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CITY AND SUBURBAN.
From this time until the Ist of June,
1869, the days will gradually become longer.
The lire alarm bell wittch into be pat up
at Hazlet - cod Will be tAken out there to
morrow. The apparatus for connecting
and working it has not yet arrived.
The holidays are fast approaching now,
and ladies Wishing to know where to buy
cheap goods, had better call at Macrum,.
131yde & 0:4 4 78 and 80 Market street.
The Patronizing public will doubtless be
pleased to learn that a factory for the pro
itiction of callus on an extensive scale has
been established in the Sixth ward, Alle
gheny.
The .Street Scrapers are at work on Ohio
street, Miegheny. The mud, instead of
being seatrered promiscuously over the
street, Is'being scraped into•littie piles for
variety.
'N e w Holiday Goods at Macrum, Glyde
-41 r. C 0.,, 78 and 80 Market street. Watch
"Stands, Cigar Stands and Cases, Wrifing
Desks, Necessaires, fancy Glove Boxes, full
assortment of Lace Goods, etc.
Centedtted.-3ttstice R. H• Kerr, of Mo.
Clore township, yesterday committed
Thomas McCormick to jail for trial on a
charge of assault and , battery, preferred
against him by his wife, Catharine McCor
mibk.
Resumed —The Oakland Passenger cars
wilsthereafterrun down Fourth avenue to
the end of the track, the construction of
the.rewer on the aventre having** far pro
gressed as to admit of travel along lite
theroughfitre.
'Verses Stelen.—On Sunday night two
valuable horses were stolen from Mr. A.
3.' Rich's stable, in the Twenty-first ward.
'The thieves left no clue which is likely to
lead to their detection or the recovery of
the stolen horses.
• New Music.--We have received from
V. C. Mellor, No. 81 Wood street, • the Christ
mas Tree Polka, composed by John A. Met
calfe, dedicated to Miss Ida B. Jones.
Also, Canary Polka, by Priscilla M. Cook,
and dedicated to Miss Lena Hadley.
• Heavy Larceny.—John Hughes, boy
fifteen or sixteen years of age, was arrested
yesterday on a charge of larceny on oath
of Henry 'Lloyd, , of the krin of Lloyd `&
Black. It is alleged that he stole about
eight hundred pounds of scrap iron. [A
heavy larceny for a boy. He will have a
hearing to-day.
Assault and Battery.-IGeo. Winn made
information before the Mayor yesterday,
charging dames Porter with assault and
battery. The - Trosecutor, who resides on
Webster street, alleges that the accused
_name into his house and knocked him
down. The case was withdrawn, and the
accused paid the costs.
Abandonment.—Mary Sanders made in
formation before the Mayer yesterday,
charging her husband, LewisSanders,with
abandonment. •She alleges that she Jetts
lawful wife and the mother of three small
children; that he 'has abandoned and re
fvsed to contribute to the support of her
end his chiidren. A warrant was issued
for his arrest.
Wrecked.—The boat-house belonging - to
the , Cassiday 13oat Club broke from its
mooring, ave the bridge, on the Monon
gahela river, last,--evening. and floating
down stream,-struck a pier of the Monon
gahela bridge, wrecking the house so badly
that it sunk immediately •under the coal
barges Lying below. The house was the
best of the kind onthe river.
A Trapper Caught.—John Nnsser made
information before the Mayor yesterday,
charging John Trapper with embezzlement.
Nusser, it appears is a manufacturer of
lager beer, in Birmingham, and had in his
employ John Trapper, who, he alleges, col
lected an amotuitof money and appropri
ated it to his own , use. The Trapper was
arrested and held - Ihr a hearing.
A Good Idea.—We understand that Street
Commissioner McFadden intends• building
bridges of heavy-oak planks over 'the deep
gutters which cross Grant street at its in
tersection with Seventh avenue: The place
has been a' source .of considerable trouble
so teamsters, and many a lucklessone who
has made the air at this locality almost blue
with his profanity will be glad to hear of
the proposed improvement.
Youthful Tbleves.—Justice Kerr., .of
Clare township; yesterday 'arrested four
lads, whose names we suppress for the pres
ent, for stealing a -skiff belonging to Mr.
John Cunningham, a resident of Woods
Rim. It seems that the lads have been
engaged in a Aeries of thievish operations
in the vicinity lately, but were not detected
until — yesterday. 'Thay were held to bail
for their appearance at-Court.
Held for Trial.—David Robinson, who
was implicated in the affray on Liberty
street, some weeks since, in which John
91`eDonald was seriously injured, an ac
count of which was published in the GA
=rim, had a hearing yesterday and was
held to trial for his appearance at Court to
answer a charge -of felonious assault and
battery. David Zones, another of the par
ties, has not yet been arrested.
— Bartz. the Wizsid.--Perhaps no preeti
digitatenr, iliuskmist, magician, or what
ever they may call themselves , made
the excitement that Hartz has caused by
his majestic feats. He ippears at the Aca
demy of Music on Monday, Tuesday , and
Wednesday next, when ear citizens will
have an opportunity of seeing what magic
really is, for Hartz iseertainly the cleverest
master of his peculiar art extant.
Aggravated Assault and Battery.--j a a.
F. Gorman made information before the
• Mayor, yesterday, charging Frank Nichol
...son, Henry Thomas, Robert Thompson ,
George Hazlett, John. Boyd and otherswith
aggravatectassanit and battery. He alleges
• that the accused attacked him - Saturday
night at the corner of Union street and
MI" avenue, knocked him down and
abused him shamefully. A warrant wail
'leaned for thearrest of the belligerents.
Appolated.Tohn Dalzell, Esq., one of
the most worthy and deserving young
tnembers of the legal fraternity, has just
received the yegular appointment of As
.sistant Solicitor of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company. 'This position Mr. Dalzell
has unofficially -occupied for a long time,
andlia ability, ,zeal and carefully formed
business habits have-won for him the per
manent appointment. We are glad to say
,that the convtwy used. much discretion,
and made a wise choice in selecting Mr. D.
to.occupy the responsible position.
Perlional.
Captain Collier, Co. R, Fourth United
States Infantry, is on a visit to his friends
in this locality, (his former place of resi
alance,) enjoying a brief respite from his
army duties. He was among the first to
answer the call of his country, and soon
after the discharge of the three months'
troops he was commissioned as Lieutenant .
In the regular army, with which he has
continued' up to the present, having been
advanced to the rank of Captain. Many
will remember him as the efficient and
gentlemanly Deputy Clerk of the Quarter
Sessions, during theadministration of Gen.
Rowley, and those of his friends and ea
‘quaintances who hove not met him during
his present sojourn will be glad to hear
that he is in the best of health, mirthful,
gvod-htimored, ' whole•so oled as ever, and
entirely satisfied •with the situation. Ho
sviil learp for his command after the boll
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THE COURTS.
DistrietCourt--Jadr-is Hampton and Kirk..
pr.tricit.
.The District Corirt met at t n o'clock A. M.
yesterday, Judgr!s Hampton-and Kirkpat
rick present. In consequence of the press
of business tb ere were two courts held.
•-•- • -
Judge Havipton.—ln the case of W. D.
Williams va. Reuben Bartley, 'action for
trover and conversion, previously reported,
the jury 'found for plaintiff in the sum of
$433.76.
Adam Apple, lessee, and Elizabeth Denny
vs. the widow, heirs and devisees of James
Wood, dec'd. Action of ejectment to re
cover possession of Jones' Ferry Landing,
Temparanceville. The case is on trial and
will occupy the Court to-day.
Judge Kirkpatriek.--Elizabeth , Meyer vs.
John Price. Action for damages in conse
quence of personal injuries received at the
hands of the defendant. Jury out.
Common Pleas—ladge Stowe
Court met at the usual hour yesterday
morning, Judge Stowe on the bench. -
Thomas Thompson vs. Thomas Collin.
Action to recover on an alleged breach of
warranty in a horse trade. Verdict for
plaintiff in the sum of six cents damages
and costs.
John Lynch vs. William Haley. This
was an action for damages in consequence
of personal injuries alleged to have been
received at the hands of defendant. Jury
out.
TRIAL
FakrWlng 38 the trial list for today
'255. Matthews et ux vs. Morrow.
256. Lucas vs. MoClarran.
258. Whitehouse's Adm'rs vs. Spencer.
261. Lutz vs. Bushenberger.
262. Stafford vs. Kerr.
583. English vs. Carson. •
266. Skating Park vs. Shaffer et al.
268. Stowe et al. vs. Willocks Co.
271. Powell-vs. Little.
272. Kelly vs. Wood.
278. Boggs & Kline vs. Wood.
279. Dania!, vs. Morris.
Quarter Seaslens—Judge Mellon.
Court met at the usual hour yesterday
morning, Judge Mellon on the bench. The
3bllowing business was transacted:
ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASES.
Margaret Barret, indicted for felonious
assault and. battery, John Sullivan prose-
Tutor, was placed upon trial. The prosecu
tor alleges that the accused struck him on
the head with a brick., inflicting a severe
and dangerous wound. The accused was
committed on the 23d of July last.
Francis Riley, indicted for assault and
battery,Eliza Godfrey, prosecutrix, was
next pl aced on trial. ft was alleged by the
prosecutrix that the accused had commit
ted an assault and battery upOn her hus
band. The jury found a verdict of guilty.
Skimer Morgan, indicted for assault and
battery, David Meta prosecutor,lplead guil
ty and was sentenced to pay a fine of $2O
and costs. •
The next case taken upwaa the ComMon
wealth vs. David Williams, two indict
ments for assault and battery, Mrs. Eliza
beth Archibald and her daughter, prosecu
trixes. It was alleged that the accused in
passing the residence of Mrs. Archibald on
Pike street, Ninth ward, attacked the old
lady and knocked her down, and when the
daughter came to the rescue of her mother,
he also struck her and knocked her down,
and then ran away. The jury returned a
verdict of guilty in both cases, and the
Court sentenced him to pay a fine of twen
ty dollars and costs in the case in which
Mrs. Archibald was prosecutrix, and a fine
of ten dollars and costs in the other case,
and to give bail in the sum of five hundred
dollars to keep the peace.
_ SELLING LIQUOR TO MINERS.
The case of the Commonwealth vs. Henry
Thompson, indicted for selling liquor to
miners, was next called. The prosecutor,
William Pittman, alleges that the accused
had on the 30th of October, in the borough
of. Tarentum, sold liquor to his step•sun,
David Fletch, who is but eighteen years of
age. The case was on trial when Court ad
journed.
JURORS FINED
Frank Noble, J. S. Pickle, Jos. Letzkuss
and John Quinn, jurors, having answered
at roll call, and hitiving failed to answer on
subsequent - call, the Court ordered the
clerk to enter a fine of ten dollars each
against them.
TRIAL LIST FOR TUESDAY.
Corn. vs. Win. Meninger and Win. Brown.
Corn. vs. Mary Johnston.
Com. vs. Patrick Raman.
Com. vs. Charles Smith. I
Com. vs. Joseph G. Miller.
Com. vs. Wm. Devine.
Cora. vs. Eliza Humphries.
Corn. vs. Rachel Kinney.-
Corn. vs. Margaret Stooker alias Sophia
Zimmerman.
Com. vs. Thos. Campbell and John Russell.
TRIAL LIST FOR WEDNESDAY
Com. , vs. J. R. Frecke.
Corn. vs. G. Tobias.
Corn. vs. Joseph McCann.
Corn. vs. Ellen Williams.
Corn. vs. Jeremiah Hawley, Michael
Ryan and James Sullivan.
Corn. vs. John McDonald, John Gaily, W.
W. Alexander, Jonathan Jones and George
Bothwell.
Corn. vs. Robert Foster.
Com. vs. James Rogers.
Com. vs. Patrick Rogan.
Corn. vs. Wm. Barnes.
Com. vs. Nathan. Casta.
Attempted Rebbery—Otlce of the Grain
Elevator Entered.
The story goes that on Saturday after
noon the cashier of the Grain Elevator
Company left the office, on Washington
street, locking the door as he departed. A
short time thereafter he sent an employeto
the office for a book, giving him the key to
the door. Arrived at the door, the em
ploy 6 discovered that thOdoor was locked
on the inside and a key in the lock. He
demanded admittance, and gained it. A
strange man was on the inside, who, in an
swer to a question put to him, replied that
he waslocked in, and was waiting for the
cashier,. He had called to ascertain wheth
er an order had been loft there by a
certain gentleman. Upon being infor
med that it had not, the stranger de
liberately buttoned up his coat bid th
employe a "good day," and walked away.
The astonished employee came to his sen
ses shortly afterwards and made an exami
natioh of the premises. The safe had been
rumaged and the contents of the desk had
been scattered' ver the floor. Several oth
er signi intimated that the strange gentle
man who had been found on tho inside
might probably have been wanting to see
something else beside the cashier. A. dili-
gent search was made for bim to see if the
intimation was true, but he was nowhere to
be fouid, so the question remains unset
tled.
Pralseworthy,PlillanthroPY.
The members of the Philotriathic Circle,
one of the best literary institutions in our
midst, propose to do a philanthropic act,
which will reflect credit upon thdlr kind
ness of heart; and cannot fail to increase
the respect with which their, organization
is regarded. They have made arrange
ments and intend distributing to the poor
on Christmas Eve, at their Hall. corner of
Lacock and Andersen streets, Allegheny;
large quantities ot - ,; provisions, oysters,
fowls, 6tc., and five hundred loaves of
bread. The distribution will commenceon
Thursday evening at seven o'clock, and
will be made without distinction as to race
or color. Instances like - these are espec.
"Jelly worthy of mention, and the gentle
men connected with them deserve nil the
praise which.can be accorded to noble and
generous deeds.
PIirTSBUROIf TLESIDAY, 114 BER 22, ta3F:
The IW/inner Boy of Shiloh—:Grant Per.
fortlanee at the Aeademy—The Story of
thi War Told by Hundreds of Veterans
and Many Pretty Ladlea—lmposing Tab.
lean: by Rome Talent.
Last night, at the Academy of Music,
was presented, for the first time in this city,
the grand allegorical drama entitled the
"Drummer Boy of Shiloh," which has won
its way to the , popular heart in most of the
large cities of the north. The sterling his
torical drama was rendered under the aus
pices of the members of the Grand Army ,
of thellepublic of this city, and the capital
manner it - was put on the stage last night
reflected the decided good tast4 and judg
ment of those charged with its'
production.
The play is smoothly written.: No devia
tion from ,-the simple thread of historical
truth is made to furnish striking effects or
give stagy character to the scenes and inci
dents; but all is terse, vigorous, thrilling
life, garnered out of the every day history
made during the recent terrible war for the
L
Union. It ahounds in cleverpa ssages and
scenes which start tears tot ckle adown
the cheek of the sternest one present, or I
provoke laughter from the v lest cynic.
The representations of recruit' g; the fi rst
response to the call for seldiers the north,
the camp life, the battle; the li Id of Shiloh
with its ' dead, dying and °untied, its
many ministering angels in th f orms of the
Sisters of Charity, and then ch awful pris
on pen of Andersonyille, pictu ed with un
erring fide li ty, brought the m ny soldiers'
present to deep realization of the terrible
truth unfolded in the drama. Every act,
every, scene is natural, and the wild bursts
of enthusiastic applause which greeted ev
ery Change in the play developed how
closely the author confined himself to the
stern realitiesof war in +drawing his sketch
for the Public. indeed, no other war drama
even Approaches the "Drummer Boy of ,
Shiloh,' nor is the history of the conflict
better told In the heavy volumes of Mr.
Greeley. Those who have served in the
ranks should see it to have old and familiar
scenes brought back to recollection; those
who have starved in the - prison pens of the
South should see it that slumbering re
collections of the tyranny of their Southern
captives may be strengthened; those who
have fought on field or water, who , have
listened to the whistling ball or singing
shell in active fight, and heard the moans
of the wounded and dying, who have tram.
pled over the mangled bodies of fallen com
rades, should see the play and have the
enthusiastic ardor of their souls again
awakened; those mothers, wives, sisters and
daughters who hove watched with agoniz
ing hearts, the departure from happy homes
of the brave husband, son or brother for the
Army of the North, should see it, and feel
what patriotism and sacrifice entered Into
the life of the soldier. Everybody should
see the play. It amuses, it entertains, it
instruct*.
The characters were all sustained by war
veterans, amateurs of this city, and it was
universally conceded that the thrilling play
as produced was a grand dramatic success.
The uniforms worn by the male characters
'all had, with the wearers, seen army ser
vio, and especially In the routine of camp
lib and military discipline did the pro
gramme assume an air of reality which
could hardly be disabused by the fall
knowledge that it was but a play on the
boards. Where so ?nuch talent was dis
played it would be wrong to be invidious,
but we will be pardoned in specially men
tioning the Misses Scott, daughters of Col.
James Scott, whose acting and vocalism
was remarkably fine, Mrs. Howe, Miss
Emma Foster and Miss Nellie Finny, and
the very clever led, Frank Miller, who dis
plays wonderful and precocious istrionic
talent. The ladies performing in the va
rious tableaux ably sustained their part of
the programme, and indeed altogether the
performance .of each and every one was
artistic.
The hail was specially ornamented for
the occasion, tastefully= draped with flags,
corps signs and portraits of distinguished
soldiers. There wore on the stage partici
pating some two hundred army veterans
and seventy-five ladies. The play will be
produced every night this week, and on
Christmas afternoon tilashionable matinee
will be held. The entire proceeds are to be
devoted to the relief of soldiers' orphans
and widows, under the direction of Post 3,
Grand Army of the Republic. We cannot
too strongly, urge attendance on the part of
our readers. The play contains nothing of
a political nature, and will prove offensive
to no person laying claim to patriotism or
love of country.
The ladies connected with the North
Avenue M. E. Church, Allegheny have
been for some time past making extensive
preparations toward holding a Fair and
Festival in the new church edifice, corner
of North avenue and Beaver street. They
have at length completed their labors, and
to-night the entertainment will be thrown
open to visitors. We paid a hasty visit to
the church last evening and found every
thing in first class order. The lecture
room, in which the Fair is being held, has
been tastefully decorated with evergreens
and flowers, and, with the gaslight, pre
sented a — gay and brilliant appearance.
Scattered here and there through the room
neat booths have been constructed, which
are filled with useful ind • fancy articles is
such profusion that the eyes of the beholder
become wearied in their examination. A
room has also been specially set apart for
refreshments, where, during the day and
evening, anything in this line may be ob
tained. Each day dinner and supper will
be prepared, and if the other arrangements
are any criterion, this feature will give
ample satisfaction. The price of admission
is fifteen cents. Half a dollar will adinit
visitors to the Fair and' obtain for them all
the delicacies of the season, at dinner or
supper. Remember the time, to-night.
Grain Destroyed.
Yesterday afternoon] a dray loaded with
grain in bags, and in charge of a couple of
Teutonic gentlemen,became"stalled" while
crossing the railroad switch near the Ele
vator, on Liberty street. Finding it impos
sible to move on with the load, part of it
was unceremoniouslyl , thrown off on the
track. The animal thus relieved of part of
his burden stepped out quite lively and
quickly from the "stall." The two Teu
tonic gentlemen now became involved in a
wordy warfare,' apparently in relation to
the affair, forgetting in their excitement to
remove the unloaded grain from the truck.
When the war was at its highest pitch, a
locomotive ' attached to a train of cars, came
along, and before the engineer saw what
was lying on the track the whole train had
passed ever them, , cutting the bags to
pieces and scattering the grain in all direc
tions. The enraged Teutons were dumb
founded for an instant, but recovering
themselves, quickly made off with the re
mainder on the dray, seemingly fearful
that it might by some accident meet with a
similar disposition.
PubUc School Entertainment.
An entertainment was given list evening
at the Forireenth Ward (Oakland) Public
School, J. P. Andrews, Principal. The en
tertainment consisted of a lecture on As
tronomy by Professor Jaquay, Illustrating
the planetary system by Profes•sor Davis'
new apparatus. The lecturer discussed the
subject enthusiastically, and held the at
tention of the audience for about an hour
and a half. The proceeds of the lecture are
to be devoted to purchasing thlealxwe
named apparatus for theischool. Imniedi
atety before and after the lecture, a choir,
com Posed of the pupiltiof the school, led by
Professor M. Watt, leader brthe Philhar
monic Musical Association of Allpgbeny
City, assistsd by Professor R. Miller, of the
Weal Pitte Public School, and Mr.
T. J. Craig, of Oakland, discoursed several
pieces of pry fine music. MLys Fannie,
Rutledge p esided at the organ. L.
Church Fair.
.1111111STINA8 TALK.
"'Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale,
'l'was Christmas told the merriest tale—
A Christmas gambol oft would cheer
A poor man's - heart through half the year.''
Persons of refined tastes and literary cul
turel
experience none of ! the vexatious
trouble and worriment which beset those
anxious to make some offering at merry
Christmas times to ohjecte of love and
friendship. They know best the spirit of
present making; that it ,is not simply to
make the recipient grateful for the gift, but
rather to awaken in him a full sense of the
beauties of the custom - "and to plant one
thouglit or a multitude of thoughts in his
soul which may tend to its purification and
bring him to closer realization of his duties
to God and man. The book Worm as much
as he is ridiculed and made the butt of
Hashing passing wit, has I perhaps, after
all, c greater claim to our respect than most
representatives of other schools of men.
His, knowledge of other men's hearth
as painted in their writings, his dis
crimination of language and sentiment,
cultivated taste, power to think, willing
ness to benefit his fellow being and share
with him the truths he hats himself been
enabled to garner away during years of
labor poring over volumes Which have
worn their way and niade impressions on
his heart, make him( an object of respect
and admiration, and his word in so impor
tant a subject as the selection of a holiday
gift should command the heartiest acqui
escence. We do not believe he would urge
the selection of a tawdry article, one that
will fade with time and' leaye no enduring
impress on the mind of the recipient, but,
true to his nature and training, faithful to
himself, he would urge a standard book as
above all other articles Worthy of adop
tion in the pleasing custom of trans
mitting in a substantial manner, the
love one bears his friend j and neighbor.
The book is generally pretty in itself. Its
smooth edges, bright colored binding, clear
and beautiful pages charnothe eye and fill
the heart with pleasure in Possession'. But
somebody-has, on several happy occasions,
where Gratitude stood in the foreground,
remarked that "it is not for the intrinsic
Value'
" but, in the case of the book, for the
world of thought unloosed and spread on
its pages. The youthful reader, as well es
those of maturer growth, derive pleasure
from the volume he reads. is informed, and
lasting impressions for good or,evil are
left upon his mind after perusal, which
will cling •to him even down to
the mouth of the gra'e,and may
enter into his account on te last great
day when his deeds inspired by that book
will be weighed in the scales of Justice.
But we feel that there are none who will
take ground against the lover of literature,
that a good book is - the most appropriate
and lasting present which can be selected.
That this fact is generally conceded by our
people is fully set forth in the throng of
purchasers who daily beset the elegant
salesroom of Messrs. Kay Ez Co., Lafayette
Hall Building, Wood I street, where
all that is- worth seeing and reading in
the trade is tastefully displayed on the long
counters and artistic shelves. This house
has long been recognized as the haunt of
book worms, professional gentlemen, schol
ars, scientists and authors. Assured of
generous, courteous treatment, and of re
ceiving all the information necessary re
garding writers and their works, publish
ers and their publications, these classes
have very generally adopted it as their
headquarters for fresh literary matter.
The enterprise and good taste which have
long been conspicuous featiires in the man
agement, has never been tter displayed
than at the present season. The assortment
Is really grand, and the lover of literature
will unconsciously linger' for (hours and
hours in the various cifipartinents, ex
amining the array of works present
ed. We could not in the brief space
at our disposal, convey to our readers
any clear Idea of the magnitude and
variety of the publications which this
season appear on their catalogue. All the
eminent writers of prose 'and poetry are
represented, while every conspicuous pub
lisher in this country and many of Eng
land have their best offerings arranged for
sale and exposition. We dare not particu
larize, but the visitor will lie delighted with
the selection afforded. A literary friend
visiting the house assured us that it would .
be sacrilege to attempt descriptionor classi
fication, for some most worthy books would
sure be slighted and overlooked. Here are
a few selected at randoni brit worthy of
special attention. The fine "Oxford Bible,"
"Spirit of Praise" and "Golden Thoughts."
Next "The Schiller Gallery," illustrated
by steel engravings of the principal chat
acters in Schiller's works; and "The Poet
and the Painter," truly fulfilling' the pro
mise of its second title, 'Gems of. Artl and
Song," in beautiful morocco binding. Then,
"The Life of Man Symbolized," a volume
of treasures. "The Hotisehold Book of
Poetry," a collection of marvels for any
home, where the artist's ' pencil and the
poet's thoughts competed for homage.
"Itathrina," the tale embodied in picture
and song, awaited some gem seeker's choice,
and "Evangeline," illustrated by our own
Darley, softly told its story for some pure
young
,n heart. The early works of Sir Ed
win T dseer, with copies 'of some-of his
favorite studiea, was a fine specimen of the
photographic embellishments of books now
in vogue. An, addition of Dent's "Divine
Comedia," Longfellow's translation, was
there printed in admirable. type on tinted
paper. The tender "Christmas Carol" of
Dickens; sweet "Maud Mullen" mysteri
ous "Lockeley Hall;" "Gray's Elegy," kit
e:inn and touching; "The Vagabonde," by
Trowbridge—so full of painful truth; "The
Winter Idyl" of Whittier; "Snow Bound,"
all were filled with—speaking pencil—sto
ries of our vision about them. "The red
line Whittier," "Longfellows Poems, com
plete," "Tennyson. illustrated," and a host
of others were perfect.
Arranged in the beautiful oaken cases a
choice collection of favorite - standard au
thors met our eyes, arrayed in their varied
bindings of cloth, half calf and morocco.
Burke, Lamb, D'lsraeli Hallam, Macau
ley, Motley, Prescott, Cooper, Scott, Dick
ens, and a host of other choice spirits,
formed a grand phalanx of literature. The
beautifully illustrated Warwick House Toy
Books, "The Children's Album of Pretty
Pictures," were only_a few of a tempting
array awaiting the perusal of that dear and
tiny public. And so we might go on, but
all persons are invited to call and 'examine
for themselves, for either as visitors or pur
chasers they will be made welcome.
A magnificent stock' of diamonds,
watches, fine jewelry and silver ware, suit
able for holiday presents, has Just been
opened by Messrs. J. R. Reed tit Co., No. 71
Fifth avenue. No where else in the city
can such splendid selection be secured and
at no other similar first class establish
'ment are the prices so reasonable. Ele
gant gold and silver watches, diamond sets,
garnet sets, plain gold jewelry, marble and
fancy clocks, pure silver and plated wares,
and everything in the way of fine Paden
goods will ba found by the purchasing vial
tor in search of suitable presents.
Closing Out
French Merinos,
at the Clearance Sale of
J. W. BABKER dk CO.,
59 Market street
Business Lease on Federal Street, Alle•
ghenyi at Auetion.—Notice is hereby given
that the lease of the store 'on the corner of
the Diamond and Federal street will be of
fered-at public sale early in January, W.
McElroy, the purchaser at.-the sale on, the
14th inst., having failed to comply vOth' the
terms of sale. The attention of business
men is especially invited to the unSurpas
sed location of this well es'tablishedl stand:
,A. LEGGIATE, Auctioneer.
Pthisic or Asthma.-
from this distressing
minded oflWhltcomb's
Great Bargotha.
The extent and variety of the sleek of
furs, including all the latest Sityles of
Ladies and Misses' fancy dress furs, Gents'
fur caps, collars and gloves, to be found at
the great first class fur house of William
Fleming, No. 139 Wood street, enables cus
tomers to make their selections without
difficulty. This popular and fashionable
house is constantly crowded with custom
ers, who have discovered their method of
doing business and fully appreciate the
system of large sales and small profits, as
it enables them' to obtain anything they
desire in the fur - line at from fifteen to
twenty-five per cent. cheaper than it can
be purchased at any other establishment.
In addition to this, it is a well known fact
Mit no misrepresentation will be permitted
in this establishment under any circum
stances to effect a sale, and being war
ranted its patrons know that they are re
ceiving the goods that they pay for, a fact
which has gained for Mr. Fleming a wide
spread and enviable reputation. •
Retail dealers and country merchants aze
requested to call and examine the Veey
large and superior stock of hats, caps and
furs in the wholesale -department of this
popular emporium, which will be sold by
the case or dozen at the lOwest Eastern
prices. •
Retail purchasers will remember that
they can save from fifteen, to twenty-five
per cent. by directing their patronage to
Rat, No. 139
Mr. Fleming' W s, s
ood street. ign of the Groat Golden
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Messrs. H. B. Smithson di Co., Masonic
Hall Auction Rooms, having a few days ago
received a very large assignment of choice
furs of every description, in order to close
out the stock before the first of January,
will dispose of the entire lot at fifty per
cent. cheaper than the same quality of
goods can be purchased elsewhere. The
high reputation this house enjoys is a suffi
cient guaranty that the goods sold by them
will Ve what they are represented. In ad
dition to the large stock of furs, afull as
sortment of - the very best quality of boots
and shoes will be disposed of at auction
during the present week. - Persons intend
ing to make purchases of fuis, boots, shoes,
or in fact m". ufactured goods of any de
scription, would .do well to call at the Ma
sonic Hall Auction Rooms and examine the
stock there.
If our advice was asked in the matter o
present making, and as to what might be
deemed appropriate, we could make no
better answer than by referring the inter
rogator to the well stocked drug store and
perfumery headquarters of,Messrs. Burns
& Caughey, corner of Pen and‘Bt. Clair
streets.. There he will find a magnificent
display of fine perfumery of all the famous
manufactures of the world, an elegant stock
of toilet sets, fancy puff boxes, cologne sets,
famous soaps, and hundreds of articles es
sential to complete the toilet of a lady. A
present could be selected at random from
the stock and at the same time it would
afford the liveliest satisfaction to the re
cipient.
Closing Oat—
Sacques for 16, worth $lO,
at the Clearance Sale of
J. W. BARKER ca Co.,
59 Market street
110 LISPENARD ST.
Nnw YORK, October 18, 1 868.
DEAR SIR—It Is with much pleasure that
I say to you that I consider the PLANTA
TION BITTERS of untold sable. In the fall
f 1867 I was taken with Chills and Fever,
with the most severe pains in my chest and
head. It was with great difficulty that I
could breathe. My lungs were greatly
distressed, and there was severe pain in
my right side, by spells. I could hardly
get from my bed. IVaned a Doctor, who
attended me all winter without the least
benefit. About the first of August I com
menced uslag your PLANTATION BITTERS
—a wine-glass fulrthree times a day—and
have used it most of the time since, and I
am now well and strong, able to do all my
own work and take care of a large family.
Yours, tte., SUSAN WILSON.
MAGNOLIA WATER..—Superior to the best
mporteil German Cologne, and sold at half
he price. THJLT.F.
Closing Out—
Sacques for 15. worth 18,
at the Clearance Salo of
• J. W. BARKER dr, CO.,
59 Market street.
The Singer Sewing Machine enjoys very
high reputation( wherever used, and
although prominently before the public
for many long years it has never lost a
particle of favor, but with each returning
year has gained . higher reputation. The
agents for these celebrated machines for
this city are Messrs. Straw dr, Morton,
corner of St. Clair and Penn streets, who
have a fine assortment in store, to which
they call the attention of the public. They
do not advertise the superiority of the
Singer machines, leaving the patrons to
judge for themselves on personal examina
tion and inspection.
Closing Out--
Sacques for $3, worth $5,
at the Clearance Sale of
J. W. .BARECER it Co.,
59 Market street
sales at Legate's Auction House.—This
morning at 9 o'clock, Seasonable Woolen
Goods in great variety.
This afternoon at 2 o'clock, a stock of
City Made Boots and Shoes of all sizes.
On Wednesday at 2 o'clock, Toys and
Christmas Goods in endless profnelon.
On Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock,
Standard and Miscellaneous Books, Bibles,
Prayer Books, Albums, Portfolios and
other Booksellers' stock.
A. LEGOATE, Auctioneer,
159 Federal street, Allegheny.
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Cloglng Out—
' Blankets,
at the Clearance Sale of
J. W. BARKER it Co.,
59 Market street.
Cree Brothers.—We take pleasure in
calling the attention of our readers to the
closing out Holiday Sale of Cree Brothers,
26 Fifth avenue. They have a nice stock
of goods suitable for useful holiday pres
ents, and we think they mean it when they
say they have reduced the price of all their
stock. Many goodsthey give loWer prices
on than the'same goods sold ht before the
war. We advise you to call and see their
prices before purchasing.
Closing Oat—
Shawls,
at the Clearance Sale of
J. W. BARNER J C 0..,
69 Market street.
Sore Throat, Cough, Cold and similar
troubles, if suffered to progress, result in
serious pUlmonary affection% oftentimes
incurable. "Brown's Bronchial Troches"
reach directly the seat of the disorder, and
give' almost instant relief. They have been
thoroughly tested and maintain the good
reputation they have' justly acquired. As
there are imitations, be sure to obtain the gen
uine., -
Closing Our—
Silks
- at the Clearance Sale
of T. W. BARKER Jr, CO.,
59 Market street.
Our Readers should bear in mind that
the Nonpariel Soiree Club will give a grand
ball at Ashland Hall on Christmas Eve, on
which • occasion a beautiful pair of opera
glasses will be drawn for, by the ladies, and
a pair of 'skates by the gents. Admission
one dollar,
r Those who suffer
Imolalnt, are 're.
Remedy.
7 Furs at Auction.
Perfumeries, Toilet. sets, Ste
Orphans , Fair.
The Annual Fair for , the orphans corn.
menced - last evening in the Wm
ment of the Cathedral. The 'hail has
been thoroughly repainted and renovated
since last year, and presents a really cheer.
ful appearance, being brilliantly illtunie..
ated by numerous gas lights. The booths
are very handsomely' decorated with ever
greens and 'beautiful colored trimmings,
and make a truly tasteful display. The at. .
tendance last evening was very creditable
for [ the first 'night of the Fair. The chle.f
attraction this year will be in listening t o
the newly organized Cathedral Brass Band,
which discourses the most elegant music.
The Young Mena' Sodality Table propose
getting up a 'contest among thevarlousboat
clubs for a magnificent four-oared row boat,
now being built by Stephen Roberts, In
New York, and Invite clubs to enter the
contest. The Fair promises to be a grand
success this year, and we hope the antic&
pations of the friends of the orphans may
be realized.
UM
!!, out—
Dress Goods
at the Clearance Sale of
J. W. BARKER tt, CO.,
59 Market slreet.
Kenwood Boarding School for Boys.—
Four vacancies on January 6th. Apply to
Rev. J. P. Taylor, New Brighton, Pa. 2w.
The place, to get White Lime, Calainea
Plaster, Hydraulic Cement. is at Esker &
Catikey's, 167 First street.
' DIED.
CATLIN—In St, Louis, on Friday. December
Mrs. MOLLIE McCALL CATLIN In the 29th year
of her age. • •
UNDERTAKERS.
A LEX. AIKEN t UNDERTAKER;
No. 168 FOURTH STREET t Pittsburgh, Pa.
G INS of all kinds, CRAPES, LOVES, and etTe
ery description of Funeral Furnishing Goods JUN
nished. Rooms open day and night: Hearse and
Carriages furnished. ,•
Rs.vans.xcze—Rev. David - .Kerr, D D., Rev. M.
W. Jacobus, D. D., Thomas Ewing, Msg., Jacob R.
Miller. Esti. .•
Bgrimums &PEEBLESOUND.Eit•
TAKERS AND LIVERY STABLES. cornet el
DUSKY STREET AND CHURCH AVENUE,
Allegheny City. where , their COIr7IN ROOMS aro
constantly supplied witk real and Imitation Rose.
wood, Mahogany and Walnut Coffins, at prices va
rying from $4 to $lOO. Bodies prepared - for Inter
menf. Hearses and Carriages furnished; also; all
/rinds of Mourning HoodS, If required. Office open
at all hours, day and night.
gOBERT .T. RODNEY, UNDER.
TAKER AND EMBALMER, No. 45 OHIO
EET, Allegheny, deeps constantly on band a
large assortment of ready-made Coffins of the fol
lowing kinds: First., the celebrated American Bum
Mal Cases, Metallic Self-sealing. Air-tight Cases
and Caskets, and Rosewood, Walnut and Rosewood
Imitation Coffins. Walnut Coffins from $25
wards. Rosewood Imitation Coffins from g 5 op..
wards, and no pains will be spired to -give entire
satisfaction. Crape and Gloves furnished free of
charge. Best. Hearses and Carriages furnished on
short notice. Carriages furnished to funerals $4.
GENUINE
SCOTCH PEBBLE
SPECTACLES,
weßairrED TO IMPROVE THE NM
FOR BALE BY
DUNSEATH & HASLETT.
I , IAP ito
sqtrianw (LONDON),
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GRANULAR EFFERVESCING PREPARATIONS.
Granular Eire, vesting Ell. Car. Fatalist.
do do Vichy Water,
do • do . Citrate Magnesia.
do : do Seidlfts Powders,.
do do Sissengen Water.
SQUIRE'S TRUE GLYCEEDE SOAP,
c'ontains 40 per cent. Glycerine
SARG'S VIENNA SOAP
.
'contains 30 per cent. Glycerine.
SQATLEVEPS.CR.P.AUCAI43.
IMported and sold only by
SIMON JOHNSTON,
Corner Smithfield and FOurth Streets.
noßlierrs
HENRY G. HALE, • .
MERCHANT TAILOR.
Corner of Penn and St. Clair Streetsp
Has now In stock one of the largest and most varlet
assortments rf
Fall and Winter Goods
ever brought to this city. His stock embraces al
the latest French and English manufactures of
CORMIRES AND OVBROGATING3
Aiso. a fall!line of Gent's Furnishing Goods.
NEW GOODS.
' FOR A STYLISH OVERCOAT,
FOR A STYLISH DRESS COAT
,
FOR A STYLISH BUSINESS COAT,
BOR A STYLISH WALKING COAT,
FORA STYLISH PAIR OF PANT S
_,___
FOB A STYLISH VEST OF ALL HINDS,
For all the latest styles cut clothes, made of the owl
material, and by lirst-clase workmen, and at prices
p a rringly low, go to the well known Merchant
W. HESPENHELD.
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NO. !O ST. CLAIR STREET, now Sixth.
11108. D X, X. D 8. SIII7D7f. D.
THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE AS—
SOCIATED themselves together for the .
PRACTICE OF VIEDICII4E.
Office, No. 19 STOCKTON AVENUE. Aniutheni
city. • THOS. F. DALE,
_M.D.,
noi3 si2 it. S. SUTTON. M. D.
00010 - 1
Pounds TEN THOUSAND
CHOICE' EW 'VALENCIA (Cooklug) RA181314
Aar° pounds for MOO.
At the ort,Lnal t
FRONT'
T EA A
I P UII4 Sutti street ,cppostte Cusom'Hinse.
C. A. BOUCHER.
1
000
F 1 F E THOUSAND
Pounds
LE NEW ZANTE CURRANTS,
'CHE R'
ilar7 Pounds for $l.OO.
S
RED FRONT TEA. WAREHOUSE,
114 mitalleld street.
OHOli
At C. A. BO
000,, — N -O e.NcLanTe?Nixos.A.,Pire,Lßltpe.
006—Fire X - lundred pounds new Candled Lemon
003—Fl Pe e Hun 4 re s d ^ p ounds
new Candled Orange
rellat 45c. per lb.
At C. A. -DOUCHE
'LED FRONT TEA WAREROCSEO
I 114 Smithfield ktreet.
PERFECTLY PURE SPICES. OF
a'lWool's. ground in the store. and sold 14"
weight. Noackatte trash labelled Spices sold at
theUrlglnal Red Front T. a Warehouse.
C. A. BOITCH lett.
114 Stnitliflehl street.
RED 1011. RED .ROT!!—EIGHILE
varletl s o[COFFEE roasted daily. and sold'
RED HOT, ,Rlsc., 30e. , 33e., 35e., 40a.,_
and 45c. per 1b.., at the
ORIOINAt. RED FRONT TEA WAREHOUSE,
114 brolhlield at., opposite Custom House. -
C. A. BOUCHER. ;i
6 --
1-2 !OUNDS WHITE SUGAR
fur $l.O , at
C. A. BOUCHER'S
ORIGINA BED FRONT TEA wmiibtol7.9a,
114 bmlthi(l4llt6 C
street. ustom House, •
(AVER FIFTY VARIETIES OF
TEAS, .11 grades andprices, ranging. trots
I 60c. to 52.00 per lb.
All tastes /an be sultPd
• e. A. 1101111:31.1ER'S '
ORIGINA 'EED-FlioNT TEA WARETIOUSA,
/14 'Smithfield street.'
Opposite
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Opposite Oust=
CM
NEW GOOD&