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MONDAY; DECEMBER 22.1.862
THE NEWS.
LAsT week a gang of Arkansas guerillas, coin
needed by "Wild Tom," captured Gen. Thomas H.
Bradley, a resident on the Mississippi, about thirty
miles above Memphis, and one of his neighbors,
named Thomas Lamerson. Messrs. Bradley and
Lamerson have, for some time past, been recognized
AB union men, and have been dealing extensively in
cotton. For several months Gen. Bradley was in
command of a Confederate. brigade, and during that
time; as well as several times since, he has been
plundered by guerillas. His dismissal from the pen.
federate 'service made him an active Union manota.
far as supplying provisions to Union troops' and
trading in cotton is concerned.
Hon. J. H. LAN): lies been admitted to practice in
the Supreme Court of the United States.
A maser. colonel, A. W. Jones, was recently
captured in Arkansas. He was the provost marishal
general of the "Trans-Mississippi district," He
describes the army in Arkansas as in a most wretched
condition. In the language of his negro servant
(who was with him), " they just got plenty of eo
thing." He states that Rains and Parsons have
been ousted. Frost commands Parsons' division,
and is, in bad repute. Provisions had become so
scarce .that , General Hindman had issued an order
for all families from Missouri to at once return.
THE London macs of the let inst. contains ano
ther letter from its Richmond correspondent. He
expresses apprehension of a movement of our troops
from Sutibik upon Richmond, and shows hOw easily,
in hia opinion, the rebel capital could be taken from
that point. In descrihing Jefferson Davii he says
"In a former letter from the North, Lexpressed the
opinion that Mr. Bevis was the ablest living Anted
can ;. that impression is:xnere than confirmed by in
tercourse with him. The President is one of those
calm, firm, undeinonstrative men, inclining to reti
cence, but, if interested, easily led on to animated
conversation. .An interview with him , reveels •to
you an American with' striking *hose
mind has made its own road as itjourneyed; ivho has
thoughtfully profited by his ownexperie.ncee, and got
beyond the set phrases and the primers; .whicheir
cunterlbe vigor and reach of thought. Each word
is sloW, weighty, and luminous, theeountenanoe
,voice agreeable and convincing, the month one of'.
the firmest that ever Were set in mortal .head. The
President looks spare..and worn, but speaks cheer
fully Of his health."
Timm is at present residing in Holly Springs a •
lady of considerable note in Mississippi. At the
outbreak of the rebellion her husband was publish
ing a paper in that town, and Nina one Of the first to
.'raise keoropp.ny for the Ceefederate service. His
*ife at once took charge of the concern, and for a
long time managed and edited the paper. She would
. .hare continued it up to the time of the Federal occu
pation had she. been able to pro Cure Material' on
\ which to print her issue: :Printing paper was not to
' be, had at any, price, and her enterprise, by. force of
circumstances, fell through: Her husband and two
eons are ndwin the rebel service.
Tim late General Mitchell once stated thatwhen
he held 150 miles of the Tennessee river he Was en
abled to do it b . ecause he had intelligent slaves in
his employment, who kept him advised of the move•
meats of the enemy. -
GENB. BRAGG and Joe Johnston are at Murfrees
boro, and also Gen. Polk. Jeff Davis and the rebel
generals are reported to have held a grand council of
war at• Murfreesboro but week, at which it was de
termined that Middle Tennessee, as well as the
whole State, should be defended Ito the last: They
were confident of their ability to whip Rosecrans,
and boasted that they would capture Nashville and
drive the Federals out of Tennessee by the first of
January. •
JOHN MOROAIV is.sgain on the wing, bound Ken
tucky-ward. The Kentucky rebels seem to be well
posted as to the contemplated movements of.their
friends, the rebel generalt . At Louisville and Lex
ington, they are boasting that John. Morgan has .
promised to eat his Christmas dinner at Lexington,
and declare that he will do so.
Oqui. NAGLEN, commanding our forces at• York
town and Williamsburg, in the absence of Gen.
Keyes, has recently made several important recon
noissanccs above Gioncester Point, Virginia, Cap
turing upwards of one hundred rebels and about a
thousand head of cattle.
LIEUT. COLON x4.Wir.ms,..of Gen. Grant's army,
is missing, under circumstances that lead to the
belief that he has been murdered.
The Proposed Railroad on Broad Street.
.:.The question .to be considered in refe
*ice to the proposed freight railroad on
Broad street, is this: we permit the
most beautiful avenue in Philadelphia to 'be
iittseerated ; the lives of its inhabitants to
be_ placed in additional danger ; the trade of
'Philadelphia to be made a mere element•in
the trade of. New York, and - our great city
a mere *ay-Madan on the • New - York
and . Washington , Railroad, to gratify. a
:small company of railroad managers and
.'speculators? hundred arguments can be
iiiade tigidrigt : the.arettion of any sueli , road.
On.Broad:street,:.:Sndovery one of then' will
be'an arpiment involving•:thetoroiperity of
There can r:be 'but:ono argu-.
meat ; in its litvOr," anti that is, that will
° facilitate . travel , , ; and transportation from ;
`W asliington and, Baltimore ;lOw, York.
Now, we:are iierfictlY.:ivilling.to.idn
thing to facilitate travel and . : transperiation.
over . any' .road. The :SCorsiiitY of our
publiC
.improvements, , their success and
convenience, • are matters in. which we feel
a natural and 'strong interest. But it is un:.
_reasonable to expectus to make such a sacri-.:
flee as these gentle Men ask to gratify any
spirit .of railroad enterprise. The interest
and prosperity 'of 'Philadelphia . are more
dear • to us than "that
,of any corporation
or company, that lives upon . its trade and
travel, and we cannot sacrifice our most.
beautiful avenue to increase their revenues.
We look forward to the time when Broad
street will be relieved from the unsightly
tracks that now deface it, and whenthe long
line of, mules and teams that drag their
slow lengths along its street; will become as
much •.a memory of the past as the old mar-.
hot sheds on Market street, and the corner
watch-boxes under an old municipal systeuri.
.Another , railroad on Ilibad street is not to
be endured, and Wertrust
,the, Courts 'Will:in
terpose and save us from the calamity. -7'
The Gallant FOur'Hundred.
, . .
Mr: - TOiqsox.sang , the tong of the Lipt
Brigade, and *iv .the noble.. Six Ilwurred„
zede into the Valley of Death; and we never •
:read his lyric without feeling a thrill of - ad"-;.
miration for their gallantry and AlevOtiOn.
Yet, what shall we say. of the . heroes wh o.
crossed the Rappahannobicatnid 'stOnti..of
shell:and.shot; ponteon bridges
onirhich our army iiassed into Fredericks
burg?—the gallant four hundred who volun-i
teered for the periloui mission. Their
.6m
duet realizes the grandest type, of bravery,.
We can see haw: CAnDierii And hid brigade,.
in the heat . Of.battle--their veins beatinglo.„
the music adtaneingsquadrons and
. the •
roar of adrtneing artilleryould have ridden'
. theirlearful and impetuous Every bat
tle .has siinilar''instaitees of daring, for it.
is mainly such :"darini that battles 'are,
. gallica.. Like: the'..beating of the tempest;.
there is a ritilb;:a twill, the noise of thunder,
darkness. All is OVer. It is spasmodic,-
' amtertabii brief. There was no . . such &BS—
oititions:to invite )3633.Tamp.',s :gallant ,volun
•teers.. There was a broad river to be cross
ed
An-Pet ilous. boats... The-ferry was . (jitfl
laded bt cannon—over .their heads the fire
of their , ..oym . artillery. was pouring like. a
rainsetorrn•lnto •Ahe:iineient town of Frode
ricksburg. ;• • •Sharpshooters were on . the
ban . liriteli,whose eyes had been trained in
the Cypress swamps Of. the southwest, and
death seemed to be the immediate portion of
all who came within the range of their rifles.
To enter. npOn suchn inission required calm*.
devoted,. self-sacrificing courag6—that feel
ing which., lays "ailde all love of .life and
places every hope, and :.clream, and fancy,
as so many offerings upon the altar of the
'country-the. feeling of a LEONIDAS - when
he welcomed death with the joy of a bride
groan. . . .
Who are the gallant four . hundred whose
explOit is an event in the great week 'now
closed? WhY;. : should they be forgotten
when we conic to honor 'these who are de
serving of honor? • Bowe would have given
them the • hOnora of the triumph; Greece
would have placed laurel crowns upon their
heads.; France would have, decked their
breasts with the glittering cross of . honor;
England's Queen would have given. the
token of a nation's nelmiration,Thefore tens.
of thousands of .their felloW - -cOnntrymen.
Will America do nothing to reward the Men .
who . gave themselves with such aladrity,
that they might die if • death Were 'neces
sary?.'lf we would teach our childrenthe
virtues of brave and good men if we
would make ..them worthy of , the gene
ration that -brings them' forth, we must
place beforeAtetit .these illustrious types
of true manhOod;:• . ,. We 'mist .show them
that the ,StaitisiS . ,'•nOt. , unmindful of those
who do her ';'Serviee. _Let .the history
which records the deed 'record . the recom
pense.. Let these men be singled' out from
the army us men whom we delight to honor.:
If they arc`privates, lot them be promoted;
for men who carried e musket into the Midst
of such danger, should wear naWord toiever
after: 'Shelf inch as - these imakettruries tur-:
rible ; such men as these make the cause of
liberty and truth invincible.; and the Presi
dent can' do no more gratefti act than to
thank them, iethe name of the country, for
their modest valor,. and. to raise' them to a
higher rank in . the .army‘ "hid: they have
helped to distinguish.
Priie Cases at this Port.
There has been some comment made
upon the management of prize cases at the
port of Philadelphia, and many misstate
ments have been made in speaking of them
particularly. We are glad to lay the fol
lowing transcript of facts from the yecords
of 'the United States District CoUrt before
.
;our readers., in, order that. they may see
',what bas been .accomplished, and the supe
rior 'economy exhibited by'lhose high of
ficers' of the Government' who have .the
businesi in 'charge. The clerk of the court
and the District Attorney are constantly en
gaged in twanging - the pH& cases that are
sent tolltis port, and labor. assiduously to
make "a prompt, full, and satisfactory return
in each enc., : Thus far, prizes 'have been
'disposed of to *a better ahrtifitage here than
atin,4 . ,..other port, and. not one has escaped .
conOrifiiatioU. . -The United States
soon
* h
deposits all.moi the .llint as soon afi
is turned over to-hini by:the
rifles, and.no other depoalts arimade,except
when such are direetly The final
proceeds of tWerty-three prize vessels, be
sideilbalapees from other:vessels, have beep.
sent to Waihingtonfor distribution, since the
brealdng out of the.rehelliou, from this port,
amounting to 'over V 265,688. In the, case
of the Lodona, the affairs are nearly ad
justed, and the money proceeds Will be sent:
to Washington m a few f dayik- -The. fact .
that, under the admiralty la*, all vessels in
sight at the time of the capture
. can lay clainie
to a certain portion of the proceeds naturally
causes- delay long and tedious investigit
tiOns, and this may be particuiarlY. applied
to the cases of the Cumbria and Herald, the
captors of which vessels are numerous, and
are'still-unsatisfied as to certain ciairiis that
are mac. - • •
6 6 A ile*el and a Maik.”
The 'genial and happy,Oldifentlernim Who
is now living., the.. life:of a Sir Rbger De
Coverly ,at Areadian -hout6 of Wheat-
land,-will be' delighted , when• he 'reads the
" Privnte and , Confidential" `letter ,of
Hon. JACOB TRO3LPSON, late Secretary. of
the Interior of the United .States, and now
an ofilecrin the army of the ;rebels. - This
letter, be it remembered,. was 'Written in
November, 1.860,
.a month after, Mr. Eu
cmalux. had been entreated by .General
Scow to garrison the. menaced forts of the
Union. The Presidential election had not
taken place—not one State had passed' an
Ordinance of Secession—there had been no
" asgressions upon the : South," to use the
cant phrase of the time, and ' - rio disposititm
to• do any State the slightest injustice.
Everything Was peace, and outside of
the secret conclave of traitors in the
South, uo indication of ,war vas Mar&
fested. Tnourson . , however, was
in the co'nfidence of•these-traitors, and could
easily anticipate, a' rebellion' which he" was
endeavoring to foment: "Here are the.terms
he uses in a private and confidential-loiter:
to a friend and fellow-traituf: "As long as
am here I shall shield and protect the
South. Whenever it shall come to pass that
I shall think that I can do no further good :
here, I shall return to my home.: Btroits-
ElN4 . 4,the trvest friend to the South I have
ever known from the Nara. He is a jewel
and a man. But. 'my duty now is to the
South." If anything were necessary to
show the part taken by-these traitors to de
stroy,,tlie Itnion;. Jilr. TIIONCI'SON/S letter
would be conelttsive evidence. He tells his
friend that he would remain to Shield and
proteet the South, and when lie had : done all
the good lie could, he would return to his
home. Then, having spoken of the treason;
as he contemplated it, and the part be:Woitld
take, his -mind naturally reverted tp his
MOM - rusted friend in the conspiracy. "DJ-,
CIIANAN is .the truest friend to the:South-I
hive ever known from the North:- He is a
jewel and rt man."
We can sea. more 'clearly 'why it was that
W.6;11,11# SCOTT was spurned from
.the
Pre,sidentiid Presence when he came to warn
ihis "jewel and a mail" that danger was
imrending : 0ver. 11 4 6 - IteNblle: He had no
desire to hear Atch -tidings; and the old
`soldier was impertinent in,his importunitids.
Ile knew, that: Tiroxesax was bus4in his
• intria ' ues , tor.destroy the .Unian ; line*
thatSraniti l L, and-DAVIS, and Manx were
'plotting the conapintey which thef`after=•
wards inaugivated: He have ended
all their
- schemes by the simplest exercise
i
of executivepower, but the wish and the
,„•.
will were far apart, He might have been a
great President—the saviour of the country—
. the object of a - people'S rove for alliime to
come. He chose the baser part.` .. .lle.was
the "truest friend of - the South,”. and by
necessary inference, the falsest friend of the
North. Mr.. Tirniirsozils but repeating the
•judgment_9l his countrymen find hiistory in
his • complinient to Mr. BuorrAmex;• -De-
Danced and despised by the friendteof Iris
country, it is tiding :Ilutt cOmpliments and
flattery. 'should come from its enemies.
Mr. Monekton'Mflues; M. P., on Amerkin
Affairs.
Amone..the-. independent politicians' in
England,:well-born, .well-educated, . well
endowed With worldly goods ns to be supe
rior :to worlcUy influences, : and so distin
. . ..
gitislied as an author entl prator its to occupy.
. same as .th
high position in thi . v.lsl4a,*%flotierctu-.
,
e,late: . S4tuvr. ROGERS
occupied for. so Many yearnone is more .
Popular . than 3162;reFrigi -
Who:has; been . ParlitiMentsryreireeentative
of the borOngh of Pontefriet,lrinAhe year
1887 ;Until now His grandfather was a
'Peer, end.his father-in-law
. His father, -
ii gentleman of.. great landeVproperty and
Wide influenee,ln Norkshire, .repeatedly•re
nSed to accept peerage, .offered to him by-
Mr.•;.POri; by Mr.-. T . E.ROIVAL, and by Lord.
Lpaititieor4 . when .respectivelY at the head
;of the British , fiovernment.„ The same offer
wasi; by the
„late ROBERT. PEE. , Who also tendered
.
hint. oitleial po sition , and both prof-,
furs:were declined.. Mr. Milian IS as inde
.... ..... . .
pettdentin,Politicalprincipleand position as
:any man in - 4Parliamerit, and ,his •pince in
society;•highls! it is, is as.muChct tribute to
hisliteraryperfOrmanees . ashiS" v ast
. .
reOitFry fortune.. ~ At. once eccessible)and
hospitable,...he - delights: the. society •• of
.
AMerietpis, a nd ; albeit -himself -.Witk strong
nunntrehicallwedilectionsisliberal and son= . 7
Able enough to . perceive ;and to acknOWledge
"that, 'fOi; Alia 'country,' rePublienti institutio n s
•••
Sie faf preferable.'
On the . 27th : Ultimo, president at the an
null soiree "Of the Mechanics' , •lustitution
'of Leeds, the commercial capital' of. his na
live. Yorkihire; Mr. Itruns, Alluding to
What. , occur red since the era of the
,Crystal
.
Niece • of
.1.8 . 51,. sp oke', as follows about this'
. •
country, :
"He believed - that there were some persons;
though biit : .. few, who had looked with something
like inhuman gratification on the American Ca
tastroPhis; b.ut lie for one would never share in any
feelings which could" regard that event as any other
than the greatest calamity which ever fell upon-the
human racO,.tind as one which Englishmen, beyond
all others,%.:were . bound to denounce and execrate.
[Cheers.] All present knew the miserable poverty
' existing in Lancashire through this American dis
aster. -Such events as these did not occur without
Mme extent of moral improvement in 'the world ;
'lint it was not his business to. 'lmprove' those oc
, currinees ftir astir peeullarptzipOse All he could do
• -was to. - eiin.nilou all to suggest to
. themselves as
.they best could what had been the evil, what had
been.-the wrong, what had been either the injustice,
Ofsome other peccant cause, from which the calami
ties he had referred to had sprung. For himself he
would say this—and he trusted that there was
no person in that hall, whatever his abstract
opinions might be upon political subjects, who
would not agree with him—that this great AmeriCan.
. disaster was an awful lesson to every other nation
how they allowed - a great national coil, as was that of
American i _sfavem to remain within the communit y. un
repented ef, uncared for, and unimproved. [Applause.]
There were many evils in society to which we must
bend ; there were many which, in our limited un
derstanding, we see no means of abolishing, or even
of rectifyin- ' • but that . was a di ff erent thing from
trying to ma ke of the evil good; it was a totally
different thing from saying, this is not an evil; we
will declare that to be good which God's law, and
thaw of humanity, declares to be wrong.' This it
was which lay at the root of the American disaster.. This .
it was which was filling with desolation the valleys
of Lancashire and Cheshire."
These sentiments are alike Christian in
character and . jagacious in pollen, and; as
: might be anticipated, have causedne simall,
.'f,.(ll . ooO,n,inthe public mind of England:...: .;
Atlantic Telegraph.
It has been aswined, by the American
jotting& that have written on the subject,
that the Atlantic Telegraph Company was in
funds and capable of comnieneing operations
for manufacturing the electric cable. This
is a mistake, originating out of the misrepre
sentations of the Directors. The truth is,
the project has a very gloomy aspect, at pre
sent, being in what Dr. .lonicsox would
have called a state of impecuniosity, while
less stilted persons would declare it nearly
penniless. As a last resource, to raise funds,
an extraordinary meeting of the Company
was announced. to have taken- place on the
12th. instant, at which •would be:tonsidered
a proposal to issue $8,000,000 'lie* 6,Pital,.,
in preferential shares of $25 each, bearing 8
per cent interest,. guaiantied,..A. 'dam' of sue
cola, hy the British 'Government ;- any fur
ther profits to be appropriated, the first
instance, to Jiiiying a dividend of 4 per cent.
on the old capital, and beyond that amount
to an equal division' between the old
and the new shareholders, and- the for
mation of a reserve fund. After deducting
this percentage (On the Milner. and lost
capital and •on what is' now to be
the chance - of profits to new and. old share
holders seems doubtful, and the .prospect of
-forming a reserve fund almost ludicrous.
Three million dollars cannot
_easily be raised
in these timeeand not one Cent of American
money should be tlu:Own in, to swell up this
amount, until a guarantee be:recei'ved 'that
as one terminus of the Atlantic Telegraph is
to be on British,. the .other shall be upon
- 41nzerican .soil. Any promise by the Com
pany, `or by the British Government, or by'
both, that, - in the, event of 'war, American
Messageashall pass to and ; froth Europe as
freely as irilime• of peace, would be wholly
valtieless. 7 -beciuse the .British operators
would:always ‘know, tlkir purport, and be
cense, internationally, a state of war, ac
cOrding Sir, GEOEGE COEIS - WALL LEWIS,
once abrog ates all treaties and. agree
ments. Sir GEORGE; ,who has been'British
Home Secretary, and is now Minister of
.War, was a 'lawyer and a jurist 'before he
became : a 'politician and an office-holder.
In the litter Capicitvhowever, he has lately
delivered the above opinion,' that War abro
gates add Treaties. We 'must keep aloof
from' assuming proprietorship_in an Atlantic
Telegraph which hill ' be entirely Air the
command and „under the Control , of the
British • provernment What a burlesque
:would it be for Mr. Biwa= to telegraph
important intelligence or instructions to Mr. •
ADAMS, in London, Or to Mr. DAITON, 111
Paris, if a- dublicate of the telegram were
obtainable by PALmmisTow, 'on demand
niade to the operator at either terminus, in.
lrehind or Newfdundland
LETTER FROM " OCCASIONAL."
WAsrcawron . , Dec. 21, 1862:
.71 wish J could bring the friends.of this
tnioneverylvhere and more particularly
those whom I address inyotir State of •Penn- '
Overlie, to realize the • great duty that is
now before them.' In this time of general
anxiety and inqUiry,:Of distrust and expec- ,
, tation, with the memories of recent disaster
oppressing' us,nend the enemy busily profit
ing. b 3 reason of our discomfiture, every
man that loves . the Union should do what
lies in his Poiver to sustain the Administra
tion that •is 'now fighting its battles. The,
people should Imow that the suceesS . Of: this
great • war for freedom dePends upon the
stability of this Government end the security
of the executive power.. Everyman should
feet' that it is an immediate personal ex
enii)ltqy duty to-do hii : part towards.. this
great ;object. Althouiand ways suggest
themsefies' to any. preeticid. and earnestl
mind. we: must :Organize the Unionsenti
mentinto.victOrfor the Union This does
iiot imply. mere . political •gatherinks• ; • that is
•tlie Second stage of the proCess; There must
be baririony persenal cont
muuion ameng:.:those who -are loyal : and
tine. :Tltt,"-•county newipaper. 'should
sustained, and men of shoidd strengthen
its tone, and
. give`. : interest _IOUs ,cOlumni,:-.
In all .our relations of busineSs' or . inter-7
eoUrpe; Wherever We have favors;..or patron-.
age, or courtesies to bestow, We shoUld
.our preference to .the loyal .men over: any
who may be cold or fainthearted. An Oc--
casional gatliqing of gentlemen, who think
ike;• to de4l Pine** Means for advancing
the cause—ri social: assembly; the. club, the
church,. the •exchangethe place of dev,o
lion, of husineak;and of Plea Sure; if proper
licontrollek will have a marvellous: effect
in a 'healthy tone to public sentiment.
TheleSult of this yoti will, see in-the next
elections, Or:perhaps.at an earlier more
mOmentOuriOccation.- We de not .kuow
Whit a revolution May bring forth. We only .
. know the :day.as it . passestv-Morrew may..
'.deniandall ilie z fortitude,. faith, and patriot
ism:;thai-dwelli in the hearts of the people.
s:Thiscliepubliclh not to be lost or saved by
the ::sword; ilone: .:Battles are fought—and
the heroes ,Of. , battles Piss from. sight- -to
silenee like the visionary' kings - of Macbeth.
Therels something then this sea . of
'War whos.c bkofiy,,.. i Witvess now laSh: the
shores of many a. State- and Territory- 7. a
sentiment of- loyalty and love for liber-.
:that must save us in the . ,
may be shown . in the ballot:i may
shown at an earlier. time but it: must come
into power before: we tti.Contplio4.
- Purblind, foolishi . iii**i fk li r :paiiikigis May .
shape - their coinse.:by. the danding
the air, neglecting
.;the .• great storm . that is
gathering • behind : , their. The Adittinistra
tion is the compass thatr:should guide
eve] . loyal man. To
.follow.
that Ailini
.nistration- . all
...sacrifices shOuld: be made,
and every. . energy: devoted. In town
'
and township, •in all places, and at. all
timeS, rso Should ',labor this good work.
We:are:entering tiPon a new, life,: and .when
the Wars- are over, we shall. - Continence, the
campaign, that is to decide . :OM wo Or Wel
thO present, our ditty is that: of
Undivided devotion to the: Government and
organized allegiance to the Administration;
regarding its friends as Our 'friends, andits
enemies as enemies to libeity„the
,Union;
and the .Consiitution. Oceaszona.L' •
Public EntertEiinments.
• THr Orkatit.—Mr. Grau can felicitate himself:
upon having had one of the most successful operatic
seasons ever witnessed in Philadelphia: This must
be attributed in the first place to his own good
management, and again to. the excellence .of his
'Company. •We have had better :singers than any
Mr. Grau has given us, but we have never had so
many gopd singers at once. , Guerrabella will be
.remembered am one of the .most accomplighed ac
tresses on .the lyric stage ; Lorini, as the possessor
of a fine soft voice, which we think would be sweet
in "Norma ;" Cordier as a bright, vivacious singer
in the French style. Mignon is as sweet as 'ever, and
almost itiawkward, while Susiui, Amodio, and Jiarili
are becoming more and more,popular.. Morensihas a;
pure contralto voice, which will imiirove with time.
This evening we shall have a repetition of Meyer.
beer's "Diuorahi" with a splendid cast, Cordier
being prima donna. On . Tuesday evening we shall
have " The Sicilian Vespers," withLorini as Heide,
austaine4 by Brignoli, Amodio, and Susini. On
WCdnesday there will be an extra performance,
when, in addition to the whole opera of " Favorite,"
there will be an act each of , three other operas;
bringing into play every artist cmgaged.
Tux WALNUT-STREET TI - EATRE.-Mr, and Mrs.
Davenport are now closing a most successful engage
ment at this theatre. Mrs. Daienport, having re
covered from indisposition, will appear as Lady
2'ea7.le,. in "The School for Scindal,".Mr. Daven
port taking the part of Charles Sunface.. Mr. Tilton
plays Joseph Surface, which is not in his line. On
Wednesday evening, Mr. Joseph P. Price, the at
tentive stage manager, will receive a benefit. .On
Christmas there will be two performances.
AUCH-STaMIT THEATRE.—Mr. Clarke will soon
leave us, after one of the most remarkable successes
ever attained in a Philadelphia theatre. We shall
be sorry to part from Mr. Clarke, who, aside front
some little extravagance, and a too marked endeavor
to please vulgar taates, is really a great actor and a
popular gentleman. To-night he appears in "The
Naiad Queen," a piece suiting Christmas week, and
remarkable only for
. its . fine scenery. "The Naiad
Queen" is a pleasing piece of romance, and will
dazzle the large, wondering eyes of many little folks.
Mn. HOOD'S VANTOMIMES.—Mr. Hood and Mr.
Sheldon have arranged for Christmas week a most
attractive and pleasing entertainment. They an
nounce a grand fairy spectacle illustrating the ruir
sery fable of "Cinderella," in which two hundred
little children will appear. Among the most pi.omi
nent, features will be two trained Shetland ponies;
which, with 'a shrewd regard for the fitness of WOO,
the managers have naniethic Little Mao" and "Burn
side." • The price of admission to this entertainment
will be twenty-five cents, to all parts of 'the house.
The Academy of Music alone is worth this price of
admission, and with the pantomime it will , kirm
really the Cheapest entertainment of the season.
• MD r
Parrnsit.WA?, - vno.—We.invite itten
ten4o the adyertisement, elsewhere, of a,!lry.goods
jobbing, house for 'o' special partner.' :The house
: referred to we, know has long been of eicellent
standing in the mercantile community.. ;
THE PRESS. -- PHILADELPIIR, MONDAT, DECEMBER 22, 1862.
WASHINGTON, 1143tember 21,
Excellent Condition of the Army_Ge l
-Sigel's Proposed Attack, etc.
Mr. CLEMENT B. BAUCLAY, whose goner. s de
votion of time and means to the relief of our soldiers
has won the confidence of all who have been Nought
in contact with him, has returned from the Airily of
the Potomac. He states that the rumored de
moralization of the army is without foundialon;
that the soldiers are devoted to (ten. BITILNSI», and .
have full confidence in him ; that their love for B•eno.
ral MCCLELLAN renders them • loyal .to GE , neral
BurtliSine. They never . fought better than at
Fredericksburg„and- tire eager akain'to . be lea for
ward to; the achievement of:a , victory which shall
compeneate for :the :recent ,failurp: Id the attack
upon the impregnable works of the enemy atFre
derieksburg, they were willing'to sacrifice Them
selves, believing that their efforts_ would easbie
• General BANKS to enter Richmond byr way of the
'James river.
Mr. lifinctny commends highly the care oi.the
Wounded and the admirable manngement
LETTEnbrAx, Medical Director of the Arnirof,the
Potomac. He says the medical department hasne'ver
before been so excellently managed.
It is eurrentlystated that afterthe attack upon fre
dericksburg had been determined upon, General
Siorm requested permission to lead acolumn of fOrty
or fifty thousand men across the fords of the Rappa
hannock,lwith a view to turn the left flank of the
rebel army, and attack
,it upon the flank and rear
simultaneously with the attack of General BURN-,
SIDE in front. This permission was refused, and
General SIGEL marched 'directly to Falmouth, to
find it' reoccupied by the army of General BURN
SIDE.
Tux condition and spirits of our army on the Rap
pahannock are represented as excellent. Their con
fidence in General Burnside is unshaken, despite the
ill success at Fredericksburg.
The Internal Revenue Act:
The Commmissoner of Internal. Revenue has
made the following . decision relative to brewers :
Under the 51st and G4th sections of the excise law any
Manufacturer of beer, lager beer, or ale, may sell the
same at place of manufacture in quantities of more
than thiee gallons at one time to the same pur
chaser, without being required to take a license as
a wholesale dealer in liquor. "
Any manufacturer of beer, lager beer, or ale, who
owns or hires a depot or warehouse for the storage
and sale of such beer, lager beer, or ale, Aollec
tion district, other than that in which the manufac
tory is situated, and who shall have obtained a per
mit for the removal of such beer, lager beer, or ale,
agreeably to the provision of the 51st section of the
excise law, may sell such beer, lager bear, or ale,
of his own manufacture, removed as aforesaid at
such depot or warehouse, in quantities of not more
than three gallons it one time to 'the "same pur
chaser, without being required to take a license as a
wholesale dealer in liqours: •
Nothing herein contained shalt be construed to
authorize the sale at such depot or warehouse of any
beer, lager beer, or ale, not removed from the place
of manufacture in the manner prescribed by said 51st
section.. , . : .
It is understood that the SecretAry of the Trea.
sury has completed his finance bill, recommending a
nine hundred million loan at not over 'seven-thirty
per cent, and the repeal of the eve-twenty conversion
act. He adheres firmly to the opinion in his annual
report, that money can be raised by loan.
The McDowell Court of Inquiry.
In the McDowell Court 'of Inquiry, to-day, Major
Mc:Dow - ELL, a brother of the General, was the first
witness sworn. He was dismissed after replying to
a feW unimportant questions. •
Major General SIGEL . was next sworn., He was
examined in regard to . his movements while coope
rating with Gem MeDownr.r, in the Virginia cam
paign, of which he gave a detailed account..,.:
In answer to an interrogatory, whether he had
ever found reason to impute treachery anti ineffi
eiency, or a want of couragesto Gem
. MoDowen.r.,
he replied that, though loth to testify on matters
affecting the standing of a general °nicer, he would
frankly state his opinions at that time, mistaken as
they might have been.
With respect to thefirst charge, he had no proof
of McDowELL's having held unlawful communica
tion with the enemy.
In regard to the second charge of inefficiency, he
believed McDown.r. had evinced incompetency as a
corps commander, to support which he 'cited several'
instances. He believed the junction of LoNgsTiteeT
and JACKSON'S forces was not sufficiently obstructed
by McDowera,, and that the latter might have easily
kept possession of Thoroughfare Gap.
VTASI-IIINTGICON".
Special Dekpatches to "The Pres
The Finance Bin.
Li the course of his testimony be referred to a re.:
mark made by MCDOWELL to one of his . (Snarm's)
staff officers, but General 111cDowELL objected to.its
publicity on the ground of similar evidende - havink
been ruled as inadmissible on a previous °ea' aeon.
The Court was cleared, and after a secret session
of half an hour was re-opened without artiving at
any decision.. .
The examination of General &dim was continued.
Being desired by the Court to state the nature of
the remark, the name of the officer, and the'eccasion
he replied thitt having sent to MoDownia. on a cer'.
taro day for orders to march to Manassas, that oittceE
informed the aide-de•camp that "General. SIGEL
should fight his own corps." ;
The* aid was Capt. DAHLGREE, who chqnoed*.•
be present ; whereupon the court decided that if Gen.
MeDowm.r. considered the further interrokatiori . of
Gen. &ova, prejudicial to his cause, the"'other wit
ness, Capt. DAIILGREN, might be called.
Gen. Mc:Bowl:Li. did not no prefer, however r but
insisted on the impropriety of Capt. DAELGREN I B
remaining longer in the room, as lie was to be exa.
mined on the same point.
The , court then requested Citit.' 4 D2atLoßEN to
leave the room, and be ready WI liptieliti; when-re
quired.
The remainder of Gen. Swim's testimony was
substantially the same as the foregoing.
The Remains of Gen.. Jackson .and' other
Officers.
, •
The remains of General JAensonleftfasterday for
Pennsylvania. Those of Lieutenant Colonel BALL
and Captain DODGE, of • the 66th New York Volt'''.
Leers, and Lieutenant Pooh, of. the 57th - New Ycirk
Volunteers, reached here yesterday. They will, be
forwarded to New York to-day.
• • Sick and Wounded Sent* North.
.Three hundred sick and wounded E OHM. will
leave this city for Philadelphia to-morrow after
noon. •
Arrival - or Paroled PrisonerO.
Two hundred Union
,soldiers, capture in the late
battle, paroled' by General LE., at Fredericksburg,
arrived to-day from that city, and will be sent to
Annapolis to-morrow.'
Another Exodus into, Secessia. b.
The Secessionists in this city are in high glee over
the fact that, but a short. time since, some one hun
dred of their female friends were permitted .to pass
through our lines and go South, and boast : that they
have no difficulty in procuring this privilege..l'learn
that on Christmas over five hundred ladies, whose
husbands or relatives are taking an active part in
the rebellion, are to be permitted to set •out to join
them. No doubt the gentlemen will hail their ar
rival as a most appropriate Christmas gilt.from - the
Government.. • "4714-,.
Naval Affairs.
Acting Assistant Paymasters Aim; tnt
SILAS T. SAVAGE, and WM. B. PURDY, have.been
ordered to the Mississippi squadron. .
Acting Assistant Paymaster PELRA.3I U. Anna
has been ordered to report for dutton board the
United States steamer Saginaw.
Acting Assistant Paymaster J. C. Wool BURY has
.been ordered to the iron-clad steamer Catskill.
Acting Master CHARLES SMITH and Acting En
sign BARTLEI'T have been ordered to the Saginaw.
Dr. War. B. GUEEN, of Philadelphia, has been ap
pointed an acting assistant surgeon, and ordered to
the Saginaw. •
.
Acting Master JAS. N. TRIPLETT, of the steamer.
Georgia, has been dismissed the service for being air
sent without leave.
The Navy Department has been informed by Lieut.
Commanding ENGLISH, of the Saginaw; that.' he
recently captured the schooner By Geoio,
Nassau for Providence, with an assorted crittrof
coffee, salt, &c; and sent her to Key West.
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Rebels Cross the Rappahannock, and make.
a dash into Occoquan---Captluv of . Unlon
.Cavalry, Sutlers, Wagons, etc. ,
: HEADQUATtTBRS,OF TILE AIt:MY Ole TRIM91?)1.1.0
Dec. 20.—Yeaterday morning at daylight, 'about a
,hundred of the Hampton Legion (rebel cavalry) en
tered Occoquan, and captured a lieutenant and thirty
privates of the Tenth New York cavalry, guarding
the telegraph lines. • •
Eleven sutlers and six sutlers' wagons were seized
by the rebels. All is quiet to-night; • .
READQUAR.TERS, Dec. 21.—The Rev. Mr. Reed, of
Pennsylvania, in behalf of the Christian Commission,
has visited these headquarters, 'bringing comforts
and delicacies for the sick, and si corps of volunteer
nurses for the wounded remaining in camp: All
Were placed at the disposal of the Medical Depart
ment, and. were highly appreciattd by the medical
director. •
No new movements by the, enemy have been ob;
served since we evacuated the south side of the
It 'is not known to General Burnside's.statr that
he has tendered his resignation of the command of
this army, as stated in a Washington correspondence.
Everything is quiet along the river. •
Although the_ stock of theisUtlers in 'this command
is nearly exhausted'and supplies are much heeded,
it is not deemeil judicious by them to.tranSport.their
goods by the overland route.: '
PORT ItOYAL.
Another Steamer of the Banks Extradition
Disabled.
Ei-w Yong. Dec. 21.—The steamer Thaniesi his
arrived front Port Royal. She reports that the
steamer Jersey. Blue, which left here with the Banks
Expedition; had arrived there disabled, on the ibth
inst. •
The steamer Quincy had repaired and sailed
The . steamer Quinnebaug was still repairing
GENERAL BANKS' EXPEDITION,
It Will Operate in the Gulf=f4eiteinl Banks
to'Relieve General Butler.
It was announced preVlollB to the departure of the
fleet that the expedition was destined for Texas, to
commence from that base a series of military operr
lions important in a political: as well as military s
pointof view. It is now perfectly proper to !Ante.
that the expedition is destined for certain operations'
in the Gulf. and -flint it will rendezvous at
Island; although Oen. Banks , headquarters will be
at 'stew Orleans, where he will relieve Gen. Butler
in the command of that department. —Herald, of poi
torday. :
pisane Asylum Ruined.
.rinniTLEnono, Vt.; Dee. 21.—A..large ,portton of
the Insnne Asylum WAS burned this morning. All
tlio patlente imere saved.
CHANGES IN •TIIE'. : CiIBINET.
Resignations of. .Secretaries Seward and
!Chase — Proceedings of the. Senatorial Orin
ens—Reconstruction of the Cabinet—Pro.
Successors to the Vacancies.
[To the Associated Press.) ,
It is, ascertained that the Senators who met in
caucus last week were pledgedtokeep their proceed.
secret, excepting to the President, and this they
did with more success than usually attends such de-'
liberations., The Secretary of State, however, soon
heard of the proceedings, and promptly tendered his
resignation: On Iliday night the committee from
the caucus again visited the President, and remained
with him and all the members of the Cabinet (Secre
tary Seward alone being absent) for more thani four.
houri. .The next day by noon Secretary Chasaaent
in his resignation, not merely as a matter of form.
It is not known that there was any objeCtionto him
on the part'of the caucus..
The Representatives were in no manner consulted
regarding the proprietybf the action of thaSenators,
but no complaints are made by them, there being a
general acquiescence in their proceedings. The re
solution adopted: recommended a partial recon
struction of the Cabinet, which several Senators
interpret• an ultimate entire change of the pro
gramme.
.Reports are current, but which. cannot be verified,
that all-of the members of. the Cabinet have re
signed. However this may be, it is believed that
noneof them will, in the least, embarrass the Execu
tive in the choice of their successors. While some
of the Senators insist that, all of them shall be un
doubted Republicans, others are content to leave the
entire matter in the hands of the President, so that
he may act as best, to serve the country in its pre
sent circumstances.' •
Seiator Fessenden,ind D. S. Dickinson - of New
York are the most prominent, among others, named
for Secretary of State s and the belief is entertained
that the' former will °soon be tendered the appoint..
ment.
Speaker Grow will probably be tendered a Secre
taryeliiii. Many of his friends seem to regard this as
nearly. certain.
The President, it is known, some time since deci
ded on Representative Fox, of Indiana, to occupy
the of the Interior, but this gentleman
inflexibly declined the honor, owing to the present
doubtful political complexion of his district, which
on another election might return one of the opposite
faith.
The impression is general that neither the resigna
tion of. Mr:• Seward nor Mr. Chase has yet been
accepted by the President.
After careful inquiry, it is believed that the above
statement contains all that is reliable upon the sub
ject, and that the resolution of thecaucus received
the unanimous vote of the Senators present.
A member of a Border-State committees appointed
by a recent caucus, states that, in the interview with
the President yesterday, he informed them that, as
to the emancipation . proclamation, he had acted front
the tlrm belief it would effect good results.
But that if he could be convinced to the contrary,
he. would': modify his position upon that subject .
his purpose being to do the beet 'he could under all
the circumstances which surround him. -
Humors .from Washington.
•
From the WashingtonSterHof Saturday evening,
we copy the following paragraphs in relation to
affairs in Washington ' . • '
RMIGNATION Or Mn. CHASE .AND MR. BLAIR.—
Secretary Chase has tendered' his resignation to the
President, and,we have every reason to believe, Post
master General Blair has done the same.
It appears to be universally believed that by night
fall all their colleagues will follow their example, if
they have not yet done so.
Mn. SEWARD.—Neither Secretary nor Assistant-
Secretary SEWARD attended at the State Depart
ment to-day, up to noon. They are understood to
have been engaged at their residence preparing for
an early departure for their homes in New York. '
THE CAUCUS ACTION.—We learn that Senator
ANTHONY presided in the recent sessions of the Re
publican party caucus, by the action of which the
current Cabinet- imbroglio was 'Precipitated. The
appointment of the committee of nine to notify
the President of the action of the caucus was
made on the nomination of individual Senators,
the conservatiea leaving that pretty much to the
radicals, being content with the adoption of a reso
lution, which they conceived the President would
promptly construe into a, recommendation for the
reconstruction of his council in accordance with
what they hold to be the manifest wishes of the
country in this crisis.
.Arnoros.—We have information to-day leading
us- to believe that, upon the original resolution ex
pressing want of confidence in Mr.
.SEws.r.n, the
caucus was divided—about 13 for to 16 against it,
just reversing the estimate published yesterday.
TOWN TALK.—The "situation" here is even more
interesting and exciting just now than any in "the
field," as full of the horrors of blood and carnage as
'the latterlis. Washington is, of course, full of rumors
concerning , the reconstruction of the. Cabinet, none
•of which are reliable in any particular. We have
heard -halr.a dozen "slates" Confidently named.
Also, that Mr. Fmissssidmv had positively been ten
dered the State Department, and hied declined it, ex
cept on condition of entering upon itsduties with an
entire new Cabinet. Further, that a similar tender
of the.same position had been made to Mrs'Strivrialt ;
and, still further; That all the present Cabinet have
already followed the example of Mr. SEWARD.
We have to say that up to 11 A.M. to4hiy thePre
aident had not signified his acceptance Of Mr. SEW
ARD'S resignation, nor had he made any tender'of
the State Department portfolio to Mr. Fs:ssENDEN,
nor' do we believe to any one else. Our effbrts to as
certain whether Mr. SS:WA:I - WS colleagues have ten
dered their resignations have not succeeded.
We were unable to learn that a single one of them .
had positively taken that step. The President
keeps his own counsel in i t he matter so closely that
we are sure xio one has. received the slightest in
formation concerning the manner in which he pto
poses to settle the affair. .
It can do no good for the Star - to speculate in the
premises, so We decline .publishing any of the thou
sand rumors concerning the imbroglio, as, if pub
lished, they would simply serve to mislead the public.
The Meeting of the. Senatori4 Caucus—
The Resolution Demanding a Change in.
. the Cabinet. '
[From the Washington correspondence of the Baltimore
American) • '
The: faCts, as near as they can now be got at, are!
these : A caucus• of the Republican Senators was,
held on Wednesday evening. The holding of the
caucus was generally known, but amid the excite
ment existing in relation to military events it at
tracted less attention than is usually given to such
movements, and the secret of its proem:clings was
kept with an unusual degree of secrecy. Not-a
whisper was heard until this morning, when it
was suddenly announced that Secretary Seward
had peremptorily. - and• definitely resigned the port
folio of the State Department, asking to be relieved •
at the earliest moment. It then appeared that at
the caucus held on Monday night, a resolution
was proposed (Senator Sumner is credited with
the authorship of it) declaring, or rather intimating,
that the Republican Senators lacked confidence in
Secretary SeWard, and in delicate yet definite terms
requesting the President to dispense with his ser
vices. The resolution was discussed and several
amendments proposed, but no decisive vote taken.
It appeared from this discuSsion that the caucus was
nearly equally divided, though, on a test vote, it was
probable the resolution would have had a majority
of ode or two votes in its favor.
Some degree of unanimity being desirable; no de
',cision was reached, and the meeting adjourned to
Thursday. At the second meeting .a substitute for_
the original resolution was: unanimously. adopted,
recommending the Presidentto remodel his Cabinet.
A committee was charged with the presentation of
the resolution to the President. The exact effect
which this recommendation is designed to have is the
point at which opinions diverge. The radicals aver it
is an invitation to purge hiS Cabinet of the conserva
tive Republican element, and to fill the places of
the withdrawing members with men of their own
extreme stamp. The conservatives contend that,
as the resolutio& sedulously excludes all reference
to any particular members, it
.is an invitation or
' hint for them all to resign, thus leaving the Presi
,dent free to entirely remodel his Cabinet, which they
hope will be done under the influence of public sea
- timent and in wise deference to the obvious needs of
the country, which demand an Administration more
national in tone and less pledged to extreme party
measures. - • •
Mr. Seward-has set the example in giving this in
terpretation to the resolution, and it remains to be
seen'Whether his radical colleagues will have the
manliness to follow his lead. ',His resignation was
placed before the President at the Cabinet meeting
to-day. It is, as I have already stated, a definite
declination of the duties of the State DepartMent
Mr. Seward, it bait been known here for some time,
has been anxious to be relieved, and his friends have
predicted his resignation as a very probable event.
The Rumors in ,New York and, Washing- .
ton—New Cabinets for Mr. Lincoln. •
[From the New York Herald of yesterday.] • ,
The resignations 'pf, the Messrs. Seward Were ten
dered on Wedneaday, but have not been accepted.
It is underatood that Governor 'Seward requires as
a tine qua non of his remaining inthe Cabinet that a
change shall be made in the head of the,War Depart
'inenti and that Gen. 'McClellan shall he aubstltuted
for Gen. Halleck as General-in-Chief.
Much commotion has -been produced about the
White. House in consequence of this movetnent, - and.
• rumors are rife to-day that a full reconstruction oT
the Cabinet has been determined upon. As usual,
various surmises have been indulged/ in, and the
names of prominent politicians throughout the
North • are industriously'Conned over to find great
men for the new Cabinet The slate which iteemato'
be most generally agreed upon as nye one likely to
win is :
• Secretary of State Hon. Charles. Suinner.
Secretary of the Treasury-Hon. Walker.
Secretary of War Gen. N. P. - Banks.
Secretary of the Navy Hon: Joseph Holt.
Secretary of the Interior... Hon. 0. H. Browning.
These rumors are without any actual • foundation,
although it is knoivn that Mr. - Chase will certainly
be elected to tire United States Senate from Ohio,
and that he is anxious to be relieved front the
arduous duties of his present 'position. He has
net been mixed up in the exciting. Cabinet 'im
broglio, and the reputed reconstruction of the Cabi
net is more the result - of wishes than a statement of
fact. It will turn out that the facts are simply these :
Mr. Seward and Mr. Blair, cailillZied that the re
• ineval olGeheial MCCiellan• from the position of
General-M,Chietwas an error, and anxious to repair
the wrong thus done, and to avert further disaster to.
the Federal arms, have insisted that there shall be a
change hi the War Department; and that McClellan
shall be restored to the position of General-in-
Chief. The contestis simply between Mr. Seward and
Mr. Blair on one side, and Mr. Stanton and. General
H,illeck on tire other.. It is probable that Mr. Blair,
with Mr. Seward, offered his resignation ; but up to
dark, this evening, these resignations had not been
accepted, and it is beginning to he believed, by those
who are shrewdest in such matters, that some ar
rangement will be made by which, affairs will be
conducted in the Cabinet without any. ehange, al
though mane believe that the issue has been made
so directly and pointedly that either Mr. Seward
and Mr. Blair, or. Mr. Stanton and General 'Week,
must retire.
• it is'umlerstood that the contest for the succession
in tlie; State:Department will -be between'Mr. Sum
ner and Mr. Fessentlen. • . •
Tbe Secretary of IVnr, it is said,' after the. Cabinet
meeting to-day, was busily engaged in laying out
• work in such a manner. as to give ,no indication of
any intention orexpectat ion of leaving the Cabinet.As to the new-Cabinet there are all manner of
speculations. Mr. Sumner is urged in plaee'of
Seward, Mr. Colfax - In place of Mr. Smith, and,
strange as it may seem, Horace Greeley in place of
Montgomery Blair.
Was]: i - surox, , Dec. 20.—The political gossips are
busily engaged imforming new Cabinets for Mr.:Lin
coln. Among . those mentioned are the following . :
Secretary of :Ants , 'Salmon P. Chase, of Ohio:
Secretary of the Treasiy..Wm. P. ressenden, of Me.
Secretary of the Interior: .E.. 8. Washburne, of
Secretary of War - E. M. Stanton.
Secretary of the Navy... Gideon Welles.
Postmaster General Horace Greeley.
Another rumor has it that Fessenden'will be the
premier, and Mr. Chase retain his poiltion Secre
tary of the Treasury. In still other quarters it is
authoritatively stated that Charles Sumner will be
the Secretary of State, and, were it not that ho is
certain of election for six years to the Senate, he
.undoubtedly , would be. :
=BE
Fire at 'Biddeford, Maine.
BIDDEYORD, Me., Dec. 20.—The Union block was
burned-to-day. It was occupied as a restaurant,
Emery's dry-goods store, Berry's fur store, Ohad
'bourne's millinery store, and other establishments.
The loss amounted to $20,000. • .
. .
Departure of Steamer North America. -
!PcirriCANo, Dec. I.;o.—The steamer North Ameri
can aailed.for Liverpool at 4,16 this afternoon,'
WASTIINOTON, Dec. 21.
THE WAR . IN TENNESSEE.
Rebel Raid on the Railroad .nenr Jackson.
CAIRO, Dec. 20, (Ddidnight).—d body of rebel caw
vnlry, variously estimated at from two thousand to
eight thousand, made a raid on the railroad, three
miles this side of Jackson, Tennessee, yesterday
morning. After firing into a train, they tore up the
track for a considerable distance and burned a long
trestle work.
The operator at Trenton this evening reports an
attack on that place.
There has been considerable excitement at Colum
bus, in anticipation of a rebel visit to that place.
We are still in doubt regarding the extent of the
injuriea done to the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. The
rebels ,first made.a break this side of Jackson, and
then moved this way, 'so that there is no chance to
hear from the territory ilassed c; ve r
They haVe taken - Carroll Station, Humboldt, Tren
ton, and Kenton, and at last accounts were moving
on Union City.
At Trenton, large quantities of cotton and the sta
tion house were burned; and at Kenton two locomo
tives and some oars.
The passenger train from Columbus on Friday was
tired into, but got through to Jackson, and was the
last train that got through.
The strength of the rebels is not yet known, nor do
we know the commander, though Cheatham, Mor
gan, and Forrest are conjectured.
There is a great panic at Hickman, for fear the
rebels will make a dash at that place.
It la reported here to-night that the rebels have
retaken Holly Springs, but nothing reliable has been
received.
The steamer Millboy,' while ' taking cotton on
board at Commerce Mississippi, on 'Wednesday,
was surprised by Blythe's' rebel cavalry and fired
upon. , Three persons were
'The Millboy returned to Helena and reported the
facts. The gunboat Juliet and the y transport City
Belle, with a detachment of the 11th and 47thindi
ana, were despatched to Commerce, where they
burned the town and the plantations for five miles
around. Ten prisoners were taken.
NEW MEXICO.
Orders Issued to Travellers by Gen. Carlin
—Peace' Propositions from the Indians—
Rumored Advance of 0,000 Texans °lv:San
ta Fe.
KAIS - BAS CITY, Dec. 20.—The Santa Fe mail: with
dates to the 10th inst. has arrived. •
Orders had been issued by Gen, Carlin that alber
sons arriving at Santa Fe shall reporttheVuselves to,
the Provost Marshal. Strangers . must exhibit the
written authority under wllich they travel, and give
satisfactory . evidence of their loyalty to the Govern
ment.
Efforts arc being made to quiet the Navajos In
dians. Theif chiefs have made peaceful promises.
It is rumored that 6,000 Texans, with twelve'siege
guns, are marching on Santa Fe via Los Vigos and
El Paso. The Texans are said to be under the com
mand of Brigadier General Baylor. The rumor is
Unconfirmed,.
CALIFORNIA.
Departure of Steamers—The Markets—Arri
val from:japan—Treatture from the Sonora.
nud Sennlra Mines. -.
SAN FnAreCisco, Dec.2o.—ArriAed, ship Franklin,
from New York.
The steamer Sonora sailed this afternoon; for
Panama, with thirty passengers and $650,000 in trea
sure, for New York, and $175,000 for England.
The steamer Herman sails on Monday.
• The markets are generally dull. Large sales of
pure spirits are being 'made at 373.; to 38c gallon.
The Josephine brought. 50 bales of raw silks from
Japan, for reshipment via Panama to New York.
It is stated that freights are reasonable, and there
are no unnecessary,;delays on the Isthmus. A large
freighting business will be done on this line.
The steamer Oregon has arrived from Mazatlan,
$73,000 in treasure, and eighty sacks of .bringing
silver ore, from the various mines in Sonora and
Senalva, for the purpose of having it tested.
From Maracaibo.
NEW YORIt, Dec. 21.—The. brig Hannah, from
Maracaibo, arrived here, reports the loss of the brig
Maria, of Plymouth, Mass., on Tuaqua reef on the
20th of November. •
The port of Maraeaibo was still blockaded by the
Venezuelean Government.
EXTENSIVE POSITIVE SALE OF DRY GOODS,
Funs, &c.—The• early particular attention of pur
chasers is requested to the valuable and attractive
assortment of French, British, German, and Ameri
can' dry goods, embracing about 900 packages and
lots of choice, seasonable, and desirable articles, in
woollens, worsteds, silks, cotton, and linen, fashion
-able furs, &c., to be peremptorily sold;e by catalogue,
on four months' credit, commencing -this morning at
10 o'clock, and to be continued all day and part of the
evening, without intermission, by John B. Myers &
Co., auctioneers, 232 and 234 Market street.
THOMAS & SONS' SALE Td , APPEROW—STOCKS
AND REAL ESTATE, at 12 o'clock, at the Exchange,
including paper mill, farm, and city property.
FINE WINES, &c., aBl, o'clock, at the auction store.
See catalogues and advertisements of both sales.
Canis Tufts Goons.—Messrs. Birch & Son, No.
914 Chestnut street, will sell, by auction, this morn
ing, a great variety of flrst•class fancy goods, suita
ble for Christmas presents, including shawls, tables,
boxes,.and folios, from the.celebrated Spa Springs,
Chinese cabinets, &a. Also, the. Automaton Smoker,
a beautiful piece of .nieehaniem, and various other
articles.
AUCTION IsTOTICE--SALE,OF BOOTS AND SNOBS.—
The attention of buyers is called to the sale of 1,000
cases prime boots, shoes, brogans, gaiters, balmorals,
&c.; also, women's, misses', and children's city-made
goods—to be sold this morning, by catalogue, at 10
o'clock precisely, by Philip Ford & Co., auctioneers,
at their store, Nos. 625 Market street and 622 Com
merce street.
THECITY.
[FOR ADDITIONAL. CITY
BELiwors-=Tint 'Holm MISSIONARY SO-
Crier,v.—Last, evening, the twenty-seventh anni
versary of the' "Home Missionary Society" was
held in Trinity N. E. Church, Eighth street, above
Race. Mr. Thos. T. Mason read the annual report,
which was of a highly gratifying character, showing
that the total receipts for the past year :amounted
to $7, 672.96 and disbursements to $7,472.28, leaving
a balancein the treasury of $199.78. During the
year, 1 families and individuals were provided
for; 117 orders were distributed for coal; ten
orders for wood to the sick; four hundred or
ders for groceries ; sixty pairs of shoes were given
out, and 2,043 visits were made; 5,000 pages religiorfs
publications distributed, and 49 copies of the. Holy
Scriptures.. Six deaths occurred among those under
the care of the society, and four persons made pro
fession of religion. A large number of religious
meetings were held, many funerals attended. Eight
male and twelve female children were provided with
good homes in the country. The society, during the
past eight years, rescued from wretchedneSs and
provided with comfortable homes no less than 824
children. These statistics are, in
ffi themselves, suffi
cient to show the eciency and value of the Horne
Missionary' Society.
St. Charles Borronteo Seminary.—Last evening the
annual meeting of the managers and contributors
to the theological seminary of St. Charles Bor
romeo • was held in the basement of St. John's
Catholic Church, Thirteenth street near Chest
nut. Rt. Rev. Bishop Wood presided, and Mr.
M. A. Frenaye acted as secretary. Appropriate ad
dresses were made by Bishop Wood, Rev. Dr.
O'Hara, Rev. Hugh Lane, and others. The object
of this seminary is to train young men for the priest
hood. It is situate at Eighteenth and Race streets,
and is under the immediate direction of the Bishop.
Rev. M. A. Welsh is vice president and superior. It
was founded under a general decree of the Council of
Trent authorizing such institutions. Among the
life subscribers to its treasury arc Archbishops Ken
rick of Baltimore'and Hughes of New York, Bishops
O'Connor of Pittsburg, Amat of Monterey, and other
Catholic prelates. It is sustained solely by volun
tary contributions.
The annual report, which was submitted last eve-.
ning, states that the contributions during the past
year amounted to $12,999.48. .Of this amount, $l,-
781.80 were collected among the various country
churches of the diocese. The following table shows
the contributions in the city, according to parishes :
Cathedral $1,488 69
St. Patrick's 1,125 50
Si. Ann's 602 60
St. John's 528 25
St. Michael's 494 'l5
Assumption 440 75
St. Alaiachi's 39'7 70
St. Paul's 396 26
St. Augustine's 376 00
St. Mary's 365 50
St: Francis' 250 22
St. Philip's 246 75
St. Joseph's 202 39
St. Gregory's 194 50
St. There5a'5 w ............................189 00
Holy Trinity • 107 68
St. James' 153 00
Germantown (St. Vincent tie Paul) 137 00
St. Dmitinic'slHolmeaburg) 74 75
Immaculate Conception (Manayunk) 35. 05
Frankfort] (St. Joachim's) 20 00
St. Stephen's (Nicetown) 6 00
St. Bridget (Falls of Schuylkill) o Ot)
The Philadelphia Bible S'octely.—This society Aheld
its twenty-fourth - Anniversary last evening;-in St.
John's Lutheran Church. Rev. Dr. Seiss delivered
an interesting discourse on "The wonderfulness of
the Scriptures," which elicited very close attention.
The annual report of the society, which was read,
showed that 16,491 copies of the Bible had been dis
tributed this year, making, with those circulated
the preceding year, 33,538. The distribution at the
present time is mainly confined to soldiers in the'
hospitals.
The entire number of New Testaments circulated
during the year amounts to 16,210 copies, and the
Bible entire to 3,300 copies; making since the organi
zation 196;763 copies of the. New TestainentZ and
104 666 copies of the Bible; small 501,43 G volumes. •
The Auxiliary societies continue in successful
operation, and according to the measure of their op
portunities' they afford acceptable aid in carrying
out the end of the organization.
They are the Female Bible Society of the Metho
dist Episcopal Church, and the N'orthwestkPeinale
Bible Society of the Third Presbyterian Church.
' The receipts of the society, partly expended in the
service of the present year, and partly donated to
the Pennsylvania Bible Society, amounted to $5,-
494.5.5.
FIRES YES'rEIIDAY.—A slight fire occur
red yesterday at Foster & McKinstrey's trunk manu
factory, in Lydia street, below School street.
A frame building on Maselier street,above Oxford,
was destroyed by fire.
A gas meter, in the cellar of the house occupied by
Mrs. Campbell, Coates street, above Seventeenth,
burst Euddenly yesterdaf;seriously burning .Tames
and Win. Campbell 19 and 23 vehrs old respectively.
The accident caused alim the aemolltion Of the floor •
boards in .the entry, ' and other damages. " Oft
The alarm of tire about 63,1 o'clock last night was
caused by the burning of a foul chimney nt the corner •
of Thompson and Cherry streets, Eighteenth ward.
A slight fire also occurred, last evening, in the
church. at Broad and Brown streets.
PERSONAL. -- , — lt gives us pleasure to state
that it is not correct, as, reported a day or two ago,
that Lieut. Alex. T. Smith, Baxter's Fire Zouaves,
was killedat 'the Wife of 'Mdericksburg. He is,
however, quite seriously wounded in the right
shoulder, and suffers from the blow of a shell which
he received upon the back. Lieut. Smith command
ed Company K during the engagement, and acted
with conspicuous bravery and gallantry. In times
of pence, Lieut. Smith was an efficient compositor
on The Press, Rini...was among the first to leave a
lucrative profession at-the call of his country.
• •
11AILROAD 13,1PROVEllENTS. —A number of
engines end cars belonging to the OatawissaMail
road Company are now being repaired at the machine
shops in this city. The rolling stock of the road is
being put in-excellent order, and various improve
ments have been made on the line, with a view to
accommodate • the increasing business and travel.
Engine houses and turn-tables have been constructed
at Milton, the point of junction with the Phila
delphia and Erie Railroad.
:NEWS BIM POIIItTIi PAOE.)
DEMI
CITY ir-rv.mg.
BY ADVERTIBRmENT in another column it
will be seen that the great historic " Mune% op
THE !Wen" opens at Concert Hall to-night. The
following notice, written by ex-Mayor Rodman, of
Providence, R. L, we take from the Press of that
city:
If there ever was a panoramic exhibition of a
meritorious character presented to the citizens of
Providence, it is the one now unrolled every evening
at Roger Williams Hall. As a picture of the present
struggle for. the supremacy of our national honor
and the integrity of our flag it commends itself to
every patriotic impulse, and as an original picture
demanding' the higher elements of art; it should rank
among the very first in order of anything in the
panoramic form ever offered to • the public in this
country.
Banvard's Mississippi and Bayne's Voyage to
Europe are the only two which I call to mind which
can be compared to it in style and execution. Bun-,
yan's Pilgrim's Progress contains many beautiful'
landscapes, but the panorama of which we speak
contains all which was meritorious in that, with one
with scientific pifects superior to all others which we
have ever witnessed anywhere. We allude to the
beautiful moonlight scene on the night of Col. An
derson's change of position to Fort Sumpter. Ob
servers should recollect, in looking upon this pano
rama, in connection with their memories of others,
that this is not a copy of master-works of old mas
ters, of old and time-corroded cathedrals, palaces,
and storied places of ancestral and historical epochs,
but a new, living, and original painting of, the ma
terial history now expanding and growing under the
inspiration of patriotism and heroic endeavor.
With only one marked exception (the railroad
journey of the Massachusetts regiment), the seven
miles to the Junction (which is defective), the whole
series is correct in drawing, and apparently so in in
cident, especially " The morning drill of the contra
bands," and unusually harmonious in coloring, and
in individual portraiture; remarkably truthful.
As citizens of this city have been too frequently
imposed upon by senseless daubs, miscalled pictures,
it is refreshing once in a while to be relieved by the
presentation of a work of art, well deserving the ,
name,' andl most cheerfully commend it, all unsoli
cited or unthought of by the proprietors, to the-pa
tronage of the public, and to those who love not to
be disappointed, especially in matters of art, even of
a subordinate character.
We bespeak for this entertainment a succession of
...crowded houses in this city.
PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS.—Last week
was largely . given up, by most of our readers, we
Opine, to making preparations for Christmas, as to-.
day and to-morrow doubtless will be. Having step
ped into the popular family-grocery store of Mr. C.
H. Mattson, corner of Arch and Tenth streets, on
Saturday, we witnessed a busy scene. Customers
from all parts of the city and country were pouring
in and giving their orders--some for teas and coffees;
some for a barrel, or less, of fine eating apples ;some
for fancy fruits, such as raisins, citron, lemons,
oranges, almonds, currants, white "Almeria"
grapes, (the finest quality of which Mr. M. is selling
at the low price of 60 cents per pound); others were:
leaving their orders for wines and liquors for cook
ing purposes, whilst others ordered the best brands
of wines and brandies for medicinal purposes, pre
ventive 'medicines of Christmas times being con
sidered no less iniportant than curative remedies;
others, again, stimulated by the keen December
weather; indulged in Buckwheat flour, of the .su
perior "Silver Flint " brand=the best in the world
—and only to be had at this store ; others left their
Orders for sundry barrels of wheat flour, with direc
tions to be sent, thus and so, with the compliments
of the season. Everybody indulged more or. less in
fine Spices. Canned peaches, tomatoes, and corn
were asked for by at least twenty individuals in half
that many minutes, Whilst tine English pickles and
sauces, biscuit, pine-apple and dutchhead cheese,
Jersey-cUred hams, tongue, and dried beef, salmon,
sardines, honey, vinegar, sugars, chocolates, olive
oils, and a hundred other articles adapted to the.
seasons wants.that do not recur tans now; were in-
quired for, and quickly furnished by polite clerks, or
noted down for subsequent delivery. The impression
made upon our mind by this scene was, that fine
groceries enter largely into the preparations for
Christmas, and that a large number of very sensible
looking people are aware of the fact that Mattson's
is the place to get them.
COTTON GROWN TO PERFECTION IN Pai-
LADELrmA.—Last spring the Patent Office at
Washington distributed a quantity of cotton seed
with a view of having the growth of this important
staple experimented upon outside of Dixie.. In
some instances the experiment has been a success.
We have had shown to us at this office a specimen
of the matured cotton, raised in the yard. of Mr.
James Bower, No. 1312 Brandywine street, which
was perfectly matured. The seed was planted about
the middle of May, and was picked at the appear
ance of the first frost. A lady residing in German
town, who received a small portion of the seed
above referred to, planted it, and is now in the jibs
session of an article of dress manufactured from the
product. Who knows that under the fostering care
of agricultural science this vegetable monarch of
the sunny South will not yet become a profitable
crop in more northern latitudes? •
A PRESENT WORTH GIVING.—We have
long held it to be a self-evident truth that a sewing
machine is an indispensable article in every well
regulated family, and those who ha l ve not yet given
expression to this idea in a practical way, should do
So Without delay. The sewing machine will not only
more than pay for itself in dollars and cents, in actual
saving of time and labor, but it wilrsave the health
and happiness of the female members of your family
who now ply the needle. Read Grover & Baker's
advertisement in another column of The Press this
morning—every word of it—and then, thanking us
for the Suggestion; instead of buying some article of
mere fancy for your wife, daughter, or sister's Christ
mas present, go to No. 730 Chestnut Street to-day,
and secure one of their unrivalled instruments. We
recommend our readers to buy a Grover C. Baker ma
chine, because it is irnitortant to get a reliable instru
inentone of established reputation—as such a one
will last a lifetime; and always be in working order'
Speaking experimentally, we would not be without
one of these admirable machines for thrice its cost,
and this we believe to be the sentiment of *all who
try them.
MCALLISTER & BROTHER'S CIA.TALOGUE. - 7 - '
We have received the fifteenth edition of the cata
logue of-Messrs. McAllister & Brother, opticians,
No. 728 Chestnut street—a publication intended for
gratuitous distribution—containing fine woos-cut
illustrations of the various instruments they make
and sell, togetherAvith descriptions and prices, mak
ing upon the whole a decidedly entertaining and in
structive book. The approaching holidays liave
precipitated a rush of business upon them, which is
not surprising, inasmuch as their immense stock
presents attractions to persons of refinement, intelli
gence and taste, who may be looking for gifts for
their friends, unequalled by almost any other. Their
demand for stereoscopes, opera Oases, and gold
spectacles—of which they have a rare and elegant
assortment—has been unusually large. Their superb
collection of line stereoscopic pictures, also, are
having an immense sale, whilst the counter devoted
to card photographs (which is also one of the popu
lar specialties of this home), is literally thronged
with customers awaiting Iheir turns to be waited
upon. Another very beautiful article for gifts, of
less expensive kind, found in their stock, is "The
Butterflies and Moths of America." These are beau
tifully executed in colors, on packs of cards, and
neatly encased. For all kinds of optical instruments
we need hardly inform our readers that McAllister &
Brother's stock presents peculiar advantages to
buyers, and we must again insist, that for gifts of an
enduring and valuable kind, the class of articles here
referred to deserve special attention.
WHERE TO Buy YOUR FITRS.—No better
evidence need be soiight foithat our people have not
been materially impoierished by the War than is
furnished in the fact that Mr. George F. Womrath,
the great Philadelphia Furrier, Nos. 415 and 411
Arch street, has, this season, done an' unusually
heavy business. Those at all familiar with the fur
trade of this city , are aware that the class of goods
imported, manufactured, and sold by Mr; .Womrath
are of the finest, and hence most expensive charac
ter. The fact, therefore; that there should be so great
a;demand for his goods is significant—of two things:
first, that the people have money to spend, and,
secondly, that they are learning the wisdom of buy
ing the best furs in.preference to' risky 'and inferior
goods. They are acting upon the true philosophy
that the best is the Cheapest. Mr. Womrath has this
season already sold several thousand-dollar sets of
Furs, a feat which we are safe in saying has not been
performed by any other furrier in the country; and
.the.demand for his elegant me:di:lin-priced goods has
been equal to his immense preparations. We will
conclude by saying that those who lave not yet
made their purchases of presen4 cannot do toetter
than by paying a visit of inspection to this famous
old establishment, slits stock is still rich and com
plete.'
PoPI3 L A R PHOTOGRAPHIC ESTABLISH
six x r. Hlpple ,, theskilful Photographer, No.
'6) Arch street, has achieved a triumph in his art.
The throng of visitors at hiS splendid new ground
floor Gallery for pictures is a striking proof of his
success 1M satisfying lift patrorfs. His pictures are
unsurpassed by any others made: -
PHRENOLOGICAL ALNIANAC' FOR 1803.7. r.
Mr. John L. Callen, practical phrenologist, No. 920
Chestnut street, (successor to Fowler, Wells, & C i.,)
'has sent us the Illustrated Physiological and Phre
nological Almanac for 1863. It is an excellent num
ber. Among its contents we find interesting phreno
logical sketches; with portraits of the late General
0. M. Mitchell, Commodore Wilkes, Commodore
Foote, Mayor Opdyke, Gekeral Burnside, and
others, besides a large amount of interesting read
ing and statistical information.
THP. -SUPERB GEORGE STECR PrAnos for
Christmas presents. T. E. Gould, Seventh and
Chestnut. de2o-4
Mogul: ESTABLISTIMENT.-:11 tiny one
is at loss 'to know;wltat to buy to present to his
friends, of either sex, let him go to Oakford &
under the Continental Hotel, and his mind will be
decided in a very few moments. This house has the
peculiarity 'of embracing a greater number of essen
tially different departments than any other in this'
city. In . Ladies' Furs, Gentlemen's FurniShing-
Goods; Ladies' Paris Shoes, fine Military Trappings
for Army and Navy Officers, Hats and Cape for Gen
tlemen and Boys, and a number of other articles,
their stock is rich beyond description:
- MR. GOUGH AND HIS " LONDON."—OfI
Tuesday night, the Academy of Music was filled to
hear this young and popularorator deliver his lec
ture on "London." He dwelt upon the public cha
racters and peculiarities of this modern Babylon in
. a manner that elicited repeated applause from a
' gratified audience. Among other things, he men
tioned that land had been sold in the centre of the
'• city at the rate of $1,000,000 per acre. We remember
the lot of ground, in this city, at the corner of Ninth:
and 'Chestnut streets, when it was occupied hy the
old "National Theatre." When it was burned down,
it was bought at the rate of $220,000 per acre, and
on . .t.to site is built the Continental Hotel. Initead
of the one-story,shops that fronted the theatre is
now the. finest hotel in the United States and 'in
Chestnut street, below Ninth, where used to be a
door, with the black letters on the wall,;" To the
Pit," are now the cheering words, in letters of 'gold,
"Charles Stokes' One• Price Plothing.”
SIGNOR 8L1T7..--Th gentlf.4l,
niences his interesting ex hibitions 1 0 4 ,
1
Assembly Buildings, Tenth ar d i
talent and mirth he has no equal, aro ,4 1
pleasure in recommending him to pow
J . .E. GOULD, corner of
Chestnut streets, L the only one in Phil m ,,'•
keeps
fortes.the popular and truly bea u ti ful
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Piano
IT Is becoming quite common ten
pend to marriage notices in thepp" , „
sent," thus obviating the inisunderskomi
fence which would necessarily a r i l* nito
and acquaintances from a Avant of kno4
aimfact, and escaping the res ponsibility of t i
s -I, n d di riminations i o ncident to i t ,
Another custom coming _slowly into
ward to the friends a card, be ar i ng th r i_ i
"Granville Stokes, ,Fashioner and ci ot C .
Cheitnut street, Philadelphia,'
PIANOs MADE DT GEORGE
fr
only
by J. E. ejould, Seventh and Chestbbe.
CENSORSHIP OF TILE TELPArtbil
disaffected persons complain becaus e Go
exercises a watchful eye over the
tc der to prevent disloyal people from
proper use of it. Long before the w be
ever since, we have written daily noti cii ;
gent and comfortable garments for m ale.
youths, for soldiers and civilians , nude att .
Stone Clothing Hall of Rockhill wa yk
and 606 Chestnut street, above Sixth, ab,i
vernment has never yet interfered withw
ing. This is an evidence that it la only b e ,
write loyally and sensibly is order to bid det
the censor. •
HOLIDAF PRESENTS.—GeOrge
ano
nuts for sale by J. E. Gould, Beresth
Cti.
ALE is a drink whose virtue; Art
sal: It is ". a cordial in health, altd, j u
cure." In all seasons it is seasonable,
sßects a hearty and wholesomebeverage.
delphia they make it better than aumen
the world. For proof of the fine gullies,
general, and the best Ale in Particular
Champagne Ale brewed by Leeds k
and Vine stieets. This possesses the full ta
sound tone of the good old English (Lim ; wi
spirit and life of wine. It is among th e b eit
very best Ales. A half barrel would taste
rior ehristinas present.
CEIZRISTISL&S PRESENTS !—Get a bea t
Steck Piano of J. E. Gould, corner of Sete f
Chestnutetreets.
A leariLY declining HousekeepiN
dispose of ,a magnificent 7-oetare Roserroc k i j
elegantlyparved case n and l egs? grand ache;
strung bass, sweet ad powerful tone, awe t
five months ago, by one of the hest Ner
makers. Cost $6OO, will be sold for su).
To be seen in Spruce street, the third door
Eighth, north side.
CDIUSTICAS PlIESENTS.—Bronzed
et
Safes, Cigar Boxes, and Ash Pans, Porcelsi.
terns, Drop Lights, and many other useful
on hand, at Warner, Idiskey, &
Chestnut.
STEci.i:Pyixos.—Tlic•se elerffint
ii
mints for Gale bj; J. E. Gould, seventh wit
SPECIAL NOTICE'
Signs FOR -LADIES, GENTS, 1113 A;
Bova; in every variety of style and 3t
prices. P. S.—Also, the best Clothe, wri5.1.,.., 041
wheels, which are warranted. WALDAT k
RAM; klasuise Hsu, 721 CHESTNUT. St. 4..4,
BIiCHELOR'S HAIR DYE!
.• . THE BEST IN. THE WORLD.
IMatillii A. BATCHELOR'S celebrated Reh
produces:i:color not to be distingubled (Nal
warranted. not.to injure the hair in thellet:a -t:
the ill effects of had dyes, and invigorate; the.
lif e . GRAY, RED, or RUSTY B L UR instaatlr
splendid Black or Brown, leaving th e g l i r
beautiful, Sold by all Druggists, &c.
Ala-The Genuine is signed WILLIAM 1. DI
LOR, on ihefour sides of each bar.
PACTORY„ No. 81 BARCLAY &rig,
(Late Z 33 Broadwery and 168)114475t
my23-1y
ONE-PEICE CLOTHING, OF THE
arise, made in the Best Manner, erpre zlrlu,
SALES. LOWEST Selling Prices marked tots
gums: All Goods made to Order warranted sati.4
Our•Offs-Parca SYSTEM is strictly adbereltl.
thereby treated alike.
del2-ly JONES & CO., 604 MARKST
S-T---1860-X.
DRAKE'S PLANTATION BITTEIa
They purify, strengthen, and invigorate.
They create a healthy appetite.
They are an antidote to change of water and diet.
They overcome effects of dissipation aad late howl
They strengthen the system and enliven the mid,
They prevent miasmatic and intermittent fivers.
They. purify the breath and acidity of the stateni.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrliceha, Cholera, and Cholera
They cure Liver Complaint and Nervous Ready.)
They are the best BITTERS in the world. They
the weak man strong, and are exhausted Ware',
restorer. They are made of pure St. Croix Ram, tla
Prated Calisaya Bark, roots and herbs, and are take
the pleasure of a beverage, without regard to site,
of day. Particularly recommended to delicate;
requiting a gentle stimulant. Sold by all Grocers.
gists, Dotels, and Saloons. P. R. DRAKE & CO.
BROADWAY, New York.
T-TrEram's HAIR DYE, 38 CENTS t 80.
Three boxes for ; the best in use. •Try it. Sahl
at UPRAM'S. 403 CIIESTNUT Stmt. ptle•
MARRIED.
LINX—VOG-L.—On the lath inst., bv Alden
0. Braze; Mr. Adam Link to Mra.Elivjbeth Vi
both of this city.
KNEPLEY—WILSON.—On the evening oft.
9th inst., by Rev. W. G. Robinson. 0. W. Kiepli
to Sarah D. Wilson, all of this city.
SIIO . EMAKF.II.—On the 13th inst., is ter.
Fredericksburg, J. Parrish Shoemaker. is tie
year of . his age, son of Dr. Charles and Igen
maker, of Abington, Montgomery county.
CAMPBELL.—On the 19th inst., Elizitetto
bellfend of William Cathpbell.
Tice relatives and friends are respectfully
to attend' her funeral, from her late midence,
North Sixth street,- above jellbrson. on Tee
afternoon, at 2 o'clock, without further Doter.
MATLACK.—On -Fourth-day, the nth Ind
Martha Matlack, in her 72d 3 - ear.
The'reltitiVes and friends of the family:mm.l
fully invited to attend her funeral, from her Ist
sidence, 1122 Poplar street, this (Second -day) 7 . 1,
ing, the 2241 inst., at 7 o'clock. To proceed to Friel
Burial Ground. Sehuvlkill township, Chester co.
HART.—On the 21st inst., in the 15th year
age, William Hart.
Services to be held at his late residence, 301 St/ 1
'Third - street, on Tuesday, the 2&i inst.. at 3 eels
P. M. Funeral to proceed to Bartarille early .
llreditesday morning, the 24th inst. The Main
and friends of the family are invited to attend. vii
out further notice.
GAYLEY.—At Media, Delaware county. nt-•
the 19th inst., Rev. Samuel DI. Gayley, prio6rul
the Media Classical Institute, in the List year of
age.
Ills male friends and relatives are invited to
tend his funeral on to-morrow, (Tuesdav), from hi
late residence, to proceed by the 2.12
from Media, and from Thirty-first and Net ,
streets, West Philadelphia, at 2.45 P. DI., to WTl
land Cemetery.
HATOH.—At Falmouth, on the iSth inst.. Col.
William B. Hatch, aged 24 years.
The relatives and friends are respectfully invite
to attend his funeral front the residence of his =the:
corner of Sixth and Cooper streets, Camden. N. .1
on Wednesday, the 24th inst., at 10 o'clock . A.
11
without further notice.
SDIODGRASS.—On Saturday, December lin
While bravely - fighting in the engagement at Fred
rieksburg, !Reath DI. Snodgrass, corporal
8,1215 t Regiment P. Y.
FARLEY .—On the 19th inst., Thomas .Tamet
son of Thomas and Elizabeth Farley, in the
year of his age.
BRADFORD.--On the iSth inst., Mr. John Drla
ford, in the 35th year of his age. ,
BILLAMI—On the 18th inst., Margaretta
in the 78th year of her age.
WCekly Rcpor
Deothit and 'lnterments
from the MTh to the
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A/SE.AiFES. 7.1 .r DISEM.Y.F...
C.)
l I •-•-"'
Abi;eL•ds .... 1 .. Se
Asnitixia•'• .., T.
Angina Pectoris 1 rem
'Apoplexy 1 nrr
Allminimirea. 1 lun
Burl's and. Scalds.... • 2
nil
Clitteer 1'
" Breast 1 o
V.:ln:Ts: 1
• " llsopliagna...: 1
. Liver 2 "
Casualties.
&oup 7 ti z
D , gestiog .••• I boanity• • .•••
' of 13rniu.. 2 1 Illanition.••••
Lullgs•••• 3 1 intemperance
Consnmption,Lungs. 40 3 Itundiee ......
COIIVIIISIOIII , S Muniam - Potn
Cyanosis. • 1 Malformation
Diptheria.. - 1 8 Mant!natis.
Diarrlices .'
' --,-.. 5 1
Drop .
y
' Altdoniinal- 2 11
"'Bruin • 2 1
-.. Heart / .
Dlease :1( Chest . 2
-"- Heart 7 2
Drowned ' 1
Mrsentory 1
Di:6Mo - ' 12' 4
Eplielvw
Erysipelas ' . 1
Enlargement Heart.. 1
Fever; Congestive. - 1
}over, Pernicious.— I:
op THE .1.13t11E THERE WHIM .-
i.
1•' 44 Frinu 40 to 50..-
-In 15 ' ' 150 to CA..
20 • G.i to TU.-
10 " 70 to 97.-
ti " 30 to ,I)).-
• 7 " 00 to 100.
Ut 7
3 Total ... I
I 1 ... •
7
aft -
ntli..•
It.•
Under 1 year..
From 1 to 2-
2 to 5- • •
3to 10...
" 15 to 11.-
15 to 211....:
" 20 to. M...... ... 371
SO to 40. ?AI Total .............
WARDS. I IrA ItD:3. I IVA!: 1..
.....,
First Fl Tcuth 7rueteenth.• y,
Second 16 Eleventh S Twentieth.. ...,,3 1
'r hint S Twelfth. 7 Twenty-fi
Fourth 14 Thirteenth - 7 TwentY , ..";l."'
Fifth 11 Fourteenth. . . ... 7 Twentrthi 4:-.t.:
Sixth 71Fifteenth 13 TWeill.T 4 ',.' .1
Seventh. 12 Sixteenth., ..... 12 TWentrAig 4- ...1
Eighth 111 Seventeenth ..... 10 UnknoWn•••• • --
Ninth 6I Sigh teenth 51......
Tow_ L••••••••••' It
Detlnet deaths from the country .....................
....
. .
Net denths in. the cit ...... ...... ... ...... ......... ~,o ,
1.• Nativity—United States, 193; Foreign, 67; truka,'
f N, II 04
- . From the Almshouse, 12; People of Color. 12 : -
century, 10. . , - r ,4034.
The number of deaths, compared . with the c.
in, week of ISO, and of last veek, was as felio , r' ;
Week ending 3).ccember 21st, 1261 NV :AS 2W.
Week ending December Ditli, 121 , was 194.
- lifales,l49; Females, 104 ; Boys, 06 • Girls, 4.1
~,,
Deaths n nil interments of soldiers lo the cit Y.-
By order of the Board. of
'WLIAMHEAD,AD Health i'lLer*
BESSON & SON HAVE JUST 1 1 E'
CEIVED
MUSLIN AND REVIER WS: Lina, Mull.
English , 'Crapes and r Veils;
fan, and Lace Colla sand Sleeve:: wide l 11:11Jkb.:
Alpacas ;'"Ponit do Sole or Mourning Silks:
Purple de Lathes • All-wool Black Coslnneres.lll.,...
I{Slt MOD AIRS or 6 1; 1 :';;I
.07TOMAN POPLINS. Velour Reps, Tantses, Dh'
li Tltibet and Blanket Long Shawls, .
den MOURNING STORE, 018 CIIESTNU'rbt,
Eutt & LANDELL,
FOURTH and /LECH STREETS.
Rave a large stock of
Shawls flit' Pennsylvania Trade.
Silks Tor Pennsylvania Trade. 04f
Dress Goode for Pennsylvania. Trade.
(400 D QUALITY BA L 1410 1 . {
SRTRTS.—These Skirts are full four yards 0:4311
one and a quarter long. Colors all-wool, awl gild*
adapted to genteel trade.
n027-tf Ergs & LANDSLIk
.t oY Intenneots.
(.'it!/ ..( i; .1
Alt It of D6r.n. ndr 0.,
':A1311 OF1:11•K. Dee.
Vever, Searim, ....... -
Fever, .....
ciamtn•nr.... ........
/hemorrhage.
, llooptua Comm' •
lugam /ion
. ..
/tort • ..!1.
Liver,- 4
Littig , ••••
sma*ltt
•.. ............
1n:utician.......... •• •
11'alsy . • .......... ..1
... . ••I
.we Tia ron t. *PON 1 ;
sostessitisr Ilia
.. I
...... ...-1 I s
........... 1
Syphilis ..............
Teet It i lig ...... .....
Tumor:: ........ . ..... !-
Inton
ds—t-ti, St
WounGnu Shot
Tutni ...............