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TH_E PRESS,
„foHED DAILY (SUNDAYS lIXOEPTRIP
D . JOHN W. FORNEY,
VD, In sown' FOURTH STREET
1 , ft I 3 DAILY PRESS,
i C•Fterli PRA 'Wank, payable to the Carrier,
, Subscribers out of the City at EIGHT DOCIARG
FOUR DOLLARS FOR SIX M
Subscr
ONTHS, Tiro Dot,
Tri ggs gorrus—invariably In advance tor the
pPQ
'3r pos PNl,
Advertisements inserted at the usual rate!. SIX
"'tate a square.
TOE TRIIIVEEKTAY PRESS,
, ?a to fib e rSubscb out of the City at FormDor,
Assam, nce. ,
0;;0000
BETAIL DRY GOODS.
AID ACCEPTABLE
1 CHRISTMAS ' AN . II NSW TRAP.
PRESENTS.
i t ; NI NEEDLES,
ti 0.1.021 CRESTM STREET.
epe,:tial attention of Parchaaera of Thasettama
k ,
Kr
vc.IN/ING HOLIDAYS,
,:,..?go,v3ive stock of. articles initable for that pnr,
FOR PRnSENTS
, Gents' Colored Bordered , HandkerOltiefe.
' do Hemstitched do
do In 2, 23 and 3 inch wide Items,
do Printed Borders,
do French and clear Lawn.
do In fin kinds of Lace.
' lloudkercbiefs , of all kinds,
o,,mikerchieth, of all kinds.
'''' ;' , 4 Handkerchiefs, of ail kinds.
I , ,,iortment of Handkerchiefs in the city.
FOR PRESENTS
LaCO Volts,s2 and. upwards.
Lace Veils. 76ci. and upwards,
Vice Collar Sets, $1.61, and upwards.
I'l'. ca do, all prices.
PRESENTS
, of LACS Goons:
,14 10 ; and Barbee.
and Waists.
. to yard.
I. Lace Sleeves.
r „, Bands and Flouncing's.
Dr Embroideries.
ALSO,
c
) emnbri
ve e Handkerchiefs, Embroidered. With
~,t receid.
Cambrio.Railied ItandkerehieilL Embroidered
v-'
317.4cr .
,d,,ru T 4 ntenatenne Lace Handkerchiefs •
I(Wn Gents' and Ohildren's Printed-bortiered Hand
-0(3.
d Ladies' Ivory Initial Cur Buttons.
ypece , 5 , 1 Dreneh muslin, 2 yards wide, for Party
old prices.
';oltnelete Stock of WHITE GOODS at LOW
°lva Napkins at Old Prices."
oroi the above will make a useful and beautiful
rfiNISTYIAS PRESENT, and Buyere will find it to their
utife to inspect my stock before making their
b " ay, with few exceptions, it, is offered at' OLD
La.
i l icre i c Per than present Wholesale rates.
DAY PRESENTS.
L
JOHN W. THOMAS,
n).105" AND 401' NORTH SECOND STREET.
Wou'ol call attaulton to his
LARGE AND:WELL.ASSOZNED •STOOK,
COMPRISING
EVERY VARIETY OF
'PRESS GOODS,
ff.A.WLS AND CLOAKS.
TAO; HURTS., COLLARS, AND EMBROIDERIES,
)t,mty de, ,, eription, suited for
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
PRE SENT S.
,SIRE & LANDELL,
E. & L.
FOURTH AND AROH,
PLVE MARKED SOME PINE GOODS AT LOW
PRICES.
FOR IXOLIDAY GIFTS.
3XPENSIVE BRAWLS.
BICH BROCADE SILKS.
ASHIONABLE POPLINS.
?HOSTED BEAVER CLOAKS.
RICHEST PRINTED REPS.
711iB BLUE ALERLNOES.
CARLET BROCRE SCARFS.
?OUT LACE COLLARS AND SETS.
nit`i FANCY POCKET HDKFS,
, GLOYES OF • FIRST QUALITY ONLY.
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JAMES R. CAMPBELL & CO.,
IMPORTERS AND CASE DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS,
AT WHOLESALE RETAIL.
127 CHESTNUT STREET.
j F t received, and are now offering. magnificent
:of
SILKS, SHAWLS, iRD DRESS GOODS,
ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO THIS SEASON.
.I-2rn
FINE CLOTH CLOAKS.
FINE FROSTED BEAVER CLOAKS.
FINE BLACK TRICOT CLOAKS.
MEDIUM-PRICED CLOAKS.
FINE BLANKET SHAWLS.
EXTRA CHEAP BALMORALS.
FINE LARGE BLANKETS.
SUPERFINE FROSTED BEAVERS.
CASTOR BEATERS-TRICOTS.
BOYS' FINE CLOTHING.
SUITS MADE TO ORDER.
COOPER eei CONARD,
S. E. COR. NINTH & MARKET ERA
fi I tEAT REDUCTION
IN PRICES. OF
SILKS, SHAWLS,
DRESS GOODS,
FOR THH
HOLIDAYS.
JAS. R. CAMPBELL & CO.,
CHESTNUT STREET.
'PINE FRE NCHADES MERLNOES, OF VERYVE RY cHOICE SH.
Plain Reps and Poplins, all colors.
liich Printed Dross Goods.
Plain Solid Colored Silks.
Black and Colored Corded Silks.
Brown and Fancy Figured Silks.
Plain Black Silks, rich lustre.
Chain° Lain° Long Brooke Shawls.
'Pen Centre Cashmere Shawls.
Lilly and Plain Style Blanket Shawls.
EDWIN HALL dr. BRO.,
26 South SECOND Street.
S.—Jubt received and will be opened this morning.
large lot of BALMORAL SKIRTS, at $3.25,,ful
d lo t that we closed out from a New York Importing
These Skirts are now and have been retailing at
deg
51 1- , rs' Balmoral Skirts,
VYRE & LANDELL, FOURTH AND
hare now arranged,. for
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. . -
Sigmund Moire Antiques.
Costly Silks, reduced. .
44 Lyons Cloak Velvets.
Exlpusive Long Shawls.
17 pieces Plaid Silks, 75 cents.
Floe quality Reps and Poplins.
Floe Blue and Purple Meelooes.
Hichest Printed Wool de Lathes.
Fine Broche Scarf's, all sizes.
Pei nt Luce Collars and Sets.
Ladies' now style Linen Cambric ndkre.
(;loyes, only of the first qualitY.
Vice stuck of Blankets, Quilts, HaPkinz ,
sheen tip, Plano Covers., Towelings, Stc.
1 3 ,130i1 Balmoral Skirts.'-
s . 4rds all new styles Be Laimes, 25 cents.
, 'l.O do Merrimac and other fast colored Chintzes.
'2 1 .1 19 ._ go 4-4 French Chintzes, 315 g cents. del9
STEEL & SON HAVE A LARGE
• •
LDAY a kso rEStmEe nt of DRESS GOODS, suitable for 110-
l' ein , PRNTS.
r;lth Fancy Silks Plain Silks, choice colors.
and Figured Black Silks.
r 4 )11 and Figured Rep Poplins.
ia and Figured Morinoes.
Bel feline Cashnieres, at 373 c, worth 74'
Pin AMERICAN DBLAINES, at Me.
Doll% SAXONY PLAIDS, at 'Mc.
PLAIN (PIRA FLANNELS, all colors, at Gsc.
EMBROIDEFCIES, in tireM Variet i .
A lAA Rest Pointe Lane uollars, at 140.
01, MDRAL SKIRTS, at !p.25 ~ $ 3 . 50 4 3 . 75 .
~ . I }T id BALMORAL'S IN THE Cl
N{ ILISII and MERRIMAC CHINTZES, Mc,
) ,, al-whi c French Chintaes,3le—the old pries,
: A ' I LLIAMSVILLE MUSLIN, 28c.
!vI:NTER SHAWLS, is great variety,.
Xi:RUH) SCARPS, BROCHE BORDERS.
iI.,( IAKS--01 New and Fashionable Styles, made Of
,Dliqk Beaver, Frosted Beaver__, and Black Cloth.
Rlll.l examine our stock, We traarantY to give sit '
::.‘,(nun, al, we sell nothing bat good articles, and at,
r Inice4 than they can be bought elsewhere.
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Nos. 713 and 715 North,TENTH dreot.
C L °AKINO CLOTHS.
SUBLIME QUALITY.
j. " } iltn are Frosted Beavers.
Me dlum-prlced Frosted Beavers.
chick find ens French Beavers.
Tri nut, a ctor, and Union Beavers.
'Mohair and Sealskin Cloakings•
Stine:line Cassimeres, viz.
Silk Mixes—Black, neat fancies—
/lorh'—Exira heavy—Union—Melton, M., M.
Continga and Overcoatinge.
uoveltles in fancy Veatinge.
BALAIORALS.
(4 1P hnudred pieces 2Ment Detainee.
Auction lota tine Black Alpatae.
Merinoee and Poplins ,
BIRO( Poplins, 870„111, $1.25.
Ns Blankets and Flannels. •
BOYS' CLOTITING.
Exnerlenced Cutters, good Oldtkia ' and
"hod work -- Oarments made to order.
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VOL. b.--NO. 122•
RETAIL DRY GOODS.
•
RICH ~:AND RELIABLE,
FURS
•
OF OUR OWN
IMPORTATION
MANITFAVIITTIE
HUDSON'S BAY SABLE, - -
10)1NAL ERMINE, •
DARK SABLE MINE,
REAVCHINCHILLA,
DARK SIBERIAN" SQUIRREL.'
IN EVERY FASHIONABLE'STYLE,'
FOR L.4.DIER, MISSES, AND CHILDREN
FURS MADE TO ORDER
J. W. PROCTOR & CO.,
No. 920 CHESTNUT STRUT.
noS-stuth2m PHILADELPHIA.
I - TSB - FITE PRESENTS..
. .
To persons who Would make a useful and aeceptable
gift the subscribers respectfully invite attention to the
following named - articles, of which they have a large
assortment ,
AT LOW PRICES:-
EMBROIDERED HAWES., SETS, AND COLLARS.,
EMBROIDERED LACE AND MUSLIN CURTAINS.
EMBROIDERED PIANO AND TABLE COVERS.
FINE WHITE. AND PINK MARSEILLES QU/LTS.
PREMIUM BED BLANKETS.
AFGHAN SOFA AND CARRIAGE BLANKETS.
RICH DBL, DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS.
NAPKINS, DOWLIES, AND TOWELS, to . match, etc.
SHEPPARD - VAN HARLINGEN, •
• AND ARRISON,
Staple and House Furnishing Dry Goods,
del.9-fit 1008 CHESTNUT Street.
FOR PRESENTS.
&YTS' ITEMSTJTCHED HANDKEECHTREe.
Wo hare receiVell (Mb - any, -rrum, oar- manufae
turers in Europe, some very handsome Hemstitched
Linen Cambric Handkerchiefs, for Gentlemen, put up in
beautiful cartons of 1 dozen each.
- Also, a fresh assortment of Ladles' Wide-Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, from:l7M cents up; in beautiful cartons of
dozou.ench. - -
Also, 169 dozen new styiel printed *Handkerchiefs, for
Gents—very pretty designs. KB , r
S. MILLI & CO.,
(Linen Dealers and Importers,)
de2o-3t 828 ARCH Street and. WA S. SECO,ND Street.
DRY GOODS FOR WINTER.
Rep, Poplins,
French. Merinos,
Colored Mousseline& '
Penn De Soles.
Foulard Silks,
Blanket Shawls,
Balmoral Skirts. •
Black Silks,
Fancy Silks, .
Black Bombazines,
Worsted Plaids,
Cheap Deist nos,
French Chintzes,
Shirting Flannels,
, • Broche Shawls,
Fine Blankets.
Crib Blankets.
- SHARPLESS BROTHERS,
noll-tf CHESTNUT and EIGHTH Streets
FRENCH . EMBROIDERIES,
SELECTED EXPRESSLY
FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Ladies' Embroidered and Hem-Stitched Handkerchiefs,
Children's"do. do. do. do.
Gentlemen's do. do. do. do.
Ladies' Embroidered Setts and Collars.
Misses' do. do. do.
Comprising all of the newest varieties and at very low
prices.
SHEPPARD, VAN HARLINGEN, & ARRISON,
del-tbatnlet 1008 CHESTNUT Street.
CHEAP DRY GOODS, CARPETS, OIL
CLOTHS, AND WINDOW SHADES.—V. E. ARCHAM
BAULT, Northeast Corner ELEVENTH and MARKET
Streets, will open THIS MORNING, -from Auction, in
grain Carpets at 37, 4.5, 50, 62 75, and 87c. Entry and Stair
Carpets, 23 to 05c...Rag, Hemp, and Yarn Carpets, 20 to -15 c.
Floor .oil Cloths, 37 to 62c. Gilt Bordered.' Window
Shades. 62c to $1.50. Buff and Green Window Holland.
Mous. de Laines, 18 to 25c. Plaid Dress Goods, 25 to 45c,
Christme.s:Chiutzes, 16 to 20c. Frosted Beaver Cloths,
$2 to $3. Water-proof Cloakiugs, UM. Fancy Shirting
Flannels, 37 to 62c. Canton Flannels, 25 to 31c. Shirting
and Sheeting. dell-thstu Im
MILITARY GOODS.
MIILIT ARY
.GOODS.
.•
EVANS & HASSALL,
LITARY FURNISHERS,
418 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA
_ A. complete assortment of General, Vioia r a:a.t. Liar, °fit..
Gera' [Swords; Stit,slle-s, Belts, Pusattts, Epaulettes, Call.
teens, Haversacks, Field Glasses, Spurs, Candlestick%
Chapeaus, Hats, Caps, Drums, Silk' and 'Butiting Flags,
Camp Knives and Forks, Baldrics, Gum-cloth Over-
coats, &c
Also, a fullnae or
PRESENTATION SWORDS,
Sashes, Belts, etc., and everything requisite for the
Complete Outfit of Army and Navy Officers,
WHOLESALE & RETAIL.
delMal
COMMISSION ROUSES.
PHILADELPHIA BAG
a ' • MAAIUFAC
TORY. • •
• _
BURLAP BAGS OF ALL SIZES,
For Corn, Oats, Coffee, Bone Dust, Sic.
ALSO,
SEAMLESS BAGS
OP ALL STANDARD BRANDS,
For sale at low figures for net cash on delivery,
GEO. GRIGG,
No. 219 CHURCH ALLEY,
dels PHILADELPHIA.
( - 10 T T O'N YARN.
STPERIOR COTTON YARN, No. 10,
FOR SALE BY
PROTEINGRAM & WELL'S.
oatf
SHIPLEY, HAZARD, di
HUTCHINSON,
No. 112 CHESTNUT STREET,
COMMISSION MBRCRANTS
FOR THE SALE OF
PHILADELPHIA-MADE GOODS.
seMtim
DRUGS AND CHEMICALS.
ROBERT SHOEMAKER irc CO.,
Northeast Corner - Fourth and RACE Streets,
PHILADELPHIA,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS,
IMPORTERS AliD DEALERS
FOREIGN AND DOME.STIc
WINDOW AND PLATE GLASS,
WRITE LEAD AND ZINC PAINTS, PUTTY, Etta
60ENTB POIt THE enzannwrsp
FRENCH ZINC PAINTS.
Dealers and consumers supplied et
VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH
n027-3m
CABINET FURNITURE.
CABINET FURNITURE AND BIL.:
LIARD TABLES.
MOOp,E & CAII[PION,
261 South SECOND Street,
In connection with their extensive Cabinet Brisiness, are
now manufacturing a superior article of
BILLIARD TABLES,
And have now on hand a full suy, finished with the
MOORE & CAMPION'S IMPROVED pUI 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 mann,
facturers refer to their numerous patrons throughout
thorUnion, who are familiar with thecharacter of their
work. atingra
•
CAUTLO.N.
The welt.earned reputation of
FAIRBANKS' SCALES
Has induced the makers of Imperfect balances to offer
them as "FAIRBANKS' SCA_LILS," and purchasers have
thereby, In many instances, been subjected to fraud and'
'imposition. Fairbanks' Scales are manufactured only by
the original inventors, B. dc. T. FAIRBANKS & CO., and
are adapted to every
,brauch of the litisinees, Where a
correct and durable Scales Is desired, -
FAIRBANKS - Sc ;EWING,
General Agents,
aplo-tf MASONIC HALL, 715 CHF,STNOT ST,
TERRA COTTA WARE.
Fancy Flower •Pots.
`'Han rig
rases
• Fern saes, with Plants.
Oranste Pots.
Ivy Vases, with Plants.
Cassolgts Renaissance.
• Lava Vases Antique.
Consols and Cariatades.ll
Marble Busts and Pedeatals.
Brackets. all sizes.
With ~a large assortment of other : FANCY GOODSi
suitable for CHRISTMAS .PRESENTS, most of which are
martufactured and imported for our_own Wes, and will
note te found at any other establishment.
•
S. A. HARRISON,
616 • -1010• cumuli street.
FANCY .ARTICLES.
CLARK'S
OITE;DOLLAR STORE.
602 CHESTNUT STREET.
Sliver-plated Ware, - Jewelry, Photograph Albums,
Travelling Bags, Pocket-Books, Port Mormons, Cabas„
&c., for 60 to 100 per cent less than the regular prices. '
The following is, a partial list of articles which we sell
at ONE DOLLAR EACH.' The same goods are sold at
_other places from $2 to AB each '
YOU CHOICE FOR ONE tkoLLARi •
Ladies'Sets, new and beautiful styles. Do. Pins
- -
Do.. Bar hinge,.
Do. Sleeve Buttons.
Do. Guard Chain,
Do. Neck ...do., • •
Do. Gold Thimbles.
• Ho.. Finger Rings. •
Do. Pencils. ' • .
Do. Pens with case,
.Do. Bracelets,
Do. Medallions,
Do. Charms,
Do.' Pearl Port ftfonnana,
Do. Morocco' do: ' •
Do. Wire dm
Do. Purses;
Do. Card Caw,
Infonts' Armlets,
Do. Neck Ghana,
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 Binge, do. do
Do. ' Pen and. Case.
Do. Pencil revolving.
Do. Tooth Pick, revolving,
/ Do. Watch 'Hes% •
Do. ,Chain Hooks.
' Do, 'Chain Charms. '
.• pd. Pocket Books,.
/Do. Bill Books,
Do' Port Monnaies, &c.
•
SILVER-PLATED WARE:
YOUR CHOICE FOR ONE DOLL/RI-
Sets Table Spoons,
Do. 'Dessert Spoons,
Do,: Tea do, •
Do. Forks,
' • Pair Butter Knives.
Do. Napkin Rings.
Knife and Fdrk.
'Goblets,
Cups, • .
Sugar Bowls.
Cream Cups,
Syrup Cups,
Cups, •
Butter Dishes, •
_ - Castors with Bottles.
Salt Stands;&c.
YOUR CHOICE-OF ANY OF THE /BOYS ARTICLES
FOR ONE DOLLAR.
NOTICK—In order to meet the wants of our numerous
customers, we shall keep a stock of the;finest Plated and
'All-Gold Jewelry, together with an assortment of hear -
plated Silver-Ware, and -a • variety of Photograph Al
bums and Fancy Goods, which we will 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
ONE-DOLLAR STORE,
.602 CHESTNUT Street.
no 1-2nuf
GIFT BOOKS.
PUY .NOW,
AND
AVOID THE • RUSH
IMMENSE ATTRACTIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
AT THE GREAT ORIGINAL GIFT-BOOK EMPORIUM,
439 CRESI'NTJT Street, Philadelphia.
THE ONLY "GIFT-BOOK 'ENTERPRISE" IN EX
ISTENCE!
IT HAS OUTLIVED ALL COMPETITORS!
NEW BOOKS! NEW GIFTS !•' NEW FEATURES!
ELEGANT ANNUALS! BEAUTIFUL GIFT BOOKS!
SUPERB. ALBUMS! FINE BIBLES, PRAYER AND
HYMN BOOKS I All the Ppular NOVELS and MAGA
ZINES I STANDARD and MISCELLANEOUS WORKS,
in endless variety. The whole forming a fund of
CHOICE READING FOR THE MILLIOX! A full Hie
of PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, of every variety of size,
style, quality - , and price! CARTES. DE VISITE in - great
profusion. A MAGNIFICENT ARRAY OF NEW AND
COSTLY PRIZES!
Altir. The business of the establishment is conducted
upon the same principle, with some improvements,
traduced and pUrsued by Mr. GEORGE G. EVAN§,
'which has given such universal sitisfaction, Notw•ith
standing, .the great advance in the price of paper and
other material, we continue, to sell at the OLD PRICES,
and also to bestow upon each patron
"TWO GIFTS FOR THE PRICE OF 'ONE!"
Please remember that our Visito:•s are treated politely
whether they wish to purchase or not—a very commend
able and satisfactory rule of action. Call and be con
vinced. " de2o-tjal
• •
GENTS' FURNISHING 'GOODS •
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Nos. l AND 3 NORTH SIXTH STREET
JOHN O. ARRISON,
MORBIERLY .T. BURR
Has now in store an elegant assortment of
GENTLEMEN'S WRAPPERS,
SCARFS, NECK TIES, GLOVES, Sm.,
La:Great Variety
FLANNEL ItAND pL O TH OVER-
FINE LINEN AND MUSLIN SHIRTS,
On band or .made to order, of the most approved cut,
and warranted to fit.
GENTLEMEN'S WRAPPERS,
The largest and best assortment in the city.
UNDERCLOTWINTG, HOSIERY, GLOVES, TIES. Ste
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
G. A. HOFFMANN,
ocl-tutham
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
R. C. WALBORN 8&,C0.,
Nos. 5 and 7 North SIXTH Street,
Have now in store a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF
GENTLEMEN'S WRAPPERS,
In every style of material, and
AT ALL PRICES.
Their stock of FURNISHING.I.GOODS, also, aomPrlsea
many neat and suitable articles for
PRESENTS FOR GENTLEMEN. dell-12t
PrOLI'DAY PRESENTS.- OPENING
a splendid assortment of
GENTLEMEN'S -FURNISHING GOODS
suitable Presents for Pentlemen. " "'•
J. W. SCOTT,
No. 814 CHESTNUT Street,
Four doors below the Continental
• CARPETS AND OIL CLOTHS.'
FOURn.t-STREET: CARPET- STORE,
No. 47 SOUTH:YOURTH STREET
J. T. DELACROIX
Invites an examination of his stock of Carnetino in
which will be found`
250 PIECES BRUSSELS CARPETINGS.
At less than present cost or importation
Also, 200 pieces extra. Imperial, three-Ply, stiPerfin%
medium, and low-grade Ingrain. Venitian, Hall, and
Stair Carpetinge at retail, very low for cash. = no9-2m
CLOTHES-WRINGER.
THE GREAT CLOTHES WRINGER.
" PUTNAM
"SELF-ADJUSTING- CLOTHES WRINGER"
•
Li warranted to be superior to any other in use.
EVERY FAMILY. SHOULD POSSESS. A
CLOTHES WRINGER.
BECAUSE,
Ist. It is a relief to the hardest part of washing-day.
2d. It enables the washing to be done in one-third less
time d. .
3lt saves clothes from the injury always given by
twistin g. ,
4th, It helps to wash the'clothes as well as ary_them.
WE BELIEVE IT ADVISABLE TO PROCURE
ONE OP THIS RIND,
BECAUSE,
FIRST. The rolls being of vulcanized rubber, will,
bear hot and cold water, and will neither break nor tear
off buttons.
SzcoNn. The frame being of iron, thoroughly gal
vanized, all danger from rust is removed, and the' lia
bility to, !brink, swell, split, & c., so unavoidable in
wooden machines, is prevented.
THIRD. The spiral springs over the rolls render thia ma
chine self-adjusting, so, that small and large articles, as
well as articles uneven in thickness, are, certain to• rw•
ceive uniforin pressure. • -
FOrliTll. 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.
Firm It will At any tub, round or sounre, from one
half to one-and-a-quarter inches in thickness, without
the least alteration.
RETAIL PRICE 1
i; $6.00 ; No. 2, $5.00.
Abil , " Agents 'wanted in every county.
Ofd Reliable and energetic men will be liberally dealt
with:
For Sale at the
"WOODENWA.RE ESTABLISHMENT"
A. H. PRANCiSCUS,
No, 433 Ma-4U= St and isTo. 5 North FIFTH §t.
ilk.., Wholesale agent for 13,ennsyliranla
PO WEN At LITHQGRApfrg - Rs
BO
ARO PRINT,. COLORISTS, Southwest corner. of
CHESTNUT and ELEVENTH Streets, are prepared to ex
ecute
History, Architectural, Autograph. Map, or other Litho
graphy, the moat superior manner, and the most rea,;
sonable terms. •
Photographs, Portraits, Natural Hietory, and Medical
Plates, Maps, and any other description of Plates, colored
to the beet style, and warranted to give satisfaction.
Particular attention to Coloring PhotOgraplut. oc2S-tf
AMA.ICA RUM.-13 PUNCHEONS
last received and for sale, in baud, byy•
__CHARLES 8. CARSTAIRS,
nOlO 124 WALNUT' St. and GAMUT& st.
•
PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1862.
In view of the approaching holidays, we
give below . , no less for the conynnipnce of
OUT readers than the interest of advertisers,
a classified summary of the stores in the va
riotur departments of business, where buyers
may be certain of finding good stocks to se
lect. from, and of getting full value for their
moupy :
Nessus. JAMES R. CAMPREL & 0o.'„No. 727
Chestnut street, offer a large and destilible stock,.
both fancy and staple. They invite spec4lattention
now to the fact of their having made a grist reduc
tion in the prices of silks, shawls, and general dress
goods, adapted for holiday presents. •'.
Mu. J. M. HAPLEDSH (successor to L.'3'..Levy &
Co.), No. 123 Chestnut street, announces elegant
new style balmoral skirts, kid gloves, scarfs, hand
kerchiefs, cloaks, veils, and n general assortment of
the fine class of ladies' wear for which this:house has
long been celebrated.
Musette. EYRE & LANDELL, corner of Ecurth and.
Arch streets, present, as usual, an- unexceptionable..
display of dry goods, in all its branches,J,frCen. the
cheapest brown =alias to the richest and most
costly silks, shawls, and other varieties of dress
goods. They also make a special holiday annOtinoe.-.
went which purchasers will do well to heed.
E. M. DiEsoLus, No. 1024 Chestnut street; pub
lishes an attractive catalogue of "useful. and ao
ceptable presents," in .the way of handkerchiefs,
laces.' white goods, and embroideries, a department
in which his house holds the supremacy.
MESSRS. SHEPPARD, ` - AN HARLINGEN, i &
SON, No. 1008 Chestnut street, may also 1 . 1 said to
monopolize a special field—that of house-furnishing
dry goods. They now offer a very attractive stock
of embroideries, curtain materials, Marseilles r quilts,
blankets, and table cloths; of every description,
napkins, towels, &c.
MESSRS. EDWIN HALL fi BROTHER, No. 26 South
Second street, have long made dress goodi !a spe
cialty, and now present a very 'choice and, varied
stock, einbracing the'iower-priced fabrics, rtswell as
the more elegant, such as fine merino . es, poplins,
silks, velvets, shawls, et cetera. '
MESSRS. ()DRIVEN STODDARD MBROD.I4h, Nos,.
460, 962, and 454 North Second street, also Make an
attractive announcement of goods for Cluistnuts
gifts, in the way of dress goods, (of all descriptions,
Mainly from auction, at moderate prices,) rielibroche
long shawls, cloaking cloths, and a general:Able of
ladies' wear and general fancy and staple drygoodi.
Me. J. It. CASSELDERRY, No. 95 North - Eighth
street, publishes this morning a cataloguel of desirable
fancy and useful articles, suitable for holiday' gifts,
which those making purchases for this .fiturpose
Should not. overlook. ..
Mn. Jonc W. THOMAS., Nos. 405 'and 407 North
Second street,.offers a large and well-assortetEstrock,
comprising every variety of dress gOods,
cloaks, laces, collars, and embroideries, prpvided
with special reference to the season.
MESSRS. COWPERTHWAIT & COMPANY, dry-goods •
merchants, northeast corner of Eighth and Msrket
streets, advertise a very seasonable and ..nseful
specialtyin the way of blankets, of which they-hrtie
a very large stock to select from.
AlEssns. SHARPLESS BROTHERS, corner of OlWe t-'
nut and Eighth streets, present unusual inducentenile
to buyers, both in the extent and variety oPtheli
stock, and the prices at which they sell. In 11'.1.040 .
Wear, this house has long stood pre-eminentt
THE. HOUSE OF H. STEEL & SOS, Nos. 713 and'
'716 North Tenth street, also offers' a large assort
ment
of dress goods,.suitable for holiday Presents,
among which their beantiful American delaines
at a quarter, and choiee'Slixony plaids at the same
.low figure, are attracting much attention. Their
stock in finer goods is also' excellent.
MR. Jons H. STotrus, -No. 720 Arch 'street, an
nounces a desirable assortment of goods in this de
partment also, to ivhich we. invite the attention of.
purchasers. .. •
MussßS. Bussox & Sow, proprietbrs of . the ,
"Mourning Store," No. 918 Chestnut-street, as the 1
public are well aware, cater to an important speci
alty. All who desire to make presents - in mourning
goods of any kind, will find a splendid stock here at
all times to select from.
MR. V. E. ARCHAAIRAHLT, corner of Eleventh and
Market streets, announces, in addition to his excel
lent stook of staple and fancy Dry Goods, a"good
assortment of carpets, oil cloths, window shades,'& - e.
. MB. GRANVILLE B. HAINES, No. 1013 Market
street, invites the attention of buyers to his very.
large and superior stock of seasonable domesties,
heavy, canton flannels, muslimt, &c., at moderate
prices.
MESSRS. R. D. & W. H. PENNELL, Market street,
below Eleventh, also offer a large, fresh, and corn
pletesioek.-of this class of goods, from - which. aurae: .
- rous desirable presents could be selected.
No. 606 ARCH Street
:11rtsof
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1862.
OUR HOLIDAY DIRECTORY.
RETAIL DRY GOODS.
WATCHES AND JEWELRY. '
Under this elegant department of goods, apprcA
priate for .holiday gifts, Philadelphia can-boinit
number of first-class houses: By reference to our!.
advertising 'columns, we perceive that special holi!.
day announcents are made by the following :
Tllo3as C. GARRET, No. 712 Chestnut street,;
long a leader in this branch of our trade and 111111111. 0 :
facturers, publiihes a card, in which special pronii-1
nence is given to ladies' gold watches, useful and ?
fancy articles of silver , ware, plated ware, sets or,
diamonds, and jewelry of every description, at mode
rate prices.
31E. D. T. PRATT, No. 607 Chestnut street, who
has been for years identtiled with wholesale trade
in this department, offers a capital stock of English,
Swiss,. and American watches, to suit all classes of ,
buyers. \
PlEssus. LEWIS L.inomus & Co., No. EICe Chest
nut street, Ot'r a splendid assortment of watches,
diamonds, and silver ware, together with general
jewelry of all kinds, and atprices suitable for Christ—
mas and New Year .presents.
DIR. G. RUSSELL, No. 22 Norilr.Sixth street, also
advertises a choice stock, which we know he pos
sesses, of watches, diamonds, fine jewelry, and
standard silver ware, suitable for holiday gifts, at
"the lowest possible prices."
MR. I. B. MARTELL, (second floor of No. 712 Chest
nut street,) agent for the American Watch Company,
has now in store a magnificent stock of these time
pieces, for ladies and gentlemen, at Moderate prices.
.1111:ssits. FARR Si -BROTHER, the old and well
established jewelers, No. 324 Chestnut street, pre
sent, as usual, a stock of unsurpassed richness in
everything pertaining to the jewelry business, which
purchasers will do well to remember.
Mn. ELI HOLDEN, No. 708 Market street, presents
a good stock of Arrierican and imported watches,
jewelry, and clocks. -
Mn. JOSEPH H. WATSON, NO. 325 Chestnut street
offers a splendid assortment of American watches,'
in gold and silver cases, together with a general
assortment of fine jewelry.
MESSRS. STAUFFER & HARLEY, No. 622 Market
street, invite the attention of purchasers of presents
to their-fine stock of gold and silver watches, fine
gold jewelry, solid silver and silver-plated ware.
• INlEssns. CASSIDY &IiALL, No. 12 south Second
street, are also tempting • buyers with their admira
ble display of watches, jewelry, silver and silver
plated ware—suitable for presents."
lta. HENRY lIARPER, NO. 520 Arch street, offers
a fine assortment of silver cups, fancy and plais.
silverware, watches, jewelry, &c.
• hfcsaus. WlLLiror WILSON & SON, manufactu
rers of silverware, southwest corner of •Fifth and
Cherry streets, have now in store their usual prince
ly assortment of plain and fancy silverware, of thei
own supeiior manufacture; also, an elegant stock o
English, French, and American , plated ware, to
which we invite the attention of our readers. •
TOYS AND FANCY GOODS.
Among'goods essentially of a Christmas character,
Toys and Fancy Goods maybe said to hold a front
rank. This branch ineludes a great variety of use.
ful and fancy articles. The leading houses , esgaged
in it, and which now offer A.l stocks, ale as follows:
. Din. CIIARLES Dummio, NO. 812 Chestnut street.'
His Stock (of his own importation entirely) is a
Wonderful collection of things calculated to please,
entertain, gratify, and amuse, not only little folks,
but childrenof larger growth.
MR. G. A. SOW/iRTZ, No. 1006 Chestnut street,
an inipinter, and wholesale and retail dealer in this
same department, also. offers an immense stock,
whieh, for variety, cheapneinVand novelty, is cer
tainly not surpassed by any other in the country.
Nu. W'n. YAnivALL, proprietor of the large 'House
Inrnishing establishment, No. 10 2 ,0 Chestnut street,
Ofibrs as a specialty a splendid arid very desirable
assortment of the more useful kind of Fancy aril
-, beautifully adapted for holiday presents. .
MiSRRS. WITTERS & CO., No. 35 'North Eighth
street, corner of Filbert, offer, in addition to their
tine stock of Lamps, a splendid assortment of silver
plated and Britannia ware, clocks, fancy goods,
gas shades, and a variety of articles of taste and
utility suitable for presents.
Ma. H. A. Dmenn, No. 3‘..n Chestnut street, has
a beautiful assortment of hanging baskets, fancy
- flower pots, crocus pots, fish stands, ferneries, and a
variety of winter flowering plants.
Missna. SCHOLZ & JANENTZKY, No. 112 South
Eighth street, have in store h choice stock of fancy
articles for presents in, the way of photograph al
bums, engravings, and elegant boxes of various de
scriptions. .
Din. C. A. 'STANK IRE & CO., No. 517 Arch street;
offer a fine assortment of chandeliers and other gas,
fixtures, also French shades, and a general variety
of fancy goods, suitable for gifts.
MESSRS. Pnor.rr WILSON & Co., No. 416 Ches 6;
nut street, advertise! appropriate gifts for skaters,
including all the different varieties of skates for
ladies, gentlemen, and boys ; also parlor skates, of'
all sizes. Nothing could be
. more appropriate as a
gift at this icy season.
CLARK'S ONE DOLLAR. STORE, No. 602 Chestnut
street, presents a choice and v.M'lqd collection .of
things of use and fancy at the Uniform price of One
dollar.erich, included in which is a large assortment
of jewelry.
Mr. WILLIAM VAN DrKE, No. 1333 Arch street,
offers a stock of silver-plated ware of superiorVidity.
MESSRS. WALCOTT Sc Bviticriasi, No. 721 Chest
nut street, have in store a find stook of 'skateit for
ladies, gentlemen, misses, and boils. _ •
LADIES , FURS AND.CLOAKS..
Undei this head we can also tuilneis*lniber of
first-class houses that ere well worthy 04 eifinfidissee
of our readers. • -
Mr.. G EonoL F, WOMRATII ) Noe. 415 and 417 Arch
street 'offers as usual, a large and complete atock•of
ladies' furs, of the finest and moat desirable styles
and qualities, made in the best manner, to which we
invite the attention of the public.
Mneane. J. W. PROOTOR. & Co., No. NO Chestnut
street, present -a superb assortment in this depart
meat, embracing every variety of fashionable furs in.
great profusion. Their stock of ladies' cloaks, also,
is unsurpassed by any other in the country.
Mn. mug No. 'llB Arch street, one of
our largest importers and manufacturers of,ladies'`
fancy - furs, has in stock an admirable assortment of
furs, and one that is equally rich in garments for
Ladies and Misses. -
M.R. °TIN A. STAMBACH, .N 0. 8 ,26 Arcli street, also
offers a Splentlid r atock of Russia, Hudson Bay, and
mink sable furs ilktiket, royal ermine, chinchilla; Si.
bi , rian squirrel, find desirable styles, suitable
for Christmas presents. .
Prina§na. oltan.LE'S OAKrOnD ieSON, Nos. 634 and
836 Obestruit street, under the Continental Hotel,
hat e"now in shire-4n addition, to their extensive
stock of laatsand caps, gentlemen's furnishing goods,
and elioes—a Very large and complete nssort
meut of fancy:furs for ladies and' Children, which
should not be overlooked by purchasens.
MEssas. Cooemt & CONARD, southeast corner of
Draiket and Ninth streets, offer, in addition to an
excellentstock of fancy and staple, dry goods, a large
and elegant assortment of ladies' cloth cloaks, made
of the choicesfinaterials, in the latest styles : and at
moderate prices.
SEWING -31ACIOXES.
Under this head our readers are referred with en
tire confidence, to either of the following establish-.
81 - Assns. fc..l3,twEn, whose office in this
,dityls at No. 730 Chestnut street;
L Srnorin Si. Co, whose office' in Philadelphia
is at No. 810 Chestnut street;
Virinminn & Witsow, office No. 828' Chestnut
street. and
irmoox ti Gtnns;offleeNo. 715 Chestnut'street.
U.EADY.-MADE CLOTHING.
In this useful and desirable department we refer
our readers to the following well established and re
liable houses; at,either of which good stocks will be
fotthd
MESSES. 0. Sore & SON, No. 625 Chestnut
street, under Jayne's Hall., • -
DIESSE.. RoexulLL & WILSON, Nos. 603 and 605
Ohostnutstreet.
OnANTILLE STOXES, No. 609 Chestnut street. -
.CHARLES STOKES, under.t.he Continental-'Hotel.
Co., Xo. 604 rdiiik'et street
& CO., No.:618 Market street.' -
WANAltAniat, & Southeast4 , eOrner of
Sixth and Market streets.
PI.IOTOGRAPHS, ALBUMS, &e..
; .
In this department Mr. F. Gutekunsi,-...N05.. 40 - 4'
and 706 Arch street, holds a prominent position..
His pictures have been sought by .many more per
sons in anticipation of the holidays'
than
han it was pos
sible, even with hie superior facilities, to 'accommo
date. His stock of fine cartes de visite of distin=.
guished men, copies of engravings, photograph al
bums,, &c., is also very superior.
. MESSRS. BROADBENT &
914 Chestnut street,have_bocu -- "overwhelmed with
applications for their'aquisite colored pictures of
'veridus kinds for holiday- presents, their beautiful
ivorytypes; wenderotypes, India-ink pictures, and
fine cartes do visite being regarded as the perfection
of the photographic art. They also offer a tine stock
of albums - and pictures for them.
MESSRS. MCALLISTER & BROTHER, No. '723
Chielnut street, do an immense business in cartes
de Visite, steieoscopic pictures, spectacles, and opti
cal instruments of every description, and their pre- .
sent Stock 16 the most varied and rich in tasteful
articled of ernes that they have ever offe.red.
- - Mxisiis..TAxE.4 W. gunen . & Co., No. 924Chest
nlit street, also offer a splendid assortment of pho
torrraph albums, microscopes, spectacles; colored and
plain stereoscopic vieWs, spy glassei, opera glasses,
&e., benutifully-miapted for Christmas presents. .
MR. H4Priz, -No; 820 Arch street, has also a
beautiiiil stockiof cartes de 'visite, and albuins, and
has a reputation for making the finest. photograph
pictures. '
MR. REIMER, photographer, Second street, above
Green, invites the people to treat themselves to .a
fine, faithful likeness—a life-size photograph in oil
colors—at reduced prices.
Q. KNIPE has just opened a new pho
tograph gallety, at No. 906 Arch street, where:he is
Prepared to make the finest pictures of every de
scription, at the shortest notice. •
BOOKS.
As books and publishers have already been noticed
at length in the literary department of this paper, a
mere reference to the firms which offer good holiday
stocks wilfqie — sufficient :
THE PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL BOOK SOCIETY ;
No. 1224 Chestnut street, which offers a handsome
collection of all the books of Ala denomination.
- OPPICE..OI? 'APPLETON'S CYCLOPEDIA, and Rebel
lion Record, No. 33 South Sixth street.
F. LnrzerinT, I3ookspller and Importer, No. 1323
Ohestnni street.
M r /Lit - AN S. & ALFRED .111AnTrzN, No. 606 Chest
nut street-
THE AMERICAN SUNDAY SCHOOL Mawr, N 0.1122
10hettnut stret.
Lircosar.ilt. BraxisTox, Publishers and Book
sellers, Nci..2.5 south Sixth street, above Ohestrint.
THE PRESETTERLAIO3OOE .STORE, x 0.1344 chi*,
nut street, opposite United States Mint.
3 THE ORIGINAL GiET.BOOK STORE, No. 439 Chest
nut street. '
T. B. PETERSON & E./WT.IIEIIS, No. 306 Chestnut
street.
OBALLEN'S (Holiday Books), No. 1308 Chestnut
street.. -
U& n i=lalMULi , 2l . LMII , UZW.kaa
In this department the reader will find a large and
beautiful assortment of everything embraced under
the head of genitemen , s Furnishing . Goods, including
a liar display of Gents , . Dressing Gowns, at the old
house of Mr. Yolm C. Arrison, (formerly J. Burr
Moore's,) Nos. rand 3 North Sixth street, first doer
above. Market.
Pd.ussu . s. R; 0., WALIIORN St CO., Nos. 5 and '7
NortliZbith street; also offer a splendid assortment
of gentlerien's*.ilippers, in every style of materi
als,ndat all.prices, in addition to a rich stock of
Gentsi,kurnishing Goods, adapted for presents 'for
gentlemen.
Mn. (1, A. ii6Fpainx (sUcceSsor to *T.*. Knitht),
N. 606 Arch street, invites attention to his stock of
goods in this department, as embracing a number of
choice novelties „not found elsewhere. - His, assort-
Mint of Gentlemen's Dressing Gowns—being an ex
tensive manufacturer of these articles for the trade—
is also iery extensive.
Mn. J. W—Scovr, No. 814 Oheatnut street, adver
tises a 'splendid assortment of qentlemen's Furnish
ing Goods, suitablefor Christmas presents. •
mp.ctrAr. 4 o.ri3xi.trs.
IN THE MILITARY .ItEPA.RaWriNT, which is now
of almost monopolising importance,- the-house of
o,s...kDit, No. 418 Arch street,
4..statia pre.eminent. - The preafttz-5t..4.—cm,,..„. can
rilemen—Which is advertised in another column—is:
':3nagnificent, and embraces; among. other articles,A
.Complete assortment of general,;:field, and line.
officers' . swords, superb swords for presentation,
sashes, belts, passants, epaulets, field-glasses,
, spurs, hats, and a hundred other things, suitable
• for presentation to army and navy officers. r
A HAwnsoarn UmnitEr.i.a, either for storm or sun
:
shine,' is a neat and alwayil'acceptable gift. The
,stock of these articles offered by Messrs. War. A.
,Dnowst & Co.; N0.'246 .Market street; as the reader
will find, is unusually rich, and attractive,"contain
ing as it does, a great variety of choice* noVelties in
this line never heretofore introduced to the public.
IN WINES AND LIQUORS, Mr. N. Van Beil, No.
-118 North Second street, nine doers above Arch,
offers a superior and reliable assortment. Pure old
: •lithiskys of various brands, challenging compari
son with the best foreign or dornestie article •in the
market, he is selling at moderate prices. Persons
'wishing pure old lignors shOuld make a note.
A LARGE ,UMBER of persons will no doubt take
advantage of the holiday to , nrc)pure a phrenologi
cal examination, by calling at the Phrenological Ca
binet, No. 922 Chestnut street c ,and securing the
skilful services of Professor Jolin L. Oape.n,,who has
l ids() on his counters a large assortment of interest
ing books on this and kindred sciences.
MESSRS. SLEEPER &VG., No. 10412 Market street,
,offer a good ase4titent - Of suitable for
'nesents. ' " ' • ; _ '
- HAIR DYErt.—To secure the most approved Christ-
Mae. toilet, the reader is referred to Mr. L. GUte
kunst, the well-knowri hair cutter and dyer, Fourth
and Branch streets.
- A. BARLOW advertises Stuart's portraits of
Georgeand Martha Washington, copied in oil by a
new and very effective process, making the pictures
came much lower than the ordinary price of good oil
lidctUres.
ATESSIIS. JAMES S. EArti,E Sr. Sox offer a splendid
assortment of line engravings, Paris photographs,
albums, paintings, photograph frames, &c., all of the
best quality, and suitable for gifts.
MESSRS. ROBERT SHOEMAKER & CO, northeast
corner of Fourth and Race streets, being the largest
importers in this country of plate glass and mirrors
of every description, are prepared to sell these ele
gant articles on more favorable terms to buyers than
any other house in the country. Purchasers should
bear this in mind.
Mnssris. DloonE CAMPION, N 0.261 South Second
street, the old pioneer cabinet makers of Philadel
phia, have constantly on hand a large assortment of
splendid furniture of their own superior make.
Present -purchasers will there find everything in the
'cabinet-ware line that their hearts could desire.
Mx. A: H. FBANOISCIIB, No. 433 Market street and -
No. 5 North Fifth street, advertises his popular self
ii!ljOsting "Clothes Wringer," the prices of which
Tinge from $6 to $6. A capital thirig for a present.
Irr.FirizGuocznixs, our readers will find a splen
'did • assortment at Mr. C. H. Mattson's, corner of
Tenth'and Arch streets:
'MR. ALBERT 0. Ronzirrs, corner of Eleventh and
Vbie. streets, has also a first-rate stock of these de-.
suable Christmas goods. •
MR. I. E. GouLD, corner of Seventh and Chestnut
stieets, invites: attention to his elegant stock of
pianos.
dlEssits.:WaitNEn, Maxey, & i xentm., No. 71 . 6
Chestnut street, offer, for Christmas presents, a beau
tiful' assortment of bronze match safes, cigar boxes,
drop lights, ice., of handsome designs.
blusems. 'WOOD ic CARS - announce that they have
redUced the price of their beautibil new styles winter
bonnets for ladies and children. • •
CorfrzoTtorss, our readerva.l.ll find a rich and
elegant assortment at Messrs. E. G: Virbitmmks l / 4
Chestnut street beloW Fourth:
MR. A. L. V.2lfShafT,Cifioinee of math and Oheetnut.
streets, mikes it 'display iir.this ,also,
his etook'sontaiaing a handsome assortment of fumy
French boxes and choice fruits.
RIR. Jos - Flex FUSSELL, No: Tend 4 NOM Fourrk
street, orers a handsome stock of silk andginghanr
umbrellas suitable for gifts.
Blussas. TuorTue. DAwsow No: 919 Blarket
street, advertise a fine stook of Guns of superi.or
quality.
ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND;
[Special Correspondence of The Press.)
Movements of .Tefferaorr Davis.
NASIIVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 16; 1862:
The reberPresident, as I despatched you one oven.
ing last week, arrived at Murfreesboro Thursday
afternoon, and was, the guest of Lewis Marcy, bro•
ther of Judge Marcy, of this city. On Saturday he'
reviewed the divisions of Generals Breckinridge,
Cheatham._ and Withers. At night he was sere
naded, and in response made a brief address. He'
denounced Lincoln's emancipation proclamation,
vindicated Bragg, and remarked that "all is well"
with the Army of In concluding, he said
that, if circumstances should render it necessary for
the army to evacuate Murfreesboro, the battle for.
Tennessee would take place :,bctvire s en Tullahoma
and Winchester. He left Murfreesboro. Sunday
morning, upon the early train for Mobile and the
Army of the. Mississippi. It is said that Jeff will
review and harangue the troops in-the South West,
and take his departure about next Friday for Stlyttll-.
nah and Charleston.
• ADVANCE OF THE ENEMY..
It is certain that the enemy's pickets advanced to
ward our lines from the centre in force. From Gen. •
Negley's quarters their vedettes were seen all day,
and many - private flags of truce took place. About
the same good temper as was exhibited at Battle
creek-is manifested by, both sides, and the rebels are
apparently in good spirits.
Of the present position of their fortes, General
Hardee's corps is at Eagleville, between Triune and
: Murfreesboro; General' Polk's is at Murfreesboro;
and it is said that General Kirby Smith's army will
constitute the right wing. Their' lines thus extend
from a little north of Murfreesboro to Esgleville,
south of Nashville, where General Hardee's corps
forms the extreme left.of their army. Our cavalry
are still operating in front of their lines. General
Johnston is yet at hlurfreesboro.. All the • official
orders bear the official signature of General Bragg.
General Gideon. J. Pillow arrived at Murfreesboro
Sunday evening. He will be restored to active duty,
and Will immediately take the.field. Colonel Boger
Hanson has been made a brigadier general, and re
ceived his commission yesterday.
• • lIIBBEL Lgss AT HARTSVILLE.
- W
me n :
Admits that Morgan lost, in killed - and..
iinnded,at Hartsville, one hundred and thirty odd'
-
-e: `hdiirkitn • hist three ' commissioned officers-!:
Lieutenant Colonel Cottman, Lieutenant Colonel.
Cunningham, and Lieutenant Kendall.
When Morgan started from Idurfreeshoro, he had
four regiments with him, under - Colonels Bennett,.
:Clarke, Gane, and Chenault, and Stern's battalion.
When he arrived at Baird's Mills, he was joined by
Hanson's brigaile.-w artillery__ i 4 a-
MA/ Lt - . 1111 'TO BE MADE A MAJOR GENERAL.
For the success at Hartsville, it is said that John
Morgan will be made a major general. It is also re
ported that Colonels Duke and Greenfeldt will be
made brigadiers. Colonel Duke is a notorious gue
- rilla, and superintended the destruction of the tunnel
near Gallatin.
• MORGAN MARRIED.
Moigan was married in Murfreesboro on the 14th
•
inst., by General Polk, to Miss Alice Ready, sister
of Mrs. William S. Cheatham, of this city.
REBEL LOSS AT FRANKLIN.
The rebels admit a loss of two officers and ten men
at Franklin onThuraday last, and state that General
Stanley had ten thousand cavalry.
ORDER OF GENERAL BRAGG.
The following order, issued by General Bragg,
• waegiven to me by a friend who went to the front
.Yesterday with a flag of truce. It is in fit keeping
with the infamous and hypocritical acts and docu
ments of the leaders of the rebellion, yet possesses
nice than ordinary interest:
"irE ADQ . II.B ARMY Or TRIPNERREE
MiritirnaEsnono, Tenn., Dec. 12, 18132.
General Orders No. 12.
Recognizing our dependence on: the providence of
Almighty God, and mindful of our obligations for
The mercies and gimlet° lie individually and as a
people, it is our boundenduty on all suitable °cut.-
mons to bow with reverence before. His throne, to
acknowledge our submission to His moral govern
ment, "to confess our sins, unto Him,-`to render
thanks for the great benefits we have received at His
hands, to set forth His most worthy praise, to hear
His most holy word; and to ask those things which
are requisite and necessary aswell for the body as
the 50u1. ,, •
To encourage and cultivate the affections appro..
priate to the due performance of these reasonable
duties, He has set apart one day in seven; and al
though it is not at all. timetipracticable to dispense
with military duty on the Sabbath; there is an ex
tent to which these duties may be curtailed. Com
manding officers of all.grades are, therefore, earnestly
exhorted to issue their . SMderl3 ElO. RS to give to all
officers and soldiers " an opportunity to attend Divine
advice that day.- ' -0
r-'Esperierice supports ,the ,ttisehingis of the-Divine
law that one day in. eeven is regarded as a'day of
rest, for man and beast,. Polley, iherefore, as well
as religious duty, calls upon us to-reverence this Di
vine appointment. , -
All military duty not required for discipline and
defence, or the necessary collection and preservation
of.•supes, will be dispensed with on the Sabbath,
while the army is stationary, and, every, facility.and,
,convenience practicable will be afforded chaplains for
the Celebration of Divine pervice r and , 'officers ands
Min bill be encouraged toattend. •
' BRAXTON BRAGG,
Gen. Commanding..
Ass't A. Gl:xs.itia.. .
DISCIPLINE OP• THE ARMY.
There is a decided. improvement in the discipline
of this army, partly owing-to the .rigor of General
Boseerani and partly to. the-increased attention of
regimental officers. Last week, thousands of sol
diers were running around the city, and the average.
arrests were a hundred a day. So far, this week, but
twenty soldiers have been brought before the. provost
marshal, and several of- this number-had passes.acci
dentally incorrectly:signed. • Some gentleman, wri
ting from this city to • the Oineinnati Gaireficodeals
unkindly.with the provost marshal for placing in
the jail Federal soldiers guilty of misdemeanors: ; if
he knew as much about the- soldiers as some other's,
he would never have penned such an• article. No•
matter how often a soldier is excused or forgiven, if
he be abed man nothing will reverse his conduct but
imprisonment., 'Therefore, strictures upon an officer
who has such Unpleasant duties to perform are deci
dedly out of place. B. O. T.
ARMY OF THE: POTollike:
Late Southern Neil aL-Aabei . .2iit t ieinite of
our Losses—Official Returns of our
tire Losaes—The • Cor n
moat. &c.
•
• -
• HEADQTFARTERS APXY OF THE POTOMAC,
. • • December 21, 1/362;
• Last eVeningn flag of, trace from Frederickaburg
was brought into our fines by - Captains Mcßride
and Briggs, anorLieut.' Cody, all'of the 10th Georgia
Regiment, escorting two loyal Wiles, ;with their
'
children, on the. vay. to join their husbands in the
'orth. •
eqtfma.tes o ur
.dotal loss in the a'l 'ea .*.
.staiinglhat the , rebel General Armistead counted •
the bodies of 3,500 dead _Yankees left upon. the field.
•I send you the official report of our 'losses from
every division in the Army of the Potomac. You
will see that thil is a.Most astonishing canard, even
for the rebels. . .
IThe Blehmond Dispatch states that Governor
Letcheir had determined to hold Union prisciners re
cently taken by General Floyd in solitary confine
meat, in the penitentiary until Colonel Thomas, alias
Zarrona,,who captured steamboat while dressed
in woman's attire, shall be set at liberty by President
Lincoln. • . -
Another rebel State Leg islature is denouncing the
acts of the. Confederate overnnient. The Dispatch
states on Thursday last that the Mirth Carolina
Senate, With twerdissenting voices, passed a resolu
tion condemning the arrest of theßev.l.B. Graves,
now in Castle Thunder,.en the charge of disloyalty,-
and calling for his return to that State, that his case •
maybe investigated in North Carolina. -
• • The following is an official statement every
division in the army of its killed, wounded,' and
missing in the Frederieksburg battles. Enough of
the missing will yet come in to redubc,the aggregate,
to 12,000.- It is lioticeable that, insteitd`of the usual ,
proportion' of one-fifth, those reported killed com
posed less than one-tenth of,the aggregate loss. The.
injuries of • the wounded are far less severe thin
usual. It will be seen that the official' reports redima
the figures materially below the original estimates
.of the generals
RIGHT GRAND DIVISION—GEN: SUMNERI
SECOND CORPS--0327. COUCH.
' • • • • Killed. Wounded, Mist. Total.
HoWerdis division 106 683 .96 885
Hancockis division 188 1,468 234 1,870
French% division.. .. ... 83 . 912 211 1,206
377 3,063
NINTH CORPS--OEN. WILCOX
Getty's division...
Sturgis' division..
Burns'
division...
- 'Total
CENTRE AND HOOKER
THIRD CORPS—GEN. STONEMAN.
Birney's division 103 820 173 898
Sickles' division . 10 84' 4 as
Whipple's division 19 91 18. 128
434 . 796 • 195 1,124
1:11 TII
CORPS-f3EN. BiTTTERiiELD.
Griffin's division 66 752 372 1,190
Sykes' division 14 150 33 197
Humplirey's division.... 112 771 154 1,037
Total..
LEFT GRAND DIVISION-GEN. FRANKLIN
Patsy, cones—ors. REYNOLDS.
Gibpoine division . 116 991 86 1,193
Meade% ..... 144 1,089 891 1,611
Doubleday's division.... 19 13Z 36 IRO
279 2,217
sixTH CORPS—OEN. sarmi
Total...
Brook's division..
Howe's division...
New .division
60- 330 65 445
RECAPITULATION.
Couch's corps...
Wilcox's corps...
Total right grand div. 473 4,090 748 6,311
Stoneman% corps 134 795 196 1,124
Butterfield , trcorps 192 1,673 659 2,424
Total centre ga 4 .4-div.:326 2,468 75 3,648
Reynolds' corps :. Ins 2,217 , 511 3,007
Smith's corps 60 330 65 446
Total left grand &v... sas 2.517 676 3,452
Grand'total • 1 128 9,106 ems 12,311
Liter of GAs.treimes IN THE Conti' EXCHANGE RE
013[ENT, AT THE. BATTY.]: OF FItEDERICKI 4 IWHO,
ON SATURDAY, 13TH, AND SIIIIOAY, 14TH DacEst
_Br.ll;.lB62. •
Major Chas. P. Herring, wounded in left arm.
CoMPAAcYrgeant N. Gilpin, wounded in
finger; Corp° .. M. Dinkel, shoulder; Private
Sohn' Bray, Nut ; Prirate'Sohn R. Miller ; arm and
611. 3,881
11 208 ; h . ' 293
E 4 797 in 1 . 013
1 22 1 24
207 1,360
96 116.97.
559 2,424
192 1,673
011 3,007
23 124 60 197
21 159 5 185
6 ' '47 10 63
377 9,063 541 3,981
96 1,097 207 1,330
THREE CENTEI.
leg; Private Wm. M. Reed, head, jaw bone frac
tured; Private James Rooney, hand; Private Lewis
Hoffnaan, foot; John J. Burns, missing; AL R. Gould,
do.; Co ..ral Samuel C. Ferguson, do.; David
Rogers,..• William M. Pearson, do.; Willianv M.
Harmer, do! _
Cost rAwYB- - Contcral.Tes. C. McLaren, wounded'
right arm; Thomas Miller, wounded; Erasmuli:D:
Wounded in the• ankle and shoulder; Joseph'
Td Rheem, missing; Wm. Peoples, missing; Samuel
Peerdy, missing; Wm. M. Smith, missing'; Thos:
J. 'Woodfield, missing; Wm. R. Walton, missing';:
John , C. Burns, missing; Thomas D. Woods, miaow'
ing ; John G. Carr, missing.
COWPANY 0-Henry Steurer,wounded rightbreast
seriously; George Dyer, wounded left thigh, Berl
ously • Lukens Jobson, wounded left fore-arm;
Jacob 'Hammer • miatling.
COMPANY D. , - -, CorporalChatieir A. Rose, wound
ed, arm and leg ;.George L. Frederleks y wounded,
contusion right him - John C. Heacock, wounded leg.
slight; John S. HuVer, wounded leg; Charles H.
Cleaver, wounded bond; Andrew C. 6mith, wound
ed, lost right armby ohell; George IR Ward, wound
ed head, dangerous; Charles - Warkwounded leg;
Saniuel L. Hamilton, woundedieg';• Dennis Donno
van, missing.
COMPAICT E.—Corp: Charles Shepherd, back by
shell;- sergt. r Robert Paschall, slightly- hn wounded;
privates Lewis Hansen, wounded; Jo , Lindsay,
wounded in leg; Levi Rhoades, wounded in. foot;
Thcimas Ward, wounded in foot; Henrylft
wounded in foot; Corps. Robert Price, missing; R.
Lehman, missing; George Robbins, missing;;Charles
Sawyer, missing; John Wadenburger; missing:, Wm.
Clark, missing.
Comvartv I•—=Privates Geo:W. Long i killed; Jos.
L. Rhoads, wounded in side; George Sowerwalt,
wounded in shoulder; John Oaks, wounded in bead;
John Paul,wounded in leg; David Thompsonovou nd
et"; Joseph Link, wounded in hand; John 'Ludlam,
wounded in nrm; John Boon, missing;. Jonathan
Neal, Missing,
COMPANY a—Corporal Charles-IL Taylor, killed;
Francis Bechtel, wounded, shoulder. and • back,-seri
ously; ' Edwin P. Ilubbs, wounded, arm, slightly;
Sergeant Henry Beck, missing; Corporal • Itc.bert
.1 - ohnson, do.; Corporal John Mentz; do.; Bilvates
James Feller, do.; Robert Burke, do.- 'Harry,Craig,
dd.; William'Oromley, do.; ' Andrew Davis , do.; *Jas.
Dougherty, do.; Willlsm C. Johnson, do.; Thomas
•O'Donnell, do. .
Comp/car H—Sergeant Hazleton Joyce, wounded, •
leg ; Sergeant Sylvan, wounded, leg ; Sergeant John
T. Van Water, wounded, head ; privates David
Bingham, wounded slightly ; Robert C. Bennett,
do.; Chas. Crealthan, do.; John B. Fisher, wounded,
hand amputated; Thomas Reynolds, do., arm •
Timothy Tirinay, slightly wounded ; Henry Wilthoff,
missing. •
Cour/it - v. I—Corp. Lewis A. Blair, wounded,
leg amputicted ; corporal - Wm. Harrison, wounded ;
corporal Jolin•Macaboy, .missing ,• privates -Patrick
Donnelly, wounded seriousiy Charles ,Nanning,•
wounded merlons'} , ; Philip Wilson, wounded.
Cora PANT K--Christian J. Cole, Wounded ;:Chiuk
Simmer, missing; Jacob Brown, missing; Geo. , W.
Baum, missing ; corp. H. C. Marsh:
THE ZOUAVES D'AFRIQUE.
HEADQUAETERS 114TH REGIMENT, P. V., -
•
NEAR FA.T.brounr, Va., Dec. 15, 1:
To the Editor of The rresre :
SIR : I beg leave tb forward you, for publication,
ft list of - the casualties' in 'iriy regiment during the
'engagements of the 13th and 14th instant :
Ckistrezir B-None killed or wounded, as far as
known. Private Enos liuneberger missing since
noon of 13th. -
COMPANY C—Prirates Sam]. E. Maguire, wound
ed in hand; James Henderson, hurt by horse falling
on his cheat; James Brittain, wounded in hand.
Cour ANY D--Captain Robert Neilson, Jr., slight
ly in kg; Sergeant Thomas Meson, elbow grazed. •
Coen n ice E— Private Alfred McClay, seriously in
side.
CoMPAis - r F—Privates.Greorga-X._,Walker_kille.d.,-
..n..—..1-zunnsnournLued; Joan . rage, wounded
in head; Henry S. Strouse, hip; - John F. Bonner,
groin—all doing well; 'Wm.:F. Clemens, sprained by
fall while on picket.
Oolitrirrr G--Corporal Wm, W. Wear, wounded
in left arm; Corporal Charles R. Langdale, right leg;
privates Richard Grogan, left hip;•Thomas Lynch,
foot; Wm. G. Anderson, both knees.
CoxrAlir H—Captain Robinson, wounded in leg;
Corporal Wm. P. Zimmerman, killed; Privates Mi
chael Finley, killed; Michael Farry, 'killed; Joseph
C. Locke, killed; Fred. Lutzel, killed; Winn Myers,
wounded in both feet; Benjamin Dauphin, hip; Ebe
nezer Boyce, heel; Wm Boyce, grazed by piece of
shell on temple; now on duty.
ComrAwr I —Corporal Francis Sheridanf killed;
Private Geo. A. Viudiart,killed,• • Sergeant Edward
T. Marion"i'sllghtly wounded in head and knee. •
Comrtair K.—Sergeant 'James Farlan, slightly-in
hand.
RECAPITULATION.
Killed—Commissioned officers
Enlisted men. ... . ....... .....
-!Wounde4-4)ommissioned 2
. Enlisted men 18
' • '
• Otherwise hurt 2
Total
. The wounded have been sent to Washington- the
brave and lamented dead have been carefully - buried,:
and their graves marked:
I am, sir, with great respect, &c.,
CHARLES H. T. COLLIS,
Colonel, commanding Zouaves D'Afrique.
ARMY OF THE FRONTIER.
Battle of Prairie Grove—Splendid March of
General Herron's Army-7,000 Unionists
against 26,000 Rebels—Brilliant Bayonet
Charges—Opportune Arrival of General
Blimt—Glorious Union Triumph.
PRAIRIE GROVE, Ark., Dec. 8, 1862.
• SITUATION OF BLUNT'S ARMY.
There has just been another great battle in North- •
western Arkansas, exceeding in fierceness the fa
mous 'contest at Pea Ridge, as was remarked by
some of the veterans who were present on both of
the occasions alluded to. •The details areas follows:
..Gen. Blunt had advanced some twenty miles
south of Fayetteville, Arkansas with his forces,
and there drawn the attack of. Hindman, who ad
vanced upon him rapidly from Van Buren with
30,000 troops and 22-pieces Of artillery. Blunt, with
his little command of 10,000 men, at Caneliiii, would
be but a mouthful for such an army of well-disci
plined soldiery as this. He knew his- danger, and
sent hurried messages-to Gen. Herron,. who has the •
command of the 241 and 3d divisions of .tke Army of
the Frontier,. and was. at-,that. time •at Wilson'tv
Greek, fourteen miles south of Springfield, Missouri.
The moment Gen. Herron received . the intelligence
of Gen. Blunt's danger, he set • his army in motion,
and made forced. marches, accomplishing the feat of
pushing his infantry Mai:Liles in three days, and his
cavalry 130 miles in two days and a half.
ATTACK UPON HERROWS ADVANCE...
On 'the morning of the 7th inst., as the advance
guard, consisting of the Ist - Arkansas Cavalry, and.
a portion of the 6th and 7th Missouri Cavalry, were
entering a wood upon the south bank of Illinois
creek, ten miles south of Fayetteville, they were
fired upon from ambush,. and thrown into a panic •
that resulted in a total rout and a loss of their bag
gage train of twenty-four wagons. They went flying
back ' two or three miles, until they met the main.
body, when they rallied once more., Major Hubbard;
of Rea Ridge fame, with a portion f two companies
of the Ist Missouri, tried to stem the tide of the re
bels, but without suecess. Their superior numbers
bore down everything 'before them, among others
this little band. Major Hubbard himself and two of
his lieutenants were captured, and: the remainder
forced to retreat at double quick.
-Our. infantry were soon brought forward and a
few pieces of artillery got into position, that sent
the bold scoundrels back as rapidly as they came.
Gen. Herren followed up his advantage as -quickly
as possible, and soon found. himself in contact with
:the:malitrebel force. This splendid army, contrary
to our expectations, was well clothed, well. armed,
and well red, and better- drilled than our own sol
diery. It consisted of a corps of 26,000 men, com
manded by Gen.. Hindman, and was. in. four divi
sions, commanded respectively by Gene. Parsons,
Marmaduke -Rhone, and Frost, and was supported•
by'a'pruit'oeartillery of 22 guns. Besides this, they
bad tremendous advantage in position. The:
battle-field was a magnificent•stretch of open ground,
skirted 'on the east by an abrupt hill covered with.
thick woods.. On this bluff; .concealed. by the forest,.
were posted the rebels in bill force.
GALL26IT r COPTDPOT OF OUR TROOPS. •
Our:forees Only numbered
-6,500 or 7,000,- and con
sisted of.the following infantry, the 94th and 37th.
IllinOis, the 19th 'and 20th lowa, the 26th Indiana,
and 20th Wisconsin.: , In addition to these were four
Q u ays,llery,who i e tweet=
•Ourmen were worn d'ownwiths. oisg an co
forced march, and some of them. trad:been,without•
feed for twenty-four hmire. 'However, when theba ll
• opened they deployed into the field with loud huzzari,.
and went at the work in hand 'with great bravery.
It took some little time to get into position and'
place the batteries in the most commandingloca-
Dees, and it was fully 10 o'clock A. M. before the
artillery duel was in full voice. As may be imagined
forty or fifty cannon, well-manned and discharged.ris
rapidly as possible, make ft tremendous racket. This.
wag kept up until dark, when by that time green.
troops who had never seen a cannon before, laid
down within a'yard of the gun and slept throughout
undisturbed.' We did not lose a•single man•through--
out the whole day by artillery, though a score or two
of horses were killed. Our gunners were much more
'skillful and precise in their. aim than.those of the
rebels, which was shown by theresult;
Upon the bluff or ridge, occupied by the Secesh,
were many fine farm-houses which.had.beem.ereeted
upon the elevation to escape the dam sandvapors
of the plain below. From the rear of: two of these
houses was kept up a well-directed fire of eight or
nine guns. Gen.. - Merton ordered the whole fire of
cur artillery to be. directed upon the onemeareat to.
us, and silenced it in ten minutes. The 20th Wis
consin Infantry, led by Lieut. Col. Bertram, then
charged up the. hill and took the battery upon. a•
'double quick. They-had no sooner gaino-dr posses
.Bion of" the well-earned prize than.the-rebels . arosein.
- Myriads from the bushes in the rear of: the garden.
thelsitteryin question, and.poured'a fire
into the ranks of our boys that sent their columns.
reeling back down .the . declivity again, with great
loss of life and limb: ;
Within twenty minutes af terwardithe 18th lowans,
with the gallantry characteristic of , the soldiery of
that State, essayed the vain feat with similar- ill-.
success.
This battery was afterwards entirely disabled, the
horses killed, and gun-carriages broken.in pieces by.
the fire of one of our batteries, who hit their mark
thus precisely at a distance of twomiles with mi's
siles discharged from Pareottguns, and the fourcaia
sons filled with ammunition were-subsequently cap
'lured, and brought away. Thos different rebel bat,
-teiles were silenced one by one, until the booming
of cannon had nearly ceased: • •
DESPERATE FIGHTING .0E TRE.REBELS.
•The enemy perceived thritnothing could be accom
plished at long range, se: they massed themselves
upon our front and both Baulks, and commenced ad
. vancing to capture-our batteries. Immense hordes
came out of the woods on, our left, and spread:upon
the field, looking from a distance like a neat of 'ants.
Our infantry appeared &mese handful in comparison
with this multitude, but they held them in. check
while Cole's battery ton up end stuck their guns un
der their very noses, and fired canister into them
with such deadly effect aeto cause them first•to.pause
yin their career, and then lie down, and finally to re
-treat hastily back. again they made their! appear
' ance still further on the left in n number equal
apparently to our entire force. Their batteries
again opened fire briskly, and for a time- the for
' tunes - of the battle seemed against us. The ire
,mense. and overwhelming odds enabled them
to harass and approach from three directions.
The greatest discouraging circumstance, however,
was in the fact that a new battery had opened a tre
mendous fire at our extreme right, nearly two miles
from our centre. This was at 3 o'clock in the after
noon. A. good portion of our infantry was fearfully
cut up and nearly disheartened. Everything nearly
pointed toward a defeat of our forces. Murphy 7 s
battery, a portion of BackoPs, and the Peoria bat
tery kept up a galling fire into the opposing forces.
The men were again rallied, and at 334 o'clock the
flippity whiz of the shells, the booming of the can
non, and the continuous roll of the musketry told us
that our boys were - determined to hold the field, if
possible, till dark.
The rebels fought despesately, and seemed no, more
to regard a shower of bullets or a storm of grape
than if it. had been but a summer wipd. No. sooner
had a solid shot ploughed its way through their co
lumns, or a shell opened a gap in their lines, than
the vacancies were filled again .by others, They ad
vanced steadily once more upon our let, and thew
, we knew would be the hardest tug of the day.
OPPORTUNE ARRITALSOF BLUNT'S .
• TOROSS. ' •
"'T is the darkest just before the dawn,” some
one has said. • .'T was so in our Case. By a bold
movement of the 94th Illinois the rebels were once
num checked, - sad just then the word tame that the
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firing upon our extreme right was General Blunt
'Who hail arrived with a strong battery and abodt
1 ,N.000 men. This intelligence added new courage to
&r men, and sent a vigor into every moverneat,
th a Nt. meant victory or death.
t}, in. Blunt ranged hie twenty.four pieces in a line
an d ,Nened a galling fire upon the left wing of the
rebel' army and drew a portion of their attention
tower° 'a his forces. They advanced upon hint from
the woo, to at a double quick, in eight ranks, seem
ingly hal l '', a mile long. They went down a gentl4
smooth elope, with an easy prey: apparently in view.
When they had got tore certain point, within caul*.
tier range,. . be opened his 'entire fire - upon them,
fairly iiituk.! them from the ground? , as he aftec
vrard4deseribed it.. This checked their impetuosity
mid pot terror isetc{their hearts,but still they went ose.
Another and azulther volley was given to the r m until
they broke and 11 ed ; and when the remnant of this
storming party lee; the field the ground was Strews
and piled with thwrebel
11u - the - meantime oar boys had not beep idle. They
pressed-the enemy h otly at every poine r e e d• as th e
sun wept down they \ were falling back • in every di
rection, Before it heel become fully dark the only
sounds-of firing heard Were those of our own mus
ketry and cannon. The,lield was won, the victory
gaineC
STAMM*, 0777 E
At 9 orolook the sanie-m\ening the.enemy were is
full retreat toward Tan Russo, and at daylight this ,
morning the were twelve sailer away. A. more
complete wad glorious fictory. never was obtained.
As soon ao- the pall of nigh 'shad descended upow
their motioas , a perfect stampet.elook place. Every
thing this morning denotes a busy. „night and great
fear teat we should pursue then, Although their
force was large enough' to crusli•ms' completely, is
fact annibilativusi and they were well equipped and
commanded, oer'little army of comparatively Met- -
perienced troopeeffected.a brilliant repulse stamps
an unquestionable • victory. This morning all the
contested ground and every Inch of the battle-field,
are in our handa r and the only rebels in view are
the piles of dead, and the 'ambulance parties carry
ing away the wounded. •
Long before daylight this morning Gen. Manna
duke and two of his etatf came into our lines with a
flag of truce and remained over two hours, evidently
with a view of creating a delay as the purport of
their mission was frivolous in the extreme. Ile hat
no sooner reported back when another message-caret
requesting an interview with GenEi.liluntand-Hes‘
ron. This consumed three hours more, and , by that
time their army was at a safe distance. This is
only, a specimen of the teky cunning of Gen.
man. The ruse was perfectly transparent. Yet the
game Ifad progressed too far to be stopped wlthout
transgressing the etiquette of war before their intea-•
tion was fully divined.
RESULTS OF THE VICTOR-Y..
This defeat has been a most disastrous affair to the.
rebels. The country about Forts Smith and Van
Buren has been gleaned of every particle of forage
.and provisions for a distance of fifty miles; so NorM
`enr Arkansas and Southern Missouri is regarded br
them as a sort of promised land, flowing with sor
ghum and hominy. The rebel expedition waflcexo•
fully fitted out with comfortable clothing, an abun
dant supply of food, and the best of arms and ammu
nition. The muskets were a perfect copy of the En
field gun, and stamped 9 0. S. A., Richmond, Va.,"
though they undoubtedly were made in England.
large number of them were captured. and alt showed
the mostperfect finish and workmanship. The paok
ages of cartridges were stamped" J. 1). Lowe, Bir
mingham." A portion of sorne few of their regiments
were composed of conscripts, and when these men
were exposed to' a tire, they had a regiment of ca
valry posted behind them, with orders to shoot them
down if they did not fight. -Every arrangement aril
exertion was made to place the chances of victory
beyond a peradventure. They.are now beaten back
beyond the Boston Mountains, again dthheartened,
and completfly demoralized. The 3t.bole-00iratry
iy.i.,,,,.....-ti- AT our maroy 4
and nothing remains for us to do but to enter in ant
take possession.—/ifissouri Democrat.
THE PIRATE ALABAMA.
An English Bark Provides the Pirate Whit
Four Hu/mired Tons of Coal.
A letter from Grenada, West Indies, to a mercan
tile house in blew York, gives the following repoet
of the pirate ship Alabama
"GRENADA, December 6, 1862.
"The American whaling schooner V. L. rlpari
of Provincetown, Capt. Harvey Sparks, arrived
here yesterday from the island of Blanquilla, about
one hundred and seventy miles to the westward of
this place and under the Venezuelan Government.
She repo rts that whilst lying there at anchor.
on the evening of 21st ult„the Confederate pirate
steamer Alabama and the F.nglish bark Agrippina„
of Scarboro, England, coal-laden, arrived•there front
Martinique. The Alabama took on board from the
Agrippina four hundred tone of coal, and both rea- •
solesailed again on the evening of the-25th. •
"'Captain Sparks also reports having been detain
ed on board the Alabama as a prisoner during her
stay, and his vessel strictly guarded. He was told
by enptain Semmes, had he caught Mu:LC:one milers
from the land under canvas, he would have burned
his vessel. The Alabama has a heavy broadshil4
and two large rifted pivot-guns, and had destroyed
twenty-three vessels ; the last one was on• the atk of
November--a Boston ship, from the East-Indies,
with a very valuable cargo."
United States Steamers at Havana—Seca/S
-alon Sympathizers and General Duane—
The Sugar Crop—Rebel Cotton.
NEW YORK, Dec. 22.—The steamship Union at.
rived this morning from Havana on the 15th. She
left the United States steamers Wachuaett and SO
nora, of Admiral Wilkes' squadron, at Havana. AZ
werelvell.
There is no later news from Mexico. .The new
Captain General Duke has arrived at Havana, and
General Serrard had left for Spain. The Secession
sympathizers at Havana proposed joinbrr in the
ovation to him, by accompanying him to the en
trance of the harbor.ia arsteamer, but he requested
them not to do so, and ereneral Dulce forbade it.
• There -were still 40,000 boxes' of - the old crop of
sugar on hand.
The unusually heavy rains had injured and re
tarded the new crop which will be small. There
were. no arrivals of ' rebel vessels, save two with
cotton—one was from Matamoros.
The President's Proclamation.
TO:the Editor of The Press:
SIR The President's, proclamation is 'a masterly .
blow at the vitals of the rebellibn. The , howling of
the . fungus aristocracy shows that it. has struck
home. ,They originated the instkrreetion ) and they •
are carrying it on. They began years ago. , They
made an attempt to defy the Government after com
miffing the egregious Yazoo fraud. They tried- it '
again after the discovery of gold in the Creek and.
Cherokee country, when they assailed. theindians,
to get possession of their lands and improvements.
They were prevented from breaking out of the
Union on the question of the tariff only by the iron.
will of. General Jackson, supported by-the will of
the nation. They were on the pointof -doing the
same on the question of introducing slavery into- the
Territories, and now -they arc endeavoring to ruin
the country under pretence of interference-with their
slaves, of which none but a few fanatics had an idea.
Only about three hundred and seventy thousand—
about one-tenth of the white population.of the.slaye
States—possess slaves, a large portion not owning;
but only hiring them when the enumeration was
made; they alone have an interest in .the question;
the mass of. the people have no. interest-in it, but
rather against it, because the presence of slaves in
terferes with the demand for their, labor, and conse
quently is injurious to them. The mass of the
people—nine-tenths of the population—are not af
fected by the proclamation; they have no slaves to
lose under any contingency. The fungi are the
slave-owners, and they alone will be affected if the
terms offere d the proclamation asrec-not complied
with; they deserve it.. By returning,- however, to
their situation of equal .members of. the great re
publie they will avoid the forfeiture of. their pro
perty and the liberation of .their slaves, retaining
the security afforded by the powerful protection of.
the whole Union against all _danger, ittreign or do
'nestle, which they have long enjoyed:
The synopsis of the proclamation is : Stop' your
• •. n: stealth: burnin. house and mur
months •'
if you do not,,you will be fir • • upon wi 4i
hot shot, you upstarts who have the slaves, instead
Of the men who have no slaves.' at is ajuat met*.
Nue, . intlieting the punishment upon the • guilty,
sparing the dupes- who have been seduced and the
cowards who had not. the spirit to resist the domi
neering braggarts who coerced. them into the levies
to fight for a cause not theirs,,but for the benefit of
the few oppressors. The proclamatiosktumonncea a
just measure. The leaders. of the insurrection are
aimed at.. The whole disturbance is theirdetng, and
they are to be exterminated. in punishment for their
treason and of the blood they have caused to be shed
but the extreme penalty is not to be enforced egainat
the dupes and fools who have no interest in the slave
question, except as they are,deprived of a market for
their labor; but they deserve to, suffer. for. their
cringing to the adventurers, the upstarts,.who. call
themselves their superiors—the craven:l, they submit
to be dragged out. by conscription, to fight battles in
which they have no concern-ragooned" by Bragg,
Buckner, Davis, and other such impostors, who
pretend that the people, are with them, and are in
favor of their rascality.; whereas,- in- truth,Ahe peo-.
ple are the victims of:violence -and -robbery, forced
ranks,into the .. of ethe rebel army_,_ and kept
th e re, at. the PIMA - oki the bayonet. To ,encourage_
attachment to the - reiW.of thieves, the inhabitants
are apprised that if idriVen (as they.will be) out of
Kentucky' they will:burn • Lexington ; and Frank
fortll3eithey. go. Their blandishment is burning
hou , seizing property and persons; They are
horrified with the. idea that the consequence of the
proclamation will-be that the slaves will cut their
throats. But they rejoice, and thank the Lord for
their having shot and bayoneted thousands of our
brave soldiers; murdering them, for murder it waa,
even if done in tight, because it was in violation of
the Constitution and laws, and they have hanged
.many persons • for entertaining : Union principles.
They , complain of their towns having been burned.
We have burped no towns, except two or three, the
inhabitants of , which, pretending. to be non-com
batants, fired upon our steamboats and killed our
people. Theycomplain of pillage. None has been
committed by our soldiers, beyond, the inevitable
tiking of some vegetables,norn, or provisions; yet
they hold out to their troops the inducement of
plundering Louisville, Washington,. Philadelphia,
New York, and . Boston; they have plundered in
Maryland and in Pennsylvania, where they ran at
full speed into and out of town, plundering them
and the country as they passed; and they say that
they are determined to make our cities, and the
Northern States, taste the evils of war.
In their bogus Congress and to their newspapers
they. inveigh bitterly against General. Butler, for
having prifclaimed that trulla who insult his sol
diers at New - Orleans shall be punished as such
women are punishable by the ordinances of that
place. The penalty they pretend was intended, is
the invention of their own, prurient imaginations.
He never could have designs what they said he.did.
The soldiers would have been too much disgusted by
the spitting to lay hands on the creatures.; men
would have strong stomachs who could visit the in
fliction, which the Confederate ribalda indicate,
upon women spewing and making grimaces about
the streets. The ejection of saliva does net seem , to
have abated, undeterred, if not provoked b,- threats
of the consequences they expected ; when, owever,
it became known that General Butler did not mean
that, but meant committal to the calaboose, the
water-brash ceased. He is not the man to prescribe
what, they attributed to him-_-sic tae rain,voPis. The.
wholething, pulling op their skirts and, tal,shows that.
none but indeeenffemales were guilty of the black
guardism ; there was no' occasion tar raising their
dresses when passing; the se:tilers were the
persons to danger of •contagion. The fungi call
the Butler proclamation an insult to the South
ern • Wigs. If the Southern ladies' shake their
skirts and spit at men in theatreets, their brim
stones must be a preclos set. The gaseous
rebels themselves insult their own women by classi
fying them with the dispayers of their sek, vim are
not to be deterred by expectations of conseqt}enoes
the journalists and the bogus Congress assured them
would result from their conduct. It is_ a toirning
shame that members of the bogus ,CongreaJ3 and
their leading oewspaperS should, in order to,-dispa
rage General Butler, Assimilate indecent' female s
with respectable women in the Sonthe States,
- niany - of whom !fire conspicuous foci refine
ment, and attractions, ir,spite of their .association
with thieves, pirates; perjurers., and traitors.
I mil l ze9pectWf v .yow prvant, C.