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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1868.
Christmas.
If Christmas came twice a year we should
’have just half the reason that we now have
to congratulate ourselves upon it. Since it
only comes once in twelve months, and
stays only one day, its welcome never wears
out. If the god of that season came across
us in June, we should crown him with rose
wreaths; if in autumn, we should fling
twisted coronals of crimsoned leaves and
berries in his path; if in spring, we should
entwine his waist with all the pale blossoms
of that tender season. But it so happens
that he comes in winter, and we are to take
him just as we find him. •
IVhy should this tutelar saint be shadow
ed forth as a ridiculously fat old man, who
not only out- Herods Herod, but out-Punches
Punch ? Or, it this old attachment must be
tept up ; if we cannot consent thus to cut an
old acQMintace, 'wlio is associated wit'?:
oiif s&flleet recbllefitibHs of stockings, as
connected with chimneys, and whose pro
digious memory for the nnines of wicked
-children we have been taught to regard with
fear and trembling, why let us then leave
him in full possession of his little friends, to
whom, after all, he is rather partial, and let
another deity be immediately “organized”
for the jurisdiction of larger folks. Let
us have a serious, sober divinity, for
uncles and aunts, papas and mamas,
and those reverend white-haired couples
who live to see sweet rosy-tinted blos
soms bursting from the branches which
they themselves have home. Let time
honored Nicholas shower cream bon-bons,
Noah’s arks, crying-habie's,'and jumping
jacks into the fat arms of little folk, but let
us by all means have a gentlemanly genius
to pay the compliments of the season to
the big folk. To this myth let all presents
to all adult ramifications of friends and
neighbors be ascribed. He it is who shall
present this, that* and the other to those
happy husbands and wives, fathers, and mo
thers, the progress of whose married lives has
. been variously marked by the tin, the silver,
and the golden wedding. And whilst we
imagine this gentlemanly genius dispensing
his favors with a well-bred smile, we may
imagine his younger brother chuckling
-away out of sight, as only he can chuckle,
at sight of a Christmaß tree. And he will
find enough to chuckle about, for if ever the
wants of children were anticipated, they are
this year. A mere glance at our advertise
ment columns evidences this. Pun for the
mind and fun ior the body is being provided
in cart-loads. Books are as plentiful as
bon-bons, and stories are expected to be
-swallowed with sugar-plums. And to
quicken all the hilarity of this generous
season is one great thought, which the
youngest can appreciate as well as the
oldest. The crowning splendor of this
Christmas time-is our conviction of our
position as a nation. Looking hack upon'
Vicksburg, Gettysburg, Chattanooga, and
remembering the mighty results accruing
from the deeds of our armies, we are beset
with a multitude of reasons .for uniting pride
with .joy, and these again with faith and
hope and love. For with each succeeding
■day fresh news inspires fresh confidence in
the speedy annihilation of the rebellion.
Christmas time is a time of rejoicing. Let
us rejoice then as we never have rejoiced
before, for we have never had such cause.
If in this season of joyousness there is ne
cessarily in some hearts an unconquerable
sadness, it is a sadness which sanctifies
while .it afflicts. There is, indeed, enough
in the past year to dash with sorrowful re
membrances the most unrestrained mirth;
snd yet there is so much glory in that past,
so much promise in the future, such invin
cible manhood in the composition of oar
armies, that gladness and triumph, and
security must prevail this Christmas-tide.
The New Viceroy of India.
‘ The vacancy in the Viceroyalty of India,
caused by the death of'the Earl of Elgin,
has been promptly filled by the appointment
of Sir John L. M. Laiyeexce. This,
most emphatically, puts the right man in the
right place. It puts in a gallant, able, and
popular soldier, -well acquainted with India,
instead of such mere civilians, however able,
as Lords D alhousie, Canning, and Elgin,
who severally went to rule over one hundred
millions of people in a country with which
they had no previous acquaintance. Lau
rence's father and brother were distin
guished officers in the British army. Born
in Yorkshire in March, 1811, he was edu
cated in the north of Ireland, and finally
transferred to the East lndia College at
Hailebury. There he won the law medal,
the history prize, and three prizes'' for pro
ficiency in Oriental languages. At the age
■of eighteen he went out as a Writer (a civil
position! to India, and very soon was ap
pointed to an important civil office in Delhi,
He rose year after year, until he became
Chief Magistrate of Delhi, at the age of
twenty-seven. In 1846 he was sent as Com
missioner of the Sutlej, where his adminis
trative powers had full and successful play.
The Affghan war of 1848 ended in the
annexation of the Punjab—a province com
taining 80,000 square miles and thirteen
millions of inhabitants. The British Com
mission of three, appointed by Lord Dal
houbie to govern this vast district, con
sisted ef the late Sir Henry Lawrence,
his brother, (the new Viceroy, ) and Mr.
Marsh. When the Indian revolt broke
•out, in 1857, the Punjab, well-governed,
■adhered to the British authority. John
Lawrence was then Chief Commissioner,
-and not only kept the natives quiet, but
afforded. relief, in men and money, to Gen.
Archdale Wilson, in his struggle with
the rebels in the city of Delhi. For this he
was made Knight Companion of the Bath,
received the thanks of Parliament, and a
National pension of $5,000 a year, and
$lO,OOO a year, also for life, from the East
India Company. In 1858 he was created a
Baronet, and, retiring- from service in In
dia, was appointed a member of the Coun
cil of India, in September, 1858. He now
goes back to India as Viceroy, with a nomi
nal salary of $lOO,OOO a year, but with
emoluments far exceeding that income.
England, it must he admitted, pays her ser
vants very liberally. It is not often that a
person so thoroughly well qualified as Sir
John Lawrence is appointed to high
office. . He' knows India, her people and
their wants,‘and is so well acclimatized,
that few fears need' be entertained of his
health.
WASHINGTON.
Special Despatches to The Press.
Wabhingtok, D. 0., Deo. 21.
The Treasury.
A VBibalciior in a deapatoh of last night makas
it appear that the Treaasry Department has pre,
.pared, instead of provided, the notes for circulation
by the national banks. The; were, It is understood,
engraved and printed b; the Continental Company
'-•.of New York.
Supreme Court.
Mr. Justice "Wavkb, to-day, held the opinion of
the Supreme Court or New York, dismissing the
■writ of error sued out by Judge Boobbvbot in the
.legal-tender oase, on the ground that the decision of
■the State.oouit of New York having been in favor
of the constitutionality of the law, the Supreme
Court has no jurisdiction to revise that decision.
The only mode, therefore, in which the question
oan come before this court is by appeal, or writ of
error from the judgment of an inferior court of the
United States.
Attempted Raid of Mosby's Guerillas.
About three o’clook on Sunday morning a de
tachment oi Mosnv’s guerillas and Stuart’s rebel
cavalry was lound in the neighborhood of Morgans
hurg, Fauquier county, Va., by a portion of Q-reog’s
cavalry. The rebels were commanded by a major of
Stuart’s cavalry, and were supposed to number
between two hundred and fifty and three hundred
jmen. Our foroe numbered some four hundred, and
■consequently the rebels after bring a few shots re
treated in the direction of the Rappahannock, and
crossed at Barret’s Ford upon pontoon bridges,
whioh the rebels appeared to have constructed there*
•The only -loss on our side was one man, who was
slightly wounded, while we captured ten prisoners,
and It is known killed four rebels. Among the pri
soners was one of Mosby’s lieutenants.
Another Rebel Plot.
The Qovernment, it is understood, has received
Information of a rebel plot to rescue the rebel pri
aoaers, now at Point Lookout, under the charge of
General Maustov, with aNewjHampshire brteade.
It is said, however, that the prisonera deny alf
knowledge of the affair, and that many of them
iwho are very comfortably quartered would not aid
in an insurrection, even U an armed force of rebels
made their appearance. Precautionary measures
have, however, been taken at that point, and, if any
such attempt was meditated, the attaoklng party
would surely receive a warm reception.
Tile Virginia Legislature.
The Virginia Legislature was in session at Alex
andria this morning, and passed a bill calling a Con*
vention for the abolition of slavery in the State. It
is to assemble on the 13th of July next.
Appointment.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives has
appointed, as Ills chief clerk, Clinton Lloyd, of
Williamsport, Pa., a WarDemoorat in politio*.
THE WAR IN TENNESSEE.
THE BATTLE WITH LONGSTREET;
Reported Death of the Rebel Com
mander. i
IIIS FORCES RETURNED TO BULL GAP.
Communication between Knoxville and
Chattanooga.
Cincinnati, Dec. 21.—Gen. Grant arrrived at
Nashville on Saturday.
A special despatch, to the Commercial, dated Gum
tolaml Gap, the 181 h inet„ iftyg j
uGensMlXiongntißst diviflea hit umpMM&n
flsy, one part making an attack on Bean's Station,
and the other at Kelly's Ford, the design being to
out off the forces of Generals Shackleford and Fos
ter, but the movement of General Ferrier frustrated
the plan of the enemy.
“Heavy firing was heard yesterday between Taze
well and Clinoh river.
" Longetreet is reported to have been killed and
and his forces surrounded.”
Cincinnati, Deo. 21.—A special despatoh to the.
Commercial , dated Loudon, Ky., Dec. 20th, says that
General Shackleford and staff arrived there on the
way home. They left Blain’s Cross-Roads on the
161 b. The battle the 14th corn,
mcnccd attwo o’clock and lasted till dark, General
Shaokleford holding bis ground till that time, when
ho withdrew. Our loss was from 160 to 200 killed
and wounded. Our forces were concentrating at
Blain’o Croßß-Roads when Gen. Shackleford left.
.Cincinnati, Dec. 21.—The CommcrciaVs despatoh,
dated Knoxville, Dec. 19, represents everything as
quiet in that direction.
liongstreet has returned to Bull Gap, for the sup
posed purpose of wintering in the Watauga . valley,
or with the view of moving into North Carolina,
The railroad is in operation south of Knoxville,
to Loudon, an<\ the river is open to navigation from
Loudon to Chattanooga. Gen. Foster haß esta
blished his headquarters at Knoxville.
The grounds for the TJ. S. Cemetery at Chattanoo
ga have been selected and the position chosen for a
national monument. The killed, add those dying
in the hospitals, and buried in the to wn are being
disinterred, and placed in the cemetery*
There is nothing new in military affairs in Chat
tanooga. .
ARKANSAS.
ATTACK ON FORT GIBSON RE
PULSED.
A. BECONNOISSA-ISrCE-
Tlircatciicfl Attack on Little Rock and
Fort Smith,
. St. Louis, Dec. 21. —The Demoerai has advices
from Fort Smith, Arkansas, dated yesterday, stating
that an attack waa made on the outposts of Fort
Gibson.on the nth by the forces under St&ndwaite,
1,600 strong. Theattackwas repulsed, aud the rebels
fell back, pushing his force across .the Arkansas,
below Fort Gibson, and moving northeast.
The 3tl Wisconsin cavalry has just returned from
a successful reoonnoiaaance southward. They were
within 15 miles of Red river, when, finding that the
enemy had changed their position since last advices,
they were unable to proceed farther. Their return
was a constant succession of skirmishes for over 100
miles, strong bodies of the enemy being posted on all
the crosß roads to intercept them. They out their
way through, and in some places evaded-the rebel
hosts by taking blind asses. Their loss'
1b trifling. Among the prisoners captured is the no*
lorious Handy Lane, who boasta of having killed
overlGO Union citizens with hiß own hands.
Information has been received that two-thirds
of Kirby Smith's forces are preparing to attaok
Little Hock, and that the balance, anticipating that
McNeil's force will be drawn away to reinforce
Gen. Steele, are to fall bn Fort Smith,
A communication from the Chootaw Chief, Me-
Curtain, says that the Choctaws will not rejoin the
rebel Cooper, and he desires an interview with Gen.
McNeil, and says the tribe is disposed for peace.
Our advance headquarters is at Waldron, 55 miles
south, and our forces frequently pußh down towards
Washington, constantly annoying the rebel flank
under Price.
CAIRO.
Arrival of Cotton from Below.
Cairo, Dec. 21.— Steamboats from below bring
no later dateß than published. The Graham, from
Memphis, had three hundred bales of cotton for St.
Louis, but is here, being unable to go
farther on account of * ice in the river. The Sabine,
from "White river, arrived-At Memphis with six hun
dred and fifty bales of cotton.
Private steamers, not under Government charter
or carrying Government freight, have not been al
lowed to enter the Cumberland river for several
days past, and will not be till further notice*
The Ohio river iB rißing rapidly.
CHARLESTON.
Rumored Disaster to our Iron-Clad Fleet.
Fortkesb Monroe, Dec. 21.— -Richmond papers
of the 19th-contain the following telegram from
Charleston:
“ The Ironsides and three monitors, while at
tempting to pass the obstructions, became entangled.
The Ironsides will probably have to be abandoned,
Two of the monitors were also badly disabled.”
The dateof the despatch is probably the 13th. Its
story is discredited.
FORTRESS MONROE.
Tine Recent Storm on the Coast—Marine
Disasters.
Fortress Monkoe. Dec. 21.—The propeller Lancet ar
rived this morning ftom;Beanfort, N C., with, the crew
of the brig Geranium, of Camden, which was wrecked
off Beacon light on the 20th inst. Her crew were all
saved. .
1 he 1 ancet also brings nine of the crew of the propel-
Jer Quincy, ftom New York, bound to New\ Orleans,
which was wrecked on the same day off Hatteras Shoals.
Out of a crew of twenty-live, the following are only
known to be saved: E. W. Small, mate: Peter Frey,
Ned Murphy, Obed Ray, John Williams. D. S. Young,
Charles Berr» Wi liam Muting*, and John McClaeky.
Bolhveisels are a total lobr.
.MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
Fortress Mosroe, Dec. 20.— The United btates steamer
Bermuda has arrived from the Rio Grande, but, haying
lofttheie over three weeks since,, she brings no later
news .
The steamer Empire City arrived this morning from
Washington city. - She had several deserters.
The steamer Ashland arrived this afternoon from
Boston.
The navy despatch steamer Newbern has arrived
.from North Carolina, but brings no news.
. The flag-of- truce steamer New York, now due from
City Point, has not 3 et arrived.
MEMPHIS.
Richardson’s Guerillas.
Cairo, Dec 21. —The steamer Sultana, from Vicks
burg, arrived last nighVwiih thirty hales of cotton.
Memphis dates of the 19th report that roving bauds of
guerillas aie swarming -in the interior of .Western Ten
nessee, plundering and maltreating the citizens.
Richardson has resumed his operations in his old
haunts. He commands about six hundred men, who
go about conscripting without reference to age. Forrest
is at Jacksontown with a force reported at 6,000 men,,
but this is probably much exaggerated.
Another gang, under Maury, is operating near Union
Dos-ot. Among others conscripted Is H. L. Freddy, for
merly editor of the Memphis Avyus
The Memphis cotton market is stagnant. Good mid
dlings are quoted at 71, middling fair at 78.
Threatened Rebel Raida Into Kentucky—
Capture of Guerillas;
Cincinnati, Bee. 2!/ The Commercial's despatch,
dated Louisville, says that the’leeidenceof Wm H.
Walter, in Pawnee valley* has been destroyed by fire.
Los* $’.0,000; partially insured. .
Bfports prevail that a force of SCO guerillas are pre
paring to move througa Found Gap for a raid in the
-eastern portion of the State.
. Tlie robels are also said to be concentrating for the parr
pose ofimakingaraidonthe Louisville and Nashville
Railroad. Our forces are prepared for them.
A considerable amount of counterfoil greenbacks wer®
found to-day, and the party attempting to circulate them
airested. :
Col. Gallup, the commander of the Eastern district of
Kentucky, recently captured eighty guerillas.
The 9th Kentucky Regiment attacked and routed the
guerillas, posted in the gap, aad a .number of prisoners*
aims, stores, etc., were captured.
The time for enlistments In Indiana has been extended
to January fi;h. About 7,000 volunteers have been raised
for the new and old regiments.
The Gunboat Daylight Not Destroyed.
Washington, Dec. 21. *— An official' despatch received
here contradicts the report of the destruction of the Uni
ted States gunboat by. a-rebel battery off
North Carolina. She is all safe.
Washington, Dec. 21. —A despatch was received at the
Navy Department from Adiniral.Lee this'morning, say
lug there was no truth in the rumor of the destruction of
the gnnboat Daylight by rebelbatteries near Wilming
ton, North Carolina. Tbs vessel was at Beaufort, coal
ing, at the latest advices.
Baltimobe, Dec. 21. —A. letter from an officer of the
steamtr Keystone State, dated the 16th instant, off Wil
mington, wakes no mention of the destruction of the
gunboat Daylight, and the report is undoubtedly un- ;
founded.
The letter says, “to our knowledge, only two vessels
have attempted to run the blockade recently, and one of
the two was driven ashore and destroyed. ”
The 39th Regiment P. V; to Arrive
To-Day.
PiTTsnuna, Dec, 21.—The 29th Pennsylvania Regi
xrem will leave here thw evening, and arrive at Phila
delphia to-morrow (Tuesday) morning, at about 11
o’clock. This regiment has re-enlisted fir three years,
and has consequently been allowed to return home on
furlough, and to fill their ranks by receiving re
emits.
Recapture of a Rebel Schooner.
: Washington, Dec. 21.—The schooner G. 0. .Biglow,
which was.recently captured, and then released by the
transport Fulton, was retaken and destroyed, : In Bear
,Inlet, thirty miles to the southward of Beaufort, by
boats from the Mount Vernon. She had previously
landed her cargo. _
Kentucky Legislature.
•Cincinnati, Dec. 21.—The Kentucky Legislature has
passed a bill to ennhle the Southern Bank of Kentucky
to wind up Its affaire.
XWVItIUi CGNGHKB8—Ist SESSION.
Washington, Dec. 21,1863.
SENATE.
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a com
munication from the Secretary of the Navy, in response
to a reiolmlon of the Senate February 25th, 1863, traus
mitting the proceedings of the coart martial in the case
of Commodore Charles Hunter. Referred to the Com
mittee on Naval Allaire -
Petitions.
Mr. DIXON, Of Connecticut, presented various peti
tions praying for the amendment of the enrolment act, bo
that ministers of the Gospel may be regarded as non
combatants, and be employed in the service as chap
lains, &c.
Mr. HaRLAN, of lowa, presented a petition from the
citizens of lowa, praying for the total abolition of
alavery.
Mr. GRIMES, of lowa, presented petitions from the
ladles of Burlington, and from Den Moines county, lowa,
for the permanent establishment of the ambulance corps,
Mr. LANE, of Indiana, presented a petition from the
let Brigade of the Regular Aimy. praying that there bo
atobacco ration for the army. *• ’
Mr WILSON, of Massachusetts, gave notice of his in
tention to introduce a bill, to make it legal for any mem
ber of Congress to act as counsel in any case in which the
United States are interef ted.: .
The Names of Deserters.
Mr. MORGAN, of New York, submitted a joint resolu
tion, calling on the Secretary of War for the namcß of All
officers and men of the regular army, who have dasertad
or resigned between tbe Ist of December, 1860, and De
cember. 1563. Adopted.
Mr..FOOT, of Vermont, a Bimilar resolution, relative
to theoflicers of thenavy. ' :
. Mr, GRIMES, of lowa, introduced a bill to pro**-
vide for the Instruction of youth, in primary schools,
throughout, the county of Washington, outside of the
limits of the cities or Washington and Georgetown.
Referred to the Committee on the District of Columbia. -
The Oath of Allegianoc.
The pending question being on the postponement of
the resolnti< nof Mr.. Sumner, of Massachusetts, embody
ing the proposed new rule of the Senate,
Mr. BaIaRD, of th^dtsciissiQib
Mr.. oUMNhk Lola UiaHLere was so occasion for its
DOBtyionemcnt, and that U should be brought to a vote
at once.
Mr. BAYAR# insisted on diecuesion of the constitu
tionality and applicability of tbe law to Senators, and a
postponement of action for that pnrpOse.
Mr. BUMNER said it was difficult to resist the applica
tion, urged with so much pertinacity from the sena or
from Dclawa? e. and yet gentlemen had enjoyed the most
ample opportunity of considering it, and it was due to
the Senate that it should be nettled without delay, and
before tbe holidays. He should deem it his "daty to press
it to a vote.
Increased Bounty and. Pay for Volunteers,
,The morning hour having expired, on motion of Mr.
-■WILSON, the bill for increased bounty and, pay for
volunteers wan taken up. The committee’s amendment -
allowing soldiers to re-enliat in other branches of she
service coining first under consideration,
Mr. HARRIS, of New York, hoped this amendment
would iot be adopted It was one of the most hopeful
indications of the present time that so general an incli
nation to re-enllstwas prevalent in the army. If this
provision was pieced in the bill there would be constant
changes from infantry to artillery or to cavalry
regimentfl, and the existing organizations would be
broken bp.
The amendment was agreed to.
Mr. GRIMES moved to amend the amendment
giving four hundred dollars bounty to all veterans who.
enliet prior to the sth of January, to the effect that any
person enlisting in: the~ marine service of the United
States shall receive the sum of $3OO.
Beieotad.
Mr, SHERMAN, of Ohio, remarked that the policy of
pi yin'g laTge bounties was unwise. It would have been
better to have left the whole matter to the people at
home. The requirements of these amendmonts involved
the raising of more than one hundred millions of dollars,
We should hesitate about sanrtloninz such a policy. He
should vote for the law. but not for the bounty.
Mr. WILSON explained that in October, when it was
found that the draft for 300,000 men was insulUciaat to
meet the wants of the Wat Department, the bounty of
S4CO to veterans and $3OO to others was offered, and this
bill wa* designed to carry out the pledge thus made.
Nine millions had then been received from commuta
tion, ’ and the sum had been augmented to twelve mil
lions
Mr. FESSENDEN,, of- Maine, opposed the system of
paying large bounties, and asked, How long will the
people bear these burdens? How shall we render- these
burdens equal? He bed ielt, from the beginning, that
we must pass a fair law for the draft, and then abide by
it. The sooner we come to,the decision the better u will
, be. If it should be his turn to serve, it might be hard,
• but it would be fair. We have host ground by ignoring
tbe principle that a man has no right torefu&ohis serviced
when called for. It was easy to offer money for boun
ties, but a much harder thiog to pay them We might
thus go on and add hundreds of millions per year to tbe
burdens of ihewar. He believed we could> continue to
endure them ltnger than any other nation on earth; bat
might there not be an end to such capacity for endurance?
Shall we a bandon at one® the idea of obtaining the ser
vices of every able*bodied citizen ? It is in tbe power of
the Government to demand those services; and that
power fchould be enforced : How long could we go on
as though there were money in profusion that we know
not what to do with? [f those who favor such prodi
gality of expenditure would famish the money to the
treasury which would be required, their position would
be more reasonable.
Mr. COWAN, of Pennsylvania, asked if the Senator
knew why, when the draft failed to produce a sufficient
number of men, there was not another ordered
Mr. FESSENDEN announced that he was not au
thorized to fcuv. It might have bean becanse tha Demo
crats make such an infernal howl to frighten tha people
that the Government was frightened; but when it was ’
seen that the peopie were not at all frightened, tney
ordered another draft, making these offers for volun
teers recruiting In the meantime, as the most available
meai s for obtaining the men
Mr, WILSON acknowledged the necessity of exerci
sing g eat care with regard to the depletion of the trea
sury, and to keeping tbe credit of the Government in
| tact. It had always oeen thought more* difficult to ob
: tain money than men. He wanted the currency of the
•: country to be sound, and her credit good. Yet we must
■ keep the pledges made to the enlisted men. These en
< llstments were numerous, not only in the Northern
States, but in the Southwest. East Tennessee had re
cruited 3,600 men. Ttxas had famished tea regiments,
and Arkansas had yielded substantial additions to these
1 forces. Such recruits should be dealt with according to
! promise. He was in favor of the commutation clause,
and for tbe payment of the bounties proposed.
; .Mr. HARRIS did not favor the amendment of the com
mittee as it stood, and thought it would stop ail recruit
: ing after the Sth of Jaaudiy..
■ Mr, LANE, oi Indiana • said we could not fill our
r armies with con. eripts alone. There were three mil
f lions of men subject to the draft at this time, ana of this
.number, on the basis;of the receipts of the last draft, but
~426,000 could be'.brought into the field, if the entire on
rolment were taken, and out of -this, number from
twenty to thirty thousand would be deserters ■ Indiana'
had more than filled herlquota, and could be depended
on underany circunutancea .to furnish her full share
without a resort to the draft. *
Mr. COLLaMER. of Vermont mo Ted to strike out the
words •>*’ January oth,” and insert “ until tbe noxt
draft, to tBke place not later than February Ist ” Lost.
Mr. HOWARD, 3 of Michigan, moved to strike out tbs
sum of sls,in the committee's amendment, aud insert sio
las the bounty for omaining the re enlistment ol‘ vete
rans. Rejected.
After a conversational debate, which was participated
in by Messrs. Wilson, Howe, and Fossenlen,
On motion of Mr SHe-RMAN, the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The SPEAKER laid before the House a letter, enclosed
in one from me President from the Freedman’s Aid So
ciety of Boston. New York, and Cincinnati. It was re
ferred to Hie Committee on Emancipation,
Thanks to General Grant.
A message was received from the President, informing
the House that he has approved and signed the joint re-
Eolution of fhanfcs to Major General Grant and the armies
under him. snd awarding a gold medal to that distin
guished om^w.
Mr. ANDERSCN. of Kentucky, asked and obtained
leave to record his vote in the affirmative on the resolu
tions of Mr. Smith (hi* colleague), which were adopted
on Friday.
On motion of Mr. DAWES, of Massachusetts, the docu
mentary evidence in the various contested-election cases
was ordered to be printed. '
Appropriation Bill for Western Troops
Mr BLaIB, of Missouri, from the Committee of Ways
and Means, introduced a bill appropriating over $700,000
to carry into effect the act of March, 1852, for the pay of
bounty and pensions to officers and men. actually em
ployee in the Western Department, otherwise called me
Department of the Missouri
Mr COX of Ohio, objected to the consideration of the
bill at tUs time. He thought it would be preferable to
allow it to take the usual course of such bids.
’ Mr. BLAIR replied that original claims of this depart
ment had amounttd to a million and a half dollars, but
the commissioners appointed to investigate the subject
had reported in favor of allowing the sum mentioned in
the bill- The men had been kept out of their pay for
eighteen months, and yet a worthier class of men had
not been called outfor the defence of the country.
Mr. KING, of Miseouri. advocated the passage of the
bill, raying that no class of men had been more badly
treated and worse neglected than the class provided for
in the bill. „
• A further debate ensued, when the bill was made the
special order for to-day,- at 3 o’clock P. M.
Exchange of Prisoners.
Mr MILLER, ? of Pennsylvania, offered a resolution
respectfully requesting the Presiaent to promptly in
struct those having charge of the exchange of prisoners
to propose to the .so-caUed Confederacy the exchange of
white man for white man, leaving all other questions,
including that relating to negro prisoners, to be disposed
ofhersafter; so that the suffering whiteJmen may be re
stored to tbe service of the Government and to theilr
friends aud firesides.'- - , ■ ' ■■
The Home refused, by a vote of 73 yeas to 85 nays, to
lay the resolution on the table.
Mr. WASHBURNE, of Illinois, offered a substitute for
the above, declaim g that tbe House approves of tbe mea
sures taken by the Administration for tbe exchange of
prisoner* now held by the enemy in the Southern pri
sons, aud recommending the same course to b 9 pursued
for a fair andjust exchange of all our soldiers now held
by the rebels. m „ ' ' - . . , .
On the question being taken, Mr. Washburne s substi
tute was adopted—ytae S 7, u*-ys 63. -
On motion of Mr. STEVENS, of Pennsylvania, the
House wer-t into Committee of the Whole on the state of
the Union (Mr. Fenton in the chair) on the bill appro
priating fifty thousand dollars for deficiencies for the
public printing office, aud twenty millions for the pay
ment of bounties and advance pay, and premiums for
soldiers volunteering or enlisting in the service of the
United States. ' - . ■ . •
The Enrolment Act.
Mr. SCHE'SCK. of Ohio, from the Committee on Mili
tary Affairs, reported a biil repealing the third and ninth
section» of the enrolment act, so that the two classes of
pe; sorts to be drafted shall be consolidated into one; the
act to take effect tronrand-after its passage.. .
Objection being made to the consideration of the bill at
this time, Mr. fconenck temporarily withdrew it.
Conservative Resolution*.
Mr. TEAMAN, of Kentucky, offered a series of resolu
tions, setting forth, that a conepiracy of persons, exists,
assuming a government of the Confederate States, for the
purpose of withdrawing-.the States. from the Federal
Union: but l-hat this does not extinguish tlie political
franchises of sucliStates. aud the citizens thereof can at
any time resume tlieir civil 'goveromtnt on one condi
tion, viz: that (lietr Constitution is republican in form;
that it is sufficient for those who are loyal ani qualified
by election laws to resame a State Government, &c
The House refused to se’conl the demand tor the pre
vious question- when .
New Bills nnd Resolutions.
Mr,-SPAULDING, of New York, offered a resolution
for the appointment of a select committee of ninemvn
beis to consider and report on the snbjeit of the national
bankrupt act. • -
Mr:-HOLMAN, of Indiana, moved to laythe resolution
on the table.*-Not agreed to—yeas 69, nays 86. The re
solution was then adopted. .- •••
Mr. ASHLEY; of Ohio, introduced a hill, which was
referred, provi-sing for provisioral governments in the
-military districtsin the insurgent States, and authori
7.ing the loyal citizens thereof to organize governments,
republican in form, axd-for other purposes." 1
Mr. 6-CHENP.K introduced a bill to create a Bureau of
Military Justice: ' Referred to the Committee on Military
•‘ Affairs.--’ ..v. ■■-.
Mr. ABHLBY, of Ohio, offered a resplutiou granting
• the use of the hall.for. a-public meeting of the Freedmeu’s
Belief , • ,
4 Mr. COX.'bfOhio, objected-, and thereby the rules pre
vented farther action to-day. . -
Mr fcCBENCK, of Ohio, moved a suspension of the
’mltf,* in Order torerortand act upon the bill to consoli
date the two'clasres provided in the enrolment act into
“.Therote wat-yeas 6P, niYS 60 • -
go Ihd rules were not suspended, a two-third vote be
.ing necessary., v.
A National Bankrupt Act.
Thefollowing ie the vote on rejectiag the motion to
lay oh the table Mr. Spaulding's resolution/or the ap
pointment©? a committee to report on - the subject of a
national bapkrupt.act
. j EAS.
Allen. Jas A Harris (IU),
Ancona, Holman,/
Bailey. Johnson (Pa),
Blaine, Johnson (Ohio).
Blair (WVa), Knapp,
Bliss. Law,
Broomall. Lazear,
Brown CWVa), Le Blond.
OlarkF, Loan,
Cox, - ... Long.
Cravens, „ Merer,
Dawson, Mcßride,
Dennison, McCluVg,
Dumont, McKinney,
Eden, Middleton,
Edgerton, Miller (N Y),
Eidridge. Miller (Pa),
English, Morris (0),
Finck, Myers, A,:
Grider. ’ Noble,
Hale, O’Neill (0),
Hall. . Olin, >
Harding, Orth,
Harrington,
Alley,
Anderson,
Arnold,
Ashley,
Baldwin (Mich),
Baldwin (Mass),'
Beaman,
Blow,
Bontwell,
Boyd,
Brandegee,
Brooks,
Brown (Wis),
Clark A W,
Cobh,
Coffroth,
Cole,
Cresswell,
- ;, Dawefl.
Darning,
Dixon,
Donnelly.
Driggs,
Eckloy,-
Eliot.
Farnsworth,
Fenton,
Frank,
Ganson, _ ,
Mr. 'BROOKS, of. Sew York, truati
winld excuse him if he inauir«uwb<
millions were in iheestimates of the ”
Department? It was stated officially
ha© been received as commutation m
lions besides, making twelve miliion
twenty millions were asked for in thii
With to throw any objections inthei
bnt from bis own information on the 0
view to an intelligent action, he wished
these twpnly mUlionswere in theesti
Mr STEVENS replied that the Up
NAYS.
Gooch,
Grinnell,
Herrick,
Hlgby,
Hooper.
Hotchkiss,
Hubbard (Iowa),
Hubbard (Conn),
Bulburd,
Jenks,
Julian,
Kasson.
Kelley,
Kellogg (Mich),
Kellogg(N Y),
Kernau,
King,
i,on«vear.
Loye.ioy,
Mar Tin,
McJndae,
Moorhead,
Morrill,
Morris (N Y),
Myers I»
Nelson.
Norton, .
Odell,
THE PEESS-PHILADELPHIA; TUESDAY. DECEMBER 22,1863.
man was perfectly proper. The biU was drawn an by
the Secretary of war, in whose handwriting it came
Into the possession of the Committee of Ways and Means.
When it was banded to him by the chairman ofthe
fljiutary Committee, he was told that the Beoretary of
War would require nothing more before the holidays.
Be supposed, aB a matter of coarse, that the commnta*
tion money would go into the publlo treasury.
Mr. BROfcKS said that the Secretary of War maet
hare known ae well twenty days ago as now that this
amount was necessary. Was not this earn inserted in
the estimates? Why had he not given the information
at An early period?
Mr SCHENCK remarked that Mr Stevens had made a
correct statement of what bed taken- place. He (Ur.
cchenck) called last evening on the Secretary of War, in
relation to what leiielatlon might be expedient before
the adjournment of Congress over the holidays. Ae
chairman of the Bonce Committee on Military Affairs,
he explained that it would be impossible to get through
before that time any general legislation for military pur
poses. The Secretary had replied that If he could gee a
single appropriation for the payment of bounties as pre
miums and pay, he would be enabled to get along satis
factorily. The Secretary drew up the section ofthe bill
referred to at his suggestion.. The sum of twenty mil
lions was in accordance with the estimates and necessi
ties oi the Government
JMr.-COX inquired whether the ten millions received
as commutation money was included in the twenty mil
lions'now-. required
Mr STRYKNS replied that his understanding was that
the ten millions wore included.
Mr. BROOIC6 offered an amendment to the bill, to the
effect that the twenty millions named therein, shall in
clude nil the commutation money hitherto and hereafter
to b© raid into the treasury.
Mr. GARFIELD, of Ohio, .said the commutation
money had already been paid out. whether, properly.or
legallyiho would not undertake to doclde. Volunteering
is our main reliance, and hence he thought it would be
unwise to adopt any other course.-The amonntof thy
appropriation proposed is not too large. Volanteers can
not be obtained by the War Department, unless it has
the means at hand.
Mr. (.OX said the enrolment bill had proved an utter
failure. The Secretary of War had confessed it. He be
lt* ved that the policy of the G. veroment should be to
offer the largest pecuniary Inducement tor volunteers,
and not to resort to the anti republican system of ex
tortln* nillHms Bowlcti, lto would vote for the twenty
mini?!; frrrvr‘)(W°fl, ftnt la flvißtj so Uu «i« eus irmii
to express nits approbation of the act of the Secretary of
W»r in. paying out the commutation money wlihout
first hnying an appropriation by Congress It was non
shown whether tne ramey was paid out for white or
biflek soldiers, although it was known that some of it
bed been paid for slaves in Maryland or other States.
The Administration had almost cultivated the habit of
disregarding the Constitution and the law and it was
therefore proper that the. people’s representatives
should jequire all appropriations to be examined by
the appropriate committees in advance of being brought
before the House.
Mr. KiSSON, of Jowa, referred lo the provision of the
enrolment act relative to substitutes, and wherein the
SetreUur of War is authorized to fix the price,
ceeding s£oo. It. thus appeared that-the section applied,
not to the Treasury, but expressly to the War Depart
ment. • ,
Mr. COX did not agree with the gentleman. The com
mutation money came into the Treasury, and could not
be withdrawn without specific legislation.
Mr. LOVEJOY said, as this had been so successful In
obtaining soldiers, in tpite of the.party of the gentle
man from Ohio (Mr. Cox), that he was desirous of carry
ing out \he plan by offering pecuniary- inducement to
volunteering. He could not permit-these constant and
persistent slanders on the Administration to pass with
out notice. The Administration had not been ia the
habit *of violating the Constitution and laws. Such
statements were utterly untrue. There 'never was an
Administration so cautious against a violation of law
anc the [Laughter.} Thosu gentlemen
would have laughed in a different style, if the law and
the Constitution had been enforced upon them.: CAp%
planse.3 And it was with very ill grace for gentlemen
come here, and appeal to the people t.o say whether.the
Administration was obedient to the law and the Consti
tution, when in fact they had no constituents looking to
the results of the elections. Yet, with unblushing ef
frontery, they made these allegations as if anybody
would believethem.
Mr. SPAULDING, of New York held himself prepared
to vote for every dollar of money neoded by the Ad-,
ministration to carry on the war for the suppression of
the rebellion Butin voting money, his constituents had
a right to know what it is for. It was perfectly reason
able to inquire of the chairman of either of the Ways and
Means or Military Affairs whether the -ten millions of
commutation money was included in the bill.
Mr BLAIIs K of Maine, read a brief-extraot from the
report ortho Secretary of the Treasury, showing the
custody of the commutation. The money lad been as
sumed by the collectors of internal revenue, at the in
stance of the Secretary of War, the latter thinking this
plan would be the less burdensome. But the whole
matter was now submitted to Congress in Secretary
Chate’B report.
Mr. BCBhNulTreferred to the private book of esti
mates he held in his band, to show what amounts ars
required to the end of the fiscal year lt6iand IBS5 —iu all,
$25,91)0,0(0 It had been said that there were three
classes in this House. First Those in favor of carrying
on the war. Second. Tiiope notin favor of putting down
therebellionat all; and. Third. Those in favor of put
ting down the rebellion, but opposed to all means of ac;
compliehing it. For himself, he belonged to the first
class, and would vote all the means for putting down
the n beilion ;
Mr. BROOKS held Jttobe the first duty of the repre*
sentatives of the people to know where every dollar of
the public money goes. If he wished to break down the
Administration he would give them million upon million
until the currency was bo expanded as'to be as worthier
as the Assiowits of Prance or the Continental inoaeyj
If this was opposing the Administration, then, he was in
opposition to it. But he held that it was the best evi-j
deo.ee of publ c friendship to look aftef the pecuniary
affaire ofthe Government. Be would support the Ad-;
ministration in all .1 oneßt measures to carry on the Goj
vernment, butte wanted to tnow how and where
dollar of the people’s money is to he expanded The
gentleman from Ohio (Mr. ficlieuck) had the
before him; but ihe gentlemen on hisOfr Brooks) side
wnre not so fortunate in having the records : All he
asked was that the appropriations should be legal.
Mr. KELLOGG, of Michigan, said the responsibility oi
tl e passage of the bill rested ou bis side of the House,
and he took it for granted that, in view of the recent
elections, it was to that (the Republican) side the paop *
looked with confidence. What had just occurred herp
reminded him of a beggar who had asked for a aixpanca
but Ilia lady, instead, offered him advice. “Thank you!
madum J? be said, lam fnil of it.[Laughter ] Hi
• eit so now. , The House had been warned againstthi
French assignats and Continental money. .He wouic
inform the gentieman from New York that the Honsi
wasnot tirposed to make illegal appropriations. They
would unite in support of the just ends of the Govern*
rnent. i
Mr. COX'Baid that if the gentleman bad read the book
of Be Lieber'on Civil Liberty, he would find that what ii
now done was against a republican form of government*.
The same gentleman was now employed in codifying th«
laws of war for the Government. i
Mr. KkLLEV, of Pennsylvania, replied that he had
never yet seeu a roan so wise but what he might b«
pometimrs wrong: but be.appealed to his owe ittstlncii
and the generous republicanism of .hi,*- country. £ip
plaose ] ■ i
The CHAIEMAN Immediately called the galleries to
order, saying that if the Improprieties of-applauding
were repeated he would have them cleared. •
Mr. KLRUAN, of New York, said there was no neces*
siiy for hesitation in the passage of the bill. v lla desired
that it should pass with unanimity ac.d order. The
tccreiary of War might be enabled to fill up our army
with volunteers if the proper aid was placed at his*lis
posa' by Congress. We know that throughout the coun
try the people of all parties are uniting in their efforts to
procure volunteers to tiphold our flag and suppress those
who have risen in arms the Constitution and the
Government of the Onitea States.
2Jr. STE.OU6B, of Pennsylvania, thought there was
nothing improper or wrong in the appropriation of this
money, He would say here that, whatever their indi
vidual opinions might be as to the conduct of the war or
the nets of the Administration, he solemnly protested,,
on his side of the Bouse, against any charge or intima
tion of factious movement, or the throwing of obstruc
tions before 1 the wheels of-Government;' Something
had been said about the recent elections; but the district
he represented had sent one of the first-companies for,iho
defence of the capital, and now has seven thousand men'
in the field. He was not opposed tjp the Administration
.in its .lust and constitutional demands. He and his
friends had, however, aright to criticise the acts of the
Administration Let all unite in the best possible man
ner for the bentfit of the country. and show Europe that
they were a band of brothers. They should rise to the
dignity of statesmen, disregarding all other considera
tions of party or class. V;
Mr. BROOKS then withdrew his amendment.
The debate havingbeenclcsedby limitation, the com
mittee rose and reported the bill to-ibe House.' ‘ r ,
Mr. HARDIRG, of Kentucky, offered a.proviso.- -that
no part of the money herein appropriated should he used
forthe rabing, arming, equlpplng.andpaymentof'ne
gro soldiers.
This.amendment was rejected—yeas 41, nays 105 as
follows
Ancona,'
Bliss.
Brown (Wis),
Coffroth,
Cox,
Dawson,
Dennison,
Eden,
Eogerton,
Eldridge,
Finfe,
Grider,
Hal),,-
Harding.
Alley,
.Allison,
Ames,'
Anderson,
Arnold,
Ashley,
Bally.
Baldwin,
Beaman,
Blaine.
Blair (West Ya),
Blow,
Boutwell, '
Boyd, :
Branoeger,
Broomall.
Brown (WestYa),
Clarke, Ambrose W
Clarke, Freeman
Cable,
Cole,
Cretswell,
Davis (Md),
Dawes, -
Deminy,
Dixon, f
Donnelly,
Driggs,
Dumont,
Biios,
English,
Farnsworth,
Fenton,
Frank, :
The bill then pas;
ga-tive. 1
Mr. COX offered i
arising, it goes ove..
Jifiiotved. That The Committee on Military Affairs be
instructed-to inquire into the expediency of a' total
lcpeal of the act, passed March. 3d, 1663, for enrolling
and calling oat the national forc«s.. and for other par:
poses; and that in lieu thereof, they report a bill calling
forih the militia of the States to execute the laws of the
Union and to suppress insurrection, in pursuance of the
eighth sec ; ion aid first the Constitution,and
providing for the orsanizition.or an army, and discip,
linligand governing oftho said militia: reserving to the
States, respectively, the appointment of the officers, aad
the autfcoiiiy of training the militia, accord!ay to the
discipline prescribed by Congress, not ex
pedient. that the said committee inquire, farther Into
-the expediency of repealing so much of the said act as
allows substitutes or exemption for moiuy, so that: all
citizens t wing alJegiar ce shall be liable to seivo the Go
vernment. without regard to their pecuniary ability, to
•obtain their discharge, therefrom, by the procuration of
substitutes. or the payment of money; how
ever, that the said substitution anc exemption shall not
he replaced so far as it relates to-the present call tor
troops, in the Slates wlieie the law, under that call, has
not been executed. . r
The House then adjourned:. - . -
Boston, D'c. 21 —The fallow In jr is the latest Intelli
gence from Euiope toy the Hibernia, which has arrived
at Boston : •■■■ ... **- .
Breslau, Dec. 7 —The Russians are constructing
block houses at the stations on the St Petersburg, War- r
saw, and Vienna Railway. Patrols continually tra
verse the line.
The official organ'of the national party publishes an
appeal fn m the insurgent loader- Krnk, exhorting the
pf agents to maintain the insumction during the winter.
Berlin, Dec 7.— The Minister of Justice has commu
nicated to the President rf the Chamber of Deputies a
complaint brought against Johann- Jaksby, one of the
Deputies. He is accused.of incitement to overthrow the
Constitution, and or treasonable language in his address
to the electors. . -
llameckq. Dec. 5 assembly of delegates
from Schleswig and Holstein.'held here, pissed reso
lotions for a general refosal.to par taxes and for volun
tary contribution to meet the expenses of the country
Parts, Dec. 6—The amount of,bullion in the Bank of
' France 1s 517,000 COO franc*-
It is believed that the federal execution in Holstein
"will tBke place on Dtcemlisr lOtli. , . . . .
Ooi'KXBTAfiEX, T>cc 6 —-Thu proclamation of the Kinii
of Denmark to the people, of Holstein declares that ho
will prevent ir.sorrect ionary movements of the force of
armies, end that he will give autonomy to, Holstein and
lanrenhnrg, and ilmt he hopes thus to give a gnarantee
for the integrity of the kingdom.
Patterson,- •
Pendle;on,
l’erham,
Price, ' •
Randall (Pa).
Robinson,
Rogers,:
RoUios (N ID,
ROSS, :
Schofield,
Scott,
Smith,-
Steele (N Y,)
Steel (N J),
Stiles.
Strousa,
Sweat,
Tracy, •
Whaley (W Va),
Wheeler,
White C A.
White. J W .
Wilson,
O’Neill (Peaua),
Perry,
Pike.
Radford,
Randall (Ky),
Rico (Mass),
Rice (Me),
Schenclr,
Shannon,
Sloan,
Smithere,
Spaulding,
Stebblns, .
Stevens,
Stnart,
Thayer,
Thoma-.
Van' Valkenborah
Ward,
Washburn (Til),
WashbarnelMass)
Webster,
Williams,
Wilder,
Windom,
Winfie d,
Wood F, .
Woodbrldge,
Teaman.
ed that the H»use
lethdx these twenty
yar or the Treasury
r that ten millions
noney and two mil-
Q 8 in all. and now
is bill He did not
• way of its pass * ge;
subject, and with a
»d to know whether
timates. i
w\rrof UiefienUe-
YEAS.
Harrington,
Harris (Md), 1
Harris (Ills).
Johnson (Pa),
Johnson (Ohio).
King, |
Knapp,
Law,i
Lazear,
Marcy,
McKinney,
Miller (Pa).
Morris (Ohio),
Morrison,
KAYS.
Qanson,
Garfield,
Goocn,
Grinnell,
Hale.
Higby,
Hooper,
Hotchkiss.
Bnbbard (Iowa),
Hnbbard (Conn), !
Hubbard, Calvin
Jenks,
Julian,
Kasson,
Kelley,
Kellogg (Mich),
KeLog (N Y),
Loan,.
Longyear,
Lovejoy, ,
Marvin,-
hi, Glnrcv
Mclndae.
Miller (NY),
Morehead,
Morrill,
Morris (N Y), •
Myers, James.
Borton,
Odell,
O’Neill (Psnna),
Orth,
Patterson,-
Perham.
isad, there being no
the following resolution, hut a deba'e
' Further from Europe.
Markets by Telegraph.
Baltimore, Dec -21.—Flout is very dull, Wlthalarge
stock on hand. Wheat has a declining tendency and
the market la heavy. Corn is firm; sales at $1.13.
Whisky firm and buoyant at SC@93c Coffee held steady,
with an active demand; sales at 33K@34c.
Ship News.
Sax Fraxcisco, Dec:" 21 —Arrived this morning ship
War Hawk, from Kew York; ship Winfield Scott, from
Beaton. . .
Wk beg to call especial attention to the free ex
hibition of a choice and valuable collection of oil
paintiDga,'to be acid by Gillette & Soott, auctloneera,
No. 619 Cheatnutyrtreet, on Wednesday evening
next, 23d inßt. This collection embraces some of
the finest paintings ever ofi’ered at publio sale, and
we consider it well worthy of a visit. Oataloguea
now ready, and store open in the evening until 9>£
o’clock. '
The New American Oyolopbdia.—We oall the
attention of our readers who wish to make a pre
tent Of real and lasting value to the advertisement
of Mr. J. K. Simon, the agent In thia oity for this
invaluable work.
liAboe Positive Sale op Boots, Shoes, Tra
velling Bass, &o.— The early attention of dealers
is requested to the prime and seasonable assortment
of boots, shoes, army goods, gum shoes, travelling
bags, ttunkl, &o.; to be peremptorily sold by cata
logue, on four months’ credit, commencing this
morning, at ten o’clock precisely, by John B. Myers
& Co., auctioneers, Nos. 232 and 234 Market street.
Sale of Paintings uy American and Euro
pean Artists,— Messrs. Biroh A Son will sell, this
morning at 10 o’clock, at the store of F. Gabylenit2,
No! 1306 Chestnut street, a collection of over 200 oil
painting! by artists of Philadelphia and Europe,
betters of Marque for Mexican Privateers.
San Fhancisco, Dec. 21,— Dates reoeived from
Mexico, via Aoapuloo, are to the 24th ult.
Great suffering for provisions prevailed among the
poor daises.
The fortifications were constantly being strength*
ened.
The French had advanced no farther into the in
terior since occupying Queretaro.
The killing of Comonfort had aroused a feeling of
intense bitterness among the native population.
Accounts from San Louis Potosl state that a
.Mexican officer had returned from the United
States, where he had been sent with a commission
for purchasing and fitting out vessels of war, under
letters of marque, to prey on the Freneh commerces
and it was reported that he had been successful.
The Dentil of General Comonfort.
[Correspondence of the Herald. 1
Comonfort is dead and the regency dissolved.
Thus each of .the two great parties which at pre
sent divide Mexico iB called on to mourn a moment
ous event, considerably affecting the interests of
each, and one of which, at]east, ia irreparable. Ge
neral Comonfort was on his way from Queretaro to
San Luis in a private carriage, attended by several
officers, and escorted by about eighty men, when the
p&itv was attacked by a portion of Mqjia’s forces,
commanded by two brothers named Troucoso.
• At the first discharge, Comonfort, and all who
were in the oerriage, dismounted and attempted re
sistance, but were at once overpowered, and cut
down or,shot. Among them, perished Dan Jose
Maris Duran, colonel of engineers on the General’s
staff, and well known ia New Yorlc, where ho
ioxnerly At ]>-6 UrAci
Mexican cofciul ih that city. inin of the
eioort was either killed or captured; and ofthe
officers— some eighteen or twenty—only three were
unhurt. Comonfort’e body was found with a lance
wound thiougkthc heart, two bullets through the
breast, and the head disfigured by sabre cuts.
Thus fell, by the hands of his own countrymen,
General Don Ignaoio Comonfort, ex-President of
Mexico—a man certainly not without faults, but
still not.without virtues, both in hie public and
private character. It oan be said of him what, per
haps, cannot be said of any other man who has ever
mled Mexico—that he honestly endeavored to pay
his country’s debts. It is melancholy to think that
one so distinguished should be shot like a dog on the
roadside by.those for whom, and for whose posterity,
he was risking his life, and staking his fortune, ia
endeavoring to persuade them to defend the inde
pendence of their country.
Chestnut* street Theatre.— Miss Jean Hos
mer, who will appear as Jvliet K on Wednesday night,
is a young lady who, though hot a novice on the
stage, ‘is entirely unknown to our public, and will
receive from it the first metropolitan judgment of
her merit. We are informed that Miss Hosmer is a
cousin of Harriet Hosmer, the sculptor, that
wherever Bhe has played it has been with success,
and that her friends, and those who have seen her
act, are confident that she will convince our public
that she has true dramatic genius, and is already wor
thy of a high place among our best artists. We hope
these expectations will be justified on Wednesday
evening. The lady is young, educated, intelligent,
andher debut in Philadelphia should be given kind
and impartial consideration. We, who have Been so
many dramatic failures, are not sanguine of anew
Siddohs; but, we have reason to believe, that Miss
Hotmer will not he added to the list of those who,
ufamous in the provinces, are obscure in the capitals.
Her engagement is positively limited to four nights,
and she will play in “ Lucrezia Borgia,” §the
” Stranger,” and “ Camille,” and also in a oomedy
or two. If Mlbb Hosmer deserves the enthusiastic
praise she has received, we shall be glad, not alone
for her sake, but for that of the public, to welcome
her to our stage.
ew Arch-street-Theatre.— Frank Drew had
ah immense reception last evening, on. the occasion
of his after an absence of several
months. The plays he-presented were “The Irish
Emigrant” and “Mazoppa.” The home was
crowded In every part, and Frank Drew’s entrance
was greeted with uproarious applause, which lasted
for several minutes. “The Irish Emigrant ” is fa
miliar to all play-goers, and the exquisite per*
fonnance of the late John Drew in that character is
one of the most pleasing recollections of the stage.
Frank Drew performs the character admirably, al
though few would think of placing him in this line
on an equality with his brother. He possesses the
advantage, however, of having a wider rangeof cha
racters at his command, and of being exceedingly en
tertaining in all. His acting last night was in some
portions irresistibly ludicrous, especially in his de
scription of Ms “ shave;” and in his animadversions
upon the “woman of very few words.” At the close
of the performance he made a short speech to the
. point,'thanking the audience for their lavish kind
ness, and expressing the honest pride he felt in his
own success. •
Mr. Barton Hill played Tom Bobolink with his
usual Miss Josephine Henry made a
neat little wife aa Polly Bobolink) and Mias Mary
Carr was sufficiently .-virulent as Mrs. Grimgriskin.
The play generally.was better performed than it was
tAftt night of John Drew’s engagement, more
than,a year and a half ago.
' Tlie “Miizeppa” extravaganza was the afterpiece.
We do not think much of it. The jokes are not
numerous, and not one is positively good. The prin
cipal female character is .that of Olinska, (Mias J.
Henry,) a ycusg lady whose notions of economical
housekeeping are summed up in the couplet:
“I never knew si poet a great eater, '
WeUl pay the gas-man with a little meter. ”
The funniest scene of “ jVlazeppa” is the'circus
scene, the burlesque there being laughable in the
extreme. We think that self-eulogy introduced by
Frank Drew is out of place, as, for instance, the two
lines refeniog to him:
*‘ I say to him, to leave ydnr dad, you know, ’fcwas very
wrong;
c., And never. -wrlte to let him know how well you get
along!
In the production of both these plays the stage
details were scrupulously attended to. The munifi
cent applause of the crowded house testified, the
pleasure of the spectators.
This evening Frank Drew appears in “Helping
Hands” and the “ Irish Dragoon.”
Handel’s Oratorio of “Thb Messiah.”—'The
production of this great work on Christmas eve
ning is a novel enterprise, but one extremely wel
come to the thousands who will desire public enter
tainment outside of the theatre. Just such a sacred
concert is given in Boston annually on Christmas,
with the greatest success, and its institution here
by th ? Handel and Haydn Society does much credit
to thtir good sense and taste. The performance of
Handy’s glorious and solemn masterpiece will be
in admirably harmony with both the devotion
and pleasure of Christmas, The preparations
to give it a noble rendering are ample, and
with the laygeand intelligent choir of the Han
del and Haydn Society, and the full strength ofthe
Germania Orchestra, Handel’s grandest passages
will recsive due effect. The solos will be given by
Miss Caroline McCaffrey, a contralto of fine expres
sion axd quality; Mrs. Horace Bamberger, and Miss
Eouisel Solliday, two excellent sopranos, we hear;
Mr. well known as efficient amateur tenor,
, and Aaron Taylor, a favorite basso. Withthis
. force we anticipate much pleasure from the musical
celebr&ion of Christmas evening.
Swisl.Bbll Bingers.—The Christmas and New
Year hoidays will be considerably enlivened.by the
performlnces of the only and original Blaiedell
Brother!*;'Swiss Bell Bingers. The remarkable
performances of this troupe last season will be re
memberefand dwelt upon with pleasure, and will,
furnish tie best possible reason for crowding Con
: cert Han, which they have engaged, at each exhibi
tion. Tm company includes vocalists, harpists,*
instiutne&l&'SOlo artists, and character singers. So
unique andphaste an entertainment cannot fail to
please the,niblic and proveprofitable to the manage
ment, particularly at this season. Thursday is the
opening riijht,
The Concert.— This evening the
Gennania a jd will perform a beautiful programme
at Handel akd Haydn Hall, Eighth and Spring Gar
den afreefe, Among the gems of the programme are
a couyle of Schubert’s finest songs, and a number of
the rndnt elective compositions of 'Halevy, Meyer
beer, The concert will be given in con
nection withthe fair in aid of St. Matthew’s P. E.
Church, tekets for both are at the extremely
low price cents.
Noblo,
O’Neil l(Ohio),
Pendleton,
Randall (Pa),
Rogers,
Ross,
Scott,
Stiles, -
Strouse,
Stuart,
white C A,
White J W,
Teaman.
Perry,
Pifee,
Price,
Radford,
Randall (Ky).- ..
Rice (Maine),
Rice (Mass), i
Robbins <N H),
Schenck,
Shannon, j
Schofield, '
Sloan, ' i
bmith,
Smithers, r
Spaulding,. • : . \
Stebbin?, v. 4
StaeloOS J),
Stevens, • • .
Thayer, ;
Thorcas. ' ;
Tracy,
Van valkeaburshl
Ward. Elijah
Washhurne (III),
Washburn (Mass), ’
Webster,
Whaley,
Williams,
Wilder, .
Wilson,
Windom. •
Winfield,
Wood F '
Woodbiidge.
voices in the ne-
[FOR ADDITIONAL CITY NEWS, SHE FOURTH PAGB.j
MaETixa at Concert^Hall. —A meet
ing for thebeneflt of the Free Schools of Louisiana
was held akjoneert Hall last evening. The audi
ence was ifee' jnd intelligent. The feature\>f the
eveniDg wjs the three slave children, who were
clcsely scnMDized, and enlisted much sympathy.
Colonel Jarwood P. Hallowell, late of the 6Sth
Massaohusits, was nominated president of the
meeting. On taking the chair he said:
It is strafe to ua that such children when on the
plantationsHtt hot allowed to be sold, liut yester
day they but they thank God that on
the of New Orleans by the Union army
they were r&defree.. [Applause ] These little kirla
were turnedaway, the other day, from the Sb. Law
rence-Hotelpn account of their color. [Oriea of
Shame and nisei.] The little boy Charley has been
gold in Virgija twice.
After few more, appropriate remarks,
he introauceJo6lonel Montgomery, of Vicksburg, to
the au Oiwag received with loud applause.
He said : ihjHqtiesiion of practical abolition now
stares us lace. - There is no getting around it,
nor can we\)i»eJt. The abolition yeu has been
sounding thiWiVh the country for the past thirty
years. a man in this city who three
years Ago wotottremble in his boots when called
an - At that time all were conserva
tive. The for some time, the Union
as it wa«r Constitution as it is, but such
cannot be the 6/ how. It is the Constitution as tt
ought to be, at/the Union as it is going to be.
[Cheers.] The sppker then dwelt at length, upon the
difference betwonihe cultivation of the land and the
education of thejeople in Pennsylvania, and any one
of the Southernkates. Slavery, said he, is nearly
broken down. J&the last tea years the State of
Mississippi has Dressed one hundred and fifty* five
per cent., while £&ate of lowa in the same time
has increased onotholiiand per cent. The difference
in the price of lan in the two States has also in
creased in the san proportion. If emigrants should
proceed to it would pay that State for
all the slaves thejn&y- lose. In regard to health
Mississippi is mufi better to reside in thandVtassa
chusetta. The numb. 0 f deaths in the latter State,
according to the cemlof 1860, was two to one in the
former. To five thtsand deaths from consumption
in Massachusetts tfyj© were but five-hundred- in
Mississippi. If the %io will woik, we of the South
will pay for it, %;roannot spare their labor,
and we .will pay hem four hundred' dollars
a year down thereWther tban lose them. So,
you of the North dm ( not fear, of their over
running the North if yey ars made free ; and if it
must be_so, rather thW lose.them, we would pay
700 dollars a year, and Ut iatold. This the North
cannot pay. If there iviny ole that loves money
U isthenegro, and he wit, as auatter of course, ao
tept the position that p&ya hki the most money.
\ The speaker's remarks were itarspersed with va- 1
rioua incidents which came undeibis own personal ;
observation in the South, which rere received with
great applause. ■ \
Mr. Bacon, who brought :tbe hildren from the
South, whs then introduced, and aid: .
In. South, among the frdd slaves a book'
is one tf the greatest 'present that you cau
give then. They know that ihey must have
an edoertion. We have aireadjeitabliahed ten
schools il and near New Orleanl under the direc
tion of General Banks, which ! art attended by over
twelve hipdr< d children. Blit intend of having tee
schools InLcuisiana, we want dinhundred. -He had
seen theomnder the moat trying iircumstanees, but
hB hadfnorer seen any that drilled to return to
. slaveryr \v \
The apeajrer then introduced Lttle Charley, who
said he was 'bold twice. He brought two hundred
dollars, antfhia mother eight huedfed. He was only
eifcht yeatrof age. The little felloir then made quite
a Satriotifpeeoh, which elicited Vreat applause*
Tie speapr then‘introduced the two little girls,
too, he odd, were still termed by lak down there as
pnvesV ./bcif appearance would lead one
5 «imagie that they were-slaves, but still such Is the
I 'ek ielr; feaiuies *ie. v«iy.- hatuisom* v rim tke
MEXICO.
Havana, Dec, 15.
Publie Entertainments.
THE CITY.
expression of which indicates much happiness, no
doubt occasioned by their freedom, aad being in the
presence of those who have always enjoyed the
great boon of liberty. The eldest of the glris then
spoke a few words, after whioh the president intro
duced the Rev. J. Wheaton Smith, who said:
They cannot be taught to read and write and en
joy the blessings that we do, if they are kept in
slavery. When once a man has awakened withia
him the spirit of manhood be is no longer to be kept
in slavery, it is indispensable to the system that
they be prevented from obtaining an education.
We thought at one time that we had nothing to do
with slavery; we were extending it, and It could
not have existed had it not been for the sympathy
which it received at the North. The whole North
was to some degree Southerners. God bsw all this,
and He charged it rightly to us. After a few re
marks the speaker retired, and the meeting came to
a close.
The Reception of the 29th Regi
ment.—a meeting of the"‘fHends of the 29th Regi
ment Pennsylvania Volunteers was [held l»Bt eve
ning at Major Berry’s house, near Sixth and Chest
nut streets, to concert measures to take part in the
grand ovation to be given on the arrival in this city
of the homeward-bound. There was a fine attend
ance, and considerable enthusiasm marked the pro
ceedings. The main or principal part of the busi
ness was to ascertain at what particular time the
reciment would be roOßt likely to arrive;
Henry M. Dechert, Esq., who has been in tele
graphio communication with Lieut. Col. Zulick,
commanding, could not give any satisfactory in.
formation on this point. The best he could say was
that the arrival would take place on Wednesday
morning, and that the hour would be announced in
the papers.
A motion was agreed to that the honorably-di®-
charged officers and privates of the 296 h Regiment
be requested to meet at Independence Hall two
flours before th? flour of Arrival, AB ahull ha an.
ns urns natedi-
A. gentleman present tendered the services of C*l
ver’s Cornet Band for the occasion. : Accepted. .
From the various announcements made, the fol
lowing military will parade;
The Gray Reserve Regiment.
, The Blue Reserve Regiment.
The Invalid Corps.
The Provost Guard. -
A company from West Philadelphia Hospital,
Companies from other hospitals, •
The Henry Guard..
First City Troop,
Gen. Cadwalader has signified his intention of
parading a.company of cavalry; also a section of ar
tillery, to fire a salute upon the arrival of the 29th
at West Philadelphia. It was so uncertain as to the
time of the arrival that no practical arrangement
could be made.
At eleven o’clock last night a telegram was re
ceived at the railroad station in West Philadelphia,
stating that the 29th Regiment P. V. would not
leave Pittsburg until to-morrow (this) afternoon.
The regiment may be expected to arrive in this city
at eleven o’clock to-morrow morning.
Meeting of Common Council.
- A special meeting of Common Council, for the purpose
of taking up the several items of appropriation for the
yearlS64, was held last evening, President Kerr in the
©hair.
A communication was received from Henry M.
Dechert,. Jfcsq., informing Council that the 29th Eeai
meut Pennsylvania Volunteers were expected to arrive
in this city on Wednesday next, and asking that action
be taken by Council to give the regiment a suitable re
ception
The following preamble and resolutions were then
of&*r*<l by Mr. Nichols, apd were agreed to:
Whereas t Information nas been received that the 29th
Regiment l'ennsylvanu Volunteers will shortly arrive
here for the purpose of recruiting for the war: Therefore,
Rc&oti)id l That we gratefully recognize the patriotism
and glorious deeds of these brave soldiers in the long
and ardnons campaign in the armies of the Shenandoah
valley, of the Potomac, and more recently in the Army
of the wes>t.
Resolved. That we tender the thanks of the city of
Philadelphia to theso heroes of “ Winchester,” “ Chan
cellorville, ” ‘ 4 Gettysburg, ” and ‘ 4 uookont Mountain.”
Resolved, That a committee of five members from each
chamber be appointed to receive them on behalf of the
Councils of Philadelphia.
The following gentlemen were appointed the commit
tee : Messrs. Nichols, Harper, Barger, Painter, and
Stokely.
The- ordinance making an appropriation of $21,875 to
the department of City Controller for the year ISG4 was
taken up.
On motion of Mr. Loughlix. Item 1, which appropri
ates $4,C00 for salaries of City Controller and chief clerk,
was amended to read $3,700 the as last year The
item appropriating $9,625 for salaries oi nice-assistant
clerks, was amenoeeb to read $7,700, the rame amount
appropriated for that purpose last year The fifth item,
which appiopriatts $3,600 for advertising the annual
statement of the City Controller, was stricken out.
The ordinance as amended was adopted. The ordi
nance making an appropriation of $28,700 was taken up
end passed.
One appropriating $23,675 to the clerks of Councils for
the expenses of the year'w&s passed.
One appropriating $246,420 to the Commissioners of the
Binkiig Fund was adopted. '
The ordinance appropriating $452,72S to the Depart
ment of Police was tat en up.
Mr. lEiOrii moved that the item appropriating $331,500
for the salaries of 663 policemen be amended, by making
tlic f.nionnts397.Boo, boingan increase of $lOO per man.
Pecdlng this resolution a motion that the house resolve
itself imo a Committee of the Whole for the purpose of
considering the police bill, was carried : Miv Simp sox
was called to the chair.
Mr. Leigh moved that, item Ist, which appropriates
$5,£00 for salaries of Mayor, clerk and assistant clerk,
and messenger, be amended to read $6,200, and that the
salary of tho chief cletk be raised $2OO, and that of tae
aB»istant clerk $lOO.
. 'Mr. Loughlin was opposed to increasing the salaries
of these men; the tax rate had been find, and the very
light service required from these men was amply paid
without any increase.
Mr. Patxtbr said tbat.he,wa*-&ot in favor of increas
ing the salaries of the clerks, but that he was in favor
of increasing the salaries of the policemen; they were a
hard working set of men, and ought to be well paid for
their work. •
Mr. Wright replied to Mr. Painter, that so far as his
experieccrhad gone, the labors of policemen werb very
light. Since election day he had not seen one in his
street.
Mr. Eckstein desired to make a few statements. The
whole opposition in this case could,'he said, be stated in
a few words, and that wae that the police were of a dif
ftrent political party. .They were an upright set of men,
w hich cnuld not be found every day.
Hi. Barger did not oppose i ha increase of the salaries
of the police officers because they were of a different po
litical creed, and-tf he was, that'would be sufficient
ground. The way the opposition talk, one woiud think
that Mayor Henry had induced a corps of angels to come
down from Heaven to serve us as. policemen, and as for
the economy talked about by the other side, the acts of the
present National Administration was a living instance of
tbe economy of the Republican party-
On motion. Council adjourned to meet next Monday
afiemocn, at four o’clock.
CITY ITEMS.
Attractive Sewing-Machine Emporium.—
The splendid Grover & Baker Sewing-Machine es
tablishment, No. 730 Cheßtnut street, was yesterday
the “observed of all observers.” The interior and
front decorated with evergreens, and the long lines
of highly-ornamented machines, with the throng of
beauty and fashion which all day ebbed and flowed
at this great Sewing-Machine dfipot, were worthy of
the te&son, the elegant avenue upon which this
establishment is located, and the great reputation of
the Grover & Baker maohine itself. We could not
learn, last evening, the exact number of these inimi
table machines that were, sold yesterday for presents
alone, but it must have, approximated a hundred.
The elegant work exhibited in their windows, exe
cuted on the Grover & Baker instrument, is the best
card imaginable of its capabilities, and to all who
have not yet made their selections, we would say,
go to No. 730 fo tic J/, and give your orders,
Christmas Novelties at Wbndsroth & Tay
lor’s.-—Messrs. Wenderoth & Taylor, the eminent
Photographers, Noa. 912, 914, and 91G Chestnut
street, have just received direct from Paris, and are
now sellingat their counters, a beautiful assortment
ofstandingframesforcard pictures. Some of them
are exquieitely carved in wood, and others in fine
gilt, in imitation of miniature swinging mirrors; the
whole being chaste, elegant, and entirely new. We
kDOW of nothing mote beautiful as a Christmas gift
than.one ofthe frames, with a handsome picture of
yourself, made in Wenderoth & Taylor’s own supe
rior style, of the art.
But the “Florence.”— We have conversed
with many sensible people within the past month,
who have now in use the celebrated “Florence”
Sewing Machine, sold at 630 Chestnut street, and
who are familiar with the merits of all others in
use, and the hearty preference uniformly given in
favor of the Florenoe; convinces us that for a holi
day gift to a wife, sister, mother, daughter, or
sweetheart) nothing could be more appropriate.
They are unquestionably the greatest labor-saving
and most ingenious invention of the age. In other
words, the “ Florence” is the sewing machine brought
to perfection.
A Word to Our Lady Headers.—But three
more days remain to make your holiday purchases
of presents for gentlemen. Take our advice and go
to B. C. Walborn & Co.’s, Nos. 5 and 7 north Sixth
street, and select one of their elegant wrappers, or
some other choice article from their magnificent
stock of gentlemen’s furnishing goods. You will
save time, trouble, and money by doing so.
Sdpbeb Stock op Gbktlbmen’s Goods por
Christmas akd New Year’s Presents.
Such a stock our readers will find at the popular
house of Mrf Linford Lukena, northwest corner of
Sixth and Chestnut Btreets. There is a degree of
freshness, taste, and • novelty about Mr. Lukens’
stock of Gentlemen’s Furnishing Goods that is irre
sistible. Try it.
An Appropriate Christmas Present poe
a Lady to make to a Gentleman, or for a Gentle
man to make to himself, is one of Warburton’a In
imitable Coverings for the Head $ an extensive va
riety of these articles, of the newest and best
shapes, in Silk, Felt, aid Casslmere, will be found
at his store on Chestnut street, next door to the Post.
Office. N. B—a new style of Dress Hat for winter
has just been Introduced, which deserves special no
tice.
Great Reduction in Prices.
Great Reduotion in Priees.
Ladies’ and Misses’ Fine Cloaks,
Ladies’and Misses’Fine Cloaks.
« Also,
Bich Furs of all kinds,
Rich Furs of all kinds.
In anticipation of the close of the season, we are
now prepaied to make a large concession from
former prices on all our stock.
J. W. Proctor & Co.,
The Paris Cloak and Fur Emporium,
* 920 Chestnut street.
Chance for Bargains.— Messrs. Wood & Cary,
No. 725 Chestnut street, have reduced thepnefis, from
twenty- live to forty per cent., of their elegant stock
of Ladies’ Bonnets and fashionable Hats for Misseß
and Children, v
Paper-Shell Almonds,
English Cracknells,
English Walnuts,
Crown and Basket Fruits
t Davis & Richards’,
t Arch and Tenth streets.
Christmas, Birth-Day, and Wedding Pre
sents.—-The Holy 'Bible,. Harding’s Editions, ac
knowledged to be the most reliable text, family,
pulpit, and pocket Bibles,. in' beautiful styles of
Turkey morooco and antique bindings. A new edi*
tion, arranged for photographic, portraits of families.
William W. Harding, Publisher,
-No. 326 Cheatnut street, below Fourth.
Photograph Albums in Every Variety op
Style. -• Rioh Turkey morocco, antique, ivory
mountings, ornamented edges, &c., &c., holding from
twelve to two hundred photographs, the cheapest,
the largest, and best assortment in the city.
William W. Harding,
No. 320 Chestnut at., below Fourth, south side.
A Stereoscope is an inavraative and acceptable
present; one always amusing. Cremer & Co. hav*a
the largest aeleotion in the country.
For Coughs, Colds, and Throat Disordrrs,
use “ Brown's bronchial Troches*” having proved Itheir
efficacy by a ÜBt of many years. '
Christmas, 1863/
Western Market Stalls, Nos. 54 and 56, Haras, Beef
Tongues, Cheese, and Leaf Lard of quality une
qualled. The Hama of the celebrated Star Brand of
MUhsner &► ivlorxU. Wm, T. Ulmer,
. - Stalls Nos. 61 ant! 68.
' Courtland Saunders ;Instituts- Adireia
Rev. Dr, Saunders, Philadelphia. aUrtuatav
Lights and Shadowb of Wbw Yobk Picture
Galleries, Forty Photographs by Turner *, nlso,
Oemi from the Duaßeldorf Gallery; both elegantly
bound in Turkey morooco antique. These are the
most magnificent Gift Books of the season. For
sale at the agency, 33 south Sixth street. Office of
Appleton’s Cyclopedia.
When Christmas comes, you ought to be well
dressed in honor of the day. It is an occasion which
demands your most cheerful Assistance. Therefore,
it is good that you have new clothing of fine mate
rial and fashionable shape. There is one place
where you will be sure to obtain the articles you
want. It is at Granville Stokes’ celebrated esta
blishment No. GO9 Chestnut street, above Sixth*
Stokes has at the present time an infiaite variety of
garments, and he also knows how to be able to sell
them at prices so low that every one oan afford to
buy.
Drawing it Fine.— An Instrument called batho*
rcometer has been invented, depending on the prin
ciple of closing an electric circuit, of a
substance Interposed between the electrodes, by
which thicknesses of substances, such as hair, spider
webs, etc., may be determined with exactness to the
twelve millionth part of an inch. This is, no doubt,
correct. At the same time we adhere to our original
intention of purchasing all our wearing apparel at
the Brown Stone Clothing Hall of Rockhill & Wil
son, Nos, 603 and 605 Chestnut street, above Sixth.
Putting their Foote in it.— The Reb. Mem
mioger has upset the finances of the C. S. A., Jeff
h&a upset the army, and Foote is trying to upet Jeff.
"When rogues fall out, then just men get Uieirduß.it
Uet ua none that this pinvsib map 6b veMflsd,
though in an extended sense, in the present H pret
ty quarrel ” that is now going on in the Confedera
cy. But the fact is, the currency has mined itself
because its foundation is bad j the army has ruined
itself, for its cause is bad; and Jeff has ruined him
self, because he is bad, and the recrimination from
one to the other is the result altogether of every
thing connected with the parties being bad, But we
are satisfied that our cause is just ; “ famine and
fighting” will not assail us, and Charles Stokes &
Co.’s one-prioe Clothing Store, under the Continen
tal, will continue to flourish, in spite of all Rebel
dom.
No Humbug.— The eye and taste are the only me
diums by which we oan form a correct judgement,
of what we eat: Among whioh are A. D. Pessano’s
choice foreign and domestic fruits, Also; fine French
and plain confections; extra fine white grapes, by
the keg or pound. On our fine fruits we challenge
competition. 101 South Tenth street, below Chest
nut. _____ <122 4t*
Cabinet Organs foe
Holiday Gifts.
J, E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut.
Carriage Rugs. —ln^varied style and price.
dei9 6t Winchester & Co., 706 Chestnut St,
Geo. Stuck & Co.’s Pianos
For Holiday PreVentSu,.,
Holiday Presents for Gentlemen.— An ele*
gant stock of Wrappers, Scarfs, Cardigan Jackets,
Gloves, and other choice goods fqr presents,
de!9 fit ; Winchester & Co., 706 Chestnut St.
Willoox & Gibbs’
Sewing Machines,
For Holiday Presents.
. Fairbanks Ac Ewing,
deO-tf 715 Chestnut street.
Cabinet Organs for . ,
Holiday Gifts,
J. E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut.
A Beautiful Present por Christmas.— The
improved Sloat Elliptic Family Sewing Machine.
Salesroom 721 Chestnut street. deio-ist
Gbo. Steck & Co.’s Pianos
For Holiday Presents.
A OLaiigb Assortment of useful and orna
mental Iron and other goods, Patent Rockers,
Skates, &.C., at No. T2l Chestnut street.
dei7-St S. -Macferran.
New Present fob Army Officers.— The novel,
and handsome Ridgewood smoking cases, combining
pipe, tobacco-pouch, and match-safe, in one pocket
case, will be sold to order at the fair to be held at
Handel and Haydn Hall, on Tuesday and Wednes
day, the 22d and 23d of Decemberr TSey are a
most convenient article for army officers and for
travellers, as well as for all smokers. dei9-4t*
Geo. Steck fit Co.’s Pianos
For Holiday Present#.
Willcox & Gibbs’
Sewing Machines,
For Holiday Presents.
Fairbanks & Ewhtg,
de9-tf 716 Chestnut street.
Fair and Concert.— Concert by the Germania
Band, at Handel and Haydn Hall, {N. E. comer of
Eighth and Spring Garden,) in connection with«
fair in aid of St. Matthew’s P. E. Church, on Tues
day and Wednesday, 22d and 23d of December. Re
freshments of coffee,, oysters, confectioneries, &c»,
will be served, beginning at 10 A. M. Tickets ad
mitting to both fair and concert, 20 cents. To be had
at the door. del94t*
Cabinet Organs for
Holiday Gifts.
J, E. Gould, Seventh and Chestnut
Willcox &. Gibbb’~
Sewing Machines, ’
For Holiday Presents.
Fairbanks & Ewing,
de&-tf 715 Chestnut street.
Corns, Bunions, Inverted Nails, Enlarged
Joints, and all-.diseases ofthe 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, " : del7 6t
Willcox & Gibbs’
Sewing Machines,.
For Holiday Presents.
Fairbanks & Ewing,
de9*tf 715 Chestnut street.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Pillow Tassels, /
PICTDBE TASSELS, >
CUBTAIHS,
In Eels for presents.
I. E. W A LRAV E N,
(Successor to W. 11. Carryl )
MASOS IC HALL,
de22-if 719 CHESTNUT Street.
Deafness, Blindness, and all Diseases
which the Eye or-Ear is heir to, successfully treated
by Prof. J. leases, M. D., Oculist and Aurist, No. 511
PINE Street. Testimonials from the most reliable
sources can be seen at his office. The medical facalty
are invited to accompany their patients, as he has .no
secret in his mode of treatment. Artificial Eyes inserted
without pain. No charges made for examination. d225t
Decidedly the Most Beautiful, as wrll
as the moat useful and economical production of the pre
sent day, is HOWE & STEVENS' System of Family
Due Colors. Yet they are so simple that any one can
use them with perfect success. They comprise all the
staple color*, and also the most exquisite shades, and are
put up. in neat packages, with full directions for use.
Sold by Drugerlets generally. de2l-6t
Pillow Tassels,
PICTURE TASSELS, y
CURTAINS,
In set* for presents.
I. E. WALRAVEN,
(Successor to W. H- Carryl.)
MASONIC HALL,
de22-tf 719 CHESTNUT Street..-
Deaf Made to Hear;—Suitable asd
APPROPRIATE PRESENTS to relatives and friends are
the ACOUSTIC AURICLES, and other instruments to
assist the hearing. Also, Pocket Knives, Razors, ana
Scissors, of the finest quality, at P. MADEIRA’S, 115
South TENTH Street, below Chestnut. de!9-6t
Pillow Tassmls,
PICTURE TASSELS,
CURTAINS,
In sets for presents.
I. E. W. AL R A YEN.
(Successor to WV H. Carryl)
MASONIC HALL,
de22-tf 719 CHE&TNUT STREET.
GOLD PENS RE*POINTED EQUAL TO NEW,
on the receipt of 35 cents. Circulars for the John
son Pen, lent on application, by'Mail or other
wise- ’
E. g. JOHBEON. Manufactory and Office,
15 MAIDEN LANE, New York City.
Pillow Tassels,
PICTURE TASSELS,
CURTAINS,
In sets for presents.
I. E. WALRAVEN,
(Successor to W. H. Carry!.)
MASONIC II ALL,
de22-tf 719 CHESTNUT Street.
It IS NOT OFT BN THAT WE COME IN CONTACT
with an article that we feel justified in recommending to
our numerous read era, but the article of Family Dye Co*
lore, manufactured by HOWE & STEVENS. we feel we
can heartily commend to all who may have use for .Dyes
of any colors. For sale by aU Druggists. jail dt
Hair Dye ! Hair Dye 11
BATCHELOR'S celebrated HAIR DTE is the Best in
the World. The only Harmless , True, and Beliabli
Dye known. This splendid Hair Dye is perfect—change*
Red. Rusty, or Gray Hair, instantly to a Glossy BlacJt
or Natural Brown, without injuring the Hair or stain*
tut the Skin, leaving the Hair Soft and Beautiful; lm*
parts fresh vitality, frequently restoring its pristine
color, and rectifies the ill effects of had Dyes. Thi
genuine is signed William A. Batchelor; all other*
are mere imitations, and should be avoided. Sold bj
all Druggists, Ac. FACTORY, 81 BARCLAY Street,
New York. Batchelor's new Toilet Cream for Dressing
the Hair. jy29-ly
EIECTRICITLY SciENTIFICAIiY APPLIED
by Dr. A. H. STEVENS, 14118 South PENN SQUARE,
Philadelphia. . _ R025-U :
Dr. Sweet's Infallible Liniment is the
best remedy for Sores in tuc known world.
Meyer’s
Ff T? ' Newly Improved Crescent Scale fTflf# “
Overstrung PIANOS acknowledged to be the best.
LONDON PRIZE MEDAL.
And Highest Awards in America Received.
Warerooma 7»» ABCII Street, below EIGHTH.
de22-3v*
HOLIDAY
PRES E N TB.
BTECK & CO.'S
PIANOS.
MASON A HAMLIN’S
CABINET
OEQAN.
J. B- GOULD
aoa-waas SEVENTH AND CHESTNUT,
x/CAxuEtrßin.
COGGINS—JACOBS.—Dec 80th, by Rev. M.fi. Roite.
Pastor of Twelfth-street M. B. Church, Mr. Isaac Cog
inns to Mrs. Maggie Jacobs, all of this city. *
DIHD.
MSWHALL.—The funeral of Captain Walter 8 New
hall will take place from his father’s residence. Man
helm street. Germantown, this (Tuesday) morning. at It
o’clock precisely.
Th* friends of the family are respectfully Invited to
attend without further notice. *
Friday afternoon, 18th inst., Ellen,
relict of Captain James Robbins.
Her friends, and the friends of the family, are respect
fully to attend her funeral, this (Tuesday) morn
mg, at 10 o clock, from tbe residence of William Howell.
Race street, above Thirty-third, West Philadelphia. . *
SHINNj—On theSOth inst., after a short, but severe ni
nes*, HANNAH t TUNIS, aged 68 years.
Her relatives and friends are particularly invited to
attend her funeral, to meet at the residence of her brother.
Earl Shinn. No. fi!B Pine street, on third day, the 224
hast., at 2 o clock P- M. **
STILL. —Suddenly, on the 20th iust., Rev Lewis L.
Siill, Pa-'tor of the Oolerain Baptist Ghurchi Lancaster
county. Pa.
Funeral from bis late residence. Wedneed ay morning.
10 o'clock. December 2Sd. 1£63. *•
CUTHBERT —On the 20th inst , Mrs. Elizabeth Outh
bert, < relict of the late Philip Justus,) in the (&d year of
her age
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend her faneral from her late residence. No.
504 Wood Rtreet, on Wednesday afternoon, the 23d inst.,
at 1 o’clock. **
BENNETT.—Of membraneous croup, at Germantown,
quarter past 10 o’clock. Friday night, 18th Inst., Paul D.
Bennett, son of Elizabeth and F. T. Bennett, aged 4 years. *
TJLACK DRESS GOODS.—CASH
*-* MERES, Velour Hops, Tamtees, 8-4 and 6-4 Mous
lelinss, Merinoes, Henrietta Cloths or silk-warp Cash
meres, Ottoman Poplins, Irish Poplins, English and
French Bombazines, Alopinea. corded. Monseeliaes, Aus
tralian Crapes, Baratheas, Turin Cloths, Paramattas.
DeLalnes, Oriental LustiM, AiPWJW and Mohair Lastffii*
wiL OTirai;;¥ Ax3saxt £!i fbrrt «aS
Bros Grain Silks. BaaSON Ac SOBT
0c23 t Mourning Store, No. fllg CHESTNUT Street.
T7YRE & LANDELL, AS IS THEIR
usual custom in the twelfth month, have reduced
some fine Silks, Shawls, and Poplins, to favor the laud
able practice of making
VALUABLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
Fashionable Rich Silks,
Expensive Long Shawls.
Gorgeous Pia- o Covers,
Balmorals, of Sue grades. deliU/
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
REASONABLE PRICES.
A large and beautiful display of
USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL ARTIOMS
for sale at FAIR of the
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE MEDIATOR,
ASSEMBLY BUILDINGS, TENTH and CHESTNUT 8t«.
FAIR OPEN ONL-Y
THIS DAT AND TO-MORROW.
WEDNESDAY EVENINO.
Persons wishing beautiful and useful CERISFMIS
are requested to examine this varied and.
hVndgome collection before purchasing elsewhere. All
articles’arc. prices as will am
ply repay a visit to iux.
. ADMISSION only 10 Cents.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
•O GBANITE LAND COMPANY will be held at tha
Office of J, H. Wheeler, Jla South FIFTH Street, on.
TUESDAY, 12th January, 18&1, at 7. P. AI, it*
fSg* KENSINGTON SOUP SOCIETY.—*
A public meeting of the Contributors to the KBS
- SOUP SOCIETY will be held at the Soup
House, northwest side of ALLEN Street, below Marl
borough, in the Eighteenth ward, on T HUBS DAf EVE
NING, December 24.1663, at 7>£ o’clock, to elect Officers
and Managers for the ensuing year. ' A • j
de22 3t* ‘ CHASLES M. LUKENS, Secrlfary,
FAIR FOR THE CHURCH OF TUBS
MEDIn'iOR will open. *t ASSEMBLY BUILD
INGS, TENTH and CHESTNUT Streets. MONDAY.
December 21st, at 1 P. M. Tuesday and Wednesday
from 10 A. M. to 10 P. M. Admission 10 cents. de2l-3t*
HANDEL AND HAYDN SOCIETY.
—At the Annual Meeting, held December 1,1863*
the following officers were elected: President, A. R.
Pauli Vice PresidenU, C. B. Barrett and J. G. Ums;ead;
Treasurer, A. W. Rand; Secretary, E. P. Stewart;-Li
brarian,.!. H. Fil’ey; directors. E. A. Kelley, W. C.
Ewing. R T. White. T. P.. Campbell, C. A. Richards.
A. 11.- Dehaven, W. W: Ledyard, T,Rawlings, Jr. .and,
John Whiteman. li*
FRIENDSHIP DIVISION. NO. 19.
SONB OF TEMPERANCE,
MEETS AT FRIENDSHIP HALL,
CORNER OF TWELFTH AND FILBERT STREETS*
THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING at 7% o’clock.
se22oco&tutjal
THE HOT Eli AND TAVERN
Keepers of Philadelphia wiUholdaMaas Meeting
at bAI?feOM-STREET HALL, THIS AFTERNOON, at 2
o’clock. LEWIS S. MEARS, President. ,
John W. Cuxlfx, Secretary. it*
attention: citizens of the
PIiTHWARD. —At a meeting of the citizens of
tne ward, held ihis evening, at the hallo! the Good
Intent Hose Company, the following gentlemen wera
appointed a committee to receive .subscriptions, for
Extra Bounty to induce Volunteering to avoid the draft
on the 6th of JANUARY next:
Ist Division—Alexander Mclntosh, James Maryland*
Nathan Ball, H B. Gillingham.
James Gaw, Wm. T. Pierce. 11. Channan«r
G. "W. Gillingham.
Dennis Considme, Thos. C. ffaydock, F,
31. Adams, Her. Thos. Brainard-
Ervin Kodgers, John 0. Kighter, E. J.
EenneT, £. O. Thompson.
Wd, B. Atkinson, M. D., Isaac Atkin
ton, . r , S. 6. Yard, Wm A. Levering.
S. T. Souder, J. Benton Young, John
Tack, John Ca-ssin.
sth
6th
7th “ C-. W. Bedford. J.F. Smith, A. W.
Heoszey, Wm M. Clark.
Bth “
E K. NlchoLe- G. W. Hath wall, J. W.
Powell, 0. F. Cosfeldt
JOS. N. HACKERY, President,
Johk J. FrAXKLTX. Secretary.
December 21, 1863
OFFICE MINEHILL AN D SCHUYh'
kill haven railroad company.
Philadelphia, 12th Month, 21,1863.
A 6tated Annual Meeung of the stockholders will bo
held at the Hail c{ the FRANKLIN INSTITUTE, So. Li
south SbYENTH Street, on the 11th day of Ist month,
(Januai vL'-ISSI, at .ll o’clock A. M., at which time a re
port of the proceedings of the Board of Managers will bo
presented, and an election held for a President and Tea
Managers, to conduct the business of the Company foe
the year ensuing. WTiiLIAM BIDDLE,
de22-tuths tjll Secretary.
SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF
PHIt.aDEI-Pllla, Fraxeford, December IS,
At a meeting of the Board of Directors held this day,
WILLIAM H. RHAWN, of the Philadelphia Bank, was
unasfcnoualy elected Cashier of this bank.
NATHAN HILL.ES, President.
The first instalment of THIRTY DOLLARS PER
SHARE, upon the capital stock of the SECOND NA
TIONAL BANK OF PHILADELPHIA, will be payable
at Wiiaht’s Institute, Frankford, on MONDAY, TUES
DAY. WEDNESDAY. and THURSDAY, the 21st. 22d.
23d. and 24th days of December, 1563, between 9 A. 51.
and 2P. W,
By order of the Board of Directors.
W. H. RHAWN, Cashier.
Frakkford. Dec. IS, 1863. de2l-3t
NOTICE.— fcT A MEETING OF THE
ftCP> Stockholders of the TILIRD'NATIOtfAL BATNC
OF PHILADELPHIA held on the 19th inst., tlia follow
icg gentlemen ■srere elected Cirectois r
JDavid B-Faul. 1 James B. ITerree,
Adam Warttunan, Wm. C. AUisoa,
GeorgeCooimaa, i Thomas K. Peterson,
C. P. Morton.
At a meeting of the Directors held on the same day
David B. Paul, Esq , was tmahimously elected Presi
dent, andK. Glendinniag. Cashier.
des2-2t E. GLENDINNTNG, Cashier.
OFFICE OF THE UA'IOJf MUTUAL
INSURANCE COMPANY - OFPSIGADELPaiA.
Philadelphia, December IS.
The annual meeting of the Stockholders and Scrips
holders of-the Union Mutual Insurance Company wiU
be held at the 'Office of the Company on MONDAY,
January 11, 3E64, at 12 o’clock M. At the tarns time an
electidh for Eight Dirtciors will take place to serve foe
three 5 ears, Cde22 tjlL3 JOHN MOSS. Secretary,
CHRISTMAS DIRKER FOR THB
»o®* POOR.—There will be a Dinner for the Poor
Children of ths Bedford-street Mission Schools, at tha
Mission Bouse, 619 BEDFORD Ssreer, ou CHRISTMAS
DaY. at 12 o’clock. .
Friends of the poor are requested to send donations of
money, turkeys, or provisions, and come and see tha
chilaren enjoy them. '
To avoid imposition, give to no one unless you ara
personally acquainted with them, and send your dona
tions to the Mission House. 619 BEDFORD Street, la
care of the Missionary. J. H. B3GKWITH, or the fol
lowing manasren*: _
vEDMUND 8- YARD. 209 Spruce street.
GEORG? MJLLIKEN, S2S Arch street.
JACOB H BUSDSALL, 523 Chestnut sfc.
del9-6t James L. BISPHAM, 710 S. Second at.
OFFICE CITY BOUfUTY FUND
COMMISSION. No. *l3 PRU&E Street,
Philadelphia, December 10, 1363.
The Commission for the payment of the City Bounty
a-re now prepared to receive and adjust the claims of all
New Recruits in Old Stgiments.
. Until further notice, the Commission will sit daily
from 3to 5 P.M.
Bounties will be paid to those only whose names ara
borne on rolls furnished to the Commission by the As«*
sistant Provost Marshal General, or the United States
Mustering Office> for Philadelphia.
Claimants for the bounty must be vouched for by a re
sponsible United States Officer. Officers will bring theiC
m»n to the office in squads for the purpose.
In a few days notice will be given when and how re
c;ui*s in new organizations and veterans re-enlisting Ut
the field can receive their bounty. *
By order of the Commission:
de2l*tf SAMCEL C. DAWSON - , Secretary.
OFFICE OF CHEj WESTMORE*
COAL COMPANY,
Philadelphia, Dec. IS, 1838
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this Com
pany will be held at their Office. No. 230 South TEIEI>
Street* on WEDNESDAY, the 6th January. 1564, at 12
o’clock SI., at which time an Election will ba held for
eleven Directors and a Secretary and Treasurer to serva
for the ensninf year.
de!7-tJ6
F. H. JACKSON, Secretary,
the northern soup society
will open their hoar e, situated at the corner of
PETER’S Allay, FOURTH Street, above Brown, for
the gratuitous distribution of Soup to the poor, os
MONDAY, the 21st of December. 1563. This Society has
added to its other valuable gratuities a free Bat Mas
establishment for women and children, at which about
9,000 baths have been taken this year. Donations is
money, flour, meat, vegetables, coal, &c., will b®
thankfully received at the house, or by either of th®
undersigned.
CBAS. J. SUTTER. President, No. 304 Callowhill st.
SAM’L T. CHILD, Secretary, No. 824 North Second st.,
T. MORRIS PEROT Treasurer, No. 621 Market at.,
SAMUEL JEANS. No. 102* Arch strest, '
HORATIO C. WOOD, No. 117 Chestnut street,
JOHN O JAMES*. No. 239 North Third street
RICHARD W. BACON. No SO9 Market street and hr
any of the other managers of the Society. dels*6t
CUSTOM HOUSE, PHILADELPHIA.
Collector’s Office, Dec 16,,1863. __
Notice is hereby given to SHIPPER 3 and SHIP OWN
ERS that the restriction prohibiting the departure of
vessels between sunset and snnrise is removed, during
the cold season. ,
' Captains of vessels will ba required, as usual, to sub
mit their papers to the officers of the Revenue Cutter for
ezsminaticn. WILLIAM B. THOMAS,
del7-6t Collector.
: mining COMPANY (OB*
XCSb MICHIGAN )—The first' Meeting-of the JETNA.
MINING COMPANY, under its Articles of Association.
will be held on tbe Fourth of January, 1864, at 11 o'clock:
AM, at No. 1 WALNUT Street, Philadelphia.
Two of the Associates of said Corporation.
Philadelphia, December 16,1853. , de!6-15t
Rp' WESTERN MARKET HOUSE, SEX
&OF» TEKNTH and MARKS V s treats.—The public aro
respectfully invited to visit the Market House ou th®
opening night o! tlia FIFTH ANNUAL PRODUCE FAIR.
TUESDAY, December 22d. at 7 o’clock. The Fair ccm
mences for the sale of Produce ou Wednesday morning,
the 2bd inst., and continues until Saturday, January 2d,
1864. . PHILIP LOWRY. Jr .
de!6 6t Superintendent.
Mh, PHILADELPHIA AND READING
RAILKOaD COMPANY, Office No. *431 South.
FOURTHfStreet, Philadelphia, December 2,1563.
DIVIDEND NOTICE -The Transfer Books of thU
Company will be closed on THURSDAY. 17th Instant,
and reopened on TUESDAY, January 12, 1564.
A Dividend of SEVEN PERCENT., clear of State tax,
has been declared on the Common Stock, payable la
Common Stock on and after the 31st December next t®
the holders thereof as they shall stand registered on th®
books at the close of business on the 17th lust.
A Dividend of THREE AND A HALF PER CENT.*
clear of State tax, has been declared on the Pre
ferred Stock, payable in or Common Stock, at the
option of the holder, on and after the 31st December next,
to the stockholders as they shall stand registered on the
books at the close of business on the 17th inst.
Holders of certificates which have bean discharged,
from this office, or either of the Transfer Agencies, ara
particularly requested to have them duly registered on
the TrantJer Boohs to Which they have been transferred*
prior to the 17th inst.
Stockholders whose names are registered on the New
York books will be paid at the Farmers' Loan and Trust
Company, and those whose names are registered ou the
Boston books will be paid at the office ot Messrs. I. E,
Tnayer & Brother. S. BRADFORD,
de3-tf Treasurer.
THE QUICKSILVER MINING
COMPANY, ho sil NASSAU Street, New York*
December 7,lB6i.—The Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of this Company will be held at the CONTI
NENTAL HOTEL, In the city of Philadelphia, at 11 A,
M. on MONDAY. January 4. IS6A . • "• ~ ..
The Annual Election of Dir. cbrtWlll be held. OU thd
same day,’between the hours of 12 M. ana 3 P.M. .
The Transfer Books wilt be closed on Saturday, o®,
eember 19.1883. and reopened on Tuesday, January 8*
ISM. By order, 'J. B. BiNDOIu
da9-20t Saowtary.
de22-tutbm 3t
HOOPES.