NEW YORK, December, 1864. The Piano Fortes, Grand, Square, and Upright, manufactured by Messrs. Steinway & Sons, have established for themselves so world wide a reputation that it is hardly possible for us to add any thing to their just fame. Having thoroughly tested and tried these instruments personally for years, both in public and private, it becomes our pleasant duty to express our candid opinion regarding their unquestioned superiority over any other piano known to us. Among the chief points of their uniform excellence are : Greatest possible depth, richness, and volume of tone, combined with a rare brilliancy, clearness, and perfect evenness throughout the entire scale, and above all a surprising duration of sound, the pure and sympathetic quality of which never changes under the most delicate or powerful touch. This peculiarity is found exclusively in the Steinway Piano, and together with the matchless precision, elasticity, and promptness of action always characterizing these instruments, as well as their unequaled durability under the severest trials, is truly surprising, and claims at once the admiration of every artist. We, therefore, consider the " Steinway" Pianos in all respects by far the best instruments made in this country or Europe, use them solely and exclusively ourselves, in public or private, and recommend them invariably to our friends and the public. .

We hove at different times expressed our opinion regarding the pianos of various makers, but freely and unhesitatingly pronounce Messrs. Steinway & Sons' Pianos, both grand and square, incomparably superior to them all.

S. B. MILLS, F. L. RITTER, ALF'D H. PEASE,

ROBERT HELLER, HENRY C. TIMM, MAX MARETZEK, ROBERT GOLDBECK, JOAN N. MATTISON, CARL BERGMAN, WILLIAM MASON, GEO. W. MORGAN, THEO. THOMAS.

WAREROOMS, 71 and 73 East Fourteenth St.,

Between Union Square and Irving Place, New York.

Vineland Lands. To all Wanting Farms.

Large and thriving settlement, mild and healthful climate, 30 miles south of Philadelphia by railroad. Rich soil, producing large crops, which can now be seen growing. Ten, twenty, and fifty acre tracts, at from $25 to $35 per acre, payable within four years. Good business openings for manufactories and others. Churches, schools, and good society. It is now the most improving place East or West. Hundreds are settling and building. The beauty with which the place is laid out is unsurpassed. Letters answered. Papers giving fell information will be sent free. Address CHAS. K. LANDIS, Vineland Post-Office, Cumberland County, New Jersey.

From Report of Solon Robinson, Agricultural Editor of the Tribune: "It is one of the most extensive fertile tracts, in an almost level position and suitable condition for pleasant farming that we know of this side of the Western prairies.

FRIENDS! Send a stamp for information and my Circulars. Address L. M. HARRIS, Boston, Mass.

No. 44 WALL STREET,
BANKERS, And Dealers in all Classes of
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.

A CARDS

JOHN N. GENIN, in view of the immediate advent of the Fur Season, would draw the attention of the Fashionable world and the public to his extensive stock of

LADIES' AND MISSES' FURS,

and to the MODERATE PRICES which he has determined to affix to them. The assortment, manufactured expressly for the approaching season, comprises the popular Fancy Furs of the day, together with many superb sets of Royal Ermine, and Russian and Hudson Bay Sable.

The stock of Sleigh-Robes, besides the usual variety, includes magnificent specimens of Arctic Fox Robes, white as the polar snow, and of ample dimensions; also Ladies' Fur Hoods and Foot-Muffs ; Gentlemen's Fur Collars and Gloves. The entire exposition, which is now complete, is remarkable for its variety and beauty.

JOHN N. GENIN,

No. 513 Broadway, St. Nicholas Hotel.

A Little Prodigy.
The Beautiful New TEN DOLLAR Patent Sewing Machine

—a perfect gem—working like a charm, indispensable to every family, dressmaker, milliner, seamstress, &c. For sale at 497 Broadway, New York, where the little wonder may be seen in operation. An exquisite PRESENT for the HOLIDAYS. Provincial agents wanted.

J. P. RICHTER, General Agent, 497 Broadway, N. Y.

ROYAL VICTORIA

HOTEL.

This Hotel, situated at NASSAU, NEW PROVIDENCE, BAHAMAS, was built by the Colonial Government, and is a handsome three-story building, erected on an elevation a few minutes' walk from the shore, and commanding a fine view of the ocean, harbor, and town of Nassau.

Surrounding the Hotel is a piazza ten feet wide, from which the inmates can at all times enjoy the gentle, cooling, easterly trade winds. INVALIDS unable to bear much fatigue will have a promenade extending one thousand feet, without leaving the building. All of the TROPICAL FRUITS grow in great abundance, and are in season the entire winter.

But little rain falls from the month of October to the first of June. THIS IS CONSIDERED THE PECULIAR SEASON FOR INVALIDS, though they can reside the entire year with comfort and safety. The roads are macadamized, and kept in good order. A most BEAUTIFUL DRIVE extends for twelve miles along the sea shore. In fact, every thing combines to make it a pleasant home for the robust as well as for the invalid.

The Lessee of the Hotel has recently secured the services of Mr. James Carroll, late of the " NEW YORK HOTEL," who will have the entire superintendence, and is determined to do all in his power to minister to the wants and comforts of his guests.

The CULINARY and other departments shall be well supplied, the cooks the hest obtainable, and the servants attentive and unobtrusive.

The CUNARD CO.'S STEAM-SHIP CORSICA leaves the wharf at Jersey City and New York once a month for Nassau. The fare to Nassau is forty-five dollars. The charges for board are Three Dollars ($3 00) per day.

Carriages and horses for rides may be hired at reasonable rates. GEO. O. JOHNSON, Lessee. Nassau, N. P., November 1, 1864.

Self-adjusting," enameled white, $3 to $9 per doz. Specimens mailed on receipt of " Price" and " Size :" 30 cts., 50 cts., 75 cts. Snow-white, $1; illusion-stitched, $1 25; suitable tie, $1. Gent's steel cuffs, $2 50 ; ladies', $150; collars, $2. JEANERET, 78 Nassau Street, New York.

POPULAR GOODS
AT

POPULAR PRICES
FOR THE

HOLIDAY SEASON

Elegant Dress Shirts, Wills French Embroidered Bosoms.

Three and Four Ply Linen Collars, Holiday Styles, now ready.

Silk, Wool, Merino, and Cotton Under Shirts and Drawers.

Gauntlets and Gloves, New and Popular Styles.

Robes de Chambre, Elegant and New Styles.

Union Riding-Belts,
For Equestrians' Use.

Roman Scarfs and Shawls, New and Elegant.

Ladies' and Misses' Gaiters, Velvet, Cloth, and Knitted.

Knit Hoods, Sontags, and Caps, Fashionable Colors and Styles.

Ringwood Gloves, White and Colored.

Negligee Shirts, For Traveling.

Suspenders,

Umbrellas, &c., &c.

A large and elegant variety of the above goods, entirely new and choice styles, many of them manufactured on the premises, and not to be had elsewhere, will be found at popular popular prices, at

UNION ADAMS,
637 Broadway, New York City.

and a circular showing the remarkable features of the Magazine for the year 1865. The first American authors contribute regularly. The position of the ATLANTIC is now firmly established as the

LEADING AMERICAN MAGAZINE

of its class. Terms $4 00 a year, 35 cents the single number. Club rates liberal. Address the publishers,

TICKNOR & FIELDS, BOSTON.

Self-Measurement for Shirts. Printed directions for Self-Measurement, list of prices, and drawings of different styles of Shirts and Collars, sent free every where.

French Flannel Overshirts.

Cut 38 inches long, $4 75 and $5 00 each. Sent by mail on receipt of the Cash and 63 cents postage each shirt.

Enameled ,White, having all the comforts of linen collars. Washed and dried in a moment. A sample Collar mailed free on receipt of 75 cents. Cuffs $1 00 per pair. Ladies' Collars and Cuffs same price. Wholesale and retail. AGENTS WANTED in every Town in the Union.

S. W. H. WARD 387 Broadway N. Y.

And a splendid WATCH given free, selling our Latest Novelty for the HOLIDAY Trade, now creating such an Immense Sensation and extraordinary demand through-out the Army and Country. The Great, New, and Wonderful PRIZE PORT-FOLIOS. Extra Large. Size 6 by 10. Just Out. Each of which contains Several Dollars' Worth of useful and Valuable Goods, PRIZES, &c. Price only 25 cents. Articles that Soldiers and Families can not do without. Thousands sold every day. 100 Port-folios, with Jewelry, &c., and a beautiful watch, sent to any address on receipt of $15. Soldiers can clear a Month's Pay in one day. Agents wanted in every town, village, and camp for this Standard Article. A splendid Gold or silver WATCH! presented free as a premium to every Agent. This is the greatest money-making and surest business of the day. Profits vest, large. Sales rapid. We guarantee any agent $15 per day. All goods forwarded, with premiums, same day the order is received. Catalogues, with Premium Inducments, sent free. S. C. RICKARDS & CO., 102 Nassau Street, New York, Sole Manufacturers.

Holiday Presents.

A BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVED GOLD PLATED WATCH, Double Case, Lever, Cap, small size, white enameled dial, cut hands, "English Movements," and correct time-keeper, with an accurate " Miniature Calendar," indicating the "Day of the Week, Month, &c.," in back case.

A single one sent free by mail to any address in a neat case, WITH A BEAUTIFUL VEST CHAIN, for only $10. A neat SILVER WATCH, same as above, with ".Miniature Calendar," &c., specially adapted to the ARMY. Sent free by mail, to any address, for only $7. Address CHAS. P. NORTON & CO., Sole Importers, 38 & 40 Ann Street, New York.

RICHMOND. NO HUMBUG.

BOOTS, SHOES, &c., at prices from 8 to 15 per cent. less than previous to November 1. The best French work always on hand and made to measure promptly. Ladies' and children's work ready made and to measure. A large assortment of BOYS' and YOUTHS' WINTER BOOTS, at 150 Fulton Street, New York. C. C. RICHMOND.

FLAX AND HEMP. CARPET WARP. Wrapping Twine made of Paper.
Twines and Paper. H. A. HARVEY, 84 Maiden Lane,N.Y.

E. & H. T. ANTHONY & CO,

Manufacturers of Photographic Materials,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

501 BROADWAY, N. Y.

In addition to our main business of PHOTOGRAPHIC MATERIALS, we are Headquarters for the following, via: STEREOSCOPES & STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS, Of these we have an immense assortment, including War Scenes American and Foreign Cities and Landscapes, Groups, Statuary etc., etc. Also, Revolving Stereoscopes, for public or private exhibition. Our Catalogue will be sent to any address on receipt of Stamp.

PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS,

We were the first to introduce these into the United States, and we manufacture immense quantities in great variety, ranging in price from 50 cents to $50 each. Our ALBUMS have the reputation of being superior in beauty and durability to any others. They will be sent by mail, FREE, on receipt of price.

FINE ALBUMS MADE TO ORDER.,

CARD PHOTOGRAPHS.

Our Catalogue now embraces over FIVE THOUSAND different subjects to which additions are continually being made of Portraits of Eminent Americans, etc., viz : about

100 Major-Generale, 100 Lieut.-Colonels, 550 Statesmen, 200 Brig.-Generals, 250 Other Officers, 130 Divines, 275 Colonels, 75 Navy Officers, 125 Authors, 40 Artists, 125 Stage, 50 Prominent Women, 3,000 Copies of Works of Art including reproductions of the most celebrated Engravings, Paintings, Statues, etc. Catalogues sent on receipt of Stamp. An order for One Dozen PICTURES from our Catalogue will be filled on the receipt of $1.80, and sent by mail, FREE.

Photographers and others ordering goods C. O. D. will please remit twenty-five per cent. of the amount with their order. l The prices and quality of our goods cannot fail to satisfy.

Soldiers' Pocket Albums for 18 Pictures, 75 cents.
FOR A FORTUNE,
Address FRANKLIN S. M. CO., Box 302, Boston, Mass.

IVORY AND PEARL JEWELRY.

Pins, Ear-Rings, and Cuff-Buttons. Latest styles, $5 00 per Set. Ivory and Pearl Sleeve Buttons,
$1 and $1 25 per pair each. Sent free on receipt of price. WM. M. WELLING, 571 Broadway, N. Y. (sign of the Golden Elephant).

THE BOWEN MICROSCOPE, Magnifying small objects 500 times. MAILED FREE everywhere for 50 CENTS, OR THREE FOR $1 00. Address F. C. BOWEN, Box 220, Boston, Mass.

ATTENTION, CHILDREN!

WE have just published the first number of a New Magazine for the young, called

It will be published once a month, and will contain capital pictures. It will be full of

STORIES AND SKETCHES,

TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE,

OUT-DOOR AND IN-DOOR SPORTS, GAMES AND PUZZLES,

and all sorts of entertaining and instructive miscellany. Terms, $2 00 a year for single copies; Clubs much less. More about it next week. Send 10 cents for a specimen number and a circular to the publishers, TICKNOR & FIELDS, Boston.