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S. WHITMAN C. HAAS. Jr'ubliherw and lrrojirietor. 07.

READING, TUESDAY, NOV. 17, 1863, (itiVKBNMKNT BliSDS 3D lTgO Ol Sniiill pnifl cau bow be joiained ai the Reading Savings Bank tree extra charga au agency has been opened at tboHibove toitiiutioo by 'jay Cooke. Tbese bear 6 per centinterest, payable bo mi annually in gold. Admitted to the Bar. On Saturday the 14th inst, ia the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County 'Off tn.Aion'ef Henry )V.

Smith, E. q. Howard Jacobs and Warren Tryon, were admitted to practice as Attorneys at Law in the several Courts of Berks County. I RiKaeKS.Hhis Troupe give their Coacert this evening. It is only i ecessury to let our people know that they are coming to insuro them a crowded houso.

Their music is unap proachable, and the programme gives a selection that cannot foil to please all wLo have airy taste ct ear for music." Doa'tfail to improve this occasion, as there is no certainty of having them visit us soon agaia. Comxkjickd'' Col. H. R. Ha wman commenced work on the pireets for which appropriations have been made by 'Mae Coancils.

This will be good news to our citizens generally. BcTCHKBa' Ball. Thia notable affair will come, off on Saturday evening next, and we assure our readers tha4 it will be worthy, in every way, of that most liberal set of men Abe butchers. We, expect to flee a full turn r. and a good, old fashioned time on Sat urday.

u'PcreitisTic. We have been informed that a fight in the roped arena took place in that olasaio precin6t of oar city Irishto wno Cjunaay. The names of the combatants we do not mention, because we can hardly brin Vj ourselves to belive that the affair was serious Several rounds are sud to have beea fought and the fight' all being on the side of the ol (i un the combatants were separated. We have not heard that much punishment was admin Lost. We would call the.

attention of our readers to the advertismeat in anoth er ciiumu ueaaea "Liog hosu lae aoima is one highly prized to he owner who wi gladly the. reward offered and, thanks What Cas We Do The people of the other Gi citios who are" represented in tho Kichmond Pri, ons by their brave fellow citizens, r9 eagerly availing theraeves of the opportunity to send thest something to eat. Reading, iu the mean remains quiet. Is this like cur peoplo We think not. When are told that our brave countrymen are actually in danger of starvation, after escaping ho dangers of the battle, wo know that they will cheerfully oea.

their purse ftrings nd contribute liberally. Then, think cf the joy with which they would receive tho slightest suc cor from their homes Everything would tafte better to Ihcm coming from those they loved and we trust that, speedy action will be.taLen by our citizens. It is well kJown that the rebels are unable to feed them we do but not believe they have yet rench cd that depth of in6ral degredation which would induce them to rob their starving prisoners. Loas wiso they should not whoa they know that even Ihey can have enough to eat by acting like decent 1 i i oi Death, of a Charles F. Diehm, formerly a soldier for 22 months in the 88th iRgiment P.

died in this city on Snnday morning. health was undermined while ia.the service, and after lingering "on for toode months at he has at last answered the last roll call." understand tha1 he is to be buried with military honors Wednesday afternoon. on COUItT PROCEEDINGS, REPORTED BT L0UI8 KICnARCS. TVKLPfH DAY SATURDAY. The jury in the caso Edward and 7'htmds JiTVm vh Patrick Cllcily rciurncd a verdict iulu vcr of tbo plff for $2fii)U.

(i. V. Hofilmhner Urn. This was an action brought by "plfls. who reside in New York, upon a note signed V.

Hoffheimer and Bro" and given to Snuff Wernwag the factors 0. Varet in Philadelphia. The 'Wpte was for the amount of a bill goods to .1 tieimdants, and was tinr.smiMcd by Shuff (fc to their pr.r olpals 0. Varet i Co. It was by the plffa that Abraham Speicrof Read irtg wag a member of tbe firm of V.

llofl hcimer fc and the copartners in New YorK ha ing all insolvent, suit was brought against him for recovery of the amount of the ncto. Evi ('ok of the admission by Mr. Spcier of his ciem bershp of the firm was given by plffs, also tbe of tbo partnership notice in the Publio ii lger. The defta contended that although nego tiutions had baen entered by them yet tbut partueisbip had never been closed, and taut tliK publication of the notice was premnture, tho firm being at thit time not in complete existence. In support of these allegations tbey offurad the evidence of their bookkeeper, whote testimony although objected to by the plain tills wns admit by the Court, under nu exception Verdict for tdofts iMeKentyor plffa Banks and Richards for deft On motion of Henry W.

Smith, J. How. nrd Jacobs and J. Wanren Tryon were admitted to, practise its Attorneys at Law in the scvera courts uf Befks Cotin'y. Gsovr.E Baier's TtlfJUKST PBtMUM SKW1NO MiCHINBS, For sale at Nd.

449 Poa Street, Reading Evry description pf. Machine Sewing dvue to order It COUNCIL I'ROCEEDINuS. Cosmos Council Cniina) Nov. 14. 1863 Stated meeting sf the Council Present, Messrs.

Dejaher, Douglas, Goodman, Uetrich, McManna, Mel lert, Potteiger, lteber. Utter, beidel and Dosagau Tbe minutes of the last stated meeting were read and approved. The President laid before the Council the report of Daniel ZaChariaa, City Regulator, relating to the changing of the grade of Third street by the West Heading Rail Road The report was on motion aecept ed. The Clerk of Select Council was introduced an.l presented for concurrence resolutions aa follows, viz: A resolution appropriating a sum not exceeding $1 Ooo to tie Committee on Fire Department for the erection of Fire Plugs; a resolution appropriating $15 0" to epair the wooden bridges at Ebner's Hotel and fifth street and at Franklin and Water streets one appio $9 63 to pity John Mellert for making pattern and cast iron grate for the Steam Fire Engine; one appropri ting $50 0 additional, to rebuild the Friendship Hose Carriage, and one appropriating $2 0 to place a lamp in the Western end of the estern Market Houm. Mr.

Mellert called up the resolution appropriating $20.83 to pay one month's salary of the Commissioner of Markets. Which was twiee read and concurred in Yeas, 11 Kays, none Mr Tigh appeared in his seat. The Prerident hating called Mr. Hetrich to the chair, effered the following, viz Beso ved. That the Committee on Highways and Paring he, and are hereby authorized and empowered to employ some one or more suitable person or per.

sons to superintend the paving of Eighth street from Walnut to Buttonwood streets with cobble stones, the McAdamiziug of Sixth street to the Askew bridge near Hockley Lane, and the McAdawizing of Kissinger street north of tbe Lebanou Valley Kail Road Which was twice read and passed, aa follows, viz Yeas, 8 Nays, 4. Mr. Douglas called up the resolution appropriating not more tkan $W0 to the Committee on the Fire Department to prosure and set additional lire plugs. Which was twice lead and concurred as fohows viz 12 Kays, o. Mr McManus called up his resolution relating to the gay of extra policemen in the 1st Ward on election day.

Which was read tbesecond timeand on thequestion, Shall the resolution The yeas and nays were taken and are as follows: Yeas, Messrs. Bushong, Deysher Douglas, Goodman. Hetrich, Hoch, McMan us, Blellert, Nays, Messrs Potteiger, lteber, Reif snyder, Bitter, Seidel, Tigh, Tinsuiaa, Donagan, Pres. So the question was determined in the negative. Mr Potieiger obtained leave of absence.

The Clerk of Select Council was introduced and presented for concurrence the following resolutions viz resolution appropriaticg $20X0 to place flagstones and make a crossing across Wood Alley on the irth side of Chestnut and Spruce streets; one appropriating $4 30 to repair tbe briiges at 6th and Penn, and one appropriating $7 000 to place a flag stone across the gutter at the Korth East corner of gpruct and 4th streets. Mr Douglaa called up the resolution appropriating $20.00 to place flag stones and lay crossings across Wood Alley north side of Chestnut and Spruce Which was twice read and concurred in as follows, via: Yeas, 11 Nays 0. Also, the resolution appropriating $7 00 to place a flag stone serosa the gutters at the N. corai of Spruce and 4th atrecta. Mr.

Qoodman called up the following, viz: Resolved, That the sum of $55 00 is hereby appro preprinted to the Committee on Police to erect a lamp post and lamp at the E. corner of 6th and Willow stieets; one at the N. corner of Reed Alley and Walnut street, and one on Franklin street at the 1'riondship Kngine house Messrs. Ritter and lteber moved to amend by adding, and at the corner of Washington street aud Poplar Alley." On the question, Will Council agree to the amendment? The yeas and nays were taken and are as follows, viz: Yeas. 10 Nays, 0.

3o the question waa determined in the affirmative. The question rucurring on tbe original resolution, it was lost: Yeas, 0 Nays, 1J. On motion the rules Were suspended and the resolution as amended was read a second time and passed as follows, viz Yeas, 11 Nays, 0. The Clerk of Select Council was again introduced and presented for concurrence a resolution appropriating $69 63 to pay the City Surveyor for extra services. Mr Ritter immediately called up the same.

Which was twice red and concurred in aa follows, viz: Yeas, 11 Nays, 0. Mr. Douglas called up the resolution appropriating $135 to repair bridges at 6th and Penn sad 8th and Peun. Which wastwice read and concurred in as follows, viz: Yeas, 11 Naya, 0. Mr.

Ritter offrcd the following, viz Resolved, Thut the sum of $5 85 is hereby appropriated to th Committee on Highways and Paving to pay Michael Miller for 195 loads of dirt for filling 10th street Which was twice readand passed as follows, viz Yeas. 11 Na o. Mr Donirlas called up the resolution appropriating $15 0 1 to repair the wooden bridge in front of Kbner's Hotel on 5th street and beta een Frunkiin and Water streets. Which was twice read and concurred in as follows, viz: Yeas, 11 Nays 0. Mr Hetrich called up the resolution appropriating $20.00 to place an additional lamp in the Western Market House Which was twice read and concurred in as follows, viz: Yeas.

10 Nays 0 Mr. ttoodman called up the resolution appropriating an additional sum of $50 lO to rebuild the Fritudsnip Hose carriage Which was twice read and concurred in as follows, viz leas. 11 Nats, 0. Mr Deveher called up the resolution appropriating $25,011 to pave the gutter on the city lot on Canal st. Wbich was twice read and concurred in as follows.

viz Yeas, 1 Xa.78 0 Mr Bidoi pullod up the resolution appropriating $9 53 to pay John Mellort for making pattern and cast iron grate for tbe Steam Firo Kugine Whirl! was tioe read and concurred in as follows. viz Yeas, 10 ivc, 0 The Clerk of Council was introduced and returned, the resolution authorizing the Committee on Highways and Paving to appoint a suitable person to Buperinteud the paving and MuAdamizing of the Btrcets in accordance with the agreement of Messrs. Hawman Co and aaid Couiiniiue with information that Select Council had amended it by eiafiug author ized and empowered to employ someone or more person or persons and inserting after 'Resolved. That" and before the Commissioners af Highways and Paving in conjunction with" and after hereby, ''in tructed to suuennteud and by adding to tbereso lution "without any extra compensation Messrs and Keber moved to aijourn in ten minutes The motion was agreed to. Ordered.

That the Clerk inform Select Couucil that Common Council will adjourn in ten minutes The time for adjournment having arrived the Pres ident adjourned the Council. JOHN RALSTON, Clerk. CROCKEBY. CROCKERY. CROCKERY.

CROCKERY. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. THE LARGEST AND CHEAPEST ASSORTMENT IN THIS CITY AT CHEAP JOHN'S. fO" A few weeks ago, I took my daughter, whose eyvK wore very much crossed, and whose vision was seriously impnired, to Philadelphia be operated on by Dr OsmunOcculist, No.

13i South lath street? The operution was perfectly successful nit only on her eyes straight but bor vision is daily improving. This operatiou as performed by Dr. Osmuu. is apparently i attended with uo danger whatever; my daughter whs not confined to the house for a nigle day C. MACK.

uov. 9rlt Areon Hall Seventh street Reading. jRl?" To get a glass of "nod Cider, go to Mish lcrs where yon will find tbo best To Tailors. If you want a first clars Sewing Machine buy Grover and Raker's No. i), at $45 the beit omobine made, heading Qflk with G.Y7, GOODRICH, Ageut.

I is Editor or Timkh. DearSir: With your permission I wish tosay to the readers of your paper that I will send by return mail to all who wish it (free) a Recipe, with full directions for making and using a simple Vegetable Balm, that will effectually remove, in 10 days, pimples. Blotches. Tan, Freckles, and ail Imparities of the Skin, leaving the same soft, clear, smooth and beautiful. I will also mail f.ee to those havieg Bald Heads or Bar Faces, simple directions fttd information that will enable them to start a full growth of Luxuiiant Hair, Whisker 8, or Moustache, in less than 30aya.

All applications answered by return mil without charge. Respectfully yours, TliOS. I. CHAPMAN, 27j 3m Chemist, No. 831 Broadway, New York On the 25th Oct.

by tie Rev. C. A. Pauli. Uen nr I.

Smith, to Catharine Louisa Kusswas, both of ibis city, and dn Nov. 2nd by the same II ward Miller, to Susan II. Messlrsmith, bjth of tbe ame place. ID HIED BERTOLETTE In Philadelphia, on the 16th Mitbcbt A BaatoLETTg. asreddl veara.

The friends and relatives of the family are" respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the residence of his son in law, ChailesL Fritz, in 5th street, below Uhestnut, on Thursday morning, at 10 o'clock, to pro ceed to the Charles vans Cemettry. Ou Sutnrdny morning, Nov. 11th, in this city. Emma Dumm, wii'e ot William S. Dumm, aged 2SJ years.

The relatives and friends of the family are re spectfully invited to attend her funeral to day this (luedayj atternoon, at 2 oclock. from her hus bands resideuce iu Fourth street, between Chest nut and Franklin, to proceed to Charles Evans Cemetery. In this city, on the loth CHARLE3 F. DIEHM, agea oi years ana montns. Will be buried with the honors of war on WedneS' day afternoon at 2 o'clock.

The friends of the family are lespectfuliy invited to attend the funeral from his late resieence, corner of 4th and Spruce streets, with out further notice, to proceed to St. James' Lutheran cnurch, and trom thence to. Charles Kvans Cemetery ADVERTISEMENTS WANTED. 'A NURSE;" A' girl accustomed to the care of children, jimuicoiu wen recommenaea. Apply to sirs, a M.

Lauman 628 Penn gt. nov. 17 3 88th' Regiment Penna. Volunteers. THE OFFICER AND MEMBERS of the 88th Regiment P.

are requested to meet at the Provost Marshal Umce, South oth street, on Wednesdav af ternoon at 1 o'clock, to attend the funeral of CHAS. Jf. JJlfcUM, late a member of the above Regiment. LIEUT JAMES C. PETT1T, 2t Late of Co.

H. 88th P. DWELLING HOUSES WANTED. advertiser wishes to purch.se Two Small JL Brick Ileuses in a respectable neighborhood that cau oe naa cneap lor cash. Inquire at uov.

17tf THIS OFFICE. DOG LOST. A WHITE AND BLACK SPOTTED POINTER li. DOtr, with black ears, about 3 rears old. and ans wers to the name of JACK, waa lost on Sunday last reward of FIVE DOLLARS will be paid by the owner ior nis return to Fox's Berks County House, Penn street above 7th.

Novl6 6t NOTICE. IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed by the Court of Berks county, a Commit. teeforGEORUE SCHMECK, a lunatic, residing ia the city of Reading aud couuty aforesaid. All persons having claims or demands against tbe said George M. Schmeck will present them to the undersigned.and those indected to him will make immediate payment CHARLES SUUMECK, Nov.

17, 3t Committee. Valuable Real Estate PUBLIC SALE. WILL BE OFFRRED AT PUBLIC SALE on SAT Tf URDAY, NOVEMBER. 28th at 1 o'clock, P. at the Schmucker House, comer of Oth and Penn Reading THAT VALUABLE lot of ground 3 ft front running back to Cherry Alley, situated on Penn street between 6th and 7th streets south side adjoining properties of Jeremiah Hsgenman, Esq, and George Feather.

Terms of sale will be made VERY EASY aud possession given on 1st of April. uov 17 ts JAC03 BOYER. EERNHART KOCH. VT7 IIOLESALE arid RETAIL dealers in Baled Hay, II cheap for Cash. Loose Hay, Wapted Timothy, Clover and Meadow, for which the very highest Mai aet price will be paid ly BERN HART KOCH, Flour, Grain, and Feed Dealers, nov.

lCl 8th and Court Alley. Valuable City Property AT PRIVA'rE SAL 13. IHE spacious lot of ground, situate ou the North West corner of Sixth and Franklin streets, in the city of Reading containing a front of 9j feot on said Franklin street, and 83 feet, with privilege of a 3 foot alley on street is offered for sale either iu whole or part. The lot i divided into 3 parts the corner containing a TWO STORY STONE DWELLING 20 feet froDt by 90 deep the 2nd a vacant lot on 6th st 33 by 90 and the 3rd containing a ONE STORY BRICK DWELLING, 23 feet front with allev privilege by 90 feet deep. Apply to A G.

GREEN. nov. 16 street. A RARE CHANCE. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT two POMES and one BAY HORSE, the owner having no further use for them Cau be st en at at Mr.

Hill's Livery Stable Cherry alley, between 5th and 6th sis Nol4 3t FOR SALE. rp'O HOUSES in Cherry Alley above Tenth. The 1 above Houses will be sold on easy terws, and if not Sold soon, will be for Rent. Possession given on the 1st day of April, 1564 Enquire at Denglor's Saloon, Cor 8th and Penn streets. N.

8. DENGLER. MOV. 13 tf CLOTHING! lERSONS in want of CLOTHING, either Read made or made to order, will do well to call on LEVI, EINSTEIN No. 619 Penn Street above 6th, Reading, where will be found the largest stock of Ready Made Clothing ever opened in Reading.

A good, comfortable suit for $8.00 Good all wool Cassinier Pants for $3 00. Other goods in proportion As we manufacture all our Clothing, persons can rely tfpou it that every article is well mde and no 'slop such as is generally found in Cloth stores Having secured the services of Mr Owes Krkssly, formerly of Philadelphia, and Mr. Jacob Ebling, who has had 25 years experience in the tailoring business throughout tbe country, we are prepared to take moaxures for Garments wbich we warrant to be of the latest style and finish. All goods cut at this establishmenr warranted to give satisfaction or no Sale nov. 12 If CHEERFUL AIR TIGHT PARLOR STOVE.

flMlK subscriber manufactures and is sole proprietor of the patent for this county for this elegant and economical Stove, ana naving given it a tuoroush trial, and found it superior to all others ever brought to hia notice, is now prepared to supply the demand for them. In addition to its many other good qualities as well as being the most beautiful parlor stove aver invedted it burns the fine stove coal equal any other stova in use Those who uiav deaire to have a stove combining all the qualities of healthful beating pow r. economy, and beauty, must call upon HENRY BENKfHUM, comer 5ihand Liberty alley, where it now on exhibition and in ue The entire working of theflre can be seen all around the stove through tho micaand the fir burns up through an open grate. All parsons ara invitjd to call and look at this stove whether they wish to buy or not. nor 3t a tf Mai Convincing Testimony.

14 Rbapiso, July 2nd, 186i. Messrs. R. P. Hcster ic Co.

It gi CJ i ry ves me pleasure to bear testimony to the Tl I efficiency of tour "Iodine SarsaDarilla A' pZd 1 ve used it in my family for impn rH rities of the Blood with bxtirb success lJ i when all other remedies had failkp, y. and I tried many before yours came to.r my notice I also induced aTelative' to use it for a bad Eruption of the Skin, i of longstanding, and it worked iru iM rFct CORK in his case. If this can J. rH of any use to vOu. or to others as an in i to try your medicine, I shall be pleased.

Respectfull yours, E.J.RAUCH Mostooxert Montgomery co. Pa. i December 17, 1862. I Messrs R. P.

Hohtbr Co. I was; afflicted with Scrofula ahnnt Tf jThedisease had progressed so far as to! f. ryi cover my lace. Dreast and arms with rH I scrofulous sores, causing great pain, pv withloss of sleep and appetite. I took a great quantity of medicine ofdifferent but rone of it seemed to have uuwi.

m. bottle of the Sarsaparilla frcm vour agent (Mr. Hess). I bought in all fire bottles of your Iodine Sarsaparilla, and I am completely free from the disease. ri sores have disappeared, my appetite i' and general health are as good as they ever were.

Respectfully, HANNAH KEYSER. lIj SCALD HEAD UURED. IK Upper Milford Tp.Bucks Co March IK fit AU(1U I. AUUO. 1 Messrs R.

P. Hunter Co. My (J daughter, ten months old.had Scald Head very badly The hair had fallen from'L" the back part of her head. I gave her! (2 (J2 one Boitie 01 your iodine sarsaparilla, and it cleared the skin so nicely that I thought it useless to give any more. Yours respectfully, JOSEPH ADDAMS.

HUNTER 321 Penn Street, keep constantly on hand an assortment of Pure Aisr an me standard Patent Medicines' of theday. Dr Otto'sCough the best now in use. Hunter's WormiU Cakei, Whooring ILhJ 1WM FOR SALE. A FINE FOUNG ENGLISH SETTER, will he two XVyears old next Spring For particulars apply at nov. 13 3t THIS Or HUE, MACHINIST WANTED, TT AGES 1 0 A DA Apply at the Scott Works, to Matthew nelson Nov 13 3t A GOOD OFFER, THE stock and fixtures of a GROCERY and DRY GOODS ttore at a (rood stand can be bought if applied for soon Rent moderate, with DWELLING HOUSE and STABLE.

Nearly all the stock has been laid in before the last rise of goods, and as all goods are still on the rise, thore is money in this stock. For further information apply to PHILIP ZEIBER, nov 12 1 Real Estate Agent. NOTICE. Office of the Fkanklin Firk Insurance Co. or Nov.

9th 1863 PERSONS desirous of effecting insurances with tbe Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia, are hereby notified that J. Lawrence Getz, is no longer authorized to attend to any business on behalt of the said Company. Hkskt Frt No. 142 South Fifth Street, near Chestnut street Reading, is now the aent of the said Company, to whom all applications on business relating to insurance are respectfully re quired to be made. All persons holding receipts for insurance from this Company will please present them forthwith to Mr.

Henry Fry. Br orderof the Boardof Directors, W. M'Allister. nov 11 tf Secr'y pro tern. ODD FELLOWS: HALL ONE OCCASION ONLY Tuesday Evening, November 17tli.

THE ORIGINAL AND ONLY BLAISDELL BROTHERS TROUPE OF VISS BELL RINGERS. 10 MEMBERS AND BRASS BAND. Have the pleasure of announcing one of their Chaste and Fashionable Enterta'nment. as above, and the Hall being previoutly engaged to other parties, they cannot, positively give more than One Entertainment, which will consist of Operatic Selections forthe Bells. Harp, Violin and Cornet Solos, by Madame Blaisdell, Herr Kauffman and Hess New Ballads and Duetts by Messrs.

Rogers and Fernald and characteristic Pieces, by the Wonderful Boy, Prodagy Master Steve Young. FULL PARTICULARS IN PROGRAMMES. TICKETS 25 CTS NO HALF PRICE Doors open at 7 o'c ock, to commence at CI" 8 o' clock. E. W.

BLAISDELL, nov. 12 5 1 Agent. Kkadiso, Pa, Nov, 3. 1863. TnE DIRECTORS of this Bank have this day dew clared a Dividend of 5 per cent, clear of all taxes, payable on C.

B. McKNIGHT, Nov4tf Cashier. NO 26 SOUTH 4th STREET. CONTINUES to Stamp in all its various branchesfor Braiding and Embroidery, is also prepared to do Plain and Fancy Sewing.oa Grover Daker's machine. She pys particular attention to the making of Circulars Coats, Src, nov 10 lst jan.

0 YES 0 YES WILLIAM Y. LYOn has been licensed by United States authority, to hold public Salesof Real Estate. Stock, Furni ure, Securities, or other Personal nronertv. Applications made to him at the office of Jacob C. Schoener.

Court street. meet with prompt attention Charges moderate. WM. Y. LYON.

nov. 3 tf SOAPS SOAPS I S0AFS Olive Soap, Castile Soap, Babbit Soap. Varigated, Sand Soap, Harrison's Household Soap, Shaving Soup, for sale cheap at WM. CLB WELL'S. JUST RECEIVED at the store of the subscriber, a full lire of Brown, Purple, Green, Elephant, Magenta, and othe'r colors of nilSNCII MKIilNOS.

The attention of purchaser is respectfully invited. DAVID NEFF, Market Square, Reading LOST. A RECEIPT BOOK, valuable only to the owner. By returning it to THlS OFFICE, the finder will be liberally rewarded. OctH ALLEN BECHTEL, BROKER, OFFICE, WALNUT BET.

5ra AND 6t, readikc. pa. THE highest premium paid on Gold and Silver Mon ey advanced ou Collaterals. Coupons on the5 20 Government Bonds taken at the same miuiuas Gold For Sale and To Let, 1r HOUSES, in different paits of the city. The ftbv properties will be sold cheap and on eay terms.

ty RHODE ic FISHER. Nov 6tf No 765 East Penn St cor. Eighth. House, Barn and 3 acres of first rate land, fine apple orchard, spring, Ac, for sale in Muhlenberg townfhip. Price $1350.60.

Ta Rent. A HOUSE, suitable fer a small family. Pent taken out in Boarding, For particulars apply at ct8 THIS OFFICE. "I HOUSES. 1 4 25 Buildine Lots.

5 Farms. 2 Mills, 6 Bouds and Mortgages. Apply to DAKIEL 8. Sept 22 Sm commercial Broker, No. 29 Conrt Street, Reading Private Sale.

Sn? two 2 story BRICK JL HOLi fcS, Cedar Alley, between Bntton wood and Elm streets. Inquire of FRANCIS UECKMAJf, Sep. 22 "Walnntst a few doors above 8th FOR SAXcE. 67 nouses, 16 Building Lots, situated in different parts of the city, also 6 Farms in the country. For particulars apply to PHILIP ZIEBER, Real Estate Broker, 9th Penn St.

Reading 3or Sale. A 1 STORY BRICK HOUSE, situats in 6th street, below Canal Will be sold at a bargain and cn easy terms. Apply to ABRAHAM WAHL, Moss alley between Washington aud Walnut ts. JunS6tf FOR SAL.E. OA HOUSES 12 Buildinir Lots.

zorarms. 4 Tracts of Timber Land 2 Forges. 2 Mills. Apil 1 JACOB SCHMUCKEB, 6 ZH Bonds taken in payment for some of the above properties. Heal Eatats Agent ap 63 Office, opposite the Ceurt Houb6 Valuable Real Estate at Private sale THE subscriber offers for sale on reasonable and easy rma all Um At luree srory UrlcK IWL situate on tbe east side of S.

Sixth street rnrtti nf I oi.rol v. Reading. The house has been recently built and has attached in it tn i v. building, with all the necessary conveniences. The lot on which the buildings are erected is nineteen feet six inches in front, and one hundred and fifteen feet deep.

An abundance of Plum, Cherry and Peach trees, and Grapes on the premises. DANIEL ERMENTROUT, Attorney at Law ang 17 tf Corner of Sixth St. and Court Alley. PHOTOGRAPlls IVORYTYPES. AMBROTYPEft, MELAINOTYPES C.

W. SAUERBIER, H. No. .517 Penn Street. AS OPENED his new and splendid Photograph Rooms, where he itvites his lriends and the public to give bim a call.

All pictures warranted to give satisfaction. Photographs painted and colored by D.Devlas, Artist UNION BANK OF READING. THE ANNUAL ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS will be held at the Banking House on Monday the 16tli day of November the hours of 10 o'clock A.M and 2PM The annual meeting of Stockholders will be held on the first Tnesday (the 3d) of November Oct9td CHARLIE B. McKNIGHT. Cashier HECKMAN FISHER, tttatMBT 542 Penn Street, Reading, Have just received a large and choice stock of FUWiTHIS OF THE LATEST SLYLES, To which they call the attention of the public." They guarantee satisfaction in all cases and a perfect fit in all garments made up by them.

A call is solicited from nil about to buy clothing rniLIP BENSON No. 511 Penn st in the hase ment of Savings' Bank, respectfully announces to the citizens of Reading and its vicinity that he is always ready to execute any orders with which he may be favoured in h'sline of business, such as House Sign, and Ornamental Painting, Paper Hanging, Giazing on the most reasonable terms. Orders respectfully so lic'ted. nov. 12 jan THE CRAIG MICR0SC0FE.

ASa gift or present to a friend or child, there is nothing which compares with the Craig Microscope and Mounted Objects, as they amuse and instruct a' I ages The Instrument is so simple that a child can use it, and yet magnifies about 100 diameters, or 10.000 times. It will also be found nf incalculable value to Physirians. The Microscope in Brass Mountings, is mailed, postage paid, for f2 25; or with six beautiful mounted objects, for or with 24 objects for So 00 or with 43 ob jects for SS 00. For the Microscope in Ilari Rubber Mountings, 50 cents must le added to the above prices. A liberal discount to the Trade.

Address THOMAS SWENEY, Nov 12 424 Peau Street, Reading. 13. MAUKEIt JAMESON'S BUILDING. N. E.

COR. SIXTH AND PENN READING. PA. 1C7" Pictures warranted to give satisfaction JJl PHOTOGRAPHS PAINTED BY F. D.

DEVLAN. AUGUSTUS VOLLMER'S Wine Vaults and Vineyard, WALNUT STREET ABOVE 12TH, Rradisg, Pa. T7 Sweet new Catawba Wine now on hand. Octli8 The Oldest Stand in Berk Co. AARON L.

STILL, manufacturer of Wigs, Toupees, Braids, Curls, Moustaches, and Frizettes, for gentlemen and ladies. These articles are all made by himself and warranted. Prices moderate. Call at A. L.

Still's Shaving and Hair Cutting Saloon, Rhoad's Building. Washington street above 5th. Aug I RElVIOVAIi. MARTIN STRENG, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, RESPICTFUELY informs the public that he has removed his establishment to No. 715, nearly opposite his former location, in Penn Street, where he will be hppy to wait upon customers as formerly Boots and Shoes made as heretofore, in the best style, and most substaetial manner.

A share of patronage is respectfully solicited. oct96m MARTIN STRENQ, faBMTST SHOES )E3PKCTT1ILLY informs the eitsen4 Rending X) that be is now prepared to fill all orders iu bis line with which he may be favored He hope Out by turning out nothing but GOOD WORK, be ill be ru. titled to a fair share of patronage; and all who know the value of first rate BOOTS ASTD SHOES Through the cold and sloppy weather of Winter asi and Spring, will do well to call upon JACOB LEHMAN, Oc28tf In Houxum'e BaUding, td. below Ftiin..

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