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Civil War Harper's Weekly, November 19, 1864

Harper's Weekly was the most popular newspaper published during the Civil War. These newspapers were read by millions of people during the war. Today, these newspapers are available on this WEB site for you to read and increase your understanding of the war.

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HARPER'S WEEKLY.

[NOVEMBER 19, 1864.

752

A SUGGESTION FOR TRAVELERS BY THE ERIE RAILROAD.

RAILROAD BRIGAND. " Say, Mister, what's the time o' day by your ticker?"

PASSENGER. "I regret, my friend, that I have no ticker: but I've got a little repeater here

that's just ready to strike six!"

SLY.

HE. "DORA, won't you give me a kiss?"

SHE. "No, I can't do that exactly ; but I'll lend you one."

FISK & HATCH,

Bankers and Dealers in Government
Securities,

No. 38 Wall Street, New York.

Davis Collamore Co.,

479 Broadway, below Broome St.,

IMPORTERS OF FINE CHINA, WEDGEWOOD, PARIAN, &c., &c. ENGRAVED GLASS to order in great variety. COLORED STONE CHINA DINING SETS.

Gold Pens.—If you want the best Pen ever used, send to Johnson for circular of engravings, giving exact sizes and prices. Pens repointed at 50c. each, by mail.

E. S. JOHNSON, Manufacturer, 15 Maiden Lane.

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. WAND 387 Broadway N. Y. DIAMOND PARLOR MATCHES.

Best in market. Without Sulphur. Weak lungs not affected by their use. Very cheap. Wholesale and retail, by by the LODI MANUF'G CO.   66 Courtlandt   N. Y.

Oh , Oh, Oh, Boys !

But that's a good Pipe, so handy to carry, so pleasant to smoke, so easy to clean, always ready. It is a gay thing for the Bold Soldier Boys. 1 dozen sent free (by permission) on receipt of $2 50. RICHARDS & CO., 97 William Street, New York.

CARD.

A. RAYMOND (late ROGERS & RAYMOND), having completed his stock of FASHIONABLE CLOTHING for the present and aproaching seasons, would draw the especial attention of the public to two points in the business character of the old-established house of which he is now the sole proprietor ; viz., the superior quality, style, and variety of its assortments in every department, and the fair and reasonable prices affixed to them. In consequence of the MATERIAL DECLINE IN GOLD, the Fall and Winter Stock, consisting of a superb line of Overcoats and Oversacks, Gentlemen's Business and Dress Clothing of the very latest styles; Army and Navy Officers' Clothing in great variety; School Dress and Fancy Clothing for Boys; a large assortment of Boys' Over-coats, and a choice selection of Furnishing Goods, are offered at such REDUCED RATES as to afford unequaled advantages to purchasers. A. RAYMOND, (Late ROGERS & RAYMOND,) Nos. 121, 123, and 125 Fulton Street, Corner of Nassau Street, Opposite the Herald Office.

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, viz. 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-Generals, 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. The prices and quality of our goods cannot fail to satisfy.

FOR A FORTUNE, Address FRANKLIN S. M. CO., Box 302, Boston, Mass.

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

Martel's Great Picture
OF

CENTRAL PARK,

Now on exhibition and for sale at Messrs. BALL, BLACK & CO.'S, TIFFANY & CO.'S, APPLETON & CO.'S, WM. SCHAUS, and WILLIAMS & STEVENS, this city, sent to any part of the world on receipt of price (six dollars), or by express, C. O. D. (Address) CENTRAL PARK PUBLISHING CO., 720 Broadway, New York.

(First-Class Local Agents Wanted every where.)

GOLD PENS.

We will send to any address one of our Large Size, Fine Quality, Warranted Diamond-Pointed Gold Pens and Silver-Plated Extension Holders, or Silver Ebony Holder, and Morocco Case, for $150; or one of our Large Engrossing Bank Pens (warranted), and Silver Ebony Desk Holder and Case, for $2 80. Send a stamp for our Circular of Engravings of all our New Styles, and giving Exact Sizes and Prices. Pens Repainted for 50 cents.

AMERICAN GOLD PEN CO., 200 Broadway, N.Y.

HATCH. JOHNSON & CO., 81 Devonshire St. Boston.

J. S. Lowrey & Co., 37 Warren St., New York; Van Deusen, Boehmer & Co., 627 Chestnut St., Phila. ; Hodges Bros., 23 Hanover St., Baltimore; Wall, Stephens & Co., 322 Pennsylvania Av., Wash'n ; Leavitt Sr, Bevis, cor. Fifth and Vine Sts., Cincinnati ; J. Von Borries & Co., 434 Main St.,Louisville ; A. Frankenthal & Bro.,6 No. Main St., St. Louis; Bradford Bros., Milwaukee; Weed, Witter, & Co., 7 to 13 Tchoupitoulas St., N. O.

NOTICE TO THE TRADE.

The immense popularity of " Gray's Patent Molded Collar" has given rise to sundry imitations and infringements of my patents.

The public, and especially dealers in collars, are cautioned that all such violations of my rights will be strictly prosecuted.   SOLOMON S. GRAY. BOSTON, October 1, 1864.

MUSICAL BOXES.

Playing 1 to 24 tunes; costing from $3 50 to $650 00. M. J. PAILLARD, 21 Maiden Lane (up stairs), New York.

NEW BOOKS, NOW READY: OLD ABE'S JOKES, 128 pp., 35 cents. THE LIFE of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, 100 pp., 25 cents. TILE LIFE of GEO. B. M'CLELLAN,100 pp., 25 cents. THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF COOKERY, 132 pp., 25 cents. Sold everywhere. Mailed, post-paid. T. R. Dawly, N. Y.

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. For Descriptive List of Useful

HOLIDAY PRESENTS,

Consisting of Tool Chests, Ladies' Garden Chests, Amateurs' Lathes, &c,, &c., address GEO. PARB, Buffalo, N. Y.

A WATCH FREE,

And $15 to $20 per day, made easy, selling our Latest Novelty, now creating such an Immense Sensation and extraordinary demand throughout 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. 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 very large. Sales rapid. We guarantee any agent $15 per day. All goods forwarded, with premiums, same day the order is received. Catalogues, with Premium Inducements, sent free. S. C. RICHARDS & CO., 102 Nassau Street, New York, Sole Manufacturers.

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.

CARPET WARP. Tobacco Twine,

Twines and Paper. H. A. HARVEY, 84 Maiden Lane,N.Y. Calenberg Vaupel's PIANOFORTES,

99 and 101 Bleecker Street, 2d block West of Broadway.
Warranted for Six Years.

IVORY AND PEARL JEWELRY.

Pins, Ear-Rings, and Cuff-Buttons.
Latest styles, $5 00 per Set.

Gilt Belt Buckles, $3 00. Sent free on receipt of price. WM. M. WELLING, 571 Broadway (sign of the Golden Elephant).

The Celebrated Craig Microscope Is mailed, pre-paid, for $2 50, or with 24 beautiful mounted objects for $5 50. Also the NOVELTY MICROSCOPE, for examining Insects, Flowers, Seed, Bank-Bills, Linen, &c., is mailed for $2, or, with 12 objects, $3 50, by

HENRY CRAIG, 180 Centre Street, New York.

He will also mail, prepaid, the BELLEVUE, or perfected STEREOSCOPE, with sliding focus and field piece, for $3,

or, with 12 views, $6. Discount to Dealers.

FERROGRAPH "CARTES de VISITE,"
PUBLISHED BY JOHN DAINTY, PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Embracing 120 Generals, Statesmen, Ladies, &c.
Send for Catalogue.

Contains each year more than

Fifteen Hundred Pages
of the best literature that the beet American Writers can
furnish. This great amount of

Interesting and Instructive Reading is furnished at the low price of FOUR DOLLARS a year. Liberal reduction to clubs. Single Numbers 35 cents.

Send 25 cents, and get a specimen of the Atlantic Monthly. Address

TICKNOR & FIELDS, Publishers, Boston, Mass.

ELLIS'S FAMILY HOMOEOPATHY, a new work, is sold at Homoeopathic Pharmacies and Book Stores generally.

SPECIALTY.
SEE S. M. WARD & CO'S NOTICE INSIDE.

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