(T i lt Irtss.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23,1862.
THE WAR.
The "defeat , ' of General Burnside, as it is called
by the "croakers' , and "sympathizers," is one of
the most extraordinary in all history. The more we
know of it, the better we like it. It is especially
gra tify ling to observe that the piling commander of
the Army of the Foto:ne s e is selfrcliant to a reason
able degree, and that lie has full confidence in his
finny. - After what has occurred, we balleve that
should our army he put in motion sonth r ward again
before the hard frosts of February - render Virgi
nia roads impassable, the rebels ,in the " Old
Dominion:: would be taught many a wholesome
lesson, and would learn to pay '.more respect to
the proud name of Yankee in the future. Our army
seems to be perfect now in everything except organi
zation. If General Burnside could have the poWer
delegated to him to weed his army of worthless offi
cers, and of every man who could not marchltwen
ty-five miles a day, the Army of the Potomac would
be much more efficient than it is now, with every
regiment a battalion. If this, however, wasgiven to
,
all of our leading generals as it has been accorded in
a great measure to General Rosecrans, our, country
would be the better for it. Such men as might be
thus exempted from active duty could garrison our
many forts, and allow better meri to take their places
in the field.. Such was the system of Napoleon,
when, with'an excellent army almost without bread,
without arms, without shoes, and without cannon,
he conquered Italy. That great Captain only had to
say to those soldiers, "You will find them all in
the coming of the enemy !" If we must have stein,
unrelenting, devastating warfare, let us get. at it and
get done with It as speedily FIB possible, We are not
in a desperate situation, it is true, but we have had
too tiutch of the slow and pompous movements of
the Austrians, and it is time to adopt the quick and
desperate policy of the Great Napoleon. ,
CONGRESS.
SY.NATE:—.A communication from the Secretary of
War, relating to the Banks Expedition transports,
was presented; also the correspondence with Russia on
connecting by telegi aph the mouth of the Amoor river
and San Francisco. Resolutions were offered by Mr.
Grimes, to abolish the United States Marine Corps;
by Mr. Hale, in reference to naval captains; and by
Mr: MoDougall, relating to the Housatonic Canal
and the Passaic. All adopted. Mr. Saulsbury's re
solutions relative to the late Eelaware elections
was taken up, and the motion to refer it to the Com
mittee on Military Affairs was discussed at length.
Mr. Lane delivered a long speech on the bill relating
to the discharge of state prisoners. The bill was
• postponed, and, after an executive session, the Se
nate adjourned.
ROUSE.—The credentials of aßepresentativefrom
Lotisiana were presented. Mr. Walker offered a re
solution 'Nulling into the expediency of issuing
bonds to the amount of $100,000,000. Adopted. Ni'.
Vallandigham offered a resolution proposing a cessa
tion of hostilities, amendments to the Constitution,
and a restoration of the Union. Lies over. Bills
were introduced by Mr. Ashley referring to our terri
tories. On motion of Mr. Cox, it was resolved that
the President furnish information relating to the
alleged interference of our minister to Mexico in
Nvor - or n e
Fort Warren prisoners was tabled. A resolution .
was passed making soldiers and sailors preferred
creditors of the United States. Fine gold medals
were proposed for the soldiers who first crossed at.
Fredericksburg. A motion that the committee be
discharged from the further Consideration- of the
emancipation bill was disagreed to. A bill was re-
Ported appropriating twenty millions for Missouri
emancipation. The deficiency bill for the year end
ing June next was passed, when the Howie ad
journed.
TIIE _NEWS.
A MAN has just arrived at Suffolk, from Rich
mond. He says that in Richmond Federal money is
worth twice as much aa the rebel notes. He had on
a common pair of jean pantaloons, which he said
cost $25; a soft felt hat, $8; and a pair of common
shoes, worth in the North about nine or ten shil
lings, $26. Ladies' dreasesiwere selling at $lOO and
upwards. Gold/is worth two hundred and fifty per
cent. Persons attempting to enter the rebel lines
with articles from the North for sale, are now ar
rested, and their goods confiscated, as they charge
such exorbitant prices. The people in Richmond all
thought that the Banks expedition was intended to
advance from some point upon that city, and were
much troubled in consequence. The news of our
disaster at Fredericksburg was received with the
most unboundetijoy throughout the South, the lead
ing men proclaiming that their independence would
now he gained beyond the shadow of a doubt.
FROM Gen. Grant's army we learn that the rebels
are busily fortify ing the southern bank of the Vail abu
sha river, which passes directly in front of Grenada.
The bank has a height of not exceeding ten feet, but
three thousand negroes have been busily engaged
since the evacuation of the Tallahatchie in carting
earth and timber, and the works are said to be quite
formidable. Siege guns are rapidly being mounted.
Directly in front of the forts is an extensive bottom,
which in periods of high water is overflowed, and
cannot he crossed. This position seems to be un
commonly strong, and easily defemled from a direct
attack in the front. The flanks can easily be turned,
if it be attempted before the winter rains set in.
The number of troops at present at Grenada is thirty
thousand, and reinforcements are constantly coming
in. A large force will arrive in a day or. two from
Jackson and Vicksburg. General Lovell has been
ordered to Riohmond. General Joseph E. Johnston
has not yet assumed command of the Western De
partment.
Gtsr.ent Blnissinz is at present in Washington.
He has held consultations with the President, Se f
oretary of War, and Commander-in-Chief. He re
ports the arue in excellent fighting condition; has
I.fery confidence in ite efficiency, and is anxious as
ever to assume and maintain the offensive.
Cara . it En LETTERS established the fact that the
Nashville Union newspaper is owned partly by
rebels in the Southern army, and that the profits of
the Government printing done in that office go to
the benefit of the rebels.
("HA 'tons have been preferred against General
Schcepc by General Gilbert and Colonel Connell.
Twmv rebels, in 'United States overcoats, un
dertook to surprise Col. Stanley's escort of cavalry
of twelve men, and were badly handled. Stanley's
men wouldn't scare, but fought severely, wounding
the rebel Cemmander, killing two or three, and chased
the enemy home. Saturday afternoon Col. Stanley's
brigade was attacked while foraging, and the enemy
were again repulsed. Three or four of them were
wounded, as many killed, and six captured. The re
mainder of the skirmishing during the week was in
Ina favor. Reports continve to exaggerate the rebel
strength near Nashville. Seventy thousand is a very
big estimate. •
mormari, the guerilla, was reported at Hartsville,
Tenn., on Friday night.
GEN. TAN Ct.xvxts division of Rosecranst army
lied a brisk skirmish with the enemy on Saturday
last. The rebel cavalry force, supported by four
pieces of artillery, reconnoitred Gen. Van Gleve's
position, but were driven off after the exchange of a
few shots.
THE Richmond Dispatch of the 16th says, the rebel
loss at Fr derlcksburg was six hundred to one thou-
stind killed and wounded. The Examiner says;suni-
mine up the recent tight : "Our right wing drove
17theenemy's tnit
ieries in the morning." It says Longstreet's victory
was more complete; he drove the enemy into the
streets of Fredericksburg, killing five to one.. The
Richmond Dispatch says Sigel has not more than
fifteen thousand raw levies.
Cor.oriEL QUARRIS, commanding the Tennessee
brigade ft Port Hudson, Louisiana, makes an ap•
peal for clothing, which is published in the MYlur•
freesboro Banner. He says the troops are much in
' need of blankets, shirts, socks, shoes, and overcoats,
And an appeal is made to the people of Tennessee to
do all they can, by individual efforts, to supply the
-deficiencies. It says: "One word, Tennesseans, for
the gallant 7th Texas. There are few left; the rest
are buried at Fort Doneleon. They died defending
our soil and homes."
have a report from Baltimore that the rebels
are supposed to be moving large bodies of troops
from Fredericksburg to the West, under the impres
sion that the former point can be held against our
army with a much smaller force than is now concen•
/ roted.
Tut; Toronto Board ofTrade has recommended a
discount of four per cent. of American silver on all
sums above ten dollars. The following resoluthin
was wailed " Whereas a Arge amount of Ameri
can silver is now in circulation, displacing the le
gitiMate circulation of our bank bills, and Wlfeieas
the said silver currency cannot be made available
((Jr business purposes unless at a considerable dis
count, be it, therefore, resolved that, from and after
this date, this board recommends American silver to
be taken at a discount of four per cent., and that
the mercantile community he respectfully requested
to give efli!etti) this resolution."
THE price of raga is going clown. The amount di
Foci. stock which the present high prices has
btought forward is immense. Ohl paper has fallen
to four cents n pound, and one person in Boston,
who had been buying very largely, hots stopped pur
chasing, having now over fifty thousand pounds on
hand.
Fr is reported that Mr. H. H. Tan Dyck, formerly
of the Albany Atlas and Argus, has purchased the
Albany - &lain!) Journal, and Mr. Wend finally re
tires.
'WILLIAM J. CuLLEN, of the Second district of
Minnesotn, has served notice on Ignatius Donnelly,
member elect of Congress, that he shall contest his
sent ; the soldier's vote making, he alleges, the ma
jority of Mr. Donnelly.
JAMES W. PATTERBON has been no
minated to I "(ingress by the Republicans of the Third
district of New Hampshire. The successful candi
date is one of the faculty of Dartmouth College,
Democratic Veracity.
" Since the disaster G'eneral Halleck hint visited the scene
of his stupendous blunder. Be would have done him
self, the army, and the country more justice if he
had been to Olen. BurnsideN headquarters before
he gave the order to advance, instead of afterward.”
The above paragraph appeared in the New
York World of yesterday. The following
paragraph appears in the official report of
General BURNSIDE to General HALLECK,
which we print this morning :
"I will add here that the 'movement was made earlier
than you expected, and after the President, Secretary,
and yourself requested me not to be in h,aele r for the rea
son that we were supplied much sooner by the dif
ferent Staff Departments than was anticipated when
I last saw you.
This is a fair specinien of the veracity of
the journals in the interest of the rebellion
'when they attack an officer of the Govein
e nt .
Tile Administration.
The late occurrences in Washington, in
volving the resignation of the 'Secretary . of
State and the Secretary of the Treasury, have
been very much misrepresented by designing.
men with a view to dishearten the friends
of the country and unite its enemies. What
ever may have led to the course of these mi
nisters, we feel certain that. their compliance
with the wish of the President is the best evi
dence of their' patriotism and the absence of
truth in the absurd stories that have been over
buidening the newspaper press for the last
four clays. Those who regarded these
resignations as the beginning of the long
looked-for political revolution that *as to
destroy the Administration and bring the
sympathizers with the rebellion into power
Will see .in the action..of .the Secretary of
State and the Secretary of the Treasury
disappointment of their treasonable . hopes.
We are told that there, was a Senatorial
caucus, and elaborate reports of such a
meeting . , have been published. We can
not, 'of course, pretend to comment upon
any action that was secret to the public,-and
therefore secret to us, and it would be un
just for us to assume any of the hundred ru
mors floating around as the ground for any
opinion. This much we will say, however:
The Senators are the advisers of the Execu,
tire. They were perfectly justified in recom
mending any course of action to him that
seemed to serve the, public welfare. It was
a recommendation, and nothing ,thore ;
and it was treated with proper and
careful attention by the • President and
his Cabinet. :He might accept their adrice
or deellie it, fot, as the Executive power;
liis will 'Was absolute.- Those who know
the President's sinceritS-, and his desire to
serve the cause, will regard his action With
pleasure, while, all who have the good of the
country at heart, and desire the success of
the Administration as the means of doing
good, will welcome the announcement of this
morning as a gratifying evidence of its sta
bility and harmony, and its desire to sink
all minor differences, and push on.the war to
a speedy and triumphant close. ",
The Report of Gen. Burnside.
We print this morning.. one oftlie- most re
markable and extraordinary documents that
ever were Written by an officer in command
of anarmy. Gen. •BURNStnE, having been .
repulsed from Fredericksbprg, found the
country sad and anxious over his Misfor
tune. He found a great and audacious
party using his manic for purposes of sedition.
by extolling his Valor as a soldier and his
strict adherence to the orders of a superior
officer. He was honored for his obedience
to a command which had cost us the
lives of thousands, .and in proportion as his
course was sustained - bitter denunciations
Wer_eleaund_undn_the Secretary of War and
;General FIALLECK. TlibM7cfettiry - wits7a
blunderer, Marplot, a rash, heedless man.
General HALLECK was a lawyer who bad
never fought a battle—Who had written
some books whose ideas were stolenwho
had ruined Gen. 111eCtEL7dtri because he
was jealous of his talents and his . fame.
These two men had conspired to sacrifice
the Union army. They had refused bridges
and pontoons, and supplies, and rail
roads, and by reason of their delay the
great disaster fell upon our arms... Know
ing how sensitive the • soldier_ is to fail
ure, and the temptation there existed for si
lence,. we shOUld not have been surprised if
General RurTsIDE . had held-his peace. He
was fast becoming' a party idol—he was even
mined in Connection • with higher honors,
and enemies of the country spOke ap
provingly of him. We say this course would
not have surprised us, for we know that human
nature is weak, and fame a cherished thing.
General BURNSIDE, however, has chosen no
such - seductive path. - He rises abovethehope
that tiny such applause would give him, and
assumes, from first to last, the responsibility
tot the defeat on the Rappahannock. He
moved from Warrenton by his own will;
be selected the point of attack; he based his
judgment upon what
_appears to us to have
been a just conclusion; he had ammunition,
transportation, clothing, mid food innhund
ance; he moved more rapidly than the Se.;
cretary of War or General HALLECx ex
pected hirnto Move; he did the best in his
Power with his - gallant army; he was almost'
successful; his valor and intrepidity cer
tainly deserved success; but he failed. And
for that failure lie assumes tile entire and
full responsibility.
it is rarely that we sec such Magnanimity
among men in illustrious stations. We have
seen no such examplepf moral courage in
the course of this war. Gen. BURNSIDE
has shoWn it in the highest and most honor- .
able degree. There is a manliness about his
whole career, a frankness in his intercourse
with his superiors, and a calm self-reliance
in his Tyn powers, that make us draw
near and cherish the man. It is not the
first time that General BURNSIDE has
done such a noble deed. When the
opponents of General .310CL - ELLAX were
charging him with a want of interest in the
plans of his subordinates, and an ignorance
of the details of the war, incompatible with
his position as General-in-Chief, General
BURNSIDE took from his own broW the
laurels of Roanoke, and placed them on the.
head of his censured commander. He told
the country that success in North Carolina
was merely obeying the wishes 'of a Gene
ral-in-Chief. Re tells the country that fail
ure in Virginia was in taking a responsibility
against the wishes of a General-in-Chief..
In both cases we see an exhibition of
moral courage which will endear Gene
ral BURNSIDE to th 6 hearts of his coun
trymen. We see more than this. We
see that his Mistake was an error of judg
ment, from which no din'• -• • •
to - rmrt - 751 - 1. APOLEON when he
crossed the Danube, and . was beaten only
to recross and win the magnificent 'victory
of Wagram. Gen. BurtrlstnE has shown too
often the genius of 'a ti,T eat soldier for us to
mistrust him now. We can believe him and
trust hiM, and it is With pleasure that we
hear it stated that the President has declined
his resignation. "We came very near
success," he says. The fog . and delays
among his own men turned. the tide
against . him. The rebel LEE shows how
,nearly our victory was gained. His de
spatches, as far as published, claim no
triumph, like those he has claimed before.-
They are cold, timid, and want enthusiasm ;
they show that' Brum - um "came very near
success." Let us thank this General, in the
name of the country, for his valor, his skill,
and his manly honor; let us continue in his
hands the confidence
, he has so justly ,
earned; and, borrowing hope from the experi
ence of NAPOLEON, let us pray that he may
achieve a victory like Wagram, on the banks
of the Rappahannock.
The Alternative.
The' New York Express says, with itali
cized emphasis, "Unless the Administra
tion dies the Government dies." How is
the Administration to (lie but by a usurpa
tion, and what claim will a usurpation have
to be called a Government ? The Adminis
tration is the expression of the people's
will ; the constitutional yepresentatiVe of
liberty ; the centre of our present political
system; the responsible agent before God
and man for everything that has been done ;
and when it falls constitutional government
falls. To overthrow this Government is
ireaSon, and any serious propositions to
overthrow the Administration must be re
garded as treason. We hear too many of
these bold declarations. When the Express
demands the death of the Administration it
advocates a usurpation. JEFFERSON Davis
is doing theSanie thing.. He seeks the death
of the Administration because he sees that it
will be the life of the rebellion: • This is
the only alternative, and we do not tee *bat
difference can • exist between the critic . of a
usurper in arms in Richniond and an adVo
cate of usurpation in New York.
Mr. Weed.
It is announced that Mr. Thuntow ELI),
hes disposed at his interest in the Alldny
Evening Journal, and will retire front the
editorial profession. MI. WEED has beep a.`
journalist for more than forty. yearS, and
during that time has distinguished himself
for his ability, Sagacity,- and 'fidelity to
Ilis services to the country during
this -great rebellion have -been many, and
botivin Europe and America he has acted as
Eincere, unselfish, and self-denying patriot,
LETTER FROM 64 OCGA.SIONAL."
WASITO - GTON, Dec. 22, 1862.
Your townsman, Mr. William B. Reed,
has made., himself conspicuous by trying to
suppress two memorable documents; the
one, known as the Cadwalader pamphlet, to
which his grandfather, Gen: Joseph Reed,
was a -.contributor, as long ago as the years
,of -onr Lord 1782-83 ; the . other, a famous
'address to the Democraey of Chestnit( Hill,
_concocted by and printed for himself, within
the last few weeks. Considering the care
and time consumed in the creation of these
,t}} o' IVorks, it , is 'interesting to note that
acing 'tirrie rind care haVe been consumed in
trying !to remove them from the sight •of
Men. Happily, or unhappily, both these in
teresting performances - have, however, now
been spread before the public, thanks to the
. .
impartial enterprise of the PhiladelphittSun- -
day Dispatek The Chestnut-Hill address
has been read and digested by all patriotic
men, and will be remembered only. to be de
sOsed. But the . , Cadwalader pamphlet will
possess an especial interest, read; as - it must
be, in the light of the later production of
the grandson of Geri. Joseph Reed. Gen.
Joseph Reed was denounced as having been
willing, during the darkest period of the
Revolutionary War, to yiehito the growing
influence of the Crown, and as having stated
"AMA he had a family, and . ;ought to take
•
care 'of them ; and that he. did not understand
following the wretched remains of a broken
army." For this Offence your :whole annum
nity : have .looked; with suspicion upon the
memory - of Gen. Reed. HiS grandson,. with
great ability, has sought to rescue his ancestor
from stills suspicion, and has .measurably
succeeded in the effort by a skilful use of
his talent as a special pleader. Now, how
ever, that the grandsbn has deliberately
done that from which he has tried to rescue
the memory of the grandfather, will not a
just and jealoys . posterity insist • that .the
original defection, so persistently Charged
against the ancestor, was only too Well
founded, and that his offspring has shown
equal hate agaiiist the Government of :the
United States ? It must not be forgotten that
:.Gen.: Reed. bore a close and intimate rela
tion to George Washington, and that, at
One 'tiine, lie U - as a::distinguished - patriot
in'the Retolutionary,War, and also that his
devotion to his. country was not questioned
up to the - period of lili - differente with Gene
ral • Cadwalader. Not v ,so with William B.
Reed in the:present struggle—a struggle far
more important; ekciting, - . - and momentous
than the lievoiutionark '3l . 7ar. Unlike ,his
grandfather, he has, at no -period .of :time
uttered:an honest*ord- in favor of the GO
~eriinient anal — ag met a-. Bloi. • His
*hole sympathies have been with the cattef, - ..
and his Very last demonstration was au out
spoken protest - against the war, and an
etumeBt argument iu favor of a dishonorable"
. .
peaee. Is it not extraordinary that. the same
community whielidiolds the grandsire guilty
of atleast contemplated treason ShOuld.tole
rate. the publication of the almost diiect:trea- -
son-rif the grandson t . OCCASIONAL.
- WASHING-TON.
.Special.Desinitches to cc ThO Pr e ss."
WASairmoN t December 22, 1862. •
The . Cabinet Resignations—Secretaries
Seward and Chase Resume their Posi . -
tioni.
The President has acknowledged the reception of
the resignations of the Secretary of State andTrea-•
aury, and informed them that after due deliberation
lie came to the conclusion that an acceptance would
be incompatible with the public welfare, and there-.
fore . requeSted them to resume their respective fume
lions.
The two Secretaries hav'e accordingly - resumed
their places as Heads of the Departments.
Our 'Wounded In the late Battle.
The thoughtful provision of Medical Director Li.,
trikarAic, for the removal from the field of battle
and the subsequenteare in the temporary hospitals of
the wounded, rendered far less necessary than-here
tofore supplementary assistance ! - ..: The record of
facts of both surgical and medicarshal:apter reveal . -
ipg'the Wounded, is unusually -- epinplate, and will
afford valuable data for statistical reeearch..ft--
The McDowell Court or IngoiryGen.
Sigel's TestimOny. -
Before the McDowell court of, inquiry to-daY,
General Sigel, upon his own requeat, underwent a
critical examination into the nature 'Of:the • charges
which he had preferred against General McDoTeljt
last, Saturday . He did not mean to impeach ltlie
latter's' loyalty, Mit to point out, thOilgh
ingly, the occasions when- General McDowell hail,
in hisjudgment, displayed incapacity. He gave in
detail the reasons which induced such an opinion,
referring to General McDowell's conduct at Tho
roughfare Gap. lie stated that the bulk of General
McDowell's army was enainped but a short distance .
therefrom ; that the roads were good, and the only
force required to hold it would have been about
10,000 men. These might have easily retarded the
enemy for a day, and so have utterly deranged his
movements. He also charged upon General Mc-
Dowell a want of attention to the position of his
(General Sigel's) corps, with which Gen:McDowell
was at the time co-operating, and a want of discre
tion in bringing his troops into action at the battle
of Manassas.. .
The Porter Court Martial.
The Porter court martial held a brief session to
day. . The following witnesses were examined in
reference to • the condition of. the road from Warren
ton to Bristoiv station, and as to the character of
the night of Aug. 27th--Col.lßenj. F. Smith, .peut.
Edward Brooks, and Capt. W. B. 0. Duryea..
Here the court martial gave 'notice • that they had
concluded the examination of witnesses on the part
of the Government.
No witnesses being accessible: for the defence, at
the, request of Gen. Porter, the court adjourned until.
Weilnesday.
The- gteainers for the Banks Expedition.
A communication was sent to the Senate to-day
from'the War Department, in answer to• the resolu
tion of inquiry relative to the chartering of certain
worthless ships for the Banks expedition, in which
it is stated that the hulls of the steamers. Thames
and Niagara were inspected, as ascertained unoffi
cially, by Commodore-Paw- BRIWT, and the engines
by Ex-Chief Engineer Haswar.r., desig-pais...l-e..-0--- 4 .--
I_,.....,.....—zi:ccuthpanying• is an in-
dignant protest against the condemnation of the
Thames by her owners, Messrs. TATLOR & Hun-
BELL.
Gen. Burnside's Movements.
Gen. BuIINSIDE has been in the city since yester
day morning, but left Willard's this morning•
Whether he has returned to Falmouth is a question
on which our quldnuncs are not agreed.
Arrest of Alleged Spies.
JA3ries B. HunicE, JOHN W.S . AsEen, H. C. Oallß,
J. M. W. Wirsow, and Wu. H. Ducey, were sr
rested this morning about 1 o'clock at the Kimmel
House, a place notorious .as Secesh headquarters.-
These men have recently arrived from Virginia, and
contemplated leaving this morning to return. One
of them had boasted that he was a lieutenant colonel
in jacirsoxls artily, and all of them are said to be
long to it. During the day they drank publicly to
the health of STo EwAr.L JACICSON, hoping that he
would soon march on Washington. Gen. MARTIN
DALE will order their trial by court martial, on the
charge of being rebel spies.
The Cherokee Nation.
Recent information from the Cherokee Nation
discloses a shocking condition of affairs. The loyal
and disloyal Indians are slaughtering one another.
The Government is severed, and -a new one or;
ganized by the Confederate party, which is,,how
ever, in the minority. • • •
• Reward for Deserters.
The Navy Department offers a reward of $lOO fcir
IHICHAEL REARDON, acting assistant engineer, who
deserted from the Monticello, and $5O for JEREMIAH
ThmAN, who deserted filial the Delaware.
Acting Assistant Surgeon. Ctra.ur,tm S. EAST
WAIID has been ordered to the ship Shepperd Knap.
The Emancipation Bill.
The bill agreed upon by the House Select Com
mittee on EmanCiliation is substantially. that re
cently introduced by .. Representative Noamt, of
riliesouri, for facilitating emancipation in that State,
and appropriates $20,000,000 for the purpose.
'rhe Representative Protest.
, The protest against the passage of the bill to in
demnify the President)tritl bthers for certain arrests
under a suspension of the privilege of the writ of
habeas corpus was drawn up. Representative PZIV.•
141..ET0N and those who signed ithad voted against
the bill.
Nominations under the Tax Law.
Several hundred nominalions of assess'Ors and
collectors under the tax law were sent to the Senate
for• confirmation. These were appointed
during the recess of Congress. • •
Nomination. of Secretary Smith Con-
firmed.
The Senate confirmed the nomination of Caleb B.
Smith for District Judge of the District Court of
Indiana. 110 nomination Is'yet• made to supply the`
vacancy occasioned in the Secretaryship of the In ,
teriorDepartment. • *
. The Postal.Seivice.
Among the recent nominations for postmaster's
* are : the following Nathaniel Low, Dover, .New
Hampshire; Daniel I 1 T: Green Bay; wir
consin ; Emerson Hall, St. 'Johnsbury, Vermont ;
Daniel lielloge.Tr., Brattlebrnis; Vermont; Heie
kiah NaylOry . Pekin; Illinois; Ephraim Longyear,
•Lsniing, Michigan ; John How, Portsmouth; Ohio ;
Clinton Meadeville, Pa. ; Isaac Baker,
Princeton, New Jersey; Harry Palmer, Niles; Mi
chigan.
A Philadelphian Promoted.
J. HAxiurozi Axi, second lieutenant of the 10th
New Jersey, has recently promoted to a first
lieutenancy, and orilered on - ty in the office of
Military Cloi - ernor of the District Lieutenitnt
Ax): is a son of Philadelphia.
THE ritEss.--r•mLAD.EL4III4, TUESDAY,,. DEG ER 23, 1862:
General Burnside on the late Rept'lse7His I
• Reasons for Crossing the Rappahannock
He Assumes all Responsibility—The Pre
sident, General Ifaßeek, and Secretary
Stanton - Exonerated—The Army in Good .
Spirits—Condition of our Wounded.
READQuARTPCS Atottv OP pm , : POTOMAC,
December 19, 1662,
To Major General Hailed:, General-in-Chief: '
. G . EXERAL : I have the'honor to offer thefollowing
reasons for moving the Army of the Potomac across
the Rappahannock sooner than was anticipated by
the . Preaident, Secretary, or yourself, and for crossing
at a point different from the one indicated to you at
our last meeting at the President's
•
During my preparations for crossing at the place I
had first selected, I discovered . that the enemy hid
thrown a large portion ; of hia force down the river
and elsewhere, thus breaking his 'defences in front,
find also thought I discerned that he did not antici
pate the crossing of our whole fOrce at Fredericks
burg, and I hoped, by rapidly throwing the whole
command over at that place, to separate, by a vigor
ous attack, the forces of the enemy on the river below
from the forces behind, and on the crest, and in the.
rear of the town; : in which case we could fight him
with great advantage in our favor.
To do this we had to gain a height on the extreme
right of the crest, which height commanded a new
• road lately made by the enemy for the purpose of
more rapid communicatten along his, lines; which
point gained, his position along the crest would have
been scarcely tenable, and he could have been driven
from there easily by an attack on his front, in con
nection with a movement in the rear of the crest.
How near we came to accomplishing our object,
futuze reports will ehow.. But for the fog and unex
peeted and unavoidable delay in building the bridges,
which gave the enemy twenty-four hours more to
concentrate his forces in his strong positions, we
would almost certainly liave succeeded, in which
ease the battle would have been, in my opinion, far
more decisive than if we had crossed at the places
first selected. As it was, we eame near success.
• Failing in accomplishing the main object, we re
mained in order of battle two days—long enough to
decide that the enemy would not come out of his
strongholds to fight us with his infantry, after which
we recrossed to this side of the river, unmolested,
without the loss of men or property.
As the. clay broke, our long lines of troops were
seen marching to their different positions, as if going
on parade. Not the least demoralization or dis
organization existed.
•To the brave officers and soldiers who acconi,
plished the feat of thus recrossing in the face of the
enemy, I owe everything. For the failure in the
attack I am responsible, as the extreme gallantry,
courage, andendurance shown by them was never
excelled, and would have carried the points had it
been possible.
To the families and friends of the dead, I can only
offer my heartfelt sympathy; but for the wounded I
can offer my earnest prayers for their comfort and
final recovery. •
The fact that I decided 'to move from Warrenton
on to Oils line rather against the opinion of the
. - President, Secretary, and yourself, and that you
have left the whole movement in my hands without
giving me orders, makes me the more responsible.
I will visit you Very soon, and give 'you more
definite information, and finally will send •you my'
detailed report, in which a special acknowledgment
will be made of the services of the different Grand
Divisions, Corps, and my general and personal Staff
Departments Of the firmy of the Potomac, to whotri
I am so much indebted for their support and hearty
co-operation. .•
I will acid here, that the movement was made
earlier than you expected, and, after the President,
Secretary, and yourself reqUested me to be in haste,
for -the . reason that we were supplied much sooner
by the different staff departments than was antici
--pat ta - ...i.on_.T,lfist * saw you.
Our killed am - o - unieu to 5,162; our wounded about
9,000;• our prisoners about 900, who have been pa
roled and exchanged for about the same number
taken by us. ' ' • •
•
. The wounded were all removed to this side . af,thei
river before the evacuation, and are being well:cared
for. The dead. were all buried under a • tiftg of truce:
• The atirgeonarepoita much larger proportion thati
usual of slight Wounds-L1630'. Only being treated in'
.
the hosPitals.. • '
.
I alit ghid . to represent the army at 'the present"
time in good condition. - : • •
Thanking the Government for that entire support
And confidence 'which I ~have.always recel;!ed from
them, I 'email', General, tier) . respectfully,
Your obedient servant, E. A. BIJ/MIDE.
. • Major Gen. COM. Army of the Potomne.'
-•
The Richmond Enquirer of December -18th says':
- "There arrived at Castle Thunder, yo3terday, A.
C. Webster, charged with the murder of Capt. situp-
son, a Confederate. prisoner of war; David Robert
son, unable to account for himself; A. Darnell
charged with having a forged pass; Aaron Ilenneti
' disloyalty.
"Up to yesterday morning 229 Abolition prisoners
have arrived at the ,Libby prison -from Rappahan
nock, among whom are Capt.-:S. SAllarchant, .136th -
Pa. ; Lieut. John E. Pbwers, 2.d . Va.J,P. Lamb, U.
S. Telegraph' Corps ; Wm. Poster, of New York, and
a number of sutlers and clerks::
ARMY OF THE. POTOMAC.
STATES IN REBELILION.
Our 'Wmindcd iu Richmond—Pear of au
Attack on Richmond from the Smith,-
. . .
11111011 Ope.rAiiollS ill North Carolinaßts
' treat" of the Rebel General Evans—nisi:a
- tisfaction in North - Caroliiia-Federal Vie=
tory in the SouthwestAn Advance on
•. Mobile—Affairs Near Charleston.
"Last evening (17th) 460 momprisoners arrived,
including eleven comrnissionech.officers. The men
were in line spirits, and indulged thinking remarks,
saying they arrived ;here before' Burny, , ,laking
Richmond by themselves. • • - • •
"'Heavy firing was heard near Kingston - all' day
(17th), but no particulars.
"During the last week reinforcements were con
stantly being sent to Suffolk. The report was that
Petersburg is to be attacked from Suffolk, while
another force was to land at:City:lpoint under tliA.
protection of - iron-clads. • ,
"Since Buinside's defeat, it is belie*ed the pro=
gramme has been changed."
Got.DSnono, Dec. IS.—The artillery duel at White
Hall,-16 miles west of thisi point, on tho Neuse, has,
been going on • all, day. The Abolitionists seem to
have changed their base to the sonth.side of the
Ne use.. Their cavalry made a raid on Mount Olive
Depot, on 'the Wilmington Railroad, nine miles
from this point, tearing up" the road, burning
bridges and depoti, and cutting telegraph wires:
The Richmond Dispalch of the 17th instant says:.
"On Monday, General Evans fell back across the
Neuse river, and burnt the bridge. He retreated
seven Mires, before the overwhelming force of the
enemy. The Yankees have possession of the Clin
ton road, on the sefith side of the river, whilst our
troops occupy the north side. Every-mile of the
enemy's advance was strongly - contested. General
Evans will wait for reinforcements, and mill 'then,
probably, drive the invaders back to Newbern.”
The Richmond Dispatch gives' an account of the
funeral of Major General Gregg, who, fell in the
conflict at Fredericksburg.
It has the following item :."At the Fredericks
burg depot, yesterday, a sorry spectacle was pre
sented. Several flat cars laden with wounded
soldiers were there waiting for ambulances. They
were wet through, and hardly looked like human
The Dispatch says 2,050 of our (rebel) wounded
have been brought to Richmond. At the Summit
to-day ranged side by side with our men were the
Yankee wounded, receiving the same care and en
joying like kind treatment with our unfortunate de
fenders.
The Richmond Examiner, of the 12th, says that the
small-pox now exists there as an epidemic.
Recent Ninkh .Carolina papers are full of com
plaints at an order from Major General French, di
recting the burning of all the cotton in the counties
bordering on the Roarnoko w b is_not moved
welito r_i.s...--vrinaington and Weldon Rail - Toad by
'the 16th instant.
RALEIGH, Dec. 16.—The bill to raise 10,000 tiooPs
for State defence, passed the second reading in.the
lFlouse to-day. The troop are to be taken from
those liable to conscription.
Montrx, Dec. 13.—C01. Bartramts scouts burned
1,600 bales of cotton belonging to 'Yankee speculators,
near Corinth. •
Rlonits, Dec.ls.—We learn from an official source
that the Federals attacked and routed Rudd's ca
valry the'day before yesterday, at Tuscumbia.. No
particulars received.
Thirty Yankee cavalry advanced within two miles
of Baldwin to•day.. Scouts report a large forie in
the vicinity, and the cavalry encamped six miles
south of Runfee last night are advancing in this di
rection to-day.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 16.—The enemy's gunboats
have been shelling James Island to-clay at intervals
without effect.
Powr HuDsoN, Dec. 14.—The Yankee gunboat
Express, and a wooden boat, name unknown, an
chored out of range of the lower battery yesterday.
An explosion has occurred at the powder works in
Columbia, S. C.
XXXVIIth CONGRESS—Third Session.
Wesairrerorr, December 22 , 1862.
SENATE.
I he Disabled Expedition Steearierta::
The VICE PRESIDENT.Iaid before the Senate a coin;
'lnutoeation front the Secretary of War, Innuswer to an
inquiry of the Senate relative to chartering the trans-.
Ports Thames and Niagara for the Banks expedition,
stating . . that General Banks was authorized to procure
the vessels front Commodore . Vanderbilt, of Now York,
but no official report hail been received iu regard w the
mutter; further stating that the Secretary was untaii
eittliv informed that the vessels were inspected by G. A,
Van Brunt, and the engines by (.1. 11. Ibtswell: that bleu.
Banks had full power in the matter, and upon 14. receipt
of a report front him It would he tinnstaittod to the
Senate.
• The VICE PRESIDENT also submitted a letter from
the.owners of the steamer Thanies, Messrs. I (obeli & Stur;
gess. of New. York, stating that tho Thames was at new
vessel, launched in ]S62, built of the bast material, nut in
the best manner; that -her engines were built at the
Deismater Works; Now York; that she was purchased
fur the China trade, and the story that sherwas a worn
out lake steamer is without foundation.
Also, a letter from the builders of the boat, at Mystic,
Connecticut, certifying to the Milne facts.' -
Mr. GRIMES (Rep.) said there seemed to be a great
diversity of opinion in regard to these vessels, and he
oth.red the following resolution:
Rekolred , That a select committee of three members
be appointed to inquire into and report to the Senate the
facts in regard to chartering the transport vessels for the
Banks expedition, the seaworthiness of such vessels, and
the character of the men employed to navigate them,
and that the committee be empowered to send for persons
sod papers.
Mr. HALE (Rep.), of New Hampshire, thought the
resolutionlied better be enlarged so as to 'lnclude this
whole subjeet.f lie had 'been told that a brokerage of.
ten per cent. bad beets paid in some cases, and even ten
rer cent. paid every' month.
After a slight modiflMition the resolution was adopted.
Russian Correspondence.
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a com
munication from the Secretary of State transmitting
the correipondenee with the Russian Government rota
the to telegraph communication• between the mouth of
the Anicior river and San Francisco, Cal. Ordered .to be
Printed. • • ' • -
Internal Revenue.
.'••Mr..LATHAIi (Dem.), of California, preseuted a Memo
h al or uearly all the Express rempsnies in the United
'Mattes, asking for ameuciment to the laterual Revenue
• • Col. Baker's Funeral. -
Mr. CLARE (Rep.), of Now Hampshire, front ,the Corn:.
inlttee On Claliam, reported a bill to pay the funeral ex
peukes of the late Senator E. 1). Baker, which was passed,
• The Marius Corps.
Mr. GRIMES (Rep.), of lowa, offered a resolution, in
structing the Committee on Naval Milan; to inquire into
the expediency of abolishing the United States marine
corps as a naval organization, and attaching it to the
United States A nil y as the 'Atilt Regiment of higmtry, and
that they report, by bill or otherwise. Adopted.
Naval Captains.
Mr. HALE (Rep.) of New Hampshire, offered n resolu
tion requesting the Secretory of the Navy to i aorta the
Senate by virtue of what law the number of captains on
the active list had been increased beyond the number
authorized by law of July 16. 1862, and by virtue of what
law ninety-one eMMIMIMOTS appear on the active list' in
the Navel Itegistf - r, When the aforesaid law limits the
number to Seventy-two. Adopted.
*lonsatonic Canal.
Mr. hfcDOUGALL (Dorn:), of California, offerca a ro3o-
Mon requoating , the Sectetary of tho Navy to furnish
the Senato.tvith a copy- of tho report made by Chief En
gineers Styiner and Nowell upon the causes for delay in
the completion of the Housatonic Canal. Adopted.
The Passaic.
•
Also, n regolUtion inquiring into the causes of the acci
dent to the Passitie. Adopted.
• . United States Claims.
Mr:DAVIS (Union), of Kentucky, introduced a bill re
quiring. the President to appoint commiasioners to ad
just, settle. and liquidate the claims, accounts, nud debts
between the United States and any State during the ex-
Wing rebellion. Referred to the Committee 'on the Ju
diciary. . • . . . .
Indemnity for Arrests.
. .
Mr. Powell's resolution Inquiring whether the persons
arrested had been required to take an oath not. to sue
those arresting them; as a condition - of 'release, was
taken up and passed.
Thie Delvists - are Eleotion. ' •
. , •
Mr, Saulibitry.s resolution.rolative -to the sending- of
troops into'Dolaware at the late election was taken up.
Mr. ANTHONY (Rep.), of Rhode Island, moved to refer
it to the Committee on Military Mbar&
The motion was discussed till the expiration of the
!miming hour, when,
On motion of Mr. LANE (Rep.), of Indiana, the bill re
lating to the discharge of State prisoners was taken ulx
Discharge of State Prisoners.
Mr. LANE proceeded to address tho Senate. lie com
menced by saying he shon'd attempt no finely-drawn
distinctions betweeri Presidential acts which are ex
cusable and not justifiable. HoAnstilled in the fullest
sense of that term the arrest of political prisoners.
which hod been referred to during the debate, and
also the suspension of the privilege of the writ of
haliCas corpus by the President, and argued to show
that such suspension, under the Constitution, can be or
dered onlYby the President. This ho inforrel from the na.-
tore of the'poiver to be exercised from the oath of office
of the President and from Ids eonstitutioual obligation
to see that the laws be faithfully executed." That the
act of suspension is an executive and not a leative
act. He then proceeded to show, from Elliott 's - Debates
on the Federal. Convention, that the first proposition
upon the subject under discussion submitted in the Coa
ventlon-gave this power to the Legislature, but that these
propositions failed, and the clause was inserted as it now
stands—not saying in express terms what department of
the Government should be clothed with this high power.
Ile alluded to the practice of the -British Parliament in
regard to the writ of habeas corpus: jw3tificd the arrest
of political prisoners on account of the present alarming
and disastrous state of our national affairs, and showed
that the President, as Commander-in-Chief of the Army
and Navy, add charged with the duty of putting down
the rebellion, could .use the military- or naval force of
the country, either in the destruction of rebels upon the
battle-field or in their arrest at home; if they were giving
aid and comfort to the enemy.
He next referred to tho arrests in Delaware, Maryland,
and Kentucky, and expressed his confident conviction
that, on examination, it would be found that the Presi
:dent had abundant cause for the arrests, and that such
arrests Were made only on affidavits showing probable
cause for believing theparties He read extracts
from the proceedings of the Delaware-Legislature, pro.
vhigtlirit alarge portion of that body, if not in sympa
thy with the traiterli
s,ad at least no disposition to take
sides with the National Government. in its present
struggle for existence.
He spoke also in answer to Senators Powell and
Davis, of Kentucky, in -regard to the late elections in
Indiana, and the • other Western and Northwestern
States ; showed that the main (muses of the defeat of the
first, Union or Administration party were, enormous and
outrageous frauds -upon the ballot-box; and, secondly,
the far greater number of soldiers in Um volunteer forces,
who would have voted, if at home, with the Union
par4'. He spoke at length injustifieation of what Senator
Davis called the radical legislation of Congress, and
the radical notion of the President; denounced all talk
about further guarantees, conciliation, compromise, etc.,
and t , howed that the only way to an honorable and per
mauentpeace lay through a bloody and successful war,
and had no doubt of theft:lel and complete triumph of
our:arms. All that is necessary to this cud is tostaud
by the country in this hour of tidal, and stengthen the
hands of the Administration. He denounced most vo
bernontly all plans for a reconstruction of the Union,
leaving certain States out of it: Ile would never consent
tea recognition of the Southern Confederacy, or to any
Peace , which would change, in the slightest degree, the
geography of the Republic.
Mr. SAULSBURY- (Dens.),„ of Delaware,,siiid that the
Senator from Indiana had omitted the most important
part of the record of the State of Delaware. The record
is full, and sho ws that Delaware had always Wen true
and loyal to the United States, and the only disloyalty
that could be shown was treating with courtesy an
envoy from a sovereign State. He read the resolution
passed by. the Legislature -utterly disapproving the ob
ject* of the gentleman's mission. He contended, at seine
length, that Delaware was anxious for pence, and he be
lieved if her counsels had been followed there would
to-day have been peace in the land instead of war.
Mr. LANE saidhis argument was simply to show that
the President had reason to suspect that there were trai
tors in Delaware.
Mr. BAYARD (Dem.) said lie intended, at the proper
time, to reply to the wanton assault of the Senator from
Indiana, on the Legislature of Delaware. The attack was
utterly groundless nnd wanton.
• On motion, the bill was postponed.
• -After an.Exocutive ses.sion, the Senate adjourned.
- HOUSE OF REPRESENTATFVES.
• A Louisiana Representative.
Mr, SHEFFIELD (U.), of Rhode. Island, presented the
credentials of Michael Hahn, Representative elect from
the First Con gressi Anal district of Louisiana. On motion
of Mr. Bingham, of Ohio, referred to the Committee on
Elections. . .
Pay 'of Volunteers,.
Mr. WILSON (Rep:), of lowa, offered a resolution di:
rectiug that the Secretors - of War inform the House what
number of volunteer'regiments in the service of the
'Union-to whom arrears of pay are now dim, for what
length of time due to each regiment, and the reason why
they have not been paid.
—Mr: WICKLIFFE (U.), of Kentucky, said a similar re
solution had already been adopted.
Mr. Mc:PIIERSON (Rep.),- of /.!ennsv - Ivania, remarked
'that the information had recently been given by the
Secretary of-the Treasury.
On-motion of Mr. MORRILL (Rep.), of Vermont, the
resolution wits referred to the Committee on Military
Affairs. •
Transferring of Licenses. •
Gn motion of-Mr. ARNOLD (Rep.), of Ills, a reSo
lution'was adopted inatructing the . Committee of Ways
and Means to inquireginto the expediency of amending
• the tax law so that licenses may Katiithsfis.rrod, and may
ho good in the hantis of assignees for the time given.
• •-
Proposed Issue of Bonds.
Mr. WALKER (Rep.), ofhlassachusetts, offered the 101-
lowing,which'ims adopted:
liesolved, That the Cominittee of Ways and' Means be
instructed to Inguire into the expediency of authorizing
.the Secretary or the Treasury, at his discretion,. to issue
bonds to theamount of $100.000,000, of such denominations
as shall be best adapted to the purpose of circulation, and
hearing interest at the rate of six per centum per annum,
payable in three or five years, at the pleasure of the Go
vernment; and receivable for all dues to the Govepiment
except customs.
• • •
- Negroes with the Army. •
• • Mr. LOVEJOY (Rep.), of Illinois, offered a resolution
instructing the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire
whether further legislation is required on. a. letter suit
mined to him from an Illinois colonel, 3%-ho sets forth
the annoyances to which he has been sithiected. in couse•
elence ut negroes freed from the rebels travelling with
he army. The resolutionwas adopted.
• Roconstinction of the Union.
Mr. VALLANDIGIIAM . (Deni.) of Ohio, offered the
saying that he intendk to debate'it, which
caused it to he over':
Reaebred, That this 11011RO Cllrnestly desire thatthe most
-speedy and effectual measurc4 he taken 'for restoring
Fence iii America and that no timemuty be•lost , in pro
posing an immediate cessation of hostilities, in order to
the'speetly final settleineut of the unhappy controversies
whiell hare, brought about this unnecessary and in intl..
cin , civil war, by ainst and adequittesneovity-against the
return of the like calamities in times to como z.and.thL,
House desires to offer the 1111.1:4 earnest assurances to the
country that they wjll.i,rdtte time cheerfully co-operate
with the Executive and the States for the restoration of
ho'Union by such explicit and most solemn amendment
Iliad provisions of the Constitution as may be found lie
eessary for Securing' the rights of the several States and
cetions wilLjn the.tinion under the Constitution.
1 " Suspension of. the Habeas Corpus.
.
. Mr. PENDLETON . (Dent.), of Ohio,.olfered a resolution
that the protest and remonstrance of thirty-six members
of the House, submitted therewith, against the unconsti
tutionality and injustice of the lull recently passed, in
demnifying the President and others for . suspandix, th
'writ of habeas corpus, be entered on the journal.
31r. STEVENS (Rep.) moved to lay the resolution on
the. table. Carried—yeas 71, nays 40.
The Territories.
Mr. ASHLEY (Rep.), of Ohio, introduced bills ))reposing
a temporary Govermnent for Idahoe, and to enable the
Territories of Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, to form State
Governments, prelimisary to their admission. into the
Union. Referred to the Committee on Territories: •
Acting Midshipmen Appointments:
Mr. CALVE-UT (U.), of Maryland, offered a resolution,
which, by his request, was laid over, sot tint: forth that
the Secretary of the Navy has rrilfull> abti illegally ap
pointed acting midshipmen during the recess of Con
gress, and attempted to justify himself by an arbitrary
assumption of necessity. The llouse itecordinglY protest
most •deeidedly against his action, and all such appoint
ments are declared null and void. .
Our Mexican Minister. • •
On motion of Mr. COX CD.), of Ohio, it was resolved
that the PreSident be requested, if. it m not incompatibte
with. the public service, to communicate to this Rouse
any correspondence or other information in his poAses
sloth relating; to the alleged interference of our Minister
to Mexico in (liver of the French, in the present war he
tween the Mexican Republic and the• Emperor of the
French, by signing a protest ay,aiust the expulsion from
Mexico of French-subjects.'
•
Newspaper Tax.
On ; motion of bfr SHALLABARGER (Rep.), of Ohio
the Committee of Ways and blear s was instructed to In
(Niro into the expediency of :Intending the tax law, so,
tat the newspapers having a circulation of riot exceeding
twenty-five hundred copies may not be subject to tax.
Emancipation.
_
Mr. BINGHAM (Rep.), of Ohio, introduced a. bill,
which WKS referred, for the emancipation of the glares
of rebels in the States and Territories of the Milted
States.
Fort Warren Prisoners.
3lr. MAY (Dem.), of Maryland, offered a resolution re
questing the President to communicate to this House a
coi,y , of the order or the - Secretary of State, dated about
the 26th of NoveMber last, and which he caused to be
nand to the State prisoners at Fort Warren, forbidding
them to employ counsel, on the ground that such a
course would be deemed. by the Government and. State
Department as a reason for prolonging their imprison
ment. Mr. May said he wanted to know 'whether such .
prisoners were guilty of crime for clinging to the privi
leges of the Constitution.
•
The SPEAKER informed him that debate wag not iii
order. •
On motion of Mr.. STEVENS (flop.), the resolution was
tabled—yeas St. nays 48.
Sums Due Soldiers and Sailors.
3fr. 1110ORRFIRAD (Rep.), of Pennsylvania, offered a
.jOi»t resolution, which was passed, declaring: as the
opinion of Congress, that the Secretary'of the Treasury
teke immediate steps for the payment of the sums due to
soldiers and sailors, and that preference be giti•en to such
class of creditors over all others, whether judicial, legis
lative, or executive.. ' . • -
Citizenship of Aliens in the Navy.
Mr. WARD (Rep.), of Sow York, offered a resolution to
include aliens in the marine corps and navy who have
served one year and been honorably discharged, in the
privilege extended to those serving in the army of he
ceinin,,,, citizens without nreviona declaration of citizen
ship. Referred to tholudiclary Committee.
Government Contracts. •
On motion of Mr. TRAIN (Rep.), of Massachusetts, a
resolution was adopted providing fur a select committee
to inquire whether any officer or employee of the Go
vernment is interested, direcrly or indirectly, in any
banking house or moneyed institution having contracts
with the GovernMent, or dealing in stocks or. .otheir
property.
Medals for the Brave.
• Mr.•HUTCHINS (Rep.). of Ohio, offered a resolution
proposing fine gold medals to the soldiers who, in the
in:dst of peril, first crossed over to Fredericksburg. Re
ferred-to the Committee on Military Affairs,
The Holidays,
Mr. MALLORY'S resolution that, the Senate concur
ring, an adjournment take place from Tuesday to OM
first Monday in January, was passed—yeas 79, nays 47.
The Einauelpatiou MIL
Mr. 11/NM - LAM (Rep.), of Ohio, moved that the Com
mittee on the Judiciary be (Use/largest from the further
eonSideration of the bill declaratory of the emancipation
of the shwa in the rebel States and Territories,
Mr. 'WICKLIFFE (U.), of Kentucky. Don't be in a
hurry • wait for the proclamation.
. The bill was read tor information. It provides that all
Persons held -in involuntary service or slavery, except
for crime, in any State or Territory of the United States,'
or any part thereof, the people of which may be in in- .
su rrecti on on the fillit of Jan ua Ty, 1663, shall on the day
and yearaforesaid, be declared free and forever released:
front involuntary servitude or slavery (Owes:dd., and the
President of the 'Uni fed States shall, by proclamation, on
that day, declare all persons so held within such St :dos
and Territories in insurrection to liti.free, and entitled to
protection In their personal liberty, according to the
Constitution and laws, and by all persons in the civil
and military service of the United States; ard that fall
conqamsation shall be hereafter,provided by the United
States to all loyal citizens whose slaves may be emanci
pated by this act.
The question was taken—yeas
. 61, nave 62.
A tiro-thirds vote being requirea, Mc'. Bingham's
motion was disagreed to.
Mr. • WHITE (Rep.), of Indiana, from the Select Com
mittee on the Border State Emancipation asked leave to
report a bill appropriating twenty millions to aid Mis
souri in emancipating her slaves. and that it be recom
mitted to the Select Committee. This was agreed to—
yeas 17, nays 36.
The Jacob Thompson Letter.
Mr. WILSON.(ReO, of Massa eit micas. introduced a re-
Sol Wien instructing the. Committee on the Judiciary to
inquire whether the Kennedy who wrote the recently
published letter to Jacob Thompson Is thernnite who now
°holds tho office of Superintendent of the Cenette..
Mr. COX (Dem.) objected, saying that It was known
that Kennedy' still holds the office.
• Detleieney•Bill
The llon.se conSidered•tho bill to supply the deficiency
for the_year ending with Juno next.
CQX regarded all deficiency bills as leading to"
corrupt legiSiation. • " , •
Idr. ;MORRILL (Rep. ) , of Vermont,. replied: showing
Via onSands of volunteers bad been addeit to the army
sinco the . bust 'sestdou; hence provision should be mule
for their pity - went. . • ' • •
• The bill was passed.. ...• . • •. .
The HOlue then adjourned..
• Markets by Telegraph.
CINCINLIATt. Dec. 22.--Flour is declining; Bolds at
$5. Wheat dull. Whisky 35c.. Hogs are In better sup
ply,.and are offered'more freely at $4.25@.-1,15; pork
quiet; old is offered at $11.25, and new at $12.50,
without demand. Gold 31@32; demand notes 25; ex
change on New York dull at It discount to par. ,
Sailing . of the Steamer Mississippi.
NEW YORK; Dec. 22.—The steamer Mississippi
sailed this afternoon, with the 43d And 63d Mem
chusetts, and 116th New York, to join the • Banks
Expedition.
Another vessel, the S. L. StuVgis, shottly
leave with the remnants of certain regiments, strag.
glera, and belated officers, In all 800 or 900 mon.
Laying of a Corner Stone.
nOsTON, Dec. 22.—The corner atone,of the new
City Hail was laid to=day. ' Mayor . Virightmati de-.
livered an address, after which the Grand Lodge of
Massachusetts conducted the ceremonies in confor
mitywith ancient Masonic usage. ~
• • Death of Senator. Pearce.
MB ALTIMORE, Dec. 22.—The Hon. James A. Pearce,
United States Senator of this State, died at Chester
town, Md.; on Saturday, aged 66.
An Abandoned Ship.
HALIYAX, Dec. 22.—The iron ship Queen of the
Lakes, far Portland, was found abandoned at sea,
and six men. from two schooners were put on board
to take her into this port. Her crew arrived at
Weymouth. Her after compartments were 'full of
water.
A Suspicious Bark.
NEW YORK, Dec. 4.—The ship B. S. Ely, from
Liverpool, reports, on the Bth inst., on the western
edge of the Banks, saw a suspicious bark, with ano
ther hove to close by. A. snow squall coming on lost
sight of them, but saw them afterwards together.
(lAnElt Y opt Mrste.—The largest audience of the
season assembled at the Academy last night to wit
ness the second pet formanceof " Dinorah:" The no
vice who, from .a first perusal of the libretto—" the
only correct and authentic edition"—hopes to com
pletely comprehend the plot of this opera, must in
deed be gifted with unusual intelligence. LeaVing
the plot out of the question, we are glad to say that
Cordier met with a good, a gratifying, though not an
altogether enthusiastic, reception. The renowned
"Shadow Aria" was the sensation of the evening,
and met deservedly with an encore. Mdlle. Cordier
is deliciously= French in voice and feature, gesture
and gesticulation. Her dark-sparkling eyes and
magnolia-gleaming complexion are at once delicate
and luxuriant in their beauty. She is a good singer
and actress, though, by no means, a great one, the
excellencies of each counteracting, to some extent,
the deficiencies of the other. The concluding aria
of the opera, and the "Shadow Dance," in
particular, were captivatingly executed, and
elicited overwhelming applause. Morensi was
in good voice, and did in a perfectly satisfactory
manner the comparatively small part she had to
perform. Brignoli, that wretched stick of an actor,
was more of a wretched stick than ever on this os
casion, though it is needlegs to say he sang sur
passingly. Amodio and Susini,. both in good spirits
and in good voice, were thorotfhly appreciated by
the audience, and the opinion current in all parts of
the house was at. once impartial and favorable.
The production of " Dinorah " may be reckoned a
success. This evening Verdi's fatuous opera of
"TJn Ballo in Dlaschera " is announced. Guerra
bells, Cordier, Morensi, Brignoli, Amodio, and Su
ant complete an extremely attractive cast.
This evening, the last of the season, the "Sicilian
Vespers" will be produced, with its famous miss en.
scene, and with Madame Lorin' in the role of Helene,
and Signora Brignoli, Amodio, and Susini in the
other leading characters.
,Upon Wednesday eve
ning, a farewell gala 'night, will proffer a very gene
rous attraction. This will include the entire of
DonizettPs " la.Favorita." The performances will
commence'with the first act of Norma ; between the
second and third acts of La Favorita, Mlle. Cor
dier will perform the Shadow Dance and aria from
" Dinorah ;" between the third and fourth acts,
Signorina
from
will appear in the " Brindisi
Scene" from "Lucrezia Borgia." Brignoli, Amo
dio, and Susini will also appear. This week of song
has been appreciated, and Wednesday evening will
crown the season with the prestige of success.
LARGE POSITIVE SALE oi• BooTs,'Strolis, Guar
Stro WHIPS, LEATHER ; TRAVELLING BAGS, &c.
—The early attention of purchasers is requested to
the very large assortment of boots, shoes, brogans,
travelling bags, &c., embracing first-class seasonable
goods of city and Eastern manufacture, to be
peremptorily sold,_ by catalogue, on four months'
credit, commencing this morning, at 10 o'clock, by
John B. Myers S. Co., auctioneers, Nos. 232 and
Market street. •
SIGNOU BLITZ.-All lovers of necromancy should
visit the Assembly Buildings, Tenth and Chestnut,
and witness the marvellous deceptions and humor
ous dialogues in ventriloquism, nightly enacted by
the Signor. To allow all an opportunity of attend
ing on Christmas Day, the Signor gives three exhi
bitions at 11 A. M., 3, and 734 P. M.
THOMAS & SCS'S SALES THIS DAY.—Stocks and
Real Estate at 12 o'clock, at the Exchange, including
farm, paper mill, and city property. Stocks,
loans, hie., wines, &c, at 1 o'clock, at the Auction
store. Sec catalogues and adl'ertlsements both.
sales.
CITY ITEMS.
WRAPPERS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.
—The popular Cloak Emporium of Mrs. E. Henry,
Nos: 38 and 4o North Ninth street, has long enjoyed
an enviable reputation for the superiority of its
manufactures. An important addition has, how
ever, been made difring the past few weeks in the
shaPe of a wrapper department, in which all the
varieties of styles in these desirable goods may be
had. A handsome robe de chambre, or wrapper, is
one of the most suitable articles for presentation to
either ladies or gentlemen at this festive season, and
we doubt not but that Mrs. Henry will be largely
patronized, as she eminently deserves to be. Ladies
should remember that the present stock will be sold
during the holidays, at greatly reduced prices, in
order to make room for other goods.
' SILVER-PLATED WARE AND FANCY GOODS.
—Messrs. Witten & Co., No. 36 North Eighth street,
corner of Filbert, have made a decided hit in pro
viding for their numerous patrons a magnificent as
sortment of Sliver-plated Ware, Britannia Ware,
and a choice stock of Fancy Goods specially adaptz
.rd for proconto____Tho_ir. below those
usually charged at retail.
RICH DISPLAY OF CHRISTMAS GOODS AT
G: A. HOFF3rAiVs.—hlr. G. A. Hoffman, successor
to W. W. Knight, No. 606 Arch street, has now in
store a magnificent assortment' of Gentlemenrs
Wrappers, which he is selling off rapidly for pre
sents, for which they are admirably adapted. His
entire stock of - Gents , Furnishing Goods, we may
also inform the ladies, is one of the richest and best
got-up in the country.
GREAT DAY AT OAKFORD 7 S.—To-day
will witness a " scene" at the popular Hat and Fur
Emporium of Messrs. Charles Oakford & Son, Nos
-834 and 838 Chestnut street,under the Continental
Hotel. Their superb stock of Full is universally
admitted to be the choicest in the city, and as they
have seduced their prices, to encourage their sale
for Christmas presents, between this and Chiistmas
Day, there will, undoubtedly, be a great rush at
their splendid warerooms between this and Thurs•
day.
FINE STOCK OF CHRISTMAS FRUITS.—
Mr. C. H. Mattson, dealer in fine family groceries,
Arch and Tenth streets, has now ready, in anticipa
tfon of the holidays, a choice stock of the finest kinds
of Fruits, such as beautiful lady-apples, sweet
oranges, fine raisins, citron, almonds, delicious
White `.`Almeria Grapes'(at the low * price . of 60
cents per pound), splendid quality eating apples, and
all the fancy articles in the grocery line that the
best markets in the world afford.
DESIRABLE GIFTS FOR JIIVENILES.-011C
of the moat attractive articles to the rising genera
tion is the improved four-wheeled Velocipede made
by Mr. William Quinn, No. 416 Library street, op
posite the Custoin-House. These articles are en
tirely safe, being not easily overturned, and are
furnished at very low prices. In addition to these,
Mr. Quinn has a stock of miniature chaises and
carriages, sleds, wheelbarrows, ponies, goats, and
invalid carriages, dump carts, etc., etc., which have
been manufactured expressly for holiday sales. As
these articles are in high . favor with all who desire
the physical welfare of youth, we predict for Mr.
Quinn a liberal patronage from our citizens.
CRIIISTMAS PRESENTS.—SGER'S FAMTLY
SrnifiNG BlAciunns with Hemmer and Braider at
tached, is the best and most useful of all machines
now in use. Those wishing to make a truly valuable
Christmas present,..and one that will keep the giver
ever fresh in the kind remembrance of the receiver,
will do well to buy one of these machines to present
as a seasonable token of real friendship. The price
is SSL Call and make your selections at I.
Singer & Co.'s, No. 810 Chestnut street.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.—Bronze Match
Safes, Cigar Boxes, and Ash Pans, Porcelain Lan
terns, Drop Lights, and many other useful articles
on hand, at Warner, Iliskey, & Merrill's, No. 718
Chestnut. de2o-6t
BUTTER, CHEESE, AND SWEET CIDER.—
Housekeeps desiring to purchase a prime article
of Cheese and choice Butter, will do well to call at
the Stand of Mr. Slocumb, in the Eastern Mrirket,
Fifth and Merchant streets. He also has a genuine
article of Sweet Cider—the real juice of the apple—
and pure Cider Vinegar.
J. E. GOULD, corner of Seventh and
Chestnut streets, is the only one in Philadelphia Irks
keeps the popular and truly beautiful Geo. Steck
Pianofortes. • de-t-tf
LITERARY' has• been said by
one eminent in literature, that "there is no enter
tainment so cheap as reading, and no pleasure so last
ing" tus that derived from the perusal of good books;
and discreet persons, when they expend money,.
make it a point always to invest in the way in which
they think it will realize the largest return. Con
necting these two facts of cheap reading and discre
tion in its purchase, may In some measure account
for the fame of the "Great Original Gift Book Em
porium," at 439 Chestnut street, and for the many
orders daily poured in upon it for books. At this
popular establishment may always be found a full
assortment of the choicest works, standard and mis
cellaneous, of the most celebrated authors of this
and other countries, all of which may be had at as
low prices as they can be purchased at elsewhere,
with the addition of a present of greater or less'
value, with each book sold. In the .line of photo
graph albums, visitors will find "439" one of the most
popular and attractive centres during the coming
festive season. In a word, for every desirable es
sentialehoice literature, elegant albums, costly
presents, low prices, and polite treatment—con mend
us to the "Great Original." (See advertisement on
OF first page.)
A NEW ARTICLE OP EXPORTATION.--
Steinl . vay & Sons' grand square and upright Pianos
took twenty-six first premiums (gold and silver me
dals) at the principal fairs held in this country with
in the last seven years, and in addition thereto thity
were awarded the First Prize Medal at the great
International Exhibition, at London, in 1862, far
~ p owerful; clea4 biilliant , 'tirid 'sympathetic tone,
with excellence of iyorktrianship, as shown in Grand
and Square Pianos.'',Thts greatest triumph of Auk:
rican Pianos in England has caused aSensation i in
musical circles throughout the continent, and, as a
the s Messrs. Steinway are in constant receipt
of orders from Europe, thus inaugurating a new
Prase in the history of American pianos by creating
in them an article of exj,ort. •
ll'amrooms at Blasius Bros'., 1006 Chestnut street
de2S-St
FRESH TOMATOES selling every day at
~.ThOmasykraring's Fruit Store, Seventh street, alxive
114. Families, hotels, and 'restaurants
furnished by the quart or gallon. - lt 4 ;
PIANOS 4rAtiE GEOBOE STECK for sEhe
only by J. E. Gould, Seventh and eneatnut, de2O-It
HOLIDAY PREsErrs.—George Steek'a Pi
&nos for sale by J. E; Gould, Seventh and Chest
nut. • de2o-4t
AlrriCif. TO' TICE LLDIES.—Our lady read
ers should go,at once, to Messrs. IL 0. Walborn, Nos.
5 and '7 North Sixth street, and complete their
Christmas purchases, suited for gentlemen of taste.
Their splendid Dressing Gowns, at all prices and - of
all materials, elegant gloves, cravats, scarfs, &c., are
_
at once stylish and luxurious. ,
LADIES', PiAtis4ADE 8110E.S. neat
present for a lady would be a pair of Oakford & Son's
(under the, Continental Paris-made Shoes.
They are beautiful.
THE HISTORY OF . TAMORS.-111 all the:
aged of -the world—the old times of ereece and
Rome, and particularly within the last thousand
years—tailors have been regarded, and justly too, as
among the most. important individuals that are cele
brated for contributing to the comfort of their fellow
beings. Of such account were they held in London,
that soon after the Norman Conquest one of the
richest trading companies of that great metropolis
was organized by the tailors. It is remarkable that
seven English kings were enrolled as members of
this wealthy association, namely, Richard II and
111, Edward IV, Henry /V, V, VT, and VII. So
saith history, as well as the veracious chronicle of
the Merchant Tailors' Company as aforesaid. By
the year 1466 they had become so powerful, that on
application they were incorporated, and received a
royal charter. Xing Henry VII gave them the name
of "Merchant Tailors," when he was a member in
1601. Sixty years after, in 1561, they' founded that
celebrated seminary for education known as the
Merchant Tallow School, and which flourishes
more than ever at the present day. This important
class of individuals forms no small part of thehistory
of Philadelphia. Among those who stand most pro
minently.before the public we can mention thename
of Granville Stokes, whose mammoth depot for the
manufacture of garments is located at No. 609 Chest
nut street, above Sixth. Amore extensive business
is not done by any other establishment of the kind
in the city. And how colild it be otherwise? If
goods of a superior quality, salesmen who are inde
fatigable in their endeavors to please, an exact and
- symmetrical fit, measurers and cutters who are
artists; fashion and style in attire, - and:moderate
charges, be desirable advantages to all who seek for
new clothing, then Granville Stokes may be cordi
ally recommended without any fear of disappoint
ment as to results. Garments made at No. 609
Chestnut street have been distributed throughout
the broad land. They may be seen in the army and
navy, and among civil bodies. They are a living
. illustration of what can be accomplished in the City
Of Brotherly Love. Another important feature that
should not be lost sight of in _allUding to an esta
blishment of this kind, is the many worthy industri
ous persons who are here furnished with employ
ment. As none but the best workmen for all the
- different branches are employed, as a mattor•r.ennrse.
every - fair - any s T wurx - nyruny - remunerated. Thus,
with . good material, expert cutters and workmen,
Granville Stokes can furnish clothing of the latest
styles, and at prices that place his superior and un
rivalled garments within the reach of every industri
ous individual. The economical and saving should
by all means, at-least, visit this one-price emporium
at 609 Chestnut street, Philadelphia.
THE SUPERI3 GEORGE STECK PIKNOSIOT
Christmas presents. Y. E. Gould, Seventh and
Chestnut. de2o4t
CURIOUS EPITAPR.—An epitaph, which
graces the church-yard of Moreton, England, runs
thus:
"Here lie the bones of Richard Sawton,
Whose death; alas! was strangely brought on;
Trying one day his corns to mow off,
The razor slipped and cut his the off.
His toe—or rither what it grew to—
'An inflammation quickly flew to,
Which took, alas! to mortifying,
'And was the cause of Richard's dying."
A. curious case of mortification from a cut hap
pened tosn gentleman in Germantown last week.
On examining a new dress coat he learned that it
was not cut
. by Mons. Seynaye, at Charles Stokes'
"one price," undir the Continental, when he was so
mortified that he immediately laid it aside and pur
chased another, of the desired cut, at the above es
tablishment.
CIiItISTMAS PBXSENTS !--Get a beautiful
Steck Piano of J. E. Gould, corner of Seventh and
Chestnut streets. ded-tf
TEE OADUW TROUBLES.---The country
is agitated by the rtinleit of changes in the Admi
nistration at Washington. Rumor has all, or nearly
all, the heads of department resign, and some go so
far as to say that the President himself will folloW
suit, and abdicate. Speaking of following suit re
minds us of the suits made at the Bmwn Stone
Clothing Hall of Hockhill & Wilson, Nos. 603
and 605 Chestnut street, above Sixth. Gentle
men and Youths can obtain the most elegant and
comfortable garments extant at this popular estab
lishment. 1
" CALlrmarre WrNEs."--11 is an undues
tioned fact that the use of light wines is conducive
to temperance. Drunkards are rare in wine-con
suming countries. ' It is your heavy; nd fiery alco
holic potations, distilled from wheat and rye and
corn, that paint red the nose, shoot bloody %tins
across the ball of the eye, and swell up the counte
nance in turgid inflammation. Encourage, there
fore, every attempt to introduce pure wines. Some
very choice brands of really pure California native
wines have recently been imported by Mr. G. G.,
Evans, 42 South Fifth street, who has been ap
pointed sole agent- for their sale, and are offered to:
the trade and consumers at extremely moderate
figures. Holiday buyers will please make a note of
these wines, and include them:li_their selector&
(See advertisement in another column.)
A FAMILY declining Housekeeping, will
dispose of a magnificent 7-octave Rosewoc4 Piano,
elegantly carved case and legs, grand action, !aver►
strung bass, sweet and powerful tone, made to order
five months ago,_ by one of the best. New York
makers. Cost $6OO, will be sold for $250. •
To be seen in Spruce street, the third door below
Eighth, north side. • de2o-4t*
STECK PIANOS.—These elegant install
ments for sale by J. E. Gould, Seventh and Chest
nut. de2o-It
FINANCIAL • AND COMMERCIAL.
THE MONEY MARKET.
PIIILADELPIIIA, Dee. 11., 1-
The excitement consequent upon the conflicting
rumors frtim Washington was very marked this
morning. Government securities shot down nearly
to par, but rallied, and are nearly up to yesterday's
figures at the close. The seven-thirties close % per
cent. lower ; the sixes also %; certificates of indebt
edness 1 per cent. ; quartermasters' vouchers 1%.
Old demands were steady at 126. One-year certifi
cates are very cheap, and make an excellent short
investment. Money continues easy at 6 per cent.
The strick market was very dull, but, with the ex
ception of Government loans, prices were steady.
Staterlives were in demand, and rose %. City sixes
were steady. Allegheny county sixes sold at 50.
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne, and Chicago second mort
gage scrip at 90. Little Schuylkill Railroad sevens
brought 98. North Pennsylvania tens 102—a decline
of 3.5. Schuylkill Navigation sixes sold at 16,
terest off no. charge. Elmira sevens and Pennsyl
vania mortgages were steady. Hazleton Coal brought
50. Susquehanna Canal scrip 35: Reading Railroad
shares were inactive, closing at 37%. Little Schuyl
kill sold at 253.. Pennsylvania rose 3‘. Camden
and Amboy sold at 152%. Elmira at 19%. 21% was
bid far Long Island. Passenger railways were some
what lively, Green and Coates selling at 37.; Second
and Third at 16; Chestnut and Walnut at 49—each
being an advance ; Thirteenth and Fifteenth sold at
0 4-:-no change. Philadelphia- Bank share's sold at
115. 140 was bid for. North America. The market
closed dull, $32,000 in bonds and 450 shares changing
hands.
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The decrease in the specie lines is °wilg to the
tepaporary loans of gold to the Government by the
Yanks.
December
M2MM2
•• ' 819.797,0130 ffl $1,610,516 DI
T i he . following. statement shows the erindition of
the banks of Philadelphia at various times during
the present year: . •
January 6.---
February 3
March '1
April 7..
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July 7
Auiost
BePleMberj :
October °•
liiinniber 3'
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30,3E3,119
2 4 3. 493,156
28,03/,691
29,324,432
M 1,747,070
13.2 1 11,661
33,917,900
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36,410,010
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36.772.912
Drexel dc. Company quote :
United States Bonds, 1881 103 103%
'United States Certf, of Indebtedness... 95 '9555,
.United States 7 3-10 Notes ' 101 X 102
Quarterznaaters Vouchers .... . .. g 7 „I.
Orders for Certificates of Indebtedness. 4 4J I.
32)4111.32hp,
Demand Notes 26 @ 27 p,
The New York Eimning Post Ot o tchtlay says
Clearings. Balances.
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. 9.440.563 59 ' 213,772 :4)
. 3.M,775 90 221,608 75
3.655,752 63 25.5.645 75
3,049.476 90 21021 69
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5,683:7M
5,884,011
5,881,103
5.593,424
6,049,63:1
5,583.452
5,545,007
5,600,187,
'544160 ,
5,453,748;
545.4,5:81;
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3000 do ......
80:0 do ..... cos
1000 do .AG
2513th & 11.... 23
200 Sum Canal Scrip..,
6000 American Gold— 332 X
1000 &hl Na 6s ',Mint Off 66
1000 North Penna 108...,103
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MOO Penna 2dya.
312 d & 2d R 14. 76
Arch•st R SECOND2SX'
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1000 Alio Co 6s. SO. 61)
fi Cam & Am It--..E5.1.12g
20 Philada Bank. .115
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Reading R '17,,v 373#
Do bds -lam. 109
Do bds '7o.—nrt •..
Do bds '86—.101
Penna - B an' 673(
Do Ist m 68.. in 112
Do 2d m 65... 107
Morris Canal.... 12 03
prfd 108..129 130
Do 6s '76....10.3 103
Do 2d mtg... 100
Snag Canal
Do 6s . •
Schnyl Nay 434 6
Do • prfd 12 1234
Do 6s '82.. 65 1 4. 66
Elmira R 19):
Do prfd ..... . 3134
Do 7s Ist m.. 98 99
Do 10s. ... . . 47 50
N Penns R ' 9% 10
Do 68 863 i 902
Do 10€........100 102
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Philadelphia Markets.
D ECEMBEP.
The Pious: market is dull, and rric :_ i
changed. There is very little inquiry f or
home use. Sales include about 2,200. Lt h. . a e4
6.123.‘ for super, $6.50 for Western exha,
do. extra family. The sales to the ret4,.
bakers range at the above flgures for sup ed
quality.
bb
$8e8.50 for fancy- brands,
bbl. RYE FLOYY. is selling slowly at 8'
oyi s..
CORN MEAL is uiet at $3.50 for hazy!,
and $4.25 la , bbl. for q Brandywine.
WHEAT is ttrm and in sternly dena m i
quoted rates. About 5,000 bushels:rg,4
Pennsylvania red, sold at $1.48 in store.
ranges at from $1.66@1.50, the latter for ebsi,,
is selling at 976'98c for Pennsylvania
and neglected, and only about 2,500 btut th ,
sold at 86@5•1c for old,
demandC for new yell
OATS are in steady About sray •
Pennsylvania sold at 41 @i4e, as in cpunit y.
A small sale of Pennsylvania Barley y rki t
$1.36? bushel.
. BARK is firm, with a moderate inquiry ( 01
citron at $2.651 ton for Ist No , 1.
CorTox.—The demand is limited switlye to?
for middling s ,
anooxitins.—There is nothin g finine 541
C o ff ee • we quote the forruer at 9@lolic for'
and toellVe lb for New Orleans. R
selling at 30(032e4cr lb, and Laguaym to e,try.
PROVISION are firmly held. tress Porkii;
at '514.50®14.75 bbl. Lard at 9;ey.loe•r‘
litter for priMe.
••• SEEDS are unchanged; about 1.100 bushel. ey
sold at $6.25@6.50 bu; no change in Tinaixty
"'Flaxseed; sales of the latter at $3 tit b u .
Wurskv.:—The stock is very much redr.r6l;
are selling freely at 42e, and drudge at 4:
• The followin are the receipts of ftour and
this port io-day g
Plotr •
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Oats....
poiladelphla()attle blitrket, Dec.2ll.
The receipts of Beef Cattle >t Phillips'
dro
Drove Yard are small this week, o.l y
I,2oViead ; the market, in: conacquer....
ter, and prices ofgood cattle have advanefe yttl
Its. Ordinary to common quality are uochmpt
rib( much inquired for, ranging at from my;
gross, for common quality, $668 for ordill ast
and extra at from $9@i0.50 100 ts. wart,
quality. Five very superior show-rattle sr,
sale this morning, from Ohio; average alioi
lbs 40 head.
*1 market closed very firm, the abort
being well'Maintained, and stock all sold '
Cows; and Calves are unchanged, sal setsi l;
from $lB to $4O per head according to outlay.
Sheep are more active, and pi ices well omit,
Sales at from s,‘@6e. per lb gross. A fewest:
at 61: , ,A3)-(,e, as to condition.
The receipts of Hogs, as we annoim e ,i ,
large this week; prices, in COmequence, art
ranging atfroni $5.5005.60 it too Ls, as toe..
The cattle on sale to-day are from the 104
States:
600 head from Chester county.
300 head from Ohio.
200 head from Illinois.
100 head from Indiana.
120 head from Maryland.
The following are the particulars of the DIN:
Fellhimer & Kirvin, 55 Ohio Steers. boat
Thomas Lamb, the__best drove in market, at
9X@10%; and 20 common steers at from 334 ,
Barclay C. Baldwin, 60 Chester county stem
ing at from 734@9 for fair to gOod.
Alexander liennedr, 30 Lebanon comity St
selling at from s@sy For fair quality.
Fuller & Bro., 50 Western Steers, Senig At
B@9 for fair to good quality.
Ullman & ShamoeFg, 70 Western Steers, sell
from $6@10.50 for fair to extra quality.
J. C. E. S. McFillen, 75 Western Steers, sel
from sB@9 for fair to good.
Jones MeClese, 25 Western Steers, selling at
$7@8.60 for fair quality.
P. Hathaway, 25 Chesterco . Steers, sel li ng st
$7.5009.60 for fair to good.
P. MeFillen, 101 Chester county and Ohio
32 for George Young at $8.5W9.50 for fair t:
and 70 common at $3.50@4.50 gross.
Smith & Rice, 58 Western Steers, selling .11
$849 for fair to good.
Mooney & Smith, 150 Western Steers, sal
$8a9.25 for fair to good.
W S. Black, of Pickaway - county, Olio:to
saleto-day . th,e largest bullock ever mitred at
yatd; tiTeighing 3,50 its, and one pair of Darer
tle weighing 2,400 lbs per head.
--Cows AND CALVES.—The receipts of Cows
Phillips' Avenue Drove Yard reached about tOll
this week. There is very little inquiry, sod p:
are 'about the same as last quoted, ningingst f
$20.t0.530 for Springers, and $25 to ;;Li per hm!
Co* and Calf. Poor Cows are selling at tom i;
TT • head, . • . •
ALvzs.iL-Thcre is eery• little doing, Rad*
unchanged; sales of first quality at PTP y
second do at 3%04e, as to weight and ecolitin
THE SHEEP MARKET.
The receipts of Sheep at Phillips , Arne
Yard are small.this week, only re/whir:NS
head. The demand is good, and priers Alt
maintained, ranging at from fog 6c. per lora :
few extra fat Sheep sold at 614€6.'/c. per
Sheep are unchanged, and selling at V.:*.is3.'
head.
. Lambs are selling freely at from 6*..t Pe
as to condition.
THE'IIW MARKET
The arrivals of Hogs at If. G. Indices
Drove Yard are very large this week. reach*
8300 head. The market is (lull and prim h+;
dined, ranging at from $6.50@6.50 Il 100:U.3 net
John Crouse & Co. sold 1.500 head 01 , 1! ,
Phillips' Avenue Drove Yard, at from $554.4.
Its net. •
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JAYNE'S EXPRCTORANT.—ALL WHO
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ASTHMA, CONSUMPTION.
BRONCHITIS. PLEURISY,
WHOOPING COUGH, . CROUP,
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the proprietors of the EXPIMORANT are Justified •
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