OH COMPANIES. |ggp> IUE “On, COMPANIEJJH 01 THE GREAT PETROLEUM BASIS PENNSYLVANIA? OLABION C OUIHTY. OHlce, Bootaa “5," So. U 8 S. I'ourtlr st>i >' FHHADELFHIA. , MBBOTOHS: Hob, CHAS. T, RAMSDELL, Oil City (proprietor Oil Olty Monitor). ” Hon. AMOS MTERS, M, 0., Clarion. Dr, T. J. ELLIOTT, Clarion county. «Conunodore SAMUEL EOOKWOOl), U, S. If. . Dr. 0. D. THOMPSON. Oil City. D. W. CANFIELD, Efnniß upon the water. This property consists of an ejsaof 1,185 seres of magnificent oil and mineral lauds, the Company owns an undivided half .interest m*lep simr sie, extending IK 'miles on the Kanawha river, which • is ssvteahleto the Ohio. ■ ‘Other streams, tributaries of tie Kanawhai travexae this tract, presenting along thair aargina every surface indication of a rich yield of oil, the Company holds the right to put down wells allover ihia eatenaive boring Surface, and oil .has already been itsenvered on thia property; near the nver, at the depth »f S 6 feet. The sinking of two. wells toft® Jew,if necessary, was. provided thepnrciiaseaf.. ike land, all of whloh ia paid for without touching the Verkina or reserved capital of the Company. . In sddl iisn totals, the Comppy owns; an4mwrtant,ihtersst Cairo paid for) ina well, located within|(»yards of the treat LeweHynwell,which has flowed 2, SOO barrels per Jay, and is directly among the “°® e troop (see map). Theae are, it is said, the greatest pro- Sncinsf wells ia the country. Tbe former owners of fti» well were f< reed to abandon it °? 0 l ko b«»hi“« °J$ tf the rebellion,-but the iragements to reopen and tube it, when a large yield or oil may reasonably be expected from this source alone, to tddUlon to the above described propertleß. the Com usy owns in fee simple some 400 acres of mmeriu lands £ Pennsylvania Tms Company is most fortunate in t^vrusstssekpffsf^ feltCtefte tends of wrariicaf »JMdo|U vith the beat dividend-paying * to ® k . 3 < Wjbe J&r beiue out of'debt. acd iiaTint a-la-rge /workiog tipitef, tie holders ot stook intb's P,°SaaSa ttfearry jwv r/hfitiff called tmon lor additional mea-us w carry to the operations ofthe Oonwany, buvon the contrary, is soon as oil shall be obtained ln Mf * nfha 1 dividend on the-eapital-steck will be declared. _ ins fimainteg portion of the 20.0 W sh a res rcB 6 rved_ s ock tty ia now being sold for additional Working capital, i'.fte aubscription price of two dollars per riomoanr. ton be had by applying at the office ,oi the company. Si), 100 CHEBTxIot street, up stairs, room No. 18, ltd at the counting- hons* of the' President, So. 504 ittKKET Street. . psrbidkst: PAXSOHV Ho.' K 4 Market street. tkeascrkr: . , , . A, SHUMWAY, Ho 221 JlarSet atoet. ■-T . 'wbeotobs: . , . PAXSON, No. CM Market street. * ,'BOMAS JJ. WATTBOK, of tte Bouse of Truitt * !Hai. M BLOOmHfIi)ALK, : - of Bloomlngdale. KUne, ll>]V?ABD a BEBB.'of GeOlge.W. B**4 & CO., ©3 ,i! k J.ToyCB,of A. A. SAumwayA Co., 221 Market ?i u f J), D. T. PAKi;(» r VVUiVi R «,^ i q ]pAXgoHi SoUoUoI . .... A. T) HABLAN. Secretary. Olt XAKDS TO MEASEi ON CHERRY BUN- HE GREAT BASIN OIL COMPANY • aow ready to make LEASES to Developing Compa res or indiylinil*. Apply, for fall partlonlaMi to “0 Siiersigne'd, at tlie Company ’e Office, after 3 o elow P. it. i for tea day»• • its* look iald fcSSr- WASHINGTON AN» WAISUT ke^bend US? am* mi OIL COMPLY. «iMTAL.«.«4 «< 500,000 SHAKES, ►*..**•»•* •........... JSA i2*> JOBSCKtPTIOK FM0B• «*«. .**“• •••«•••••■•*■"•«>'*• !jg: 38* ?Si 10,000 Bhare« Beaerred as ’Wording OapKa.L OFFICE, 314 MAEKET STKEET, PHILADELPHIA. Eo,l, A veil on Oil Greek, now pumping tan barrel* «»«»*, and Inereasing. • ‘ So, 2,' A well on Oil Creek, now over ®0 foet deeo, !th largo show of oil. Bear this is the ConarlMuar oil, which Is now pumping 300 barrels of oil per day. So. 3. A wall on Oil Creek, 820 feet deep, oovrßa.iT » isbing, with splendid show of oil; every prospect of educing largely. ' , . , So. 4, one-fifth Interest In a tracbof five ihrmdred 'res on the Allegheny river; six wells, now pomjini barrels of oilper day; three more wells now,going >wn, with new ® mile of river front; ail good boring Triiory, ■ - * 1 ■ So. c a half acre at Tldeont# , near the Eoonomlte tils, whioh are now pumping sixtj barrels per day. ,So. 8 sw arras In fee. In Walnut Bend, on the Ally tear "river Immediately surrounding Ihis property ■sfiL woduclS wells. This tract will be developed Mdly. ... ■ 10* eiht 1? ol *& S 5: SrnsoROTIONS areaetrfcelJJK «£? 5 f,%s of tis stock already takea. ,i T ky>rospeotttS aad j* formation can bo obtained, at tlie office of tne Cora ’»now at Ho. 31* MARKET Street. . delS-12^ WAISOfi PXrBOIiWM OO®' PANT. ’ DjfOBMBSBS, 1864. , “5 initial Meeting of the Stockholders will no hew , tlis Office of the Company, K O . 414 WABJTOT i'lch Philadelphia, on MOHDAY, January 2d, 1866, ‘aEiectioafo'rPiveDirectors for the year. 1866wi1l tfelil at the same time. Slock Transfer Books will he closed from Dee, ' Secretary. OFF! CIS OF THUS FARKKK TBOLBtJW COMPAQ, 4UWAiOTTsst - 6 . PniLAnELpmA, Deo. 10,1804. L ll PSlrtancn at a reoolntlon of the Board of Directors, (tf'ial MmUm ofthe .Stockholders of the PARKER flufc atff-. So* ft sSarbs bksbbvbd as 2* ‘4 *l°:d. P |mhS. .THOMAS T. MASMf, tm • I>. L. XEEDg, Secretary, . . OjoVltof. ' ’ I “f* 9 Jori&WaMgtt,-Jr,,v ,r it ’■ Perkluptae, Mason. , ifelstion Books'sm tlie Ho. "'TOTH*' leW'wiaere a'llmUed number of -r'isltAro, subject to no fur XI. ■©. XaEESCH, ' PRE3IDBST, Ko. 1* FABQPHAK BUILDINGS. |sa*' laosncin •?$£ \ . Off THS lITIIE KANAWHA AND SPRING ©REEK OIL. COMPANY. Ko. 1. Lease, slage'sh years, of one acre, know* as the KcFarland Lease, sltnatevj on Burning Boring Bnn; One Well down, with splbnaid."show of oil; three-quar ters ell to the Company, ; one-inarter royalty to land owners in tank. Ho, 2. Lease, sixteen years, of one acre, known as the Wilson & Simms Lease, eitaate.on Burning Spring Hun, near the celebrated LeWeUeu Well, Which, when first struck, flowed 2,600 barrels dailys one well down, with larje quantity of oil. on* quarter royalty. ’ • Ho. 3. Lease, sixteen yeare,- of ono acre on upper Burning Spring Run; one well down, three-quarters of oil to Company, one-qnarter royalty to laud holders'ia tank. , Ho.' 4. lease, sixteen years, of three acres, near the celebrated Rathbone Flowing Well; one"well down 300 feet, with excellent show. Royalty same as above.- Ho. 6. Lease, sixteen years, of one aore adjoining the above lease; well i own 300 feet; fine show of oil; royal ty same as above. Ho. 6. Lease, twenty years, known, as the Burn and Bathburn Lease, of fourteen acres, on the'right fork of the Burning Spring Run; one well down 400 feet, with excellent .show for oil; three-quarters of all oil pro cured goes to the Company '; ono quarter to the laud In terest in tank. •: This is a very .valuable property. There Is room for twenty -wells, and when developed will be wot tli more than the entire capital of the Company. Ho.-7. Five hundred acre* in fee simple on Spring Creek. A very valuable property. One-half Is flat and ravine. Room for 200 wells. ‘ .. Spring Creek empties Into the .LUtla Kanawha oppo site the Burn and SKathboae Lease above. Surveys have been made, and ft company formed to make.slaok water navigation on the Kanawha River, which-will be finish; d this coming summer, when oil can be dell, vercd at Parkersburg at a cost of fifty, cents per barireL' Oil is now worth fourteen dollars per barrel in Parkers burg. 0;.:. ’:'h ; v V; : '-n It is proposed to taka ona hundred suksoriptians at one thotieapd dollars each, to. pay for tkd propartiss, after wkicli companies can be formed to pay largely to original stibkotibaM.- . Bsoks will t>o opened and nitseripUoM received by JOS. N. KUOH, . . 'AVt CHOKOH Alloy. THOMAS J. MABTIN, 35 H, FRONT Street. j. n. haseett, RICHMOND St., atovc Ann. F. DOEBIjET, 43T WILDET Street. IMPERIAL OIL COMPANY. OFFICE ISO S, FIFTH ST., PHILADELPHIA. CAPITAL $2,000,000. 200,000 SHARESAT&IO EACH STJBSCEIPTION PHICE $5 FOK FULI-PAIO STOCK. BESEEYED CAPITAL $350,000. - rnasiDEST, : ALEXANDER K.-McCLURE. DIRECTORS,-. A, K. McClure, I Johk M. Pomes or, Thomas a. Scott, - Elisha W. Davis, D. K. Jacxmax, | Pktku B. Shall, • J. C. Bomberoer. 1 SECRET ARY, ‘ JAMES M. SELLERS. This Company. has three different tracts of lagd now producing oil, and ample revenues to guarantee regular dividends V;."' : .The three trßcto with Welle on them are capable o extensive development, and tie Company have five en gines and all tie fixtures ready to prosecute tie work. It las 120 acres in fee on Allegheny River, Immediately opposite Oil City, with 110 rods river front, and 75 rods front :on Lay’s Run. Tfcis land is now worth $lOO,OOO, exclusive of the oil right. r.- : \. It has ICO acres is fee in the Cherry Bon district, Im mediately adjoining Cherry Run Petroleum Company, and leases are about to he executed with two strong parties, to sihkwells onlease on this tract, the Company to receive half the oil. . -.- • - It has two tracts of land on Oil Creek, each producing over ten "barrels per day, and onetract on the Allegheny River producing ten barrehrof heavy oil, worth $2l per barrel. All of these tracts will be promptly developed, : and they are well tested oil lands. It is .organized oh a'certain basis to pay dividends from the start.. Its revenues from the oil alone ’are more than twelve per cent.'per annum on the capital, and new wells are about to he sunk on lease, without cost to the Company, and ono-half the will belong to the Company. ; - The Company has $250,000 ef its own capital in reserve belonging to the Stockholders, and takingU altogether, its resources for certain dividends are not approached "by any other oil stock now in-the market at even double the original cost.' ' T The officers of this Company mean to prosecute the .development of these lands - most energetically, and ’ they have entlxe confidence that they will yield vow large dividends ontlie capital stock, * Subscriptions will be received at tha office of the Com pany. : :• - deZl-6t_' gggp PBOSPEtMEB -■ { KAHiWSi AND MGHI& RIVSRS OSIa COMPANY i Office, Ko. 208 SoHtli lourSi StreeJ, PHILADELPHIA. CAPITAL STOCK $1,000,000. PRESIDENT, O. A. WALBOIiN. DIRECTORS, WE M. KAKDALL, J. E. RID3WAY, WM. V. MOGRATK, ELISHA W. DAYIS, W.'H. KEMBLE. ' TREASURER,, . •< • J. E. EIDGWAY. SUBECRIFTIOSS RECEIVED AT THE OFFICE OF THE COMPANY, NO. 80S SOUTH FOURTH ST; ALSO AT NO. 305 CHESTNUT STREET. DIVIDED INTO ONI HUNDRED THOUSAND SHARES OF TEN ($10) DOLLARS EACH, OF WHICH TWENTY THOUSAND SHARES; ARE SET : APART TO BE SOLD AT $8 50 PER SHARE, -MAKING $50,000 WORKING CAPITAL, TO BE EXPENDED IN ? DEVELOPING : THE LANDS AND PAYING THE NBCB3SABY' EXPENSES OF THE COMPANY, The property of this Company consists of the fee to pie and perpettisa lease of between t,OOO and l;lOodcifei of land inWood and Wirt Wins. Western Hoe. 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 Parkers bury, Va., where the Kinawha river, the Parkersburg and Staun ton turnpike, and tbe Northwestern Eailroad Company come together. " , - Upon this property is situated the Kanawha station of the Hortfcweetem Eailroad, which, Is the most advan- I tageous point of shipment for the oil produced m the reelon of the Kanawha and Its tributaries. No Sls a tract of.l&nd perpetually leased from James KoWneon.Mid contains not lees than KO acres, and ad, ioiSB No*. 12. Ko - 4 is the celebrated Bobineontract, under a per petual lease,' and contains 382 acres, situated in. Wirt county, abont twelve miles above the former tracts, on tbe south side of the Hughes Elver, and near its conflu ence with tl e Kanawhaj and has a boring front on Eock Eun of about two miles, The royalty to be paid on thsee leares is ene-eightb of the net proceeds after the Company being reimbursed for expenses and outlay in producing the oil. £ Above the 'tract on the Kanawha is the celebrated Burning Spring, and near that on the Hughes are many productive wells. " ' ; At tbe junction of these two streams wlil be found the best oil-producing territory in "West Tirginia. . / -■ The eligible situation of ibis land affords a boring ter-' ritory of at-least seven miles on the two rivers and their tributaries. ' ~ ! : '■ ■■ ■ dt,23 ' 6t : A-—, jfjjW TOBK AS» lITEBPOOI, jPBTROLETHH UOMPANY. fIA PITA.L STit) GK, @1,000,000.' 100,000 SHAKES AT $lO EACH. Subscription Price $6 per Share. lands yielding largely. officers: HON PAHIBL g. »ICKIItSOH, President. WH. T. PHIPPS, Tice President. SOBEKT BASSETT; Secretary. ‘ Books rtatiT. No. 34 Smplre Building TX SBOAIJWAi* •■**,*’- Tlia lands of tie Coiapaay are aitaated la' tha heart oi thf and iodide portions of ( thoso weil tnown localities, *«the McElheny.Fann, the twp Me niintock Farms,” and other proved and valuable work- including over fwoThousand aerseo the beet Oil Territories along Oil Creek and in West nir.A'rrNG F RATERNITY.- IMPEOVSD SKATE FASTENING, so easily adjusted. „ TOB SKATE STOKES, ' In the tronWeaom« flat YBAR'I ; HDtiDA|S--N9^JS ,60 early arid avoid the throat- T?OR HOLIDAY GIFTS, GET A Mj Ij jj B X§c\ited'.PliotoeTap'h., at B. Y- KL tMEB» G^lle?T,62 ! t-AKCHSt. Tou W UI ba folly ««*g& Go early, tba dara ara ahort. ....-g-—- TTO-LID ay. w eek-have tour . 11l r jtjtp.S DE V.’SITE made In muurpaaaea style, F BEIMKB' S,- 034 AKOHStreet. PlSase notice; theaaTS^ashort- ■ - ■ u *. rpHi CHEAPEST ANB ‘BEST PLACE ll eltsito'ietHead-'dreisW. TWa « ifftt Hdf 9« ASOP «»* - de23 - 5t YRRASUBKR* : ELISHA W. DAVIS. OF THE THE PRES 8 —PHILADELPHIA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1864. SEW VmiI.IGATIOIVS. CTOOKTON’S SERMON AJ . . . . . OK THE : INFLUENCES OF THE ÜBITED'STATES OK OHBIS- For sale at ZIEBEH'S, _ ■ 106 South. THIRD fittest, 10 cents a copy, or $1 a doren It* GODBY'S LADY'S 800 K—A Cluslmas or New Tear Present.-Literature, Fa-. Ellon, Fino Art*. Frio<>,s3 a year. 'Office If. E. corner CHESTNUT and SIXTH Street. . / . , It* CISTER RUTH’S STORIES FOR THE -S OUNG; Or, Evenings with Join Woodman. Price 75 center T. E. CHAPMAN; deM-3i* • No. 5 South FIFTH Street. ANOTHER EDITION jHL ' ' NOW KSADT. WOOBCIIFi’E. . JT KISS HARRIET B, McKEEVEB, Anti or o/ ; ■ ‘EDITH'S MINISTRY. " SUNSHINE,' ’ &e. • I Vol. ISmo., $2. ■■■, Tie high character of the previous writings of lie talented authoress of 1 * Woeclciif’V ’ nave already ob tained for ler a deserved, popularity wild the present VOinme .mart folly sustain.-. The scene is principally laid inNew England, and tie story, vivaciously, given with fraelness and vigor of etyle, will commend Itssli to tie favorable attention, of all classes of readers. • HOLIDAY BOOKS, ~ IN GREAT VARIETY, : AT LOW PKtCJSS. . LINDSAY * BLAKIBTON, -7. . . - Fub’iehera and BookeeUerS, * : dc26 No. 35 South SIXTH Street, above Chestnut. KIBTAfJL «o©.l3>S. REDUCTION IN PRICES/ VX BOLIBAY GIFTS OF KEAT/VALUS.- RBWIN HALL & CO., »G Sonsh SECOND S^get,-are now offering their entire stock of FALL and. WUfTBS DRESS GOODS at a heavy redaction from forms*?prices: Rich Plaid. Poplins. v Silk-ribbed Poplins; Plain Silk and Wool Poplins. All-wool Poplins or Repa. Plaid and Piaia Irish Poplins. Figured Merinces and De Laines. Fine Plain French Bferinoes. Black all-wool Reps. * SUlc and Wool Poplins, black. 3-4 aiid ©• 4 Black i?e Laines. Colored De Lalnee, 3-4 and 0-4. • ■ * 1 Fine Black Alpa^ae, Fine Black BJerinoos. Fine White Merinoes. ' , White Airacas and Cashmeres. _ * N. B, A few Pieces of very nch Printed Flannels and Cashmeres, for Wrappers. . Albo. , S 6 Scmtli SECOKD Straei *Vdfi94''sta'ifr’ TAGG & 8E0.,. CORNER TENTH JL and PINE Sf-reeis- open from Auction bargains in ■ GOODS FOE HOLIDAYS. - ; , X lot Gray and -White Squirrel Malta .and Collars, lor M ltotfefmSo.Mnffs find Collars, for Misses, siper sat.' 1 lot Ladles’ FreDchMink Muffs, :@5. I lot Ladles’ Broche Scarf's, $2l m 80, 9i, $5. s XI lot high-colors, all-wool plaid-SquMSr Shawls, *5. 1 lot Porta Mono airs 3So, 40c, ate. $l. $1.25, so s2.ste I lot Ladies’ClothGloves, ffici andSl.- 1 lot Misses’ Small Silk Spotted Tells, SV®. 1 lot Ladies’-2-ineh border Hemstitch Hdkfs. 60c. • 1 lot Piano and Sloorfi«--30c. per set. 1 lot Linen Embroidered Collars and Cuffs, 760. not Plaid Brers Goods, for servants. 40e. ; l lot All- wool long Shawls, only $5. £O, Also, - - - ■ ~ CHINA GOODS. _■ • TOT-BOOKS. BETTER AND NOTE PAPERS. l lot of the best BALMORAL. SKIRTS in the.marsot forBs. ■ - ■■ -defeat\, XO»A CHESTNUT STREET. E, 1, lIIBLIS X 3 BAIST MOBITIsa ■ . w . SOVELTIBB " « g . nr | LACES, g ' WHITE goods; !. EMBBOIDEBim | "■ ' :■ j veils, ® dfco* In every variety and', at PKICSS* Suitable for » - • CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY PRESENTS. ‘ lesi CHBSTJSTJT STREET. nnn more.”—thb'soonsr eJ\Jv/*UvJ'J Townships and Wards call at this office, and fill up their Ohotaerthe better. _9lO MAR KET street. . [de24-61.*l J. J. ESHLEMAN.- A CHANCE TO AVOID THE DRAFT. iA Principals Furnished with SiAstUutejf *t the shortest notice, and at low prices. JOHN.MANoFMiD “co Office 103 LIB RASY St ..second story. da&i-Im* FIMASCIAi..:-:-/ ‘i MECHANICS’ NA.TIONAX... BMK OF PHILADELPHIA, FINANCIAL AGENT AND DEPOSITARY OF TIIE - • UNITED STATES, . Receives subscriptions for the KEW THEEE-YEARrt 7, 30-100 TKEASLTRY Which are convertible at maturity Into SIX PERCEXT. 5-30 BO^DSi Also, for the ZO-4=o BONDS, INTEREST ON- BOTH PAYABLE IN GOLD. w. KUSHT©N. JR.;- V: CASHIER. de26-tnthslm OKARLRB BMORY. MBSOS ‘ "V QH ARLES EMORY & CO., STOCK. AND EXCHANGE BSOKBES, - Nq„ 15 Soutlx TlhiJd Street,.' . PHILADELPHIA.; ...J., : U 1 kinds of Tmcnrio'at toads and Gold Mid BUYS? feonstit fcnd sold, and Colleciians saade, _ _ Particular attention given. to the purchase and sale •of Government, State. and ofcker Stocks and koans on -tommlssion. Bollis IJ&BFER, BURISSY, & CO.* STOUK AND EXCHANGE BROKERS. sHonilca jMd to paichiae sad itte <>t Oil 3tosk». BS EODTE THIRD STREET. . awBsiHOBS,-J>rßxel &0b , Pliila49lpM»s J. B. Am- Ha, President Southwark Bank. , noTl7--Ja TREASURY DEPARTMENT, . _ I . 'Washington* 3). C, » Decsnibsp 10s. 1854. _ NOTICE IB HEKEBY GIYEN of A© readiness of tMs riMd bTiaw ’tie tfeee?/eare Treasury Hotea beauna l»saaBSas^.«aj«S the law. the right ol conversion ceases. Holders will sovern themselves accordingly p. pESEE?fDEN,... „ del4-Mt‘ Secretary of the Treasnry.; IKS TRANCHE. JNSTJRE TOUR RIPE AMEKIC .A--N» S.E. Cor. Walnut and Fourth Sts.j PHIL ABBLPHU. It is a HOME COMP Aar, and profits divided anno, slip, thus aiding the 'assured to pay future premiums, last dividend » per cent. , board or TRUSTEES. Alexander WhiUdin, J. Edgar Thomson, Bon. James Pollock, Hon. Jos. Allison, . • Allert C.:Eaberts, Henry K. Bennett. SamaelT. Bodme,- Philip B. Mingle. n*rtNnceiit. John Aikm&Hj Wia. J, toward, ■ ißaac Hazlohurst, ■ B&mnei work. •••__ ■ . AIBXAISDERWHILIDIIfv President. ' SAMUEL WORK, VicS President. »oSO Smlf JNO. S. WllSOif. Sec'y and Treasurer. rpas AMERICAN car company, Thirty"iirst and locust streets } "WIST PHILADELPHIA, CAK BUIIBEEB, IRON FOUNDERS, AND MACHINISTS. SOTICB IS HEREBY GIVES that tlite Company is now prepared .to receive orders for building v - . ' ALlr'-kINIIS CA-BS.-- ; Tie slops of tl.o Company latest and most approved labor-saving . enable it to execute all orders with great despatch, snd in the very beet manner. ' , . ' .. ' . TBE COMPAHYhae also purchased the right to use DOTTBREK & MIRIMOHDES’ Patent Anti-Efictton Self- lubricating Cl Alt JOIJHNAI. iIOXEv, and. Mr. THOMAS H. JENKINS’. Patented. Process forH ARB ENINS CAST IRON. ALL THESE PATENTS the Company Intend using for and on all the Cars ■built in their Works-tbercby greatly Adding to the utility and durability of the work performed.. ' : .. -i .-o- In addUibn to the above, the Company is prepared to executeordersfor . ■STATIONARY AND PORTABLE ENGINES, mihikgand.pdmpihgekgines. bi.owihg engines eor fork aces asd FOIiGES. - . ■ ROLLING MILL WORK, &o.< MILL AND FACTORY GEARING, and : including AIL KINDS OP WORK connected with a GENERAL MACHINERY BUSINESS. ' Also, all kinds of Iron ..and Brass Castings and Smiths’Work executed In the very bestmanner, both as regards design, mateM, Jtndjvorkmanshlp. Drawings and estimates hie de ' at the Works free of chares. ". D H. DOTTEBBR." • d el6.tb»tMm : ... SIiPEHISTENDENT. ::-rf . •■ > ' ■ ~ - •■ t * ■ WANAMA.KER «t BROWN,' NOTES, PHILABBLPKIA. IH THB JAMES W. BAHKBTT, Baerelaiy. the: holidays. PRESENT B FOE THE HOLIDAYS. Many articles, Ornamental as well as Useful, In cluding ' ORNAMENTS, " MATCH AHD CIOAB-HOLDEBS, INKSTANDS, PORCELAIN lANIERNS, FLEXIBLE DROP-LIGHT, With Flguros and other Stands, &0., &o, . WARNER, MISKET, & MERRILL, MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS,, deSO-lOt 718 CHESTNUT Street. OHRISTM AS PRESENTS FOR A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF SCARFS, ■... ' . ' CM.OVES, TRAYELMWG shirts, , SUSPENDERS, MUFFLERS, HDKF3., And every description of iEMirs- FUEKisaisfi mm, , SUITABLE TOE PRESENTS. L■■■. ; LINFORD LUKENS,.. - dylf-tf M. W. cor. SIXTH and CHESTNUT. ESTABLISHED IN 1812. OOLIMI PRESENTS'. - WMo WXLSONf' & SOIV, S, W. cor. FIFTH ana CHERRY Greets, PHILADELPHIA, Have on. hand a large and general aftsortment of SILVER WARE, Of ,onr own manufacture, of the' finest quality and highest standard of Silver, ALSO, PLATED WARE. A large and general assortment of superior Plated Ware, lie, OLD SILVER bought and taken la exchange. High est prices gtven. - de!2-18t ,piA,M,O; : N 4 D''Sx;.-; Persons having Diamonds or other Precious Stones tv dispose of, will'd* well by calling on' LEWIS LApOMUS, BIAMOSU SJBAUF.Ii ASO JRWELEB, Ko. SOSd CHESTNUT STREET, ■ XYho will give the highest cash prices. • ' 5 Also,. Dld flold and Stiver Bangltt fov Cash. dels-2?t 5 ■, ' ' ■■■■'■- - ■ ‘ JJ OLIB A Y PEE SEHTB. x>. wv ■•'tqbiAJreKiv COS CHESTNUT STE2ET, Has now on hand a very law stock of JEWEBSY^a^.^ iTg3) : Selected expressly for ths aomins HOLIDAY TKA.DE, widch are being sold, at estraordiaarily . low prl«e*. We have a large stock of th* following goods: Gold W atches, • Silver Watches, ladies' Watches, . , Gents’Watches, Boys’Watches, - American Watches, English Watches, Swiss Watches, Gold Vest Chains, Gold Chatelaine Chaise, _ Gold Neck Chains, Gold Pencil Cases, Gold Pens, .■ • • ’ " Gold Toothpicks, Gold Thimhles, * ... - Gold Armlets. Gold Bosom Studs, : Gold Sleeve Buttons, - Gold Watch Keys, - Gold Pins, Gsnts’, Gold Pins, laaiesY . . V Gold Pine', Misses’, , . • Gold Pins.. Chatelaine. • Gold Ear Kings, . Gold Finger Sings, , Gold Scarf Pins, . ■ Gold Bracelets, ■ Gold lockets, • . Gold Charms. Gold Watch Hooks,. , Silver Thimble?, , Silver Napkin Kings, Silver Fruit Knives, . • Silver Fob Chains, j Kated on genuine Alhata w gyrap Fischers, • Suffer Dishes, Breakfast Castors*- • i Diaper Casters* . Fickle Castors, . , . Spoon Holders*. Waiters, .. . . .Urns,."- • Salt Stands* ’ -Uohletsi ■ Gafftells, Napkin Kings, Fish Knives, : , ; . - - Pie Knives. - - • : ice Cream Knives, Cake Knives, Crumb Knives, . - i . Children’s Knives, . ... .. ' ■ ? Children’s,Forks, Children’s Spoons, . . - 'OysterLadles, : Soap Ladies, : Table and Dessert. Spoons, ... . Tea, Sugar, and Salt Spoons, • Tea and Dinner __ PLATED JSWEDBY, _ We hdve on hand a large, lot of fine plated,Jewelry, Willch we ttPeiolOEing out -at,cost prices to make room for other goods. Those wishing goods in onr line would do well to. anil and examine onr.stock before purchas ing. All goods warranted, .- : . V V ; ‘-003 CHESTNUT Street. R. B.—Watches and Jewelry carefully Eepaired hT experienced workmen, and warranted. .. - - noli)-»wtdel7Sd8t . : ; , 61S MARKET STREET, ‘ BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, SETS OF FINE GOLD JEWELRY, DIAMOND KINGS, SILVER AND SILVER* PLATED WAKE, ; All,of which will be sold at the lowest prices, and warranted to be as represented, . - ■ ■ -'GIS MARKET STREET, dcZl-10t Corner DECATUR. , Jgv HENRY HAEPEE, m SSO ARCH STREET, ' Haß a haadsome stock of - WATCHES, '. FINE JEWELRY, SILVER-PLATED WARE). And FANCY SOLID SILVEB WAKE, suitable for BKIPAL and HOLIDAY PRESENTS. de2o-12t» fine watches, jewelry, SILVER AND PLATED "WARE, ' COBBER ARCH AND TENTH STREETS. •KwvwiiM. Sleeve Buttons, Armlets, Bracelet*, Stall yine and Set*, lea f Uolier#. ■Waiters, Goblets, Porkt, r Spoons, &». Jt®*Watehes repaired and Warranted. Old Gold, D St' JARPBg. ■MEW - YEAR’S GIFT CAMP Li lt bßabibs. , The United States Christian Commission, in mponse to numerous and earnest appeals from surgeons. chap lain's, and field officers, will receive, for«-|rd, aM place’nhderthe ears of proper librarians, ONETHOU SAKD FOUK BDNDEED AND lORTY OAMP ASO GUNBOAT LIBRA EIEB of one hundred and fifty vo lumes each, if the friends of our soldiers and sailors •will forward them to its branches* or to the Central Office, during the holidays. It is but a small matter for each purchaser of holiday girts for ffiends at home to buy a handsome and pleaaaxt book for his friends in • camp or hospital, write his name In it, and. directfhe boofcsellerto send it to the Commission,. It.will.be A positive pleasure to hundreds of -wives and mothers to take down-the choiceet volume 6 from their book-caßes, and send them thus, where their loved ones can enjoy the pleasure and profit of perusing them. Send none but the best i our soldiers deserve tha heßt. Thestaadard essayists, histories, biography, travels, science,poetry, magazines, standard works of, fiction,, .whatever, in ! short,; you - would put into the chamber of your own brother, confined with a: broken limb, will he accept able, as well 'as religious works. Forward the parcel, ■ marked CAMP LIBRARY,' to any of the branches of the Christian Commission, or Chairman Christian Commission, 11'BANK Street, Philadelphia. , deis-tial TTOLIDAY goods.—new bunch, package or retail, JJ MKS HO jiek & 80S, Ojocerß, . BEYBHt’HandHOBEB Streets.- 'deSO-Et* holiday confections. ’TSA.BE and fashionable .CONFECTIONS ' FOB THE HOLIDAYS, IK HEAT BOXES. SUITABLE FOB PRESENTS ' ‘ FAMILY USB, ' FRESH EVERY DAY, E. LG. WHITM AN * 00:'S, ' deS-Im" Ho- 31S CHESTHHT St.. balow FoottlL OR EAT CENTRAL QLOTRINO HOUSE, GIFT FOR A LADY, A DIPT FOR A WIPE, A GIFT FOR A SISTER, A GIFT FOR A FAMILY. The most useful HOLIDAY PREBENT-that can he madel* . ' THE “FLORENCE.” AMERICAN INVENTOR'S QREAT TRIUMPH. THE-SEWING MACHINE PERFECTED! All the .objections to other Machines ara overcome In the FLOSBNGB. It makes FOUR DIFFERENT STITCHES with the same ease, and with as little machinery m others make one. Besides, it has the REVERSIBLE FEED MOTION, a uniform, self-regulating tendon of thread, and 1 no springs, cog-wheels, or cams to got out of order. It does ALIi KINDS OF FAMIUY SEWING, fromthe heaviest woolens to the most delicate fabrics, using all kinds of silk, cotton, and linen thread, from 200.\, HO OTHER MACHINE does so large a range of work asthe FLORENCE. HO OTHER MACHINE pleases the ladies so well as the FLORENCE. IT IS THE HANDSOMEST AND THE BEST! More than ORE THOUSAND of the -FLORENCE hare been sold in Philadelphia within the last few months. The FLORENCE Is the only PERFECT FAMILY SEW IHG MACHINI,; warranted toalyb entire satisfaction, or money returned. There is‘ no one who owns a FLORENCE that would sell It at cost. Obliging LADY OPERATORS give Instructions at the houses-of purchasers free of charge. Every Machine warranted, and kept In perfect order for one year. Call aid see Its operations, whether yoffwlsh to pnr thase or not, . Samples of sewing, with prioe list, seat free'by mail. . FLORMCI SEWING MACHINE CO., • i eao CMeetnxit Stareet. delSdf ■' " - - HOLIDAY GIFTS - +4 x BEAIi VALUE. B,CC9' YARDS OF NEW STYLES OF 'mmm de mines AT 44 CENTS. MERRIMACK PRINTS, 40. AMERICAS PRINTS, 375. 4-4 CHINTZES REDUCED TO 50. ALL DRESS GOODS REDUCED, f' ; v-’ - EDWIN-HALL & CO., : 20 South SECOND Street. deZi-ftnOtr fJ'HE. BEST HOLIDAY GIFT TO A EKIENI), SICK OK WELL, A SAMPLE CASE OP PURE CJ AXoIFOKK lA. WINES, PROM THE - KOHLER & FROHLING,” » SAINSEVAIN 8K05.,” “BUENA VISTA,” “SONOMA,” and Embracing first quality HOCKS, PORTS, ANGELICAS, MDSCATELS, SHEK . RIBS AMD-GRAPE BRANDIES. Will he forwarded to any part of the city and country on receipt cf TEN DOLLARS. Direct ail orders to . ■ - • CALIFORNIA “WINE AGENCY, ■ 43 (Forty twoJ Sonih FIFTH St., above Chestnut, db 2- 3t. Philadelphia. JJOLIDAY GIFTS OF.MA.GNIFICENT AND ELEGANT DESIGNS, r BBSSSRiG AND OB#B CASES, JOigar-aiwl X*uiT Boxes, BUFFALO COMBS, TOOTH, NAIL, ANB HAIR-BRUSHES, SATCHELS, POCKET BOOKS, ■■■ SCISSORS IN OASES, lA3LS AND POCKET KNIVES, RAZORS AND STROPS, WITH A PULL ASSORTMENT OF PINE CUTLERY ■ r ■■ AND PARIS FANCY GOODS. SNOWDEN & BROTHER, ;• : IKPOBTEBS, -J53 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET, de2-.fmw6t&dl2t • " - TXAEDSOME CHRIBTMAS GIFTS.— JuL, :Kt)STXC ADOKHMENTS .. :: ~ - FOE HOMES OP TASTE': r ■ .• ~, WAEDIAH CASES, y HASBIHG VASES, __ FEES CASES, , * IVY JABSS, illea owith'Eare and ChMwW«tK£ - V MIGJHOKBTTE POTS, OBaNGE POTS, < *h¥aOTBTH POfa, - PIiOWEB POTS. -Of Numerous Styles and Pattern*. ... WiHL 'Superb Articles'for the CONSKBVATORY, ViSTXBULE, PABhOB, LIBRARY, and BOTJBOIE. t imported No.. 1010 CHESTNUT Street.. deBl- tuthstf TAATHEBS AND-MOTHEIIS--OALI!' JD atGODLI) & CO. ! S liniOßjPnrnitarsßepol;, H. E. comer of NINTH and. MARKET and . SECOND, and KaCE, and fratify your children by the purchase ol a Christmas memorial.- - A splendid assortment from which to select may he found there, cheapest and best. ■ deJ4;tjal ~ : thn BAEGAIBB FOK THIS, HOLl *g*' DATS.-DEESS CAPS and FANCY BONNETS, : " hat AND BONNET FRAMES. - - - k\m Dolls' Hat Frames, Wholesale And Eet&ll, at lilw 'S. T-MOSGaS’S, 4QS ARCH St. TTSEFUL GIFTS / FOB THE HOLIDAYS, Can befouEil at . .. . J. COWPBRTHWAIT & CO.’S "CHEAP” DRY"GOODS STORE, S. E. cor. NINTH and ARCH STREETS. Best'DAEainesreduced, to > First-rateUe Idtflies for**../. ■■•* •••••■ v**" „ „ Best Calicoes reduced to.v ■ 2: 72 Good Calicoes .GOODS’"""""*' . - Good qiality reduced from $2.60 to fclqO. ■■..» . *• ali-'wcol De Laines, SI.2S and $1.60. 'linfanainySsrorsd Si-wool De Laines reduced to *l. Figured Merino*,• only *l. in irreat variety. , , , . : A Tery ; at 75.C6Hva. -Plaids from 75 cents upwards. - CM lot 6O to .$2.60. • Blasicet ioug Shawls, best - . Piret-rai© do., for $9. ; * DEPARTMENT to onr Etore. -wo' are now prepared to offer tlia |)9et Cloak's and Skirts at prices- that will defy competition. SKI i? ™ ia«&$SS market. CLOAKS !L- CLOAKS!!! . ' Cloal:.", pplsudid HyU-o. . Cloaking Cloths;.of ailkinde. /. . and any* money by buying T onrHoliWQift S at o aT^|. E , rn^lT & & 'B. corner OTHTH and ARCS,. : ae2S-fmYrtd3l ■■■-; - , Fhltadelphla. ■ PRESENTS." - CA.SSII>Y BALL, JfO. 12 SOUTH SECOND STBEET,- ■ - "WonW Invito attention to their stock of GOLD AO SILVER WATCHES, diamond, and gold jewelry, Silver and Silver Flatcd Ware, Suitable for Holiday and Bridal Presents,all of whlck Tfill lie sold at reasonable prices. - de2t-7t A LL THE HOLIDAY NOVELTIES.— A EJfOCS ABDEIST. ILLUSTRATED AHD ALE THE HEW CHRISTMAS BOOKS. WRITIHO DESKS, POBTFOLIOS^C.^ I r -rVOKY CARD CASES, ; JUYEHILE AND TOY BOOKS. HIM EASE ASSORT* RIGHT BEEOBE CHRISTMAS, ■ „ nnT . ■ ” i LITTLIVKID HIDING HOOD, Also, our own StaMard Holiday- PaPETKIES or ROTE PAPER, with. Envalopeato match, and name or initial, Btampsd plain or in colors, make an appropriate,present. _ Allarticles promptly delivered. CHALX.EK. , B ° l> ’ £BBl i e 3 r O a BCHi& •' wBt ■ . . -. V - ‘ - ■ ‘ • Q.OODS SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS. E. M.. XSiEIiIIDI^ES, 1094 CHESTNUT' STREET, Offers for sale A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS, In- all varieties, for CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY PRESENTS. At very Low Prices. Ladies’ hem-stitched Handkerchiefs, all linen. 38c. Men's bem-stitched Han&iBrcblef6» all linen, ?00. and' flDW&rds Children's hem*fititshed Handkerchiefs* all linen, 25c And UDWsrds* Plain Handkerchiefs, all linen, ®o, and upwards, ' Lace Handkerchiefs, SS.to $5O. Embroidered Handkerchiefs, $1 to $lO. * Men’s, Women's,.and. Children's Handkerchiefs, all kinds, and at prlsea yery much /below tbe present gold bseis.-.- also. LACE.GOODS, EMBROIDERIES, and WHITE GOODS Of all kinds, suitable for Presents, at “TEEX DOW PRICES.” 4e14-12t jJOLIDAY PRESENTS FOR GENTLEMEN, A SFI/ENDID AESOaXMEHT OF GENTLEMEN’ 3 FURNISHING GOODS, SUITABLE FOE MOIiED.A.'H' TPBtESE!I*?TS., J. W. SCOTT & co.; 814 CHESTNUT Street, QENTLEMBN’B'' WRAPPERS! 1 JO UN O. - A* KBISON, Nob, land 3 NORTH SIXTH STREET, : Bi now ofierinK an eleeant and axtanrive variety of MTMlirf S WKAPPEIS, - SOAKFS, NEGK-TIES, MUFFLERS, GLOVES, HANDKERCHIEFS, SUSPENDERS, &0„ btotabibtok ■ CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. ■■■ de9-tja3 ■ ■ : - : fIHRISTMAS DRY GOODS. \J p. OTinoes reduced for Christmas. Poplins redneea for Christmas. Shawls reduced for Christman. rsdaced • Calicoes reduced forChnstmas. , ... \ Balmorals reduced for Chriatmaa. Gloyes and Hosiery reduced for Christmas. Silk Handkerchiefs reduced for Christmas. Idnen Handkerchiefs reduced for Christmas. . Cali and examine-no trouble Ho. ■yoa ASCII Stroe’t TgXTRA NOTICE ! The Proprietor of that first-class DRUG STORE, H. E. COK3ER BBOAD AHD CBESTHOT STBBETB, begs to announce that in view of the times he Will (until f either notice) gA c K ific b .; iiia large and varied atocls of Toilet Articles, aticli as ro- BI,EOiSre'EAiit*Ii!I» TBETH BBOSHES,;COMBS, And elher nsWl articles for HOLIDAY GISTS. - Al vUbij N, B.—A select invoice of GBIfniKE IMPOBTBD Havana Cigars, of favorite brands, will be sold on the SAME FAVORABLE TEEMS, if application .n made ATOKtiE, ■ delS IBtif ■V MAS.—TEE BEST CHRISTMAS JSL present gentlemen can make to their lady friends is some useful article of Furniture, such as anEsontoire, with Music Stand, Reception, or Becking Chair. Piano Stool, MaTble Top Table. Ac.; aU of whicn may beihad, cheapest and beet, at QQTJUO Si CO. SUniowDspots, H. E. corner SECOfiB and BACE and HI STB and^SUKKET HOLIDAY PBBSEKTS. IVOST TABLE CUTIE&Y, Xu maliojany and Eosewood Oasaa. A complete assortment of . .■■■■■•-j- LADIES’, GESTB’, AMD CHILDEEH’S SKATES, Bor sale, wholesale and retail, to . n „ / BUEHLEE, HOWABD, & CO., ' 4:37 MARKET Street. de2>-Bt* emcsfijm. B’Ujass. 1864. t L 4 I, S. WOfDBAIH, COBSBQES TO THE LATE GEO. T. WOHEATE, Wo. 415 Arcli Street, EiTB SOW OPBS iite absoetmbht or LfAJXOSS’ FANCT FSJKS, To wMeh they lirrita theattentionof buy era. oag)-Si» • ' ;—: FANCY FURS. JOHN A. STAMBAOH, . OTPOBTBB AND KANUFAGTtJEKE OF ITA-IVCY ITTIE&S, (|O. 88* AKOH STREET, BELOW NINTH, jaat opened.'* I*r*e and handsome stook oJ labies’ ao chubbbn’b fanct fubb description, snd In the newest mi most *»- 9XOY3& styles* attii* lowest gash: pbiobs. . otl-tothsSm ■, ' ■ i'AMGY FUSS. JOHN EVAJES-IHERA, Ka. 718 AECH Street. above Seventh Street. At his old established *tor«« IMPORTER. MANUFACTURER, AND 'DEALER IN FANCY FURS yon : X.ADIES,AND CHILDREN. ' -Havins now In «tor* a very l&rieand baantH'iilaswrL fH fSS *i;i4^”a’s a OTS®sSß?r , i. : liS?s , , - JOHN FAREEBA,. ..... ■XIB AECH Street, above Seventh. , I have no partner or connection with, any ffijjSffi/* In this eity. ■ ■ .■■ fjv EB CELEBRATED ” ANGELE ” . KID GIjOVESi SEW AND ELEGANT OUT. ' A. RUSCH' & GO., • IMPORTERS,' 349 Broadway* New Yorlr. dOlrlm ■ " : TOSHUA .T. pfiX, ATTORNEYi t) COB6ELLOE AT LAW, AND BOLIC1TOB?_OF CLAIMS ' Office, 851 :F Street, near Fourteenth Bt., Washinaton. D. 0. - " , dagl-6m TASTEFUL AND SUBSTANTIAL OLOTHINO- AMUSEMENTS. academy of music. holid'AT festival. „ BENEFIT of MS. HOOD ■WEDNESDAY NIG’bT. Decamlior K. IF6|, ORLY COMEDY,! RIGHT AT TIIK ACADEMY. GREAT BILL Of ATTRACTION BHAKSPEAREAN COMEDY. . SENSATIORAL DT-AWA,_ _ OPERATIC COMEDIETTA, THREE FOFHEAR THEATRES REPRESENTED. Mrs. M..A. GAKRETTSON, Theatre.. Masters.-GROVER and SIHR, Oieatn.it-st. Theatre, And Mr., JOHN T. FORD, Academy Company. The following Popular Artists, in addition toinany cithers, will appear;. . '.. Mrs. ALENINA FISITBK BAKER, Miss ALICE GRAY, __ Mrs. JOHN K. SCOTT. Mr. J. LEWIS BAKER, „„„ _• Mr. JOHN MoOTLLOTOH, ■ • , Mr. SAMUEL lIEMPLB. The entertainment will commence with the drama .of ■ THE OLD UTJAEi). Alter which, Hlanchoh ll Mnsical Comedietta of tha LOAN OF A LOVJtE, , . with the Original Mnslc. - Gertrtjde, with songs........ Miss Alaxina Fisher Balter Peter Spik o ..........Mr J. Lewis Baker To con.ciar the direction of MR MARK HASSLEK will perform a number of Musical Gem* during the evening. Admission to Parquet, Parquet Circle, and Balcony, SO cents, family Circle and Amphitheatre, 25 cents. Doors open at 034, . Comraeaca at 114. de2s-2t IMMEDIATELY, FOR A BANKING HOUSE, A large room, ■ Haying plenty of Light, located on CHESTNUT Street, ..between Second and fifth streets. : Apply to G. M. TROUTMAN. At Ho. 10 South THIRD Street. de24 31* A PERSON, IS DESIROUS OF IN «£*- about Six 'Thousaad dollars ($8,000) in some, ■well-established bastaesp.. Address, with, real Earner at this office, de2dBtuih3b* A’ ©ENTS WANTED FOR THE NURSE AA. AKD SPY—The raoßt fntereetfue and exciting book, ever published, embracing the adventures of a., woman in the Union army as Knrse, Scorn, and Spy. Giving a most vivid inner pic'ure of the war. -Returned and disabled officers and soldiers in want of profitable employmenAwiU aid it. peoolisrly adapted to their, nondiiion. JOKES BEOS. & CO.y GOO CHESTNUT Street,. Philadelphia-.. . • , . de2d-^aB*-. A PARTNER, SPECIAL OR ACTIVE, jLjL with 55,0C0, by the let of Ja.auary, 5n a GOOD- BUSINESS STAHi>, Address “HawaT.” at thlecffice. tiLeBS-Bt* A SSISTANT BOOK KEEPER WANT AB» i tt a HAT AND STRAW GOODS HOUSE 031 Market street; Address “A. B.,■’’ this OiSco . de2i-6t« FILERK WANTED.-A STEA D' Y vJ young MAH, who writes a good,legible hind, «w find employment at Ho. 33 South THIRD stairs. , . ’ d024-2t* fIASHIER.—WANTED, BY A YOUNG' vA MAH, a position as Cashier or Assistant Cashier. .Best ,of references furnished. Country Banks notice. Address W. ,V .great Office. ' de23-3t* •EMPLOYMENT HOUSE, THE:LARG AH est and most reliable, for city and' country. Has always a goodeelectioa of capable persona, wifca goon references. mericans, Irish, Baglish, French, Ger man, Scotch, Welsh, and emigrants, as Gardeners,Farm Hands,' -Watchmem &c. Cooks, Caamboimaids, Seamstresses, - Laundresses, Waitresses, and'general Housewotk Bezants Also, Colored Servants. * If os. 80S and 804: LOCUST Street, above Eighth. . . • del9-lni PACKER.—AN BXP'EB IE N GIB A Packer -wasted ina Market-street Hat and Straw Goods lienee. Address “8. M.. ” this office. dotßG.* TO OIL COMPANIES.—THE UNDER iL. SIGNED, bavins had experience in organizing: and incorporating Oik COMPANIES* believes that parties forming the same wii! And it advantageous, both, in time “d aotter. bbogK] Ho; 12 Mercantile Idbrarr, :Eo. 135 8. FlPfEStreet, Itm-li* : PtuladetiMa. WANTED —A SECOND-HAND FIEB-PEOOF and large COTISTISG-HOOSE DESE " " -' " ' Address Box 927, Post Office. It* WANTED-BY A LAD OF SSYEN ?¥ TEErr, who is now, and has beer, for two and a half years, at the High School, a SIfUATIOi? in a Connote!on or other respectable basiness, at moderate salary.. Best of references. Address „ this bffice. a«26-6t* WANTED—AH ACTIVE INTEREST ; T f ' in some good paying l business. Will invest five or six thousand dollars, and has considerable influence and'experience. ; Address'Capital, ’ ’ at this office, WANTED—By A. MARKET- STRE ST ■■■¥? DBT GOODS Jobbing Hoase, TWO EFfICIEJTT SAX.ESMKK. Address Bos IQop> Post Qi&co, TTTANTE D—AN . ACTIVE, INDUS f V T.KIOXJS Tonus MAH, who has had experience nioCßg Jacquard power looms. One who Is acquainted with the Jacquard and the tying up of figured goods, without overmuch pretensions, will lifcely had a suua • tion that -will Eatiefy him, bv applyiusr to, the de2o fit FRAK-KTORD DAMASK FACTORY. WASTED, AGENTS.—AGENTS IS ¥5 every County, at $7O a month, esrcnssS paid, to introduce fifteen new and tmful articles, tha LestfeU !n* ever oli'eied. ; For particulars, address OTIS T. GABBY, EIDBBYOh.O, MAJNB.i. . oc-;6-d&W3ia HI 'WANTED TO REST—A MODERN JS. D WELLIEG'HOTJSE. with, at least and usual conveniences, hetweon’ Race street. aud'Gi-* rard avenue, and east of Sixteenth nreet. Bent not to exceed $6OO. Address , LE WiS L. HO UYT, $eH-3l* •; 338 WA.LITOT Street. M l FURNISHED BOUSE WANTED —Address “B 8.,” at this office. , de«»St* MONTH—WANTED tjp AGEHTS evei-ywbero to introduce the new SHAW & CLASS SIXTEEN DOLLAR FAMILY BBW .IHS MACHISB, the only low price, Kashins in the country which U' licensed hr Grover & Suker, Wheeler .& Wilson, Eowo, Binder & Go.».aiid Baclisldar. and expenses* or large commissioES allowed All other Machines how sold for leasrib&n forty dollars each hre infringements, and the seller, trated eirenJaxs sent/jm Address SjTAW & GItAKS, EOl5-d&wßis . BIBBBFO&S.; Maine T>E£i ESTATE, REAL ESTATE. XV- BEAT. ESTATE, BEAL ESTATB. - BEAL ESTATE, BEAL ESTATS. KEWMOSJTIILT CATALOUEJg JO'S? OUT. BEWMOsTHLY CATALOGUE JUST- oaf. , HKW MOKTB LY 0 ATaLOGUZOUSTOUT. FOB JAKHAKT. FOEJASUASr. FOB JA-STJABY. FOE .ÜBTTARY. FOE .TASUAKT.- FOE JAKUAKY. COBTAIKS ,S«l000.000 WO STHo CONTAINS *5,000,000 WORTH. - • COKTAIKS 50.000.0C0 WORTH, v COPIES FOE GRATUITOUS BISTKISOTION. COPIES FOE GRATUITOUS DISTRIBUTION. ■ COPIES POE' GRATUITOUS IHSTETBUTIOH. HILLBB’S CATALOGUE OF SEAL ESTATE for sale exceeds in importance to buyers anythin* of- the kind ever published in this .city, no matter by,ysrnoia.. Ho perEonshould fail to getoneif thev wishtoPurchase city property. GEO JEILLER, Practical Seal Es tate operator (for thelaetSQ years), IS4.- north. SIXTH Street.;- ■ ■ - 1 - jk? J ' Bt - rjl'L EAKBS FOR : SAliB.—A; FEW xJ diolca Iracts of Land or leases in the Ohio Oil Jieition will be sold .low. if applied for soon, “ Box 2519, ” Philadelphia Post Office. do‘.M-3t* HU- TEEBITORY EOME CHOICE V. s'iacfa of Bond In Wirt, Wood, Eitchie, add Phea sants counties, West Yiisinia, for isle at tempting prices. by • , E. ji,'JOHEB, diifeiii* ';' : So, SOdiWaBBOT Street, - . 1864. T7OB SALE—THE FOLLOWING MA CEIKERT, at J. CLEiTOENKINfi’S Franfcford TO inelias wide, single box, made by JenSe; eight Looms, 68 inches, w'de do. . . THE ASOW LOOMS ABE ADAPTED EOK MAHIbi S ~ " . Six doafcle-fcox Looms* 40 mchte wide, 6 treadles, 4 One of Daisforth'fs EoftMlag and Testing Machines, asd one of Jeoks & Sou’s Spooling Frames. de2o-6af M FOK SALE—B ESIBA B L E. HOTTgES, situated at 14A1 and 14?3 XOOtfST St. Also, on the north, side of WALNUT Street, ahovs Slxieentb street. ; Apply te oBERi , GaEgo . . It / 419 WALNUT Street. T7OE REKT—FROM FEBEUAIiY Ist Jl next* a "very desirable STAND on MAKKET St.,, between Fourth and Fifth Offlca No. 2, second Btory. daS-thstuSt* m, FOB SALE— TWO NEW HOUSES, '.HtwitliTJjW-story donMn Back Br.ildißßß.-Ifo IjB and 160 Korti TWIETIETH Street. Indiiira astn e BniHings. ■ , da2o-ldi* ««& fob SALE—IO,SOO ACHES COAL SC End Timber LANB, in Centre; county. Pa. . Easy access to markets by rail and . 839 AUOH Street, PMteda.- ae23..fnrw4t* TO HA^UPAdTTJRRRB.—TO KENT—AKEW FACTORY BUILEIH.G, Just eom pletea;with. twenty-horse power; to apractical spinner, with! three or four sets of first-class machineTy,adapted to spin from 18 fc> 40 cut yarn. Tie Imilduw -U two story, double floors, high ceilings, finished m toe lest manner, and . Ugh ted from four sides. It is built ex pressly for tie purpose; the power is.uaiform. .This is a good opportunity for.psrties ranting power and spin ning for the market, as I expect to use all. the yarn on •hfi memifies that four sets can turn off. Apoly to ,*6 prejmses ioav .ou jofiN CLENDSNNISG, Fr2hkford, Philadelphia, deSO 6tif • BO A K 'b tiil B D—WEST OF Broad and north: of-Spring Garden (street, in a mi-rate famSi v, for oae or two couples. Sefexeace ex-. ck&nged. Address Box 2573 Post QtSca r. ~ de23 St 'Ro-ag jMifrJMiCTPK • -, • • ■M O T I 0 ET-^f^PROMISSOR’S lx KOTES, payable to the order of JOHN GOODGE, at Cedar Bapids. lowa, as foUows-lo wit: $l,OOO, first day of January, 1565. . : att.OOO. - do , do 1»7. . *l,OOO, do - do IS6S. - do do 1869.- . BatecTOth day of Becember, 1864. and all .signed bj Thomas A. Scott. The foregoing notes were Btolenfroxu the deslr ofithe'nndersigned, on the 19th day oC BMem her, 1564 The public are cautioned against recelTtaf or negotiating either or aU of 6aidnote| A gCOTTi No. 238 Sonth THIRP Street. TO B T OR MISLAID—A. CERTIFL JLj ChTE, N 0.90, for One Hundred Share* oi the Ir* a ne* dWtf Kos. 30 and 38 Sonth SEVENTH Street. WINE, ‘ • in Quarts' and Pints. 'Also. SWEET AND DEY CATAWBA WINE AND CATAW ' BA BBAJNDT, made from the Pure Juice of the .Catawba Grips- For sale at HABTLBT'S Catawba Wine Aaanoy, ae®-12t 5S> North FIFTH Street. J HOLMES GROVER. ENAMELLED SLATE MANTEL MAEEROOMSt TABLE TOPS, &0., Wo. 033 CHestm it Street, dc9-Sm PHILADELPHIA ■ ■*■ ' ■;.■■■: " - ■■■• fAtttOKY' TEWTBT' ASP gjjtSOM. ' WANTS. OH THE FIRST FLOOR, 'BOARDIN' AT REASONABLE PRICES.. ‘ * AMIJSEMIk'NTS. A MERIOAN ACADEM Y OF MUSIC. JX CHBIBTMAB Ma‘CI».«K» v m _ . WEDNESDAY and frATUBDAY, Berber 28 mi d $U Boors open at 1 o’clock; commence at-.“ ° aoo YOUNG RADIES AND CHIfDSES, , aOO YOUNG LADIES AHD CHILDREN, in a grand Floral Entertainment, entitled tin' CORONATION OF TBS ROSE. . ~ COEONATIOH OF THE ROSE, arrant d in a c tn B of EXCEbLEHOE. . BXCSLLEHCE, and with that exquisite beanty which IKFANTJLE GRACE *NI) GIRLISH IHHOCSSCH alone are capable of euplayim. Director JOHN B iWBK, Admission to all parte of the house 25 cents. Reserved scute, without extra charge, may now be obtained at J. E. Gould e. Seventh and Chestnut streote, and at th* Academy on the day.of the performance. de2Sst AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MUSIOi Leasee and Mansc-c r.JOIIH T. POSD_ (Also of the Honday-rtreat Theatre,Baltimore; Ford’* Hew Theatre, WaeMngton; and the Alexandria <**.? Km»U»i ——JOHN B. WRIGHT. LAST FOUR SIGHTS f>F EDW7W FORREST. THE CHRISTMAS HOLTBaYS. MOHDAT EYENIffa, December W, EBWTB FOBEESf, . ' „ Pint time thiaseason, and tlie ONLY SIGHT. h&wiH rend*! bis GREAT IHDIAN IMPERSOWATIDir HETAMORA, STET AMUR A, • MET AMOR A, Ff>37rsi as HAWMSbKEtL ME. JOB IT MnCDLTiOTFSB as LOK» SITZiEffOMSf MISS-A6ICE &EA'r as OCEfiHA. The TragsdTproduced with now and splendid . 6CENEBY, COSTUMES. AND APPOINTMENT!. TUESDAY. December Zfr EDWIN FO2BEST 'AS ■ SPASTACUS, THE SLADIATOB. Seats can now he seemed for ths LAST FOUENIGfmp of Mr. Forrest’H engagement. FRIDAY. Decembers, BENEFIT AND LAST NIGHT OP EDWIN’ FOEBEST. _Doors open half past 6; curtain rises half past 7. A MERMAN ACADEMY OF MUSIS. dl CHBISTMAS NIGHT. . EXTRA-ANNOUNCEMENT. MB. EDWIN FORREST ly-Hts GBBAT CHARACTER “METAMOBA.** ... Only a few Seats left. ' ■ Those who have not as yet secured their feats, ea*r obtain them at the _ BOOK STAND. CONTINENTAL HOTEL; as as also for the WALNUT. * AKCIf, and ; CHESTNUT-STBEKT _ THEM? ESf. TP¥ - CHESTNUT-ST THEATRS.—• D, CHESTNUT STHEIT, above TWELFTH. GROVBK & BUS If Lessees and Manaeers, CHRISTMAS DAY. : BRAND HOLIDAY MATINEE, _ THIS AFTERNOON, AT TWO*O’CLOCKi _ Upon which occasion the grand Romantic, MnsuaEr Pantomimic. Spectacular Drama* „ ALabDUv ; OK, THE WONDERFUL LAMP, Will he revived, with all its Magnificent Scenery, Sa perb Coßtnmee.lSpltndid Music, Wonderful MecbaaieaE. Effects, Elegant Properties, Grand Dances, Marches, Transformations, Great Cast of Character, and, in fact, every auxiliary that made it smcWf • . GREAT SUCCESS LAST SEASON. THE- GRAND COBPS DE BALLET. Consistln g of EIGHTEEN BEAUTIFUL YOUNG LA. DIBS, led by the celebrated Premiere Jrisseaee, Miic KATE PENNO>: EB, will be found unapproachsbis. Price of admission to the Grand Holiday Matinee, 9tt cents to all pirtsof the house. Children 25 cents. Doors open at 1% o’clock; to commence at fsK o’clock. A GRAND HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT. The evening’s performance will commence with tto Grand Spectacle of ALADDIN; OR. THE WONDERFUL LAMP. . To coßclude with the very laughable Farce, called. IRISH ASSURANCE AND SASKEE MODESTY. FRIDAY and FATUSDAY EVENINGS. Dm, 23 and SI, DEBUT OF ASSIE S ’ARCS', a y ° nlgl 3O; • TWENTIETH GRAND FAMILY MATISEB, PAST TIME, MUST POSITIVELY, OF ALADDIN.' STREET THIATKE. GRAND CHRISTMAS GALA. THIS (Moeday) EVENING. December 261 h, ■- MISS LUCILLE WESTERS Will appear in bar great impersonation of HENRI ST. aLME. HAMET, and LADY iIRIHILBR. In Madsme Celeste's great Military drama of T3E FRENCH SPY.. After which the favorite patriotic Irish drama of : ROBERT EMMETT. Seats secured from 9 till 3 o’eloeh. Doors open at-6%» WALHTJT. STREET THEATRE. VS .. OHKISTMA3' CELEBRATION. THIS (MONDAY) NIGHT, . . LUCILLE WESTERN . In Madame Celeste's Original Military Drama of THE FRENCH SPY; Or. TEE FALL OF ALGIERS. - To conclude with the popular Drama, called. / ROBERT EMMETT; | TREASON AND’REBELLION. _ TUESDAY—MiIs WESTERN in SIX CHARACTERS, in Madame Celeste’s protean Drama of SATAN IN PARIS. It doSi St* ■MRS. JOHN DREW’S HEW AROH* IfA STREET THEATER CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION. TWENTY-FIFTH NIGHT OF J. S. CLARKE. THIS (Monday) EVENING, Dec. 26,1864, OUR AMERICAN COUSIN. Treufliarid***-**»*•*«****■»••*»*•»■ S. CLASKS* To Conclude with tlieintesse drama of JONATHAN BBABFOBP. „_ . „ Caleb Eeiimmidge..— J. S. CLARKE. 'QBEAT NATIONAL CIRCUS,' , de2l-st* WAIiTTOT STREET, ABOVE EIGHTH. DIRECTRESS. MRS. CHAS WARNER, FORMERLY MSS. DAN RICE. GALA TIME AT THE CIRCUS DURING CHRISTMAS The great Ssgrinae Family, the Nicole Troupe, Yanas Nicolo, TaHeejfßrothers. Mr. and Mrs T. Ktiur, Messrs. J onng, Chas. Reed, F H. Rosston, Kennedy, Saun ders; Bachelor, and theeniire troupe of artists, eques trians. acrobats, gymnasts, horses, mules, ponies, &«., &c., will appear in gay, grand, great, glorious, grati fying, grotesque, gorgeous, piquant, perfect,'peculiar, pteturerque, prepossessing. pleasure- giving scenes of fascination, delight, astonishment, and joy,-' briugine the cachinatoxy muscles into foil: play, ana Tally FERFOeIiANcIs 'IyERY AFTERNOON AND EVE NING ... during the Chrktmas vreek* commencing. at 2?£ J»d *4O o’clock. JOOKO, OE THfi BRAZILIAN APE. "will he prodncpd.npon the stage on Tuesday evan ipir, 27th inst. Admission, let tier, 50 cents; 2d ti*r, 25 cents; private boxes $3 and $5, as to size and location. Get your tickets during the dsy at aUtim*«- de26H% SPgOXAf; OiiBiSTMA§‘OXECST7S. 'Three performances TO-DAY. at the great. National Circus, Corning, 10 o’clock. Afternoon,- o’clock. Evening, 7 40 o’clock, • . k PHESTEUT STREET OPEEA .KOUSB Kj troupe ' CHESTNUT-STREET OPERA HOTISE' TROTJPS CHESTNUT-STREET OPERA HOOSB TROUPE CHESTNUT-STREKT-OPERA HOUSTvTKOUPE WILL PERFORM IE THE . \ . CONCERT HALL CONCERT HALL . concert HALL DURING TFE HOLIDAYS. DURING THE HOLIDAYS. DURING THE HOLIDAYS. DURING THE HOLIDAYS. DURING THE HOLIDAYS.'. RATIONAL SKATING PARK, A” TWENTY-FIRST and COLI7MBTI Avenh* GRAND SEATING CARNIVAL THIS AFTEKSOONI cftmineßein* at 2-'o'clock. Ponglase* Celebrated Baoit tf twenty pieces will be inattendance, Brilliaattjril lnminated la the evening. ; " CJIGNOR BLITZ, ASSEMBLY- BUILD- O IK gs. TENTH aad CHESTNUT Streets. * TREES GREA T PERFORMANCES ON Cl-HISTMAS-BAX.- ' - At 11 A. M. , end 3 and TA P.M-, acd Every Afternoon. and Evening daring HQLIBAY WEEK, at. 3 aad 7Ji “wONBBRS OF MAGIC, MYSTERIES OF VECTTEI LBQDISM; and tie CANARY BIBBS, with numeron* ATTRACTIONS and NOVELTIES. ' „ . Admission, 25'cents. Children, 15 cants. Eeserve* seats, 50 cents • A SSEMBLY BUILDINGS—T=E NTH ii and chestnut. . BEST OF aLE BOMBAY AMUSEMENTS. AFTERNOON: AN » EVENING PERFORMANCES.. AFTEROON AT 3-EVENIBG AT 8. Hr. and Mrs.' HAP.HY WATKINS, ' Mr and Mrs. HAKEY WATKINS, . . ■ (Formerly EOSINASHAW.) ' In their Novel, Mnelcal, and Hnmoions Entertainment.. entitled . PHOTOGRAP.iI ANA. Being a Comic reries ot Eccentric Sketches of Charac ter. mis at Social Follies, Enbs on the Romantic. Smiles at the Sentimental, Ac. Universally aciaowr leaeedt °BEtT TWO HOBBS’ AMTTSIMEST ever offered., Baring the eateTtajhsientjJlr.. and Sir#*. VTA TKIISS, appear in Tweiiiy Odd .Characters and CHARMING asp BELIGHTPUL ENTERTAINMENT is received "with shouts of laughter and applause , For full particulars of all tn&t is tn he seen and nearU gee email bills. Admission 25 css. Reserved seatsso cts,. . It*- ft SSEMBLY BUILDING—SEVENTH;. JA CLASSICAL MATINEE of the . * PHILADELPHIA CLASiICAL QUINTETTE CLUB, ■'■■■■■■■■■■•■ * > At three o’clock, . WEDNESDAY, December 28. IS9L. -• gfagla tickets at tbo door,'so cents, 0e24-aE RATIONAL SKATING PARK, AN TWENTY-FIRST and COLUMBIA Avenue. SPLENDID SEATING—Abb NEW ICE. BRILLIANTLY ILLUMINATED AT NIGHT. . EVERY CON VBNIEN CE FORL ABIES ani CHILDREN. Vo liquor cn the premius. Ridge Avenue cars toa within one'sqnare. : - it*- GERMANIA. ORCHSSTRA-PUBLIC VF REHEARSALS every SATURDAY, at 3« o'clock P. 51., at 51USICAL FUND-HALL. Siisgje Tickets, 25 cents. Six Tickets, 91; to, be had at Gould s, Andre's, and Mayer s Music Stores, and at- the Halt no7-tt -n.HBIST REJECTED.— \J Tills admtraHo pictnra, ills straatest prod-action fif th© painter West. Ib nor? on exhibition at ihG ACADEME OF FINE ARTS, 1025 CHESTNUT Street,. togoth** With the entixe collectiono? the Institution. Admittaßsa twenty-five cents. - nolf-aa > EXHIBITION GF WORKS OF ART, JEi pos THE BENEFIT OF THE CHRISTIAN COSE MISSION', at AI)E MY OF FINE AETS. ?,m$a K !Lc!d^ Street, front 9A. M.-to 10 P, At. for the Benefit of t&fe Christian Commission. - „ H . Admjssion 25 cts,; Season Tickets 50 cto.. no2B-ti*ar THE ACADEMY OP .PINE ART&, .A CHESTNUT Street, above Tenth, is OPEN.-DAILY! for,visitors, from 9A.M.t06 P. M, - -.. ■, . jeS> . TO YOUNG ACTRESSES—YOUNG A actresses who are little aceastomad to thense-of “ stage making-up” will find, that the “Email Paris!’ will remove all the evils resulting from the raw of paints, powder, and rot-tie. •The" Email, “ paint, hut it preserves and beautifies the.shin* , g A5u moving all black spots and impurities. WEST GRES TIB ftND PHILADELPHIA. KAIL- eo /^kis c i , mas excursion; Ticket* to WEST CHESTER will be sold jaa AS SI STANT QUARTEEMA&. , V©ssGlft wanted to load witipcofti fox Xfewberii, EL 0»* and Key West, Fla. Bew a >j> JENNINGS. deZS-tf ' - ■■ Captain and A. Q. M- S WRITTEN AND VERBAL D®* and evenini, by tißredologist and Bookseller, - o*n-tuth*iTif *6m§!%sm gt - abaTa chartMt! ({ A -100 BOXES® just tie thing for **• ™W