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A MODEL CLoruISe HoUsr

One OF the largest most enterprisng and honorab bic
nrms IN the Clothing Trade is that of SMITH Bros IL
va the Rroprletors OF the famous Marble Hall, No.
az est Baltimore street. They have made an en-
Ylable reputation for themselves by the faithful
manner IN which they have fulfilled their engage
ments with their customers for the excellence of tho
materials they employ in making up their goods and
o tne capacity and exquisite taste displayed by their
ehpioSeeS IN hitting garments. A suit of clothing
purchased at Marble Hall can be told at once by the
IN Gress IRON its elegance of finish, the
completeness OF its wor kmanshp the excellence and
uurapnty OF the materials out of which il is fashion
e ana the superb manner in which il fits the person
Tor wnom 1t was made The secret of this is that the
proprlet0rs employ none but the best workmen in
making up their garments. Another feature of This
model house Of great interest to the public is the
traordinary cheapness at which the very hest kinds
OF every style of Clothing are sold. At this time
when every article has reached a price beyond the
.esch OF nose IN moderate circumstances it is pleas
ned with small profits and large and quick sales;
and, IN connection with this, may be mentioned Tho
honorable and fair dealing which characterize their
transactions no salesman being allowed to DISPOSE Of
thlnh We DO our readers great service by calling
their attention to this establishment where the er-
chant the man of fashion, the artizan, the laboror
and all grades and classes of society," procure nj
reasopable prices the very best goods to be found
anywhere IN the city. Another interesting feature
the Boys Clothing Department, where parents and
guardians can cohe their children very low prices
with all grades from the finest to the most substan-
tiai Is pleasure to record the success of this en-
terprlslng nrm who, from small beginning, have
business which is second to none for extent and
variety IN this or any other city. Adjacent to Marble
Hail. at No. 80, is general Furnishing House where
gentlemen can procure all descriptions of Furnishing
Goods az Shirts Drawers. undershirts Cravats Ties
9ioyes Hosiery. &C.. on the most reasonable terms.
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ESQUIsITE EMAIL DR PARIs' FOR THE SKIN
"L'Email de Paris is the only skin preparation
whose merit has been publicly endorsed for smooth
ing out the marks of smallpox, black worm specks
mOrphew and all other discOlorations, giving thu
toughest skin the texture and color of freshly pol
ished slabaster. "LEmail" is especially endorse,
by Mile Vestvali, Mrs. D. p. Bowers, Luce West
ern, and many other actresses and opera singers
Sold by Druggists Perfumers. and Hair Dressers
WH ii. READ,
no1O-lm ll7 Baltimore IT., General Agent.
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COMPLETE CLOTHING HoUsE.-We take great
pleasure in calling the attention Of our readers to the
conspicuous advertisement of Messrs. Smith, Bros,
& Co, No. 40 West Baltimore street. We speak what
know when say their present stock of clothing
cannot be excelled. We commend this firm to the
favorable notice of all who may want goods in their
line They sell at small profits. .and deal on the
square with everybody.
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NHRISTMAS NUMBER

ENHRISTNAS NUMBER
GoDEY's hS&gY's BOOK,
-Four Christmas NoTies. A usry .SHDertos Number.
E.cfra Embellishments. and Extra ecerything
The Christmas Tree" limo engraving.
Htlepage consisting Of five tableau, equal to five
pictures.
Double Extension Fashion plate colored, contains
five figures.
Winter Scene, a specimen of the art of printing
in :ints.
Out in the Cold a most seasonable engraving.
Robe Dress; The Mozart Wrap; the Polonnise
Paetot; The Richelieu Sack The Raphael Paletot;
The Pauline jacket, front and back view: Crochet
PaletOt, front and back view.
len Embr9ldery patterns; infants Crochet Bib,
with sleeves; Cloak TRIMMING the newest designs:
Skate Bag two illustrations of it; Undersleeyes in
Crochet: Ornamental COrks for Bottles; Gentlemans
Shirt Front Bonnets, Headdresses, Sleeves Borders
IN Turkish Embroidery, and various others which
have not space to enumerate.
Marion Harland. Miss Mary W. Janvrin Miss S.
Annie Frost. and others contribute to this number.
"RIZPAH'S IDOLS"
This is the title of the novel by Marion Har-
| land, which will be commenced in the January num-
ber Alone this is worth the whole years subscrip-
| ton.
| Miss Lcse's story of Mrs. Washington Potts will
also be published in this number.
CHRISTMAS RECEIPTS.
See our receipt department for everything that can
be wanted for the festive gatherings of the season
and our Armchair will furnish amusement for the
| winter evenings.
We have no hesitation in asserting that this NUM-
Der of the Ladys Book cannot be equaled in Europe
or America.
| For sale al all Bookstores, and
HENRY TAYLOR & CO.,
IF Sun Iron p,,ld
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DPROsPECTUs
Il OF

pPROsPECTUs
THE BENTLEY SPRINGS COMPANY.
first-class establishment TO which the citizens of
baltimore could retreat in the heat of summer, was
sought for i'll vain during the past To supply
that want and to present at the same time profit
able investment to subscribers attention is called to
this Prospectus.
Bentley Springs is situated at the distance of about
70 miles from the CITY, 900 feet above water) on
the Northern Central Railway which, with its double
track and present facilities renders access to the
most healthy in the United States and the scenery
scarcely surpassed anywhere in beauty and romance
OF character Magnificent trees an abundance Of the
purest water, beautiful ravines. clear mountain
streams and lofty hills contribute to make this spot
attractive, and to point it out as admirably adapted
for large Summer Hotel The surrounding neigh
borhood abounds in pleasant walks shady drives and
delightful prospects.
1t is proposed to profit by these natural advantages
by the erection one Of the most eligible SITES and
the direction of the Bentley Springs Company of
Baltimore County. The amount of Capital is fixed
at One Hundred Thousand Dollars, in Shares of One
Hundred Dollars each and the undersigned are the
1t is believed that, in asking the citizen. of Balt-
more to subscribe to this project, are advancing
itself -''
Our citizens will be waited on by the Directors of
the Company for the purpose of soliciting subscrip
tons to the stock.
Application may also be made to the Secretary
at the office of the Company No q S. Charles street.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
John s. Gilman E. A. AHnpTT " PT + Mork,.ns
Hayward n Hutchinson Oliver Oil FL AAafPs aqker
G. VI. Burton. Isaac Isaac s Sec George nl,'
Hugh SssOn, DR.. G. Il. Coates
Woodward Abrahams c. W. Bentley,
E. w. Robinson, Chas. Webb, Treasurer
l. B. Knight Secretary. no2i-tf
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DIED.

BUCHANAN-On the 18th inst, Elizabeth Fenee
wife oil james Buchanan, aged 10 years.
HARRISON the 9th inst, William John, eldest
sou of Vim. and Eliza Harris, aged % years and i've
days.
kANE.-On the 18th instant. John Kane, in the
35th year Of his age.
M0ON.-On the eth instant, Sarah e. eldest
daughter Of Edward B. and Mary Moon.
JOHNS0N.-0n the 9TH inst, George W. John
in fhe 1=tl, VAR nf HE
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ADJUSTMENTS.

II
Engagement of the Popular and Brilliant Actress
MISS MAGGIE MITCHELL,
who will appear in her beautiful and unequalled i'm
perSonation of
FANCHON, THE CRICKET.
in the delightful Domestic Drama of that name from
the French by A. Waldaur, supported by MIR. j. T.
McColom, Mrs. WILKINS, and a most efficient cast
In Act first the famous SHADOW DANCE by
Admission IS cents Secured seats 81: Orchestra
Chairs 81: Family circle Is cents. c,
RS>Secured seats can be had at the box Office OF the
Theatre for any evening during the week.
TNRONTSTREET THEATRE
Fourth night of the popular Comedian,
MIR. JOHN l.. OWENS.
Who will appear -
THIS EVENING
In his celebrated character of Joshua Butterfly, IN
Tom Taylor's brilliant Comedy of
THE VICTIMS.
And rs Horatio Spruggins, in the glorious Farce,
FORTY WINKS.
Sustained by MR.. HARRY PEARSON, and the
talented Company.
Admission - cents: Secured Seats 81: Orchestra
Chairs 81; Ampitheatre. third circlel 25 cents.
H1-Reserved Seats can be had at Miller's Music
Store No. 10 n. Charles street. daily, from until
o'clock and also at the box Office of the Front Street
Theatre
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eE-We call our readers attention to SMITH, Bros
Co.'S New stock of Spring Clothing just opened
at SMITH, Bros & Co.'s popular Clothing House, No
90 West Baltimore street.
Our new stock of Gents Furnishing Goods Just
opened at IS West Baltimore street, next to Marble
Hall.
Call and see styles of Gents Furnishing
Goods at 3S West Baltimore street, next to Marble
Hall.
All the latest novelties in Collars Ties, scnrfs &
at West Baltimore street, next to Marble Hall.
Tho popular Clothing House. No. 40 West Balti-
more street. next to the great Furnishing House.
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SEWING MACHINES:
a PRESENT
Worth Having.

OF course any present. however trivial, is worth ac
measured by the unseen Jewels Of sentiment that
IMAGINATION invests it with. Still. one does not OBJ
ject to a present having high intrinsic value
Where a woman knows he can afford, she will not
think the less of present from her husband for its
having cost from forty to two hundred dollars Not
Il bit of If. Now, we have in our minds eye, Just
from her wOrser half. Such of our own readers a.
would see it in its substantial form, may do So by
ker. In one of their sewing machines 50 perfect in
their construction and 50 easily adapted to every
kind Of work, we think that genuine husband, who
loves his wife. and would therefore, tighten her heart
by tightening her househod win find just such
season Of testivity and gratetuness. The prices OF
the machines, which maryelOusly simple, and re-
quife no mechanical skill to manage are from fifty
five dollars upward. Let every sensible father OF
family buy one. and in six months it will save its
cost in ''weariness and veXation Of spirit" alone
no23.3m
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SEVEN GREAT BLESSINGS
SECURED TO THE HUMAN RACE
Ely
ONE BOTTLE
OF
RLnMLN'S REInY RrI1rr

OtNbN pHEAE bLESSINGS
SECURED TO THE HUMAN RACE
ONE BOTTLE
RADwAY's READY RELIEF.
The PLAGUE.
AslArIc CHOLERA.
DYsENTERy,
CHOLERA MoRBus,
YELLOW FEVER,
FEVER AND AGuE
CURED AND PREVENTED
By RADwAYs READY RELIEF
SORE THRnAT. DIFFICULT BREATHING,
RELIEVED IN FEW MINUTES BY
RADwAY's READY RELIEF.
Pain instantly removed; all acute, inflammatory
maarious or infectious diseases prevented and OK
minated. The weak, feeble and nervous restored to
strength, vigor and sound health by the use of
RADwAY's READY RELIEF.
One bottle will do more good, cure more COM
plants and keep the stomach more clear and healthy
tiers in use.
One application externally or few drops taken
internally will instantly free the sufferer from the
most violent and terrible palms. and restore the weak
feeble and Frustrated frame TO strength and vigor.
BOWEL COMPLAINTS.
Looseness, diarrhGa. oholera morbus or painful
discharge trom the bowels are stopped in fifteen or
twenty minutes by taking Railways Ready Relief.
No congestion or Inflammation, no weakness or lass-
tude will follow the use of the r. r. Relief.
ACHES AND PAINS.
For headache, whether sick or nervous; rheuma-
tism, umbago, pains aud weakness in the back spine
or kidneys, pains around the liver pleurisy swelngs
of the joints, pains in the bowels, heartburn and
pains of all kinds. Railways Ready Relief will afford
immediate ease and its continued use for few days
effect q permanent cure.
Sold BY druggists. and at No. 81 Maiden Lane,
New York. se7-3m
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OILS, LAMPS, ETC.
II SOUTH LIBERTY STREET. -
X RIO n : SAFETY LAMPS
AND
LIG-R0-INE (RedD FLUID.
PATENTED

This Lamp apparently burns ,citloM aapthiao IN
iced a. it has however material which absorbs the
LIQUID and gives it to the flame partly from the wick,
perfect combustion. and very economical and safe
1t is used without chimney, and perfectly trimmed
does not smoke or SMELL it is therefore especially
nurse, shop, or hote lamp or lantern The cost of
broken ehlmneys, alone, will more than pay the en-
more. 1T just what have been long looking t r., q
writes model housekeeper. i should hardly know
how to do without it." writes another. "A perfect
ticnl try it, - writes fourth.
For sale. wholesale, by W. II. WRIGHT, Sole
Agent OF Lig-ro-ine Fluid and Lamp Company. for
Maryland and District of Columbia. Store. No. II
5 Liberty, N. E. corner of German street. Baltimore
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MAR IN ED.

BL0CHER-SHCRLES.- the 2lst inst by Rev.
3. Peyton Brown, Mr.. Henry W. Blocher to Miss
Laura Y. Shurles, both Of Baltimore.
LlSHEAR-STENERS0 the 9th Of Octo-
Der, Mt the parsonage by Rev. Nh Barres, Albert +
Lishoar to Miss Margaret NJ Stevenson, both Of Bal
tmorc.
SCuAEFER-CURLEY.-0 On the 18th instant by
the Rev. Mr. Hinkle, John F. Schneider to Salle E.
V, second daughter of VIM. Curley, all OF this city
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A SONG FOR FALL.
That's it! that's it'll
Just listen Bit
From the folks at the great Marble Hall
Comes word of advice '...
So sound and so nice
For the present season Of Fall.
Button your coat
Up to your throat,
and see that you're warmly clad
Or with cold in your head
You'll be sick in yOur he'd
Which will be exceedingly bad.
And you'll stay in bed
With the cold in your head
And compelled to be somewhat orIiet
I'LL you've had enough
VI the doctors stuff
And all sorts of sick folks diet
Better beware
And always take care
10 be properly clad for the Fall
In suitable Clothes
just such as those
winch are sold at the great Marble Hall.
Sound advice, which all prudent people shouId fol
GSIL.UpP II y at SMITH BROS. & cos GREEN
NJ MlAhk I'LL HALL, No. 40 WEST BAITTMi6rRRFf
nOyS-1m
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This Company will furnish to its SUBSCRIBERS
for the present, COAL at $3.50 per ton and to NON
SUBSCRIBERS at Sll.5G per ton. The Lorberry
Coal sells forone dollar per ton all other Anthra
OF transportation both by railroad and canal Stock
holders are entitled to ton of Coal per annum at
cost, for each share of stock. Price of shares $40
=, Subscription Books now open at the office of the
Company, No. SO SECOND STREET, Baltimore.
no 3O-3m Z. Ii. SULLIVAN President
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SHECKELLs Il GRAY.
~ Dealers IN the best Varieties of
ANTHRACITE AND BITUMINoUs COAL.
WILKESB URY. PITTSTON,
And other White Ash Goals.
LYKEPS VALLEY, SUNBURY.
And other Red Ash Goals and
GEORGES CREEK, CUMBERLAND COAT,
which we prepared to deliver to consumers at the
lowest cash prices. "' 'ne
OFFICE AND YARD-Corner Fremont and Mini.
noFFS htrPets au11-tf
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Y y GsCEOI'A HALL has been reftted and
G-S put in complete order For Rent for Sorees
Balls, Concerts, Exhibitions, Sc. Apply at the
rooms, No. 90 North Gay street. nolS-3m@
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END OF THE PRAcR MISSION.

Tho Rebel Commissioners, Stephens.
uunter and Campbell, were. met at
Fortress Monroe ~ Secretary Seward.
They desired to 20 to Washington, bu,
permission WIS rf.scd. President
l.i"c"l'; was sent tor, and after his ur-
rival the conference lasted four hours.
The commissioners said notling what
ever Of their personal views or wish
rs. but spoke svlv'y and exclusive
ly for their government, and at the
outset. aud tl'rong hvut the conference,
declared their en,irc lack Of authority
t" make, receive Or c"ssi'ler any propo-
>itivn whatever lnked toward close
Of the war, except on tho basis vf Il rec
rg"iti"n Of the Independence Of the
Confederate States Us a preliminary
cvnlitivn.
The President presented the subject
to them in every conceivable form s"e.
costing the most liberal aud considerate
modification Of whatever in the exist.
Ing lcsistion and action Of the United
States Government might be regarded
US specially hostile to tho rights and
interests or wounding to the prid., Of
the Southern people, but in no single
particular could he induce them IL
swervc for moment from their demand
for recognition.
President Lincoln informed them al
every point that recognition was utter
~ and totally out of the question; that
the United States could stop tho war
and arrest even temporarily, the move
lnrnt OF its armies, only on the cendi
ton precedent that the authority of the
national government should DO recog
nized and obeyed over The whole terri
tory of the United States. This point
conceded, he assured them that upor
every other matter of difference they
would be treated with the utmost liber
atty, but without that recognition va,
must and would so on.
So, the conference came to an end
the commissioners returned to Rich
mond and the President to Washington
A demand for ninety-days' arn'istice
was refused By the latter
The solution Of our difficulties now
rests upon the only true basis, rIcu1
IT OUT!
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THE GREAT WEST.

Theodore Tilton, editor If the New
York Independent, after q visit as far
west as St. Louis and Chicago. writes
as follows:
\ trip four thousand miles through
the heart Of the West awakcns a kind
ling thought Of the greatness Of the
Republic The West is the Empire
a fact uuacknowled yed at the East, be.
Cause the East knows not the West.
But au impartial traveller soon pcrccives
that the East is not the country New
York and New England are but the
thumb and forefnger the West is the
rest Of the hand
A Western visit in summer is best
for seeing the country; in winter, best
for seeing the people. Are they not
the hcartiest. friendliest, most hospita
bic Of the human race? What q
"Scotch welcome" may be, VIC know
not but if better than a Western vel.
come, it is better than plain man de.
serves. Jostle a Westerner in the
street, and at once you are acquaintan.
ces; meet him the next day and you
are OLD friends. A shake of the hand
in the West has more grip in it than
between New York and Bangor. Child
of the East, the West is tue CHIEF
crown Of the parent. The universal
New England element westward is moi
only the best part Of the West but the
best part of New England; for only
the courageous; the energetic, and the
conqucring have had the will to quit
Eastern homes for Western prairies
Thus the early pilgrims to New Eng
land have their truest sous in the late,
Pilgrims from New England. A Yan:
kce, therefore, does not come to his
fullest stature in Yankeeland the
grown Yankee is the Westerner. Al
the East he is a geranium in pot
thrifty and prim at the West, a -,
raniam in garden, where he grow.
rank, exubcrant, and generous. New
countries greater mems souls.
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The. recent snow has proved a VEL
come visitor 20 our lumbcrmen engaged
in cutting and hauling logs in the pi-
ncries. They can now expedite their
labors with increased hopes Of success.
The stocks cut this winter, added to
the last years which failed Of being
brought down, will sum up an agere-
gate Of some ninety million. of feet Of
logs. ..: ..;s.. :.: .....: .,...,
The same tide Of water, indispensa-.
bls to insure the transit of the logs,
would enable the "Alinnesota Central
to get up their iron, and insure the
speedy completion Of that important
road, to Faribault at least, and possibly
to Owatonna, and thus form a connec-
ton with the Southern, Minnesota to
Winona. Then farewell to winter sta.
ging in that direction for the future. =.
In connection with this we learn
from reli.blo source that as, soon a.
the question Of the completion Of the
Minnesota Central between here and
Owatonna this year is positively Ger
tain, that the. railroad from McGregor
to Austin, (forty-dve miles Of which is
now in active operation will be push
ed along with redoubled vigor. Two
years more aud Minneapolis will be
linked BY railroads with Lacrosse, Prai-
rie d. Chen and Dubuque.-Mnne-
opolis Atlas. ,:r.g~n:3=. ~ I..,5..:..: :: .
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STATE NEWS,

WIN. Booth, of Watervillc. for
merly from Ind, was found dead in his
bed on Monday morning. He is sup
rosed to have died from neuralgia Of
the heart. He leaves a very interest
ing little daughter, about Eve years old.
Fatherlcss, aud Mothcrlcss. God pity
the poor little waif.- FaribauN Repub-
Econ.
Yesterday afternoon, while Pc.
lander named Jacob Weiss was engag-
ed i" chopping wood few miles below
town on the islan''s, tree suddenly
fell on his left foot, and completely sev-
cred it from the leg, at or close to the
ankle Joint. The unfortunate man was
carried home by some Of his fellow
workman, and the crushed member
was afterwards amputated by Dr.. Sta
pies, assisted by DR.. Hebard. So COM
pletely did the tlow paralyze the in.
jured leg that the men felt no pain for
several hours after the accident occur
red.- Winona Republican.
Wheat is firm at $l.l5@1.20 for
No. !. Many Of the farmers have stor-
ed their grain, predicting an advance
in price on the opening of navigation.
Ibid.
"A shocking calamity occurred few
miles south of High Forest near Ham
ilton last week. A weI]-to-do farmer,
named Eppard, was suddenly awakened
upon that cold, windy, fearful night Of
last week ty fire, which had nearly
consumed bis residence, and was burst
ing into the bedroom where himself,
wife and three little children were
sleeping-before he was aware Of dan
ger. They had barely time to escape
in their night clotbes-all their pro-
visions, clothing, furniture; &C., were
consumed with the dwelling, itself
Eppard, yokiug his cattle, drove with
his wife and little ones to neighbour,
some half a, mile away, but his naked
feet we're both frozen above the ankles
before reaching tbem,-h|ochestcr Post
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TRIUMPH Or FREEDOM.

The following telegram was received
by Gov. Miller from Senator Ramsey !:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.
Gorsrnor Stephen :Niller:
The House Of Representatives have just
passed the Constitutional amendment D, o.
hitting slavery. Let Minnesota be tho first
State 10 asscSt.
ALEXANDER RAMSEY
The vote stood one hundred and scv.
enteen yeas to fifty-six nays.
Maryland was the tirs, State to adopt
the amendment, and was followed by H.
linois, Massachusetts: Michigan, Rhode
Island, Pennsylvania, New York and
West Virginia.
Let the ball roll on. Minnesota joins
the band.
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RAILROAD MATTERS.

We learn from gentlemen from St.
Paul that the time for completing the
Inc of the First Division of the Saint
Paul and Pacific Railroad to this place
has been extended by the Legislature
to September LIST, 1866. In consider
alton of this the Company binds itself
to build, by that time, a bridge across
the Mississippi at this point, and to
give deeds to all owners of lots in lower
town who reside in the Statc-thc bal
ancc being held by the Company.