(1864) A Sanitary Fair Catalogue Guide

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. v...... uauilufiiu- aie devotfd to tiltFRICE, 15 CEITTS.

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S^JUNE, 1864.^^3S/E .A. C3-EE , ST J^T I OnSTEK.316 C li e ss t n u t Street. J4!'


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STAND FIRM.By the Bard of Tower Hall.

^taii'l finii, ill lixciliU'KKoC w)ul,Sii|.|.'>iiiil. H-liJli- 111!' nation rcolc,

JSiil '.ilnrnol tlii/iij:li yon control,All ' '1 i-a weak (li-iiai'lcd innid betray:(ioilnt iinwaslKil, wilh nncoiiilicfl hair,Hut Htill. IlinMtili anxious i.s the heart.

A'ipiiir in (;i'ii(lcnianly giiiKe,And vow \oiii- (oiintry'H skill and artAi TOWKIl IIAI.r, to patronise. \7-iox^ of 1"OT7C-OI- ZZaH,

Some of the Advantages Secured by Our Customers.1st. We have tlic liif/^ost iiiul best as.sortmt'iit of Clothing in Philadelphia, a

oil hand, coiripi'inino' all de.sirable styles in the market, to which we are m(hiily additions of all now stylos as thoy appear; hence

2d I'Aoi'v custonici- can at once bo pleased and ticcnrately titted without 1tiliio. \vli;ito\('i' may bo bis sizo, tasto, or style of dress.

.'Jd, Our goods are cut and made in the best and most fashionable manner, eqall ros|)ects to any made to measure, and .sold at mmJi loiver prices.

'Itli. Wo lull/ and Kill Ibr ('ASH unhj. The advantages thereby secured, whitarc onabli'd to -;iv(' our customers, can be appreciated by every one.

We solicit an examination of our stock.BENNETT & CO,

TOWER HAtt,518 Market Stree

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GROUND PLAN,.^^^rj^For the GrTiida,iice o f "Vi si tor s.

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ENVELOPE MANIFACTORY,Blank Book Bindery, Printing Omce,ANDSTATIONERY STORE.

No. 316 Chestnut St., Philad'a.Constantly on hand, a large assortment ofBLANK BOOKS,

of all sizes, also any size or pattern made to order. Also constantly on hand over

which will be sold at the lowest prices. Also a very large assortment of

LETTER, CAP AND NOTE PAPERS,all of which will be sold wholesale and retail at the lowest prices. All wanting Envelopesand Papers, will find it much to their advantage to buy at Magee's, as they are superiorto any othres.With a general assortment of STATIONERY, wholesale and retail, at the verylOwest prices.Card and Jol> Fi'inting- Promptly DExeeuted-

Grand Opening of Summer Patterns. MRS M. A. BINDER'S Temple of Fashion,1023 Chestnut Street,

Would respectfully invite the attentiMD of Ladies visiting tlie city, for the purposi' (.t iillenilmg the Great Sanitary Fiiir. tc. the extensiveassortment of Elegantly Trimmed Patterns, of all the latest an 1 most reliable styles ot Paris fashions, for Ladies' and Children's Dress.Our arrangements for receiving the latest Parisian designs are perfect, affording always a choice from the freshest and most elegant ityles.Dress and Cloak-making in all its branches, and a perfect fit warranted. Cutting and basting at the shortest notice.M'me Demorest's Mirror of Fashion, for Summer, now ready, wholesale and retail.

French Fluting and Goffering.All material, from the coarsest to the finest texture, and of any width, either with or without lining. Fluted in the French Styl.Stamping for Embroidery and Braiding; Pinking in every variety; M'me Demorsefs Prize Medal Skirts; French Const! ; Skirt

Elevators, Pads, Shields, Hooks and Eyes, and Charts.Importing and masufactaring largly, I can and will offer superior inducem.Bta ta sTcr; ouiteiaar.


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PERRY & CO.^^ :LP^ 1 =uili

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Nos. 303 & 305 CHESTNUT ST.,

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ORGANS }

The Ne Plus Ultra of Reed Instruments.In point of durability, they have no superior ; in purity and sweetness of tone,have no equal. They have also nearly or quite double the power of any other reed

in the eomitry of the same price.The Harmonic Attachment and the Manual Sub-base,

of which improvements are patented, combine to give these instruments that DeepTone, for which they are so justly celebrated, and which, we think, gives them

claim to the name Organ.Mr. Estey, (formerly Estey & Green,) has long been favorably known to this com-

as the Manufacturer of the

PERFECT MELODEON.he has suceeded in retaining all the smoothness and pm-ity of tone which have ren-those instruments such great favorites in the musical world, while he has greatly

the power.Although we do not claim that all other reed instruments that take the name ofare but 'Imitatations," and "Melodeons in another shape," we do ask the public toand see the one for which that claim is made, at the corner of Seventh and Chestnutand then call and see the GottagG Orffans, at No. 18 Noith Seventh^^^ i^^S^ for themselves, which is the "Imitation " oi- ''Melodeon in unother

For sale only by E:. 3X. JBIMJCE:,Sis- 1= No. 18 N, Seventh St., Thilad'a,


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SfllEH ISLAND

Dyeing EstablishmentBARRETT, NEPHEWS & GO,

Proprietors.

OFFICES;47 :Worth Eighth !treet, Pliilada.5 & 7 John J!$treet, J^ew York.

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INTRODUCTORY.Right well is the name of Philadelphia justified at the present moment of ' ' Brotherly Love. " Have we not, one

and all, given according to our means i But we had ahnost forgotten the Ladies, Dear creatures I to whom from their inde-fatigable agency, we must bestow the greatest modicum of praise for the realization, after months of toU, of an Edificecreditable alike to the architect, and a proud illustration of what the denizens of good William Penn's Arcadia can dowhen all join heart and hand in so noble a cause, as assuaging the suflerings of our noble brotliers who, for these past threeyears, have been treading under foot this hydra-headed rebellion.

Noble Citizens, your efforts are buoj'iug up the hearts of those absent, who are, even now, wading up to their kneesin blood, fighting their way, inch by inch to tlie accursed stronghold of rebellion. Aye, and as surely as we address you,so surely will tlie "Stars and Stripes" flaunt once more over our southern country. How appropriate are those lines ofShakespeare, when he wrote,

The quality of mcrey is not strained ;It droppeth as the gentle rain from HeavenUpon the place beneath; it is twice bless'd ;It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes,

The task which we have voluntarily undertaken, being of so pleasurable a nature, inasmuch as the present " bro-chcur " is intended to assist all those who are desirous of viewing such an accmnulation of Art, Science, and tlie homeproductions of our sister States, Delaware and New Jersey, coupled with our own, we cannot do better than commenceby giving a short account of those Fairs already held, with their various results.

The credit of originating the Sanitary Fairs belongs exclusively to the patriotic and energetic people of Chicago,who held an exhibition for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission of that city, some eight months since, and whichnetted the handsome sum of $80,000. Next in turn, Boston held a similar fair, and almost doubled the receipts of theChicago, the amount realized being nearly $140,000.

Cincinnati next entered the lists, with tlie Great Western Sanitary Fair, and beat Boston over $100,000, the totalsum realized being |245,000. Albany, Brooklyn, Bufialo, and Cleveland, each opened Fairs for the benefit of the Com-mission on the 22d of February last, which were highly successful. The receipts of the Albany exhibition is set downat 832,000 ; Brooklyn realized $400,000 ; Bufialo, $50,050 ; and Cleveland, $80,000.

Next in order was the great Metropolitan Fair New York, which opened on the 28th of March, and the receiptsfrom which, at last accounts, had reached Si,200,000. Baltimore held a Fair in the Maryland Institute, on the 19th ofApril, the anniversary of the day of the mobbing of the Massachusetts troops, while passing through that city to thedefense of the Capital. The receipts of the Fair amounted to nearly $28,000. The Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fairopened at St. Louis on the 17th of May, and thus far the receipts amount to about $400,000, with a prospect of a stilllarger sum being realized from the sale of articles.

Tlie National Sanitary Fair was held in Washington City in the latter part of April, and realized about $50,000.The Pittsburg Sanitary Fair opened Wednesday, June 1, and the receipts up to that night were $124,011.93, with avery fair prospect of reahzing before its close upwards of a quarter of a million. Other Fairs in diflerent parts of thecountry are in course of preparation. As to our own, let other States speak of us ; the result we reckon upon with confi-dence.

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Hiiif A. iieiR,Chestnut Street, Philadelphia,

[Ojyposile the Masonic Hall,)Oflers for sale his superior and fresh

all the latest introductions and novelties of merit imported from Europe. Also,AGRICULTURAL AND GRASS SEEDS

Of the best quality, all of which -will be sold at the usual market rates.

Greenhouse Plants, New Roses, Dahlias, Gladioli, Verbenas, Bedding Plants,Grape Vines, Fruit Trees, Asparagus Roots, Evergreens, &c.

is also prepared to furnish at all seasons, from his Hot-houses & Garden in West Phila.

Wtenib, B{t$k!s, {t0$$e$,^c.Of the choicest Flowers, arranged in the most natural and tasteful manner.

ALSO, CONSTANTLY ON HAND,Immortelle Wreaths, Bouquets and Crosses- Rustic and Terra Cotta Vases.

Fern Stands, Brackets, &c.33e^lez*s s-u.r>i3lca. -v^itla. C3-a,3:ca.i3L Seeca^s;papers or in bulk on liberal terms. A PRICE LIST will be furnished to applicants.Market Gardeners and others using Seed in quantity will find it to their ad-

to send to the subscriber for their supplies. Catalogues -with prices will be sentapplication.Dreer's Garden Calendar, designed to furnish brief directions for the culti-and management of the Esculent and Flower Gardens, with select list of Seeds,

and Trees, will be mailed to all applicants enclosing a postage stamp.Address, jHC3E]]!VSK^sr jA.. sxejE:s:xs,

714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa.


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OUK SA^^TABT FAIR.And striped its pure celestial whiteWith streakings of the morning liglitThen, from his mansion in the sun.She calleil her eagle-bearer down,And gave into his mighty handThe symbol of her chosen land

THE FIREMEN.The Fire Department is here situated at the western end, under the superintendence of Chief Engineer Lrle, and

usual the tiremen have not been behind in showy embellishments. Every precaution has been taken to guardlire, a building having been erected on the west side of Nineteenth street, where are stationed Engines, hose

att.iched to phisrs in the square and neighborhood. In case of accident. Fire-alarm Telegraph wires also extendthe building, and upon the tirst intimation of an outbreak the alarm can be instantly communicated to every

of this immense structure. THE ENTRANCES.The main entrances are three in number. They are at the comer of Eighteenth and Tine streetsnortheastern

: corner of Eighteenth and Race streetssouthe.^tem gate : the eastern gate on Eighteenth street, about half-wayRjice and Vine. The gateways of exit are at the northwest comer of Vine and Nineteenth streets, south-comer of Race and Nineteenth streets, and the Western on Nineteenth street, half-way between Race and Tine,

The m.ii? building extends from the gateway on Eighteenth street, the main centre entrance, to the westernof the square, being the main centre exit. On the east side of Eighteenth street is located the beautiful cathedral

St. Peter and Su Paul, with its immense dome.PICTURE OALLERY.This is situated on the north side, running the whole length of the square, five hundred feet long and thirty feetand is furnished more elaborately than any other portions of the buildings : and, in order to guard against fire,

esterior is filled with brick, and brick walls separate the gallery from the adjoining buildings. This gallerythe finest an exhibition ever offered to public inspection. It contains over three million dollars' worth of property,picture alone costing not less than 27,000. '

PHOTOORAPHIC GALLERY.This is situated at the eastern end of the Picture Gallery, occupying a space of forty feet, displaying a beautifulcollection. ARMS AND TROPHIES DEPARTMENT.

Is on the north side of Union avenue, and which caimot be missed if our diagram is referred to. Here it may notout of plac* to relate the gratifying fact of our display far exeeUing any of our sister States who have as yet given

quota to the Sanitary Commission. The ceiling is completely draped with flags, the tattered standards of many afield adorn the walls : Indian arms and weapons, ancient mortars and howitzers, blunderbusses and flint-

pistols, border bowie-knives. Rebel torpedoes, shell and shot from every field of the war, relics of '76 and 1S12,with manentoes of European smiggles, and French cannon taken from their original owners by British hands,

wrested from the latter by Yankee prowess." For all arovmd

Hang trophies of the fight or chase ;A target there, a bugle here,A battle ase. a hunting spear.And broad-swords, bows and arrows store. Pennons and flags defa?ed and stained,That blackening streaks of blood retained."

Also, among the attractions is a model of the huge twenty-inch gun recently cast at Pittsburgh. Outside theof entrance to the Hall of Arms and Trophies are two smoke-stacks belonging to the Monitors which were riddledtorn to pieces by Rebel shot and shell at Charieston. The huge rents in the apparently inrulnerable iron serving

enlighten the visitor eonceming the hard knocks that are dealt with the missiles now employed in modem war. This

The largest Stock of Clothing in Philadelphia, at


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OUR SANITAra' FAIR. 11department lias been arranged under the supervision of Mr. Horstniann, tln' Military Accoutrement Manufacturer, ofCherry and Fifth streets, and Colonel Crossman, who have been unceasing in their efliirts to produce an iuiposiug effect.SCHOOL DKPARTMKNT.

Directly opposite is the department appropriated to Public Schools Each section has had the privilege of making itsown arrangements, but all to harmonize as a whole. The back part contains panels of wall paper, and a veiy largespread eagle in front and at the top, from the back of which the red, white and blue gracefully hang. Another sec-tion has chosen a white owl as its emblem. The bird of wisdom being perched on a cross-piece, and though it is silent,yet it seems to be absorbed in admiration of the harmonised groupings of the flags around. The ceiling is also deco-rated with the flags of all nations, whilst our own true red, white, and blue, gracefully unfolds its beauty in well-ar-ranged wavy lines from window to window, ai'ound the entire department.FLORAL DEPARTMENT

Lies a little to the westward of the Arms and Trophies Department. This building being divided into four sec-tions ; one for the flower market ; one for bouquets and plants ; one for strawberries and wax fruits, and one for refresh-ments. Hanging baskets of delicate plants and tendrils are not the least beautiful of the decorations. The plants andflowers are from the collections of Fairman Rogers, H. A. Dreer, Joseph Harrison, Robert Buist, Joseph Levering, D.Rodney King, M. W. Baldwin, G. W. Carpenter, Robert Scott, James Richie, Mr. Algaier and others. Florcs here asmay naturally be anticipated, reigns supreme ; E.xotics of the rarest kinds are seen in all their tropical splendor. In thecentre is an immense fountain, the water falling dome fahsion from a considerable height, thus allowing a circle of 150 gas-jets, being so placed within this circle of falling water, that when lit it positively gives out a liquid fire.We are indebted to Mr. D. R. King and Mr. J. Mitchell for the arrangement of the decorations and the articlesoffered for sale. Attached to the Horticultural department is a fine display of Aquaria, and near to these are two de-partments which will attract much attention. One is a representation of a scene in the Arctic regions, and the other ascene in the Torrid Zone. A building about 15 feet square is used for each Zone. In the, Arctic scene a ship is caughtin the ice. A good representation of ice is made by the liberal use of large blocks of crystallized alum, and by anarrangement of light through a stained glass, the peculiar Arctic tinge is given to every object. The scene is so perfectin all its details, that one is almost disposed to believe that he feels the northern wind sweeping around him. Adjoin-ing is the Torrid Zone, where the desired effect is produced by the use of tropical plants. A jungle scene is represented,and the glaring eyes of a Bengal tiger are seen peering through the dense foliage. Stained glass is again brought intorequisition in order to give the necessary tint to the light as it enters the scene. Mr. Southwood, who hashad charge of thisdesign, has executed his work well. A gipsy encampment is also part of the attractions offered by the HorticulturalDepartment. POSTE RESTAUNTE.

Situated between the Floral Department and Union Avenue, where faint-hearted young men can cither receive abillet doux from their lady-love, or, if needs be, keep an appointed meeting.

Continuing through the floral Department, keeping to the left hand, the first opening leads toRELICS AND CURIOSITIES DEPARTMENT.This department is in the form of the letter L, containing many rare and curious relics of the past.In proceeding a little further to the westward we come to thePENNSYLVANIA KITCHEN,With its white-washed walls spotted over with blue, in true Teutonic rural taste. Rude tables where visitorscan procure country fare at a reasonable cost, and ruminate upon how their grandfathers lived before them. The great

feature of this kitchen is the huge stone fire-place, with its spinning-wheel and other relics. It is one of the fire-places described by Scott when he spoke of how

'' The fire, with well-dried logs supplied.Went roaring up the chimney wide."Upon the opposite side of Union Avenue isTHE WILLIAM PENN PARLOR,This apartment is designed as nearly as possible like the Quaker parlors of the early days of the colony.

" The white wash'd wall : the nicely sanded floorThe ancient clock that click'd behind the door.

TOWER HALL Clothing Bazaar, 518 Market Street.


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Thi* wiJl be no rrfredMMsiti served w riaiiffs ia me Peon p>rior ; but tbose ô d&dre to praeoK a =:et'i-i= b aôBTOodaud a little to the esrsrrd. -where tjier will fiisdTHE RESTAi:BA>rT.

lis i::sT la.-> I* mcbed ftw3 Ccioa AreBne. beii^ stuatcd BidraT. and arir^g directir on the cr'jnê side oftlie peaK M> tlie fkoal IXepulBent.

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THE OPENING CEREMONIES.

rn Wednesday, June 7th, at 4 o'clock, tlie various working committees on general arrangements met on aat the western end of Union Avenue, for the purpose of formally transferring the building to the Executive

Amongst those present Were Governor Packer, of New Jersey, Governor Cannon, of Delaware, and Governorof Pennsylvania. The judiciary was represented by Chief Justice Woodward, and Justices Thompson, Strong

Reed : the arniy by Major-General Cadwallader and Staff"; and the navy by Admiral Dupotit ; members of Councilsalso present.Mayor Henry presided, when hd made the following addressLadies and GentlemenWe enter to-day upon the realization of the zealous efforts which humanity and patriot-

have alike invited, and as we stand upon the threshold of an enterprise rarely equalled in extent, never surpassed ingrandeur of its purpose, wo may rejoice at the rich promise of its success, while we are yet mindful of the sad

that has called it forth. Gratitude and sympathy have before them full scope for their most generous andexertions- No claims more sacred, no appeals more powerful were ever addressed to a loyal people, than come

us this hour from the maimed and suffering defenders of our Union. The gigantic contest that is now waged betweenand rebellion is pre-eminent in magnitude, as are the rivers and plains that beheld its deadly strife. No military

however well directed, can adequately provide relief for the thousands of brave men who have sunk under theand privations of the march, or have been stricken down upon the many fields of battle. In this emergency, theheaven-prompted associations of the Sanitary and Christian Commissions, offer to you wide channels throughthe oil and wine of soothing kindness and of strengthening cheer may flow from the plenty of your homes to the

of the sick or wounded soldiers. Of these organizations the Sanitary Commission is the chosen dispenser of theofferings which the people of our own and of two sister States, have brought hither in this holy cause. Enlargedrcflued taste and unflagging energies have originated, planned and matured this grand undertaking. All that maythe senses and gladden the heart has been gathered into this spacious temple, dedicated to loyal benevolence, or

been stored within its numerous courts. [Cheers.] With unusual gratification I accept the honor, tendered by theCommittee of the Great Central Fair, of presiding on this occasion of its opening ceremonies.

Rev. Bishop Stevens followed with a prayer.John C. Cresson, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements, then made the formal transfer of the building to

Executive Committee.Mr. Cuyler, in behalf of the Executive Committee, said: In the name and by the authority of the Executive

of the Great Central Fair, and by request of its Chairman, I accept this perfect work. This beautifulso fair and graceful in its proportions, and its vast and varied contents more eloquently proclaim your

to our thanks than any words which I could utter. By the same authority I present them to you, sir, whomPresident of the United States has honored as his appointed representative, so that through yoU they may b6

to those noble uses for which they were assigned, and to which they have been consecrated. Conse-by no human tie or ceremony, but by an indwelling spirit of pious patriotism which inspired them, and by

devoted to the holy purpose of comforting those who toil and suffer, that millions, who perhaps may neverof them, may be free and great and happy. These noble buildings and their precious contents are the freeof the grateful people of three States, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, to the Army and the Navy ofUnited States. They are worthy to receive them. Those living heroes who battle in the field and on thewill prove it. Those maimed and wounded heroes who crowd our highways and meet us in our walks willit ; those sick and dying heroes in our hospitals will prove it ; those dead heroes have proved it, who sleep

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u THE OPEiNINT..beneath the waves or upon a hundred battle-fields : who moistened witli tlicir blood the w.il torn with slfot andshell, and trampled with mailed feet, beneath whiih thcj- were buried almost before the red light of battle hadfaded from their eyes. But I speak not now of the dead. They reck little of our remembering or our forgetting,and are beyond our ministry, though the time will come when the peaceful, prosperous, re-united people of a nowshattered, but then restored Union, will build enduring monuments to the immortal memory of those who, withheroic devotion, have sealed their convictions with their blood, and died to teach the world that there are truthsdearer than life, and wrongs more to be dreaded than death. And if there be a spot on earth where the grassof summer will grow greener, and where the winds of winter will blow less roughly, and the leaves of autumnwill fall more gently than on another, it is on those soldier's graves. But I .speak now for the livingfor thosewho make good in suffering and in blood, at the sword's point, our own brave speecheswho bear the crossthat we at lea.st may wear the cro\m ; for those who give us these great days which to our children are an in-heritance better than riches, and of which our posterity long generations hence, shall read with quickening pulseand eyes dimmed with tearsfor such as fought upon the bloody fields of Hanover and Malvern, of Antietam andGettysburg, of Chattanooga, or the bloodier and more recent battles of the Wildernessfor the wounded heroesperishing in thickets and in swamps, to whom we long to hasten with messages of consolation and reliefI speakfor the seamen of our navyfor men such as fought the gallant Cumberland, and went down with her. noblydisdaining to surrender, as she was sinking down beneath the cngulphing ocean, with the banner of our countryproudly floating from her mast-head, and as she sank, so does the story read, a dying seaman crossed her decksupon the bleeding stumps of his shattered limbs, to pull the lanyard of his gun, and fire a parting shot towardsthe foe. Need 1 speak for such men ? The impressive scene before me is my answer. These costly and beautifulgifts are the embodiment and expression, yet not the measure of the patriotism and the humanity of the people.In their name I commit them to you, sir, and through you to their holy mission of comfort to the sick andwounded, and consolation to the dying heroes of our army and navy.

Bishop Simpson, on behalf of the President of the United States, received the gift. He was, he said,present at the request of the President of the United States, and in his behalf he accepted from the ExecutiveCommittee, this vast treasure contained in these immense buildings, the generous offerings of the citizens of XewJersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, to be dedicated in the name of the people to the use of the sick and woundedof the Union array and navy. No one more than himself regretted the absence of the President, but he could notbe with us. His eyes are upon Richmond. [Cheers.] He is listening for tidings from brave Generals, and fromequally brave advancing hosts. The Bishop recounted the great good done by the Sanitary and Christian Com-missions, and compared the Philadelphia exhibition with those held in other cities to procure funds for theSanitary Commission, and declared this to exceed them all in extent and beauty. Referring to the present strug-gle he attributed it to slavery, and said that the people have declared that the institution, which could not hvewithin the Constitution, should die beyond it. In closing he said: " It is true that many sleep in the dusta Lyon,a Baker, a Sedgwick, and a Wadsworth rest in their glory. But we have a host still living. Sherman has shownthat he is a Northern man with Southern proclivities ! [Cheers.] We have a Thomas'who never doubts. [Laughter.]"We have a Hooker who fights above the clouds. New England has given a Howard, and, one-armed as he is, heis still a match for his foes. She has given a Butler, who is the terror of the whole of the South. [Cheers.]Pennsylvania proudly looks on her Hancock as a tower of strength, and she wears near her heart Jleade of praise^while the "West, from the borders of the Mississippi, sends us a Grant of unconditional victory. [Cheers.] TheBishop then formally accepted the buildings, and was followed by Bishop Stevens in a prayer of dedication.

Addresses were made by CJovernor Camion, of Delaware, Governor Parker, of New Jersey, and GovernorCurtin, of Pennsylvania, and the ceremonies closed by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by the immenseaudience. During the ceremonies inside, a large American flag was hoisted to the top of the immense flag-staff,and saluted with thirteen guns, Hastings' Battery being in attendance for that purpose.

At the close of the ceremonies the large crowd in attendance was scattered throughout the buildings for thepurpose of viewing the immense collection of articles on exhibition and for sale.

All Styles, Kinds, Size and Price of Clothing at


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CATALOGUEXJTVIOTV -^^^EIVXJE.

NOKTH SIDE.Book Department.

Two Tables.Boydell's ShakespeareValue S500.Schiller's Works, one VolumePresented by F. Ley-

poldt, No. 1323 Chestnut street. Cased in Rose-wood and Velvet.A Set of English Common Law Reports, presented byMessrs. Johnston, Law Booksellers, on Chestnutstreet below Sixth. Oifered for sale $355.

Splendid Photograph AlbumCarved in crimson vel-vet. Ornamented with wood carvings. Value, $65.Album containing Photographs and Autographs ofnineteen distinguished Authors, Charles Dickensamong the rest.

Collection of Books and AlbumsPresented by J. B.Lippincott & Co.Corn Exchange Tables.In centre of drapery overhead is

Portrait of WashingtonSully's copy of Stuarts.Portraits Handsome LadiesA copy from Greuze, by

Sully. Another portrait from original, by sameartist.

Federal FlagThe first raised after the breaking outof the Rebellion, "over St. Joseph's, Mo."

" Patr PatrieOver this is a well arranged group ofdrums, flags, muskets and swords.The Veritable Old Lady who once Lived in a ShoeThe delight we experienced whilst children inreference to this old lady and her numerous pro-geny, seems to have lost none of its juvenilehilarity, if we may judge by the merry giggles ofall those who laugh at this spot.

Group of Three Orphan Children, surmounted by themotto, '' Forget not the Soldier's Orphans." Kindreader, comply to this appeal. Upon this group isthe following inscription

Gently, stranger ; pass not by,We are orphansknow you why ?Our fathers in their loyal pride,For the Union bled and died.

Over this is the heading in the shape of a semi-circle," Forget not the Soldier's Orphans."Comical Group of Figures, cut out of nutsSubject,"Committee from the Rural Districts."Puppets.Quilting Party-Very amusing.Pine Embroidery.Fancy WorkContributed by Mrs. E. C. Davis, of

Eighth street, above Chestnut.Watches, Jewelry & SilverwareDepartment.Situate across the Avenue leading to tlio Arms and Trophie.'f.

Gold and Silver WatchesEnglish French and Ameri-can; patent levers and I'epines; jewelry, the cost-liest and rarest on the continent; silver-ware, withrichest chasings and engravings.

Sewing Department.Needlework (specimens), some of which seem quite

impossible to be executed by that little instrument,the needle. Flowers, plants, trees, houses, aadhuman faces and forms are among the least of thewonders of the needle.

WashingtonPortrait.Wall-Paper Department

Patterns, styles various. The gold and velvet patternsare beyond description for richness and beauty ofdesigns. Amongst the principal contributors tothis . department, arc iVJi-^srs. Howell Brothers,'of 11th and Chestnut stn ct ; tluir specimens standunrivalled. Mr. J. H. Limpstreth and Jlessrs.Bigelow, Hayden & Co., have also contributedlargely to this display of goods. ^

Children's.Clothing Department.Infant's Embroidered CloakValue $100. Donor, Mrs.

Bradfield, S02 Arch street.Chilcb:en's Wardrobes. Various.

Tower Hall Clothing Bazaar, 518 Market Street.


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Kayser.Bob


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This Company make a display of the various goodsmanufactured by them, such as Paper Collars, Tags,&c.Trade Mark. This is very conspicuous, worked in

brass.

Clothing Department.Several enterprising tailors exhibit both Naval and

Blilitary suits with the notification that they are to bepresented to Lieutenant-general Grant, Admiral Farra-gut. General Meade and Col. Grossman. The Presidentis also to be provided with a rigging out. These aredisposed of by votes of $1.00 ; but it is allowable in thiscase to put your hand into " another man's pocket," ifyou wish to reverse the general order of things bygiving instead of taking ; the block suits will not makethe slightest objection to such a procedure.8omers & SonFive boys' suits.INDIA RUBBER AND GUTTA PERCHA DEPARTMENT.Every vaiiety of Goods are in those two substances.

School of Design.UNION AVENUESOUTH SIDE.

Affixed to the wall is a specimen of the course ofstudy bj' which a puj^il ignorant of the si m-plest rules of drawing, is gradually madea skillful artist.Elementary Class Figures, by Miss Lizzie Sheeve.

Secondary Class OutlineMiss Vanhorn.Light and ShadeMiss Stanbridge.Advanced OutlinesMiss Pingree.Water-color PaintingsMesdames Barrington,

Green, Pierson, Miss Hory and Silhoussia.Designs for Wall Papers and Calicoes.

Home Made Department.THREE TABLES.

Fancy ArticlesInterior E. C. Church, (Model,)Sister of Mercytaking the Veil. This is veryadmirably executed, the whole ceremony pre-senting itself at a glance, the officials beingrepresented as if actually performing this re-ligious ordinance of the R. C. Church. Donor,Eev. Mr. Luhrman of St. Peters, Kensington.

Contributions, [various,] by the Mesdames Mackey,Bonafon, Hastings and Simons. Value $600.

Miniature, wounded Zouave,Sofa Cushion, value UO,Bracket, value $20,

Book Markers, Tidies, C'usUions, Fancy Hanging-Baskets, Piece of Zephyr-work representingEast India Pavilion, two Vases artificial Flow-ers, value $30,Handsome Centre-Table,

Children's Toys,Toy House. This is very large and elaborately fixedup in every detail, it has been produced jointlyby Mr. Mackey, Jlr. Baker and Mrs. H. Trotter.

Labor, Income and Revenue Department.TWO TABLES.

Large Stuffed Eagle,Portrait of Governor Curtin,Horace Biuney, Sr., Portrait,Painting, Death of Gen. Lyonto bo presented tothe Union, League,Perfumery, [assorted,]Dry Goods,Tlarge quantity,]$2,500 Sword, Shoulder-straps and SpursFor theGeneral who has recorded the highest number

of votes.Worsted Work on CanvasTo be presented to

Mrs. General Meade.Vase Wax FruitTo be presented to Bishop Simp-son, of the M. E. Church.

Small Vase Skeleton FlowersTo be presented toPresident Lincoln.

Bird-cages[14,] containing 19 different species,principally Canaries.Wreath of Leaves in FrameMade from leavespicked off the tree which was the centre ofthat hard contested fight at Gettysburg.

UNION AVENUECENTRE TABLES.Fancy Articles,(ioddess of LibertyDoll.Rebel StandardMotto '-Sic semper tyrannis." Mercer

Cavalry.Smoking Wrapper and SlippersTo be presented to

Governor Curtin.Glass Vases.Artificial Fruit." Flowers.Sofa Cushions.Dolls, Slippers, Pin Cushions.

Newspaper Table,FOR THE SALE OF THE PAIR NEWSPAPER, "OURDAILY FARE."

Also, Garabaldi's Dagger, worn by him in mo.stofhis Bat-tles. His name is on the handle, having beenengraved by himself.

Book of Honor. This is for the Autographs of thoseanxious to have themselves preserved in the ar-



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chives of tlie Philadelphia Library at the termina-tion of the Fair.

Relics of Gettysburg.from the Holy Land.West PhiladelpMa Table.Screen, worked by the lady of Mr. S. C. Ogden,

U. S. Consul at Quebec. Upon this screen are eui-blazoned the Royal Co.at of Arms of England. Thisis to be presented to either Cobden or Bright, fortheir just views on our national course. This deli-cate matter is to be settled by the greatest numberof votes received for either.

in Plaster. Bust of the president, now beingexecuted from life, at Washington. The ultimatedestination of this bust will be at the UnionLeague House.

Articles, numerous.Lithographic Department.

Presses, of IMr. P. S. Duval, Fifthand Minor Sts., working color tinted illustrationsof the Fair building and grounds.

Exterior and Interior 'Views of Citizen's VolunteerHospital.

The Ten Commandments and Lord's Prayera beauti-ful specimen to what perfection the Lithe Arthas been brought.

Grand Piano. Jlessrs. Schoemaker, of Chestnut sjreet,with their usual liberality, have presented a mag-nificent "Grand" to the Fair. They also exhibitseveral others. These are close to the flag staff,and ladies are invited to run their fingers over thekeys. 4WAX FLOWERS OEPAHTMEMT.

Blushing Roses, Lilies, Daisies, Violets, and other flow-ers are here presented in this substance so natu-ral to the eye that one is tempted to almost smelltheir fragrance. Mrs. Mitchell superintends here.

PERFUMERY.Perfumes generally. Every species of Eau de Cologne,

from Jockey Club to Night Blooming Cereus, in-vite the attention of visitors ; also, Soaps, Pom-ades, &c., adjuncts to the toilet.THE JACQUARB LOOITl

Weaving Neckties. This is the machine used forweaving figured silks.

Portraits Washington." Jacquard.

Miniature Housefurnished complete. A good modelof a three-story nine-roomed residenee.

GLASS Ehmmn mpmmEm.Glass Steam Engine Monitor. Exhibitors, Brothers

Woodrufl". Cranks, piston, paddle-wheels ; thewhole composed of glass, and working at high 'pressure.

Vases of glass works-(specimens.)Fancy articles blown to order.CHINA a PORGElAm DEPARTMENT.Pedestal Parian Marble (French) in reliefa groap of

Harvestmen on the apexsix female figures repre-senting six cities, Paris, Lyons, Marseilles, Bor-deaux, Rheims and Boulogne. Value $300. Do-nors, Messrs. Tiudale & Mitchell.

China VaseEnglish manufacture. Donor. JamesSteel, Esq.Home China, (Americanvery fine,) made by Mr.Kimbaum. Donor, Mrs. Towue.Porcelain Vases, (several.) Donor, Mrs. Gomey, ofTrenton.

Tucker China Teapot.New Jersey Porcelain.Granite Ware.C C Ware.On centre table complete French China Dinner Service.

Value, S600.Small Carved Box, made and presented by Mr. Ed-

ward Cabot, of Boston.Large blue Earthenware Plate, originally in the pos-

session of the well-known Rolin family. This isthe widow's mite, coming from an old negro wo-man. Her letter of presentation stating it washer all, she could do no more, but ofiered it withher prayers to the Fair.

Small Plate (containing a loaf of genuine Libby Prisonbread,) this plate was originally in the posses-sion of our great philosopher, Benjamin Franklin.Wax Flowers, executed by Miss Vogt.

Boot and Shoe Department.Specimens, various.Pair Cavalry BootsMaSe to the measure of Major

Gen. D. B. Birney. Donor, Leon Benkert.Patent Leather BootsMade to the measure of Govern-

or Sprague, of Rhode Island. Donor, Leon Ben-kert, Esq.

Jlessns. De Haven, Wireman, Stranger, Harmer andShoemaker also contribute various articles.

CARPET DEPARTMENT.Under the Superintendence of James H. Orne, Esq.

Splendid Specimens, Tapestries, Velvets, Brussels, Orien-tal Rugs and Matts.

^^elvet Carpet, (figured,) eight yards square.

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GENTLEMEN'S rURNISHlNGPEPARTMENT.Gentlemen's attire in every conceivable style.

LmCERIE DEPARTMENT.SITUATE ACROSS TUE AVENUE LEADINO TO CON-FECTIONERY AND RESTAURANT.

Superb Black corded Silk Mantilla, value $125. Donors,Messrs. Agnew and English.

Moire Antiques,Brocades,Laces,Continuing westward of this department, are the Notions

consisting ofZephyrs,Silks,Samplers, (worked in beads,)Specimens in needle-work, (numerous,) contributionmostly from poor needierwomen, who have found

spare momenta to throw in their mite to the succorof our Soldier Brothers.

HAT, CAP AND FUR DEPARTMENT.The collection here is of the most varied kind, W. F.

Warburton, Esq., and Charles Oakford, Esq., ap-pear to have led the trade in their offerings to ourNational Altar.Dress and Millinery Department.

THREE TABLES.Elegantly decorated as usual by the Ladies. The

a-ssortment consists of every thing pertaining to aLady's toilet.

Leghorn BonnetTo be presented to the Gen-eral's Lady who receives the . most votes, privilege25 cents.

Lady's HatMade entirely of American materials,also made by an American Lady. The Donors ofthese two articles are Messrs. Wood & Carey,Chestnut Street.

Fancy Goods,Wax Flowers. The Bank.

Situate south siile of Union Avenue, westward of avenue leadingto Scliool Department.

This Institution is the recipient of the proceeds fromall sales effected at the various Departments.

Wholesale Dry Goods Department.Two sections, wholesale and retail.^Miolesale, eastern section.

Retail, western section.No. 1 counter fjadies Cloth for Mantles, from Camden

Woollen Mills, New Jersey.No. 2 counterAmory and Portsmouth Spool Cotton ;

case Spool Cotton tastefully arranged.HOME PRODUCTIONS.

No. 3 counterOrgandie Lawns, jMozambique, Cottons,and Woollens, colored Coburgs, and Alapacas,various colors.

No. 4 counterFancy Articles, made of wood procuredfrom Scotland, value $800.

French Engraving.RETAIL DEPARTMENT.

I\Iodel of a Florida Fort,Model Steam Engine, Donor, H. B. Pancoast, Esq.Every variety of Dry Goods, including Counterpanes,

Quilts. Messrs. J. M. Haffleigh arid Messrs.Besson & Sons are large contributors.School Department. (Females.)

Every School Section is fully represented, the whole ofthe Decorations presenting a very chaste appear-ance. Mottos, Garlands, Flags being so arranged,as to bespeak the supervision of our fair sisters.The Fancy Articles are of the visual character, andeven the most fastidious " Gent," if he can with-stand the facinating appeals made from such abevy of brilliant-eyed maidens, evidently is doomedto pass through this vale of tears in wretchedbatchelordom. Here Mr. Shippen is ensconced ashe ought to be, in the centre of the avenue, pro-tected by an immense Fort, heavily armed andmanned by Soldiers to protect him against such adischarge of piercing glances which are beingsighted upon him all day long. ' Happy Jlr.Shippen."School Department, (Males.)

The military clement is evidently becoming firmlyfixed in the minds of our rising generations. Onemight be led to suppose he had mistaken this depart-ment, and arrived at the arms and trophies.Torn Battle Flag. Fifty-fifth regiment P. V. carried

through 14 of our heaviest battles.Battle Flag of the Louisiana Tigers. Captured by

Captain W. L. Stork, a High-school graduate.James' Projectile (Conical), Captured from Fort Pu-

laski.Costly Books. Value, $5000.Large Scrap Book. Value, $150. Donor, Master C

Mortimore. By Professor Beale.A Charcoal Sketch. Eagle protecting Agriculture andCommerce on the right. To the left subduing

I traitors and trea.son.

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Children's Department.ing parallel with

If you have little ones let them here make an attackboth upon your purse and patience. This mode willensure you the privilege of being able to visit the restof the department at leisure. Too much praise cannotbe bestowed upon the lady chairman of the Committee,(the Rev. Mrs. Furuess), for the entire arrangement ofthis tempting portion of the Fair.Children's Games. A table is devoted wholly to games,

Comic, Philosophical and descriptive. Here areseveral very capital children's books, got up ex-clusively for the Fair, amongst which are the ''ThreeBears," the authoress, of this city, modestly an-nounces herself under the initials of A. L. 11.The Children's Hour.

The Life of Captain Walter Newhall.Dolls' Clothing. Immense quantities, and beyond de-scribing.

Inscription over western end of HallEvery child that buys a toy.Heals the wound of some brave boy."

ModelsRacing Boats from New England.The little daughters of Mr. Casper Souder, jr., mustbe mentioned for having parted with the most cherishedof all toys to a child, viz :A Doll's House. This is a very pretty miniature affair.

Confectionary Department, as may well be imagined,is in great demand amongst the future men and womenof America.

Signer Blitz's Exhibition.SITUATE END OF CHILDKEN'S DEPARTMENT.

Apart from the inexhaustible power of the Professorto amuse his audience, he has secured the co-operationof Mr. John Toy, Mr. Rene Guillou, Dr. Koecker, Dr.Steck, and Mr. Coleman Sellers, who greatly add to thedelight and amusement of the juveniles.Skating Pond. (Optical illusion.) This deception is

so good, that the longer a person looks, the moreconvinced he is that it is a reality.

New Jersey and Delaware,J. A. Wolbert, Esq., of Wilmington, oflSciating Com-

mittee man of Arrangements in the Delaware depart-ment, not satisfied with witnessing the successful issueof his arduous task in organizing his department, stillcontinues to pay every attention to visitors who areanxious to see the produce of his State.

Tattered Battle Flags, Cannons, Sfrords, Rebel Banners.New Jersey, proud of such trophies,' las showing theindomitable courage of her sons, now hangs outher ban-ners, side by side with her sisters Delaware and Pennsyl-vania for all who value life, liberty and freedom to jointhe avalanche that must sweep away accursed slaveryfrom our fair Land.Flag carried at the mast-head of the Saucy Kate 700

miles up the Nile.Three pieces British Cannon, captured during the

Revolution. These were delivered up to us byBurgoyne at Trenton. Also Saratoga.Flint>lock Breech Loaders. Made in Connecticut half

a century ago.Fancy Articles, an extensive assortment, giving evidence

of the industry of our country sisters, and theirendeavours to outshine their Pennsylvania relativesboth in quantity and quality.

Delaware. Amongst the most noticeable exhibits,are the clothes worn by General Washington when heresigned his Commission of the Continental Army, hav-ing led it not only to a victorious end, but also securedthat preliminary position for America, which withinless than a century, has made our country the first inthe list of nations, and the most to be dreaded in daysto come.Two Telescopes used by Commander David Paul Jones.

Turkish Divan,SITUATE AT BOTTOM OF NEW JERSEY AA^ENUE.ALSO, FROM PICTUEE GALLERY.This is indeed, literally, an Eastern Divan. If co.st-liness of fittings can ape at approaching the Sanctums

of the Sedate Turk, the decorator's conception has evenexceeded the Moslem's idea of "taking it easy." La-takea and choice Habana's enhaled in this deliciousapartment, whilst unconsciously becoming mesmerisedwith "the trickling of the water from the fountain in thecentre, and the prismatic colors thrown out from thefalling wafer must be a seventh heaven for a young-America to enjoy. '-Advice to all smokers," Take alounoe for half an hour.

Art Gallery,SITUATE NORTH END OF BUILDING. EXTENDINGWHOLE LENGTH, FROM EIGHTEENTH TONINETEENTH STREET.To the connoisseur of art here, he may feast his eyes

upon such living nature on canvass as has never beenseen in all America before. Has Art no hold in theaiFections of her people ? Who dare say " No." Aftergazing upon our present display, to enumerate even asmall portion now exhibited would entail a censorshipwhich must be respectfully declined; although wewould urge all to observe minutelyThe Rocky Mountains. Bierstadt.Christian Martyrs in the Coliseum. Rothermel.

Clothing, equal to any,made to order and mneh elieaper,


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CATALOGUE. 31A large Landscape. Weber.Hamilton contrrbutcs 7 or 8 pictures.Sully " 5 or (J "Schussell " 5 or (3 'Rothormcl " 10 or 12

FOREIGN PICTURES.Chef d'oeuvro, Hasenclevor,Portrait, "Apple of Discord, H. P. Ctray,Roll Call of last victims of Eeign of Terror,

C. L. Muller,Isabey,

. Convure,Achenbach.

Standard Bearer, (small,) Messonier,FruitpieceGrape's and Peaches. W. Johann Preyer.

In a glass goblet half filled with wine is reflectedthe Artist's Kooiu, a window with a glimpse of thesky, an easel and before it W. Preyer himself.

WATER COLORS.Small room at east end of Picture Crallery,Dolbadern Tower, Turner,

Others, "Black Forest, C. Branwhite,Two Marines, Jackson,The Little GleanersTwo others, Mole.Drawings by Burket, Foster, Penley, Hardy, Absalom,

Dodson, Weunhart, Wittkamp, J. B. Pyne, Roberts,Richardson, Copley, Fielding and many others.

Principal Contributors, Claghorn, Joseph Harrison,E. W. Clark, Joseph A. Clay, E. S. Clark, J. S.Earl, Brothers Moran.PHOTOGRAPHtC GALLIERV*

Situate in Art Gallery Department, on Nineteenth street end,Contains a fine coUccticm of Photo scenes and por-of our celebrated men.Cabinet-Ware Department.

: running parallel with Nineteenth street, from entrance onVine street to opening in Union avenue.

House Furnishing Goods, Looking Glasses. Assort-ment various.

Carved Walnut Sideboard, value $500.Models in Cork. Melrose Abbey. Tomb of Edward,

the Black Prince. Temple of Thesus. Coliseum,Rome, Caesar's Tower.

Washington's Carriage.Organ (very small), manufactured by E. M.

Bruce, 18 North 7th street. It is a very naturalquestion to ask, "How is it possible to producesuch a body of tone in so little space ;" but so itis, and the low price is equally in keeping, beingparticularly moderate, which must secure to thisgentleman a ready sale for these mellow-toned in-struments.

Horticultural Hall.Take centre passage in Union avenue, north side.The Hall is arranged in two circular rows of tables.Outer circle, Plants for show; Inner circle, Plants

for sale and Bouquets; also quarter circle table forWax flowers.From the entrance go with the sun, or, keep to your

right hand, following the course of the Outer table,we come toFIRST TABLE.

Pandanus Javanicus,Davallia Elegans,Glorianus, numerous specimens,Granda Flora Alba,Grauda Flora Imperialis,Draoena Forrea, first brought from China, in 1771.Ealadium Chantina,Dicksonia Antarctica, from Van Dieman's Land.Pteris, tricolor,Manantra, bicolor.Golden Ferns,Silver Ferns,Cyprus AlternifoliusVariagaf a, (this is a new plant)Magnolia Pumila, from China.Tradescantia, discolor, brought from South America,

in 17b3Croton Variagata, East Indies.Certoceras Reflexa, Japan (perennial bloomer)

SECOND TABLE.

Plants, various." specials.

Auracaria Excelsa, the only one in the country, valuedat 500.

Ficus Elastica, or India Rubber Plant,Sonerilla Margaretacea, spotted leaves [under a Bell

Glass.]Babiania Bourbonica,Blechnum Braziliensis, a splendid fern.Begonias, a collection very fine.Lycopodium, a collection of the finest specimen of these

are under a glass case.Lepidephylla,Ficus Repens, in a hanging basket in the shape of a

Wasp's nest.Frigid Zone.

Eihibitor, R. Scott, Esq.A large collection of Hot-house and Green-housoPlants.

RECESS ON THE RIGHT.Aquaria,Fern Cases,

at Tower Hall, Clothiog Bazaar 518 Market Street.


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ramic viewsTorrid and Frigid scenesby Profes-sor Booth.A ship hemmed in by icebergs." This truly depicts stunted Arctic vegetation, con-

sisting of a few hardy and blast-beaten pines, makingthe scene more chilly, by the suggestions of a tem-perate clime. Ice, ice, everywhere ; near at hand,piled up in great mountains of crystal splendor ; and,in the far distance, across the cold blue water, in bergsand fields of snowy whiteness. Over all is shed a paleblue light, containing not a degree of warmth, and thewhole scene is one of frozen beauty."

Torrid Zone.A WOOD IN THE SOUTH, hy Southwood, Esq.Tropical vegetation, heavy, rich, gloomy and impene-

trable, shuts out the view on every side of a smallglade. From the branches overhead, hang rich mosses,whilst among them are seen mischievous monkeys andbrilliant-plumed parrots, as well as many birds of bril-liant colors. The awkward crane is seen extending hisneck from the foliage, and over all hangs the dark greenforest roof. No sky is visible, and the little light whichpenetrates the foliage is dim and uncertain. After afew moments gaze, we realize the horror of the scene !From the midst of all this loveliness, from these deeprecesses of noble foliage, peer the bright eyes and glistenthe teeth of the king of the tropics, the relentless andblood-thirsty tiger ! With tingling veins we urge oureyes to examine still further into the mysteries of thislovely bower of terror, and we discern a panther, whofrom his looks, evidently is intent on mischief, butseems deterred by tlie presence of his superior, thetiger. ONE TABLE.

Exhibitor, H. A. Dreer, Esq., Florist, Chestaut St.Remarkably fine collection.

Lycopoediums.Caladiums,Ferns,Fuschsias,Colens,Begonias,Calcolarias,Australian Fern,Two Langtroth Hives, presented by John Turner Esq.,

containing in one a new swarm, the other a full cropthese hives produce 70 lbs of honey during theseason.

TROPICAL PLANTS, TWO TABLES.Exhibitor, D. Rodney King, Esq.

Billbergia Rosea,Dracoena Terminalis,

Marantia Regalis,M. Zabrina, .jBegonias, (numerous)

B. Rex.Creopana Dact3'lyfolia,Strellitzia Regina. TWO TABLES.Exhibitor, M. W. Baldwin, Esq., in charge of Mr. Wm. Joyce.Orchids (or Air Plants,)

Catteya Mossia,Caladium, bicolour, (very splendid,)C. Argyrites,Bourbon Palms,

Plants for sale.

Plants for sale j ^T'"' ^"^*' ^/^^fS?"/I " lergu.son, Laurel Hill.

BABY'S HOUSE.Let the little ones by all means see this.

Exhibitor, R. Buist. Esq.Croton Varigatum Rubrum,Acacias, (numerous specimens,)Gloxinias,Pandanus Javanioa,Ananissa Variagata,Pavetta Bourbonica,Cissus, discolor,Dorganthus Excelsa,

ONE TABLE.Exhibitor, Joshua Longstreth, Esq.

Assorted varieties of above mentioned Plants, all inhigh perfection.

OXE TABLE.E.xhibitors, Messrs. McKensio i, Co.

The hanging Baskets of flowers throughout the Hall,are supplied by the Exhibitors, Messrs. BIcKen-sie & Co.

Pine Apples,Dragon Trees,Cinnamon Trees,Sugar Cane,Gucca Variagata,Japan Cedars,Hydrangens, (various,)Auracaria Braziliensis, Brazilian Pine,Acacias, Ivies,

Mrs. G. H. Carpenter,Palms,Pines

tubs

All the desirable Styles of Goods iii the Market at


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INXER CIRCLE OF TABLES.Division to tlie right is the " Marche au Fleurs "or Flower Market, under tho management of J S.Mitchell, Esq., Chairman of Committee on arrange-ments and Decorations.

Division : Plants and Flowers for sale.Division : Part of this is for the sale of Flowers,as well for Refreshments, Strawberries and Cream,&c. &c.Division : Wax Flowers, (for sale,)

OUTSIDE OP THE E\TR.\JJCE.Exhibitor, .Mr.-!. Q. H. Cai-penter.

Palms.

The Fountain.Exhibitor, James Duni'mi, EGardener Wm. PoUook, wh

the centre of tho Fountain.

Palm,Tree,

Fern Tree,Grandiceps, InJi;Tree,Palm, Within theIsland Pine, centre of(two in fruit,)

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theLongefolia, Fountain.

Plants,(numerous,)

Lace Plant,jRubber Tree, ^

Plants, (various,) ) Base of(various,) ) Fountain.Picta, discovered by Humboldt.

BASIN.Regia, (several,) in the Pond.

Arms and Trophies,on the ri


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Erin's Harp," borne by Meagher's Brigade, underMcClellan and Hooker.

GREAT GUNS."Hydra" Barrelled Catlin Gun, which, in General

Butler's department, has done such distinguishedwork, the rebels declaring that it was " loaded allnight, and fired all day." It is said to equal inexecution a squadron of men, and it can be work-ed and wheeled about by two persons. It is load-ed like a coffee-mill, aoJ death is ground at thehandle, the firing being continuous, and rapid.

Black Monster Dahlgreen, cast at Pittsburg,thelargest in the worldan immense one thousand-pounder, eighty-five tons in weight, calculated tocarry a ball six miles, and capacious enough tohold a family.

Array of Arms at the end of Hall, from Horstman &Co., arranged by Captain Hastings. The wea-pons, machines, and missiles of war, are mostartistically presented. Cannons and cannon-ballsfront a number of mailed knights, armed cap-a-pie, and back of these are a crowd of guns andbayonets in a semi-circle, tier after tier, flankedwith swords and pistols, the whole being sur-mounted with the eagle and the banner.

Relics aiid Curiosities

CURIOSITIES, RELICS AND AUTOGRAPHS.This portion of the Fair is devoted to the above

articles, is roomy, well ventilated, not too crowdedwith tables, and looks remarkably well from theblending on its walls of flags and portraitsmany of the later being the likenesses of the Con-script Fathers of Pennsylvania.

Old Portraits, Hon. John Penn, son of Wm. Penn,born in Philadelphia, 1700. This portrait is bythe famous Sir Godfrey Kneller.

Full length Portrait, William Plumsted, supposed tohave beonthetirst Mayor of Philadelphia, in 1750.This painting has a double interest inasmuch as

Iit displays the style of Copley, the painter, fatherof the late Lord Lyndhurst, the only American

I who ever became Lord Chancellor of England.Portrait on WoodA Burgomaster of Holland "about

the year 1619.Kane RelicsBoat in which Dr. Kane made his lastI

voyage. Mr. Childs is the Donor of this interest-ing article, which was presented to him by thej

Doctor.Engraved PortraitDr. KaneLoaned by R. C.Davis,Esq On this is a pencilled plan of the second

I

Grinnel F]xpeditioD, of August 1853, with in-j

structions where, under certain circumstances,! might be found a boat with provisions, deposited

at a particular place, in the event of retreat be-coming necessary.LEIJAL RELICS.

A Warrant to arrest a person on charge of Treasonfurnished by Mr. Davis, it bears date " NewOrleans, January 21, 1807," is addressed toCowles Mead, Esq., and is signed by GeneralsWilliam 0. C. Claiborne and James Wilkinson.It is not very polite or particular in its language,but earnestly commands the immediate arrest of" that Arch Traitor " Aaron Burr, and his instantconveyance to New Orleans.

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Original Warrant of summons, to arrest BenedictArnoldpresented by P. J. Dreer, Esq., this isaddressed to the Sheriff of the county of Newton,signed by a justice of New London county (botfiin Connecticut,) calling on him, his deputy, orany constable, to arrest Benedict Arnold, and tosummon four witnesses to give evidence againsthim for having got drunk in Norwich, " his birth-place by-the-by," " so that he was disabled in theuse of his understanding and reason, appearingin his speech, gesture and behaviour," the samebeing " against the peace of our Lord, the Kingand the Laws of the Colony." Au endorsementon the back of this warrant informs us that oneJoseph Tracy, constable, did arrest the said ."Ben-edict Arnold," and delivered him up " to bedealt with according to law." What the resultwas is not stated, but the costs which " Benedict"had to pay were as follows : " to evidence Is. 4d ,court fees, Is.; officer's fees " to Constable Tracy,"Is. 9d , making a grand total of four shillingsand one penny, which was paid. The date is May36, 1760, at which time Arnold was twentyyears old having been born on January 3d, 1740.A Petition from Robert Morris and John' Nicholson,confined for debt with ten othersdate August28, 1799, praying that, on account of the pre-valence of an infectious disorder in the jail.

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their quarters should be changed. It is counter-signed by " Jonath. Penrose," and is addressed tothe Supreme Court. That Robert J] orris, whodid so much and made so many sacrifices for theRepublic, should have been allowed to linger inprison for debt, in his later years, is one of thesaddest items upon our public records.

Book of Presidents, Autographs with their Portraitspresented by Mr. Dreer. The title-page to thisinteresting volume has been beautifully executed,in imitation of engraving, by Mr. Dreer, junior.Each is a full unrautilated letter, and their datesare as follows : Washington, February, 1798 ;John Adams, July, 1813; Jefferson, January,1803, with a certiticate by himself dated January,1820; Madison, March, 1808; Monroe, May,1814 ; John Quincy Adams, August, 18:^6Andrew Jackson, " The Hermitage, August 29th,1838;" Van Ruren, October, 1849; W. H.Harrison, February, 1818 ; Tyler, July, 1832Polk, February, ls39; Zachary Taylor, January,1843 ; Fillmore, November, 1824 ; Pierce, Decem-ber, 1828 ; Buchanan, February, 1839, and A.Lincoln, Maj-, 1864. The portraits accompanyingthese letters are fine impressions form the bestlikenesses.

Another set of Presidents, Autographspresented byR. C. Davis, Esq. This collection is tastefullyarranged, mounted and set into a frame madefrom part of the oak which, not many years ago,was removed from Independence Hall.A Chair formerly used by Franklin, in which ThomasJefferson sat when he drafted the Declaration ofIndependence.A ClockThe first brought over by William Peun.

Modern Clock set on top of vase of Chinamade byorder of Napoleon 1st, for the Empress Josephine.

Washington Department,ONE TABLE,

Under charge of Mrs. John Fallon, West Kitten-house Square. These relics ai-e numerous, the mostnoticeable ofwhich isA stout silver Watch, " bj' Benjamin Webb, Lon-

don, 2s 0. 65,620 ;" is not jewelled in the ordi-nary way, but is diamonded, and the insidecap, protecting the works, is of silver, elabo-rately carved. A golden shield inserted on

, the back of the watch, bears this inscription

Au Souvenir '.La Fayettea son cher ami,Wajne,

Generale de I'armecFederale,

Fredericksburg, Va.,le 5 jiiine,1781.

The Poet Cooper's WatchExhibitor J. C. D,Stanbridge. It was by this time-piece thiscelebrated man counted the hours of his finalillness.A Plate made in Paris, Presented to Washingtonby La Fayette.

Real China (wave pearl), Resembling Waves,which makes it appear as if inlaid with Pearls.Eggshell China, (specimens very rare), worth their

weight in gold. Considered a great rarityin Europe.

jChina, various sorts, and Butter-dishUsed by

! Washington whilst at Mount Vernon.jCup and SaucerUsed by Washington at hia

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Marriage.A Chip of the Old Block (a bit of wood)Portionj

of a Spanish Chestnut planted at Belmont,the residence of Judge Peters, by GeneralWashington.Washington Elm TreePart of this is for sale.

Bed-quilt (patchwork)Sewed by Mrs. Washing-ton.

Sofiv, Chair, BureauFrom Mount Vernon.Portraits of WashingtonseveralBy GilbertStewartSet in Wood Frame.IPosthumous Cast of Washington's Face.

IA Pitcher Portraitvery rare.

' Bas Relief Portrait, in Wax, of WashingtonPre-1

sented by George Washington to WilliamAnthony Rucker, husband of Janette Mar-shall, about the year 1784. In this the faceis longer and thinner than usual, but the hke-ness is striking. It belongs to MJrs. IsabellaWetherell, niece of Wm. Rucker.A Fragment of the Outer Coffin of the Father ofhis Country"Washington." This piece waspreserved from the remains, which were re-moved in 1831.Lock of Washington's Hair in a LocketGut offby Mrs. Perry, in 1781, received by Mrs. F.Peters, July 3", 1829, and presented to the Fairby Miss Mary Peters.

N'umerous Letters (Washington's own writing)Written to Dr. Stuart, to whom he bequeathedhis China Butter-dish.

Original Commission as Commander-in-chief of thefirst American Army, dated June 19, 1775,

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CATALOGUE. 27signed John Hancock and C'barles Thompson,Secretary.

Spoon found at Mount Vernon in the winterof 1862By Jjieut. Clement R. See, 2d Penn-sylvania Cavalry. It bears on it, in relief, theinitials G. W., and was evidently cast in aleaden mould.Kobert Fulton's First Steamboat.GlobeJudge Sj^mmes' own and particu-

lar Theory.White OakExhibitors, Historical Society.This is from Culp's Hill, Gettysburg, havingbeen riddled bj^ 240 bullets.

Lady's DressExhibitor, Dr. Slack. Incases. Facsimiles of Vehicles,Boats,Palankeen8and People. Ferry boats, illustrating TravelingintheEastlndies. Dawk Palankeen : Travelersare borne, very much at ease, on the shouldersof the natives. The distance of 100 miles isthus traversed in 24 hours, charge being only2.'> cents a mile, fresh bearers being in readi-ness at short distances.

Idol, (in black marble)Exhibitor, J. W.Kulan, Esq., supposed to represent SoorynDeb, the Deity of the Sun. It represents theidol in a chariot drawn by seven horses, hav-ing the sacred lotus flower in each hand.There are several other figures, each of which,as well as Sooryn Deb, is represented wearingboots or buskins. The images are in wonder-ful preservation, and their sculpture is of a

'' superior order. This idol is solid, standingabout five feet high by four wide, was dis-covered, in 1833, in the mud of the sacredGanges, near the island of Sanger, on whichstood a vast temple, destroyed by an inunda-tion nine hundred years ago. The age of thisidol is estimated at from one to two thousandyears.

BACK OF THE IDOL,(Wm. Brady's Tables),

Arc several specimens ofPagodas,and Miniature Pagodas,

Curiosities,Eelics,Shoes,

Zealand Productions,Bird's Nests,from the East, such as the Prodigal Son eat

in his misery.

Curiosities and Autographs De-partment,

Under the suporviaion of Thomus T. J.amcs, Esq,, J. Dreor, Esq.,Mr. R. C. Davis.

Literary Album, Csold for $500). Contains 20Poems, never before printed, by Mary Howittand Charles Kingsley, who represent theEnglish lyrists, and Longfellow, Lowell, Whit-tier, &c., are among the American. In mostinstances, portraits are attached to the Poems,being neatly inlaid, bound in green and gold.Continental Money.Numerous Foreign and Home Autographs.

Shells.Mounted Ferns.ManuscriptsIlluminated and plain, upon Vellumand Paper.Earliest Printed BooksPrinted by Faust & Schoy-

fer, A. D., 1459.Earliest Bible printed at Home, date 1471.Venitian Book, date 1476.Copv Caxton's Golden Legend, with Wood Cuts,No. 1476.Journal of Mason and Dixon's SurveysPresentedby J. Dreer, Esq. This is the original auto-graph manuscript of Mason and Dixon's " Sur-

veys," including the boundary line of Penn-sylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. The firstentry, November 15, 1763, is " arrived at Phi-ladelphia." Next day M. and D. attended ameeting of Commissioners, landed the Instru-ments, and set up the Sector and the Transitinstruments. The eleventh entry closes thefirst page, which is signed " Charles Mason,"and "Jere. Dixen," but every subsequent entryin the Diary is separately signed by the two,after that, to the close of the book. TheJournal states the carpenter was engaged fromthe 5th to the 13th December, in setting up awooden ob.'iervatory in the south part of Philadel-phia. Each day's weather is recorded, as well asthe stars visible on cloudless nights. The latitudeof the South Point of the City of Philadelphiawas ascertained, on New Year's day, 1764, to be39 deg. 56 min. 29.1 sec. North. The wholesteps of the survey are chronicled, and the closingentry in the record tells how, on January 29,1768, Messrs. Ma,sou and Dixon " delivered toRev. Richard Peters, the plans of the boundaryline."

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CATALOGUE. 29Dr. Franklin's ChairSituate on the left-hand side of

the corner as you enter.The Dresser contains a quantity of Kitchen utensils

Used 200 years ago.At the back of the Pennsylvania Kitchen is a Kit-

chen of less dimensions, where visitors can partake ofthe old-fashioned fare, of which their forefathers wereaccustomed to "exist upon."

TJAKS) .^ijsa ,Ha:ia ,

iSewing lacliiiie

Situated in the second passage of Union Avenue, nextPenn Parlor South Side. This Department leads

to directly Hardware and Stove Department.

Machines exhibited, and which have been donated tothe Fair, with the various amounts of value onMachines.

Wheeler & Wilson's (Button-hole) Machine, - $250Singer Manufacturing Company " - - 300Wilcox & Gibb's " - - 300Wheeler & Wilson Manuf'ng Co. " - - 300Elliptic Sewing Machine Co. " - - 250

Do. do. '' - - 75For Parlor use.

Finkle and Lyon's Machine, donated by Mrs. Dr.Fickhardt, Bethlehem, Pa., - - 55

Wagener's. - 65Grover k Baker's, 300Florence, 300American Button-hole Machine Co., - - 625Barnum's Self-Sewer, - . . - 250One Machine, Donor, W. C. Wilmart, - COOne Machine, " W. L. Marshall, - 40One Machine, " IT. W. Jarrett Emans, ^5One Machine, " Dr. F. A. Fickhardt.

Machinery.Situate, Running parallel with 19th St., first turning. South

side of Avenue. This department faces theFurniture Department across

the Avenue.

Coin Stamping JlachineDeposited by the Mint au-thorities. This continuously stamps the Fair coin,design "head of Washington. Rever.se, GreatCentral Fair, Juno, 18G4.

Hardware Department.Situate in passage leading out of Restaurant, running i:

Sewing Machine Department.

This consists of specimens of the best descriptions ofgoods in this line. Mr. Henry Distou, of Kensington,has an extensive show of " Modern Saws." Next tothis isB\ir BellWeight, 1011 lbs. Made in Sheffield, Eng-

land.1 tap is for the General Superintendent.2 " " Foreman.3 " " Superintendent of Logan Square.4 " " Tin5 " ' a boy.The bell is rung at 7 o'clock, A. M., 12 M., 1 and 6

P. M. Should a fire occur in the building there will'be a general alarm.The stand adjoining the bell, in this department isoccupied byPortable Coifee-roasting MachineDonors, Messrs.

Naylor & Co., Commerce street. Manufactured byHyde & Burpee.

Stove and Range Department.SITUATED BOTTOM OF PASSAGE OUT OF RESTAURANT.

Here are exhibited Stoves and Cooking Ranges, bothfor Gas and Coal, by all our best makers in this city.A description would entail more space than the limitsof this Catalogue can afford.



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mOlAN SHOW*SITUATE IN MACHINERY DEPARTMENT, RKiHT-HAND

SIDE COMING FROM UNION AVENUE, FACESOPENING TO HARDWARE DEPARTMENT.The copper-coloured gentlemen here give repeated en-

tertainments during the day. The general character oftheir audience is of the juvenile class, who appear muchentertained with the exhibition.

Restaurant Department.SITUATE; APPROACHES TO THIS FROM CENTRE PAS-SAGE IN UNION AVENUE. SOUTH SIDE, AND FROMSCHOOL DEPARTMENT.The decorations are very elaborately and tastefully

arranged. Portraits of our distinguished Generals, onshields, appear round the entire of this circular depotfor refreshments. The names of all our celebratedbattles are conspicuously arranged. Even to draw the

attentiuu of visitors touching that most needful of aladjuncts to a d.ay's holiday, " a feed," it is only necessary to say, the "carte" is most ample, varying fromcents to 35 cents for any one dish, combined with firsclass dishes, and a host of young ladies, noting thayour wants are immediately being attended to by thi" black element."

BEER, BEER, BEER. (MALT.)' I likes a drop of good Beer.Fm particularly fond of my Beer"Old Song.This " interesting" department is situated in close prox

imity within the Restaurant. On entering Union avenuethrough Confectionery department, keep to the leftround the llotunda, when the notice will be seen o" Lager sold here," temptingly inviting to all thirstjsouls. The mysteries of this sanctum are opened immediately on the purchase of a ticket, for each refresherwhen you are entitled to as many draws as prudenctmay dictate. Jolly fellows here predominate, eveiready to join in one's despondency, and divide wit!you, your sorrows for the time being.

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:Worth E:ighth Street, below Filbert,WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALEES IN

Fan? Aii STAPie

DRY GOODS.Consisting in part ofSILKS,SHAWLS,BEiss mmm%,wwmmBmm^ e#BS,mil a mms' wmr,

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And House Furnishing Goods,OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.The largest assortment to be found in the City.WINDOW CURTAINS, SHADES,

TABLE AND PIANO COVERS.SHEPPARD, VAN HARLINGEN AND ARRiSON,

1008 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.

I BAICEi SEWIHi MAeHiHE iPiiflPAIIYMANUFACTUREMACHINES MAKING THE SHUTTLE OR LOCK STITCH,

AS WEU. AS THE

it will Embroider perl'ectly as well as Sew per-If it wUl not, however ueefdl for shirfmak ing, it is not the Machine for a family. Grover & Baker's Celebrated Sewing Ma-Thc first inquiry to make in purchasing a Sewing Machine for family 'only equals the excellence and strengt h of it Stitching, by the elegance and beauty of its embroidery. Tbtse are the orlywhich Embroider. .^"Call and examine the Maohinee and work.

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THE CHEAPEST STORE IN THE CITY.BAMBERGER BROS.105 North Eighth Street, 3d Store above Arch.

The largest assortment ofLADIES' MEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSIERY,

LADIES' MEN'S AND CHILDREN'SuNOEasHmrs ^ onawHnSt oioves, mitts, gohsets, miz,

ETC. ETC.and a full line of STAPLE TRIMMINGS at nearly half the regular prices, atBAMBERGER BROS.,

well known Hosiery and Trimmings Store105 North Eighth St., 3d Store ab. Arch.; . ^^ ii

No. 520 ARCH STREET.WATCHES, PINE JEWELRY, SOLID SILVER WARE,ANDSUPERIOR SILVER PLATED WARE.^^=^A11 kinds of Silver Ware made to order in the factory adjoining store.TEMPie OF FASMIOH.The Cheapest, Best and Most Fashionable

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CURWEN STODDART & BRORespectfully refer visitors of the Fair to the large and varied stock of

Seasonable Dry Tioods,^^ -- At their Establishment.

Nos. 450, 452 and 454 N. Second StreetAROVK WIULinV.

Full stocks in all the following Departments

Dress Groods,Shawls,

Cloaks,Travelling Dress Materials,

Alapacha, Lustres, and Mohairs,Mourning Grood^Men and Boys' wear,

Furnishing Goods,III Domestic Goods

Preferring an active trade to exorbitant profits, we are selling without referentto the present or anticipated advance in prices.

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wm IVANS a.mVo. 43 ]Xortli lEig-lith Street,?rCCES?OR!? TO J. U. CASSEr.RERRY,

X3E3C3eS

Where you can have the attention of polite young ladies to wait on you wsatisfaction, and buy your goods at

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