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VOL. XXIV. BY TELEGRAPH. associated press. 3 XLI91 CONGRESS.

CONGRESS. FORTY FIRST TERMSErOSTD SF.SSIOW Sennte. Washington, Dec. 13. Petitions were presented and appropriately referred for the granting of pensions and relief from disabilities.

Bv Mr. Sumner (Mass.) the memorial of the laboring men of the United States, in con vention assembled, asking the intervention of Congress in behalf of the colored laborers in the Southern States. After setting forth the immediate necessities of these people, the paper asks a distribution among them of the public lands of the United States and the ap pointment of a commissioner to purchase lands in those Southern States where there are now no public lands. Referred to the Committee on Public lands and ordered to be printed. Mr.

Hamlin, from the Committee on the District of Columbia, reported with amendments a bill to encourage and promote the International Exhibition to be held in Washington in 1871. Mr. Hamlin explained that as amended the bill simply authorized a corporation for the purpose proposed. It was simply an act of incorporation, the parties interested being desirous of organizing at an early day. He asked that the bill be taken up immediately.

The bill was then read. It provides in detail the manner of holding the proposed exhibition, Mr. Sumner said that in 1871 it was proposed to hold a similar exhibition in London, under the auspices of the British Government. Our couutry was invited to contribute to that exhibition, and be present through commissioners. If it was deemed advisable to proceed with the bill, it might be better to change the date or to postpone the measure until further information had been received.

Mr. Hamlin said he was not aware of the proposed exhibition at London. This bill, however, provided for an exhibition either in 1871, or as soon thereafter as was desirable. The bill was then laid aside for the present. Mr.

Jones, speaking of the resolution, expressed some surprise that such a proposition had not been offered by some other gentleman. He presumed that members might be desirous to discuss it, and he therefore gave notice that he would call it up for action on Monday next. Mr. Brownlow had read from the Secretary's desk a long personal explanation in regard to his connection with late political events in Tennessee, and denying the report that he aided the attempt to elect Andrew Johnson, Senator. Mr.

Carpenter then took the floor and spoke at length in support of his resolution declaring that the Spanish gunboats should not be permitted to leave New York. At the conclusion of his speech he moved to put the resolution on its passage, but Mr. Sumner objected and made a brief argument against interference with the gunboatfl, or recognizing the Cuban insurgents as belligerents. Under the rules the resolution was laid over. Honse.

Mr. Ferris nfli red a resolution calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for a copy of the report of the Special Agent of the Treasury in Alaska, in reference to establishing a port there. Adopted. Mr. Jones, of unanimous consent, offered a preamble and resolution declaring that, in the death of George f'eabody, this country and the world have sustained an irreparable loss, and reciting the fact that the Queen of Great Britain, the authorities of London, and the Emperor of the French have made extraordinary provision for the transfer of Mr.

Pcabody's remains to his uative land, and authorizing the President to order as many ships of war as may be convenient and adequate for the occasion to meet at sea the European convoy and conduct it to these shores, and to make such other preparations for the reception of the body as are commensurate with the merits of the deceased. Mr. Stoughton offered a resolution calling for information as to the payment of the reward for the capture Jefferson Davis. Mr. Schofield ottered a resolution calling on the Secretary of the Treasury for information as the disposition made of the $600, 000 received by the United States for aggressions on American commerce, pursuant to the treaty with Japan of Oct.

22nd, 1866. Adopted. WASHINGTON. Abolition of the Franking Privilege not Fnvored by Members Tile Virginia (tncslinn. The Frnnklng Privilege.

'ihe House Postal Committee discussed today the question of abolishing the franking privilege. The committee is not disposed to go so far as the recommendation in the report of the Postmaster General. If anything is done it will be to suspend the operation of the privilege during the recess, and put it in force when Congress meets. Respect to Mr. Penbody.

In the House to day resolutions of respect tq the memory of the late Geqrge Peabody were intrqduced, and notice given that they will be called up for adoption next Monday, They authorize, the President to send as many ships of the line as he may think prop, or to meet the remains of Mr. Peabody at sea, and convey them to New York and provides that the President shall take all necessary means to show the respect due to the memory of the deceased. The Admission of Virginia, The Senate Judiciary Committee are in favor, of the admission of Virginia, and will shortly report a bill restoring her without imposing conditions to be fulfilled in the future. There is great division in the Kecon9truc tion Committee respecting the conditions which Butler and others propose to impose upon her. It is doubtful if Virginia will be admitted before the holidays.

I lv 1111 nl III III II 11 rrrr.r,r'..ris. A IV.27?ewvTs I 'D PENNSYLVANIA, Dr. Paul Sehoepp KeaplMd Cknrarnor Clenry and the Newspapers. Carlisle, Dec. 15.

A special messenger left the capital this morning for Carlisle, bearing with him the official letter of Governor Geary, directing Sheriff Thompson to return the death warrant in the case of Dr. Paul Schoeppe, who was to have been hanged on Wednesday next for the murder of his betrothed wife, Miss Maria M. Stennecke. His respite is understood to be for an indefinite period, or at least until the Supreme Court has taken action on the recent motion made by counsel for the defense and Attorney General Brewster jointly. It is admitted here that never has a case occurred in which such a pressure has been brought to bear upon the Governor in order to secure a respite.

Every mail has brought petition upon petition, and every train has borne some delegation, beseeching executive clemency. Yesterday Gov. Geary was closeted for several hours with a gentleman from Philadelphia who has taken an active interest in this anti execution movement. At the expiration of the intet view the Governor signified his intention, on the reception of the official notification from the Supreme Court that that tribunal had granted the writ of certiorari, of respiting the condemned man. During the conversation the Governor is understood to have animad verted pretty strongly upon the course pursued by the newspapers of the State, upon his pardon record.

He also said that a great hubub had been raised with reference to his course upon this case. He alluded to the fact that no direct application had been made to him for a respite, but on the contrary every one seemed to demand an unconditional pardon. So far, he had been unable to see his way sufficiently clear to grant such a request. A gentleman just from Carlisle states that Schoeppe, who knew nothing about the action of the Governor, was very sanguine that a respite would be granted, and if the verdict was set aside, he felt convinced that he could place a clean record before the public, as the recently discovered testimony, both as to the facts of the case and the question of poison, was very important. The Fane of Adam Titns, who Is la to be Kxecuteu on Wednesday next.

An application has been or is about to be made to the Governor to respite Adam Titus, who was to have been a partner of Schoeppe on the scaffold in Carlisle on Wednesday next Titus killed a man in a drunken spree last January, by knocking him down with the pole of an axe, and afterwards severed his head from his body. When brought into Court he plead guilty. Judge Graham directed this plea to be entered on the docket of the Court, and sentenced Titus to death The application for respite is based upon the allegation that the course of Judge Graham was an unusual one, and contrary to the usages of a majority of the Courts in this country. Titus, it is said, does not join in this request, but says that he committed the murder, and that he is willing to die for it. ILLINOIS.

Chicago, Dec. 15. A special dispatch to the Tribune, dated to day says: The latest intelligence from Red River is to the effect that the Rebels there placed Governor M. Farnsh under close guard on account of his recent proclamation advising them to lay down their arms, and submit to the Government. Capt.

Campbell McDouglass attempted to enter Fort George and was met at the gates by sentinels who forced him back on pain of being shot. He was forced to re enter the lines of insurgents. The account says the rebels continue issuing rations from Hudson Bay Company with such regularity that they are making invades upon the provisions of the Company. NEW YORK, i New York, Dec. 15.

The New York Hotel property including an entire block, was sold to day for one million and ninety five thousand dollars, the rents being ninety nine thousand dollars a year. 1 1 General Sherman arrived to day and is stopping at the Astor House. None of the Spanish gunboats have yet sailed. Steam is up and everything is ready for immediate departure. ENGLAND.

London, Dec. 15. The Telegraph of to day has an editorial upon the renewal of the Reciprocity Treaty, wherein it proposed some modification of the policy of Congress towards the Dominion of Canada, through the influence of Secretary Fish, who is a believer in free The Times to day has an editorial on the Cotton Supply Question. While admitting the improved quality and price of India cotton, it does not consider possible a displacement of the American staple. Plymouth, Dec.

15. American ship, Kearsarge, from Liverpool, Dec. 1st, for Calcutta, has put into this port, leaking. FRANCE. A Paris, Dec.

15. Still later dates have been received from Rio Janeiro. The Brazilian Minister having unsuccessfully opposed the continuation of the war against Paraguay, had tendered his resignation, which was accepted. WHISKY. United States District Court Judge Cad wallader.

CASE OP B. P. MORRET CONTINUED. The case qf the United States vs. Benjamin F.

Motret, charged with malfeasance in office while Assistant Assessor of Eighth district, was resumed. 1 i Assistant District Attorney Valentine summed up in a long speech very ably, going over the mass of testimony, and urging the conviction of defendant. General William McCandless followed for the defence. In the course of his remarks he stated that General Grant vindicated Colonel Alexander when he placed his seal of pardon on the verdict of twelve jurymen in this court, and that the prosecution was a persecution and a conspiracy gotten up by powerful men in Berks county. Lewis C.

Cassidy, made the closing argument for the defence. After apologizing for the time he would consume in his address, he stated he had some complaint to make of a want of candor on the part of those who represent the Government. The Assistant District Attornev knew exactly how much respect was to be paid the testimony of Barto and Keller, and knowing all that, he, a high public officer, having no client to stimulate his zeal and no motive but the public good, stood before you practically endorsing those people, READING, and asking for a verdict upon that testimony. Mr. Cassidy continued, taking up the evidence piece by piece, and making a most elaborate and powerful argument in favor of his client, tie strongly denounced tlie informer, and argued that according to the evidence the jury must acquit.

Id conclusion, he urged the jury to send the defendant to his home an acquitted man. The Court then took a recess. When the Court reassembled, United States District Attorney Aubrey H. Smith closed for the Government. The Judge charged at considerable length, and the jury retired some minutes before 8 o'clock.

Verdict Ciullty Reeommended to Merry Conrt. In the case of the United States vs. Benjamin F. Moret, Assistant Assessor of the Eighth distrsct, at. Reading, who was charged with misdemeanor in office while serving under Colonel Alexander, above reported, the jury rendered a verdict of guilty, with a recommendation to the mercv of the Court.

LOCAL AFFAIRS. Pocket Picked. A man had his pocket picked in John Cornish's shaving saloon, in Penn near 2d, yesterday. Loss about S9.00. Enlaroed.

The baggage room of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad, at this place, has been enlarged, to give increased accommodations. Pineorove. Railroad. The heavy work at Tunnel Hill retards the completion of the railroad track between Pinegrove and Leba non. It will be a few weeks yet before the cars run between the two points.

Quadrille Party "grand quadrille party" is announced, in our advertising col in us, to take place at James Dunkel's hotel Berkeley, (a short distance this side of Lees port,) on Saturday evening next, the 18th of December. Rocholl's full qnaedrille orches tra, of this city, will furnish the music for the occasion. Newspaper Improvement. We learn that our neighbors of the Adler contemplate very soon the narrowing of their columns to the width generally adopted by the newspapers of the State (the same measure as the Times and Journal) and that they will also add another column to each page, making it, what is technically known among printers as a nine column paper. We have not been in formed whether changes, other than those mentioned, will be made in that paper.

Sales op Real Estate. Jacob G. En gel sold to Frederick Gutfleck, a two story frame house and shop, situate in Hamburg, Israel Miller sold his farm, containing 72 acres, more or less, situate in Upper Bern township, to George A. Wagner, for the sum of $0,425. Mr.

Christian Geib has sold 1 1 acres and 82 perches of ground, with buildings, on the road leading from Richland to Stouchsburg, to Abraham Zug, for $2,800. Samuel L. Rhoads, of this city, has purchased a fine meadow farm of 113 acres, be longing to the estate of Frederick Koch dee'd, situate near Reinholdsville, Lancaster county. Mr. R.

is an extensive stock dealer, and it is his intension to use this farm for pasturing purposes. Michael Seiling came into possession of Levi J. Smith's residence, in 6th strept below exchanging for it his property, No. 518 Chestnut street. Mr.

Seiling, we un derstand, contemplates the early conversion of his house into a business place for himself. Miss Eliza Stamrn sold her tavern stand in Penn township to Mr. Zerr, of the same township, for $5,800. John D. Houpt, auctioneer, yesterday sold the following Real Estate in the village of Topton, as the property of Wilhelm Frederick, assigned to F.

R. Schmucker, At torncy at law, for the benefit of creditors, viz: House and lot to James George, $2,904.00 do do do do do Benj. Weiser, 1779.33 do 1519,00 do John Henning, 1118.66 do Peter K. Deiner, 894.00 The Library Fair. The attendance up on the Fair at Library Hall continues to be very meagre.

I his is rather discouraging to the friends of the Library, and especially to the ladies who so generously gave of their time and means to foster the movement. In view of the excellent object for which this Fair was instituted, the purchase of new books for the Library we hope the lib eral support anil encouragement of our citi tens generally will be given during to day and to morrow, after which the opportunity for extending such patronage will have pasted. Such purely disinterested efforts in behalf of a worthy and struggling institution in our midst, are so eminently deserving the countenance, good will and generous aid of every friend of literature, that they ought to enlist, not only a sympathetic response of "well done," but a cordial, tangible proof of that sympathy in the according of a liberal, unstinted bestowal of material aid and comfort by every man, woman and child of our city. The Fair will close to morrow evening, and we therefore second the wishes of the ladies who have assumed its conduct and management, and who are warmly interested in its success, that its results may justify the expectations which its most ardent friends have entertained for It. The large and beautiful Afghan, valued at $100, will be drawn this evening, the tickets therefor having all been sold.

Proceedings of the Game Association. At a meeting of the Berks County Game Asso the American House last evening, steps were taken to procure from Indiana 1000 or moire part idges for the purpose of replenishing the county. ,.,.) The President, Mr. Green, stated that $100 had already been subscribed, and that Mr. Ezra Miller had consented to go to Indiana to superintend the collection of partridges and see to their transportation to Reading, Mr.

Miller was accordingly authorized to take charge of the matter. Messrs. Shatter, Hollenbach and Belim were appointed a Com. mittee to collect additional funds and report at an adjourned meeting, to be held at the same place on Wednesday evening next. A Committee consisting of the officers of the Association was also appointed to procure the legislation necessary to carry out the object proposed.

It is intended to prohibit the shooting of partridges for several years, so as to give them a chance to increase. We regard the object as a proper one, and trust to see it effectually carried out. THURSDAY MORNING, Police Ixteli.igknx'E, John Bliiuin walked on slippery places in 8th street, between Walnut and Elm, on Tuesday afternoon last. Navigation was somewhat difficult with hiin, not because the avenue was closed with ice, or that it was rendered impassable by mud and slush, but because his spirits, like the famed btitelier boy in song, "were trenicixlu ous and awful to behold," to allay which he kindly took to innumerable potations of what is known throughout Ireland and Scotland as usqntlmuh. The peculiarity of this drink is that it gets into one's head, where it produces a feeling akin to vertigo; it then runs into the pedal extremities, where its effect is most debilitating and sometimes disastrous to the corporeal system it then ramifies throughout the length and breaoSiJ of the inner man, making the outer very often a sad spectacle to the common multitude and presenting peculiar features of attachment to the guardians of the law.

Officer Haggerty observing these features, graciously conveyed Mr. Blumn to the Mayor's headquarters, where he was fined $3.50 for imprudent indulgences. And here comes the story of Catharine Foster a type of creation which we are told is but a little lower than the angels. Cath arine evidently fell from her high estate, for we were pained to hear that she, too, sought relief and comfort in the flowing bowl. How well she succeeded can be most satisfactorily explained by Officer Haggerty, who, like a true gallant, escorted her into the presence of His Honor, the Mayor of Reading, here she waB charged $3.50 for a too liberal exercise of woman's rights and woman's privileges.

Charles Williams got sick about midnight of Tuesday. He was found in the vicinity of the Keystone House by Dr. Haggerty, of the Moral Health Institution, who at once proceeded to administer to his wants. Williams was taken to the Dispensary, at the corner of 5th and Court, where he was recommended to keep quiet until next morning. His bill amounted to $3.50.

The patient was doing well at last accounts, and it is earnestly hoped that he may not suffer from a relapse. Samuel Couden, a desperate character, was arrested by Officer Cullen, for the commission of assault and battery on John a late sitting of Court, when the latter was on trial. Couden absented himself from the city until a short time ago, but was arrested at the instance of the Sheriff on Tuesday, into whose custody he was delivered yesterday afternoon. Thirteen lodgers were accommodated at the Lock Up. Mansion House.

We referred, a few days ago, to the very handsome improvements now being made to this excellent hotel. The Germantown Telegraph, in its last issue, commends the present management in the following strong terms "Under the proprietorship of Mr. De Bor bon there was no better conducted hotel in the country than the Mansion House, Reading. It gave universal satisfaction. It is with pleasure, therefore, that we learn that its management has been assumed bv Messrs.

Wagner Spayd, who were under the tutelage of Mr. De Borbon, and who will restore to it all its pristine excellence and popularity AVe bespeak for the Mansion House, there fore, the patronage.ot all who may visit this, the most charming of our interior cities." A Gold Miner. We are in receipt of a letter from John Robins, formerly of Reading, dated Winnemuoca, Nevada, Dec, 8th, 18C9. Mr. Robins is nn Ex Editor, having formerly been connected with the Mil tonian" newspaper published at Milton, Pa.

Since 1857 he has been engaged in gold mining operations in South Pass City, Wyoming Territory. He writes At present I am in terested in some gold ledges that assay $00.35 in gold to the ton, and have come to this point in Nevada to make a sale. The ledge that 'assays $66.35 per ton is considered extraordinarily good and far above the general average. Installation Services. Rev.

Mr. Bai ley will be installed with appropriate relig ious services, pastor of the Universalis Church of this city, this evening. The sermon on the occasion will be delivered by Rev. Dr.Brooks, of Philadelphia. Revs.

M. Ballon, A. C. Thomas and II. C.

Leonard, will also be present and assist in the services, which will doubtless be of a highly interesting character. The services will commence at 7 o'clock, Temperance Society. A Temperance Society was recently organized in Hamburg, with the following officers: M. Rev. John Sayres; AV.

Mrs. Minerva Martin F. Miss Mary Lebold Mrs. Mary Wagner; Adam M. Halin; E.

Peter Fisher A. 'Miss Martha Sohollenberger J. Miss Mattie Shollen berger; O. 8., Stephen Keller. The Society holds its meetings in the Odd Fellows' Hall every Saturday evening.

Holiday Festival at the Orphans' Home. Rev. D. B. Albright, Superintendent of the Orphans' Home at.

Womelsdorf, announces that' the children belonging to that Institution, will have a celebration, or Holiday Festival, on Tuesday after Christmas. Excursion tickets will be issued on the railroads leading to the Home. We second the hope expressed by the Superintendent that many will avail themselves of this opportunity of visiting the Home. Enlarging their Works. We learn from the Lebanon Courier that Messrs.

Wei mer are about adding two more large buildings to their establishment, to increase their facilities for manufacturing cars. The superiority of their cars recommends them to railroad men, and secures for them orders to the full capacity of their works. 1 The Pottsville Journal published a horrible story about the poisoning of a whole family named "Roach," a few days ago by an Irish servant girl. It created a great sensation. It turned out that tho Roaches were cockroaches and the girl was found guilty of justi fiable bugicide." A Christmas on New Year's Present.

A monthly or a weekly publication for voting people makes one of the most acceptable presents that can be given during the hol idays and for this purpose the Youth's Com panion, of Boston, is admirably adapted. It win iu! appearance new anu iresn with each succeeding week, is always sprightly, entertaining and practical. Some Of the most brilliant writers in the country contribute, to its columns. Km DECEMBER 1G, 1869. Hicin School Examination First Term, 18C9 70.

Commencing nn Friday (tomorrow,) Dec. 17th, and continuing during the following week, there will be held a public examination of the pupils of the Read ing High School, according to the following programme: By the Principal. Fridav, 17th, A. M. Declamation, Classes A and (boys.) Greek, 'Grammar and enophon's Anabasis, Classes 15 and C.

Mondav, 20th, A. M. Natural Philosophy, P.M. History of England Tuesday, 21st, A. M.

Gen. History, Class B. Anatomy and Physiology, r. SI A. Wednesday, 22nd.

A. M. Latin Header (Fables), A P. M. Latin, Ceasar's Bell.

Thursday, 23rd, A. M. Latin, Virgil's Eneid, P.M. Averaging Reports for Term. By Mb.

Wells. Friday, 17th. Collecting and Arranging Weekly Reports. Monday, 20th, A. Geometry, Class (1st half.) P.

M. Geometry, (2nd half.) Tuesday, 21st, A.M. Algebra, Class B. P.M.. Latin Grammar, D.

Wednesday, 22nd, A. M. Higher Mathematics, Class (boys.) P.M. Geometry, 1 (boys.) Thursday, 23rd, A. M.

Preparing Minute Book. P.M. Averaging Reports. By Mr. Hamlin.

Fridav, 17th, A. M. Declamation, Class (boys.) P. M. Spelling and Definitions, C.

Monday, 20th, A. M. Arithmetic, D. P.M. Physical and Descriptive Geography, Class D.

Tuesday, 21st, A. M. English Grammar, Class C. P.M. Hist.

U.S., D. Wednesday, 22nd, A. M. Mensuration, Classes and (girls.) P.M. English Grammar, Class D.

Thursday, 23rd, A. M. English Grammar, B. P. M.

Averaging Reports. By Miss Stahle. Friday, 17th, A. M. Reading, Classes A and (girls.) P.M.

General Knowledge, Class (girls.) Monday, 20th, A. M. Rhetoric, Class 2. P. M.

Mathematics, Class A. (girls.) Tuesday 21st, A. M. Algebra. Class B.

P. M. History of Rome, C. Wednesday. 22d.

A. M. Constitution of U. Class A. (girls) P.

M. Algebra, Class Thursday, 23d, A. M. Preparing Minute Book. P.

M. Averaging Reports. By M'lle de Gluemer. Fridav. 17th.

A. M. French, French, German, German, French, German, German, German German, Class P. M. Mondav.

20th. A. M. Class C. (2nd half.) P.M.

1st Tuesday. 21st, A. M. Class P.M. Class B.

(girls) Wednesday, 22nd. A. Jul. Class B. (boys.) P.M.

A (girls. Thursday, 23d, A. M. Class A. (boys.

By Miss Jones. Fridav. 17th. A. M.

Declamation, Class C. (boys.) P.M. Spelling and Definitions, Class Mondav. 20th. A.

M. D. P. M. Physical and Deserip.

D. Tuesday, 21st, A. M. General History, P.M. Anatomy and Physiology, Wednesday.

22nd. A. M. Mathematics, (girls.) 1. M.

Algebra, Thursday. 23rd, A. M. English Grammar, B. P.M.

i Averaging Reports. Br Miss Greth. Fridav. 17th. A.

M. Reading, CJ, (girls.) P. M. Spelling and Definitions, D. i Monday, 20th, A.

M. Arithmetic, D. P.M. Physical and Deserip. Geog.

D. Tuesday, 21st, A. M. English Grammar, History of Wednesday, 22nd, A. M.

Mensuration, i and C. P. M. English Grammar, D. Thursday, 23rd, A.

M. Physical Geography, P.M. Reports. By Miss Heckman. Fridav.

17th. A. M. Reading, Class (girls.) P.M. Spelling and Definitions, Class Monday, iCUth, A.M.

Arithmetic. D. P.M. Physical Geography, D. luesday, Zlst, A.

JH. English Grammar, C. .1 J.Al.: it History U.S., D2 Wednesday, Tina, A. At. Mensuration, Classes C.

1 JH. English Grammar, 1 Class D. Thursday, ioa, A. M. Physical and Deserip.

Geog. C. r. m. (.

Averaging Reports, Penmanship. Book keeeuine. Composition and Drawing will be examined at leisure du ring the week. As far as possible, examina tious will be conducted in writing. All interested in education are respectfully invited to attend.

N. Pupils must not loiter about the building after examination, nor present themselves at other times than this programme calls for. The orderly conduct of the exer'i oises makes this imperative. no, STEWABT, Principal CHRISTMAS PRESEN TS abwiE NEW FAMILY SEWING MACHINES. These World renowned Machines are now them within A I No.

10 NORTH SIXTr Dec. 16 QEIGER. In this city, on Tuesilay eveninfr. ne mn ueorge it. ueiger, aged 7 eais, (I months and 29 days.

The relatives and friends of the family arc respectfully invited toattend the funeral from the residence of his mntlier, No. (ii8 Chestnut street, on Friday afternoon, at '2 o'clock, lo proceed to Charles Even's Cemetery. HOUSUM In this city, on the lltli instant, George Housnm.aged 66 years, 6 months aud 1 day. The friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of the deceased, without further notice, from his late residence, No. 401 Bingamao street, nn Frid ay afternoon at 2 o'clock, to proceed to the Churl 's jsvana uemetery.

decis st NEW ADVERTISEMENTS, GRAND QUAIR1I.I,F. PARTY at Jams Dunkel's Hotel, Berkeley, on Saturday December 18, 1S(7. Rocholl's Full liuadrille Orchestra will furnish the music. Tickets 50cts. The ladles are respectfully Invited to attend.

decl6 CUT HAIR, or COMBINGS, made into curls, waterfalls or switches, at 243 South Fourth st. Reading. Ladies' and Children's Hair curled and frizzed. deciS Jni. JUST RECEIVED IOC Copies of the popular song "DON'T YOU GO, TOMMY." at E.

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Ts. 444 Penn II A A A ORANGES, ALMIRERK Grapes, Prunellas. Figs, Ao. GRETH MAURER, 4 MPenuSt. RANGE CO.

AUD OHIO BUTTER, Leal jbara, Mess nun, ac. GRETH MAURER. SVOAR CURED II A BIS, DRY REEF, Beef Tongues, Pickled Salmon. rennet. A MOTHER FINE LOT OF NEW CROP JM.

Teas, dlreclfrom importers, GRKTH AM AITRKR, 444 Penn St, DRIED CORN, HON I NT, BEANS, Carolina Rice, Sage, Tapioca, Ac. uiteinc dec I4 8UI i Peuu St. INKSTANDS. All kinds of prising the cocoa, glass, gutta percha, and wooden pocket sMndx, for sale at the Nl.Y PRIME COFFEES SOLD IN OCR KsttiDiiniimeni. 414 Penn St.

CR COFFEES ARF.ROANTKDIAILY, 144 Penn NO. 02 olleied for sale the reach of all ter us so ea as to bring. Agent STREET, ItEADIXa PA i VNII CIIRI miAS FAIR ,1 For the henetltor HT. I'AtJIVW SCHOOL, Now open In ihe SCHOOL HOUSE, I Walnnuta. READING LIRItARl I AIR.

A Fair for blhelil at ll'e 'brary: wm MRRAUT HALL, yoNDY EVENING, December Mill, to continue even succeeding n''al' renins until Frl'da'y en'i The proceeds ol Hie Fair will be devoted the pure.has or NKVV BOOKS lo Thlilirnl support of the citizens of Renting IP cents. HALL. SATURDAY AND MONDAY heeember 1WA and SOIh, 1809. THE FAMOUS AND ORIGINAL LA RUE'S CARNIVAL MINSTRHS A A Ami Knrlrsqno Opera Tronnp. WPEMHWS ORGA.N1ZA.

TiLVJ numbering 18 distinguished a lists. I he Heroes ol a Hemisphere, and Prima Ministers of Terpsichore Vvit Se ment and Opera Bouilc. Alonarchs of the Pro Newly Remodeled and En lnrK 1970. THE GREAT KICARDO, the only male Pri outrivaling Adeliun l'attl. Uie world bSt Darkey in STEVE KOIKJ ERR, best sinle Clog Dancer Song and Dance Perionner on the CouU uXeCT1 ne Buries, Arl Admission 35cts.

Reserved cts. Commence at o'clock. fdec" ei "i'HAT BOY," Agent. HOLIDAY GOODS. jN EXCELLENT Christmas or Sew Year's Present For your Wife, Sister or Friend.

tiik WHEELER WILSON Sewing Marhinf, The best and so'd on he Vastest Terms. Satisfaction guaranteed. Warranted lor three years. PETERSON CARPENTER, Office North ftth Mreet. opposite Ihe Keystone IIoiihc, IIOEAKIIVCS.

dec 15 fim CREATEST ASSORTMENT OP CHRISTMAS TOYS AND PRESENTS, IN READING. AT CR. Sixth and Penn Streets. dec 15 tf CRADALL'N RriLOIKO BLOCKS. A splendid amusement for the little lolks.

Can build anything from a fei.ee to a church. The most popular holiday girt for boys to be found. Eur sale at the JOURNAL ROOK STORE, dee tf No. 11 tvorth 6th street. IJI ZZLG AN AMF.R Chinese Pun JL Kles and Oames, rr the Utile fnlks tult able for holiday presents.

Knr sale at JOURNAL BOOK STORE, dec tf No. 11 North 6th street, A 1.