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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1864.
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nications. We do not return rejeoted manusorlpts.
jsr Voluntary correspondence is soUoited from al !
parts of the world, and OBpeelally Grom our different
military and naval departments. When used, it will
ke paid for.
FORNEY’S WAR PRESS,
FOR THB WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, DUO, 24, 1864.
I. POBTRY- ‘• Pf*«®. , ’ by l ,? eT ; a - J- B f T ?,J'* b i a ,
Hawßbv Sherman's Scoot’ ’—“Hector after Antletam,
by Crrna Bidet”'' Tlle Merest Child, ’’ from the Bor
mBn—“ Admiral Farrs got,” by Duaaune. _
II THB BOY THAT WOULDN'T GROW, an ortgi
nal novelette, by Georgo Steyne-oonttaoed. _
111 BDITOBIALB—The Sltoatioo-Tha Cirola of Fire
—Deethof Wa.l. Dayton-Oanadlan Reciprocity.
IV. CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.
V. WENDELL EPHILLIFS’ILECTURE—“The Next
Step, ” special repoit.
VI. WAB NEWS—Total Defeat of the Enemy In Teu
ne««ee—Sherman on the Coast—Siege of Savannah—
The Expedition against Wilmington—lmmense Ar
mada under Admiral Porter, etc.
VII. CHESS DBFABTMBBT—EditoriaI— problem and
Games.
VIII. GENERAL HEWS.
IX FINANCIAL AHD COMMERCIAL.
*»- Specimens of the "War Paw" will be for-
verV eg fAQuesUd, Tlifl sttlificription r&tsfor sin* l
n« aoolJlß *2 per year. A dednctton from these term,
will he allowed when clubs are formed. Single eoplee,
pat up in wrappers, ready for mailing, may be obtained
at the counter. Price jjyc centa.
The Call for Troops.
The call for a quarter of a million of new
soldiers is itself a victory. With out ar
mies now in the field we are driving the
rebels before ns, or attacking them on every
side. There is but one point in the field in
■which the old situation is maintained. At
one period in the war the whole rebellion
■was in a state of siege,' a fixed dead lock
of armies. But it is now only at Kich
mond that two great entrenched forces op
pose each other. Elsewhere our armies,
are mobile, and" the programme of
this campaign is one of marches, pur
suits, and victories in the open field.
Shekmah is at perfect liberty. Along the
coast there is no force strong enough to
forbid his marching south, north, or west.
Thomas, since Hood’s rout, is equally free
to advance in any direction, with the cer
tainty that in doing so he exposes no im
portant position to formidable attack, A
■war in this condition is nearly ended.
Transpose the situation, and nee by com
parison how desperate is the situation
of the South. New Orleans has
been for years in our possession;
imagine the rebels to have held Bos
ton or New York for the same time.
One of our generals has besieged the re
bel capital, almost succeeded in eutting
its communications, and compelled the
principal rebel army to the inactivity
of while the besieging forces are
constantly detached to raid or reinforce;
imagine ’Washington in this condition.
Another army has penetrated to the heart
of the rebellion, to one of the Gulf States,
and, making Atlanta its base, march
ed three hundred miles through the
country, and is on the point of captur
ing one of the principal ports of the
South; imagine Lee marching through
Pennsylvania;, and threatening the reduc
tion of Philadelphia. The second army of
the rebellion has been routed by General
Thomas, and its concentration in sufficient
force to fight another battle is a military
impossibility ; imagine any of our armies
thus destroyed, and leaving unprotected
•whole States. A fleet of seventy-four ves
sels has sailed to attack the most import
ant port of the rebellion; imagine New
. York, without a navy to defend it, under the
guns of such an armada. Expeditions from
more points than we have time to mention
penetrate the interior of the South, destroy
its railroads, its depots of provisions, and
keep it in perpetual fear ; imagine Penn
sylvania, Ohio, and Indiana thus wasted
and annoyed. The whole coast of the re
bellion is blockaded from New Orleans to
Wilmington; imagine onr ports sealed
from Maine to Delaware.' Yet all this
must he imagined if we would reverse the
results of the war, and measure by the
strait to which such defeats would reduce
the North the present desperation of the
South. - • ■
How, just when the rebellion is weakest,
and the Union strongest, the President’s
■call for three hundred thousand troops
must sound like a solemn proclamation of
despair to our foes. They cannot resist
the armies we have, how can they with
stand a new legion ? The mere announce
ment of it we hare said is victory, but the
army itself will blot the rebellion-from the
face of the- earth.
Cobqbess has created the grade of Vice
Admiral in the navy, and we have at least
four great sailors who are pre-eminently
worthy of the rank— Farragut, Dupoht,
Dahxgren, and Pobtels. The choice that
honors the one will not do injustice to the
■others, and unquestionably, as in the ap
pointment of Lieutenant General Grant,
the choice of the people will be identical
with the judgment of the Government.
Hereafter, too, we shall speak of Commo
dore 'Wihslow. Congress does well in
thus promptly honoring the distinguished
services of such- men.
PBbliC Entertainments.
Photographlana.— This Is the name of a new
■entertainment, to be commenced aMiie pretty little
theatre, Assembly Buildings, Tenth and Chestnut
streets, which 13 dramatic as well as musical, two
persons only representing a dozen characters. The
idea of the piece is the obtaining of a wife by adver
tisement. The modest young man who advertises
Is played by -Mr. Harry Watkins, who sustains
three other male oharaeters; and Mrs. Watkins
(late Mrs. Ohas. Howard) takes six female and two
male parts. All this requires not only considerable
histrionic ability and versatility, but great rapidity
in changing oostumes and “maktng-up” the face
for each part. At Niblo’s Harden, Hew York,
this entertainment was playea to great houses lot
weeks, last summer—on one occasion to an audi
ence of 6,000 persons—and one of the greatest
compliments paid Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, during
their four years’ professional visit to England, was
a special request from the late Duke of New
castle that they would give a similar enter*
talnment for the Prince and. Princess of Wales,
during their bridal tour. The present visitor Mr!
and Mia. Watkins to Philadelphia eannot be ex
tended beyond Friday, 30th inst. Their first per
formance will be on Saturday evening.
Aoadbkt op Music.— I This’ evening the cele
brated tragedy of the “ Gladiator,” written express
ly for Mr. ForrCßt, by Dr. Bird, will be performed.
The period in which this play is laid Is but little
familiar to the public, through the medium of
the drama. The character of Sportttcm severely
taxes the energies, and Imperatively demands those
physical qualifications which are found In Forres
only. The resources of the Aoademy for producing
such plays in the style so essential to their suceesß,
are unequalled j the scenery, appointments, and
auxiliaries are on a most liberal scale. There
are-bat six nights more of Mr. Forrest’s • engage
ment here, his next appearance being at Ford’s thea
tre, Washington.
Uhebtnut-bTrbbt theatre.— Notwithstanding
the bad weather, “ The Ootoroon ” is drawing fine
houses, as It deserves. Some of its seeneryls un
surpassed by anything of Itskind. The appearance of
-the burning boat upon the stage creates each night
a great gensatlon. The acting, too, la very merito
rious. Mr. Mordaunt’s McCiuskey is perhaps his
finest character, and Mr. Lennox gives an excellent
portrayal oi the Yankee overseer. Mr. Ward, too,
-ae Pelt, la very effective, and causes considerable
amusement.
AacH-STBKKT Tmatsx— A list of the characters
already played during this engagement by Mr.
Clarke would show the great versatility and range
of his style. His performances this week in standard
comedies have been Inimitable. To-night he will
appear in two capital parts. To-morrew Is his bene
fit night.
Walnut-btrhet Theatre.—' There seems to be
AO end to Miss Western’s popularity. In the fifth
week of her engagement she draws as good houses
as In the first it matters little what she plays, she
has always a fine audience.
Extensive Positive Sale ox 1,800 Packages
_a m> Lots os Beitibh, French, German, and
American Drt Goods, &o.,Tbis Dat.—The early
particular attention of dealers is requested to the
valuable and desirable assortment ot British, Ger-
THE WAR.
REBEL ACTIVITY IT PETERSBURG.
OPERATIONS OF THE POTOMAC FLOTILLA
Capture of Pirate Boats on the Chesapeake.
NEWS FROM SHERMAN’S ABUT AT SAVANNAH.
HE IS RAPIDLY CLOSING ON THE CITY.
siiekmaw.
ARRIVAL OF A BRARRR OF DESPATCHES PROM
SHERMAN AT PORTRESS MONROE BN BOUTE POE
WASHINGTON —SAVANNAH HOP FALLBW.
Netv York, Deo. 21.—The United States trans
port Fallon has arrived with Port Royal advices of
Sunday last, Deo. 18th. The Folton touched at
Fortress Monroe to land Lieutenant Colonel O. E.
Babcock, bearer of despatches from General Sker
man to the War Department, also Colonel A. H.
Markoe, General Sherman’s mall agent.
Savannah Is stlU In the hands of the rebels. Its
surrender had not been demanded by General Sher
man U p to the time the Fulton sailed.
Among the Fulton’s passengers are Colonel W.
Gurney, of the 127th New York Volunteers, and
nineteen other officers, wounded at the battle atPo
cotullgo, South Carolina.
The Palmetto Herald says that only one fight of
any moment ooourred on Sherman’s mar’oh, and
that that resulted In the hogging of Wheeler. All
the railroads out of Savannah are out, and the city
Is entirely and securely Invested.
ABSENT OFFICERS ORDERED TO RECOIN SHERMAN.
"War Def’t, Adjutant General’s Office,
Washington, Dec. 19, 1864.
Special Orders, No. iSs—Extract.
No. 25. All officers and detachments absent from
Gen. Sherman’s army, and not on duty with Gen.'
Thomas, will immediately rejoin their respective
commands, near Savannah, via New York.
The quartermaster at New York will furnish
transportation.
By order of the Secretary of War.
E. D. Townbbnd,
Assistant Adjutant General.
GENERAL BRANT’S ASHY.
—C. Earn,mils.—.
EXECUTION OB DESERTERS—ESCAPE OF REBEL
SCOUTS FROM THE. “ BULL FEN ’’—ONE OF THEM
WOUNDED AND BETAKEN—SO OUTING IN PRINCE
* GEORGE COUNTY.
CSpecial Correspondence of The Press. 1
City Point, Va., Dec. 16, 1864.
Fonr soldiers, lately sentenced to'death for'the
crime of desertion by the court-martial at this
point, presided oyer by Genera? O. H. T. Coins,
were yesterday executed at Hancock;statlon. Their
hanging was witnessed by several hundred specta
tors, mostly soldiers, and was attended by no unusual
Incidents. Their names were as foUows : Wlftlam
King, alias Carter, Bth Maryland Regiment; Chris-
Sooer, Tth New York ; Charles Hummell,. 7th New
York; John Thompson, sth New Hampshire.
Executions have become so frequent as scarcely to
excite more than a passing comment. There are
now over forty prisoners confined here In the “ Bull
Fen ” under sentence of death, meetly for the crime
of desertion. ,
Night before last two rebel scouts; who had been
made prisoners, effected their escape from the
“Bull Pen” by cutting through the flooring. No
trace of their whereabouts was at first to be had.
Captain H. E. Ruhlan, of the 114th Regiment,
having discovered that one of them, named
“ Willie,” was engaged to be married to a young
lady of Prince George county, named Bracket?
concluded that the refugee would mostUkely pro
ceed in that direction, >nd having applied to Gen.
Patrick, the Captain was furnished with a scouting
party of twenty five men from the 3d Pennsylva- •
nla Cavalry. Accompanied by a scout, who was
acquainted with the county, the party set out last
evening, and scoured the county pretty thoroughly,
riding a distance of twenty miles, and visiting every
house. No regular course being selected, they were
at times within and at times outside of our extreme
cavalry picket-line; but nothing could be found of
either of the escaped rebels.
At the oamp of the Sd Cavalry Captain Ruhlan
chanced to learn that a rebel scout, answering the
description of “ Willie,” had that day been severe
ly wounded by one of our cavalry pickets, and was
lying at the house of Dr. Brandt, about eleven
miles from hero.- .Proceeding to the house, the Cap
tain found his prisoner, severely, If not fatally,"
wounded in the breast, and his condition being so
critical as to prevent his removal, he was placed
under parole. The circumstances of his capture
were rather curious. After getting out of the pen
he’had travelled unmolested until he approached
our outer lines. Here, being unable to give a satis
factory account of himself, he was made prisoner
by the cavalryman already mentioned, a youth of
eighteen, who started to conduct him to oamp.
“Wirile,” waiting an opportunity, seized the
musket from the youthftil captor, who was In turn
Informed that he was a prisoner, and must go along
to the rebel lines. He was told that no harm should
. be done him, and he should be released as soon as
his company could be safely dispensed with.
The two had walked a number of miles,
and “ Willie, ’’ feeling very muoh fatigued,
cautiously lay down by the roadside, to snatch a
few minutes’rest, placing, the gun across his
breast. He did not intend to sleep, bat In a few mo
meats he was in a deep slumber. In a little while
he was awakened, as he says, by a sharp stinging
pain In the breast, and tbe report of a musket ring
ing in his cars. He was too badly wounded to
escapernow, and our picket, assured of this, at once
returned to camp to relate the affair. The rebel,
severe as were his Injuries, yet managed to orawl
five milesrto the residence of Dr. Brandt, where he
still lies. Hte fellow-scout has not been heard or,
and has no doubt succeeded in entering the rebel
lines.
December 20.—Richmond papers of yesterday
have been received. They ray the report of Jeff
Davis’death was a canard, and that he was well,
and would be In his office during the day.
The weather is delightfully spring-like, but the
roads are “no better than they ought to be,” ~~
THE BLOCKADE.
TEAKS OF THE REBELS—YANKEE OBBWS ON BLOOK
ADH-EUNNERS.
Fortress .Monroe, Deo. 20.—'The Augusta Con.
slitutionalist ot the 14th publishes a private letter
from Nassau, which says “the opinion prevails that
' during this winter blockade-runners will have more
to fear from 'enemies in their creiys than from the
blockading fleet. Hundreds of Yankees are here,
and it is a settled plan to capture vessels by strate
gy at sea. An attempt was thus made te capture
the Owl, which failed, and eight of the crew are
In Irons. One of them holds a Yankee commission
as master’s mate. Owing to the dubious character
of English neutrality, these minions of the Yankee
Government will escape punishment.”
FOBTBESS MOHROEi
THE FLAG OF TRUOB AT CHARLESTON BNBBDfc-
RETUBN OB RELEASED TRISONBRB.
Fobt Monroe, Deo. 80.—The flag of truce in
Charleston harbor has ended.
Colonel J. E. Mulford arrived here last evening,
from Port Royal, S, C,, in the flagship New York,
Captain Ohrisholm. The flagship wag accompa
nied by the remaining steamers of the Qag-of-truoe
fleet, the Illinois and George Leary. These three
steamers brought about a thousand released pri
soners, being the last Instalment of the entire num
ber of 12,0c0, and brought through the untiring ex
ertions of Col. Mulford.
At the time the New York sailed, on the 18th
instant, from Port Royal, Savannah had not yet
been captured, but vigorous preparations were
being made by General Sherman either to compel
the city to Immediately surrender on the' next day
or oarry the entrenchments by a desperate assault.
General Hardee, with his entire command, esti
mated at from 12,000 to 15,000 men, were cut off
from escape, and the capture of the foroeß defend
ing the place was deemed a certainty.
CANADA.
PROBABLE BBOAPTITBB 07 THB ST. ALBANS*
BAILEES.
Quebec, Deo. a.— Young, and two other St. Al
bans; raiders, were recaptured to-day at St. Fran
cois, 13 miles from Riviere du Loup, They were on
their way East. It is thought that the entire party
will be arrested. It is evident that they are making
lor New Brunswick by different routes.
Quebec, Deo. 21.— Three more arrests of rebel
raiders have been made, and they are now under
going examination here.
A special messenger has arrived from Washing
ton with despatches from Seoretary Seward.
Quebec, Deo. 21.—1 t is understood that Immedi
ately after the issuing of the 'proclamation In refe
rence to the rebel Canadian raiders, Major General
Dix despatched a confidential agent to Canada,
This gentleman returned to New York satisfied
‘that the Canadian authorities were taking all ne
cessary steps to perform international obligations.
The best understanding prevails between the Que.
beo and W ashing ton Governments.
Mr. Potter, the American consul general, Is un
well, and has gone to Wisconsin to recuperate.
Mr. Thurston, vice consul at Quebec, is also sick.
The Governor General has offered a reward for
the arrest of the raiders, which was published yes
terday.
All Expedition into Nortbnmberland
County, Va.-Captnre of Boats.
Washington, Deo. 21.— The Navy Department
has received a communication from Commander
Parker, commanding the Potomac flotilla, in which
he says that, “learning from the provost marshal
of Baltimore that the enemy were massing boats
on Coon river for the purpose of making a raid on
the Bay, I sent the Coeur de Lion and Mercury
thither on the 15th Instant, under the command of
Aoting Master Morris. They found thirty-one
large boats and two scows, all of which they cap
tured. The home guard, la large foree, made Bhow
of resistance, hut were quickly driven off.”
Arrival of Released Prisoners.
'lec.'Sl.—The steamer New York has
an Charleston harbor, with
d Union prisoners, all in snoh a
m that they had to be carried from
te hospital. . .
lUnols Is expected here to-night, with
l fifty more on board, and she may
from Sherman. Every attention
ihownthem.
it a Bloch mle-Knnncr.
S., Dec. ax. —’The blockade-ronnor
minion, rrom Wilmington In fifteen
has arrived here.
isblre Union Convention.
21.—The union Convention
„on tor OonaM3S t>!^;dtt ?4i lomlnat6<l Genaral Mar-
H. Bolling wta ™'™r.3BgSfe).oiia district, Edward
THE PEESS.-PHILADEirHIA, THTJUSDAT, HECESIBEE 22, IBS€
NEW YORK CITY.
CSpeolal Correspondence of The Prass.l
New York, Deo' 21,1864.
A DISLOYAL CONSUL.
A passenger by steamer Cuba, from Liverpool,
reports that our Consul-General In Italy will pro
bably forward to the Government at Washington
an accusation against one of our oonsuls at a cer
tain port not very far from Rome. The faots of the
case are as follows, and their truthfulness may be
relied upon, my Informant being the gentleman
who originally lodged the complaint against him.
This consul is notoriously disloyal, and declined to
display the American flag when the news of Mr.
Lincoln’s re-election reached him. In conversation
with this gentleman, he boasted that he would hare
shot “Beast Butler” had he been in New York
when that General was In command, besides enun
ciating sentiments not generally considered to be
In consonance with any very lolly spirit'd pa
triotism. It Is said that complaints .of a similar
character have heretofore reached Washington,
but, for some reason, have not been acted upon.
Who the man Is will 6e made known to the public
one of these days.
THE DRAFT
wlUnot fail very heavily upon this city, owing to
the thorough manner In which the enrolment books
have been overhauled. The enrolment has been re
dnoed from 140,000 to 80,000— nearly fifty per cent.
Onr quota upon this basis wiH bo about 18,600 men;
from this number must be deducted 3,000, the sur
plus already credited to us, leaving about 10,000.
As usual, “It is hoped’’that volunteering will ob
viate the necessity for a draft, bnt as these “ hopes ’’
are notoriously ill-founded, and ever have been, we
may calculate on a fresh movement of the wheel. It
Is said that from 30 to 50 men are being recruited
daily. What number the “to” designates is not
known.
THE opdyks-wbsd case
continues to drag on slowly and tortuously, Uke
Jarndybe vs. Jarndyoe. The developments necessi
tated are-of a oharacter whioh tha public could
easily dispense with, If possible. Various “old
files,” reporters, poltttolans, and lawyers have been
already upon the stand. Their testimony is gene
rally damnatory to everything and some of the
bodies concerned, and forms a dismal chapter.
[By Telegraph. ]
THE GOLD MARKET,
UP. M.-Gold closed to-night at 223.
MORE BONDS TO BE ISSUED.
A special despatch to the Poet says that Secretary
Fessenden has decided to issue another hundred
million of ten-forty bonds, Interest payable In gold.
Five st Andover, Mass.
Boston, Deo. 21.—The Phillips Academy, at An
dover, was burned yesterday. Tbe loss Is *20,000,
covered by Insurance. The school will not be
stopped, but wiU be carried en in the old brick
school house.
WASHINGTON.
Washington, December 21.
ADMIRAL FABBAGUT MADE A TICE ADMIRAL
—PROMOTIONS CONFIRMED.
The President to-day signed the bill to establish
the grade of Vice Admiral, who Is to be the rank
ing officer in the navy and whose relative rank with
officers of the army Is that of Lieutenant General
Immediately after, the President nominated to
the Senate Rear Admiral Farragut for that posi
tion, and they at once confirmed the appointment
without the usual formality of reference to a stand,
ing committee.
Vice Admiral Farragut, who Is In Now York,
was notified by telegraph of this mark of honor con
ferred upon him. He is expeoted soon .to visit
Washington.
The Senate also confirmed the following nomina
tions: John Bigelow, of New York, now consul to
Paris, to he charge d’affaires ad interim; Command
er S. Thornton,' executive officer of the United
States steamer Kearsarge, to be advanced lu his
grade ten numbers, to take rank after Lieutenant
Commanding Whiting, for gallant conduct In the
action with the rebel pirate'Alabama; Commander
William H. Macomb, for distinguished conduct in
the capture of Plymouth, North Carolina, with Its
ordnance stores, to be advanced in his grade ten
numbers; Charles T. Guild, of New York, to be
assistant paymaster la the navy; Commander
Sohenek to be commodore; Commander R. W.
Meade to be captain; Lieutenant Egbert Thomp
son to be commander. Also, the following first as
sistant engineers to be chief engineers: Henry Ma
son, Eben Hoyt, B. E. Ohaissaing, G. B. N. Tower,
B. B. H. Wharton, James W, Whitaker, George S.
Bright, and Philip Juok.
the tobacco bill.
The tobacco bill to-day Introduced by Mrf Has
son, of lowa, provides first for the establishment of
United States bonded warehouses In tobacco-grow
ing and tobacco-trading districts, allowing the
Secretary of the Treasury to designate any private
warehouse therefor faking the proper securltyfrom
Its “proprietor.
Second, requires every-producer of tobacco, and
every manufacturer, before any delivery to a pur
chaser, or removal from the place of production, to
make a statement to the assessor of the amount of
his product In the given time, but allows, under
regulations, the removal from the place of produc
tion to any bonded warehouse, and for exportation,
of any of their products prior to thejpayment of du
ties, but after assessment.
The third seotion authorises the transfer, under
regulations, of tobacco and Its products, from, one
warehouse to another, and for exportation, prior to
the payment or duties. v
The fourth jection requires the payment of duties
in all cases, before It gives the custody of the pro
duce to the United States warehouses.
The effect of the bill is to relieve the producer of
leaf tobacco, and of Its manufactures, from pay
ment of duties until it Is required for consumption,
with proper provisions to protect the revenue in the
meantime; and allow sales without delivery to go
on, while It is In warehousesand snbjeot to duty, so
that the purchasers will practically pay the duties
In all cases.. -
Sec. 6th. The proposed tax Is to be uniform on
leaf tobacco, and uniform respectively on all grades
of cigars, Bmoklng tobacco, chewing tobaooo, and
snuff. The amount of tax Is left blank. Tho bulls
to take effect July Ist, isos. The bill contains
twenty sections.
THE DEFICIEIfcy BILL.
The bill whloh wajfpassed In the House of Bep're*
sentatlves, to-day, to supply deficiencies in the ap
propriations fot the axmy for the fiscal year ending
with Jane soth, 1865', appropriates about $93,000,000.
The largest Items are gunpowder and lead, sloo,*
000; for contingencies of fortifications, #300,000;
medical and hospital department, $3,251,000; pur
chasing cavalry and artillery horses, $7,600, 000 ;
transportation of army, nearly $20,000,000; regular
supplies, #20,000,000; barracks and quarters, *lO,-
000,000 ; Incidental an d contingent expenses, $1,000,-
000; mlUtary telegraph, $725,000 ; supplies and the
expenses of providing for prisoners of war,
$2,000,000; olothes, camp, and garrison equipage,
$30,000,000.
THE NATIONAL FINANCES. -
It appears from a statement of the Secretary of
the Treasury made to the Senate to-day that the
appropriations applicable to the fiscal year ending
with June, 1864, amounted to $237,634,000. From
whloh deduct the refunding requisitions and trans
fers, $8,572,000, leaving $225,000,000 as the real
amount of lunds as applicable.
From this deduct the amount drawn by requisi
tions, minus the amount of refunding requisitions
and transfers, $02,846,000, and the balance on the
30th of June last was $130,000,215.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE SBEAT MAIL TO
shermah’s aemt.
The Post Office Department has received the fol
lowing despatch from Speolal Agent Marklaitd : ■
Fortress Mohboe,J)bo. 20.
JHTon. IF. Dennison, Postmaster General:
Just arrived here, Deft General ShermAh on
the evening of the 16th. The great mail was distri
buted to the army on that day. The best of health
and spirits prevailed. A. H. Marklahd, -
Special Agent of the Post Office Department.
THE TAX OH SrmiTS.
Both branches of Congress have passed the bill
amendatory of the internal revenue law, Imposing
a duty of two dollars a gallon on distilled spirits,
on and after the Ist of January next. It' only
awaits the President’s signature to beaome a law.
XIXTIIITH COMBESS-—Second Session,
‘ SENATE.
Hr. Cli ASK, President pro tem,, in the chair.
PETITIONS.
Hr. COXLAMBE, of Yermont, presented a memorial
of Haxper & Brothers, and other publishers, asking for
an alteration 0/ the law in retard to carrying periodi
cals in the overland mail, which was referred to the
Committee on Post Offices and-Roads,
Mr. BOWA&Xk presented & petition from surgeons in.
the army, asking for additional pay; also, from clerks
in the Treasury Department, making a aiwiiin-u request,
Deferred to the Committee of Fiaance.
Mr. ANTHONY, of Kbode Island, presented a peti
tion Rfcktc g for the extension of the patent on a maeirne
ustd iu the manufacture of India rubber. Deferred to
Ihe Committee of Finance.
THE TAX ON WHISKY.
Mr. SHFBMAK, from the Finance Commutes, report
ed the House hill making certain appropriations. Also,
the House bill in reference to the tax on whisky* on
which he asked immediate action.
»r. SHBRMAB explained that the bHI proposed to
anticipate the tax on spirits, and make the addition
take place on the first of January Instead of the first of
February. * ' ■ -
Objections were strongly,urged that it interfered with
the arrangements made by manufacturers of spirits so
a* to bring a snap judgment upon men engaged in busi
ness in an ordinary and legitimate way. OaUhe other
hand* it was alleged that if this not
passed the manufacture of whisky during the month of
January would belargely increased, and only a dollar
and a naif a gallon would be paid os it.
Mr. FARWELL, of Maine* said that, the failure of
Congress to tax stocks of whisky on hand had deprived
the treasury of the United States of money enough to
pay the soldiers of the army all that is due them, while
it had put this sum into the hand* of a class of men who
were not the beet kind of citizens by any means.
Further consideration of the bill was postponed for a
time to allow an alteration in its wording, suggestedhy
Messrs CRIMES and JOHSSQff. > ■
Mr. HABLAB mefted to take up Ms resolution, in
structing the Committee on the JucUciarj to inquire
into the expediency of reporting a bill requiring-*citi
zens of the District of Columbia urtahe the oath of al
legiance to the Government,
- Mr. BEEDRjCKS opposed the resolution, taking
grounds against test oaths, &c.
Pending this discussion. Mr. BHERMAH asked im
mediate action on the whisky tax measure. He thought
it best not to alter the phraseology.
Mr TRUMBULL was opposed to the bill before the
Senate, It was not right to legislate in inch a manner
as to Interfere with contracts, as'this bill proposed.
Mr. BHEBMAtr further explained the bill If it was
not pass* d at once from ten to twenty millions of gal
lons of whisky would be manufactnied In January,
upon which only a dollar and a half per gallon would
he paid; then on the Ist of February manufacturing
would cease. Tho proposition had been approved by
the Secretary of the Treasury and the,Commissioner of
Internal Revenue.
The bill was then put tn»n its i
from tbe House* and passed by the foj
TEAS.
Hale,
Harlan,
Henderson,
Howard,
Lane (Ind.),
Lane (Kansas),
wforgan,
Pomeroy,
HATS.
Buck waiter, Hendricks,
Cowan, Johnson,
Davis, McDoogall, .
Grimes, (Powell, |
ABSENT OB NOT TOT!
'Harris,
, Hicks,
Howe,
| MoriiU.
I Nesmith,
-S AH» BBSOtWrn
<1 introduced iw
Anthony,
Brown,
Collamer,
Conness, *
PJxon,
FaiweU*
Foot
Foster.
Chandler*
Clark.
BooHttle,
Harding.
, BOrLl
Mr. McDOUbAi:
the Committee on Military Affairs to laqnlra into the
expeaienoyof reporting a law requiring aU officers of
the army not on leave of abaence to wear a unironn.
of New Hampshire. offered ablll to remit
the duties on Imported material used lathe manafaotare
of nnlforma worn by the Sisters of Charity. Keforrei
to the Finance Committee.
Mr H ASLAN. of lowa, aiain eaUei aphis reeolntioa
In reference to the oath of allegiance la the District , of
Mm'saDLRBDKY [ n(]n j rß4 w hat the Senate pro
posed to he done with persons who refused to take the
oath.
Mr. HAELAH said the resolution was simply a matter
of inquiry. _ . .
The yeas and nays were demanded on the passage of
the resolution, and restated as follows:
TEAS.
Grimes, Sprague,
Hale, . c Sumner,
Harlan, Ten Eyok,
Howard (Tad ), Tiumouil,
Lam> (Kansas), Van Winnie,
Morgan, Wilkinson,
Pomeroy, Willey.
Sherman,
HATS,
HendSrson,
Hendricks,
Johnson,
Anthony*
Clark*
Coll&xsor.
OonnessJ*
Dixon, “
Faiweil*
Foot,
Foster*
Brown*
Buck alow,
Co was i
Pavlsk
On motion of Mr. SUMNBR, the Senate proceeded to
consider what action Biionld he taken in the resolu
tion to repeal the reciprocity treaty.
Mr. SCaiNER said. 1 had intended on the considera
tion of this proposition to review thcrwhole subject and
to exhibit at length the history of the reciprocity* bat
after the debate of a few days ago and considering the
apparent unanimity in the Senate.l bare felt unwilling
to occupy the time by any pro-ractod remarks. They are
not needed. The people of the United States hare been
uneasy under the reciprocity treaty for several years.
1 may almost say from its date. There was a reeling
that It was more advantageous to Canada than to the
United States; that, in short, it was unilateral, 'This
feeling has of late become a conviction. At the B&me
tide the exigencies of the present war* requiring so
large an expenditure* make It unreasonable for us to
countenance a treaty by which the revenues of the
country unquestionably sufftr. It is such considera
tions as these which have brought the public mind to
its present position. . ■ .
The unamiabtafeeliDK manifested towards us by the
peopleof Canada has had little influence in the ques
tion,unless perhaps they may have conspired to compel
ua to look at It in the light or reason rather than of sen
timent. The question of fisheries is included in this
treaty. Some arrangement, either reciprocal, legisla
tive, or by further negotiation, can he made in this
matter so far as it may Denuded. The committee, after
careful consideration, at a foil ritMtiag, was unanimous
in its report, and, as-the committee represents all parts
of the country and ail the sentiments of the Senate* FT
have thought that perhaps there might be a similar
unanimtty'amosgtheSeeators;therefore}l forbear all
further remark and ask for a vote.
Mr, HALE expressed himself opposed to the repeal of
. the treaty, and asked for a postponement of the resolu
tion till the 6th of Janaary next, that he might have an
opportunity to addreps the Senate on the subject.
And Masers. TRUMBULL, DAVIS. FOSTER, GON
NEBS, and FOOT, while infavorof the resolution,were
also in favor of its postponement, inasmuch as Mr.
Hale desired to speak on the subject. -
Mr. SUMNER said, after the explanation of Mr, Hale,
he would leave the subject entirely in his hands.
.So the resolution was postponed till the 6th of Janu
ai|ff?eANTHONY,*of Rhode Island, offered a. resolu
tion, which was adopted, calling for-the-report of the
-Board of Directors of the Naval Academy.; -t-'KW*'
The Senate then went into executive session* and af
terwards adjourned. ; ’ .
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Mr. "WORTHINGTON, member from the new State of
Nevada* appeared and was qualified, and'took Ms seat
On motion of Mr. ANCONA, of Pennsylvania, it was
Ret&lvid, That: the Committee of Ways-and .Means
be requested to inquire into the expediency of®educiug
or suspending the import-duty on printing i»fpsr, ana
that they be and are hereby requested to repos, .by bill
or otherwise at an early day, ..-<%. ..
, SUBSTITUTES 3TOR MILITARY SERVICE.
On motion of Mr. COFFROTH*. the Committee on
Military Affairs were instructed to inemto&as to the
amendment oi the enrolment act. so -ar
person drafted to pht in a substitute at anyplace where
a mustering officer is stationed, to be eiedusiL.to any
part of the Congressional district in which the’peraon
resides at the time the substitute is accepted.
. Mr. KASSON introduced a bill to levy duties on to
bacco >nd its manufactures, which was referred to the
Committee.of Ways and Means.
•EXCHANGE OP NAVAL PRISONERS.
On motion of Mr. RICE, of Massachusetts, a resolu
tion waa- adopted calling on the Secretary of the Navy
to communicate what measures have been taken for the
exchange of officers acd men of the navy, and what ob
stacles exist on that subject.
THE TREATMENT OF OTfR-PRISONERS.
The House proceeded to consider Mr, Cox’s resolu
tion calling on the Secretary of War for all unpublished
communications relative to the exchange of prisoners of
war. ■
Mr. COX alluded to the preamble of the resolution of
Mr. Eollins, of New Hampshire, adopted yesterday,
which, he said, recommended the law of retaliation for
the inhuman treatment of our soldiers at fsrlwM&'of
the rebel*. It did not follow because the-rebelrnave
made fiends of themselves that we Bhould follow their
inhuman example.
Mr. STEVENS did not see what the House would do
with the information. Was it asked for as a matter of
curiosity, or for some action ?
Mr. COX replied that he should propose some action
if the facta demanded it. The gentlemen frrimi Penn
sylvania, as a humane is an, would Seattle E'seessity of
stirring up the War Department if it wai backward.
Mr. STEVENS said it was because'the resolution im
plied that the War Department was remiss that he did
not wish to interfere with the subject. If'he dll not
think the Secretary was doing all he could under the .
laws of war, and under the promptings of humanity, ha
would vote for a censure upon him, - Ha had, however,
seen nothing to induce such a belief. He understood
the gentleman condemred a system of retaliation; but
retaliation is one of the laws of war, whictf*tuJ»eea
exercised ever since wars have existed, whether in
barbarous or civilized countries, and it may become
necessary to retaliate on the enemy to compel them to
be humane; and, although it may some&agg operate
on innocent persons, it becomes essential. TheUovern
meat which cauees'the necessity must bear the responsi
bility. If thA enemy execute some of our soldiers con
trary to the laws of war, would it not be fayr to execute
an equal number of their men ?
Mr, PENDLETON hoped the. resolution wonM -be
passed. Great discontent thglie
exchanges, and Ue accounts'of barbarity
_ihe country with horror. The people do,-*6t tbwm. it
■bcessary that the delay of exchange should longer
continue. He did not say that anybody was at fault,
but the War Department should do everything it coaid
to relieve the people from the suspicion that our cidzens
who have been captured are heedlessly suffering.
Mr. COX, replying, said there was no imputation on
the Secretary of war. The resolution simolg asked
him, if not incompatible with the pubHe interests; to
communicate the unpublished correspondence, He ex
pressed his surprise at the ''remarks <?f .thfLjcentleman
from Pennsylvania, as he knew the, gentleman; would
not reduce to the thumb-ecrew or the. tertaieigjiehn.-
man being. • * A ~.
Mr. KASBON suggested an amendment requiring the'
Secretary of War to report whether the treatment by
the Government of the United States of rebel prisons; s
isbetterin respect to food, clothing, care, and attention
than the treatment extended by the rebel authorities to
frisoners captured frem our side, etc.- He desired to
ave the benefit of the Secretary a official statement,
and whether the proposed measur%£R£uld have the
.effect of increased humanity tows*l,out*|B|Prifio&*d
.'•soldiers'
Mr. COX said he did not cai e about the opinion STthe
Secretary of War, but had no objection tenths proposed
amendment. .
Mr. THAYER did not propose to discuss the subject of
retaliation. Be did sot understand it was properly
before the House, hut as to the resolution, its passage
was demanded hy the country. There was 'scarcely a
firt side which was not interested iu the question raised
by the pending p: oposition He did not regard It as
containing any imputation on the Secretary of War.
The people are entitled to complete andFperfectknow
lsdge of all things relating to public affairs
Mr. CBAbLEH, of New York, accepted the remarks
of the gentleman from Pennsylvania as the intention of
anew era with regstrd to the conduct of the war. They
sioed forth in bold relief in comparison .with the
views presented by the gentleman’s odUeague, Mr.
Stovers. He (Mr. Chauler) was asteuiansaat the cool
ness of the lawyer who had defended the Javr of retalia
tion, and a course of barbarity utterly opposed'to the
* principles of civilization. They not hero And
support and palliation. Thu: motto, an eye for an eye
and a tooth, for & tooth, should not be ihssribed on our
banners. ,
Mr. SCHENCJy, of Ohio, said, that in obedience to an
order of the House, the Committee on Military Affairs
bad proceeded to take a large mass of testimony, which
had accumulated on their hands, acd the subject had
been continually spreading itself. The treatment of
* our imprisoned soldiers was heretofore horrible enough,
but had increased in horror and barbarity to a tenfold
extent. The Committee on Military Affairs 'would
-make the investigation as thoroughly as, they .could*
and the House might re assured' thgsnrqgldL seek for.
information wherever it could ce He preferred
that the whole subject should he left’to the commttiea.
The subject of retaliation in kind was abhorrent. He
could not consent to starve, strip tohakedneea, and ex
pose f o a slow, lingering' death, ifc e prisoners in our
hangs," * " ,
, He would prefer a war-of extermination, sltinx no
quarter, aad expectin ? a one. He* however, admitted
that romething most be dose. The more the subject is
considered, the more it is found surrounded with diffi
culties. From the facts developed, it waarfomid that
we are waging a war with fiend and
therefore as long as we maintain the qualities of civili
sation ourselves, it was difficult to apply a remedy
ag&isstthosQ who are unacquainted with the rules of
civilized warfare- fie was sorry to hear the views.ex
pressed by the gentleman from New Y ork (Mr. Ohaa
ler) "Wiihiu the latt fifteen minutes he had a talk in
the ?obby of this House with a gentleman just returned
from Savannah, and who is crippled for life. Left on
the field with a dangerous wound, he was’ stripped ah
most to the skin b?Jt rebel major, and then turned into
a horrible pen, and there saw '8,680 or upwards die of.
strsv&tion ana exposthe,!!! the months of July and Au
gust. And yet the gentlemanlike Qf.comciiiation with
those who thup savagely ufifortuimte.aoldterß.
Mr. CBA3LRK paid he did not speak in regard to ihe
proposed treatment t f our eoemies a?one, hut in regard
to the arbitrary conduct of the coinmtttee over which
the gentleman presided. In relation to. the enrolment,
wh had for the-first time the declaration that We should
slay out prisoners without quarter .kind of cour
sider&tiop whatever. ' - . «r . ,
Mr. COX, of Ohio, remarked that *aa for himself he
had never presented any proposition on this subject
-save in the interest of our own soldiers, and he ac
cepted all that his colleague (air; Bohenck) had said in
the same spirit, fie had as many near friends as his
colleague who had suffered in rebel prisons.
A 1 argepart of the responsibility may rest on the War
Department, but he wanted all the facts, in order to
arrive at an intelligent conclusion. If there was an
imputation on the Secretary of War Ms colleague should
not stifle Inquiry
Mr. SCHENCK said he admitted the propriety of
making tbe inquiry, and ih&t what he proposed was to
facilitate investigation, fie reoeatedf the political allu
sion of the gentleman from Hew York was a matter
of regret.. Tbe gentleman. said there was a new era on
the Republican tide of the House,-who invoked the pro
priety of looking iz to the condition of our poor fellows
in rebel hands. He thought he had administered a
proper rebuke by saying the gentleman was awake to
the fact that we are dealing with savages and fiends,
and yet this very member has never thought of any
thing but breathing conciliation, and aympai*
thy. if not direct and actual co operation. *.
Mr. CEAHLER said the gentleman had misquoted
him in a manner which was disorderly fie claimed
that the. language was out of order and unworthy of
the gentleman.
Th*£P£A£Eß raid he did not think the, words wore
out of order He was of opinion they were justifiable
on the principle of retaliation. [Laughter. ]
. Mr. GHAftLER. As exercised by the presiding
officer.
The SPEAKER explained,repeating he did hot think,
apart from the language, that the gentleman from Ohio
was out of order. ... •
Mr. CHARLES. I hope the gentleman will let me
reply. ' >
Mr. SCEESCKtaid, I believe I am released on pa
role [Laughter], and then repeated: The gentleman
from Hew York , had expressed kindness towards the
rebels, whose conduction all hands
fiendish. He said further," tft»JEai rf the..gentlani3.tt’a
relation to them: If he was not ra actual and directco
operation, be never supposed the gentleman would
fight out his principles*with them. He meant that
while the gentleman, would not take up a musket to de
fend what he cofitenfif d for, he bestowed his sympathy
upon the rebels.' .The' Remltfmau had charged him with
tyranny because hfe had united in making a stringent
system of enrolment in order to fill up the army. All'
he could say was it was mot the soldiers in the field who
complained; sotthose'who bear tbe braat of battle.
The complairt came only from political demagogues,
wboseek to create dissatisfaction and to inflame the
public mind measures to fill up our armies.
Mr. CHANLER denied any implied or direct co-ope
rattoa with the enemies of hta country. He demanded
the proof. Be shonid hold the gentleman's insinuation
as unfair. He had only to state that he referred to the
most cruel measure proposed by the gentleman at the
last session, but indignantly voted do wn by the,House.
Be proposed to kick acd coax the people who were loyal :
to the Union into our armies by Me proposed enrolment
bill. Be was amougthe first to come here with a mus
ket and sleep with the soldier from Hew York in the
halls of this Capitol. H« went still further and sought,
but ineffectually, to obtain Hen Dix’s staff.
He would not have aaid this much had it not been for
the iusinnattors and remarks of the gentleman from
Ohio (Mr. Cox.) I suppose the subject has now been
sufficiently discussed and that m* colleague (Mr.
Sebenck) Is .sufficiently ashamed of having attackad a
EOldier of the RepubHo. [Laughter, in which Mr.
fitheuck himself joined.! .
Finally- the question was taken on Mr. Cox’s reso- i
lotion, and it was passed, as originally introduced—
namely; - ■> . ' ■
Resolved* If cot incompatible with tbe public in.
terests, all communications not heretofore published
be communicated tqiheHouse by the Secretary of War.
The House then went into Committee of the Whole
os tbe state of the Union, and considered the bill to
supply deficiencies of appropriations for the year end
.ins with Juue^B6s.
Mr. BKOOKS, of New York, said the bill contained
appropriations to the amount of, $93,000,000, and, pro
needed to .endemfi' tb'e. voting of sdeli large amounts
without sufficient consideration,, and in.the absence of
suitable data. Tbe Secretary Of War ought to he able
to estimate in advance whet shonid be the amount of
expenditure. This system of voting deficiencies was
hut making the House tte.recording clerk to execute
such items of appropriations as the Government might
desire.
Mr. STEVENS, of Pennsylvania! said he did not see
how the gentleman should occupy the attention of the :
House when he did a vain thing! and only expended
the time for nothing, forhehad admitted that no-did
not expect to convince the majority. Mr. Stevens then
explained some of tbe items In the bill, remarking it
waß impossible for .the. Secretary of War to guess ex
actly what amount of money wouidhe required.
Bering a brief dissuasion on the appropriations for
printin. paper,
Mr. KICK, of Massachusetts, said there was no evi
dence to show that the paper manufacturers have com
bined to advance the price of paper. He. had heard it
charged, bat he never got at the sahetantial fact. One
rtaeon for the high price was the scarcity of, and the
taxon, therawmaterial. ,
Mr. WA6HBUKNE.of Illinois, said the dsty on paper
:s prohibitory. - He bed understood from the best autho*
rtty that there'is a combination of paper manufacturer!
>assaed as it came
UowuigTOts:
Ranmr,
Sherman,
Sprague,
Sumner,
Ten KycSc,
Wlilcineon,
Willey.
Biehardaon,
Saulebury,
Trumbull,
Van Winkle.
THO.
Riddle,
Wade, '
Wllaon,
Wright.
CONS.
olatfea tastnttil&ff
Powell,
Richardson,
Sanlsbury.
THE RECIPROCITY TREATY.
THE DUTY- OH PRINTING PAPER.
TOBACCO DUTIES.
wbo control the whole matter, aud who have brought
the piicoß from 18 and. IfitoSfi&sdSS cents a pound.
That there has been such an advance in paper gentle
men woe Idjoot deny. + - -
Mr. DAWKS, of Massachusetts, said this vnz the re
fill, is part, of the tax on the raw material and the rate
of foreign exchange.
Mr. wAhBBURNE, resumintr, said he knew of a case
where one-half of a paper mill in Illinois was offered
J OT ®15,000, but the proprietors now asked
$75,000, because they say it will pay an interest of 4Q
per cent. The tax on paper is a tax on knowledge, and
WiU destroy many of the newspapers of the country.
, M& MORRILL asked the gentleman, How high is the
tariff onpaper?
Mr. WaSHBURNE replied it was high enough to
prevent any paper from being imported. He thought
it was 20 per cent., payable In gold. The committee
‘flop r P. Be , the House passed the deficiency hUI,
With, slight amendments* and then adjourned.
BOSTON
MILITARY euhbral.
Boston, Deo, 21.—The funeral of Lieutenant 00.
lonel Lucius M. Sergeant, of .the let Cavalry, who
was killed at the head of tils regiment in the recent
movement of General Warren, too* place to-day in
St. John’s Church, Jamaica Plains. Governor An
drewsand staff were present, and the services were
solemn and. Imposing.
MARINIS IHTBLLISEHCE,
The schooner Ann, of Salem, laden with lumber,
was fallen In with at 3 o’olook A. M. to-day, 25
miles from Thatcher’s Island, abandoned and water
logged. It is believed that her orewhad been taken
off by some vessel.
The' steamers General Simpler, from Portland for
Portress Monroe, and Ootavla, from Boston for. Now
York; are in Provincetown harbor to-day: also, the
steamer Clarion, from Wiseasset for New York. All
detained by the storm. -
The Canada, fbr Liverpool, remains detained by
a thick snow storm. She will probably leave this
evening, as the wind has changed to the sonth, with
light hall and rain.
SAILING Or THE CANADA.
Boston, Dec. 21.—The Canada sailed to-day for
Liverpool with $50,000 In specie for that place and
*13,000 for Halifax. -
The St. Paul (Minn.) Press publishes a list of
the returns of Incomes made to the assessors In two
counties of that State, and remarks:
“ This table shows that many persons reported to
be of considerable wealth and to be making money
handtdver fist are reaily-on the verge of extreme
destitution, some of our’ apparently prosperous
bankers and money-loaners certifying themselves to
be really In very Indigent circumstances, with an
income so small as to suggest the idea that their
affairs are In a very bad condition.”
Valuable Paintings and Statuary.— We
again call attention to the saleof firsfe-olass paint 4
tags, to be sold this morning at Birch, fit Son’s auction
store, No. mo Chestnut street. Among them will
* be found fine specimens of the work of E. D. Lewis,
Wm,vßart, Geo. O. liambdln, Rothermel, Hamilton*
F, Moran, Richards, Sully, Waugh, Otter, Gil"
bert Stuart, Furness, Voss, of Brussels, Grosso, of
Dresden, 0, J. Bolt, Princess Mathilde, Tagnini, of
Paris,.AWano, Del Re, and others.. Among the sta
tuary, bust of Washington, by Hiram Powers $ Ag
nus Dei, by Steinh&user, and twenty other sped
mens; also five pair fine bronze figures.
the - cararr.
[*OB ADDITIONAL CITY KBW9 SUB YIRBT PASS,)
DEATHS OF SOLDIERS*
The deaths of the following-named soldiers were
reported yesterday ntjthe Medical Director’s office:
Satterlee Hospital.— Henry B. Gilbert, 2d Conn.
Artillery.
Broad and Cherry-street Hospital.— John Base, Sth
New York Light Artillery.
Islington Lane Hospital. —Sandy Washington, K,
4lft United States Colored Troops.
Beverly Hospital.— Jas. O. Kelly, 0,1 64th New
York Volunteers.
White Hall Hospital.—Bobert Boyd, K, 47thN. Y.
A 'NE’W COMMANDER.
It will be seen by the following - order- that
the military district of Philadelphia has a new
commander. General Ferry has lately been in
command of the Department of the Juniata. Major
General Cadwalader still commands the Depart
ment of Pennsylvania, and has his headquarters
in this city. Captain O. S. Haldeman Is still
Assistant Adjutant General In this, district:
GENERAL ORDERS, WO. 14.
Headquarters District op Philadelphia,
Philadelphia, Deo. 21,1864,
In obedience to special orders, No. 301, Head
quarters Department of Pennsylvania, fdatod De
cember 16th, 1864,1 hereby assume command of the
United States forces at Philadelphia.
Lieutenant George O. Kipley, loth Begtment
Connecticut Volunteers, is announced as aide-de
camp, and will be obeyed and respected accord
lni.n'otflers now In force will continue until other-
wise provided. Orris S. Ferry,
Brigadier General.
Official: Cyrus S.-Haldemas,
Assistant Adjutant General.
CITY XTJEMSU
A Gracefnl amid Taldabl^resent
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Sewing Machine.
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FRIENDS.
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thereby enable her to support herself and family,
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ty of work at good prices. - '
To show the immense and growing popularity of
the Wheeler & Wilson’ Machines, we would state
that over 50,000 of them will' have been manufac
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Hirsh A Brothers’ umbrella store, No. «4 Market
street, our attention was attracted by a great rush
Of people into the store. We entered, and found a
large number of persons buying their handsome
silk and gingham umbrellas far Christmas pre
sents, We noticed,' upon examining their stock,
some of the finest work we ever observed in that
line. It.*
: “Wb’r* Coking, Father Abraham, 306,000
Mobs. I ’—This puts vs in mind of a little joke utter
ed about a year ago—or about two yoars ago—or
about three years ago—and is being utteredso often,
that like all good jokes, H Is spoiled by its repeti
tion. Abraham, let this be the last 300.090, and we
will call it a bargain. If you would only dtfbuslness
like Chas. Stokes & Co., the eminent elothiers under
the Continental, and lot ns know the exact oostof the
thing'befbre we get into it, we’d feel better satisfied.
Christkas.—According to the old song, Christ
mas, comes but once ay ear, and the Christmas tor
.1834 falls due on Sunday next. It Is eminently pro
per that upon this festive occasion every person
shonid appear in seemly garb, and to that end we
would-suggeet the propriety of immediately pro
ceeding to the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Bock
hill & Wilson, Hob; 603 and 605 Chpstnut street,
above Sixth, and. proonrihg one oi their elegant
suits. There could be no better Investment made.
.. Dobs not Injure thu Skin,—Ho lady should
jiso a skin Cosmetic without Its efficacy and harm
. ieiwness are testified to by genuine evidence. Jared’s
“Email de Paris” is'the only skin purifier before the
publiothnt Is endorsed by testimonials from ladles
In private life, and actresses of standing, talent, and
beauty. Jouin, Agent, 111 Tenth street, below
Chestnut. ,
JAbbd'b Email db Pabis is no vulgar paste,
powder, or paint; does not Injure or leave a glaring
coating on toe skin, and is used by ladles and gen
tlemen of the most refined cleanliness.
THb Magnificent Vestvam writes of tho Email
de Paris: 11 1. consider it a perfect benefaction to
find a preparation which gives the necessary white
ness to the skin, leaving it cooler and smoother than
when it has nothing on It.”
Thb Beautiful and Talented Lucille
Western writes: “It really adds to the softness
and smoothness of the skin, without conveying the
slightest meretricious Idea. I have no hesitancy in
recommending it to the profession and publlo.” K,
Jonln, Agent for '■“Email do Paris,” 111 Tenth,
below Chestnut. Orders by mail should be addressed,
Jared & Ben 6, Philadelphia, , general import
e». - de22 3t
‘ Thb style bZtha ornamental work oh Fancy
Cakes seen at .Holland’s Dining Saloons, NO.-14
North Second, street, Is exquisite. Leave your
orders early for the "approaching Holidays. It may
be added, there Is no better place to get a good
Dinner. Holland’s Java Coffee fe well known to the
public, de2l-4t
We ABB NOW OFFBRING OUB BNTIBE BTOOK OB
Stereoscopic Views at old prices, tor holiday pre
sents, Also, a splendid variety of Imported Albums,
in Bussia leather, . Cbeaheb fc Co.,
deil-st ' 18 South Eighth street.
Elegant Goods bob Holiday Gifts.— Mr. O.
Henry Love, the.popular dealer to Genta’ Furnish
ing Goods, H. W. comer of Fifth and Chestnut, has
just opened an elegant assortment of Cashmere
Scarfs, Neckties, Gloves, Gauntlets, Babe de Cham
toes, Smoking Jackets, which are admirably
adapted for presentation to gentlemen, ds2l-3t
PxnwHABEBB may rely upon getting the best Furs
/At Charles Oakford fc Son’s, Continental Hotel.
A Obown ob Gold or a coronet of pearls is tbe
privilege of few to have, but any lady oanrejoleato
a glorious head of hair—Nature’s own diadem and
title to dignity—by the use of Mrs, S. A. Allen’s
World’s Hair Bestorer and Zylobataamtun, or Hair
Dressing, Every druggist sella them, de2o-tuths3t
Ladies’ Fuss—An elegant assortment at Charles
Oakford A Son’s, Conttaeatal Hotel.
Birthplace OF; Liberty Clothing llousb
’ No. 700 Jiarket street.
An extensive assortment of
.: Men’s and Boys* Fall and Winter Clothing,
at greatly reduced prices.
; ; de2(hst* Wit Blows 4 00.
i Gbntlbmbn’b Hats—All the latest styles at
jObarles Oakford A Son’s, Continental Hotel.
: Ladies’ and Ohilpbhn’s Hats—Latest styles
at Charles Oaktofd * Sou’s, Continental Hotel.
Buudsall’s Abnioa Lxnimbnt, an Infallible
Cure for bums; scalds, sprains, rheumatism, gun
shot wounds, fco. A -'single application allays the
j|ata from a bum the Instant it is applied. No faml.
, ly should be without It. deiaim
Ibbobbb Stuck & Oo.’s Pianos, ana mason &
Hamlin’s Cabinet Organs, lor sale only by J. E.
Qonld. Seventh and Chestnut streets. noie-tf
i.'Eye, Eajßi ‘AK» Oatabbh, snoeessMOy treated
W j. ißaaoe.SL D., OmUlat ana Aartst, «u Pine st.
, Artificial eyes Insetted, No charge for esammatloa.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Jokes' One-Price Clothing,
Jones’ One-Pries Clotting*
Joses* One* Price Olotkinff*
Jones’ One Price Clothing,
, Jones’ One-Price Clothing.
Jones’ One-Price Clothing,
604 Market street -One Price -near Kixtn.
604 Market Btreet-One Price-near Blxtn.
604 Market street -One Price -near SiYtn.
. It Is well known that oar Stock of CLOriliau m
large and well aesorted, and extra well madet and. we
now live notice that, In order to clear oar counters
before taking account of etock, we have rednoad manY
pi Ices, aid are offering actual bargains In Overcoats
and Men’s and Boys’ Suits. The prices are marked In
plain figures, and everybody buys alike. Satisfaction
guaranteed to all.
JONES, 604 MARKET Street,
Oae Price Store.
de22-tjal
Hating determined to, close out otra
WINTER STOCK OF EBADT'HADB CLOTHING, we
are selling it ia large amounts daily at REIIUCE D
PRICES, MUCH BELOW PRESENT COST OF PRO
DBCTION. "Oar purchases haring bean made for cash,
at the lowest price* of the season, we are enabled to
offer easterners the adrantages thereby secured. Oar
assortment is fall and complete—oar goods near, fresh
and fashionable, coital to any made to order, and sold
so jnaeb lower in price, as to astonish those who usual
ly procure their clothing in that way. An examination
tnrited. TOWER HALL,
SlB MARKET Street,
BENNETT * CO.
delfl-mtuthfr tf
Gifts of Hardware. —Tabub Obtobbt,
with, lrory, rubber, and other handles; Children’s
Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, fine Scissors and
Razors in cases; Bones and Chests of Tools, from $2 to
Boys’ Turning Lathes and Work Benches; patent
Tsol Handles with miniature tools In them; Boys' and
Ladies’ Skates; Clothes-Wrlngers (they’ll save their
cost In time and clothing). Carpet Sweepers, Plated
Spoons, Fortes, and Butter Knives, miniature Garden
Tools, Spice Bones, Cake Boxes, Fancy Tea Bella, and
Spring Call Bells, Not Crackers and Nut Picks; patent
Aah-Sifieis (pay lor themselves In the coal saved), and
a good variety of other Housekeeping Hardware, Cut
lery," and Tools, at
JBUMAH ft SHAW’S,
Ho. 835 (Eight Thirty-five) MARKET Street,
des-24t Below Math.
Boys* Clothing, Boys’ Clothing, Boys’
Ulothing.
Boys* Clothing, Boys* Clothing, Boys’ Clothing,
Boys’ Clothing, Boys 1 Clothing, Boys* Clothing,
Bon’ Clothing, Boys* Clothing, Boys* Clothing*
• la. every variety, In every variety.
In every variety, In every variety;
£n every variety. In every variety,
' * At H. L. Hallowell & Sen's.
At 2. h. Hallowell & Son’s*
At 2. It. Hallo well & Son’s.
AtH. L. Hallowell*Son's,
<34 Market street. 654 Market street,
634 Market street, 634 Market street,
694 Market street, 634 Market street.
634 Market street. 634 Market street
Special No*rici.*-We have the largest and Best
usoried stock of Beady-made Boys’ Clothing inthedty,
jut in the latest styles, and made In the best manner,
K. It. HALLOWELL & SON, 534 MABKBT Street
oclB-tnih*tj&l _
& Co. ’a |^p^g|
AHD
MASON ts HAMLIN’S
CABINET ORGANS.
PIANO Over 600 «w>b ol these its, CABINET
FORTES. instruments have been sold ORGANS.
PIANO by Mr. 0., and the demand Is CABINET
FORTES* constantly increasing. ORGANS.
PIANO Per sale only by CABINET
FORTES. J. BTgOULD. ORGANS.
PIANO SEVENTH and CHESTNUT Sts. CABINET
FORTES. nolfl-tf ORGANS.
E. McClain’s Cactus Grandiflobis ;
OR, NIGHT-BLOOMING CERES -We beUeve it to be
the only genuine extract in the market, it being made
from one of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers of
the Cactus tribe; also, his new extract Queen of the
Meadows, Perfect Love, and -jsther choice extracts vof
the toilet Prepared by W. B. McClain, No. 334 N.
SIXTH Street. . x
N. B.—A liberal discount given to wholesale deal
ers. del7-Im-
Colgate’s Honey Soap.
YU. <wl«br.t«d TOILET- SOAP. In neb nnlveraU if
mand,i« nude froffi ike CHOICEST material., 1« MILD
indEHOLLIEST in ita jutwe, FRAGRANTLY SBB9T
IB, and EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL In it. actio* »m
tbe Skin. Per Hde by all Srasgiat. and Tandy Good!
iealera IeSS-tntiuly
Wheeler & Wilson’s Highest Pbemhim
LOCK-STITCH
BEWIH(J MACHIKBB,
THE CHEAPEST, SIMPLEST, AND BEST.
Salesrooms. 704 CmsSTNCT Street above Seventh.
MAKRIED.
TIBBS—HUNT.—On Thursday,, 15th December, 1864,
at Springfield, Ohio, by Rev. Edward Gumming. Wm.
H. Tiers, of Philadelphia, to Mary M., daughter of
Major Wm. Hunt, of Springfield. *
ASHLEY—HAMILTON.—October 30th, 1864, by the
J ev. Thomas C. Murphy, Mr. Nathaniel Ashley to Miss
Fannie A. Hamilton, all of Philadelphia. *
WIGGINS—BE HART.-On December 15th, by Rev.
J. Wheatori Smith. Mr. Henry W. Wiggins to Miss
Mary G. De Hart, all of this city. *
x>xsx>»
KEYSBR.—On the 2lst instant, Rebecca Keyser, aged
95 years.
Her relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral, from ner late residence, No. 125
North Eighteenth street, on Saturday morning, at 11
o’clock. ***
ROBERTS. —On the 20th instant, John Roberts, in the
42a year of his age. .
The relatives and friends of the family are respect*
fuUyimvited to attend the funeral, from his late resi
dence, Jacoby street. Norristown, on Seventh-day, the
24th instant, at 1 o’clock, without further notice. ***
ELMER —On the 19th inst., Howard Elrkbam, infant
son of Howard 8. and Ada C. Rimer, &ge&2 months
The funeral will take place from the residence of his
parents. 330 South Fifteenth street, on Thursday after
noon.afc 2 o'clock *
DAY. —On the 18th inst., Michael Day, Be^, in the
eighty third year of his age.
Hie relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral, from his late residence, 1020 Marl
borough street, above Richmond street, on Thursday
afternoon next, at 1 o'clock. Funeral to proeced to
Palmer- street Burial Ground. ***
O.BBSH BAIZE FOB SKATE BA.M
Va Skating Shirts, new style.
Skating Searfs, Gian' Plaids.
- Gents’Bfeating Mufflers.
Mud Skirts, new Balmoral. '
4621 • EYRS A LANDELL.
■RESSON & SON ARE SELLING THE
~*-r .b&laaca of Fell Stock of. Mourning Chintzes at 33c,;
black and whit<r and black and purple De Lainas at 44c,.
They have reduced a iot of extra size Thibet Long
Shawls from $lB to $l2, and a lot of regular size from
$l5 to $lO 60. They have also reduced the price of one
ctse of I.npin’s all-wool Beps from $2 25 to $3.6-5. They
have just rechived largest size English Crape Veils, and
veil and Trimming Crapes of the large crimp and best
qualities. Also, Crape and 1 ace Mask Veils.
d*22 . flo, 918~CgE»TBIJT Street.
BTOTICES.
85» of the BIG TANK OIL COMPANY hara this
day declared a dividend of TWO PER CKR’T: out-of
the earnings of the Company up to' December Ist, paya
ble on and after the 30th inet, free of tax.
The Transfer Boohs will be closed from the 21th,to the
SOthinst.
By order of the Board of Directors. .
Office, tfo. 132 South THIRD Street
A, D. CALDWELL,
Secretary and Treasurer.
de22- tbstu3t*
Deoemhek a, 1864.
arag- b#xi«e.-»ffiob of th« com.
HONWEALTH OIT. COMPANY, 515 CHEST
NTIT Street, Room second floor.
The Certificates of .Stock are now ready for delivery.
Persons holding receipts will retnra them.and receive
their certificates. DAVID B. HILT,
de22-3t Secretary,
PKNiySYLVANIA AJSU OHIO Oil,
COMPANY OP PENNSYLVANIA.
NOTICK.--The Subscription List of this Company
Was closed on Saturday last. A limited number of
Shares will be sold at ss_pax. Bhare, at the office, corner
FOURTH and LIBRARY Streets.
deZi-St* J- H. TROUTMAN, Secretary.
{ST OIL HOLLOW PBTROIEUJI
COMPANY —A Meeting ef the Subscribers to
ssOd Company will be held at the Office, No. 132 South
THIRD StreetrUecond story, on FRIDAY, Dec. 2Sd, at
3F. M. A Report from the Visiting Committee will he
made. BD. GIDBON,
d.22-21* . Secretary,. -
SCSST’ SOHCRrOmOB OF THE ATLAS
OIL COMPANY, 52* WALNUT Street, Room
20- „ „ PmhjiiiLPHlA, Dec 20.1861
The Cerßficjtes of Stock will he ready for detlrery on
and after TUSBBAY, Dec. 27th Inst: Persons holding
ft? Company’s Dne Bills will please rstnrn them to
this Office ana receive Ctrtificatee of Stock for them.
de2l-6* P. W. WILTBAaK, Secretary.
OFFICE OF XHE WESTEBH
PENNSYLVANIA BAILKOAD COMPACT.
. - Philadelphia, December 22 1864.
STOTICB JPO BTOCKBOLDEBS—The Annual Meeting
of toe Stockholders of the Western Pennsylvania Bail
road Company will he held on MON DAT, the ninth day
of January. 3866. at 12 o’clock M. t at No. 338 South
TBIBD ttreet, Philadelphia.
Anneal Election for President and Directors Will be
held 'same day and place
3*3*-t3afl JOSEPH LESLEY,. Secretary.
Uf 6 STOCSHOEOEBS 1 KOTICE—
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the
OIL CREEK AND BIDGWaT BACLBOaD COMPANY
w*ll a £?•?£ on MONDAY, the ninth day of January*
1665, at lg£ o’clock P. M , atNo. 338 South THIBD
Street. Philadelphia.
An Election for President and Directors will he hold
same day-and place.
„ „ JOSEPH IESLBY, Secretary.
Philadelphia Dec, 21,1864. dell t.ia9
tsar* OMJCB OF THE WjeSf noitE.
DAHD COAL COMPAHY, Ho. »30 South
THIRD Street, comer of Willing’* alley.
Philadelphia. Bee 21,1861.
.At a meeting of the Directors of the. WBSIMORB
RAND COaL COMPAITI. held this day, a Dividend of
FIVE PAR CEtfT. on the Capital Stoes was declared,
payable on and after January 3d, 1865'
The Transfer Boohs will he doted until January fith.
next F, -H. JACKSON.
iSST* ™»™-WAR» BOUNTY FUND.
f =B> - T-REasijreh’s report:
Amount of money collected-**... $20,719
"* expended**...* 20,622
Balance $07
JStuncer of men credited to the '«rard..i.........457
* 4 required. 230
. Surplus..*..* * 207 men
The ward will require about 120 idea to fill its quota
under the call of the President of tha United States for
300*000 men; It is desirable that prompt action should
be taken by the citizens of the ward, not only from a
sense of auiy,.• but on the score of economy. Subscrip
tions shculd be handed in as *oon as possible.
A, H. PBASrCISCtTS. Treasurer,
Ho. 513 MARKET Etteefc
K®» OM’IOE OF «TB£ KEI.IASVCE
»*’ INStJRAHCE COMPASY OF PHIEADSI,-
PHIi,” ho. 308 WitNOT Street.
Pinr.ADKLPHrA, December 21,1 SGI
„At ameeting of the Stac« holders ol “ The Kelfance
Insurance Company of Philadelphia," held.on the
19th instant, the following gentlemen were elected Di
rectors. to serve xor the ensuing year, viz •
£lem Tingley. William Stevenson,
Wi liam B. Thompson, Beni. W. Tingley,
William Mnaner, Marshall Hill, y
Samuel Bispham. Charles Leland, '
H. L, Carson, . Robert tolandr
ThSffsfoore, J ‘ *>**«>» Brown.
And at a raaetlDg of the.
Clem lingloy, Esq.» wi
President.
de22- 8t
I®” OKfICK OF THE JEHCTI«N
S^tm>?c IL ? 0A ® company.—notice tostock-
HOLDEBS,—A special meeting of tie Stockholders of
the JujcUoa Bailroad Company will be htld on TOES
fAJ> aa >: “f. Jai'ian', 1865. at 11 o’clock A. M ,
u Sqjith THfRD street. Philadelphia, to eon
aider the propriety ot issning additional bonds for the
completing the toad.
4« ! 9 13t JOSEPH LESLEY. Secretary.
asgT' office of ohioh hvtou in-
SOBAHCE COMPANY,
, Philadelphia, Dee. 17,1884.
The Annual Meetini ol the Stock and Scrip holders of
tHe Onion Mntnal Ins. Co., of Philadelphia will be
n el ,2i, at ,„ llle , 9 ffi f 0 ot Company, on MONDAY, January
9, 1860, IS o’clock noon, at which time an election will
be held for Eight Director, to serve for the ensntngtkree
ir - • Jo ho moss,
del9-18t .. ■ . . ■ , Secretary. -
AHEBICAS UPS lESOBASCE
F* 7 ADD TBDST COMP ANT, . . -
. Philadelphia- December is, 1864.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of. this Com
pany, for tbe election of Thirteen Trustees to serve the
ary 2,1165, between the hours of 10 A. M. tad ll o'dock
•«„ JOHN S. friLSJN;
dt19121 . Secretary.
OFFICE PESSSTITAMA BAH*
IB*? BOAP COMPABT. _
PmDtLDBU-Hia, BToy. 4th, 188*.
NOTICE TO BHABEHOLBERB.-The Shareholders In
this Company ara notified that, under Kesolution of the
Board of Directors, they are entitled to subscribe to the
Stock of the Company feeamount ofTBN PBB OBBT.
N»n their reepectlye Interest, ae shown by the Books of
■bare, under the terms of the Kefeolutton, *aall have the
privilege of subscribing for a full share on the payment
of SfeocVWUlbe issued-at ««
DOLLARS per share. Accrued interert at SIX PEB
CENT, wd be charged from Ist inst. uatilpaymentU
s'Books for subscription and payment will be open
on MONDAY, the 7th tost, and will close os the 31st of
December next, after which no farther subscription!
will be received under this FJBTH>
noS-tdeSl - Treasnrgr.
Treasurer.
Hrectors held THIS DAT,
8 unanimously re-elected
THOMAS G. HELL,
. Secretary.
notices*
BEVi A. A* WiMJII'TS.
ONE OF HIS HOST
POPULAK OBCTUBES,
fbi»at etehino mra week,
musio/l fund hall.
deSO-tf - ■■"'
™, «vnOE OF THE CBTY BOBKTT
FUND COMMISSION, COMMON WEALTH
BHIIiDIHG, *«. H.IB
MAJI p*nsons Bavin* clalmß againBt tUB Comg|a9ioii
“* r *3^'
deld-St » ■ - • ifreaiuenc.
§ssf*» OFFICE ON* THIS MANTCT'ACTI^
B^~RfißS t INSURANCE COMPANY, No. «4
WAiITOT Street, '
Th« Annual Meattn* of tke StooktoWera of Tta
Kannftetnrara’ Insurance Company of tno state oi
Pennsylvania’’will be held, at the efioeof the Co
mpany, on MOSBAY, th® M d a y.f <»-
fween tks hours of 4 and a o'clock F- M., when an
election for Ten Birectors for the year 1886 will be held
In accordance with the Charter and B^-Lawe^^^.
del-tiag ' Secretary.
CBEISTMAS dixser to the
S3© P00Jl”-Th e Oficere and Teachers of the
BEDFORD 6TBBBT MISSION, intend riving tfcmr
nenal Dinner to the children of the Schools tinder tbmr
care, on CHRISTMAS DAT (Monday), at tho Mission
Bouse, 80. Cl 9 BEDFOBD Street, at 12 o'clock. The
friends of the cause are affectionately invited to be
present. Donations of Money, Poultry, Provisions* die,
are respectfully solicited, and can be sent to either of
fee undersigned, or to any of tbe managers:
JACOB IC. BIRD3aDD, 523 CHESTNUT Street.
EDMUND S. YARD, 209 SFBUCE Street.
JAMES R. BISPHA&, 710 South SECOND Street.
GEORGE MILLIKEN, 828 ABCH Street de!7-7t
jpgr- MEMORIAE
THE G-REAT CENTRAL FAIR
FOB THB
U. S. SANITARY COMHOSSION,
HELD IN PHILADELPHIA. JUNE, 1364.
BY CHARLES J. STILLS.
PKIOE, FIVE BOLLAK3.
V, 8. Sanitary ComassroN,
Philadelphia Agsncy, 1307 Chestnut Street,
December 15,1864.
To the Members of the Various Committees of the Great
Central Fair:
The SANITARY COMMISSION begs to announce that
tho •♦HISTORY OF THE FAIR,*’ prepared by Mr
STILLS, at the request of the Executive Committee, is
now ready for delivery. It forms a very elegant quarto
volume of more than two hundred pages, is printed on
the finest paper at the * ‘ Caxton Press ” of Messrs,
hherman* Co., and is illustrated with photographs of
some of the more interesting objects of the Exhibition.
It contains an account of the origin and progress of the
Fair; a description of the different Departments; a
statement of the financial result; a fall list of all the
Committees, Ae.. Ac.
As this work is designed primarily for the members of
tbe various Committees, and a limited edition only has
been printed, it has been thought best to place it In
charge of Mr. JAMES K. SIMON, as special agent for
its delivery.
Those who desire copies will please call on or ad*
dress him at No. 33 South SIXTH street (second story).
• Mr. Simon will call upon those who may not be able
to communicate with him. .
N. B. —Will be ready for delivery on ‘WEDNESDAY,
21st lost. del7-tf
jgpr THEAHNUAjL MEETING OFTBC
MS? Stockholders of the POTTSVTLLE MINING
AND MANUFACTURING CO , for the ELECTION of
Officers for the ensuing year, will be held at the Office
of the Company, No 217 WALNUT Street, on TUES
DAY, Jan. 10. 1666, at 2 o’clock P. M.
deiatiaiO RICHARD JONES, President.
rag” SURGEON GENERAL’S OFFICE,
i® ■ Washington Citt, D. C. , Nov. 29, 1864.
NOTICE —Medical Offlcersof not less than two years*
service, who have been honorably discharged and de
sire to receive appointments as SURGEONS or ASSIST
ANT SURGEONS in the United States Army Corps now
being organized at Washington, are invited to forward
their applications, testimonials, and evidence of ser
vice, to the Surgeon General* without delay. __
J. W. BARNES, ‘
del-ftd&tbßfit Surgeon GeneraL
15®* THE GREAT WESTERN OH.
COMPANY,
Dscsxbxr 8 1864.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders will lie held
at the Office of the Company, No. 414 WALNUT
Street, PHILADELPHIA, on MONDAY, January 2d,
1866, at 12 o’elcck.noon.
An Election /or five Directors for the year 1886 will be
held at the same rime.
The Stock Transfer Books will be closed from Decem
ber 26th, 1564, until January 3d ,1865.
,de9-ti»2 M. B. KEILY, Secretary.
NOTLCI.-THE WEST PHIU-
Mw delphia passenger railway com
pany (Market-street Line) have placed a number of
additional CARS upon their Road, to run between
TBIRTY-FOUBTH and MARKET Streets (their Sub-
Depot) and FRONT Street, for the better accommoda
tion of the Public* and have prepared Transfer Tickets
(good until used) to carry Passengers to their Weetera
Depot, Forty- first and riaverford streets, without extra
charge. Said Cars will be designated by & notice
thereon, “To Thirty fourth Street,” and be known at
night by a Green Light.
oe!7-6i* WM. MARTIN, Jr., Secretary.
ygg” PHILADELPHIA AND READHTG
RAILROAD COMPANY —Office 227 South
FOURTH Street-
Philadelphia. December 12, 1864.
Notice is hereby given to the Stockholders of this
Company that the Annual Meeting and an Election for
President, six Managers, Treasurer, and Secretary wftl
take place on the second MO HD AY (Sth) of January
next, at 12 M. WM. H. WEBB,
del2-tja9 . Secretary.
BSi“ OFFICE OF THE SAND&S MIS.
■=» ISO COMPANY, He. 33* WALNUT Street
Phuassiphia, Her. 26, ISM.
Notice is hereby given tbai all stock of tlie Manias
Mining Company, on which instalments are doe and
unpaid, have been declared forfeited, and-will be sold
atPnbjic Auction, on THUBBDAY, December 29,1864,
at 12 o’clock noon, at the Office of the Secretary of the
Company. according to the Charter and By-laws, nnlec*
paid on or before that day. .
By order of the Directors.
ao2B-tdc2S> . B. A. HOOPES. Treasurer,
■egg” PHIUBEUPHU AID BE ADIS6
HAILItOAD COMPANY, Office Ho. 337 Booth
FOUBTH Street.
Pmti»Ei,raiA, November SO, 1864.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.-The transfer books of this
Company will be dosed on THURSDAY, December IS,
ana reopened on TUESDAY. JANOABY 10,1565.
A Dividend of FIFTEEN FEB CENT, on the common
and preferred stock, clear of national and State taFei,
has been declared, payable in common stock,on the Hist
December best, on all (stocks standins on the books of
the Company, at the dose of business on the 15th prox.
Stockholders whose names are registered on the New
York books will be paid at the Farmers’ Loan and
Trust Company. S. BRADFORD,
del-tf Treasurer.
acgsr° DABFHIH AIB COMKiSB
IBS? SOLD MINING COMPANY
Chartered by the State of Pennsylvania.
CAPITAL STOCK, *1,600,000,
200,000 BHABBS-PAB VALUE, *0
Fresident-JOBH B. AHDEBBOH,
DmXCTOS3.
Thomas,A, Scott, James B. Magee.
N. B. Kneass, John W. Halr,Harrf«hur*.
Wm. a Freeman, T. C. McDowell, do.
Bobt P. King, John Brady, do.
John M. Biley, W. W. Wylie, Lancaster,
Charles DeSUyer, Wm. 5, Shuts, Colorado,
D. P. SOUTHWOBTH,
~ „ Seoretaryand Treasurer. ■
Office of the Company, Ho. *S3 WALNUT Street-
Boom Ho. 5. ’
Authenticated specimens have been pro cored froa
some of the Company’s lodes, and (hays been assayed
by Professors Booth and Garrett with the most gratify
ing results. Subscription lists have been opened at the
Office of the Company and at the Treasurer’s Office (In.
ternal Revenue), Ho. 427 CHESTNUT Street, Farmers’
and Mechanics’Bank Building. To original subscribers,
♦8.60 per share, lor a limited number of shares.
Circulars, pamphlets, or Information can be obtained
at the Office of the Company after the 17th inst.
Ootobsrl4. 1864. 0014-3 n
■sa*” schthkiu. NAwicmex «©.
Philabslpxia, Dec- 2. 1854.
NOTICE is hereby given, that the Annual Meeting ot
the Stockholders and. Loanhclders, and an Election bi
Officers for the ensuing year, will' be held at the Office
of the Company, Ho. *l7 WALNUT Street, Phiiadel.
phia, on MONDAY, the 2d of Janaary next, at 11
o’clock A. M. W. M. TILOHMAN,
deS- stuthjj a 2 Secretary,
|®“ HOTHX.-BABE OF 10818
AMERICA, Novshbkb 21,1864
Notice is hereby given, agreeably to section 2 of tire
act of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, entitled "An act enabling the banks of
tie Commonwealth to become associations for the pur
pose of banking under the laws of the United States, ’
approved the 22d day of August. A. D. 1864, that tin
Stockholders of the BANK OF NORTH AMEBIC A, os
the 14th inst., voted to become sack an association, and
that its Directors have procured the authority of the
owners of more than two-thirds of the capital stock to
make the certificate required therefor by the laws of the
United States. J. HOCKLEY,
n022-30t - Cashier.
-tSSF" OFFICE OF THE lOCUST MODS
TAIN COAL AND ISDN COMPANY,
- PHiLAnsiiP&iA, Dec 16,1364,
, The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of tire above
named Company will beheld at their Office, No. 330
South THIRD Street on MONDAY, the leth day of
January next, at 12 o’clock M., when- an ELECTION
will he held forjmvea Directors to serTe for the ensuing
year . 1 a '• .
•The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed for
fifteen days prior to the day of said election
del7-iaal6 EDWARD ELY, Secretary.
Kgr* SBC©*® SAfIOSAL BANK OF
PHILADELPHIA.
, Fra»kfob». Dec. 20,1664.
, 3he Annual Election for Directors of this Bank will
be held at the Banking House, on TUESDAY, January
lmh, 1866, between the hours ofl2 M. and SP. M
de2l-tjalo W- H BfTAWN, Cashier.
the fourth national bank,
. . • Philadelphia, December 8, ISS4.
The Annug Election of DIRECTORS will he held at
theBiBKIKG BOUSE on TUESDAY, the 10th day of
Juraary, 1866, between the hours of 2 and 4 o’clock
‘The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders will beheld
atthe same time. , <SAMUEL. J. MACtMULLAH, f
deSO-ijalfl . ‘ Cashier.
KSP’ SEVENTH NATIONAL BANK,
■~v , PHreABBSPHiA, DecemberlS, 1864.
, Theamiual meeting of the Stockholders of this Bank,
ter Ihe _ELSCTI°N- OF DIRECTORS, will be.held oa
TjDDBDAY, Janimry 10,18$, between the hours of 11
o’clock A. H. and lo’clook P. M.
deiS-ijaiO B. S. HALL, Cashier, _
OSS* FAKBBES’ AND MECHANICS’
NATIONAL BANK.—Philadelphia, Decem
bers, 1864.
The Annual Election for Directors Of this Bank will
ha bold at the BAH KINO HOUSE, on WEDNESDAY,
tnellth day of January next, between the hours of W
o’clock A. M. and 3 o’clock P. M.
dcltt-tiall w. BUBHTON. Jn., Cashier.
Kir* TI,E third national bank
F® OF-PHILADELPHIA,
_ . Dbcixbbx 8,1864.
The Second Annual Meeting cf the STOCKHOLDERS
oYOie Third National Bank of Philadelphia will he
held at the Banking House, S. W, corner of MARKET
and MBRRICKBtraete, on TUESDAY, January Ift. 1869,
at 12 o’clock noon. ,
An Election for Directors to serve for the ensningyear
will be held on the same day, between the hoars of 12
and 2 o’clock.
R CLSRDiyimrg, Cashier.
.•Sr SONIHWABKNATEONALBAIH,
•S’ Phil adblfw iAt December 9, 1864.
The Annual Election for 01 EEC TORS will be held at
the BANKING-HOUSE, on TUESDAY, the 10th day of
January next, between the hours ,ef 19 e’Clcck A. H,
and 12 M,
A general meeting cf the Stockholders will be held at
©e same time. ‘ F. P, STEEL,
■ dalOstnthtialO Cashier.
ry - THE HANUFAUTWBIBS’ HA
KS? TIONAL BANK.
_. ~ PanADELPHiA, Dee. 9,1664.
«,SS2 that an ELEC
TION F#K NINE DIRECTORS of this Bank- to servo
the ensuing vtar, will be held at the BANKING
HOUSE, on WEDNESDAY. January 13,1865, between
tbehoarß.ef lO A, M. and 2P.M, - _ • .
V M. We WOODWARD,
delO-ntuthtjall -*■ Cashier.
ftST* KEKSESGTOH HATIOIAL BASK,
** PHItADKItPHIAt Bee. 8* 1881
An election for thirteen Directors to eerve the en»
aping year will be held at the Banking House oa TETKS
DAY, January 10,1865, from 100 A. Jff. to 3P. it
delO stuthlm WM. BIcCONfIBLL. flanhiow
KS* TBTE ANHIJAIMEETDIG OFIHE
Corporators of the COOPER-SHOP SOLDIERS*
HOME, for the elecHon of managers; wilt be held'on
-WEDNESDAY. January 4, ?«£ at & o'clock PTlg.it
the Home* northwest corner RACE and GROW# Sts.
«* S. HAM* Setter.
From 9to 11, ’te ll * orfi «!£
Kendall, (.Analytical b, i *
Langnaae. ! muim. From if to? 5 '*tff'p
fei*BorFrazer, (Jfecfcmic* ) m* a ? l *
l4£fc Frr-m 9to ii * . by Pr
sorJackeon, (Horace's Epistles ) am? I ***’ by t»
Profeesor law, UfytoK™
■Tanicr*. by Provosi, (In&lli^Pf Pf-r^W
From 9 toll* **
Aller, (Auftpoue of Sophocles, and v*? f» by r
ftiflor Kendal], (Algebra.) &
? 1 liV
Friday* 16(A. From 9 foil, l
sorrKend&U, (©t'frmdrtf.) written, byp?£
esBor Goppfee ‘ <**«'» JSA 1 £ !fc
L-» by t***™
Tuesday, SBSt, From » to 11, Soj>W
feesorAllen, (Thocydidos, W »,
From 11 to 1, Freshmen, by Professor rS; . "s i,” l
Universal History, ) oral, r ap Pt=, {n> .fij
2l«. From 9 to H, Rnvha*,
fosgor Jackroa, (Tacitus’ jffistonj,) K»,
Thursday, 22d. From 9to U,‘ iVesAw
SOr Jackson, (Aicy,) oraf, - GEfifinrPr,,
- d*lS-10tif Secrotary oftb« Ihc^Ma? 1 *•
ISSf- OFFICE OF UNION
*» ASSOCIATION. N. W. corner crs?? o !**;
SAHSOM Streets, December 6.1861 fSEv isS**
At the Thirty-third Annual Meettmr of h. ****
Horn, the followina named gentlem.. Wi j„,.
cere and manager* for ISW-*(SS: 811 Wslt «*£?«&-
_. -—Fkbsdbet. *•
SAMUEL H. PERKISS.
_ VICE PRESIDENT^
EICHAED B. WOOD, J. FISHES L*.*,
TRBASUIIBR,
IDHUHB WILCOX, No *o* CHESTvm,
opßßßSPoironra secretary 01 *»«o
L. MONTOOMERT Bosn’ *
KFCORDIsa SECRETARY. ■
• JOHN H. ATWOOD
_ . . _ , MAHAOERB,
Benjamin Coatee, Thomas A Ewj
Thomas ftatimer, Charles T>k£,¥^
Jobs Bohlea, Rich&Svfe I *’
WtUiamPnives, ChSsX,
f B -
John W. Claghirß, jSS^cu;
*l”'
John Aehhnrst, PMltn 0
Meeara 8. -C. Cooper and
person* duly authorized to collect f* 1 ” m.
Bon. . JOHN H ATfefeS
rg° DTOHABD on CtthPA.,
■®® r Stock of the above Company u
delivery. Apply at the Office of the lecr«K £*■»?»
WALNUT Street, SecoadSiory froat
a«3Q.st 4m Ttrr r. a . *
Oil, COMPAXIIX^
OF THE
GREAT PETROLEUM sjsn
PENNSYLVANIA,
CLARION COC^xy
Office, Boom “5,” S®. 146 S. Fourth St
PHILADELPHIA.
BUKBCfOES' .
CHAS. P. BAMSDELL, Es«., OU City
City Mrniter}. '
D.-T. G. ELLIOTT, Clarion county.
Commander SAMUEL LOCKWOOD, p. &. g
Dr. C. D. THOMPSON. OH City.
D. W. CANFIELD, Esq., Oil City.
1,544 ACHES OP SELECTED LAJDSin thu
region tare teen COMBINED AND TOSEED in<)
FOUR COMPANIES, with an almost equrUdiYhii&.tf
property.
CAPITAL STOCK: OF EACH COMPANY, §m,m%
Divided into 100, OCO shares, at a pir valaa >r
share. Subscription price, f 2; consisting of—
Ist. THE “GREAT CLARION” OIL COKWX
M. 3. ASCH, Secretary pro
With 380 acres in fee simple on Clarion Eire?, Bna
Run, Cherry Eon, and OH Hollow Run.
2d. THE “BIG CHERRY” OIL COMPANY,
JOHN W. BERKS, Secretary pr-> tem,,
With STS acres in fee simple on Brush Baa, Ca?rrj
Run, and Big Cherry Run.
Sd. THE “BRUSH RUN” OIL COMPANY,
H. J. BYRNE Secretary,
With 365 acres in fee simple on Brush Run, Cisny
Run, and Fiddler’s Bun.
4th. THE “RED BANK ” OIL COMPANY,
HOB. M. MARTIN, Sectary,
With 420 acres fn fee simple on Brush Run, C'aertr
Run, and OU Hollow Run.
These lands have Been selected with great care siys
committee of scientific gentlemen and expense?.] o:i
men, and consist of twelve (12) tracts or farms, di?::A>
ted over an area of ten (10) square miles. Nazira:;
wells on adjoining properties are at present yie'
from twenty to fifty Barrels of oil per day, inslsii:;
the famous Sligo Well, and-the wells of the Dser Crai
Companies.
All of these tracts are rich M coal, iron, lead,anti tin*
her. Eeieral veins of coal are now beins; worked 1.2
indications of oil are superior to any in the State.
Contracts hare heen made for engines and mac’:
and operations 171111)0 commenced at once, Epaadj n
turns are expected.
Books open at the office.
frST 1 TR3HDMOWH Wile CWASI
V 3& OP PITTSBUE3. Px.
Hasoße-halfworltiDginterestinthecelebTateAßowler
WeHa» on BJoodParm, OH Creek, prodteiag 180 barra'#
per day, of which the Company receive *he dally j?.*:’-
ductof Thiriy Barrels, being alone sufficient tijsy*
monthly dividend of two per cent.
Entire working interest in Well down 450 oa
Clapp Farm, within a fewfeet of “Williams’ WHv’
with great sho* of oil „ ,
Also, interest and fee simples of 600 Acres btH. ou
ritory in Ohio and Pennsylvania, via; Duck
Yenango county. . . „ .
BookB 0f subscription, for limited number of &car«,
subrCTipttonprice $2 per share, will he or»ea for a .-.a
davaby CHAS. J. WALTON, room So. 4,
Kb. 39 South THIRD Street- ("OiiiirsO
" Jc26-3i- -yhilcdfLCifs.
MAPIE AMBER Oil, GOMPAST.
•SBf —CAPITAL, $5OO. 000. SHARES,‘inO.tMO
PAR YALTJE. *5. £0 000 SHARES iS
A WO.frKIK6 CAPITAL
President* H. D. FLIKG. THOMiS T. HASOIi, to
surer. D. L. LEEDS, Secretary.
_ BIEECTOES .*
H. D. Fling, I Jo&iahrßassett, Jr.,
Geo. Perk&pme, } Thomas T. Masoc,
E. H. oancB.
Fubscription Books are new open at the office S'?-
308 South FOURTH Street, where a limited
shares will be sold at $1 per share, subject to no fa
ther assessment. ~ *B3O ft*
OlJg LANDS TO LEASE,
ON CHERRY RUN.
THE GREAT BASIN OH* COMPANY
Is now ready to make LEASES to Developing Coup**
nies or Individuals.. Apply, for fall particulars, w&»
undersigned, at the Company’s Office, after 3
P. M,» for ten days.
H. Si liEQESCH,
PEBSID2ST,
No. 1* FARQUHAR BDILDIsnS.
BERRT FARM OBf COIPIM -
l APITAL $1,000,000,
DIVIDED INTO 300.000 SHAfcES OF THS
VALUE OF $5 EACH.
WORKIJSG CAPITAL, $4O-000.
Books of Subscription for a limited number oi
of Stock, at TWO DOLLARS per Share, opened »t
Office of the Company, Ho. 358 South THIRD P **
first floor, or subscriptions maybe left with aar
of the Board of Director*.
pjtßsrDJiirr,
JAMES J. DUiTGAir.
SECRET AST AND TRBABITKEB,
william hacker.
DIRECTORS,
JOHST B. HEWMAH. 171 S Spruce street.
JOBS H. GRAHAM, 627 Market street.
EDWIR T. COXE. 621 Walnut street.
TH«B. H. WILSON, 716 North Broad riiaet.
THEODORE ADAMS. Broad and Parri^
R POTTS, 624 Walnut street.
THOMAS R SEAELE, Germantown.
SAMUEL MUKR, Hew York.
HENRY WARNER, 702 Franklin stn*t ,
The feilowing valuable Oil Lands tba o~
of the Company: _
Tract No. I—Known as the ”BeroF*nn.
Img 164 acres, owned by the Cowpaov w
situated in Wood county, West “■*
the Ohio river. Several cimpiVnt n« -
this property, all of whom agree in tre cptAO-i-^
presents unusual evidences of large 6abte.ra.as
servolrs of oil _ _ , . Ytr- e v'M«o2
Tract No. 2 consists of a tract of .laud in v
county, Ohio, also on the Ohio river, * r •>?
shove Newport, conteinir-e 184 sores. -is
most extensive ravines, sod \\’ell s.^Ei
presence of Oil; also, limows* *"®,« Ipw j
several large Oil Springe on one of tharo.s. i
alsointhe blnffavalnab’evemofCos,, roLy ■
!say six to eight fe*t thick). .. . . „ ,t a
Tract No. S, containing 20 acres, adjoining tta at i
-.eritb eimiJar devclopmeits. . . ,
The lengthy river front
many advantages, avoiding expensive iani
for the oil and coal. , rriakii ll ’
No 4 is a tract in fee of 100 acrw, near Fri
Yenango conn’y, Pennsylvania, on S™ th J:f, o a.
In addition to Ilia above, ihsre are bel» n «i,f..-'’ bo ii.
Company two superior twelve
ers, Ac., complete:,also two substantial.aernctsi
complete sets of boring tools. ,
The Company are now engaged in
perty, working with double sets of hands, sad
SupaHnfendence of their efficient President.
Prospectus, maps, and farther information,
cation at the Office-
*-rgT= THE STANDING STOKE « If ‘
fc®' COMPANY OF WEST JIHfINIi. " ~< j.t«
CAPITAL 42,000,000. m 40,000 Sbs-vJ- *• M
each. Subscription price SIS par Share. sah)< ‘, rf
farther caU or assessment. A worUng W, 5J a
¥lOO,OOO reserve- Only 30,000 Shsras to »
at the subscription price. , w jli-
The cf this Company consist c-. toe
known Martin or Standing Stone tract, ana
from 2,600 to S.OCO acre- of land, in fee simple
. leases, undivided inlereste, or watt,. .3
Creek (a branch of the LUtle Kanawha rl Jf y,:,, g :.;2
tributaries paes through this property, ardta*', w
it ajarger amount of boring territory than is a 1 a
any other company in West Klrgutta. Itiss.™* j„j
Wirt county, near tile celebrated Batl. bone
Spring tract, and in extent of terntotj ort
greater, and is considered by all «*pertegc»a 1B
familiar with tie oil district of West YtattaA
equal, if not superior, to the Eathbone tract. hyi
Standing Stone Oil Company’s property olMna- -
the Litue Kanawha river, near Burning 6pti« 4 „ g i
across the waters of Standing Stone Ore*, mcinei
portion of Robingon g Fork and Two Blffis
Immediately iu the Great Oil Break, exwnl-yp^ rr) .
Earning Spring through by Standing Stone ea* r
leum to Horse Neck Wells. near the Ohionvar*
embracesthellneof upbxavai.. ,
The property of this Company has not beeE . ch?
for the reason that it belonged to
could not convey until - they attained their
which the yoohgeft did a few days ago. , , . a j o!f
Wells are being bored, on the adjoining land-* * ►
had. It is said that , upon this Standing Stone £«*
was first discovered in 1790. „ i^fneb^? 4
On the Severs Farm, adjoining, a well i- R oa
and oil obtained. The well;, of McFarland A 0 j
the Morgan land* is near this property $&.•
These lands are held in trostiteJ. vft*
President First National Bana»lPsrt»r’ h . nr A, c,«;
Virginia, and the Hon. John SMSEIe. *
grest from Vlrgmia, snd will he by them to" ■*
the Standins Stone Oil Company whenever i toe M(es j
be tlispoied of by subscription, (to wit. FJjJJ” &
shall be snbaenbed and paid for. Ktoee lho“2 i«k
hnnered shares of the stock have Steady hM 2
sciibedandptidfbr. - „ . - „ n.-n^’.
Subscriptions received at the ikvnkicc n -o_,
BIGGS SCO., and hITTBNHOUSB, FOWLSK, | I 3
WASHINGTON, D. 0.
BS3SF“ WITBEBVP PiBH ,X E c5 i!jl
- MOM AND MIKING COMPAfY- “sis*
*1,280,000, divided Into 250,000 Bhaires ol $5, P*
nice to original satacnbere *l. -—-...nmT Si' 8 **
SEMEfe-..
ISAAC D- QPYER.fegur^
Xthe24th.. Stft,
■Tie Transferßooks will ose?i011 * %
a n t glfti«V, Mid fcpftgfld OP tafta7tti. _trc
deinit CHARLES A Vv*. >
delfl-ia*