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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1861
tSTEAtT rROM TUE LAST *mutat 01- 4
STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS.—" The conspiracy
to break up the Union is a fact now• known to
Ar . m" I,4=g
to accomplish it. There can be but two sides
to the control - rimy. ETCTI - man must be on the
‘ido , of the - United States or amainst it. There
can be no neutrals in this war. There can be
none but patriots and traitors'•
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on which this taper has been printed for the last nine
mouths. It is in excellent condition, having bean made
t order a yrnr ago, Lind will he via at n bargain, For
terms apply at this office, or address JOHN W. Pommy,
417 Chestnut greet, Philadelphia.
THE LATEST WAR NEWS
The detailed accounts of the battle at Drums-
eillth on Friday) fully confirm the first reporto in
regard to the gallantry of our noble Pennsylvania
Reserves, and the completeness of their victory
corer the rebel brigade that had the temerity to
attack them. Two of the Union regiments, which
participated in the battle, were eommandod by
Philadelphians—the Buchteils, who yore under
charge of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas L. Kane, and
the Twelfth Regiment, commanded by Colonel
Taggart, Lieutenant G* olouel Rorie le a son ot non,
John K. Kane, and a brother of Dr. Elisha Kent
Kane, the famous Arctic explorer. Colonel Tag
gart is erm of the Proprietors of the Plalacielphls.
Sunday Mercury.
no full list of tko Union soldiers killod and
wounded shows that our low was at first undur
estimated , but it evidently fell far short of the loss of
the enemy, who t,uffered severely. Letters found
on some of the rebel offwers state that the rebuts
expect that Gen. McClellan will soon be compelled
to make an advance movement against Centreville,
in i~Lieh !key haieve he will bens uneneeegeful 99
Gen. McDowell.
The late foreign news shows that the war feel
ing in England continues unabated. The letter
of Smith O'Brien will attract general attention.
While expressing warm sympathy with the cause of
America, he clearly taints out the fearful ember ,
rassments we would be subjected to if we were
obliged to contend simultaneously against Great
and the Southern !allele_ The muggy, at
this critical juncture, of doing all that we honora
bly can to avoid a war with England, is becoming
every day toote Af,a. Mete generally admix
ledged. We can easily imagine how that
Power would have raged if we had shown
ibe serae l ender regard for Reba 2.411 b and
the Sepoys in the Indian rebellion that it has mani
fested ifor Mason and Slidell and the infamous Se
cession eonapirators! but the Brat Brent duty of our
Government is to crush the rebellion which aims at
the permanent disruption of our great confederacy,
and if we can honorably avoid giving these internal
enemies the advantage of the active aid of a great
naval Power, we should do so. The future will
afford oh ittLlpl4 eppeki112.414.4 to obtain redress far
the present ungenerous conduct of the hereditary
foe of America.
While there 15 now a strong probAllity that our
diffiCIIIIICS with England will be amicably adjusted,
yet that nation has, for a trifling cause, shown
gush a belligerent disposition that it is necessary to
adopt precautions to guard against surprise. The
defences of our Northern frontier and of our sea
boaia as 5a1.114 being otretselltened.
A telegraphic despatch from Fortress Monroe
says that a great light has been observed in the
direction of Norfolk, which, it was supposed, was
caused by a conflagration in that city. These ex
tensive fires in the Southern towns and cities are so
fre a uent that ibex- can scarcely be attributed to
accidental causes.
It is reported that a number of vessels belonging
to the atone fleet were reeentl 7 seen of? 06arlealort
harbor, and they have probably effectually closed
that " rat hole for the present.
Brigadier General Edward Otho Opener Ord, who
commended the brigade that defeated the rebels
near Dranesvine, on the 20th inst., was born in the
State of Iliarsland, and entered the Academy at
tit cat Point in September, 1530. He graduated in
July, ISW, when he was appointed from the Dis
trict of Columbia a second lieutenant of the Third
Artillery. In July, 1811, he was promoted to a
first lieutenancy, and on the ith of September,
1850, received his commission as a captain in the
Third Regiment of United States Artillery. In
1856 he was distinguished in several severe con
flicts with the Indians near Rogge river, C./gegen,
and in September, 1858, was engaged in the con
flict with the savages on the north of Snake river,
Washington Territory. On his recent return from
California he was appointed a brigadier general of
volunteers, and in this, his first engagement with
the rebels, he has distinguished both himself and
nis command.
A special despatch to the New York Herald
says that g , the arrest of Gr. W. Jones, ex-Senator,
Minister, 6;e., was based upon the politico infor
mation that he is not only a traitor at heart, but
his own written record turned up against him the
day before he had his long interview with Secretary
Seward. Some of his official papers containing his
accounts wore opened, when a sealed letterfell out.
It was addressed to Jefferson Davis, President
of the Southern Confederacy.. It recommends
and endorses a gentleman for a high milita
ry position in the Courederato army ; closing
with the remark, 4 I have two sons now in the
Southern army, the only place where a patriot
alsould be found, fighting egitieet a tyeatod4al afid.
despotic Government. As soon as I settle my ac
counts with the Federal Government, I shall also
join the Confederate army myself: Mr_ Seward
immediately, upon making the discovery, notified
the Treasury Department not to pay Mr. Tones the
balance appearing to be due Mtn by the Govern.
went. By some mistake, however, the amount was
paid. Mr. Seward afterwards received Jones, and
conversed with him, but did not allude to his trea
son, not wishing to alarm him, but, learning that
Jones was going to New York, put a detective on
his tail, and caused his arrest, as already stated."
The steamer Edinburgh has brought one day's
later news from Europe. It is reported that Gen.
Scutt it4he hearer of a propesition from Louis Na
poleon to act as mediator between our country and
England. The war feeling in that country con
tinues unabated ; bat, If the rumor that France is
anxious to prevent the commencement of hostilities
is true, we shall probably have no great difficulty
in effecting a peaceful adjustment of our existing
difficulties.
The last steamer which arrived from Port Royal
brings the important intelligence that heavy firing
had been heard on Tybee Island. The guns of
Fort Pulaski have probably opened on the Union
forces encamped there
Christmas Time at the Bookstores.
Lindsay Blakiston bare published, by request
of the members of the anatomy class to whom he
delivered it, a Lecture on Baron Larrey, by Dr.
D. Hayes Agnew, of this city. It is a highly inte
resting rinenre of the life and labors of Napoleon's
celebrated army surgeon. We notice, critically,
that Dr. Agnew speaks in the present and atm ill
the past tense throughout these pages, thus giving
his style a carelessness which a vcry little revision
would have corrected.
Peterson t't Brothers have received, just in time
to be bestowed as Christmas presents, several new
juvenile books published by Crosby & Nichols,
Boston. These are "Florence Erwin's Three
Homes," a tale of North and South ; " The Bear-
Bunters of the Rocky Mountains," by Anne Bow
man, and " Bound the World," a Tale for Boys, by
W. G. H. Bloirton. They also have Miss Yongo's
new children's book, "The Stokelesley Secret; or,
Bow the Pig Paid the Rent," published by the
Appletuns, New 'York. All their books aro neatly
illustrated.
The booksellers, this Christmas, are selling more
books than on Ally previous occasion for Tears. Pro
bably fewer expensive works are sold this time—very
few new ones haring been published—but there is
a vast increase in the number. The greatest busi
ness in Ibis line is done by Peterson and Brother,
Willis P. Hazard, Lindsay and Elakiston, William
S. and Alfred Martien, Perkenpine and Higgins,
the Protestant Episcopal Book Society, and John
Maarten. The price of choice English and
French books, for Christmas and New yog i hag
been reduced by McElroy Is Co., South. Sixth
street, in order to clear off their large imported
stock. G. G. Evans, originator of the great Gift
Book Enterprise, and the only one in that line who
has weathered the storm, is now doing more busi
ness than ever, having taken 25 per cent. off the
price of all his books, and still continuing to give
a gift to each purchaser, as before. His store is as
crowded, from morning to night, as u fancy fair.
17 The mail from Washington, due at 12
o'clock last night, had not arrived at the hour
of our paper going to press this morning.
British International Law
Three gentlemen, each a Knight of the long
robe, have been advising PALMERSTON, RussFAA.
and Company, in the matter of the seizure of
IlLvw., Sr.lonr.r. on board a the T rci d,
These are Sir Jon!.: llarunc, Queen's Advo
cate-General, Sir WILLIAM ATIIERTON, Attor
ney-General, and Sir HOUNDELL PALMER, So
licitor-General. ATHERTON is such a mere
common-law man that, last July, (when Sir
Ricnann BETHEL was made Lord Chancellor,)
it was a matter of grave doubt, among the
Cabinet and the profession, whether it would
not be politic to get rid of him, by shelving
him into a judgeship. HARDING, created
Queen's Advocate-General in 1852, is a civi
lian of good standing, and ROUNDELL PALMER,
none The worn lawyer Ivr being rank Puses_
ite, has a high reputation in the Chancery
and Admiralty Courts.
This legal trio have advised the _British
Ministry (the Times informs us) that the pro
ceedings of Captain WILKES " are not justified
by the law of nations," and the Thuntloror
adds : It is, we understand, the opinion of
these jurists that the right of the Federal
Government, acting by Us Afters ) WM cell
fined to flue visiting and the searching of the
mail packet ; that if any men or things be
lieved to be contraband of war had been found
on board of her, the proper course was to take
her into port and submit the question to the
prize court, which would hear evidence and
argument on both sides, and would hare de
cided the case according to precedent and au
thorities."
If is .120r13 - +4,00,114 . +0 10100+10 th ci t
the San Jacinto had a right to visit and search
the mail packet Trent, and no right to do less
than seize the vessel and take her into an
American port, there to have a legal decision
whether or not she were a lawful prize. - Out
of the kindest feeling of courtesy and humani.
ty, Captain WILKES declined to go to the
limits of his legal authority. He contented
himself with capturing the Southern
Ambassa
dors and their Secretaries. His offer to allow
the ladies of this party to accompany the male
principals was declined, as it now appears, to
ena bl e to said ladies - EQ carry the despatches
over to Europe. It is a novel accusation that
an officer exercising a humane discretion did
not inflict more annoyance than was actually
necessary to effect his purpose. Yet, in the
opinion of the British law officers, this consti
tutes the grgrqpim of Gaptaiu WILKEs' of
fence against the British flag. Let us im
agine, for the sake of argument, that Cap
tain WILKES having ascertained that tho
Trent, a neutral vessel, had the two
Southern Ambassadors on board that,
as the law enabled him to do, he had
taken the Trent, with passengers, crew,
and mail-bags, and brought her as a prize into
Philadelphia—what an awful excitement
would that have caused in England Yet the
British law-officers gravely declare that this
was what he should have done. In such case,
net merely lane!: and Stinntt, with their
Secretaries of Legation, must have been placed
in confinement until the case was decided
" according to precedent and authorities,"
but the other passengers, as well as the offieers
and crew of the Trent, must have been treated
precisely in the same manner, Then, indeed,
John Bull would have some cause for com
plaint, even though the seizure of the vessel
would have been strictly legal,
IN CASE of a war with England, the land en
gagements would probably be in the extreme
Northeast, on the soil of Maine. In view of
this fact, we are gratified to learn that the hardy
men on our Eastern frontier are fully alive to
the teeponeihiliq. es Well Ss the aotsge of theli•
position. They are preparing to fortify their
coast, and to organize such a land force as
would render invasion from Canada powerless
and abortive.
The great mistake in the war of 1812 was in
making the attack on Western Canada, and
trusting the invasion of the Montreal and Quebec
region to a general, never in hearty sympathy
with the Northern Mall§iitil of the Union,
and whose animus in this regard is fittingly
reproduced by the service of his son in the
rebel army. The mistake in making the prin
cipal attack in one quarter, or selecting a gene
ral for the other, will not probably be re
peated.
New Publications
The January number of Harper's illaga :ant,
(received from T. B. Peterson,) is of over average
merit, bat scarcely se geed es the last. It coatalas
illustrated articles by Bayard Taylor and B. J.
Lossing, the latter supplying, with thirty-two en
gravings, a well-timed History of the United States
Navy. The serials, by Thackeray and Trollope,
arc continued, And among this month's contribu
tions are Alice B. Haven, Richard Grant White,
F, L. Barmiento, (Philadelphia.) D. R. Castleton,
J. B. Hagerty, Prank H. Norton, Dr. Wynne, J.
D. Whelpley, and Maunsell B. Field. Next month
the publication of a new novel by Miss Mulock, to
be continued through the year, will be commenced
in this magazine.
Dickens's " Extra Christmas Number" of All
the Year Round has been received, and will ap
pear in the DM number of ila;rper's treaty,
which commences Vol. v. There are over 500 illus
trations of the war in the volume for 1861. The
circulation exceeds 120,000 a week.
From John McParton, sole agent for the book in
this city, we have a handsome quarto, entitled
" The Fallen Brave," edited by John G. Shea,
containing memoirs. by himself and others of twen
ty-four officers killed, in defence of the Union, with
fine portraits, engraved on steel, by J. A O'Neil,
of General Lyon, Major Theodore Winthrop, Cap.
Min Ward, Lieut. J. T. treble, Colonel Lowe,
Major Sullivan Ballou, Colonel E. D. Baker, Col.
E. E. Ellsworth, and Lieut. John W. Grout. Toe
memoirs are written with judgment as well as feel
ing and accuracy, and the book is every way sea
sonable'and attractive.
A thin 12m0., by Rev. F. E. Pitts, of Nashville,
Tenn., entitled A Defence of Arsauliedaors, 1;r
our Great Country foretold in the Holy Scriptures,"
is an ingenious attempt to apply the prophecies of
Daniel to this country and time, Sold by ‘ f, B,
Lippincott.
A new series of the London Art Union (Zieber)
is to commence in January, in which will APINAT
line. engravings from selected pictures from the
Galleries and private collections of Groat Britain.
The December number, completing the twenty
second annual volume, contains the lest of the Royal
pictures,—a specimen from Dusseldorf,—and the
closing part of Mr. Lostiing'a illustrated account of
the Hudson River.
Charles Desilver, 1229 Chestnut street, has just
published an interlinear translation of Ovid, execu
ted, on the Hamiltonian system, and literally
crowded with 287 engravings. An octave called
" Glimpses of Animated Nature," by J. W.
O'Neill. This book, destined to supersede Gold
smith's Animated Nature, cannot fail to interest
young people, who generally are more or leas natu
ralists.
Peterson and Brothers have become publishers of
Eli Bowsn's ti P 11.41661 Illstoey of the Creation of
the Earth and its Inhabitants," which we had the
pleasure of noticing, with high commendation, on
its first appearance, a few months ago. It is a fine
2pecimen of science made easy.
CARTES DE VlSlTE.—MeAllister & Brother havo
now on sale, besides all things belonging to their
calling as opticians, an immense number of card
photographs. Almost every person of note in this
country and Europe is in this interesting collection.
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.—Pianos and Melodeons can
be bought from me, up to Christmas, at extraordi
nary reductions on all former prices. Call, and
you will be satisfied. J. E. GouLD, Seventh and
Chestnut streets.
CLOSING DRY Goons SALE OF THE SEASON—ONE
TBODSAND LOTS OF FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC Dar
GOODS, FANCY ARTICLES, &C.—The particular at
tention of purchasers is requested to the large
assortment of ,British, French, Gorman, and do
mestic dry goods, Paris dross goods, 300 chain table
and broths long shawls, in colors only, and for the
best retail trade ; ladies' furs wolf and buffalo
robes; ttc. ; fancy goods for holiday presents; also,
on account of whom it may concern, army blue
kerseys, cassimeres, &c., embracing about 1,000 lota
of choice and desirable articles i to be peremptorily
sold by catalogue, for cash, commencing this morn
ing at ten o'clock, the sale to be continued, without
intermission, all day and part of the evening, ending
with the furs and fancy goods, by Myers, Claghorn,
co., auctioneers, Nos 232 and 234 Market street.
SALE OF FANCY GOODS, Tors, &c.—N. F. Pell.
coast, auctioneer No. 431 Chestnut street, has now
arranged tor eXandelitelo[l, to be EOM MIS (Monday)
morning, at 10 o'clock, a most desirable assortment
of fancy goods, china tea-sets, vases, figures, toys,
&a., &a.
PEREMPTORY SALE—Fixn WINES, dtc.—This
.DA V, Monday, at 12 o'clock, at the auction store.
LAW AND MISCELLANEOUS Elopes, this evening,
including a number of ELEGANT ILLUSTRATED
'WORKS, suitable for Christmas presents, added
since the catalogue was issued.
STOCK AND REAL ESTATE, OR TIIOIIORy, including
the handsome residence (Arch. street) of the late
Doctor Taney, several other dwellings, business
properties, <td.
ties Thomas .4. Sons' catalogues and advertise
ments of the throw saes,
Despatches to the Canadian Government.
HALIFAX, Dec. 20.--The steamer Amorica
brought despatches for the Colonial Government,
and delivered than ut this point.
From our Forces in South Caiolina—
Letter from Beaufort.
[Special Correepondenco of The Press.]
- U. S. S. GUNBOAT PhIMBINA,
At Beaufort, S. C , Dec. 9, 1861.
Information concerning the occupation of Haan
fort by the Hessians" has no doubt already
reached you through Southern sources. It was
long considered, discussed, decided, planned. and,
on Friday last, put in execution. Shortly after
dinner we received orders from Flag-Officer Du
pont to get under way, and escort the brigade of
Ueneral Stevens from Hilton Road to Beaufort.
This order was rather unexpected, as the long
delay existing since the bombardment of the 7th
ultimo had induced us to suppose that the project
had been abandoned. But the extensive prepara
tions visible at Fort Walker soon convinced us to
the contrary ; and at four o'clock we were steam
ing towards the enchanting little city, with the first
detachment—about 900 men—in the transport
steamer lien .De Ford. We arrived safely at 6.30
P. Al, and by daylight the next morning
Beaufort was again inhabited. But what a vast
difference in the character of the inhabitants!
One month ago it was a nest of traitors; to-day it
is the camping-ground of patriels, 'Abeut A, AL,
on Saturday, the steamers Parkersburg and Win
field Scott came up with battalions, and at, noon
the Wu Mere, Boston, and Delaware, of Sanford's
line of New York and Philadelphia steamers,
brought up the remainder of the brigade, with
their entire equipage.
The town iwetentea a strange but beautiful sight
that evening. The lights on the steamers, tho
bustle among the soldiers, and the blazing camp
fires, reminded one of home on an olootion night.
Pickets were advanced, and the very first night it
skirmish ensued among the outposts, in which ono
of our men was slightly wounded.
Poinsdn a - nod Soodn i 1=211.17 - OCCITIea to
removing provisions, tents, baggage-wagons, guns,
and ammunition, from the transports, which , was
done very readily by mooring them to the wharves,
where there is from ten to sixtoon feet of water.
Late on Saturday afternoon the May Flower
brought up a detachment of light artillery, fully
liiePared to eOte with the " B. V. A. O.n—Beasi
fort Volunteer Artillery Company—a body organ
ized in the early part of last year, and under drill
ever since ; another proof of the deep premeditation
that has characterized the entire Rebellion.
Entertaining accounts of the fine location, ro
mantic beauty, refined society, wealth and intelli
gence of the "Fifth Avenue" of south Carolina,
have, no doubt, been furnished you long since.
Suffice it to say that, excepting the intensely warm
summers and fall fevers, it is one of the most en
tieing rlaeea I sear caw. Add to this the enligai7
products, oranges, figs, melons, peaches, and
grapes, with game, fish, and oysters in profusion,
and it becomes " altogether lovely." Alinost
every house in the place has its piano and library,
with other accompaniments indicative of culture
and refined taste.
SESIVOSItS of Ravel .4=l golefillfie
attest the high-toned character of the former inha
bitants. We have in our possession several re
lies of the place; among them, military work
formerly the property, and bearing the signature,
o f Brig. Gen. Thos F. Drayton, the commanding
general of this department. Also, appointments
mid ertlees ftera the Rebel Seereteiy of Wax' to the
officers under Gen. Drayton's command.
This is the sixth time we have been here since
our first visit on the 9th ult., and "nara, rebel"
have we seen yet. The Oarkies supply us with
beef, poultry, fruit, potatoes, eggs, and milk in
abundance, at very low prices. They report that
Mania been come and burn de cotton on all
de plantations," which has been corroborated,
large quantities of the finest sea island cotton
having been burned within the last ten days.
H. D. M. steam.frigato Tmmortafite, that has
been at Port Royal for several weeks, leaves to
morrow for the Bermudas. The steam•corvette
RIMAP : that came in on Saturday, will accompany
her. Their stay has been very pleasant, and the
interchange of courtesies, social and national,
much heartier than usual. The weather is delight
ful, and straw hats are very comfortable, I sup
pose overcoats are becoming popular among our
soldiers. The President's message is just received.
H. C. C.
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Special Despatches to " The Press."
WASHINGTON, December 22, 1361
The Arrest of Ex-Minister Jones.
It is believed that the inquiry which led to the
arrest of Gronon W. Jowns, ea-Minister to -Bo
gota, was caused by letters of a treasonable charac
ter, addressed by him to JEFF DAVIS, President
of the Confederate States, and ether RAW§ in the
insurrectionary States, which fell into the hands of
the Government. It is said that in a letter to
JEFF DAVIS, among other things, he makes an
earned appeal to him, as hie old and valued friend
and as President of the Southern Confederacy, in
behalf of his brother, Gen. ArousTus JONES, who
resides at Columbus, Colorado county, Texas. He
urges President DATES, whom he calls his "dear
friend," to provide some offi.ce for Arrausrus,
either in Texas, at the seat of Government, or
somewhere else; and in another letter ho says that
his sons hate gone down South to fight for the
rights of the South, as he intends to do himself if
obliged to fight anywhere, and if possible to leave
his family. The treasonable letters worn aerially
written by him while he was a minister represent
ing the United States in a foreign court.
Secretary Chase's Financial Plan.
Much interest is excited by the circulation of a
- pamphlet explanatory of Secretary CHASE'S system
of finance, the argument and details going to show
that by its adoption not only would the strength of
the Union be increased, but the country rendered
entirely independent of foreign capital.
B,unning the Blockade.
Two vessels loaded with forage for the Govern
ment arrived at Alexandria yesterday, and two
others to day, having successfully run the blockade.
These are the pioneers of ethers to arrive under a
contract made with Col. INGALLS, during his re
cent visit North.
Rebel Indignities to Mrs Ricketts.
The rebel authorities not only treated Mrs. RICK
ETTS, who recently arrived here with her husband
from Richmond, with indignity, but refused to re
turn the carviage she took from Washington, in
which to convey her wounded husband from the
battle field of Bull Run, and of which she was
robbed, or to make cemPetieltliOil for bar loss,
They gave her permission to peas the lines from
Richmond to Norfolk, but were not generous
enough to provide for the payment 91 . him passage,
This she was obliged to do herself.
The Committee on Contracts.
Owing to so important typographical error, it be
comes necessary to city that the recent report of the
select Committee on Government contracts was ap
proved of by Representative Formic, one of the
committee, with the exception of that part which
refers to the military department of the West.
FROM MISSOURI,
Damage to the North Missouri Railroad.
Bridges Burned find Track Torn Up,
ST. CHARLES, Mo., Dec. 21.—A preeoncerted
movement was mado last night by the Seoessionista
along the North Missouri Railroad, and the rebels
recently returned from Price's army, by which
about one hundred miles of the road were nearly
destroyed, or at least rendered useless, commencing
eight miles south of Hudson. They burned all the
bridges, wood piles, tanks and ties, tore up the rails
for miles, burnt them, and destroyed the telegraph
line. This was continued to Warrenton, whore the
work ceased.
How many were concerned in this villainous
work is not yet known, but there is no doubt that
it was a preconcerted and simultaneous movement
of the citizens along the road, as no single party
could have accomplished so much in one night.
Three hundred of the villains are known to have
been engaged in the destruction of the bridge and
track at Warrenton.
LATER FROM PORT ROYAL.
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Heavy Firing at Tybee Island
NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—The steamer Star of the
South arrived this morning from Port Royal, which
she left on the evening of the 18th inst. On the
morning of that day heavy bring was heard in the
direction of Tybee Island, and the steamer Marton
proceeded thither with reinforcements. No far
ther particulars were ascertained at the time the
steamer left Port Royal.
I m p or t an t, from the Upper Potomac.
WlLLlAsisrenr, Md., Dec. 20.—T0-day, a large
dwelling, near the burnt mill, opposite Dam No. 5,
wee discovered to be on fire. Four man from the
First Virginia volunteers went over and extinguished
the flames. They brought away many useful articles
left by the rebels.
An artillery duel, at the same place, has occurred
between ono of our Parrott ten-pounders and a re
hcl The iii to wee driven off. A
squad of rebel cavalry made their appearance op
posite Williamsport, but made no demonstrations.
It is generally thought that Jackson's forces were
concentrated to-day at Falling Waters, Refugees
continue to arrive by the way of Hancock. They
confirm the report of the morning, and add that
Jackson's foree is 15,000 men, 4,000 of whom nea
rivcd at 'Winchester ou Sunday from the valley.
Also, that it was his intention to cross over and
suck Williami-port.
Arrival at the Teutortia.
Ni w Tom Dec. 22.—The steamship Teutonia
hu§ urriroci. lies %into pare Inca agttigipatigi.
THE PRESS.-PHILADELPITIA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, ISCI.
A FIRE AT NORFOLK.
STOPPING UP ONE RAT HOLE.
FORTRESS MONROE, Dec. 21.—A bright light was
seen from this place, last night, in the direction of
Norfolk, probably caused by anonflagration in that
city.
The steamer Spaulding sails for Hatteras Inlet
this afternoon.
The weather to-day bas been very blustery and
unpleasant, and no flag of truce was sent out.
A new mail route was opened to-day from Old
Point Comfort to Chorryaton Inlet, on the Eastern
shore, by the departure of the steamer George
Washington for the latter place. The mail will
leave here three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thurs
days) and Saturdays,
The steamship Ericsson, Captain G. Cole, from
Port Royal, has arrived. The Ericsson left Port
Royal on Wednesday, She towed seven of the
stone fleet to Charleston on that day, and nine
others followed under sail. When she left Charles
ton, at 10 o'clock P. M., operations were about to
be begun to sink the vessels. They were ttewed tv
a point about a mile outside of the bar, where six
gunboats were ready to place them in position.
Thy yperatiene ngeinst Warsaw /eland were in
progress, but nothing had been sooonitilisthod whoa
the Ericsson. left. She will sail for Now York
on Monday.
F 0 MIL F. It X 15 33 T 7 .Ft
DISTRIBUTION -OF ARMS.
HARRISBURG ? Dec. 21.—As many parsons appear
to labor under the impression that the Governor hes
not complied with the act of Assembly of May last,
requiring him to arm the State, and particularly the
border counties, it is proper to state that over 2,000
stand of arms have been given, from time to time,
to the border counties, as the case appeared to de
mand. The Governor has also addressed a letter to
the commissioners of the counties bordering on Dela•
ware, Maryland, and Virginia, informing them that
when volunteer companies are organized arms will
be promptly furnished.
Wm. IL Keim, the present Surveyor General of
Pennsylvania, having been appointed and confirmed
a brigadier general in the army, it became the duty
of the Ot;vernor to fill the vacancy, and the Lion.
Henry Seuther, late Senator from Elk county, has
been appoint ed. Ile is a gentleman of ability, and
Well fitted for the petition,
Lieutenant Colonel James D. Potts, the gentle.
manly and able chief of the transportation and
telegraph department of this State, has retired.
'When it is remembered that this department is ewe
which, previous to the rebellion, was unknown in
the army, and consequently that great business ca
pacity was requisite to Systeinathe and conduct it
in such a manner as at the same time to proteCt the
State from imposition, and offer every facility for
the prompt transportation of troops, the loss which
the State has sustained in his retirement becomes
apparent, and is the subject of general regret.
Governor Curtin, in order No. 33, has appointed
Oliver W. Lees, formerly manager of the National
Telegraph Mee, in this city, to fill the vacancy
thus occasioned.
Governor gurtin presented the State flag to the
Riahtv_faustk 1168iMAISt, Belong littPiV, a aziii
ral James' Mountain Brigade, yesterday afternoon.
This regiment will leave for Romney to-morrow or
the next day..
The 110th Regiment, Colonel William D. Leiria,
Jr., of Philadelphia, is also full, and will leave
for the same point on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Governor Curtin has sone to Now York to attend
the dinner of the Sons of New England, to which
he is invited. kost of the Governors of the New
Evglancl. cad MINle §tfito tug expected to bo
present.
Wald - amoral., Des. 19.—Yesterday the enemy
reeotnmeneed their operations on Dam No. and
succeeded in breaking up tho Virginia side, and at
nigta they got among the log work and committed
much diorama. When daylight dawned, our bat.
tery opened on them, causing a suspension of ope
rations. They then commenced a series of shelling,
alternately on the dam and on our battery. A
shell was - fired into a house near the mill, and
about fifty rebels fled from it.
The English War'" Excitement
HALIFAX, Dec. 21.—The steamer America, from Liver.
pool for New York, put in here this morning, at six
o'clock, short of coal. She has Pirty-five passengers for
Yew l'orlc„.for which port she will nail about ion o‘oloub,
and be due there on Monday. Her dates, via Queens.
town, are to the Bth.
[By Telegraph via Queenstown ]
OPTIIIINT(IWIL Dss S.__Cletton at Livospaol man firmer
yesterday, but unchanged in prices, with sales of 10,000
bales.
13readstuffs closed steady, and provisions firm.
The British Government has sent a letter approving of
the course of Commander Williams, the mail agent on
board the steamer Trent.
The Paris papers assert that the British Government,
in answer to the petitions from manufacturing districts,
stated that the cotton ports would be opened by February
at the Inte,t.
The steamer Niagara arrived at Queenstown on the
Bth instant.
Consols, at Loudon, on Saturday, were 89S 090 for
money. . .
The Countess of Canning, wife of the Gore. nor Gene.
ral'of India, died at Calcutta on the 18th of November.
Parliament has been further prorogued till the ith of
January.
It is i,k/A6.4 add erdtrg for the piir6haipe hat
lion quarters of wheat have been sent to the Black Sea
ports from London, within the last few Clays, for present
and future shipment.
The Hero, 86 guns, was to leave Portsmouth on the Bth,
fer the Nerth Arne:lean maim_
The ship Silas Greenman, for New York, was stopped
in the Thames, having one hundred tons of leaden board,
the export of which was prohibited.
TIM AKIRLIC 4.t.f cnrafg.
In London, with reference to the important question of
the attitude likely to be assumed by France, the opinion
continues to be, that, however desirous the Emperor
might be to give some employment to his navy, and to
remove public attention in France from the state of the
French finances, he is not likely to do anything to cause
a difference with the British Government, because serious
results might follow in France it distrust there should in
crease and cause a blither depression in trade,
The London Globe warns its readers Mkt they must
take the French version of the despatches sent to Lord
Lyons for what it is worth, and purely as the French idea
of them.
The Shining Gazette has an article on the question
of the cons supplies in the event of a war with North
America. It does not regard their future prospects with
feelings of alarm Orders for the purchase of nearly
live hundred thousand quarters of wheat have been sent
within the Met few slays to the Dlisek des ports, both for
present and future shipments. Immediate export would
not, of course, be made, but eventually there would be
no went of vessels to bring home all the corn they re
quired, and vessels trading to America would be released
to brlng groin from the stixikh of Thu.:la.
- _
The Shipping Gazelle is perfectly satisfied that their
importations of food during the coming your will equal
in extent those of the last four or five seasons.
The London Daily IVtws' correspondent, writing from
Paris, nays that it is the very general opinion that the
Palrie was imperfectly informed of the intentions of the
French Government when it spoke of France joining with
England in au armed mediation.
The effect of the war feeling upon the American ship•
ping interest is already moat disastrous. No Ageism
are now•taken for these vessels,' and an for passengers
and carpets, little or nothing le doing. Such is the state
of affaire in this respect, that no insurances of this class
have been offered at Lidyd'e for several days past.
PREPARATIONS FOR WAIL
The frigate if is taking in seven hundred and
sixty tons of coal, alongside the Portsmouth Dock Yard,
preparatory for service on the North American coast.
The following troops at Aldershott are ordered to be in
readiness to proceed to Canada:
Leslie's Sixth Battery of Royal Artillery, the Second
Battalion of the Twentieth Regiment, the Second Bann.
Hon of thy Sixteenth Regiment, the Second Battalion of
the Forty-fifth Regiment, and a detachment of the Six•
tenth Regiment of Lancers. The battery attached to
this force served in the urliman war, and is furnished
with Armstrong guns.
Colonel tiorilini, of the Rolm] Engineers, is ordered to
be in readincus to proceed to Canada in the MeZbourne.
A large force of engineers, it is stated, will be sent
immediately to Canada.
One-hundred-pound Armstrong guns are now being
dietrihnted among the Aim preparing for tea.
The Defence, an iron•plated frigate, le to have a crew
of four hundred and ihty. She will he manned without
the least difficulty.
The Cunard steannlips Andra httitpl 0114 rfrfiff Arc
to ton Tty troops to tisslifoxs
The steamer Orpheus, carrying twenty•one guns,
called last evening at Plymouth Sound, whence she is to
convoy the screw steam transport ifs limurne with
troop?, *until iniq etcres , 49 tb9 St./14 , 6 . mm or dolifax,
The London Herold says that the first battali on of the
Rifle Brigade, now stationed at Dublin, and the first hat•
talion of the Sixteenth Regiment, stationed at Sheffield,
received erdernyeelerday to embark.
The naval editor of the London Times states that
although they aro strong in largo ships, the class of ves
sels which would be of the greatest service to them in a
war with the United Staten are the eervetton and di,s6jiil,
a great number of which remake heavy repairs before
they would be fit fur sea.
The greatest activity has prevailed since Saturday last
at the Tower of London. The whole of the workmen
and laborers employed in the various departments Moro
have been engaged front au early hour in the morning
until a late hour at night in packing up fire-arms and
every kind or article necessary for active service abroad.
On bnininy last the interior el the ancient intfrieutt
presented an unusual and bustling appearance, is Con
sequence of an order which had been received from the
officials at the War Office to prepare for the immediate
transmission of 25,000 stand of arms, which we-e packed
cent uning thirty rifles each, Milk tine HAIM
adjuncts. The men worked through the whole of Sun
day in packing, and the same night eight barges wore
filled with boxes, which were conveyed to Woolwich for
shipment to Camilla—Quebec and other places.
On Monday evening a sluillar amount of arms was cop
ve3 ed no Weelwieh, and on Wednesday preparationswere
being made ti.r the transmission of every kind of mind
tiOna of war down 1110 river in barges and other craft,
which 'neve conveyed by steam to the several Govern.
moot (IPPCJIN, whi re orders had been received to forward
without delay entry kind of defensive missile. Addi
tional Minds Mire been employed tinily in the various de
parthirtiffi of the Tower, which lids nut assumed such a
Imbuing appearance fur away years.
FROM FORTRESS !MONROE_
A NEW MAIL ROUTE.
LATER FROM FORT ROYAL.
Tl-11+1 STONE FLEET
THE NEMEC} OF THE OTATE,
APPOINTMENTS.
DEPARTURE OF TROOPS.
From General Banks' Column
LATE NEWS FROM EUROPE.
Unabated:
ANTI-WAR MEETING IN DUBLIN
GREAT BRITAIN
The militia immediately available In CannAla may be
etatcd at 30.000, which mac be Inermutsd 46 200,000. It
hue been stated that a battalion of the Guerde is under
orders for embarkation.
It le reported that the Government will charter the
City of New Fork, as well as the new nteamere canting
cutout Irma (lhomow un Tnaeday eveninit.
A great maw meeting was held in the round room of
the Rotund°, at Dublin to take into consideration tho
aspect Mill position of Irk& national affairs at the pre
sent momentous crisis. The following resolutions wore
rimed:
Artawfradi That the pormlntion of the great Isopionic,
from the Ft. Lawrence to the Gulf of Mexico, and front
the Atlantic to the Pacific shores, being largely com
posed of men of Irish birth and Irish blood, it would bo
unnatural to naPPUtin that Ireland could remain an in.
different spectator of the aroma between England and
America.
Resolved, That the events of Iho boor t operatively
dictate to all Irishmen a forgetfulness of their past
differencee, and a united rally for the old come of their
country.
Resolved. That a chairman, two secretaries, and is
committee of twenty-one members, each having been
duly and separately proposed and seco.aled; be chosen by
a maferify of voices, at this mane meeting, to take into
consideration the advisability of an organization in the
present state of affairs at home and abroad.
The Liverpool Post says the whole purpose of the meet
ing was to express in every variety of phase and demon
titration empathy for America, It is quite natural that
this Manila be the tendency of the Irish, even apart from
their hatre+ to England, for scarcely any Irish family is
unrepresented in the United States. The meeting, how
ever, wee useless and needless.
•
The Liverpool Mercury says that the only item of
portacce in the latest new; from the United Staten in the
brief alkstrart of the address of President Davis to the
Confederate Congress. The address, it adds, is hopeful
and determined in tone, and shows that a war so stupidly
persisted ie by the North el enet possibly neaten the
effect of the tallthigalietl of the Soilth. If is stated that
evidence will he laid before the European Governments
to prove that. the blockade of the Southern po is is in
effectual and consequently illegal. It is also stated that
the State Legislature of Missouri has passed a Secession
ordinance.
The London Times' city article says • "It must be
kept in view that the designs of Mr Seward are reported
for some time to have been the cause of disagreement in
the Waahinetnn Cabinet, and that the (166igi6a of the
present enestion, therefore, is not entirely to be left to
that personage. Later advice,' are awaited with great
anxiety, as it is seen that the course of circumstances
may be much Imbued by anything that may take place
between the etmeniuo armies in the interval foam new
and the arrirel of the British demands. A. victory of the
Federalists might perhaps so far satisfy the mob as to
enable the Government to act independently, and, on the
other hand, a defeat might be equally productive of a
peaceful tone,. At the same time, however, there is dan.
ger that the bad features of the situation may be aggra
vated by intelligence of some new offence ou the part of
the Federal cruisers."
LONDON. Friday Evoning.—Consols opened weaker to
lo.W.er. Owing td aales and axe news from
America, couplid with a generally easy feeling, at the
clove prices showed a fractional rally. Railways wore
heavy in the mos:sing with consols, but a reactip of a
half or quarter per cent. from the lowest pornr took
place. Foreign stocks were heavy in his morning.
Mexican became rather better than their worst, while
Turkish were much lower Bank and miscellaneous
stocks were dull at previous rates. Mining stocks were
also dull.
remade eloeed after official hours at 9011, being
shade timer. Pateign exchanges were again higher.
Bills were less abundant, but they were not all nego
tiated in consequence of continued distrust. Money was
abundant in the discount market at rates from 2X to 5%
Wit cent., the former for abort dated Bullion
trantaelione were Wm)) otant. The total value of tho
importations and exportations of bullion and specie for
the week ended Dem miler 4, is as follows: Imported,
1543,178 ; exported, £435,875.
The Paris papers assert that the despatches sent by the
British Government to Lord Lyons, although couched in
moderate language, are, nevertheless, inflexible in their
tbliClllaioD, which is 9 the restitution of the commission.
ere." If this is refused, Lord Lyons is to leave Washing
ton, with all the members of the British Legation.
The same journals affirm that the English war vessels,
which are now being prepared for sea, will leave for
America lit the beginnin g of January.
The Patrie publishes the following, under the head of
the "Laws!, Intelligence:"
tt It is stated that the despatch addressed by the Bri
tish Cabinet to Lord Lyons, to be communicated to Presi
dent Lincoln, is based exclusively on legal considerations.
This decision establishes that the commander of the San
Jacinto, by acting as he has done, has committed a fla
grant breach of- maritime law, and insulted the English
Hag; that the only right that ()Meer (1.1, ilkes) possessed
was to compel the Trent to go to some American port,
where the case could have been brought before the proper
antheritiiP, in presence of the British consul.
„ That if, in this search, despatches had boon found
establishing that Messrs. Mason and Slidell were on .a
mission girc4Air or immediately ronnootod with military
operations, tne commander would have been justified iu
seizing tt see despatches and arresting the envoys, send
ing in a detailed repoit of the transactions, with such
notes and observations as the English consul might think
fit to annoy_ That thou fortmilitlog nut having boon
fulfilled, no charge Call be established against the two
venous arrested.
"That their arrest, therefore, most be regarded as
null and void; that the Trent being the victim of tut
nrl.l4rOry not
.t contrary to every prlneaple or righk, Eng-
,
land, actfitrm a conciliatory and friendly point of view,
has asked, as the only reparation for this grave act, the
liberation of Messrs. Slidell and Mason, and that, if she
does not obtain it, Lord Lyons will leave Washington,
uilh all the lambert( of the Legation.
" We are assures that the despatch is drawn up with
great moderation ; that it carefully avoids any hurtful
expression, bat that it is firm in its conclusions. From
information we have received up to the present moment,
.ee tie net it likely that Mr. L 14 1 ,69112. vtll Ltive up
the prisoners."
The 'very, general opinion now is that the Patric was
imperfectly informed of the intentions of the French
Oovernm4p when it went in so strongly for immediate
'war n itii America, France 401.1.6 is land as on armed
mediator.
aranis, Dec. 6.—The Bourse ,continuo(' fiat. The
Bentes opened 69f. 5c., and clued at 69f. 10e., or one
quarter lower than yeaterday.
There is a nifference amongst the members of finance,
which may lead to 801110 changes.
The Emperor will probably send two frigates to rein•
force the French fleets in 'merlon waters.
SPAIN_
The Government will shortly present to the Cortes do
cuments relating to the affairs of the Neapolitan archives.
The Epoca states that Spain will pay the debt of twen
ty-five millions francs contracted with France iu 182.
PBVDSIA,
The election for members of the Chamber of Deputiee,
which took Mace On the sixth throughout the kingdom,
resuttka is favor of the liberal party.
‘.
Vie debate ou item" quesa.. was ra-wamoi OIL ei4to
fifth. Signor Buoneompagni argued that it was still ne
cessary to act with France. Italy, he said, would go to
Venice when she had three hundred thousand men, and
then Brine might be obtained.
The Nationalities announces that the financial report
which Signor Baetogi Is about to present to the Chamber
of Deputies will show a difference in the expenditure of
two hundred minium of Cranes Baumann/1 with the ordi
nary budget.
The overland mail has brought intelligence from Bom
bay to the Lab of November, and from Calcutta to the
The cholera was sHII raging in Cabool, though . not so
violently. The victims of the disease were said to num
ber fifty daily.
The general health of India, and in particular of the
town and island of Bombay, was good. -
The harvest was programing favorably.
The America sailed at 10 A. IT., for New York. It is
retorted that she called at Halifax for the purpose of de
livering Government despatches, as wall as to get a sup
ply of coal,
LATEST - VIA QUEENSTOWN.
LONDON, Pec.ll.—The Paris Pays denies the report
that President Lincoln had proposed to refer the Trent
question to France.
Tl‘a Awls flattpaa 616§ea Hat. Ila.ataa 87f. Lac, a, dl,l_
lend.
WARSAW, Sth.—Suffragan, the archbishop, has been
condemned to ten years' transportation to Siberia.
Seven Jewish and eight Christian medical stmlents of
the Vets-melt, of War...," bave baea condemned to 130,1,0
as common soldiers in the Russian army in Orenburg.
is ae , Bth.—The budget will be immediately submit
ted to the Council of the Empire. This is not attribu
table to any desperate financial position. because the
wants of the .4 - Late are covered for the nest few menthe.
Taxes rue coming in well, and the deficit will be under
50,000,000 florins, to meet which the moans are not
wanting.
The Lill on ministerial responsibility - will be simulta
nrauelr r mentzil.
Paavir, 7th.—All the functionaries refusing to co-ope
rate with the government will have eighteen soldiers
lodged in their houses until they resume their functions.
Trani, 7th, P. 111.—In the Chamber of Deputies. Dr.
Bertram mane a leniithy enaenh against the Minietev_
He asserted that it had on varlotlit OMISIOIis violated ties
secrecy of letters passing through the poet. A commis
sion was appointed to make an investigation into the
matter.
NA eLEs, Bth.—Nanco, the notorious brizand. has cur.
rendered.
BERLIN, 8111.—Tho Preussiehe Zeituno , denies that
the Government is about to introduce an extensive us
tem of furloughs, and that it lignite to modify ita atti,
tune rewire to tim military budget.
PARIS, Bth.—The Constitutionnel, Patric, Debats,
and several other French journals say that France will
remain neutral in the annt of war between England and
America. The Debuts editotially states that France has
no interest to wean the rower of the United States, and
that Trench commerce would gain enormously by a
mata fanatic° of neutrality.
fie 'London Observer (Ministerial) ridicules the idea
of submitting the Trent Question to arbitration. and de.
Ides that Captain Wilkes would have been justified in
taking the ship into a prize court.
FORTI33IOL - TB, Dec. B.—The Hero, carrying 38 guns,
bas received sailing orders, and is expected to leave to
day fir North America,
. .
Yesterday the Admiralty advertised for three more
large steamships for the immediate transport of troops.
Essinrao, Dec. B.—The impression prevails in the
Hanseatic towns that the blockade of the ports -of the
Southern Stake will soon be broken by England, The
price of cotton continues falling in consequence.
Commercial Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 6 —The cotton market close 1 flat
Aixd UhEettltd. The mit/tees from Manchester are übfa
vorable.
Brewlbtufrs quiet and steady. flour quiet but firm.
Wheat firm mid quiet. Corn easier; mixed, 84a 3d834s
6d.
PMVI6I6M fitio. II ilth‘or. Pork arm. Ilimork
10111 an upward tendency. Lard is still advancing. Tal
-1 lbw easier at bls.
Produce—Ashes are advancing. Pots, ass; Pearls, 375;
common rosin dull, at 13s (id; Spirits Turpentine, nomi
nal. Sugar has a downward tendency, and is (Kale
lower. Coffee—no sales. Rice quiet at an advaneo of la
02a.
LONDON, Dec. 6.—Flour firmer. Iron firm. Sugar has
declined Gaols, and has a downward tendency. Common
Congou Tea is atilt declining; mica at le id, Coffee
avady, Bice lia6 an upward tendency. Tallow Puoyaut
at 626. Spirits Turpentine Mill declining.
American Securities are fiat and prices nominal.
THE LATEST.
LiVPIWOOL, Saturday, Dec. 7.—Sales of Cotton for the
last two days have been 10,000 hales, closiag dreier and
unchanged; sales to speculators 'mil exporters 4,000
bales. Breadshiffs are stead}, * F c,Tionio fi rm
ionom, Dec 7. 7 -Console for money SaK QM. Illinois
Central shares 491,6048,4; Erie R. R. shares 23,i 024 X.
HAVRE COTTON MARKET—MI - no Dec. 6.—Now
Orleans tree ordinaire 1270130 f. Sales o f week 3.740
to 4,600 bales. Stock of Cotton in port 142,000 bales.
SUIPPING INTULLIOOIOII.—AIIirad front Nate 'nit-.
Belvidere '
at Cork ; Bertha Jervett, at Scilly ; J. It.
Keller, at Deal ,• Union, at Queenstown ; Advance, Mary
Lord, Darn, and Underwriter, at Liverpool.
ArrinA from Poltiniore—Grind Tnrk, at Bordoaux
James and Ellen, at Cork ilia and Virginia, at Ply
mouth.
.• • .
Arrived from Philadelphia—M. Felton, nt Liverpool.
Tho Hamilton Oran from Liverpool for New• Yorlt,
STILL LATER FROM EUROPE.
STEAMSHIP ARAOrO OFF CAPE RACE,
GEN. SCOTT ON IIIS WAY HOME
TEN THOUSAND =OOPS TO BE SENT TO
BRITISH NORTH AMERICA.
fir. JOHN, N. F., Dec. 21.—Tho steamship Arago, from
Havre, via Southampton on the 11th instant, passed off
Cape Itace at 7 o'clock this evening, and was intercepted
by the news yacht.
The Mug itrrivod at Liverpool, front New York, on
the 10th, and the Mennen - Norwegian. ea the same day.
The Puns correspondent orthe L•mion Times says that
the official opinion of the British Ministers en the out
rage perpetrated by the ofticens of the United States
steamer San Jacinto On the steamer Treat is moat pro.
else and positive, namely, that the Tiolenco committed
by the captain of the San Jacinto to indefensible, and
that, by regarding the commissioners, Messrs. Mason
and Slidell, as contraband, Mr. Lincoln and his Cabinet
CoiArAlet thi,m,elves, for they refused to admit that they
'Were aware or their presence.
The various military etations in Ireland hare been or
dered to Complete the Strength of the oixty - 41ne rYgi
mute of the lit e.
The British Government is negotiating for steamers to
transport troops to Canada.
The Times, of the 10th inst., says that the latest ad
-Tiffa brought from America !),y the Meurer ;Wagerer oP
courage the hope QlO lilliATOWtg ay the carnet et Wu*.
ington of the San .lacinfo outrage, and a Hurre wife r of
Boudzorn ....man;•olloners.
The Warrior is to ho twipplieol with eight Armstrong
100-pounders, said to change her 40-pounders for 70_
pounders. She would he ready fur a three-years borvico
on the 11th inet.
The Mack Pr:oce was Uoin ff 6ttod out 44 - rapidly an
possible.
The Chanticleer, carrying 17 guns, has been ordered
on immediate Mreign service.
The finmt and third battalions of the military train, mix
hundred etrotur 4 with a battery of NIX DinCeri, and thollith
company of the Royal Artillery, have been ordered to
proceed immediately to Canada.
The Grenadier Guard are to hold themselves in readi
nemm to embark at a mninent'm notice.
TLo Niegnivt 4 4.1114 es eisneea an ildlifiaiie at 14 1. kb.,
twice of cooßols.
At Lloyd's thorn wan Icse excitement, although little
wan being dnno in the war rinks.
Canada 5n had advanced 4 per cent. United States 5s
and Now York Central Esivancod on the 11th
lent.
The rate of discount at hamburg had declined to 3 per
cont.
The Bank of Amsterdam had raised the rate of die
count to 4 for stint_
The Rank of Holland had also raised the rate of die
count to 4 per cent.
Commis domed on the 10th at 9044190% for money,
and 90%090% for account.
TLa Frana appaa, tha _Haab aueay.L‘L.,
the event of a War between Englawl and the Unital
States, France will be neutral.
There was much disturbed state of feeling :It Warsaw,
Poland:
Tba ~deautebliss RUHLus9k Ociaa.7l. a n arri..-.1
Liverpool on the Iti, instant.
The steamship Niagara arrived at Queenstown on tho
Bth instant.
Tho British transport Melbourne sailed from Wool
ga. .RW411111090 for
Canada.
The Hero, carrying eighty-nine guile, sailed on tlie
Bth to join the North Ainericaa eginulron, and the Ridley,
carrying fifty-one guns, was to be despatched to the saute
floe forthwith.
The steamships Persia and A ustralarina were to Hail
for Canne.a on the 35th inst., with 1,000 soldiers, 5,000
stand of arms, 300 tons of stores, and two OM batteries.
Other steamers were to follow them soon.
A bulge stair or medical officers WITO 1/000 01 - 11er00 to
Canada, and ninny sergeants as drill instructors for the
Canadian militia.
The Fifth Dragoon Guards had also received orders to
embark immediately for Canada
Az rigdis on Au/uric - Rd ships wore offured DUI
refused.
It is reported that ten thousand troops will be sent to
British Worth America forthwith.
Commander Williams, R. N., the mail agent on board
the creamer Tre74 wilco Am . weo ptoppott by the .94rt
Jacinto, it, to have a public dinner given him at Ply
mouth as a mark of appreciation for his "noble and
spirited conduct."
The British vessel Rorer, from Barbadoes for London,
was boarded November sth by the tinned States steamer
Jkmfyrontery.
General Scol t is a passenger by the steamer Arago
LATEST LIVERPOOL MARKETS.—Cotton is firm-
IV, but nuiet. Breadatuffa are dull and &alining. Pros
vitdona are firm.
COTTON MARKET, LtYsuroca., Dec. 11..—The sales
of cotton. on Monday and Tuesday, were 18,000 bales,
including 0,000 to rpeculators and exporters. The mar
ket was firmer, and all descriptions Lad slightly
TEIIICCII.
The litancheeter markets were firmer, but quiet
BREADSTOFFS.—The market closed dull. The circu
lars report Flour dull at a decline of 6dala per bbl, and
iu quatni ht 29034 m, That is matt. Rail (Mined 24i Per
mita red Western 11s mons ; red anthem 128 ade
13e white Western 13s011; 6d; white Southern 138 9d
ends 3d. Cora is heavy at a decline of le©le Oa per
quarter; mixed, 335.
PROVISIONS. Themarket is firm and unahanaed
Reef firm. Pork steady. Bacon has an upward ten
dency. Lard downward, with light transactions; sales
at 48asels. Tallow steady et 5015515.
PRODUCIE.—"Itasin dull at 12s 64 for common. Spirits
kueyaxklxa naminal. Huge." , PR418.4_
One Day Later from Europe
T . 77-n ' T! ' ‘M
Gen. Scott the Bearer of an Offer of Medi
ation by the Emperor Napoleon.
Warlike Preparations Unabated
CONSOLS 90Me9OX
Cara Ita CE, Dec, 21.—Tho steamship Edinburgh, from
Liverpool, arrived off this point this evening, with Liver
pool advicea to 'Wednesday, the 11th loot., and by tube
{Minh to 011engtOW11 to Thursday, the 12th toot- lee
advices are one day later than received by the Arno.
The Edinburgh hats 19U passenger] and the American
mail%
General Fleott, previong to embariting in the etomer
_4rago for New Ihrlc, had a long interview with Prince
Napoleon.
It is reported that the General carries to America the
expression of the Freon. Emperor's desire to !wino !theta
a pacific solution of the question lately arisen between
the English and American Governments
The ste•uner Australasian was to sail on the night of
the 12th, full of troorts and munitions of war, Sm., for
the St. Lawrence.
The Niagara wee to sail on the succeeding Saturday,
taking 3to artillerists to Halifax.
There is no abatement iu England of warlike prepara
tions.
TU. Oaf. Man, A;;44, fi.7. Rm. Vaclf, Pm , (lassaa_
town, has been abandoned at sea. The crew were saved.
Commercial Intelligencelk
Livearoot., Pee..l2, via Queenstjavrn.—The Cotton
sides'yestmlay and today foot up 20,000 halos, of which
5,000 war to sPeculators and exporters. The market
closed firn, at unchanged quotations.
BitHADSTEFFS.—The market is dull, but steady, and
quotations unchanged.
Pn.vxsroNs.—The rsanril. et is stena t .
PROM:CH.—Spirits Turpentine lirra at Gies ed.
LONDON, Dec. 12.—Consols closed for money Ni 90X a
90M. American securities are nominal.
BM? liEws.—Arrivedfrom Philadelphia—ship Achilles,
Yramon.h.
Arrived from . Baltimore—ahlp John Clark, at Livor
pool.
ATFC4t of Rebel Smugglers.
BALTIMORE, Dee. 21.—The Deputy Provost Mar
shal this morning overhauled the steamer George
Weems. as she was about starting for the Patuxent
river landing. Re arrested an Englishman, named
W. 3, Ni'lloon, who had accreted in his clothing and
in ,!-•l.4.ier in his hat a quantity of morphine and
quinine. He also ~ ,,s ted, on suspicion, a man
named Harms, or Chester county; ra., A....v..1 v of
California. Both are supposed to be rebel agents,
General fix holds them in custody, but the steamer
was permitted to proceed with a guard of troops.
Parson Brownlow in Prison.
Reee-Nroma-, Dec. 21.—The Neehville Papers re
cord the death of Dr. Griswold, of the Thirty.
eighth New York Regiment, a political prisoner, at
Charleston. Advices from Major Hetrite say they
are kindly treated as prisoners at Nashville ; and
doing well.
The Southern papers say that Parson Brownlow
has been imprisoned since the 2d instant.
THE CITY.
FOR ADDITIONAL LOCALS SEE FOURTH PAGE
Our Holiday Directory
As to-day and to-morrow will be devoted to buying
goods for Christmas, the following directory will be of
service to our condors!. In &wing for useful Dregoutc
a prominent place must be assigned to
DRY GOODS
Under this head, the stock of Messrs. T. W. Events &
14... 91 and aNI 06,,t00t, street, will he found to
contain a rich and extensive display of every class
of goods belonging to the trade. Their articles suitable
for presents are exhibited in endless variety, and always
sold at fair prices. :Xtrrr....V.t.
Messrs. SHARPLESS BROTHERS, Chestnut and Eighth
streets, announce, a "full stock of Dry Goods for Christ
mas." This house has many specialties not to be found
elsewhere.
Messrs. PRICE, FERRIS, & Co., in the specialty of
White Goods, Laces, and Embroideries, being aboOt to
close out
their entire stock prior to the approaching Ist
JARIIRPY, 0f144 thole malaltistat Asall at 440111, initAlk
below the usual wla Jeanie prices.
Mr. J. M. HAFLEIGU (successor to L. J. Levy & Co.),
No. 723 Chestnut street, offers, as a holiday announce
ment, his entire stack of winter goods (one of the rieheat
in the city) at greatly reduced rates.
Mr. Joits W. THOMAS, Nos. 405 and 407 North Second
etrett, invites attention Wide large and adodr Ibly-assort
ed stock of dry koods, suitable for Christmas presents, at
prices advantageous to buyers.
Messrs. EYRE & LA :DELL, corner cf Fourth and Arch
streets, offer their mull large and varied stock, of goods
to suit everybody, at prices to suit the times.
Mr. J. It. CASSELBRERY 04170111806 a splendid cata
logue of new goods, desirable and usefu', at characteristic
low figures, and promises to keep open hie store evenings
until the 25th instant.
NeESIII. COOPER & CONARD, Ninth and Market streets,
hare a capital stock of staple and fancy' goods to select
from.
Mr. Ottnring B. Finns, No. 1012 Market street, in
staple articles necessary for general consumption, offers
a large stock at very moderate prices.
Mr, MIN A, Xvia,gri has now open, at No, PM
Chestnut street, a rich anti varied stock of Laces, Em•
broideries, Linens, and White Goods, embracing elegant
French Work Sets in great variety, and every possible
description of goods in the lees lino, suitable for presents,
and is selling them—for reasc,ne which we have not here
apace to state—at less than importation prices. Hun
dreds are securing bargains there daily.
KOaafg- 11. SPattL dG Sites hare a very superior stock
of Press Goode, Cloaks, and Domestics, well adapted for
the season, which they offer cheap.
Mesare. SIIEPPARD, VAN HARLINGEM, SL ARIVISON,
No. 1005 Chestnut street, are now offering their magniti.
cent stock, chiefly of their own importation, of French
embroidered handkerchiefs, embroideries of all kinds,
table clothe, and all kinds of Linen Goode (of which they
keep the largest fissvrttwat iu the g tirCittl7 FS
duced prices.
Mr. ItorsoN, corner of Eighth and Cherry streets, ad-
Yertises his superior stock of Sofa Cushions anti Chair
Sc to i also, a new lot of commenced slippers, at "un
precedented low prices."
Mr. Jong 11. SIG/CRS, No. 702 Arch street, offer,' a
euptriff WOE of fuupy 5011PlaP1c slf/' g494* fPF
prestnite of a useful character.
Messrs. CONIPERTEIWAIT 6C Co., northwest corner or
Eighth and Market streets, are selling a large stock of
blankets and other goods in the dry-goods line, at un
usually low prices.
FANCY GOODS
In this department, Mr. W. D. GLENN, No. 26 Smith
Fourth vireo', diaplaye hit ahnif
own importation. In elegance and variety, there is Pro
bably no stock in the country, in this beautiful class of
Christmas goods, comparable to this. In it may be
lianuty and utility, aultahla foe IS46geat
lug either to lattice, gentlemen, or children. In articlea
for the Toilet and l'apier-Macke goods, his present stock
is rich beyond description, and his prices at retail are
ab9ut the same as are usually charged wholesale. Thlts,
by these times, is a consideration.
Messrs. WITTERS & Co., No. 35 North Eighth street,
corner of Filbert, also otter a stock of fancy articles for
Christmas, and a large assortment of Britannia Ware
very cheap. This stock is attracting much attention on
that hrtEy thoeoaahfses.
far. I lI.LER, largo importer of Toys, has this season
surpassed himself in the novelty, extent, and variety of
his stock. In it may be found what will please and
mitre children, both old and young. This, and the popu
lar house of
Messrs. MARTIN Se IiII'AYLN, No. 1035 Walnut street,
are this season doing the BM; nutivo 4too!ess in the Tqy
department of the Christmas trade.
Under this head also may be properly embrace:] the largo
yetf Innen, house of Messrs. G. & G. A. WRIGHT, No. 621
Chestnut street, wits advertii o a splendid assortment of
genuine Meerschaum, Drier-Root, and India Rubber
Pipes—n most acceptable class of presents just now for
gentlemen who use the weed l'whionably,
In FrettahFl vtn,Fnallters, Mitt gemeral 11Ii ary
Goods, our readers wilt fin.lthe hest ussortinent at liens..
KENNEDY't, No. 729 Chestnut street.
Mr. S. A. 7.lAnnisos, No. iOlO Chestnut street, offers a
superb assortment of hanging Vases of novel amt varied
tlesigns. - -
ilr Jorm ZEULEY, Ja., No. 17 North Fourth street, is
new ceiling out bin large styck of Policy Gio9ibt--Jeweiry,
Perfumery, &c.--suilable for holiday presents, and 'writes
tho attontion of the retail trade.
CLOAKS AND rims.
Under this head, the announcement of Messrs. J. W.
PROCTog. ik Co., No, WM Chestnut street, will he found
Unusually attractive. Their stock in these elegant arti
cles of Ladies' wear is 1111 S urpatocal in this country, and,
being determined to reduce their Stock as much as possi
ble prior to their removal to 920 Chestnut street, they am
selling regardless of cost.
In Flag, Mr. Gannon F. WOMIATIT, Noe. 415 and 417
Arch street,
of the n and
h n it t YC Ht° l4 c ill k l;
Pull - much reduced in anticipation of the close of the
season.
In this department, Mao, Messrs. CtrariLEff OAKFORD
k SONS l under the Continental INN, offer a rich sad
varied stock, which they are selling greatly below the
usual prices.
3fr. Ivaxs, No. 23 South Ninth street, is ono of the
largest manufacturers of Ladies' Cloaks in this country
and his present stock offers rare inducements to !mem.
JAOOII IlonSfAt.t., Northwest corner of Tenth and
Arch streets, also offers Ladies' Cloaks in great variety,
al moderate prices.
Messrs. Bonin & CO., No. 25 South Tenth greet, ad
vertises one of the "largest, cheapest, and host-Itisorted
stock of cl mks in this city."
MPrtiro, f;O9 rim a (MirMP, Ninth nil Market streets,
have aim a t4tioerior assortment of Lath& Clanks, of Hide
own manufacture, which they are Hulling at low prices.
HOLIDAY BOONS
Tu thin importut ilititortmont of tho holiday towinegg
th6tellltsl walLin 1.110 (a tow clays, mach activity
aninng 'musts baying Best-clays stocks. Among those
which deserve special notice in thig conneetioo we may
!!en)c , fOlif , Wing ;
Megan. J. H. LIPPINCOTT & CO., North Furth street,
have an immense stock to select from. They now an
nounce in press" The Ambulance Surgeon ; or, Prac
tical Obneryationm on Gun.ahot wounds. by T. Mr. I.lllllh,
F. R. C. S., and A.M. Edwards; also, Th., Plold Manual
for Company Drill, arranged in Tabular Form for the use
of Officers of the United States Infantry, and adapted to
the authorized tinitod Atateit Infantry Tulin, be Ciarktin
Henry Coupe:a. Military books now are popular, timely,
and useful gifts.
Tho PitoTasrear EriscovAL BOOR Soeimr, No. 1224
Cheatnnt street, atlverthe an attractive Catalogue ; not
only for persona of that denomination, bat for all who
appreciate really good and preservable books. To their
fine stock of religions books they add a large assortment
of Photograph Allitnno.
MetwrH. LINnsAY t DLARISTON, publishers, book
sellers, and importers, No. 25 South Sixth street, offer a
choice catalogue of miscellaneous books that are admira
bly adapted for presents, and they etittotifieii tloa dorlog
the holidays, they will set/ at less than wholesale prices.
Mr. WILLIS P Missal), No. 724 Chestnut street,
presents to his patrons his novel magnificent, stock of
line illustrated and miscellaneous hooks, adapted for
presents of taste and value. To his splendid line of
books he has this season added a handsome assortment
of the popular Photograph Albums, ambrotype pictures,
carte de Vidii6 Dhotogranlia, and line stationery also,
Iwo beautiful stew games.
Book fanciers and collectors of varieties in the book
line can hare their taste gratified to a nicety at the Phi
ladelphia Bank Book Storo of Mr, JOHN CA,Nenzu, No,
419 Chestnut street.
Mr. W. G. PXRRT, corner of Fourth and Race
streets, adds to his large assortment of blank books a
splendid lino of diaries, Photograph Albums; and richly:
bound Looks, expressly for the holidays.
Dressy!. JAMES Cnswts & Sox, No. 1308 Chestnut'
street, offers a very choice and desirable line of books of
their own publication; also, a good assortment of iuve_
nil° books.
Messrs. T. B. PETERSON SZ BROTHERS, No. 308
Chest
nut street, make a brilliant Holiday announcement of
their tulenlysnine editiong of Charles Dictum , . 'llrosibt,
which they offer in single copies or sets, to send to per
sons in any city or town in any part of the United
States, free of postage or any other expenses.
Mr. W. B. %MIER; No. 106 South Third street, gene
ral agent for the New York tress, advertises his com
plete catalogue of the various American and European
Publications, of which he has the agency. A year's sub
scription to either ono of them would he a very engine
and seasonable gift.
Messrs. WILLIAM S. it ALFRED Ma wrtsx, No. WO
Chestnut street, offer, in addition to their largo stock of
raliniette and miaselletmeum works, a stdabdid
of favorite illustrated juvenile books—very popular for
presents for children anti youths. They have also a su
perb stock of Photograph Albums.
A - very yalusiLie and appropriate LOA for presenting,
is the "new and elegint National Gift-book" advertised
by Mr. Jolly MCFARLAN, No. 33 South Sixth street, en
titled "The Fallen Itrave;" a ininnorial of officers killed
li d.f.ffica of the UtAbh. MiiP, also very .sppn,pri
ittely invites attention to Applidon's New Cyclopedia,
for the sale of which, in Philadelphia, he is also the
agent.
5ie . 45112. MC " P.... 14,, VO. ImporicrilofEn.sll,ll,. 1.994 ff,
No. 27 South Sixth street, now offer their large assort
ment of foreign books and fine engravings at grem.ty
reduced prices.
Jitwzraity avD SlT,Nrai WARE,
Of Ow 'ooautiful sad appropriate goods embraced an.
der this head, Philadelphia offers several of thd finest
stocks in trio Union,
NT. 1110M4S 0. OiIitAMTT, NO. 7.14 Chestnut street ;
anbotinceS his elegant stock of ladies' gold watches; use
ful and fatity arth;:es of silver; plated ware, and fine
.16wz-ln, at iti.(Zei atlaidA to tha fining.
Messrs. Fenn A; BROTHER' No. 824 Chesi , 7o t street,
olifr, as usual, a very superior stock of fine iewehl,
watches, musical boxes, et cetera, and at " prices much
laver than eves bdoNe asht4l."
Messrs: Lnwis Le nouns A; Co., 802 Chestnut street,
advmtise an elegant and varied stock of watches, jewelry,
silver ware, and fanCy silver goods, for Christmas and
Now Year presents, to which we invite atietitiam
JOSEPII 11. WATSO.I4", No. 326 Chestnut, offers a
large and new stock of watches, jewelry, and silver and
plated ware, fur holiday presents, at reduced prices.
Mr. U. rit , g.;P.T Nn. 22 North Sixth street, advertises
a splendid assortment of etrusean. coral, solid gold
jewelry ; also standard silver ware, and other artictes
suitable for holiday gifts.
meters, STA ME Fl 'MUST' NO. fin Market knot,
alto offer a large and well-selected stock of this appro
priate class of goods for presents.
CLARK'S "One• Dollar Store," No. 602 Chestnut street,
is driving an active trade in jewelry and fain goods go.
nerally.
Messrs. Wsr. WILSON & SON, southwest corner of Fifth
and Cherry streets, offer holiday presents of intrinsic
value, in the form of Plain and Fancy Silver ware, for
the manufacture uf which they have an Unrivalled reps.
tation. They hare an elegant line of goods made up ex
pressly for Christmas gifts.
Mr. 1. B. MASTER, agent for the American Watch
uompinire Time iscrpere, for moire and gramma, of.
fere, at hit saletroams, No. 326 Chestnut street, a magni
ficent stock of watches to select froma good place to
buy,
OPTIVAL INSTRUDS ggTa
MOMS. MCALLISTER it BROTHER, No. 7213 Chestnut
street, offer as suitable holiday gifts a very extensive as
sortment of optical instruments, artistic, useful, enter
taining, and instructive, among which are the micro•
scope, stereoscope, and field and opera glasses; also, a
splendid assortment of Photograph Albums and Cards of
dittlantliehed Persois to Pin he PICA
Under this head also, - Messrs. J.tnES W. QUEEN k
Co, No. 924 Chestnut street, offer an attractive cata
logue of "Useful presents for the season." In Photo
graph Albums they are doing an immense business, and
their stereoscopes, magic lanterns, mathematical and
drawing instruments, electrical machines, opera glasses,
microscopes, with everything else in the optical line,
offer great attractions to intelligent buyers.
In this department also. Mr. V. T. Anstads, optician,
No. 635 Chestnut street, offers a good stock, which he is
"selling off, at and much below cost, to close business
after the holidays."
vgavrtiAttgill 0-ocrva,
To ladies shopping for suitable, acceptable, and useful
presents for gentlemen, there is no department more in
viting than that of Gents' Furnishing Goods, of which
our readers will find an elegant clock at the old house of
Mr. W. W. KNIGHT, No. 606 Arch street. His superb
Wrappers, heavy woollen overshirts, first-Quality under
clothing, and every description of hosiery, are tutsur
passed.
In this department, also, Mr. It. C. WsLamm, Non. 5
and 7 North Sixth street, offers, as usual, a capital
stork, in which every gentleman may find somott.i.yt
adapted to his taste and necessities. He is also doing a
large business in Gentlemen's Wrappers.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods are also a speciality at
ViLkieLEA &Lusaka AL Paula, nodes - 41,4 HoiAl.eaGdi
Hotel. In their stock will be found all the finest articles
in that line.'
Mr. J. A. ESHLEMAN, proprietor of the Cravat Store,
northwest corner of Chestnut and HerenthAMC in
making his holiday display of Cravats, Scarfs, Ties, and
Gentle Furnishing Goode, has evidently done co with the
determination to add another story to his acknowlMlged
reputation ae a flret-lose caterer for the !Tech-.
Mr. J. W. 8. COTT, No. 814 Chestnut street, also offers
a very superior stock of Gents' Furnishing Goods.
CONFECTIONERY
There could be no Chrintaina wstuout eweenneate, and
care ebould therefore be need to select only such as are
pure and.mholcsome. These can be had, in best style,
and in greatest variety, at the following establishments:
Mr. A. L.NANSANT, minder the tontinental nowt, Las
a stock of fine French and American Confectionery ; also,
of elegant and rare tropical and Lot• Louse Fruits, such
ais no other single house displays in this country.
Magara. E. G. WiliTirk S CO., g AM! olr M , be 1644
Cl:walnut, have had what, in mercantile parlance, is
technically called "a mall," for several days oast, for
their delicious saccharine preparations.
Mr. J. J. RICITARDSONs No. 126 Market street, is an
extensive manufacturer, makes the finest quality of Con
fectionery, and sells at remarkably moderate prices.
Mr. W. A. ALILLISDRIt, manufactures and Infilbat,Sa df
tine American and French Confectionery, and dealer in
fine foreign and domestic Fruits, has a large stock, with
beautiful fancy boxes, suitable for presents.
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
Among utilitarian people eloihing is always made a
prominent article in buying presents. In this depart
ment, Philadelphia has several houses that cannot be too
highly reeontinendeti. At either of the following esta
blishments wo know that Mayers will find what they
want, and be fairly dealt with:
Dieeera, -I 1000, 44: st W 11491l i Nosh iirld
chmitnnt street;
Mr. GRANVILLE STOKES, No. 605 Chestnut street
Mr. CHARLES STOKES' elegant. warerooms, under the
Continental Hotel ;
Messrs. WANAMAKER & BROWN—a' Oak Hall "—south
east corner of Sixth and Market;
MEtliaill. -BENNETT hi al Tower HMO No. 518
Market street; _
Mr. E. A. ELDIUDGR, formerly at Eighth and Chest
nut atrerte, ante at 015 Market; and
Messrs. JONES & CO, who have long since adopted the
"one-price system," No. 604 Market street.
MISCELLANEOUS
In addition to the verious departments above enume
rated, there are several other establishments and
branches of lousiness deserving a liberal share of holiday
patronage
Messrs. 15 ILO NV X S. Cu , for Instance, No. 4214
Market street—the hugest Umbrella manufactory in
Philadelphia—offer 4. superb stock of articles in that
ljpe, that are just .6 the thin s " for holiday gifts.—
WARNER, ?LIMEY, tt 111aLu ILLS Zit). 718 Chest
nut strret, invite attention to their largo assortment of
French and American Bronzes, Porcol tin Lanterns,
&CI Thit it a await and Hub:
stauliol close of presents, awl should not be overlooked.
Their porcelain lanterns are a now and exauisite article,
awl nioke it Veky i.iat and indelible gilt. The helm of
them- are varied to snit all tastes.
Persons wishing to buy anything in the way of house
keeping articles 101 ill find a superior stock at Messrs. E.
a. PAfieos Et CO.'s, comer of DOCIE and Pear Iltrotta.
Photographs are always in sermon for presenting Dir.
poses, but more especially now. Mr. Itp:taaa, or North
Second street, takes them, beautifully colored, at therlow
price of one dollar each.
GEORO V. F. BENKERT, mannfletnear of ilas
su
tore frames and looking glasses, No. 826 Arch street, in
prepared to meet the wants of the public in this line at
the shortest notice, in the beet style, and at moderato
pricee.
Hair dyeing and rotting la an odd enough thing to in
troduce under the head of "presents," we admit; yet
hundreds of gentlemen and ladies In thin city make a ten
fold morel:west:llEok amearance after having their gray
or dielcolored hair dyed a splendid black or a beautiful
brown at the famous establishment of Mr. L. GOTEKUNST,
corner of Fourth and Branch streets.
Aquariums, fern caeca, et cetera, are offered in variety
at No. 144 North Sixth street.
Messrs. CHARLES OAKSORD Soya, under the Conti.
nental Hotel, offer (in addition to their beautiful seta of
Lattice' Fore) epteudid new,style Hats, Parie.mads La
dies' Shoes, acute' Purnishlng Goods, Nab; for children,
and a fine assortment of Regulation Efate, Caps, Embroi
deries, one Swords and Sabres, Sashes, Belts, Canteens,
AC., for officete of the army and nem,
This American Sunday School Union, No. till Cheat
nut street, offers a large stock of beautiful medals fur
gifts or prime, mainly of scenes En Scripture history.
A good portable lamp for burning Traraerueoll would he
k Aei•s'lceahle present to young lamsekeepers. Tim place
to get these is at Messrs. WITTER.; & Co's, No. 3& North
Eighth street, corner of Filbert.
Mr. EDWARD PIRRIRII. earner of Eighth sn..l Ark
striAß 7 is cl..ln g alit a law, and .xria•d titaCk of fine
Stereoscopic Views, at a great redaction In prices, in view
of relinquishing that branch of his business. Tie has
alto "many other articlug of tutu and utility euttable for
presents.
In Blank Booke end fine Stationery' of every descrip
tion, Messrs. W3l. F. Mummy & SONS, Na. 330 Chest
nut street, affer a large and elegant stack.
In tine 'holiday GerocenrcB, our readers will find
complete first-class stock nt the well-known store of Mr.
C. 211ATrsoN, corner of Arch and Tenth streets.
In Ill:Ill/A.44 tin Silt. L 1148., ALDHAR , U. Barg RNA. &SP
oar of Eleventh and Vine streets, offers a superior stock.
TIN • XCellelit mince-meat materials are especially season-
Josnue 11"ttiatrri corner of Spring Garden and
rranklin streets, Mao a dealer in fine family grocerlee,
invites attention to his celebrated "ne plus ultra
Minced Meet," in large or small Quantitioa.
Pie_ V_ SMitlisest eaPhaS of 4rlritli aiid Aeeh
streets, is a large manufacturer of lamp shades of every
description. These are suitable and not expensive pre
sents. Ills retafi etore is at sca. Arch street.
Far PIMA Zignnrs , of 4VArc. , hrinut and variety, tee re
commend our readers' to the old and reputable house a
31eure. CANTWELL & BEFFBR ‘ Southwest corner of Ger
mantown avenue and Mader 'greet. Being among the
largett dealers in lino lifinord in this country, and Dumb
ing facilities enjoyed by few other hotteee, they can and
do sell better liquors for the prices than probably any
ether home in the trade.
kleSflrP. JArRETOLIE SL cansTAlll§) VA, 7r471 29i
South Front streeti offer a superior lino of Rochelle,
Cognac, and Bordeaux Brandies—all prime and reliable.
SA-a fes are desirable presents for boys. Ono of the best
stocks of theme wtll be found at Masora. pit FLIP Wmuif
60.'9 0 Ito. 43Z Cbestnut.
In fine Hats and Caps for gentlemen and boys, the
splendid clock of Mr. WAktitisurox, Chestnut street, be
low Fifth, is wor!1! of specjai p9tim Bit new atiles far
the season are in ltiarburton's usual good taste, and the
popular judgment iu their favor is well expressed by the
crowds of customers which daily visit his store.
?kora, Jena bumf; it tins, No. Ret Chestnut
street, are offering their magnificent stock of looking.
glasses, oil paintings, engravings, picture and photograph
frames, at greatly below their venal prices. Their goods
conetituto a Tory elegant elms of presenta
In Furniture and Cabinet ware, Messrs. Wong &
CAMProx, No. 261 eoutti Second street, have the reputa
tion of making the finest goods that are manufactured.
They hare now a princely stock of oluant furniture on
11R111.1 to select from.
OPENING OF A NEW CUURCII. The new
church erected by the congregation of the Church of the
CUTCIIIIIII4 (I'. 3.1) at Eighteenth and Filbert Atrisatxt wag
fernelllY 11110110 d yesterday with rellidollg eXerldleig. Thig
congregation was formerly presided .ivet. by Rev, Dudley
A. Tyng, under whose rectorship large accessions were
made to its membership. Its csreer dates from the (ica
slaw all 111V107111 Lu tine Vlitif•AL
four years since, from which time the congregation has
been regularly worshipping in Concert Hall. The elifice
erected for their use is now completed, and presents as
unique and tasteful appearance. The exterior ie of
rukklo Fikerne work, of a. rr,k,o snek-- of twchicycturop Tho
building has a frontage of 73 feet, with a depth of lOrt
feet. The basement contains a lecture-room, vestry, and
two class-rooms on eith side. The main audience is ap.
proticheil by four broad staircases, which iiiford an till.
kitiqthit of ekit Tkc ,lhoeoeloue of
the room are al by 83 feet, inclusive of the chancel, with
a height ot' di feet in the centre. The aide and front win.
done are of neatly stained glass.
A peculiarity In the teethed of liulding the chancel is
MY Of goa jell is ar
ranged ta a manner unobser cable to persons seated in
the body of the church, by which means the chancel is
well lighted. Ten bronze five-light rhandeliers, with
brackets of an entirely new pattern, Iwo suspended from the
ceiling, anti Furnish enitielint light to rnabie the reading
of a book in any portion of the main room. One four
light chandelier is supplied fur the vestibule. Tho
gas-fixtures. upon the whole, really emstitute the
molt noticenbin feature of the hotelier arraogranit,
anti were manufactured and appropriately axed in pats
tion by the well-known firm of Messrs. Vankirk ,
of Frankford, to whom great credit is due for the skint
and tastefulness displayed In the maniCacture. An iron
railing, in front of the iiingrra' ornament, connecting
two aide galleries, nu been supplied by the came firm
messes. Sydney & Merry are the architects.
The building has a capacity of seating one thousami
persons, afil been 41:00 at A MEd of 827,000. A
portion of the e...we are resereed feat the use of strangers
At the morning service, yeaterdae, a liana= was de
livered by Rev. Dr. Tyng, of New York. In the eve
ning the rector, Rev. B. T. Noakes, ctficiated.l
MRS. C. M. HOOPER Wiglol to inform the
flfetala of the prisoners of Coirmany N, California Regi
ment, that she has received a letter from her husben•i,
Lieutenant Charles M. Hooper, from Richmond, stating
that he has been anxiously waiting for the Government
to provide soma necessary articles of clothing far forty
men of the above-named Pompons' now in Richmond pri
son. rte periling has Leerilone up to the present time, he
has deiind Mrs. Hooper th advertise, m order that those
of the men who have relatives or tricuole xiotie to send
111(111111111kfi con do to, by leaving them either with Mrs.
Francialiellar. riming Garden street, below Seventh, or
with Mrs. C. M. Hooper, 2B North 'Eighth street, Phila
delphia. to be forwarded. And as there may bo some of
these men who have no relatives, any contributions,
tither in mom pr Flushing, from the citiv,ene of Phila.
ilelplaa, will Ito grnteTully received soil appropriated to
their use. Mrs. Hooper is anxious to send the things
without delay, as the weather is becoming cold, and the
men are sufferii g. for want of thorn. Lieutenant Hoopoe
will pay the freight and see that the men get what Is sent
The articles reqntreti are as follow: 40 blankets; 40
flannel shirts; 40 pairs woollen drawers; 80 pairs of
seeks ; also, the same number of towels, pocket handker
chiefs, tooth brushes, combs, also some soap, needled
k.k.a tl, at d , Lutt,,,rhg,
CAVALRY SPURS FOR THE GOVERNMENT, ETC.
—Messrs. Yanhirk S Co , of Frankford, are about com
pleting an order for seventy thousand of rivalry
epure, for the use of the army. The establishment of
this firm presents a fac-simile of an industrial bee-hive,
over three hundred operatives being constantly employed
within the building. The regular business of the firm,
for NM time peat, Imo neon the manufacture of the
cool-oil lamp-burner, the demand for this ingenious arti
cle laving greatly increased since the blockade of the
Southern ports, whereby a large supply of turpentine has
been cut off, and the price of fluid materiAlly augmented.
Notwithstanding a Government contract for spore, etc,,
one the turning out of fifty gross of burners per day, the
firm hare just completed the construction of ten bronze
five-light chandeliers, with accompanying fixtures, for
the use of the new P. E. Church of the Covenant, in this
city. The manufacture of the spurs will furnlsh employ
ment To the fnll number of hands now engaged, during
the entire winter, although the present order is nearly
completed.
INTERESTING CELEBRATION.—Last night, an
iASercei chrionnno 4e104 - 0119P Seeli piece in jib base
ment of Et. Joseph's Catholic Church. The exercises
consisted of a shepherds' procession, in which the journey
of the Wise Men of the East to the newly-born Saviour
was skilfully and dramatically represented. A number
of a;.10 6 w* - respot oo ?.9 ,1 adarevves delivered, eti
touching ripen the events with which Chrietnuis is con
nected. The room was tilled to overflowing, and the
greatest pleasure was apparently experienced by those
whe witnessed the preetectlttge.
NAVY YARD.—La Senorita Isabel Cubas, in
company with several lady friends and Mr. Nixon. the
)041` Pi the AraOsloY of Moly, will PRY a Tisit to the
nary yard at three o'clocg to-morrow afternoon. The
party will be received by Commander. Thomas Turner,
the accomplished o ff icer who has charge of the yard.
FISE.--Last evening about G o'clock, fire
broke out in the smoke-house of John Shambar, Number
street, above Jelrereon. The flames were extinguished
before an? considerable damage had resulted. The fire
men were very prompt.
iDITORTATIONI4O-1 - 01 . the Mg fell' mouths
direct importations have been very slim. The imported
articles mostly consist of sugar, salt, and coffee; brandies
and other spirituous liquors being principally imparted in
the New 'loaf her Der, anti sehetwiet to rile port. For
tide reason Collector Thomas bat refused to fill vacancies,
as he deems the revenue insufficient to warrant such a
course.
ACADEMY Or MVIIIC.- 1 1960 `
third wantiniso, given
on Saturday afternoon, was well attended, by a
highly fashionable and intelligent audience. The
graceful dam= appeared in the Hungarian na
tional dance, and was received with the moat en.
thusiastic applause from nu parts of the house.
She will take a benefit on Thursday evening. The
benefit to the Volunteer Refreshment Saloons will
be given on Saturday afternoon, January 4, which
will probably be the last of the matinees. Mr.
Forrest will appear this evening as lifetarnora
He will sat 141,65.4. thiA dlifirnater during the pre=
sent engagement.
ARCH-STREET THEATRE.—A 7'317 attractive bill
is presented for this evening. It embraces the
comedy of " Tao Soldier's Daughter," the new
burlesque entitled " Eittillttamo Tell, the Hero of
Bohnitzer Kam" nest tin 99111i9 pantemitne
"Don Juan." On Christmas night Shakepoare's
fallorite comedy of "Love's Labor Lost" will be
presented, with a brilliant east and beautiful new
scenery,
SIGNOR BLITZ, at the Temple of Wonders. Tenth
and Chestnut streets, has made extensive prepara
limfor tin mimpipt of his friends during the
holidays. On Christmas day be gives three re
markable exhibitions of magic, ventriloquism, and
the canary birds, commencing at 11 A. hl , 3 and
F. m,, and every afterneen and evening during
the week.
AUCTION NOTICE.—We call the attention of buy
ers to the large sale or boots and shoes, comprising
an assortment of eight hundred cases of city and
Eastern manufacture ; also, a largo lino of MOWS
and boys' caps, manufactured for best city retail
trade, to be sold this morning by catalogue, for
ash, by Philip Ford it (Imi auctioneer/I I commone
st 10 o'clock, at their store, Noe. 525 Market and
522 Commerce streets.
SALE OF THE SPLENDID MARBLE MANSION AND
FURNITURE, S. W. CORNER OP TIIIRTEENTII AND
ARCH Srneers.--Pantphlet catalogues of the sale
the elegant furniture gmt ;voidance at the S. W.
corner of Thirteenth and Arch etroete, by James A.
Freeman, auctioneer, may now be obtained at the
house or at the auction store. No. 422 Walnut street.
L-Trc prc/OffeS are now or?: for e.t.a mtna
-110,1.
SALE OF ELEGANT EMBROIDERED AND LACE
CtOODN I OLOARB) Act - 2116 ra9raug, o'clook,
Memo, Birch ct Son, No. 914 Chestnut street, will
Noll a stock of rich embroidered and lane seta and
handkerchiefs, collars, robes ; also, cloaks and furs—
the finest• goods imported.
SALE OF STOOK OF LooKING-GLAssas and pictures
&Amm o at ii4titkitit, At No. 152 North Ninth tarot.