---- THE PRESS, ov(t4IFP DAILY (SUNDAYS EXOBEITEDA BY JOHN W. FORNEY, No, 111 SOUTH FOURTH STRERT. TDE DAILY PRESS, Corm Piga Wv,alt, payable to the Carrier, c o to sub;cribera out of the City at Eroirr DOLLARS t , t ,ot. Font DOLLARS ion SIX MONTHS, TWO DOI,- r olt Tansa Diorrns—invariably in advance tot the lira US TRI.WEEKLY PRESS, 5 ,. 3 1,4 to Subscribors out of the City at FoUa DoL. Pnu AFNEtm, in advance. . -•_ RETAIL DRY GOODS. j,I,t,LL AND ACCEPTABLE I.' CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR E. M. NEEDLES, 1O CHESTNUT. STREET. APeCtal attention of Porchnsers of PRESEFT•3 'I:- COMING HOLIDAYS, ht. eNt...)...ve stock of articles suitable for that pur. FOR PRESENTS : Bent' Hs' Colored Bordered Ilandkerehiets. emstitched do do In 2,2 X sod 2 inch wide hems. 11, do Printed Borders, . p do French and clear Lawn, do In nil kinds of Lane. pc• Handkerchiefs, of nil kinds, }laodkorchiefs,of all kinds. en's licodkerehlefs, of all kinds. ~; tsi.ortioent of ilandkereldefs in the city. FOIL PRESENTS : Threw , Taco Veils, $2 and upwards. o.4mbrle Lobe VAlls 7(ie. Mill upwards. IVA.. Lace Collar Sets, cm, and upwards Floocoi Work do, all prices. PRESENTS 4 i;inif: of LAC 2 GOODS: "lAN , Coltraos and Barbes, ]topes and Waists. Lttoe , by the rd. AI! Lace Steeveg. D„ Bands and otracings. Pe Embroideries. .n :Wen (lamb - tie Handkerchiefs; Embroidered with • j.tit received. thope Oambric,Ruflied Haudkerebiefe, Embroidered V 7 • ,jnzcu atenclenue Lace Handkerchiefs ; • Gouts' and Childreti'e Printed-bordered Hand • dm Ladies' Ivory Initial Cud' Buttons. 84 'French Muslim, 2 Yards wide, for Party rA , at old prices, c,,rapietv , Stook of WHITE GOODS at LOW L.lO-1 at.Old.Prlces.. thz above will make a nseftil and beantifnl PitrISENT, and Buyers will find it to their -.ore to inspect my stock before making their theh few exceptions, it is offered at OLD per than present wholesale rates. FOIE & LANDELL, E. & L. FOURTH AND ARCH, bunEn SOME FINE GOODS AT LOW PRICES, F 01: HOLIDAY GIFTS. pE,NB VE SHAWLS. MI BROCADE SILKS. FASHIONABLE POPLINS. • FitoSTED BEAVER CLOAKS. RICHEST PRINTED REPS. FINE BLUE MERINOES. ;cATILET BROGUE SCARFS. POINT LACE COLLARS AND SETS. NEW FANCY POCKET HDKFS, ;;LOVES OF FIRST QUALITY ONLY. JAMES B. CAMPBELL & CO., IMPORTERS AND CASH DEALERS IN rDRY GOODS, Y.T WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 727 CHESTNUT STREET, HA VP j ty,t received, and are now offering, magnificent .MILKS. SHAWLS, AND DRESS GOODS, ISPECIALLY ADAPTED TO THIS SEASON. - t I.tim io MARKET STREET STILL At f AHEAD !—.l . am now selling Bleached and we MUSLIN at 14c, by the piece; Heavier Bleached 1;',; our ease Very Heay.y, wide, Mc, by the, piece, qth 2) by the case; Finer and Closer do., ?A inches x: k, at 5.)c, by the piece ; several cases full yard wide. ''2r; Fits Fine at 25c. One rase I u yards wide, bleached, first-rate quality, at the piece. - to 'Pi yards wide, heavy bleached, at 250. itns I„t';=, yards wide, good quality, at 60c, worth my_ •ebis. Warr Brotra Nitslin at 20 and tr2o; the Very Heaviest, .at every quality in the market, (cur Lt govt Canton Flannel at 22c, good Bleached Canton Flannel at 22e, worth at titie lot very liraVy Bleached Canton Flannel „at MO. the (1-C extr., Heavy Brown, at 25c. Two , uperior Heavy Brown, at 31) e. ice ra,e Hamilton Brown, nearly yard wide, 350. • ze cn a Hamilton Bleached, very heavy, at 31.i1e. Goods are all much cheaper than the case price. :.''cg Wright them early in the season, I am able to sell very cheap. e,e lot heavy Colored Canton Fannel, suitable for at Me ; GO pieces Calico, for Comfortables, at by the Jiiece; 1,030 pounds Jute Laps, for filling tents per pound. at Pi GR.A.NVILLB B. HAI3ES, • • No. 1013 MARKET Street, above Tenth. FLANNELS. -GRAY FLANNELS AT 45 and 50 cts. ; 'Red do. Mi. 3234", and 35—these are ?the niece t one hale very heavy gray twilled at 50 cts., !tit 00, at least ; all wool white at 23 and 32 eta. ; Bal ,..lvale do. in all the qualities; Shaker Flannels, war .:Lted =shrinkable, ;ripell Flannels. for Fancy Shirts ; and an excellent ...dtaient of all kinds, which I . am selling very cheap. MARKET Si B. HAINES. 1013 MARKET Street, above° Tenth. YR , & 1 4 ANDELL, FOUR'PH AND A Ref , ITlve a fine stock Vskets, Extra Size. B ialtets, Ribbon Bound, BI its, Wboleaale, " t,5, Dark Grays. EYRE & LA. ------------- _ .. ELL, FOURTH AND % Hell . Niva" keep he best makes of Long CLOTH clioalliO NUBIANS by &,e piece ; also, good LINENS f• L r Collars and Fronts. 4-4 SIIAKER FLANNELS FOR SIC IRTS.—Theel Flannels em.shrinkable, and. airs stout for Whiter SElrts. EYP.E. & LAYDELL, des tt FOURTH aim ARCH Streets. SAXONY WOVEN' DRESS GOODS .- NEW AND DESIRABLE STYLES. Price:, from 25 to 37M cents ner .nrd. most effective goods in the markit for the cost. CURWEN 9TODD ART & ROTHER, 450, 452, and 4-51 SECOND Bt., ah-L---..0 BROCHE REPS AT REDUCED PRICES. .Ic,t from Auction, several lots., 'which we are selling than usual prices. CURWEN STODDART St BROTHER, 450, 452, and 454 N. SECOND St., above Willow. J)LACK AND COLORED PARIS -REPS, Prom thoLuto Sales, whlih we are selling off Cheap. CURWEN STODDART & BROTHER, 4-50,152, ani.llsl- N. SECOND Si.. above Willow. FINE FRENCH MERINOES, or VERY '. 7 . ; CHOICE SHADES. Plain Reps and Poplins, all colors. Rich Printed - Dress Goode. Plain Solid Colored Silks. Black and Colored Corded Silks: Brown and Fancy Figured Silks. Plain Black Silks, rich lustre, Chalue Lathe Long Brodie Shawls. ()Pen C , entre Cashmere Shawls. Gay and Plain Style Blanket Shawls. EDWIN HALL & BRO., 26 South SECOND Street. received and will be 11 opened this morning, Niq , ,'cr,ther large lot of , BALMORAL SKIRTS, at r.25,./ . l‘l/ a lot that closed out from a New Yorklmporting These Skirts are now and have been retailing at li es' Bllmoral Skirts, 4189 • oao 1 C E DRY GOODS-JUST RE CF.IVED, Bruise Pauline, Plain and Figured. Brown Wool Pnlins, Double Width. nl.l. S Iferiuocs of laden, Wool lneines, Plain and Figured. Carton and Wool D l Laines--a nice line. Lamed Merinoes, A full line of Plain Shawls. A full line of Gay Shawls. coe 10l of Black FlEirp.WWl - '` """ or DpJerli A lull line of Casslineree. A lull line of Vesting. TplIN STOKES, 1021 &RCS greet. CLOAKING CLOTHS. SUBLIME QUALITY. in/fanny's Frosted, Beavers. Medium-priced Frosted Beavers. Thick and fine French Beavers. Tricot, Castor. and Union Beavers. Mohair and Sealskin Cloakings. Superfine Cassimeres, viz. f, Silk Mixes—Black, neat fancies— Bore—Extra heavy—Union-3leitans, Sts., ke. tit Coaling. and OvercoatingS. Novelties in fancy Vesting's , nALMORALS. .one hundred pieces 25. cent Delainest. Auction lots line Black Alpacas. Blacklerness and Poplins. Poplins, 87c., *I, *1.25. line Blankets and Flannels. BOYS' CLOTHING. ExPerienced Cutters, good. Cloths, and Goad work—Garments made to order. na2S•tt COOPER & CONAMB S.'E. corner NINTH and AIARKET Stree'.a. ;DRY GOODS FOR WINTER. RFT. - Poplins Fr/lieti Merinos, Colored Mousselines , - fionit De Sales, - Ventura Silks, Blanket Shawls, Dulnioral Skirts/ Black Silks, Fancy Silks, Black,Bombazines, Worsted Plaids, Cheap Delaines, French Chintzes, Shirting Flannels, Broche Shawls, Fine Blankets, Crib Blankets. ARPLESS - BROTHERS, 4 ' ll ' , CHESTNUT and EIGHTH Streets. .I : I '' RENCH E MBROIVERIES, SELECTED EXPRESSLY Pon HOLIDAY PRESENTS. /adles' Embroidered and Hem-Stitched Handkerchief& Children's 110, do. do. do, entletneies do. do. do. do. Jiises'Embroidered Setts and Collars. do. do. do. • -"loerising all of the newest Yarioties and at Ter? low SHEPPARD VAN HARLINGEN, & A'RRISON, 134 11stniet 3OOM CHESTNUT Street. EDWIN HALL Sc BROTHER, 26 S. at SECOND Street, will *pen this morning a few pieces 4-4 Cloak. Velvets, pure silk, red Lyons. One Piece at r .. ‘,ll. piece at la. • One piece at 10.50.• ()Le piece at-tl2. - : ' ~,1,,t!n0 piece at MB. _ ' f . „; .. ,^_4i Vets-ets ware lett over from last season, and are 4, maclal,elow the present cost of importatlon.de9-et• 4 ~,;;;....: - (:•':'' . . . - .. ... . ... ~, \''v(l - ,71 1 ,:.‘ • '. 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'. • • •'• I t ." t ' '' 1 ' li l l' .N C . ..*.l'let!L., ' ,l - - ",--. -,- 4' ' - - . '''', ~...._-'7 - - --•-••••'--.,-----•• . - ...= - : - v.. -777 ,:t.t..,,, -- ,..;.,- , ' .' ,7 4 - r.- . , ~ ,- .-: -- ~-..---.'l. .•..k ,10,--' of- - , f -- ,---,,, - 1 1 11;f ' :6 " . '",- -..,„.............„ ..i..w .550' P •,.. .-, • :'_ ' '... -. . - ' ' T'' '•;-.:-- ~-,. , _ Illafartzzi.,.. 7.4 ' ''. et....,i ~ ...§ ..*3..,: ,, t -'. '-•_:, - 11 4 - 1 • _ _ .. - Rr_tz-,,,..... .-.. Him , . i • - .:. :' VOL. 6.-NO. 114. RETAIL DRY GOODS. RICH AND RELIABLE FLIPS OF oui ow IMPORTATION AND MANUFACTURE HUDSON'S BAVSABLE, ROYAL ERM ENE, DARK SABLE MINK, REAL CHINCHILIa, DARK SIBERIAN SQUIRREL, IN EVERY FASHIONABLE STYLE, FOR LADIES, MIBSES, AND CHILDREN. FU.RS MADE TO ORDER J. :W. PROCTOR NO. 920 CHESTNUT STREET, noS•stutit2m -,; - PHILADELPHIA GREAT :REDUCTION IN PRICES OF SILKS, SHAWLS, AND DRESS GOODS, FOR TEM HOLIDAYS. JAS. R. CAMPBELL & 00., 01 - I.F.ISTNIIT STREET. dell-121. FINE CLOTH CLOAKS. FINE FROSTED BEAVER CLOAKS FINE BLACK TRICOT CLOAKS. 3IEDIUM-PRICED CLOAKS. FINE BLANKET SHAWLS. EXTRA CHEAP BALMORALS FINE LARGE BLANKETS. SUPERFINE FROSTED BEAVERS. CASTOR BEAVERS-TRICOTS. BOYS' FINE CLOTHING. SUITS MADE TO ORDER. COOPER & CONARD, 11028-ff S. E. COB. NINTH & MARKET SO - • CHEAR,DRY GOODS. CARPETS, :OIL 'L i CLOTHS, AND WINDOW SHADF,S.---V. E. ARCHAM BAULT, Northeast Corner ELEVENTH and .MA.E.K.Er Streets, will open THIS MORNING, from Auction, In grain Carpets at 37. 45, 00, 02, 75, and SM. Entry and Stair Car Pets, 25 to Wc.'llag, Hemp, and Yarn Carpets, 20 to 45c. Floor OR Cloths, 87 to 22e. Gilt Bordered Window- Shades, Me to $1,50. Buff and Green Window Holland, Mous, de Woes, IS to 23e. Plaid Dress Goods, 25 to 4-sc. Christmas Chintzes, 16 to 20c. Frosted kßearev Cloths, $2 to la Water-proof Cloakiugs, $1.25. 'Fancy Shirting Flannels, :37 to 62e. Canton Flannels, 55 to Sic. Shirting and Sheeting. • dell-018W lm COMMISSION ROUSES. VANTON FLANNEL Of various grades, CHECKS, 4-4 BLEACHED MUSLIN'S, DROWisi MUSLIES, TICKINOS, and CORSET JEANS, For sale law, net cash, by GE O. GRIGG, glO CHURCH ALLEY. deb COTTON YARN. FiTPERIOR COTTON YARN, NO. 10, FOR SALE BY FROTRINGIiAM & WELLS ITAZARD., cSC HUTCHINSON, No. 112 CHESTNUT STREET, COMMISSION MERCHANTS FOR THE SALE OF PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS. se2fl.6m • DRY GOODS JOBBERS. T H.OM.A.S'MELLOP—saIicin—, _ _ ENGLISH . AND: GERMAN IMPORTERS, 40 AND 49. NORTH THIRD STREET HOSIERY, GLOVES, SHIRTS AND DRAWERS, 4-4 LINENS FANCY WOOLENS, LINEN C. lIDXFS BIA'NIIFACTURERS OF SHIRT FRONTS splrrStn. CARPETS -AND OIL CLOTHS. FOURTH -STREET CARPET STORE,, No. 47 SOUTH FOURTH STREET. - J. T. DELACROIX • Invites an examination of his stock of CarPetinge,ln which, will be found •24 PIECES BRUSSELS CARPETIIiGS. At less than present cost of importation. Also, BY) pieces extra ImperiaL three , ply, superfine, medium, and low-grade Ingrain, Vonitiam, Hall, and Stair Carpetings at retail, very low for_cash. noB-2ra DRUGS AND CHEMICALS. ROBERT SITOEMAKER CO., Northeast Corner Fourth arid - RICE Streets. PRILA_DELPIIIA, WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, DIPORTERS AND DEALERS FOREIGN AND DONESTIC WINDOW AND PLATE GLASS, WRITE LEAD AND ZINC PAINTS, PUTTY, AtIENTS FOB. THE CELEBRATED. FRENCH ZINC PAINTS. Dealers and corm:liners supplied at vr-RF LOW PRICES FOR CASH, SEWING MACHINES. THE WILCOX & GIBBS • FAMILY SEWING MACHINES have been greatly improved, making it ENTIRELY NOISELESS, and with Self-adjusting Hemmers, are now ready for sale by FAIRBANKS Sc EWING, se27-tf 715 CHESTNUT Street. WHEELER & WILSON SEWING MACHINES, 638 CIRSSTNTIT STREET, sel&Sta PHILADELPHIA_ CLOTHES-I'VRINGER. THE GREAT CLOTHES WRINGER. 46 PUTNAM "SELF-ADJUSTING CLOTTIP.S - WRINGER ,1 Is warranted to be superior to any other in use. EVERY FAMILY - SHOULD POSSESS A OLOTRES WRINGER. lIF 71 Ist. It is a relief to the hardegt part of washing-dal'. 2d. It enables the washing to be done in one-third less time. It saves clothes from the 141:ay always given by twisting. 4th. It helps to wash the clothes as well as dry them. WE BELIEVE IT ADVISABLE TO PROCURE ONE OF THIS KIND, BR.CAIISE, FIRST. The rolls being of vulcanised rubber, will bear hot and cold water, and will neither break nor tear OE buttons. SECOND. The frame being of iron, thoroughly, gal vanized, all danger from rust is removed, and the lia bility to shrink, swell, split, Itc., so unavoidable in wooden machines, is prevented. THIRD. The spiral springs over the rolls render this ma chine self-adjusting, so that small and large articles, as well as articles uneven in thickness, are certain to re• ceive uniform pressure, FOURTH. The patent fastening by which the machine is tightened to the tub, we believe to be superior in sim plicity and efficiency to any yet offered. Finn. It will fit any tub, round or square, from one half to one-and-a-quarter inches in thickness, without the least alteration. RETAIL, PRICE: Nc.4, $6.00; No. 2, $5,00. Air Agents wanted in every county. /Kir Reliable and energetic men will be liberally dealt with: For Sale at the "WOODENWARE ESTABLISHMENT" A. H. FRANCISOUS, No. 433 MARKET St. and No. 5 North FIFTH St. deg .WhOlesale agent for Pennsylvania F G • ZINC, ARMY, AND TOILET MIRRORS. The beet in the world for finish and darabilitY. B. M. S. The best brand Silk-finished VELVET RIBBONS. Sole Agent, BENJAMIN M. SMITH, 155 DUANE Street, near West BroadwaT. .11°1"4 New York. Sing is Song of Sixpence, A pockot full of bricks: Fifty thousand young mon. In a pretty fix t All in want of clothing, All to buy inclined; But no one to toll them Where the host they find. Liston friends, we'll toll you, And you nay believe, 'Tis not our intention Any to deceive. If you're seeking giiimentsi Well and neatly made, „ In which your fine figures. Will Will be well displayed t - Then to OAK HAM, hasten. There you'll always find Fashionable clothing, Of every prico and kind. All who want clothing, at low prices, will find it at OAK HALL, in larKo variety, Thousands of Coats, Pants, and Vests, beautifully gotten up, from which. selections can be made to suit the most particulars, Small profits—quick Wee. WANAMAKER & BROWN, OAK HALL, S. E. cor. SIXTH and MAItICET Ste. • FANCY ARTICLES. L S : , ONE-DOLLAR.. STORE, 602 CHESTNUT STREET. Silver-plated Ware, .:''sweiry, Photograph Albums, Travelling Bags, Pocket Books, Port Monne.les, Cabas, Arc., for 50 to 100 per cent less than the regular prices. The following is apartial list of articles which we sell at ONE DOLLAR EACH, The same goods are sold. at other places from S 2 to I'S each YOUR CHOICE FOR ONE DOLLAR! Ladies' Sets, new and beautiful styles. Do. Pins, Do. Ear Rings, Do. ' Sleeve Buttons, Do. Guard Chain, Do. Neck do., Do. Gold Thimbles, Do. Finger Rings, " Do, Pencils. Do. Pens with case, Do, Bracelets, Do. Medallions, Do. Charms. Do. Pearl Port Monnaies, Do, Morocco do. Do. Wire do. Do. Purses, , Do. Card Oases, Infants' Armlets, Do. Neck Chains, ' Gents' Vest Chains, different styles, Do, Sleeve Buttons, do. do. • Do, Studs, do. do. Do. Pins, do. do. Do. Scarf Pins, do. do. Do. Scarf Rings.- do. do. Do. Finger Rings, do. do Do. Pen and Case, Do. Peneil. revolving. - - Do. Tooth Pick, revolving. Do. Watch Keys, Do. Chain Hooks, Do, Chain Charms, - Do. Pocket-Books. Do, Bill Books, - . Do. Port Monnams, &c. SILVER-PLATED WARE. YOUR CHOICE FOR ONE DOLLAR! Sets of Table Spoons, Do. ft asort Spootte, Do. "TEs. do. Do. Forks, Pair Butter Knives, Do, Napkin Rings. Knife and Fork. Goblets, Cups, Sugar Bowls, Cream Cups, Syrup Cups, Butter Dishes, Castors with Bottles, Salt Stands, &e. YOUR CHOICE OF ANY OF THE ABOVE ARTICLES FOR ONE DOLLAR. NOTICE.—In order to meet the wants of our numerous customers, we shall keep a stock of the fenest Plated and All-Gold Jewelrv, together with an assortment of heavy plata/ Silver Ware, and a- variety of Photograph Al bums and Fancy Goods, which we wilt sell at prices which will defy competition. Ladies and Gentlemen are invited to call and examine our stock. Every attention paid to visitors whether they wish to purchase or not. Remember CLARK'S no - 9 ' MEDICATED SAFEGUARD. SOMETHING FOR THE SOLDIERS ! AN ACCEPTABLE HOLIDAY PRESENT! A PROTECTOR AGAINST DISEASES INCIDENT TO CAMP LIFE! THE SOLDIER'S "BEST FRIEND" WHEN FACED BY HIS." WORST ENEMY." DR. D. EVANS' PATENT ABDOMINAL SUPPORTER AND MEDICATED SAFEGUARD, WITH "MONEY BELT" ATTACHMENT! THE "MOST USEFUL SANI TARY DEVICE OF THE AGE! APPROVED BY THE PRESS, THE PUBLIC, AND THE FACULTY! It is at once light, simple, cheap, comfortable, durable, and reliable, acting not only as a remedy for disease, but also as a preventive! It is endorsed by the highest autho. rity in the land Among the eminent practitioners who have examined and approved its medicinal properties are Surgeon General Hammond, U. S. A.- Surgeon General Dale of Massachusetts ; Dr. Hall, of "'Hatt.'B Journal of Health, ;" Dr. John Ware, of Boston; Drs. Bellows and- Mott, of New York; and all the prominent members of the faculty- of Philadelphia, - The Safeguard is composed of Red Flannel, medicated cotton being placed between. two thicknesses of, flannel and quilted in small dianionds. The elastic fastenings, and whalebone are arranged so as to prevent the Safe guard from - wrinkling or rolling up, or getting out of place when the wearer is in motion. It does not take up room in e.e knapsack, as it is worn on the march, and. gives strength to the soldier. - The "MONEY BELT" ATTACHMENT is made of fine water-proof rubber cloth, stamped with a patriotic de. vice, and affords a safe and convenient redeptacle for the soldiers' bills and Private papers. Price according to size and finish; No. L $1.50 ; No. a , -Aki-O - OraVe Iti - thrEffen7wisatag-w tender them an acceptable holiday present, and at the same time do them and their country a real service, need only send the Medicated Safeguard.; -it will assuredly prove the most- appropriate and valuable Gift they can bestow. 457` Persons purchasing Safeguards for Presents can have them mailed direct without extra charge. .411,e' None genuine unless stamped Dr. D. Evans. Descriptive Circulars mailed free. Liberal commissions allowed agents and persons form ing clubs. A few experienced Canvassers wanted. None others need apply to G. G. EVANS & Co., Agents for the United States. No. 439 CHESTNUT• Street, Philadelphia. No. 212 BROADWAY, New York. -- No; 80 WASHINGTOiN Street, Boston. _ 18 WASHINGTON BUILDING, Washington. - Also for sale at OAIB. - FORD'S. under the Continental Hotel; F. BROWN'S, corner Fifth and Chestnut streets; WARBURTON'S 430 Chestnut street ; WILSON .tic CO.'S, 4'15 Chestnut street, and by Dealers in Military -Furnishing Goods, and Druggists generally: PARTICULAR J.VOT/CE.--:GEORGE G. EVANS con tinues, as heretofore, to fill all orders for Books published in the United States, on receipt of the advertised price. Send all Book orders to GEO. G. EVANS, deS-if No. 439 CHESTNUT Street, Philadelphia. PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, &c. - CHRISTMAS. JAMES S. EARLE & SON, HAVE 'NOW OPEN THE - IR NEWEST IMPORTATIONS. OF OF FINE. ENGRAVINGS, PARIS PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS FOR CHRISTMAS SALES. OIL PAINTINGS, PICTURE, AND PHOTOGRAPH FRAME'S. LOOKING GLASSES IN GREAT VARIETY. EARLE'S GALLERIES, de4-tf 816 CHESTNUT STREET, PHILADELPHIA. CABINET FURNITURE. CABINET FURNITURE AND BIL LIARD"TABLES. MOORE 6.1 CAMPION, No. 261 South SECOND Street, In connection with their extensive Cabinet Brtsinese, are now manafe.cturing Et superior article of BILLIARD- TABLES, And have now on hand a full supply, finished with the MOORE & CAMPION'S IMPROVED CUSHIONS, which are pronounced by all who have used them to be supe rior to all others, For the quality and finish of these Tables the manu facturers refer to their numerous patrons throughout the Union, who are familiar with the character ot their work. an23-6m WINES AND LIQUORS. 4 4 THE USE OF LIGHT WINES , IS CONDUCIVE TO TEMPERANCE.” STRICTLY PURE. (Los Angeles—" City of the Angela.”) CALIFORNIA WINES. Direct from the Vineyards of Messrs. Kohler & Prohling. Equal in quality and cheaper in price than the Wines of the Old World. WHITE, OR HOCK WINE --Very delicate—ene in flavor —superior as a Dinner Wine to the ruinous Rhine. ItIIISCATEL—Very choice—of exquisite bouquet—an ex cellent Dessert Wine, ANGELICA—A highly luscious, naturally sweet Wine— greatly admired by Ladies—valuable in the sick chamber—recommended by the medical faculty. PORT--Of fine. tiavor7-very similar to the Old Wines of Lisbon. GRAPE BRANDY—The pure ittice of the Grap(ff Un equalled superiority. The attentio e r,..a„,...5-,...,„1-3xcepersrFami n _of_th isinvited to these Wines. To /Ina - and Covralescents, they are particularly recom mended by the Medical Faculty, recent Chemical Ana lysis by the State , Assayer 'of Massachusetts having fully established their purity. richness, and excellence. Indeed, in these very, desirable essentials they are pro nounced unrivalled, whilst their lowness of price cer tainly commends them to universal favor. We cordially invite all who are disposed to favor the introduction of really PURE NATIVE AMERICAN WINES to give us a call and examine Samples. 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CSPecial Correspondence of The .ss:.3 WAsHITA 1 or, Dec. 10, - 1862. It is not often in these days f written speeches that an impromptu debate a es in the United States Senate. On Tuesday, ho ever, one Caine. It was unexpected, and unpreparel or. Every Sena tor woo spoke (lid it upon the, pulse of the mo ment, without apparent forethou ~and the speeches were most interesting, not only oil their matter and sentiment, but from the earn tness of their de livery. The question discussed w one of great Im portance. It was upon a resoluti I introduced last week by. Senator Saulsbury, of Del rare, asking in formation from the SecretaiT of Ar about The ar rest of two citizens of Delaware i •isoned in Fort Delaware, and theJesolution, of c rse, opened up the entire question of the habeas rpus, and the nailitary arrests made by the United tates Govern meat. Every Senator had his opini of the action of the GOvernment, and though atong majority were in 'favor of supporting the , Ad istratiou in those Measures - taken for the'preSerim on of an irri 7 perilled country, yet an ardent - minork questioned their pOlicy, and were ready at the- firabpportunity .- . - to teat their merits. • _ ,' . . t On the 3d of December Senator. San bury intro duced the resolution; Objection": bet. at once made, on the Republican side; it Waef 1 over,and was not called , up, owing to- other bu ness, until Monday. For a _half hour on that day it ms argued, but the expiration of the morning liou cut off' the debate while Senator Doolittle Wa53,.4 %king, and the bankrupt bill intervening, the res•ution waS over ov r until the next day, when fo , orelhati three hours it was ardently discussed. I a not my i f intention In this sketch to give you the: eches of 'Senators. Such a course would weary yur read- era, and all I'could write haaheen anticipat 1 by the. telegraph. telegraph. I only Wish totlescribe some of .he men who debated, and to give you a little episotl which occurred a short time after the debate began' , Saulsbury and Bayard, of Delaware,cand . owell, of Kentucky, were the principal advatoi i i i ? ' the resolution. James A. Bayard is one 4f the ldest men of the Senate. He is rather large, somcwhat stoop-shouldered, and, like General FremoiltOrts his long, straight gray hair very nearly in the fiddle of his head. I - iis voice is clear though not Jouand 1 is distinctly heard all over the Senate; He wa very earnest in his remarks, and gesticulated strenuntsly. When not speaking he paid much attention ta the progress of the debate, and often nodded asset or dissent to the sentiments of h is colleagues. Saulsbury is a middle-aged man, rather over than under. ;ire. He has black hair and marked eyebrows, and lets his whiskers grow at random. When speaking; he lashes himself into a phrenzy, and brings his 'arms down fiercely, but always accompanies the tekure with that peculiar spring of the body which fart tells his hearers that some little fart .at least of•his ferocity is not genuine. Mr. Saulsbury is a loud speaker. Senator Powell, of Kentniky, le slightly bald, and that, connected with the frilge of whiskers encircling his face, gives him that oval countenance which always betolcens a mart who likes peace far better than war—both in nationid and domestic Rifkin. Powell is not the deepest thjnker or the strictest logician of the Senate. He talks a great deal, and his speech rushes swiftly on—kh, low, grand, heroic, sympathetic, patriotic, and peace ful—and, excepting his immediate neighbors; but one-fourth of it is heard. .. _ . The little episode I wish to chronicle intimately concerns the Kentucky Senator. His speech kraal been rushing on, half-heard and but half-heeded for some time, when Senator Fessentlen, of Maine, lose to ask him a question. Fessenden is an old man, tall and commanding, with a head and face and fcirm which show those qualities of mind which make him the acknowledged leader of the Senate. He slowly rose from his seat, took off his eye-glasses, looked at Powell until that gentleman stopped, and then, stretching out his hand towards the Demo cracy, in a calm, kind voice, asked the Kentuckian a question: "Will the Senator tell me, if he r+e at the head of the Government, and he were satisfied in his own mind that an individual, in a time like this, was about to commit a crime, the consequence . of which would be exceedingly injurious to the Go vernment itself, and would strengthen the arm of the rebellion, and there were no other way in which he could prevent it, would he not arrest the individual without law, and hold him by the strong hand for the safety of the people ?" and having asked the question, the Senator sat down as slowly as he had risen, and: awaited a reply. Powell coughed, ex plained, and apologized, and his speech ru,shral. • Fessenden again rbAlN A oi.rirmgr r: The ;Oen tor from Kentucky has - answered a great many questions, but not Ille,6inf e lyao.2.ask a llini s e l yi n t LI , C , O4 l tyTo Powell, who, good-natureary, chtirgen the qiiestioner with making a speech instead of asking a question, and then rushed - off with the remainder of his speech. Fessenden looked around him, and the smile on his countenance told how well the Kentuckian had been cornered. Sherman, of Ohio, advocated the resolution, but for a different reason from that given by Powell. He supported the Government in its action, but de sired the information which the resolution called for. Sherman is very tall, and has a most com manding presence. Hisstyle of oratory is pleasing. He is forcible, precise, and always ready for his op ponents. His remarks had an interest which was enhanced by the peculiarity of his views. The opponents of the resolution were numerous. Judge CoHamer, the elderly Senator from Vermont, sound in all his views, and with an experience known to but few on that floor, explained the ha beas corpus. Senator Hale, of New HarrilTshire, with his eccentric speeches and his peculiar looks, walking and standing as straight as a martinet would require, also gave a word of wisdom now and then. Wilson, of Massachusetts, and Doolittle, of Wisconsin, however, were the leading opponents of Saulsbury and Bayard. Henry Wilson is one of the hard-working men of the Senate. Never hire, never backward, never un interested, he was prepared at once to sustain the Government to the extent of his ability. Wilson is an earnest talker; he can scarcely be called an orator. He commands attention not by beautiful language or graceful gesture, but by strong, clear, straightforward argument. The military vest he wears adds to the force of his speech against the re bels. When he begins he stands beside his desk, one hand resting on it, and the other on Senator Wade's desk, and alongside. This is always his manner of exordium. As he warms he steps out in front, and then speaks steadily on till he is through, and when he is through (unlike some of his brethren) sits down. Doolittle is of a different type. He is an orator. He is .oneof those earnest-looking. men .that bring back solorcibly to mind the history •of •Lecompton and the steadfastness of the Republican handful who resisted Democratic encroachment in days gone by. Dark hair and whiskers, and a keen, bright eye, mark. the countenance .of the. Senator.. Mien' he rises to speak he steps out into the centre aisle, and, standing on the edge of th e highest step, gives f ull play to every feeling and full motion to every' limb. His voice is loud, and is a most sonorous bass. It rings through the chamber, compelling universal atten tion. He is one of the best speakers of the Senate. How soon we will have another grand debate I cannot tell. The shortness of the session, happily for the country, precludes long speeches; but these earnest, sprightly, searching debates, which tend so much to develop the policy of parties, are always welcome. J. C. ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. (Special Correspondence of The Frees.] There are probably more soldiers encamped in and around this city than ever before. Upon all the southern pikes are thousands of United States troops, and daily alrirminhea occur among our 'ad v_Anno -rioketa and. those of the enemy. A large number of soldiers must yet arrive before a forward Movement can be made; besides, we are yet in need of cavalry and artillery, to say nothing of supplies and other necessaries which must be massed at this point. CONFIDENCE IN GEN. 120SECRANS. Unlimited confidence is reposed in General Rose thins, by the soldiers and people, and, from what can be ascertained from shadows, he will not move until he can do so with success. First, he will place in the field all the soldiers under his command not otherwise imperatively engaged. Then, the river must be swollen enough not to endanger the transr portation of supplies by drawing from the line of the railroad three-fourths of the troops there doing guard duty. He will also place his troops under strict discipline and drill, watching, at the same time, their comforts and conduct, and guarding against privations and neglect. WHEN WE SHALL ADVANCE. In the second place, General Rosecrans, probably, will not deem it expedient to move until the river is of a sufficient depth to admit the floating about of one or more gunboats. For two reasoner—it will keep the people quiet, and he can draw from Nash ville all but a brigade without jeopardizing the safety of the city. Lastly, the able commander-in-chief will not move until he knows just where he will move and what will be the result. ' A_nd when such an event transpires he will superintend everything, whether it be a fight or a race. CONDITION OF THE ARMY Already his army is getting into fine condition, and will be able, I . think, in a few weeks, to cope with all the troops which the enemy may deem pro per to oppose him with. That the rebels will stand at Murfreesboro , seems to be an opinion generally concurred in by every one. And that troops are daily arriving at that point, and fortifying the whole coun try around, is a fact which Gen. Rosecrans is well acquainted with. A MAN WITH A ROMANTIC NAME *AND PROOLIVITIES. Did you ever hear of "Ogilvie Byron Young?" Whether you' have or have not, such a personage exists in'theee parts, and is the heroof quite a ro mantic life. In the last Presidential campaign he was quite an active Douglas Democrat; and acted some time ae correspondent of one of the New Or leans newspapers. After the election excitement he resided In New Orleani, where he led quite a fast life, and became the bosom companion of con spicuous members of the sporting . fraternity of that city. When the rebellion broke out he was made a' staff officer under Beauregard, and has the "honor " of giving the order for:the . attack on N.A.snvILLE, Tenn., Dee. 6 Sumpter. Later, he turned up in Cincinnati; but, his antecedents being known, he was arrested, and I tried as a spy and traitor, but was declared " not guilty," after an interesting trial. During the oc ctipation of Bowling GLeen by the rebels, Young officiated in several capacities, and was generally known as a shrewd, competent, cool sort of a fel low, willing to embark in any enterprise realizing pecuniary emoluments. When the National troops took possession of Nashville, Young was caught in the net of getting away, and placed in custody. Subsequently he was paroled, and then his troubles commenced: He is a person who would naturally attract attention—tall, sliin,iong, greasy hair, heavy moustache, and impe rial, etc., etc. He is particularly easy in his style, and .urbane in his manners, and would do no one harm, unless well paid fgr the act. • In March last Byroh found grace in the eyes of the ladieit of Nashville, and received good . treatment at their hands. He was .well dressed, and took his meals at a first-class hotel, and discussed the affairs of .th'e day with Union officers, who seemed to culti vate his acquaintance. ' But after 'a while . " Ogilvie" fell from grace. First he left one hotel, then another, and then his clothes becarne slightly fatigued. He received from the la dies no more bouqUets, or platters of calves-foot jelly, and his pecuniary condition waxed queen As far as my knowledge extends, has never 'violated-his oath and parole of . honor. But, being a 'Cliaracter possessing enemies a wellasrfriends,, poOr 'Young managed to get_birnself under arrestat thelinstapmof eVerEnew.comman der.- Abonf two morklis ago_he arid,tlieproprietor of a :hotel had a contrdversfovhich.terininated in the upsetting _of Orrilviekuon Young. The ease went to court, and seteral allegations of a grave nature were brought ago v insOim.. -- But bis.wit and eloquence again kept hini . froin the clutches of the turnkey, and again he Pepinbillated the streets, as happy as though he weie monarch of all he surveyed. Last night; how , ever,he was snatched up by-the new ,provost mar shal general, and sent to the penitentiary. He as serts that he hai done nothing, but is very jocular over his misfortune. He says it is all right, as it was his week to be arrested. Poor Ogilvie, I rather pity him than otherwise, for he is no more or less than an adventurer, with more generosity than dis cretion. , COL. H. B. REED, OF INDIANA I copy the following from the Louisyille Journal, and trust that it may find a place in The Press. I am well acquainted with Col. Reed and his gallant regiment. .The following is a brief, correct little sketch. Every correspondent gave honorable men tion of the valor of this regiment In their reports Of the Shiloh battle: .This regiment did outside picket duty in front of Corinth, upon the night of the evacuation. By his brother officers Col. Reed is regarded as one of the bravest and best soldiers in the field; 111-health, however, has at last compelled him to surrender : ' . "Colonel H. B. Reed, of the 94th Regiment In diana Volunteers, having .resigned his command, arrived here last night from Nashville, on his return to his home at Fort Wayne,lndiana. The Colonel bears with him the colors of gallant regiment, on which Governor Morton purposes to have inscribed Donelson, Shiloh, and Corinth, the names of the bloody fields on which it was triumphantly borne and gallantly defended. The honored old emblem looks faded and worn. It bears evidence that at least twenty•four of the enemy's missiles passed through its folds, while the staff has been fractured in three places. Nine men who carried this flag on More hardly-contested fields were either killed or wounded. Indiana is justly proud of the efficient and gallant officers, and the brave men of the 41th. No regiment has done better service nor acquitted itself with more credit than this. It pursued the enemy from Corinth to Boonville, Miss. ; thence it marched to Huntsville, Ala., and to Battle creek, Tenn. It made the long march from Battle creek to Louisville, and from thence back again through Rentucky to Nashville, participating in all the skirmishes with the enemy during the march." THE 19TH ILLINOIS 'lt is generally believed that the 19th Regiment Il linois Volunteers are a hard set of boys. I believe, myself, that it is not the most moral regiment in the servioe. But, somehmi or other, they may be com pared to a bad boy in a neighborhood of better ones —everything of a villainous nature has to be fathered by the bad one. In point of drill, however, probably this regiment is second to none in the West r and the best i he Zourvve tactics. Many of the officers w4enbers of the famous Chicago Zouaves, and the lo'imer colonel (Turchin) was a splendid Euro pean officer. For the past three months the 19th has been commanded by Captain Hayden, whom you may recollect as the orderly sergeant of Ellaworth's company. Captain Hayden was, a day or two ago, detached from his regiment, and is acting as military judge uj,on some complicated cases of a civil-mili tary nature. He is assisted by Captain Counsellor, of the 69th Ohio Regiment. SKIRMISHING Two or three little skirmishes have occurred upon our picket lines ; but nothing of an, exciting . or inter . estirarintiire has tritmvired. division occu ieslhe AgAtnce.m.pon the pentre „and has the honor There are a large number of sick soldiers in the hospitals at present. In my next letter I will en deavor to gather items of interest in connection with this matter, which will entertain your readers. REBEL PRISONERS All the rebel prisoners confined in the different prisons in this city have been sent to Vicksburg. I cannot conceive why they should be rolled over our roads hundreds of miles, when they might have been sent to. Murfreesboco. B. 0. T. NEW BOND AND OATH. NASIITILLE, Tenn., Dec. 9, 1862 You have probably seen. some papers containing a style of bond and oath, signed by Governor Johnson; and if you have happened to come across any copies of Nashville journals, you have doubtless ascer tained that this same instrument occasioned some talk, etc. The fact is, it was a very discreditable paper, and the Governor's name was signed to it without his knowledge. Accidentally some misun derstanding occurred between the chief of Rosecrans' - staff and the editor of the Union, and finally the whole affair Caved in. As everything was done with the best intentions, it was deemed expedient by the au thorities to do something for the protection of all who were loyal, as well as to encourage an increase of Union sentiment, and the following oath and bond, and guarantee of protection, was got up, a true copy of which I send you; United States of America, State of Tennessee, County of 1, —, of the county of —, do solemnly swear that I will support, protect, and defend the Consti tution and Government of the United States against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign ; that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution or laws of any State, Convention or Legislature to the contrary notwith standing ; and further, that I will well and faithful )y perform all the duties which may be required of me by the laws of the' United States ; and I take this oath freely and voluntarily, without any men ital reservation or evasion whatsoever. [SEAL.] aWe, —, of county, State of —, principal, nd —, of county, State of —, surety, are held and firmly bound unto the United States of America, in the penal sum of dollars, for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we, and each of us, jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, firmly by these presents. . Signed and sealed this -- day of 1862, at Nashville. The condition of, this obligation is such that .whereas the above bounden has this day taken 'the oath of allegiance above to the Constitution and Government of the United States'•, • Now, therefore, if he shall faithfully observe the .same, and in all respects conduct himself as a faith ' ful and loyal citizen thereof, then these presents shall be void; otherwise to be and remain in full force. [Signature.] ! Signed, sealed, acknowledged, and sworn to before . ine; in testimony whereof, witness my hand and dal seal, this day of —, 186-. . \ GUARANTEE OS PROTECTION. This is to certify, That the within-named citizen, having taken the Oath of Allegiance, and having properly executed a Bond for the'faithful observ ance of the same, with approved surety, he is en titled from henceforth, to the full protection and support of the Government of the United States, and which is hereby pledged 'to - him. All persons, adlitarras well as civil, are hereby commanded to respect him, as a good and loyal citizen, in the full enjoyment of his property, both real and personal. All foraging is hereby forbidden upon his premises, unless actually necessary for the support and well 'being of the - Federal armies, in which case all possi bletare shall be exercised, and full receipt be given by pie officer in charge, which shall be duly re - eopized and the property paid for by the United - States Government. . Officers in command of fora gin;r, expeditions will be held to. the strictest ac .countability for the protection herein guaranteed. W. S. ROSEORANS, 111/ 1 / 4 jor Genll Comd'g DeptOumberand. ANDREW JOHNSON; ; - - Military Governor of the State of Tenn. THE AFFAIR - AT HA.RTSVILLE. Another of those painful " accidents 1, occurred Sunday which seem to be connected with the Army of the Cumberland. Early in the morning John Morgan, at the head of about three thousand cavalry, two thousand mounted infantry, and a battery of artillery, dashed into Hartsville, a small town about fifteen miles northwest of Gallatin, and sur prised our brigade doing duty in that place, and, after a short engagement;sueceeded in capturing the whole force, consisting of the 104th Illinois, Colonel Moore, (commanding brigade); 106th Ohio, Colonel Toffel; 108th Ohio, Colonel Peofoe ; two companies 2d Indiana Cavalry, A. Captain Slater; 11th Kentucky Cavalry, Lieutenant Colonel Stuart, and section of artillery (13th Battery), Lieutenant Greene, in . all about three thousand men. Although our forces were not prepared for any such demonstration, they faced the enemy for an hour and a quarter; but were obliged to succumb to the guerilla chief at the ex piration of that time. Our • lose was twenty-two killed and between Sixty and seventy wounded, all of which fell into the enemy's hands. MORGAN FOILED. Morgan, after this exploit, ventured towards Gal latin, but did not get close enough to give Gen. Fry a chance at him. The whole affair Is very much like that which occurred at Murfreesboroiast sum mer, and our loss about the same. We lose in this defeat nearly three thoimand men, twenty-eight hundred stand of arms, two pieces of artillery, a thousand horses, about forty wagons, and a small amount of"cutup equipage and stores. Morgan will now attempt to get in at the railroad, but not at Gallatin, probably. - Gen. Buell, and staff, arrived in the city last eve ning; also, Generals Wallace, Ord, and Schoeptr, and took quititers at the St. Cloud Hotel. Gen. Buell is looking very finely indeed.. His examina tion will take place at the capital, I understand. It is intimated that the General, thus far, has had matters all his own way, and that his chances for dismissal are few. However, a bombshell or two will fall before the caseis concluded. FLAG OF TRUCE. A flag of truce was seat out yesterday by order of Gen. Rosecrans, to convey a number of ladies to the Confederate lines, who desired to go South; also, the Rev. C. D: Elliott, whOgoes' South for the pur pose of effecting an .exchange of Dr. Charlton, of this county, arrested some time since and paroled by the Confederates for hirruseif, A hack, containing two of the ladies, was brought back after having got out several miles, it haVing been discovered that a small box, containing contra band articles, was concealed , under the Seat. The driver—a colored man, named Ike Harris—subse quently ' admitted that he was the one who en deavored to smuggle the box through, and . he was sent to the penitentiary to await further action in his case. The authorities having become satisfied that the ladies were innocent of any participation in this attempt to smuggle through contraband articles, sent them forward again under a 'flag Of truce, and the whole party is probably now in Dixie. PIERS BLOWN 'UP The rebels have blown up the piers ofthe railroad bridges, heretofore burned at Duck river arid Har peth, on the Nashville and Decatur Railroad, and are removing all the iron rails between Columbia and Franklin to some point South, and destroying the cross-ties. FIRE IN NASHVILLE, Quite an extensive fire took place in this city on Saturday morning, between I and 2 o'clock, at the carpenter shop of Mr. William Simmons, on Spring street; near the corner of Summer. .An: alarm was , • instantly given, and the engines were speedily brought out and on the spot, but the. flanies mean thne spread rapidly, enveloping the entire - Shop in a few minutes„, and communicating thence with -the shop - oPPI.r. W. N. Dobson, sculptor and Carver,. onAthe :,:corner of Sumner and Spring, and ..:to the.Avorkshop of Mr. James Stevenson, strine:'eptfer; in the rear of Mr. Simmons. ,With - little delay the engines were.put to work, but the flames had spread so far thatit was imposeible to stay their progress until they had communicated with the former residence of Mr. V. K. Stevenson, on Spring street, and with the residence of P. O'Con ner and J. J. Figg, on Summer street. Mr. Steven son's house was so much damaged that the whole interior may be said to be destrOyed,,with the valua ble furniture, etc. All the other buildings were totally destroyed, with nearly all their contents. - The entire loss will reach from $1.,000 to $15,000; none of the property being insured. The night was cold, and the firemen suffered considerably, but they persevered, and worked energetically for the preser- Tation of the property. There is little doubt the fire was caused by incendiaries, as there had been no. fire in the shop during the previous day. The St. 010141 Hotel is directly opposite the ruins, and the house was in great danger during the fire: 13. O. T.. ARMY OF TIIE POTOMAC The Rombardinent and Occupation of Fre . dericksbur , r—Furtixer Details of the Move.. ment—Partial List of Killed and Wounded —Sketches of Fredericksburg, Fahnouth, Port Royal, the Rappahannock River, &c., &c. SOME DETAILS Or TEE 'BATTLE HEADQUARTERS, IN THE FIELD OPPOSITE FREDERICKSBURG, Dec. 11-3 P. AL Between 4 and 6 o'clock this morning, the pontoon train, in charge of the 17th and 50th New York Engineers, and under command of General Wood bury, proceeded to the river bank, where, with in fantry supports, an attempt was made to throw three bridges across the river—one at the point where the railroad bridge formerly , crossed, and two more opposite the city, but nearer Falmouth. A dull haze so obscured the movement that for a time it was not discovered by the rebel pickets. The pontooniers had succeeded in partially constructing the bridges when the rebels suddenly opened a very brisk and deadly fire of musketry from along the banks of the river and the windows of the houses, compelling a cessation•of the work. Some of our men were shot midway in the stream, and,. falling overboard from the boats, floated down the river. Returning to the cover of the surrounding hills, the men were again formed, and about six o'clock clock the attempt to bridge the river was renewed; but the rebels had now been thoroughly aroused to a sense of what was going forward, and with reinforcements of sharpshooters swarmed the opposite banks and houses. Nothing daunted by the hot fire which they poured in at the reaunearance of our troops, the pontoonierst went gallantly to work. But in vain. A storm of bullets envelopeorthem. The air was alive with the leaden messengers of death. The planks and boats were riddled by every volley. Once more they were compelled to withdraw, and they fell back to the cover of the ridge of hills run ning parallel with the river. As it was evident that the rebels were determined to use the houses of the city for a defence, contrary to an implied agreement in the correspondence which recently passed by flag of truce, orders were given to our artillerymen to open fire upon-the city. Accordingly, Benjamin's, Edwards', Muhlenburgli's, and other batteries of the Ninth Corps, together with the batteries of the corps to the right and left of the city, commenced an al most simultaneous bombardment. The fog was so dense that it WAS impossible to see but a short dis tance beyond the edge of the river. The houses, however, in which the rebel sharpshooters ensconced themselves were plainly visible, and to them the fire was for a time particularly directed. The effect was their partial demolition in a short time. After the first fire they became untenable by the rebel rifle men, who retreated to the rear of the town, where they took shelter behind the, as yet, unharmed buildings. By seven o'clock .the bombardment had become MI6 r e --From the vicinity of the Lacy House, a brick building overlooking the centre of the city, the bat teries of the Ninth corps raked thestreets with shell, shrapnel, and grape. Though the fog still continued to obscure in a measure the results of these dis charges, yet the wails could be heard crumbling and the timbers crashing. The rebels, with the greatest stubbornness, still kept within the city, and at times parties of them could be seen going from one point to another on the double quick. The carnage cannot but be fearful amongst them. It is somewhat singular that the rebel batteries did not return the fire of our guns. Up to the present time they have not opened in response. About ten o'clock tne engineers were formed for a third attempt to construct the bridge. The Eighth Connecticut, under Major Ward, was lying at this time near the river bank, in support of one of our batteries. After the previous ineffectual attempts on the part of the engineers to cross, a party of eighty men from the regiment, under Captain ➢ larsh, volunteered to assist in this new endeavor to finish laying the bridge, and once - more the column, with this reinforcement !started down to the river: • Under the direction of. General Woodbury, they seized the planks and carried out some dozen to the end of the string of boats, Placed a part of them, and were then compelled to retire, under a very gal/ing fire from the rebel sharpshooters, who were ensconced securely in rifle pits below the range of the artillery, and within fifteen or twenty feet of the river's edge. Two of the Eighth Connecticut were wounded in this attempt, and the engineers suffered severely. • The movement having been thus interrupted, the whole party were ordered back to their original po sition. At 11 o'clock it was discovered that one Of the houses was on fire. The flames, which commenced in the westerly part of the city, soon spread, and Fredericksburg is now enveloped In fire and smoke. An enfilading fire has been opened upon the rebel rifle pitsfrom our batteries up the river. It has been successful so far in driving the sharpshooters from the vicinity of the railroad depot. The - engineers are now constructing the bridges without interruption. In this work they have been earnestly and gallantly supported by the 89th New York, Col. Fairchild. The rebels still maintain their ground opposite the upper bridges. The cavalry are now passing Gen. Sumner's headquarters, en route to make a charge across the river at one of the fords. NAMES OF. SOME OF THE KILLED AND WOUNDED. FIFTIETH NEW YORR.RETHMENT. Killed. • • Capt. Perkins Co. I shot through the head. / Lewis Wilcox, Co. 0, shot through the abdomen. ' Wm. Blakesley, Co:C shot through hips. Philip Comfort; Co. F, abdomen. • Beswick, Co. F, chest. Wonnded. • Capt. Wesley Brainard, Co. C, left arm. . Capt. James ifdcDonald,-Co. K, left arm. Corporal S. Wicks, Co. K, leg. Franklin Shepard, Co. C, face. John S. Tuttle, Co. F, thigh. Warren K. Watson, Co. C, wrist. P. Dunlap, Co. 0, shot in shoulder. James Smith, Co. F, thigh. Wm. Bessby, Co. F, thigh. Isaac J. Bradshaw, Co. F, hip. - J. K. Adams, thigh. Capt. Robert Patti, Co. F, knee. Luther Reed, Co'. H, shoulder. Wm. Jordan, Co. H, ankle. G. Fowler, Co. F, hip. EIGHTY-NINTH NNW YORE REGIMENT. Wounded. J 1 H. Rose; Co. A, arm. Sergeant McKee, Co. C, leg. . C. D. Constant, Co. A, thigh. J. D. Walker, Co. C, foot. EIGHTH CONNECTICUT REGIMENT. Wounded. Robert Rice, Co. 0, in the abdomen, mortally. Sylvester Godfrey, CO. H,!in shoulder, slightly. SKETCH OF FREDERICKSBURG. Fredericksburg, the city bombarded by the artil lery of Generalßurnside,. is the chief town of Spottsylvania county, in Virginia, and is situated on the right bank of the Rappahannock river, at the head of tide water. It is between arty and sixty miles from Richmond by railroad; and sixty-five miles by the turnpike, in a northerly direction. Turnpike roads connect it with Falmouth and New port—the former by a ferry across the Rappahannock —and another turnpike leading through Wilderness to Orange Court House, where a railroad connects it with Gordonsville. The town itself is pleasantly situated in a fertile valley, and has advantages for commerce and manufactures. The railroad from Washington, via Acquia Creek, passes through it, and thereby a large traffic and trade was done pre vious to the rebellion. As the through trains gene rally stopped at Fredericksburg Station for about an hour on each trip, a not inconsiderable chance trade was caused thereby in the immediate locality of the depot. It is distant from Acquia Creek by railroad about fifteen miles, from which point part of the Pcs tomac river traffic used to be carried to Fredericks bum A good canal has also been contructed from the town to a point on the Rappnliantsock river, about forty miles above, by which large quantities of wheat, flour, and tobacco were formerly received for exportation. The river affbrds extensive water power, which, however, has not been much used. The hills in the neighborhood, varying in height from forty to one hundred feet, abound in fine granite and freestone. About thirty years since the prospect of Fredericksburg being a rapidly rising town was very great; but it suddenly stopped in its prosperity, and after, as it were, standing still for about twenty years, it gradually retrograded in its importance. In 1840 its population numbered nearly four thousand souls, and in 1850, ten years after, it had only in creased eighty-eight persons—less than nine each year, and being about two per cent. in a decade—a remarkably small increase. Before the rebellion it contained five churches, one orphan asylum, two seminaries, four newspaper offices, and two banks. ' The county in which Fredericksburg is situated has an area of • four hundred square miles, or two hundred and fifty-six thousand acres. The Rappa hannock forms the boundary on the northeast, the North Ann river on the southwest, and the Matta pony rises within - its limits. The surface is diver sified by hill and dale. The soil is generally fertile iri the vicinity of the streams. Two gold mines were worked within the county in 1850, and, as before stated, free stone and granite are abundant. The canal; running northwest, carries the river trade far above the falls, and the country is interspersed by the Richmond and Potomac Railroad. Spoftsyl vania was organized in 1720, and named in honor of Alexander Spottswood, at that time Governor of Virginia. The - capital of the county is Spottsyl venni Court House, a post village on the Potomac river, and situated over sixty miles nearly due north from Richmond, with which it is connected by a turnpike road. The last return of the population gave over sixteen thousand persons,' about oneshalf ' of-whom were slaves. '• SKETCH OF =-ISALMOUTIP AND VICINITY. • FalmOuth is a post village of Stafford county, Virginia, and is situated on the Opposite shore of THREE CENTS, the Rappahannock river to Fredericksburg. It is sixty-six miles north of Richmond, and lathe largest village in the county. The water power of the river is employed in two cotton factoriesand two flouring mills. The river is navigable for vessels of light draught of water to this point. The county has an area of 260 square miles, or 160,000 acres, and the surface of the land is hilly. The capital of the county is Statibrd Court House, a post village of no very great importance in a commercial point of view. At the last returns the population numbered about eight thousand, nearly one halt' of whom. were slaves. The adjoining oounties of Stafford and King George min along on the opposite - aide of the Rappahannock, and, together, have an area of four hundred and twenty-six square miles, or two hundred and sixty eight thousand six hundred and forty acres. The' surface of the soil is hilly, partially fertile and par tially arid. Their united population, at last returns, amounted to 16,126, about one-half of whom were slaves. Granite, freestone, and gold have also been found here—the two fire) in great quantities. The former is a very old county, having been formed in 1676, and.named after the English county of the same denomination. The water power and drainage of Staflbrd are very good, and, if properly used, would' have been sources of wealth to the inhabitants of the neighborhood. The before-mentioned railroad also. interaects Stafford county. Fauquier county adjoins Staflbrd county on its western border. • THE ItAPP4HAISTIOCH RIVER. • 'The Rappahannock is a river situate in the east ern part of Virginia, and is formed at the eastern extremity of Culpeper. county, by the confluence of the North and Rapidan rivers. Flowing in a-south easterly course, it falls over the primitive ledge and meets the ocean tides at Fredericksburg, where it affords extensive water power. It now becomes a navigable stream, and, after forming the boundary between several counties on each hand, enters Chesapeake Bay between Windmill and Stringray Points. Its general direction • is -southeast, and its whole length about one hundred and twenty-five miles. A canal, forty-five miles long, has, within a few years, been opened along the river above the falls, to the mouth of Carter's creek.—N. Y. lihrald. " Stonewall" Jackson not a Poet. We have been shown a copy of the Richmond Enquirer, of December 6, which contains•the follow ing characteristic letter from General .Tackson to Mrs. Eppel, now residing at tho• Rockbridge Alum Springs, in Rookbridge county, Va. : " MY WIFE AND =rm.!' [From the Richmond Enquirer, Dec. 6.g We published, some time agoi a beautiful poem, entitled 4 t lily 'Wife and Child," giving credit to Major General. T. J...Taelcsonatithe author. We are almost sorry that the following letter proves us to have been in error in the 'matter :. GORDONSVILLE. PIKE, Nov. 21, 1862. My DEAn MADAM : In answer to your letter: of the 20th, which has just been received, I am happy to inform you that I am not the author of the beau tiful lines entitled "My Wife and Child," of which you inclose a printed copy. The poem •was written by the Hon. John R. Jackson, of Alabama, who was a field officer in one of the Southern regiments during the Mexican war, and one of the noblest sons of the South. During a great war generals often get credit for many acts which they.do not perform, and this is not the first time that I have been inad vertently complimented by. the press. I have never written anything for publication—would always read rather than write. I am a plain, practical sol dier, with an ambition only to demonstrate the great problems of the art of war and serve my country. I am, madam, your humble servant, . T. J. JACKSON, Major General 0. S. P. A. Mrs. R.W. Ems, ReektividgeAlitrii. THE EDIANOLPA'rION MAJORITY IN THE MiSSOURI•LEGISLATURE.—A classification of the members returned to the next Missouri Legisla ture shows fifty-nine emancipattonists,• and thirty eight conservatives: This secures to the State the election of. two Emancipation United States Sena tors, and the adoption of measures •which must re lieve the State of the burden of slavery. . • FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, THE MONEY MARKET. PHILADBLPHIA, December 12, 1882. The delay of news- from Fredericksburg, Va.; would have brought street operations to something • like inactivity, had it not been that news was ex peeledof the most cheering character. Gold suf fered a decline on a very . weak market, 131 being the best bid at the close. Old demands fell to 1253‘,• and closed at that figure. Government securities were firmly held, a brisk inquiry being observable for the certificates of indebtedness. Money is in active de mand at 5@611 cent., on call, with-almost an entire absence of good commercial paper. The new national loan sold at the Board of-Bro kers, to-day, at one-half per cent. above par, which is a sign of the value set upon it by those desiring it. At the office of Jay. Cooke, Esq., the subscriptions amounted to over one hundred thousand dollars. The pause in the receipt of intelligence from the seat of war in Virginia caused a slight disinclination among those desiring investment, as many believe we are on the eve of important events, which may affect the market value of securities. The stock market was quiet but- steady, - a - very" fair amount of business being done. Government bonds ruled at yesterday's figures. State fives were held at a higher figure. City sixes, new, were steady at..lirKi4 : Carnden ,and_Antboy„,pix.ra 1870, sold ergalli --nklnOr-I-Ciiiiiyirtiltre-murorra-iitave,iviser,,c;"th—e • tens were steady. Long Island Railroad sevens sold 'at 'lOl ; Tioga Railroad Sevens- at 100 X ; • Ehnira sevens at 99 ; Chesapeake and Delaware Canal sixes at 94, an advance of X.: Philadelphia. and Erie ' sixes sold at 102, an advance of K.. Pennsylvania Railroad mortgages improved 1 te - cent. Morris Canal rose X ; the preferred was steady. Lehigh Navigation scrip rose K. Schuylkill Navigation was steady. Reading Railroad shares opened at 38, fell 3, and closed 37.81. Pennsylvania continued firm at 67K; blinehill at 51; North Pennsylvania at 10. Little Schuylkill was active, and rose 1. Caniden and A.lll - rose K. Bearer Meadow sold at 67—an advance of 1. Catawlssa was unchanged. Long Island was steady at 22. Passenger continue active. Seven teenth and Nineteenth sold at 10;•Arch-street at 2 53; Green and Coates at 36K; West Philadelphia at 60; Fifth and Sixth at 52. The market closed firm, $41,600 in bonds and' 2,100 shares -changing hands. Drexel & Company quote : United States Bonds, 1881 1033‘4.1Sialx United Statea.Certf. of Indebtedness... SW@ 973,! United States 7 3-10 Notes 103% 104 Quartermasters' Touchers 3 6%d. Orders for Certificates of Indebtedness. .. 3. d. Gold 31% 32 p. Demand Notes 26 26%p. Peterson's Detector for December 15th is out, with a valuable list of forty-five new counterfeits, which have been issued during the month preceding the date. The number before us contains valuable edi torial matter. The following is the coal tonnage of the Shamokin Talley and Pottsville Railroad Company . : Week. Year. Tons. Cwt. Tons. Cwt. For week ending Dec. 6 2,612 02. 234,856.03 Same time last year '4,88S 1V .226,671 13 Increase.. Decrease.. The following is the amount of coal shipped over the Huntingdon and Broad Top Mountain Railroad for the week ending Wednesday, December 10,1862, and since January 1, 1862 : • - Week. Previously. Total. . Tons. . Tons. Tons. 1862 • ' 8,397 304,010 312,437 1861 6,963 247,610 264,463 Increise:... The inspections of Flour and Meal in Philadelphia, during the week ending December 11, 1862, were as follows: Half Barrels of Superfine 112 'do . Superfine.... 18,310 do Fine 238 do • • 'Middlings 47 do Rye 149 do Corn Meal , I:: Puncheons Corn Meal 35 Total The New York Evening Post of to-day says : The stock market is steady. Prices show. but little change from our last quotations." Operators are patiently waiting definite. advices " fom Wash ington. It is known , that the. Ways and Means Committee are about equally divided on the cur rency question, though it is-understood that ^a. ma jority- of the members are in favor of another issue of notes. Governments' are steady at a fractional improve ment. Coupon Eries of 1861 are buggaux ; regis tered are 991;@99,:‘, ex. interest; seven-thirdes 103%@104; certificates of indebtedness 97@9734. Dutiable demand notes are oil a little, in sympa thy with gold. Money is not so quick at 6. IQ cent. as yesterday. A large amount of gold loans are being paid oft' to day from parties who bought at 130 and realized at 132;.; and 133. Brokers are not large borrowers this week, and the demand from outside parties Is on the decrease. Time loads can be easily procured at 611 cent. There has been some good paper offered, but the rates are 1 %R cent. lower than.good time loans on A. No. I security. Gold is weaker, selling on the call as low as 131 M, but since the adjournment the price has rallied to 13Ir bid. Telegraph advices from San Francisco report the Golden Gate as having left there with $1600,000 in gold. This report caused gold to settle a trifle. Philada. Stock Exc (Reported by S. E.-SLAYMA. FIRST 11:00 Phila & Brie 6e..b5.102 1000 do •.: 102 152 l'enna It lots 57X 26 do 571( 100 0 S 7-30 Tr N end ...103 15 Blinehill It 51 10011 Penua It ... 10 3:0 Lit Schl R 2'l 110 do % 1 6th & ella-sts II 513 i 15. do 62 160 Reading B • SS BEIIVE 4 Cataw B prfd 151 2S 17th &19th.st Rsswn 10 5000 U S 6811 2d ys .104%1500 L bad R SECOND BOARD. 20 Ponna R 57%15000U S Gs '6l 1043' 93 do 57%1 50 Reading R 37.91 53 Far & Media 8k... 62 11000 Tioga n 75..:... . . -•1005. 6 City ilabk 46 I 01. Isld 117 s 85.101 '2OO Ches & Del 6€ 94 10 Catawissa R. •••• - 436 ' 3 Cam & Aro R 152 x 10021 N Penns Gs 66 1000 7€ 59 5000 Schl Nav 'l3?, 65% :20:10 U S Gs 5-years 0pt...100Y, 5600 Cam & Am 6a - '7O-•.104 153 Conimonw Bank. ,35% 1000 City _tis & P-102% CLOSING PRICES-SMIDT. Bid. Asked. Bid. Asked US 6s cone '51....104 104% Catawissa R. ••• • 4% 4% G 1 S 7307) 104 Do p_rfd 153 15,% American Gold -131% 132 Beaver Mead R.. 66.% 'Mile 6s - -old .• - .ICO 100% Minehill B. 51 -• Do. new ..... 302% 102% Harrisburg R. • • - • • • Alleg co 64sR 50 • - • Wilmington • • • • Penne 5E .94 35 Lehigh Nav &4. • • • • - Reading R . • .37.81 37% Do . • shales... 54 5436 Do bds 'Bl-103 109, Do scrip •• • • 301,4 30.% Do bdt '70.-11 102 Cam & Amb R• -.1.52.a • • Do - 1356 99 109miphila &Erie 66. ••• 102 Penns it .0 7 073.415un & Brie 78.• Do ' Ist at 85..112 113 L Island R.... Do •• 2d MI 65...106 -:107 I Do bonds ._ Morris Canal •MK 52,%1Delaware :. Do prfd 10,..127 130 •Do • - bonds..., - Do 6s .. 6_9race-street R• • 15% 16% Do. 2,d n a g , „ Chestnnt-st R.. 48 49 Scum Canal .. Arch-street-R.... 20% 26 • Do 6 5 ....... . ..Race-streer R..: .• 6 9 Schayl Bay. ..... 41,1 5 • Tenth-Street 34 35 -,- Do e prfd 1.2,i 13 Thirteenth-st R.. 20 24 Do 6s •Ms 6P.lWPhlls R 53% 60 Elmira R •19 . 393 -Do b0nd5...... Do prfd .. • 334 33 Green-street R. 955: 37 Do 7s ist la.. 33 -.991; .Do bonds.... Do 10s......_ Second-street R... 76 77 - N Pain's R. 9% log Do. ' bonds..... Do ~6s , B 5X 93 . Fifth-street R.... 0! 62.4" Do' 103 104 Do bonds., Pbtle Der & Nor. 53 ... Girard College R 35% 2534 Lehigh Val It . Seventoeath-st £O5 10 Lehigh Val .• • eekly Review of Philadelphia Markets • DEC4I , II3Y.It 12, 1862. :Business generally has been dull and neglected duf.. i ng the entire week, but the markets are wit-b.- out any material change. Quercitron Bark is sell ing sleowly at the decline. Breadstuff continue firm, am.l for Wheat and Corn prices are better. Cotton quiet. Coal is rather less active. 'Coffee, Sugar, and Molasses are but little inquired for and dull. The demand for Fish has fallen off. Foreign Fruit of all kfilds is scarce, but domestic is in better demand. Hemp - and Hides are unchanged. - "`he.de- mend for Pig Iroet still continues and prices arefirm er. Naval Stores Are scarce and inactive. Oils are unchanged. Provisions- are more inquired for, and there is more doing in the way of sales. Rice—The stock here is very light, which restricts operations. Salt is unchanged. Cloverseed is in request, and prices are well maintained. - Tallow, Teas; and To bacco remain as last quoted: Freights are dull. Wool is unchanged, and prices remain a - s last quoted, - In Dry Goode there is no neW feature;- - and very • little business doing. The firmness noticed in the Flour market still con tinues, but the demand is very small, both for ship 7 meat and home use, and business-has been very. ia-. active; sales comprise only about 6,000 bus, iniok for shipment at $6.66.1.2)6:f0r superfine, $6.60®7 for _ common and good extras, $7@7.60 for extra family, • ' and $808.60 bbl for fancy brands, according -tip quality, including about 2,600 bbls, part city mills, on terms' lcept private. Rye Flour it-rather lower, with small sales at $5.25@5,62y- bbl. Corn Meal is quiet at $3.5 . 0 for Pennsylvania, and $4 vbbl for Brandywine. WHEAT.-The market is fairly supplied,- and it is firm at the advance; -sales of 35,000 bushels • red, in. • store, at $1.45@1.60, some poor quality at sk44; White ranges at from $1.60®1.85, the latter for choice.' Bye conies in slowly, and Pennsylvania is selling at 97@e8c, and Delaware 93c 'V bushel. Corn is very scarce, and has advanced, with sales of-15,000 bushels yellow at 78@80e, in- store and afloat, and- mixed:- Western at 73 , §80c. Oats are in better demand; and -30,e00 bushels Pennsylvania and Delaware sold at 41@42c'0 bushel. Barley and Malts remain • quiet. We quote the former at $1.35@1.50 '#l bushel. PROVISIONS.—There is rather more doing, witle• sales of 1,200 bbls Western Mess Pork at $13@13.60 0 for old, and $l4- for new. City packed Mess Beef sells as wanted at $13@16, and Country at $l2; 2,00e' bbls of the former were taken on Government ac count on private terms. Dead Hogs sell:at $5:60@6.• Bacon—There is very little stock here; about 10)• bbls Dams sold at BY2@lo3gc. • Sides at 5. .4"@. 6 .Vaas and Shoulders at 6@sc ; 16,000 lbs. ribbed Sides at Green Meats—The stock is very light ; sales of 200 tierces. Hams in salt and pickle at BQBjiti; 2.5,000 tbs. Shoulders on private terms, and 100 boxes Hams in salt at Sc, short time. G. Lard is coming in slowly, and the stock here is very light ; sales comprise about 400 bbls and •tos West ern at 93.‘c, and kegs at ; country ranges at from 7to 10e qft ib. Butter—The demand has fallen Off, but prices are unchanged ; sales of solid-packed at ' • 15@20c and fair to prime roll at 19@ - 26c, Glades at 21@24c TI it, according to quality. Cheese is steady at lO@ 11c V lb. Eggs are selling at 23@2.6c l dozen.. METALS.—There is some inquiry for Pig Iron,: and the market is firm, with sales of 6,000 tons No, 1 - at $30@33, cash and 4 mos, and No. 2 at $3O; a lot of hard Iron sold at $29, and 600 tons No. 1 delivered at Pittsburg at $34 ia ton, cash. Blooms, Bar Iron,- and Boiler Plates are held with more firmness, and the rolling mills generally arc full of orders. Lead— Prices are firm and rather lower with sales of Ga lena at $8.25, cash. Copper—There is very little doing in Sheathing. Yellow Metal sells at 27c, - mos. Nails and I3olts are held at 30c ip it. - BARK.—The receipts of Quercitron have 'hem& • somewhat increased, but the demand is better and prices are steady, with sales of 180 hhda Ist No. I at $36 161 ton. Of Tanners' Bark there is but little offering, and prices are unchanged. CANDLES.—Prices of Sperm are unchanged, bat Adamantine are held with more: firmness. Sales of Citymanufactured at 18620 c, and Western-at-19@i • 224 3 cash and 4 ruotzl, the latter rate for full weight. UOAL.—There is less activity in the demand for the article for • shipment, and -sales were making, free oh board at Richmond, at $0.50@6 $3, ton. The recent cold weather has somewhat increased Use inquiry for home consumption. COFFEE.—There have been-no arrivals Since our last, and the market here is entirely bare of aupplies in that hands. Prices are firm, but the demand is very small; sales of 500 bags, including Rio, at 28@ 32 1 74 c, and Laguayra at 3214@33e, cash and 4 mos. COTTON—There is a firm feeling in the market. and the receipts and stocks arc very light; salea of 300 bales, at -67eG8c, cash for middling uplands, and. 65c for low grade, including a small lot of Surat at 60)-.,!c, and damaged at 45c, including 150 'bales - by auction (damaged) at 40@41%c, cash.. DRUGS AND DYES.—The transactions have been small ; among them we notice'Sal Soda at 3%(34 - Shellac at 92@95c; Castor Oil-at $2.15, and Gambier at 6%c,0n the usual credit. FEATHERS are rather scarce, and good Weems. readily command 52@53c 33 lb, cash... FlSH.—Prices of Mackerel are steady, but the do mend, as usual at this season of the year, is extreme ly limited. A cargo of Prince - Edward's Island sold from the wharf at $ll for medium Is $2O for mesa, and $7.76 for medium 2s, and 800 bbls Massachusetts at $11.50, $7.60 and $5 for the three numbers • sales , from store at $12@12.50-for -No. 1,-sB®9 for Shore and Bay No. 2, $5.25 for medium, and $6.50 for large - No. 3s. Pickled 'Herring range from $1.60-to bbl: - Codfish are held firmly at`-$4.70 cash the 10b FRUIT.—The absence of supplies of all descrip tions of foreign - continues to limit transactions; --wiles of buneli aturtayer - Raisins at $41a1.20, and small packages in proportion. A few Havana Oranges sold at ss®7 l #l bbl,.as in quality. There is more doing in domestic Fruit- and prices are firm ; sales of Apples at sl.6o®2.6o—the latter for choice m 4 "'" n s__TuUg Peaches re - • • • •••,--,___gsal2 bb. FREIGHTS to Liverpool are dull ; we quote '- flour at 3s 3d; grain 11(4)12s ; and heavy goods at 31 @405. There is a vessel on the berth for London;_ the asking rates are 3s 6(1 for- flour; 'LW for-s - rain e and 355@37s 6d for heavy goods. In petroleum. freights there is nothing doing. California freiglitw are dull. Coal freights areunchtinged. The Boston packets are getting 30c for flour.; 6@7c for grain, and $3@3.25 for iron. GINSENG.—There is nothing :doing in .eitlier crude or clarified. GUANO.—The season is over, and the sales are not worthy of notice. HIDES are dull; most of the import of Laguayra and Porto Cabello are being shipped to New York. HOPS are inquired for ; sales of fi rst sort Eastern ' t and Western a 20@24c - .lb. LUMBER.—There is very little doing in any de scripbon, but prices are firm; sales of Yellow Pine Boards at $15@17, and White 'Pine at WWI , . Prices of Laths and Pickets are firm: MOLASSES.—There is scarcely enough doing be fix quotations, the stock here being vcrylight. ' -NAVAL. STSITTES.—The stock la very light. Rosin is selling in a small way at $16@17 for-com mon, up to slB@f2o for low grade to good No. t. Spirits of Turpentine is - selling at $2.63@2.65 gallon, cash. OlLS.—There is a very firm feeling for. all kiada. Lard Oil is declining, with sales'-at 85@90c for Win ter, and .80@82c for Summer. Linseed Oil is held less firmly at $1.2.3@1.26, cash. Petroleum is un settled ; sales -at• 76@85v for refined, and 38@400 for crude, but the supply is small. PLASTER continues steady at $3®3.25 ift ton. RICE continues firm, with small sales of.Rmii goon at 7%@,73.ic Ili it. SALT.—A cargo of Liverpool ground and bulk, received coastwise, has come to a dealer. Two car ' goes, 2,200 tons, sold on terms kept private. SEEDS.—Cloverseed .is in demand, with sales of 6,000@6,000 bus fair and prime'at $6.37,14(0.60, and. somefrom second hands on private terms. Timothy is held at $1.75@2.25 33 bu. Flaxseed -is taken at $3 alt bushel. SPIRITS continue firm , with a moderate business doing in Brandy and Gin , ' : N. E. Rum is selling at 65@57c Whisky is held with increased firmness, and there is a good demand : sales of. 1500 bbls Ohio and. Pennsylvania .at 40c, "small lots at 41e, and ' Drudge at 38CT39c IP gallon. SUGAR.—The market is very dull,. and prices favor the buyers. Small sales of Cuba at its" . @_ . lo,q,e, and New Orleans at 10)9®1014,,cash and time. TA ElOW.—Prices are unsettled, with sales of City rendered at 10%, and Country at 10,1(3 Is' lb. TEAS meet a steady -inquiry, but prices are well maintained for Blacks and Greens. TOBACCO.—The supply ofmanufactured is nearly exhausted, and prices . continue very, firm.. In Leaf Tobacco.there is very little doing.. WOOL.—There is very little doing in any kind, but prices are firm, with sales of 100,000 tbs,-.ohiefly fine. and medium Ileece.Wool„at &Wee, cash. . The following are- the receipts of Flour and Grain port at this po for the past week: • Flour Wheat. Corn. Oats. 8,184 16 2,376 17 ge Sales, Dec. 12. .s o rilladelphia Enhance.) -- - . 50 Reading R 1 g"). 37% 1 25 d o b 5. 37X 25 do 373 i 2030 Cam kAmb 6s 'B3 ..101 3 W Phila R el 2 Cam & Amb R 1524 Gr & Coates-sts R... 36 22 Beau Mead C & P.. 07 2 Mor Canal prfd. .126 100 Arcb-st R b 5. 24% 17 Bk.ot N America....l42 10 Morris Canal 51% BOARDS. ... 21% Zig THE WAR PRESS, (PUBLISHED WEEKLY.) Ttru %VIM PlinS will be azmt to ElTll)SGribeire tif malt (ner aI:MUM in advance) of ere Five " " 0.0 Ton '• 1'7.00 Twenty 0011thif " 355.eafli Larger Chibe than Twenty will he charged el, the same rate, $1.60 per copy. The money mutt caways accompany the order. and.. 02 710 instance can these terms be deviated fromr as thee' afford very tittle more than the cost of the paper• Postmasters are requested to act as Agents fle The WAIL Parse, Advertiseranta Inserted at the natal rates, @it lines constitute a square. New York Market.—Yesterday. ASHES are quiet and unchanged, with small sales at $8.50 for. Pots and $8.75 for, Pearls. BECEADSTEPPS.—The market for State and West ern Flour is dull, and closed up heavily. The sales are '7,500 bbls at $5.75(06 for superfine State; $6.25@6.30 or extra State; $5..80(g)6 for super , fine Michigan, Indiana, lowa, Ohio, &c.,• $6.2507.66 for extra do, including shipping brands of round hoop Ohio at $6.80§6.85, and trade brands do at $6.95@8.26. Canadian Flour is quiet and unchanged; sales 350 bbls at $6.264 7 6.50 for common to good,. and $6.6041, 826 for extra brands.' Southern. Flour is inactive, but without material change; sales 550 bbls, at $6.80g7.59 for superfine Baltimore, and $7.2509 for.extra do.. Bye Flour is steady, with sales of 60 bbls, at $4.50 @s.ao for the range of fine and superfine. Corn Ideal is unchanged, and the movement is mo derate. We quote Jersey at $3.15; Brandywine $4.2d; Puncheons $2O. Wheat is very dull, and one cent lower. The sales are 600,000 bus,. at $1.`21.Z for. Chicago spring; $1.27@i.34 for Milwaukee;' $1.35@1.36 for amber Iowa; $1.40g.4.44 for winter red Western; $3.46@1.47 for amber Michigan; sl.to for Canada club. Ry 6. remains quiet at 83@68 for Western, and 92g @So for Steite. Barley is dull and heavy at.54.W@1.65 for State and Canada. Oats are steady and in Moderate request at 67@)70. Corn is heavy and 1 cent lower, with a moderate inquiry ; sales 55,000 bushels at 76 for sound Western mixed ; 71@j73 for Eastern, and 66@70 for unsound. Beans are lower and dull at $2.45@2.60 for me dium, and 82.6502.80 for marrowfats. Canada Peas are quoted at $1@1.06, afloat and in store.. PnorisioNs—The Pork market was active to day, chiefly to fill the Government contracts, and prices advanced 26c bbl. . The sales aggregate 8,000 bbls, part last evening, at $15.87;‘@14.25 for Ness, closing with no sellers at the outside figure, and $11.50g11.75 for prime.. Beef is quiet and un changed • tierce beef is steady at $2t()22 for prime mess, $225 India mess. Beef hams are dull at $12.50 4 V15.50 for State and Western. Bacon is in &rod demand, with sales of 100 boxes Cumberland ciit at 7c, and 1,000 boxes as sorted middles on private terms. Cut meats are more active ; sales 100,000 the shoulders at 4g@Oic. Lard is steady, with sales of I,WO bias. at 934kv9X i c, and closed at loc. Butter is firmer for prime quali ties, and the demand is good. We .quote Ohio at 16 CO2oc ; Pennsylvania.at 20224 ; and State 2.2.@..27c. Cheese is firm, and in fair request at 931(013e. Dressed hogs arc firm at fiXc for Western, and 6iT 61,;c for city. . . 111.ANT3FACTURED IROX.—The .Glasgow. 'Ad vertiser, November 18th; says : The demand for rill kinds of manufactured Iron continues good. parti cularly for plates,and . other shipbuilding iron. The late sale of so many of our Clyde steamers to the Confederate Government- and others. concerned in running :the bloCkade, has caused a great demand for new ateamers, and given an impetus to this branch of trade. I, common bar there is an unusual trade at this season of the year ; makers are fully em ployed, and prices steadily maintained. IVT..ost of the makers have orders in hands to cern - them well over this yeitr. - For first-class bars the:price is still .f. 7; second-rare: brands generally 460:0- 6d. 41 1 1 ton, usual discouiit f. o. b. here. A few of the second rate makers are booking orders at .4g. 158.,"and we believe even at these pikes it is diitleuAt to contract forward to any extent, makers generally believing in higher prices in the spring. - JEWS IN F.NGLAICD.—At. the recent meeting of the Manchester Auxiliary Society, for promoting Christianity anions the . Jews, It was stated by Robert Gladstone, the chairman, that at the time of the formation of the 80elety there were but thirty five believing Jews in all Ugland, but now them were two thoustuf‘in' London alone, and that upwards 'of eighty 'coati:4la had been erdaine4 ministers of the 01;croh of ' ..18,900 bbla. 55,100 bus. 22,150 bus, • 37,280 bus.
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