632 6 py 1 Class. Book S^ ^' . v...... uauilufiiu- aie devotfd to tilt FRICE, 15 CEITTS. ■^A!v\cdi \ov^ S^JUNE, 1864.^^ 3S/E .A. C3- E E , ST J^T I OnSTEK. 316 C li e ss t n u t Street. J 4!' 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 art Ai 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 1 tiliio. \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, eq all 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, whit arc 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 ...•i! GROUND PLAN, .^^■^rj^For the GrTiida,iice o f "Vi si tor s. IN'iaa.o'toeia.'tli. Stroet:. ^ ^ — ^i 1 = 1^ 1 « h il C!iD= 3? 39 io T^^ ZEiig'lxtcoxitli Street. 1 Kutraaecs. 11. lec 11. ..,>.■. 22. DivMD. Ilc.n y Wagons. ■1 Exl!-. 12. KitelKM. 23. Water-Color Paintings. :;3. Sl..vv.« and Holl.iw W.-.ic l'^i^.tcEnt™u•es. 13. Soila-Wator Mauulacfnry. 2:! E. Photograph Gallery. 34. 8ewing-Macbines. \ I'mm.ylvauia Kit.-beu. U. Post-(im.-o. U. Tobaeeo. 35. Dry -Goods. William Ponn's Parlor. 14 A. 0pp. P. 0.,T.-legropll Office 2.i. Agricultural Implements. 30. Eclics and Curio, 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 extensive assortment 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 larg«ly, I can and will offer superior inducem.Bta ta sTcr; ouiteiaar. PERRY & CO. ^^ :LP^ 1 = uili ^y. lAJK^ei* CLOTHING. Nos. 303 & 305 CHESTNUT ST., PHILABELPHIA. COTTAGE ORGANS } The Ne Plus Ultra of Reed Instruments. In point of durability, they have no superior ; in purity and sweetness of tone, they have no equal. They have also nearly or quite double the power of any other reed instrument in the eomitry of the same price. The Harmonic Attachment and the Manual Sub-base, lx)th of which improvements are patented, combine to give these instruments that Deep Organ Tone, for which they are so justly celebrated, and which, we think, gives them some claim to the name Organ. Mr. Estey, (formerly Estey & Green,) has long been favorably known to this com- munity as the Manufacturer of the PERFECT MELODEON. and he has suceeded in retaining all the smoothness and pm-ity of tone which have ren- dered those instruments such great favorites in the musical world, while he has greatly increased the power. Although we do not claim that all other reed instruments that take the name of Oi'gau, are but •■'Imitatations," and "Melodeons in another shape," we do ask the public to call and see the one for which that claim is made, at the corner of Seventh and Chestnut Streets, and then call and see the GottagG Orffans, at No. 18 Noith Seventh Street ^^^ i^^S^ for themselves, which is the "Imitation " oi- ''Melodeon in unother shape." For sale only by E:. 3X. JBIMJCE:, Sis- 1= No. 18 N, Seventh St., Thilad'a, SfllEH ISLAND Dyeing Establishment BARRETT, NEPHEWS & GO, Proprietors. OFFICES; 47 :Worth Eighth !§treet, Pliilada. 5 & 7 John J!$treet, J^ew York. ■>Lli.d4' ,.)B djii9V98 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 Edifice creditable alike to the architect, and a proud illustration of what the denizens of good William Penn's Arcadia can do when all join heart and hand in so noble a cause, as assuaging the suflerings of our noble brotliers who, for these past three years, 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 knees in 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 of Shakespeare, when he wrote, The quality of mcrey is not strained ; It droppeth as the gentle rain from Heaven Upon 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 home productions of our sister States, Delaware and New Jersey, coupled with our own, we cannot do better than commence by 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 which netted the handsome sum of $80,000. Next in turn, Boston held a similar fair, and almost doubled the receipts of the Chicago, 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 total sum 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 down at 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 receipts from which, at last accounts, had reached Si, 200, 000. Baltimore held a Fair in the Maryland Institute, on the 19th of April, the anniversary of the day of the mobbing of the Massachusetts troops, while passing through that city to the defense of the Capital. The receipts of the Fair amounted to nearly $28,000. The Mississippi Valley Sanitary Fair opened at St. Louis on the 17th of May, and thus far the receipts amount to about $400,000, with a prospect of a still larger 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 $124,011.93, with a very fair prospect of reahzing before its close upwards of a quarter of a million. Other Fairs in diflerent parts of the country are in course of preparation. As to our own, let other States speak of us ; the result we reckon upon with confi- dence. 2 Hiiif A. iieiR, T14 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, [Ojyposile the Masonic Hall,) Oflers for sale his superior and fresh Including all the latest introductions and novelties of merit imported from Europe. Also, AGRICULTURAL AND GRASS SEEDS Of the best quality, all of which -will be sold at the usual market rates. Greenhouse Plants, New Roses, Dahlias, Gladioli, Verbenas, Bedding Plants, Grape Vines, Fruit Trees, Asparagus Roots, Evergreens, &c. He is also prepared to furnish at all seasons, from his Hot-houses & Garden in West Phila. Battptls, Wtenib, B{t$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>i3l±©ca. -v^itla. C3-a,3:»ca.©i3L Seeca^s; In 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- vantage to send to the subscriber for their supplies. Catalogues -with prices will be sent on application. Dreer's Garden Calendar, designed to furnish brief directions for the culti- vation and management of the Esculent and Flower Gardens, with select list of Seeds, Plants and Trees, will be mailed to all applicants enclosing a postage stamp. Address, jHC3E]]!VSK^sr jA.. s»xejE:s:xs, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. SYNOPSIS OF OUR FAIR. LOOAN SQUARE Has a varied history. When Washington Square grew too far into the heart of the oity to be deemed a proper place for a Potter's Field, it was converted first into a cattle-market, and then into a city park, and the Potter's Field was removed some fifty or sixty years ago, to a distant northwestern location, where it was thought the march of improvement would never reach ; but the city still grew around the new Potter's Field ; the surrounding commons be- commg covered with fine houses, and in due time Avas converted into a public square : but " Ho presto !" the national talismanic will transforms it into a ^rand Temple of Patriotic benevolence ; presents itself with a celeritgn which sufrgests that the wand of Prospero, or the fabled lamp of Aladdin has been the supervisor of what we now behold. More evidences of good taste were never crowded into a like space in so short a space of time in the history of the whole world ; it carries the indelible proof of a genuine, warm, patriotic benevolence, existing throughout the entire nation. THE BUILDINQ Is constructed in the Gothic style, occupying the whole of Logan Square, forming twoi, buildings taking in the gravel walks, one along Race and the other along Vine street, extending from Eighteenth to Nineteenth streets. The main Transept runs the entire length of the Square, from cast to west. From this Transept (which has been very ap- propriatel named Union Avenue,) all the other buildings branch off on both sides. On the north is the Floral Depart- ment, on the south side is the Restaurant, and the Ai't Gallery occupies the entire length of the Vine street end of the square. Union Avenue is five hundred feet long and sixty-our 'feet wide, running east and west. It is a splendid Gothic arch, and the entire length is supported by latticed ribs, which spring from the ground meeting in the centre. Beanti- ful as such an immense length of delicate lattice-worked girders naturally is, the effect* is greatly hightened by the foliage of the trees having been allowed to festoon themselves within the Transept, so that standing at either end, an immense vista of gay colors present themselves, the whole being garlanded high up with our national colors of Red, White and Blue, and this again being brought into contrast with the delicate green of the foliage of the trees ; indeed the whole conveys such a Kaleidoscopic picture, that when once seen can scarce ever be driven from the retina: here is a forcible illustration of American taste, showing a high degree of national culture, and vieing very significantly with structures from whence we are led to sup-pose only art and refinement can proceed. Alcoves on both sides of the Avenue are fonned, festooned with bunting, being relieved with the national azure, and white stars of our flag. These are again blended with the shields of our different States, and groups of arms and military equipments form a most beautiful effect. The arms being displayed on party-colored shields, are so arranged as to give a most artistic appearance. In the centre of the avenue rises the gigantic flag staff, upon which floats the ensign,— a terror to tyrants and a beacon to the down-trodden, — a harbinger of a good time coming, when the sunshine of prosperity shall make amends for all the trials the old flag has undergone in political clouds and storms since the day that Major Anderson surrendered Fort Sumter. Who can forbear exclaiming with the poet : When Freedom, from her mountain height. Unfurled her standard to the air. She tore the azuie robe of night. And set the stars of glory there .' She mingled with its gorgeous dyes The milky baldric of the skies. TOWER HALL Clothing Bazaar, 518 Market Street. 10 OUK SA^^TABT FAIR. And striped its pure celestial white With streakings of the morning liglit : Then, from his mansion in the sun. She calleil her eagle-bearer down, And gave into his mighty hand The 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 as usual the tiremen have not been behind in showy embellishments. Every precaution has been taken to guard against lire, a building having been erected on the west side of Nineteenth street, where are stationed Engines, hose being att.iched to phisrs in the square and neighborhood. In case of accident. Fire-alarm Telegraph wires also extend throughout the building, and upon the tirst intimation of an outbreak the alarm can be instantly communicated to every part of this immense structure. THE ENTRANCES. The main entrances are three in number. They are at the comer of Eighteenth and Tine streets — northeastern gate : corner of Eighteenth and Race streets— southe.^tem gate : the eastern gate on Eighteenth street, about half-way between Rjice and Vine. The gateways of exit are at the northwest comer of Vine and Nineteenth streets, south- west 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 western limits of the square, being the main centre exit. On the east side of Eighteenth street is located the beautiful cathedral of 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 feet wide, and is furnished more elaborately than any other portions of the buildings : and, in order to guard against fire, the esterior is filled with brick, and brick walls separate the gallery from the adjoining buildings. This gallery is the finest an exhibition ever offered to public inspection. It contains over three million dollars' worth of property, one 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 beautiful Photographic collection. 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 not be out of plac* to relate the gratifying fact of our display far exeeUing any of our sister States who have as yet given their quota to the Sanitary Commission. The ceiling is completely draped with flags, the tattered standards of many a haid-fonght field adorn the walls : Indian arms and weapons, ancient mortars and howitzers, blunderbusses and flint- lock pistols, border bowie-knives. Rebel torpedoes, shell and shot from every field of the war, relics of '76 and 1S12, mingled with manentoes of European smiggles, and French cannon taken from their original owners by British hands, and 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 the door of entrance to the Hall of Arms and Trophies are two smoke-stacks belonging to the Monitors which were riddled and torn to pieces by Rebel shot and shell at Charieston. The huge rents in the apparently inrulnerable iron serving to 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 OUR SANITAra' FAIR. 11 department lias been arranged under the supervision of Mr. Horstniann, tln' Military Accoutrement Manufacturer, of Cherry 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 its own arrangements, but all to harmonize as a whole. The back part contains panels of wall paper, and a veiy large spread 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 and flowers 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 as may naturally be anticipated, reigns supreme ; E.xotics of the rarest kinds are seen in all their tropical splendor. In the centre 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 articles offered 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 a scene in the Torrid Zone. A building about 15 feet square is used for each Zone. In the, Arctic scene a ship is caught in the ice. A good representation of ice is made by the liberal use of large blocks of crystallized alum, and by an arrangement of light through a stained glass, the peculiar Arctic tinge is given to every object. The scene is so perfect in 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 into requisition in order to give the necessary tint to the light as it enters the scene. Mr. Southwood, who has had charge of this design, has executed his work well. A gipsy encampment is also part of the attractions offered by the Horticultural Department. POSTE RESTAUNTE. Situated between the Floral Department and Union Avenue, where faint-hearted young men can cither receive a billet 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 to RELICS 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 the PENNSYLVANIA KITCHEN, With its white-washed walls spotted over with blue, in true Teutonic rural taste. Rude tables where visitors can 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 is THE 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 floor : The ancient clock that click'd behind the door. TOWER HALL Clothing Bazaar, 518 Market Street. \'2 OZS. SAlklUiRT FAIE. Tke k«krth exrapi wrists viiKer dufi'd tke 6xj, \ns^ a$pai bc«£fi& «ad Sor^^ sad &aaei Sf*T-' Th«i* wiJl be no rrfredMMsiti served w riaiiffs ia me Peon p>rior ; but tbose «^o d&dre to praeoK a =:et'i ■-i= b« a^oBTOodaud a little to the e«srsr»rd. -where tjier will fiisd THE RESTAi:BA>rT. lis i::sT «la.-> I* mcbed ftw3 Ccioa AreBne. beii^ stuatcd BidraT. and a rir^g directir on the cr'jn^e side of tlie «peaK M> tlie fkoal IXepulBent. I» ^cwc»terWi}daf4n««eat»ilwiflSlMonatp««tas»kk5becadispaTtdiBtbede^^ The baSd^g is 190 tet a dJMWiter. ns {mm aad node ot daBStrardoB baTJris reodEnd rerr Imfe deconiiM aeo^aiy t» aM to its attncdT^okKS. The r^u^a^f are hSd &«> Tiev fcnr tbe boaosf •wiatii is ama5j.;:I;< i- ■B-'h'.-r, :ur >:"I;;r^ ha^e tcoj isKiTa. .Sh i e id .< cic^ered witii red. wiiite aad bhie IjcEtiae- »r- :. - - - - : - i:;3 tie arasac airaagemeij of zDrskets, svm^ tracpss. oateera rni Ir,- ila* Tisicis nunr ol-isiii -tie daihr Jane"" of a sibsDizuial cliaiacter a: tJLr.r : - - _ - feadizS SiVaea tlioBsaad peraoas. The kiicJiQi ttc- is TeH *^«Ay of as i3js;«£i:^aii, ii «-,viiig s^^istr^ ii:.^;^^:--^ ;s cajaibilijy cf pnniSi^ Sr Gramt cs^ Us mc%. SOUTH SIOK. In ^e sewtik-^fe fauifia^ are dx^lats «f Caniaetes. Oalsaea-Waze, Mtinl Izs^trsiaaiis. ^^.. as e^caen^e is :he l-G.-irirc «Kd«r, oaKBcacaap « tbe ««3I csad «f t^ bafldijip:— fiooaa te Chinafis. fM fees : CV&iBet-Ware aD Jia^at: Iestckm^ 13d feet : Sti^ aad £stiiMtaa». 99 feet : XUdicns DtrMj aw^i .. 160 k«l AL utese ivxecv : csssi t>e !SB«;^»ici«i, ai« of ;^ «Bii«::a vidtk of 3d f eiei. EAST S1I>E. This ^.-c;r ^eijfcsc •«= this f^^-t is firrSoeS ^ fr^D^rw^ lie iria& l<«9^ 3P fes :^HiTS a^M Cits, S-? fe«. ca=»- -(iodur it Basre strew : PiTvr HarffiSsrs. 65 fis* : Brv-iseCs^L 25 k« : IsponalSses. ^ ft« : fedsa-rElrer rri?ias, 25 feei : r=:bre2as £=£ ?iras.-is. S? f?« : Cari«4 aod Oii-dxh. 5? ft« : AraidiemBral desiris. » ftsi : Ba33e:«, 55 5 C^i::?. iar- 50 fees. At tisis i-te^ss^rtirr --h—r is a XE\r JERSEY AXX> DF.T.AVrARE Thk tic£-£a£i, csB the eaa siee «f ;i>e eDckiscre- is ees^sedsar the Scales of Xe-r Jesex azii. I^i-i-iJt. I^:_ roBB is 2K' f«-j"bT SO : thai for Sew Jesrsey searess Tine sae« : &ai far BsJaware aeaiea S*oe screes. Ifcis at- ce^amect is vecrr aitrarcre. POBEIGX OOXXBEBITTOBtS. Olar C^oacias fi^escs Itavs Hben^r i^scaded to ««r fiir d a w Mi t fte d»q «e i it ayoeai «f ike JfiwMw e Gi»- sutsee,t9t&f pecfife«t tbat oniKiT W «sir ieaev^izaea. C&axies S. OedokCkBOlatt^H^eE; ^ferra&gaiibenj ooanibBtiaEi is ooDer. aada baar OMTarriTg eue^aat aarr aracks. MEMOS- IVe PciSse cvSr* and Bi?V teij&jES ar? ix-iaed sear tse Scteot defnrtBCS ind Emom &S. fexienss a:j£ HariwTLrf -w-ii; h.f fcr.-ai is lis v^ i«ee«reas tfee S^^ooi iejiansssEi aaa ti» B^xaanaa. .^aai^g tie sdiiXk »iii£. as jis io=th-«-s5SerL cx^aer. are tie siai^ia-jjaai azia :££ai2^-paad. *e ^ajamvi frcct arbiA taaa lo ibe isr^ aej-iid.?::: ' ' ■ - -— X«^ a" the -;<-JT«--^-' ti ; <5^i»raaeBt fx CooifsPDeEaBiT. "West «f tte Sesxziaa: is tbs pilsK Ssr Eari«-a:«- and acu ftr ' ^riieii. eneaSsg ia a Sagceai cireraa- so d»c ri^t aTg'e p^aa of tk jesj-TsiI he suctiTSsa^ pan af tie fafteggr^ oat Skt &amt tr. die so«li rf tie Pesa Pariar. Tse Pses Et«iar is is a &«rt anris^TfeeTTti sibe aiore. V«a«alie»orifca« saoeof raaaaHjI!. T%e P«5-«Soe aai liiacrarh ar^ a^■^=^i :^c :;?ar tie =a^ £i^-5ttf- Bv fax the best assoitm^it of Clothing in Philadelplua. at THE OPENING CEREMONIES. r»n Wednesday, June 7th, at 4 o'clock, tlie various working committees on general arrangements met on a t.latform at the western end of Union Avenue, for the purpose of formally transferring the building to the Executive I 'ommittec. Amongst those present Were Governor Packer, of New Jersey, Governor Cannon, of Delaware, and Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania. The judiciary was represented by Chief Justice Woodward, and Justices Thompson, Strong and Reed : the arniy by Major-General Cadwallader and Staff"; and the navy by Admiral Dupotit ; members of Councils were also present. Mayor Henry presided, when hd made the following address : Ladies and Gentlemen— We enter to-day upon the realization of the zealous efforts which humanity and patriot- •ism have alike invited, and as we stand upon the threshold of an enterprise rarely equalled in extent, never surpassed in the grandeur of its purpose, wo may rejoice at the rich promise of its success, while we are yet mindful of the sad urgency that has called it forth. Gratitude and sympathy have before them full scope for their most generous and untiring exertions- No claims more sacred, no appeals more powerful were ever addressed to a loyal people, than come to us this hour from the maimed and suffering defenders of our Union. The gigantic contest that is now waged between loyalty and rebellion is pre-eminent in magnitude, as are the rivers and plains that beheld its deadly strife. No military resources, however well directed, can adequately provide relief for the thousands of brave men who have sunk under the fatigue and privations of the march, or have been stricken down upon the many fields of battle. In this emergency, the noble, heaven-prompted associations of the Sanitary and Christian Commissions, offer to you wide channels through which the oil and wine of soothing kindness and of strengthening cheer may flow from the plenty of your homes to the need of the sick or wounded soldiers. Of these organizations the Sanitary Commission is the chosen dispenser of the liberal offerings which the people of our own and of two sister States, have brought hither in this holy cause. Enlarged views rcflued taste and unflagging energies have originated, planned and matured this grand undertaking. All that may delight the senses and gladden the heart has been gathered into this spacious temple, dedicated to loyal benevolence, or has been stored within its numerous courts. [Cheers.] With unusual gratification I accept the honor, tendered by the Executive Committee 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 the Executive Committee. Mr. Cuyler, in behalf of the Executive Committee, said: In the name and by the authority of the Executive Committee of the Great Central Fair, and by request of its Chairman, I accept this perfect work. This beautiful structure, so fair and graceful in its proportions, and its vast and varied contents more eloquently proclaim your title to our thanks than any words which I could utter. By the same authority I present them to you, sir, whom the President of the United States has honored as his appointed representative, so that through yoU they may b6 dedicated to those noble uses for which they were assigned, and to which they have been consecrated. Conse- crated by no human tie or ceremony, but by an indwelling spirit of pious patriotism which inspired them, and by • them devoted to the holy purpose of comforting those who toil and suffer, that millions, who perhaps may never hear of them, may be free and great and happy. These noble buildings and their precious contents are the free gift of the grateful people of three States, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, to the Army and the Navy of the United States. They are worthy to receive them. Those living heroes who battle in the field and on the flood will prove it. Those maimed and wounded heroes who crowd our highways and meet us in our walks will prove it ; those sick and dying heroes in our hospitals will prove it ; those dead heroes have proved it, who sleep TOWER HALL Clothing Bazaar, 618 Market Street. u THE OPEiNINT.. beneath the waves or upon a hundred battle-fields : who moistened witli tlicir blood the w.il torn with slfot and shell, and trampled with mailed feet, beneath whiih thcj- were buried almost before the red light of battle had faded 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 now shattered, but then restored Union, will build enduring monuments to the immortal memory of those who, with heroic devotion, have sealed their convictions with their blood, and died to teach the world that there are truths dearer than life, and wrongs more to be dreaded than death. And if there be a spot on earth where the grass of summer will grow greener, and where the winds of winter will blow less roughly, and the leaves of autumn will fall more gently than on another, it is on those soldier's graves. But I .speak now for the living— for those who make good in suffering and in blood, at the sword's point, our own brave speeches— who bear the cross that 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 pulse and eyes dimmed with tears— for such as fought upon the bloody fields of Hanover and Malvern, of Antietam and Gettysburg, of Chattanooga, or the bloodier and more recent battles of the Wilderness— for the wounded heroes perishing in thickets and in swamps, to whom we long to hasten with messages of consolation and relief— I speak for the seamen of our navy— for men such as fought the gallant Cumberland, and went down with her. nobly disdaining to surrender, as she was sinking down beneath the cngulphing ocean, with the banner of our country proudly floating from her mast-head, and as she sank, so does the story read, a dying seaman crossed her decks upon the bleeding stumps of his shattered limbs, to pull the lanyard of his gun, and fire a parting shot towards the foe. Need 1 speak for such men ? The impressive scene before me is my answer. These costly and beautiful gifts 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 and wounded, 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 Executive Committee, this vast treasure contained in these immense buildings, the generous offerings of the citizens of Xew Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania, to be dedicated in the name of the people to the use of the sick and wounded of the Union array and navy. No one more than himself regretted the absence of the President, but he could not be with us. His eyes are upon Richmond. [Cheers.] He is listening for tidings from brave Generals, and from equally 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 the Sanitary 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 hve within the Constitution, should die beyond it. In closing he said: " It is true that many sleep in the dust — a Lyon, a Baker, a Sedgwick, and a Wadsworth rest in their glory. But we have a host still living. Sherman has shown that 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, he is 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.] The Bishop 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 Governor Curtin, of Pennsylvania, and the ceremonies closed by the singing of the Star Spangled Banner by the immense audience. 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 the purpose of viewing the immense collection of articles on exhibition and for sale. All Styles, Kinds, Size and Price of Clothing at CATALOGUE XJTVIOTV -^^^EIVXJE. NOKTH SIDE. Book Department. Two Tables. Boydell's Shakespeare — Value S500. Schiller's Works, one Volume — Presented by F. Ley- poldt, No. 1323 Chestnut street. Cased in Rose- wood and Velvet. A Set of English Common Law Reports, presented by Messrs. Johnston, Law Booksellers, on Chestnut street below Sixth. Oifered for sale $355. Splendid Photograph Album — Carved in crimson vel- vet. Ornamented with wood carvings. Value, $65. Album containing Photographs and Autographs of nineteen distinguished Authors, Charles Dickens among the rest. Collection of Books and Albums — Presented by J. B. Lippincott & Co. Corn Exchange Tables. In centre of drapery overhead is Portrait of Washington — Sully's copy of Stuarts. Portraits Handsome Ladies — A copy from Greuze, by Sully. Another portrait from original, by same artist. Federal Flag — The first raised after the breaking out of the Rebellion, "over St. Joseph's, Mo." " Pat«r Patrie — Over this is a well arranged group of drums, flags, muskets and swords. The Veritable Old Lady who once Lived in a Shoe — The delight we experienced whilst children in reference to this old lady and her numerous pro- geny, seems to have lost none of its juvenile hilarity, if we may judge by the merry giggles of all those who laugh at this spot. Group of Three Orphan Children, surmounted by the motto, '' Forget not the Soldier's Orphans." Kind reader, comply to this appeal. Upon this group is the following inscription : Gently, stranger ; pass not by, We are orphans — know 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 nuts — Subject, "Committee from the Rural Districts." Puppets. Quilting Party — -Very amusing. Pine Embroidery. . Fancy Work — Contributed by Mrs. E. C. Davis, of Eighth street, above Chestnut. Watches, Jewelry & Silverware Department. Situate across the Avenue leading to tlio Arms and Trophie.'f. Gold and Silver Watches— English French and Ameri- can; patent levers and I'epines; jewelry, the cost- liest and rarest on the continent; silver-ware, with richest 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, aad human faces and forms are among the least of the wonders of the needle. Washington — Portrait. Wall-Paper Department Patterns, styles various. The gold and velvet patterns are beyond description for richness and beauty of designs. Amongst the principal contributors to this . department, arc iVJi-^srs. Howell Brothers,' of 11th and Chestnut stn ct ; tluir specimens stand unrivalled. Mr. J. H. Limpstreth and Jlessrs. Bigelow, Hayden & Co., have also contributed largely to this display of goods. ^ Children's. Clothing Department. Infant's Embroidered Cloak— Value $100. Donor, Mrs. Bradfield, S02 Arch street. Chilcb:en's Wardrobes. Various. Tower Hall Clothing Bazaar, 518 Market Street. 16 CATALOGUE. Handsome Suie — Donor?. Miss Sh'?einakcr. and 31is. Kayser. Bobe — •■ Propitious and receive their sighs. Which, burning with entreaty, rise : 1 That he will whisper to the breast Of her they love his s-.-'tt behest.'' Fire Department. This portion of Union Avenue is divided off into fire sections of eighteen feet each, making a t'jtal length of ninety feet, behind which stands nity.eight female attendants, who act as salesladies, clerks. 4c., and re- lieve each other during the day and evening. The most noticeable articles here are — Two Revolving Pedestab. containing silver Fire Horns. Military Designs, composed of Guns, Swords and Pis- tols. Two Regimental Flags, borne bj the Philadelphia Fire Zouaves. Arch of Firemen's Hats. Fancy Articles. 3Iiniature Ships in full rig. 31iniature Steam Engines, Hose Carriage and Hand Engines. Cases of Shells. Small Camp Chest — Value, $1000; made in Paris. This contains over SO pieces, and will be presented to the General who receivcB the highest number of votes. This Department has a Gift to dispose cf. consisting' of 55 barrels of Flour, from the Keystone County. Flas- ton. Pa. Contributors. Fame Company. West Chester. Portrait — Frame containing portraits of the members of the Western Co. Lockwood Mannfectaring Com- pany Department. 3Ioet worthy of attention is a Semi.cire!e. composed of square blocks of Marble, in the rear against the wall, these representing the original thirteen States. Each block is a specimen of that particular sort found ia each of the States, with the esception of S->uth Carolina, Gec^rgia. Xorth Carolina and Tirginia. The firs* two are represented as very dark, being charaeterfetic of their blindness and folly. Xorth Carolina is a shade lighter, indicative of the slight ITnion feeling which has been manifested there. That of western Virginia is rather light, representing the new Unic'ii State of Every one can be acciu'atelv fitted at once at 'i' CATALOGUE. IT AVest Virginia. Surrounding this arch, on the top, is a large eagle, and, on the base are two statues, repre- senting angels of mercy. On either side of the arch is a statue of Washington and Webster. This Company make a display of the various goods manufactured 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 be presented to Lieutenant-general Grant, Admiral Farra- gut. General Meade and Col. Grossman. The President is also to be provided with a rigging out. These are disposed of by votes of $1.00 ; but it is allowable in this case to put your hand into " another man's pocket," if you wish to reverse the general order of things by giving instead of taking ; the block suits will not make the slightest objection to such a procedure. 8omers & Son — Five boys' suits. INDIA RUBBER AND GUTTA PERCHA DEPARTMENT. Every vaiiety of Goods are in those two substances. School of Design. UNION AVENUE— SOUTH SIDE. Affixed to the wall is a specimen of the course of study bj' which a puj^il ignorant of the si m- plest rules of drawing, is gradually made a skillful artist. Elementary Class — Figures, by Miss Lizzie Sheeve. Secondary Class — Outline — Miss Vanhorn. Light and Shade — Miss Stanbridge. Advanced Outlines — Miss Pingree. Water-color Paintings — Mesdames Barrington, Green, Pierson, Miss Hory and Silhoussia. Designs for Wall Papers and Calicoes. Home Made Department. THREE TABLES. Fancy Articles — Interior E. C. Church, (Model,) Sister of Mercytaking the Veil. This is very admirably executed, the whole ceremony pre- senting itself at a glance, the officials being represented 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 representing East India Pavilion, two Vases artificial Flow- ers, value $30, Handsome Centre-Table, Children's Toys, Toy House. This is very large and elaborately fixed up in every detail, it has been produced jointly by 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. Lyon — to bo presented to the Union, League, Perfumery, [assorted,] Dry Goods, Tlarge quantity,] $2,500 Sword, Shoulder-straps and Spurs — For the General who has recorded the highest number of votes. Worsted Work on Canvas — To be presented to Mrs. General Meade. Vase Wax Fruit — To be presented to Bishop Simp- son, of the M. E. Church. Small Vase Skeleton Flowers — To be presented to President Lincoln. Bird-cages — [14,] containing 19 different species, principally Canaries. Wreath of Leaves in Frame — Made from leaves picked off the tree which was the centre of that hard contested fight at Gettysburg. UNION AVENUE— CENTRE TABLES. Fancy Articles, (ioddess of Liberty — Doll. Rebel Standard — Motto '-Sic semper tyrannis." Mercer Cavalry. Smoking Wrapper and Slippers — To 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, "OUR DAILY FARE." Also, Garabaldi's Dagger, worn by him in mo.stofhis Bat- tles. His name is on the handle, having been engraved by himself. Book of Honor. This is for the Autographs of those anxious to have themselves preserved in the ar- Tower Hall Clothing Bazaar, 518 Market Street. 18 CATALOGUE. chives of tlie Philadelphia Library at the termina- tion of the Fair. Numerous Relics of Gettysburg. Relics from the Holy Land. West PhiladelpMa Table. Banner 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. This is to be presented to either Cobden or Bright, for their just views on our national course. This deli- cate matter is to be settled by the greatest number of votes received for either. Model in Plaster. Bust of the president, now being executed from life, at Washington. The ultimate destination of this bust will be at the Union League House. Fancy Articles, numerous. Lithographic Department. Lithogniphic Presses, of IMr. P. S. Duval, Fifth and Minor Sts., working color tinted illustrations of the Fair building and grounds. Exterior and Interior 'Views of Citizen's Volunteer Hospital. The Ten Commandments and Lord's Prayer — a beauti- ful specimen to what perfection the Lithe Art has been brought. Grand Piano. Jlessrs. Schoemaker, of Chestnut sjreet, with their usual liberality, have presented a mag- nificent "Grand" to the Fair. They also exhibit several others. These are close to the flag staff, and ladies are invited to run their fingers over the keys. 4 WAX 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 smell their 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 for weaving figured silks. Portraits Washington. " Jacquard. Miniature House — furnished complete. A good model of a three-story nine-roomed residenee. GLASS Ehmmn mpmmEm. Glass Steam Engine Monitor. Exhibitors, Brothers Woodrufl". Cranks, piston, paddle-wheels ; the whole 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 relief — a groap of Harvestmen on the apex— six female figures repre- senting six cities, Paris, Lyons, Marseilles, Bor- deaux, Rheims and Boulogne. Value $300. Do- nors, Messrs. Tiudale & Mitchell. China Vase — English manufacture. Donor. James Steel, Esq. Home China, (American — very fine,) made by Mr. Kimbaum. Donor, Mrs. Towue. Porcelain Vases, (several.) Donor, Mrs. Gomey, of Trenton. 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 is the widow's mite, coming from an old negro wo- man. Her letter of presentation stating it was her all, she could do no more, but ofiered it with her prayers to the Fair. Small Plate (containing a loaf of genuine Libby Prison bread,) 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 Boots — MaSe to the measure of Major Gen. D. B. Birney. Donor, Leon Benkert. Patent Leather Boots — Made to the measure of Govern- or Sprague, of Rhode Island. Donor, Leon Ben- kert, Esq. Jlessns. De Haven, Wireman, Stranger, Harmer and Shoemaker 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. All sizes Youth's and Boys' Clothing at CATALOGUE. lU GENTLEMEN'S rURNISHlNG PEPARTMENT. 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 of Zephyrs, Silks, Samplers, (worked in beads,) Specimens in needle-work, (numerous,) contribution mostly from poor needier women, who have found spare momenta to throw in their mite to the succor of 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 our National Altar. Dress and Millinery Department. THREE TABLES. Elegantly decorated as usual by the Ladies. The a-ssortment consists of every thing pertaining to a Lady's toilet. Leghorn Bonnet — To be presented to the Gen- eral's Lady who receives the . most votes, privilege 25 cents. Lady's Hat — Made entirely of American materials, also made by an American Lady. The Donors of these two articles are Messrs. Wood & Carey, Chestnut Street. Fancy Goods, Wax Flowers. The Bank. Situate south siile of Union Avenue, westward of avenue leading to Scliool Department. This Institution is the recipient of the proceeds from all 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 counter — Amory and Portsmouth Spool Cotton ; case Spool Cotton tastefully arranged. HOME PRODUCTIONS. No. 3 counter — Organdie Lawns, jMozambique, Cottons, and Woollens, colored Coburgs, and Alapacas, various colors. No. 4 counter — Fancy Articles, made of wood procured from 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 of the 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, and even the most fastidious " Gent," if he can with- stand the facinating appeals made from such a bevy of brilliant-eyed maidens, evidently is doomed to pass through this vale of tears in wretched batchelordom. Here Mr. Shippen is ensconced as he ought to be, in the centre of the avenue, pro- tected by an immense Fort, heavily armed and manned by Soldiers to protect him against such a discharge of piercing glances which are being sighted upon him all day long. '• Happy Jlr. Shippen." School Department, (Males.) The military clement is evidently becoming firmly fixed in the minds of our rising generations. One might 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 and Commerce on the right. To the left subduing I traitors and trea.son. Tower Hall Clothiiio Bazaar, 518 Market Street. 20 CATALOGUE. Children's Department. ing parallel with If you have little ones let them here make an attack both upon your purse and patience. This mode will ensure you the privilege of being able to visit the rest of the department at leisure. Too much praise cannot be bestowed upon the lady chairman of the Committee, (the Rev. Mrs. Furuess), for the entire arrangement of this tempting portion of the Fair. Children's Games. A table is devoted wholly to games, Comic, Philosophical and descriptive. Here are several very capital children's books, got up ex- clusively for the Fair, amongst which are the ''Three Bears," 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 Hall : Every child that buys a toy. Heals the wound of some brave boy." Models — Racing Boats from New England. The little daughters of Mr. Casper Souder, jr., must be mentioned for having parted with the most cherished of 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 women of America. Signer Blitz's Exhibition. SITUATE END OF CHILDKEN'S DEPARTMENT. Apart from the inexhaustible power of the Professor to amuse his audience, he has secured the co-operation of Mr. John Toy, Mr. Rene Guillou, Dr. Koecker, Dr. Steck, and Mr. Coleman Sellers, who greatly add to the delight and amusement of the juveniles. Skating Pond. (Optical illusion.) This deception is so good, that the longer a person looks, the more convinced 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 issue of his arduous task in organizing his department, still continues to pay every attention to visitors who are anxious to see the produce of his State. Tattered Battle Flags, Cannons, Sfrords, Rebel Banners. New Jersey, proud of such trophies,' las showing the indomitable 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 join the avalanche that must sweep away accursed slavery from 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 by Burgoyne 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 their endeavours to outshine their Pennsylvania relatives both in quantity and quality. Delaware. Amongst the most noticeable exhibits, are the clothes worn by General Washington when he resigned his Commission of the Continental Army, hav- ing led it not only to a victorious end, but also secured that preliminary position for America, which within less than a century, has made our country the first in the list of nations, and the most to be dreaded in days to 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 even exceeded the Moslem's idea of "taking it easy." La- takea and choice Habana's enhaled in this delicious apartment, whilst unconsciously becoming mesmerised with "the trickling of the water from the fountain in the centre, and the prismatic colors thrown out from the falling wafer must be a seventh heaven for a young- America to enjoy. '-Advice to all smokers," Take a lounoe for half an hour. Art Gallery, SITUATE NORTH END OF BUILDING. EXTENDING WHOLE LENGTH, FROM EIGHTEENTH TO NINETEENTH STREET. To the connoisseur of art here, he may feast his eyes upon such living nature on canvass as has never been seen in all America before. Has Art no hold in the aiFections of her people ? Who dare say " No." After gazing upon our present display, to enumerate even a small portion now exhibited would entail a censorship which must be respectfully declined; although we would urge all to observe minutely The Rocky Mountains. Bierstadt. Christian Martyrs in the Coliseum. Rothermel. Clothing, equal to any, made to order and mneh elieaper, CATALOGUE. 31 A 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, Fruitpiece — Grape's and Peaches. W. Johann Preyer. In a glass goblet half filled with wine is reflected the Artist's Kooiu, a window with a glimpse of the sky, 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 Gleaners— Two 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- traits of our celebrated men. Cabinet-Ware Department. Situate : running parallel with Nineteenth street, from entrance on Vine 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. Cottage Organ (very small), manufactured by E. M. Bruce, 18 North 7th street. It is a very natural question to ask, "How is it possible to produce such a body of tone in so little space ;" but so it is, and the low price is equally in keeping, being particularly moderate, which must secure to this gentleman a ready sale for these mellow-toned in- struments. Horti cultural 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 for Wax flowers. From the entrance go with the sun, or, keep to your right hand, following the course of the Outer table, we come to FIRST 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 17b3 Croton Variagata, East Indies. Certoceras Reflexa, Japan (perennial bloomer) SECOND TABLE. Plants, various. " specials. Auracaria Excelsa, the only one in the country, valued at «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-houso Plants. RECESS ON THE RIGHT. Aquaria, Fern Cases, at Tower Hall, Clothiog Bazaar 518 Market Street. CATALOGUE. Cactus Case, D. R. Kin^, Ksq. Sedan Chair, (very anti(|uc) J.ippincott, Esq. At end of Recess arc two windows representing Dio- ramic views — Torrid and Frigid scenes — by 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, making the 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 bergs and fields of snowy whiteness. Over all is shed a pale blue light, containing not a degree of warmth, and the whole 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 small glade. From the branches overhead, hang rich mosses, whilst among them are seen mischievous monkeys and brilliant-plumed parrots, as well as many birds of bril- liant colors. The awkward crane is seen extending his neck from the foliage, and over all hangs the dark green forest roof. No sky is visible, and the little light which penetrates the foliage is dim and uncertain. After a few moments gaze, we realize the horror of the scene ! From the midst of all this loveliness, from these deep recesses of noble foliage, peer the bright eyes and glisten the teeth of the king of the tropics, the relentless and blood-thirsty tiger ! With tingling veins we urge our eyes to examine still further into the mysteries of this lovely bower of terror, and we discern a panther, who from his looks, evidently is intent on mischief, but seems deterred by tlie presence of his superior, the tiger. 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 crop ; these hives produce 70 lbs of honey during the season. TROPICAL PLANTS, TWO TABLES. Exhibitor, D. Rodney King, Esq. Billbergia Rosea, Dracoena Terminalis, Marantia Regalis, M. Zabrina, .j Begonias, (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 in high 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 CATALOGUE. 23 INXER CIRCLE OF TABLES. 1st 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. 2d Division : Plants and Flowers for sale. 3d Division : Part of this is for the sale of Flowers, as well for Refreshments, Strawberries and Cream, &c. &c. 4th Division : Wax Flowers, (for sale,) OUTSIDE OP THE E\TR.\JJCE. Exhibitor, .Mr.-!. Q. H. Cai-penter. Aloes, Date Palms. The Fountain. Exhibitor, James Duni'mi, E his Gardener Wm. PoUook, wh of the centre of tho Fountain. Date Palm, Dragon Tree, Australian Fern Tree, Brownii Grandiceps, InJi; Camphor Tree, Bourbon Palm, Within the Norfolk Island Pine, centre of Bananas, (two in fruit,) | the Heparusa Longefolia, Fountain. Pitcher Plants, Rhododendrons, (numerous,) Madagascar Lace Plant, Pomegranates, j India Rubber Tree, ^ Zebra Plants, (various,) ) Base of Calladiums, (various,) ) Fountain. Diffenbachia Picta, discovered by Humboldt. BASIN. Victoria Regia, (several,) in the Pond. Arms and Trophies, Sitnato on the ri<;ht-hand side of Union avenue, oppo^iile Schools Department, Sword worn by General Reynolds at Gettysburg. Flag borne by the Fifth Corps, (General Meade's,) at Chancellorsville. Felt Hat, (General Meade's) worn at Chancellors- ville, showing bullet hole in front. Scottish Claymore, great size and height, once be- longing to Allan McGaskill, a Giant High- lander, seven feet six inches in height. This immense weapon was used with terrible eflect in the wars between the Covenanters and Cavaliers about the year 1690, by Colonel Donald McGregor, of Glengyle, father of the world-renowned Rob Roy. This cherished relic of an epoch long past has been lent by Mr. Eobt. MacGregor, a lineal descendant of Rob Roy, and a well-known Real Estate agent on Third street. Two Small Guns, presented to the celebrated Dutch Admiral, Van Trump, by the ladies of Holland. Pennsylvania Battle Flags, scores of Banners borne in the murderous fights that have taken place during the struggle we are now engaged in, decorate this department. New York, New Jersey, Maine, Delaware, also send their relics, glorious mementoes of Ame- rican prowess. The Kearnej^ Battle Flag. This was the flag of Kearney's celebrated Division at Gettysburg. The color-sergeant fell wounded, but the color was preserved. Fir-st American War Vessel. Jtodel of the South Carolina, the first vessel built after the Revo- lution. Old jSTaval Trophies. Ensign of the British man- of-war Linnet, captured on Lake Champlain. French Ensign. Hauled down upon the Guerrier striking her colors to tho ilmerican frigate C^onstitution. Billet-head of the Cyane. Captured by Commo- dore Stewart. Flag of the Alert, (British.) Captured in 1812, by Commodore Porter. Flag of the Lc Bereeau, (French.) Captured in 1800 by Commodore Little. A Turkish Sword. Presented to Commodore Baiubridge during his captivity in Tripoli, by the Ambassabor Sidi Mohammed Dgheis. A Presentation Sword. Presented to CJommodore Bainbridge by General Hislop, of the British Army, in the East Indies, as an acknowledg- • ment for his kindness to British ofiicers from on board the Java, captured by the Constitution in 1812. Relics of the Revolution and Braddock's Defeat. Numerous Swords and Pistols. A Musket from Red Bank. Fusee taken in one of the battles in Pennsylvania, Tower Hall Clothing Bazaar, 518 Market Street. 24 CATALOGUE. and brought to Lancaster by Colonel J ames Eoss. Musket captured from the Eaglish 93d Highlanders at New Orleans. Old Cavalry Helmets, considerably battered, for- merly belonging to Tarlcton's Dragoons. Captain jack's vSword. A fomous Indian fighter, who joined Braddock's Expedition ; but hav- ing been slighted by that rash General, with- drew and left lum to his fate. General Steele's Sword. Worn by him during the Eevolution. Long Brass English Gun, bearing the Arms of King George. This Gun was captured by Gates, at Saratoga. Mexican, French & Italian Eelics. French Canteen. Found on the Field of Waterloo. Several Mexican and Spanish Field Pieces. These are mounted, and standing at the end of Hall. Guns captured by Pennsylvania Volunteers under Patterson and Cadwalader, at the Castle of Perote and other places. Garibaldi's Standard, borne by his Legion during the fio-ht at Palermo. Naval Relics of the War, Too numerous to mention in detail, but the fol- lowing are the most interesting. An Enfield Eifle from the sunken monitor Keokuk. A Plate from the cabin of the Cumberland, which sunk in Hampton Eoads. The Flag of the Blockade Eunner Mercury. Eebel Torpedoes (cone-pointed), captured in St. John's Eiver, Florida. Two Smoke Stacks of the Monitors in front of Charles- ton flank the entrance, and not only guide the visitor, but also attest the terrible effects of modern weapons of war. MIDDLE OF THE HALL. An exact model of the Swamp-angel Fort, This model was made by soldiers of a New York engineer regiment, who took part in making the real " swamp angel." The miniatvire fortificatiou is entirely made of small sand-bags, containing the same sand as that of Morris Island ; the gun is a perfect copy of the original brazen goddess, and made from the fused pieces of the exploded gun ; and the ground around the little fort is genuine South Carolina soil, as improved by Yan- kee soldiers. Five thousand bags of sand were employed in making alike the great fort and its diminutive copy. The "swamp-angel" gun, it will be remembered, burst at the thirty-fourth round, and was the same which had the undue fame of throwing "Greek-fire" into Charleston. The fort is built square, and contains the solitary " swamp-angel." What a difficult task it was to rear this amiable terror in the swamp may be judged from the fact that the mud in many places was 18 feet deep; another ground had to be made, and with great difficulty the gun was floated and hauled through the swamp. Some of its builders came near perishing in the mud, and when the officer first charged with the work took a survej of tlie site, he sent back a requisition for men twenty feet high to work in mud twelve feet deep, amending it with an order to the surgeon to splice him on six feet more of men. Curiosities of soldier life. Several Rebel Drawings found at Gettysburg, Scene, Death of a Conscript. " Bushwackers. Pencil Drawing, b}' one of our soldiers, subject, Pennsylvania's genius lamenting her no ble dead. Immense Bowie-knife, taken from some prisone during Forrest's raid in Kentucky. Singular Horse Blanket, made of Mo.ss, Home-spun, weather-stained Coats, belonging to Rebe Officers. Rebel Drum, made of Tin. RE-AIARKABLE BELICS, One of John Brown's pikes, a fitting memento of th opening scene at Harper's Ferry. Flag, captured by Sergeant Whitlick, of the 33d, froii a South Carolina regiment, who piled up thci dead to resist the charge of a Pennsylvania Bri gade. Curious white bordered Blue Flags, captured at Eiii gold, Ga., by 199th New York regiment, borne b the 55th Pennsylvania, at the opening of th battle of Gettysburg. Flag, ( much tattered ) worn by Capt Kennedy, of th 73d regiment, around his body, whilst in the Libb Prison. Breast-plates, (numerous,) worn by Eebel Officers. Bullets, taken out of the bodies of dead Rebels. Cap and Epaulets, of General Gordon, Rebel Cavalr Commander, lately killed near Kichmond. Call and examine the Stock of Clotliinor at CATALOGUE. 25 Beautiful Irish Flap;, inscription, " Heroic Celt and Erin's Harp," borne by Meagher's Brigade, under McClellan and Hooker. GREAT GUNS. "Hydra" Barrelled Catlin Gun, which, in General Butler's department, has done such distinguished work, the rebels declaring that it was " loaded all night, and fired all day." It is said to equal in execution 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 the handle, the firing being continuous, and rapid. Black Monster Dahlgreen, cast at Pittsburg, — the largest in the world — an immense one thousand- pounder, eighty-five tons in weight, calculated to carry a ball six miles, and capacious enough to hold 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 most artistically presented. Cannons and cannon-balls front a number of mailed knights, armed cap-a- pie, and back of these are a crowd of guns and bayonets in a semi-circle, tier after tier, flanked with 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 crowded with tables, and looks remarkably well from the blending on its walls of flags and portraits — many 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 by the famous Sir Godfrey Kneller. Full length Portrait, William Plumsted, supposed to have beonthetirst Mayor of Philadelphia, in 1750. This painting has a double interest inasmuch as I it displays the style of Copley, the painter, father of the late Lord Lyndhurst, the only American I who ever became Lord Chancellor of England. Portrait on Wood — A Burgomaster of Holland "about the year 1619. Kane Relics — Boat in which Dr. Kane made his last I voyage. Mr. Childs is the Donor of this interest- ing article, which was presented to him by the j Doctor. Engraved Portrait — Dr. Kane — Loaned 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 Treason — furnished by Mr. Davis, it bears date " New Orleans, January 21, 1807," is addressed to Cowles Mead, Esq., and is signed by Generals William 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 instant conveyance to New Orleans. I Original Warrant of summons, to arrest Benedict Arnold — presented by P. J. Dreer, Esq., this is addressed to the Sheriff of the county of Newton, signed by a justice of New London county (botfi in Connecticut,) calling on him, his deputy, or any constable, to arrest Benedict Arnold, and to summon four witnesses to give evidence against him for having got drunk in Norwich, " his birth- place by-the-by," " so that he was disabled in the use of his understanding and reason, appearing in his speech, gesture and behaviour," the same being " against the peace of our Lord, the King and the Laws of the Colony." Au endorsement on the back of this warrant informs us that one Joseph Tracy, constable, did arrest the said ."Ben- edict Arnold," and delivered him up " to be dealt with according to law." What the result was 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 shillings and one penny, which was paid. The date is May 36, 1760, at which time Arnold was twenty years old having been born on January 3d, 1740. A Petition from Robert Morris and John' Nicholson, confined for debt with ten others — date August 28, 1799, praying that, on account of the pre- valence of an infectious disorder in the jail. Tower Hall Clotliiiig Bazaar, 518 Market Street their quarters should be changed. It is counter- signed by " Jonath. Penrose," and is addressed to the Supreme Court. That Robert J] orris, who did so much and made so many sacrifices for the Republic, should have been allowed to linger in prison for debt, in his later years, is one of the saddest items upon our public records. Book of Presidents, Autographs with their Portraits — presented by Mr. Dreer. The title-page to this interesting volume has been beautifully executed, in imitation of engraving, by Mr. Dreer, junior. Each is a full unrautilated letter, and their dates are 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:^6 ; Andrew Jackson, " The Hermitage, August 29th, 1838;" Van Ruren, October, 1849; W. H. Harrison, February, 1818 ; Tyler, July, 1832 ; Polk, February, ls39; Zachary Taylor, January, 1843 ; Fillmore, November, 1824 ; Pierce, Decem- ber, 1828 ; Buchanan, February, 1839, and A. Lincoln, Maj-, 1864. The portraits accompanying these letters are fine impressions form the best •> likenesses. Another set of Presidents, Autographs — presented by R. C. Davis, Esq. This collection is tastefully arranged, mounted and set into a frame made from part of the oak which, not many years ago, was removed from Independence Hall. A Chair formerly used by Franklin, in which Thomas Jefferson sat when he drafted the Declaration of Independence. A Clock — The first brought over by William Peun. Modern Clock set on top of vase of China — made by order 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 most noticeable of which is — A 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 inside cap, 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 Fayette a son cher ami, Wajne, Generale de I'armec Federale, Fredericksburg, Va., le 5 jiiine, 1781. The Poet Cooper's Watch— Exhibitor J. C. D, Stanbridge. It was by this time-piece this celebrated man counted the hours of his final illness. A Plate made in Paris, Presented to Washington by 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 rarity in Europe. j China, various sorts, and Butter-dish — Used by ! Washington whilst at Mount Vernon. j Cup and Saucer — Used by Washington at hia I Marriage. A Chip of the Old Block (a bit of wood) — Portion j of a Spanish Chestnut planted at Belmont, the residence of Judge Peters, by General Washington. Washington Elm Tree — Part of this is for sale. Bed-quilt (patchwork) — Sewed by Mrs. Washing- ton. Sofiv, Chair, Bureau — From Mount Vernon. Portraits of Washington — several — By Gilbert Stewart — Set in Wood Frame. I Posthumous Cast of Washington's Face. I A Pitcher Portrait — very rare. ' Bas Relief Portrait, in Wax, of Washington — Pre- 1 sented by George Washington to William Anthony Rucker, husband of Janette Mar- shall, about the year 1784. In this the face is longer and thinner than usual, but the hke- ness is striking. It belongs to MJrs. Isabella Wetherell, niece of Wm. Rucker. A Fragment of the Outer Coffin of the Father of his Country — "Washington." This piece was preserved from the remains, which were re- moved in 1831. Lock of Washington's Hair in a Locket — Gut off by Mrs. Perry, in 1781, received by Mrs. F. Peters, July 3", 1829, and presented to the Fair by Miss Mary Peters. N'umerous Letters (Washington's own writing) — ■ Written to Dr. Stuart, to whom he bequeathed his China Butter-dish. Original Commission as Commander-in-chief of the first American Army, dated June 19, 1775, The largest Stock of Clothing in Philadelphia at CATALOGUE. 27 signed John Hancock and C'barles Thompson, Secretary. Pewter Spoon found at Mount Vernon in the winter of 1862 — By Jjieut. Clement R. See, 2d Penn- sylvania Cavalry. It bears on it, in relief, the initials G. W., and was evidently cast in a leaden mould. Painting — Kobert Fulton's First Steamboat. Hollow Globe — Judge Sj^mmes' own and particu- lar Theory. Baulk White Oak — Exhibitors, Historical Society. This is from Culp's Hill, Gettysburg, having been riddled bj^ 240 bullets. ]S'ubian Lady's Dress — Exhibitor, Dr. Slack. In cases. Facsimiles of Vehicles,Boats,Palankeen8 and People. Ferry boats, illustrating Traveling intheEastlndies. Dawk Palankeen : Travelers are borne, very much at ease, on the shoulders of the natives. The distance of 100 miles is thus traversed in 24 hours, charge being only 2.'> cents a mile, fresh bearers being in readi- ness at short distances. Hindoo Idol, (in black marble) — Exhibitor, J. W. Kulan, Esq., supposed to represent Sooryn Deb, the Deity of the Sun. It represents the o,vn'. idol 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 wearing boots or buskins. The images are in wonder- ful preservation, and their sculpture is of a — ''■ superior order. This idol is solid, standing ."'■-" about five feet high by four wide, was dis- covered, in 1833, in the mud of the sacred Ganges, near the island of Sanger, on which stood a vast temple, destroyed by an inunda- tion nine hundred years ago. The age of this idol is estimated at from one to two thousand years. BACK OF THE IDOL, (Wm. Brady's Tables), Arc several specimens of Chinese Pagodas, Porcelain and Miniature Pagodas, Japan Curiosities, Syrian Eelics, Arabian Shoes, New Zealand Productions, Edibles, Bird's Nests, Husks 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 20 Poems, never before printed, by Mary Howitt and Charles Kingsley, who represent the English lyrists, and Longfellow, Lowell, Whit- tier, &c., are among the American. In most instances, portraits are attached to the Poems, being neatly inlaid, bound in green and gold. Continental Money. Numerous Foreign and Home Autographs. Shells. Mounted Ferns. Manuscripts — Illuminated and plain, upon Vellum and Paper. Earliest Printed Books— Printed 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 Surveys — Presented by 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 first entry, November 15, 1763, is " arrived at Phi- ladelphia." Next day M. and D. attended a meeting of Commissioners, landed the Instru- ments, and set up the Sector and the Transit instruments. The eleventh entry closes the first page, which is signed " Charles Mason," and "Jere. Dixen," but every subsequent entry in the Diary is separately signed by the two, after that, to the close of the book. The Journal states the carpenter was engaged from the 5th to the 13th December, in setting up a wooden ob.'iervatory in the south part of Philadel- phia. Each day's weather is recorded, as well as the stars visible on cloudless nights. The latitude of the South Point of the City of Philadelphia was ascertained, on New Year's day, 1764, to be 39 deg. 56 min. 29.1 sec. North. The whole steps of the survey are chronicled, and the closing entry in the record tells how, on January 29, 1768, Messrs. Ma,sou and Dixon " delivered to Rev. Richard Peters, the plans of the boundary line." Tower Hall Clothing Bazaar, 518 Market Street. 28 CATALOGUE. Penn Parlor. Situate first uai : i south siress <3^ood«. Comprising all the Latest Styles, 25 cents up to §1.00. One Thousand different Styles of Shawls, Stella, Grenadine, Hernania, from $1 62* up to ^15 00. ONE THOUSAND DIFFERENT KINDS OF SILKS, From 75 cents up to $5.00. Black Silk, Gro. Grains, Taflfetas. Plain Silks, P de Soi. Figured Silks, all at the prices before the rise. Wc always kctp the good makes that do not cut, that's the i-eason why we sell so many SILKS, BALMORALS, MOURNING GOODs! Cheap Balmorals §1.95 to §2.95 full size. Mourning Goods, ;i large assortme always on hand. MUSLINS, FLANNELS, LINENS, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, Always on hand at onr usual low i)rice. Kid Gloves! 5,000 Pair New Kid Gloves!! Magnificent Light Kid Gloves, SI 50, best qualitj', New light color, " 1 50, stitched, Every pair of the above we guarantee not to tear, and should they chance to so, will give you another pair free of charge. Kid Gloves, U 85 best quahtv. Kid Gloves, 1 37 " ' Jouvin Kid Gloves, $1 00 old stock. We advise you to call soon, as they sell fast, being such a good quality for so low a price. Look at the gO( all over town, and tlien come and see us and you can see how OWEN EVANS & CO., Successor to J. R. Casselbkbp.v, Cheap Mammoth Dry Goods Store, j No. 45 N. Eighth Stree Myerf). Grnbsiu <1 M'Farlnnd. Printers, 3G N. Ttalrd St., Phlla. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 013 440 998 8 ^