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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1864.
MBf we oan takeno notice of anonymous comma-
We do not return rejected manusoripts.
voluntary correspondence la aollbited from all
parts of the world, and ospeoiaUy from our different
military and naval departments. When used, it will
hepftldfor,
Death of Win. X>> Dayton.
William L. Dayton, United Statea Mi
nister to France, was a man who will be
remembered in our history, not only for
his ability) but because of the very im
portant position he has held in lv Europe
since the beginning of the war. In Paris
the foreign intrigues of the rebellion con
centrated ; from France it was that Mason
and SniDßMi. chiefly expected the recogni
tion of the Confederacy, and many of
our beßt-informed statesmen have always
believed that the question pf intervention
W as more likely •to be decided by the
will of the French Emperor than the
councils of Great Britain. Me Dayton
had, therefore, an office of peculiar respon
sibility, and the sagacity with which he
discharged its duties obtained for him
the approval of his Government and the
confidence of his countrymen. Undoubt
edly, it is to the masterly policy of the
Secretary of State that we principally owe
the defeat of the rebel conspirators in
Europe, but much is due to Mr. Dayton’s
energy, penetration, personal’ influence,
and diplomatic integrity. America has
lost a good citizen, the Government an
able and faithful officer, and, by the aid of
death, treason has won a sad but a barren
victory.
Mr. Dayton was born February 17th,
1807, at Basking Bidge, New Jersey. In
1830 he began the practice of law; was
elected to the State Senate in 1837, and
chosen Associate Judge of the Supreme
Court of New Jersey in 1838. Me served
in the United States Senate from 1843 till
1851. iis a lawyer he had a high reputa
tion, and in politics he was always to be
found on the side of freedom. He was in
favor of the admission of California as a
free State, of the abolition of slavery
in the District of Columbia, and voted
against the Fugitive Slave hill. This
course gained him the nomination for
the Vice Presidency upon the Fremont
ticket in 1850. In 1857, he was appointed
Attorney General of New Jersey, and upon
the election of Mr. Lincoln was appointed
Minister to France. He was. a man who
made numerous Mends, and kept them;
and though the general interest is centred
in his public career,'there are many Ameri
cans who will mourn the statesman less
than the friend.
Hood’s army is not defeated, it is routed;
it is not injured, it is destroyed. The forces
that so proudly marched upon Nashville
are now a mob of helpless fugitives. This
victory is far, far greater than we had
expected. We knew that Thomas was able
to defeat the enemy, but had no reason to
hope for a triumph so tremendous. In
artillery alone the rebels have lost sixty
one guns. Hood cannot make any stand
With the demoralized mob that is now scat
tered through-Tennessee and Georgia, and
we believe that the rebel Government will
find it impossible to organize another great
army in the Southwest.
The vAm at Concert Hall now being held
by the ladies of the Sanitary Committee of
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church, for the bene
fit of sick and wounded soldiers, deserves
all the encouragement the public can be
stow. Its purpose is certainly worthy of
aid, and itsmanagement is not less entitled
to confidence. Let the liberality of Phila
delphians make it one of the successes of
the season.
Enlion S. Ooeher.— The Washington CoMlilu
tionai Virion of Monday contains the subjoined just
and appreciative notice of Mr. Conner. We hearti
ly endorse the opinion it expresses of Mr. Conner’s
abilities, and look forward with pleasure to his re
appearance on the Philadelphia stage:
“Edmon S. Conner, so well and favorably known
as a popular and talented actor, but who has for
several years been absent from the stage, which he
honored and adorned, Is In the city sojourning at
the Metropolitan Hotel. It will be gratifying to
Mr. Conner’s friends everywhere to know that he
proposes soon to resume his profession, and will per
form a limited round of those Interesting and attrac
tive-characters In which he acquired great fame,
not exceeded by any actor In the country.
oit ooours to our mind the managers of theatres
In the principal cities may avail themselves of Mr.
Conner’s professional services, affording to their
several audiences a rare treat and attraction that
-cannot but be profitable and advantageous. We
look forward to the return of Mr. Conner to the
stage as an event to be chronloled. It gives us
pleasure to hall It with much joy. Our earliest and
most pleasant recollections are of Conner In the
. heyday of his popularity and fame. His re-antree
will be popular, and will besides mark an era In our
hlstrioulo history, perhaps the most Interesting of
any which have recently occurred. Ho proposes to
commence at one of the theatres in Philadelphia,
It will bo a wise management, we are inclined to
believe, who may secure him.”
Paintings and Statu The paintings and
Statuary from the Sanitary Pair, Including the
splendid portrait of the Empress Eugenie, painted
expressly Tor the Fair;-a painting by the Princess
Mathilda; Bust of Washington, by Hiram Powers i
Statue by Stelnhauser, and many other valuable
works of art, from private collections, are now open
for exhibition at Messrs. Birch & Sons’ auotlon
store, Ho. 1110 Chestnut street, and will be sold at
auotlon on Thursday morning. v
Card. —The- particular attention of dealers Is In
vited to the first regular trade sale of 1,600 oases of
boots, shoes,.brogans, &0., of city and Eastern
manufacture, to be held this morning at the sales
rooms of B. Scott, Jr., 622 Chestnut street. Sale to
commence at 10 o’clock.
On. on the Brain.— This popular ballad has
been set to muslo by Mr. Jos. (Eastburn) Winner,
and M for salo by Marsh, at 1102 Chestnut street.
CAUFOBSM AMD MEXICO.
Tilii GOLDEN AGE AT SAW FRANCISCO—RUMORED
, DEFEAT OF THE IMFBRIALIBTS AT OETLAPA.
San Francisco, Deo. 20,—The steamer Golden
Ago arrived from Panama yesterday morning, with
the malls and passengers from Hew Fork of Hovem
ber23d.
It iris rumored at Acapulco when the Golden
Age arrived there that the Imperial forces under
Gen. Ylcarlo had been defeated by the Liberals, be
fore Cbilapa. Juarez was besieged there by Ylea*
rla, and Gen. Alvaro* went to his relief.
Acapulco would probably be evacuated by the
Fronoh os the 11th Hut. It was believed that the
fort was mined and would be blown up. Three
French vessels were In port to sail for Mazatlan
with two hundred refugees.
Alvarez had assured the foreign residents of his
protection, but they were afraid of his soldiers and
were preparing to leave.
The United States Bteamer Saranac was In port.
She brought up Oommeroial Agent Cole.
CANADA
REWARD OFFERED FOR THE RE-ARREST OF THE
ST. ALBANS RAIDERS—VOLUNTEERS FOB BOR-
DER SERVICE.
Montreal, Deo. 20.— 1 t Is reported thattho raiders
who went east have been re arrested, A proclama
tion has been issued offering a reward for their ar
rest. There is much excitement In reference to the
order calling out the militia. There Is a largqnum
ber of volunteers.
Beports are afloat of Intended outrages by the
Federals. _
HEW YORK CITY.
Hew York, Deo. 20,1859.
MUTINY ON BHIFBOABD.
The Ship Mercury, Captain Stetson, sailed to-day
for Havre. When outside or Sandy Hook the crew
mutinied, and refused to go to sea in the ship. The
captain was attacked, badly beaten, and stabbed.
The ship was put baok and anchored at Quaran
tine, wken a revenue-eutter at that- station sent a
boat’s orew and put the mutineers In irons.
GOLD* _
' 9 P, M.—Gold oloßCd firm at 228.
THE EVENING STOCK MARKET.
The following are the latest quotations: Gold,
224% | Hew York Central, 116%; Erie K. R., 91X;
Hudson River, 115%; Reading, 116%; Michigan
Southern, 72 % i -Illinois Centra, 126; Chicago and
Book Island, 108%: Northwestern, 41%; ao. pre
ferred, 72% j Chicago and Fort Wayne, 102%; Ohio
and Mississippi Certificates, 34%; Clanton Co., 35%;
Cumberland Coal, 46%; Quicksilver Mining Co.,
95; Mariposa, 34%.
The Stock market was firmer. Gold, after call,
sold at 222%, and then rallied to 222%,
OATTLB MAKK2ST.
Beef was firmer, and quoted at9@2se.; first quality
sold at 18%@20c., and very extra at 20@25e.; the
receipts amount to 7,000. Steep and lambs were in
demand at 4@98. per pound; reoeipts, 23,000 head.
Hogs In good demand at 13@14%e.; receipts, 15,800.
THE WAR.
GENERAL THOMAS’ VICTORIES IN
TENNESSEE.
Total Rout of tlte Rebel Forces.
THU KBMAIBrS OF HOOD’S AEMY
CBOBSI3STO DOCK BIVEK.
ALMOST All, HIS AIOTLLKRY IN 088 HANDS.
Immense Captures of Prisoners.
A CALL FOR 300,000 VOLUNTEERS.
THE DEFICIENCY TO BE DRAFTED FEBRUARY 15th.
A Proclamation by the President-A Call
for Xbree Hundred Thousand Hen.
Washington, December 21,1864.
Whereas, by the:act approved July 4th, 1881, en
titled “an act further to regulate and provide for
the enrolling and calling out of the national foroos,
and for other purposes,” it is provided -that the
President of the United States may, at his disore-,
tion, at any time hereafter, call for any number of
men as volunteers for the respective terms of
one, twd, and three years, for military servioe; and
that in case the quota,' or any part thereof, of any
town, township, ward of a city, preolnot or election
district, or of a county not so subdivided, shall not
be filled within the space of fifteen days after suoh
oaU, then the President shall immediately order
a draft for one year, to fill such quota, or any
part thereof which may bo unfilled; and where
as; by credit allowed in . accordance with tbe
aot of congress on the Call for five hun
dred thousand men, made July 18th, 1881, the
number : of \ men to be obtained nnder that eall
was reduced to two hundred and eighty thousand;
and whereas, the operations of the enemy in certain
States have rendered it impracticable to procure
firom them their full quotas of troops under said
call; and whereas, from the foregoing causes but
two hundred and fifty thousand men have been put
into the army, navy, and marine corps under the
said call of July 18th, 1884, leaving a deficiency
of that call of two hundred and sixty thousand—
Now, therefore, X, Abraham Lincoln, Pre
sident of the United States of America, In order
to supply the aforesaid defioleney, and to provide
for casualties' in the military and naval service of
the United States, do issue this my o#U for thwe
hundred thousand volunteers, to serve for ohe, iwc
or three years. , . ’
The quotas the States, districts, and sub,
districts, under this_oall,will be assigned by the War
Department, through the bureau of> the Provost
Marshal General of the United States, and in ease
the quota, or any part thereof, of any town, township,
ward of a city, preoinot, or election district, or of a
oounty not so sub-divided, shall not be filled before
the 15th day or February, 1885, then a draft Bhall be
made to fill such quota, or any part thereof, under
this call, which may be unfilled on the said fifteenth
day of February,lB6s.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States to
be affixed.
v Done' at the city of Washington this
?Kth day of December, in the year of our
i BJSAI " 5 Lord one thousand eight hundred and
v'-w sixty-four, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the eighty
ninth. Abraham Lincoln.
By the President:
Wm, H. Sbwabd, Secretary of State.
TKNN&SSEE.
THE REBELS IH TULL RETREAT—TBAHKLItf
TILLED WITH REBEL WOUNDED RETORTED
ROUT OT TOBBEST.
Nashville, Deo. is.—A courier who left Frank
lin yesterday reports the rebel fore© in full retreat.
Gen. Hatch’s cavalry attacked the rebel rearguard
on Saturday, capturing a large number of pri
soners.
The 4th Corps crossed the Harpeth river, at
Franklin, on Sunday morning, Franklin is re
ported as full of rebel wounded, over 3,000 being
left there in their retreat. Every church and
pubUo building there has been taken for an hospital.
Nearly all the churches of this city have been ap
propriated for the use of our wounded.
It is rumored here that Gen. Rousseau’s command
attacked and routed part of Forrest’s foroe near
Mnrfreesboro on the 15th inst.
Heavy rains fell yesterday and last night, and the
river is rapidly rising. Twelve feet of water are
reported on the shoals.
NEARLY ALL OT HOOD'S ARTILLERY CAPTURED—
-9,000 PRISONERS TAKEN—BRECKINRIDOB BADLY
REPEATED BY BTONBMAN—LYON IN A TRAP.
Nashville, Deo.T9.—[Special to the New York
Times.]—General Thomas is pursuing the rebels to
Duck river. Wo have nearly all of Hood’s artil
lery. All tliC rivers are high and the bridges in
front of Hood destroyed. We have captured nine
thousand prisoners, including the three thousand
wounded at Franklin. We hare four rebel major
generals. Hood had sixty-five guns, and fifty-four
of these we have captured. Our loss will not reach
three thousand five hundred.
Forrest gave Murfreesboro another trial, and was
repulsed by Hosßoau and Mllroy.
At the battle of Franklin Gen, Johnston says their
loss was 6,000, while ours was only 1,900,
Stoneman has given Breckinridge a clearing out
in East Tennessee, near the Virginia Une, killing,
wounding, and capturing a large number, with most
of his artillery.
Gen. Ed. McCook is after Gen. Lyon in Ken
tucky, and he cannot escape.
Murfreesboro, Bridgeport, Stevenson, Chattanoo
ga, and Knoxville are all safe.
THE DISTBIOT OF WEST TENNESSEE—ORDERS OF
GENERAL DANA.
Cairo, Dec. 19.—General Dana has Issued an
order by which all exemptions from military duty
heretofore granted in the District of West Ten
nessee will be void alter the Ist of January next, and
all persons between the ages of eighteen-and forty-'
five claiming exemption from, any cause must make
proper proof and procure a certificate before that
date. Persons wishing to bo examined by the board
will first report to the headquarters of the miiitia
and pay two dollars, to be placed to the oredit of
the militia fund. A certificate of exemption will be
granted for six months only, falling to obtain which
the applicant will be immediately assigned to a com
pany. Ministers of the Gospel In actual perform
ance of their functions as such, olvU officers com
missioned directly by the President or Cabinet offi
cers, operators and cipher elerks of military tele
graphs, and servants of offloers of the army and
navy, are exempt. All others, Ineluding Govern
ment employees, aliens, and rebel deserters, between
eighteen and forty-five years of age, must enrol or
leave the district. All who are derelict in obeying
the provisions of this order will be fined from $lO to
$lOO for the benefit of the militia fund, au persons
employing able-bodied negroes are to beheld ac
countable that sueh are provided with exemptions
or certificates of membership In the colored corps.
Every failure to report such delinquency will be
punished by a fine of $5O.
Another order requires that liquor licenses granted
or renewed by the city of Memphis shall pay a tax
of $5O per month.
THOMAB’ FORCES AT SPRING HILL—THR REMNANTS
OF HOOD’S ARMY CROSSING DUCK RIVER ON THE
DOUBLE-QUICK—TREMENDOUS CAPTURES FROM
THE REBELS.
Hashville, |Dec. 20.—An officer of Gen. Rous
seau’s staff, just from Gen, Thomas’headquarters,
arrived last night. Out forces were then at Spring
Hill, near Columbia. Hood’s army, or the remnants
of it, was at Duck river, whloh he was crossing as
fast as possible. All our wounded left at Franklin
were recaptured, also all of the rebels who were se
verely wounded, including General Quarles, of
Tennessee, formerly supervisor of a bank in 'this
State.
Yesterday morning General Hatch oaptured
three guns from the rebel cavalry force at Spring
Hill. Our total captures or artillery from Hood
amount to sixty-one pieces. The loss of Forrest in
his attaek on Murfreesboro on .Thursday last Is esti
mated at 1,500 killed and wounded.
TlM* rebel army, from all accounts, has become
utterly demoralized and unable to make a stand,
having scarcely any artillery.
The telegraph Is working to Spring Hill, and
trains will run to Franklin this morning. General
Sohofield was In Columbia yesterday morning.
Our total wounded In the battles of Thursday and
Friday will reach but few over 2,000.
GENERAL GHAUT’S ABUT;
CONTINUED FIRING AT DUTCH GAP—A NEW REBEL
100 POUNDER AT WORK—BALUTB FOR THOMAS’
VICTORY.
Headquarters Army of the Potomac, Deo.
18,—There is little of interest to report from this
army, our commanders seeming to be waiting the
result of Sherman’s operations, as well as those of
the fleet Which lately tailed from Portress Monroe.
A good deal or heavy firing has been going on at
Dutch Gap Canal the past two days.
In'ftont of Peteisburg the enemy, a day or two
ago, opened a new 100-pound gun, ana have since
been industriously engaged in throwing shells at
the railroad trains as they pass a certain point ef
the road, in full view of their gunners, bat as yet
they have done no damage whatever, nor are they
likely to do so, unless they show more accuracy than
they have so far.
Last night the pickets on the right of the lino
were very acUre, keeping up an exohange of com
pliments all night. YT. D, McGregor.
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF.
CAPTURE OF BLOCKADE-RUNNERS ON THE TEXAN'
COAST—PRIZE-MONEY GAINED AT MOBILE.
Hew Orleans, Dee. 18, via Cairo, Dee, 20.
Advices from the blockading squadron off Galves
ton report that they seized, during the week ending
December 9, six blockade-runners on the coast of
Texas.
The report of the capture of a steamship is dis
believed.
Two large fires recently occurred In Galveston.
The yellow fever has been epidemic in Galveston,
and the mortality has been very great.
The prize-money of Mobile Bay amounts to one
year’s pay for every man engaged In tbe figbt.
There have been no transactions In cotton. Sugar
23@28%e. Molasses $1.9201.88.
THE PRESS—PHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1864.
to the Congressional messengers at the Washington
railroad station. If newspaper publishers will
make up their papers In bundles labelled “ Con
gress,” and If route agents and postmasters strlotJy
obey orders, the mall matter for the Capitol will be
delivered several hours earUer than at present.
MAILS BURNED IN INDIANA.
The Post Office Department has been offioially
Informed tbat on the 16th Inst., as the oars on the
New Albany and Salem Railroad were ea route for
Bloomington, Indiana, the train was suddenly
thrown from the track, when some ignitable sub.
stances in one of the cars fell upon a stove, and the
mall and baggage-cars were Inßtantly enveloped in
flames.
Tbe mails, trunks, goods, and money were totally
destroyed. Not a vostige of them was saved. It
dees not appear that any of the passengers sus
tained injury.
i THE CIRCASSIAN CASE.
The Supreme Court has now before it the eise P
Edward Huntbb, master and olaimant of the
British ship Circassian and cargo, appellant, against
the United States.
nXVQIffI CONGRESS—Second Session.
SENATE.
Hr, CLARK, President pro tom. • lathe chair.
RANH OF SUBSISTENCES OFFICERS.
Mr, HENDRICKS of Indiana, presanfced the petition
of officers in the Subsistence Department, asking for In
creased rank. Referred, to the Committee on Military
Affairs.
INCREASE OF ARMY OFFICERS* FAY,
Mr. WILSON, of Massachusetts, presented a petition
from officers of the army, asking for increased rank
and ray.
BISTERS OF CHARITY,
Hr. HALE, of New Hampshire, presented a petition
from the Mother Buperlntendentof the Sisters of Charity,
staling that by the discipline of the said Sis
ters are obliged to wear a uniform of a csrtalttubserip-
Uon manufactured only in France, upon which the du
ties are to high that they are unable to pay them, and
asking a rtdnctton of these duties. Referred to the
Committee of Finance.
WITHDRAWAL OF BONDED GOODS.
Mr. SHERMAN, 'of Ohio, from the Committee Of
Finance, reported the House bill to extend the time
allowed for the withdrawal of certain goods therein
named from public stores, which was passed.
WASHINGTON GASLIGHT COMPANY.
Mr. DIXON, of Connecticut, from the Committee on
the District of Columbia, imported a bill to amend the
charter of the Washington gaslight Company so as to'
allow it tQ charge an increased price for ga?«
The rate , fined is the average price charged at the
capitals of Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and
AewXork.
Mr BHERMAN thought the price might be fixed defi
nitely. It was impassible for citizens to know the ave
rage prices at the cutes named, '
Mr. WILSON thought there was more cause to com
plain of the quality of the gas than the price. He was
opposed to immediate action. '
Mr. DIXON explained the cause of the bad quality of
the gas in this city, recently, in a letter from one of the
officers of ihe company.
Mr. HENDERSON read the bill, which proposed ah
increased price of $1.15 per thousand.
The bill was then postponed.
THE MILITARY ACADEMY.
Mr. WILSON introduced a bill to increase the num
ber of cadets at the west Point Military Academy, ani
to standard of admission to the same.
It provides that hereafter the President shall appoint,
in addition to the number already authorized, two ca
dets from each State, and fifty from persons who have
served not less than one year in the army.
No person shall be admitted who la leab than 1? or
more than 20 years of age • The standard of admission
is raised by as advance of studies, in which applicants
for admission must be proficient. The bill was referred
to the Military Committee.
PASSAGE OF THB VICE ADMIRAL TV BILL.
Mr. GRIMES, of the Naval Committee,in
troduced a bill to create the office of vice admiral in the
nayy. It provides that the vice admiral shall be select
ed from the active list of rear admirals, and shall be
the Tanking officer in the United States navy. His rela
tive isnfc with officers of the army shall be lieutenant
general.
Bis pay shall be $7,000 when at sea. and $6,009 when
on shore, and $5,000 when waiting orders.
On motion of Mr. GRIMES, the bill was immediately
considered and passed.
TEST OATH FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Mr. HARLAN Introduced a resolution instructing the
Committee on the District of Columbia to Inquire into
the expedier cy of requiring all residents of the District
of Columbia to take and file with the Provozfc Marshal
of said District an oath of allegiance and of fidelity to
the Gove nment of the United states similar to the oath
it quired by law of Senators and ‘Members of Congress
and other officers of the Government, mid to prohibit ali
persons from doing business in said District wuo sWri
not take said o&th. The resolution passed*
THE RECIPROCITY TREATY.
- Mr. SDMNEB, from the Committee on Foreign. Af
fairs, reported tho following substitute for House reso
lution providing for the termination of the reciprocity
treaty of the 6rh of June, 1854, between the United
Slates and Great Britain.
Whereas, It is provided in the reciprocity treaty con
cluded at Washington, June 6.lBs4,between the united
States, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Ireland, of the other part, that the treaty
shall remain in-force for ten years from the date at which
it may come into operation, mid further until the expi
ration of twelve months after, either of the high con
tracting parties Bhall give notice to the other of its wish
to terminate the same;
And whereas, It appears by a proclamation of the
President of the united States, bearing date March 16,
2855 that the treaty came into operation on that day:
And whereas further* It appears that it is so longer
for the interest of the United States to continue the same
in force; therefore.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representa
tives of the united States of America in Congress as
sembled, That notice be given of the termination of the
reciprocity treaty according to the provision therein
contained for the termination of the same; and the
President of the United States is hereby charged with
the communication of such notice to the Government of
the United Kingdom of Great Britain And Ireland.
On motion of Mr. SUMNER, the above was ordered to
be printed.
TREATMENT OF REBEL PRISONERS.
Mr. WILKINSON offered a resolution, declaring that.
Whereas, our prisoners in the hands of the rebels have
been inhumanly treated* pooTly f*d, badly clothed, and
subjected to exposure, etc , therefore, the Secretary of
War be instructed to extend a like treatment to rebel
prisoners In our hands.
Mr. WILKINSON explained that it was not mainly
for tbepuipose of rstoUiatioEthathe desired, the passage
of the resolution. It had been stated by rebels that pri
soners turned over to us in exchange would never be fit
to enter service again, while their prisoners released
from confinement in the North would befit for service
immediately, fie wanted the, resolution passed for the
purpose of preventing the rebels from gaining an advan
tage over us in the field.
Mr. JOHNSON objected to the resolution amTltKeg
over. - - '
THE ARREST OF JACOBS ANTJ WOOLFORD.
Mr. POWELL, of Kentucky, desired to call up his
resolutions asking for information as to the cause of tne
arrest of Lieutenant Governor Jacobs and Colonel
Woolford. Mr. Powell addressed the Senate on the
subject of his resolutions. Governor Jacobs had been
spirited away to he knew not where, and Colonel
Woolford was in in Covington, Ky. Be thought
the Senate owed it to itself to cat! for information as to
what offence there had been committed. Mr. WILSON
•was opposed to callingup the resolution. There was a
bill of far more importance which he wished acted
upon; a bill to free the wives and children of colored
soldiers..
Mr. GRIMES hoped the Senate would call for the
information as requested by the Senator from Ken
tucky. He had no doubt the information would com
pletely vindicate the President and his Cabinet from the
charges made by the Senator from Kentucky, and he did
not propose to sit with hisarms folded and hetr the re
presentative of Kentucky in the Senate talk of such de
privation of personal liberty.
Messrs. DAVIS, HOWE, JOHNSON, and HENDER
SON also took part in this aiscusslon.-afier which a
vote was taken, and the Senate took up the resolution.
Mr. WILSON moved to amend by inserting M if not
incompatible with the public interest. * 1 .
The amendment was adopted, and afterwards the re
solution as amended was passed-'
THE REVENUE LAW.
The House bill to amend the revenue law was re
ferred to the Finance Committee.
RETALIATION.
On motion of Mr. WILKINSON, the resolution fn
reference to retaliation was referred to the Military
Committee.
CHANGE IN COMMITTEES*
71 e PRESIDENT pro iem. announced that Mr. Dixon
would ho chairman oi the Committee on the District of
Columbia; vice Mr. Hale resigned; and that Mr. Halo
would supply the place of Mr. Foot on the Jndiolary
Committee.
ACTING ASSISTANT NAVY SURGEONS.
Hr. ,CRIMES presented a petition signed by several
acting assistant surgeons of the navy, asking for an in
crease of pay and rank. Befetred to the Naval Com
mittee.
FOREIGN BUNTING.
Mr. SPRAGDE, of Bhode Island, read an extractfrom
the report of the Secretary of the Navy, stating that
American ships still sail under bunting made in Eng
land. He oflered a resolution, which was adopted, that
so much of the report of the Secretary of the Navy as
refers to sailing under foreign hunting, and so much
of the President’s message as relates to the mmnu
factoring arts, he referred to the Committee on Manu
factures.
SALE OF INDIAN LANDS.
Mr. POMEROY, of Kansas, offered a resolution asking
information as to the quantity of land sold under the
treaty with the Sacs ana Fox Indians; what price was
obtained, and what opportunity the people or Kansas
bad to compete in the purchase of said land- Adopted.
S-AMILIBS OP OOLOBBD SOlrlmmS,
Brr. WILSO2* called np tho joint resolution to free
the wives and children of colored soldiers,
Mr DAYIS addressed the Senate in opposition to the
resolution, and argued that febo power attempted as pro
posed to he exercised was in direct conflict with the
Constitution of the United States. It violated that
danse of the Constitution which declared that private
properly should not be taken for pnblic use without
just compensation.
While Mr. Davis was speaking a lady in the gallery
said in an audible voice—* ‘ He is a rebel. ’ ’
FREBDMEN>S BUREAU.
Pendingihedißcnsßion on this subject, the Clerk of
the House announced the non- concurrence of House
in the Senate amendment to the hill to establish a Ba
it an of Yreedmen’ a Affaire.
Mr. SUMNER moved that the Senate insist on Its
amendment, and appoint a committee of conference on
the subject, which was bo ordered.
Messrs. Sumner, Howe, and Buckalew were appointed
mid committee.
mecimvß session.
On motion of Mr. GRIMES, the Senate -went into
executive session, and afterwards adjourned.
HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES.
COMMITTEE ON PENSION LAWS.
Several days ago a resolution was adopted, providing
for a select committee to examine into the operations of
the penbion lawß, and to ascertain whether some means
cannot be devised with .advantage to pensioners, and
by which the expenditures of the Government can be
lessened. .The following compose the committee :
Messrs. Griswold, of new York; Whaley, of West
Virginia; Perham, of Maine; Washburn, of Massachu
setts ; Miller, of Pennsylvania; Hubbard, of Connecti
cut, and Boss, of Illinois.
THE TREATMENT OF REBEL PRISONERS.
Mr. ROLLINS, of New Hampshire, offered a pre
amble, setting forth that the authorities of the United'
States have treated rebel prtsonera m their hands with
the utmost ears, supplying them with ample rations
and propel* medieal attendance in cases of sickness and
wounds, but that the rebel authorities have confined
Union prit oners inlfoathsoma prisons and pestilential
camps, and neglected to furnish them with suitable
medical attendance, and withheld provisions and money
forwarded by their friends, thousands dying of starva
tion, disease, and maltreatment; therefore
Btsolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be
instructed to inquire into the expediency of providing
by law for the treatment fit rebel prisoners, similar to
that bestowed upon Union prisoners, allowing them
only such kind and quality of rations, &c , so that the
rebel authorities may be compelled to treat onr sol
diers according to the laws of humanity and civilized
COX said a resolution offered by himself was
pending caJlUg on the Secretary of War for the cor
respondence in relation to prisoners. He should like to
see that correspondence before voting. He had hereto
fore been loth to .believe in the allegations of such b ir
barifciee, but he now knew that they were true. In the
same of humanity, some action on the subject was now
demanded in behalf of tee prisoners. He shonld like
to see a wholesale exchange. The resolution was
agreed to.
UNSTAMPED DOCUMENTS.
On motion of Mr. THAYER, of Pennsylvania, a reso
lution was adopted instructing the Committee of Ways
and Means to inquire into tho expediency of so amend
ing the internal revenue.law as to make insfcrnmantsof
writing-valid and legal In cases where there Ims been a
failure to attach the proper s; amps.
LANDS FOR DIS ABLED .8 OLDIERS.
Mr. HOLMAN offered a resolution, which was passed,
instructing the Committee on Public Lauds to inquire
into the expediency of setting apart public lands for
tbe benefit of soldiers who. ha re been or who may ba
permanently disabled daring the present war, and
whose circumstances require the generous aid of the
country, granting to the several States lands, the pro
ceeds of the sale of which shall be expended in pro
viding homes or such other relief as State Legislatures
may determine. \
COMMITTEE OB* CONFERENCE ON THE FBEBDMEN’S
BUREAU.
Mr. ELIOT moved that the House now concur in the
substitute of the Senate for the House bill establishing
a bureauffor frecdmeu's affairs, and ask a committee of
conference, which was agreed to.
TBE HOLIDAY ADJOURNMENT,
On motion of Mr. STEVJBNP, of Pennsylvania, the
House concurred in the .verbal amendments of the
Senate to the resolution for adjourning over the holi
days from Thursday next to the 6th of January, 1855.
DRPIC£BK<UBB QF APPROPRIATIONS.
Mr. STEVENS, from the Committee of Ways and
Means, reported a. bill to aupplv deficiencies of appro
priations foi uto .fiscal year ending with June next,
which was made the special order for to-morrow.
MILITARY ACADEMY.
Also, a bill for the supp ort of the Military Asademy
for the yeareoding June 80,1855
government of subverted states.
Mr. ABHLEY. from tbe Committee on the Rebellious
•States, reportid a bill granting to certara'States, whose
Governments have been subverted or overthrown. *
republican form of government, and. the conrideration
0 f the subject was postponed until the 10th of January.
i • TBE DELIVERY OF BETTERS. „
’On motion of Mr, ALLEY, a resolution was adopted
instructing the Committee. Oft Post Office and Pest Roafls
to inquire into the. expediency of so amending the law
in relation to'the carrier eyßtem so as to ctmfiaa the free
delivt-ry of letters to such cities as promise to he self
sustaining at an early day. •
ALLOWANCES TO COLOUBD TBGOPS.
Mr. GARFIELD, from the Committee on Military Af
faire, reported a bill providing that the act of June SO,
lfc&4, he so amended as to give all persons of colorin the
army at that time the allowances, etc., allowed to
others of the same race, which was passed.
POSTAGE TO WEBTEBK TB!t niTOKIES.
Mr. ALLEY, of Massachusetts, Introduced a hill,
which was parsed, providing that so much of the fourth
section of the ace for the transportation of mails to
foreign ports, and for other purposes, as provides that
all matter except one newspaper from a known office of
publication, sent beyond the western boundary of Kan
san. or the eastern boundary of California, shall pay
letter postage, be so far modified as to include peri
odicals, magazines, and exchanges, not to exceed out
copy from any one office Mr. Alley said the act which
this hill modifies, in consequence of the rales of the
pertinent. excludes everything but one.
which the.committee believe was not th« ;*I3SSS! B £y
- rttories, and the obj act of
lhs njmeay tne matter so far as to permit the
dftrriatfpf periodicals, magazines’, aid exchanges,and
one copy .ol each to subscribers from any one office of
publication.
THE VICK ADMIBALTY—CAPTAIH WIKSLOW’S PRO
MOTION.
Hr. BICE, of Massachusetts, called up the Senate hill
creating the grade of vice admiral in the navy, which
was pasted, as was Also the House bill authorizing offi
cers in (he navy and marine corps, either regulator
volunteer, to be promoted fifty numbers on the list for
gallant conduct; and providing that Captain Winslow
may be made a commodore, notwithstanding tab num
ber of such officers,!* limited. v _*
BAKE KAVT TABDS.
. Mr. SPAULDING, of Ohio, offered a resolution, which
w&b agreed to, authorizing the President to appoint a
com misiion of three competent officers of the navy and
two competent officers of thd'engineer corps to examine
the different ports and harbors on the northern and
northwestern lakes, and others connecting with them!
with a view of establishing one or more navy yards'
and depots on the said lakes, and that the said commis
sion report on the’first Monday of December next.
DISOHABGB OP VOLUNTEER OPPIOSBS.
Mr. ORTH, of Indiana, offered a resolution, which
was agreed to, instructing the Committee on Military
Affairs to izquire Into the expediency of reporting a
hill providing for the discharge of commissioned officers
in the volunteer service at the expiration of their origi
nal term of enlistment, without regard to intervening
promotion*.
THB ADMISSION OF CABINET OFFICERS,
Mr. PENDLETON, of Ohio, gave notice that howould,
at an early day, ask the House to .take up and consider
tl e report which he made yesterday, providing for the
admission of Cabinet officers on thefloor of Congress, to
participate Ja debate, under certain circumstances.
TBApB WITH CANADA, • *
On motion of Mr. PRANK, of New York, it was re
solved that the Secretary of ihe-Treasury he directed
to inform the House ..under what law good*, ware*,
mercl andiee, produce, Ac., are permitted to pass from
the United States through Canada, and again into the
United States.
' THB S ALB OF GOLD.
. Mr. COX asked leave to offer the following, hut Hr£-
Stevens objected:
Resolved, That the Secretary of the. Treasury b e di
rected to’oommunioate to this House what, if any, i
amount of gold in the Treasury offthe United States not 1
necessary for the payment of the interest of the public
debt, has been disposed' o' under the joint resolution
approved March 17tb, 1864 { what amounts, and the va
rious times when the same were disposed .whafe
rates, aud what agent* wwq employed Is the transit
tton.
THBT:aBSTDItNT ! S HBSSiaS.
The House went into Committee of the Whole on the
on * |be President’s message,, whaa
Mr, AMOS MYEKS, of Pennsylvania, denied that To-,
jligion ever sanctioned slavery, and [that the rebsla had
apy cause for complain!, contending that homegeneity,
as explained by M-. Brooks, is an absurdity. We,
however, want a, homegeneity of patriotism and not -of
toeason, of union and not separation and disintegration.
He wasnot prepared to show mercy to the rebels, who
exulted in their cruelty, as was shown in the persons
of the returned prisoners. Treason and slavery were
the same thing. They had attempted the life of the
Union, and must, therefore he crushed in order to the
existence of the Republic. - .
' Mr. BOSS, of Illinois, regretted the gentleman had
revived dead issues, and defended the doctrine of’Statfe
rights, contending that if these had been observed there 5
would be no cause for political disturbance We have
no right to attempt to control the institutions M the
Sti tea,and, instead of interfering with them, we should
eland by the Constitution -as it came from our
There should he a reconciliation and harmonious settle*
men* of the questions which now distract tErtwosec*
tions Of the country. Without £ cdntinusnekoSSaACTttv
He favored an armistice and a National
wanted a restored Union, with nationality. •£
Mr. FARNSWORTH replied te Ms colleague, repudla
finga conation of hostilities at a time when Sherman
1. making each brilliant movements, soon to no com
liizitd -with others of our armies ia the held. The 8 ildier-'
does not want am 'armisticeand a ’convention.' because
lie sees that it would only be productive of evil. There
was no way -of peace except through war.- Alt 'the r
rebels have to do was to submit to -the old Constitution' 1
■and flag, lay down the inetroments of war and take up
those of peace, and then the war would ieatan end. ,
The committee rose and the House adjourned."
CITY ITEMS.
A Braccfnl and Valnable Present,
HUSBANDS.
As a gilt from a husband to a,, wife,;-, there could
be nothing so appropriatesi a Wheeler & Wilson
Sewing Machine. '
* FATHBBS, ’ ‘ ’
As a gift from a father to a daughter, the WheetM
er & Wilßon Sewing Machine would eome like a pa
ternal benediction. Try it, ye Mnd-heartadfi»therBg.
and your children’s children will bless yon
BBOTHBES. - -4*58*’
Nothing could he more acceptable as A present
from a brother to a sister than one orthese'admiral
bis machines, admitted to be the best in the-wo
XBIEBDS.
As a token of esteem from Mend to friend, no
thing cotdd be more elegant than this world-re
nowned Sewing Machine. ,■
PHILAHTHEOPIBTS, j -wt
Those who have a desire to do a great aihount m
good at a small cost should send a Wheeler & Wil
son Machine to some’ poor struggling woman, and/
thereby enable her to support herself and famiijfe,
and lay up something for the future. TK6f&r)sjmF
have a Wheeler*; Wilson Machine are sore orjpleh-
ty of work at good prices.
To Bhow the immense and growing popularity of
the Wheeler & Wilson Machines, we would states,
that over COjOuu of xneiu win nave been xnanufao
tnte'dthls year, and nearly 6,000 have ljeSii siSld la
Philadelphia alone. Every maohlne 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. Sond fgta.
circular and specimens of work. No charge. <sll
early and make your selection. '
GenTLBSIBK EePLBKIBHIBG THBIR WABTOOBB3
should visit the famous old house of Messrs. CJ. So
ma? s & Son, Ho. 625 Chestnut street, under Jayne’s
Hall. Their stock of ready-made garments is large,
and their prices have been largely reduced in anti
cipation of the close of the season. They Import most
of theirfabrlcs direct, and can sell on more, favorable'
teime on that acconnt. In their Customer Depart
ment, also, their facilities for gratifying gentlemen,
of taste are pot equalled In this olty.
A GRACEFUL, COMFORTABLE, AND BECOMING
Hat Is Indispensable to the perfection of, a gentle
man’s wardrobe. The place to get It is at War
burton’s, 432 Chestnut street. Korstyle;adaptation"'
to all tastes, and quality, Mr. Warburton’s Hats
have the widest reputation. His Hats are the
most comfortable and eaßy-fitting that aremMiu
faotured. ' . * “ -
Photographs amd Albums.— Mr. F, Gate*
kunst. Nos. 702, 704, and 706 Arch street, has just
issued, in his usual excellent style of the Photo
graphic Art, Piotures of various sizes of Generals
Naglee, Hancock, and Meade, also of Jas. E. Mur
doch and other celebrities. His stock of Albums,
Frames, and Carles de Visite of distinguished per
sons, Is very rich, and the same Is true of hta llfe
sizo Crayons and Photo-miniatures. His fine new
series of Views of the great Oil Regions is a popular
novelty, and 1b having a large Bala.
Thb Stock ok Grntlbmbn’s Furnishing
Goods offered by Mr; George Grant, No. 610 .Chest
nut street, is the finest In the city, and his cele
brated “Prize Medal Shirts,’’lnvented by Mr. J.
F. Taggart, are unsurpassed by any others In the
world In fit, comfort, and durability.
Mbsbbs. Wood&Oary, 725 Chestnut street, have
made a large reduction In the prices of- all their
Bonnets, Fancy Hats, and other novelties, to which
we would direct the special attention of purchasers.
Presents bob Gentlemen.— The ladles of our
olty who are in perplexity as to what to buy for
their husbands, sons, brothers, or gentlemen friends,
can easily solve the difficulty by calling at our old
iriend Walbom’s, Bfoß. 5 and ? North Sixth street,
and -looking through his magnificent stock of
Morning Wrappers (of which he has the largest
assortment In the city), Gloves, elegant articles for
the Neck, best quality Under Clothing, and a thou
sand other articles of taste, utility, and comfort.
Thb style of the ornamental work on Fancy
Oakes seen at Hollaiid’g Bluing Saloons,.No. 14
North Second street, Is exquisite. Heave your
orders early for the approaching Holidays. It may
be added, there Is no better place to get. a good
Dinner. Holland’s Java Coffee Is well known to the
public.. ' . de2l-lt
Wb abb mow offering oub bhtibb stock ok
Stereoscopic Views at old. prices, for holiday pre
sents. Also, a splendid variety of Imported Albums,
In Russia leather. Cbeambr & Co., "
de2i-6t : 18 South F^hths&eet.
Elegant Goods mob Holiday GiPTB.T-firr.' O.
Henry Hove, the popular dealer jn Gents’ Furnish
ing Goods,' N.'W. corner of Fifth and Chestnut, has
just opened an elegant assortment of Cashmere
ScaiftjNeoktles, Gloves', Gauntlets, Kobe deoham
bres, Smoking Jackets, which are admirably
adapted for presentation to gentlemen., de2l-st
A Nnw Invention.— We refer our
to an advertisement In another column headed,
“To Capitalists.”
Thismaohlne is complete In every respect, and
will be sold low, as the proprietors have not the
means to manufacture. $60,000 can be realized out
ofitln.a single State.
As an Investment for an enterprising business
man we know of none better. . It*
would call particular attention, to the Pros
pectus of the Philadelphia and Dtmkard Creek Olj
Company, In another column. Those contemplating
investing In oil stocks, we think, cannot do better
than give this company a careful investigation. *
The “ Flobbwob” Sewing Machine, we find, la
being bought In preference to all others In use.'
The reasons ftr this are at once cogent and nume
rous. It does better and finer work than any of Its
rivals; Is the only Machine capable of making the
lock and knot stitchesthe only Machine having a
uniform tension of upper and lower thread; the
only Machine that has the reversiblo tqjd motion,
enabling the operator to fasten the ends of seams,
thereby saving much labor, and, owing to Its simple
construction, It rarely, If ever, gets out of order.
Office 680 Chestnut street.
Ob Gbmebal Thomas, out in Tennessee, wo noed
have no fears. He is of age, and seems to be able to
take care of himself; or,judging from the reports
we get from there he Is able to make a lively-Hood
out of the general of the rebel army, which is more
than a great many others oan do, having less wants
than General Thomas. His suite, we are glad to
learn, Is all Bate, that was sent from the Clothing
hodse of Charles Stokes & Co., under the Conti
nental, early last week.
White Vibgih Wax or Antilles,— This exqui
site cosmetic has no equal for beautifying, whiten
ing, and preserving the complexion. It Is prepared
from pure white wax, hence Its extraordinary quali
ties for preserving the skin, making It soft, fair;
smooth, and transparent. It Is most soothing after
shaving, cures chapped hands or Ups, removes pim
ples, blotohes, tail, freckles, or sunburn, and im
parts that pearly tint to the fine, neck, and arms so
tnuofi desired by ladles of taste. Prlee 80, 50, and 76
oeits. Hunt ft Co., 133 South Seventh street, and
41 ISouth’-Blghtb. street. - 008-SWtC
But aFew moke Days Remain Between This
and Obbistmas.—Multitudes of presents remain
still nnpurchased. Bet us, therefore, urge upon our
readers who have not yet done so, to no at once to No.
780 Chestnut street, and select a “.Grover & Baker”
Sewing Machine. We specify the “Grover &
Baker« from the fact that it more fully meets the
complete wants of a family than any other sewing
machine extant, and because it executes certain fine
classes of work—embroidery among tbe rest—which
no other machine attempts. Another reason why
we recommend It, Is, that among the thousands in
this city alone, we have never heard of a single in
stance in whloh it has not given perfect satisfaction.
It Is the most easily operated, and the least liable
to get out of pejialr.
Thbeb Hundkbd f houb and Mob* I—The Presi
dent has called for three hundred thousand men,
lend a draft to meet the call has been ordered. This
wift cause a shaking of dry bones among those who
have neither a fancy for the tirade of war nor a will
ingness to buy a substitute. Let all who are liable
bide their time patiently, and stand the hazard of
the wheel manfully, and, In the meantime, make
themselves comfortable by procuring Suitable gar-’
meets at the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Rook
biil & Wilson, Nos. 60S and we Chestnut street,
above Sixth.
Pubobasbbb may rely upon getting the'best Furs
at Charles Oakford & Son’s, Continental Hotel.
A Fraonant Breath and Pearly Teeth
easily attained, and those who fall to avail
themselves of the means Bhculd not complain whan
accused Of gross neglect. The Sozodont wIU speedi
ly eradicate the cause of a foul breath, beautlfy-
Ving; and preserving the teeth to the oldest age. Sold
by all druggists. delfl-inwlMt
Ladies’ Fbbs—An elegant assortment at Charles
Oakford & Son’s, Continental Hotel.
BtoTHPLAos o» Liberty Clothing Hones
; , NO. 700 Market street."
An extensive assortment of ;
: Men’s and Boys’ Fall and Winter Clothing,
at greatly reduced prices.
dt2e-6t* __ Wm. Bboww it Co.
(Jbktlhmrk’b the latest styles at
: :;Oh|Hleß Oakford A Sen’s, Continental Hotel.
. Bloom op Roses--A charming color for
the cheek, does not wash off or Injure the skin.
Manufactured only' by Hunt A Co., M Soutb/Eighth
street, and 138 South Seventh street. ees-swtf
Flatb Db Toilhttb Franc atsb,—For enamel
ling the skin, eradicating wrinkles, small-pox
marks, pimples, As, - Prlca *l. Hunt A Co.,' 138 S.
Seventh street, and 41S. Eighth street. ooUs&wtf
Ladies’ and Child ken’s Hats—Latest stylos
.at Charles Oakford A Son’s, Continental Hotel.
' .^B^tbeball’s abnioa Liniment, an Infallible
cure for burns, scalds, sprains, rheumatism, gun
-Shot wounds, Ao. A single appUsatldO aUaySthe
pain from a burn the Instant It Is applied. No fami
ly should, be without It. - dele-lm
; Gboboe Strok A Co.’s Pianos, Mid Mason a
Hamlin’s Cabinet Organs, for sale only by J. E.
Gould, Seventh and Chestnut streets. nol6-tf
Eye, Eab, ’avd catabbh, successfully treated
by j. Isaaos, M. V., Oeullst and Aurlst, 611 Pine st.
Artificial eyes Inserted. No charge ibr examination.
SPECIAL NOTICES,
1 ixon’b Toothache.
: , BY THE BARD OP TOWBB HALL.
Xfixcn ail night had lain awake
’’ ; Tormented by a grievous ache
’■ | In a huge double tooth,
V- ' Arid, as no other sure he saw,
- .; He vowed, that tooth should from his jaw
, Be banished, without ruth.
So, for a dentist's he set out,
i But Market street lay in his route,
- And, pausing, thus he thought,
“I’ll first look in at Bennett’b Tower.
; And see those goods which. In an hour
' "When gold was * down, ’ they bought. ”
.The truth his hopes did realize,
- Bo a new overcoat he buys.
And a whole suit bespoke,
, But, when he left the lofty Hall.
He found his cruel toothaohe all “
Had vanished, just like smoke!
Perhaps the wondrous warmth conveyed
By his new overcoat had made -
This change, or, ’twasthe thrill
Of pleasure which that bargain gave
: That in his wardrobe much did save,
/ , And quashed the dentist’s bill.
Our assortment of Btady-made Clothing—Men’s,
• ypnfh’s, -and Boys’—is now full and complete, eom
prirtng the choiceet styles of goods the market affords,
i Wen ave determined to close out our Wintbr Stock
BBDircED pxzoßS t much below the rates at which it
cou Id, be rep laced . Those 'accustomed to we&rin g fine
clothise* made to order, find among par stock gar
ments in every way equals at prices so much, lower as
to astonish the uninitiated. TOWER HALL,
No. 518 MARKET St: eat,
at *! BENNETT St CO.
The Best Cough Remedy Ever Dis
co vebei>,
- **DR, SWAYNS’S COMPOUND SYRUP TO CHERRY. ”
r This is a hold aßsertion. hnt we only repeat the uni
versal testimony of all who have used it and known
it for many years. It has become a standard remedy's
at all Uses safe and reliable in breaking up a cold,
enribg the most stubborn Gough, Sore Throat, Bron-
fishmatte affections, .dll Pulmonary Com
.plsintf. „ Price $1 per bottle, or six bottlesfor $5. Pre
pared by Dr. S.WaYXJE et SONTNo. '330 North SIXTH
Street, Philadelphia. It
Gifts of Hardware.—Table Cutlery,
, with ivory, and other handles; Children's
Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, flne Scissors and
Razors in cases; Boxes and Chests of Tools, from 72 to
gilS; Boys’ Turning Lathes and Work Benches; patent
' Tool Handles ’with miniature tools In them; Beys’and
.Ladies’ Skates; Clothes-Wringers {they’ll save their
cost in time and clothing), Carpet Sweepers, Plated
Spoons, Forks, and Butter Knives, miniature Garden
, Tools, Spice Boxes, Cake Boxes, Fancy Tea Bells, and
Spring Call Bells, Nut Crackers and Hut Picks; patent
Ash-Bifteis (pay lor themselves In the coal saved), and
. a good variety of other Housekeeping Hardware, Cut
lery, and Tools, at &
So. 835 (Sight Thirty-fire) MARKET Street,
deS-Wt Below HintK
A Sgientepic Vegetable Combination
OF BABE INGREDIENTS DELICATELY PERFUMED.
. Yor reßtoricg gray hair to its original color. .
For promoting ita growth, and stopping its falling.
- For cleansing the scalp, caring dandruff, Ac.
For making the hair Boffc, flexible, and glossy.
For preserving the original color to old ago.
** London Hair Color Restorer avd Dressing. ’ 7
V London Hair Color Restorer*and Dressing.’»
POES HOT SOIL HAT, BOHHET, OR -THS FINEST LINS3C.
It is thetonly at te ate iai ti cielthat wii 1 absolutely,with
out exception, restore the hair to its original color and
beanty.causing it to grow where It has fallen off or be
pome thin.' ♦
1 Single bottle, 75 cents; six bottles, $4. Sold by Dr.
SWAYNE A SOlf, 330 N. SIXTH Street, . It
The Bchomacker
PIANOS,
ACKNOWLEDGED TO BE
THB FINEST IN THE WORLD.
CELEBRATED FOE THEIR
N SUPERIOR TONE AND FINISH.
KNOWN TO BE THE
MOST DUB ABLE INSTRUMENTS MADE,
AID SOLD UPON THE MOST SEASONABLE TEEMS
AT THE WARBBOOHS,
No. 1031 CHESTNUT STREET.
.We respectfully invite our friends and the public
generally to call at our warerooms and examine our ex
tensive assortment of highly improved Square and
Grand Pianos. We have received the highest premiums
at all the great exhibitions ever held in this country,
Including the Prize Medal 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 our own.
As Philadelphia manufacturers, we pride ourselves in
having achieved a reputation for our instruments unex
celled by 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 irerfol competition of the Eastern makers.
New Y ork and Boston Pianos have been flooded into
: hie market through their agencies, and heralded by
them ss the only Pianos in the country; yet at the same
lime these same agents very seldom continue to sell any
2 ene maH er’s is strum* nts for any length of time, for the
reason that they are inferior, and they are compelled to
take hold of other makers’, perhaps still more inferior,
although puffed up by them as celebrated Pianos, when
at the same time such makers have never been known
or heard of In their own cities. The consequence is,
that onr citizens are often induced to purchase such in
ferior instruments, without considering their own or
the general Interests of their city.
The advantages our eitizenshave in encouraging home
manufactures certainly should not be overlooked, for
the following reasons:
First. It Is acknowledged that Philadelphia is the
/great manufacturing city of this country v and cele
“ bratedforitß superior aud skilful workmen.
Second. The purchaser obtains the Plano directly from
us, the manufacturers, and saves the amount made by
the agent, who usually claims greater profits than the
manufacturer.
Third. The agent’s responsibility amounts to nothing,
there is no redress ; the instrument he sells is made for
the market, and the purchaser must run the risk.
Whereas, on the other hand, we, as the manufacturers,
‘are held responsible, and cannot shirk the
billty like the agent. Our reputation is at stake atitil
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 the
mason that the agent depends upon others to keep such
pianos as he sells in order, and will of course not ex
pend any of hla profits to do so, whilst -yre, the manu
facturers, have our own excellent workmen, who fully
understand the business, and will promptly give their
attention, and the Pianos be made to wear much longer.
“. Our'establishment is one of the most extensive in this
country, and when our new improvements now in pro
gress are completed, it will be one of the largest in the
world. Our object is to make this branchof industry
one ofthe great institutions of this city.. *
Our instruments also possess great improvements over
others, and our extensive facilities for manufacturing
enable us to keep on hand a large stock of material, and
procure the best machiuery, Ac.
If persons desirous to purchase will give us a call, we
will prove all that we have said in regwrd 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.
YFe again ask our friends and the public to call and
examine our superior Pianos. We feel satisfied that no
house in this city can compete with us, our prices being
reasonable and terms accommodating*
N. 8.-Second-hand Pianos taken in exchange.
PIANOS TO SENT.
Orders for tuning promptly attended to-
&M-wftast W* ttf»OHBTNDTStreet.
G2OBGK STBCK & OO.’B
ffrrff pianos, »* •* *'
E. McClain’s Cactus Gbandifloris ;
08, NIGHT-BLOOMING CEEOS —We beltevo it to bs
the only genuine extract in the market, it being made
fr°Ut one of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers of
the Cactus tribe; also, his new extraot Queen of the
Meadows, Perfect Love, and other ohoiee extracts of
the toilet. Prepared by W. E. McClain. No. 334 N.
bIXTH Street.
N. B.—A liberal discount given to wholesale deal
ers. , del7-lm
OFFICE OF THE JUNCTION
EAILKOAD COMPANY. -NOTICE TO STOCK
HOLDERS. —A special meeting of the Stockholders of
the Junction Railroad Company will be held on TUES
DAY, the 3d day of January, 1865, at 11 o’clock A. M ,
at No. 338 South THIRD Street. Philadelphia, to con
sider the propriety of issuing additional bonds fez the
purpose of folly completing the road.
delfi 13t - JOSEPH LESLEY, Secretary.
wag* OFFICE OF EKIOK RHJTUAE IN.
Raw SUEAKCE COMPANY,
_ ; PHIIADELPHIA, Dad. 17, 1864.
The Annual Meeting or the Stock and Scrip holders of
the Union Mutual Ins. Co.» of Philadelphia, will be
held.-at the Office of'Comp&ny, on MONDAY, January
9,1865,12 o’clock noon, at which time an election will
be held for Right Director! to Berve for the ensuingthree
years. JOHN MOsC
de39-38t Secretary,
AHERIOJLH LIFE lESVSiECE
AND TRUST COMPANY.
Philadelphia. December 19,1564.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this Com-'
p&ny, for the election of Thirteen Trustees to serve the
enema* year, will be held at the Office, S. B. corner of
FOURTH and WALNUT Streets, on MONDAY, Janu
ary 2,1£65» between the hours of 10 A. M. and 12 o’clock
noon JOHN S. WILSON, .
de!9 ISt Secretary.
BOHOMACKEH A 00..
AND
jHABOH s HAMLIH’B
CABINET OSGAMS.
PIANO Over 600 each of these fine CABINCT
FOBTES. Instruments have been sold ORGANS.
PIAKO by Mr G., and the demand Is CABfNKT
FOBTES. constantly incraasinl. OSGAtyL
/OBTES §B™
8 ' SEVENTH aid CHNSTifUTSto. CABIHffr
FOBTEK nol9-tf ORGAN&
A Magnificent Seven-octave Rose
wood PIANO for Sale, at a great sacrifice, by a
family leaving the city; made five months ago by one
of the best makers in tbls country.
Cost $6OO. -Will be eold near half cost. If applied for
at once at reeidence,
delfi 6t* . No. 341 North TENTH Street.
Wheeler & Wilson’s Highest Premium
locE-sriroH
BKWING MACHINES.
THE CHEAPEST, SIMPLEST, AND BEST.
Salesrooms, TO* CHESTNUT Street, above Seventh,
xa:-a^elzsiz7.
BUEGESS—MANN.—On Tuesday morning, 20th Inst..
by tbe Key. Charles w. Denniuon, Wm. S. Burgess to
Mary daughter of Wm. B. Matin, aU of this city. *
GILBfiBT—LOMBABRT.—Iu tills city. Dec. 20th, by
tbe Rev. W. H. Bice, Mr,E. Steele Gilbert, of Gilbert,
lowa, to Miss Frances Jane, daughter of Charles Lom
baert, Esq., of this city. *
SNIFFEN—GIBSON. —Dec. 15th, 1854. bv the Rey.
James M. Crowell, Mr- Frauds A. Sniffen, of Jersey'
Citjy to Miss Emma M. Gibson, of Philadelphia, daugh
ter of the late J. Kemp Gibbon, Esq. No card*. iNew
Jersey papers ple&ee copy. ] • *
X>1833.
ELMER. —On the ldtL Inst., Howard Eiritham* infant
son of Howard S. and Ada G. Elmer, aged % months.
The funeral will take place from the residence of-Ms
parents. 330 South. Fifteenth street, on Thursday after-
2 o’clock _ ' *
jj a¥“— oVtha'lßtli lust., Michael Day, Esa., la ttifi
eighty third year of his age.
His relatives and fjienas are respectfully invited to
attend tlje funeral, from his late residence* 1020 Marl
borough. street, above Richmond street, on Thursday
afternoon next, at 1 o'clock. - Funeral to proceed to
Palmer-street Burial Ground. ***
rrR&EN BAIZE FOB SKATE BAGS.
VJi Skating Shirts, t ew style.
Skating Scarfs, Gian Plaids.
Gents’ Skating Mufflers.
Mud Skirts, new Balmorals.
de2l RYRB & LANDELL.
•DESSON & SON HATE JUST RE
CEIVBD—
Largo Crimp Ea glish Crape for Yells.
Large Crimp English Crape Yells.
Black Alpacas and Gloss? Mohairs.
** Wigens, Cambrics, and Chintzes.
“ Crinoline and Book Muslins.
V Sack Flannels.
Gray and Black Balmoral Skirts.
Gray and Purple Balmoral Skirts.
WU* Black -gTosß'B '
ieO-lC Wo, 9IS CHESTNUT Street.
NOTICES.
FAIR OF THE lADIES’ SAM
■SjS’ TARY COMMITTEE'Of St. Thomas’ Bplseopal
Church, for Rick and Wounded goldten, is now open at
CONCERT HALL, CHESTNUT St, above Twelfth- It*
MOTICE.—OFFICE OF THE ATE AS
BOS’ OIL. COMPANY, 53* WALNUT Street, Boom
20. PHIiADBI.PHIA, Dec. 20,1864.
The Certificates of Slock will be ready for delivery on
and after TUESDAY, Dec. 27th last. Persons holdinf
the Compliny'e Due Bills will please return thorn to
this Cfiice and receive Certificates of Stock for them.
de2l-6t P. W. WILTBAHK, Secretary.
ygf° TREASURER'S DEPARTMENT
•=» NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY COR
PAHT—CALVERT STATION,
BAhTiaonH, Dec. 17, 1854.
DIVIDEND No. 4.—The President and Directors of
this Companyhave thlsdaydeciaredaDividond of TWO
(2} PER CENT, .clear of National and State taxes,for the
quarter ending December 81, 1864, payable to the Stock
holders on the 20th of January, 1860, at this office.
The Transfer Books will be closed from Ist to 10th of
January, 1865, inclusive. By order
de2l wfm HR - J. S. LEIB, Treasurer,
ggpF* REY. A, A. WIEMTTS.
ONE OP HIS MOST
POPUTLAR LECTURES,
FBIBAY EYETOG K£XT WEEK,
MUSICAL FUND HALL*
de2o-tf
I®® THE AXBGJAL BIBETIIfG OF THB
• =E? Corporators of the GOOPBB-SHOP SOLDIERS’
HOME. for the' election of managers, ■will bo held on
WEDNESDAY, January 4, 1855. at 8 o’clock P. M. f at
the Home, northwest corner B AGE and CBOWN Sts.
de2o-3t B, S. HALL, Secretary.
KSF® OFFICE OF TOE CITY BOOTY
FUND COMMISSION, COMMONWEALTH
BUILDING, fio. 611 CHESTNUT Street.
„ ” FHii.Anni.FHiA. Dec. 17,1864.
All-persons haring claims against this Commission
are notified to present them on or before SATURDAY,
December 24th, 1164. B. P. KING,
de39-6t President.
fffflf* 1 .©FITCE OF THE LOCUST MOUNT
POP TAIN coal and iron company,
Philadelphia, Dec. 16,1864.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the above
named Company will be held at their Office, No. 330
South THIRD Street on MONDAY, the 16th day of
January next, at 12 o’clock M-, when an ELECTION
will be held for seven Directors to serve for the ensuing
year.
The Transfer Book* of the Company will be closed for
fifteen days prior to the day of said election
del7-faal6 EDWARD ELY, Secretary.
'—man™ DEPARTMBST OF PUBLIC
HT HIGHWAYS, Office of Chief Commissioner,
S. W. cer. WALNUT and FIFTH Streets.
Philadelphia, Dec. 15, 1864.
NOTICE. —All persons having claims against this De
partment for Labor or Material furnished during the
preset t year will present them forpayment on or before
SATURDAY, the 24th Inst. W. W. BMBBLEY,
dtl6-fmw3t Chief Commissioner of Highways.
K5S® SECOND NATIONAL [BANK OF
W 3& PHILADELPHIA.
Fraxkfobd. Dec. 20,1864.
7he Annual Election for Directors of this Bank will
be held at the Banking House, on TUESDAY, January
loth, 1865, between the hours of 12 M. and SP. M
de2l-tjalo W.H. BHAWN, Cashier.
IST the consoudahonal na<
TIONAL BANK.
- , _ , Philadelphia, Dec. 8. 1864.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockho’ders of the Con*
solidation National Bank will be held at the BANEfNG
BOUSE on TUESDAY, January 10, 1865, at 12 o’clock M.
An election for Directory to servo the ensuing? year
will lie held between the hoars ef 10 o'clock 3. M.. and
3 o’clock P. M., on that day. JOS. if. PIKKSOL, -
d<9 fmwtja.lo • Cashier.
UNION NATIONAU BANK.
, Philadelphia, Dec. S, 1854.
An Election for nine Directors of this Bank will be
held at the Banking House on TUESDAY, January 13th,
1865, between the hours of 10 A. M. and 3 F. iff.
4e9-fmijalo J. J. BUCKED, Cashier.
ISS?** THB PHIMBEIPHIA NATION
AL BAh'K, Philadelphia, Dec. Bth. 1864.
„The Annual Election of DIRECTORS will behold at
the Banking House on TUESDAY, the 10th day of Janu
ary, 1865 between the hoars ol ll o’clock A. M. and!
o’clock P. M. B. B. COME3YB,
de9-fmwlnt - Cashier,
IST’ THB FOURTH NATIONAL RANK,
„Phila»elphxa, December 8, 1854.
The Annual Election of DIRECTORS will be held at
the BABEING BOUSE en TUESDAY, the lath dayef
January, 1865, between the horns of 2 and 4 o’clock
1. 81.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders will be held
at the same time. SAMUEL J. MAC MULLAH,
de2o-ija!o - Cashier.
I®” SKPBBTH NATIONAL BANK,
, Philabelphia, December 12,1361
_ The aMsual msetinKof the Stockholders ofthis Bank,
for the ELECTION OF DIRECTORS, will be held on
TUESDAY, January 10, 1866, between the hours of 11
o'clock A. M. and 2 o’clock P. M.
del3-tjalo B. S. HALL, Cashier.
FASKEBS’ ANR MEGHAHOB'
HATIOHAL BARE.— Philadelphia, Decem
ber 9,1864.
The Annual Election'for Directors of this Bank will
beheld at the BARKING HOUSE, on WEDNESDAY,
the 11th day of January next, between the hours of 13
o’clock A. M. and S o’clock P. H.
delo tjall W. EPBHTOS. Je.. Cashier.
Rgp- THE THIRD NATIONAL BANK
R*? OF PHILADELPHIA,
Dbobkbbk 8 1894
Second Annual Hooting of the STOCKHOLBSffiS
oftte Third National Bank of Philadelphia will be
r^s?S. ll!s: . comer of MARKET
aydMfBEICK Streets, en. TUESDAY, January 16,1866,
at 12 o’clock noon.
An Election for Directors to serve for the ensuing year
will be held on the same day. between the hours of 12
and 2 o’clock.
delO-lm R QLENPINNING, Cashier.
fiST* NOTXCE.-BANK OF K ORTH
W AMERICA, Novbmbes 21,1864
Notice is hereby given, agreeably to section 2 of the
aotof the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, entitled ** An act enabling the banks of
tie Commonwealth to become associations for the pur*
pose of basking under the laws of the United States. *
approved the 22d ©I A l l^y^ k ths
Bloricholders of the BANK OF NORTH AMERICA, on
the 14th last., voted to become such an association, and
that Its Directors have procured the authority of tilt
owners of more than two-thirds of the capital stock to
make the certificate required thereforby the laws of the
United States. J. HOCKLEY,
n022-30t Cashier.
K3T BEY. CHARLES G, AMES’, OF
New York, t
LECTURE.
‘•THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT.”
At [SPRING GARDEN INSTITUTE, corner of BROAD
and SPRING GARDEN Streets, WEDNESDAY, Decem
ber 21st, at 8 P. M.
Tickets. Twenty-ilva Cents, to be had of T. B. Pugh,
comer of Sixth and Chestnut streets. del7-4t*
BS- IBmjtSHY OF PBNNSTEVA
, YAH lA, (DEPARTMENT OF ARTS. )HHw exa
mination of Hie College Classes, at the elose of the
lirnt Terra, will he hold In the following order: .
Mwtday, 12{ft From Stoll, Juniors, by Professor
Kendall, (Analytical Geometry,) written. From 11 te
1, Seniors, by Professor Fraser, (Astronomy J oral.
Tuesday , lsth. Fiom9 to 1L Seniors , by Professor
Kendall, (Integral Oaleulus.} sod Soylumores.bw
Professor Coppbe, (Clark’s Elements of the English
Language ,) written . From 11 to 1, Juniors, by Pro
fessor Fraser, (Mechanies.) oral. _
Wednesday, 14th. From 9 to 11, Seniors, by Profes
sor Jackson, (Horace's Epistles.) and Sophomores, by
Professor Fraser, (Eylology ) written. ,From H to 1,
Juniors, by ProYOSt, ( Intellectual Philosophy.) oral
Thursday 16th; From 9 to 11, ’ Juniors , by Professor
Allen, (Antigone of Sophocles, and Freshmen, by Pro
fetßor Kendftll, (Algebra.) written. From 11 te 1,
Seniors, by the Provost, (Moral Philosophy.) oral.
Friday, lUh. From 9 toll. Sophomores, by Profes
sor (Kendall, (Geometry.) written. From 11 Jo 1. Se
nior*.-by Professor Coppee,, (Mahan’s Feld Eortifisa
tfon*y oral..
Monday, From 9 to Ur Freshmen* by Frofe*-
aor Allen, {Xenophon’s Sellenica,) oral. From 11 to
1, Juniors, by Professor Jackson, (Cicero do Amid
tia y oral .
Tuesday, 20fft, From 9 to 11, Sophomores, by Pro
fessor Allen, (Thueydldes, SteUumExpedition.) oral.
From lltol. Freshmen, by Professor Cupp4e, (Webet’g
Universal History, ) oral.
Wednesday, Wst. From 9 fell, Sophomores, by P'.D.
fessor Jackson, (Tacitus’ History A oral. ' '
Thursday, S 2&. From 9 to EL Freshmen, by Prbfes.
sog Jeokaon, (Lrni,)oral.. GEORGE ALLEN,
' IslMQfif Becretary Ol the Faculty o? Art*.
notices.
■33 - office of the MA .?. UJ ?, AC T r ','
*» BEES- IHSOBAHCE COMPACT, Ho. 414
Walnut street, „
Phii.adfi.phta, December 1, ISSt
Tie Animal Meettn* of tie Stockholders of The
Manufacturers’ Insurance Company of the State of
Pennsylvania” will fee held, at the office of the Com
pany* on MONDAY, the 2d day of January, 1865, be
tween the boors of 4 and 6 o’clock P. M., when an
election for Ten Directors for the year 18S5 will be held
In accordance With the Charter and
’ Secretary.
OFFICE FBMSSWTAMA 8411.
R® ROAD COMPANY,
FHn.ADßi.paiA. Wot. 4th, 1884.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.—The Shareholder* In
tWs Companr are notified that, nnder SewlnHon of the
Th».rd Director*. they are entitled to enhscrihe to the
Bt£kof the Compan ft he amount of TEH PERCENT
on their respective interest, ae shown by the Books of
ft liieh m |KreholderEntitled to a fractional Dart of »
share, under the terms of the Resolution,simllliave the
privilege of subscribing for a full sham on the payment
°TOslto?ksrtiihe hewed at the nwralneofFlPTT
DOLLABB per »hftre. .Accrued interest al SIX PBS
CENT will db charged from Ist inet. until payment U
“tols Books for subscription and payment wiUbeopsn
on MONDAY, the 7th msfc.« and •will close on the Slst of
December next, after which no further subsoripttoa*
will be leoelvai under this Besolntion. __
nos-tdeSl Treawrer.
■Sgf- CHRISTMAS MSSEK.TO THJE
POOK.—The Officers and Teachers of the
BEDFORD STREET MISSION, intend .givtas their
usual Dinner to the children of the Schools under their
care, on CHRISTMAS DAT (Monday), at the Mission
Bouse, 80. 619 BEDEORD street, at B o’clock. The
friends of the canse are affectionately invited to be
present. Donations of Money, Poultry, Provisions, Sc,
are respectfully solicited, and can be sent to either ef
the undersigned, or to any of the managers:
JACOB H-BIkDSALL. 623 CHESTNUT Street.
EDMUND S. TARO, 209 SPRUCE Street.
JAMES L. BISPHA&, 710 Sooth SECOND fitiaet.
GEORGE MILLIKEN. 828 ARCH -Street delT-7t
mb OFFICE OF THE PENN MITTUA.I,
■Bit? LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY* 931 CHEST
m vtjW Cfvrtnt
" ELECITON. —An Election for Nine Trustees,to serve
for three years, will he held at the Ofilce of the Com
pany on MONDAY, thb 2i day of January, 1865. Polls
12A ' M H. S. STEPHENS. Secretary.
HEffiORUJL
wa& of
thb geeat center fair
POE THE
U. S. SANITARY COMMISSION,
HELD IN PHILADELPHIA, JUNS* 1864.
BY CHARLES J. STILL'S.
Parcs, FIVE DOM.A&3.
tJ. S. Sanitary Commisbion,
* PHILADELPHIA AOKNOY, 1307 CHESTNUT StE*BT,
December 15, 1881.
To the Members of the Various Committees of the Great
Central Fair: • ■
Ihe SANITARY COMMISSION bass to announce that
the “HISTORY OF THE FAIR, " prepared hr Mr.
STILLS, at the request of the Executive Committee, is
now ready for delivery. It forma a very elegant quarto
•volume of more than two hundred pages, !b printed on
the finest paper at the •* Canton Press ” of Messrs.-
Ehertnan & Co., and is illustrated with photographs of
some of the more interesting objects of the Exhibition.
It contains an account of the origin and progress of the
Fair; a description of the different Departments; a
statement of the financial result; a foil list of all the
Committees, &c., Ac.
As this work is designed primarily for the members of
the.various Committees, and a limited edition only has
been printed.it bas.beem thought best te Place it i*
charge of Mr. JAMES K. SIMON, as .special agent for
its delivery. . ..
Those who desire copies will please call on or ad
dress him at No, 33 South SIXTH Street Csecondstory).
Mr. Simon will call upon those who may. not be able
to communicate with him. ... ...
N. B.—'Will be ready for delivery on WEDNESDAY,
21st last. del7-tf
THE ANSITAI MF.ETISG OP TH
Ws stockholders of the POTTBYILLE MININS
AND MANUFACTURING CO , for the BLKCTIOBof
Officers for the ensuinr year, will he held at the Office
of the Company, No. 317 WALNUT Street, on TUES
DAY, Jan. 10,1E65, at 2 o’clock P. M.
dels tiaio RICHARD JONES, President.
Kg» THE GREAT WESTERS OH
S3sf COMPANY,
December 8 1664,
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders will ire held
at the Office of the Company, No. did WALNUT
Btreet, PHILADELPHIA, on MONDAY, January 2d,
1866, at 12 o’clock noon. .. .
An Election lor five Directors for the year 1386 will he
held at the same time. .... „
The Stock Transfer Books will heclosed from Decem
ber 26th, 1864, until January Sd.ISK. .
de9-tia2 s M. B. KBII.Y, Secretary,
•3*’ NOTICE.—THE WEST PIIIIA-
W DBLPHIA PASSENGER RAILWAY COM
PANY (Market-street Line) have placed a number of
additional CARS upon their Road, to run between
THIRTY-FOURTH and MARKET Streets (their Sab-
Depot) and FRONT Street, for the better accommoda
tion of tie Public, and have prepared Tranefer Tickets
(goad until need) to carry Passengers to their Western
Depet, Forty-first and Haverford streets, without extra
charge. Said Cars will be designated by a notice
thereon, “ToThirty-fourthStieet,”and heknownat
night by a Green Light.
del7-6t* WK. MARTIN, Jr., Secretary,
JST FHOADELPHIAANDBEADIII6
RAILROAD COMPANY-Office 337 Sentk
FOURTH Btreet. _ .
PHttA»Ei,raiA. December 12, 1864.
Notice ie hereby given to the Stockholder of this
Company that the Annual Meeting and an Election for
President, six Managers, Treasurer, and Secretary will
take place on the second MONDAY (Bth) of January
next, at 12 M. WM. H. WEBB,
del2-tjafl Secretary.
OFFICE OF THE S2ANIIAN BON
IKG COMPANY, No. 3341 WALNUT Street
PITTT.JITVHT.PH-T*. IfOV, 28* 1864,
IToUee is hereby riven that all stock of the ifaudas
Mining Company, on which instalments are. due and
unpaid, have been declared forfeited, and will be sold
at Pub]io Auction, on THURSDAY, December 29, 1864,
at 12 o'clock noon, at the Office of the Secretary of the
Company, according to the Charter and j6y-2awa* males*
paid on or before that day.
• By order of the Directors.
no2S»tdeSS B. A. HOPPES, Treasurer.
PHILADELPHIA AHDREADIHO
lOBF BAILROAD COMPANY, Office No. South
FOURTH Street. _ _ , _ ■ JVM
, Phtladxlvhia, November SO, 1884.
DIYIDEND UOTICE-—The transfer books of this
Company will be closed on THURSDAY, December 15,
and reopened on TUESDAY. JABUABYIO,IMS.
A Dividend of FIFTEEN PER CEST. on the common
and preferred stock, dear of Rational and State taxes,
has been declared, payable in common stock,on the 31st
December next, on all stocks standing on the books of
the Company, at the close of business on the 15th prox,
Stockholders whose names are registered on the Hew
York books will be paid at the Farmers’ Loan and
Trust Company. S. BRADFORD,
del-tf ~ • ; Treasurer.
DAUPHIN ASfU COIOBAM
GOLD MINIHG COMPANY
Chartered by the State of Fennsylraai*.
CAPITAL STOCK* *1,000,000,
100,000 SHAKES—PAB VALUE, $5 .
Piesideat-JOBN B. ANDEBSON.
MDBOTOBB.
Thomas A. Scott, Jamas B. Korea.
S. B. Kn«te, JobuW. Halt Harrisburg.
Wm. 8. Freeman* T. C. McDowell* do.
Bobt P. King, . John Brady* do. .
John M. Biley* W. W. WrHfl, laseutir,
Charles DeSilyer.
JD. P. SOOTHWOKTH,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Office of the Cosnysay, Ho. 4»3 WALNUT Street-
Eoom Ho. 5. -
Authenticated specimens hare been procured £roa
some of the Company’s lodes, and hare bseu- assayed
by Professors Booth and Garrett with, the most gratify
ing results. Subscription lists have been opened at the
Office of the Company and at the Treasurer’* Office (In*
ternal Revenue). Ho. 437 CHESTJTDT Street, Farmers*
and Mechanics* Bank Building. To original subecribers.
83. CO per share* for a limited number of shares.
Circulars, pamphlets, or information can be obtained
•atthe Office of the Company after the 17th Inst
October 14,1894. - oclfi-Sm
|SP> OFFICE OFWNIOir BEHETOLENI
WSff ASSOCIATION,*N. W. comer of SEVENTH and
SAHSOIi Streets* December G, 1861
At the Thtrty*third Annual Meeting of the Associa
tion, the following named gentlemen were elected offi*
cere and managers for 1864r’66:
PKESDENT,
SAMUEL H. PERKINS.
VTCB PKKSinaUTf,.
RICHARD D. WOOD, J. FISHER BEAMING.
TSEASVRBB.
EDMUND WILCOX* Ho. 404 CHESTNUT Street
CORKESPOKDIKG BBGBETART*
L. MONTGOMERY BOND.
BBCOBDINOJ SEORBTARY,
JOHN H. ATWOOD.
_ . MANAGERS, , _
Benjamin Coates, Thomas A. Bodd,
Thomas Latimer, Charles Hhoads,
John Bohlen* Bichard Wood,
William Purves, Charles S. Worts. M, D..
Arthur G. Coffin, E. B. Wood*
Benjamin Ome, James Bayard,'
John W. Claghom, Joseph A. Clay*
Thomas Wattson, Alfred H. Collins,
Joseph &. Dulles* Charles W. Cushman*
John Ashhurst* Philip C. Garrett
Messrs. S. O. Cooper and Thomas Evans are the osl?
S arsons duly authorized to collect funds for the Assocla
os. JOHN H. ATWOOD.
deSylm Ke cording Secretary.
OIL COMPANIES.
gg® PBOSFECTCS
OF THE
KANAWHA AND HUGHES RIVEBS
OIL, COMPANY,
Office, JTo. 208 South Fourth street,
PHILADELPHIA.
CAPITAL STOCK $1,000,000.
PRESIDENT,
O. A. WALBOEN.
DIEBCTORB,
WM. St. BAKDALL, J. E. ItIDQWAY,
WM. Y.- McGBATH, ELISHA W. DAYIB,
W. H. KEMBLE.
• TREASURER,
J. B. RIDGWAY.
SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF
THE COMPANY, NO. SOS SOUTH FOURTH ST.
ALSO AT NO. 305 CHESTNUT STREET.
DIVIDED INTO ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SHARES
OF TEN ($10) DOLLARS EACH, OF WHICH
TWENTY THOUSAND SHARES ARE SET
APART TO BE SOLD AT $3 50 PER
. SHARE, MAKING $50,000
WORKING CAPITAL, TO
BE EXPENDED IN
DEVELOPING
THE LANDS AND PAYING THE NECESSARY
EXPENSES OF THE COMPANY.
Tlie property of this Company consists of thofeo sim
ple and perpetual lease of between 1,000 and 1,103 acres
of land tn Wood and Wilt counties, Western Virginia.
Nob. 1 and 2 are in fee simple, and contain about 170
acres, situated at Kanawha Station, on the Northwest
ern Railroad, about ten miles above Parkersburg, Va.,
where the Kanawha river, the Patkersbnrg and Staun
ton turnpike, and the Northwestern Railroad Company
come together.
Upon this property is situated the Kanawha Station Of <
the Northwestern Railroad, which is the most advan
tageous point of shipment for the oil produced in the
region of the Kanawha and its tributaries. -
No. 3 is a tract of land perpetually leased torn, James
Robinson, and contains notless than ECO acres, and ad
joins Nos. 1 and A
No. 4 is the celebrated Robinson traet, under a per
petual lease, and contains 392 acres, situated in Wirt
county, about twelve miles above the former tracts, on
the south side of the Hughes River, and near-its conflu
ence with tie Kanawha, and has a boxing front on Rook
Run of abouttwo miles.
The royalty to be paid on these leases is one- eighth of
the net proceeds sfter the Company being reimbursed
for expenses and outlay in producing the oil.
P Above the traet on the Kanawha is tho celebrated
Burning Spring, andjjear that on the Hughes are many
productive wells. ' *
At the junction of these two streams will befoMai the
beat oil-producing territory in West Virginia,
®>s eligible situation of this land affords £ boring tor
ritoir of atlsaet eaves mile, on the teeo rivers and their
tributaries, 1 " deH-St
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|y msmmw TH '
BiLMUAKD *»;,,
Tlie property On which it i« ,
CMirani consists of tie following "' 4 ■>-«*
No. 1. The Sheets Farm " pe ™H- ‘
0 «t 66 «™nty, Pa., about half ill 0 "
f* *i| CI . e ®kandtheJlapet
Ih,Sf Principally a t[ f. “Jd «Mii a l “;
‘‘i li 11 * 6 °. f a mU « ®n >ho creek 1 a “'* a t[
Eo. 2. One-eighteenth interest in '
fourteen acres on ihe celebrated w* 16
Hard Creek; this well hi t?S'f F.rl»•
for a long time; 4 *-’
boring down S3B fee’, with 1
a well as the Wiley well. Thwe ?, i of Iw,!* 1
dozen more wells on this tract. “ r *oas
tv. l ' r £? rigbtbs interest i a , , <l:
on the Sfapti Farm, a a 0 ,
No. 4-Three-eighths interest in , ,
?***?» above the Slap..], pA ea - er i;j
Creek, of foil? acres. * l f J3 J
No. 6. Three eighthslnterest in i Afta * :
&ISSk! wo tfi I"4H
p®°kt 6 k&??rii hslßtere6 ‘ ia **.
No. 7. Three-eighths interest in ~ -
acres, adjoining the above. a
No. 8. Three eighths interest in „ 1
seventy-five acres fee simple, &t the
Creek, with * front on tho Monouia? fc! * !h In
ral hundred rode. The Moser Farift‘‘ a 3
good Oil Territory, will probably
able in a few years &b a sit* fora m *W !
the only halloing « round at the 'v'l'
other side < f tie Creek rising
the greater ran of the Mo-er farii'if
adapted for building purposes * l ~ v H 3 . a !
The total cost of the above prApmtu •
is proposed to divide this proneitvY*,’ 13 V.is r ,v.
SIXOO each, and thus affordki S
to secure one or more share?, a* Uv 'if .
Oil is-worth. s2Bper barrel on t© lr
present time. Ard If tbs production Sr? >yi.
Should be In tbetature what it hs s b».» *> »,
present interest of this Company won;/ “n
fIB,OCO per annum, sufficient to pav h \V
per annum from the start on the
prospect of alarge Sccome inafew in .b?w e,2 Ef
Subscriptions to the shore may be in h '
■»S* There will be aFublicMeeting* 8 , &
west comer of TEETH and SPHIBi'k Vl>
third storyon WBDEESDAT
it 8 o*c wher» - M desiring tn’?' !l -
: MAPLE ASD SPMffS CUE?*
CAPITAL STOCK, SS (OOoofj
sop,ooo SHARES. AT si o msajJ
ORIQItfAL SOBSCEIPTIO.V, $ 2 so p
FOE FULL PAID up STOCK. *
WOBKIHG CAPITAL*
**'**4K
This Company has secured deed-ri&h‘ Qa .j,
?,SCO«cres of the befit Oil territory ' e
being is. the immediate range of thop^nn' ; <"
Betioa, poeßeßS'Bg most favorable g™
dieations, tame as on Oil Creek; coaUl^«ri SS?
and surrounding country &faon&di&» livir**
evidences of an abundant supply of oil t*- f
that this company has more good boticm^ t}
any other Oil Company now offering
maAet at the. same' eost J c ;,'
miles length of nyer, creek, and tributes
Their property is as follows, viz. *
Ist. A deed-right forever for oil os i&n*.,*
property known as the Brandon Tx&ctsn y«!£tr ol
on the Clarion Biver and Maple Creek/wS
creek front ©f about ten mises. On this msd-»
was commenced by the former owner ™ i«v?
reaching the depth of 200 feet, oil was BbtlSi
every shew for an abundant well,but, o*WC7
price of oil, and the uncertainty of its *#&%': u
the slow and expensive mode of baring
operation wsb abandoned. Hear thUspot tiTsrv
has now a derrick erected, engine ©ntbsnw
all preparations ready to conmnacs stfifc ia£
This tract, by those who hare examined it i«.
unsurpassed in -indications for abundant
wells.
2d. A lease for ninety-nine (99) years for nit
(010) of all the oil on & tract of UOQ awes |
the Messenger Tract, on the Clarion Hirer
miles above the Brandon Tract. TMk prow
very extensive river, creek, and tributary
about twenty miles in length. On thin
the Company has now three engines, wi-fc
cessary tools and machinery to commence borint
out delay. The surface indications audoilsp?'
this neighborhood warrant the belief that flowlr
will be found on this property at a depth no; err
6Go_feet.
Kearly all the land on the Clarion 3Utw. it
mouth to many miles above these tracts,cs?
leased or sold to parties or companies la
Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, and other cltie
developments are now being made, with flan*Tb
pects of obtaining large productions of oil r,
region.
This Company has reserved the vsr? lar?-
$lOO,OOO for working capital—enough to sink -
ty to twenty-five well®—sls,ooo of which hi??
Men expended in engines,tools, and working ms
now on the ground, and with the intention of ;
ately adding six more engines and tools to tier,
stock, they confidently expect in a very short
have a number of wells in successful operation,
together with the fact that they have secured tag
product of oil on one tract and nine-tenths os tbs t,
when most companies pay at least a royalty of
to land owners, as also the very low r*te at x?i : a i
are offering their stock, being only one-fourth
value, should induce those seeking
scribe at once.
The hooks for subscription will ho open os ll>'±
DECEMBER, attbefr office, Washington BnilC::?.
South THIRD Street. C. P. HAT ft
delSMft Tre. 3 ,-
Wells, on Blood Farm, Oil Creek, products* lft
per day, of which tie Company receive tfa.es <fa ; !
duct of Thirty Barrels, being alone safScient iy i
monthly dividend of two per cent. -
, Entire working inieresOn Well down 450 f*a
Clapp Farm, within a felPieat of “ Willmos'
with great show of oil.
Also, interest and fee simples of 600 Acres test of
rltory in Ohio and -Pennsylvania, viz: Back
Venango county.
Booksof enbsenptfon. for limited ntaaher of -h
subscription price $2 per share, will be ones for*
days by CfiAs. J. WAI/TON, room 80. 4,
No, 39 South THIRD Street, (up stairs,
deSO-St* Philadeir’
- ...
/AR VALUE, *5, ao 000 SHARES SSi
A VOBKIEG CAPITAL
President. H. J>. FLISG. THOMAS T. HASOI
BUiex. D, it. LEEDS, Secretary.
directors:
H. J). Fllusr, I JosiahTßassatt, Jr.,
Geo. Perkiapine, _ I TLomas T. Mazos,
_ E. H. fiance-
Pnhscripfcion Books are* now open at tfca o£c?»
$3OB South FOURTH Street, where & limited Burnt
shares will tie sold at $1 per share, ittbject to n'
therassesement. de f
THE gr:
Is dow reads
Dies or indivis
DEdereigned,
F. M.«for ter
BEBi
t 37
DIVIDED IK*
Books of Sm
of Stock, at T\
Office of the Co?
first floor, or so'
of the Board r
JOHN B.
JOHN H.
EDWm T.
THOS. H.W
THEODORE
E. POTT&IK
THOMAS E
SAMUEL Ml
HENRY W
The following
of the Company
Tract No. I—a
ing 164 acres, o\
situated m Wood
the Ohio river. '
this property,:
present b mmsm
servoirs of oil.
Tract No. 2 eoi
county. Ohio, al
above Newport,
most extensive
presence of Oil?
several large 01
alsoin the.Dloff;
(say six to eight
Tract No. 3, co.
With similar deve
The lengthy ri\
many advantages,
fortheoil and cos*
No. 4 is a tract
Venango county,
In addition to
Company two an]
ers, &e. , eomple f
complete sets of’
Tie Company
perty, working
snpenn t« ndencf
Proßpecfcus, nn
catioa at the Offi<
■'3sB*' THE
cojHPAirr
CAPITAL
each. ’Sabscnpl
further cell or
$lOO,OOO reserve
at the Bnbscnptlo-
The property 4
known Hartm 01
from 2,500 to 3,0C0
leases, undivided
Creek (a branch ©
tributaries pass tl
it a larger amount
any other company
Wirt county, near
Spring tract, ana
greater, and is con
familiar with the
equal, if not sot;
Standing Stone Oil
the Little Eanawl
across the waters oi
portion of Bobinsor
immediately. in Gm
Burning Spring thr
ienm to Horse Hr
embraces the line <
The property of l
for the reason tin
could not convey
which the younger
-Wells are being!
had. It is said tna
was first discoverei
On the Devers Ye
and oil obtained,
the Rorgan land, 11
These lands areht
President First Hat,
Virginia, and the Hoi
ares* from Virginia,
the Standing Stone
he disposed of by s
gfrail he subscribed
hundred shares of
scribed and paid foi
Subscriptions tec
EIGGS&CO., and
WASHINGTON. D.
THE Hft
PAST.-'Tie
situated oa the Allegt
&nd eoadfits of toe
With a frontage of
•a said riyer.
A working capita* i
dollars Is reserves m
©5l resources of tne is
Books are open for
days at the office of
wfcera&Uoaprospei
onrira
Hoa. £LI
Soil Ellis Lowis,
Jobs. Aasp&&» Jr.»
Thorns iu Bohiasoi
JiMBS S. WAiTOS,
■ggo WITHER)
WP LEUM ANB
*1,850,000, divided ir
fßee to cri^“®L B1, g!
Offlce Ho. 63
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OIXi COMPAKy,