1 - 1-1 E PRES;t76, Nall DAILY (SUNDAYS EXCEPTRDJ ./051.1.V W. FORNEY, F. ill SOUTH FOURTH STRERT. V. DAILY' PRESS, • PI R INErk, payable to the Card s„l,,,,riberA out of the City at Erwrr DOLLA DOI,LARII FOR SiX AIONTFIR, Two 1)1 o p', 14).:Fraa--tuFarlablyiu advance for 4 T on, n orrionts 11:alerted at the aerial rates. square. 1I1P; TUI-WEEKLY PRESS, ~,,i Sllbserlbere out of the City at FUtrlt adirapr,^ NOTICES. 4 1),PICE OF THF., FAMIk IT COMPANY. No. '&O6 CEIES MUT St.t % „I,ktauarr 5,195 i. the Board Directors of the FA, ,F.'E'r,t)INIPANY, this Ly, Dividead l'‘10; CENT. was deolar.d. playable on dsinit; Epos. W. 1. BLANCIRRD, SAorntar ---- ovF1(B1CO41 OFMPA UNION MUTUAL - " Piro ADELvttlit, January 5, 136: ~, , r, of the Board of Direct/n.B or this Comply '::, dat, it DIVIDEND OP 81X PEE. CENT. ~[.,1141114.i Scrip, Av IN declitrod, pitynble to 't . ; ,1,,, on demn,ttil, without tivilnution for in xim. ' -jouN 31088, A4Rigtitlit Snerotity oTICE Ol' THE ENTERPR, ,FItANCE COMPANY, 400 WALNUT Stt 41,1'111 J.INVAItr 18 , 63. The Dimmers It; I H divideiThil of ERREE PER CENT. „ et' the Corettatty for the loot mans. ntoutl ' , ;;;;I after the 12th hutt„ free of tuXelt. _ CHARLES AV. CO XE, Secretor' OVVICE PHILADELPHIA. TI:ENTON RA fLIiOAD COMPANY, Pinta, 10,Pr 20,1862. + meeting, , ef the Stockholders, will Gonpany's Office, 'No. 224 South DELAWA MONDAY, the 12th January, 1363, M m,, t . i 1 which thee eloehen will be held re WY the ensuing yee.r. kow;!tl2 MORRELL, Secretary. NOTICE. — TILE COUPONS DUE VARY I,lBol j of the Registered Mort4age Bma .1.:1111.t AIN WiLLLA.AESPOUT thetiOA. » be patet on prosentotinn la Office mina Company for Diem-arm° on Lives an famines, on and titter the 2d instant. the Board orManitom WM. C.' 1,01.1 OSTRETII, Troaanrer, ,iriia,tst trio. let, 1863.: M.2-emwt3t ttrtrien OF ( ''THE RIDGIL-AV :34; AIC n MANATuiVic - rneeRAD - I alt RA coMPANT, 3 Corner P or ILAD RIDGEELPHIA, and Jan. 'COL Li 18nt H. 3, DirPotore have thle . day'deelarett a D ..frirt'V CUTS per Share on the capital eti ,„ 1 ,.01y, payable to, the Stoultholdere or tt 1 0tlyes on demand, virtu rho U. S. T LEWIS STOKES, Secretar! OFFICE lIHNERILL AND SCH.UY 101,1 , HAVEN. RAILROAD COMPANY. PRILADIMPItIA, DCaninber 1001, MC Annual Bleating of the Stockholders will rh , ir 011 ice, in the BAIT, of the FRANKLIN I No. 15 South SEVSNTIL Street, on the 11 ti.,! month, (lantutry) 1863, at 11 o clock A. i ono a report. of the proceedings of the Board e 11l be, presented, and an Election will be h r , , •!,lent mid 'ten Managers, to conduct the age :(,,;paity.for the lyrysiptinin tr. - • ' M BIDDLE, Secretary OPPIIHI.OF THE LOCUST MOU TAIN COAL AND IRON COMPANY, PHILADELPHI Denombet , 2o, 1£62 word Meeting of the Stookholdor% of the alto ;;) will be hold at their Wilco, No. 230 Seu ta,:rireet, on MONDAY, the 111th day of Jauna 11.1'clock A, M. ' when an Election will be he :r. , III)IIIECTORS to servo for the enening year. T. Poke of tho Company will be eloßd for flfto - ro, , r to the day of Elect ion. ,I. &lAD JOS, C. COPPUCK. SOcrotal7. OFFICE OF THE ENTERPRISE , Ascii COMPANY, No. 400 WALNUT DELris lA, January 2, ISGS. <4`E.--Thc Annual Meeting of the stockholders of aE1;1'1: I SE INSURANCE:COMPANY will be held the 19th instant, at 10 o'clock A. M., at the. flir TWelve Directors to serve the ensuing '." .1 ,-!;i h. , held on the same day, at the same place, I,otrs ofIOCH COVE, o'clock A. awl 2 o'clock P..M. ARLES W, Secretar y, OFFICE OF TILE F.RANKFORD t i It SOUTHWARK PHILADELPHIA CI I;AILROAD .COMPAOf BgRKS Street, F•oirtli —1'1111.411)13LPHIA, aftlllllLrY ISS;L—The Pli•Ttil. , have this day declared a' Div Wend of "I: I'ES CENT. on the Capital Stock of the Company iiia ,irninge of the past six months, payable to .. , tl:“ . ol..frs t or their lend representatives, on and e)ear 'of all taxeB. 'Nudrr Books will he closed until lath inst CHAS. R. ABBOTT, Secretsiry. OFFICE OF THE INSURANCE s.o:\ll'ANY OF NORTH AMERICA, PHILADEL , ir,nber 31, 1864 Mooting of the Stockholders will be held of the Comps ay, No. 232 waLsur Street, Janna'ry. 12, 1933, at 12 o'clock M. cud on the day followiug, January 13, 1803, an will be held for Directors, to serve the eusning CHARLES PLATT, Secretary; PHILADELPHIA AN D DARBY EA 11,140 AD (30,—NOTICK—The Annual Meeting h olden+ of the Philadelphia and Darby Rail : c,Kriny will be held at the Company's Depot on 4;I Avenue, between Forty-ninth and Fiftieth 5:44 o'clock P. M., on MONDAY, the nth day 1.563, when an election for a President and to serve the ensuing year, will take Place. THOMAS SPARKS, -Secretary, OFFICE OF FAME INSURANCE COMPANY, No.-R6 CHESTNUT Street. PumAnkratu, December 20th, 188.1. ":4Alowal Meeting of the Stockholders of the Fame n cis Company will be held at the office, on MON tl„lassory.l2ol, 1.88:3,_ at 10 o'clock A. M. f.i.: , rlos tor TWELVE DIRECTORS, to serve for the Toar, will he bold on the same day at the same' I,ilre,m the hours of 10 and 2 P. M. W. I. BLANCHARD Secretary. ,r , INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE .TATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. PFULAMT,PITTA, December 21, 198'2. LT ELECTION TOR THIRTEEN DIRECTORS of the t., nerve fur one year, will be held at the Cora ., .0111 re. Nos. 4- and 5 'EXCHANGE -BUILDING, on ,Tannary 12, 1963, between the hours of 10 AM. and I o'clock P.M. W ILLI AM HARPER, Secretary. oFFIvg, OF UNION MUTUAL S r COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27, Annual Meeting of the Scrioholders of the MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY of Phila.- : will be held at the office or the Coinpany,on January 12, 1503, at 12 o'clock noon, at which ~,,, L ection for Eight Directors will be held to serve ”sisulng three yeare. JOS. COLL rSON, Secretary. T. , OFFICE OF THE FRANKFORD AND SOUTHWARK- PHILADELPHIA Of CY , :ENUER RAILROAD COMPANY, BERKS Street, PITILAIIE4PITIA. Dec. 20, ISO. A , lord Aleeting of the Stockholders of this Corn vi',lo hold at their Office, on MONDAY, Jammu -1.2 M,, at which time and place an election President and twelve Directors, to servo CHAS. R. ABBOTT, _ . Secretary. PHILADELPHIA. AND READING RAILROAD CO.—Oeptcy. 227 SOUTH FOURTH ST, nArF11•11116, December 9,1962 ,— N0T1CE IS HEREBY ;IS, V. the Stockholdere of this Company, that the 31ec•ting and an Election for President, Six. Matta, ,1r" r r and Secretary , will take place on the 1.) 3 tI 1 0:4)AY (12th) of 'JANUARY next, at 12 H.c. W. H. WEBB, ,11 Secretary. NOTICE.—OFFICE OF THEN ORTH PENNSYLVANIA . RAILROAD CO., _No. 4-07 root, PHILADELPHIA, December 2,8, 1862. s: uunl Meeting of the Stockholders of the North ada Railroad Company will be held at the TEP Company, on MON DAY, the 12th day of Ja 111 12 o'clock M., for the purpose of electing a and ten Directors to serve the ensalerc.year:. EDWARD ARMSTRONG, SecT. OFFICE lIUNTINGDPN AND illioAD TOP MOUNTAIN RA=OAD COM. '2.58 South THIRD Street—PrumiumenuA, Dec, I:rll—The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of i - ,Ltingtion and Broad Ton Mountain Railroad and upony will be held at their office on TUESDAY, of January,lB63, at 11 o'clock A M t when will be held for a President and Twelve Di ,i•rve for the ensuing year. • J. P. A_ERTSEN, Secretary. OFFICE OF TILE WEST/VOILE LAND COAL COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA, De• ISM - rn. , 1:11 meeting of the Stockholders of this Corn lo held at their ompe, No. MO South THIRD WEDNESDAY, the 7th of January, 1861, at 12 ek3l: at which time an election will be held for VEN DIRECTORS, and a SECRETARY and TREA IR, ^>erre for the ensuing year. F. H. JACKSON, L: l 4 7 Secretary. _ CORE EX • ....PHILADIMPRIA, „Nov voiiiiier 17th, IS62_, Directors of till 0, Cattell, „ Jr., L. Buzby, ;,','!r , t G. Knight, ...4;on L. Maddock, 4.1t1:, Steel, Charles E dt t C e A T m ELL gEf%ALEX. Wall, IY, TORREY C. RANGE BANK, 24, 1862.—At the election the following Stockholders Bank: Christian J. Hoffman, Robert Ervien, H. W. Catherwood, William P. Cox, Edmund A. Solider, Samuel T, Canby, . Wilkins. Directors, this day, ALEX was unanimously reelected DIN, Esq., Vice Precident, .bier. J. W. TORREY. Cashier. OFFICE OP THE ASSESSOR. OF TOE SECOND COLLECTION DISTRICT, rat.. •rsm, December.lBB2. • s . E.—ORSTAY OUMPERT has been transferred "••• ll ' v ill`n known formerly as 6g (now 8) td Dirt- G • 1 1. vire Constant W Newkirk, resigned. • • 't% hn El Mut been appointed to AU the post :•24 serspied by Onetav Ontupert, known 1111 Div!. • Al. 4 !a. usw Division No. 8. THOMAS W. SWEENEY. U. S. Assessor Second District. Pa. NOTICE.—THE NORTHERN SOUP 50(11 Err will open their house, nituated at the r 9 1 . PETERS' Alley, FOURTH Street, above Brown, etaititous distribution of SOU l' to the poor, on tbe'Rh of January, 1861 This Society, in ••?tiqii with an aseociation of tadies,have added a free 4,e y. 4.., ahlislintent fur women and children Since • todetion,on the 20th of August le at, about 6,000 baths • 1.0,(% taken. Donations in money, Sour, vegeta &:e., will be thankfully received at the house, 1 3 9: ..fthe undermianed: CHARLES J. SUTTER,Pre -• Pk4CALLOWHILL St., SAMUEL T. CHILD, ,`1 T. MORRIS 7. No. 824 North SECOND Street; 4 1. Treasuret,' No. 021 'MARKET Street t__SAMUEL t:S. Int ARINI Street; HORATIO C. WOOD, 117 ..tnlrT Street, and by any of the members of the kr 1" KENSINGTON SOUP SOCIETY.— " The Satiety at an increased expense having cora. the erection of it building on the northwest side of Street, near Marlborough street, Eighteenth . 4 0 the tanking and distributing of soup to the Rut ,lw..or or their District, have appointed Mr. JOHN ':*KINS, No. 321 North NINTH Street, their agent to !: , :osi receive contributions to aid In the payment of ;"olding, anti to further the operations of the Society tho.coming winter. Any donations either in - "T• wood. dour, or vegetables, will be thankfully re hr the Me ungen4 or either of the undersigned," ABRAHAM P. EYRE, President, No, 422 RICHMOND Street. ;t J. J. HAMILTON Treasurer, Commonwealth W. moor of Bondi' and Chestnut streets, Alit.its M. LUKENS, Secretary, 10.35 Reach street, 1 .ne.1.1411A .• December ]9.1982 r' iIIX PUBLIC LECTURES TO OEN. ~,,rI A BEN ONLY—By Professor W. PAINE, ar. - ,TECLECTIC MEDICAL COLLEGE. RACE Street, "lid to monotone° ou WEDNESDAY Evening, •j' 7 l. atol continue on THURSDAY. FRIDAY MOAY, and TUESDAY Evenings, at i tekets to mingle Lecture, Twenty-11v Centst• For sale at the Doct Sto r e , ce. fitreett at the Eclectic Medicine No. .. , I,.htreet, and, on the evenings of the Lectures, .:socos. jat.-6t* ruAiTS AUX ELEGIANTS. , .o f • PAUL ANDRIOT, Guam] de la matson de de M. GRANDVILLE STOKES, 009 CHEST- Philadelphie, a l'honneur preveuir ses 7.7.'' 1 ; ;stets et connalesances qni rout dept favorise : s4 l L ,th d o e s Par e s e m n o n uros l s e t mo n da n le , s plus ven u t d e e '.O : . "riress Pour la salsou d'hiver, .r„ lv leStokesamisasadivosittunleseterasles Ia metiletres gualites, doe premieres maim s.A t. or o p o . . Must clue lee otBciers de tons grades I les Inellieures qoalites Watt:des, a des prix L'elegance do na coupe, Muni quo le cachet re ti c t ola velles caracteris e lours meridt est es.eja tt .trop cotton du Tit OP THE ASSF SSOR OF THE corxecTrolv DISTRICT, PHILADA•I .I•TMAN(.IB P. HALLOWELL had' been appointed T ASSESSOR for the D1V1.41011 of my IH vision le comprised within the ilm ik of to! the Ninth ward commencing at the west I,:.rvi!lith street, extending to and including the Nod - ' t "the so s u t trhef d an df Ar om str e et rth sdofMar. THOMAS W. SWRNEY, IT a Assessor, Second District, Penna. ' .1C SALE OF DAMAGED CORN. tilrsim•rirs in thfe e Pzt i ld ic o A n n;t t ild it 4tl ) the o h. I/A an amimut of GRIN, condemned by AY, 1•„, id Narve r !it In. sold separate from the Grain, at a price 1 the Quartermaster, or retained if deemed . 1 , 4 .. .I Lim. • td. , 11 In Treasury notes, on delivery. r rm j ". BREMER, Colonel and Quartermaster. rio:ntst..rEas Orrics4n.n dtmu:, , Tanuary 1, ja2.llt - 4,11 .41 & CO., LITHOGRAPHERS PRINT COLORISTS, Southwest corner of ‘44t • T and ELVIENTH Streets are prepared to ex doscriPtion of Portrait, Landscar. N a tdirS l ....Architectural, Autograph, Map, or o th er Labe. 1a.,1, 1 4 the most superior manner, and the most res. 14/41dt,,Portraite, Natural Histo ry and Medic 4 6 7., end any other deisction of Plates, colored . 7 . 4 ;14.410, and warrant Ph o togra phs ve satisfsc,,,,,u°,' '.‘salioa to Coloring . 0,, 04 - .• • RETAIL DRY GOODS. V p STAIRS DEPARTMENT. BOYS' CLOTHING • AND LADIES' CLOAK-S, READY MADE OR MADE TO ORDER. COOPER & CONARD, jarkfel S. N. COM NINTH and MARKET Sta. AATINTER CLOAKS TT S uns LYONS 'VELVET CLOAKS INDIA SILK CLOAKS, VELVET BEAVER CLOAKS. MOHAIR PLUSH CLOAKS, -WOOLEN PLUSH CLOAKS, CASTOR BEAVER CLOAKS, piturTon DOESKIN CLOAKS, FRENCH BEAYEE CLOAK.% • - MAGNIFICENT GROS DE PARIS CLOAKS. AU at a 'considerable REDUCTION 'IIY PRICES to close the season. ' , , • J. W. PROcTOR IS:. 00., No. 920 CHESTNUT STREET, de2o-frowtia7 JAMES R. CAMPBELL & CO.; IMPORTERS AND CASH DEALERS IN . DRY' GO.ODS, AT WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. '3's CHESTNUT STREET, Have just received, and am now orating, magnificent Hues or SILKS, SHAWLS, AND DRESS GOODS, ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO THIS SEASON. MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR Jo-a- Cassimeres for Busi less Snits. Cassimeres for Dre:is Suits. . Cassimeres for Boys' wear. Cloths adapted to every use. Boys' Clothing, ready made. Men's and Boys' Snits made to order. BL A BEETS. A tip top lot at $6. Damaged Pray Blankets at $260 and $3.60. Horse Blankets Army Blankets. Domestic Goods at lowest prices. . TABLE LINENS. Fine Table Damasks and Cloths. -The famous power-loom Table Linens. Bargains in Napkins, &c,. &e. DRESS GOODS, 2,631 i'ards newest styles Delaines at 2.50, Blue lisps, Blue Poplins, Blue Paramattas. Brown Reps, Brown Poplins, Brown Co burgs Balmorals at $2.76, $3, S3.M. and $3.50. COOPER & CoNARD, Ja.s-0 S. S. corner NINTH sad MARKET Streets. DRY GOODS UNDER USUAL PRlCES.—Muslins have taken anothor great rise, but we will still sell our large stock at the prices of last month, viz: Blenched Nusltus at 1216,15,16, 20, 22, 23, ned 25 cents per yard;' 1, yards wide, 2.5 cents; 2% do, 50 cts. All the best makes will be found in this stock, such as NOW York Mills, Williamsville, Wamsutta, Torresdale, - Canton Flannels at the lowest prices. Blankets of every quality, many at last year's low prices, from $1.50 to $l6 per pair. Some bargains. Table Linens, 7-4. wide, for 50 cents; do., 62, 75, 67, $l, a nd $1.26 per yard. Many of these were imported under the old tariff, and are much under present prices. - Also, Napkins and Towels in great variety; much less than they can now be bought. • ' Dorcas Societies sold'' to et reductions from regular prices. 11. D. & W. H.- PENN KLL, jail-3t 1021 MARKET Street, below-Eleventh; EDWIN HALL & BRO., 26 _South SECOND Street, Rave reduced the pricesiof Fancy Silks, • -. • Rich Printed Dress Goods, Choice Shades of Merinees, Beautiful Colors of Reps or Poplins, All-Wool De Lables, All kinds or dark dress goods reduced. Also, Fine Long Broe)se Shawls, Open Centre Long Cashmere Shawls, Rich new styles of Blanket Shawls. 4-4 Lyons Silk velvets. pure Silk. dentr f)RY GOODS FOR WINTER. Rep. Poplins, Fiend) Merinos, Colored Mousseline, Ponit De Soles, Foulard Silks, Blanket Shawls, Balmoral Skirts, Black Silks, Fancy Silks, Black Bombazines, Worsted Plaids,. Cheap Delainee, French Chintzes, Shirting Flannels, Broehe Shawls, Fine Blankets, Crib Blankets. SHARPLESS BROTHERS, noll-tI CHESTNUT and EIGHTH Streets. HSTEEL & SON HAVE A LARGE • assortment of DRESS GOODS, suitable for HO LIDAY PRESENTS. Rich Fancy Silks; Plain Silks, choice colors. Plain and Flawed Black Silks. Plain and Figured Rep. Poplins. Plain and Figured Merinoes. Plain Solferino Cashmeres, at 375;c, Worth 62. WINTER SHAWLS, in great variety._ MERINO SCARFS, BROGLIE BORDERS. CLOAKS—Of New and Fashionable Styles, made of Black Beaver, Frosted Beaver, and Black Cloth. Call and examine our stock. We guaranty to give sa tisfaction, as we sell nothing but good articles, and at lower prices than they can be bought elsewhere. dela Nos 713 and 715 North TENTH street. (IRIB AND CRADLE BLANKETS. Latin Crib Blankets. Fine Cradle EXILE & aNgIOURTH and ARCH VYRE & LAN DELL, FOURTH" AND 4BCG, have a tine stock of GOODS FOR FAMILY CUSTOM. • Good Largo Blankets: ' • Good Linen Sheeting& Good Muslin by thepiece. Good Unshrinking Flannels. Good Fast. Colored Prints. Good Table Linen and Towels. Good Quality Black Silks. Good Assortment Colored Silks. jal THE GREAT CLOTHES WRINGER " SELF-ADJUSTING CLOTHES IiVErNGER" Is warranted to be superior to any other in use. EVERY FAMILY SHOULD POSSESS A let. It is a relief to the hardest part of washing-day. • 2d. It enables the trashing to be done in one-third less time. • 3d. It saves clothes from the Injury always given by twlettttg. 4th. It helps to wash the clothes as well as dry them. WE BELIEVE IT ADVISABLE TO PRO(JURE FIRST. The :rolls being of vulcanized rubber, ion bear hot and cold water, and will neither break nor tear off buttons. . . SECOND. The frame beingof iron, thoroughly gai.. vanized, all danger from rust is removed, and the lja• bility to shrink, swell, split, &c ., so unavoidable in wooden machines, is prevented. THIRD. Tire spiral springer over the rolls render this mai. chine self-ad rusting, so that small and large articles, as well as articles uneven in thickness, are certain to re einve uniform pressure, Fouirrg. The patent fastening by which the machine Is tightened to the tub, we believe to he superior in silm. plicity and efficiency to any yet offered. Firm. It will fit any tub, round or square, from one. half to one-and-a-quarter inches In thickness, without the least alteration. RETAIL.I) Pr tif . . No. 1. $6.00 . '33.00. r air Agents wanted in every county. air Reliable and energetic men will be liberally dealt with: For Sale at the , "WOODENWARE ESTABLISHMENT" • • • A. 11. -FRANQISOUS, , • No. 433 MAHKSTIL.and Ho. 5 North FIFTH Bi.• '- dee , • • • .Wholesale agent for Pen n sylviats. C :A. :IT 'T- I .- 0 N The well-earned reputation of • FAIRBANKS' SCALES • Has Induced the makers of imperfect balances to offer them as "FAIRBANKS' SCALES." and pnechasers have thereby, In many instances, been sublected to fraud and Imposition. Fairbanks' Scalee are manufactured only by the original inventors, E. & T. FAIRBANKS Sc CO., and are adapted to every branch of the business, where a son:ect and durable Scales is desired, FAIRBANKS & EWING, General Agents, aplo-tf MASONIC HALL. 715 CHESTNUT ST. deMlv&l4so 517 ARCH STREET. C. A. VANKIRK & CO. Have on band a fine assortment of CHANDELIERS AND OTHER GAS FIXTURES. Also, French Bronze Figures and Ornaments, Porcelain and Mica Shades, and a variety of FANCY GOODS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, Please gall and eiamine goods. delS-1y WILLIAM Y ARNALL; DEALER Lei . HOTISE:FURFSHING _GOODS. , No. 1020 - CHESTNUT STREET, . . . . . . Agent for tbe l sale . ie.HArxr, Aomus.-81 scintsx , s • 8114-ADJUSTING OLOVIISS-WRINGER, Belleved . kibe the beat CLOTHES-WRINGER In use. It will wring the largest Bed Quilt or emalleit Hand kerchief drier than can possibly he done by hand, in very much less time. N. R—A liberal discount will be made to Osiers. no3-am JAKAIOA numi--I.B:ruiquimoNs inst 'Waived end for aale, in bond. " • CHARLES S. uARSTAIRS, nal Embo WALNUT St. aud outirrs 5Y,,\`,\\,\,11.'"?,,,_ ----------i.c%--'7.-,-4rrr::;t-ttt—j"-A. .... . . _ . „ . . , , r , w4 , 4 ,J, ri ..„,... s : ..i.:. --- .,...„...:_.._„....__ . ,. 7 1 .1 1 bi.... .. i, , , ,.. ~,, , , ,, 4,, , !:,:: 17 -- .*;f , ~ ...'f' }::, *V4. 4. -i....- „.._ fN :.%'• t I ~ 4.,.:. :. _ . ..%..-----____ ..: il,', z.,,....t...,!!`,....„::....,„..,..:„. ~ -. .,, ,k 1 1H . ....ran ..,---. ~,,, . :-. i. -- ' -.- { , r1: ::. . , ? . 7.... ,_ „,, _.,, i, , . '' -,...---, ,-'-' -*--=, a 'N,..„i. 0 111 11 r. 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CLARK'S ONE -DOLLAR STORE. 602. CHESTNUT STREET_ Myer-plated Ware, Jewelry, Photograph Albums, Travelling. Bags, Pocket Books. Port Monoales. Calms, its., for 60 to 100 per cent less than the regular prices. The following is a partial list of artistes which we sell it ONE DOLLAR EACH, The same goods are sdld at other places from to TS each : YOUR CHOICE FOR ONE DOLLAR Ladies' Sets, new and beautiful Ityles. Do. yine, Do.. 'Ear kings. . - Do. Sleeve Buttons, Do. Guard Chain, Do. Neck do.; Do. Gold Thimbles, Do. Finger Rings. Do. Pencils, Do. Pens with case, Do, Bracelets, Medallions, Do. Charms. ''• Do. Pearl Port Mammies, Do. Morocco do. 'Do. Wire 'o. Purses, - Do. Card Casest ••" infante Armlets, Do. " Neck Chains, . Gents', Vest Chains, different dries. Do, Sleeve Buttons, do. do. Do, Studs, do. do. Do. Pins, s do. do. Do, - Scarf Pins, do. do. Do. Scarf Rings. do. . do. Do. Finger Rings, do. do Do. Pen and Case, Do. Pencil revolving. Do. Tooth Pick,-revolving. • Do. Watch Keys. Do. 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SMITE, & PEABBALL, fell4l. 0 • Offic e . 515 IKARICRT Strce TTON SAIL DUCK AND. CANVAS, OP NJ of all numbers and brawls. Raven's Duck Awning Twills, of all descriptions for Tents, Awnings, Trunk, and Wagon Covers. - Also. Paper Manufacturers' Dner Pelts. from Ito foot ivide. Tarpaulin, Bolting, Sall Tw i ne &e. JOBX W. E .11IdAZir & CO., myl-tf W lONBS' Alley.• (1/' )r,eSs: WEDNESDAY, JA.N.IJARY 7, 1863. ANDERSON CAVALRY. [Special Correspondence of The Press.) Call.P OF THE Armunsms CAVALRY, I(Ear. NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 26,'1862.7 "Anticipation and memory are often sources of greater enjoyment than the actual present." Such is the,eaie with me to-day. Our regiment is now en camped inta strip of wo2ds, one mile south of Nash vine, surrounded by the encampments of many'of the regiments comprising the "Army of the Cumberland," the advance being only eleven' miles distant. Itis generally believed that the time for a great battlepin, this vicinity is fastapproaching, and that the Anderi son Troop will be called upon to take apart in_ the imPending ,strife. V;rhat a marked differenee 2be tween the circumstances surrounding us to-day, as a part of the great arms almost in the face of the elle.. my, and as the members of the, home circle we were a year ago ! The memory of our last "Merry Christ mis and liappyNew year," together with. the antii ciliation of an early end to the war, and a safe return home, is almost the only, source Of enjoyment to us now. Since my last letter, our regiment has been in some of , what may, not be improperly termed ac five service. , , On Monday Dec, Bth, all our troop, with the ex ception of Companies B and K, Jett camp near Louisville, and started on the march to .this place, arriving last evening. Our encampments were made at different Places along the road.until Dec ..11, when we pitched tents on the banks of the Oieen'qi - r . Or, near 'the battle-field Of Munfordsville;*: .4 ll4-48 seventy•flN-e miles from Louisville. The camp was situated in the valley, almost under the largebridge of the Nashville'Railroad, whicksParis the river at this point. One of the abutments -partially,,and, all the wood work, was destroyed by the rebels some months ' ago , and has been lately repaired. The village of Munfordsville, consists of six or eight houses, ineluding a store, and is something 'al .a military depot. We halted here one day, and od.the • morning of the 13th resumed the march; encamping at night eighteen miles from Bowling... Green, which 'place was reached on the afternoon of. the next day. Sunday, the 14thovas spent In. camp; on the pro perty of ex-Congressman Underwood, but, on ac-. .ocaint of a safeguard, we had to remove early on .Mcinday. Our passage through Bowling Green, and four miles beyond, was madeln a drenching rain, and tents pitched in one foot of mud and water: . It understood that from six to ten thousand men were encamped in the vicinity, the post being under the command of General Smith. At this time - rumors of a raid by Morgan's band were prevalent. It was thought that an attempt would be made to destroy the•railroad, and thus Cut of supplies to Nashville. Orders were received shortly after reach ing camp, and one hundred and fifty men, made up of volunteers from Companies 0; D, E, and F, under command of Major Ward, started out on a scout to Scottville, thirty miles distant. To use a common expression, this scout, of two and a half days, was "rather rough." The Scottville road lies through a thick wood ) relieved here and thereby a few farm houses and small tracts of cleared land. During the first night the rain fell in torrents, and after marching slowly and with' difficulty for twelve miles, a halt was ordered, fires were' built, *pickets posted, and we dismounted fora short:it'est. -I have been out in storms, but can't rememberAaV ing ever before felt so wet and cold as when Idis .mounted that night. I seated myself by a poor fire, and emptied a quart of water from my boots. ; This :was at four o'clock in the morning, and daylight again saw US. on the march. An advance guard of twenty men, under command of Lieutenant Jack son, entered Scottville at one o'clock P. M.,; but found no rebels, and returning to the main body, all started for camp, reaching it on the morning Of the 17th. • " Since leaving . Pennsylvania, this wtili the: first share of active service any of our troop litiveluid to perform. As far as my judgment and obiteairiitlen extends, I feel satisfied that, notwithstanding 'the talk in our regiment of disbanding and returning -home whenever the opportunity oilers, (ruiners 'of .which you have no doubt heard,) the .14,derion Troop will do their duty at all times and under all circumstances. On the 18th, another scout was or dered, and about the same number of -mere:tinder command of Major Resengarten went as•xfar Glascow—a small town in Barren county'rand 25 ranee back towards. Louisville—withouti-Meating the enemy. Companies B. and K arrived fpfeltirtp a, short time before this scout was made, akidWl resp tnalned in Bowling Green one week,..on-Sutti rn the 21st. the arell.was_again...laken- up— - the advance of a large. wagon and ambulance train, 1,500 head of cattle, a lot of pack mules and cavalry horses—the rear brought up by the 2d and ` 6th Ten neisee Infantry, and 4th Kentucky Cavalry. The State line was crossed and we entered Ten nessee at 12 M. the next day/ Night,before last our camp was seventeen miles from Nashville.. The hotel at Tyree Springs, formerly a' famous resort for the people of that city, and two miles in our rear, was burnt to the ground. It mead° ied some alarm, and rumors were rife of 7,000. rebels in our rear, &c., &c. Of course, all things turned outright, and we are south .of the Cumberland in safety. I have but little time in which to write anything of the impressions made on my mind by'this march and the circumstances attending it. As we entered Tennes see I thought of the great State just passed ihrough and of her greatest statesman, Henry Clay—whose voice, bad he lived till to-day, would, I feel have been heard in tones of eloquence against both slavery and disunion—and of a few lines I had read, and which were penned by a great . writer in de scribing the £ cene at the inaugurationbail of-General 'Taylor: "Let the thousands quaff their red wines at the revel to the hero of Monterey and Buena Vista, while wit points the sentiment with-- an epi gram and beauty crowns it with her smiles. More grateful to me the stillness of my lonely chamber— this cup of crystal water with which I honor the cherished memory, with the familiar aspiration : ' Here's to you, Harry Clay.'" • The country through Kentucky looks desolate enough. Houses burnt, fences down, and almost everywhere the traces of war and destruction are plainly' to be seen. The same is true of Tennessee, as far as we have gone ; but to me these traces ap periredito be not:so marked. It is now 83‘ o'clock P. M., and the greater part of a foraging party of two . ' hundred men have just returned •to camp. They started out this morning,, in connection with: detachments from . other cavalry regiments, in all four hundred men—the forage train consisting of over one hundred wagons. At 3 o'clock this after notin they were attacked by a squadron of rebel cavalry, about nine miles south on the-Hillsboro pike. Our men at the time of attack were divided into squads of twelve and fourteen, and scattered about in ditlbrent places. They were concentrated as soon as possible and repelled the attack with skill and bravery, the enemy succeeding, however, in captu ring two wagons. A major in one of the other reg,i-; talents, whose name I can't aseertain,',Fas in com mie& The impression seems to be, judginrby the talk of those who have 'returned, that had Major Ward been in command, the result would have.been different. I have it from one of my mess, who Was there find did considerable fighting, that at least four rebels fell from their horses either dead or wounded. The report is that one of ourtroop was killed and another wounded. I forbear sending any names, as I am unable at this present writing to as certain who they are with certainty. GUARD. PHILADELPHIA NEw Yoitir, Jan. 6.—The . Steamer McClellan, from New Orleans, with dates to the 27th ult., has arrived. She brings dates from Key West to the 31st ult. She passed,' on the 30th, the gunboat Magnolia, cruising. On the Oth inst. she passed the ship Con stellation, with troops, steaming South. Left : bt, Key West the steamers Ericsson, Continental, Aire City, Ben Deford, and City of Bath, for New York soon. No event of moment had transpired at New Or leans. - ' Three vessels of the Ranks expedition had ar rived, and there were already in camp at Baton Rouge 10,000 newly-arrived troops. • Gen. Banks, it was understood,- had proposed making Baton Rouge his headquarters. Gen. Banks had issued a peremptory order that the sentence imposed on Ryreux', for challenging an officer, should take effect. Christmas day was marked with unusual row dyism. Eight persons were * arrested for cheering for Jeff Davis, AmOng them was a lieutenant of H. B. M. ship VestiVius. He was very violent, and assaulted the policeman. Some Yankee sailors, who happened to be near, went to the assistance of the policeman, secured him, and helped .to convey him to the-lock-up, where he was put in the stocks, and on the following day fined fifty dollars. The Mississippi river was rising. Major Ferrigns, of the 2d Louisiana Native Guards, knocked a citizen 'down in the St. Charles Hotel, for shouting "To hell with .Butler—three cheers for Jeff Davis." The prize schooners Troy, Reindeer, Rambler, and Montebello had arrived at New Orleans. The steamer J. Ir. Brown had been attacked by the guerillas in Biriou 13onfOrica. One negro was killed. Private Hoyt, of the 4th Massachusetts Battery, and a negro, were wounded. A detachment from the 31st Massachusetts, .on board the boat, lint the rebels to flight. The gueril las having been "reinforced, attacked her again, and she passed out td" gunshot reach.. Cant". 'Darling Was wounded slightly in the knee. The steamers Continental 'United States also arr ived here froth New Orleans. The latter passed, off Jupiter Inlet, the steamer Merrynac, for New Orleans, With troops for the Banks expedition.. Off the capes of Delaware she passed the sloop-of -war 'Vandal's, for New York. -- • • NEw Yong, Jan. 6.—The steamer Arago has ar rived from New Orleans, with dates to the 29th, via Port Royal . on.the 3d inst. The bark Island City had arrived at New Orleans from Galveston, with seventy -live passengers in a destitute condition. All was quiet at Galveston. The steamer Marion had .arrived at New Orleans from New York. The sterunel Albany, of the Banks expedition,'hnd arrived in . tow, haring broken down. There is no news from Port Royal. ARMY OF THE CUMBERLAND. DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF. LATER. LATEST.' "'WES IN REBELLION. Speculations in; - Southern i i. d.othe Murfreesboro Battle— The - union Rap Northern Peace-men.— Stnart's Prisoners -I V°, East Tennessee-- mond—Advance in SteAl'airs in Rich- Market Reports—liliscenc,and 'Whisky— THE GREAT BATTLE IN 70..." 1 . 18 -. (From the RiCiunekd Examiner,-JanuarICESSEE, The painful suspense and anxiety oce... the non-arrival op Wednesday of the exl 3 ened by spatches from the West was yesterday much re...5.4 e „, by the telegrams which we lay before the reader wt . morning.. The agents of the press give favorable bit`, , vague accounts. The official despatch of Gen. Bragg to:the Geverninent is equally positive and satisfac- • tory. Four thousand • Prisoners, two brigadiers, thuty-one pieces of cannon, and a general repulse of the enemy from all points save one, is enough to con stitute a claim, to one of the most signal. of all the victories of this IVFLI', if the conibat can be considered as definitely concluded. Unfortunately, there is a t sentence in the despatch which renders us unable to' say WO the battle is quite over. Gen. Bragg says that the enemy on the left, successfully resisted the Confederate assault, and retained the position at the end of ten hours' lighting. Since then, and up to the present time of writing, there is no information. If Buell was command, we should remember Shiloh, and entertain the greatest uneasiness relit . - tire to the unknown seriel. That pertinacious and determined spirit would not fail to force every - man of, all his reinforcements up, to the line of fire, and either recover lost fortune or perish in the attempt. But we doubt whether, his clever successor is quite up to that desperate work. Considering the dm , rooter of Rosecrans, and remembering his past style • of action. we think it far More nrobable :that he should attempt a retreat. If he does so, both he and his army arc lost: •In FL retrograde movement, with • out supplies, andcompletely demoralized, his regi- I menls will become one enormous mob, and fall a helpless prey to the' pursuit. The whole -of Ten , nessee will be In our power•in ltss,than a week, and the army fighting before Vicksburglivill .never touch the soil of the United States agifin:LiXdeftt as paroled prisoners.. • . If our : information does not permit us to indulge in the:triumph of ~an assured victory, it authorizes most sanguine hopes of affairs in the'Southwest. If • those 'hopes are fulfilled - to the extent which now 'seems probable, the. country will owe an incalcu lable debt of gratitude to Gen. Johnston to whose. genius find activity the great change which has late ly come over the prospects of the Confederacy in, that quarter is clearly ascribable. Six weeks ago, the unfortunate Army of the Southwest was in just that ,state of, confusion. which renders disasters in evitable. Thezent-rels were uncertain, the soldiers disheartened, andf fife ,country; entirely hopeless of the. future . . Whether the rapid arrangements of troops which his orders effected have gecured en tire success is not , yetriscertained. . _ . , • • But so favas we know:the result, it is much „tee yond expectation, and.peimits.the I.o:dullgoricelof the strongest confidence in .thetfuture.'.. - Nor, should the due weedof glory be withheld from General Bragg, who was the actual , field commander in the victory of Murfreesboro, if victory it is. The merit of this M hbrave, and able °eer has-een obscured by his lateec.iim paign in Kentucky. ,That campaign failed,.and.failed bedause Gen. Bragg was not a proper persontO ma nage such a movement. But in his proper place the Confederate service affords no.. better officer than General Bragg. - Inferior to others as a Cotnman der.in-Chief on a-large scene of action, ,requiring extensive `powers Of .combination, the country has no .better lieutenant for a field of battle or a sin gle army. - • REBEL GREETING. TO - NORTHERN PEACE [From the Rielimend Examiner, Jan. 2.] Late events have turned Public attention in the Northern States to some other conclusion of this desolating war than that which they hoped. to gain by vaunts, menaces, and disproportionate levies of troops. The Word " armistice has lately been heard on the floor'of Congress ; and without its walls the practicability of a Coraention;to be composed of delegates fi om'all the (fates of the late Union, ap pointed by the authorities'of the States, to. adopt sonic plan of general pacification is now much dis cussed. Ent The' time for Peace Congresses is past. So long as the States were component parts of the same Confederacy, it was both lawful and proper that the representatives of their sovereignties should confer upon anddiscuss questions and affairs affecting them all. Nothing i in the Constitution forbade such a con ference, or deprived its recommendations of respec tability.a'nd authority. But such a Convention is impossible now. lt,is predicated upon the idea that the late Union still exists ; that the Southern Con federacy does not exist; that' the men of Virginia s the Carolinas, Georgia, &c., are fellow citizens of the men inhabiting Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. To admit the possibility of such a Convention ignores _the legitimate function of the Confederate Government. The States of the Con federacy have delegated their authority over. their foreign affairs to a common Executive and Legisla ture.- . . They cannot now take a single step in a dealing with foreign natione.without violating the solemn compact .by which they created that Government. The States of the Union 'are in precisely the same attitude toward the Government of the Union. They have no authority or power to treat with the Soutfiern States, - or any other foreign States. Such acts are distinctly the province of .the Federal Go vernment alone. No arrangement of -a national character ; no treaty, or preparation for a treaty, of peace between the two countries noivat war, is poe sible or lawful, except such as may be made by the Piesident and Senate of the Confederate States and the President and Senate.of the :United States. 6 The people of the North, who wish to see the end of these hostilities and troubles, must, first of all, agree to a recognition of the,Confederate Govern ment. Without that, the war must go on forever. -'tven Jib. armistice supposeifidiclirecognition. North ern speculation upon a general convention of States, is, therefore. mere moonshine, so long as the South remains unconquered. If- the armies of the United States were to succeed in driving the persons com posing the Confederate Government entirely beyond_ their territory, and destroy all hope in the people of the. restoration of the Confederate authority, a ge neral convention of the tivo nations, without regard to the constituted authorities of either, free to form any new relations which they thought fit, might then-become a matter for consideration With the in dividual inhabitants of the land. At present, the project of this convention may be noticed only as a symptom of a strong desire for petite among the Northern -people. Nothing will come of it for some time. So long as the present Executive and Congress remain in office, their dig- Cretion has no check. They are committed to the, continuation of the war in the last extremity. Pas sion and- interest both bind them to it. They will undoubtedly prosecute the war until new members of Congress take their - seats next year, unless the vast army they have collected for their desperate un dertaking emcceeds in overpowering the South, or is itself destroyed before that period - arrives. DESTRUCTION OF IMPORTANT BRIDGES - ON THE EAST TENNESSEE AND VIRGINIA. RAILROAD BY UNION CAVALRY—A DA RING RAID. [From the Richmond Examiner, January 2.) A body of Yankee cavalry, numbering, it is report ed, some 4,000 men, made a raid on Monday upon the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, and destroy ed two important bridges—one across the Holston and the other across the Watauga river. The bridge across the Holston, at Blountsville, was guarded by 200 of our cavalry, who were completely surprised and made prisoners without any resistance. An account of the raid, which we find in yesterday's Lynchburg Republican, says : • The enemy advanced within six' Miles of Bristol, the terminus of the Virginia and Tennessee Rail road, but retired without coming to the place. They afterwards advanced toward Jonesboro and burned the' bridge across the Watauga. At this place a small scouting party of citizens, hastily gotten to gether, came up with them and a brisk skirmish occurred, in which one of the enemy was killed'and two captured, who were bre:light into Bristol on Tuesday. They belong to a Pennsylvania regiment, and, we learn,reported their foree at 6,000. The enemy first entered Virginia between Cumber land Gap and-Pound Gap, and, passing through F. 3 .• tilville, in' Scott county, to Blountville, fulfilled their mission of bridge burning, and made a demon stration as if it was their intention to visit Bristol. This, as before stated, they failed to do, fearing, doubtless, to venture so far. They continued in the direction of Jonesboro, but, it is stated by our scouts, who came into Bristol on Tuesday night, that they were retreating over nearly the same route they had advanced. The distance from the point at which they entered' the State line to' Jonesboro is between ninety and . one miles and the raid is certainly a most daring one; and argues an audacity in the enemy .which they were not supposed to possess. They are reported to have been piloted by a militia colonel of• Washington county, Tennessee, by, the name Of Ward, Who left his home on Friday, and met them at the mountains. The damage .to the railroad is serious, as, beside burning the bridges named, the frank is torn up in manyplaces and the sills and iron burned. The dis tance between -the Watauga and Holston rivers is nine miles, - and the • burning of the bridges across these streams involves a loss of that dis *tance in our railroad communications. It will 1 take several weeks to repair the damages, and they come at a time when'the road is taxed to il3 utmost capacity. But few of the citizens . along their march were molested by the Yankees nor have we heard, of that destruction of private property usual in their raids. The citizens of Bristol, we learn, behaved nobly on this trying occasion. Old and young prepared with alacrity to meet the invaders of their homes, and to protect their firesides from pollution by their hireling foe. • PRISONERS TAKEN BY STUART IN HIS LAST RAID There were received yesterday at the "Libby,' ninety-two Abolitionist prisoners, taken care of by General Stuart, near Dumfries, in his recent raid. The commissioned officers are Captain John Buck ley,'llst Maryland Cavalry Regiment ; Second Lieu tenantPau/ Drucks, • Ist Maryland Cavalry ; First Lieutenant John I. Hammond, nth Illinois. Among the prisoners are the following privates 'of. the Ist Maryland Cavalry : George Hammond, John Sullivan, John Brown, Andrew Wilson, Charles Schwartz, Robert Martin, Henry Schley, John Kel ley, Peter .Ragland, John Labner, :Jacob Smith, George Snider, Michael Foley. • From fifteen to twenty of the prisoners are mit; Jers, teamsters, and sutlers' clerks. ' The sutlers' were loaded with "greenbacks. ,, About two hun dred wagons were taken loaded with sutler's stores, and Stuart's• men ' after fitting' themselves out a se cond time within three months, destroyed the sur plus. Two hundred more prisoners taken in the same raid, are at. Gordonsville, and will arrive to day.—Richmon44,Exatniner, Jan. 2. • LOCAL AFFAIRS IN RICHMOND. (Prom the Richmond Examiner, Jan. 2.] GREAT ADVANCP, IN SUGAR. AND 1110 L SES.— From some cause, unknown outside the circle of speculators and extortioners, the two staple com modities of sugar anti molasses have taken an alarm ing rise within the past two or three days, and prices have reached figures never before attained since the war gave its fictitious and unhealthy value to every thing that afforded a speculative turn. Brown sugar sold yesterday at 95 cents per pound by the barrel, and molasses at $6.10@6.25 per gallon, 'wholesale. The same commodities were retailing— stiga r at slql.lo per pound, and molasses at $7.60@3 and upward per gallon. Of course, all kinds of bakers , . confectionery, in which sugar and molasseiform Ingredients, shot up proportionately in price, and yesterday a dozen common sivcetened cakes that sold last week at - 26 cents per dozen, were up to 40 and 50 cents, and all other kinds of cake in proportion. Parties who profess to know, attribute the advance to the ac tive aggressive operations of the enemy in the South and- Southwest, which may ultimately result in the destruction of communication with Richmond for a time.. This, if not the real reason, will serve very well for an excuse, and . the speculative mania that ,will now certainly ensue will run up prices beyond the present rates, if the matter be not taken in hand by the Government or the people. THE HIRING SEASON Yesterday, the /negro hiring fseason reached its climax in .Richmond. The offices of the hiring agents were thronged with masters and mistress hunters of both sexes, and all ages and conditions. The number of negroes hiring in Richmond and vicinity is greater than at any former season, from the fact that hundreds have been sent here by their owners from the country, to prevent their falling into the possession of the enemy. MARKET REPORTS, JAN. 2. The general business of the city will not be fairly resumed before the end of next week. The ware-. houses, mule , and manufactories are all still closed. • The " almighty nigger," and the exorbitant price' of his hire, is everywhere the topic of conversation,! and the endless source of wonderment. Adult nE‘• e tpaE g hru r Noeo o dyis e rovis s athe , hbre m oiee g homes e eshltsen a h ' btn a n ayi ntd that 6.% they h re te, h m e l ae v yen a i n e ephe la r iamd i fi vc a y d ßee r o. n fl omo f T h t e utu i ihey e r s i he n pe n toli g b ) nsrt r e f eo i ° pe n ou r er g feir ici li t s :ehe 2 7 oed ° s : :. t Governnient ia hiring a.great number o for the year. opportunity for persons who have been driven front last twelve months as alcoholic liquors, and the , The vilest whisky, which before the war a gentle- . Juan would not give to his negroes, is 1 now eager y sought after and bought at from $25 to $3O a gallon. French. Brandy is worth from $4O to $5O. . Apple brandy is now the best and cheapest liquor itto t : l 7 % a i t i s; e a e g n a isi ß r o e n .aibs to, be had in this market, but even that, has within - 4 1e. past two days advanced as many dollars. We a fir., market, and the impos;'b' • y impossibility .of bringing on tion, time. A.,PP vance to cn ti , it up still higher in a very short 0 " - ‘•-• d:not be surprised if it should'ad cc NEGRO EO:e'close of the week. -"rTY'" RICIIMOND--SIN On ,Wednesday evez„"soEN-E . the Broad-street Metliodi— dismissed, the egress was ,:the congregation of a rch were about being at the doors of a negro ived women—in flashing attire, whtJhe, appearance chnrch, 'and compelled the congreVge - t-men and themselves promiscuously among tge-d,. into, the perfect negro surprise, no one in the coin` - resent ' and not even the Minister being previonslyWaS - a-,- of the object of their visit! It was soon made. liion; however; and two sable couples, who had taken CA other ." for better or for ivusser," were ranged befor the altar. The Bev. Mr. Dogget adjusted the ma trimonial fetters upon one pair,. and the Rev. Mr. Nolly heart-coupled the other pair. The negro reti nue then retired from the church, `and the congrege lion, spectators to the ceremony 'against their will, were permitted to return to .their homes. Some of the members of the congregation are very indignant at this usurpation of their sanctuary, and contend that na the negroes brive, churches and, - ministers of their own - accredited them, such cere monies should be confined, to their appropriate sphere:' Negro assumption and assurance has reach el a pitch, - indeed, when, without invitation or war rant, they storm into the midst of a worshipping vliite. congregation, interrupting the exercises, and instituting a mock ceremony of their own. ICE. We observed yesterday several cart-loads of very crystal-looking ice,cut ear the clear crystal-looking n suburbs, being' driven through the city. We hear that very consi derable quantities of excellent ice, of medium thickness, are being secured. The ce small of t af ietutnshtipaoeseet7gognal irrttrot.tfiotahepn. .30e.se: THE MONITOR* Thrilling DescrilitiOn of Her Sad End, by Her Commander—Perilous Adrentiwes of -Jr Officers and Creiv. S. RHODE ISLAND, January U—Sur : have - the:honor to report to you that the Monitor leftllanipton Roads, in tow of the U. S. steamer -Rh - ode Island, on the 29th December, 18P.., at 2.30 P. M. Wind light, at.S.'W., weather clear and pleasant, and every prospect of its continuation. Passed Cape'Henry at GP. M., water smooth and everything working well. - During the night - the weather continued the same until SA, M.,"wlien we began to experience a -swell from the southward, with, a slight increase of the wind from the southwest; 'the sea breaking over the pilot-house, forward, and breaking over the base of the "tower," but without sufficient force to break over it; found that the packing of oakum under and around the base of the tower had loosened some what, from the working of the tower, as the vessel pitched and rolled ; speed at the time about five knots ;.ascertained from the engineer .of the watch that the bilge pumps kept her perfectly free, occa sionally " sucking';" felt no apprehension at the time. The weather during the day until O.P. M., was variable, with occasional squalls of wind and rain, and towards evening the swell somewhat decreased ; the bilge pumps being found amply sufficient to keep her clear of the watgr that penetrated 'through the sight-holes of the pllot.hbuse and base of tower, (all of which had been well caulked previous to leaving.) At 7.30 the wind hauled more to the south, in creasing in strength and causing the sea to rise'; computed position at the time about fifteeen miles S. and W. of Cape Hatteras shoals. Pound the vessel towed badly, yawing very much, and, with the increased motion, making somewhat more water around the base of the tower. • Ordered engineer to put ,on I he. Worthington pump, bilge injection, and to get the centrifugal pump ready, and to report to me immediately if he perceived any increase of the water. P. M.—The sea about this time commenced to rise very rapidly, causing the vessel to plunge heavily, completely submerging the pilot-house, and washing over and into it, and at times into the blower pipes. Observed that when she rose to' the swell the flat under-surface of projecting armor. would come down with great force, causing considerable shock to the vessel and turret, thereby loosening still more the packing around its base. Signalled several times to the Rhode Island to stop, in order to ascertain if by so doing she might ride easier or decrease the influx of water; but could perceive no difference, the vessel filling off inimeciiitely into the trough of the sea, and rolling heavily. The'engineer at this time reported that it would be 'necessary to start the centrifugal pimp, as the other failed to keep the water under. Ordered him to do so immediately, and report to me the effect. The sea continued to. rise,, and the vessel striking heavily forward. The engineer reported that the pumps were all working well, but produced no effect upon the water, which by this . time had risen several inches aboVe the engine-room floor. iAbout 10.30 P. M., having given the pumps a fair trial, and finding the water gaining rapidly upon us, determiried to make the preconcerted signal of die. tress, which was immediately answered by the Rhode Island. Ranged up close to her, and reported that the water Was gaining rapidly upon us, and re eirested him to send boats to take off the crew. Finding that. the heavy stream cable used to tow the Monitor • rendered the vessel unmanageable, and, while dangling, struck her bow, and being under the absolute necessity to work the engines to keep thepurrips going, I ordered it to be cut, and ran down close under the lea of the Rhode Island; at times almost touching her. Water continued to gain upon the pumps, and had almost reached the ash-pits. - • Two boats reached us from the Rhode Island, when I ordered Lieut. Green to put as many men into them as they would safely carry. While get ting the men into them (a very dangerous operation, caused by the heavy sea breaking entirely over the deck), the vessels touched slightly, nearly crushing the boat, and endangering the Rhode Island her self, as our sharp bow and side would undoubtedly have stove her near the water's edge had she struck upon us heavily. The Rhode Island steamed slight ly ahead, and the vessels separated a shbrt distance. At 11.30, my engines working slowly, and all the pumps in full play, but water gaining rapidly. Sea very heavy, and breaking entirely over the vessel, and rendering it extremely hazardous to leave the turret. In fact, several men were supposed to have been washed overboard at this time. While waiting for the boats to return, the engineer reported that the engine had ceased. Shortly after, all the pumps ceased, the water putting out the fires and leaving no pressure of steam. A bailing party had been previowil:y organized, not so much with any hope of diminishing the water, but more as an occupation to the men. The engines being stopped, and no longer able to keep the vessel head to sea—she having fallen off into the trough, and rolling so heavily as to render it impossible for the boats to approach us—.l• ordered the anchors to be let go, and all the chain given her, in hopes that it might bring her up. Fortunately it did so, and she once more swung round head to wind. By this time, finding the vessel filling rapidly, the deck on a level with the water, I ordered all the men left on board to leave the turret and endeavor to get into the tivo boats which were then approaching.. I think at that time there were about twenty-five or thirty men on board. The boats approached very cautiously, as the sea was breaking upon her now submerged deck with .great violence, washing several men overboard— one of whom was afterwards picked up by the boats. I secured the painter of one of the boats, (which by the use of its oars was prevented from striking the aide,) and 'made as ninny get into her as she could safely hold, in the heavy sea that was run ning. There were several men still left upon and in the turret, who, either stupifier by fear, or fearful of being washed overboard in the attempt to reach the boats, would not come down, and are supposed US' have gone down in the vessel. Feeling that I had done everything in my power to save the vessel and crew, I jumped into the already heavily laden boat, and left the Monitor, whose hea vy sluggish motion gave evidence that she could float but a short time longer, and, sivortly after we reached the Rhode Island, she disappeared. - I must testify to the untiring efforts displayed by Captain Trenchard and his officers in their attempts to rescue the crew of the Monitor. It was an ex tremely hazardous undertaking, rendered particular ly so by the. heavy, sea, and the difficulty in ap proaching the Mohitor. While regretting those that were lost, it is still a matter- Of congratulation that so many were saved under the circumstances. There is some reason to hope that a boat, which is still missing, may. have succeeded in saving those left. on board, or have reached the vicinity of the vessel in time to have picked up some of them after she went down. On mustering the crew and officers on board the B. I.; four officers and twelve men were found to be missing, a list of.whom I herewith 'enclose, as well as the report of Second Assistant Engineer Walers, acting chief engineer.. I am firmly of the opinion that the Monitor must have sprung aleak some where in the forward part of her; where the joins on to the armor, and - that it was caused by the heavy shocks she received as she came down upon the sea. , • .. The bilge pump ,alone up to 7 P. M. had easily kept her free, and when we found that all her pumps a short time alter, with a minimum capacity of 2,000 gallons per minute, failed to diminish thewaterOmt on the contrary made no perceptible change in the gradual increase, we must "come to the conclusion that there are at least good grounds for my .opinion. Before closing my report, I must testify to the coolness, prompt obedience, and absence of any ap proaeh-tO panic on the part of the officers, and with but 'few exceptions on that of the crew, many of whom were at sea for the first time ; and, as it must be admitted, under circumstances that were well calculated to appal the boldest heart. I would beg leave to call the attention of the Ad miral, and of the Department particularly, to the good conduct of Lieutenant Green and Ensign. Stod der, who remained with me until the last, and, by their example and bearing, did much •towards in spiring confidence and obedience on the part of others. -I must, also, mention favorably Peter Wil liams, master's mate, and Robert Angler, quarter master,. who both showed, on that occasion, the highest qualities of men and seamen. The latter remained at his post at the wheel when the vessel was sinking, and when told by me to get into the.. boats replied, " No, sir, not until you go." The officers and crew have - lost everything but the. clothes they wore at the time they were rescued. There were no serious injuries Teceived, with the exception of Assistant Surgeon who jammed his hand so badly as to require partial amputation of several of his fingers . . , Every attention and kindness has been shown to us by Captain Trenchard and his officers, to whom we all feel deeply grateful..: • . Respectfully, your Obedient servant, . J. P. BANKHEAD, Commander. Hon..GinEox Wmr..r.Es, Secretary of the Navy. • SHAKSPEA - 1305 SHYLO OK.—We find in the Jewish Record, a journal devoted to the interests of American Israelites, and published in New York, a. new version of Shahspeare's "Merchant of Venice." The writer, who is himselfa Jew, says the play is founded on fact, with this important difibrence, that it was the - Jew who was to forfeit the potical of flesh if he lost the wager. Tne circumstance took place•not at Venice, but in Rome, during the ponti ficate of Sixtus the Fifth. The Jew-lost ;_ the noble demanded the pound of flesh.; the Jew demurred and ofibred money, which was refused. Sixtus, to whom the matter was at last submitted, decided in favor of the noble, with the provision that he should cut exactly one pound of flesh—not one grain more Or less,. on pain of being hanged. The noble na turally declined the risk ,• the Pope fined both par ties in heavy sums for making such a wager." Thus old Shylock's memory is vindicated at last. We fear, howevei,• notwithstanding "the truth of his story," that Shakspeare's will 'continue to be the popular.version of the'story.. • A ' DISCOVERED.—A correspondent has sent us the following lines in reply to a chal lenge to find a rhyme to Timbustoo : ‘` I went a hunting on the plaini, The plains' of Tfrnbuctoo; I shot one hitch for /1,11 my pains, And tie was a slim buck too," MEXICO. The French Successful—Defeat .of 25,000 Mexisans by 5,000 French Troops—Tam plc.) and Puebla Occupied A Panic in Matamoros — Decline In. Cotton. Nrov Yorix, Tan. 6.—The steamer McClellan has arrived with New Orleans dates of the 27th ultimo. The French are reported to have gained some sue , ceases in liexico, ' An Austin (Texas) Paper, of the oth ultimo, has . a San Antonio despatch of the 4th, stating that an express from Monterey brings news that a French force of five thousand had met and engaged a Mexican division of twenty-five thousand, com manded by General Ortega, and, after a sharp fight, the Mexicans gave way, and fled in all directions, The Victors took possession of Puebla, where they await reinforcements, and will then advance on the city of Mexico, ninety miles distant. A French force of 6,000 men landed and took pos session of Tampico, which port, it is supposed, will be opened to the commerce of the world. A French frigate was recently seen by the Mexi cans passing through, the United States fleet, oft the mouth of the Rio Grande, creating a panic in Mata nioros, the people thinking all the vessels were French, and had come to attack the town. Confi dencewas restored when the facts became known. " , i4tonhad fallen twenty-five cents in Matamoros. 'go s. CONGRESS—Third Session. I.ASRINOTON, January 6, 1863 Mr. TEN EYORTNATE. a petition in favor of zint Law.. Government New •Jersey, presented Mr. WILSON (Rep.), of .IVTA,t . :?It-rupt law. Commit tee on Military Affairs, bill to suspend tempcirarily the operAte_ from the to prevent and punish fraud-on the p.'peoh the 'entrusted with making...contracts for ~.4he act mcnt, and moved that the bill he put upon -, lere sage. Mr. POWELL (Dem.), of Kentucky, hoped - ., hill would not pass. There was a very curious hiL tory about the bill. , It was passed at.the extra ses sion and then suspended because some of the Heads of Bureaus were opposed to it. He moved to refer it to the Judiciary Committee. Ni. TRUMBULL (Rep.), of Illinois, said that there had been great complaints of frauds when this bill was passed, but on the representation of the Heads of. Departments it was suspended, If Con gress could not pass a - bill to punish fraud without its .being constantly suspended in this way, he tholight it would be better to repeal it at once.` Mr. - GRIMES (Rep.), of lOWA, contended that the bill was, in effect, to establish a - bureau of returns, and provided a punishment for false returns. He did not think the bill could be carried into operation in time of war. ' . • . Mr. HALE (Epp.). of New Hampshire, suggested that the operation of the bill be suspended' till the ad ofMarch, giving time Ye amend : it and: make it practicable. _ _ S.A.ULSDURY (Dern.), of Delaware, moved to postpone the bill indefinitely. Mr. FESSENDEN (Rep.), of Maine„ hoped thiS would not be- clone, and argued that, I ront the im mense number of contracts, it would be almost im possible to carry out the bill, except at vast expense. There is already a good law malaug contractors lia ble to military laws, by which they could be pun ished. After further discussion, the subject was post poned. The Oregon Regiment. IVli. NESMITH (U.), of Oregon, offered a resolu tion directing the Secretary of War to furnish the Senate with a copy of the report of Captain J. Man ford, who. commanded the regiment sent to Oregon. Adopted. Payment of Soldiers and,Sailors. Mr. WILSON (Rep.), of Massachusetts, from the Committee on Military Affairs, reported back the House joint resolution for the prompt payment of the soldiers of the army, and seamen and marines of the navy, with an amendment authorizing the Secre tary of I heTreasury to issue fifty millions of demand treasury notes in addition to the amount authorized by act of :fuly, 1862. Mr. FESSENDEN (Rep.), of Maine, moved that the resolntion be referred to the. Committee on Finance. Mr. WILSO,pi said he had no objection to its re ference, but he 'thought it was high time that our Soldiers should be paid. Many of them had been waiting for months, and some had gone home into the poor house, and their families are paupers, be cause they have not been paid promptly, as they ought to have been. Many men had deserted from solicitude for their families. He thought the Go vernment. ought to be furnished the means to pay these men immediately. Mr. HOWARD (Rep.), of Michigan, said that no thing had been more disheartening than the failure to pay our brave volunteers their money when due, and he hoped this stigma would soon be done away with. The bill was referred to the Committee of Finance. Visor and . Emancipation. Mr. HARLAN (Rep.), of Indiana, presented the petition of Rev. George B. Uheever and others, being a committee 'dthministers and members of cer tain churches in New York and Brooklyn depre cating indecision,. and asking for a more vigorous policy in the suppression of the rebellion and the emancipation of the slaves. Discharge, of State Prisoners. On motion of Mr. WRIG HT• (U.) of Indiana, the bill, concerning the discharge of. State' prisoners was taken up, and he proceeded to address the Senate at length. He said he should not vote for the amend ment of the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Davis) to strike out the section authorizing the President to suspend the writ of habeas corpus. It was at times necessary to make arrests, and he was not willing to give the Republicans the credit for • this bold, but necessary measure. It was a principle of the old and true Democracy of Jackson and Jefferson: lioth asserted the truth of this princi ple. He quoted from the letters of Jefferson; also, the speeches of Douglas, in support of this assertion. lie was sorry to see men discuss these questions in such a way as to embarrass the Government, not withstanding their own boasted loyalty. The Sena tor from Kentucky (Mr. Powell) the other day loudly declared that he was loyal to the Constitu tion. It was only a few months ago that n few Democrats issued a call for a party , organization, and from this had arisen many of the troubles which now perplex the country. In times like these, every good and true man should ask how he can best serve his coun try, and not stop to inquire what some Aboli tionists had done. The Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Powell) had rejoiced over the result of the recent elections; but those elections had been brought about by means not calculated to produce much joy. It, was by discouraging enlistments, espe cially of those who could stay at home and vote, by making charges against the Government, by oppos ing the confiscation act, by opposing taxation for the expenses of the war. The Senator from Kentucky (Powell) said he was opposed to coercion. .119 (Mr. Wright) argued in favor of i ron-will and nerve ; ; and a determined policy on the part of the Executive to .crush out the rebellion by every possible means, and he would take the property of rebels everywhere. He wanted to see the Mississippi river opened by our brave Western boys, and the'supplies of rebeldom cut off. He wanted to see a hundred thousand slaveholders running one way and one million negroes running the other way. [Applause in the galleries.] He wanted to strike at the heart of the disease, and then we shall see day light. There is nothing to despond about. He thanked God we have an army, a navy, and a coun try, and-he thanked God for another thing—that we have a genera) in the field who is not fishing for the Presidency—who, with his itaff, is to - be found in the thickest of the tight, and his name is Rosecrans ! [Applause in the galleries.] He would never yield to any foreign intervention. Americans must settle their own difficulties, and it was only in the event of a guerilla warfare that he feared foreign inter vention. He would labor singly for the good of the country, and for no party. The bill was then postponed till to-morrow. Sick and Wounded Soldiers. Mr. WILSON (Rep.), of Massachusetts, intro duced a bill to provide for the ereater comfort of the sick and wounded soldiers in jhe hospitals, and to promote the efficiency of the medical department. The bill provides that the rations of soldiers in hospitals be computed at the rate of thirty cents a day, which shall be retained by the commissary de partment as-a credit to the hospitals, to be expended in the' ame way as the hospital fund is under the previous regulations. Minnesota Loans. Mr. RICE (Rep.), of Minnesotx, offered n resolu tion that the Military Committee be instructed to inquire into the expediency of reimbursing the State of Minnesota the moneys advanced by the said State for .the suppression of Indian hostilities in 1862. Adopted. After an executive session, the Senate ad journed. fi. - HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Missouri Emancipation Bill. Mr. NO.I.ILL (Dem.), of Missouri, from the Select Committee on Emancipation, reported back the bill to aid Missouri in securing the abolishment of slavery therein. It provides for the issue of ten millions of thirty-year bonds,ayable to the loyal owners, the Government pledging itself to the de portation and colonization of t freed men. Mr. VALLANDIGHAM (Dem.), of Ohio, ob 'jected to the consideration of the bill, for reasons which he stated. • But the SPEAKER • overruled the objections, on the ground that the bill does not, as the gentleman urged, make an appropriation of money, and that it is not a- tax upon the people, unless the money shall be appropriated. He made his decision In ac cordance with that heretofore applied in the French Spoliation bill. • _ _ Mr. CLEMENTS (U.), of Tennessee, was not aware that this bill would be. reported, and, as a member of the Special ComMittee on Emancipation, he ohjected to it. At the last session it was proposed llto appropriate one hundred and eighty millions to aid the abolishment of slavery in Kentucky, West ern Virginia, Maryland, Missouri, and - Delaware. This was a national basis; whereas, this bill was of a sectional character; referring to only one State. Mr. WICKLIFFE (U.), of Kentucky, said he had seen it stated in the public prints, that some time after the issue of the proclamation, information had been received by the President, from intelligent, whole-souled Union men, which satisfied him that a great and powerful change had taken place in Ken lucky in favor of this miserable abolition scheme. Be felt it to be his (Mr. Wickliffe's) duty and privi lege to state, on this floor, in the face of heaven, and in the presence Of Congress, and in the hearing of the nation, that there, is . not one man in three hun dred, in Kentucky, who is in favor of the proclama tion: Be-had said this again and again. Mr. CLEMENTS remarked.-that he was not in favor of the abolishment of slavery on a scheme of abolition, but on the principle of nationality. Mr. NOELL said the people of Missouri have de cided that they will abolish 'slavery. In reply to Mr. Clements he remarked that the people °Chen nessee had no regular State Government, and hence could not actupon and accept such a proposition. It was expecting too much to hang the other Border Slave States upon this bill. As to i t being a " misera .ble scheme of abolition," as expressed by the gen tleman from Kentucky, he did not regard it in that light, and was glad he could,perceive good motives in the President for the recommendation which he had made. ',He appealed to Mr. Clements to waive his opposition. Let us commence. the work with Missouri', and when the proper time shall arrive the benefits may be extended to other States, Mr. HOLMAN (Dem.), of Indiana, moved to lay the bill on the table. Disagreed to—yeas 42, nays 73. Mr. ELIOT (Pep.), of Massachusetts, moved an amendment, excluding from the benefits of the act those whomay wilfully refuse to • take the oath of • allegiance,to the Government of the United States, when - required to do so by any military or civil offi cer thus authoriied, or by the said State of Missouri. Adopted—yeas '75, naps 25. Mr. PENDLETON (Derr.), of Ohio, moved to lay the bill on the table. Negatived—yeas 44, nays 72. Mr: CRAVENS (Dem.), of Ohio, moved to ad journ: Not agreed to—yeas 19, nays 82. The bill was then passed—yeas '73, nays 46. - • Propcosedissues of Treasury Notes. On motion of Mr. WICKLIFFE, of Kentucky, - it was resolved that the Cbmmittee of Ways and Means be authorized to inquire into the expediency of issuing treasury notes bearing 305-100. interest, the amount to be issued to be equal to the amount of tender notes in circulation, and such other sums as the demands of the public service for the current year shall require; that there be issued e,n equal THE WAR PRESS. (PUBLISHED WEEKLY.) rtrii Wan PRIM will 130 cent to subscribers by mail (Per annum in advance) at $2.00 Five 46 44 44 9 Ten " " e 17 .00 .00 Twenty Copies" 06 32.00 Larger Clubs than Twenty will Le charged al tho came rate, $1.64) per copy. The money mug always accompany the order, and in no mutants can theft terms be derriatedfrom. as they' afford very little more than the cost of the paper. Postmasters are requested to act as Agents for Tap WAB FILEN. 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Mr. COLFAX (Rep.), of Indiana, from the Com mittee on Post Offices, reported a bill authorizing the Postmaster General to add to the list of mail able articles, and explained it was intended to allow articles not now mailable' to be sent to the soldiers in the army by their friends fit home, at book-post age rates—one cent per ounce. Passed. Apiiropriation Bill. The House then resumed the consideration of the Executive, Le,glotative, and Judicial appropriation bill. Without arriving at a conclusion the House ad journed. The following Missouri emancij s the vote on the paesagO•of the , ation bill: YEAS. FiAxer (R ) • Franchot (R.) Gooch (R.) Goodwin (R.) Hale (R.) Hansom, (R.) Hickman. (R.) Hooper (R: Horton (R.) liiitchins (R.)" Julian'(lt.) - RelleY,(R.) s Kellogg (R.) Mich . Lehinan"(D.) -' Loomis (R.) . Lovejoy (R 3 Low (U.) ' McKean, (R.) McKnight (R.) McPherson (R.) Maynard (U,) Iltarrill (R. ) Me. Morrill (R.) Vt. Noell (D.)' Olin (R.) NAYS. Aldrich Alley (R.) Ashley (R.) Babbitt (R.) Baker (R.)' Baxter (R.) Bingham (R.) „Blair (il.) 'Va. Blake (It) Buffinton (R.) Burnham (R,) Campbell (R.) Chamberlain (R.) Clark (R.) Colfax (R.) ConklingF.A. (R.) Conkling R. (R.) Corodo (R.) Duet!. (R ) Eliot (R.) - Ely (R.) Fenton (R.) Fessend en ,S.C.(R) Fessenden T. A. B. (Rep.) Allen (D.)O Ancona (1).) Bailey (DJ Pa 'fiddle (D.) lyert cents (U.) Crm (U. Dunlap lr Dunn (R.) ' Granger (D.) Grider (U.) Haight (R.) Hall (^IQ Harding (H.) Holman (D, )) JoeHhn ogg (R. son (D.) Kell Kerrigan (D.) KnaPO (D.) Law (Di Menzies (Ti.) • Morris (D.) Norton (D.) Alleton (D.) PENNSILVANLI. • SENATE. " The Senate was called to order at this afternoon. GEORGE Y. LAWRENCE (Rep.), of Wt..l. ton county, was re-elected Speaker. The v. stood : For. George V. Lawrence, 20; for Henry S. Mott, (Dem.,) 13. Mr. - LA.WHENOE; upon taking the Chair ; ad dressed the Senate as follows - SENATORS : .feel deeply ,grateful for the distin- - guished honor you again confer upon me. I bring to the discharge of the duties of the position as signed me by your partiality, some experience and an ardent desire to perform them with. fidelity and impartiality. I shall enforce the rules adopted for our government rigidly, as the surest method of pro curvng that order and dignity which becomes the Senate of the great State we represent; and I will expect the cordial co-operation of every Senator on the floor. HI err in judgment, I trust you will al ways accord to me honesty of purpose. Since the close of the last session, one of our num ber—then as vigorous and active as any of us—has changed this for another state of existence: Colonel Samuel Wharton, of Huntingdon county, a kind and generous friend, a patriotic citizen, and a faithful and honest representative. His body lies beneath the sod of his own loved valley, and his spirit is in the hands of the God who gave it. Let us imitate his.virtues, revere his memory, and submit calmly to.the fate we cannot control. 'When I addressed the last Senate from this place, I referred to the hopes cherished by all loyal citi zens, that our forces then in the service would, if properly managed, speedily subdue the rebels and compel obedience to the Constitution and the lawn in the rebellious States. Owing to the Inherent de fects in the management of the war, and a failure to comprehend the magnitude and extent of the rebel lion, added to the incompetency, jealousy, and tins sible treachery of some of onr leaders in the held, less has been accomplished than we expected, and the, rebels; are still as'intent on the work of destruo tion as ever. • That different and more favorable results have not attended a cause so just as ours, is not in any way chargeable to the patriotic men in arms. The contests of ancient and modern times find fewparal lels to the heroic bravery of our troops. In every equal contest they have been victorious, and on all occasions have exhibited a gallantry and a true de votion to the cause, which commands our admira tion and- causes our hearts to swell with fervent gratitude. Their names and their fame will be hand ed down to the patriots of another age. Pennsylva nia mourns the loss of many of her bravest sons; the sable weeds of mourning are • now seen all over the land; and when the dead are called to judgment, some of them will rise from every battle-field. Let us take . suitable action concerning their deeds, and let ouriaersonal recollections of them be like bloom ing amaranthes 'forever. While the heart sickens at this loss of life and ex penditure of treasure; let no loyal man hesitate as to our future course. The Union should, and I trust,, will be preserved, the Constitution respected, and - the laws enforced, at whatever expenditure of life and money; the , interests involved demand the sa crifice. It should be the ardent prayer of all just 11111112 that the-cause of this unhappy strife, which is plainly apparent, should be stricken down. Chris tians, patriots, and philanthropists throughout the world will approve this course, and peace when conquered, will be perpetual. Let the Administra tion rise to a higher appreciation of its duties to the people. Let, there be no jealousies, no exhibition of party strife, no sympathy with rebels. Opposition to the constituted authbrities, in this struggle to maintain and preserve the Government by all legitimate means, whether by force of arras or proclamations calculated to weaken and destroy the power of the Government, and to remove the cause of the strife forever, is little short of treason. Let us, then, in our action here on the question at least as it may be presented, show our devotion to the Go vernment, to the interests of our children, and to the - cause of civil liberty throughout the world. We will soon be called upon to legislate for the in terest s of a great State, for an honest and confiding constituency... The experience and former services of many of those before me, is a sufficient guarantee that these interests will receive proper attention. Thanking you again for'the honor you have done me I assume the duties of the Chair. The oath of office was then administered to the new Senators. All the officers nominated by the Republican caucus were then elected. Their !names were pub lished yesterday. Committees were appointed to wait upon the Governor and the House of Representatives, and inform them that the Senate was duly organized. The ordinary rules of order were then adopted. The Senate then adjourned until eleven o'clock to morrow morning. HOUSE The House was called to order at noon to-day by E. H. Rouch, Clerk of the House of 1862. Prayer was offered by Bev. Air. Cotten, of the Old School Presbyterian Church of Harrisburg. The . Secretary of the Commonwealth presented the certified returns of the election of members. On motion of Mr. HOPKINS, of Washington, the House proceeded to the election of a Speaker. JOHN CESSNA, (Dem.), of Bedford county, was elected Speaker, the vote being fifty-four Democrats against forty-five National Unionists. Speech of Speaker Cessna. GoNTLEMEN OR THE HOUSE of RErnESENTA- TiVES : I return to you my sincere and heartfelt thanks for the honor you have just conferred upon me. lam about to assume the discharge of the du ties, of presiding officer of your body with a full sense of the many difficulties and heavy responsi bilities attending the position. I pledge to you, one and all, my firm determination to perform those du ties with strict impartiality, according to the utmost of my ability. Without your aid and cordial and generous forbearance and assistance success, with me will be impossible. These I earnestly invite ;it your hands. May I not confidently express the hope and belief that in the discharge of our several duties all per sonal and political differences will be buried, and that all will be actuated by an honest determination to Promote the welfare and prosperity of our noble State, and to uphold the Constitution and restore the union of our beloved country, now distracted by an unjust but disastrous civil war 3 The session of the Legislaturd now about to commence may, and probably will be one of the most important ever as sembled in this State. The eyes of our constituents and. of the whole nation will be upon us. Pennsylvania contains within herself all the re sources of a great and powerful nation. She is to day almost equal in population, and in all the ele ments of strength, to the whole nation in the days of its infancy. The conservatism and patriotism of our people have at all times had an important and controlling influence in moulding the public sentiment of our nation. May we not reasonably hope that, in this hour of our trouble and national peril, the conserva tive views of our people, sustained and supported by the wise and patriotic action of these representa tives, may go far to allay and rebuke the wild fana ticism of all extremists, and restore to the country its former condition of peace,-prosperity, and na tional grandeur I While we are justly proud of our State—of her power and greatness—let us not forget that all these depend upon her connection with the Federal Union.. Thedestruetion of the latter would, sooner or later, prove the overthrow of the former. The true greatness and prosperity . of Pennsylvania can only be secured and preserved while our whole Union remains, and we continue to exist as one people, with one Government, one Constitution, and. one set of laws. I sincerely trust that in our associations and de liberations, during the coming session,those friendly and kindly feelings which should prevail among gen tlemen will be so far observed, that when we come to separate, we may look back upon our past course without a single regret. When we return to our constituents may we he gratified with their hearty endorsement of our official conduct; and in the fu turemay it have the approval of our own consciences and judgment. Above all, may our legislation be such, as to aid essentially in allaying the angry passions which now swell the bosom of our nation, and in upholding and cheering the patriot hosts who have gone forth to sustain the Government of our lathers, until our glorious old Union shall be speedi ly and permanently restored—our whole country. once more peaceful and powerful, and the flag of si free, happy, and united people again brighten our skies from one extremity of this continent to the other. At the conclusion of the speech, the oath of office was adininistered to the Speaker by Mr. Vincent, of Erie. • All the members were then either sworn or affirmed. -• • ,Committees were appointed to wait upon the Go vernor and upon the senate, and inform them that the House was ready to proceed to business. Rules of order were adopted, and other preliminary busi ness transacted. The House then adjourned. HISTORIC ITEMS.L—Francis F... Drake, Esq., of Boston; has in preparation a new "Dictionary of American. Biography." It will contain at. least double the matter in the work of the Bev. Dr. Allen, and include articles on living worthies. He will be happy to receive biographical items of interest; or the correction of errors or misstatements whioh have gained currency. The Historic and Literary Society of Quebec have just published another part of their 1 ° Collections," devoted' entirely - to Jaques Cartier, as to whose life and family it gives some very interesting re sults of investigation in the archives, public and private, of St. Dial° and its vicinity. To a Cana dian, especially, these materials for. a biography of the great French discoverer must address them selves with no little °harm. • The Hon. William Willis has in press, to issue this month, a work to be entitled "The Law Courts and Lawyers of Maine, from the earliest Coloniza tion of the State." It will contain sketches of all the old lawyers who have practiced in the State.— Hidorie Magazine, Phelps (R.), Cal. Pike, (R.) Rice (It.) Miss. Rice (R.) hie. Riddle (R.) Rollins (R.), N. H. Rollins (TO Mo: Sargeant (R.) Sedgwiek (It.) Shef f ield(U. ) ) Spaulding (R.) Steyens (1t) Thomas(R.) Mass. Trowbridge (R.) Van Horn (R.) Van Valkenburglx (Re) Verre p. e (R.) Walker (If,) Walt (R.) Wallace (R.) Wheeler (R.) Windom (R.) Worcester at I Stile] (D.) Smith (D.) Steele(D.) N.Y. Steele (D.) It J. Stiles (I).) Stratton (R.) Trimble (R.) Valia.ndigliaman Voorhees (D.) Ward (1).) Webster, (D.) Wickliffe at.) Wilson (R.) Wood, (D.) Woodrnif (D.l
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