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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1863.
Provisional Government for State Bcsto-
ration.
Tlie bill of Mr. Ashley, of Ohio, which
■will shortly be considered by Congress, is
•worthy of attention : as the initiative of
'one of the most important matters in the
view of our present statesmanship—the
government and education of the repos
sessed districts of the rebellion. This bill
accords with the Presidential message and
provides for provisional Mili
tary Governments over the country in rebel
lion, and authorizes the loyal citizens to
'organize State Governments. The Presi
dent will appoint for every rebel district a
Military Governor, who will have the civil
administration, until State Governments
can be formed and Congressmen elected.'
“ Whenever the people desire there .organi
zation of State" Governments, the Military
Governor is to order an enrolment of the
loyal electors. As soon as the niimber of
the latter will be equal to one-tenth of the
voters at the presidential election in 1860, *
the Military Governor shall order the elec
tion of a State Convention, which shall be
authorized to form a State Government,
provided that it be not repugnant to the
Constitution of the_ United States or the
President’s Proclamation of January 1,1863,
and that slavery he forever abolished and
prohibited. The new Constitution is to he
submitted to the people, and, after its adop
tion, Senators and Representatives to Con
gress may be chosen. All the laws of the
former Constitutions of these districts,
making a distinction'between black and
white persons, are abrogated, and any in
fringement of individual freedom is to be
punished as kidnapping.” This bill will
doubtless form the basis of very general
and thoughtful discussion.
The Death oi" General Buford.
The death of this: distinguished cavalry
General will create deep regret among all
who have read the brilliant history of the.
cavalry of the Army of the Potomac for the
past year. Buford’s name, with that of
Kilfatbick’s, became a household word,
heard daily in accounts of new movements
and exploits, raids on the enemy’s trains,
and encounters with Stuart. Nothing is
recorded of him, in this period of his chief
activity, but what is to his high credit as a
bold and energetic general of cavalry. He
was greatly beloved by his command, and
his doss will be lamented throughout the
whole army.
Gen. Buford died in Washington, yes
terday, of typhoid fever,, contracted while
in camp, and was, before his severe illness,
in the prime of health and manhood. He
graduated at West Point, in 1844, and had
ever since remained in the regular service,
being a captain of dragoons at the outbreak
of the war. He won his first triumphs in
Virginia, in the cavalry operations under
Gen. Pope. Shortly before his death the
President appointed him a major general.
LETTERS FROM OCCASIONAL.
Washington, December 15, 1860.
Although the work before Congress Will
be most important, it is not anticipated
that the session, mil be a long .'one, unless
the question of reconstruction should be
forced upon : the House by the course of
events, or the intrigues of the opposition.
The legislation will be more remedial of
acta passed within the last two years, than
original. Amendments of the Enrolment
bill, including, I think, the repeal of the
three-hundred-dollar exemption clause; of
the Revenue or Tax bill; increase of the.
pay of the soldiers, and full protection
to the colored - troops; and the necessary
appropriation bills, will constitute the bulk
of the business of the just-opened session.
The Military Committees will have plenty to
do in shaping the legislation so as to im
prove the various measures essential to the
preservation of discipline, the reduction of
useless expenditures, and the abandonment
of the practice of rewarding political favo
rites at the expense of the brave and battle
scarred veterans, many of whom are still
even when they command brigades
and divisions. This is not the fault of the De
partment, but a result of circumstances which
Congress will undoubtedly promptly and
sternly cure. It is astonishing how success
ful nearly all-, the legislation of the last great
Congress has proved itself to be. Con
sidering how if was assailed, and its friends
harassed and obstructed in their efforts,
they deserve to be warmly felicitated on
the teachings of that experience which is
always the surest test of the wisdom of pub
lic men. The management of this vast
Governmental machine, in the midst of a
bloody and extended- war, requires her
culean energy and the most unbending
honesty. Every department must be
watched and guarded with constant zeal.
To promote the welfare of the troops; to
keep down expenditures ; to discover fraud
and crime ; to maintain our peace with
foreign Powers ; to anticipate the march of
great events; to preserve the national cur
rency, and to prevent its inordinate ex
pansion ; to encourage emigration, and
develop the newly-discovered and almost
fabulous mineral resources of our tei - rito :
riesall these demand something like su
perhuman vigor and belf-denial. Have you
ever thought that, although surrounded with
complications and temptations, no suspi
cion or stain has ever jußtly attached to any
one of Mil Lincoln’s Cabinet, and also that
whenever sought to be fastened upon them,
investigation has been followed by com
plete vindication ? It may be charged that
the House censured Secretary Cameron be
fore he left the Cabinet; but, although that
censure stands unexpunged, it; must not be
forgotten that the President, whose pure and
unsullied patriotism .not even ills worst foe
has ever dared to question, came forward
to assume the whole responsibility foT
which General Cameron was most un
fairly blamed. It is next to impossible,
in such an emergency as,this, when millions
must be spent, or the cause lost to freedom
and the future, that there shoiild-not be mis
takes, and sometimeßiextravagance, and not
seldom disclosures of corruption. How
eyery case of malfeasance in office, of incom
petency and carelessness, is punished and
detected, the country knows and remembers
■with grateful pride. None escape the cease
less watchfulness and impartial justice of
the Government: The highest are removed
or retired the moment wrong-doing is proved
upon them. The brave and honest soldier
is taken from the ranks and promoted. The
grasping contractor ‘is checkc'd; the dis
honest one gibbeted before the eyes of the na
tion, while the faithfhl servant, is advanced
and applauded. Such is the record of Mr.
Lincoln’s Administration up to this period.
Is it surprising that as the loyal people read
it they are gratified? Is it to be wondered
at that the rebels behold the .glowing pic
ture, and shudder at the dreraful contrast
suggested by that dark and howling pande
monium in which the fiends in human
shape, who have despoiled them, wait the
Lour of their sure overthrow ?
Washington, Dec. 10,1863,
Revcrdy Johnson is one of the finest
■specimens of the old school of American
statesmen. In the sixty-eighth year of his
•age Che was horn on the 21st of May, 1790.),
his appearance is that of a much younger
man, and his manners and good health re
mind one of what we read of the courtly
address and good personal habits of the
public men of Great Britain. I have never
doubted Beverdy Johnson’s thorough patri
otism, for I knew where he stood at the
beginning of the rebellion, when the streets
of Baltimore were red with the .blood of the
Massachusetts boys, and the whole nation
blushed black for a deed of shame only less
frightful than the July riots, which dis
honored the city of New York, He holds
goihe opinions I do not like, and has, I
think, committed some mistakes —vide his
somewhat partisan support of McClellan
and bis persistent championship of Fitz
John roller after a fair trial before a dis
tinguished' and impartial tribunal—but his
heart is ns true to his country as to his own
blood, and as Bteady as the Northern star.
I was not surprised, therefore, yesterday,
when he rose in the Senate, and in a speech
of characteristic power, candor, and ability,
took issue with Hon. Garret Davis, the
Kentucky Senator, and assumed the high
est and strongest grounds in -support
of the Government and the war; but
I was not, I confess, prepared to hear Re
verdy Johnson give utterance to such whole
some and opportune sentiments on the sub
ject of slavery. He has been heretofore
classed with the Opposition, but his argu
ment yesterday afternoon, discussing, the
main issue involved in this struggle, places
him among the unconditional supporters of
the Administration. His testimony in favor
of the employment of colored troops, jus
tified .as it is by law, and sanctioned
by the precedent and the experience of
the navy,, in which he tells us negroes"'
have been employed from the begin
ning of the .Government, and the valuable
judgment he pronounces that our colored
people were in the highest sense citizens of
the Republic—and also his open and manly
denunciation of slavery as a social evil—all
these admissions are not only creditable to
himself,“but of the most vital importance
to the cause of our country and to the anti
slavery element of the free States. Mr.
Johnson is not a demonstrative man. He
is a careful and just observer of events. He
bides his time. Others have preceded him
in this great struggle who may therefore
claim the honors of priority, hut when
lie throws his testimony into the .scale
of right and strengthens the hands of
the constitutional authorities by lessons
drawn from his long and honored experi
ence, the weight of his judgment cannot be
overestimated. Many good men' throughout
the land have made Reverdy Johnson their
leader, and have followed him in the belief
that whatever course he took would be ho
nestly taken and fearlessly pursued. Upon
this class his speech of yesterday cannot
fail to produce a profound and healthy im
pression. Thus it is that one after another
of the influential minds in the Border-slave
States, are coming over on the right side,
and are yielding before the pressure of those
mighty truths which partisanship cannot
shake or|destroy, and the advance of which
unreasoning opposition cannot retard.
“ The Monks” is a subject of novel and
universal interest, and the Rev. F. E.
Boyle is fully capable of giving it eloquent
and intelligent consideration. The appear
ance of this gentleman in the world of lec
turers will be welcomed by the many who
know upon what a sound basis rests his re
putation as a thinker and a literary man.
"VVe have already stated that the profits of
bis lecture will be given in aid of the new
Charity Hospital in Washington; but it is
certain that there are other profits which
will remain with his hearers to-night.
Special Despatches to The Press.
Senator Wilson’s Conscription Bill.
Senator Wilson’s amendment to the conscription
bill exempts the following persona;
“ Suoh as are mentally or phyeioally unfit for the
service; the Vice President of the United States;
the judge) of the various courts of the United
States; the heads of the various departments
of the Government; the Gpvernors of the several
States; the only eon liable to military duty
of a widow wholly dependent on his labor
for support; the only son of aged or infirm pa
rent or parents, wholly dependent on his labor for
support, (and in ease there are several sons ail
drafted, such parent or parents may elect which one
shall be exempt); the only; brother of orphan chil
dren under twelve years of age, wholly dependent
on his labor for support; where among several sons
two have been permanently disabled, or had died in
the military service, the residue shall be exempt; al
so sny person convioted of felony. The separation of
the enrolment in classes is abolished. A person en
. tolled and moving to another-locality may, have
his name taken from the Ust and placed upon the
enrolment in the place of his residence. Any person
enrolled who shaU procure an acceptable substitute
BhaU be exempt.”
From the Army of the Potomac. ,
Gentlemen jußt arrived from-the Amy of the Po
tomac say that some of our cavalry still oocupy Cul
peper, and that our piakets extend several miles be
yond that town. The position of our troops remains
unchangedj but there are indications .of changes
with a view-to the greater comfort of the army.
New regulations are to be issued in respect to
trade.
"Pardon of a California Pirate.
Since the arrest of the so-caUed Chapman pirates,
who were lately convioted.in San Francisco, fre
quent applications have been made for the pardon of
one of them, Alfred Rubbrg, by John Fright,
the well-known English friend of America. With
the assent of Senator Connbss anil Justice Field,
of California,, the President has finally consented to
pardon Rubern, who is an English subject.
Trial and Sentence of a Surgeon of a Board
The Surgeon of the Board of Enrolment of the
Fourth district of Connecticut, Dr. Samuel T. Sa
lisbury, has been recently.tried by court martial for
sundry violations of the -enrollment act, and sen
tenced to a fine of $2OO, two months’ imprisonment,
and to be cashiered.
The sentence was approved by Major General Dix,
after a careful review of the proceedings, with the
statements that Dr. Salisbury was careless, negli
gent, and regardless of the delioate and responsible
duties with which be was charged.
This is the first conviction whioh has been had
under that provision of the enrolment act which
directs the trial and punishment of surgeons for
making false reports and neglect of duty.
The bill reported back from the Committee on
Military Affairs, with an amendment, reduces the
proposed bounty for the enlistment of veterans to
$l6 and of others .to- $lO, and includes only those
who are not now in the service.
The gunboat Itasca, whioh arrived at the navy
yard on Frida; last, having been repaired, left this
morning for her station on the West Gulf Blockading
Squadron.
The gunboat Sassacus, whose wheel-house was
stove in on the river recently in a collision, is being
rapidly repaired, and will soon be ready for sea.
The gunboat Entair arrived here this morning
from Philadelphia. On her trip from that city, she
proved herself one of our fastest gunboats, and it is
said that she will be immediately sent on an im
portant mission.
The President has nominated to the Senate Com
mander Porter to be a Rear Admiral, and First
Engineer John Long to be a chief engineer in the
navy.
The Department of the Missouri.
There are indications which point to a change in
the command of the Department of the Missouri.
General Schofield, who is now here, may.be
transferred to Baltimore, and either General
Scheeck or General Rosecrans,.(probably the
latter) be ordered to the former department. West
ern men say that the change would be highly satis
factory to them, and allay all party strife.
Tile Department of the Pacific.
Official communications which have been received
at the headquarters of the army, from General
■Wright, commanding the Deßartment of the Pa
cific, show that treaties of peacb-have finally been
concluded with all the bands of Indians within the
dfsirict of Utah.
He says: “This happy state of affairs is owing to
the distinguished bravery and good conduct of the
California column. For the first time in the history
of the country it may now be truly announced that
the great emigrant roads through the Territory may
be safely traversed, by single persons, without dan
ger to life or property, or fear of molestation by the
Indians.”
General Connor says: “The Indians ate evi
dently inclined to peace; in future, and
after the severe experience of last winter, spring,
and summer, will long hesitate ere they again pro
voke hostilities.”
The Enlistment of Musicians.
As the law stands, no minor under seventeen years
of age can be enlisted, except in special eases, and
with special authority from the Adjutant General as
a musician, and with the written consent of the per
son having a legal right to his time, II a lad repre
sents himself as over eighteen years of agd, and the
recruiting officer sees 'evidently that he is under
that age, he should be absolutely rejeeted;but if
the officer should have a reasonable doubt ,as to
his being eighteen years old, he should cause him to
swear to the declaration'as to his age, &0., which
every recruit signs on the back of his enlistment.
The Gold Bill of Senator Xsinc.
Occasional.
An effbrt will be made to pass in the Senate, be
fore the holidays, the bill of Glen. Lank, of Kansas,
to restrict the' speculative traffic In gold, silver, and
exchange. It was not introduced without consults
tion with other gentlemen occupying high publio po
sitions.
Gen. Schofihld is here and was with the Prcsi
dent this morning. The Missouri difficulties are
under advisement by the' President, and if Scho
vield goes back he: will probably Change his pro
gramme.
The case of Senator Bayard will come up In the
Senate to-morrow.
The Telegraph at the Capitol.
Both wings of the Capitol are now connected by
telegraph.
The Steamer Arabia: Outward. Bound.
St. Johns, Deo. 16.—The steamship Arabia, Capt.
Cook, from Boston, bound for Liverpool, passed off
Cape Baee on Sunday evening.
The news-boat of the Associated Press, with three
days’ later news from New York and San Francisco,
intercepted the steamer, but Capt. Cook refused to
allow the news-agent to place his important public
and commercial despatches onboard.
Nxw York, Dec. 10 —The steamships Scotia and
Kedar sailed from this port to-day, for Liverpool,
the former haying a specie Hat of $452:003,
Qccabional.
WASIHNGTON-
Washington, D. C., Deo. 16, 1
ol' Enrolment.
The Bounties to Volunteers.
Naval Intelligence.
Personal.
Departures for Europe.
THE DEATH OF HEN. BUFORD.
Hoir the Ofe.vs .ras Received In the Army.
CSpedal Despatch to The Freei 1
H., 10,40 P. Mi, Dec, 16.19 W.
-"The telegram received here to-night, announcing
the unexpected death of Brig. Gen. John Buford, of
the let Cavalry Division, ha* oast a melancholy
gloom over ua all. The officer# and soldiers
who have marched and fought under him, all feel
as If they have lost a friend and a brother by the
death of their kind-hearted, gallant, and noble com
mander. In hlB own division the feeling of grief
and sadness Is intense. They recount hia glorious
achievements at the various fords on the Kapidan
and Bappahannook, and with pride dwell upon the
numerous encounters he had with the enemy over the
plains between:Brandy and Bappahannook Stations,
The men on picket mutter mourarul ejaculations as
they pass up and down their lonely walk by the red.
glare oi the crackling camp fire, We hear the gal.
lant cavalry speak with pride of Buford's achieve
ments. How lovingly they dwell upon the faot that
he abhorred, all unnecessary effusion of blood; never
Bent a man where his life would be wantonly sacri
ficed; how that in extremity he was cool; hopeful in
adversity; in danger, brave. Let the cavalry mourn.
WeU may they grieve and wring their hands in sor
row, for one of their greatest chieftains is no more.
The loud, raging voioe which had grown familiar to
them from hearing it in camp, at review, in the field,
when, the loud command to oharge Is given and
steed dash against steed like a foam on the rooks, iB
now silent on earth forevermore. The members or
the division staff have applied for leave to attend
his obsequies. R. W. M.
THE WAR IN VIRGINIA.
A Successful Cavalry Raid Across tile
Ctilcleatoomlny.
Fortress Monbob, Deo. 15.—A cavalry raid,
which was sent out from Williamsburg under the
direction of Colonel West, crossed the Chicka
hominy river, and succeeded in oapturing about one
hundredrebels, at Charles City Court House, yes
terday. They also oaptuted about sixty fine horses.
Among the prisoners taken were several commis
sioned officers.
Gordoksviixe, Deo. 16.— There is nothing trans
piring on the Rapidan.
ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
Culpeper Still in Our Possession.
TRAFFIC WITH THE ARMY OF THE
POTOMAC.
Headquarters Army Potomao, Dee. IS, 1363.
General Orders, No. 105.: The following regu
lations with respect to trade with the Army of the
Potomac are published for the information of all con
cerned, and will be striotly observed :■
First. Eight cars daily, unless otherwise ordered,
will be furnished to registered sutlers, upon ' which
will be transported euohgoodsai sutlers are allowed
to sell under the provisions of the actof Maroh 19th,
1662, together with such goods as officers may order
for individual use, in accordance with orders Issued
from the Provost. Marshal General's office, dated
November Tth, 1862. . Invoices for goods in accord
ance with the act above cited must be approved by
the commanding officer oi the regiment or battery.
Invoices containing goods ordered by officers, in
cluding liquors and wines, must hsve the approval
of a general offioer.
The latter, as well as the former, will be approved
by the Provost Marshal General, or by his autho
rity.
Second. Registered sutlers having papers thus
wifi be permitted to load in Washington
one-sixth of a car eaoh, upon the payment of sUoh
sum as shall be required by the superintendent of
the railroad. Such aum as is required will be paid
at .Washington to the officer designated by the Pro
vost Marshal General, who will assign to the sut
lers-the cars in which they will load their goods,
and who will superintend their loading, .
No cars will be detained for the loading or un
loading or goods beyond the time allowed by the
officer haviDg suoh ioadiDg or unloading in oharge.
Sutlers availing themselves of the privilegesherein
offered assume the risk of the goods while in transit,
or at either end of the road.
Third. All packages containing liquors and wines
ordered by an officer shall be turned over to the
officer ordering the same, within twenty-four hours
after reaching the point of delivery on the railroad,
to he hept by such officer in his own private quar
ters or tent. A longer detention of the liquor by
the sutler shall be evidence of keeping it tor sale,
and make him amenable to existing orders and mili
tary law now governing such cases.
Fourth. The privileges granted to agents for
officers, in General Orders No. 78, of AugUßt 20,1863,
from these headquarters, having been greatly abußßd,-
all packages brought to the army by such agents
will hereafter be charged the same freight as sutlers
may be required to pay for the transportation of simi
lar packages. ‘
Fifth. Begistered persons, other than the above
named, who are doing business in the army, and who
may wish transportation, will make their applica
tions, in writing, to the Provost Marshal General.
Sixth. The above order is not Intended to affect
the agents now employed by the Quartermaster or
Subsistence Departments.
By command of
MAJOR GENERAL-MEADE.
■ S. Williams, Assistant Adjutant General.
Provost Marshal’s Office, Dec. 12,, 1803,
[Official j J. P. Kimball,
Assistant Adjutant General.
CHARLESTONS
THE BOMBARDMENT OF THE CITY.
FORT SUMPTER BURNING.
Effect of G-roolt Fire.
Fortress Monroe, Deo. 16.—The flag-of-truoe
steamer Ne w York arrived here to night.
The Richmond, papers contain the following de
spatches :
Charleston, Dec. 11.—Twelve shots were thrown
into the city last night, at intervals of three hours.
The damage iyas trifling.
The city was shelled at intervals'during the day.
About nine o’clock this morning Fort Sumpter took
fire, from some cause unknown. The fire communi
cated to the outer timber-work of the southwest
angle, and the wood-work was burned, and some
ammunition destroyed.
There were casualties, but particulars have not
yet been received.
The enemy’s land batteries opened heavily upon
the fort during the fire, and were replied to by Fort
Moultrie and other batteries. A heavy fire was
kept up all day, with slight damage to Sumpter.
The enemy fired fourteen shells' this morning;
seven buildings were Btruck, but no person was in
jured. Our batteries replied. There Was no firing
on Fort Sumpter, and no new movement has been
manifested on the part of the enemy.-
SECOND DESPATCH.
Charleston, Dec. 12.—There has been very little
firing to-day. Our casualties at Fort Sumpter yes
terday were 10 killed and 30 wounded.
The boilers and pattern-shops of Gason’s foundry
. took tiro last night, and were destroyed.
Eleven shells were thrown into the city, several
of which contained the 11 Greek fire,” which burned
for fifteen minutes after its explosion.
Charleston, Deo. 14.—The fire at Sumpter was
purely accidental and unavoidable. It has been ex
tinguished, and the strength of the fort is as good
as before. The list of casualties in the late
ment has not yet been ascertained.
There was no firing on Fort Sumpter yesterday or
to-day, and very little firing has been entertained
between the batteries. -
Four shells were thrown into the city this after
noon. '
Thirteen Yankee prisoners, including a com
missioned officer of the United States brig Perry
(which was captured at Murrill Inlet), have arrived
at Charleston.
Charleston, Dec. 14.—There was no firing last
night, and none to-day. There is no news exoept
that we have one monitor less to fight.
Charleston, Deo. 16.—There was no firing during
last night, and all is quiet this morning.
THE GEORGIA LEGISLATURE.
Milledgeville, Dec. 16 —Ths Legislature ad
journed sine die last night. The appropriations
amount to over fourteen millions of dollars, of which
six millions of dollars are for soldiers’ families, two
millions of dollars for clothing for the Georgia
troops, two millions for the military fund, one mil
lion for the public debt, five hundred thousand for
the Georgia Relief Association, one million dollars
for blockade running and for supplies, and about one
million for general State expenses. .
From New Orleans and Memphis.
Cairo, Dec. 16—New Orleans papers of the "th
have been received here, but oontain little news.
The United States steamer Bermuda, with the
schooner Antonia in tow, arrived therffonthe eth.
The latter had a cargo consisting of cotton, which
was handed over to the Prize Commissioners.
1,367 bales of cotton, from Skipwlth’s landing,
which is some distance above Vicksburg, were re
ceived on the 4th. The cotton was consigned for
New York, and not intended to-be offered at New '
Orleans. _
The sales of ootton on the sth were 550 bales at
12X@f3c for middlings. ■
The Memphis cotton market was active on the
12th, but prices were low. Sale of 353 bales at 6Sa
67c. The military order which prevented the people
from bringing in their eotton is still enforced, and
during the past week still more restrictive measures
have been put into operation. -
The banks have been ordered to pay out no gold to
depositors nor on cheoka.
■ The total sales of eotton during the week amount
ed to 625 bales, and the amount shipped was 1,174
bales.
Miltary authorities are seizing all the horses and
mules in Memphis for army use, that are not ex
cepted by a permit signed by the commanding gene
ral as necessary for lawful purposes. The owners
are paid a fair price for them.
The eonsoriptlon is being vigorously enforced in
accordance with recent orders.
| A destructive are occurred here on the night of the
I llthinst. The loss was not ascertained,
j The steamer Yon Fhul, from New Orleans on the
7th, has arrived here with X» hogsheads of sugar,
I and 333 barrels of molasses. She was not fired into
; on her downward trip, as was reported, but on her
way up on the Sth instant, she was attaoked twice
above Bayou Sara. The firing was from a
battery of six and twelve-pounders, on the
Louisiana shore, throwing shell and round shot.
) Captain Gorman, the commander of the boat, was
! billed by the first shot. Four others ol the crew
j were also killed and four of the passengers wounded.
Forty-three Bhots were fixed, three of which passed
through her hull; others struck her boiler, and five
raked the boat from stem to stern.
A gunboat was convenient to the Von Phul, and
! at the time the firing commenced was within two
j hundred yards of her, and sllenoed two.of-tha rebel
| guns. ■ V
ste- Perryhas arrived here from Mem-
I The steamer a jryJu .
( Phiawith three hundred-bales of cotton from-St.
; Louis. '
i oV Bailraad Property.-* ConveaiUoii’ os Vnited State* Assessors,
I Cincinnati, i'eifrl6l—'The storehouse ana lum; r Cleveland, Dec. 16 X Convention of the
1 bei shed attached to the 1 machine shops ol the Ohio . ) fUniteflStalei Assessors will meet w this city to
and Mississippi Railroad Company, a* Vlnoeanes, J day. - About fifty member ate already here, The
; were Ceetroyed by fiie thla mornioe. The mala ‘ sej&ion will .be aecret. . • - ..'•••
■ bhUdlha*, were tavcii by a ittou" wind, which bl• The queaUoa of an. advice in th» \%\ Oh WhUky
; horn »fi opposite direction. The iottWM:sVM\ I ft«d!wi-wtli.te.*gfc»i*d ?
THE PRESS,—PHILADELPHIA? THURSDAY; DECEMBER 17.1863?
News from Longstroct to the
MOVEMENTS OF THE REBEL CAVALRY
Engagement with Eongstreet’s E'orces
Our Pursuit Checked—A Fight
Anticipated.
Fortrhss Moiteob, S«, IG.—Tha Eiahmonil p»-
pen of yceferdsy contain the following:
“Bristol, Dec. 12.—Thenewe from the fronti«
decidedly encouraging. Our cavalry are at Merrla*
towniand the enemy la retiring. Since Longat met
plaoed Cumberland Gap in hie front initead of bl»
rear, the commands of Baniom, and
Yancey, have consolidated, and perfect confidence
is felt that be will hold the oountry. Vaughan’s
oommand hai alio auooceded in joining the main
body.
Bristol, Deo. it, —The main body af our army re
mains at Bogersville, (Jen, Longitreet'a Load
quarter* are there.
-Bristol, Dec. 16,—The situation at the front re
mains unchanged. Some -200 of-those' who 1 were
wounded at KnoxrUle have arrived here.
Lieut, (Jus. Magee, of (Jen. Morgan’s staff, who
escaped with him, has arrived in Bussell county, ess
route to Bicbmond.
He left Morgan at Cincinnati, and is satisfied that
he is in our lines.
Nbw York, Dec. IG.—The Herald received the fol
lowing special despatch:
ErjTLKDOB, Term., Deo. 14.—Between two and
three o’clock this afternoon the rear foroes of Gene
ral Longetreet turned upon and attacked our pur
suing column of o'avalry, under Shackelford.
A line of battle was formed at Bear Station, on
the Cumberland Gap and Morristown Eoad, and a
fight ensued whioh continued until nightfall, when
the rebels had succeeded in driving us back half a
mile.
Colonels Wairoid, Graham, Foster, and others'
were engaged.
The musketry fire was heavy, and our loss, as far
as ascertained, waa about Beyenty-five.
We have taken some prisoners belonging to the
rebel Grader’s brigade,
The whole movement was made by the enemy,
with a well-contrived plan to out off and oapture
Colonel Shackelford and his command, A heavy
force of rebel cavalry moved flown the left bank of
the Holston river, with the intention of crossing at
Kelly’s ford and coming in bis rear.
This portion of the programme of the enemy was
cheoked by Humphreys' brigade, who held the ford.
The rebels fired aoross the river with their artil
lery upon this brigade, but with little effect. :
We expect considerable fighting to-morrow.
The Biohmonfl Whig of to-day, in an editorial,
Bays: “The Atlapta Confederacy asserts that our
cavalry advanced on the loth instant above Blng
gold.'' Finding the country dear of the enemy, they
proceeded thence to Lookout Mountain and
Ridge. Here they found nothing but the ddbris of
the enemy's camp. The position seemed to have
been deserted on Saturday last. In the town of
Chattanooga,.below, the enemy has visibly decreased
his force. The presumption is that a heavy column
of-Losgstreet’s men started into West-Tenneasee to
look after Forrest, who has taken advantage of the
absence of Sherman’s corps.”
The lime paper also aaya that “ although there
appear! to be so doubt or the mo vement! of Averlll
from Kacawha in the direotion of the East Tennes
see and Virginia Railroad, the War Department hai
received no additional information from that quar
ter. The enemy’! movement!, so far es known,
aeem to indioate a raid on the railroad, or probably
upon the counties of Botetourt; Bookbridge, or Au
gusta." ■
CAPTURE OF THE REBEt WORKS
A Large Lot of Cotton Seized.
Federal Force Ascending Bed River and
Starching on Alexandria.
ORDERS BY GENERAL MAGRUDEB,
New Yoke, Deo. 16.—The New Orleans Era, of
the 6tb, has account! of the capture or the rebel
works at PaBS CavaUo, which hat already been re
ported.
Reports aays that a large quantity of cotton Is at
Yiotoria, one of the town! on Matagorda Bay, and
it has been placed within our reach by the capture
of the above works. It had accumulated there, on
its way to Brownsville, but could not be got to that
place from the scarcity of teams.
St. Louis, Dec. 16.—A special despatch to the.
Democrat, dated Fort" Smith, the 15th instant, says
“ A gentleman named W. Taylor arrived here to
day, having left Denton, Texas, (100 miles south
of the Red river) on the Ist Inst. It was underj
stood when he left, that the United Stater
army had possession of the entire coast in
cluding the saDihc Quif, Galveston, and Browns
ville, and that a Federal force was ascending the
Red liver and matching on Alexandria, where the
rebel troops under General Taylor awaited an
'attack.
General Magi uder had ordered the-oirculation
throughout the State of a pledge devoting the life,
liberty, and property or the oitizens to support
the Confederacy.
KIRBY SMITH’S FORCES.
The rebel army in Texas was generally posted on
the outskirts of the State, Kirby Smith command
ed the troops in Texas north of the Red river and
near the State line, with a small foroe. The rebel
pickets are at the crossing of the river and the line
offoads.
Gen'. Price is eighteen miles south of Washington
withlromthree to four thousand men. The entire
force of the enemy under Marmaduke, Shelby and
Cabelle, were near him. .
aUANTRELL.
Quantrell has been in Texas for four weeks. His
command of four hundred men was distributed in
detachments, in various counties, in the northwest
ern part of Texaß. Their business seems to be to
act as spies on the people, hold the country in sub
jection, arrest deserters, kill suspected Union men,
and plunder Indiscriminately.
The Union sentiment in the State is strong, and
would be, expressed In immediate political action It
the people could be protected by the Union army.
Four or five thousand young men are hidden in the
biush .awaiting the approach of the Federal forces
to join them.
' The people are kept in subjection only by such
parties as those of Quantrell in each county. Pro
visions and forage are plenty in the valley of the Red
river and in Eastern Teias. * •.
New Yobk, Dec. 6.— Advioes from Minatltlanto
the 19th ult,, state that that place was closely be
sieged by French guerillas, and all supplies from the
interior cut off. The people were consequently suf
fering severely from the want of provisions.
A French gunboat was also guarding the town, as
well as a number of Franoo-Egyptlan troopß.
The natives are very bitter against the despotic
rule of the French, and hope for Intervention by the
United States. * ,
New York, Deo. 16.—The steamer Champion,
from Aspinwall on the 7th, arrived here to-night,
with about $300,000 in treasure, and a large number
of passengers, among whom is the Hon. J, S.
Mackie, American commissioner to Peru.
All questions pending between the United States
and Peru have been satisfactorily adjusted, and Mr.
Mackie proceeds -to Washington' to lay the results
before our Government.
Mr. Squires, the colleague of Mr, Mackie, re*
mains in Peru to pursue scientific explorations.
Major Woodruff, of the army, Colonel Haras/.thy,
and fWm. Goldthwaite, of Boston, are among the
passengers of the Champion.- .
Salt Ijakb, .Dec. U.— Amos Heed, the acting
Governor of thia-Territory, delivered his annual ad
dress to-day, He congratulates the people of Utah
on an abundant harvest, their general prosperity,
the riohness of the mines, and the peaoeful state of
affairs with the Indians. He recommends the
adoption of the California mining laws, and the im*
mediate preparation for the reception of a large Im
migration into Utah during the corning spring.
EAST TENNESSEE
Fifteenth.
His Main Army at BogcrsYllle.
TEXAS.
AT PASS CAVAXIiO,
the union sentiment.
MEXICO.
Sufferings of tlie People Northward.
SOUTH AMERICA,
Arrival of tlie Steamer Cliampiou.
From California*
SAw FKAKCiscOj Dec. 16.—The steamer Oregon
arrived at this port to-day, with sllB,oooin treasure
from Oregon, and $37,000 from British Columbia.
The. ahip Wellean, Cummings,sailed to-day for
New York, carrying 5,000 sacks of barley, s,ooG»»acks
of copper, lf>,ooo hides, 280 cases of oils, 130 cases of
California wine, and 107 bale! of wool.
The Saitit&ry Eftiiv
Boston, Dec. 16.—* The receipts of the sanitary
fair during yesterday and to-day are estimated at
sixty, thousand dollars. Those who were the most
sanguine of their success in getting up the exhibition
had no conception of the immense throngs of people
from all parts of New England now being attracted
to it.
Capture of the British Blockade Ituiiuer
" C'eres*
Nkw York, Deo. IK—The British blockade run
ner Ceres was captured off Wilmington on the 6th,
by the gunboat Aries. Thtfrebeli run her ashore,
and aetHre to her. Our men boarded her, and ex
tinguished the flames, after considerable-damage hss
been-donei
Her engines,. and part? of her cargo- of-clothing,,
arms, and ammunition, will be saved.
The vessel, which is new, was built in* England,
under direction Obi. Lamar, for a rebel
ciuiseri-
Ra&road Accident and Loss of Life.
Boston, Dec. 16. — A train on the Eastern
while passing through. Chelsea at lfr o’clock this
morning, struck a carriage, instantly killing a lady
and gentleman, who oeoupiedit. The man was- at
first supposed to be Colonelßlaisdell, the brave-com
mandoof the llth Messaohusettaßegimentj but it
was afterwards ascertained not to be kun. Thsbody
is still unidentified.
Boston, Deo. 16 —Colonel Albert Hh.Bramsnell, of
the l&fch Massachusetts Regiment arniwife, were in-.
stantly killled aVthe Grossing, near Chelso* Sta
tion. this forenoon, by the Eastern. Kail read train
coining into coUnion with their carriage. Colonel
Btammell arrived home on Monday on ». brief fur
lounh. He wa* a gallantand- meritorious officer.
The first report was, that Coloasi was the
gentleman who was killed. ■
XAXVllltli f#MRESS~Ist SESSIOfI.
■ Washington, Dec. W, 1903.
SENATE.
PROCEEDINGS OF TUESDAY
Reveidj}’ Johaion's Speech;
An tapbrtant passage havhtg been accidentally omit
ted in the Senate rjport of yesterday. It is now supplied
in the remarks of Mr.,’Johnson, of Maryland, as follows:
It might be admitted, he thought, that, in the eve of
the Constitution, slaves are property In those States
where 00 held, but they are persons also. Representa
tion m Congress is baaed on the fact that they are persons,
and., though slaves, they are men. They owe allegiance
by birth, and though the Supreme Court has decided
that, under the clause aefrning the jurisdiction of that
court, they are not citizens; in relation to other
clauses of the Constitution, it may be far different.
They have the l proteotlon of the Government to- aj
certain extent, at least, and why should they not
contribute to Its defence? As property, they L&ay
be taken for public use, on compensation to the
owner being made, As to compensation, some com
plaints had been made, and justly, perhaps, aB the bona
tor from Kentucky (Mr. Davis) thought, as to the man
ner in which tha law had been executed by some agent?.‘
This, however, should not tnduco him to lift hiß voice in
the Senate, or his arm oni of. it to weaken or embarrass
tlie GhveißSieutin Ue efforts-to suppress the rebellion.
When the authority of the Government was restored' to
its full extent then inquiry might and would be made in
all such matters. As to the slave himself, his compensa
tion divested, the owner of all his rights, and convoked
them to the public,- and he (Johnson) had never doubted
that the employment of the slave in the military service
Of the country "ipso facto" emancipated him
It would bo disgraceful, if after the employment of
colored men to defend its existence, this Government
should permit them to return to slavery. He thanked.
God they never could be re-enslaved. It gave him plea
sure to remember that when he formerly had the honor
of occupying a seat on this floor, in 1847, he deolared, in
a debate upon the subject of slavery, that it wax wrong
as a system. Morally, politically,-and especially eco
nomically, slavery was indefensible. The people of this
country were rapidly becoming wiser on this subject.
PROCEEDINGS OF WEDNESDAY.
memorials ou Emanciputionanffthe Draft.
Mr, WADE (U.)» of Ohio, presented memorials from a
number of ladies, asking for tho passage of an act of
emancipation of all persons of African descent from sla
very, which were referred to the appropriate coca
mittee. *
Mr. SAULSBORY (Opp.), of Delaware, presented a
memorial from a clergyman of Delaware, asking for ex
emption from the draft. 'Mr Sanlsbury remarked that
the pastor who attends to the duties of his holy mission,
of 4 peace and good will towards men, ” ought to be ex
empt from military duty, and military pars >ns Bhould be
placed in the front ranl&Lnd made to fight till the w ar u
over. The memorial 'wftSjreferred to the Committee on
Military Affairs. *
Mr. WILSON (U.), of Massachusetts, presented a me
morial from the officers of the 4th and 6th Regiments of
colored troops, asking for the same pay, bounty, and al
lowances as are made to other troops. Referred to tha
Committee on Miiiiary-jAffaira. /
Mr. WILSON (0.), of Massachusetts, introduced a bill
amendatory of the bill “ enrolling and calling out the
national forces.”
Mr. WILSON, from the Committee on Military Affairs,
reported back the joint resolution of the.Houee tendering
the thanks of Congress to Mljor General Grant and the
officers and men of his command, with a recommenda
tion that it be passed. The resolution was then taken up
and adopted.
Kansas Prisoners.
Hr. LANE (U.), of Kansas.' submitted a resolution of
inquiry relative to the treatment by the rebels of prison
ers captured from'Kansas regiments He made a state
ment that Captain Brown, of Osceola, saw last summer
in one of the prisons of the South, seven Kansas soldiers
in Irons, among other prisoners not irons, and it was
Understood that they were to be pnt fcd death, as others
of their party had been. The-Secretary of War com
municated these facts to the Commissioner of Exchange,
but obtained no satisfactory information. Recent re
ports of the same character had been received. Such
had also been the course pursued, by Qnantrell and
others in their raids in the vicinity of Kansas.
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. HALE (U.), of New Hampshire, introduced a bill
amendatory of the act to establish and equalize the
grade .of line officers in the navy. Referred to the Com-’
mittee on Naval Affairs.
Mr. WILSON, of Massachusetts, reported the back-pay
and bounty bill, with amendments from the Military
Committee.
Mr 80MNER, of Massachusetts introduced a bill to
satisfy tbe claims of American citizens in the French
spoliations. Laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr. bUMNBR, of Massachusetts, called up the resolu
tion relative to a codification of the public laws. It was
adopted. 1
The House joint resolution for an adjournment being
called up,
- Mr. FESSENDEN} of Maine, moved it be laid on the
table. v
Mr. GRIMES (0.) of lowa, suggested that it weuld be
better to vote it down, lest it be taken up hereafter.
Mr.-FESSENDEN accepted the suggestion;
The resolution was lost—yeas 4, nays 25—Messrs. Buck
alew, Henderson. Powell, and Wright voting yea.
A message was received from the President communi
cating a statement is answer to a resolution adopted by
the last Congress, from the Secretary of State. The Se
nate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The SPEAKER announced, the following committees on
the President’s message:
Committees.
Select Committee on the Pacific Railroad. —Masai's.
Stevens, Peafisylvania; Wilder, Kansas: Steele. New
York; Price, Iowa; Cole, California; Noble, Ohio: Don
nell v, Minnesota; Mcßride, Oregon; Steele, Jew Jersey;
McClurg, Missouri; Ames, Massachusetts; Yeoman,Ken
tucky, and Sweat, Maine.
Select Committee on. Emigration. —Messrs. Wash
burne, Illinois; Grinneil, Iowa; Law, Indiana; Bald
win, Massachusetts; Rollins, Missouri; EUot, Massachu
setts; Kelley, Pennsylvania; Knapp, Illinois; Boyd,
Missouri; KaJjflei&ch, Jew York; Cobb, Wisconsin; An
derson, Kentucky, and Middleton, New Jersey.
Select Committee on.the Rebellious States.— Messrs.
H. Winter Davis, Maryland; Gooch, Massachusetts;
James C. Allen, Illinois; Ashley, Ohio: Fenton. New
York: Holman. Indiana;-Smitkers. Delaware; Blow,
Mississippi, ana English, Connecticut.
Numerous resolutions were introduced ; among them,
one by Mr. ROLLINS, of Missouri, declaring that the
House is prompted by a just patriotism to favor a zealous
prosecution of the war, which, was inaugurated by dis
unionuts; and that it is the duty of the Government to
prosecute the war till obedience to the Constitution and
. the law is secured» and not for the purpose of conquest
or subjugation: - «■*
Mr. LOYEJOY (U.) . of Illinois, moved to lay the re
solution on the table. Not agieed to—yeas GO, nays 114.
A debate rising the resolution went over. It was re
solved that when the House adjourn on next Wednesday
it be till the Gth of January.
The Starvedßidimond Prisoners.
Mr. GRIBNELL (U ), of-lowa, offered the following
resolution, which was agreed to:
Whereas* Since the breaking out of the rebellion, pri
soners held by the United States have been treated under
■"the rules of war with the most humane consideration;
And whereas. On learning that our soldiers held at
Richmond were Buffering unto death for food and cloth
ing, by the confession of their captors—in the language
ol Mr. Foote, of the rebel Congress— '* The Commissary
General having starved the enemy’s prisoners,” the
friends of the prisoners and the soldiers’ aid societies
continued to forward food and clothing until forbidden
by the rebel authorities; Therefore, be it _
. Resolved* That this is a wanton act of cruelty, unpre
cedented in modern war,'and at war with the.humane
; sentiment* of the age, and merits the protest and exe
cration of this House, and can but consign the authors
of such infamous deeds to the reprobation of the Al
mighty.
Interesting Bills*
On motion of Mr. WILSON (U.), of lowa, it was
Resolved, That the Committee on Roads and Canals
be instructed to inquire Into the expediency of c metrnct*
ing a • canal around the Rapids in the Mississippi river,
commencing at .Keokuk, Iowa; and that the committee
have leave to report by bill or otherwise.
Mr’COBB, of Wisconsin, offered a resolution, which
was laid on the table, instructing the Committee on Mili
tary Affairs to inquire into the expediency of providing
for increasing the rank of the Provost Marshal General
of ihe United States.
Mr. SLOAN, of Wisconsin, offered the following,
Which was laid on the table:
Resolved, That the Committee on Roads and Canalsbe
instructed to inquire into tbe expediency of authorizing,
by act of Congress, the construction of a through line of
j ail way between the cities of Washington and New
York, and to report by bill or otherwise at their earnest
convenience.
Mr. COLE, of California, presented the resolutions
of the California Legislature recommending a re
duction of the tax on wire to tbe same rate wits that on
manufactured articles generally. 1 Referred to the Com
mittee on Ways and Means.
• Mr. SPAULDING, of Ohio, introduced a bill, which
was referred to the Committee on Military Affairs,
oxplanatory.of the enrolment act, so that the term ' ‘ vo
lunteers” in tbe last clause of the twelfth section shall be
construed to mean sailors as well as soldiers,
v California Volunteers.
Mr. KINNEY, delegate from Utah, offered the follow
ing, which was not agreed to:
Whereas, The Government is involved in a terrible
struggle for its existence, forced upon our great and
hitheito unprecedentedly prosperous nation, without
cause dr justification, by men in armed rebellion against
the most enlightened and liberal Government of the
world; - -
Andvjkereas, The Government is in need of the ser
vices of all the soldiers who have been raised since the
breaking out of the rebellion;
And whereas, A number of companies of the California
Volunteers are now stationed at Camp Douglas, within
the city limits of Great Salt Lake .City,_ Utah Territory,
far removed from usefulness and the active scenes of
wari: Therefore,.he it “ -
Resolved, That the Committee on Military Affairs be,
instructed to inquire into the causes which nave led to
the stationing of a large standing army among a peace
ful and loyal people. ,
, War Resolution.
Mr. ROLLINS of Missouri, submitted the following:
Resolved* That prompted by a jast patriotism, we are
in favor of earnest and successful prosecution of the
war, and that we will give a warm and hearty support
to all those measures which will be most effective iu
speedily overcoming the rebellion and in securing a re
storation of peace,-and which may not subs antially in
fringe the Constitution and «tend to subvert the true
theory and character of the Government; and we here
by reiterate, that the present deplorable civil war. has
been forced upon the country by'the disunionists in
revolt against the Constitutional Government; that in
the progress of the war Congress banishing all feelings
of mere passion or resentment, will recollect only its
duty to tbe whole comrry; that this war is not waged
on our part in any spirit of oppression nor for any pur
pose of conquest or subjection, nor for tbe purpose of
overthrowln g or interfering with the rights or establish
edrinstitutiens of those States, but to defend and main
tain tbe &upiemacy of the Constitution and to preserve
its honor, with all the dignity, equality, and -rights
of the several States unimpaired; that as soon as these
objects are accomplished the war ought tocaase.
1 motion was made to lav the resolution on thetabU,
-wbith -was disagreed to. 62, nays 115, as follows
Eckler,
Elitt.
I Garfield,
Gooch,
Grinnell,
Hooper,-
Hotchkiss,
Hnbbard
Julian,
Kelley,
(Kellog (Mich),
I Loan,
Longyear,
Lovejoy,
McClnrg,
Mclndoe,
Morehead,
Alley.
Allison,
Ames,
Anderson.
Ashley, i
Baxter,
Beaman,
Blow.
Boutwell,
Boyd,.
Brandeger,
Broomall. ,
Cole,
D*vis (K Y),
Dixon, ' - -
Donnelly, *
Driggp,'
Dumontc
NAYS.
Harrington.
Harris (Mo),
Harris (111).
Herrick,
Highy,
Holman- -
Hubbard (Iowa),
Hu'chins,
Johnson (Penna),
Johnson (Ohio),
Kassou,
Kellogg (NY),
Kernan,
King,
Knapp,
Law,
Lazear,
Le Blond,
Long,
Mallory,
Marcy,
Marvin,
McAllister,
Mcßride,
McDowell,
McKenney, - -
Middleton^
Miller (N Y),
Miller (Penns),
Morrill,
Morrtss (NY),
Morris (Ohio),
Morrison,
Nelson,
Noble,
Odell.
O’Neill (Ohio),
Patterson,
Allen, Job C *
Allen, Wjd J
Ancona,
Bailey, „ ■ ■
Baldwin (Micb),
Baldwin (Mass),
Blaine,
Blair (W Va),
Bliss,
Brooks,
Brown (Wie).
.Cbanler,
Clark AW,
Clay,
Cobh,
Cofiroth,
Cox,
, Cravens.
Ciessweil.
Davis (Md),
Dawes,
Dawson,
Demins,
Dennison.
Eden,
Edgerton,
,Eldndge,
English,
Farn&woith,
Fenton,
Finck,
Frank.
Gaznten,
Grider.
Griswold,
Bale.
Hall. '
Harding,
' Mr. MORRILL, of Vermont, moved to rofeT tlie resolu
tion to a select committee on the subject oftke-rebelliou;
but Mr. Washburns, of Illinois, expressing a desire
to debate the proposition* it lies over under the rule in
St Mr. C COX, of Ohio, wanted to know when its considera
tion would be reached, but the Speaker replied that he
could not inform him.
Habeas Corpus.
•Mr. LOAN introduced a resolution, declaratory of
the intent and meaning of the ; act relating, to the
habeas corpus, and regulating judicial proceedings in
certain cases, approved Marcn 3, 1E63- The object is to
remove doubts as to the true intent and meaning of the.
act. The resolution provides ihat the sasaension of the
writ of habeas corpus, as provided in the arst section of
the said act, does not aptly to any case atiwng in conse
nuence of any action on the part of a State Government
to compel the citizens of such State to-render military
Beiviceior the State, under the lawß thereof,
standing the commanding officer of such- State militia.-
may a Is.) be the commanding officer, under the Veden*l
authority, of the Federal forces within such State. The
resolution was the Committee on the Ju
diciary
Rebel Inhumanity.
On motion of Mr. EASSON, of lows, it was resold
that the Coinmittfc on. Military Affairs be instructed to
inaulre into and Teport the facts re?meeting the *llf ged
inhoraanily of the enemy Jn the treatment of our dead
and wounded soldiers on the battle- d»ld. and of the pri
soners of war 3n theu-hands..and that they report as
early as possible, with such recommendations
action of the Hanse as they think accessory. - -
The Drafts
On motion, of Mr. hONGTEA^irwasresdyedthat
the Committee on Military Aifkirs be instrjfcCted to in
quire into we expediency of soamenitnff
or the act V- to provide for enrolling ajid caULng on, >ne
national forces and for other purppses.: that the n*ht of
aaed and infirm parents to select one. two, m mprejson*,.,
liable to niUtarv dnty tinder the said act to he
shall depend upon the fact that suclt aged andiu.tini|
patents ate dependent upon the labor of such, son tor
“ficOLUBa. ot Missouri. iutrodißedahUl to pro
vide for ti# deficiency in the appropriation for the pay of
• eilicers >«4 men actually employed in the Wes era De
partmhntef Mlsßomi.-which was referred to the Com
rnittn* of Ways and Means.
hfr otfered the'foliowinjr. whioh was re
fetrreil to tbeConnuttteeou the Rule* * - - . : /
Id Thatofle adoitionalflUadiiix committee ilraU he »I>-
pointed at the commeT cement of first session of each.
Oonffresa, whose duties shall evjnlnof untU the session
of the ensuing Congress, to cwaist <>f five members, to
be entitled *‘a.Committee on and Territorial
Coinage, Weis hi*, and Measures.”and to this committee
shall be referred bills, reaolnticcwa, awd communica
tions, to this House, upon the Bubjwta named in the title
of the bill.
Mr. KaSSON offered thefollowln* resolution, which
was adopted:
Reeolr</) the Committee on Claims be Ixratmcted
to inquire tnto thecauee of the delay affthe offices of tfhe v
Paymaster General and Second Auditor, ia the-adjnsJ
jnent and payment of th® accounts and cl of deceased
and disabled soldiers, and report what legislation, if
any, 13 necessary to facilitate such adjustment and pay
ment.
.Mr. DRIGOB, of Michigan, offered the following reso
lution,- which was agreed to:
Jies&lved (tbe Senate concurring), That when the
House adjourn on Wednesday. December 2?d, It be to
luesday.Januasy sth, 1804.
The House then adjourned.
Gear. McClellan to Make a Movement*
A Sunday paper says“ Gen.McOleUan is now
engaged upon a series of articles shortly to be pub
lished in a popular journal, They will be published
at an electioneering document, in connection with
bis report. A life of MoOlellan by a popular New
York journalist is also under way; and the three—
bis life, his report, and Ms explanatory articles—
will probably do published some time during the
coming March. It is believed that these publica
tions, with his supposed popularity with the people,
will give him a very fair show for the Presidency,”
Baltimore. Deo. 16 —Flour dull and drooping.
Wheat dull; Kentucky white sells for $1.90@950,
and Southern red at si,s6@l 63. Corn quiet; white
is quoted at sl.io, and yellow at $113@1.14. Whi*-
ky dull, Klo Coffee tells at 34c. •
Italian Opera.—” Lucia” thia afternoon will
give real pleasure, being an opera of rare beauty
and effeot. The tenor rite is remarkably fine, and
Mazzoleni can display in it the finest qualities of a
voice, in certain respects unsurpassed. To this
brilliant and effective Binger we would suggest that
the extremely high note whioh he is so fond of in
troducing, does not He within the musioal limits of
his voice. It wants quality and quantity, .and U
seldom pleasant. His voice is so high naturally, so
powerful and ringing in the upper register, that this
forcing is superfluous. Madame Ortolan! Brignoli
will sing the delicious music of Lwctg, and ?polUto
and Colletti will also appear. The Liberty Duet,
from “I Purltani,” will undoubtedly be grandly
sung by Bellini and Biachi. This, the only matinee
to be given, should attract a crowded house.
For Friday we are very glad to announce u Don
Giovanni,” with a noble cast. The Zerlina of Miss
Kellogg will beja sensation. No one oould be more
charming in the character. With Metiori as Donna
Anna t Bellini and Biaohi, “Bon Giovanni” will be
sung magnificently.
Haydn’s Oratorio of “ The Creation ” will
be performed on Friday evening at the Musical
Fund Hall by tbe Harmonia Society. A fine orohes
tra and chorus will take part in the production of
this charming and powerful work, and we are pro*
raised some excellent soloists.
, Miss Barnetchr’s last Matinee, in the Aca
demy Foyer, will talce place on Saturday, She will
have tbe very attractive assistance of Messrs, Carl
Gaertcer, Michael H. Cross, and Theodore Ahrend,
in a programme worthy of their most intelligent
efforts. There is no question of Miss Barnetche’s
genuine ability. She is a fine pianist, and it will be
profitable to hear her.
Waugh’s Italia.’—Our citizens may now go to
Concert Hall, and take a pleasant trip from Boston
to Borne for twenty five cents. Mr. Waugh has so
truthfully put upon the canvas the sketches taken
by him while in Italy, that you really imagine your*
self upon the spot. This true work of art remains
with us but another week.
Aoadbmy or Music.—Mr. George Hood will open
n short holiday season on Monday Evening With
Martlnetti, Marzetti, Zanlretta, Siegrißt Lehman,
and others ; nearly all of the brilliant Havel troupe
of dancers, pantomlmlsts, and gymnasts. The ballet
corps will be especially attractive.
Finn Arts.—We again call the attention of our
readers to the sale of fine oil paintings, by Gillette
& Scott, auctioneers, No. 609 Chestnut street,
which commenced last evening, and nearly one-half
of the collection disposed of to the highest bidders.
The balance, consisting of the finest paintings in
the exhibition, will be sold, without reserve, this'
evening. ■
Labor Positive Sale op Dby Goods, Jewelry,
&c.—The early particular attention of dealers is re
quested to the valuable and extensive assortment
of American, British, French, and German dry
goods, Ac;, embracing about too packages and
lots of staple and fanoy articles, in cottons, woolens,
worsteds, linens, silks, and jewelry, Ac , to be pe
remptorily sold by catalogue, on four months’ credit,
and pari for' cash, commencing this morning at 10
o’clock, to be continued all day and part of the eve
ning, without intermission, hy John B; vMyers A
Co., auctioneers, Nos. 232 and 234 Market Btreet.
CITY ITEMS.
Christmas Novelties at Wenueroth & Tat.
lor’s.—Messrs. Wenderoth & Taylor, the eminent
Photographers, Nob. 912, 914, and 916 Chestnut
street, have just received direct from Paris, and are
now selling at their counters, a beautiful assortment
of standing frames for card pictures; Some of them
are exquisitely carved in wood, and others in fine
gilt, in imitation of miniature swinging mirrors; the
whole being chaste, elegant, and entirely new. We
know of notbiDg-more.beautiful as a Christmas gift
than one of the frames, with a handsome pioture of
yourself, made in Wenderoth & Taylor’s own supe*
rior style of the art.
The Great Demand toe the " Florence”
Sbwtno Machine, at the warerooms of the Agent;
No. 630 Chestnut street, still continues. Everyone
who tries this machine becomes a speaking adver
tisement of its admirable qualities, and we have
heard not a few express themselves with regard to
it, that they would prefer to iaa.it, to have their
order filled, for this machine, rather than have any
other delivered on the. instant, even at a much
lower price; though, we may add, that the prices of
the “Florence,” notwithstanding ita many advan
tages oyer any other machine in use, are quite as
low as their less perfect rivals.
Go Ear.lt.—The crowd at the celebrated "old.
house of Messrs. R. C. Walborn & Co., Nos. 5 and 7
North Sixth street, to select presents from their in
imitable stock of Gentlemen’s Wrappers, beautiful
bordered handkerchiefs, neckties, mufflers, cravats,
suspenders, gloves, and hosiery of every description,
has been so great within the last few days, that the
firm ask as favors that customers will call as early
in the day as possible ,if they wißh their purchases
sent home on the same evening.
“ The Unionist,”—-This is . the appropriate
title of an elegant new style of Black Felt
Hat, just introduced by Mr. Waiburton, No. 430
Chestnut street, next door to the Post Office, and
which, from its grace, convenience, and comfort, no
less than its identity, in a modified form, to his pa
tent Army Folding Hat, which has obtained such a
universal popularity among military men, bids fair
to become as great a favorite in America as the
“Republican Hat,” “ Liberty Cap,” and “Kossuth
Hat” have at various times been among the nation
alities of Europe. “ The Unionist" has everything
to recommend it to gentlemen .of taste, and has
withal an individuality about it at once significant
of the capital name it bears, and is every way wor
thy of being the National Hat—the civic badge of
loyalty—as we believe it is soon destined to become.
We may state, in conclusion, that the slightly varied
styles adopted by Mr. Warbiirton in trimming “ The
Unionist,” will contribute materially to its popu
larity with the civic public.
Elegant 'Christmas Stock.—To use a Yankee*
ism, we have " done ” the shopping avenues of this
city to examine the various displays made by our
retail merchants, and among them all we have not
found one that presents more inducements to people
of good taste than the splendid new Gentlemen’s
Furnishing store of Mr. Linford Lukens, northwest
coiner of Sixth and Chestnut. Give him a call.
Where to But Ladies’ Bonnets, and Misses’
and Children’s Hats—At Wood & Cary’s. No.
726 Chestnut street, as they have just reduced their
entire stock, embracing all the most fashionable
styles of the season, to the cost of importation and
manufacture, and, in many cases, even below, in
view of the closing season.
Myers A
Myers L
Norton,
O’Neill (Penua),
Orth,
Perham
Pomeroy,
Rice,
SchencP,
Sloan,
Spaulding,
Stevens,
tfpson,
van Valkenburgh
Washbarne(Mass)
Whaley, :
Wilder,
Mr. G* A. I-loffman, No. 606 Arch street, invites
the attention of Ladies shopping, for presents for
their gentlemen friends to his elegant and varied
stock of Dressing Gowns, Handkerchiefs; Gloves,
and other articles of taste and comfort. His prices
we know, experimentally, to be reasonable.
Brandies,
Wines,
•Spices,
Oranges, and
Lemons,
with the finest assortment of Christmas prepara
tions, at Davis & Richards’,
Arch and Tenth streets.
Pendleton,
Perry,
Pike.
Radford,
Randall (Penna).
Randall (Ky),
Rice (Mass),
Robinson,
Rogers,
Rollins (N H),
Rolling (Mo),
Ross, :
Schoflerd,
Scott,
Shannon,
Smith,
Smitfaers,
Stebbins.
Steele (N Yj,
Steele (N J>.
Stiles,
St rouse,
Stuart,
Sweat,
Thayer,
Tracy,
Voorhees,
Wadsworth,
Ward. Elijah
Wash-bum (111),
Webster,. .
Wheeler.
White. Chilton A
White; John W
Wilson r
Winfield,
Wood. Fernando.
Woodbridge.
Wielcox & Gibbs* • - s -
Sewing Machines,
For Holiday Present!.
Fairbanks X Ewing,
de9-tf 7i5 Chestnut street.
Willcox & Gibbs*
Sewing Machines,
For Holiday Presents.
Fairbanks & Ewing,
de9«tr 715 Chestnut street.
OakfOßD’s Continental Hat Emfo SIUH,
Cosmopolitan.*—Let Athens have Aristophanes,
but the whole of Greece shall have old Homer. We
give Calderon to Spain"; but all nation! own. Cer
vantes. Dante belongs to Italy; Milton ba
les gs to England;, but Shakspeare belongs to
Man,-while RockhiU & Wilson, the proprie
tor* of the far-famed* Brown Stone Clothing- Hall,
Nos. 603 and GCoChestnut street, above Sixth, stand
prepared to pay a most Cosmopolitan attention to
all comers who nesd their services in the Hoeof their
business. '
Soft Hats, Oakford’s, Continental..
Cabinet. Organs for .
Holiday Gifts.
J. E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut.
Valuable k*or.tbr SoLmaifc—Rrott»t?*Pr«ne/«*cZ‘
Troches will bo-found invaluable to the Soldier iu
camp, exposed to sudden changes, affording prompt
relief in cases of coughs, colds, etc. Fos* officer*, and;
those who over-tax the voio©* they are usefulki.re
lieving Irritated Throats, and will reader arMcula
tioueasy. As, there are be sure to, obtain,
(he genuine, . '
C. Oakyord & Sons, Continental.
Geo. Stkck & Co.’s Pianos .
For Holiday Presents.
A Large Assortment of useful and orna
mental Iron, and other golds, Rockers,
Skates, &«.£ at No. 1% Cheafcnut street. ;
den. St SvMaofrrran,
Sentiment.— <-**• Let me make the bal
lads of a nation,” said Fletoher, oi Saitoun, “and
I care not who makes iU lawn.” “Let me make
their clothes, 4 ’ say a Granville Stokes.-of Philadel
phia, “ami I care not wbo makes their ballads.”
So true it is that a good suit of olothei exercises a
powevrul influence over the ohar&oter o£a man. To
dress well, and economically, it is o;>*y n&oeeiary to
step into the fashionable of Granville
StokfiSj Ko, 609 CUMtcuVitreety
DTarkets by Telegraph*
Public Entertainments*
fc Co., havs just received
ft new Importation of there acceptable gifts, very
choice stales and cheap. IS South Eighth street,
Kih.Nb.No-Nb.Aw, Indian Smoking Tobacco.
—This Tobacco, used by the North Amerioan In
diaos, is manufactured from the finest quality of To
bacco, and commingled with the moat healthful and
Odorous roots, barks, and herbs, indigenous to the
Rocky Mountains,'in such proportion as to impart to
it its distinctive character, and secure for it, where
ever it becomes known, a hearty welcome. A long
residence among the Indians of the Becky Moun
tains, insured an acquaintance with their habits,
customs, and modes of life, and among other things,
an insight into the eompoettlon of their Smoking To
bacco, and a knowledge of the means by-whioh the
exquisite aroma is produced, which renders it so
plessiog to the smoker, and so acceptable to those
who arc not. Smokers, who onoe become acquaint
■ed with this Tobacco, will neverbe without it.
Sold by all tobacconists, and by the manufactu
rer, E. H, Hunt, 611 Chestnut etreet, Philadel
phia. dels-tuth»-3t
Lames' and Gentlemen's Fein?— the largest
and best stook in the city, at Charles Oak Ford £
Sons', Continental Hotel.
Geo. Steck & Co.’s Planos
' For Holiday Presents.
Cabinet Organs for
Holiday Gifts.
J. E. Gould, Seventh snd Chestnut.
New Style Hats— Charles Oakford A Sons,
Continental Hotel.
Willcox & Gibbs’
Sewing Maohiwk3,
For Holiday Presents.
Fairbanks & Ewing,
715 Chestnut street,
Corns, Bunions, Inverted Nails, Enlaroed
Joints, and all diseacea of the feet, cured without
pain or inconvenience to the patient, by Dr.
ZacHarib, Surgeon Chiropodist, 921 Chestnut
street. Refers to physicians and surgeons of the
city. - delT-Gt-
Furs at Oakford’b, Continental.
Geo. Steck & Co.’s Pianos
For Holiday Presents.
Cabinet Organs for
Holiday Gifts.
J. E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut
A Beautiful Present hoe Christmas.—The
improved Sloat Elliptic Family Sewing Machine.
Salesroom 721 Chestnut street. delO-lot
Oakfobd’s Hats, Continental Hotel.
WILLCOX & G-ibbs’
Sbwiijo Machines,
For Holiday Presents.
Fairbanks fc Ewma,
TtS Chestnut street.
Blilitary Goods, Oakforu’s, Continbntal.
Winter Clothing j S'.
Winter .Clothing l I
Winter Clothing! j
Winter Clothing! 1 Charles Stokes & Co„
Winter Clothing 1 ! ,
Winter Clothing! f
Winter Clothing! j Under the Continental,
Winter Clothing! 1
Winter Clothing i
Winter Clothing f J
ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS,
DP TO TWELVE O’CLOCK LAST NIGHT.
tud Chestnut streets
F D May/Baltimore
J Swft, Jr, New Bedford
Miss £B Swift, NBedford
W G Parsons, N Brunswick
Miss L G Parsons,N Brons’k
Miss A Parsons, N Bruns'k
Col Sami Shock, Penna
Col J Ely, USA
Continental—Ninth a]
L L Brown, Massachusetts
£ F Jenke, Massachusetts
C S Francis, New Fork
Sami C West, New York
D.W6Bensog,Kewj ork .
B 0 Goodwin, New York
B Bash & wife
: MF Sefton. Maryland
E 8 Clinton, Hartford,Conn
C Howlett Wajjhinston.D G
Surgeon C C Cox, USA
Miss S 6 smith, Connecticut
WE Hartshorns & la,U 8 A
'W MvKenuan, Wash, D C
G 0 Laurence. Wash, I) C
Broiaski, St Louis
Dr Thompson & la, I) C
JotnTMcKemm, Pittsburg
G W Edwards, lowa
P C 6bannon, Pittsburg
J Wynne. Memphis
Cbas c Sca?fe, Pittsburg
I) E Lyon, Pittsburg
M K Moorhead, Pittsburg
W F Phelps, Trentcn
G A Hicolle, Reading
Mrs A M Barnes, Kentucky
H H Barnes, Kentucky
Hi ratio Alien, New York
D O Gehr,Cbamhersburg
J C Acblson, W Virginia
A B Demaree, Newport
Wm bkeeles «la, Ohio •
Miss M Skeeles, Ohio
L J O’Toole, Wash, D C
W Foster. Jr, New York
W C Stanly, New York
J Newton Dickson. U S A
Miss Dickson. Philada
J G Stevens, New Jersey
JasH Graff & wf. Potts villa
H Owen,New York
G S Coite, New York .
G M Hildreth, Buffalo
D F Yates,Buffalo '
fiobt K Davis*ew York
Rev A K Tyug, Jr, A wf, NY
A A Van Wonner & la. Mo
D R Doaxbury.New York
JnaC Sohooley, N. York
C H Murray, Jertey City
S Harris, New York -
C Wellington. Boston
N DMorgan, New York-
R M Uppbam New York.
BT Babbitt Ala, New York
MreStauley.Hew York
J W Rice A la. Newark
J Leisenring, Penna
Mrs Frame, Delaware
Thoß C Frame, Delaware
Miss Carpenter, Delaware
Reuben Miller,Pittsburg
L Coleman, Easton
C H Spear, Washington
Alex Cook & la, Brooklyn
J Knox. Pittsburg
G £ Richardson, Boston
W Q Purnell, U S A
C Pierson,New York
Geo Part er, Washington
F Maguire,Boiton s
H Carpenter, Albany
Sami Auble, Albany-
J A Dougan. & wf, N York-
H Newell & wf, N Jersey
Miss Vandevour.N. Jersey
W L Wright, N Jersey-
C. E Findlayr New York
J LangdonA wf, Elmira
J McFarlan, To wanda
Cbas Silver, Pottsvil/e
J H Andrews
Dr J M McCalla. Jr. U 8 A
Hon A K McClnift, Penna
T B Kennedy, Penna -
J Stair, York, Pa
E Wilson & wf, Harrisburg
£ Spruancei Delaware
J C Cresson, Pennsylvania
C Brin ton, Jr, Pennsylvania
Ch.s Eaton, Boston
C G Stanley
H F Jockwood & la
Thos D Greene,, New York
G Kuehler
Mrs Kershaw
AF Eberman, New York
J Turnbull, Jr, Baltimore
JLVallier, Cincinnati
C J W Smith, Cincinnati
C Dickinson, New York
D W Geer, New York
Girard—Chestnut »1
Jos Bould, IT S N
R H Long. Lancaster
K L Ells, Medford, Mass
E F Anderson A wf. Pa
WBa es, New Bedford
James Jackson, Pa
A M Sallade, Reading
R G Beese, Elktou. Md
J 0 Clark, Holliston, Mass
A BCroninsbield,USN
Jos Gilbert
A G Cattell, New Jersey
.H C Clark, New Jersey
RACoriie.USA
W P Robeson, USA
W B Bryson
FLDangan, Baltimore
Cspt G 11 Weeks, Va
Henry Carlin & wf, N Y
D 8 M&crane, Pittsburg
J E Williams, New York
James WiUUms.NewYork
H Dixon
Springer Harbangh. Pa
P G Meek, Beilefonte
E N Whittier, Maine
James Young, Middletown
Josh S Bieber, Pa
John D Burton. Dover, Del
W 0 Berrian fcla. Wmsport
Dr HeiJner, Pennsylvania
John P Schofield. N J
Chas Knecht, Philadelphia
Thos K Conrad, flew York
Geo C Roberts, New York
Mrs ¥ A Corlesß, New k ork
H L Cake, Taxnaq.ua
Dr Jas R Mitchell, Del
Miss L Mitchell, Delaware
A Getty, Philadelphia
J W Thompson & la, NY
E L Leedom & son, Del co
Merchants’—Fourth.
JHeyser, Penna
Samuel Dill, Del.
Wm N Wix, Del
JeffD Smart, Baltimore
Sami Keefer. Fort Way re
J D Elliott, Sidney. Ohio
R S Hart, Mexico, Pa
W £ Doeter,Bethlehem,Pa
IT a Doster, Bethlehem. Pa
Beni Griffey, Elmsport
B W Yonng, Milwaukee
PS U nderhil lAw f,F t Way ne
Jos Brestel.Middletown
S Landis. Middletown
R B Youngman.'flMton
P J BethFeltonTDel
B Holden, Felton, Del .
John Terhune New York
Jas A Polk, M Chunk !
American- Chestnut
D Mcßride, Bridgeton, N J
J W Wright, Princeton, N J
W A Greer. Trenton, H J
B B McCool, Washington
F Grafserman, Fort Monroe
W Butler
leaac Gretg. Jr
WH Jenkins, Baltimore
Rev J E Marks, Washington
J C Briggs, Erie, Pa
C E Ferris, Delaware
W J Kuhns, Rew York
AYsmiez _
Miss Sahara Naar
Miss Esther Naar
Mi*s G Naar •
E Talley & wf. Scranton, Pa
H F Fayton, Prov, RI
E S Tappan, Boston
TE Sitgreive, Easton, Pa
Jss Jones & wf» Baltimore
J H Primrose, Delaware
St. Xbnls—Chertmit i
R D Dodge, New Tort
6 Tallmsn, Baltimore
Rev Thos H Qnenan, Balt
Wm G Kneas, Wash, D C
EBeron. New York-
BR Boats,' New Jersey
Geo F Plymer, New York
J B Henry, Delaware City
SGeddes, Lewisburg, Pa
W Wasten, Jr, UBN_
J.W Snowden,New Jersey
A 9 Hoopes, West Chester
TiHeaton. Newark, N J
=W W Bales, Jersey City
F Stine. New York
Wm Ranie. Brooklyn _
I> A Bogart. Hamilton. C W
G Parker , i ' ,
H W Laaa, New' York ,
Mrs R W Clarke, New Yoik
lIW Justice T
J Morgan. Rhode Island
A W smith, Rhode Island
C E Hodges, Boston
The Uniem—Arcli si
J Williams, M D. & la, Del
M A King, New York
Geo Vborhis. Indiana
H Neville, WiUow Grove
C L Strong. Willow Grove
J T Williams. Willow Grove
E Shearer. Willow Grove
E S Axtman, Foylestown
D H Emerson & la. Wash
C Townsend, SaU m. O
J S Holcomh,. New Jersey ,
E D Cleaver & wf, Del city
Miss E Cleaver, Del city
Vatloual-Race at:
John McMahan, N Jersey
N Wagoner, Phtenixville
A P Eightmyer. Reading
J C Anthony. Beading
B Leightheir, Beading
A B Cumming3,S Easton
E Hartrauft, Pottstown
J 8 Hartrauft, Pottetown
Wm Dornhach. Rinctown
L W Krebs, Bingtown
Commercial—Sixtli iti
J M. Hained, New Y ork
G M Stetson. Delaware -
J H Miller, Penna
A R Sharp Harrisburg
R H Sirawbridge & son. Pa
T 1 os 0 Wilßon, New York
BaldEagle-Third »tr<
T Btutler, Allentown
C X Bloser, Lynn Valley
J B Ximerman,Lynn Valley
P Kuanss, Lehigh co
JohnYellis, Lehigh co
J 0 Mosser, Lynntown
Geo Pried, Allentown •
E D Kramer, Ahontowa
J Fiiebolin. Lehigh co
W F Of»p Lehigh co
L F Knecht. Alleutovsa
CBtalton, Allentowa,>
Mipn Kilter, Bucks co.
W G Beck, Novthaiaidah.co
H Jones, Eaitou
A J Transne, E&ihan;
BitrDum’* H^tel-Thi
John Freeee,
Mrs 1. Freese, New Jersey
Mies Jersey
John Pf nna
Eitaro Smi». Newtown
Jackson Stevie, Beverly
W P Bic-wn, Brownaharg
Motiot VeruQU—See,!
Fdw OnUt. Schyl Haven.
.Tai»?r> Manning Pa
I l\Y Curtiss, N&w Tork
N ; l> Lewis, N*wYort<
Tfcoa Kirg, Iftstou
.To'hn Mci ay. New Jersey
I I 0 *ny deT. New Jersey
.1 H Har'inan, Bas^n
B*?wiaT Hsnii* Hito
A W Lets earing, M Chunk
W G Bart & wb N Y
J Bennett, New York
Miss M Foot. New York
W W Meeker i wf, N Y
W F Baker. Rochester
D Shields,Washington, D C
H Rich, Michigan
John Linden A la, Balt
Christian Ax. Baltimore
Gilbert Conydon, Prov, RI
P Barns & la, New York
Gilliard Dook, Harrisburg
D B Grant, New York
H Ide A la, New York
treet* belowfllnth.
Daniel James ' •
C Seitz A la. Erston
EH Brown, Pennsylvania
J Baxter. New York -
H £ Leman, Lancaster
MS Norman, Baltimore
Miss Ada Norman, Bait
M M Jackson. Wisconsin
J C Mather, New York
Mrs Captain Porter, Pa
J M Allen
T B Mfctzg&r, Allentown
Dr A Stout, Bethlehem
D Styer. Lane co, Pa
T J Yorke, Jr, Salem, N J
H Hughes. Pennsylvania
G W J Beatty, Harrisburg
W W Weaver, Allentown
L Lauber, New Orleans
£ Riddle, Delaware co
Geo Skinner, Yonkers
W Searle, Liverpool, Eng
C F Shoener, Tamaqua
Col Chas Scranton, a J
Geoß Wiesiing, Harrisburg
Sami A Power, Harrisburg
L Bilbrough. Hew York
J K Cantwell
W G Meigs, Pennsylvania
W Greene, Middleton .
Ignatius C Grubb. Del
Henry W Eddy, Virginia
street, below Arch.
Dr S Young, Shutzville
A A Einstein, Reading
W G Von Nieda. Reading
K Reading A la;Davenport
8 S Vanderhoof, N Y
ESWeed.NY
J Moise, N Y
0 T.Keim,Newport.Pa
John Bair, York co, Pa
David Bair. Lancaster
JS Jones, NY
W J Baer, Somerset
A J Baltimore
L K Bowen, Baltimore
S P Kase Danville
Alex Falton, Penna .
J W Brown.-Bethlahem
W C Rentgen, Vicksburg
lAbner Harrington,Del
; street, above Fifth*
Miss Esther Baiz
JE Goodrich, Burlington
B M Crawford A sou, Md
C J S Colchester, NeirYork
Capjtain P T Boyle
Dr DW Bland
Dr J 8 Knight, U S N
B Kuhns, Dayton, Ohio
W McClelland, Jr, Md
S Read. Mt Holly, N J
J Bauman; Lancaster
S F Ramsey, USA
J Mann, Potter co. Pa
L C Stockton & wf, N J
N Chesman, Boston
Wm Knight, Camden, Del
G W M Crook.J alnmore
F A SchifHin, New York
J Brown, Jr,Marblehead
CLandsfield. Boston
W F Smith, Jersey City
street) above Third.
W B Sloan. New. York
Chae Tildes. New York
Geo Green, New York
Mrs Delano & ch, Virginia
J H Ticken'er, Newark.N J
Cfaas bi Elmer, New Jersey
Henry Laning, New Jersey
J A Fithean. New Jersey
J T Trowbridge, Boston
S A Parks, New York
Wm Willson, New York
Rev T H Qninard, Bilt fISI
F WHabbard, New York
£ W Folliner, Baltimore
P F Patterson, New Jersey
J HiStimpson, IT S N
G KBabcock & la, N Y
B Keudell, New York
L WSmlth. New York ...
WH Bid well. New York,
KT Stratton, Delaware
B Garish, Delaware
T L Milnor, Pennsylvania
itreet, above THlrd,
M Early & la. Palmyra, Pa
B T Bticnmel & son, Feona
Miss A Hummel, Penna
T E Hunt & wf. New Jersey
Miss M C Hnnt. New Jersey
J C Pippenxer & la
Wm McCanna, Chester
WH Bixler, Easton
H L Arndt, Easton
D W Howell, Haston
Miss K A Titns. New Jersey
W D Dreher, Tamaq.ua
Wm Patterson, Salem >
reett above Third.
F Fox, New Jersey
AB Eldred, Portsmouth.
J G Kanfman, Schyl Haven
G Leary, Pennsylvania
S A Burkinbine, Penna-
Martin H Bowman, Penna
EWM Low. Penna,
Jacob Eyerlv, Bloomsbarg
Jos Karch, Lebanon
J H Furman, Bloomsbarg
treet, above Chestnut,
J Carey, Boston ' .
J H McCauley, Chambers’*
L H Davis. Pottstown
J M Ireland, Maryland
, John Kennedy, Delaware-
-eet. a'boveCailO'WJilll*
D Williams, Easton v -
Kdw Boyer, Penna
J L Brobat, co
D.-Bnrroe, Spiingto'Wii
J W-Cypnert, Spriagtown
S B Laros, Springtown.
M Sloyer SpriQßrown
T Buiroer fcpringt jwn
.TBurroe,
15 Erdman, Eusbrillo •
Folk. RuihyiUs
J W Schwartz, RnshvdlJa,
L Balllet, LelOgh co.
i JWE Shoemaker, Lemgh.co
W HfColbac’j:, Lebanon co
Ainville v P&
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street* aXpve BUvea
[rbeo'X WilUts*‘WdUl»efcfr
J-Ti Mason York
Buphrod V*: Jcmes, PeaniV
Jas 'E-^mjtlet6a,lSi:ewastt i w J
W .l Nodlae*Alb > «v»\. K x
A I Jeway
.and St.i above Arcli.
Chaa Shaenuhor* Pa „ -
JJ Houston. Trenton. NJ
J H Jonaa & la, Dover
Wi„ H KinrsUm.New York
H Llnderrouth. Easton
L Hirsh, BrldjEeton
'{ AllorMa. Hometown
i,lohn » Lasall. PottayllU
iJli 3 SoU»d»> Hew*r!t v «[ |
tract, above
f 5 r 2SS»> Bordentown
I.Q White. Delaware
PK!JI», Wisconsin
J J v~ en ,t*. Wroadaboni
Job Oheltea Uilifl
T C Bel don. SaHimoro
J T UntAbiaa, Baltimore I
H Day. Blocks co
R M WagaV. New York
W. 0 Nelson. Delaware
0 Gralltt*. Mytmesol*
J Fell, SfeehaAlMTUle
Madison-Second *l*
Li J W Barnett, 4th Pa Res
Or J ft D Knowles. Dal
M Smith, Maryland
Wm NHastings, Delaware
JM Elliott, Delaware
J? Hsstinira, Delaware
D h Newbold, W Jersey
-pMaucli Chunk!
XEFrleaier, Milford. Del
J 6 Coorer.Hew York
MDTwiford, Maryland
0 HDongberty, Bordantown
Cyanaiadalg, bordeniown
L atreeti *&»▼« Slktte.
j Mrs T S Moreen. «\Jeraa,
C Bonsai, MiUHn «r,' ■
W M Steep. WaehlnA‘on.Pa
Tho. M Ogle, Deiawa* ■»
Howard C Ogle, Dalai Fa re
Arthur Bell. Clearfield eo
Sidney K Smith, If Jen «Y 3
Geo inars, BaUefoot*, kP*
Stales Union-Market
P Lusk, Harrisburg j
Mr Collyer; Delaware
5 L Sample Danville
Jacob Lawahd & la. S' J
Eldridge Bennett, Jeriey
J BKnaaff, Penn a
Kobt Sterrett&w, Penna
John McQnade, New York
Mrs M J Wilson, N J
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Deafness, Eye, Ear, Throat Disease'.
CATARRH with the utmost success by Dr. VOtS>
MOSCHZISKKR, Oculist and Aurisf. Numerous testt
menials, and the Tory highest city references of success
fed cores, can be examined at hie o&ce, WALNUT
Street. delWK*
Dr. Sweet’s Infallible Liniment cobs®
Cats and Wounds immediately and leaves no scar.
Electriciti.t Scikntifioaly Afplysw
bT Dr. A. H. STBVbSs, 1418 South. PgSN S9UAB&
Philadelphia. • n026-fcf
HOLIDAY
PRESENTS.
BTECK & CO.'S
PIANOS.
MASON dt HAMLIN'S
CABINET
ORGANS.
J. B. OOOLD,
aoH-Me3S
SEVENTH AND CHESTNUT.
MARRIED.
HARPER —KEENE. —On the 13th instant. b/thaßer.
Franklin Moore. Mr. John Harper to Mies Sarah A.
Keene, both of this city. *
DIED.
_ PEARCE. —Trank Clements, eon of Robert and UacT
M. Pearce. in the 10th year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend.his funeral, from the residence of h£»
parents No. 1633 Girard avenue, on Saturday morning.
19th In&L, at -10 o'clock. . «»
GETTY.—At the La Pierre House, on the 16th laet.. 12
o clock noon, Samuel Getty, late ofLouisviUs, Ky.
Due notice will be given of his funeral. **
HULME. —On Dec. 15,1363, Robert P. Holme, Aged W
years and 1 month, son of John Holme.
His friends and friends of the family are Invited to at
tend Ms funeral irom the residence of his father. No.
172 S Walnut street, on Friday, at 11 A. M. ”
BUZ BY —On the 14th last., at Germantown, Jane
Bnzby, in the 73d year of her age.- *
GEORGE.—On the morning of the 15th inst., after *
short illness, Mrs. Sallie A. George,
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend her funeral, from the residence of
her brother. James M. Flanagan, No. 71L Pine street, on
Friday. 18th inst, at 9 o’clock A. M, +*
ELtfS. —On TueEday morning, the 15ih inst,, Josisfc
Ellis, aged 51 years.
Bis relatives and male friends are respectfully invited
to attend hi& funeral, from his late residence. No. 154 F
North -Eleventh street, on Friday morning, December
18th, at 10 o clock, without further notice. Interment
at the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery.
RANDOLPH.—On third day, the 15th instant, Richard
Randolph; in the 731 year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from Ms late resi
dence, No. 1734 Chestnut street, on sixth day morning,
the 18th instant, at eleven o’clock, without farther no
tice. «
KBSTER.—On Sunday, the 13th inst,, John W. Eas
ter, in tfce 53d year of his age.
[Troy and Albany (N. T.) papers please copy. 3
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral, from Ms late residence,
Frankford road, this (Thursday) at 11 o’clock A. M. *
SMITH. —At Sprtngville, Chester Co. Pa.» Dec. 14*
Caroline M., wife of Samuel Smith, aged 40 years, for
merly of Philadelphia.
The friends and relatives of deceased are respac'faUy
invited to attend her funeral this (Thursday,) the ITia
inst.,at 12o'clock M. *
DLACK DBESS GOODS.—CASH-
MERBB, Velour Reps, Tamtses. 3-4 and 6-4 Mona*
wlines, Merinoee, Henrietta Cloths or silk-warp Casa
meres, Ottoman Poplins, Irish Poplins, English and
French Bombazines, Alepines, corded Mooaselines, Ana
sralian Crapes, Baratheas, Turin Cloths. Paramattas,
De Laines, Oriental Lustres, Alpacas and Mohair Lustres,
Reps Anglais, Mourning Silk, Annure. Poult de Sola and
3,08 Grain BUfca. BisSON * SO*,
oc2S ' Mourning Store, No. 918 CHESTNUT Street.
Havana brown and royal
PURPLE FINE FRENCH MERINO.
~ - ' ■ EYRE & LANDELL.
XTAVAN A BROWN AND HTjfit-
A-L BOLDT PURPLE SILK-FACED POPLINS.
■ ' • EYRE &-LANDELL. .
TIAVANA BROWN AND BUM-
A«- BOLDTPURPLE RICH PLAINSLLKS& MOIRES,
del . EYRE St LANDELL.
REV DR. J. H ALDAY REPEATS
his popular Lecture on ‘ ’ The Hour and Its Les
sons, or The Past. Present, and Future of Oar Coun
try.” in the FRONT-STREET tf. E; CHURCH, THIS
EVENING, at 7% o’clock. Some flue Music may be ex*
peered, in connection with the Lecture, from members
of one of the most popular Musical Associations in the
city. •' ' • It*
SX.AVES FROM E.OUISI-
REBECCA EUGE, 10 years old:
ROSA DOWfIS. 7 years old;
CHARLES TAYLOR, Syears old,
Intelligent WHITE - Children.' lately liberated from
slavery by order of Major General. Banks, and
WILSON CHINN.'a. Griff Negro,
Branded on the forehead with the initials of bis late
master’s name, and wearing the Iron Collar and other
instruments of torture used to t-me'bis noble nature to
the level of the Patriarchal Institutions (0 of the South,
will be'present on the platform at '
CONCERT HA LL ,
At a Meeting to be held on MONDAY next, Dec.2lst, at
8 o’clock P.M. „ • .~
‘ - Hoh. ©WBN LOVETOY,
CoL MONTGOMERY, of Vicksburg,
And other distinguished speakers, will address the meet
ing. '
The proceeds will be for the benefit of the
FREE SCHOOLS OF LOUISIANA.
Tickets, Twenty-five Cents; for sale at No. 1210 Chest
nut street; atthedoorduringtheevening; C.H.Needles\
Twelfth and Race; T. B. Pogh’s, Sixth,.and Chestnut;
Anti-Slavery Rooms, No 106 N Tenth street: Martian’s,
and at Reimer’s Photographic Rooms. de!7
OFFICES OF THKj A\ T ESTMORE*
LAND COAL COMPANY,
Philadelphia-, Dec. 16, 18381
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this Com*
pany will he held at their Office. No. 930 Bonfch THIRD
street, on WEDNESDAY, the 6th January, 1861, at 12
o’clock M., at which time an Election will be held for
eleven Directors and a Secretary and. Treasurer to serve
for the ensuing year.
del7-tJ6
F. H. JACKSON, Secretary,
OFFICE OF THE WESTMOUE
LAND COAL COMPANY, No; 330 South THIRD
Street, corner of 'Willing's alley.
Philadelphia, December 16,1863.
At a meeting of the Directors, held this dar, a DIVI
DEND OF FIF2Y CENTS PER SHARE on the Capital
Stock was declared out of the profits for the past six
months, payable on and after JANUARY 2. 2561.
The Transfer Hooks will he closed until January 4th
next. F. H. JACKSON,
del7 tja6 . Treasurer.
CUSTO>I HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA
bO* Collector’s Office, Dec. 16,1863.
Nitice is hereby given to SHIPPERS and SHIP OWN
ERS that the restriction prohibiting the departure of
vessels between sunset and sunrise is removed, during
the cold season.
Captains of vessels will be required, as usual, to sub
mit their papers to the officers of the Revenue Cutter for
examination. WILLIAM B. THOMAS,
del7-6t Collector.
GRASP FAIR IN AID OF THE
|*3U CITIZENS 5 VOLUNTEER HOsPITAL, at CON
CERT HALL, opened on MONDAY, and will be con
tinued every day and night this week. We would call
the attention of those desirous of purchasing Holiday
presents to the splendid assortment of Books, Photo*
graph Albums. Toys, Silverware ani Fancy Articles.
efreshments of all kinds are served ftt the best manner.
Admission 10 cents ; season tickets 25 cents. d!6tf
PENISYLVAm INSTITUTION
FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF THB BLIND, —
The Annual MeetiEg of THB CORPORATORS OF THE
PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTION FOR THE INSTRUC
TION OF THE BLIND will be held at the Institution
Building, RACE and TWENTIETH Streets, in this city,
on THURSDAY, the 17th inst., at 4P. M.
del6 2t* ROBERT. P. KaNB, Secretary.
UNION LEAGUE OF PHII<AI1BI«
PHI A.—At -an ELEOTION held at the LEAGUE
HOUSE, December 14th, 1863, the following Officers were
choeen-to serve for the ensuing year:
PRESIDENT.
WILLTAM M. MEREDITH.
VICE PRESIDENTS.-
WILLIAM H. ASHHUR3T.
HORACE BINNEY, Jr.,
JOHN-B. MYERS.-
ADOLPH E. BORIE
BOARD OF- DIRECTOK3. „ ,
Morton McMiehael, f Charles Gibbon*,
J.II. Clark Hare, George H. Boker,
Benjamin Gerhard, Josephiß. Townsend,
James L. CJaghorn, i George Whitney,
John B. Kenney.
TREASURER
JAMES'L. CLAGHORN.
SECRETARY
GEORGE H BOKER
GEORGE H. BOKER.
del6-3t Secretary.
iETNA 3HNIXG COMPAITV (OF
«c 5» MrnHTflAW. )—The first Meeting of the iS I?NA
MINING COMPANY, under its Articles of Association,
will be held on the Fourth of January. 1864, at 11 o’clock.
A. M., at No. 32 i WALNUT Street, Philadelphia.
W. H. STEVEN'S,
B. A HOOPES.
Two of the -Associates of 6aid Corporation.
Philadelphia, December 16,1553. 4e16-lSt
A LECTURE IN AID OF THE
NEW CHARITY HOSPITAL.
At Washington. City, D. C„ .und'er charge of the Sisters
*• of Charity,
Will be delivered by
BEY. F. E. fte ACAB B My 0 F MUSIC..
Oflf THURSDAY EVENING, Dec. 17, 1563,
At S-o*clo«k.
Subject “THE MONKS.”
Admission 25 cents. - dell-tdl7
OFFICE OP THE RELIANCE IN
SDRANCE iCO.', OF PHILADELPHIA, No. 303 <
WALNUT SIBSBT. - ’ ' 0M
Philapst.phia, December 7, 13<g.
The Directors of M The Reliance Insurance Co., of Phi- •
ladelphia,” have this dayfdeclared a dividend of FOUR*
(4) per cent, on the capital stock of this Company for the .
past six.months, payable to the Stockholders or their le-~
gal representatives, free of taxes, on demand.
d<eB lot THOS. C. HILL, Secretary.
|k«a> HIDtiK TURNPIKE COMPANY—
AHHBAIi MBBTUfS.—The annual meeting of
thSstockhSlders orthe EIDGBTOB.YPIKB COMPANY,
will be held*at the office of the Company. &0 .131 South.
P>ITH Street (npstairs), In the City of Philadelphia, on.
MOD BAY. January 4, ISM. at 13 o'clock noon, at which
time an election wilt be held for a President, twelve
Managers., and a Treasurer, to serve for the ensuing
year. By Older of ' C. T. JOHES, r
President,
del) thtjat.
JosErH-A; Clay. Secretary R. T. Co
ST. LCKfi’S AUXIIIABY TO THti,
SANITARY COMMISSION earnestly soLcttsfrpm.,
members of the congregation and others[contribution®*
for the belieflt of SICK and 'WOUIU>RI> SOLDIER SLAr--
ticles of Diet. Flannel* and other Gooda.mayne Bent to
the Society's Room, in the basement of the Chorea,
(THIRTEENTH Street, below Spruce,) every FRIDAY,
between 9 and 1 o'clock, and Money to theTreasnroj?.
CPS.- W. 1 CUSHMAN.tIa. 138 8. DELAWARE Avo*.
ir sa!7-thraia-_
OF PSMSY I*l ANIAh
EST 1 (DEPARTMENT OF ARTS) ,
Ibe Examination of the College Classes, at the closed?
the First Term, will be held in the flowing Ol *£J : p - Af ,
MoxDA.y, Dee. 14th. From 9 to 12. Jnnloi.s, by
Kendall, ((Analytical Geometry.) and .Sophomores, by
Prof Fraser, (fcomatology.) writtoea.. ™
niore, by ifroL Frazer.) .
TL'ESDjVSs'ISth. l roia 9to 11, Seniors, < Integral
losu) and Freshmen. (Algebra, ).by Frot Kendallf .
tei\. From 12 to 1. Juniors, by u»9 Provosb, (Inteueita# .1
P wSsSi>Ar. r i6tli. From 9 toll. Ssniors, to> g* of
JacksonfHorace’a Ars Poetlcajuid JuTJosa,) aad,®> ,ho
morec. to Prof. Kendall. (C^metryJ-.written fo»
n 4ni Jmiiors. 1)T Prof- Fraser. (Static.) ,oraL *
Ikj'bmi. 17th. From 9to 11, Junjprs.bT PaaLAUaa.
(Theocritus,> and gophomcres, by Pr»f Conpgo^TClajfc’a
Hs
iSors, by Prof. Jackson, (Cicero's DU^aia
“mohdatNm. F»m.9 to a SoDh*»(ir93. to Prof
Jackson. (Tacitus’ Aftrtcola.l oral. Blrem II to A Trash
men. by Prof. Allsn. (Xenophon's HsdVenica.) oral. »
Tpespat, 22d.' From 9to 21, Freikmey., by Prof. Cop
pee. (History,l.qsal. Fromld t 0.2» Sophomores, by Prof.
Allen, (Thney&aes,) oral. ■ . -
WEPh’ESDJCi, 23d. From 9* to 11. Freshmen. by Pro!
Jackson,’ Offvy.) oral GEORGE ALLEN.
del4-9t Secretary of Ihe Faculty of Arte.
YVESTSRK MARPaET house, six-
TEBNTH and MARKET streets.—The public axe
invited la visit.- the Market House on the
opening night of the FIF PH PRODUCE FAIR.
TUESDAY, December 2Sd» at 7 o’clock. The Fair com
mences for the
the 234 Inst . anu COUUP’aes until Saturday. January w,
ISG4. , ' PRIDIP DOWRY, J* .
$ , - SttpeiiPtendeaS.