 , L, I* i'KB /-MSB*. IS
’•’’SwritTt flsNT '’ ***“ *•.
«r A 5.p t jd to toor’tnr-. out t* ! ' she city,
«• p!it as»b M! «m> ttnt
liSS «nSIBS; 'fWO abb Twbstt-
Uotii BH, ittwiitbij' ii> «4v«att
,<*&. in»9rtmi at tea usaal rata*.
PKKSS,
(!Ti?t* VoitX.AK j Pm -Atfmjs*, ltt
SToo.,
CHESTNUT STREET,
g I U K.S..
,1 TAFFBTAB »b 4 VOtn.T DK BOXES 111
Joritre. Also BLACK CIRO OEAINBS,
lli« » ! BBACK SILKS Lb *raal TftrlatF, at
BrjA 0K MOHAIRS.
~4 JIOHAIBS. fine ttf inhHme (ttt&UtlM*
' 4 black merihojss.
.jusbcdoths.
pj-ls-tnai B CLOTS aLOVEB-kii finish*
otm ao nunrua
IS fIHEAT 7*RIRTT,
pO PUL AR .priors;
! CLOTHS 1
T. SKODGtfcA^
cL oth house,
Jl4 Soatt SECOND Btrfet,
83 STEiWBBKBT Stmt,
.1 „««jreiiper latest Importations'* Croat Biotic
' clo»hs 0 “ ,f
sbhtlbmbm™ coatings.
sil Aßirf f AND NAVY HOODS.
as fouows:
S Alt BHADBS AND PBICBB.
fa&mymm:
its., SOFT FINISH. . t
SnhS, HEAVY AND SOFT FINISH,
:[,UB ADD OOI,ORB, PROM $8 TO $l3.
MATINGS,.LATEST BTU.BS.
BE CLOTHS,
iPB CLOTHS.
SIDE PILOTS.
JLUB BEIDERS.
HIGH FINISH. „
fisigaßSAviass. ■
t B IHDIGO S BLOE IL ANSELS.
, BLUE FLANNELS. 1
lids Of Cloths. Casslmsres, and Vesting*.
Cloakings, ana all goods * ' '-■ — to
J HEA.VYCOI
gllkcf» in Wins Colors, Browns,
4m. Whites, Jk o
■laud heavy Plain Silks.
m Black Corded Bilks.
* T y Plain Black Silks.
m. of various styles,
h MoPe Antiques.
’a?e?ed Silks, • ~
v?enlnf Dresses. . *
nilnch Pure Silk.Yelyeis for Cloaks, real
>tts.
Frosted Bower OJ
■ superior WftUl
MAS DRY v
i?s reduced for OhrU
educed for Christmas,
recced for Christmas.
for Christmas,
•dr.ced for Christmas,
swdncad for Christmas. , ,
BdHosiery reduced for Christmas,
sit"? chiefs reduced for Christmas,
indtercblefs reduced for Christmas,
exiualae-ao trouble to showjcoods* at
x'LINS. ■
.-lorn, extra, fine quality* for $2.
Am.las of unusual beauty,-at 92.
•jsality wide plaid Poplins, $1.25.
nd reps, Mohairs, and Merinoea.
teen unique Ameriean Delaines. Boat
i> ro choice and neat, others very *ay stripe..
•] - American prints, 31,35.38, and 40 ct*.
k BcbMrs end Alpacas, 65 eta to $1.75,
w.ti? fresh lot for misses,maids,and matrons.
•. iud Shawls in Cloak room.
- 1 E. Cor. BIHTH and MA.RKBT BH.
,Si GLOBING OUT ! BAR
,•'3B SOU) BSFOKS JAFOABY 1, 188.
SREAT BKOITCTIOH IS PBIOBB.
BREBB GOODS,
,:teir. saltelilo for ‘
HOLIDAY PBESEHTS.
■.‘.■•-a- Silks at loir prices.
!!■' all kinds at low prices.
1 iierir.nes and Poplins.
BIOH PLAID POPLINS
..‘Gooel- of all kinds afc low prices.
BEOCHI AND WOOLEN SHAWLS.
eE Hdkf it, Lace Collars.
K .ck Cambria Lace Yetis.
FINANCIAL.
EMORY & CO.,
EXCHANGE BROKERS,
:b Third Street,
Ii sad Gold tut* SUter
' made.
'.be purchase and sale
Stocks andXoana on
BANHI3KS,
AK AKU exchange bbokeks.
mention paid to ptuclaM and iala at Oil
*5 SOUTH THIKD STEEST.
PiraADßlrHii.
Drexel &Oo. t FhiladelpM* jJ. B. Aus
im Somilnraik Bank. norlS-Sia
R«AB, THE AUDITOR GENS
iL, required by the 11th Section of the Act
’/.l Act to enable the Banks of this Common*
'Ucoiae Associ atlonir for the purpose of Sank*
’ :h? lavs of iho United States* ” passed on the
.-.GEU?t, A. D. 1864. has certified to me that
bank of philabel
tM iV.roifhsd satisfactory evidence to him
requirement]! of said Act have been com
•: i y Mp eaid Bank, end that it has become an
3 tor the purpose or Banking under the law*
‘tw-.i N'uee—
cause this notice thereof to be pub
•3act r«ianee with the provisions of the said
:«t> the said Act, and do declare that the
'** i?a Bank, by the terms of said Act. is deem
to be hereupon surrendered, subject to the
• a M l '“* lst of « al | *§;• COKTIK,
Governor of PennsrtvaitU.
Cb.uibeb, HißSMßtrna, Nov. 39, 1564.
*iy dbpabtm:
Washjxotok. D. Co December 10,1864.
*5 HEKEDY GIVSff of the readiness of this
• t; ti« redeem cn presentation, bj paymeatla
or byconversion into bonds as autho
the Ibree-yenrs Treasury Notes bearing
, derate of seven aod three-tenths per cent
ra under the act of July 17th, 1861. interest
•*osHil such Treasury Notes not so presented
•* swaths from this date, at vr hioh time.under
;.'“9 r«Kiit of conversion ceases. Soidera will
'-••sselvgs _
SKATES.
SKATE DEPOT,
400 CHESTHUT Stmt, Philadelphia,
received the largest and moat desirable
‘ffiES’, GENTS’, AND BOYS’ SKATES
’»ed In this ntty, which wa will take flinch
i slowingall wio dealre to enjoy the delight
no! Skating.
-THANK:
ude aau tiie public for the liberal patronage
epos us, wo would inform them that, haying
«eu»ire alterations la our establishment's are
wed to execute Pictures to the satisfaction of
B *Tfayor ua with a call. Haring now at our
.|a«r«ased facilities, we taka pleasure in so
,.t public to compare the execution of
-.‘.ttha that produced at any other establish
“ k 2& Waited States. We would also state that
s B GALLERY is freb to all
mim&itiou of specimens. Notwithstanding
4 ~'- e o’ material used and wages of hands em
*« are yet furnishing Pictures
'■^ ! a!atare T THii 0L * DEICES.
,t Heads !a Crayon, OH, and Pasta!. „
. it*■ heads in Crayon, Oil, and Pasta!.
--- Ham and Colored, 13-14, 810, 4 4, and 1-2
** YtaUe "Vignettes, full size,* 3-4, &o.» $3.30 per
4 re \T rc ro W cents upwards,
4 *]P*r<fo2 t &c., Ac. , • „• •
n ■‘•if 1 wr .sale a large loi of Copies of Save Ba
■*’,£ of all the prominent Generals
'ryoed n:«n, Ac.. &e.
at short
A CO
OKl,a* J.COO, CIGAR,
Ui p„„AND PIPBb.JKB.
;k^? Es - T SUT Street, Phifadelphla, So.
ureaiast assortment
i.‘f» digest general stock.
'aa\v:. v ' ny hind of Tobacco*
a a Mod of Cigar*,
i&n L‘ < r ay Wad of Pipes,
AT r>' a J* l &d of Snuffe,
■*. 4,*-yi « GSBAT TOBACCO STOBX, „
= K? 9&EWTICT Street, Philadelphia. P*.
Bean’s you oau gat anything you
'*w* a I c f f IQ K, ?meCut and Smoking Tobac-
Havana -Cigars, Pipes, 3tc.
>,ht£J I, s largest general stock of Tobacco,
■ i.-; 1 «c., ia the tailed States.
: b c ?v ■ 0 extensive that he can afford to »ell
tip)-*}? what others sell tot.
*- • f ' : Army of the Potomac,
“ fc’iu 0 1; Atiuy of the James.
52 k\* Army of the Tennessee.
' 4t «‘4n I** Al 3 ft L tll « Cumberland.
da Tf^' r their Tobacco. Cigars, Pipes, Ac..
Ho. il3oH®raDTStreet.
. ■*£■'■;* inercliauta oil buy at Dean'*,
nil bay at Sean's,
ctj Karats 111 bu y &t Dean's;
- tr £ i \:J; f 1 * eat jna t what they want, and at a
1 **u i, e r-,®» they-can eliswhere, and tboy
np their goods at a down llttlo
,; are soarantGOdl toslva satisfaction,
‘"•“i f 'id* J IJU will always order from Dean’s,
■ : f ““ 6 “it chewing and smoking tobaecoee
bii^? sB ! 5 -®* lo all others, and he sells for
“ 4 - v *>. bo. «3 0. “‘rest,
fa.
~AL, , >BBY - JRSES
* tM>so ' lleok Bta dß.
, . S ROWB & BtTBTOtr,
157 and 159 Hsrtk THIHB MntW
VOL. B—NO. 122.
0 L O S I SI & O If Ttl
1)E COURSE!, LAFOURCADE, & €O.,
631 CHESTNUT STREET,
ABB'' ’
CLOSING OTJX
THEIB
BALL AND WINTER STOCK
OF
MEN’S WiAE
FAB BELOW GOLD VALUE.
de!2-12t r ■'
J^ r ;_ CANTON MATTINGS.
JUST RECEIVED,
» ..
A LABOB ISTOIOI OF FIN*
COCOA MATHNGS.
MoOALLUM <6 bo j
BOjo-lm 808 OHBSTWBT BtrMt
JgDWAB D F. KELLT,
JOHN KELLYj
fW% A I’T -rf’VWaF‘d
819 CHESTNUT STREET,
Will ham fU* lata (OttolMr HI Ml M
REDUCED PRICES, 1
. FOB :
cash;
6.7-rt .
ffAZARD & HUTCHINSON,
■o. 11JI OSBBTXI3T STBBH,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
£]F4-Bml FBILADBI.FHIA- MAPS POOPS.
CARPETS AND OIL-CLOTHS,
wM,h 1864.
ftLENECHO 9HLLS,
1864.
i»2o-m philajilthia.
1864. 1864.
McCALLUM Ac CO.,
RETAIL DEPARTMENT!
•10 OHiSTB B’r BTBKST.
1,20.«» OirOBCTB arPBFB3n>BBOB HAE&.
lAiax. BHsaoy, n.
GENTS’ FURNISHING GOODS.
yyOLIDAY PRESENTS
GENTLEMEN’S FURNISHING GOODS,
BCOX.EDA.-3r je*:
QENTLEMEN’S WRAPPERS!!
JOHN C. ABBISON,
NOS. 1 ana. 8 NORTH SIXTH STREET,
ft now offering an elegant and extenaive variety of
6«LEMm WRAPPERS,
SCARFS, NECK-TIES, MUFFLERS, CLOVES,
HANDKERCHIEFS, SUSPENDERS, &0.,
SUITABLE FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
de9-tja3 .
STATIOSER¥ & BLANK BOOKS.
nili, MIKING, COAL, AND OTHER
NEW COMPANIES,
We are prepared to famish New Corpora Hone with all
the Books they rewire, at short noticeand low prioes,
of first wality. All styles of Binding.
STEBL PLATE CERTIFICATES 0? STOCK,
lithographed *
TRANSFER BOOK,
ORDERS OF TRANSFER,
STOCK LEDGER,
STOCK LEDGER BALANCES,
REGISTER OF CAPITAL STOCK.
BROKER’S PETTY LEDGER,
ACCOUNT OF SALES,
DIVIDEND BOOK.
MOSS S& CO.,
BLANK BOOK MANUFACTURERS AND STATIONERS,
1864. 1864.
1. 0, THOMPSON,
FASHIONABLE TAILOR,
H.S. Corner BeYenth and Walnut Streets,
PHILADELPHIA.
N. B. Having obtained a celebrity for cutting
GOOD-FITTING PANTALOONS,
Hiking it a specialty in my business for some years
past, It is thought of sufficient importance toaanonnce
the fact in this manner to the pnblic, so,that those who
aradissatiefledmay know of my method, and give me
, trial. . 0028-thatn-2nt
X BE SALEM LES.
UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE UNITED STATES
Oiecular No. 6 has jnst been issued. Bend Or a
copy to the
and learn from it the reasons why this leg 1« steadily
supplanting the many • ‘ best legs madeTn the world. ”
Cikcl'lak No. 5 contains a DESCRIPTION OF THE
LEG. its ADVANTAGES, TESTIMONIALS of SUR
GEONS and WEARERS, AOCOONTB of nttmsrons
CASES treated by. this original and ingenious method.
TERMS, and all other needinl information.
Soldiera entitled to a Government Leg can receive the
Salem Leg WITHOUT CHARGE. n023-lm
£OOKING GLASSES.
JAMBS' S. EARLE & SON,
816 OHESTHDT BTEBET, PHILA.,
i»Te now In ttore b Terr flno Miortment or
LOOKING GLASSES,
ol orory tisraeter, of Hie
VEST BESTJBAITOPACnJEB AJtfD LATEST STYLES.
OH, PAINTINGS, ERG-EATINGS,
TIGTHBX AHD PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES.
TTENKYHUDD'V,
O. Dl»tmsr MLd WholMal» I>M»ler la
TUBE OLD BODKBOS,
HONOHCAHELA, STB, AND WHEAT
WHISKIES.
1« NOBTH SECOND STKEBT.^ow^Km^pui*.
ISAAC J. BVAN&.
[(usin-sml
TV/TACKEREL, HERRING, BHAD, &c,
"■» WOO bbis. Main. Kob.l, 2. and 8 Mackerel,
Halifax
Stores Lnbee, Scaled, and Ho. 1 Herring.
1(50 bbl» new Hess Shad. -
S5O boxes Herkimer county CheewkSe.
In store and for »ale by , ,??SSSio wharves.
jalfl-tf So. 14,6 NORTH WMKVM.
r |X>MATO CATSUP.—NEW TOMATO
1 Catsup In
DRY GOODS JOBBERS.
MERCHANT TAILORS.
BCAL.ES.
gOA-LrES
WAREHOUSE,
ns CHESTNUT STREET.
COMMISSION HOUSES.
WOX TBM BALM or
McOALLUM A OOJ
CARPET WAREHOUSE)
>•9 cHssnnrr stbist.
FOR GENTLEMEN,
A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
SUITABLE FOR
J. W. SCOTT & CO.,
81* CHESTNUT Street.
43* CHESTNUT Street.
GOVERNMENT.
SALEM LEG COMPANY,
SALEH, HASS..
THE HOLIDAYS.
sms UMBBEUiAS
FOB
LADIES.
SULK UMBRELLAS
IHHt
GENTLEMEN.
GINGHAM
F9R
MISSES AND LADS.
A mt ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS
7. -; KB .. -
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS,
FOR SALE BY
WILUAM A. DHOWS & CO.,
■’ ’ _ . f ' •
246 Market Street.
, de«-8b ■ -- • ' "
JJOLIDAY GIFTS '
| OF MAGNIFICENT AND ELEGANT DESIGNS.
•'’ . \
' j ' HBESBIHG ASD OI»OK CASES,
Cigar and Puff Boxes,
BUFFALO COMBS, TOOTS, NAIL, AND
> “ HAIR BRUSHES,
SATCHELS, POCKET BOOKS,
* SCISSORS US OASES,
TABLE AND POCKET KNIVES,
RAZORS AND STROPS, “
WITH A FULL ASSORTMENT OF
FINE CUTLERY.
AND ■
PARIS FANCY GOODS.
SNOWDEN A BROTHER,
EHPORTEBS,
23 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET.
de2-fmw6fc&dl2t ,
gOLIDAY PRESENTS.
CHARLES DUMMIG,
; No. 813 CHESTNUT StfREET,
Beis leaya to inform Us esteemed easterners that hit
present stock of
mm GOODS AID TOTS
Surpasses that of any former importation. Having se
lected with careevery article himself, he can only say
there is no similar establishment in the country that sun
compare withFis. As to prices. Rotting his goods from
the first manufacturers and artists in Europe, those
dealers -who buy from the importers here to sell again
can certainly not compete with hi in.
Of the following goods he keeps so large a variety,
and In such entirely new styles, as no other store in this
city can offer:
LADIES’ WORK BOXES.
JEWELRY. ODOR, AND GLOVE BOXES.
NECESSARIES FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
' WRITING DESKS, DRESSING CASES.
FANS, PARIS GILT AND BRONZE GOODS.
PARIAN WARE, BOHEMIAN GLASS. '
VASES, OF FINEST ANTIQUE AND MODERN.
CUTLERY, FINEST ENGLISH WALKING CANES.
CRICKET AND ARCHERY IMPLEMENTS.
FANCY LEATHER GOODS. -
LADIES’ BAGS —OVER -TWENTY DIFFERENT
KINDS.
CABAS, POCKET BOOKS, CIGAR CASES.
PURSES AND PORTMONNAIEB.
GAMES OF ALL KINDS.
CHESS, DOMINOES, LOTTOES.
CBIBBAGE COUNTERS, CHESS, AND BACKGAM
MON BOARDS.
BAGATELLE AND TIVOLI,
IN TOYS.—This Department Is complete In every va
riety known. with many novel things never before Im
ported. Dolls, the very large variety of every kind
known, kept In this store,surpasses in beauty and taste
ful dressing anything known here ana In Europe. This
is no idle boast. Ladies should call and see them.
def-tdeaaf , ,
JUST OPENED, ' ; -
KERR’S
FURNISHING CHINA AND GLASS ESTA
BLISHMENT,
A splendid assortment of entirely new style of deco
rßtß* CHISfA AND GLASS,
TOE PRESENTS.
Also very elegant FRENCH CHINA DIKING SEM,
TEA SETS, TOILET SETS, 6c., all of onr own Im
portation.
as PEE CENT UNDER USUAL PRICBB.
China and Glass packed in a proper manner for all
parts of the United States.
48-CHINA HALL, 529 CHESTNUT STREET,
4a- DISEOTLT OPPOSITE ISDEPENDENCE HAM,. -®#
dol7-7t ■ .
rj! oY S ! TOTS!!
CHEAPEST IN THE CITY.
A LARGE ASSORTMENT »F TOYS
38 SOUTH SECOND STREET, BELOW MARKET,
West Side.
For the accommodation of onr castSmers, who can
not spare time io purchase during the day, we will
keep store open every evening until 10 P. M. during the
holidays.
We are determined to close ont onr extensive stock of
Toys at prices mnch below the nsual rates.
A. J. WEIDBNEE,
deioettr
~py OLID AY PRESENTS.
. TAMELY BIBIKS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
THE CHBAPiiT AND BEST
PRAYERS, HYMNS, FAMILY AND POCKET
BIBLES. '
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS,
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL STYLES,
RICH TURKEY MOROCCO, ANTIQUE, RE
LIEF, AND GOLD.
WILLIAM W. HARDING,
MANUFACTURER,
No. 326 Cliestnut Street,
del? 7tif Below, Fourth, South. Side.
J'INE GOODS FOR PRESENTS.
We have recently added to our large and extensive
Stock a fine collection of newest styles of
JEWELRY,
BRONZES,
DIAMONDS,
SILVER WARE,
clocks, ana
GOODS,
All of recent manufacture and Importation, appropriate
for the Holidays,
BAILEY & CO.,
No. 819 CHESTNUT Street.
CHRISTMAS,
1864.
GRIFFITH & PAGE,
Southwest comer SIXTH and ARCH Streets,
Offer a splendid assortment of
PRESENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
WORKSTANDS. FANCY BASKETS,
WILLOW CHAIRS. BABY WALKERS, -
SLEDS AND CARTS. SKATES,
i PICE BOXES, WALNt® BRACKETS,
FANCY MATCH SAFBB,
TOILET SETS OF TINWARE. TEA TRAYS.
, FINE CUTLERY,
Aid a complete st «ck of
- HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS,
GRIFFITH '& PAGE,
del6-6t _ COO ARCH Street.
jrXTBA NOTICE!
The Proprietor of that arst. class DRUG STORE,
N. E.-CORNER BROAD AND CHESTNUT STREETS,
begs to announce that id view of the times he will (until
farther notice) _
SACRIFICE -
his large and varied stock of ToUet Articles, such as
FINE COLOGNES, BPLBNDID ODOR CASES,
RARE FRENCH AND ENGLISH PERFUMES, PO-
M.ADES, &c. , &c-
ELEGANT HAER AND TEETH BRUSHES, COMBS,
Afl., 4c , 4c.
And otter useful article* for HOLIDAY GIFTS,
AT COST,
Atui more too.
N. B.—A select invoice of GENUINE IMPORTED
B avails Cigars, of favorite brands, will be sold on the
SAME FAVORABLE TERMS, U app.ication is made
AT ONItE dels, lot If
■{JSEFUL GIFTS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
PERCE’S MAGNETIC GLOBES, explaining the at
traction of the earth by-gravirntton; one of the most ln
stmctiveas well aa interesting GIFTS THAT CAN BE
PRESENTED TO A CHILD. Price*!. '
. LARGER ONES,FOR TEACHERS, arein preparation.
FINELY ILLUSTRATED WORKS OF PROSE, AND
POETRY, PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, JCVENILES.
GAMES, 6c.
BCHEBHERHORN, BANCROFT, 6 CO.,
del7- Ct oi» ARCH Street,
PHILADELPHIA. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1864
38 South SECOND Street.
1884.
THF.HOLIDAYS. --
OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
AT LOW PRIORS.
Having determined to retire from business, and wish
ing to close ont my. entire 'stock of WATCHES, JEW
ELRY, SILVER WARE and SILVER-PLATED WARE,
CLOCKS, MUSICAL BOXES. TABLE CUTLERY. Ac.,
within sixty days, I am prepared to offer inducements
to purchasers, and solicit an examination of these
goods,most of wUeh are good stylos and of fine totality.
THOMAS O. GARRETT,
via chestnut street.
delS-10t _■
JBWIS LAD OMU 8,
DIAMOND DEALER AND JEWELER,
So. 802 CHESTNUT STREET,
Has on hand a large and splendid assortment of
DIAMOND JEWELRY*
SUITABLE FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS...
Also, a beautiful assortment of
Gold and Silver Watches, Jewelrr, Ac.
Silver Ware in great variety, suitable for Bridal and
Holiday Presents.
My assortment of Diamond Jewelry Is complete, and
at less price than can be found in this city.
OLD GOLD, SILVER, AND DIAMONDS BOUGHT
FOB CASH.
DIAMOND S.
Persons having Diamonds or other Precious Stones to
dispose of, will do well by calling on
LEWIS LADOMUS,
DIAMOND DEALER AND JEWELER,
No. 802 CHESTNUT STREET,
Who will give the highest cash prfoes.
AISO,
Old ctold and Silver Bought tor Cash. -
delJ-in .
ESTABLISHED IN 1813.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
wm. wnssoisr so son,
8. W. dor. FIFTH and CHERRY Streets,
PHILADELPHIA, -
Have on hand a large and general assortment of
SILVER WARE,
Of our own manufacture,~of the finest vitality and
higheet standard of Silver.
ALSO,
PLATED ware.
A large and general assortment of superior Plated
Ware, &c.
OLD SILVER bought and taken in exchange. High
est prices given. del2-lßt
"{Cf OLID AY PRESENTS.
G. RUSS E L L,
22 NORTH SIXTH STREET,
would invite attention to hie stock of fine American and
Imported __ _ '
WATCHES,
In Gold'and Silver.
GOLD JEWELRY
of the Latest Styles.
HANDSOME SILVER WARE,
warranted pure coin, Sc., suitable for HOLIDAY
PRESENTS.
G. RUSSELL,
delO tSI 32 North SIXTH Street.
JJ OLID AY PRESENTS.
x>* w*
6©» CHESTNUT STREET,
Has now on hand a very large stock of
WATCHES, '
JEWELRY. and . .
- SILVER-PLATED WARE,
Selected expressly for the coming HOLIDAY TEADB,
which are being sold at extraordinarily low. prices.
We have a
Silver Watches,' *
Ladies! Watches;
Gents’ Watches,' .
Boys* Watches. -
American Watches* '
. English Watches,
Swiss Watches,' .•».••••
Gold Vest Chains, /:•. : ..
Gold Chatelaine Chains, .
Gold Neck Chains, ,
Gold Pencil Cases,
Gold Fens,
Gold Toothpicks,
Gold Thimbles,
Gold Armlets*
Gold Bosom Studs,
Gold Sleeve Buttons,
Gold Watch Keys,
Gold Pina, Gents’,
Gold Pins, Ladies *
Gold Pins, Hisses’,
Gold Fins. Chatelaine,
Gold Ear Binge,
Gold Finger Bings,
Gold Scarf Pins, '
Gold Bracelets,
. - Gold-Lockets, . -
Gold, Charms, '
Gold Watch Hooks, -
Silver Thimbles,
Silver Napkin Bings,
Silver Fruit Knives,
Silver Fob Chains,
Silver Test Chains.
SILVER-PLATED WABB,.
Plated on genuine Albata metal,. „ .
and warranted;
Tea Sets,
Cake Baskets,
Fruit Baskets,
Card Receivers,
Butter Dishes,
Syrup Pitchers, -
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1884.
Boohs for the Season.
T, B. Peterson & Brothers published Mis. Grey’s
new novel, “ Lion-Hearted,” on Saturday, and the
whole edition was nearly exhaustedon that day. it
is the best work of fiction yet written by Mrs. Grey,*
reminding us, In several points, of Mrs; Henry
Wood’s popular, productions. The contrast of the
iwo herolnes—a feeble and a strong mind being ex
hibited—is striking and effective, and well worked’
out. There Is a ladle clergyman, too, upon the
scene, who narrowly escapes being what Dr. John
son would have called “a very pretty rasoal, ale.”
Petersons havenewedltlons of all Mrs. Grey’s previ
ous works; Wo have already noticed their immense
stock, ever diminishing and yet ever belng renewed,
of holiday books,--but omitted to draw attention to
their photograph albums, of which they have a;
great supply from all the best manufacturers In the'
United States.
Onr readers may have noticed an advertisement
In The Press &om Mr. Henry A. Brown, Managing
Agent In New York for the LondoifPrlhtlng and
Publishing Company. Having known Mr. Brown
for years, we are certain that ho would not be asso
ciated with any deceptive or inferior business. We
also know the Ehgllsh Company ho represents,-
which was established In 1843. The hooks which
they supply are among the best in literature and
art published in London, and inolude Flnden’s Roy
al Gallery of British Art, fiogarth, Finden’s Beau
ties of Moore, Pictorial Gallery of the Arts, Illus
trated histories and descrip Monitor foreign lands,
Cook’s Voyages, Orris Circle of the Sciences, and
various Works on Natural, History, Illustrated At-,
las, many editions of Shakspeare, with character
portraits of aotors and actresses, Lodge’s Portraits,
Notwithstanding the high price of gold, the London
Publishing Company have not raised their retail
prices here, but sell at the prices asked before the
war. Consequently' their books oatt be obtained
from Mr. Brown (487 Broadway, New York,! for
about one-half of what must be paid for them, if di
rectly ordered from London.
By an’unaccountable blunder, we omitted, in oar;
last mention of the Philadelphia producers and von.
dors of holiday-books, E. H. Butler & Co., South
Fourth street, and Charles Dcsilver, 1229 Chestnut
street. The first firm has not published any new
books this season, but brings out new editions of Us
previous holiday-books, wbloh are among the very
best illustrated works overproduced In this olty,
Mr. Butler has excellent taste in pictorial literature,
and his editions of the leading poets! American and
English, are notequalledby any yet published in
this country.
- Mr. Charles DesUver, who publishes many educa
tional, classical, and geographical works of standard
merit—-his interlinear translations of the classics
are adapted for the library as well as the school, ~
and his pictorial histories are -calculated to In.
terest and instruct young people—has brought
out new editions of the lives: of Columbus,-Wash
ington, and Franklin, .in one volume, ;and oft
Silas S. Steele’s popular Book of Drawing
room Plays, which last Is > Invaluable to theatrical
amateurs who want novelty. He also announces’
“Houdin, the Magician,” the most readable com
Session of a conjuror ever written.. In- conjunction ’
with Roberts Brothers, a Boston house, which has
lately published severalfirst-class books, gotup with
great taste, Mr. Desaver this day brings out
“ Tadmor, the .Pride of the Desert,” a fine poem,:
upon a classical subject, by H. Phillips Mont
gomery, of this olty, the well-known amateur pi
anist, and equally distinguished as one of the best
chess-players In America. We shall soon include,
“Tadmor” in a separate notice of recent poetry,;
and will only say that Its author shows scholarship
as well as poetic feeling and skill. The hero of the
poem Is Longinus, the Greek philosopher, rheto
rician, and critic, who beoame, first tutor and.thon
prime minister to Zeoobia, Queen of Palmyra,
(sometimes called Tadmor,) and aided her In the
attempt to throw off the Roman yoke. On the fall
of Tadmor, Longinus was put to death by order of
the Emperor Aurelias, A. D. 273. Zehobla, the
proudly beautiful and patriotic Queen, Is the other
leading character in this poem. We do not. often
notice the exterior of a book, but the binding Of
“Tadmor” Is so delicately beautiful that we-must
draw attention to It. - --
Mr. Edmund Morris, the author of “ Ten Aores
Enough,” which supplied a good deal of praotloal
information as to the best mode of investing a small
sum in land and .its cultivation, has followed up
that volume with another, published by James.
Miiler,New York, entitled “ How to get a Farm
.Etna where Jo Find One.” He shows,ln a veryolear
maimer, how people, With little or no money, can
secure homesteads, profitably .cultivate their own
land, and enrich the community. Not in the West
only, but In the Middle States of New Jersey, Dela
ware, and Maryland, such results oan.be obtained.
Of a similar oharacter Is Mr. Miller’s reprint, from
the twelfth London edition, of“ Our Farm of Four
Acres and the Money wo made by It.” The writers
(two sisters) leased house, gardens, orchard, mea
dows, and buildings, not far from London, for $370
per annum, kept a cow, pigs, poultry, plgsons, and
a pony, made butter and hay, and cured hams, and
realized $145 on the first six months, besides having
plenty of limit, vegetables, and milk, and all this on
four aores. Received Horn G. W. Pitcher, Chest
nut street.
A new Poem by Fits Greene Halleck, entitled
“Young America,” and published byD. Appleton
& Co., would be balled at any time with pleasant
expectation, but at tMs tlme Is especially accepta
ble,Tor it Is patriotic In sentiment. Tbe fault of
this poem Is lts brevlty. Tbe hero is a yoatb In bis
fifteenth year, and tbongb Ur. Halleck sometimes’
is sportive in these pages, sometimes be Is serious
and In earnest. Another day we shall notice
“Young America” at more length. Its publishers
have also sent ns “A Year In China 5 and a Nar
rative of Capture and Imprisonment, when home
ward bound, on board the Rebel Pirate Florida,” by
Mrs. H. Dwight Williams, whose husband Is United
States Commissioner at Swatow, one of the five
ports through which the commerce of foreign lands
Is admitted into China., She left New York in Oo
tober, 1801, touched at the Cape de Yord Islands,
Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, Singapore, Hong-
Bong, Macao, and Canton, arriving at Swatow In
Ju1y,1862. There, as well as more largely In. Can
ton, she saw a great deal of the domestic life of the
Chinese, ana, bearing Captain Cuttle’s advice In
mind, “made a note of it,” which has produced
the volume before us. Her health broke down, how
even, In a new and trying climate, and she quitted'
Swatow, for home, In October, 1862. The voyage
was prosperous untli the Jaeob Bell, the clipper
ship In which Mrs. W. sailed, was met, when within
a few days’ Bail of New York, by the pirate Florida,
which captured, plundered, and burned her, Captain
Mafflt, who bragged of being a “ Southern gentle
man,” himself robbing the lady of many or her most
valuable effects. The crew and passengers were allow-,
ed to escape on the Danish bark Morning Star,which
took them to the Island of St. Thomas, whence they
went to Halifax by a Canard mall-steamer, and
Erom Halifax to New York In the Arabia. Mrs.
Williams gives such details of the manner In which
. she was treated on hoard the Florida as to make us
more than ever rejoloe In the wreck of that pirate.
MiC Bryant, the poet, has supplied a brief introduc
tion' to this volume.. Deceived from Ashmead &
Evans. •
We have already noticed the fifth-and sixth
volumes of Merlvale’s “ History of the Romans
under the Empire,” and beg now to add that it can
((be supplied by J, K. Simon, 33 South Sixth street, as
well as all other of Messrs. Appleton’s superior
publications, among which thephotographs from the
Dusseldorf Gallery claim particular notice,
Mr. Lejpoldt, 1323 Chestnut street, besides new
editions of his other Christmas works, among which
DorCs Dante is to be especially remembered, has this
. season brought out several books likely to become
popular.. One of these, Illustrated with vignettes
on wood, is entitled “Pearls from Heine,” and con
sists of metrical translations of Borne of Heine’s
sweetest lyrics. The translators are Dr., Furness,
W. H. Furness, Jua., Hiram Corson, Edgar A. Bow
ring, H. W. Longfellow, J. W. Montelalr, A. Bus
korvllle, T. E. Osmun, and- Charles G. Iceland.
Two pieces are taken from the Edinburgh Review.
Another little book, with three full-page engrav
ings, printed in colors, Is “The Boot Princess,” a
Christmas Story, by Robert Belniek, translated
from the German by Fanny Fuller, There Is a gro
tesque and fanciful tale, the principal dramatis
persona ot which are a wagon-load of Nuremberg
toys, which become animated, and, under the au
tocracy of Prince Nut-Cracker, have a short life
. and a merry one. The translation is spirited as
well as faithful. Last ytfar, Mr. Leypoldt brought
out a pleasant little volume of nursery rhymes, en
titled “Mother Goose from Germany,” Illustrated
with quaint designs by Ludwig Richter and Frans
Pood. This year he publishes German and French
versions of the same. One Is “Ela-PopelaJ: Deutsche
EMderhelmath In Wort und Sang und BUd,” (Ela-
Pope!®: or German Children’s Home, to words and
song, and pictures,) and the other Is “La M6re
1’OIe,” being a French Mother Goose, containing
rhymes, enigmaß, songlets, and children’s rounde
lays. All of these publications are very neatly
got up.
« Sketches by Boz,” whloh complete the neat edi
tion of Dickens, published by Sheldon ft Co., New
York, are to two volumes, with vignette frontis
pieces by Darley, and are worthy of attention as
showing the first steps to authorship of One who has
since delighted and Instructed legions of readers to
both hemispheres.—“ Memoirs of Lieutenant Ge
neral Soott, LL.D., written by hlmSelf,” In two
volumes, has also been published by Sheldon ft Co.
This Autobiography Is -more Interesting from the
events It records than from the author’s style,
which, although almost ludicrously ambitious to Its
parade of classical and authorities and
examples to the introduction, Is generally some
what bald, and oooaslonally becomes almost Con
fused to its mixture of-the first, and the third per
sons singular—on one page, “I did this,” and on
another, “Scott went thither.” The narrative or
the Canadian and Mexican wars, In which Scott
won his military reputation and position, will al
ways be referred to as authority. The life closes
with the outbreak of the rebellion and Scott’s letter
tbereon to President Bsohanan.
Little, Brown, ft Co., Boston, have just added
the Poetical Works of Thomas Gray, author of the
“ Elegy to a Country Church Yard,” to their green
and gold series of the poets, which already includes
Campbell, Hood, Scott, Shelley, Burns, and Keats.
The excellent biography of Gray, by Mitfordf suita
bly Introduces the Poems, which are also anno
tated. A portrait, with of autograph,.
the volume. The same publisher? hay?
FOUR CENTS.
Issued two other volumes, particularly adapted. 1 °r
this season. These are Jeremy Taylor's Hoi, 7
Living and Holy Dying—books Immortal by their
true piety, and thoughtful, fervid eloquence; We
oan only mention, to-day, “Cabriro,” a Poem, by
GeorgeH. Calvert, Cantos HI and iv; in She •
Don Juan measure, the soene of which is Ih Ne.w
'Fork. It Is written in a desultory manner, with.
great ease, by a gentleman who evidently has
moved In society. The preceding books were
published as far back as mo, and thepoem Is not
finished in the present Instalment. " - ■>
Tlcknor & Fields have tnolnded 11 EaoohArdett”/'
In their blue and gold series, and ha Vo added a brief
biography of-Tennyson, as well as “The HSspe
rides,” an early poem of his; not Included In his ool
lected writings, but justly believed by- the publish
ers to be worthy of the bard of “Looksloy Hall”
and “ The Lady.of Shallot.” Another of Tlcknor &
Fields’ new books is « The' Autumn Holidays of a
Country Parson,” belngtho sixth ofthe Rev. Mr.
Boyd’s works republished by them. This *volume
treats of more general subjeots than the last did, and
contains seventeen chapters and a oharmlng, con
clusion. The dissertations on Ugly Duoks, theFo-'
rest Hill, at the /Castle, Gossip, Whateley’s Anno,
tatlonson Bacon’s Essays,-and From Saturday to;.
Monday (a couple of days in Switzerland),-are ad
mirable—how Addison, -Steele, and Goldsmith
would have relished them!/ Perhaps they dot
Tbore may be a sontlent feeling, in spirit-land, of
what men write and print. Who will say" there is
hot? .The most-practical; and to -say most reveal
ing of these essays is entitled “ Some Farther Talk -
about Scotch Affairs,” purporting to he written by
a certain Mr. MoDonald, of Cralg-Houlaklm, but
evidently Mr. Boyd's own production, it dIBaouTSOB
shrewdly, and sharply abont parochial mfttere/iAS
Scotland, and Is pleasantly anecdotal! ,>Of *Mrs.
Jameson’s “Legends ofthe JKonastlc Orders, as
Represented in the Fine formingtha second
series of her “ Sacred and&fiigsndiiyiATt,” Atjop.w;
and enlarged edition, In ipwir
Mrs. Jameson’sjother woMjPtta beenpsjillshed by
Tlcknor & Fields. Its fronflapleoa is, ajrortrait of
Titian, the greatpainter. All ofthese books have
reached us through J-. B. Llpplneott A Co.and T.
B, Peterson & Brothers. ,
Crosby & Ainsworth, Boston, have Issued Grant’s
“Adventures of Bob Hoy,” an authentic biography,
which Is the key to Scott’s well-known novel; also;
“Grace’s Visit,” by the author of “Douglas Farm’’
and “Freaks.on the Fells,” by R. M. BaUantyne*
These are Illustrated books, for young people. The
same-publishers have brought out a very neat edi
tion of Talfourd’s Tragedies, and other Poems, with
all the original prefaces and notes. These volumes
have been received from T. B. Peterson & Brothers.
Roberts Brothers, whose repnblloatlon of Jean
Ingelow’s Poems has been very successful, have just
Issueda.companton volume of Poems by David Gray,
with an introductory notice by Lord-Houghton, (8,.
M. poises, biographer of Keats,} a Memoir by James
Hedderwlck, and Farther Memorials by another
hand. Gray, truthfully called “Heart-brother of
Bobert Burns,” belongs to the class represented by.
Thos. Cbatterton and John Keats—young poets who
perished In their pride, ere they had won the fame
which crowned them dead. Gray, the son of a
weaver, who lived on the banks of the Luggle, eight
miles from Glasgow, died In December, 1861, ere he
had oompleted his twenty-fourth year. His princi
pal poem, In blank verse, Is entitled 11 The Haggle,”
hut his minor productions, especially his sonnets,
better show his genius. He died of : consumption,
living only to receive the first proof-sheet of his
; poems,.published by subscription. He will be ret
membered as a true poet. - On a future occasion we
shell say more of bis writings. - . ..
Whoever -wishes to .learn, In a reliable manner,
; how Mr. Lincoln, General Grjnt, and Chief Jus
tice Chase, respectively, got on in the world, may
read “ The Pioneer Boy,” . 11 The Farmer Boy,” and
“The. Ferry Boy.” published by Walker, Wise, &
Co., Boston, who have produced several other books
for young people. We have already cotioed their,
new and complete American edition of Miss Mar
tineau’s History of Englandj&om ISQO to the Bns
sian War of 185 f, and can only add here that they
have commenced , the publication, to he completed
lnelght.octavo volumes, of Henri Martin’s History'
of France, translated, with the author’s co-opera,
tion, by Mary L. Booth, and to be annotated by
Bancrort, the historian. The first portion, contain
ing the reign of Louis XIV., from 1661 to 1716, has
just appeared, la two volumes. This will be fol
lowed by the concluding portion, Including tbe
French Devolution,, after which the history will
commence-from the first, This wore received the
Great Gobert Prize, as the best pf its class, from
the .Academy of inscriptions and Belles-Lettres,
and tbe French. Academy. It 13 superbly printed.
We can only acknowledge its receipt at present,
but it can-be obtained from J. K. Simon, 33 South
Sixth street. . , ,
Publications Deceived.
steMi, Ulmf
trated London News -of Novembor 26, Illustrated
News of the World of same date, and News ofthe
World one day later.
From T. B. Pugh, MO Chestnut street, Harper’s
Weekly, Prank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, and
other New York publications.
From Fowler & Moon, 521 Oheßtnjit street, the
American Exchange and. Review tax December, con
taining a great deal of general commercial Informs*
tion, and a full list of oil'companies in Philadel
phia, Pittsburg, Hew York, Boston, Cleveland, and
Baltimore.
From Deacon & Peterson, 319 Walnut street, tlie
lady’s Friend, for January, commencing anew vo
lume, and liberally Illustrated.
The Oil Begion.
CHARACTER OX THE HONONSAHSEA VAEEET—
THE STACK WATER COMPANY—BROWNSVILLE—
OENEVA—THE OIE WELLS THEREABOUTS—THE
DAWSON MANSION. ,
ICorreipondtnce of The Fres». 3
Pittsburg, December 16,1864.
1 arrived In the “Smoky City” in time to taka
the Monongahela bpat lor the New Potrolea now
rising Into notice in G-reene and Fayette counties,
near the Virginia line; I confess I was a stranger
to the interest which this valley Is calculated to
awaken In the visitor. From the time of our depar
ture from, the Pittsburg wharf, I was constantly re
minded of the wealth and importance of this com
paratively unnoticed portion of the country. Manu
facturing in its various departments extends along
the banks, showing everywhere the most cheering
activity. Industry is Die salient characteristic of
the population. The idlers appear to b 9 few.
The river, without ai Island, runs through Its
whole course among hills skirted by rich bottoms.
These pleasantly alternate from side to side with
the meanders cf the stream. Agriculturally this
whole valley will vie In richness with any portion
of Pennsylvania, but Its mineral wealth constitutes
its prominent distinction. In the vicinity of Pitts
burg the coal lies near the top of the hills, and is
run down to the boats by an automatic arrangement
of cars and tram-ways, the full descending oar
drawing up to the mouth of the mine the empty
one. Mining the coal' here, as you are probably
aware, is always by the adit, and never by the shaft.
Boring has frequently demonstrated the existence
of rich veins of coal below the water level, and
Shafting will, probably, be eventually resorted to,'
but the supply above ground will probably prove In
exhaustible for centuries. As we ascend the river the
chief coal vein, averaging more than nine feet in
thioknees, dips rapidly towards the water, till a mile
below Brownsville it is submerged when the
stream is at flood. It then rises again fifty feet or
more in the hills in the vicinity of that town, and In
the main, though at one or two points above. Browns
ville dlpplng bclow the river, It so continues beyond
the State line. The coal Interest gives employment
to a vast number of-operatives, and to tut annually
Increasing fleet of flat-boats, barges, tugs, and
steamers. In 1813 the number of tons taken to
market did not exceed one hundred thousand; now,
In 1884, It amounts to two millions. The market ex
tends from Pittsburg to New Orleans, and the
time is not far distant when the coal trade of this
valley will equal that of the Lehigh or the Schuyl
kill. Darby, the historian and geographer, amative
of this region, pronounced the valley of the Monon
gahela the richest district of country in the world.
This was the first settled country west of the Alle
ghenies, and, originally the recipient of a sturdy
and Intelligent population, it has ever since main
tained a character for industry and 'enterprise.
Boat-building for the whole valleyof the Mississippi
has been done largely upon the banks of this river,
and many a steamboat-man starting hence to the
rivers of the far West and South has there gathered
wealth with whieh to return and make himself corn
.fortable among Ms native hills. The abundance op
fine white oak timber in this country gives it special
advantages for the construction of vessels.
Apart from the utilitarian view of the-Mononga.
hela Valley, it presents much to Interest In Its na
tural beauty and by historical associations. The
hills are studded with their primeval growth of
forest, or trimly cleared, and smiling under the
hand of the cultivator. At Braddock’a Fields,
eight miles above Pittsburg, Is still pointed ontto
the traveller the scene or Washington’s first ex
ploits in arms. A short distance above, and almost
directly below the dam of the Stack Water Compa
ny, of which Hon. J. K. Moorhead is the president,
and the completion of wMoh is mainly owing to hie
energy .and enterprise, and which will stand a
monument to his fame, is the ford at wMoh the Bri
tlshtroops .nnder Braddook made their crossing,
and advanced along the bottom on the eastern side,
to fall Into the ambush of the French and Indians.
Brownsville, on the site of Bedstone Old Fort, Is
a town of about 6,000 people, the plaoe extending
chiefly over a romantic bluff some 300 hundred feet
above the river. This was the point from wMoh
emigration for the West and South, for half a centu
ry, first took water. The old National or Cumber
iandroad crosses the river here in its route to Wheel
ing’. In the manufactures of iron and glass, in boat
building, and In local trade, the town is one of the
'most thriving and important in this section of the
State. " ' ,
Thirty miles above Brownsville, or about eighty
from Pittsburg, I arrived at Geneva, olosp in the
vicinity of the oil operations. Preferring to per
form the rest or my journey as a cavalier, I ob
tained a horse at Geneva, ana rode over, first to the
wells on Dunkard Creek, and next to those on the
Whltely. ' They are all wltMu three or fourmUes of
Geneva. None of these wells have as yet had suc
cess sufficient to give them a prominent plaoe on
the stock list, but It Is to be borne in mind that,
although oil was found here to some extent at the
-outbreak or the war, that event had the effect to
suspend operations, and It Is only very recently
.that they have been renewed. For the length, of
time that they have been worked, and for the capi
tal thus far embarked in the business, the prospects
.could hardly be more encouraging. More than
three thousand barrels have already been obtained
tq the few months during which the pearph has been
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. prosecuted, -though none of the boring have yet
' reached a depth which could be considered as any
, test of their capacity. The “Wylie Well" mm
’.yielded as much as eighty barrels In a single day,
'but owing to some aooldent In the working, opera
tions have been suspended upon It for the present.
Toe “Kramer,” “St. Clair,” and “Pioneer,"
have all had partial success, abundantly suS
clent' io encourage the lessees to rorther efforts. '
; The bIW maybe said of the attempts made'oil' -
. Whlteljr Creek. The whole business, however, Ur <
■ still In lte* incipient stage throughout the Hew Pe*
. trolea, yet V am convinced that It presents a field .
; lot enterprise which will amply reward the capb
\ tallgts who may embark in It. From all I havr ’
■j seen and heard; l am or opinion that the Indloatlon* *■
> are quite as encouraging hers as they were at first ;
either On the Allegheny or .Kanawha. Howlargw
aportlon of the Monongahela Vadleywlll eventually 1
: berfound to’ yield thupeenffor p-oduct, time alone
candetefmlnw; but traces of It have from time hi ■'
time; in boring for salt, been found atwldely-dlf
, ferent localities.. Geologically,-there Is very muok
of this region which har the petroleum character,
•' and the future will probablg develop Its existence
where tt -te now little swfpeetedf For the present
.fit Is probable that operators will toerdlspesed for the .
- most part to direct their attention'to those locali
ties, which, while - presentSfig'-Buoln Indfsatlons as
are oonslderod reliable, areattho came time in
elosest proximity-to the wells'-In which It has .
already been fonnd. One IMng apyears certain,
that the whole country has been waked-upon the
: subject. , ’
Alter leaving Die Maple. Farm;- on theDunkard,
I followed the stream to its mouth, and turned my
horse to .Geneva by Die river road, and as niolterod
jdjftiiggjoyrney; enjoying the ftesh December air and
.splshiße? I.fonnd myself oppo3lte the handsome -
, r djsfebfiFbioh,-for many years,, was- -the - home of :
: AJlfrfc'GaUatln, now the property of Hbn: John Xu
i Dawson, the Representative of this* Congressional ’
; District. It extends along the Monongahola to A* !
mouthof George’s Creek, a mile and aimlf of iu»- •
fence. It contains, lam told, 650 aerra, abdut lues .
beautiful woodland and In a high state of onltl-ro- :
tion. This 1b regarded as valuable oil territory.
Leaving my horse at a farm-house on th&westem
side of the river, I got a boy to row me across In a ;
skiff, and climbed up the steep upheaval bluff far
the house. Mr. Dawscn being absent in Congress,
I was allowed by tbe family having it In charge te
walk about tbe premises at will. It lies about two
and a half mUes below the mouthof Cheat river.
The situation is beautiful beyond description.- th»
Monongahela, In its beautiful sweep, forming it#
boundary on the northwest; the valleys of Dunkarif
and Georgo’s Creeks opening up pleasant prospect*
: from either extremity of the river front, and tbe .
mountains rising for twenty miles in lovely view t»
the east. This was the home of Mr. Gallatin foe
forty years, and as I gazed upon the commodious!
and stately mansion, I felt Inspired with veneration .
for a spot once visited by Lafayette, and the resi
dence of Mr. Gallatin, so long distinguished in Hus
service of the country.
Having satisfied my curiosity, I returned to the
river, and hallooing across for my ferryman, was
soon again landed on the other side. Mounting mj
horse once more, I returned to Geneva, which I had
left the da; before In time to get the afternoon boat '
for Brownsville. Connecting at that place with .
the boat for Pittsburg, I returned here this morning,
and now write from the Monongahela Honse, a morn '
esoellently-appolnted. hotel, <3,
THE eraTi
THE FAIR AT CONCERT HALL.
.-The ladies of the Sanitary Committee of St.
Thomas’ EpiscopaJOhureh, auxiliary to the United. :
States Sanitary Commission'; opened a grand fair -
at Concert Hall yesterday. The committee had,
Indeed, a very bußy time In arranging the tables 1
and decorations of the main saloon. A great
amount of energy has been evinced In collecting '
useful and ornamental things to be sold, and it is i
expected that the effort will meet with commensu
rate success. The tables are well supplied with a '
fine assortment of choice articles, refreshments,
and confectionery. Though the weather was 'ex
ceedingly disagreeable yesterday and last eve
ning, yet there was a pretty fair attendance. .
The noble cause which the managers have espoused 1
with so much spirit and enthusiasm Is one that ap- -
peals at onee to the very heart of patriotic benevo
lence and Christian sympathy. As the Christmas
holidays are at hand, many a fine present might b*
obtained here at a fair market value. The arrange
ments were not fully perfected yesterday, hut every- *
thing will be In excellentarrayto-dayforthelsspeo
tlon of the critical eye. An extended report of tha '
fair Is not improbable, though The Press columns are -
exceedingly pressed for room.
LECTUBE,
, The B6v. Oharieg G. Ames will deliver a lecture,
in the hall of the Spring Garden Institute, on
■Wednesday evening next, npon “The American
Experiment.” Mr. Ames’ recent efforts in Boston
are highly spoken of by the Transcript of that cityi
both as to matter and style.
FATAL CASUALTY.
James Sharkey, of Upper Darby, was run over
and killed by his team, at Thirtieth and Market
streets, yesterday morning. His horsos took fright
at a locomotive whistle.
KEYSTOHE UTEEABY UHIOH.
. This society, composed of young men or fine lite
rary culture, has lately reorganized for the coming
year, and now holds regular meetings at Its rooms.
Ho. 62 Horth Eighth street.
CAMP WILLIAM: PENN.
The friends or Camp WUllam Penn are mafdng
efforts to get up a Christmas dinner for the soldlerai
A meeting to make arrangements to this effect will
be held this afternoon in the post chapel.
BAND AT THE F^JB.
The Camp William Penn band of musicians will
perform during the week at the fair at. Concert
DEAD INFANT FOUND.
The dead body of an infant was found at La
fayette Cemetery about seven o’clock yesterday
morning. .
THE COURTS.
Supreme Court at Hist Prins—Jus«ic«
* *"■ Before « pMtea -
Tfce City of Philadelphia vs. TheCUisena’ Passenger
Railway Company. Ills was an action to recover the
tax reanired by law to lie paid by defendants upon
their declared dividends upon stock. On behalf of de
fendants the point was raised that the tax is only re
quired to tw paid upon the dividends on the paid- un
capital, and not npon-the authorized capital, as Is
claimed by the city. The court reserved this point,
61 a V6iaiC ‘ for P '^ tUL
The City of Philadelphia'vs. The Gray’s Perry Bail
road Company. This was a similar action to the above.
In defence, the act of Assembly of April 29,1861, was
eetnp, providing that the tax shall only applvto the
paid-up capital. The question of law in tSmim
also reserved, and tha jury were directed to find forth*
■plaintiff. Verdict accordingly for the plaintiff for #4--
£66.51, the amount claimed for 1861,1562, and 1863.
The City of Philadelphia va. The Becond and Third
streets Passenger Bsifroad Company. This was still
another action for tax on dividends. The act of incor
poration expressly declares that the tax shall be upon,
the excess of amdenas oyer six per cent. The point*
of law as is the previous cases were reserved, and ths
SffwS 110 tad for ’****■ TBrd ' ctfor
Margaret Butboff. bv her next friend, vs. Richard
Berry and Elisabeth Berry. This was an action to re
cover damages for slanderous words spoken by Mrs.
Berry in regard to plaintiff. There was no defence, the
counsel whose name was signed to the plea at defen
dant not appearing, and seemingly having made no
preparation to defend the suit. Jury out.
Court or Common Pleas—.Judg-es Tbompa
son and I.ndlow,
The court yesterday -was engaged in the hearing ofar
gument on exceptions to auditors’ reports.
Court ofQnarterSessions-Jadge Allison.
James Kelly, the mate of a vessel lying at one of tea
docks on the Delaware, was convicted of a charge of
having committed a violent assault and battery on ona
of the crew. The man was drank, and having got into
an altercation with the officer the latter sei zed abilayine
pin, with which he heat the prosecutor over the head
most cruelly, inflicting injuries that required- the at
tendance of a physician for several weeks. Sentence de
ferred. 1
William J. Elder, the driver of a wagon, was con
victed of stealing several hundred pounds of railroad
Iron, the property of the Philadelphia, Wilmington,
and Baltimore Bailroad Company. Elder heinr drank,
he permitted his horse to ran off, scattering the iron,
along the street. In. that way he was detected. Sen
tence was deferred/
Ellen McHeely, a domestic, was convicted of stealing
about $B6 worth of property from her employer. Sen
tenced to fifteen months in Eastern Penitentiary.
Patrick Keenan, for an assault and battery com
mitted on Hr. J. F. Hess, because the latter did not vote
to suit him, was sentenced to an imprisonment of twtK
months.
K&emuel Hancock, for larceny, was sentenced to four
months’ imprisonment.
THE POLICE.
[Before Hr. Alderman Welding. 3
SUB-CONTRACTOR IN TROUBLE.
James Mooney was arraigned yesterday on complaint
of a number of girls, whom.he had engaged to make up
cavalry jackets, at the rate of thirty-five cents each.
It was alleged that he would not or did not pay them
for their services. The jackets are made up in bonding
No. 615 Chestnut street. Thirty girls are employed
there to do the work. The office during the hearing
was : crowded with tee girls, and not a few persons
congregated in front thereof, who.wexo more or less
anxious to obtain a knowledge of the cause. Slx'girls
were examined, named Anna Stevens, to whom tee sons
ff $l5 was due; Maryßlack, sUdne; Maggie Madigan
-2.80 due; Elizabeth-Brown, Elizabeth Clowney, and.
busan Carman were creditors to small amounts. One
of the - claimants not receiving any money on Saturday
night,-had to borrow $2 to pay for food. Another girt
was so badly off for shoea that she had to go to and
from her work almost barefooted. This condition oC
things may be considered a sort of Index to tee whole-
Such a chattering as the girls kept up was net .less
amusing to tee spectators as it was probably annoying
to tbe defendant. The latter denied baing a contractors
he admitted having a few hundred dollars invested izt
the concern, and expressed a willingness to psyther
girls. He bifurcated a little over five or six dollars, be
ing all the money he had about him, and tbe natfa
trate paid it over to those of the creditors mostly in
want. The defendant was. held to bail in the sum at
$6OO to await a further hearing on next Saturday.
A BTJNDAY-NIGHT ROW.
ChristainFouz. a German, was arraigned yesterday
on the charge of beating a couple of Irishmen, named
Michael Sullivan and Thomas Haggerty, on their heads,
with a broad, smooth-faced, hammer. The evidence
developed the facts that a bloody row occurred at a
tenement house on front street, above. Race, late on
Sunday night. The defendant and family reside in the
lower pan of the building. The upper part is occupied. -
by a lower order of people, who drink bad whisky and.
keep the place in an uproar at all hours of tee night.
Two Irishmen visited the house on Sunday night, and.
made such & noise that the German was greatly dis
turbed, . He endeavored to fasten the door, to keei» ,
the visitors out, which resulted in an indiscriminate ?
fight in the dark. The two men received several very
severe blows on their heads and faces. - The women. ,*
engaged In the conflict, and most of them lost a handful ;
of their own hair, but obtained as much from the heads
of their opponents. It was a terrible row. Apart of
the entry and stairways from all accounts weredike *
The police of the Sixth district were speedily attracted
to toe scene, am the entire party were taken to the
staiibn in cherry street, SSJf®S® I °Yer ou tha
charge of riot. A specific charge was preferred against
Four, to answer which he wag held to bail.
[Before Mr. Alderman White. 3
DISHONEST
Two boys, named Wm. Craig and Edward Haynes,
were snested yesterday afternoon on complaint of Wm.
Colbert, fancy printer, on South Fourth street, charg
ing them with stealing from his establishment sundry r
blank* books, &e. The lads were arraigned for a hear
hjgj Oneof teem confessed that he had taken the arta
ciee, and sold them at several olaces Some of the
hooks were recovered at tee rag and paper cellar or
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